Toro 74490 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3437-336RevB

ZMaster

Professional2000

SeriesRidingMower

with48in,52in,or60inTURBOFORCE® Mower

ModelNo.74490—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74491—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74492—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74493—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74494—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74495—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74496—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74497—SerialNo.400000000andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3437-336*

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

GrossorNetT orque:Thegrossornettorque ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith themachine.

Important:IfyouareusingamachinewithaToro

engineabove1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuous period,ensurethattheHighAltitudeKithasbeen installedsothattheenginemeetsCARB/EPA 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.

Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachine hasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookfor thefollowinglabel.

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-maintainedlawns onresidentialorcommercialproperties.Usingthis productforpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecould provedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Y ouareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

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

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thespaceprovided.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if equipped)toaccesswarranty,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.......................................................................5

SafetyAlertSymbol............................................5

GeneralSafety...................................................5

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

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

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

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

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Specications..................................................16

Attachments/Accessories.................................16

BeforeOperation.................................................17

BeforeOperationSafety...................................17

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

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

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

UsingtheRollover-ProtectionSystem

(ROPS).........................................................19

UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................20

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

ChangingtheSeatSuspension.........................21

AdjustingtheRear-ShockAssemblies..............22

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

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

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

EnteringtheOperator’sPosition.......................26

OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................26

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................27

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................27

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

StartingtheEngine...........................................28

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

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

DrivingtheMachine..........................................30

UsingtheSideDischarge.................................31

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

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................32

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

AfterOperation....................................................33

AfterOperationSafety......................................33

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

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

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

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

MaintenanceSafety..........................................37

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........38

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

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

GreasingtheCaster-WheelHubs.....................40

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

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

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

ServicingaKawasaki

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

ServicingaT oroEngine....................................46

CleaningtheBlowerHousing............................50

CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................50

CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................51

ReplacingtheEmissions-AirIntake

Filter..............................................................51

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................51

ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................51

ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................52

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................52

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................52

ServicingtheBattery.........................................52

ServicingtheFuses..........................................54

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................55

CheckingtheSeatBelt.....................................55

CheckingtheRoll-BarKnobs............................55

AdjustingtheTracking......................................56

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................56

CheckingtheWheelLugNuts...........................56

CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................57

CleaningtheEngineScreen.............................57

BrakeMaintenance.............................................57

AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................57

BeltMaintenance................................................59

InspectingtheBelts..........................................59

ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................59

ReplacingtheHydraulicPump-Drive

Belt................................................................60

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................61

AdjustingtheControl-HandlePosition..............61

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage...............62

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................63

HydraulicSystemSafety...................................63

HydraulicFluidSpecications...........................63

CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel...................63

ChangingtheHydraulicFluidand

Filters............................................................63

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem.........................65

MowerDeckMaintenance....................................66

BladeSafety.....................................................66

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................66

AdjustingtheSide-to-SideLevelingandthe

BladeSlope..................................................68

RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................71

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................71

Cleaning..............................................................72

CleaningundertheMowerDeck.......................72

CleaningtheSuspensionSystem.....................72

DisposingofWaste...........................................72

Storage...................................................................73

StorageSafety..................................................73

CleaningandStorage.......................................73

Troubleshooting......................................................74

Schematics.............................................................76

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ANSIstandardB71.4-2017.

SafetyAlertSymbol

ThisSafetyAlertSymbol(Figure5)isusedbothin thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant safetymessageswhichmustbefollowedtoavoid accidents.

Thissymbolmeans:A TTENTION!BECOMEALERT!

YOURSAFETYISINVOL VED!

Figure5

SafetyAlertSymbol

GeneralSafety

Thismachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet andofthrowingobjects.Torodesignedandtested thislawnmowertoofferreasonablysafeservice; however,failuretocomplywithsafetyinstructions mayresultininjuryordeath.

•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsand

warningsintheOperator’sManualandother trainingmaterial,onthemachine,engine,and attachments.Alloperatorsandmechanicsshould betrained.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)can notreadthismanual,itistheowner’sresponsibility toexplainthismaterialtothem;otherlanguages maybeavailableonourwebsite.

•Onlyallowtrained,responsible,andphysically

capableoperatorsthatarefamiliarwiththesafe

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operation,operatorcontrols,andsafetysignsand instructionstooperatethemachine.Neverlet childrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservicethe equipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheage oftheoperator.

Thesafetyalertsymbolappearsaboveinformation whichalertsyoutounsafeactionsorsituationsand willbefollowedbythewordDANGER,WARNING,or

CAUTION.

DANGER:Indicatesanimminentlyhazardous

situationwhich,ifnotavoided,Willresultindeathor seriousinjury.

WARNING:Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation which,ifnotavoided,Couldresultindeathorserious injury.

CAUTION:Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation which,ifnotavoided,Mayresultinminorormoderate injury.

Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizesgeneral informationworthyofspecialattention.

•Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand

lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.

•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,

ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or onslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsofthemachine.

•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,

shields,orcovers.Alwayshavesafetyshields, guards,switchesandotherdevicesinplaceandin properworkingcondition.

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove

thekeybeforeservicing,fueling,orunclogging themachine.

SlopeIndicator

Figure6

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.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .

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1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

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1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway

2.Nore,opename,or smoking

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

fromthebattery .

7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.

8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot discard

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

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1.Warning–thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris

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down.

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

3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.

1.Tractionbeltrouting

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1.Hourmeter4.Neutral

2.Powertake-off(PTO)5.Operatorpresenceswitch

3.Parkingbrake6.Battery

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1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.ReadtheOperator's

3.Removethekeybefore adjustingtheheightofcut.

4.Height-of-cutsettings

Manualbeforeperforming maintenance.

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1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards andshieldsinplace.

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1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

2.Rotatethedrivereleaseknobtoloosen,slidetheknob, andtighten.

3.Pushthemachine.

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1.Parking brake—disengaged

2.Parkingbrake—engaged

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

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1.Beltrouting

2.Engine

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1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,raiseddeector—donotoperate withoutthedeector ,dischargecover,orgrasscollection systeminplace.

3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand shieldsinplace.

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1.Heightofcut

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1.ReadtheOperator’s

Manual.

2.Slideseatforward

3.Pressdownonlatchto unlockseat

4.Rotateseat

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1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual

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

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1.Oildrain

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1.Fuel—full

2.Fuel—50%

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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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PTOSwitchSymbols

1.PTO–disengage2.PTO–engage

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1.Heightofcut

TransportLock

2.Pulluptounlockthe transportlock.

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2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

1.Tractioncontrol4.Neutral

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1.Choke

2.Worklight

3.Fast

4.Slow

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1.Tractioncontrol4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

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1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenanceonthemachine.

2.Timeinterval

3.Checktheoillevel.6.Checkthetirepressure.

4.RefertotheOperator'sManualforgreaseinstructions.

5.Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelandrefertotheOperator's Manualforfurtherinstructions.

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Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineintheconditionson thatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.

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

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofthehand,mowerblade; entanglementhazardofthehand,belt—stayawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

3.Ramphazard—donotusedualrampswhenloadingontoa trailer;use1rampwideenoughforthemachine;usearamp withaslopelessthan15°;backuptherampwhenloadingthe machineanddriveforwardofftherampwhenunloading.

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4.Runover/backoverhazard—donotcarrypassengers;look behindyouwhenmowinginreverse.

5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.

6.Tippinghazard—donotusethemachineneardrop-offsor onslopesgreaterthan15°;onlyoperateacrossslopesless than15°.

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Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

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1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;alloperatorsshould betrainedbeforeoperatingthemachine;wearhearing protection.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand—stayawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.

