Toro 74450, 74451, 74452, 74463, 74465 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3424-594RevA

48in,52in,or60inTITAN 1500SeriesRidingMower

ModelNo.74450—SerialNo.403350048andUp ModelNo.74451—SerialNo.403350824andUp ModelNo.74452—SerialNo.403350941andUp ModelNo.74463—SerialNo.403351024andUp ModelNo.74465—SerialNo.403350972andUp ModelNo.74466—SerialNo.403197564andUp ModelNo.74467—SerialNo.403349925andUp ModelNo.74470—SerialNo.403351044andUp ModelNo.74471—SerialNo.402320000andUp ModelNo.74472—SerialNo.403351084andUp ModelNo.78450—SerialNo.403062674andUp ModelNo.78472—SerialNo.402310369andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3424-594*A

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed, equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.

GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Fornon-T oro engines,pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer’s informationincludedwiththemachine.

Important:IfyouareusingamachinewithaToro

engineabove1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuous period,ensurethattheHighAltitudeKithasbeen installedsothattheenginemeetsCARB/EP A emissionregulations.TheHighAltitudeKit increasesengineperformancewhilepreventing spark-plugfouling,hardstarting,andincreased emissions.Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attach thehigh-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalon themachine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroService 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(Figure4).

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Introduction

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

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

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

Figure4

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1 orFigure2identiesthelocationofthemodeland serialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersin

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thespaceprovided.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

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

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

PrintedintheUSA

AllRightsReserved

Figure1

MachineswithoutMyRide

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

Figure2

MachineswithMyRide

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol (Figure3),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.

Figure3

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

Contents

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

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

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

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

ProductOverview...................................................15

Controls...........................................................15

Specications..................................................17

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

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

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

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................19

BreakinginaNewMachine..............................19

UsingtheRollover-ProtectionSystem

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

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

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

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

AdjustingtheMyRide™Suspension

System..........................................................22

UsingAttachmentsandAccessories.................23

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

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

EnteringtheOperator’sPosition.......................25

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

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................26

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................26

OperatingtheChoke........................................27

StartingtheEngine...........................................27

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................28

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................29

DrivingtheMachine..........................................29

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................31

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

AdjustingtheSideBumpers..............................32

UsingtheSideDischarge.................................33

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

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

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

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

UsingtheDrive-WheelReleaseValves.............34

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

Maintenance...........................................................37

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........37

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................38

MaintenanceSafety..........................................38

Lubrication..........................................................39

GreasingtheMachine.......................................39

LubricatingtheCaster-WheelHubs..................40

EngineMaintenance...........................................41

IdentifyingtheEngine.......................................41

EngineSafety...................................................41

ServicingaKawasaki ServicingaKohler

Engine..........................41

Engine...............................46

ServicingaT oroEngine....................................51

CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................56

ReplacingtheEmissions-AirIntake

Filter..............................................................57

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................57

ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................57

ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................58

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................58

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................58

ServicingtheBattery.........................................58

ServicingtheFuses..........................................60

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................61

CheckingtheSeatBelt.....................................61

CheckingtheRoll-BarKnobs............................61

AdjustingtheTracking......................................62

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................62

CheckingtheWheelLugNuts...........................62

CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................63

CleaningtheEngineScreen.............................63

BrakeMaintenance.............................................63

AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................63

BeltMaintenance................................................65

InspectingtheBelts..........................................65

ReplacingtheMowerBeltforSide-Discharge

MowerDecks................................................65

ReplacingtheMowerBeltforRear-Discharge

MowerDecks................................................66

ReplacingtheHydraulicPump-Drive

Belt................................................................68

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................69

AdjustingtheControl-HandlePosition..............69

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage...............70

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................71

HydraulicSystemSafety...................................71

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem........................71

MowerDeckMaintenance....................................73

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

LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................77

RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................79

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................79

Cleaning..............................................................80

CleaningundertheMowerDeck.......................80

CleaningtheSuspensionSystem.....................80

DisposingofWaste...........................................80

Storage...................................................................81

StorageSafety..................................................81

CleaningandStorage.......................................81

Troubleshooting......................................................82

Schematics.............................................................84

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ANSIB71.4-2012.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.

Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

•Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand

lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.

•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,

ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or onslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand workingonthemachine.

•Keepchildrenandbystandersoutoftheoperating

area.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove

thekeybeforeservicing,fueling,orunclogging themachine.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan resultininjury .Toreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol( meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere neededthroughoutthismanual.

),which

SlopeIndicator

Figure5

Youmaycopythispageforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .

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1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

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1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or smoking

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe distanceawayfromthe battery.

7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.

8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot discard

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

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1.Warning—thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris down.

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2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe rollbarinthefullyraisedandlockedpositionandwear theseatbelt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary;donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris down.

3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.

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1500and2000SeriesSideDischargeMachinesOnly

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2500SeriesSideDischargeMachinesOnly

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Readtheinstructions

3.Removethekeybefore adjustingtheheightofcut.

4.Height-of-cutsettings.

beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

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1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin place.

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RearDischargeMachinesOnly

1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

2.Removethekeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicing orperformingmaintenance.

3.Heightofcut

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1.Parking brake—disengaged

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2.Parkingbrake—engaged

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1.Hourmeter4.Neutral

2.Powertakeoff(PTO)5.Operator-presenceswitch

3.Parkingbrake6.Battery

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1500and2000SeriesSide-DischargeMachinesOnly

1.Engine

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1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

2.Rotatethedrivereleaseknobtoloosen,slidetheknob, andtighten.

3.Pushthemachine.

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1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance awayfromthemachine.

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

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

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RearDischargeUnitsOnly

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1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement hazard,belt.Shutofftheengineandremovethekeybefore adjusting,servicingorcleaningthemachine.

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1.Heightofcut

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RearDischargeUnits

1.Thrownobjects hazard—keepbystanders asafedistanceawayfrom themachine.

2.Cutting/dismemberment ofhand—stayawayfrom movingparts;keepall guardsandshieldsin place.

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1.ReadtheOperator’s

Manual.

2.Slideseatforward

1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.

3.Pressdownonlatchto unlockseat

4.Rotateseat

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2.Filltothebottomofthe llerneck;warning—do notoverllthetank.

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RearDischargeMowersOnly

1.Attention—readthe Operator'sManual.

2.Removethenutbyturning

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itclockwise.

3.Removetheboltbyturning itcounterclockwise.

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2500SeriesSideDischargeMachinesOnly

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Heightofcut

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ToroEnginesOnly

1.Oildrain

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3.Removethekeyand readtheOperator's Manualbeforeperforming maintenanceorservicing themachine.

PTOSwitchSymbols

1.PTO–disengage2.PTO–engage

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MachineswithMyRideOnly

1.Fuel—full

2.Fuel—50%

3.Fuel—empty

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1.ReadtheOperator’s Manualbeforeperforming

maintenance.

2.Operatinghours5.Hydraulic-uidlevel

3.Engine-oillevel6.Tirepressure

4.Greasepoint

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1.Heightofcut

TransportLock

2.Pulluptounlockthe

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transportlock.

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LeftMotionControl

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

RightMotionControl

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

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1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming

4.RefertotheOperator'sManualforgreaseinstructions.

maintenanceonthemachine.

2.Timeinterval

5.Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelandrefertotheOperator's Manualforfurtherinstructions.

3.Checktheoillevel.6.Checkthetirepressure.

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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°.

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1.Fast

2.Continuous-variablesetting5.Worklight(optional)

3.Slow

4.Choke

6.Powerpoint

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MachineswithMyRideOnly

Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

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

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

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

5.Bodilyharmhazard—donotcarrypassengers;lookbehind youwhenmowinginreverse.

place.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.6.Tippinghazardonslopes—donotuseonslopesnearopen water;donotuseonslopesgreaterthan15°.

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ProductOverview

KeySwitch

Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine, has3positions:OFF,RUN,andST ART.Referto

StartingtheEngine(page27).

ChokeControl

Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine.

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure7).

Figure6

1.Height-of-cutdeck-lift

pedal

2.Height-of-cutpositions8.Seatbelt

3.Transportlock9.Fuelcap

4.Controls

5.Motion-controllevers11.Mowerdeck

6.Rollbar

7.Shockassembly (machineswithMyRide only)

10.Parking-brakelever

12.Casterwheel

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine(Figure6and

Figure7).

ControlPanel

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Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Takeoff)

Theblade-controlswitch,representedbya power-takeoff(PTO)symbol,engagesand disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure7).

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular maintenance(Figure8).

Safety-InterlockIndicators

Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterthatindicate withablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentis positionedcorrectly(Figure8).

Figure7

1.Powerport5.Blade-controlswitch

2.Chokecontrol

3.Throttlecontrol

4.Hourmeter

(powertakeoff)

6.Keyswitch

7.Switchpositionforoptional lightkit

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Battery-IndicatorLight

IfyouturntheignitionkeytotheONpositionfora fewseconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.

Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturned onandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperating level(Figure8).

Figure8

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1.Safety-interlocksymbols

2.Hourmeter

3.Batterylight

Motion-ControlLevers

Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure7).

Neutral-LockPosition

UsetheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwiththe safety-interlocksystemtoengageandtodetermine theNEUTRALposition.

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor storingthemachine;refertoUsingtheFuel-Shutoff

Valve(page34).

Attachments/Accessories

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

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

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

Width—MachineswithSideDischargeMowerDecks

48-inchDeck52-inchDeck60-inchDeck

Withoutmowerdeck

Deectorup133cm(53inches)144cm(56-3/4inches)161cm(63-1/2inches)

Deectordown160cm(63-1/4inches)171cm(67-1/4inches)191cm(75-1/4inches)

Width—MachineswithRearDischargeMowerDecks

Withoutmowerdeck

Withmowerdeck

Length—MachineswithSideDischargeMowerDecks

Length

Length—MachineswithRearDischargeMowerDecks

121cm(47-1/2inches)124cm(49inches)133cm(52inches)

60-inchDeck

133cm(52inches)

168cm(66inches)

48-inchDeck52-inchDeck60-inchDeck

208cm(82inches)208cm(82inches)209cm(83inches)

60-inchDeck

Withmowerdeck

215cm(84-1/2inches)

Height

RollBar-UpRollBar-Down

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

Weight

MachinesWeight

48-inchside-dischargemachines

52-inchside-dischargemachines

60-inchside-dischargemachines

60-inchrear-dischargemachines

385to425kg(849to937lb)

391to434kg(862to957lb)

409to456kg(901to1006lb)

459kg(1,012lb)

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand mechanics.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe

enginequickly.

