Toro 74513, 74518, 74519, 79518 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3403-285RevC

GrandStand

Mower

With48in,52in,or60inTURBOFORCE CuttingUnit

ModelNo.74513—SerialNo.316000001andUp ModelNo.74518—SerialNo.316000001andUp ModelNo.74519—SerialNo.316000001andUp ModelNo.79518—SerialNo.316000001andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3403-285*C

WARNING

Introduction

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemical

orchemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian ICES-002

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

TheenclosedEngineOwner'sManualis suppliedforinformationregardingtheUS EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EP A)and theCaliforniaEmissionControlRegulationof emissionsystems,maintenance,andwarranty. Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughtheengine manufacturer.

Thisrotaryblade,stand-onlawnmowerisintendedto beusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators,orresidential homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrass onwell-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor agriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Y ouareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

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

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

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother productinformation.

WARNING

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

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

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Figure1

1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

PrintedintheUSA

AllRightsReserved

seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

Contents

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

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

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ToroMowerSafety..............................................6

SlopeIndicator...................................................8

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................9

ProductOverview...................................................13

Controls...........................................................13

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

Operation................................................................15

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

AddingFuel......................................................15

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

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

OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................17

OperatingtheMower-Blade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................17

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................17

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch............................17

UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................18

StartingtheEngine...........................................18

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................19

TheSafety-InterlockSystem.............................19

OperatingthePlatform......................................20

DrivingForwardorBackward............................21

StoppingtheMachine.......................................22

PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................23

TransportingtheMachine.................................23

LoadingtheMachine........................................24

SideDischargingorMulchingthe

Grass............................................................25

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

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

AdjustingtheFlowBafe..................................27

PositioningtheFlowBafe................................27

UsingtheMid-SizeWeight................................28

Maintenance...........................................................29

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........29

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................30

ReleasingtheCushionforRearAccess............30

Lubrication..........................................................30

GreasingtheMachine.......................................30

GreasingtheT orsionIdler.................................30

GreasingtheFrontCasterPivots......................31

GreasingtheCaster-WheelHubs.....................31

GreasingtheMotionControls...........................32

EngineMaintenance...........................................32

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................32

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................33

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................36

CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................37

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................38

DrainingtheFuelT ank......................................38

RemovingtheFuelT ank...................................38

ServicingtheFuelFilter...................................39

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................39

ServicingtheBattery.........................................39

ServicingtheFuses..........................................41

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................42

AdjustingtheTracking......................................42

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................42

AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing...................43

ServicingtheCasterWheelsand

Bearings........................................................43

RemovingtheClutchShim...............................44

CheckingtheWheel-LugNuts..........................45

CheckingtheWheel-HubNuts..........................45

CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................46

CleaningtheAir-IntakeScreen.........................46

CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................46

BrakeMaintenance.............................................46

ServicingtheBrake..........................................46

BeltMaintenance................................................47

ReplacingtheMower-DeckBelt........................47

ReplacingtheTransmissionBelt......................47

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................48

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers.................48

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................49

HydraulicSystemSpecications.......................49

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid............................49

ReplacingtheHydraulicFluidand

Filters............................................................50

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem.........................51

MowerDeckMaintenance....................................52

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................52

LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................54

AdjustingtheDeck-LiftSpring...........................56

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................56

Cleaning..............................................................57

CleaningundertheMower................................57

DisposingoftheWaste.....................................57

Storage...................................................................57

CleaningandStorage.......................................57

Troubleshooting......................................................59

Schematics.............................................................61

Safety

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror ownercanresultininjury.T oreducethepotential forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions, andpayattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,which meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructions mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

Thismachinewasmanufacturedaccordingtothe appropriateregulatorystandardsineffectatthetime ofmanufacture.Modifyingthismachineinanyway maycauseittobeoutofcompliancewiththose standardsandwiththeinstructionsinthisOperator’s Manual.Modicationstothismachineshouldonly bemadebyeitherthemanufactureroranAuthorized ServiceDealer.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet. Followallsafetyinstructionstoavoidseriousinjury ordeath.

Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeople,ordamage toproperty.

Theadditionofattachmentsmadebyother manufacturersthatdonotmeetAmericanNational StandardsInstitutecerticationmaycause noncomplianceofthismachine.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard B71.4-2012.

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertraining

material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot readthemanuallanguage,itistheowner's responsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.

Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor

servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor herself,otherpeople,ordamagetoproperty.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories

andattachmentsyouneedtoproperlyandsafely performthejob.Useonlyaccessoriesand attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothing;includingsafety

glasses,longpants,substantialslip-resistant footwear,gloves,andhearingprotection.Tieback longhair.Donotwearjewelry.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusetheequipment

andensurethatallobjectsareremovedfromthe areabeforeuse.

•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyare

ammableandvaporsareexplosive.

–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer. –Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe

enginerunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore refueling.Donotsmokenearthemachine whentheengineisrunning.

–Donotrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.

•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety

switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.

Operation

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If

lightningisseen,orthunderisheardinthearea, donotoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

•Donotrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Operateonlyinwell-litareas,keepingawayfrom

holesandhiddenhazards.

•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutralandthatthe

parkingbrakeisengagedbeforestartingengine. Starttheengineonlyfromtheoperator’sposition.

•Makesurethatyouhavegoodfootingwhile

usingthismachine,especiallywhenbackingup. Reducedfootingcouldcauseslipping.

•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Be

suretotravelsidetosideonhillsides.Turf conditionscanaffectthestabilityofthemachine. Usecautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andwhenchangingdirectionsonslopes.

•Donotraisethemowerdeckwiththeblades

running.

•DonotoperatethemachinewithoutthePTO

shieldorotherguardssecurelyinplace.Besure thatallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly, andfunctioningproperly.

•Donotoperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,

removedoraltered,unlessyouareusingagrass catcher.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor

overspeedtheengine.

•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engage

theparkingbrake,shutofftheenginebefore leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason, includingemptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthe chute.

•Stopequipmentandinspectthebladesafter

strikingobjectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs. Makethenecessaryrepairsbeforeresuming operations.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting

unit.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackingupto

ensureaclearpath.

•Keeppetsandbystandersawayfromanoperating

machine.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthe bladesifyouarenotmowing.

•Beawareofthemower-dischargedirectionand

donotpointitatanyone.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhiletired,ill,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine

intoorfromatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,

trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

SafeHandlingofFuels

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe

enginerunning.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforefueling.

•Donotfuelthemachineindoors.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicle,onatruck,

oronatrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace containersonthegroundawayfromyourvehicle beforelling.

•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerand

fuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible, thenaddfuelwithsuchequipmentasaportable containerratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel

tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfueling iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

•Ifyouspillfuelonclothing,changeyourclothing

immediately.

•Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap

andtightenitsecurely.

ToroMowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic toT oroproductsandothersafetyinformationthatyou mustknow.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,shutoff

theengine,andremovethekeyordisconnect spark-plugwire.Waitforallmovementtostop beforeadjusting,cleaning,orrepairing.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

drives,mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.

•Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.

•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainthefuel

indoors.

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe

machine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen

required.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plug

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

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

blade(s)orweargloves,andusecautionwhen servicingthem.Onlyreplaceblades;donot straightenorweldthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If

possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine running.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall

hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged decals.

Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecycling grass,or,whenequippedwithagrassbagger,for catchingcutgrass.Anyuseforpurposesother thanthesecouldprovedangeroustotheuserand bystanders.

GeneralOperation

•Besurethattheareaisclearofbystandersbefore

mowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthe area.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich

maybehotfromoperation.Allowalltheparts tocoolbeforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,or servicethemachine.

•UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.Warranty

maybevoidedifusedwithanyunapproved attachments.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.,

branches,doorways,electricalwires,etc.)before operatingunderanyobjects,anddonotcontact them.

•Slowdownbeforemakingturnsanduseextra

caution.

•Usecautionwhenridingtheplatformovercurbs,

rocks,roots,orotherobstructions.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptoensure

aclearpath.Useextracarewhenoperatingthe machineinreverse.

•Donotjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.

•Whenloadingorunloadingthemachine,use1

full-widthrampthatiswideenoughtoextend beyondthewidthofthemachine.

•Donotcarrypassengers.

Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine

intoatraileroratruck.

•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingmachineintoa

traileroratruck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,

chains,cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstraps shouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfromthe machine.

•Donotcarryequipmentonthemachine.

SlopeOperation

Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeel uneasyonaslope,donotmowit.

•Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.

fromthemowingarea.

•Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.T allgrasscan

hideobstacles.

•Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,or

embankments.Themachinecouldsuddenlyturn overifawheelgoesovertheedgeofacliffor ditch,orifanedgecavesin.

•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorother

attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityof themachine.

•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.

•Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeedor

direction.

•Mowslopessidetoside.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan20degrees.

Service

•Donotstorethemachineorafuelcontainerinside

wherethereisanopename,suchasneara waterheaterorfurnace.

•Keepthenutsandboltstight,especiallythe

blade-attachmentbolts.

•Neverremoveortamperwithsafetydevices.

Checktheirproperoperationregularly.Neverdo anythingtointerferewiththeintendedfunctionofa safetydeviceortoreducetheprotectionprovided byasafetydevice.

•Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintain

optimalperformanceofyourToroequipment,count onT orogenuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability, Torodeliversreplacementpartsdesignedtothe exactengineeringspecicationsofourequipment. Forpeaceofmind,insistonT orogenuineparts.

•Checktheoperationofthebrakesfrequently.