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1.Camlock2.Camunlock

4.Tippinghazard—donotusedualrampswhenloadingontoa trailer;use1rampwideenoughforthemachine;usearamp withaslopelessthan15°;backuptheramp(inreverse)and driveforwardofftheramp.

5.Runoverhazard—donotcarrypassengers;lookbehindyou whenmovinginreverse.

6.Tippinghazard—donotusethemachineneardrop-offsor onslopesgreaterthan15°;onlyoperateacrossslopesless than15°.

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ProductOverview

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine.

ControlPanel

Figure7

1.Height-of-cutdeck-lift pedal

2.Height-of-cutpositions8.Seatbelt

3.Transportlock9.Fuelcap

4.Controls

5.Motion-controllevers11.Mowerdeck

6.Rollbar

7.Shockassembly

10.Parking-brakelever

12.Casterwheel

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Figure8

1.Positionforoptionalpower point

2.Chokecontrol

3.Throttlecontrol

4.Hourmeter

5.Blade-controlswitch (powertakeoff)

6.Keyswitch

7.Lightswitch(formodels withlightsonly)—optional kitforothermodels

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KeySwitch

Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine, has3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART.Referto

StartingtheEngine(page28).

LightSwitch

ForModelswithLightsOnly

UsethelightswitchtoturnthelightstotheONposition orOFFposition(Figure8).

ChokeControl

Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine.

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure8).

Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Takeoff)

Theblade-controlswitch,representedbya power-takeoff(PTO)symbol,engagesand disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure8).

HourMeter

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular maintenance(Figure9).

Figure9

1.Safety-interlocksymbols

2.Hourmeter

3.Batterylight

Safety-InterlockIndicators

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor storingthemachine;refertoUsingtheFuel-Shutoff

Valve(page34).

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Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterthatindicate withablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentis positionedcorrectly(Figure9).

Battery-IndicatorLight

IfyouturnthekeyswitchtotheONpositionfora fewseconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.

Thebatterylightturnsonwhenthekeyswitchis turnedonandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrect operatinglevel(Figure9).

Motion-ControlLevers

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

Neutral-LockPosition

Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardfromthe centertotheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwhenexiting themachine(Figure29).Alwayspositionthe motion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition whenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.

Parking-BrakeLever

Wheneveryoushutofftheengine,engagetheparking braketopreventaccidentalmovementofthemachine.

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

Width

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)

Length

Height

RollBar-UpRollBar-Down

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

Weight

MachinesWeight

48-inchmachines

52-inchmachines

60-inchmachines

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

48-inchDeck52-inchDeck60-inchDeck

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

385to425kg(849to937lb)

391to434kg(862to957lb)

409to456kg(901to1,006lb)

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachinetoenhance andexpanditscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedTorodistributororgoto

www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafetycerticationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories

andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand attachmentsapprovedbyToro.

FuelSafety

Useextremecarewhenhandlingfuel.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsgasolineisextremely ammableandvaporsareexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburn you,others,andcausepropertydamage.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground, inanopenarea,whentheengineiscold. Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neverrellthefueltankordrainthe machineindoorsorinsideanenclosed trailer.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe

usedandremoveallrocks,toys,sticks,wires, bones,andotherforeignobjects.Thesecan bethrownorinterferewiththeoperationofthe machineandmaycausepersonalinjurytothe operatororbystanders.

•Wearappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipment

suchassafetyglasses,substantialslip-resistant footwear,andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong hairandavoidlooseclothingandloosejewelry whichmaygettangledinmovingparts.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin excessof85dBAattheoperator’searand cancausehearinglossthroughextended periodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperating thismachine.

•Checkthattheoperatorpresencecontrols,

safetyswitches,andshieldsareattachedand functioningproperly.Donotoperateunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.

•DoNotllthefueltankcompletelyfull. Fillthefueltanktothebottomoftheller neck.Theemptyspaceinthetankallows gasolinetoexpand.Overllingmayresult infuelleakageordamagetotheengineor emissionsystem.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and stayawayfromanopenameorwhere gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainer andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.

•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never removethecapofthefueltankoraddfuel whenengineisrunningorwhentheengine ishot.

•Iffuelisspilled,DoNotattempttostart theengine.Moveawayfromtheareaof thespillandavoidcreatinganysourceof ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.

•DoNotoperatewithoutentireexhaust systeminplaceandinproperworking condition.

•Donotoperatethemowerwhenpeople,especially

children,orpetsareinthearea.Stopthemachine andattachment(s)ifanyoneentersthearea.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire

grasscollectionsystem,dischargedeector, orothersafetydevicesinplaceandinproper workingcondition.Grasscatchercomponents aresubjecttowear,damageanddeterioration, whichcouldexposemovingpartsorallowobjects tobethrown.Frequentlycheckforwornor deterioratingcomponentsandreplacethemwith themanufacturer’srecommendedpartswhen necessary.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark whichcanignitegasolinevapors.Areor explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand othersandcausepropertydamage.

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe groundawayfromyourvehiclebefore lling.

•DoNotllgasolinecontainersinsidea vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedbecause interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners mayinsulatethecontainerandslowthe lossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe ground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbe used,keepthenozzleincontactwiththe rimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.DoNot useanozzlelockopendevice.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporshascaused cancerinlaboratoryanimals.Failuretouse cautionmaycauseseriousinjuryorillness.

Tohelppreventres:

•Keepengineandengineareafreefrom

accumulationofgrass,leaves,excessivegrease oroil,andotherdebriswhichcanaccumulatein theseareas.

•Cleanupoilandfuelspillsandremovefuelsoaked

debris.

•Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoringthe

machineinanyenclosure.DoNotstorenear ameoranyenclosedareawhereopenpilotlights orheatappliancesarepresent.

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.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgas tank/containeropening.

•Keepawayfromeyesandskin.

•Neversiphonbymouth.

CAUTION

Fueltankventislocatedinsidetheroll bartube.Removingormodifyingtheroll barcouldresultinfuelleakageandviolate emissionsregulations.

•DoNotremoverollbar.

•DoNotweld,drill,ormodifyrollbarinany way.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsfuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedby

thefuel-stabilizermanufacturer

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel

system,whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditives

containingmethanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner tothefuel.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.Tominimize

thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem, usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.

5.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck (Figure10).

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

Usingthe Rollover-ProtectionSystem (ROPS)

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover,keep therollbarinthefullyraised,lockedposition andusetheseatbelt.

Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothe machine.

Figure10

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll barisinthedownposition.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbar isinthedownposition.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance permits.

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

LoweringtheRollBar

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Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhen

absolutelynecessary.

1.T olowertherollbar,applyforwardpressureto theupperpartoftherollbar.

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page37).

2.Pullbothknobsoutandrotatethem90degrees sothattheyarenotengaged(Figure1 1).

3.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure

11).

Figure11

UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

WARNING

Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal injury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunlessthefollowingoccurs:

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.

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•Themotion-controlleversareintheNEUTRAL-LOCK

position.

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(Figure11).

2.Raisetherollbartothefulluprightpositionwhile pushingontheupperrollbarsothatthepins snapintopositionwhentheholesalignwiththe pins(Figure11).

3.Pushontherollbarandensurethatbothpins areengaged.

Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshut offtheenginewhenthemotion-controlleversare movedfromtheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwiththe parkingbrakeengagedorifyourisefromtheseat whenthePTOisengaged.

Thehourmeterhasindicatorstonotifytheuserwhen theinterlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition. Whenthecomponentisinthecorrectposition,an indicatordisplaysonthescreen.

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Figure12

1.Indicatorsdisplaywhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe correctposition

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .

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

2.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position.Moveeithermotion-controlleverout oftheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotstart.Repeatfor theothercontrollever.