•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety

switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.

•Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachineto

ensurethattheblades,bladebolts,andcutting assembliesareingoodworkingcondition. Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsets topreservebalance.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine

andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould throw.

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate

equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand safely.

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.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Addfuelto

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

–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors. –Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleandfuel

tankopening.

–Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillswith

soapandwater.

AddingFuel

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.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsfuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedby

thefuel-stabilizermanufacturer

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel

system,whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditives

containingmethanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner tothefuel.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.T ominimize thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem, usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.

5.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck (Figure9).

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.

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Figure9

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page37).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

Usingthe Rollover-ProtectionSystem (ROPS)

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover,keep therollbarinthefullyraised,lockedposition andusetheseatbelt.

Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothe machine.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll barisinthedownposition.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbar isinthedownposition.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

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Figure10

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance permits.

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

LoweringtheRollBar

Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhen

absolutelynecessary.

1.T olowertherollbar,applyforwardpressureto theupperpartoftherollbar.

2.Pullbothknobsoutandrotatethem90degrees sothattheyarenotengaged(Figure10).

3.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure

10).

1.Rollbarintheupright position

2.ROPSknobinthelatched position

3.PulltheROPSknobout.6.Rollbarinthefolded

4.RotatetheROPSknob90 degrees.

5.ROPSknobinthe unlatchedposition

position

RaisingtheRollBar

Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeroll

barintheraisedposition.

1.Raisetherollbartotheoperatingpositionand rotatetheknobsuntiltheymovepartiallyinto thegrooves(Figure10).

2.Raisetherollbartothefulluprightpositionwhile pushingontheupperrollbarsothatthepins snapintopositionwhentheholesalignwiththe pins(Figure10).

3.Pushontherollbarandensurethatbothpins areengaged.

UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

WARNING

Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal injury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:

•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.

•Themotion-controlleversareintheNEUTRAL-LOCK

position.

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

Thesafety-interlocksystemisalsodesignedtoshutoff theenginewhenthetractioncontrolsaremovedfrom thelockedpositionwiththeparkingbrakeengagedor ifyourisefromtheseatwhenthePTOisengaged.

Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhen theinterlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition. Whenthecomponentisinthecorrectposition,a trianglelightsupinthecorrespondingsquare.

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .

1.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheON position.Trystartingtheengine;theengine shouldnotcrank.

2.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position.Moveeithermotion-controllever(out oftheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition).Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotcrank.Repeatfor othercontrollever.

3.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controlleversto theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,disengagethe parkingbrake,engagetheblade-controlswitch (PTO),andriseslightlyfromtheseat;theengine shouldshutoff.

4.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controllevers toNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,centereither motion-controlleverandmoveitforwardor reverse;theengineshouldshutoff.Repeatfor othermotion-controllever.

5.Sitontheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controlleversto NEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Trystartingtheengine; theengineshouldnotcrank.

Figure11

1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe correctposition

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PositioningtheSeat

AdjustingtheMyRide™

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward(Figure12). Positiontheseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolof themachineandaremostcomfortable.

Figure12

SeatformachineswithMyRideshown.

SuspensionSystem

TheMyRide™suspensionsystemadjuststoprovide asmoothandcomfortableride.Youcanadjustthe rear2-shockassembliestoquicklyandeasilychange thesuspensionsystem.Positionthesuspension systemwhereyouaremostcomfortable.

AdjustingtheRear-Shock Assemblies

Theslotsfortherear-shockassemblieshave detentpositionsforreference.Youcanpositionthe rear-shockassembliesanywhereintheslot,notjust inthedetentpositions.

Thefollowinggraphicshowsthepositionforasoftor rmrideandthedifferentdetentpositions(Figure14).

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ChangingtheSeat Suspension

MachineswithoutMyRide™ SuspensionSystemOnly

Theseatisadjustabletoprovideasmoothand comfortableride.Positiontheseatwhereyouare mostcomfortable.

Toadjustit,turntheknobinfronteitherdirectionto providethebestcomfort(Figure13).

Figure13

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Figure14

1.Firmestposition3.Detentsintheslots

2.Softestposition

Note:Ensurethattheleftandrightrear-shock

assembliesarealwaysadjustedtothesamepositions.

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1.Seat-suspensionknob

Adjusttherear-shockassemblies(Figure15).

UsingAttachmentsand Accessories

UseonlyToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.

Ifmorethanoneaccessory-mountkit(i.e.,bucket kitoruniversalmountkit)isaddedtoanyofthe4 locationsshowninFigure16,addafront-weight kit.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealerforthe front-weightkit.

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Figure15

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Figure16

1.Addafront-weightkitwhen2ormoreaccessory-mountkits areinstalledatthesepositions.

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

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

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat

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causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep

bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine duringoperation.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid

holesorhiddenhazards.

•Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Reducedtraction

couldcausethemachinetoslide.

•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutral,theparking

brakeisengaged,andyouareintheoperating positionbeforeyoustarttheengine.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting

units.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall times.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe

sureofaclearpath.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,

trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyour vision.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,or

embankments.Themachinecouldsuddenlyroll overifawheelgoesovertheedgeoriftheedge givesway.

•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,remove

thekey,andinspectthebladesafterstrikingan objectorifthereisanabnormalvibrationinthe machine.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore resumingoperation.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.

•Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunit,shutoffthe

engine,andremovethekeybeforeadjustingthe heightofcut(unlessyoucanadjustitfromthe operatingposition).

•Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaust

gasesareenclosed.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(including

toemptythecatchersortounclogthechute),do thefollowing:

–Stopthemachineonlevelground. –Disengagethepowertakeoffandlowerthe

attachments. –Engagetheparkingbrake. –Shutofftheengineandremovethekey. –Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk

oflightning.

•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicleunless

ithasahitchinstalled.

•Donotchangethegovernorspeedoroverspeed

theengine.

•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved

byToro.

•Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess

of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause

hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof exposure.

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Figure17

1.Wearhearingprotection.

RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)Safety

•Donotremovetherollbarfromthemachine.

•Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyou

canreleaseitquicklyinanemergency.

•Alwayswearyourseatbeltwhentherollbarisup.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadobstructionsanddo

notcontactthem.

•Keeptherollbarinsafeoperatingconditionby

thoroughlyinspectingitperiodicallyfordamage andkeepingallthemountingfastenerstight.

•Replaceadamagedrollbar.Donotrepairoralter

it.

SlopeSafety

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

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

–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions

inthemanualandonthemachine.

–Useanangleindicatortodeterminethe

approximateslopeangleofthearea.

–Neveroperateonslopesgreaterthan15

degrees.

–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto

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

•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do

notoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches, embankments,water,orotherhazards.The machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe distance(twicethewidthofthemachine)between

themachineandanyhazard.Useawalk-behind machineorahandtrimmertomowthegrassin theseareas.

•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon

slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor direction;turnslowlyandgradually.

•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions

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

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,

ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards.T all grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould overturnthemachine.

EnteringtheOperator’s Position

Usethemowerdeckasasteptogetintothe operator’sposition(Figure19).

•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor

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

•Ifpossible,keepthedeckloweredtotheground

whileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthedeckwhile operatingonslopescancausethemachineto becomeunstable.

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Figure19

OperatingtheParking Brake

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

EngagingtheParkingBrake

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

1.SafeZone—usethe machinehereonslopes lessthan15degreesor atareas.

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

3.Water

Figure18

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Figure20

4.W=widthofthemachine

5.Keepasafedistance (twicethewidthofthe machine)betweenthe machineandanyhazard.

DisengagingtheParkingBrake

Figure21

DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

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Figure23

OperatingtheThrottle

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweenFASTand SLOWpositions(Figure24).

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AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.

OperatingtheMower Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Note:Engagingtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)with

thethrottlepositionathalforlesscausesexcessive weartothedrivebelts.

Figure22

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Figure24

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OperatingtheChoke

StartingtheEngine

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Pullupthechokeknobtoengagethechoke beforeusingthekeyswitch(Figure25).

2.Pushdownthechokeknobtodisengagethe chokeaftertheenginehasstarted(Figure25).

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Engagingthestarter motorformorethan5secondscandamagethe startermotor.Iftheenginefailstostart,wait10 secondsbeforeoperatingtheenginestarteragain.

Figure25

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

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Figure26

ShuttingOfftheEngine

ShuttingOffKohlerEngines

Note:RefertoFigure45todeterminewhichengine

youhave.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.

ShuttingOffKawasakiEngines

Lettheengineidleatslowthrottlefor60seconds beforeturningtheswitchoff.

Lettheengineidleatmid-throttlefor60seconds beforeturningtheswitchoff.

Figure27

Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoff

valveisclosedbeforetransportingorstoring themachinetopreventfuelleakage.Engage theparkingbrakebeforetransporting.Remove thekeyasthefuelpumpmayrunandcausethe batterytolosecharge.

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Figure28

Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoff

valveisclosedbeforetransportingorstoring themachinetopreventfuelleakage.Engage theparkingbrakebeforetransporting.Remove thekeyasthefuelpumpmayrunandcausethe batterytolosecharge.

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ShuttingOffToroEngines

UsingtheMotion-Control

Note:EnsurethethrottleisintheFASTposition

beforeshuttingofftheengine.

Levers

Figure29

Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoff

valveisclosedbeforetransportingorstoring themachinetopreventfuelleakage.Engage theparkingbrakebeforetransporting.Remove thekeyasthefuelpumpmayrunandcausethe batterytolosecharge.

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Figure30

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1.Motion-control lever—NEUTRAL-LOCK position

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

4.Backward

DrivingtheMachine

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

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

WARNING

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.You maylosecontrolofthemachineandcause personalinjuryordamagetothemachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.

DrivingForward

Note:Theengineshutsoffwhenyoumovethe

traction-controlwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

Tostopthemachine,pullthemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRALposition.

1.Disengagetheparkingbrake;referto

DisengagingtheParkingBrake(page26).

2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

3.T ogoforward,slowlypushthemotion-control leversforward(Figure31).

DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.T ogobackward,slowlypullthemotion-control leversrearward(Figure32).

Figure31

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Figure32

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AdjustingtheHeightofCut

UsingtheTransportLock

Thetransportlockhas2positions,andisusedwith thedeck-liftpedal.ThereisaLOCKpositionand anUNLOCKpositionforthetransportpositionofthe mowerdeck(Figure33).

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)asshowninFigure34.

3.Removethepinfromtheheight-of-cutbracket (Figure34).

4.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracket correspondingtotheheight-of-cutdesired,and insertthepin(Figure34).

5.Pushonthedecklift,pulluponthetransport lockknob,andslowlylowerthemowerdeck.

Figure33

Transport-LockPositions

1.Transportlockknob3.UNLOCKposition—The

2.LOCKposition—The mowerdecklocksintothe transportposition.

mowerdeckdoesnotlock intothetransportposition.

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Figure34

1.Deck-liftpedal3.Height-of-cutpin

2.Height-of-cutholes

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AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp

4.Transportlockknob

Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.

Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssothattherollers

donottouchthegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitchandengagetheparking brake;refertoEngagingtheParkingBrake

(page25).

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure

35orFigure36.

Figure35

2500Seriesmowerdeckshown

1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

5.Bolt

AdjustingtheSideBumpers

Rear-DischargeMachinesOnly

Installthesidebumpersinthetopholeswhen operatinginaheightofcuthigherthan64mm(2-1/2 inches)andinthecenterholeswhenoperatingina heightofcutlowerthan64mm(2-1/2inches).

Note:Whenthebumpersbecomeworn,switchthe

bumperstotheoppositesidesofthemowerandip themover.Thisallowsyoutousethebumperslonger beforereplacingthem.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage

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theblade-controlswitchandengagetheparking brake;refertoEngagingtheParkingBrake

(page25).

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisethemowertothetransportposition.

4.Removetheboltsandnutsfromeachbumper (Figure37).

Figure36

1500and2000Seriesmowerdeckshown

1.Flangenut4.Anti-scalproller

2.Bolt

3.Bushing

5.Spacer

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Figure37

1.Bolt(3)3.Nut(3)

2.Bumper

5.Moveeachbumpertothedesiredpositionand securethemwiththeboltsandnuts.

Note:Useonlythetoporcentersetsofholes

toadjustthebumpers.Youusethebottom holeswhenswitchingsides,atwhichtimethey becomethetopholesontheothersideofthe mower.

UsingtheSideDischarge

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turf.

DANGER

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

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

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerdeck.

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

•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe downposition.

grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows moreslowly.

AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings, whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowingatCorrectIntervals

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

UsingaSlowerCuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality ,useaslowergroundspeed incertainconditions.

AvoidingCuttingTooLow

Whenmowinguneventurf,raisethecuttingheight toavoidscalpingtheturf.

StoppingtheMachine

OperatingTips

UsingtheFastThrottleSetting

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineattheFASTposition.Airisrequiredto thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower deckinuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohave1sideofthe mowerdeckfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsair tobedrawnintothemowerdeck.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

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

CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless

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

KeepingtheUndersideofthe MowerDeckClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe mowerdeckaftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildup insidethemowerdeck,cuttingqualitywilleventually becomeunsatisfactory.

MaintainingtheBlade(s)

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

AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

UsingtheDrive-Wheel ReleaseValves

WARNING

GeneralSafety

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunits,

mufers,andenginecompartmenttohelpprevent res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Shutoffthefuelandremovethekeybeforestoring

ortransportingthemachine.

•Disengagethedrivetotheattachmentwhenever

youaretransportingornotusingthemachine.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachine

inanyenclosure.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

UsingtheFuel-Shutoff Valve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance, andstorage(Figure38).

Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhen startingtheengine.

Handsmaybecomeentangledintherotating drivecomponentsbelowtheenginedeck, whichcouldresultinseriousinjury.

Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andallow allmovingpartstostopbeforeaccessingthe drive-wheelreleasevalves.

WARNING

Theengineandhydraulic-driveunitscan becomeveryhot.Touchingahotengineor hydraulic-driveunitscancausesevereburns.

Allowtheengineandhydraulic-driveunits tocoolcompletelybeforeaccessingthe drive-wheelreleasevalves.

Thedrive-wheelreleasevalvesarelocatedontheleft andrightsidesunderneaththeenginedeck.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Figure38

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

3.Locatethebypassleversbehindtheseat,down ontheleftandrightsideoftheframe.

4.T opushthemachine,movebothbypassknobs

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rearwardandlockthemintoplace(Figure39).

5.Disengagetheparkingbrakebeforepushing themachine.

TransportingtheMachine

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

WARNING

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

Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet orroadway.

Figure39

1.Frontofthemachine

2.Rotatebypassreleaseknobcounterclockwisetoloosen.

3.Leverpositionforoperatingthemachine

4.Pulltheleverinthisdirectiontopushthemachine.

5.Leverpositionforpushingthemachine

6.Rotatethebypass-releaseknobclockwisetotighten.

7.Engine

8.Releaselever

6.T orunthemachine,movethebypassknobsto theFORWARDpositionandlockthemintoplace (Figure39).

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SelectingaTrailer

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure40).

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe rampandthetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethatthelengthoframpisatleast4 timesaslongastheheightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground.Thisensuresthat rampangledoesnotexceed15degreeson atground.

1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakesand lights.

3.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure40).

4.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure41).

Figure41

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1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

LoadingtheMachine

Figure40

4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground

5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.

2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.

5.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andengage theparkingbrake.

6.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearbumperwithstraps,chains, cable,orropes(Figure42).Refertolocal regulationsfortie-downrequirements.

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WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

•Backthemachineuptherampanddriveit forwarddowntheramp.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.

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Figure42

1.Tie-downloops

UnloadingtheMachine

1.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure40).

2.Drivethemachineforwarddowntheramp (Figure41).

Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst5hours

Aftertherst75hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•ForToroengines—changetheengineoilandlter.

•Changethehydraulic-systemltersanduid.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•ForKawasakiengines—checktheengine-oillevel.

•ForKohlerengines—checktheaircleanerfordirty,loose,ordamagedparts.

•ForKohlerengines—checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheblowerhousing(moreoftenunderdusty,dirtyconditions).

•ForToroengines—checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheairintakescreen.

•Checktheseatbelt.

•Checktherollbarknobs.

•Cleantheenginescreenandtheareaaroundtheengine.

•Cleanaroundtheengine-exhaustsystem.

•Checkthehydraulicuidlevelintheexpansiontank.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

•Cleanthesuspensionsystem.

•Greasethefrontcasteraxles.(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•ForKohlerengines—serviceorreplacetheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoften underdusty,dirtyconditions).

•ForToroengineswithastandardaircleaner—cleantheair-cleanerfoamelement (moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

•Greasethepump-idlerpivot.

•Checkthesparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.

•ForKawasakiengines—changetheengineoil(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

•ForKawasakiengines—replaceorcleanandgapthesparkplug.

•ForKohlerengines—replacetheair-cleanerpaperelement(moreoftenunderdusty , dirtyconditions).

•ForKohlerengines—changetheengineoilandtheengine-oillter.

•ForKohlerengines—cleanthecoolingns(moreoftenunderdusty,dirtyconditions).

•ForT oroengineswithastandardaircleaner—replacetheair-cleanerfoamelement (moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•ForT oroengineswithastandardaircleaner—servicetheair-cleanerpaperelement (moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

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

•ForToroengines—checkthesparkplug(s).

•ForKawasakiengines—changetheengine-oillter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

•ForKohlerengines—checkthesparkplug(s).

•ForT oroengineswithastandardaircleaner—replacetheair-cleanerpaperelement (moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•ForToroengines—replacethesparkplug(s).

MaintenanceService

Every250hours

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

•ForKawasakiengines—replacetheprimaryairlter(moreoftenindustyorsandy conditions).

•ForKawasakiengines—checkthesafetyairlter(moreoftenindustyorsandy conditions).

•ForToroengineswithaheavy-dutyaircleaner—replacetheairlter(moreoften industyorsandyconditions).

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

Every300hours

Every500hours

Monthly

Yearly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•ForKawasakiengines—Checkandadjustthevalveclearance.SeeanAuthorized ServiceDealer.

•ForKawasakiengines—replacethesafetyairlter(moreoftenindustyorsandy conditions).

•ForKohlerengines—Checkandadjustthevalveclearance.SeeanAuthorized ServiceDealer.

•ForKohlerengines—replacethesparkplug(s).

•Replacetheemissions-airintakelter.

•Replacethefuellter(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•Checktheparkingbrakeadjustment.

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

•Checkthebatterycharge.

•For2500Seriesmachines—Lubricatethecaster-wheelhubs.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Checkallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.

Shutofftheengineandremovethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

Pre-Maintenance Procedures

MaintenanceSafety

•Beforerepairingthemachinedothefollowing:

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

•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

drives,mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.

•Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe

machine.

•Usejackstandstosupportthemachineand/or

componentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plug

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

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

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

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving

parts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswith theenginerunning.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition

andallhardwaretightened,especiallythe blade-attachmentbolts.Replaceallwornor damageddecals.

•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofa

safetydeviceorreducetheprotectionprovided

byasafetydevice.Checktheirproperoperation regularly.

•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementparts.

•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustandserviceasrequired.

Lubrication

GreasingtheMachine

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greasethefront

casteraxles.(moreoftenindirtyor dustyconditions).

Every50hours—Greasethepump-idlerpivot.

GreaseType:No.2lithiumormolybdenumgrease

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

(page25).

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.

Note:Scrapeanypaintoffthefrontofthe

tting(s).

4.Greasethepumpidler-pulleypivotwith1or2 pumpsofgrease(Figure43).

5.Greasethefrontcasteraxles(Figure43).

Figure43

1.Pump-idlerpivot

6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

2.Casteraxle

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Lubricatingthe Caster-WheelHubs

2500SeriesMachinesOnly

ServiceInterval:Yearly—For2500Series

machines—Lubricatethe caster-wheelhubs.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

4.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub (Figure44).

approximately3mm(1/8inch)fromtheouter surfaceofthespacernuttotheendoftheaxle insidethenut.

11.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheel onthesidewiththenewsealandbearing.

