Toro 74447TE, 74451TE Operator's Manual

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122cmTITAN

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RidingMower

ModelNo.74447TE—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74451TE—SerialNo.400000000andUp

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*3414-620*B

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian ICES-002.

WARNING

Removingstandardoriginalequipmentparts andaccessoriesmayalterthewarranty, traction,andsafetyofthemachine.Failureto useoriginalToropartscouldcauseserious injuryordeath.Makingunauthorizedchanges totheengine,fuelorventingsystem,may violateregulations.

Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimited to,tires,belts,blades,andfuelsystem componentswithoriginalToroparts.

Important:IfyouareusingamachinewithaT oro

engineabove1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuous period,ensurethattheHighAltitudeKithasbeen installedsothattheenginemeetsCARB/EPA emissionregulations.TheHighAltitudeKit increasesengineperformancewhilepreventing spark-plugfouling,hardstarting,andincreased emissions.Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attach thehigh-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalon themachine.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroService DealertoobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitand high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.Tolocate adealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsite atwww.T oro.comorcontactourToroCustomer CareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listedinyour EmissionControlWarrantyStatement.

Removethekitfromtheengineandrestorethe enginetoitsoriginalfactorycongurationwhen runningtheengineunder1500m(5,000ft).Do notoperateanenginethathasbeenconverted forhigh-altitudeuseatloweraltitudes;otherwise, youcouldoverheatanddamagetheengine.

Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehas beenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthe followinglabel(Figure3).

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe usedbyresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hired operators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrasson well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor agriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

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

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Figure3

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Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

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AllRightsReserved

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

Figure2

1.Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specications..................................................14

BeforeOperation.................................................14

BeforeOperationSafety...................................14

RecommendedFuel.........................................15

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner.............................15

FillingtheFuelTank..........................................15

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................16

BreakinginaNewMachine..............................16

UsingtheRollover-ProtectionSystem

(ROPS).........................................................16

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

UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................18

PositioningtheSeat..........................................19

ChangingtheSeatSuspension.........................19

UsingAttachmentsandAccessories.................19

DuringOperation.................................................19

DuringOperationSafety...................................19

OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................20

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................21

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................21

OperatingtheChoke.........................................21

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch............................22

StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.................22

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................24

DrivingtheMachine..........................................24

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut...............................26

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................26

StoppingtheMachine.......................................27

UsingtheSideDischarge.................................27

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

AfterOperation....................................................28

AfterOperationSafety......................................28

UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................28

UsingtheDrive-Wheel-ReleaseV alves............29

TransportingtheMachine.................................30

LoadingtheMachine........................................30

Maintenance...........................................................32

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........32

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................33

MaintenanceandStorage.................................33

ReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain..................33

RemovingtheSheet-MetalGuard.....................33

Lubrication..........................................................35

GreasingtheMachine.......................................35

EngineMaintenance...........................................36

EngineSafety...................................................36

ServicingtheEngine.........................................36

CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................41

ReplacingtheEmissions-AirIntake

Filter..............................................................41

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................41

ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................41

ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................42

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................42

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................42

ServicingtheBattery.........................................42

ServicingtheFuses..........................................44

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................45

CheckingtheSeatBelt.....................................45

CheckingtheRoll-BarKnobs............................45

AdjustingtheTracking......................................46

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................46

CheckingtheWheelLugNuts...........................46

CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................47

CleaningtheEngineScreen.............................47

BrakeMaintenance.............................................47

AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................47

BeltMaintenance................................................49

InspectingtheBelts..........................................49

ReplacingtheMowerBeltforSideDischarge

MowerDecks................................................49

ReplacingtheHydraulic-Pump-Drive

Belt................................................................50

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................51

AdjustingtheControl-HandlePosition..............51

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage...............51

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................53

HydraulicSystemSafety...................................53

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem........................53

ChangingtheHydraulic-SystemFiltersand

Fluid..............................................................54

MowerDeckMaintenance....................................57

LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................57

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................58

RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................61

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................61

Cleaning..............................................................62

CleaningundertheMower................................62

DisposingofWaste...........................................62

Storage...................................................................62

CleaningandStoringtheMachine....................62

Troubleshooting......................................................64

Schematics.............................................................66

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ENISO5395:2013.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury .

Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforeyoustarttheengine. Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows howtouseitandunderstandsthewarnings.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand workingonthemachine.

•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep

bystandersasafedistancefromthemachine.

•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never

allowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebefore

servicing,fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.

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

Youcanndadditionalitemsofsafetyinformationin theirrespectivesectionsthroughoutthismanual.

SlopeIndicator

Figure4

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

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1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson torquingthebladebolt/nutto115-149N∙m(85-110ft-lb).

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1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

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1.Warning–thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris down.

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

3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully .

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1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

3.Removetheignitionkey beforeadjustingtheheight ofcut.

2.Readtheinstructions

4.Height-of-cutsettings.

beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

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1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin place.

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1.ReadtheOperator’smanual.

2.Rotatethedrivereleaseknobtoloosen,slidetheknob, andtighten.

3.Pushthemachine.

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MessageDisplay

1.Hour4.Neutral

2.PTO5.Operatorpresenceswitch

3.Parkingbrake6.Battery

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1.Engine

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1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatethemachine withoutdeector,dischargecover,orgrasscollection systeminplace.

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

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1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement hazard,belt.Shutofftheengineandremovekeybefore adjusting,servicingorcleaning.

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1.Height-of-cut

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1.ReadOperator’smanual

2.Slideseatforward

3.Pressdownonlatchto unlockseat

4.Rotateseat

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1.Parkingbrakedisengaged2.Parkingbrakeengaged

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1.Shutdownengineatfullthrottle

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PTOSwitchSymbols

1.PTO–disengage2.PTO–engage

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1.Oildrain

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2.Filltobottomofllerneck; warning–donotoverllthe tank

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TransportLock

1.Heightofcut

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2.Pulluptounlockthe transportlock

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LeftMotionControl

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

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BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.

RightMotionControl

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

1.Explosionhazard

6.Keepbystandersasafe distancefromthebattery.

2.Nore,opename,or smoking

7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.

3.Causticliquid/chemical

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burnhazard

8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

10.Containslead;donot discard

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1.Fast

2.Continuousvariablesetting5.Worklight(optional)

3.Slow

4.Choke

6.Powerpoint

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1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming

4.RefertotheOperator'smanualforgreaseinstructions

maintenance

2.Timeinterval

5.CheckhydraulicoillevelandrefertotheOperator'smanual forfurtherinstructions

3.Checkoillevel6.Checktirepressure

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MachineswithoutMyRideOnly

Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineinthoseconditions onthatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible,keepthe cuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhileoperatingthemachineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperatingonslopescan causethemachinetobecomeunstable.

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1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;donotoperatethis machineunlessyouaretrained;wearhearingprotection.

2.Cutting,dismembering,andentanglementhazard—keep handsawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsin place.

3.Ramphazard—whenloadingontoatrailer,donotusedual ramps;onlyuseasingularrampwideenoughforthemachine andthathasaninclinelessthan15°;backuptheramp(in reverse)anddriveforwardofftheramp.

4.Bodilyharmhazard—donotcarrypassengers;lookbehind youwhenmowinginreverse.

5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.

6.Tippinghazardonslopes—donotuseonslopesnearopen water;donotuseonslopesgreaterthan15°.

ProductOverview

IgnitionSwitch

Usethisswitchtostartthemowerengine.Ithas3 positions:START,RUN,andOFF.

ChokeControl

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.Pullthechoke knobuptoengageit.Pushthechokeknobdownto disengageit(Figure6).

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure6).

Figure5

1.Height-of-cutdeck-lift pedal

2.Height-of-cutpositions

3.Transportlock9.Parking-brakelever

4.Controls

5.Motion-controllevers

6.Rollbar

7.Seatbelt

8.Fuelcap

10.Mowerdeck

11.Casterwheel

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine(Figure5and

Figure6).

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Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Takeoff)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)engagesand disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure6).

HourMeter

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

Safety-InterlockIndicators

Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterthatindicate withablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentis positionedcorrectly(Figure7).

Battery-IndicatorLight

IfyouturntheignitionkeytotheONpositionfora fewseconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.

1.Powerport

2.Chokecontrol

3.Throttlecontrol

4.Hourmeter

Figure6

5.PTOSwitch

6.Ignitionswitch

7.Switchpositionforoptional lightkit

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Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturned onandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperating level(Figure7).