Adjustandservicethemasrequired.

SlopeIndicator

Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

93-7818

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

decal93-7818

decal112-3858

112-3858

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe

7.Weareyeprotection;

8.Batteryacidcancause

10.Containslead;donot

decalbatterysymbols

distancefromthebattery.

explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.

blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

discard.

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

3.Removetheignitionkey beforeadjustingtheheight ofcut.

2.Readtheinstructions

4.Height-of-cutsettings.

beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

decaloemmarkt

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

decal116-8775

116-8775

1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.

decal106-5517

2.Filltobottomofllerneck; warning—donotoverll thetank.

106-5517

decal133-4604

133-4604

1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard, openbafe—onlyoperate themachinewithabafe oragrasscollector.

3.Severinghazardofhand orfoot—keepawayfrom movingparts.

4.Entanglement hazard—keepaway frommovingparts;keep allguardsandshieldsin place.

1.ReadtheOperator's

1.Height-of-cut

decal131-3507

131-3507

2.Belttensioner

Manual.

decal131-3521

131-3521

131-1180

1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.(A)Short,lightgrass;dry conditions;maximumdispersion;(B)Baggingsetting;(C) Tall,densegrass;wetconditions;maximumgroundspeed

decal131-1180

1.ReadtheOperator's

2.Transmissionoil

decal131-3524

131-3524

3.Oillevel

Manual.

131-3528

15A 15A 10A

7.5A

decal131-3528

131-3528

1.Ingition—15A

2.Accessoryport—15A

3.Powertakeoff(PTO)—10

4.Infocenter—7.5A

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decal131-3536

131-3536

1.Battery4.Parkingbrake

2.Time5.Engine—start

3.Powertakeoff(PTO)

6.Engagethehandlebars.

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133-4641

decal131-3529

1.Warning—donotcarryanypassengers.

1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoreinformationon maintenanceintervalsandprocedures.

1.Engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

3.PulluptoturnonthePTO.

decal130-1790

130-1790

4.PushdowntoturnoffthePTO.

5.Enginespeed—fast

6.Enginespeed—slow

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131-3526

1.Powertakeoff(PTO)—disengaged

5.Reverse

2.Fast6.Tractiondrive

3.Slow

7.Engagethehandles.

4.Neutral

131-3527

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersawayfromthe

2.Warning—receivetrainingbeforeoperatingthemachine.6.Warning—1)Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepthedeectorloweredduring operation.

4.Cutting/severinghazardofhandorfoot—keepawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

machine.

andremovethekeyfromtheignition;2)ReadtheOperator's Manualbeforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.

7.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,and removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeleavingthemachine.

8.Tippinghazard—donotoperateneardrop-offsornearwater.

decal131-3527

ProductOverview

Figure4

1.Anti-scalproller(60-inch decksonly)

2.Frontcasterwheel8.Fueltank

3.Side-dischargechute9.Platform(downposition)

4.Engine

5.Controls

6.Controllevers

7.Hydraulictank

10.Fuel-shutoffvalve

11.Battery

12.Mowerdeck

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine(Figure5).

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Figure5

1.Fuelcap

2.Malfunction-indicatorlight (MIL)

3.Parking-brakelever

4.Hydraulic-tankcap11.Rightmotion-controllever

5.Hourmeter12.Blade-controlswitch

6.Ignitionswitch

7.Throttlecontrol

8.Height-of-cutlever

9.Height-of-cutpin

10.Platformlatch

(PTO)

13.Leftmotion-controllever

Electronic-ControlUnit Malfunction-IndicatorLight

Theelectronic-controlunit(ECU)continuously monitorstheoperationoftheEFIsystem.

Ifaproblemorfaultwithinthesystemisdetected,the malfunction-indicatorlight(MIL)isilluminated(Figure

5).

TheMIListheredlightlocatedintheconsolepanel.

WhentheMILilluminates,makeinitialtroubleshooting checks.

Ifthesechecksdonotcorrecttheproblem,further diagnosisandservicingbyanAuthorizedService Dealerisnecessary.

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine

isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular maintenance(Figure5).

Safety-InterlockIndicators

Symbolsonthehourmeterindicatewithablack trianglethattheinterlockcomponentisinthecorrect position(Figure5).

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto

changewithoutnotice.

48-inchMowers

Widthwithdeectordown161cm(64inches)

Widthwithdeectorraised126cm(50inches)

Battery-IndicatorLight

IftheignitionkeyisturnedtotheONpositionfora fewseconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.

Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturned onandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperating level(Figure5).

ThrottleControl

ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastand Slow(Figure5).

Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Usetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)toengageand disengagethemowerblades(Figure5).

IgnitionSwitch

Usetheignitionswitchtostartthemowerengine (Figure5).Theswitchhas3positions:OFF,RUN, andSTART.

Lengthwithplatformdown191cm(75inches)

Lengthwithplatformup145cm(61inches)

Height

WeightforModel74518and

74918

122cm(48inches)

407kg(899lb)

52-inchMowers

Widthwithdeectordown172cm(68inches)

Widthwithdeectorraised137cm(54inches)

Lengthwithplatformdown191cm(75inches)

Lengthwithplatformup145cm(61inches)

Height

WeightforModel74519412kg(908lb)

122cm(48inches)

60-inchMower

Widthwithdeectordown193cm(76inches)

Widthwithdeectorraised158cm(62inches)

Motion-ControlLevers

Themotion-controlleversareusedtodrivethe machineforwardandreverseandtoturneither direction(Figure5).

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalve(locatedontheleftsideof thefueltank)whentransportingorstoringthemower (Figure4).

Attachments/Accessories

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

Lengthwithplatformdown201cm(79inches)

Lengthwithplatformup164cm(65inches)

Height

WeightforModel74513419kg(924lb)

122cm(48inches)

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

DANGER

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

ThinkSafetyFirst

Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecals inthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcould helpyouorbystandersavoidinjury.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin excessof85dBAattheoperator'searand cancausehearinglossfromextendedperiods ofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

Figure6

1.Wearhearingprotection.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuel thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed trailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull. Addfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis6 to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom ofthellerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthe tankallowsfueltoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay awayfromanopenameorwherefuel fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Never buymorethana30-daysupplyoffuel.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaust

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systeminplaceandinproperworking condition.

AddingFuel

•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 enginedamagethatmaynotbecoveredunder warranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark, whichcanignitethefuelvapors.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers andcandamageproperty.

Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner tothefuel.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.Tominimize thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem, usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmay insulatethecontainerandslowthelossof anystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe ground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma portablecontainerratherthanfroma fuel-dispensernozzle.

•Ifyoumustuseafuel-dispensernozzle, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,movethemotion-controlleverstothe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe cap.

4.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthegasoline toexpand.

5.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.Wipeupany spilledfuel.

CheckingtheEngine-Oil Level

WARNING

Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporscancause seriousinjuryandillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleand fueltankorconditionerbottleopening.

•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspills withsoapandwater.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsfuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless.

Forlongerstorage,drainthefueltank.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel

system,whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditives

containingmethanolorethanol.

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine, checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page34).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

OperatingtheParking Brake

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoushutoff themachineorleaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse, checktheparkingbrakeforproperoperation.

Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit; refertoAdjustingtheBrakes(page46).

Pulltheparking-brakeleverrearwardtoengageit (Figure7).

DisengagingtheMowerBlades (PTO)

Figure9andFigure10show2waystodisengage

themowerblades.

Pushtheparking-brakeleverforwardtodisengageit.

Figure7

1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking brake—disengaged

Operatingthe Mower-Blade-Control Switch(PTO)

Usetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)inconjunctionwith themotion-controlleverstoengageanddisengage themowerblades.

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Figure9

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Figure10

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OperatingtheThrottle

ThethrottlecontrolmovesbetweenFASTandSLOW positions(Figure11).

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthe mowerbladeswiththeblade-controlswitch(PTO).

EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)

Figure8

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Figure11

OperatingtheIgnition Switch

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto start,wait15secondsbetweenattempts.Failure tofollowtheseinstructionscanburnoutthe startermotor.

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Note:Youmayneedtorepeatthecycleforstarting

theenginewhenyoustartitforthersttimeafteryou havelledacompletelyemptyfuelsystemwithfuel.

StartingtheEngine

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto start,wait15secondsbetweenattempts.Failure tofollowtheseinstructionscanburnoutthe startermotor.

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Figure12

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Figure13

Note:Youmayneedtorepeatthecycleforstarting

theenginewhenyoustartitforthersttimeafteryou havelledacompletelyemptyfuelsystemwithfuel.

UsingtheFuel-Shutoff Valve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance, andstorage(Figure14).

Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhen startingtheengine.

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Figure15

Figure14

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

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ShuttingOfftheEngine

CAUTION

TheSafety-Interlock System

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.

Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60 secondsbeforeturningthekeyswitchtotheOFF position.

CAUTION

Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal injury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtoprevent themowerbladesfromrotatingunlessyoudo1of thefollowing:

•Moveeithermotion-controllevertothecenter,

unlockedposition.

•Pulltheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheON

position.

Figure16

Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoffvalve

isclosedbeforetransportingorstoringthe machinetopreventafuelleak.Beforestoringthe machine,disconnectthesparkplug(s)toprevent thepossibilityofaccidentalstarting.

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtostop themowerbladesifyoumoveorreleaseboth motion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position.

Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuser wheneachinterlockcomponentisinthecorrect position.Whenthecomponentisinthecorrect position,atrianglelightsupinthecorresponding square(Figure17).