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

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

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

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward(Figure13). Positiontheseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolof themachineandaremostcomfortable.

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Figure13

SeatformachineswithMyRideshown.

ChangingtheSeat Suspension

MachineswithoutMyRide™ SuspensionSystemOnly

Theseatisadjustabletoprovideasmoothand comfortableride.Positiontheseatwhereyouare mostcomfortable.

Toadjustit,turntheknobinfronteitherdirectionto providethebestcomfort(Figure14).

Figure14

1.Seat-suspensionknob

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AdjustingtheRear-Shock Assemblies

MachineswithMyRide™ SuspensionSystemOnly

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

Theslotsfortherear-shockassemblieshave detentpositionsforreference.Y oucanpositionthe rear-shockassembliesanywhereintheslot,notjustin thedetentpositions.Thefollowinggraphicshowsthe positionforasoftorrmrideandthedifferentdetent positions(Figure15).

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Figure15

1.Firmestposition3.Detentsintheslots

2.Softestposition

Note:Ensurethattheleftandrightrear-shock

assembliesarealwaysadjustedtothesamepositions.

Adjusttherear-shockassemblies(Figure16).

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Figure16

UsingAttachmentsand

WARNING

Accessories

UseonlyToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.

Ifyouaddmorethan1accessorymountkit(i.e., bucketkitoruniversalmountkit)tobothofthe locationsshowninFigure17,addafrontweightkit. ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealerforthefront weightkit.

Figure17

1.Addafrontweightkitwhenaccessorymountkitsare

installedatbothofthesepositions.

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide, whichisanodorlessdeadlypoisonthatcan killyou.

DoNotrunengineindoorsorinasmall connedareawheredangerouscarbon monoxidefumescancollect.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor herself,otherpeopleorproperty.

•Thismowerwasdesignedforoneoperatoronly.

Donotcarrypassengersandkeepallothersaway frommachineduringoperation.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Operateonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If

lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea, DoNotoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

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•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor

attachments,suchasgrasscollectionsystems. Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine andcausealossofcontrol.Followdirectionsfor counterweightsifrequired.

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

Theoperatormustusetheirfullattentionwhen operatingthemachine.DoNotengageinanyactivity thatcausesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.

WARNING

Operatingengineparts,especiallythemufer, becomeextremelyhot.Severeburnscan occuroncontactanddebris,suchasleaves, grass,brush,etc.cancatchre.

•Allowengineparts,especiallythemufer, tocoolbeforetouching.

•Removeaccumulateddebrisfrommufer andenginearea.

•Keepawayfromholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,and

otherhiddenhazards.Usecarewhenapproaching blindcorners,shrubs,trees,tallgrassorother objectsthatmayhideobstaclesorobscurevision. Uneventerraincouldoverturnthemachineor causetheoperatortolosetheirbalanceorfooting.

•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrake

isengagedbeforestartingengine.Useseatbelts withtherollbarintheraisedandlockedposition.

•Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingtoinstructions

withfeetwellawayfromtheblades.

•Neveroperatethemowerwithdamagedguards,

shields,orcovers.Alwayshavesafetyshields, guards,switchesandotherdevicesinplaceandin properworkingcondition.

•Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.

Nevermowwiththedischargedoorraised, removedoralteredunlessthereisagrass collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceandworking properly.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.

Ifpossible,DoNotmakeadjustmentswiththe enginerunning.

WARNING

Hands,feet,hair,clothing,oraccessories canbecomeentangledinrotatingparts. Contactwiththerotatingpartscan causetraumaticamputationorsevere lacerations.

–DoNotoperatethemachinewithout

guards,shields,andsafetydevicesin placeandworkingproperly.

–Keephands,feet,hair,jewelry,or

clothingawayfromrotatingparts.

•Neverraisethedeckwithbladesrunning.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect

dischargeawayfromothers.Avoiddischarging materialagainstawallorobstructionasthe materialmayricochetbacktowardtheoperator. Stoptheblades,slowdown,andusecautionwhen crossingsurfacesotherthangrassandwhen transportingthemowertoandfromtheareatobe mowed.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhen

makingturns.Lookbehindandtothesidebefore changingdirections.DoNotmowinreverse unlessabsolutelynecessary.

•DoNotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor

overspeedtheengine.

•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Stopengine,

waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremovethe sparkplugwire(s).

–Beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe

mower.

–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorabnormal

vibrationoccurs(inspectthemowerfor damageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting andoperatingthemower).

–Beforeclearingblockages.

–Wheneveryouleavethemower.DoNotleave

arunningmachineunattended.

•Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop:

–Beforerefueling.

–Beforedumpingthegrasscatcher.

–Beforemakingheightadjustments.

•Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnot

alerttothepresenceofchildren.Childrenare oftenattractedtothemachineandthemowing activity.Neverassumethatchildrenwillremain whereyoulastsawthem.

–Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaand

underthewatchfulcareofanotherresponsible adult,nottheoperator.

–Bealertandturnthemachineoffifchildren

enterthearea.

–Beforeandwhilebackingorchangingdirection,

lookbehind,down,andside-to-sideforsmall children.

–Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

–DoNotcarrychildren,evenwiththeblades

shutoff.Childrencouldfalloffandbeseriously injuredorinterferewiththesafeoperationof themachine.Childrenthathavebeengiven ridesinthepastcouldsuddenlyappearinthe workingareaforanotherrideandberunover orbackedoverbythemachine.

SlopeSafety

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

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

–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions

inthemanualandonthemachine.

–Useanangleindicatortodeterminethe

approximateslopeangleofthearea.

–Neveroperateonslopesgreaterthan15

degrees.

–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto

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

•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do

Notoperatethemachineneardropoffs,ditches, embankments,waterorotherhazards.The machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe distance(twicethewidthofthemachine)between themachineandanyhazard.Useawalkbehind machineorahandtrimmertomowthegrassin theseareas.

Figure18

1.SafeZone-Usethemowerhereonslopeslessthan15 degrees

2.DangerZone-Useawalk-behindmowerand/orhand trimmeronslopesgreaterthan15degrees

3.Water

4.W=widthofthemachine

5.Keepasafedistance(twicethewidthofthemachine) betweenthemachineandanyhazard.

RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)Safety

ARolloverProtectionSystem(rollbar)isinstalledon themachine.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll barisdown.Wheelsdroppingoveredges, ditches,steepbanks,orwatercancause rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury, deathordrowning.

•DoNotremovetheROPS.

•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlocked

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positionanduseseatbelt.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

•DoNotwearseatbeltwhentherollbaris down.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance permits.

•Avoidstarting,stoppingorturningthemachineon

slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor direction;turnslowlyandgradually.

•DoNotoperateamachineunderanyconditions

wheretraction,steeringorstabilityisinquestion. Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet grass,acrossslopesordownhillmaycausethe machinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe drivewheelsmayresultinslidingandalossof brakingandsteering.Themachinecanslideeven ifthedrivewheelsarestopped.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,

ruts,bumps,rocksorotherhiddenhazards.Tall grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould overturnthemachine.

•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor

attachments,suchasgrasscollectionsystems. Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine andcausealossofcontrol.Followdirectionsfor counterweights.

•Ifpossible,keepthedeckloweredtotheground

whileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthedeckwhile operatingonslopescancausethemachineto becomeunstable.

•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleased

quicklyintheeventofanemergency.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.

branches,doorways,andelectricalwires)before drivingunderanyobjectsandDoNotcontact them.

•Intheeventofarollover,taketheunittoan

AuthorizedServiceDealertohavetheROPS inspected.

•ReplaceadamagedROPS.DoNotrepairor

revise.

•Anyaccessories,alterations,orattachments

addedtotheROPSmustbeapprovedbyT oro.