12.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,ll theareainsidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullof general-purposegrease.

13.Insertthesecondbearingandnewsealintothe wheel.

14.Applyathread-lockingcompoundtothesecond spacernutandthreaditontotheaxlewiththe wrenchatsfacingoutward.

15.T orquethenutto8to9N∙m(75to80in-lb), loosenthenut,thentorqueitto2to3N∙m(20 to25in-lb).

Note:Makesurethattheaxledoesnotextend

beyondeithernut.

16.Installthesealguardsoverthewheelhuband insertwheelintothecasterfork.

Figure44

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench ats

5.Removeaspacernutfromtheaxleassemblyin

thecasterwheel.

Note:Thread-lockingcompoundhasbeen

appliedtolockthespacernutstotheaxle.

6.Removetheaxle(withtheotherspacernutstill

assembledtoit)fromthewheelassembly.

7.Pryoutsealsandinspectbearingsforwearor

damageandreplaceifnecessary.

8.Packthebearingswithageneral-purpose

grease.

17.Installthecasterboltandtightenthenutfully.

Important:Topreventsealandbearingdamage,

checkthebearingadjustmentoften.Spinthe castertire.Thetireshouldnotspinfreely(more than1or2revolutions)orhaveanysideplay.If

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thewheelspinsfreely,adjustthetorqueonthe spacernutuntilthereisaslightamountofdrag. Applyanotherlayerofthread-lockingcompound.

9.Insert1bearingand1newsealintothewheel.

Note:Replacetheseals.

10.Ifbothspacernutshavebeenremoved(or brokenloose)fromtheaxleassembly,applya thread-lockingcompoundto1spacernutand threaditontotheaxlewiththewrenchats facingoutward.

Note:Donotthreadthespacernutallof

thewayontotheendoftheaxle.Leave

EngineMaintenance

IdentifyingtheEngine

Usethefollowinggraphictoidentifytheengineyouhaveandproceedtothesectionlistedbelowforservice (Figure45).

Figure45

1.Kawasakiengine3.T oroenginewithstandardaircleaner

2.Kohlerengine4.T oroenginewithheavy-dutyaircleaner

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•ForKawasakienginemaintenance,refertoServicingaKawasaki

•ForKohlerenginemaintenance,refertoServicingaKohler

Engine(page41).

Engine(page46).

•ForT oroenginemaintenance,refertoServicingaToroEngine(page51).

EngineSafety

•Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoilor

addingoiltothecrankcase.

•Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing,andother

bodypartsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

ServicingaKawasaki Engine

ThissectionisonlyformachineswithKawasaki engines.Ifyourenginelooksliketheoneshownin

Figure46,youhaveaKawasakiengine.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanual

foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

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Figure46

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—ForKawasaki

engines—replacetheprimaryair lter(moreoftenindustyorsandy conditions).

Every250hours—ForKawasaki engines—checkthesafetyairlter(moreoften industyorsandyconditions).

Every500hours—ForKawasaki engines—replacethesafetyairlter (moreoftenindustyorsandyconditions).

Note:Checktheltersmorefrequentlyifthe

operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy .

RemovingtheFilters

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpull theair-cleanercoverofftheair-cleanerbody (Figure47).

Important:Donotattempttocleanthe

safetylter.Ifthesafetylterisdirty ,then theprimarylterisdamaged.Replaceboth lters.

7.Inspecttheprimarylterfordamagebylooking intothelterwhileshiningabrightlightonthe outsideofthelter.

Note:Holesinthelterappearasbrightspots.

Ifthelterisdamaged,discardit.

InspectingtheFilters

1.Inspectthesafetylter.Ifitisdirty ,replaceboth thesafetyandprimarylters.

Important:Donotattempttocleanthe

safetylter.Ifthesafetylterisdirty ,then theprimarylterisdamaged.

2.Inspecttheprimarylterfordamagebylooking intothelterwhileshiningabrightlightonthe outsideofthelter.Iftheprimarylterisdirty, bent,ordamaged,replaceit.

Note:Holesinthelterappearasbrightspots.

Donotcleantheprimarylter.

InstallingtheFilters

Figure47

1.Air-cleanerbody4.Air-cleanercover

2.Primarylter5.Safetylter

3.Latch

4.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverwith compressedair.

5.Gentlyslidetheprimarylteroutofthe air-cleanerbody(Figure47).

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewithbothairltersandthe coverinstalled.

1.Ifyouareinstallingnewlters,checkeachlter forshippingdamage.

Note:Donotuseadamagedlter.

2.Ifyouarereplacingtheinnerlter,carefullyslide itintothelterbody(Figure47).

3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylteroverthesafety lter(Figure47).

Note:Ensurethattheprimarylterisfully

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seatedbypushingontheouterrimwhile installingit.

Important:Donotpressonthesoft,inside

areaofthelter.

4.Installtheair-cleanercoverandsecurethe latches(Figure47).

Note:Avoidknockingthelterintothesideof

thebody.

6.Removethesafetylteronlytoreplaceit.

ServicingtheEngineOil

Engine-OilSpecications

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

orSL)

CrankcaseCapacity:1.8L(61oz)withouttheoil lter;2.1L(71oz)withtheoillter

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

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Figure48

Note:Although10W-40engineoilisrecommended

formostconditions,youmayneedtochangeoil viscositytoaccommodateatmosphericconditions. Using20W-50engineoilinhigherambient temperaturescanreduceoilconsumption.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

Important:Ifyouoverllorunderlltheengine

crankcasewithoilandruntheengine,youmay damagetheengine.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Note:Ensurethattheengineiscoolsothatthe

oilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

3.T okeepdirt,grassclippings,andotherdebris, outoftheengine,cleantheareaaroundthe oil-llcapanddipstickbeforeremovingit(Figure

49).

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Figure49

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Every100hours(moreoftenindirty

ordustyconditions).

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Starttheengineandletitrunfor5minutes.

Note:Thiswarmstheoilsothatitdrainsbetter.

2.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoensurethatthe oildrainscompletely.

3.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and engagetheparkingbrake.

4.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

5.Draintheoilfromtheengine(Figure50).

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

51).

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Figure50

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Figure51

7.Starttheengineanddrivetoaatarea.

8.Checktheoillevelagain.

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ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—ForKawasaki

engines—changetheengine-oil lter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChanging

theEngineOil(page43).

2.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure52).

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug. Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplugandagappingtoolorfeelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug ifnecessary.

TypeofSparkPlug:NGK

BPR4ESorequivalent

AirGap:0.75mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

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

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parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleantheareaaroundthebaseoftheplug(s)to keepdirtanddebrisoutoftheengine.

4.Locateandremovethesparkplug(s)asshown inFigure53.

Figure52

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengine,andthenturntheoillteranextra 3/4turn.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnew oil;refertoServicingtheEngineOil(page43).

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Figure53

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CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or cracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

Figure54

InstallingtheSparkPlug

ServicingaKohler

ThissectionisonlyformachineswithKohlerengines. IfyourenginelooksliketheoneshowninFigure56, youhaveaKohlerengine.

Engine

Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanual

foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

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Figure56

Figure55

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—For

Kohlerengines—checktheair cleanerfordirty,loose,ordamaged parts.

Every25hours—ForKohlerengines—service orreplacetheair-cleanerfoamelement(more oftenunderdusty ,dirtyconditions).

Every100hours—ForKohlerengines—replace theair-cleanerpaperelement(moreoftenunder dusty,dirtyconditions).

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Thisengineisequippedwithareplaceable, high-densitypaperandfoamair-cleanerelement. Checktheaircleanerdailyorbeforestartingthe engine.Checkforabuildupofdirtanddebrisaround theair-cleanersystem.Keepthisareaclean.Also, checkforlooseordamagedcomponents.Replaceall bentordamagedair-cleanercomponents.

Note:Operatingtheenginewithlooseordamaged

air-cleanercomponentscouldallowunlteredairinto theengine,causingprematurewearandfailure.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermoreoftenunderdusty ,

dirtyconditions.

RemovingtheElements

1.Rotatethelatchesoutward.

ServicingthePaperElement

1.Gentlytapthepaperelementtodislodgedirt.

2.Removethecovertoaccesstheair-cleaner elements(Figure57).

Figure57

1.Air-cleanercover2.Air-cleanerlatch

3.Removethefoamandpaperelements(Figure

58).

4.Removethefoamelementfromthepaper element(Figure58).

Note:Donotwashthepaperelementoruse

pressurizedair,asthiswilldamagetheelement.

Note:Replaceadirty,bent,ordamaged

element.Handlethenewelementcarefully; donotuseifthesealingsurfacesarebentor damaged.

2.Cleantheair-cleanerbaseasrequired,and checkthecondition.

InstallingtheElements

1.Installthefoamelementontothepaperelement.

2.Installtheelementsontotheair-cleanerbase (Figure58).

3.Installthecover,andsecureitwiththelatches (Figure57).

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ServicingtheEngineOil

EngineOilSpecications

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSJorhigher)

CrankcaseCapacity:1.9L(64oz)withtheoillter

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure58

1.Air-cleanercover3.Paperelement

2.Foamelement

ServicingtheFoamElement

1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapand warmwater.Whentheelementisclean,rinse itthoroughly.

2.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.

Important:Replacethefoamelementifit

istornorworn.

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Figure59

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

Important:Ifyouoverllorunderlltheengine

crankcasewithoilandruntheengine,youmay damagetheengine.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Note:Ensurethattheengineiscoolsothatthe

oilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

3.T okeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outofthe engine,cleantheareaaroundtheoil-llcapand dipstickbeforeremovingit(Figure49).

ChangingtheEngineOilandtheEngine-Oil Filter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—ForKohler

engines—changetheengineoiland theengine-oillter.

Note:Thedrainplugisattachedtothedrainhose.

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoensurethatthe oildrainscompletely.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.Draintheoilfromtheengine.

Figure60

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Figure61

5.T orquetheplugto14N·m(125in-lb).

Figure62

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

63).

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Figure63

7.Disposetheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

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ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—ForKohler

engines—checkthesparkplug(s).

Every500hours—ForKohlerengines—replace thesparkplug(s).

ThesparkplugisRFIcompliant;youcanalsouse anequivalentplug.

Type:ChampionXC12YC

AirGap:0.76mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleantheareaaroundthebaseoftheplugto keepdirtanddebrisoutoftheengine.