Figure7

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1.Safety-interlocksymbols

2.Hourmeter

3.Batterylight

Motion-ControlLevers

Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.

Neutral-LockPosition

UsetheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwiththe safety-interlocksystemtodeterminetheNEUTRAL position.

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalve(behindtheseat)when transportingorstoringthemower.

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments andaccessories.

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

Width—SideDischargeMowerDecks:

122cmmowerdeck132cmmowerdeck

Withoutmowerdeck

Deectorup133cm(53inches)144cm(56-3/4inches)

Deectordown160cm(63-1/4inches)171cm(67-1/4inches)

Length—SideDischargeMowerDecks:

Length

Height:

RollBar-UpRollBar-Down

179cm(70-1/2inches)125cm(49inches)

Weight:

MachinesWeight

122cmsidedischargemachines849-937lb

132cmsidedischargemachines862-957lb

121cm(47-1/2inches)124cm(49inches)

122cmmowerdeck132cmmowerdeck

208cm(82inches)208cm(82inches)

(385-425kg)

(391–434kg)

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand mechanics.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Knowhowtostopthemachineandenginequickly.

•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety

switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.

•Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachineto

ensurethattheblades,bladebolts,andcutting

assembliesareingoodworkingcondition. Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsets topreservebalance.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine

andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould throw.

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate

equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand safely.

FuelSafety

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extremecareinhandlingfuel.Fuelvaporsare ammableandexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothefuel

tankwhiletheengineisrunningorwhilehot.

•Donotrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck

ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace containersontheground,awayfromyourvehicle beforelling.

•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer

andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer ratherthanafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire

exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking condition.

•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith

therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea nozzlelock-opendevice.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap

andtightenitsecurely.

•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit

outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymorethan a30-daysupplyoffuel.

RecommendedFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol

(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15% ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.

Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan 10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains

15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85 (containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder warranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Addfuelto

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

–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

–Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleandgas

tankopening.

–Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillswith

soapandwater.

Using Stabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsfuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless

(drainthefueltankwhenstoringthemachinefor morethan90days)

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel

system,whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditives

containingmethanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner tothefuel.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.T ominimize thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem, usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonlevelground.

2.Shutofftheengineandengagetheparking brake.

3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.

4.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck (Figure8).

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthegasoline toexpand.

Usingthe Rollover-ProtectionSystem (ROPS)

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keep therollbarinthefullyraisedlockedposition andusetheseatbelt.

Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothe machine.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll barisinthedownposition.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbar isinthedownposition.

Figure8

CheckingtheEngine-Oil Level

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine, checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page37).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance permits.

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

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beforedrivingunderanyobjectsanddo notcontactthem.

Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhen

absolutelynecessary.

1.T olowertherollbar,applyforwardpressureto theupperpartoftherollbar.

2.Pullbothknobsoutandrotatethem90degrees sotheyarenotengaged(Figure9).

3.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure

9).

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthe safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelp youorbystandersavoidinjury .

DANGER

Operatingthemachineonwetgrassorsteep slopescancauseslidingandlossofcontrol.

•Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15 degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Donotoperatethemachinenearwater.

DANGER

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury , death,ordrowning.

Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs.

Figure9

1.Rollbarintheupright position

2.ROPSknobinthelatched position

3.PulltheROPSknobout.6.Rollbarinthefolded

4.RotatetheROPSknob90 degrees.

5.ROPSknobinthe unlatchedposition

position

4.T oraisetherollbar,raisetherollbartothe operatingpositionandrotatetheknobsuntil theymovepartiallyintothegrooves(Figure9).

5.Raisetherollbartothefulluprightpositionwhile pushingontheupperrollbarsothatthepins snapintopositionwhentheholesalignwiththe pins(Figure9).

Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththe

rollbarintheraisedposition.

6.Pushontherollbarandensurethatbothpins areengaged.

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DANGER

Operatingthemachinewhiletherollbaris downmayleadtoseriousinjuryordeathin theeventofarollover.

Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.

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Figure10

1.SafeZone—usethe machinehereonslopes lessthan15degreesor atareas.

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

3.Water

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin excessof85dBAattheoperator’searand cancausehearinglossthroughextended periodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

Useprotectiveequipmentforyoureyes,ears,hands, feet,andhead.

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Figure11

1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.

UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

WARNING

Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnected ordamaged,themachinecouldoperate unexpectedlycausingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdaily ,andreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.

•Themotion-controlleversareintheNEUTRAL-LOCK

position.

Thesafety-interlocksystemisalsodesignedtoshutoff theenginewhenthetractioncontrolsaremovedfrom thelockedpositionwiththeparkingbrakeengagedor ifyourisefromtheseatwhenthePTOisengaged.

Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhen theinterlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition. Whenthecomponentisinthecorrectposition,a trianglelightsupinthecorrespondingsquare.

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Figure12

1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe correctposition

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .

1.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake

andmovetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)tothe ONposition.Trystartingtheengine;theengine shouldnotstart.

2.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake

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

3.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,

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

4.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,

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

5.Sittingontheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake,

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

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward(Figure13). Positiontheseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolof themachineandaremostcomfortable.

Figure13

showninFigure15,addafront-weightkit.Contact yourauthorizedservicedealerforthefront-weightkit.

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Figure15

1.Addafront-weightkitwhen2ormoreaccessory-mountkits areinstalledatthesepositions.

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DuringOperation

ChangingtheSeat Suspension

Theseatisadjustabletoprovideasmoothand comfortableride.Positiontheseatwhereyouare mostcomfortable.

Toadjustit,turntheknobinfronteitherdirectionto providethebestcomfort(Figure14).

Figure14

1.Seat-suspensionknob

UsingAttachmentsand Accessories

UseonlyT oroapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

protection;slip-resistant,substantialfootwear;and hearingprotection.Tiebacklonghairanddonot wearjewelry.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep

bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine duringoperation.

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•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid

holesorhiddenhazards.

•Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Reducedtraction

couldcausethemachinetoslide.

•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutral,theparking

brakeisengaged,andyouareintheoperating positionbeforeyoustarttheengine.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting

units.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall times.

Ifmorethanoneaccessory-mountkit(i.e.bucketkitor universalmountkit)isaddedtoanyofthe4locations

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe

sureofaclearpath.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,

trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyour vision.

•Keeptherollbarinsafeoperatingconditionby

thoroughlyinspectingitperiodicallyfordamage andkeepingallthemountingfastenerstight.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,or

embankments.Themachinecouldsuddenlyroll overifawheelgoesovertheedgeoriftheedge givesway .

•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.

•Stopthemachineandinspectthebladesafter

strikinganobjectorifthereisanabnormal vibrationinthemachine.Makeallnecessary repairsbeforeresumingoperation.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.

•Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunitandshut

offtheenginebeforeadjustingtheheightof cut(unlessyoucanadjustitfromtheoperating position).

•Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaust

gasesareenclosed.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(including

toemptythecatchersortounclogthechute),do thefollowing:

•Replaceadamagedrollbar.Donotrepairoralter

it.

SlopeSafety

•Slowdownthemachineanduseextracareon

hillsides.Travelupanddownonhillsides.Turf conditionscanaffectthestabilityofthemachine.

•Avoidturningthemachineonslopes.Ifyoumust

turnthemachine,turnitslowlyandgradually downhill,ifpossible.

•Donotturnthemachinesharply .Usecarewhen

reversingthemachine.

•Useextracarewhileoperatingthemachinewith

attachments;theycanaffectthestabilityofthe machine.

OperatingtheParking Brake

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

–Stopthemachineonlevelground.

–Disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe

attachments.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk

oflightning.

•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicle.

•Donotchangethegovernorspeedoroverspeed

theengine.

•Useaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedby

Toroonly.

RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)Safety

•Donotremovetherollbarfromthemachine.

•Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyou

canreleaseitquicklyinanemergency.

EngagingtheParkingBrake

WARNING

Theparkingbrakemaynotholdthemachine parkedonaslopeandcouldcausepersonal injuryorpropertydamage.

Donotparkonslopesunlessthewheelsare chockedorblocked.

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Figure16

•Alwayswearyourseatbeltwhentherollbarisup.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadobstructionsanddo

notcontactthem.

DisengagingtheParkingBrake

Figure17

DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

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Figure19

OperatingtheThrottle

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweentheFAST andSLOWpositions(Figure20).