EnteringtheOperator’s Position

Usethemowerdeckasasteptogetintothe operator’sposition(Figure19).

DisengagingtheParkingBrake

Figure19

1.Stephere.

OperatingtheParking Brake

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

EngagingtheParkingBrake

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

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Figure21

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Figure20

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OperatingtheMower

OperatingtheChoke

Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Note:Engagingtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)with

thethrottlepositionathalforlesscausesexcessive weartothedrivebelts.

Figure22

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Pullupthechokeknobtoengagethechoke beforeusingthekeyswitch(Figure25).

2.Pushdownthechokeknobtodisengagethe chokeaftertheenginehasstarted(Figure25).

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DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Figure23

OperatingtheThrottle

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweenFASTand SLOWpositions(Figure24).

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.

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Figure25

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

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Figure24

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StartingtheEngine

ShuttingOfftheEngine

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Engagingthestarter motorformorethan5secondscandamagethe startermotor.Iftheenginefailstostart,wait10 secondsbeforeoperatingtheenginestarteragain.

Note:RefertoFigure42todeterminewhichengine

youhave.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.

ShuttingOffKawasakiEngines

Lettheengineidleatslowthrottlefor60seconds beforeturningtheswitchoff.

Figure26

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Figure27

Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoff

valveisclosedbeforetransportingorstoring themachinetopreventfuelleakage.Engage theparkingbrakebeforetransporting.Remove thekeyasthefuelpumpmayrunandcausethe batterytolosecharge.

ShuttingOffToroEngines

UsingtheMotion-Control

Note:EnsurethethrottleisintheFASTposition

beforeshuttingofftheengine.

Levers

Figure28

Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoff

valveisclosedbeforetransportingorstoring themachinetopreventfuelleakage.Engage theparkingbrakebeforetransporting.Remove thekeyasthefuelpumpmayrunandcausethe batterytolosecharge.

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Figure29

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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(Figure30).

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Figure30

DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.T ogobackward,slowlypullthemotion-control leversrearward(Figure31).

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Figure31

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.

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

UsingtheTransportLock

Thetransportlockhas2positions,andisusedwith thedeck-liftpedal.ThereisaLOCKpositionand anUNLOCKpositionforthetransportpositionofthe mowerdeck(Figure32).

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Figure32

Transport-LockPositions

1.Transportlockknob3.UNLOCKposition—The mowerdeckdoesnotlock intothetransportposition.

2.LOCKposition—The

mowerdecklocksintothe transportposition.

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)asshowninFigure33.

3.Removethepinfromtheheight-of-cutbracket

(Figure33).

4.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracket correspondingtotheheight-of-cutdesired,and insertthepin(Figure33).

5.Pushonthedecklift,pulluponthetransport lockknob,andslowlylowerthemowerdeck.

Figure33

1.Deck-liftpedal3.Height-of-cutpin

2.Height-of-cutholes

4.Transportlockknob

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.

Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssothattherollers

donottouchthegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitchandengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure

34.

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Figure34

1.Flangenut4.Anti-scalproller

2.Bolt

3.Bushing

5.Spacer

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OperatingTips

UsingtheFastThrottleSetting

dropontoyourlawn.T oavoidthis,moveontoa previouslycutareawiththebladesengagedoryou candisengagethemowerdeckwhilemovingforward.

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 grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows moreslowly.

KeepingtheUndersideofthe MowerDeckClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe mowerdeckaftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildup insidethemowerdeck,cuttingqualitywilleventually becomeunsatisfactory.

MaintainingtheBlade(s)

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

AfterOperation

AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings, whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowingatCorrectIntervals

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

UsingaSlowerCuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeed incertainconditions.

AvoidingCuttingTooLow

Whenmowinguneventurf,raisethecuttingheight toavoidscalpingtheturf.

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Parkmachineonlevelground,disengagedrives,

setparkingbrake,stopengine,removekeyor disconnectsparkplugwire.Waitforallmovement tostopandallowthemachinetocoolbefore adjusting,cleaning,repairing,orstoring.Never allowuntrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.

•CleanthemachineasstatedintheMaintenance

section.Keepengineandengineareafreefrom accumulationofgrass,leaves,excessivegrease oroil,andotherdebriswhichcanaccumulate intheseareas.Thesematerialscanbecome combustibleandmayresultinare.

•Frequentlycheckforwornordeteriorating

componentsthatcouldcreateahazard.Tighten loosehardware.

StoppingtheMachine

Ifyoumuststoptheforwardmotionofthemachine whilemowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmay

UsingtheFuel-Shutoff

UsingtheDrive-Wheel

Valve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance, andstorage(Figure35).

Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhen startingtheengine.

ReleaseValves

WARNING

Handsmaybecomeentangledintherotating drivecomponentsbelowtheenginedeck, whichcouldresultinseriousinjury.

Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andallow allmovingpartstostopbeforeaccessingthe drive-wheelreleasevalves.

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WARNING

Theengineandhydraulic-driveunitscan becomeveryhot.Touchingahotengineor hydraulic-driveunitscancausesevereburns.

Allowtheengineandhydraulic-driveunits tocoolcompletelybeforeaccessingthe drive-wheelreleasevalves.

Thedrive-wheelreleasevalvesarelocatedontheleft andrightsidesunderneaththeenginedeck.

Figure35

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

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

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2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Locatethebypassleversbehindtheseat,down ontheleftandrightsideoftheframe.

4.T opushthemachine,movebothbypassknobs rearwardandlockthemintoplace(Figure36).

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.

Figure36

1.Frontofthemachine

2.Rotatebypassreleaseknobcounterclockwisetoloosen.

3.Leverpositionforoperatingthemachine

4.Pulltheleverinthisdirectiontopushthemachine.

5.Leverpositionforpushingthemachine

6.Rotatethebypass-releaseknobclockwisetotighten.

7.Engine

8.Releaselever

6.T orunthemachine,movethebypassknobsto theFORWARDpositionandlockthemintoplace (Figure36).

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SelectingaTrailer

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure37).

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe rampandthetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethatthelengthoftherampisat least4timesaslongastheheightofthe trailerortruckbedtotheground.This ensuresthattherampangledoesnot exceed15degreesonatground.

1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakesand lights.

3.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure37).

4.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure38).

Figure38

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1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

LoadingtheMachine

Figure37

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(Figure39).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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Figure39

1.Tie-downloops

UnloadingtheMachine

1.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure37).

2.Drivethemachineforwarddowntheramp (Figure38).

Maintenance

MaintenanceSafety

WARNING

Whilemaintenanceoradjustmentsarebeing made,someonecouldstarttheengine. Accidentalstartingoftheenginecould seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch, engageparkingbrake,andpullthewire(s) offthesparkplug(s)beforeyoudoany maintenance.Alsopushthewire(s)asideso itdoesnotaccidentallycontactthespark plug(s).

WARNING

Theenginecanbecomeveryhot.Touchinga hotenginecancausesevereburns.

Allowtheenginetocoolcompletelybefore serviceormakingrepairsaroundtheengine area.

•Parkmachineonlevelground,disengagedrives,

setparkingbrake,stopengine,removekeyor disconnectsparkplugwire.Waitforallmovement tostopandallowthemachinetocoolbefore adjusting,cleaningorrepairing.Neverallow untrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.

•Disconnectbatteryorremovesparkplugwire

beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthe negativeterminalrstandthepositivelast. Reconnectpositiverstandnegativelast.

•Keepthemachine,guards,shieldsandall

safetydevicesinplaceandinsafeworking condition.Frequentlycheckforwornor deterioratingcomponentsandreplacethemwith themanufacturer’srecommendedpartswhen necessary.