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Figure17

1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe correctposition.

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.

Note:Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateas

describedbelow,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealer repairthesafetysystemimmediately.

1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine

(page18).

2.Movethemotion-controlleverstothecenter, unlockedposition.

Note:Thebladesshouldnotrotateandthe

engineshouldstoprunning.

3.Starttheengineandreleasetheparkingbrake.

4.Moveeithermotion-controllevertothecenter, unlockedposition.

5.Continueholdingthemotion-controlleverin thecenter,unlockedposition,pulluponthe blade-controlswitch(PTO),andreleasethe switch.

WARNING

Theoperatorplatformisheavyandmaycause injurywhenloweringandraisingtheoperator platform.Carefullylowerorraisetheoperator platform,assuddenlydroppingitcouldinjure you.

•Donotputyourhandsorngersinthe platform-pivotareawhenloweringor raisingtheoperatorplatform.

•Makesurethattheplatformissupported whenyoupullthelatchpinout.

•Makesurethatthelatchsecuresthe platformwhenfoldingitup.Pushittight againstthecushionforthelatchpinto lockintoplace.

•Keepbystandersawaywhenraisingor loweringtheplatform.

OperatingthePlatform

Youcanusethemachinewiththeplatforminthe upordownposition.Itisyourpreferenceonwhich positiontouse.

Note:Theclutchshouldengageandthemower

bladesrotate.

6.Moveorreleasethemotion-controlleversinto theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

Note:Thebladesshouldstoprotatingandthe

engineshouldcontinuetorun.

7.Pushtheblade-controlswitchdownand moveeithermotion-controllevertothecenter, unlockedposition.

8.Continueholdingthemotion-controlleverin thecenter,unlockedposition,pulluponthe blade-controlswitch(PTO),andreleasethe switch.

Note:Theclutchshouldengageandthemower

bladesshouldrotate.

9.Pushtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)downto theOFFposition.

Note:Thebladesshouldstoprotating.

10.Withtheenginerunning,pulluptheblade-control switch(PTO)andreleaseitwithoutholding eithermotion-controllevertothecenter, unlockedposition.

Note:Thebladesshouldnotrotate.

OperatingtheMachinewiththe PlatformUp

Operatethemachinewiththeplatformupforthe followingconditions:

•Mowingneardrop-offs

•Mowingsmallareaswherethemachineistoo

large

•Areaswithlow,over-hangingbranchesor

obstacles

•Loadingthemachinefortransport

•Drivingupslopes

Toraisetheplatform,pullthebackoftheplatformup sothatthelatchpinandknoblockitintoplace.Push ittightagainstthecushionforthelatchpintolockit intoplace.

OperatingtheMachinewiththe PlatformDown

Operatethemachinewiththeplatformdownforthe followingconditions:

•Mowingmostareas

•Drivingacrossslopes

•Drivingdownslopes

Tolowertheplatform,pushtheplatformforward againstthecushiontoreleasepressureonthelatch

pin,thenpulltheknoboutandlowertheplatform (Figure18).

Figure18

1.Platformup

2.Platformdown

3.Pulltheknobouttorelease theplatform.

DrivingForwardor

DrivingForward

1.Disengagetheparkingbrake;refertoOperating

theParkingBrake(page17).

2.Movethemotion-controlleverstothecenter, unlockedposition.

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Figure19

1.Frontreferencebar

2.Leftcontrollever

3.Rearreferencebar6.Leftcontrolleverinthe

4.Rightcontrollever

5.Rightcontrolleverinthe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition

NEUTRAL-LOCKposition

Backward

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place thethrottlecontrolintheFASTpositionforbest performance.

Important:Backthemachineovercurbs,1wheel

atatime;drivingitforwardovercurbscould damagethemachine.

CAUTION

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly,andyou maylosecontrolofthemachine,causing personalinjurytoyouanddamagetothe machine.

Slowdownthemachinebeforemakingsharp turns.

3.Slowlypushthemotion-controlleversforward (Figure20).

Note:Theengineshutsoffifyoumovea

motion-controlleverwhiletheparkingbrakeis engaged.

Note:Thefartheryoumovethemotion-control

leversineitherdirection,thefasterthemachine movesinthatdirection.

Note:T ostop,pullthemotion-controllevers

backtotheNEUTRALposition.

Figure20

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethemotion-controllevers toneutral,thenmovetherightmotion-controllever intotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,disengagethepower takeoff(PTO),andturnthekeytotheOFFposition.

Engagetheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethe machine;refertoOperatingtheParkingBrake(page

17).Remembertoremovethekeyfromtheswitch.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.

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DrivingBackward

1.Movebothmotion-controlleverstothecenter, unlockedposition.

2.Slowlypullthemotion-controlleversrearward (Figure21).

Figure21

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PushingtheMachineby

TransportingtheMachine

Hand

Thebypassvalvesallowyoutopushthemachineby handwithouttheenginerunning.

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.

Donottowthemachine,becausehydraulic damagemayoccur.

Important:Donotstartoroperatethemachine

withthebypassvalvesopen.Damagetosystem mayoccur.

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasall thenecessarybrakes,lighting,andmarkingas requiredbylaw.Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafety instructions.

1.Raisetheplatformofthemachinebeforedriving ontothetrailerortruck.

2.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

3.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

4.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

5.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,setthe brake,andclosethefuelvalve.

6.Usethemetaltie-downloopsonthemachineto securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruck withstraps,chains,cable,orropes(Figure23).

Figure22

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Figure23

1.Tractionunittie-downloop

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LoadingtheMachine

WARNING

Useextremecautionwhenloadingorunloading machinesontoatraileroratruck.Useafull-width rampthatiswiderthanthemachineforthisprocedure. Backthemachineuptherampandwalkitforward downtheramp(Figure24).

Figure24

1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.

2.Walkthemachinedown theramp.

Important:Donotusenarrowindividualramps

foreachsideofthemachine.

Ensurethattherampislongenoughsothattheangle withthegrounddoesnotexceed15degrees(Figure

25).Onatground,thisrequiresaramptobeatleast

4timesaslongastheheightofthetrailerortruckbed totheground.Asteeperanglemaycausemower componentstogetcaughtasthemachinemovesfrom theramptothetrailerortruck.Steeperanglesmay alsocausethemachinetotiporlosecontrol.Ifyou areloadingthemachineonornearaslope,position thetrailerortrucksothatitisonthedownsideofthe slopeandtherampextendsuptheslope.Thiswill minimizetherampangle.

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe

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rampandthetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethatthelengthoftherampisat least4timesaslongastheheightofthe trailerortruckbedtotheground.This willensurethattherampangledoesnot exceed15degreesonatground.

•Backthemachineuptherampandwalkit forwarddowntheramp.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonaramp,as thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.

SideDischargingor MulchingtheGrass

Thismowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turf.

DANGER

Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover, orcompletegrasscatcherassemblymounted inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris causeinjuryordeath.

•Donotremovethegrassdeectorfrom themower,becausethegrassdeector routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mower.

1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

Figure25

4.Therampisatleast4 timesaslongastheheight ofthetrailerortruckbed totheground

5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaor mowerbladesunlessyoureleasethebail andthepowertakeoff(PTO)isoff.Rotate

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theignitionkeytotheOFFposition.Also removethekeyanddisconnectthewire(s) offthesparkplug(s).

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp

Theheight-of-cutcanbeadjustedfrom38to127mm (1-1/2to5inches)in6mm(1/4inch)increments.

Note:Usingaheight-of-cutunder51mm(2inches)

increasesthewearonthemower-deckbelt.Usea height-of-cutthatisgreaterthan51mm(2inches) wheneverpossible.

Rollers

60-inchModelsOnly

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethenutandboltpositiontheanti-scalp rollersandinstallthenutandbolt.

4.Ensurethatthespacersandbushingsare installed(Figure27).

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Figure27

1.Bushing4.Bolt

2.Anti-scalproller5.Nut

3.Spacer

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AdjustingtheFlowBafe

PositioningtheFlowBafe

Youcanadjustthemower-dischargeowfordifferent typesofmowingconditions.Positionthecamlock andbafetoprovidethebestqualityofcut.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsetthe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Toadjustthebafe,loosenthenut(Figure28).

4.Adjustthebafeandnutintheslottothedesired dischargeowandtightenthenut.

Thefollowingguresareonlyforrecommendeduse. Adjustmentsvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent, andtheheightofthegrass.

Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdown,andthe

mowergroundspeedisthesame,openupthebafe.

PositionA

Thisisthefull,rearposition(seeFigure29).Usethis positionforthefollowing:

•Inshort,lightgrassmowingconditions

•Indryconditions

•Smallergrassclippings

•Propelsgrassclippingsfartherawayfromthe

mower

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Figure28

1.Slot

2.Nut

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Figure29

PositionB

Usethispositionwhenbagging(Figure30).

Figure30

PositionC

UsingtheMid-SizeWeight

•Installweightstoimprovebalance.Youcanaddor

removeweightstocreateoptimizedperformance underdifferentmowingconditionsandforyour preference.

•Addorremoveweights1atatimeuntilyou

achievethedesiredhandlingandbalance.

Note:ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealertoorder

aweightkit.

WARNING

Excessiveweightchangescanaffectthe handlingandoperationofthemachine. Thiscouldcauseseriousinjurytoyouor bystanders.

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•Makeweightchangesinsmallincrements only.

•Evaluatethemoweraftereachweight changetoensurethatyoucanoperatethe machinesafely.