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AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenturningonthe mowerdeckwiththeblade-controlswitch(PTO).

OperatingtheMower Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Note:Engagingtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)with

thethrottlepositionathalforlesscausesexcessive weartothedrivebelts.

Figure18

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Figure20

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostartthe

engine.

2.Pullupthechokeknobtoengagethechoke

beforeusingtheignitionswitch(Figure21).

3.Pushdownthechokeknobtodisengagethe

chokeafterstartingtheengine(Figure21).

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Figure21

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

StartingandShuttingOff theEngine

StartingtheEngine

1.Raisetherollbarupandlockintoplace,siton

theseat,andfastentheseatbelt.

2.MovethemotioncontrolstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK

position.

3.Engagetheparkingbrake;refertoEngagingthe

ParkingBrake(page20).

4.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF

position(Figure23).

5.Movethethrottlelevermidwaybetweenthe

SLOWandFASTpositions.

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OperatingtheIgnition Switch

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTARTposition (Figure22).

Note:Whentheenginestarts,releasethekey.

Important:Donotengagethestarterfor

morethan5secondsatatime.Iftheengine failstostart,wait15secondsbetween attempts.Failuretofollowtheseinstructions canburnoutthestartermotor.

Note:Youmayneedmultipleattemptstostart

theenginewhenyoustartitthersttimeafter thefuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

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Figure23

6.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTARTposition (Figure24).

Note:Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

Figure22

2.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTOPpositiontoshut offtheengine.

Important:Donotengagestarterformore

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than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefails tostartallowa15-secondcool-downperiod betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmaybe

requiredwhenstartingtheenginefortherst

timeafterthefuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuel completely.

Figure24

ShuttingOfftheEngine

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

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Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandengage theparkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.

MovethethrottletotheFASTpositionandturnthe switchtotheOFFposition.

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Figure25

Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoffvalve

isclosedbeforetransportingorstoringthe machine,asfuelleakagemayoccur.Engagethe parkingbrakebeforetransporting.Makesurethat youremovethekeyasthefuelpumpmayrunand causethebatterytolosecharge.

UsingtheMotion-Control

DrivingtheMachine

Levers

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

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

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidly.Operatormay losecontrolofmachineandcausepersonal injuryordamagetomachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.

Figure26

1.Motion-control lever—NEUTRAL-LOCK position

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

4.Backward

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DrivingForward

DrivingBackward

Note:Theenginestopswhenyoumovethe

traction-controlwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

Tostop,pullthemotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL position.

1.Disengagetheparkingbrake;referto

DisengagingtheParkingBrake(page21).

2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

3.T ogoforward,slowlypushthemotion-control

leversforward(Figure27).

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

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

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Figure28

Figure27

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AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

UsingtheTransportLock

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

AdjustingtheHeight-of-CutPin

Adjusttheheight-of-cutfrom38to127mm(1-1/2to5 inches)in6mm(1/4inch)incrementsbymovingthe height-of-cutpinintodifferentholelocations.

1.MovethetransportlocktotheLOCKposition.

2.Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfootand raisethemowerdecktotheTRANSPORTposition (alsothe127mmor5inchcutting-height position)asshowninFigure30.

3.T oadjust,removethepinfromtheheight-of-cut bracket(Figure30).

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

5.Pushonthedecklift,pulluponthetransport lockknob,andslowlylowerthemowerdeck.

Figure29

Transport-LockPositions

1.Transportlockknob3.UNLOCKposition—The

2.LOCKposition—The mowerdecklocksintothe transportposition.

mowerdeckdoesnotlock intothetransportposition.

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Figure30

1.Deck-liftpedal3.Height-of-cutpin

2.Height-of-cutholes

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AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp

4.Transportlockknob

Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.

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

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Figure31

1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

1.Flangenut4.Anti-scalproller

2.Bolt5.Bushing

3.Spacer

5.Bolt

Figure32

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandengage theparkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.

UsingtheSideDischarge

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Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turf.

DANGER

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

•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfrom themowerbecausethegrassdeector routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mower.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargearea ormowerbladesunlessyoumovethe blade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,rotatetheignitionkeytotheOFF position,andremovethekey.

•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe downposition.

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethemotion-controllevers toneutralandthentotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition, disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),andturn theignitionkeytotheOFFposition.

Engagetheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethe machine;refertoEngagingtheParkingBrake(page

20).Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

OperatingTips

UsingtheFastThrottleSetting

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineattheFASTposition.Airisrequiredto thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower inuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohave1sideofthemower freefromuncutgrass,whichallowsairtobedrawn intothemower.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethat thecuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpany unevenground.However,thecuttingheightusedin

thepastisgenerallythebestonetouse.Whencutting grasslongerthan15cm(6inches)tall,youmaywant tocutthelawntwicetoensureanacceptablequality ofcut.

CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows moreslowly .

AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowingatCorrectIntervals

Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimesof theyear.T omaintainthesamecuttingheight,mow moreofteninearlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrate slowsinmidsummer,mowlessfrequently .Ifyou cannotmowforanextendedperiod,rstmowata highcuttingheight,thenmowagain2dayslaterata lowerheightsetting.

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

AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunits,

mufers,andenginecompartmenttohelpprevent res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Shutoffthefuelbeforestoringortransportingthe

machine.

•Disengagethedrivetotheattachmentwhenever

youaretransportingornotusingthemachine.

•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingthemachineinto

atrailerortruck.

UsingaSlowerCuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeed incertainconditions.

AvoidingCuttingTooLow

Whenmowinguneventurf,raisethecuttingheight toavoidscalpingtheturf.

StoppingtheMachine

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

KeepingtheUndersideofthe MowerClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe moweraftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinside themower,cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecome unsatisfactory.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,

chains,cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstraps shouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfromthe machine.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachine

inanyenclosure.

•Shutoffthefuelbeforestoringortransportingthe

machine.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

UsingtheFuel-Shutoff Valve

Thefuel-shutoffvalveislocatedbehindtheseat.

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance, andstorage.

Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhen startingtheengine.

MaintainingtheBlade(s)

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason becauseasharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingor

Figure33

NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,applytheparkingbrake, andremovethekey.

2.Locatethebypassleversbehindtheseat,down ontheleftandrightsideoftheframe.

3.T opushthemachine,movebothbypassknobs rearwardandlockthemintoplace(Figure34).

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4.Disengagetheparkingbrakebeforepushing themachine.

1.Onposition2.Offposition

Usingthe Drive-Wheel-Release Valves

WARNING

Handsmaybecomeentangledintherotating drivecomponentsbelowtheenginedeck, whichcouldresultinseriousinjury.

Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andallow allmovingpartstostopbeforeaccessingthe drive-wheel-releasevalves.

WARNING

Theengineandhydraulic-driveunitscan becomeveryhot.Touchingahotengineor hydraulic-driveunitscancausesevereburns.

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Figure34

1.Frontofthemachine

2.Rotatebypassreleaseknobcounterclockwisetoloosen.

3.Leverpositionforoperatingthemachine

4.Pulltheleverinthisdirectiontopushthemachine.

5.Leverpositionforpushingthemachine

6.Rotatethebypass-releaseknobclockwisetotighten.

7.Engine

8.Releaselever

5.T orunthemachine,movethebypassknobsto theFORWARDpositionandlockthemintoplace (Figure34).

Allowtheengineandhydraulic-driveunits tocoolcompletelybeforeaccessingthe drive-wheel-releasevalves.

Thedrive-wheel-releasevalvesarelocatedontheleft andrightsidesunderneaththeenginedeck.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),turn theignitionkeytooff,movetheleverstothe

TransportingtheMachine

LoadingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasall necessarybrakes,lighting,andmarkingasrequired bylaw.Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafetyinstructions. Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyou,yourfamily, pets,orbystandersavoidinjury .

WARNING

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

Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet orroadway.

Totransportthemachine:

1.Ifyouareusingatrailer,connectittothetowing vehicleandconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

4.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,setthe brake,andclosethefuelvalve.

5.Usethemetaltie-downloopsonthemachineto securelyfastentheittothetrailerortruckwith straps,chains,cable,orropes(Figure35).

Useextremecautionwhenloadingorunloading machinesontoatraileroratruck.Useafull-width rampthatiswiderthanthemachineforthisprocedure. Backuptherampanddriveforwarddowntheramp (Figure36).

Figure36

1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.

2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.