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Figure65

InstallingtheSparkPlug

4.Removethesparkplug(Figure64).

Figure64

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or cracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Setthegapto0.76mm(0.03inch).

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Figure66

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CleaningtheBlowerHousing

Every100hours/Y early(whichevercomes rst)—ForKohlerengines—cleanthecooling ns(moreoftenunderdusty,dirtyconditions).

Toensurepropercooling,ensurethatthegrass screen,coolingns,andotherexternalsurfacesofthe enginearekeptcleanatalltimes.

ForKohlerengines,removetheblowerhousing,and anyothercoolingshrouds.Cleanthecoolingnsand externalsurfacesasnecessary.Makesurethatthe coolingshroudsareinstalled.

Important:Operatingtheenginewithablocked

grassscreen,dirtyorpluggedcoolingns,and/or coolingshroudsremoved,willcauseengine damageduetooverheating.

ServicingaToroEngine

ThissectionisonlyformachineswithToroengines. Ifyourenginelookslike1ofthe2enginesshownin

Figure67,youhaveaToroengine.

Figure67

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1.Standardaircleaner

2.Heavy-dutyaircleaner

ServicingtheAirCleaner

EngineswithaStandardAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every25hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)—ForToroengineswith astandardaircleaner—cleanthe air-cleanerfoamelement(more oftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

Every100hours/Y early(whichevercomes rst)—ForToroengineswithastandardair cleaner—replacetheair-cleanerfoamelement (moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

Every100hours/Y early(whichevercomes rst)—ForToroengineswithastandardair cleaner—servicetheair-cleanerpaperelement (moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

Every200hours/Every2years(whichever comesrst)—ForToroengineswithastandard aircleaner—replacetheair-cleanerpaper element(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

RemovingtheFoamandPaperElements

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Figure68

5.Separatethefoamandpaperelements(Figure

69).

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Figure69

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundtheair-cleanercovertoprevent dirtfromgettingintotheengineandcausing damage.

4.Liftthecoverandrotatetheair-cleanerassembly outoftheengine(Figure68).

ServicingtheFoamElement

1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapand warmwater.Whentheelementisclean,rinse itthoroughly.

2.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.

Important:Replacethefoamelementifit

istornorworn.

ServicingthePaperElement

1.Gentlytapthepaperelementtodislodgedirt.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

EngineswithaHeavy-DutyAirCleaner

Note:Donotwashthepaperelementoruse

pressurizedair,asthiswilldamagetheelement.

Note:Replaceadirty,bent,ordamaged

element.Handlethenewelementcarefully; donotuseifthesealingsurfacesarebentor damaged.

2.Cleantheair-cleanerbaseasrequired,and checkthecondition.

InstallingtheAirCleaner

1.Installthefoamelementoverthepaperelement.

Note:Ensurethatyoudonotdamagethe

elements.

2.Aligntheholesofthelterintothemanifold ports.

3.Rotatethelterdownintothechamberandfully seatitagainstthemanifold(Figure70).

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—ForToro

engineswithaheavy-dutyair cleaner—replacetheairlter(more oftenindustyorsandyconditions).

Note:Checktheltersmorefrequentlyifthe

operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy .

RemovingtheFilters

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpull theair-cleanercoverofftheair-cleanerbody (Figure72).

4.Closethecover.

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Figure71

1.Air-cleanerbody3.Latch

2.Filter4.Air-cleanercover

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Figure70

4.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverwith compressedair.

5.Gentlyslidethelteroutoftheair-cleanerbody (Figure72).

Note:Avoidknockingthelterintothesideof

thebody.

InspectingtheFilter

Inspectthelterfordamagebylookingintothelter whileshiningabrightlightontheoutsideofthelter. Ifthelterisdirty ,bent,ordamaged,replaceit.

Note:Holesinthelterappearasbrightspots.Do

notcleanthelter.

InstallingtheFilters

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewiththeairlterandthecover installed.

1.Ifyouareinstallinganewlter,checkthelter forshippingdamage.

Note:Donotuseadamagedlter.

2.Carefullyslidethelterintotheair-cleanerbody (Figure72).

Note:Ensurethatthelterisfullyseatedby

pushingontheouterrimwhileinstallingit.

Important:Donotpressonthesoft,inside

areaofthelter.

3.Installtheair-cleanercoverandsecurethe latches(Figure72).

ServicingtheEngineOil

Engine-OilSpecications

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Note:Ensurethattheengineiscoolsothatthe

oilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

3.T okeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outofthe engine,cleantheareaaroundtheoil-llcapand dipstickbeforeremovingit(Figure49).

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

CrankcaseCapacity:2.4L(81oz)withoillter

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure72

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—ForT oro

engines—checktheengine-oillevel.

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

Important:Ifyouoverllorunderlltheengine

crankcasewithoilandruntheengine,youmay damagetheengine.

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

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Figure73

ChangingtheEngineOilandOilFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours/Aftertherst

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

Every100hours/Y early(whichevercomes rst)—ForT oroengines—changetheengine

oilandoillter(moreoftenindusty,dirty conditions).

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfacetoensure thattheoildrainscompletely.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.Draintheoilfromtheengine(Figure74).

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Figure74

5.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure75).

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengineandthenturnthelteranextra3/4 turn.

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Figure76

Figure75

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

76).

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly

(whichevercomesrst)—For Toroengines—checkthespark

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

Type:Champion

Airgap:0.76mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

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

plug(s).

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BPR6ES

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleantheareaaroundthebaseoftheplugto keepdirtanddebrisoutoftheengine.

4.Removethesparkplug(Figure64).

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Figure77

CleaningtheCoolingSystem

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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3.Removetheairlterfromtheengine.

4.Removetheengineshroud.

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

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or cracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Setthegapto0.76mm(0.03inch).

Figure78

InstallingtheSparkPlug

6.Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.

7.Removetheairlterandinstalltheengine shroud.

8.Installtheairlter.

CheckingtheSpark Arrester

ForMachineswithaSpark Arrester

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

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Hotexhaust-systemcomponentsmayignite fuelvaporsevenafteryoushutofftheengine. Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengine operationmayigniteammablematerials, resultinginpersonalinjuryorproperty damage.

Figure79

Donotrefuelorruntheengineunlessthe sparkarresterisinstalled.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Waitforthemufertocool.

4.Ifyouseeanybreaksinthescreenorwelds, replacethearrester.

5.Ifthescreenisplugged,removethearrester, shakelooseparticlesoutofthearrester,and cleanthescreenwithawirebrush(soakthe

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screeninsolventifnecessary).

6.Installthearresterontheexhaustoutlet.

Replacingthe

FuelSystem

Emissions-AirIntakeFilter

ServiceInterval:Every500hours

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethelterfromtheventhose.

4.Insertanewlterintotheendoftheventhose.

Maintenance

DANGER

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyou,others,and candamageproperty.

•Performanyfuel-relatedmaintenance whentheengineiscold.Dothisoutdoors inanopenarea.Wipeupanyfuelthat spills.

•Neversmokewhendrainingfuel,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereaspark mayignitethefuelfumes.

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)(moreoftenindusty, dirtyconditions).

Important:Installthefuellinehosesandsecure

withplastictiesthesameastheywereoriginally installedatthefactorytokeepthefuellineaway fromcomponentsthatcancausefuellinedamage.

Thefuellterislocatedneartheengineontheleft frontoftheengine.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Allowthemachinetocooldown.

4.Closethefuel-shutoffvalveundertheseat (Figure80).

ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe

machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal rstandthenegativelast.

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated

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

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly

RemovingtheBattery

Figure80

Kohlerengineltershown

5.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

ServicingtheFuelTank

Donotattempttodrainthefueltank.Ensurethatan AuthorizedServiceDealerdrainsthefueltankand servicesanycomponentsofthefuelsystem.

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort

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againstmetalmachinecomponents,causing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery, donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch anymetalpartsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcable fromthebatterypost(Figure81).

Note:Retainallfasteners.

WARNING

ChargingtheBattery

Incorrectlyremovingthecablesfrom batterycoulddamagethemachineand cables,causingsparks.Sparkscan causethebatterygassestoexplode, resultinginpersonalinjury .

•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative (black)batterycablebefore disconnectingthepositive(red) cable.

•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red) batterycablebeforeconnectingthe negative(black)cable.

4.Slidetherubbercoveroffthepositive(red) cable.

5.Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthe batterypost(Figure81).

Note:Retainallfasteners.

6.Removetherubberstrap(Figure81).

7.Removethebattery.

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat canexplode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks andamesawayfromthebattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged

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

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto

RemovingtheBattery(page58).

2.Chargethebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to 30Aorfor30minutesat10A.

Note:Donotoverchargethebattery .

3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure82).

4.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnect thebatterycables;refertoInstallingtheBattery

(page60).

Figure81

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery

disconnected;electricaldamagemayoccur.

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Figure82

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

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

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InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetraywiththeterminal postsoppositefromthehydraulictank(Figure

81).

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

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

Note:ForMyRidemachines,ensurethatthe

groundcabledoesnotrubagainstthetrailing armorlowershockmount(Figure84).

ServicingtheFuses

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance;however,ifafuseblowscheckthe componentandcircuitforamalfunctionorshort.

Thefusesarelocatedontherightconsolenexttothe seat(Figure84).

1.T oreplacethefuses,pulloutthefusetoremove it.

2.Installanewfuse(Figure84).

Figure83

1.Ensurethattheground cabledoesnotrubagainst thelowershockmount.

2.Ensurethattheground cabledoesnotrubagainst thetrailingarm.

3.Groundcable

4.Securethecableswith2bolts,2washers,and

2locknuts(Figure81).

5.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(+)

batteryterminal.

6.Securethebatterywiththerubberstrap(Figure

81).

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Figure84

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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(Figure85andFigure86).

1.Rollbarintheupright position

2.Roll-barknobinthe latchedposition

3.Pulltheroll-barknobout androtateit90degrees.

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Figure85

4.Rotatetheroll-barknob90 degrees.

5.Roll-barknobinthe unlatchedposition

6.Rollbarinthefolded position

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Figure86

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(Figure87).

7.Ifthemachinetrackstotheleft,inserta3/16 inchhexwrenchthroughtheaccessholeinthe rightfrontcoverpanelandrotatethetracking screwclockwiseorcounterclockwisetoadjust thetravelofthelever(Figure87).

8.Drivethemachineandcheckthefullforward tracking.

9.Repeattheadjustmentuntilthedesiredtracking isobtained.

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

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

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Figure88

CheckingtheWheelLug Nuts

Rightcontrollevershown

1.Accessholeonfrontcover

panel

Checkandtorquethewheellugnutsto122to136 N∙m(90to100ft-lb).

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Figure87

2.Trackingscrew

CoolingSystem Maintenance

BrakeMaintenance

AdjustingtheParking

CleaningtheEngineScreen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforeeachuseordaily

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

Brake

ServiceInterval:Every500hours

Note:Performthisprocedurewheneveryouremove

orreplaceabrakecomponent.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Setupthemachinetobepushedbyhand. RefertoUsingtheDrive-WheelReleaseValves

(page34).

4.Raisethebackofthemachineupandsupport themachinewithjackstands.

WARNING

Relyingsolelyonmechanicalor hydraulicjackstosupportaraised machineforserviceormaintenance couldbedangerousbecausethejacks maynotprovideenoughsupportormay malfunction,allowingthemachinetofall andpossiblycauseseriousinjury.

Donotrelysolelyonmechanical orhydraulicjacksforsupport.Use adequatejackstandsorequivalent support.

5.Engageanddisengagetheparkingbrakeand checkeachdrivetiretoensurethateachbrake engagesanddisengages.

6.Ifanadjustmentisnecessary ,disengagethe parkingbrake.Removethecotterpinfromthe brakelinkageshaft(Figure89).

Figure89

1.Cotterpin3.Brakelinkageshaft

2.Parkingbrake

7.CheckbothspringlengthsasshowninFigure

90.Ifanadjustmentisnecessary,turnthe

topnutclockwisetoshortenthespringand counterclockwisetolengthenit.

9.Rotatethebrake-linkageshaftuntiltheend alignswiththeholeinthelever.

•Shortenthelinkagebyturningitclockwise.

•Lengthenthelinkagebyturningit

counterclockwise.

10.Insertthebrake-linkageshaftintothe parking-brakeholeandsecurewiththecotter pin.Repeatstep5andadjustifnecessary.

11.Whenadjustmentiscomplete,removethejack standsorequivalentsupportandlowerthe machine.

12.PlacethemachineintotheOPERATINGposition.

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RefertoUsingtheDrive-WheelReleaseValves

(page34).

Figure90

1.T opnut

2.Spring

3.44mm(1-3/4inches)

8.Pushtheparkingbrakeleverallthewayforward anddown.

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BeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

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

ReplacingtheMowerBelt forSide-DischargeMower Decks

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inch)height ofcut.

4.Removethebeltcovers(Figure91).

Figure92

1500and2000SeriesMowerDecks

1.Clutchpulley3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt

4.Spring

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Figure91

5.Removethespringtensionfromthe spring-loadedidlerpulley.RefertoFigure93 orFigure94.

Note:For1500and2000Seriesmower

decks,usethespringremovaltool(T oroPart No.92-5771)toremovethespringfromthe mower-deckpost(Figure93).

Note:For2500Seriesmowerdecks,usea

ratchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarmto removetensionontheidlerspring(Figure94).

6.Removethebeltfromthemower-deckpulleys andtheclutchpulley.

7.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleys andtheclutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure

92orFigure94).

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Figure93

1500and2000SeriesMowerDecks

1.Spring-removaltool(Toro PartNo.92-5771)

2.Idlerspring5.Mowerbelt

3.Mower-deckpost

4.Idlerarm

ReplacingtheMowerBelt forRear-DischargeMower Decks

ReplacingtheCounter-Rotating Belt

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage

theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait

forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inches)height

ofcut.

4.Lifttheoorpanuptogainaccesstothecenter

pulley.

Figure94

2500SeriesMowerDecks

1.Clutchpulley

2.Mowerbelt

3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

4.Ratchet

5.Squareholeintheidler armfortheratchet

8.Installtheidlerspring(Figure92orFigure94).

Note:Seatthespringendsintheanchor

grooves.

9.Installthebeltcovers(Figure95).

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5.Removetheplasticbeltcover(Figure97).

6.Removethe3boltsholdingthemetalbeltcover inplaceandremovethemetalbeltcover.

Figure95

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Figure96

1.Idlerspring4.Idlerpulley

2.Counter-rotatingbelt5.Squareholeintheidler

3.Doublepulley

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7.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarm

armfortheratchet

toremovetensionontheidlerspring(Figure96).

8.Removethebeltfromthemowerdeckpulley (Figure96).

9.Removethebeltfromtheremainingpulleys (Figure96).

10.Routethenewbeltaboundthemowerpulleys.

11.Usingtheratchetinthesquarehole,removethe tensiononthespring,andguidethenewbelt aroundtheidlerpulley(Figure96).

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inches)height ofcut.

Figure98

1.Mowerbelt

2.Spring-loadedidlerpulley4.Counter-rotatingbelt

3.Squareholeintheidler armfortheratchet

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4.Removethebeltcovers(Figure97).

Figure97

5.Removethecounter-rotatingbelt;referto

ReplacingtheCounter-RotatingBelt(page66).

6.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarm toremovetensionontheidlerspring(Figure98).

7.Removethebeltfromthemower-deckpulleys andtheclutchpulley.

8.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleys andtheclutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure

98).

9.Rotateandensurethebelt-guidetabhitsagainst thepivothub(Figure98).

10.Usingtheratchetinthesquarehole,installthe beltaroundthespring-loadedidlerpulley(Figure

98).Seatthespringendsintheanchorgrooves.

11.Installthecounter-rotatingbelt;referto

ReplacingtheCounter-RotatingBelt(page66).

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12.Installthebeltcovers(Figure99).

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Figure99

ReplacingtheHydraulic Pump-DriveBelt

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethemowerbelt;refertoReplacingthe

MowerBeltforSide-DischargeMowerDecks (page65)orReplacingtheMowerBeltfor Rear-DischargeMowerDecks(page66).

4.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjack stands(Figure101).

5.Removetheclutchstop(Figure100).

Figure101

1.Idlerpulley4.Pump-drivebelt

2.Idler-springpost5.Righthydraulic-pump

3.Enginepulley

pulley

6.Lefthydraulic-pumppulley

9.Installtheclutchstop(Figure100).

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Figure100

1.Clutchstop

6.Removetheidlerspringfromthepost(Figure

101).

7.Removetheexistingbeltfromthe hydraulic-pump-drivepulleysandthe enginepulley.

8.Installthenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand the2hydraulic-pumppulleys(Figure101).

10.Installthemowerbelt;refertoBeltMaintenance

(page65).

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ControlsSystem Maintenance

AdjustingtheTilt

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

Adjustingthe Control-HandlePosition

Iftheendsofthelevershitagainsteachother,referto

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage(page70).

AdjustingtheHeight

Youcanadjustthemotioncontrollevershigheror lowerformaximumcomfort.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethehardwareholdingthecontrollever tothecontrol-armshaft.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollever tothecontrolarmshaft.

4.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe controlleverforeoraft.Tightenbothboltsto securethecontrolinthenewposition.

5.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.

Figure102

1.Bolts

2.Slottedhole4.Control-armshaft

4.Movethecontrollevertothenextsetofholes. Securetheleverwiththehardware.

5.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.

3.Controllever

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Figure103

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Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLinkage

Locatedoneithersideofthemachine,belowtheseat, arethepump-controllinkages.Rotatingtheendnut witha1/2-inchdeepsocketwrenchallowsnetuning adjustmentssothatthemachinedoesnotmovein neutral.Anyadjustmentsshouldbemadeforneutral positioningonly.

WARNING

Theenginemustberunningandthedrive wheelsturningsothatyoucanperformthe adjustments.Contactwithmovingpartsor hotsurfacesmaycausepersonalinjury .

Keepyourngers,hands,andclothingclear ofrotatingcomponentsandhotsurfaces.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

11.Adjustthepump-control-rodlengthsbyturning thenutintheappropriatedirectionuntilthe wheelsslightlycreepinreverse(seeFigure

104).

12.Movethemotion-controlleverstotheREVERSE positionandwhileapplyingslightpressureto thelever,allowthereverseindicatorspringsto bringtheleversbacktoneutral.

Note:Thewheelsshouldstopturningorslightly

creepinreverse.

Note:Y oumayneedtoremovethe

motion-controlcovertogainaccess.

3.Pushthedeck-liftpedalandremovethe height-of-cutpin.Lowerthedecktotheground.

4.Raisetherearofthemachineupandsupportit withjackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely.

5.Removetheelectricalconnectionfromtheseat safetyswitch,locatedunderthebottomcushion oftheseat.

Note:Theswitchisapartoftheseatassembly .

6.T emporarilyinstallajumperwireacrossthe terminalsintheconnectorofthemainharness.

7.Starttheengine,runitatfullthrottle,and disengagetheparkingbrake.

Note:Beforestartingtheengine,ensurethat

theparkingbrakeisengagedandthatthe motion-controlleversareout.Youdonothave tobeintheseat.

8.Runthemachineatleast5minuteswiththe driveleversinthefullforwardspeedtobringthe hydraulicuiduptooperatingtemperature.

Note:Themotion-controlleversmustbein

neutralwhileyouaremakinganyadjustments.

9.Bringthemotion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL position.

Figure104

1.Nut4.Return-to-neutralplate

2.Stationaryplate

3.Controlplate

13.Shutoffthemachine.

14.Removethejumperwirefromthewireharness andplugtheconnectorintotheseatswitch.

15.Removethejackstands.

16.Raisethemowerdeckandinstallthe height-of-cutpin.

17.Checkandensurethatthemachinedoes notcreepinneutralwiththeparkingbrake disengaged.

5.T abstouchingreturnto neutralplate

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

HydraulicSystem Maintenance

HydraulicSystemSafety

•Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidisinjected

intoskin.Injecteduidmustbesurgicallyremoved withinafewhoursbyadoctor.

•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhosesandlinesare

ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto thehydraulicsystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole

leaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressurehydraulic uid.

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Figure105

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem

beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic system.

ServicingtheHydraulic System

HydraulicFluidSpecications

HydraulicFluidType:Toro

hydraulicuid(preferred)orMobil115W-50oil.

HYPR-OIL

Important:Usetheuidspecied.Otheruids

couldcausesystemdamage.

HydraulicSystemCapacity(withltersremoved):

4.45L(150oz)

CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Allowthehydraulicuidtocooldown.Checkthe oillevelwhentheuidiscold.

2.Checkexpansionreservoirandifnecessary addT oro FULLCOLDline.

HYPR-OIL

™

500hydraulicuidtothe

™

1.Engine2.Expansiontank

ChangingtheHydraulic-System FiltersandFluid

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst75hours—Changethe

hydraulic-systemltersanduid.

Every500hours—Aftertheinitial change—changethehydraulic-system ltersanduidwhenusingT oro

500

500uid(changeitmoreoftenundersevere conditions).

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

Changetheltersanduidatthesametime.Do notusetheuidagain.Purgeanyairinthesystem afteryouinstallthenewltersandadduid.Referto

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem(page73).

Repeatthebleedingprocessuntiltheuidremains attheFULLCOLDlineinthereservoirafterpurging.

Failuretoproperlyperformthisprocedurecan resultinirreparabledamagetothetransaxledrive system.

RemovingtheHydraulic-SystemFilters

HYPR-OIL

™

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Allowtheenginetocool.

4.Locatethelterandguardsoneach transaxle-drivesystem(Figure106).

5.Removethe3screwssecuringthelterguard andguard(Figure106).

7.Slowlypourthespecieduidthroughthe expansionreservoiruntiluidcomesoutof1 ofthevent-plugholes.

8.Installtheventplug.

9.T orquetheplugto20N∙m(15ft-lb).

10.Continuetoadduidthroughtheexpansion reservoiruntiluidcomesoutoftheremaining vent-plugholeonthesecondtransmission.

11.Installtheoppositeventplug.

12.T orquetheplugto20N∙m(15ft-lb).

13.Continuetoadduidthroughtheexpansion reservoiruntilitreachestheFULLCOLDlineon theexpansionreservoir.

14.ProceedtoBleedingtheHydraulicSystem

(page73).

Figure106

Rightsideshown

1.Transaxledrive

2.Filter

3.Filterguard

4.Screws

5.Ventplug

6.Carefullycleantheareaaroundthelters.

Important:Donotallowdirttoenterthe

hydraulicsystem,orcontaminationmay occur.

7.Placeadrainpanbelowtheltertocatchthe uidthatdrainswhenthelterandventplugs areremoved.

8.Locateandremovetheventplugoneach transmission.

9.Unscrewtheltertoremoveit,andallowthe uidtodrainfromthedrivesystem.

10.Repeatthisprocedureforbothlters.

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Important:FailuretoperformtheBleeding

theHydraulicSystemprocedureafter

changinghydraulicltersanduidcan resultinirreparabledamagetothetransaxle drivesystem.

InstallingtheHydraulic-SystemFilters

1.Applyathincoatofhydraulicuidonthesurface oftherubbersealofeachlter.

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

3.Repeatfortheoppositelter.

4.Installthelterguardsovereachlterthatyou previouslyremoved.

5.Usethe3screwstosecurethelterguards.

6.Verifythattheventplugsareremovedbefore addingtheuid.

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Figure107

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

1.Raisetherearofmachineandsupportitwith jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely.

Figure108

1.Jackingpoints

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

A.Movethebypassleversintothepushingthe

machineposition.Withthebypassvalves openandtheenginerunning,slowlymove themotion-controlleversinbothforward andreverse5or6times.

B.Movethebypassleversintotheoperating

themachineposition.

C.Withthebypassvalveclosedandthe

enginerunning,slowlymovethecontrol leverinbothforwardandreversedirections 5to6times.

D.Shutofftheengineandchecktheuid

levelintheexpansionreservoir.Addthe specieduiduntilitreachestheFULLCOLD lineontheexpansionreservoir.

3.Repeatstep2untilalltheairiscompletely purgedfromthesystem.

Note:Whenthetransaxleoperatesatnormal

noiselevels,movessmoothlyforward,and reversesatnormalspeeds,itispurged.

4.Checktheuidlevelintheexpansionreservoir analtime.Addthespecieduidasuntilit reachestheFULLCOLDlineontheexpansion reservoir.

MowerDeck Maintenance

ServicingtheCutting Blades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement, keepextrabladesonhand.

BladeSafety

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapieceof thebladecouldbethrowntowardyouorbystanders, resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.Tryingto

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repairadamagedblademayresultindiscontinued safetycerticationoftheproduct.

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearordamage.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

bladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhen servicingtheblades.Onlyreplaceorsharpenthe blades;neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating1

bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

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

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

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure109).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe

Blades(page76).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure109).

Figure109

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1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfacefor

thefollowingprocedure.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighest height-of-cutposition.

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedgloves,orother adequatehandprotection,slowlyrotatethe bladeintoapositionthatallowsyoutomeasure thedistancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthe levelsurfacethemachineison(Figure110).

Figure110

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure111).

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Figure111

1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothat theopposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesame position(Figure112).

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Figure112

1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)

2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement

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position

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure113).

Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan

3mm(1/8inch).

Figure113

1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

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A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreater

than3mm(1/8inch),replacethebladewith anewblade;refertoReplacingtheBlades

forSideDischargeMowerDecks(page75)

orReplacingtheBladesforRearDischarge

MowerDecks(page75).

Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwitha

newblade,andthedimensionobtained continuestoexceed3mm(1/8inch),the bladespindlecouldbebent.Contactan AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,moveto

thenextblade.

6.Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.

ReplacingtheBladesforSide DischargeMowerDecks

RemovingtheBladesforSide-Discharge MowerDeck

Figure114

1.Sailareaoftheblade

2.Blade

3.Curvedwasher

4.Bladebolt

5.Spindleshaft

InstallingtheBladesforSideDischarge MowerDecks

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

114).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustpointupwardtowardtheinsideofthe mowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthecurvedwasherandbladebolt(Figure

114).

Note:Installthecurved-washerconetoward

thebolthead.

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

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Replacethebladesiftheyhitasolidobject,orifthe bladeisoutofbalanceorbent.

1.Holdthespindleshaftwithawrench.

2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,and bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure114).

ReplacingtheBladesforRear DischargeMowerDecks

RemovingtheBladesforRearDischarge MowerDecks

Replacethebladesiftheyhitasolidobject,areout ofbalance,orbent.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorathickly paddedglove.

2.Removetheleftandcenterbladebolt,curved washer,andbladefromthespindleshaft(Figure

115).

3.Removetherightbladebolt(left-handthreaded bolt),curvedwasher,andbladefromthespindle shaft(Figure116).

Note:Notethebladetypeandwhereeach

bladeisinstalled.SeeFigure116forthecorrect position.

Figure115

LeftandCenterSpindleShown

1.Sailareaoftheblade

2.Blade

3.Curvedwasher

4.Bladebolt

5.Spindleshaft

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Figure116

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1.Frontofmowerdeck4.Counter-rotatingblade

2.Right-handthreadedblade bolts

3.Regularblades

5.Left-handthreadedblade bolt

InstallingtheBladesforRearDischarge MowerDecks

Important:Therightbladeonthismower

deckiscounter-rotatingandusesaleft-hand threadedbladebolt.UseFigure116forthecorrect placementofthemowerblades.

1.Installtheleftandcenterblades,curved washers,andbladeboltstothespindleshafts (Figure115andFigure1 16).

Note:Ensurethecurvedpartofthebladeis

pointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthemower decktoensurepropercutting.

Note:Ensurethecurved-washerconeis

installedtowardthebolthead(Figure115).

2.Installtherightblade,curvedwasher,andblade bolt(left-handthreadedbolt)tothespindleshaft (Figure115andFigure1 16).

3.T orquethebladeboltsto115to150N∙m(85to 110ft-lb);refertoFigure116.

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure117).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

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Figure117

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingiton abladebalancer(Figure1 18).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure

117).

Figure118

1.Blade2.Balancer

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3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

LevelingtheMowerDeck

Checktoensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytime youinstallthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencut onyourlawn.

Checkthemowerdeckforbentbladespriorto leveling,andremoveandreplaceanybentblades; refertotheServicingtheCuttingBlades(page73) beforecontinuing.

Levelthemowerdeckside-to-siderst;thenyoucan adjustthefront-to-rearslope.

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•Alltiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoChecking

theTirePressure(page62).

AdjustingtheSide-to-Side LevelingandtheBladeSlope

Figure119

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Bladetip

3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

7.Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevel(Figure120). Ensurethefrontbladetipislowerthantherear bladetipasshownintheblockheightandrake table.Ifitneedsadjustment,continuewiththis procedure.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Checkthetirepressureinthedrivetires.Refer toCheckingtheTirePressure(page62).

4.Positionthemowerdeckinthetransport-lock position.

5.Carefullyrotatethebladesfromsidetoside.

6.Measurebetweenthebladetipandtheat surface(Figure1 19).Ifthemeasurementsare notwithin5mm(3/16inch),adjusttheleveling; continuewiththisprocedure.

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Figure120

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

2.Bladetip

8.Settheanti-scalprollerstotopholesorremove themcompletelyforthisadjustment.

9.Place2blocks(seetablebelow)undertherear edgeofthecuttingdeckskirt;1oneachsideof thecuttingdeck(Figure121).

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

11.Place2blocksundereachsideofthefrontedge ofthedeck,butnotundertheanti-scalproller bracketsorwelds.

Figure121

Bottomview

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Figure122

1.Locknuts3.Deckhanger

2.Deck-liftarm4.Chain

16.Ensurethattheblockstsnuglyunderthedeck

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skirtandthatallattachmentboltsaretight

17.Continuelevelingthedeckbycheckingthe front-to-rearbladeslope.

1.Block—7.3cm(2.87 inches)

2.Welds

BlockHeightandRakeTable

DeckSize

Allmower decks

12.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside(Figure

119).

13.Loosenthelocknuts(Figure122)onall4 cornersandensurethatthemowerdeckis sittingsecurelyonall4blocks.

14.Removeanyslackfromthedeckhangersand makesurethedeck-liftfootleverispushedback againstthestop.

15.Tightenthe4locknuts.

BlockHeightRake

7.3cm(2.87inches)4.8to6.4mm(3/16to1/4 inch)

18.Checkthebladesforlevelnessandrepeatdeck levelingprocedureifnecessary.

RemovingtheMowerDeck

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowest position.

4.Removethehairpincotterfromthefrontsupport rod,andremovetherodfromthedeckbracket (Figure123).

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Figure124

Figure123

1.Frontsupportrod3.Deckbracket

2.Lockingnut

5.Carefullylowerthefrontofthemowerdeckto theground.

6.Liftthemowerdeckandhangerbracketsclear oftherearliftrodandlowerthemowercarefully totheground(Figure124).

1.Mowerdeck

2.Hangerbracket

7.Slidethemowerdeckrearwardtoremovethe mowerbeltfromtheenginepulley.

8.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderneaththe machine.

3.Rearliftrod

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

ReplacingtheGrass Deector

Side-DischargeMachinesOnly

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WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Neveroperatethemachineunlessyouinstall amulchplate,dischargedeector,orgrass collectionsystem.

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,spring,andspacer holdingthedeectortothepivotbrackets (Figure125).

2.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector (Figure125).

Figure125

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.Grassdeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring

5.Springinstalled

7.J-hookendofspring

Cleaning

CleaningundertheMower Deck

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait

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forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.RaisethemowerdecktotheTRANSPORT position.

CleaningtheSuspension

3.Placethespacerandthespringontograss deector.

4.Place1J-hookendofthespringbehindthe deckedge.

Note:Makesurethat1J-hookendofthe

springisinstalledbehindthedeckedgebefore installingtheboltasshowninFigure125.

5.Installtheboltandthenut.

6.Place1J-hookendofthespringaroundthe grassdeector(Figure125).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable

torotate.Liftthedeectoruptothefullopen positionandensurethatitrotatesintothe fulldownposition.

System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Usecompressedairtocleanthesuspensionsystem.

Note:Donotcleantheshockassemblieswith

pressurizedwater(Figure126).

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Figure126

DisposingofWaste

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

Storage

StorageSafety

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,waitforall

movingpartstostop,andallowthemachineto coolbeforestoringit.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor

drainthefuelindoors.

•Removethekeyandstoreitinasafeplaceout

ofthereachofchildren.

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),and engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

12.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto

ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page73).

13.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor storageasfollows:

A.Addapetroleum-based

stabilizer/conditionertofuelinthe tank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuse analcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanolor methanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland usedatalltimes.

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystemfor5minutes.

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltank.

D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

3.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especially theengineandhydraulicsystem.Cleandirtand chafffromtheoutsideoftheenginecylinder headnsandblowerhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith

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

4.Checktheparkingbrakeoperation;referto

AdjustingtheParkingBrake(page63).

5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoEngine

Maintenance(page41).

6.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page

39).

7.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoEngine

Maintenance(page41).

8.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page62).

9.Changethehydrauliclters;refertoChanging

theHydraulic-SystemFiltersandFluid(page

71).

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel

accordingtolocalcodes.

Important:Donotstorefuelcontaining

stabilizer/conditionerlongerthan thedurationrecommendedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

14.Removeandchecktheconditionofthespark plug(s);refertoEngineMaintenance(page41). Withthesparkplug(s)removedfromtheengine, pour30ml(2tablespoons)ofengineoilintothe sparkplughole.Usethestartertocrankthe engineanddistributetheoilinsidethecylinder. Installthesparkplug(s).Donotinstallthewire onthesparkplug(s).

15.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

16.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

17.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor storagearea.Removethekeyfromtheswitch andkeepitoutofreachofchildrenorother unauthorizedusers.Coverthemachineto protectitandkeepitclean.

10.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery

(page59).

11.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe mowerwithagardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control

switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Theengineoverheats.

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengine-blowerhousingare plugged.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty.

5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

1.Theblade-controlswitchisengaged.1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Themotion-controlleversarenotin theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

3.Thebatteryisdead.

4.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.

5.Afuseisblown.5.Replacethefuse.

6.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

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

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thethrottleisnotinthecorrect position.

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

6.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel system.

7.Theaircleanerisdirty.

8.Theseatswitchisnotfunctioning properly.

9.Theelectricalconnectionsare corroded,loose,ordamaged.

10.Therelayorswitchiswornor damaged.

11.Thesparkplugisfouledorimproperly gapped.

12.Thespark-plugwireisnotconnected.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

4.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

2.Movethemotion-controllevers outwardtotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

3.Chargethebattery.

4.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

6.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.

Themowerpullstotheleftorright(with leversfullyforward)

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandtheairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.

Theventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.

6.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.

7.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelinthe fuelsystem.

1.Thetrackingneedsadjustment1.Adjustthetracking.

2.Thetirepressureinthedrivetiresis notcorrect.

2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandtheairpassages.

Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Adjustthetirepressureinthedrive tires.

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Themachinevibratesabnormally .

Thecuttingheightisuneven.

1.Thebypassvalvesarenotclosedtight.1.Tightenthebypassvalves.

2.Thepumpbeltisworn,loose,or broken.

3.Thepumpbeltisoffapulley .3.Changethebelt.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

5.Thehydraulicuidlevelislowortoo hot.

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)isnotsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

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

3.Themowerisnotlevel.

4.Ananti-scalproller(ifapplicable)isnot setcorrectly .

5.Theundersideofthemowerdeckis dirty.

6.Thetirepressureisincorrect.6.Adjustthetirepressure.

7.Abladespindleisbent.

2.Changethebelt.

5.Addhydraulicuidtothereservoirsor letitcooldown.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

4.Adjusttheanti-scalpwheelheight.

5.Cleantheundersideofthemower deck.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

Theclutchdoesnotengage.

1.Thedrivebeltisworn,looseorbroken.1.Installanewdrivebelt.

2.Thedrivebeltisoffofthepulley .

3.Thepowertakeoff(PTO)switchor PTOclutchisfaulty.

4.Themowerbeltisworn,loose,or broken.

1.Thefuseisblown.

2.Thereislowvoltagesupplyatthe clutch.

3.Thecoilisdamaged.3.Replacetheclutch.

4.Thereisinadequatecurrentsupply.4.Repairorreplacetheclutchlead

Therotor/armatureairgapistoolarge.

2.Installthedrivebeltandcheckthe adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforthe correctposition.

3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Installanewmowerbelt.

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

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

wireorelectricalsystem.Cleanthe connectorcontacts.

5.Removetheshimorreplacetheclutch.

Schematics

WireDiagram—ToroEngines(Rev.A)

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WireDiagram—KohlerEngines(Rev.A)

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WireDiagram—KawasakiEngines(Rev.A)

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CaliforniaProposition65WarningInformation

Whatisthiswarning?

Youmayseeaproductforsalethathasawarninglabellikethefollowing:

WARNING:CancerandReproductiveHarm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.

WhatisProp65?

Prop65appliestoanycompanyoperatinginCalifornia,sellingproductsinCalifornia,ormanufacturingproductsthatmaybesoldinorbroughtinto California.ItmandatesthattheGovernorofCaliforniamaintainandpublishalistofchemicalsknowntocausecancer,birthdefects,and/orother reproductiveharm.Thelist,whichisupdatedannually,includeshundredsofchemicalsfoundinmanyeverydayitems.ThepurposeofProp65isto informthepublicaboutexposuretothesechemicals.

Prop65doesnotbanthesaleofproductscontainingthesechemicalsbutinsteadrequireswarningsonanyproduct,productpackaging,orliteraturewith theproduct.Moreover,aProp65warningdoesnotmeanthataproductisinviolationofanyproductsafetystandardsorrequirements.Infact,the CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all

AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2) haschosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsunderstandingaboutthepresenceofalistedchemicalwithoutattemptingtoevaluatetheexposure.

Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?

Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly.ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproducts.Additionally,someonlineandmailorder retailersprovideProp65warningsontheirwebsitesorincatalogs.

HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?

Prop65standardsareoftenmorestringentthanfederalandinternationalstandards.TherearevarioussubstancesthatrequireaProp65warning atlevelsthatarefarlowerthanfederalactionlimits.Forexample,theProp65standardforwarningsforleadis0.5μg/day,whichiswellbelow thefederalandinternationalstandards.

Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?

•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.

•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies

makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.

•TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.

•CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora

productdoesnotmeanthattheproductisfreeoflistedchemicalsatsimilarlevels.

WhydoesToroincludethiswarning?

Torohaschosentoprovideconsumerswithasmuchinformationaspossiblesothattheycanmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheproductstheybuyand use.T oroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalsprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromToroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe “nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,TorohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover ,ifT orodoesnotprovidethese warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.

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Toro 74450, 74451, 74452, 74463, 74465 Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

GeneralSafety

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

FuelSafety

AddingFuel

RecommendedFuel

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

FillingtheFuelTank

PerformingDaily Maintenance

BreakinginaNewMachine

Usingthe Rollover-ProtectionSystem (ROPS)

LoweringtheRollBar

RaisingtheRollBar

UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

PositioningtheSeat

AdjustingtheRear-Shock Assemblies

ChangingtheSeat Suspension

UsingAttachmentsand Accessories

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)Safety

SlopeSafety

EnteringtheOperator’s Position

OperatingtheParking Brake

EngagingtheParkingBrake

DisengagingtheParkingBrake

DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

OperatingtheThrottle

OperatingtheMower Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

OperatingtheChoke

StartingtheEngine

ShuttingOfftheEngine

ShuttingOffKohlerEngines

ShuttingOffKawasakiEngines

ShuttingOffToroEngines

DrivingtheMachine

DrivingForward

DrivingBackward

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

UsingtheTransportLock

AdjustingtheHeight-of-CutPin

AdjustingtheSideBumpers

UsingtheSideDischarge

AfterOperationSafety

UsingtheDrive-Wheel ReleaseValves

GeneralSafety

UsingtheFuel-Shutoff Valve

TransportingtheMachine

SelectingaTrailer

LoadingtheMachine

UnloadingtheMachine

MaintenanceSafety

GreasingtheMachine

Lubricatingthe Caster-WheelHubs

IdentifyingtheEngine

EngineSafety

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServicingtheSparkPlug

CleaningtheBlowerHousing

ServicingaToroEngine

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServicingtheSparkPlug

CleaningtheCoolingSystem

CheckingtheSpark Arrester

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ElectricalSystemSafety

ServicingtheBattery