Thisisthefull,openposition(Figure31).Useforthis positionforthefollowing:

•Intall,densegrassmowingconditions

•Inwetconditions

•Lowerstheengine-powerconsumption

•Allowsincreasedgroundspeedinheavyconditions

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst50hours

Aftertherst100hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every150hours

Every200hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.

•Changethehydraulicltersandhydraulicuid.

•Checkthewheel-lugnuts.

•Checkthewheel-hubnuts.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheair-intakescreen.

•Checkthebrakes.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

•Checkthesparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthebattery.

•Checktheclutch.

•Checkandcleantheenginecoolingnsandshrouds.

•Checkthemower-deckbelt.

•Inspecttheprimarylterandtheair-inletscreen.

•Changetheengine-oillter.

•Check,cleanandgapthesparkplug.

Every300hours

Every500hours

Every600hours

Every800hours

Every1,000hours

Beforestorage

Yearly

•Replacetheprimaryairlter(moreoftenindustyorsandyconditions).

•Checktheinnerairlter.

•Adjustthecaster-pivotbearing.

•Checkthewheel-hubnuts.

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.

•Changethehydraulicltersandhydraulicuid.

•Replacetheinnerairlter.

•Replacethefuellter.

•Replacethetransmissionbelt.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Greasethetorsionidler.

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Greasethecaster-wheelhubs.

•Greasethemotioncontrols.

•Applyanti-seizecompoundtothecushionknobs.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineand seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthespark-plugwiresfromthesparkplugs beforeyoudoanymaintenance.Setthewiresasidesothattheydonotaccidentallycontact thesparkplugs.

Pre-Maintenance Procedures

ReleasingtheCushionfor RearAccess

Youcanreleasethecushionforrearaccesstothe machineformaintenanceoradjustment.

1.Lowertheplatform.

2.Loosenthetwistknobsoneachsideofthe machine(Figure32).

Figure32

1.Cushion

2.Twistknob

Lubrication

GreasingtheMachine

GreasewithNo.2lithiumormolybdenumgrease.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.

Note:Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffthe

frontofthetting(s).

4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tooozeoutofthebearings.

6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

GreasingtheTorsionIdler

ServiceInterval:Y early

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Greasethetorsionidleronthemowerdeckusing high-temperaturegreaseatthegreasettingshown inFigure33.

Important:Useonlyhigh-temperaturegrease.

3.Removethecushionandlowerittotheplatform.

4.Performanymaintenanceoradjustmentonthe machine.

5.Raisethecushion,andslideitontothepinson bothsidesofthemachine.

6.Tightenthetwistknobs.

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Figure33

1.Greasetting

GreasingtheFrontCaster Pivots

ServiceInterval:Y early

1.Removethedustcapandadjustthecaster pivots;refertoAdjustingtheCaster-Pivot

Bearing(page43).

Note:Keepthedustcapoffuntilyouhave

nishedgreasingthecasterpivots.

2.Removethehexplug.

3.Threadagreasettingintothehole.

4.Pumpgreaseintothettinguntilitoozesout aroundthetopbearing.

5.Removethegreasettingfromthehole.

6.Installthehexpluganddustcap.

GreasingtheCaster-Wheel

6.Packthebearingswithageneral-purpose grease.

7.Insert1bearingand1newsealintothewheel.

Note:Youmustreplacetheseals.

8.Ifbothspacernutsintheaxleassembly havebeenremoved(orbrokenloose),apply athread-lockingadhesiveto1spacernut, threadingitontotheaxlewiththewrenchats facingoutward.

Note:Donotthreadspacernutalloftheway

ontotheendoftheaxle.Leaveapproximately 3mm(1/8inch)fromtheoutersurfaceofthe spacernuttotheendoftheaxleinsidethenut.

9.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheel onthesideofthewheelwiththenewsealand bearing.

10.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,ll theareainsidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullof general-purposegrease.

Hubs

ServiceInterval:Y early

1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto stop,engagetheparkingbrake,andremove thekey.

2.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

3.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub (Figure34).

Figure34

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench

ats

11.Insertthesecondbearingandthenewsealinto thewheel.

12.Applyathread-lockingadhesivetothesecond spacernut,threadingitontotheaxlewiththe wrenchatsfacingoutward.

13.T orquethenutto8to9N∙m(71to80in-lb), loosenit,thentorqueitto2to3N∙m(20to25 in-lb).

Note:Makesurethataxledoesnotextend

beyondeithernut.

14.Installthesealguardsoverthewheelhuband insertwheelintocasterfork.

15.Installthecasterboltandtightenthenutfully.

Important:Topreventsealandbearingdamage,

checkthebearingadjustmentoftenbyspinning thecastertire.Thetireshouldnotspinfreely (morethan1or2revolutions)orhaveanyside play.Ifthewheelspinsfreely,adjustthetorque

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onthespacernutuntilthereisaslightamountof drag,andapplythread-lockingadhesive.

4.Remove1spacernutfromtheaxleassemblyin thecasterwheel.

Note:Thread-lockingadhesivehasbeen

appliedtolockthespacernutstotheaxle. Removetheaxle(withtheotherspacernutstill assembledtoit)fromthewheelassembly.

5.Pryouttheseals,inspectbearingsforwearor damage,andreplacethemifnecessary.

GreasingtheMotion Controls

ServiceInterval:Y early

Greasetheoperator-presence-controlballjointand themotion-controlbushingforbothlevers.

Note:Useanoildripbetweentheleverbracketsto

greasethebushing,locatedinthepivottube.

EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every150hours

Every300hours/Yearly(whichevercomes rst)—Replacetheprimaryairlter(moreoften industyorsandyconditions).

Every300hours—Checktheinnerairlter.

Every600hours—Replacetheinnerairlter.

Note:Checktheltersmorefrequentlyifthe

operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy .

RemovingtheFilters

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsetthe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

1.Operator-presencecontrol balljoint

3.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerand pulltheair-inletcoverofftheair-cleanerbody (Figure36).

4.Cleantheair-inletscreenandcover.

5.Installtheair-inletcoverandsecureitwiththe latches(Figure36).

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Figure35

2.Pivottube

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Figure36

1.Air-inletcover3.Air-cleanerbody

2.Air-inletscreen4.Latch

6.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpull theair-cleanercoverofftheair-cleanerbody (Figure37).

7.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverwith compressedair.

8.Gentlyslidetheprimarylteroutofthe air-cleanerbody(Figure37).

Note:Avoidknockingthelterintothesideof

thebody.

9.Removethesafetylteronlyifyouintendto replaceit.

Figure37

InstallingtheFilters

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewithbothairltersandthe coverinstalled.

1.Ifinstallingnewlters,checkeachlterfor shippingdamage.

Note:Donotuseadamagedlter.

2.Ifyouarereplacingthesafetylter,carefully slideitintothelterbody(Figure37).

3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylteroverthesafety lter(Figure37).

Note:Ensurethattheprimarylterisfully

seatedbypushingontheouterrimwhile installingit.

Important:Donotpressonthesoft,inside

areaofthelter.

4.Installtheair-cleanercoverandsecurethe

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latches(Figure37).

1.Safetylter

2.Primarylter

3.Air-cleanercover

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

4.Latch

5.Air-cleanerbody

Note:Holesinthelterappearasbrightspots.

Ifthelterisdamaged,discardit.

ServicingthePrimaryFilter

•Iftheprimarylterisdirty,bent,ordamaged,

replaceit.

•Donotcleantheprimarylter.

ServicingtheSafetyFilter

Replacethesafetylter,nevercleanit.

Important:Donotattempttocleanthesafety

lter.Ifthesafetylterisdirty,thentheprimary lterisdamaged.Replacebothlters.

ServicingtheEngineOil

Engine-OilSpecications

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSJorhigher)

OilCapacity:1.65L(56oz)withthelter;1.50L

(51oz)withoutthelter

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

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Figure38

Note:Useasyntheticoilwith5W-20or5W-30rating,

upto4°C(40°F).

Note:Syntheticoilsprovidebetterstartingwhenthe

temperatureisbelow-23°C(-10°F).

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothingand otherbodypartsawaythemuferandother hotsurfaces.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil

becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donot runenginewithoilbelowthelowmarkbecause theenginemaybedamaged.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Checktheengine-oillevelasshownin(Figure

39).

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Figure39

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every100hours

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoassuretheoil drainscompletely.

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2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,and engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.ChangetheengineoilasshowninFigure40.

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Figure41

Figure40

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

41).

6.Starttheengineanddrivetoaatarea.

7.Checktheoillevelagain.

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ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

Note:Changetheengine-oilltermorefrequently

whenoperatingconditionsareextremelydustyor sandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChanging

theEngine-OilFilter(page36).

2.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure42).

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

Makesurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterand sideelectrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthespark plug.

Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplug(s)andagappingtool/feelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewspark plug(s)ifnecessary.

TypeforallEngines:Kohler2513214-c,Champion XC12YC,orequivalent

AirGap:0.75mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

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1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,and engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Figure42

3.RemovethesparkplugasshowninFigure43.

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Figure43

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Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengine,thenrotatethelteranextra3/4turn.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnew oil;refertoEngine-OilSpecications(page33).

CheckingtheSparkPlug

CheckingtheSpark

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

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

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

Figure44

InstallingtheSparkPlug

Arrester

IfEquipped

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

Hotexhaust-systemcomponentsmayignite gasolinevaporsevenaftertheengineis stopped.Hotparticlesexhaustedduring engineoperationmayigniteammable materials.Firemayresultinpersonalinjury orpropertydamage.

Donotrefuelorruntheengineunlessthe sparkarresterisinstalled.

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1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto stop,engagetheparkingbrake,andremove thekey.

2.Waitforthemufertocool.

3.Ifanybreaksinthescreenorweldsare observed,replacethearrester.

Figure45

4.Ifpluggingofthescreenisobserved,remove thearrester,shakelooseparticlesoutofthe arrester,andcleanthescreenwithawirebrush (soakinsolventifnecessary).

5.Installarresteronexhaustoutlet.

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FuelSystem Maintenance

DrainingtheFuelTank

Youcandrainthefueltankbyremovingitandpouring thefueloutofthellneck;refertoRemovingtheFuel

Tank(page38).Youcanalsodrainthefueltankby

usingasiphoninthefollowingprocedure.

DANGER

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty.

•Draingasolinefromthefueltankwhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopen area.Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,and stayawayfromanopename,orwherea sparkmayignitethegasolinefumes.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsetthe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition

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Figure46

1.Fuelcap

RemovingtheFuelTank

1.Lowertheplatform.

2.Releasethecushion;refertoReleasingthe

CushionforRearAccess(page30).

3.Removethecrossbracket.

3.Cleanaroundthefuelcaptopreventdebrisfrom gettingintothefueltank(Figure46).

4.Removethefuelcap.

5.Insertasyphonpumpintothefueltank.

6.Usingthesyphonpump,drainthefuelintoa cleangascan(Figure46).

7.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

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Figure47

4.Removethefueltankandsetitontheoperator platform.

Note:Ifyouwanttomovethefueltankfurther

fromthemachine,removethefuelandvent linesfromthetopofthetank.

ServicingtheFuelFilter

ElectricalSystem

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every800hours/Y early(whichever

comesrst)

Donotinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuel line.

Note:Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Closethefuel-shutoffvalve;refertoUsingthe

Fuel-ShutoffValve(page18).

4.ReplacethefuellterasshowninFigure48.

Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Alwayskeepthebatterycleanandfullycharged.Use apapertoweltocleanthebatterycase.Ifthebattery terminalsarecorroded,cleanthemwithasolutionof 4partswaterand1partbakingsoda.Applyalight coatingofgreasetothebatteryterminalstoprevent corrosion.

Voltage:12V

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

Figure48

DANGER

Donotdrinkelectrolyte,andavoidcontact withskin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafety glassestoshieldyoureyesandrubbergloves toprotectyourhands.

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid,a deadlypoisonthatcausessevereburns.

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponents,causing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses

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toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery , donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch anymetalpartsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

WARNING

Incorrectbattery-cableroutingcoulddamage themachineandcables,causingsparks. Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

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

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

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.RemovethebatteryasshowninFigure49.

InstallingtheBattery

InstallthebatteryasshowninFigure50.

Figure49

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Figure50

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ChargingtheBattery

ServicingtheFuses

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat canexplode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks andamesawayfrombattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged

(1.265specicgravity)topreventbatterydamage whenthetemperatureisbelow0°C(32°F).

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto

RemovingtheBattery(page39).

2.Checktheelectrolytelevel.

3.Ensurethatthellercapsareinstalledonthe battery.

4.Chargethebatteryfor1hourat25to30Aor6 hoursat4to6A.

5.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthe chargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,anddisconnect thechargerleadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure

51).

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfusesand requiresnomaintenance.Ifafuseblows,checkthe componentorcircuitforamalfunctionorshort.

1.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthe machine.

2.Pulloutthefusetoremoveorreplaceit(Figure

52).

3.Installthecushiontotherearofthemachine.

Note:Ensurethatthecorrect-sizefuseis

installedFigure52.

6.Installthebatteryontothemachineandconnect thebatterycables;refertoInstallingtheBattery

(page40).

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery

disconnected;electricaldamagemayoccur.

Figure51

1.Positivebatterypost

2.Negativebatterypost

3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Black(-)chargerlead

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Figure52

1.Ignitionfuse—15A3.Powertakeoff(PTO)

2.Accessory-portfuse—15 A

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fuse—10A

4.Infocenterfuse—7.5A

DriveSystem Maintenance

AdjustingtheTracking

Note:Ifyouareunabletoachieveproper

trackingbyadjustingtheleftcontrolrod,contact yourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.Checkthatthemachinedoesnotcreepfrom

theneutralpositionwiththeparkbrakes disengaged.

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

1.Pushbothcontrolleversforwardthesame distance.

2.Checkifthemachinepullsto1side.

Note:Ifitdoes,stopthemachineandsetthe

parkingbrake.

3.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthe machine;refertoReleasingtheCushionfor

RearAccess(page30).

Note:Foreasieraccess,youcanalsoremove

thefueltank;refertoRemovingtheFuelT ank

(page38).

4.Rotatetheleftcontrolrodinquarter-turn incrementsuntilthemachinetracksstraight (Figure53).

Note:Ifthemachinepullstotheright,shorten

thecontrolrodbyrotatingittotheright.Ifthe machinepullstotheleft,lengthentherodby rotatingittotheleft.

7.Installthefueltank,ifyouremovedit.

8.Installthecushion.

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

Maintaintheairpressureinthereartiresat83to97 kPa(12to14psi).

Important:Uneventirepressurecancausean

unevencut.

Note:Thefronttiresaresemi-pneumatictiresanddo

notrequireair-pressuremaintenance.

Note:Onlyadjusttheleftcontrolrodtomatch

theleftwheelspeedtotherightwheelspeed. Donotadjusttherightwheelspeed,asthis positionstherightmotion-controlleveroutofthe centerforthecontrolpanelneutral-lockslot.

Important:Donotrotatethecontrolrodtoo

far,asthismaycausethemachinetocreep inneutral.

Figure53

1.Rotatelefttolengthenthe

rod.

2.Leftcontrolrod

3.Rotaterighttoshortenthe rod.

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Figure54

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5.Checkforpropertracking,andadjusttherod asnecessary.

AdjustingtheCaster-Pivot

ServicingtheCaster

Bearing

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Y early(whichever

comesrst)

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move themotioncontrolleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethedustcapfromthecasterandtighten thelocknut(Figure55).

4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersare at,andthenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlyset thepreloadonthebearings(Figure55).

Important:Makesurethatthespring

washersareinstalledcorrectlyasshownin

Figure55.

5.Installthedustcap(Figure55).

WheelsandBearings

Thecasterwheelsrotateonarollerbearingsupported byaspannerbushing.Ifthebearingiskeptwell lubricated,wearwillbeminimal.Failuretokeepthe bearingwelllubricatedcausesrapidwear.Awobbly casterwheelusuallyindicatesawornbearing.

1.Removethelocknutandwheelboltholdingthe casterwheeltothecasterfork(Figure56).

1.Springwashers

2.Locknut

Figure55

3.Dustcap

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Figure56

1.Locknut

2.Wheelbolt5.Rollerbearing

3.Bushing

2.Remove1bushing,thenpullthespanner bushingandrollerbearingoutofthewheelhub (Figure56).

3.Removetheotherbushingfromthewheelhub andcleananygreaseanddirtfromthewheel

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hub(Figure56).

4.Inspecttherollerbearing,bushings,spanner bushingandtheinsideofthewheelhubforwear.

4.Spannerbushing

Note:Replaceanydamagedorwornparts

(Figure56).

5.Place1bushingintothewheelhub(Figure56).

6.Greasetherollerbearingandspannerbushing, andslidethemintothewheelhub(Figure56).

7.Placethesecondbushingintothewheelhub (Figure56).

8.Installthecasterwheelintothecasterforkand secureitwiththewheelboltandlocknut(Figure

56).

9.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespannerbushing bottomsagainsttheinsideofthecasterforks (Figure56).

4.Checktheconditionofthewire-harnessleads, connectors,andterminals.Cleanorrepairthem asnecessary.

10.Greasethettingonthecasterwheel.

RemovingtheClutchShim

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Whentheclutchbrakehasworntothepointwhere theclutchnolongerengagesconsistently,youcan removetheshimtoextendtheclutchlife(Figure57).

Figure57

5.Verifythat12Vispresentattheclutchconnector whentheyouengagethePTOswitch.

6.Measurethegapbetweentherotorand armature.Ifthegapisgreaterthan1mm(0.04 inch),proceedwiththefollowingsteps:

A.Loosenbothbrakemountingbolts1/2to1

fullturnasshowninFigure59.

Note:Donotremovethebrakepolefrom

theeldshell/armature.Thebrakepole hasworntomatchthearmatureandneeds tocontinuetomatchafteryouremovethe shimtoensuretheproperbraketorque.

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1.Armature5.Brakespacer

2.Fieldshell

3.Rotor7.Brakepole

4.Brake-mountingbolt

6.Shim.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Usinganaircompressor,blowoutanydebris underthebrakepoleandaroundthebrake spacers.

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Figure59

1.Brake-mountingbolt

B.Usingneedle-nosepliers,orbyhand,

removetheshim.

Note:Donotdiscardtheshimuntilyou

conrmthattheclutchfunctionsproperly.

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Figure60

1.Shim

Figure58

C.Usingapneumaticline,blowoutanydebris

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underthebrakepoleandaroundthebrake spacers.

D.T orqueeachbolt(M6x1)to12.3to13.7

N∙m(9.5to10.5ft-lb).

E.Usinga0.010inchthick-feelergauge,verify

thatagapispresentbetweentherotorand armaturefaceonbothsidesofthebrake poleasshowninFigure61andFigure62.