Important:Donotusenarrowindividualramps

foreachsideofthemachine.

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure37).

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

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1.Tie-downloops

Figure35

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe rampandthetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethatthelengthoframpisatleast 4timesaslongastheheightofthetrailer ortruckbedtotheground.Thisensures thattherampangledoesnotexceed15 degreesonatground.

•Backuprampsanddriveforwarddown ramps.

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•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.

Figure37

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1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground

5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst5hours

Aftertherst75hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•ForToroengines—changetheengineoilandlter.

•Changethehydraulic-systemltersanduid.

•Checkthesafetysystem.

•ForToroengines—checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheair-intakescreen.

•Checktheseatbelt.

•Checktherollbarknobs.

•Cleantheenginescreenandtheareaaroundtheengine.

•Cleanaroundtheengine-exhaustsystem.

•Checkthehydraulicuidlevelintheexpansiontank.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

•Greasethefrontcasteraxles.(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•ForToroengines—cleantheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty,dirty conditions).

•Greasethepump-idlerpivot.

•Checksparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.

•ForToroengines—replacetheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty, dirtyconditions).

•ForToroengines—servicetheair-cleanerpaperelement(moreoftenindusty, dirtyconditions).

•ForToroengines—changetheengineoilandoillter(moreoftenindusty,dirty conditions).

•ForToroengines—checkthesparkplug(s).

•ForToroengines—replacetheair-cleanerpaperelement(moreoftenindusty ,

Every200hours

Every250hours

Every500hours

Monthly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

dirtyconditions).

•ForToroengines—replacethesparkplug(s).

•Aftertheinitialchange—changethehydraulic-systemltersanduidwhenusing Mobil115W50uid(changeitmoreoftenundersevereconditions).

•Replacetheemissions-airintakelter.

•Replacethefuellter(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•Checktheparkingbrakeadjustment.

•Aftertheinitialchange—changethehydraulic-systemltersanduidwhenusing Toro®HYPR-OIL™500oil(changeitmoreoftenundersevereconditions).

•Checkthebatterycharge.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Checkallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineand seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.

Pre-Maintenance

ReleasingtheMower-Deck

Procedures

MaintenanceandStorage

•Beforerepairingthemachinedothefollowing:

–Disengagethedrives.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

–Disconnectthespark-plugwire.

•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

drives,mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.

•Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor

drainthefuelindoors.

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe

machine.

•Usejackstandstosupportthemachineand/or

componentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plug

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

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

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

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving

parts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswith theenginerunning.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition

andallhardwaretightened,especiallythe blade-attachmentbolts.Replaceallwornor damageddecals.

•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofa

safetydeviceorreducetheprotectionprovided byasafetydevice.Checktheirproperoperation regularly.

•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued

safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly genuineT ororeplacementpartsandaccessories. Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustandserviceasrequired.

Curtain

Loosenthetopboltofthecurtaintoreleasethe mower-deckcurtainandaccessthetopofthemower deck(Figure38).Tightentheboltaftermaintenance toinstallthecurtain.

Figure38

1.Bolt

2.Curtain

RemovingtheSheet-Metal Guard

1.Removetheoorpanandtheboltsattachedto it(Figure39).

Figure39

1.Bolts

2.Loosenthe2frontboltsandremovethe sheet-metalguardtoaccessthemowerbelts andspindles(Figure40).Installthesheet-metal guardandtightentheboltsaftermaintenance.

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Figure40

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1.Sheet-metalguard

2.Bolt

Lubrication

GreasingtheMachine

Greasemorefrequentlywhenoperatingconditions areextremelydustyorsandy .

GreaseType:No.2general-purposelithium-based ormolybdenum-basedgrease

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.

Note:Makesurethatyouscrapeanypaintoff

thefrontofthetting(s).

4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tooozeoutofthebearings.

6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greasethefront

casteraxles.(moreoftenindirtyor dustyconditions).

Every50hours—Greasethepump-idlerpivot.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Greasethepumpidler-pulleypivotwith1or2 pumpsofgrease(Figure41).

4.Greasethefrontcasteraxles(Figure41).

1.Pump-idlerpivot

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Figure41

2.Casteraxle

EngineMaintenance

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonalinjury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbodypartsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

EngineSafety

Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoiloradding oiltothecrankcase.

ServicingtheEngine

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every25hours/Monthly

(whichevercomesrst)—For Toroengines—cleantheair-cleaner foamelement(moreoftenindusty, dirtyconditions).

Every100hours/Y early(whichevercomes rst)—ForT oroengines—replacethe air-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty , dirtyconditions).

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Every100hours/Y early(whichevercomes rst)—ForToroengines—servicetheair-cleaner paperelement(moreoftenindusty,dirty conditions).

Every200hours/Every2years(whichever comesrst)—ForT oroengines—replacethe air-cleanerpaperelement(moreoftenindusty, dirtyconditions).

RemovingtheElements

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).

2.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundtheair-cleanercovertoprevent dirtfromgettingintotheengineandcausing damage.

4.Liftthecoverandrotatetheair-cleanerassembly outoftheengine(Figure42).

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Figure42

5.Removethefoamelementfromthepaper element(Figure43).

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Figure43

ServicingtheFoamElement

Washthefoamelementwithwaterandreplaceitif itisdamaged.

ServicingthePaperElement

1.Lightlytaptheelementonaatsurfaceto removedustanddirt.

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,and damagetotheseal.

Important:Donotcleanthepaperelement

withpressurizedairorliquids,suchas solvent,gas,orkerosene.Replacethepaper elementifitisdamagedorcannotbecleaned thoroughly.

ServicingtheEngineOil

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

orSL)

CrankcaseCapacity:2.4L(80oz)withlter

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

2.Makesurethattheengineisshutoff,level,and iscoolsothattheoilhashadtimetodraininto thesump.

3.T okeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outofthe engine,cleantheareaaroundtheoil-llcapand dipstickbeforeremovingit(Figure45).

Figure44

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—ForT oro

engines—checktheengine-oillevel.

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothing,andother bodypartsawaythemuferandotherhot surfaces.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil,

becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donot runenginewithoilbelowtheLowmark,because theenginemaybedamaged.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,shutofftheengine, engagetheparkingbrake,andremovethekey.

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Figure45

ChangingtheEngineOilandOilFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours/Aftertherst

month(whichevercomesrst)—For Toroengines—changetheengine oilandlter.

Every100hours/Y early(whichevercomes rst)—ForToroengines—changetheengine oilandoillter(moreoftenindusty ,dirty conditions).

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfacetoensure theoildrainscompletely.

2.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.Draintheengineoil(Figure46).

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Figure46

5.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure47).

6.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied oilintothellertubeandslowlyaddthe additionaloiltobringittotheFullmark(Figure

48).

Figure47

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengineandthenturnthelteranextra3/4 turn.

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Figure48

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ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Y early

(whichevercomesrst)—For Toroengines—checkthespark plug(s).

Every200hours/Every2years(whichever comesrst)—ForT oroengines—replacethe sparkplug(s).

Makesurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterand sideelectrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthespark plug.Useaspark-plugwrenchtoremoveandinstall thesparkplug(s)andagappingtool/feelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewspark plug(s)ifnecessary.

Type:ChampionRN9YCorNGKBPR6ES

Airgap:0.76mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

InstallingtheSparkPlug

1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Figure49

Note:Duetothedeeprecessaroundthespark

plug,blowingoutthecavitywithcompressedair isusuallythemosteffectivemethodforcleaning. Thesparkplugismostaccessiblewhenthe blowerhousingisremovedforcleaning.

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Tightenthesparkplug(s)to25to30N∙m(19to22 ft-lb).

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Figure51

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithas:a blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or cracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.76mm(0.030inch).

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CleaningtheCoolingSystem

Cleantheair-intakescreenfromgrassanddebris beforeeachuse.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitchandengage theparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removetheairlterfromtheengine.

4.Removetheengineshroud.

5.T opreventdebrisenteringtheairintake,install theairltertothelterbase.

6.Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.

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7.Removetheairlterandinstalltheengine shroud.

8.Installtheairlter.

CheckingtheSpark

FuelSystem

Arrester

ForaModelwithaSparkArrester

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

Hotexhaustsystemcomponentsmayignite gasolinevaporsevenafteryoushutoffthe engine.Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengine operationmayigniteammablematerials. Firemayresultinpersonalinjuryorproperty damage.