WARNING

Removalormodicationoforiginal equipment,partsand/oraccessories mayalterthewarranty ,controllability , andsafetyofthemachine.Unauthorized modicationstotheoriginalequipmentor failuretouseoriginalToropartscouldlead toseriousinjuryordeath.Unauthorized changestothemachine,engine,fuelor ventingsystem,mayviolateapplicable safetystandardssuchas:ANSI,OSHAand NFPAand/orgovernmentregulationssuch asEPAandCARB.

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressure canpenetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluid accidentallyinjectedintotheskinmustbe surgicallyremovedwithinafewhoursby adoctorfamiliarwiththisformofinjuryor gangrenemayresult.

–Ifequipped,makesureallhydraulic

uidhosesandlinesareingood conditionandallhydraulicconnections andttingsaretightbeforeapplying pressuretohydraulicsystem.

–Keepbodyandhandsawayfrom

pinholeleaksornozzlesthatejecthigh pressurehydraulicuid.

–Usecardboardorpaper,notyourhands,

tondhydraulicleaks.

–Safelyrelieveallpressureinthe

hydraulicsystembyplacingthemotion controlleversinneutralandshuttingoff theenginebeforeperforminganywork onthehydraulicsystem.

WARNING

Fuelsystemcomponentsareunder highpressure.Theuseofimproper componentscanresultinsystemfailure, gasolineleakageandpossibleexplosion.

Useonlyapprovedfuellinesandfuellters forhighpressuresystems.

•Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wrapthe

blade(s)orweargloves,andusecautionwhen servicingthem.Onlyreplacedamagedblades. Neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Usejackstandstosupportthemachineand/or

componentswhenrequired.

CAUTION

Raisingthemachineforserviceor maintenancerelyingsolelyonmechanical orhydraulicjackscouldbedangerous. Themechanicalorhydraulicjacksmaynot beenoughsupportormaymalfunction allowingthemachinetofall,whichcould causeinjury.

Donotrelysolelyonmechanicalor hydraulicjacksforsupport.Useadequate jackstandsorequivalentsupport.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.

Ifpossible,DoNotmakeadjustmentswiththe enginerunning.Ifthemaintenanceoradjustment procedurerequiretheenginetoberunningand componentsmoving,useextremecaution.

WARNING

Contactwithmovingpartsorhotsurfaces maycausepersonalinjury.

Keepyourngers,hands,andclothing clearofrotatingcomponentsandhot surfaces.

•Checkallboltsfrequentlytomaintainproper

tightness.

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst5hours

Aftertherst75hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•ForT oroengines—changetheengineoilandlter.

•Changethehydraulic-systemltersanduid.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•ForKawasakiengines—checktheengine-oillevel.

•ForT oroengines—checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheblowerhousing(moreoftenunderdusty,dirtyconditions).

•Cleantheairintakescreen.

•Checktheseatbelt.

•Checktherollbarknobs.

•Cleantheenginescreenandtheareaaroundtheengine.

•Cleanaroundtheengine-exhaustsystem.

•Checkthehydraulicuidlevelintheexpansiontank.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

•Cleanthesuspensionsystem.

•Greasethefrontcasteraxles(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Greasethepump-idlerpivot.

•Checkthesparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.

•ForKawasakiengines—changetheengineoil(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

•ForKawasakiengines—replaceorcleanandgapthesparkplug.

Every100hoursoryearly,

whichevercomesrst

Every200hours

•ForT oroengines—changetheengineoilandoillter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

•ForT oroengines—checkthesparkplug(s).

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

•ForT oroengines—replacethesparkplug(s).

MaintenanceService

Every250hours

Every300hours

Every500hours

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

•ForKawasakiengines—replacetheprimaryairlter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

•ForKawasakiengines—checkthesafetyairlter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

•ForT oroengines—replacetheairlter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

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

•ForKawasakiengines—Checkandadjustthevalveclearance.SeeanAuthorized ServiceDealer.

•ForT oroengines—Checkandadjustthevalveclearance.SeeanAuthorized ServiceDealer.

•ForKawasakiengines—replacethesafetyairlter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

•Replacetheemissions-airintakelter.

•Replacethefuellter(moreoftenindusty ,dirtyconditions).

•Checktheparkingbrakeadjustment.

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

Monthly

Yearly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Checkthebatterycharge.

•Greasingthecaster-wheelhubs.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•CompletealltheproceduresintheStoragechapter.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.

Shutofftheengineandremovethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

Lubrication

GreasingtheMachine

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greasethefront

casteraxles(moreoftenindirtyor dustyconditions).

Every50hours—Greasethepump-idlerpivot.

4.Greasethepumpidler-pulleypivotwith1or2 pumpsofgrease(Figure40).

5.Greasethefrontcasteraxles(Figure40).

Greasethemachinemoreoftenindirtyordusty conditions.

GreaseType:No.2lithiumormolybdenumgrease

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.

Note:Scrapeanypaintoffthefrontofthe

tting(s).

1.Pump-idlerpivot

6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

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Figure40

2.Casteraxle

GreasingtheCaster-Wheel Hubs

ServiceInterval:Yearly

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisethemowerforaccess.

4.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

5.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

Figure41

13.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,ll theareainsidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullof general-purposegrease.

14.Insertthesecondbearingandnewsealintothe wheel.

15.Applyathread-lockingcompoundtothesecond spacernut,andthreaditontotheaxlewiththe wrenchatsfacingoutward.

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

Note:Makesurethattheaxledoesnotextend

beyondeithernut.

17.Installthesealguardsoverthewheelhub,and insertthewheelintothecasterfork.

18.Installthecasterboltandtightenthenutfully.

Important:Topreventsealandbearingdamage,

checkthebearingadjustmentoften.Spinthe castertire.Thetireshouldnotspinfreely(more than1or2revolutions)orhaveanysideplay.If thewheelspinsfreely,adjustthetorqueonthe spacernutuntilthereisaslightamountofdrag. Applyanotherlayerofthread-lockingcompound.

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1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench

6.Removeaspacernutfromtheaxleassemblyin thecasterwheel.

ats

Note:Thread-lockingcompoundhasbeen

appliedtolockthespacernutstotheaxle.

7.Removetheaxle(withtheotherspacernutstill assembledtoit)fromthewheelassembly.

8.Pryoutsealsandinspectbearingsforwearor damageandreplaceifnecessary.

9.Packthebearingswithageneral-purpose grease.

10.Insert1bearingand1newsealintothewheel.

11.Iftheaxleassemblyismissingbothspacernuts, applyathread-lockingcompoundto1spacer nutandthreaditontotheaxlewiththewrench atsfacingoutward.

Note:Donotthreadthespacernutallof

thewayontotheendoftheaxle.Leave approximately3mm(1/8inch)fromtheouter surfaceofthespacernuttotheendoftheaxle insidethenut.

12.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheel onthesidewiththenewsealandbearing.

EngineMaintenance

ServicingaKawasaki

Engine

EngineSafety

•Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoilor

addingoiltothecrankcase.

•Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing,andother

bodypartsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

IdentifyingtheEngine

Usethefollowinggraphictoidentifytheengineyou haveandproceedtothesectionlistedbelowfor service(Figure42).

ThissectionisonlyformachineswithKawasaki engines.Ifyourenginelooksliketheoneshownin

Figure43,youhaveaKawasakiengine.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanual

foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

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Figure43

Figure42

1.Kawasakiengine2.T oroengine

•ForKawasakienginemaintenance,referto

ServicingaKawasaki

Engine(page41).

•ForToroenginemaintenance,refertoServicinga

ToroEngine(page46).

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ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—ForKawasaki

engines—replacetheprimaryair lter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

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

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

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequentlyif

operatingconditionsareextremelydirtyordusty.