Note:Iftheclutchdoesnotengage

properly,refertoTroubleshooting

(page59).

1.Feelergauge

Note:Duetothewaytherotorand

armaturefaceswear(peaksandvalleys),it issometimesdifculttomeasurethetrue gap.

Figure61

CheckingtheWheel-Lug Nuts

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours—Checkthe

wheel-lugnuts.

Checkandtorquethewheellugnutsto115to142 N∙m(85to105ft-lb).

CheckingtheWheel-Hub

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Nuts

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours—Checkthe

wheel-hubnuts.

Every500hours—Checkthewheel-hubnuts.

Checkandtorquethewheelhubnutsto286to352 N∙m(211to260ft-lb).

1.Feelergauge

•Ifthegapislessthan0.010inch,

theninstalltheshimandreferto

Troubleshooting(page59).

•Ifthegapissufcient,proceedtothe

safetycheckinstepF.

F.Performthefollowingsafetycheck:

i.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.

ii.Makesurethatthebladesdonot

engagewhenthePTOswitchisin theOFFpositionandtheclutchis disengaged.

Note:Iftheclutchdoesnot

disengage,installtheshim,andrefer toTroubleshooting(page59).

iii.EngageanddisengagethePTO

switch10consecutivetimesto ensurethattheclutchisfunctioning properly.

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Figure62

CoolingSystem Maintenance

BrakeMaintenance

ServicingtheBrake

CleaningtheAir-Intake Screen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforeeachuse,removeanybuildupofgrass,dirt, orotherdebrisfromthecylinderandcylinder-head coolingns,air-intakescreenontheywheelend, andthecarburetor-governorleversandlinkage.This helpsensurethatadequatecoolingandcorrectengine speed,andreducesthepossibilityofoverheatingor mechanicaldamagetotheengine.

CleaningtheCooling System

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkandclean

theenginecoolingnsandshrouds.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removetheair-intakescreenandfanhousing (Figure63).

Beforeeachuse,checkthebrakesonalevelsurface andslope.

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

Important:Iftheparkingbrakedoesnothold

securely,adjustit.

CheckingtheParkingBrake

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagethePTO.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Releasethebrake.

4.Engagethebrakeleverandensurethatthe machinedoesnotmove.

5.Adjustthebrakeifneeded.

AdjustingtheBrakes

1.Removethefueltank;refertoRemovingthe

FuelT ank(page38).

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengine parts.

5.Installtheair-intakescreenandthefanhousing (Figure63).

Figure63

1.Guardandengine

air-intakescreen

2.Fanhousing

3.Engine-oilcooler

2.Loosentheboltonthecableclampontheleft sideofthemachine.

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1.Cable

2.Cableclamp

3.Pulldownonthecablesuntiltheyaretaut.

4.Tightenthenut.

Figure64

3.Boltandnut

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5.Installthefueltank,crossbracket,andcushion.

BeltMaintenance

ReplacingtheTransmission Belt

ReplacingtheMower-Deck Belt

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthe

mower-deckbelt.

Signsofawornbeltincludesqueakingwhenthebelt isrotating,aslippingbladewhencuttinggrass,a frayedbeltedge,burnmarks,andcracks.Replace thedeckbeltifanyoftheseconditionsareevident.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.ReplacethebeltasshowninFigure65.

ServiceInterval:Every1,000hours—Replacethe

transmissionbelt.

1.Removethefueltank;refertoRemovingthe

FuelT ank(page38).

2.Removethehydraulic-reservoircap.

3.Locatethedrainplugsinthebottomofthe transmissionandplaceadrainpanunderthe plug(Figure66).

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Figure66

1.Drainplug

4.Allowthehydraulicuidtodrainfromthe machine.

5.Removethelowerhydraulichose(Figure67).

Figure67

1.Lowerhydraulichose3.T ensionspring

2.Transmissionbelt

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Figure65

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6.Removethetensionspring(Figure67).

CAUTION

Thespringisundertensionwhen installedandcancausepersonalinjury.

Wearsafetyglassesandbecarefulwhen removingthespring.

ControlsSystem Maintenance

Adjustingthe

7.Removethedeckbeltfromtheclutchandclutch stop(Figure67).

8.Installthenewbelt.

9.Installthetensionspringandlowerhydraulic hose.

10.Installthedrainplugsandtorqueto22to27 N∙m(16to20ft-lb).

11.Addhydraulicuidtothelllevel.

12.Installthehydraulic-reservoircap.

13.Runthemachinefor10minutesandverifythat thehydraulicuidisatthecorrectlevel.

Motion-ControlLevers

Ifthemotion-controlleversdonotalignhorizontally , adjusttherightsidemotion-controllever.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheneutralposition,andsettheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Pushthemotion-controlleversdownoutofthe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition(Figure68).

4.Checkiftherightmotion-controlleveraligns horizontallywiththeleftmotion-controllever (Figure68).

Figure68

1.Leftmotion-controllever3.Checkthehorizontal

2.Rightmotion-controllever

intheNeutral-lockposition

5.T oadjustthemotion-controllevershorizontally, youmustadjustthecam.

6.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthe machine.

7.Loosenthenutholdingthecam(Figure69).

alignmenthere

4.Rightmotion-controllever

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HydraulicSystem Maintenance

HydraulicSystem Specications

HydraulicFluidT ype:Toro

hydraulicuid

HYPR-OIL

™

500

Figure69

1.Cam

8.Adjustthecamuntilitalignswiththeleft motion-controlleverandtightenthenutforthe cam.

2.Nut

Note:Movingthecamclockwise(inthevertical

position)lowersthehandle;movingthecam counterclockwise(intheverticalposition)raises thehandle.

Important:Ensurethattheatportionofthe

camdoesnotgoaboveaverticalposition (rightorleft);otherwiseyoumaydamagethe switch.

9.Repeatsteps3through8fortheleft motion-controllever.

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HydraulicSystemFluidCapacity:4.7L(159oz)

Important:Usetheuidspecied.Otheruids

coulddamagethesystem.

CheckingtheHydraulic Fluid

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every500hours

Note:Checkthehydraulicuidlevelwhentheuid

iscold.

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO)andshutoff theengine.

3.Waitforallmovingpartstostopandsetthe parkingbrakebeforeleavingtheoperating position.

4.Cleantheareaaroundthecapandthellerneck ofthehydraulictank(Figure70).

Figure70

1.Hydraulic-tankcap2.Filllevel

5.Removethecapfromthellerneck(Figure70).

Note:Lookinsidetochecktheuidlevelin

thereservoir.

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6.Adduidtothereservoiruntilitreachesthell level.

7.Installthecaponthellerneck.

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressure canpenetrateskinandcauseinjury .

•Ifhydraulicuidisinjectedintothe skin,itmustbesurgicallyremoved withinafewhoursbyadoctorfamiliar withthistypeofinjury.Gangrenemay resultifthisisnotdone.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject high-pressurehydraulicuid.

•Usecardboardorpapertond hydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthe hydraulicsystembeforeperforming anyworkonthehydraulicsystem.

•Makesurethatallhydraulic-uid hosesareingoodcondition,and allthatthehydraulicconnections andttingsaretightbeforeapplying pressuretothehydraulicsystem.

ReplacingtheHydraulic FluidandFilters

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every500hours/Yearly(whichevercomes rst)—Changethehydraulicltersandhydraulic uid.

Changethehydraulicuidmorefrequentlyinsevere conditionsorinahotoperatingclimate.Contact yourAuthorizedServiceDealerforahydraulickitto replacethehydrauliclters.

WARNING

Hothydraulicuidcancausesevereburns.

Allowthehydraulicuidtocoolbefore performinganymaintenanceonthehydraulic system.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethefueltank;refertoRemovingthe

FuelT ank(page38).

4.Removethehydraulic-reservoircap.

5.Locatethedrainpluginthebottomofeach transmissionandplaceadrainpanunderthe plugs(Figure71).

Figure71

1.Drainplug

6.Removethedrainplugs.

7.Allowthehydraulicuidtofullydrainfromthe machine.

8.Removethehydraulicltercapandlterfrom eachtransmission.

9.Installnewhydrauliclterswiththespringside facingoutandinstalltheltercaps.

2.Hydrauliclter

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10.Installthedrainplugsandtorqueto22to27 N∙m(16to20ft-lb).

11.Loosentheventplugineachtransmissionso thatitislooseandwobbles(Figure72).

Note:Thisallowsairtoescapethehydraulic

systemasyouaddhydraulicuid.

Figure72

Lefttransmissionshown

1.Ventplug

BleedingtheHydraulic System

Thetractionsystemisself-bleeding,however,itmay benecessarytobleedthesystemifuidischanged orafterworkisperformedonthesystem.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisetherearofthemachineontojackstands highenoughtoraisethedrivewheelsoffthe ground.

4.Starttheengineandmovethethrottlecontrolto theidleposition.

Note:Ifthedrivewheeldoesnotrotate,itis

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possibletoassistthepurgingofthesystemby carefullyrotatingthetireintheforwarddirection.

5.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelasitdrops,and adduidasrequiredtomaintaintheproperlevel.

6.Repeatthisprocedurefortheoppositewheel.

12.Slowlyadduidtothehydraulictankuntilit startstocomeout1oftheventplugs.

Important:Usetheuidspeciedin

HydraulicSystemSpecications(page49)or

equivalent.Otheruidscouldcausesystem damage.

Important:Monitorthelevelofuidinthe

hydraulictanksothatyoudonotoverllit.

13.Tightentheventplugs.

14.Installthehydraulic-tankcap.

15.Installthefueltank.

16.Starttheengineandletitrunforabout2minutes topurgeairfromthesystem.

17.Shutofftheengineandcheckforleaks.

Note:If1orbothwheelsdonotdrive,referto

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem(page51).

MowerDeck Maintenance

CheckingforBentBlades

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsetthe parkingbrake.

ServicingtheCutting Blades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement, youmaywanttokeepextrabladesonhand.

WARNING

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,anda pieceofthebladecouldbethrownatyou orbystanders,resultinginseriouspersonal injuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe bladesandsettheparkingbrake.Turntheignitionkey tooff.Removethekey,anddisconnectthespark-plug wiresfromthesparkplugs.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforward andbackward.

4.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecutting edge,positionA,oftheblades(Figure74).

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Figure74

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure73).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe

Blades(page53).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure73).

Figure73

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface

5.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

6.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge

ofthebladesatthesamepositionasinstep4 above.

2.PositionA

Note:Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions

obtainedinsteps4and5mustnotexceed3mm (1/8inch).

Note:Ifthisdimensionexceeds3mm

(1/8inch),replacetheblade.

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcould breakapartandcouldcriticallyinjure youorbystanders.

•Alwaysreplaceabentordamaged

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bladewithanewblade.

•Donotleorcreatesharpnotchesin theedgesorsurfacesoftheblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Replacethebladesiftheyhitasolidobject,ifa bladeisoutofbalance,orifabladeisbent.T o ensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety conformanceofthemachine,usegenuineToro replacementblades.Replacementbladesmadeby othermanufacturersmayresultinnonconformance withsafetystandards.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure77).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalanced.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragora thickly-paddedglove.

2.Removethebladebolt,thecurvedwasher,and thebladefromthespindleshaft(Figure75).

Figure75

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

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Figure77

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff theendofthesailareaonly(Figure75).

4.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

78).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside ofthemowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthespringdiskandbladebolt(Figure78).

Note:Thespring-diskconemustbeinstalled

towardthebolthead(Figure78).

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

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure76).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

Figure76

1.Sharpenattheoriginalangle

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Figure78

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1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Springdisk

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

LevelingtheMowerDeck

5.ThedifferencebetweenmeasurementsBandC

shouldbenomorethan6mm(1/4inch).

PreparingtheMachine

Ensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytimeyou installthemowerdeckorwhenyouseeanuneven cutonyourlawn.

Levelthemowerdecksidetosidebeforeadjusting thefront-to-rearslope.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

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

3.Checkthetirepressureofbothdrivetires;refer toCheckingtheTirePressure(page42).

4.Checkthemowerdeckforbentblades;remove andreplaceanybentblades;refertoServicing

theCuttingBlades(page52).

5.Lowerthemowerdecktothe76mm(3inch) height-of-cutposition.

CheckingtheMowerDeck Side-to-SideHeight

1.Adjusttherear-tirepressure.

2.Ensurethatthebladesarenotbent;referto

CheckingforBentBlades(page52).

3.Positionthebladessidetoside.

Note:Ifitisnotcorrect,refertoLevelingthe

MowerDeckfromSidetoSide(page54).

LevelingtheMowerDeckfrom SidetoSide

1.Loosenthesidenutandjamnutintheyokes youwanttoadjust(Figure80).

Figure80

1.Topbolt

2.Jamnut5.Adjusttheseyokesto

3.Yoke6.Adjusttheseyokesto

4.Sidenut

adjusttherightsideofthe mowerdeck.

adjusttheleftsideofthe mowerdeck.

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4.MeasureattheBandClocationsfromalevel

surfacetothecuttingedgeofbladetips(Figure

79).

Figure79

1.Measurefromalevel surface

2.Measurethebladeat

pointsBandC

2.Rotatethetopboltoftheyokestoadjustthe heightofthemowerdeck(Figure80).

Note:Rotatetheboltsclockwisetoraisethe

deck;rotatetheboltcounterclockwisetolowerit.

3.Tightenthejamnutsandsidebolts.

4.Checktheside-to-sideheight;refertoChecking

theMowerDeckSide-to-SideHeight(page54).

CheckingtheMowerDeck Front-to-RearPitch

1.Adjustthetirepressureinthereartirestothe correctspecications.

2.Position1bladefront-to-rear.MeasureatAand

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Blocationsfromalevelsurfacetothecutting edgeofthebladetips(Figure81).

Note:Themowerbladeshouldbe6mm(1/4

inch)lowerinfrontatAthanintherearatB.

3.Rotatethebladesandrepeatforotherblades.

Figure81

1.Measurethebladeat

pointsAandB

2.Measurefromalevel surface

4.Ifthefront-to-rearpitchisnotcorrect,referto

LevelingtheMowerDeckfromFronttoRear (page55).

2.Rotatethetopboltoftheyokestoadjustthe heightofthemowerdeck(Figure82).

Note:Rotatetheboltclockwisetoraisethe

deck;rotatetheboltcounterclockwisetolowerit.

3.Tightenthejamnutsandsidebolts.

4.Checkthefront-to-rearpitch;refertoChecking

theMowerDeckFront-to-RearPitch(page54).

MatchingtheHeight-of-Cut

1.Checkthereartirepressure.

2.Settheheight-of-cuttothe7.6cm(3inches)

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position;refertoAdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

(page26).

3.Withthemachineonlevelsurface,position1 bladefront-to-rear.

4.MeasureatA,andfromalevelsurfacetothe cuttingedgeofthebladetips(Figure83).

Note:Themeasurementshouldbe7.6cm(3

inches).

LevelingtheMowerDeckfrom FronttoRear

1.Loosenthejamnutandsideboltintheyokes thatyouwanttoadjust(Figure82).

Figure82

1.Topbolt

2.Jamnut5.Adjusttheseyokesto

3.Yoke6.Adjusttheseyokesto

4.Sidenut

adjustthefrontsideofthe mowerdeck.

adjusttherearsideofthe mowerdeck.

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Figure83

1.Measurefromalevel surface

2.Measurethebladeatpoint

5.Ifthemeasurementisnotcorrect,locatethe

front2yokesonthemachine(Figure82).

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6.Loosenthesideboltandjamnutoftheyokes.

7.Adjustthetopboltoftheyokesuntiltheblade

tipsmatch7.6cm(3inches).

8.Tightenthejamnutsandsidebolts.

AdjustingtheDeck-Lift

ReplacingtheGrass

Spring

Note:Adjustingthecompressionspringaltershow

muchthedeckoatsandtheamountofeffortneeded toliftthedeckwhenusingtheheight-of-cutlever.

•Morespringcompressionreducestheleverlift

forcerequiredandcausesthedecktooatmore.

•Lessspringcompressionincreasestheleverlift

forcerequiredandcausesthedecktooatless.

1.Raisetheheight-of-cutleverandlockitintothe transportposition.

2.Checkthedistancebetweenthespringnut andtherearsideoftheweldedmountbracket (Figure84).

3.Ensurethatthelengthisbetween47to50mm (1.8to2inches)(Figure84).

4.Ifneeded,adjustthedistancebyadjustingthe boltonthefrontofthemountbracket(Figure84).

Deector

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Donotoperatethemachineunlessyouinstall acoverplate,amulchplate,grassdeector, orbagger.

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,spring,andspacer holdingthedeectortothepivotbrackets (Figure85).

Figure84

1.Deck-liftspring

2.Springnut

3.Rearsideofthemount bracket

5.Repeatthisprocedurefortheoppositedeck-lift

spring.

4.Adjustmentbolt

5.Lengthisbetween47to 50mm(1.8to2inches).

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Figure85

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.Grassdeector

3.Locknut

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4.Spring

2.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.

3.Placethespacerandthespringontothegrass deector.

4.Place1J-hookendofthespringbehindthe deckedge.

5.Spring(installed)

7.J-hookendofthespring

Note:Makesurethat1J-hookendofspringis

installedbehinddeckedgebeforeinstallingthe boltasshowninFigure85.

5.Installtheboltandthenut.

6.Place1J-hookendofthespringaroundthe grassdeector(Figure85).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable

torotate.Liftthedeectoruptothefullopen position,andensurethatitrotatesintothe full-downposition.

Cleaning

Storage

CleaningundertheMower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Removethegrassbuildupunderthemowerdaily.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionandsetthe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisethefrontofthemachineandusejack standstosupportthemower.

DisposingoftheWaste

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

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO),setthe parkingbrake,turntheignitionkeytooff,and removethekey.

2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especially theengine.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith

amilddetergentandwater.Donotpressure washthemachine.Avoidexcessiveuseof water,especiallynearthedrivesystemand engine.Pressurewashingcanforcedirtand waterintocriticalparts,suchasspindle bearingsandelectricalswitches.

3.Cleananydirtandchafffromtheoutsideofthe enginecylinderheadnsandblowerhousing.

4.Checkthebrake;refertoCheckingtheParking

Brake(page46).

5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page32).

6.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page

30).

7.Changetheengineoil;refertoChangingthe

EngineOil(page34).

8.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page42).

9.Forlong-termstorage,dothefollowing:

A.Addstabilizer/conditioneradditivetothe

fuelinthetank.

B.Runtheenginetodistributetheconditioned

fuelthroughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltank;refertoDrainingthe

FuelT ank(page38),oroperatetheengine

untilitstops.

D.Starttheengineandallowittorununtilit

stops.RepeatonChokeuntilenginedoes notstart.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recycleasper

localregulations.

Note:Donotstoregasolinewith

stabilizer/conditionerover90days.

10.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckits condition;refertoServicingtheSparkPlug

(page36).Withthesparkplug(s)removedfrom

theengine,pourtwotablespoonsofengineoil intothesparkplughole.Nowusethestarterto cranktheengineanddistributetheoilinsidethe

cylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Donotinstall thewireonthesparkplug(s).

11.Checkandtightenallofthebolts,nuts,and screws.Repairorreplaceanypartthatis damagedordefective.

12.Paintallofthescratchedorbaremetalsurfaces. PaintisavailablefromyourAuthorizedService Dealer.

13.Storethemachineinaclean,dry ,garageor storagearea.Removethekeyfromtheignition switchandstoreitinamemorableplace.Cover themachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Thefueltankisemptyortheshutoff valveisclosed.

2.Thechokecontrolisnotengaged.2.Engagethechokecontrol.

3.Aspark-plugwireislooseor disconnected.

4.Asparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.

5.Theaircleanerisdirty.

6.Dirtisinthefuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

8.Thegapbetweenthesafety-interlock switchesisnotcorrect.

1.Thefueltankisemptyortheshutoff valveisclosed.

2.Thechokeisnoton.

3.Aspark-plugwireislooseor disconnected.

4.Asparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.

5.Theaircleanerisdirty.

6.Dirtisinthefuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

8.Thegapbetweenthesafety-interlock switchesisnotcorrect.

1.Fillthefueltankwithfuelandopenthe valve

3.Installthewireonsparkplug.

4.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug.

5.Servicetheair-cleanerelement.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Fillthefueltankwithgasolineand openthevalve

2.MovethechokelevertotheCHOKE position.

3.Installthewireonsparkplug.

4.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug.

5.Servicetheaircleanerelement.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Theenginelosespower.

Theengineoverheats.

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengineblowerhousingare plugged.

5.Asparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.

6.Theventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.6.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

7.Dirtisinthefuellter.7.Replacethefuellter.

8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

3.Coolingnsandairpassagesunder theengineblowerhousingareplugged.

1.Thehydraulic-oilreservoirislow.1.Addhydraulicoiltothereservoir.

2.Airisinthehydraulicsystem.2.Bleedtheairoutthehydraulicsystem. Apump-drivebeltslips.

4.Apump-drivebeltidlerspringis missing.

Pumpbypassvalvesareopen.

2.Servicetheaircleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

Replacethepumpdrivebelt.

4.Replacethepumpdrivebeltidler spring.

Tightenthebypassvalves.T orqueto

5. 12to15N∙m(9to11ft-lb).

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Thereisabnormalvibration.

Thecuttingheightisuneven.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

2.Ablade-mountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Enginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Anenginepulley,idlerpulley,orblade pulleyisloose.

5.Anenginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Abladespindleisbent.

1.Blade(s)arenotsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

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

3.Themowerdeckisnotlevel.3.Levelthemowerdeckside-to-side

4.Themowerdeckpitchiswrong.

5.Theundersideofmowerdeckisdirty.5.Cleantheundersideofthemower

6.Thetirepressureisnotcorrect.6.Adjustthetirepressure.

7.Abladespindleisbent.

1.Apumpdrivebeltisworn,looseor broken.

2.Apumpdrivebeltisoffpulley.

3.Amowerdeckbeltisworn,looseor broken.

4.Amowerdeckbeltisoffpulley.

5.Anidlerspringisbrokenormissing.5.Replacethespring.

6.Theelectricclutchisoutofadjustment.

7.Theclutchconnectororwireis damaged.

8.Theelectricclutchisdamaged.

9.Thesafety-interlocksystemprevents bladerotation.

10.ThePTOswitchisfaulty.10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

position.

4.Adjustthefront-to-rearpitch.

deck.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Checkthebelttension.

2.Installdrivebeltandcheckadjusting shaftsandbeltguidesforcorrect position.

3.Installnewdeckbelt.

4.Installdeckpulleyandchecktheidler pulley,idlerarmandspringforcorrect positionandfunction.

6.Adjusttheclutchairgap.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

9.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Theclutchdoesnotengage.

1.Thefuseisblown.

2.Thereislowvoltagesupplyatthe clutch.

3.Thecoilisdamaged.3.Replacetheclutch.

4.Thereisinadequatecurrentsupply.4.Repairorreplacetheclutchlead

5.Therotor/armatureairgapistoolarge.

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

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

wireorelectricalsystem.Cleanthe connectorcontacts.

Removetheshimorreplacetheclutch.

Schematics

ElectricalSchematic(Rev .A)

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Notes:

TheToroWarranty

ALimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)Contractor

Landscape

Equipment (LCE)

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany ,pursuanttoanagreement betweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchasertorepairtheT oroProducts listedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchase:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

21in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse

1yearCommercialUse

•Engines

Honda–2years

Kawasaki–3years

30in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse

1yearCommercialUse

•Engines

Mid-SizeWalk-BehindMowers

•Engines

GrandStand

•Engines

ZMaster

•Engines

ZMaster

•Engines ZMaster

•Engines

2000SeriesMowers

3000SeriesMowers

5000SeriesMowers

Mowers

Kawasaki–3years

2years

Kawasaki–3years

5yearsor1,200hours

3years

4yearsor500hours

3years

5yearsor1,200hours 3years 5yearsor1,200hours

KohlerCommand–2years

KohlerEFI–3years

ZMaster

•Engines

ZMaster

•Engines

ZMaster

•Engines

7000SeriesMowers

8000SeriesMowers

6000SeriesMowers

5yearsor1,200hours

Kawasaki–3years

5yearsor1,200hours

2years

2yearsor1,200hours

2years

AllMowers

•Battery90daysPartsandLabor

1yearPartsonly

•BeltsandTires90days

•Attachments1year

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialwarrantywouldapply .

Whicheveroccursrst.

SomeenginesusedonT oroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer .

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsorworkmanship, followthisprocedure:

1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir dealership.Tolocateadealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsiteat www.T oro.com.Youmayalsocallthenumberslistedinitem#3tousethe 24-hourT oroDealerlocatorsystem.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)totheService Dealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermineifitiscovered underwarranty.

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’sanalysisorwith theassistanceprovided,contactusat:

ToroWarrantyCompany

811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth

Bloomington,MN55420-1 196

888-865-5676(U.S.Customers)

888-865-5691(Canadacustomers)

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenanceprocedures describedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance,whetherperformedby adealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystemcoverage andenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpresswarrantydoesnot coverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,lubricants,oil

changes,sparkplugs,airltersbladesharpeningorwornblades,cable/linkage adjustments,orbrakeandclutchadjustments

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglectedorrequires

replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedT oroService

Dealer

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuelprocedure(consult

Operator'sManualformoredetails)

–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered

–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontainsmorethan

10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE

–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-useoverone

month

GeneralConditions

AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorizedT oro ServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacementparts.

NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliableforindirect, incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththeuseoftheToro Productscoveredbythiswarranty ,includinganycostorexpenseofproviding substituteequipmentorserviceduringreasonableperiodsofmalfunctionor non-usependingcompletionofrepairsunderthiswarranty.

Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability(thattheproductistforordinaryuse) andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticularpurpose)arelimitedto thedurationoftheexpresswarranty.

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequentialdamages, orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheaboveexclusions andlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights whichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguaranteepoliciesforyourcountry , province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter.Ifallother remediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany .

AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalToroDealer.

374-0252RevH

Toro 74513, 74518, 74519, 79518 Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SafeOperatingPractices

Training

Preparation

Operation

SafeHandlingofFuels

ToroMowerSafety

MaintenanceandStorage

GeneralOperation

Hauling

SlopeOperation

Service

ThinkSafetyFirst

AddingFuel

FillingtheFuelTank

CheckingtheEngine-Oil Level

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

BreakinginaNewMachine

OperatingtheParking Brake

DisengagingtheMowerBlades (PTO)

Operatingthe Mower-Blade-Control Switch(PTO)

OperatingtheThrottle

EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)

OperatingtheIgnition Switch

StartingtheEngine

UsingtheFuel-Shutoff Valve

ShuttingOfftheEngine

TheSafety-Interlock System

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

OperatingthePlatform

OperatingtheMachinewiththe PlatformUp

OperatingtheMachinewiththe PlatformDown

DrivingForward

StoppingtheMachine

DrivingBackward

TransportingtheMachine

LoadingtheMachine

SideDischargingor MulchingtheGrass

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

PositionA

PositionB

PositionC

UsingtheMid-SizeWeight

ReleasingtheCushionfor RearAccess

GreasingtheMachine

GreasingtheTorsionIdler

GreasingtheFrontCaster Pivots

GreasingtheMotion Controls

ServicingtheAirCleaner

RemovingtheFilters

InstallingtheFilters

ServicingthePrimaryFilter

ServicingtheSafetyFilter

ServicingtheEngineOil

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ChangingtheEngineOil

ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

ServicingtheSparkPlug

RemovingtheSparkPlug

CheckingtheSparkPlug

InstallingtheSparkPlug

DrainingtheFuelTank

RemovingtheFuelTank

ServicingtheFuelFilter

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServicingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

InstallingtheBattery

ChargingtheBattery

ServicingtheFuses

AdjustingtheTracking

CheckingtheTirePressure

RemovingtheClutchShim

CheckingtheWheel-Lug Nuts

ServicingtheBrake

CleaningtheAir-Intake Screen