Donotrefuelorruntheengineunlessaspark arresterisinstalled.

1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto stop,andremovethekey .Engagetheparking brake.

2.Waitforthemufertocool.

3.Ifthereareanybreaksinthescreenorwelds, replacethearrester.

4.Ifthescreenisplugged,removethearrester andshakethelooseparticlesoutofthearrester andcleanthescreenwithawirebrush(soakit insolventifnecessary).Installthearresteron theexhaustoutlet.

Maintenance

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)(moreoftenindusty , dirtyconditions).

Important:Installthefuellinehosesandsecure

withplastictiesthesameastheywereoriginally installedatthefactorytokeepthefuellineaway fromcomponentsthatcancausefuellinedamage.

Thefuellterislocatedneartheengineontheleft frontoftheengine.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Allowthemachinetocooldown.

4.Closethefuel-shutoffvalvebehindtheseat (Figure33).

Replacingthe Emissions-AirIntakeFilter

ServiceInterval:Every500hours

1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto stop,andremovethekey .Engagetheparking brake.

2.Removethelterfromtheventhose.

3.Insertanewlterintotheendoftheventhose.

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Figure52

5.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

ServicingtheFuelTank

ElectricalSystem

Donotattempttodrainthefueltank.Ensurethatan AuthorizedServiceDealerdrainsthefueltankand servicesanycomponentsofthefuelsystem.

Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe

machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal rstandthenegativelast.

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated

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

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid, whichisadeadlypoisonandcausessevere burns.

Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontact withskin,eyes,orclothing.Wearsafety glassestoshieldyoureyesandwearrubber glovestoprotectyourhands.

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponents,causing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery , donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch anymetalpartsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage themachineandcables,causingsparks. Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

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

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

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Disconnectthenegativebatterycable(black) fromthenegative(-)batteryterminal(Figure53).

4.Slidetheredterminalbootoffthepositive(red) batteryterminal,andremovethepositive(+) batterycable(Figure53).

5.Removetherubberstrap(Figure53).

6.Removethebattery .

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Figure53

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetraywiththeterminal postsoppositefromthehydraulictank(Figure

53).

2.Installthepositive(red)batterycabletothe positive(+)batteryterminal.

3.Installthenegative(black)batterycableand groundwiretothenegative(-)batteryterminal.

4.Securethecableswith2bolts,2washers,and 2locknuts(Figure53).

5.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(+) batteryterminal.

6.Securethebatterywiththerubberstrap(Figure

53).

ChargingtheBattery

1.Positivebatterypost

2.Negativebatterypost

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Figure54

3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Black(-)chargerlead

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat canexplode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks andamesawayfromthebattery .

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged

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

1.Chargebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to30 Aorfor30minutesat10A.

2.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure54).

3.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnect thebatterycables;refertoInstallingtheBattery

(page44).

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery

disconnected;electricaldamagemayoccur.

ServicingtheFuses

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance,however,ifafuseblowscheckthe componentandcircuitforamalfunctionorshort.

Thefusesarelocatedontherightconsolenexttothe seat(Figure55).

1.T oreplacethefuses,pulloutthefusetoremove it.

2.Installanewfuse(Figure55).

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Figure55

1.Fusecover

2.Fuseholder

3.Fuel-shutoffvalve

DriveSystem Maintenance

CheckingtheSeatBelt

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Inspecttheseatbeltforwear,cuts,andproper operationoftheretractorandbuckle.Replacethe seatbeltifitisdamaged.

CheckingtheRoll-Bar Knobs

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover,keep therollbarinthefullyraised,lockedposition andusetheseatbelt.

Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothe machine.

•Checkthatboththemountinghardwareandthe

knobsareingoodworkingcondition.

•Makesurethattheknobsarefullyengagedwith

therollbarintheraisedposition.

Note:Theupperhoopoftherollbarmayneed

tobepushedforwardorpulledrearwardtofully engagebothknobs(Figure56andFigure57).

1.Rollbarintheupright

position

2.Roll-barknobinthe

latchedposition

3.Pulltheroll-barknobout

androtateit90degrees.

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Figure56

4.Rotatetheroll-barknob90 degrees.

5.Roll-barknobinthe unlatchedposition

6.Rollbarinthefolded position

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Figure57

1.Engaged2.Partiallyengaged—donot

operatewiththerollbarin thisposition.

AdjustingtheTracking

CheckingtheTirePressure

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).

2.Drivetoanopen,atareaandmovethe motion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position.

3.MovethethrottlemidwaybetweentheFASTand SLOWpositions.

4.Movebothmotion-controlleversforwarduntil theybothhitthestopsintheT-slot.

5.Checkwhichwaythemachinetracks.

6.Ifthemachinetrackstotheright,inserta3/16 inchhexwrenchthroughtheaccessholeinthe rightfrontcoverpanelandrotatethetracking screwclockwiseorcounterclockwisetoadjust thetravelofthelever(Figure58).

7.Ifthemachinetrackstotheleft,inserta3/16 inchhexwrenchthroughtheaccessholeinthe rightfrontcoverpanelandrotatethetracking screwclockwiseorcounterclockwisetoadjust thetravelofthelever(Figure58).

8.Drivethemachineandcheckthefullforward tracking.

9.Repeattheadjustmentuntilthedesiredtracking isobtained.

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartires at90kPa(13psi).Uneventirepressurecancause unevencut.Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtoget themostaccuratepressurereading.

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Figure59

CheckingtheWheelLug Nuts

Rightcontrollevershown

1.Accessholeonfrontcover

panel

Checkandtorquethewheellugnutsto122to136 N∙m(90to100ft-lb).

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Figure58

2.Trackingscrew

CoolingSystem Maintenance

BrakeMaintenance

AdjustingtheParking

CleaningtheEngineScreen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforeeachuseremoveanybuildupofgrass,dirt,or otherdebrisfromtheenginescreen,engineexhaust, andtheareaaroundtheengine.Thishelpsensure adequatecoolingandcorrectenginespeedand reducesthepossibilityofoverheatingandmechanical damagetotheengine.

Brake

ServiceInterval:Every500hours

Note:Makesuretofollowthisprocedurewhena

brakecomponenthasbeenremovedorreplaced.

1.Drivethemachineontoalevelsurface.

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

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.Setupthemachinetobepushedbyhand.Refer toUsingtheDrive-Wheel-ReleaseV alves(page

29).

5.Raisethebackofthemachineupandsupport themachinewithjackstands.

CAUTION

Raisingthemachineforservice ormaintenancerelyingsolelyon mechanicalorhydraulicjackscouldbe dangerous.Themechanicalorhydraulic jacksmaynotbeenoughsupportormay malfunctionallowingthemachinetofall, whichcouldcauseinjury.

Donotrelysolelyonmechanical orhydraulicjacksforsupport.Use adequatejackstandsorequivalent support.

6.Engageanddisengagetheparkingbrakeand checkeachdrivetiretoensurethateachbrake engagesanddisengages.

7.Ifanadjustmentisnecessary,disengagethe parkingbrake.Removethecotterpinfromthe brakelinkageshaft(Figure60).

Figure60

1.Cotterpin3.Brakelinkageshaft

2.Parkingbrake

8.CheckbothspringlengthsasshowninFigure

61.Ifanadjustmentisnecessary,turnthe

topnutclockwisetoshortenthespringand counterclockwisetolengthenit.

10.Rotatethebrake-linkageshaftuntiltheend alignswiththeholeinthelever.

•Shortenthelinkagebyturningitclockwise.

•Lengthenthelinkagebyturningit

counterclockwise.

11.Insertthebrake-linkageshaftintothe parking-brakeholeandsecurewiththecotter pin.Repeatstep6andadjustifnecessary.

12.Whenadjustmentiscomplete,removethejack standsorequivalentsupportandlowerthe machine.

13.PlacethemachineintotheOPERATINGposition.

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RefertoUsingtheDrive-Wheel-ReleaseValves

(page29).

Figure61

1.Topnut

2.Spring

3.44mm(1-3/4inches)

9.Pushtheparkingbrakeleverallthewayforward anddown.

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BeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Replacethebeltifitisworn.Thesignsofawornbelt includesquealingwhilethebeltisrotating;theblades slippingwhilecuttinggrass;andfrayededges,burn marks,andcracksonthebelt.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt forSideDischargeMower Decks

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inch) height-of-cut.

4.Loosentheboltoneachbeltcover.