RemovingtheFilters

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpull theair-cleanercoverofftheair-cleanerbody (Figure44).

Figure44

1.Air-cleanerbody4.Air-cleanercover

2.Primarylter5.Safetylter

3.Latch

4.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverwith compressedair.

5.Gentlyslidetheprimarylteroutofthe air-cleanerbody(Figure44).

3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylteroverthesafety lter(Figure44).

Note:Ensurethattheprimarylterisfully

seatedbypushingontheouterrimwhile installingit.

Important:Donotpressonthesoft,inside

areaofthelter.

4.Installtheair-cleanercoverandsecurethe latches(Figure44).

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Note:Avoidknockingthelterintothesideof

thebody.

6.Removethesafetylteronlytoreplaceit.

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

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewithbothairltersandthe coverinstalled.

1.Ifyouareinstallingnewlters,checkeachlter forshippingdamage.

Note:Donotuseadamagedlter.

2.Ifyouarereplacingtheinnerlter,carefullyslide itintothelterbody(Figure44).

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Every100hours(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

Every200hours—ForKawasaki engines—changetheengine-oillter (moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Engine-OilSpecications

3.T okeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outofthe engine,cleantheareaaroundtheoil-llcapand dipstickbeforeremovingit(Figure46).

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

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

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure45

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Note:Although10W-40engineoilisrecommended

formostconditions,youmayneedtochangeoil viscositytoaccommodateatmosphericconditions. Using20W-50engineoilinhigherambient temperaturescanreduceoilconsumption.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

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.

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Figure46

ChangingtheEngineOil

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Starttheengineandletitrunfor5minutes.

Note:Thiswarmstheoilsothatitdrainsbetter.

2.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoensurethatthe oildrainscompletely.

3.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and engagetheparkingbrake.

4.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

5.Draintheoilfromtheengine(Figure47).

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

48).

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Figure47

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Figure48

7.Starttheengineanddrivetoaatarea.

8.Checktheoillevelagain.

ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChanging

theEngineOil(page43).

2.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure49).

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ServicingtheSparkPlug(s)

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug. Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplugandagappingtoolorfeelergaugeto

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checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug ifnecessary.

TypeofSparkPlug:NGK

BPR4ESorequivalent

AirGap:0.75mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug(s)

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleantheareaaroundthebaseoftheplugto keepdirtanddebrisoutoftheengine.

4.Locateandremovethesparkplug(s)asshown inFigure50.

Figure49

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengine,andthenturntheoillteranextra 3/4turn.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnew oil;refertoEngine-OilSpecications(page43).

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Figure50

CheckingtheSparkPlug(s)

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

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

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

InstallingtheSparkPlug(s)

ServicingaToroEngine

ThissectionisonlyformachineswithToroengines. IfyourenginelooksliketheoneshowninFigure53, youhaveaT oroengine.

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Figure51

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Figure53

ServicingtheAirCleaner

Figure52

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—ForT oro

engines—replacetheairlter(more oftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequentlyif

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operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy .

RemovingtheFilter

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpull theair-cleanercoverofftheair-cleanerbody (Figure55).

Figure54

1.Air-cleanerbody3.Latch

2.Filter4.Air-cleanercover

4.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverwith compressedair.

5.Gentlyslidethelteroutoftheair-cleanerbody (Figure55).

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—ForToro

engines—checktheengine-oillevel.

Aftertherst5hours/Aftertherst month(whichevercomesrst)—ForToro engines—changetheengineoilandlter.

Every100hoursoryearly,whichevercomes rst—ForToroengines—changetheengine oilandoillter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

Engine-OilSpecications

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

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

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Note:Avoidknockingthelterintothesideof

thebody.

InspectingtheFilter

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

Note:Holesinthelterappearasbrightspots.Do

notcleanthelter.

InstallingtheFilter

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewiththeairlterandthecover installed.

1.Ifyouareinstallinganewlter,checkthelter forshippingdamage.

Note:Donotuseadamagedlter.

2.Carefullyslidethelterintotheair-cleanerbody (Figure55).

Note:Ensurethatthelterisfullyseatedby

pushingontheouterrimwhileinstallingit.

Important:Donotpressonthesoft,inside

areaofthelter.

3.Installtheair-cleanercoverandsecurethe latches(Figure55).

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Figure55

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

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(Figure46).

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Figure56

ChangingtheEngineOilandOilFilter

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfacetoensure thattheoildrainscompletely.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.Draintheoilfromtheengine.

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Figure57

5.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure58).

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengineandthenturnthelteranextra3/4 turn.

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Figure59

Figure58

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

59).

7.Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

ServicingtheSparkPlug(s)

ServiceInterval:Every100hoursoryearly,

whichevercomesrst—ForToro

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

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug. Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplugandagappingtoolorfeelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug ifnecessary.

Type:Champion

Airgap:0.76mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug(s)

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleantheareaaroundthebaseoftheplugto keepdirtanddebrisoutoftheengine.

4.Locateandremovethesparkplug(s)asshown inFigure61.

engines—checkthesparkplug(s).

RN9YCorNGK

BPR6ES

Figure60

CheckingtheSparkPlug(s)

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

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

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Setthegapto0.76mm(0.03inch).

InstallingtheSparkPlug(s)

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Figure62

CleaningtheBlower Housing

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

Important:Operatingtheenginewithablocked

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

Figure61

CleaningtheCooling System

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removetheairlterfromtheengine.

4.Removetheengineshroud.

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

6.Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.

7.Removetheairlterandinstalltheengine shroud.

8.Installtheairlter.

CheckingtheSpark

FuelSystem

Arrester

ForMachineswithaSpark Arrester

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

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

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 screeninsolventifnecessary).

6.Installthearresterontheexhaustoutlet.

Maintenance

DANGER

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers andcandamageproperty.

RefertoFuelSafety(page17)foracomplete listoffuelrelatedprecautions.

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Y early(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 (Figure63).

Replacingthe Emissions-AirIntakeFilter

ServiceInterval:Every500hours

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethelterfromtheventhose.

4.Insertanewlterintotheendoftheventhose.

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

Figure63

5.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

ServicingtheFuelTank

Donotattempttodrainthefueltank.Ensurethatan AuthorizedServiceDealerdrainsthefueltankand servicesanycomponentsofthefuelsystem.

WARNING

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Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponentscausing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery, donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch anymetalpartsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

WARNING

Incorrectlyremovingthecablesfrombattery coulddamagethemachineandcables, causingsparks.Sparkscancausethebattery gassestoexplode,resultinginpersonal injury.

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

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

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnect thebatterycables;refertoInstallingtheBattery

(page54).

3.RemovethebatteryasshowninFigure64.

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery

disconnected;electricaldamagemayoccur.

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Figure65

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

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

Figure64

ChargingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat canexplode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks andamesawayfromthebattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged

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

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto

RemovingtheBattery(page52).

2.Chargethebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to 30Aorfor30minutesat10A.

Note:Donotoverchargethebattery.

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3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure65).

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetraywiththeterminal postsoppositefromthehydraulictank(Figure

64).

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

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

Note:ForMyRidemachines,ensurethatthe

groundcabledoesnotrubagainstthetrailing armorlowershockmount(Figure67).

ServicingtheFuses

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance;however,ifafuseblowscheckthe componentandcircuitforamalfunctionorshort.

Thefusesarelocatedontherightconsolenexttothe seat(Figure67).

1.T oreplacethefuses,pulloutthefusetoremove it.

2.Installanewfuse(Figure67).

Figure66

1.Ensurethattheground cabledoesnotrubagainst thelowershockmount.

2.Ensurethattheground cabledoesnotrubagainst thetrailingarm.

3.Groundcable

4.Securethecableswith2bolts,2washers,and

2locknuts(Figure64).

5.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(+)

batteryterminal.

6.Securethebatterywiththerubberstrap(Figure

64).

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Figure67

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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(Figure68andFigure69).

1.Rollbarintheupright position

2.Roll-barknobinthe latchedposition

3.Pulltheroll-barknobout androtateit90degrees.

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Figure68

4.Rotatetheroll-barknob90 degrees.

5.Roll-barknobinthe unlatchedposition

6.Rollbarinthefolded position

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Figure69

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(Figure70).

7.Ifthemachinetrackstotheleft,inserta3/16 inchhexwrenchthroughtheaccessholeinthe rightfrontcoverpanelandrotatethetracking screwclockwiseorcounterclockwisetoadjust thetravelofthelever(Figure70).

8.Drivethemachineandcheckthefullforward tracking.

9.Repeattheadjustmentuntilthedesiredtracking isobtained.

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

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

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Figure71

CheckingtheWheelLug Nuts

Rightcontrollevershown

1.Accessholeonfrontcover

panel

Checkandtorquethewheellugnutsto122to136 N∙m(90to100ft-lb).

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Figure70

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(Figure72).

Figure72

1.Cotterpin3.Brakelinkageshaft

2.Parkingbrake

7.CheckbothspringlengthsasshowninFigure

73.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).

Figure73

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

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inches)height ofcut.

4.Removethebeltcovers(Figure74).

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Figure75

Figure74

5.Removethespringtensionfromthe spring-loadedidlerpulley;refertoFigure76.

Note:Usethespringremovaltool(T oroPart

No.92-5771)toremovethespringfromthe mower-deckpost(Figure76).

6.Removethebeltfromthemower-deckpulleys andtheclutchpulley.

7.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleys andtheclutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure

75).

1.Clutchpulley3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt

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

2.Idlerspring5.Mowerbelt

3.Mower-deckpost

4.Spring

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Figure76

4.Idlerarm

8.Installtheidlerspring(Figure75).

Note:Seatthespringendsintheanchor

grooves.

9.Installthebeltcovers(Figure77).

Figure77

ReplacingtheHydraulic Pump-DriveBelt

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethemowerbelt;refertoReplacingthe

MowerBelt(page59).

4.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjack stands(Figure79).

6.Removetheidlerspringfromthepost(Figure

79).

7.Removetheexistingbeltfromthe hydraulic-pump-drivepulleysandthe enginepulley.

8.Installthenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand the2hydraulic-pumppulleys(Figure79).

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Figure79

1.Idlerpulley4.Pump-drivebelt

2.Idler-springpost5.Righthydraulic-pump

3.Enginepulley

pulley

6.Lefthydraulic-pumppulley

9.Installtheclutchstop(Figure78).

10.Installthemowerbelt;refertoBeltMaintenance

(page59).

5.Removetheclutchstop(Figure78).

Figure78

1.Clutchstop

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ControlsSystem Maintenance

AdjustingtheTilt

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

Adjustingthe Control-HandlePosition

Iftheendsofthelevershitagainsteachother,referto

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage(page62).

AdjustingtheHeight

Youcanadjustthemotioncontrollevershigheror lowerformaximumcomfort.

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

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.

Figure80

1.Bolts

2.Slottedhole4.Control-armshaft

4.Movethecontrollevertothenextsetofholes. Securetheleverwiththehardware.

5.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.

3.Controllever

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Figure81

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Pushthedeck-liftpedal,removetheheight-of-cut pin,andlowerthemowerdecktotheground

4.Raisetherearofthemachineupandsupportit withjackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely.

5.Removetheelectricalconnectionfromtheseat safetyswitch,locatedunderthebottomcushion oftheseat.

Note:Theswitchisapartoftheseatassembly.

6.T emporarilyinstallajumperwireacrossthe terminalsintheconnectorofthemainwire harness.

7.Starttheengine,runitatfullthrottle,and disengagetheparkingbrake.

Note:Beforestartingtheengine,ensurethat

theparkingbrakeisengagedandthatthe motion-controlleversareout.Y oudonothave tobeintheseat.

8.Runthemachineatleast5minuteswiththe driveleversatfullforwardspeedtobringthe hydraulicuiduptotheoperatingtemperature.

Note:Themotion-controlleversmustbein

neutralwhileyouaremakinganyadjustments.

9.Bringthemotion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL position.

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

11.Adjustthepump-control-rodlengthsbyrotating thenutintheappropriatedirectionuntilthe wheelsslightlycreepinreverse(Figure82).

Figure82

1.Nut4.Return-to-neutralplate

2.Stationaryplate

3.Controlplate

12.Movethemotion-controlleverstotheREVERSE positionandwhileapplyingslightpressureto thelever,allowthereverse-indicatorspringsto bringtheleversbacktoneutral.

5.T abstouchingreturnto neutralplate

Note:Thewheelsshouldstopturningorslightly

creepinreverse.

Note:Youmayneedtoremovethe

motion-controlcovertogainaccess.

13.Shutoffthemachine.

14.Removethejumperwirefromthewireharness andplugtheconnectorintotheseatswitch.

15.Removethejackstands.

16.Raisethemowerdeckandinstallthe height-of-cutpin.

17.Checkandensurethatthemachinedoes notcreepinneutralwiththeparkingbrake disengaged.

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HydraulicSystem Maintenance

HydraulicSystemSafety

•Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidisinjected

intoskin.Injecteduidmustbesurgicallyremoved withinafewhoursbyadoctor.

•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhosesandlinesare

ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto thehydraulicsystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole

leaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressurehydraulic uid.

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Figure83

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem

beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic system.

HydraulicFluid Specications

HydraulicFluidT ype:Toro

hydraulicuidorMobil115W-50oil.

HYPR-OIL

Important:Usethespecieduid.Otheruids

coulddamagethehydraulicsystem.

HydraulicSystemCapacity(withltersremoved):

4.45L(150oz)

™

CheckingtheHydraulic FluidLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Allowthehydraulicuidtocooldown.Checkthe oillevelwhentheuidiscold.

2.Checkexpansionreservoirandifnecessary addT oro FULLCOLDline.

HYPR-OIL

™

500hydraulicuidtothe

1.Engine2.Expansiontank

ChangingtheHydraulic FluidandFilters

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst75hours—Changethe

hydraulic-systemltersanduid.

500

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

Every500hours—Aftertheinitial change—changethehydraulic-system ltersanduidwhenusingT oro 500uid.(Changeitmoreoftenunderdirtyor dustyconditions)

Toreplacethehydraulicuid,theltersneedtobe removed.Replacebothatthesametime;referto

HydraulicFluidSpecications(page63)foruid

specications.

Purgeanyairinthesystemafteryouinstallthenew ltersandadduid.RefertoBleedingtheHydraulic

System(page65).Repeatthebleedingprocessuntil

theuidremainsattheFULLCOLDlineinthereservoir afterpurging.Failuretoproperlyperformthis

procedurecanresultinirreparabledamagetothe transaxledrivesystem.

HYPR-OIL

™

RemovingHydraulic-System Filters

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Allowtheenginetocool.

4.Locatethelterandguardsoneach transaxle-drivesystem(Figure84).

5.Removethe3screwssecuringthelterguard andguard(Figure84).

Figure84

Rightsideshown

1.Transaxledrive

2.Filter5.Ventplug

3.Filterguard

4.Screws

4.Installthelterguardsovereachlterthatyou previouslyremoved.

5.Usethe3screwstosecurethelterguards.

6.Verifythattheventplugsareremovedbefore addingtheuid.

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

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(page65).

Important:FailuretoperformtheBleeding

theHydraulicSystemprocedureafter

changinghydraulicltersanduidcan resultinirreparabledamagetothetransaxle drivesystem.

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.

InstallingtheHydraulic-System Filters

1.Applyathincoatofhydraulicuidonthesurface oftherubbersealofeachlter.

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

3.Repeatfortheoppositelter.

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.

Figure85

BleedingtheHydraulic System

1.Raisetherearofmachineandsupportitwith jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely.

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

1.Jackingpoints

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Figure86

MowerDeck Maintenance

BladeSafety

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

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearordamage.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

bladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhen servicingtheblades.Onlyreplaceorsharpenthe blades;neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating1

bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.

ServicingtheCutting Blades

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe

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Figure87

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfacefor

thefollowingprocedure.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighest height-of-cutposition.

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedgloves,orother adequatehandprotection,slowlyrotatethe bladeintoapositionthatallowsyoutomeasure thedistancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthe levelsurfacethemachineison(Figure88).

Blades

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

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

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure87).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe

Blades(page68).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure87).

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Figure88

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure89).

Figure89

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Figure91

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1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothat theopposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesame position(Figure90).

Figure90

1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)

2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement

position

1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreater

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

(page67)andInstallingtheBlades(page

68).

Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwitha

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

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,moveto

thenextblade.

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6.Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Replacethebladesiftheyhitasolidobject,orifthe bladeisoutofbalanceorbent.

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure91).

Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan

3mm(1/8inch).

1.Holdthespindleshaftwithawrench.

2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,and bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure92).

1.Sailareaoftheblade

2.Blade

3.Curvedwasher

SharpeningtheBlades

Figure92

4.Bladebolt

5.Spindleshaft

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Figure94

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

92).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustpointupwardtowardtheinsideofthe

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mowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthecurvedwasherandbladebolt(Figure

92).

Note:Installthecurved-washerconetoward

thebolthead.

3.T orquethebladeboltto1 15to150N∙m(85to 110ft-lb).

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure93).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

Figure93

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure94).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure93).

AdjustingtheSide-to-Side LevelingandtheBlade Slope

Checktoensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytime youinstallthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencut onyourlawn.

Checkthemowerdeckforbentbladespriorto leveling,andremoveandreplaceanybentblades; refertoCheckingforBentBlades(page66)before

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continuing.

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

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•Alltiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoChecking

theTirePressure(page56).

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Checkthetirepressureinthedrivetires;referto

CheckingtheTirePressure(page56).

4.Positionthemowerdeckinthetransport-lock position.

A.Raisethedecktothetransportposition

(12.7cmor5inches).

5.Carefullyrotatethebladesfromsidetoside.

6.Measurebetweenthebladetipandtheat surface(Figure95).Ifbothmeasurementsare notwithin5mm(3/16inch),adjusttheleveling; continuewiththisprocedure.

Figure95

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Bladetip

3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

B.Slowlyloosentheadjustingscrewonthe

lift-assistspringuntilyoucanremovethe screw(seeFigure97).

Note:Savethescrewforinstallation.

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7.Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevel(Figure96). Ensurethefrontbladetipislowerthantherear bladetipasshownintheblockheightandrake table.Ifadjustmentisneeded,continuewiththis procedure.

Figure96

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe

bladetotheatsurface here.

2.Bladetip

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Figure97

Reardischargemowerdeckshown

1.Adjustingscrew

2.Bracket

3.Setthegapto22to29 mm(7/8to1-1/8inch).

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

98).

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

12.Place2blocksundereachsideofthefrontedge ofthedeck,butnotundertheanti-scalproller bracketsorwelds.

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8.Settheanti-scalprollerstotopholesorremove themcompletelyforthisadjustment.

9.For60-inchmowerdecksonly:

Figure98

Bottomview

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1.Block—7.3cm(2.87

inches)

2.Welds

BlockHeightandRakeTable

Deck Size

Allmower decks

13.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside(Figure

95).

14.Loosenthelocknuts(Figure99)onall4corners andensurethatthemowerdeckissitting securelyonall4blocks.

15.Removeanyslackfromthedeckhangersand makesurethedeck-liftfootleverispushedback againstthestop.

16.Tightenthe4locknuts.

FrontBlockHeightRake

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

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Figure99

1.Locknuts3.Deckhanger

2.Deckliftarm4.Chain

17.Ensurethattheblockstsnuglyunderthedeck skirtandthatallattachmentboltsaretight

18.Continuelevelingthedeckbycheckingthe front-to-rearbladeslope.

19.Checkthebladesforlevelnessandrepeatdeck levelingprocedureifnecessary.

20.For60-inchmowerdecksonly:

A.Raisethedecktothetransportposition

(12.7cmor5inches).

B.Installthelift-assistspringadjustingscrew

previouslyremovedinstep9.

C.Setthegapbetweenthespringandthe

bracketto22to29mm(7/8to1-1/8inch).

RemovingtheMowerDeck

ReplacingtheGrass

Beforeservicingorremovingthemowerdeck,lock outthespring-loadeddeckarms.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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

4.Removethebeltcovers.

5.Loosenthemowerdeckidlerandremovethe mowerbelt;refertoBeltMaintenance(page59).

6.Removetheboltsandnutsfromthefrontofthe plateunderthefootrest.

7.Removeandretaintheboltsandnutsonboth sidesofthemachine(Figure100).

Deector

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Neveroperatethemachineunlessyouinstall amulchplate,dischargedeector,orgrass collectionsystem.

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,spring,andspacer holdingthedeectortothepivotbrackets (Figure101).

2.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector (Figure101).

Figure100

1.Removethenutsandboltshere.

2.Removethenutsandboltshere.

8.Slidethedeckouttotherightsideofthe machine.

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Figure101

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.Grassdeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring

3.Placethespacerandthespringontograss deector.

4.Place1J-hookendofthespringbehindthe deckedge.

5.Springinstalled

7.J-hookendofspring

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Note:Makesurethat1J-hookendofthe

springisinstalledbehindthedeckedgebefore installingtheboltasshowninFigure101.

5.Installtheboltandthenut.

6.Place1J-hookendofthespringaroundthe grassdeector(Figure101).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable

torotate.Liftthedeectoruptothefullopen positionandensurethatitrotatesintothe fulldownposition.

Cleaning

CleaningundertheMower Deck

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.RaisethemowerdecktotheTRANSPORT position.

CleaningtheSuspension System

MachineswithMyRide™ SuspensionSystemOnly

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Usecompressedairtocleanthesuspensionsystem.

Note:Donotcleantheshockassemblieswith

pressurizedwater(Figure102).

Figure102

DisposingofWaste

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

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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.

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(page57).

5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page41).

6.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page

39).

7.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoServicingthe

EngineOil(page43).

8.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page56).

9.Changethehydrauliclters;refertoChanging

theHydraulicFluidandFilters(page63).

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.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel

accordingtolocalcodes.

Important:Donotstorefuelcontaining

stabilizer/conditionerlongerthan thedurationrecommendedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

14.Removeandchecktheconditionofthespark plug(s);refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(s)

(page45).Withthesparkplug(s)removedfrom

theengine,pour30ml(2tablespoons)ofengine oilintothesparkplughole.Usethestarterto cranktheengineanddistributetheoilinsidethe cylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Donotinstall thewireonthesparkplug(s).

15.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

16.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

10.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery

(page53).

11.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe mowerwithagardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control

switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.

12.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto

ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page66).

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—KawasakiEngines(Rev.A)

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Notes:

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.WhiletheexposurefromT oroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe “nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,T orohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover,ifTorodoesnotprovidethese warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.

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