5.Loosenthebottomboltholdingthemower-deck curtaintothemowerdeck;refertoReleasing

theMower-DeckCurtain(page33).

6.Removethesheet-metalguard;referto

RemovingtheSheet-MetalGuard(page33).

7.Removethebeltcoversandtheboltsattached tothem(Figure62).

Figure63

1.Clutchpulley3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt

4.Spring

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Figure62

8.Removethespringtensionfromthe spring-loadedidlerpulley.RefertoFigure64.

Note:Usethespringremovaltool(T oroPart

No.92–5771)toremovethespringfromthe mower-deckpost(Figure64).

9.Removethebeltfromthemower-deckpulleys andtheclutchpulley.

10.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleys andtheclutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure

63).

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Figure64

1.Spring-removaltool(T oro PartNo.92–5771)

2.Idlerspring5.Mowerbelt

3.Mower-deckpost

11.Installtheidlerspring(Figure63).

4.Idlerarm

Note:Makesuretoseatthespringendsinthe

anchorgrooves.

12.Installthebeltcoversandtheboltsattachedto them(Figure65).

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Figure66

1.Clutchstop

Figure65

13.Loosenthebottomboltholdingthemower-deck curtaintothemowerdeck;refertoReleasing

theMower-DeckCurtain(page33).

14.Removethesheet-metalguard;referto

RemovingtheSheet-MetalGuard(page33).

Replacingthe Hydraulic-Pump-Drive Belt

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethemowerbelt;refertoReplacingthe

MowerBeltforSideDischargeMowerDecks (page49).

4.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjack stands(Figure67).

5.Removetheclutchstop(Figure66).

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6.Removetheidlerspringfromthepost(Figure

67).

7.Removetheexistingbeltfromthe hydraulic-pump-drivepulleysandthe enginepulley.

8.Installthenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand the2hydraulic-pumppulleys(Figure67).

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Figure67

1.Idlerpulley4.Pump-drivebelt

2.Idler-springpost5.Righthydraulic-pump

3.Enginepulley

pulley

6.Lefthydraulic-pumppulley

9.Installtheclutchstop(Figure66).

10.Installthemowerbelt;refertoBeltMaintenance

(page49).

ControlsSystem Maintenance

Adjustingthe Control-HandlePosition

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Adjustingtheheight:

Youcanadjustthemotioncontrollevershigher orlowerformaximumcomfort.

A.Removethehardwareholdingthecontrol

levertothecontrol-armshaft.

C.Repeattheadjustmentfortheopposite

controllever.

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Figure69

Figure68

1.Bolts

2.Slottedhole4.Control-armshaft

B.Movethecontrollevertothenextsetof

holes.Securetheleverwiththehardware.

C.Repeattheadjustmentfortheopposite

controllever.

AdjustingtheTilt

A.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrol

levertothecontrolarmshaft.

B.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivot

thecontrolleverforeoraft.Tightenboth boltstosecurethecontrolinthenew position.

3.Controllever

3.Iftheendsofthelevershitagainsteachother, refertoAdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage

(page51).

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLinkage

Locatedoneithersideofthemachine,belowtheseat arethepumpcontrollinkages.Rotatingtheendnut witha1/2inchdeepsocketwrenchallowsnetuning adjustmentssothatthemachinedoesnotmovein neutral.Anyadjustmentsshouldbemadeforneutral positioningonly.

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WARNING

Enginemustberunninganddrivewheels mustbeturningsoadjustmentscanbe performed.Contactwithmovingpartsorhot surfacesmaycausepersonalinjury.

Keepngers,hands,andclothingclearof rotatingcomponentsandhotsurfaces.

1.Priortostartingtheengine,pushthedecklift pedalandremovetheheightofcutpin.Lower decktotheground.

2.Raisetherearofthemachineupandsupportit withjackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely.

3.Removetheelectricalconnectionfromtheseat safetyswitch,locatedunderthebottomcushion oftheseat.

Note:Theswitchisapartoftheseatassembly.

4.T emporarilyinstallajumperwireacrossthe

terminalsintheconnectorofthemainharness.

5.Starttheengine.Runtheengineatfullthrottle andreleasetheparkingbrake.

Note:Ensurethattheparkingbrakeisengaged

andthatthemotion-controlleversareouttostart theengine.Y oudonothavetobeintheseat.

6.Runthemachineatleast5minuteswiththe driveleversinthefullforwardspeedtobring hydraulicuiduptooperatingtemperature.

Note:Themotion-controllevermustbe

inneutralwhilemakinganynecessary adjustments.

7.Bringthemotion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL position.

8.Checkandensurethatthecontrol-platetabs touchthereturn-to-neutralplatesonthe hydraulicunits.

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Figure70

9.Adjustthepump-control-rodlengthsbyturning thenutintheappropriatedirectionuntilthe wheelsslightlycreepinreverse(seeFigure70).

10.Movethemotion-controlleverstotheREVERSE positionandwhileapplyingslightpressureto thelever,allowthereverseindicatorspringsto bringtheleversbacktoneutral.

Note:Thewheelsmuststopturningorslightly

creepinreverse.

Note:Y oumayneedtoremovethe

motion-controlcovertogainaccess.

1.Nut4.Return-to-neutralplate

2.Stationaryplate

3.Controlplate

5.Tabstouchingreturnto neutralplate

11.Shutoffthemachine.

12.Removethejumperwirefromthewireharness andplugtheconnectorintotheseatswitch.

13.Removethejackstands.

14.Raisethemowerdeckandinstalltheheightof cutpin.

15.Checkandensurethatthemachinedoesnot creepinneutralwiththeparkbrakedisengaged.

HydraulicSystem Maintenance

HydraulicSystemSafety

•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhosesand

linesareingoodconditionandallhydraulic connectionsandttingsaretightbefore applyingpressuretothehydraulicsystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole

leaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressure hydraulicuid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic

systembeforeperforminganyworkonthe hydraulicsystem.

•Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuid

isinjectedintoskin.Injecteduidmustbe surgicallyremovedwithinafewhoursbya doctor.

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Figure71

1.Engine2.Expansiontank

ServicingtheHydraulic System

HydraulicFluidType:Toro

hydraulicuid(preferred)orMobil115W-50oil.

Important:Usetheuidspecied.Otheruids

couldcausesystemdamage.

HydraulicSystemCapacity(withltersremoved):

4.45L(150oz)

CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Allowthehydraulicuidtocooldown.Check theoillevelwhentheoiliscold.

2.Checkexpansionreservoirandifnecessary addT oro FULLCOLDline.

HYPR-OIL

™

500hydraulicuidtothe

™

500

Changingthe Hydraulic-SystemFilters andFluid

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst75hours—Changethe

hydraulic-systemltersanduid.

Every500hours—Aftertheinitial change—changethehydraulic-system ltersanduidwhenusingToro 500oil(changeitmoreoftenundersevere conditions).

Every250hours—Aftertheinitial change—changethehydraulic-system ltersanduidwhenusingMobil115W50uid (changeitmoreoftenundersevereconditions).

HYPR-OIL

™

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Figure72

Rightsideshown

Changetheltersandoilatthesametime.Donot usetheoilagain.Purgeanyairinthesystemafteryou installthenewltersandaddoil.RefertoBleeding

theHydraulicSystem(page56).

Repeatthebleedingprocessuntiltheoilremains attheFULLCOLDlineinthereservoirafterpurging.

Failuretoproperlyperformthisprocedurecan resultinirreparabledamagetothetransaxledrive system.

RemovingHydraulic-System Filters

1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto stop,allowtheenginetocool,removethekey , andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Locatethelterandguardsoneach transaxle-drivesystem(Figure72).

3.Removethe3screwssecuringthelterguard andguard(Figure72).

1.Transaxledrive

2.Oillter

3.Filterguard

4.Carefullycleantheareaaroundthelters.

4.Screws

5.Ventplug

Important:Donotallowdirttoenterthe

hydraulicsystem,orcontaminationmay occur.

5.Placeadrainpanbelowtheltertocatchthe oilthatdrainswhenthelterandventplugsare removed.

6.Locateandremovetheventplugoneach transmission

7.Unscrewtheltertoremoveit,andallowtheoil todrainfromthedrivesystem.

8.Repeatthisprocedureforbothlters.

InstallingtheHydraulic-System Filters

1.Applyathincoatofoilonthesurfaceofthe rubbersealofeachlter.

2.Turnthelterclockwiseuntiltherubberseal contactsthelteradapter,thentightenthelter anadditional3/4to1fullturn.

3.Repeatfortheoppositelter.

4.Installthelterguardsovereachlterthatyou previouslyremoved.

5.Usethe3screwstosecurethelterguards.

6.Verifythattheventplugsareremovedbefore addingtheoil.

7.Slowlypourthespeciedoilthroughthe expansionreservoiruntiloilcomesoutof1of thevent-plugholes.

8.Installtheventplug.

9.T orquetheplugto20N∙m(15ft-lb).

10.Continuetoaddoilthroughtheexpansion reservoiruntiloilcomesoutoftheremaining vent-plugholeonthesecondtransmission.

11.Installtheoppositeventplug.

12.T orquetheplugto20N∙m(15ft-lb).

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Figure73

13.Continuetoaddoilthroughtheexpansion reservoiruntilitreachestheFULLCOLDlineon theexpansionreservoir.

14.ProceedtoBleedingtheHydraulicSystem

(page56).

Important:FailuretoperformtheBleeding

theHydraulicSystemprocedureafter

changinghydraulicltersandoilcanresult inirreparabledamagetothetransaxledrive system.

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

1.Raisetherearofmachineandsupportitwith jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely.

Figure74

1.Jackingpoints

2.Starttheengine,movethethrottlecontrolahead tothe1/2throttleposition,anddisengagethe parkingbrake.

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A.Movethebypassleversintothepushingthe

machineposition.Withthebypassvalves openandtheenginerunning,slowlymove themotion-controlleversinbothforward andreverse5or6times.

B.Movethebypassleversintotheoperating

themachineposition.

C.Withthebypassvalveclosedandthe

enginerunning,slowlymovethecontrol leverinbothforwardandreversedirections 5to6times.

D.Shutofftheengineandchecktheoillevelin

theexpansionreservoir.Addthespecied oiluntilitreachestheFULLCOLDlineonthe expansionreservoir.

3.Repeatstep2untilalltheairiscompletely purgedfromthesystem.

Note:Whenthetransaxleoperatesatnormal

noiselevels,movessmoothlyforward,and reversesatnormalspeeds,itispurged.

4.Checktheoillevelintheexpansionreservoira naltime.Addthespeciedoilasuntilitreaches theFULLCOLDlineontheexpansionreservoir.

MowerDeck Maintenance

LevelingtheMowerDeck

AdjustingtheSide-to-Side LevelingandtheBladeSlope

1.Positionthemoweronaatsurface.

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

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.Checkthetirepressureinthedrivetires.Refer toCheckingtheTirePressure(page46).

5.Positionthemowerdeckinthetransport-lock position.

6.Carefullyrotatethebladesfromsidetoside.

7.Measurebetweenthebladetipandtheat surface(Figure75).Ifbothmeasurementsare notwithin5mm(3/16inch),adjusttheleveling; continuewiththisprocedure.

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Figure76

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

2.Bladetip

9.Settheanti-scalprollerstotopholesorremove

themcompletelyforthisadjustment.

10.Place2blocks(seeBlockHeightandRake Table)undertherearedgeofthecuttingdeck skirt;1oneachsideofthecuttingdeck(Figure

77).

11.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothe3inch(76mm) position.

12.Place2blocksundereachsideofthefrontedge ofthedeck,butnotundertheanti-scalproller bracketsorwelds.

Figure75

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Bladetip

3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

8.Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevel(Figure76). Ensurethefrontbladetipislowerthantherear bladetipasshownintheblockheightandrake table.Ifadjustmentisneeded,continuewiththis procedure.

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Figure77

Bottomview

1.Block—7.3cm(2.87 inches)

2.Welds

BlockHeightandRakeTable

Deck Size

Allmower decks

FrontBlockHeightRake

7.3cm(2.87inches)4.8–6.4mm(3/16–1/4 inch)

13.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside(Figure

75).

14.Loosenthelocknuts(Figure78)onall4corners andensurethatthemowerdeckissitting securelyonall4blocks.

15.Removeanyslackfromthedeckhangersand makesurethedeck-liftfootleverispushedback againstthestop.

16.Tightenthe4locknuts.

ServicingtheCutting Blades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement, youmaywanttokeepextrabladesonhand.

BladeSafety

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

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearordamage.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

bladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhen servicingtheblades.Onlyreplaceorsharpenthe blades;neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating1

bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.

Figure78

1.Locknuts3.Deckhanger

2.Deckliftarm4.Chain

17.Ensurethattheblockstsnuglyunderthedeck skirtandthatallattachmentboltsaretight

18.Continuelevelingthedeckbycheckingthe front-to-rearbladeslope.

19.Checkthebladesforlevelnessandrepeatdeck levelingprocedureifnecessary.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,and disconnectthespark-plugwiresfromthespark plugs.

InspectingtheBlades

CheckingforBentBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure79).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe

Blades(page60).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure79).

Figure79

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforward andbackward.

4.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecutting edge,positionA,oftheblades(Figure80).

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Figure80

1.Measureherefromblade

tohardsurface

2.PositionA

5.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

6.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge ofthebladesatthesamepositionasinstep4 above.

Note:Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions

obtainedinsteps4and6mustnotexceed3 mm(1/8inch).

Note:Ifthisdimensionexceeds3mm(1/8

inch),thebladeisbentandmustbereplaced.

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcould breakapartandcouldseriouslyinjureor killyouorbystanders.

•Alwaysreplaceabentordamaged bladewithanewblade.

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•Donotleorcreatesharpnotchesin theedgesorsurfacesoftheblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Bladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthe bladeisoutofbalance,orifthebladeisbent.T o ensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety conformanceofthemachine,usegenuineToro replacementblades.Replacementbladesmadeby othermanufacturersmayresultinnonconformance withsafetystandards.

1.Holdthespindleshaftwithawrench.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure83).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure82).

2.Removethebladebolt,thecurvedwasher,and thebladefromthespindleshaft(Figure81).

Figure81

1.Sailareaoftheblade

2.Blade

3.Curvedwasher

4.Bladebolt

5.Spindleshaft

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Figure83

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

84).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside ofthemowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthespringdiskandbladebolt(Figure84).

Note:Thespring-diskconemustbeinstalled

towardthebolthead(Figure84).

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3.T orquethebladeboltto115to150N∙m(85to 110ft-lb).

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure82).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

Figure82

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

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Figure84

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1.Sailareaoftheblade

2.Blade

3.Springdisk

4.Bladebolt

5.Spindleshaft

RemovingtheMowerDeck

1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto stop,andremovethekey .Engagetheparking brake.

2.Removetheheightadjustmentpinandlowerthe decktotheground.

3.Placetheheight-adjustmentpininthe7.6cm(3 inch)cutting-heightlocation.

4.Removethebeltcovers.

5.Loosenthemowerdeckidlerandremovethe mowerbelt;refertoBeltMaintenance(page49).

6.Removetheboltsandnutsfromthefrontofthe plateunderthefootrest.

7.Removeandretaintheboltsandnutsonboth sidesofthemachine(Figure85).

Figure86

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.Grassdeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring

3.Placethespacerandthespringontograss deector.

5.Springinstalled

7.J-hookendofspring

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Figure85

1.Removethenutsandboltshere.

2.Removethenutsandboltshere.

8.Slidethedeckouttotherightsideofthe machine.

ReplacingtheGrass Deector

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow thelawnmowertothrowobjectsatyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury .Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

4.Place1J-hookendofthespringbehindthe

deckedge.

Note:Makesurethat1J-hookendofthe

springisinstalledbehindthedeckedgebefore

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installingtheboltasshowninFigure86.

5.Installtheboltandthenut.

6.Place1J-hookendofthespringaroundthe

grassdeector(Figure86).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable

torotate.Liftthedeectoruptothefullopen positionandensurethatitrotatesintothe fulldownposition.

Donotoperatethelawnmowerunlessyou installacoverplate,mulchplate,grass deector,orbagger.

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,spring,andspacer holdingthedeectortothepivotbrackets (Figure86).

2.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector (Figure86).

Cleaning

Storage

CleaningundertheMower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisethemowertothetransportposition.

DisposingofWaste

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

CleaningandStoringthe Machine

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

2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrime fromtheexternalpartsoftheentiremachine (especiallytheengineandhydraulicsystem). Cleandirtandchafffromtheoutsideofthe engine-cylinder-headnsandtheblower housing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachine

withmilddetergentandwater.Donot pressure-washthemachine.Avoid excessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthe controlpanel,engine,hydraulicpumps,and motors.

3.Checkthebrake;refertoAdjustingtheParking

Brake(page47).

4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page36).

5.Greasethemachine;refertoGreasingthe

Machine(page35).

6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoChangingthe

EngineOilandOilFilter(page37).

7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page46).

8.Changethehydrauliclters;refertoChanging

theHydraulic-SystemFiltersandFluid(page

54).

9.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery

(page44).

10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe mowerwithagardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control

switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.

11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto

InspectingtheBlades(page59).

12.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor storageasfollows:

A.Addapetroleumbased

stabilizer/conditionertofuelinthe tank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuse analcoholbasedstabilizer(ethanolor methanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland usedatalltimes.

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltank;contactanAuthorized ToroDealer.

D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recycleasper

localcodes.

Important:Donotstore

stabilizer/conditionedfuelover 90days.

13.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

15.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor storagearea.

16.Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch andkeepitoutofreachofchildrenorother unauthorizedusers.

17.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)is engaged.

2.Theparkingbrakeisnoton.2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Themotion-controlleversarenotin theneutral-lockposition.

4.Theoperatorisnotseated.

5.Thebatteryisdead.

6.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.

7.Thefuseisblown.7.Replacethefuse.

8.Therelayorswitchiswornor damaged.

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

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

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thethrottleisnotinthecorrect position.

5.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.5.Replacethefuellter.

6.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelinthe fuelsystem.

7.Theaircleanerisdirty.

8.Theseatswitchisnotfunctioning properly.

9.Theelectricalconnectionsare corroded,loose,ordamaged.

10.Therelayorswitchiswornor damaged.

11.Thesparkplugisfouledorimproperly gapped.

12.Thespark-plugwireisnotconnected.

1.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO) tothedisengagedposition.

3.Ensurethatthemotion-controllevers areintheneutral-lockposition.

4.Sitontheseat.

5.Chargethebattery.

6.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Besurethatthethrottlecontrolis midwaybetweentheslowandfast positions.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

8.Checktheseat-switchindicator. Replacetheseatifnecessary .

9.Checktheelectricalconnections forgoodcontact.Cleanthe connectorterminalsthoroughlywith electrical-contactcleaner,apply dielectricgrease,andmakethe appropriateconnections.

10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .

11.Adjustorreplacethesparkplug.

12.Checkthespark-plugwireconnection.

Theenginelosespower.

Theengineoverheats.

Themowerpullstotheleftorright(with leversfullyforward).

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,orstalefuelinthe fuelsystem.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandtheairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.

1.Thetrackingneedsadjustment1.Adjustthetracking.

2.Thetirepressureinthedrivetiresis notcorrect.

2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandtheairpassages.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandtheairpassages.

2.Adjustthetirepressureinthedrive tires.

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Themachinevibratesabnormally .

Themachineproducesanunevencutting height.

1.Thebypassvalvesarenotclosedtight.1.Tightenthebypassvalves.

2.Thepumpbeltisworn,loose,or broken.

3.Thepumpbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

5.Thehydraulicoillevelislowortoohot.5.Addhydraulicoiltothereservoirsor

1.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Theenginepulley ,idlerpulley ,orblade pulleyisloose.

5.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Thebladespindleisbent.

7.Themotormountislooseorworn.

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

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

3.Themowerdeckisnotlevel.

4.Theundersideofmowerisdirty .4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

5.Thetirepressureisnotcorrect.5.Adjustthetirepressure.

6.Thebladespindleisbent.

2.Changethebelt.

letitcooldown.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

Theclutchdoesnotengage.

1.Themowerdeckbeltisworn,loose, orbroken.

2.Themowerdeckbeltisoffpulley.

3.Thepumpdrivebeltisworn,loose,or broken.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

1.Thefuseisblown.

2.Thereislowvoltagesupplyatthe clutch.

3.Thecoilisdamaged.3.Replacetheclutch.

4.Thereisinadequatecurrentsupply.4.Repairorreplacetheclutchlead

5.Therotor/armatureairgapistoolarge.

1.Installanewdeckbelt.

2.Installthemowerdeckpulleyand checktheidlerpulley,idlerarm,and springforcorrectpositionandfunction.

3.Checkthebelttensionorinstallanew belt.

1.Replacethefuse.Checkthecoil resistance,batterycharge,charging system,andwiringconnections,and replacecomponentsifnecessary.

2.Checkthecoilresistance,battery charge,chargingsystem,andwiring connectionsandreplacepartsif necessary.

wireorelectricalsystem.Cleanthe connectorcontacts.

Removetheshimorreplacetheclutch.

Schematics

WireDiagram—ToroEngines(Rev.A)

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TheToroWarranty

Landscape Contractor Equipment(LCE)

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany ,pursuanttoan agreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairtheT oroProductslisted belowifdefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromtheoriginaldateofpurchase:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

WalkBehindMowers 53cm&76cmMowers–

Residentialuse

53cm&76cmMowers– Commercialuse

•Engine2years Mid-SizeWalk-BehindMowers

•Engine2years GrandStand

Mowers

•Engine3years ZMaster

6000SeriesMowers

•Engine3years ZMaster

7000SeriesMowers

•Engine2years ZMaster

8000SeriesMowers

•Engine3years TitanHDMowerandEngine4yearsor500hours AllMowers

•Battery2years

•Attachments2years

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialwarrantywouldapply.

SomeenginesusedonT oroLCEProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer .

Whicheveroccursrst.

Thiswarrantyincludesthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay transportationcosts.

2years

1year

2years

5yearsor1,200hours

2years

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,

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

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglected

orrequiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofproper maintenance

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedT oro

ServiceDealer

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel

procedure(consulttheOperator'sManualformoredetails)

–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered

–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains

morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE

–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use

overonemonth

GeneralConditions

Thepurchaseriscoveredbythenationallawsofeachcountry.Therights towhichthepurchaserisentitledwiththesupportoftheselawsarenot restrictedbythiswarranty.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourToroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.Contactyoursellertoarrangeserviceoftheproduct.Ifforanyreason itisimpossibleforyoutocontactyourseller,youmaycontactanyT oro AuthorizedDistributortoarrangeservice.Visithttp://www.toro.com/to locateaTorodistributorinyourarea.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe ServiceDealer.

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

ToroWarrantyCompany 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1196 001-952-948-4707

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance, whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

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Toro 74447TE, 74451TE Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

GeneralSafety

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

FuelSafety

RecommendedFuel

Using Stabilizer/Conditioner

FillingtheFuelTank

Usingthe Rollover-ProtectionSystem (ROPS)

CheckingtheEngine-Oil Level

BreakinginaNewMachine

ThinkSafetyFirst

UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

PositioningtheSeat

ChangingtheSeat Suspension

UsingAttachmentsand Accessories

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

SlopeSafety

OperatingtheParking Brake

RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)Safety

EngagingtheParkingBrake

DisengagingtheParkingBrake

DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

OperatingtheThrottle

OperatingtheMower Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

OperatingtheChoke

StartingandShuttingOff theEngine

StartingtheEngine

OperatingtheIgnition Switch

ShuttingOfftheEngine

DrivingtheMachine

DrivingForward

DrivingBackward

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

UsingtheTransportLock

AdjustingtheHeight-of-CutPin

UsingtheSideDischarge

StoppingtheMachine

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

UsingtheFuel-Shutoff Valve

Usingthe Drive-Wheel-Release Valves

TransportingtheMachine

LoadingtheMachine

MaintenanceandStorage

RemovingtheSheet-Metal Guard

GreasingtheMachine

EngineSafety

ServicingtheEngine

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServicingtheSparkPlug

CleaningtheCoolingSystem

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

Replacingthe Emissions-AirIntakeFilter

ServicingtheFuelTank

ElectricalSystemSafety

ServicingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

InstallingtheBattery

ChargingtheBattery

ServicingtheFuses

CheckingtheSeatBelt

CheckingtheRoll-Bar Knobs

AdjustingtheTracking

CheckingtheTirePressure

CheckingtheWheelLug Nuts

CleaningtheEngineScreen

InspectingtheBelts

ReplacingtheMowerBelt forSideDischargeMower Decks

Replacingthe Hydraulic-Pump-Drive Belt

Adjustingthe Control-HandlePosition

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLinkage