Toro 74523, 74529 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3415-584RevB

GrandStand

MultiForceMower

With52inor60inTURBOFORCE Unit

ModelNo.74523—SerialNo.316000001andUp ModelNo.74529—SerialNo.316000001andUp

Cutting

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WARNING

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CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemical

orchemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

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

WARNING

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

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

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

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1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer’sinformation includedwiththemachine.

Introduction

Thisrotaryblade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe usedbyprofessional,hiredoperators,orresidential homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrass onwell-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor agriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.Toro.com forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,

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

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1.Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specications..................................................13

Attachments/Accessories.................................14

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

ThinkSafetyFirst..............................................14

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

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

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

OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................16

OperatingtheMower-Blade-ControlSwitch

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

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

OperatingtheKeySwitch.................................17

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SideDischargingorMulchingthe

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

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut...............................25

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

AdjustingtheFlowBafe..................................26

UsingtheMid-SizeWeight................................27

Maintenance...........................................................28

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........28

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................29

ReleasingtheCushionforRearAccess............29

Lubrication..........................................................29

GreasingtheAccessoryFrame.........................29

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

GreasingtheFrontCasterPivots......................30

GreasingtheCaster-WheelHubs.....................30

GreasingtheVoltageRegulator........................31

GreasingtheBrakeCalipers.............................31

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

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

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

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................34

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

UsingtheClutchShim......................................44

CheckingtheWheel-LugNuts..........................46

CheckingtheWheel-HubNuts..........................46

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

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

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

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

ServicingtheBrake..........................................47

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

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

ReplacingtheTransmissionBelt......................48

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................49

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers.................49

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................50

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem........................50

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

RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................52

InstallingtheMowerDeck.................................54

ServicingtheBlades.........................................54

CorrectingtheQualityofCut.............................56

AdjustingtheDeck-LiftSpring...........................59

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................59

Cleaning..............................................................60

CleaningundertheMowerDeck.......................60

DisposingoftheWaste.....................................60

Storage...................................................................60

CleaningandStorage.......................................60

Troubleshooting......................................................62

Schematics.............................................................64

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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 ToroDealer.

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.

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•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor

overspeedtheengine.

•Stopthemachineonlevelground,disengagethe

drives,engagetheparkingbrake,andshutoffthe enginebeforeleavingtheoperator'spositionfor anyreason,includingemptyingthecatchersor uncloggingthechute.

•Stopthemachineandinspectthebladesafter

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

extremecareinhandlingfuel.Fuelisextremely 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.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Disengagedrives,engagetheparkingbrake,shut

offtheengine,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.

Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine

intoatraileroratruck.

•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingmachineintoa

traileroratruck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,

chains,cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstraps shouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfromthe machine.

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ToroMowerSafety

SlopeOperation

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic toT oroproductsandothersafetyinformationthatyou mustknow.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

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

GeneralOperation

•Besurethattheareaisclearofbystandersbefore

mowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthe area.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich

maybehotfromoperation.Allowalloftheparts 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,useone

full-widthrampthatiswideenoughtoextend beyondthewidthofthemachine.

•Donotcarrypassengers.

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.

•Donotcarryequipmentonthemachine.

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SlopeIndicator

Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis20degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan20degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

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 distanceawayfromthe battery.

7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.

8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot discard

decalbatterysymbols

decal112-3858

112-3858

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

3.Removethekeybefore adjustingtheheightofcut.

4.Height-of-cutsettings.

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Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

93-7818

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

106-5517

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

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decal116-8775

116-8775

1.ReadtheOperator’s

Manual.

decal106-5517

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

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131-1180

131-3528

15A 15A 10A

7.5A

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

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131-3521

1.Heightofcut

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131-3524

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

1.ReadtheOperator's

3.Fluidlevel

Manual.

2.Transmissionuid

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131-3507

2.Belttensioner

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131-3528

1.Keyswitch—15A

2.Accessoryport—15A

3.Powertakeoff(PTO)—10 A

4.Infocenter—7.5A

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131-3536

1.Battery4.Parkingbrake

2.Time5.Engine—start

3.Powertakeoff(PTO)

6.Engagethehandlebars.

133-4604

decal131-3536

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133-4648

1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoreinformationon servicingthemachine.

decal133-4604

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.

131-3526

1.Powertakeoff(PTO)—disengaged

2.Fast6.Tractiondrive

3.Slow

4.Neutral

5.Reverse

7.Engagethehandles.

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131-3527

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

2.Warning—receivetrainingbeforeoperatingthemachine.6.Warning—1)Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine, andremovethekeyfromtheswitch;2)ReadtheOperator's Manualbeforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepthedeectorloweredduring

operation.

4.Cutting/severinghazardofhandorfoot—keepawayfrom

7.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,and removethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeleavingthemachine.

8.Tippinghazard—donotoperateneardrop-offsornearwater.

movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

133-1432

1.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.PulluptoturnonthePTO.

4.PushdowntoturnoffthePTO.

5.Enginespeed—fast

6.Enginespeed—slow

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ProductOverview

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine(Figure5).

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Figure4

1.Adjustablecaster

2.Accessory-framelock

3.Anti-scalproller(60-inch decksonly)

4.Frontcasterwheel

5.Side-dischargechute13.Fuel-shutoffvalve

6.Accessoryframe

7.Engine15.Mowerdeck

8.Controls

9.Controllevers

10.Hydraulictank

11.Fueltank

12.Platform(downposition)

14.Battery

Figure5

1.Fuelcap

2.Malfunction-indicatorlight (MIL)

3.Parking-brakelever

4.Hydraulic-tankcap11.Rightmotion-controllever

5.Hourmeter12.Blade-controlswitch

6.Keyswitch

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).

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TheMIListheredlightlocatedintheconsolepanel.

WhentheMILilluminates,makeinitialtroubleshooting checks.

Ifthesechecksdonotcorrecttheproblem,further diagnosisandservicingbyanAuthorizedService Dealerisnecessary.

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine

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isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular maintenance(Figure5).

Safety-InterlockIndicators

Symbolsonthehourmeterindicatewithablack trianglethattheinterlockcomponentisinthecorrect position(Figure5).

Battery-IndicatorLight

IfthekeyisturnedtotheONpositionforafew seconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.

Thebatterylightturnsonwhenthekeyisturnedtothe ONpositionandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrect operatinglevel(Figure5).

ThrottleControl

ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastand Slow(Figure5).

AdjustableCasters

Whenusingthemachinewithoutanaccessory,place theadjustablecastersinthemowingposition(front hole)asshowninFigure6.Whenusingthemachine withanaccessory,refertotheOperator’sManualfor thataccessoryforthecorrectcasterposition.

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Figure6

RightCasterShown

1.Mowingposition2.Accessorypositions

Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

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

KeySwitch

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

OperatingtheKeySwitch(page17).

Motion-ControlLevers

Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure5).

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor storingthemachine;refertoUsingtheFuel-Shutoff

Valve(page18).

AccessoryFrame

UsetheaccessoryframetoattachonlyToro-approved accessoriestothemachine(Figure4).Refertothe Operator’sManualfortheaccessoryforinstallation instructions.

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto

changewithoutnotice.

52-inchMowers

Widthwithdeectordown173cm(68inches)

Widthwithdeectorraised137cm(54inches)

Lengthwithplatformdown191cm(75inches)

Lengthwithplatformup155cm(61inches)

Height

Weight

60-inchMowers

Widthwithdeectordown193cm(76inches)

Widthwithdeectorraised157cm(62inches)

Lengthwithplatformdown201cm(79inches)

Lengthwithplatformup165cm(65inches)

122cm(48inches)

412kg(908lb)

Accessory-FrameLock

Theaccessory-framelockholdstheframeinplaceon themachineusingthelockpin.Alwayslocktheframe unlessahydraulickitisinstalledwithanaccessory onthemachine(Figure4).

Height

Weight

122cm(48inches)

427kg(941lb)

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Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments andaccessories.

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

ThinkSafetyFirst

Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal performanceofyourToroequipment,countonT oro genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,T oro deliversreplacementpartsdesignedtotheexact engineeringspecicationofourequipment.Forpeace ofmind,insistonTorogenuineparts.

Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecals inthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcould helpyouorbystandersavoidinjury.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin excessof85dBAattheoperator'searand cancausehearinglossfromextendedperiods ofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

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Figure7

1.Wearhearingprotection.

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 enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder warranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

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DANGER

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

•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 systeminplaceandinproperworking condition.

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

•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.

WARNING

Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporscancause seriousinjuryandillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandfueltank orconditionerbottleopening.

•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspills withsoapandwater.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsfuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless.

Forlongerstorage,drainthefueltank.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel

system,whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditives

containingmethanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner tothefuel.

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Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.T ominimize thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem, usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

OperatingtheParking Brake

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse, checktheparkingbrakeforproperoperation.

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

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine, checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page34).

Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit; refertoAdjustingtheBrakes(page47).

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.

EngagingtheParkingBrake

Pulltheparking-brakeleverrearwardintothe ENGAGEDposition(Figure8).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

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Figure8

1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking brake—disengaged

DisengagingtheParkingBrake

Pushtheparking-brakeleverforward(Figure8).

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Operatingthe

OperatingtheThrottle Mower-Blade-Control Switch(PTO)

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

EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)

Figure9

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweenFASTand

SLOWpositions(Figure12).

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.

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Figure12

OperatingtheKeySwitch

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto

start,wait15secondsbetweenattempts.Failure

tofollowtheseinstructionscanburnoutthe

startermotor.

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Note:Y oumayneedtorepeatthecycleforstarting

theenginewhenyoustartitforthersttimeafteryou

havelledacompletelyemptyfuelsystemwithfuel.

DisengagingtheMowerBlades (PTO)

Figure10andFigure11show2waystodisengage

themowerblades.

Figure10

Figure11

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Figure13

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Figure14

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UsingtheFuel-Shutoff

StartingtheEngine Valve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance, andstorage(Figure15).

Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhen startingtheengine.

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto

start,wait15secondsbetweenattempts.Failure

tofollowtheseinstructionscanburnoutthe

startermotor.

Note:Y oumayneedtorepeatthecycleforstarting

theenginewhenyoustartitforthersttimeafteryou

havelledacompletelyemptyfuelsystemwithfuel.

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Figure15

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

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Figure16

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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.

Figure17

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(Figure18).

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Figure18

1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe correctposition.

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TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.

Note:Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateas

describedbelow,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealer repairthesafetysystemimmediately.

1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine

(page18).

2.Movethemotion-controlleverstothecenter, unlockedposition.

Note:Thebladesshouldnotrotateandthe

engineshouldshutoff.

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

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pin,thenpulltheknoboutandlowertheplatform (Figure19).

Figure19

1.Platformup

2.Platformdown

3.Pulltheknobouttorelease theplatform.

DrivingForwardor

DrivingForward

1.Disengagetheparkingbrake;referto

DisengagingtheParkingBrake(page16).

2.Movethemotion-controlleverstothecenter, unlockedposition.

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Figure20

1.Frontreferencebar

2.Leftcontrollever

3.Rearreferencebar6.Leftcontrolleverinthe

4.Rightcontrollever

5.Rightcontrolleverinthe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition

NEUTRAL-LOCKposition

Backward

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place thethrottlecontrolintheFASTpositionforbest performance.

Important:Backthemachineovercurbs;driving

itforwardovercurbscoulddamagethemachine.

CAUTION

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly,andyou maylosecontrolofthemachine,causing personalinjurytoyouanddamagetothe machine.

Slowdownthemachinebeforemakingsharp turns.

3.Slowlypushthemotion-controlleversforward (Figure21).

Note:Theengineshutsoffifyoumovea

motion-controlleverwhiletheparkingbrakeis engaged.

Note:Thefartheryoumovethemotion-control

leversineitherdirection,thefasterthemachine movesinthatdirection.

Note:T ostop,pullthemotion-controllevers

backtotheNEUTRALposition.

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Figure21

StoppingtheMachine

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

Engagetheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethe machine;refertoEngagingtheParkingBrake(page

16).Remembertoremovethekeyfromtheswitch.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.

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PushingtheMachineby Hand

DrivingBackward

1.Movebothmotion-controlleverstothecenter, unlockedposition.

2.Slowlypullthemotion-controlleversrearward (Figure22).

Figure22

Thebypassvalvesallowyoutopushthemachineby handwithouttheenginerunning(Figure23).

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.

Donottowthemachine,becausehydraulic damagemayoccur.

Important:Donotstartoroperatethemachine

withthebypassvalvesopen.Damagetothe systemmayoccur.

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TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasall necessarybrakes,lighting,andmarkingsasrequired bylaw.Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafetyinstructions.

1.Raisetheplatformofthemachinebeforedriving upontothetrailerortruck.

2.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

3.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

4.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

5.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,setthe brake,andclosethefuelvalve.

6.Usethemetaltie-downloopsonthemachineto securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruck withstraps,chains,cable,orropes(Figure24).

Figure23

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Figure24

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1.Tractionunittie-downloop

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LoadingtheMachine

Useextremecautionwhenloadingorunloadingthe machineontoatraileroratruck.Useafull-widthramp thatiswiderthanthemachineforthisprocedure. Backthemachineuptherampandwalkitforward downtheramp(Figure25).

Figure25

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1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.

2.Walkthemachinedown theramp.

Important:Donotusenarrowindividualramps

foreachsideofthemachine.

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure26).

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe rampandthetrailerortruck.

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

1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

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Figure26

4.Therampisatleast4 timesaslongastheheight ofthetrailerortruckbed totheground

5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

•Backthemachineuptherampanddriveit forwarddowntheramp.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.

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SideDischargingor

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

MulchingtheGrass

Thismachinehasahingedgrassdeectorthat dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turf.

DANGER

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

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

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe machine.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaor mowerbladesunlessyoureleasethebail andthepowertakeoff(PTO)isoff.Rotate thekeytotheOFFposition.Alsoremove thekeyanddisconnectthewire(s)from thesparkplug(s).

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

Note:Usingaheight-of-cutunder51mm(2inches)

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

Figure27

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AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp

AdjustingtheFlowBafe

Rollers

Modelswitha60-InchDeckOnly

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethenutandboltpositiontheanti-scalp rollersandinstallthenutandbolt.

4.Ensurethatthespacersandbushingsare installed(Figure28).

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

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Toadjustthebafe,loosenthenut(Figure29).

4.Adjustthebafeandnutintheslottothedesired dischargeowandtightenthenut.

Figure28

1.Bushing4.Bolt

2.Anti-scalproller5.Nut

3.Spacer

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Figure29

1.Slot

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2.Nut

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UsingtheMid-SizeWeight

•Installweightstoimprovebalance.Youcanaddor

removeweightstocreateoptimizedperformance underdifferentmowingconditionsandforyour preference.

•Addorremoveweights1atatimeuntilyou

achievethedesiredhandlingandbalance.

Note:ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealertoorder

aWeightKit.

WARNING

Excessiveweightchangescanaffectthe handlingandoperationofthemachine. Thiscouldcauseseriousinjurytoyouor bystanders.

•Makeweightchangesinsmallincrements only.

•Evaluatethemachineaftereachweight changetoensurethatyoucanoperateit safely.

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst50hours

Aftertherst100hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every150hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.

•Changethehydraulicltersandhydraulicuid.

•Checkthewheel-lugnuts.

•Checkthewheel-hubnuts.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheair-intakescreen.

•Checkthebrakes.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Cleanunderthemowerdeck.

•Washthemachine,especiallyafterwinterapplications.

•Checkthesparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Changetheengineoil(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Checkthebattery.

•Checktheclutch.

•Checkandcleantheenginecoolingnsandshrouds.

•Checkthemower-deckbelt.

•Inspecttheprimarylterandtheair-inletscreen.

Every200hours

Every300hours

Every500hours

Every600hours

Every800hours

Every1,000hours

Beforestorage

•Changetheengine-oillter.

•Check,cleanandgapthesparkplug.

•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.

Yearly

•Greasethevoltageregulator.

•Greasethebrakecalipers.

•Greasethemotioncontrols.

•Applyanti-seizecompoundtothecushionknobs.

•Applydielectricgreasetothebatteryterminals.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

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CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyinthekeyswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromthekeyswitchanddisconnectthewiresfromthesparkplugsbefore youdoanymaintenance.Setthewiresasidesothattheydonotaccidentallycontactthe sparkplugs.

Pre-Maintenance Procedures

ReleasingtheCushionfor RearAccess

Youcanreleasethecushionforrearaccesstothe machineformaintenanceoradjustment.

1.Lowertheplatform.

2.Loosenthetwistknobsoneachsideofthe machine(Figure30).

Figure30

Lubrication

GreasewithNo.2lithiumormolybdenumgrease.

1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.

Note:Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffthe

frontofthetting(s).

4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tooozeoutofthebearings.

6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

GreasingtheAccessory Frame

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Greasethepivotsoftheaccessoryframeatthe locationsshowninFigure31.

1.Twistknob

3.Removethecushionandlowerittotheplatform.

4.Performanymaintenanceoradjustmentonthe machine.

5.Raisethecushion,andslideitontothepinson bothsidesofthemachine.

6.Tightenthetwistknobs.

2.Cushion

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Figure31

1.Greasethesepivots.

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GreasingtheTorsionIdler

GreasingtheCaster-Wheel

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Greasethetorsionidleronthemowerdeckusing high-temperaturegreaseatthegreasettingshown inFigure32.

Important:Useonlyhigh-temperaturegrease.

Figure32

1.Greasetting

Hubs

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Greasetype:Lithiumormolybdenumgrease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

4.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub (Figure33).

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GreasingtheFrontCaster Pivots

ServiceInterval:Yearly

1.Removethedustcapandadjustthecaster pivots;refertoAdjustingtheCaster-Pivot

Bearing(page43).

Note:Keepthedustcapoffuntilyouhave

nishedgreasingthecasterpivots.

2.Removethehexplug.

3.Threadagreasettingintothehole.

4.Pumpgreaseintothettinguntilitoozesout aroundthetopbearing.

5.Removethegreasettingfromthehole.

6.Installthehexpluganddustcap.

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Figure33

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench ats

5.Remove1spacernutfromtheaxleassemblyin

thecasterwheel.

Note:Thread-lockingadhesivehasbeen

appliedtolockthespacernutstotheaxle. Removetheaxle(withtheotherspacernutstill assembledtoit)fromthewheelassembly.

6.Pryouttheseals,inspectbearingsforwearor

damage,andreplacethemifnecessary.

7.Packthebearingswithageneral-purpose

grease.

8.Insert1bearingand1newsealintothewheel.

Note:Y oumustreplacetheseals.

9.Ifbothspacernutsintheaxleassembly

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

Note:Donotthreadthespacernutallof

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

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10.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheel onthesideofthewheelwiththenewsealand bearing.

11.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,ll theareainsidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullof general-purposegrease.

12.Insertthesecondbearingandthenewsealinto thewheel.

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

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

Note:Makesurethattheaxledoesnotextend

beyondeithernut.

15.Installthesealguardsoverthewheelhuband insertthewheelintothecasterfork.

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Figure34

1.Voltageregulator2.Regulatorblades

16.Installthecasterboltandtightenthenutfully.

Important:Topreventsealandbearingdamage,

checkthebearingadjustmentoftenbyspinning thecasterwheel.Thewheelshouldnotspinfreely (morethan1or2revolutions)orhaveanyside play.Ifthewheelspinsfreely,adjustthetorque onthespacernutuntilthereisaslightamountof drag,andapplythread-lockingadhesive.

GreasingtheVoltage Regulator

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Greasetype:Dielectricgrease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Disconnectthesparkplugwiresfromthespark plug.

GreasingtheBrakeCalipers

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Applyarust-preventativespraytothebrakecalipers yearly.

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Figure35

1.Brakecaliper

4.Lightlyapplygreasetothevoltageregulator blades(Figure34).

Important:T oomuchgreasecancause

watertopoolattheconnectorandshortthe regulator.

5.Connectthesparkplug.

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GreasingtheMotion Controls

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Greasetheoperator-presence-controlballjointand themotion-controlbushingforbothlevers.

Note:Useanoildripbetweentheleverbracketsto

greasethebushing,locatedinthepivottube.

EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every150hours

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

Every300hours—Checktheinnerairlter.

Every600hours—Replacetheinnerairlter.

Note:Checktheltersmorefrequentlyifthe

operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy .

RemovingtheFilters

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

1.Operator-presencecontrol balljoint

3.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerand pulltheair-inletcoverofftheair-cleanerbody (Figure37).

4.Cleantheair-inletscreenandcover.

5.Installtheair-inletcoverandsecureitwiththe latches(Figure37).

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Figure36

2.Pivottube

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Figure37

1.Air-inletcover3.Air-cleanerbody

2.Air-inletscreen4.Latch

6.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpull theair-cleanercoverofftheair-cleanerbody (Figure38).

7.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverwith compressedair.

8.Gentlyslidetheprimarylteroutofthe air-cleanerbody(Figure38).

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Note:Avoidknockingthelterintothesideof

thebody.

9.Removethesafetylteronlyifyouintendto replaceit.

Figure38

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.

InstallingtheFilters

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewithbothairltersandthe coverinstalled.

1.Ifinstallingnewlters,checkeachlterfor

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shippingdamage.

Note:Donotuseadamagedlter.

2.Ifyouarereplacingthesafetylter,carefully slideitintothelterbody(Figure38).

3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylteroverthesafety lter(Figure38).

Note:Ensurethattheprimarylterisfully

seatedbypushingontheouterrimwhile installingit.

Important:Donotpressonthesoft,inside

areaofthelter.

4.Installtheair-cleanercoverandsecurethe latches(Figure38).

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ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSJorhigher)

OilCapacity:1.65L(56oz)withalterchange;

1.50L(51oz)withoutalterchange

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure39

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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:Donotruntheenginewiththeoil

levelabovetheFullmarkorbelowtheLowmark. Otherwise,doingsomaydamagetheengine.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition(Figure40).

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Figure40

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every100hours(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Starttheengineandletitrunfor5minutes.

Note:Thiswarmstheoilsoitdrainsbetter.

2.Parkthemachinesothattherearisslightly lowerthanthefronttoensurethattheoildrains completely.

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

4.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition(Figure41).

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

42).

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Figure41

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Figure42

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(Figure43).

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.

Figure43

3.RemovethesparkplugasshowninFigure44.

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Figure44

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Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengine,thenrotatethelteranextra3/4turn.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnew oil;refertoChangingtheEngineOil(page34).

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CheckingtheSparkPlug

CheckingtheSpark

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

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

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

Figure45

InstallingtheSparkPlug

Arrester

IfEquipped

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

Hotexhaust-systemcomponentsmayignite fuelvaporsevenaftertheengineisshut off.Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengine operationmayigniteammablematerials. Firemayresultinpersonalinjuryorproperty damage.

Donotrefuelorruntheengineunlessthe sparkarresterisinstalled.

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

2.Waitforthemufertocool.

3.Ifanybreaksinthescreenorweldsare observed,replacethearrester.

Figure46

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,fuelisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers andcandamageproperty .

•Drainfuelfromthefueltankwhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopen area.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

•Neversmokewhendrainingfuel,andstay awayfromanopename,orwhereaspark mayignitethefuelfumes.

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

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Figure47

1.Fuelcap

RemovingtheFuelTank

1.Lowertheplatform.

2.Releasethecushion;refertoReleasingthe

CushionforRearAccess(page29).

3.Removethecrossbracket.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition

3.Cleanaroundthefuelcaptopreventdebrisfrom gettingintothefueltank(Figure47).

4.Removethefuelcap.

5.Insertasyphonpumpintothefueltank.

6.Usingthesyphonpump,drainthefuelintoa cleangascan(Figure47).

7.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

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Figure48

4.Removethefueltankandsetitontheoperator platform.

Note:Ifyouwanttomovethefueltankfurther

fromthemachine,removethefuelandvent linesfromthetopofthetank.

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ServicingtheFuelFilter

ElectricalSystem

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every800hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)

Donotinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuel line.

Note:Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Closethefuel-shutoffvalve;refertoUsingthe

Fuel-ShutoffValve(page18).

4.ReplacethefuellterasshowninFigure49.

Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Yearly

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.

Figure49

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.

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WARNING

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

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

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

1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.RemovethebatteryasshowninFigure50.

InstallingtheBattery

InstallthebatteryasshowninFigure51.

Figure50

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Figure51

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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

52).

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfusesand requiresnomaintenance.Ifafuseblows,checkthe componentorcircuitforamalfunctionorshort.

1.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthe machine.

2.Pulloutthefusetoremoveorreplaceit(Figure

53).

3.Installthecushiontotherearofthemachine.

Note:Ensurethatthecorrect-sizefuseis

installedFigure53.

6.Installthebatteryontothemachineandconnect thebatterycables;refertoInstallingtheBattery

(page40).

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery

disconnected;electricaldamagemayoccur.

Figure52

1.Positivebatterypost

2.Negativebatterypost

3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Black(-)chargerlead

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Figure53

1.Keyswitchfuse—15A3.Powertakeoff(PTO)

2.Accessory-portfuse—15 A

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fuse—10A

4.Infocenterfuse—7.5A

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DriveSystem Maintenance

AdjustingtheTracking

Note:Ifyouareunabletoachieveproper

trackingbyadjustingtheleftcontrolrod,contact yourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.Checkthatthemachinedoesnotcreepfrom

theneutralpositionwiththeparkbrakes disengaged.

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

1.Pushbothcontrolleversforwardthesame distance.

2.Checkifthemachinepullsto1side.

Note:Ifitdoes,shutoffthemachineand

engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthe machine;refertoReleasingtheCushionfor

RearAccess(page29).

Note:Foreasieraccess,youcanalsoremove

thefueltank;refertoRemovingtheFuelT ank

(page38).

4.Rotatetheleftcontrolrodinquarter-turn incrementsuntilthemachinetracksstraight (Figure54).

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.

Figure54

1.Rotatelefttolengthenthe

rod.

2.Leftcontrolrod

3.Rotaterighttoshortenthe rod.

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Figure55

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5.Checkforpropertracking,andadjusttherod asnecessary.

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AdjustingtheCaster-Pivot

ServicingtheCaster

Bearing

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethedustcapfromthecasterandtighten thelocknut(Figure56).

4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersare at,andthenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlyset thepreloadonthebearings(Figure56).

Important:Makesurethatthespring

washersareinstalledcorrectlyasshownin

Figure56.

5.Installthedustcap(Figure56).

WheelsandBearings

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

1.Removethelocknutandwheelboltholdingthe casterwheeltothecasterfork(Figure57).

1.Springwashers

2.Locknut

Figure56

3.Dustcap

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Figure57

1.Locknut4.Rollerbearing

2.Bushing

3.Spannerbushing

2.Remove1bushing,thenpullthespanner bushingandrollerbearingoutofthewheelhub (Figure57).

3.Removetheotherbushingfromthewheelhub andcleananygreaseanddirtfromthewheel

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hub(Figure57).

4.Inspecttherollerbearing,bushings,spanner bushingandtheinsideofthewheelhubforwear.

5.Casterwheel

6.Wheelbolt

Note:Replaceanydamagedorwornparts

(Figure57).

5.Place1bushingintothewheelhub(Figure57).

6.Greasetherollerbearingandspannerbushing, andslidethemintothewheelhub(Figure57).

7.Placethesecondbushingintothewheelhub (Figure57).

8.Installthecasterwheelintothecasterforkand secureitwiththewheelboltandlocknut(Figure

57).

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9.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespannerbushing bottomsagainsttheinsideofthecasterforks (Figure57).

10.Greasethettingonthecasterwheel.

RemovingtheClutchShim

1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto stop,andremovethekey .

2.Engagetheparkingbrakeandwaitformachine tocoolcompletely.

UsingtheClutchShim

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Somelatermodelyearunitshavebeenbuiltwith clutchesthatcontainabrakeshim.Whentheclutch brakehasworntothepointwheretheclutchnolonger engagesconsistently,youcanremovetheshimto extendtheclutchlife.

Figure58

1.Armature5.Brakespacer

2.Fieldshell6.Regaptheshim.

3.Rotor7.Brakepole

4.Brake-mountingbolt

3.Usinganaircompressor,blowoutanydebris underthebrakepoleandaroundthebrake spacers.

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Figure59

4.Checktheconditionofthewire-harnessleads, connectors,andterminals.Cleanorrepairthem

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asnecessary.

5.Verifythat12Vispresentattheclutchconnector whentheyouengagetheblade-controlswitch (PTO).

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

A.Loosenbothbrakemountingbolts1/2to1

fullturnasshowninFigure60.

Note:Donotremovethebrakepolefrom

theeldshell/armature.Thebrakepole hasworntomatchthearmatureandneeds tocontinuetomatchafteryouremovethe shimtoensuretheproperbraketorque.

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Figure62

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Figure60

1.Brake-mountingbolt

B.Usingneedle-nosepliers,orbyhand,

removetheshim.

Note:Donotdiscardtheshimuntilyou

conrmthattheclutchfunctionsproperly.

Figure61

1.Shim

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1.Feelergauge

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Figure63

1.Feelergauge

•Ifthegapislessthan0.010inch,

theninstalltheshimandreferto

Troubleshooting(page62).

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•Ifthegapissufcient,proceedtothe

safetycheckinstepF.

F.Performthefollowingsafetycheck:

C.Usingapneumaticline,blowoutanydebris

underthebrakepoleandaroundthebrake spacers.

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

N∙m(9.5to10.5ft-lb).

E.Usinga0.010inchthick-feelergauge,verify

thatagapispresentbetweentherotorand armaturefaceonbothsidesofthebrake poleasshowninFigure62andFigure63.

Note:Duetothewaytherotorand

armaturefaceswear(peaksandvalleys),it issometimesdifculttomeasurethetrue gap.

i.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.

ii.Makesurethatthebladesdonot

engagewhentheblade-control switch(PTO)isintheOFFposition andtheclutchisdisengaged.

Note:Iftheclutchdoesnot

disengage,installtheshim,andrefer toTroubleshooting(page62).

iii.Engageanddisengagethe

blade-controlswitch(PTO)10 consecutivetimestoensurethatthe clutchisfunctioningproperly.

Note:Iftheclutchdoesnotengage

properly,refertoTroubleshooting

(page62).

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CheckingtheWheel-Lug

CoolingSystem

Nuts

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours—Checkthe

wheel-lugnuts.

Checkandtorquethewheellugnutsto115to142 N∙m(85to105ft-lb).

CheckingtheWheel-Hub Nuts

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours—Checkthe

wheel-hubnuts.

Every500hours—Checkthewheel-hubnuts.

Checkandtorquethewheelhubnutsto286to352 N∙m(211to260ft-lb).

Maintenance

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.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removetheair-intakescreenandfanhousing (Figure64).

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengine parts.

5.Installtheair-intakescreenandthefanhousing (Figure64).

Figure64

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1.Guardandengine

air-intakescreen

2.Fanhousing

3.Engine-oilcooler

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BrakeMaintenance

BeltMaintenance

ServicingtheBrake

Beforeeachuse,checkthebrakesonalevelsurface andslope.

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

Important:Iftheparkingbrakedoesnothold

securely,adjustit.

CheckingtheParkingBrake

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagethePTO.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Releasethebrake.

4.Engagethebrakeleverandensurethatthe machinedoesnotmove.

5.Adjustthebrakeifneeded.

ReplacingtheMower-Deck Belt

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthe

mower-deckbelt.

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

1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.ReplacethebeltasshowninFigure66.

AdjustingtheBrakes

1.Removethefueltank;refertoRemovingthe

FuelT ank(page38).

2.Loosentheboltonthecableclampontheleft sideofthemachine.

Figure65

1.Cable

2.Cableclamp

3.Pulldownonthecablesuntiltheyaretaut.

3.Boltandnut

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Figure66

4.Tightenthenut.

5.Installthefueltank,crossbracket,andcushion.

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ReplacingtheTransmission

CAUTION

Belt

ServiceInterval:Every1,000hours—Replacethe

transmissionbelt.

1.Removethefueltank;refertoRemovingthe

FuelT ank(page38).

2.Removethehydraulic-reservoircap.

3.Locatethedrainplugsinthebottomofthe transmissionandplaceadrainpanunderthe plug(Figure67).

Figure67

Thespringisundertensionwhen installedandcancausepersonalinjury.

Wearsafetyglassesandbecarefulwhen removingthespring.

7.Removethedeckbeltfromtheclutchandclutch stop(Figure68).

8.Installthenewbelt.

9.Installthetensionspringandlowerhydraulic hose.

10.Installthedrainplugs.

11.Addhydraulicuidtothelllevel.

12.Installthehydraulic-reservoircap.

13.Runthemachinefor10minutesandverifythat thehydraulicuidisatthecorrectlevel.

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1.Drainplug

4.Allowthehydraulicuidtodrainfromthe machine.

5.Removethelowerhydraulichose(Figure68).

Figure68

1.Lowerhydraulichose3.T ensionspring

2.Transmissionbelt

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6.Removethetensionspring(Figure68).

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ControlsSystem Maintenance

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLevers

Ifthemotion-controlleversdonotalignhorizontally , adjusttherightsidemotion-controllever.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheneutralposition,andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Pushthemotion-controlleversdownoutofthe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition(Figure69).

4.Checkiftherightmotion-controlleveraligns horizontallywiththeleftmotion-controllever (Figure69).

Figure69

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Figure70

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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1.Leftmotion-controllever3.Checkthehorizontal

2.Rightmotion-controllever intheNeutral-lockposition

5.T oadjustthemotion-controllevershorizontally,

youmustadjustthecam.

6.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthe

machine.

7.Loosenthenutholdingthecam(Figure70).

alignmenthere

4.Rightmotion-controllever

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HydraulicSystem

6.Adduidtothereservoiruntilitreachesthell level.

Maintenance

ServicingtheHydraulic System

HydraulicFluidType:T oro

hydraulicuid

HydraulicSystemFluidCapacity:4.7L(5USqt)

HYPR-OIL

Important:Usetheuidspecied.Otheruids

coulddamagethesystem.

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every500hours

Note:Checkthehydraulicuidlevelwhentheuid

iscold.

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO)andshutoff theengine.

3.Waitforallmovingpartstostopandengage theparkingbrakebeforeleavingtheoperating position.

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500

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.

4.Cleantheareaaroundthecapandthellerneck ofthehydraulictank(Figure71).

Figure71

1.Hydraulic-tankcap2.Filllevel

5.Removethecapfromthellerneck(Figure71).

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Note:Lookinsidetochecktheuidlevelin

thereservoir.

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ReplacingtheHydraulicFluidand Filters

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

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

Changethehydraulicuidmorefrequentlyinsevere conditionsorinahotoperatingclimate.Contact yourAuthorizedServiceDealerforahydraulickitto replacethehydrauliclters.

WARNING

Hothydraulicuidcancausesevereburns.

Allowthehydraulicuidtocoolbefore performinganymaintenanceonthehydraulic system.

1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removethefueltank;refertoRemovingthe

FuelT ank(page38).

4.Removethehydraulic-reservoircap.

5.Locatethedrainpluginthebottomofeach transmissionandplaceadrainpanunderthe plugs(Figure72).

10.Installthedrainplugs.

11.Loosentheventplugineachtransmissionso thatitislooseandwobbles(Figure73).

Note:Thisallowsairtoescapethehydraulic

systemasyouaddhydraulicuid.

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Figure73

Lefttransmissionshown

1.Ventplug

12.Slowlyadduidtothehydraulictankuntilit startstocomeout1oftheventplugs.

Important:Usetheuidspeciedin

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem(page50)or

equivalent.Otheruidscouldcausesystem damage.

Important:Monitorthelevelofuidinthe

hydraulictanksothatyoudonotoverllit.

Figure72

1.Drainplug

2.Hydrauliclter

6.Removethedrainplugs.

7.Allowthehydraulicuidtofullydrainfromthe machine.

8.Removethehydraulicltercapandlterfrom eachtransmission.

9.Installnewhydrauliclterswiththespringside facingoutandinstalltheltercaps.

13.Tightentheventplugs.

14.Installthehydraulic-tankcap.

15.Installthefueltank.

16.Starttheengineandletitrunforabout2minutes topurgeairfromthesystem.

17.Shutofftheengineandcheckforleaks.

Note:If1orbothwheelsdonotdrive,referto

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem(page52).

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BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

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

MowerDeck Maintenance

1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisetherearofthemachineontojackstands highenoughtoraisethedrivewheelsoffthe ground.

4.Starttheengineandmovethethrottlecontrolto theidleposition.

Note:Ifthedrivewheeldoesnotrotate,itis

possibletoassistthepurgingofthesystemby carefullyrotatingthetireintheforwarddirection.

5.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelasitdrops,and adduidasrequiredtomaintaintheproperlevel.

6.Repeatthisprocedurefortheoppositewheel.

RemovingtheMowerDeck

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

2.Usetheheight-of-cutlevertolowerthemower deckontowoodblocks.

3.Removethemower-deckbelt;refertoReplacing

theMower-DeckBelt(page47).

4.Removethe2boltsand2nutsconnectingthe strutbrackettotheframe(Figure74).

Note:Retainthefastenerswiththestrut

bracket.

Figure74

Rightsideshown

1.Bolt3.Nut

2.Strutbracket

5.Removethe2bolts,2nuts,andwasher connectingthemower-deckhangerstothelift platesforbothsidesofthemowerdeck(Figure

75andFigure76).

Note:Retainthemountinghardwarewiththe

deckchains.

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Figure75

LeftSideof52-inchDeckShown

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1.Liftplate

2.Bolt5.Mower-deckhanger

3.Washer

4.Nut

Figure76

LeftSideof60-inchDeckShown

1.Bolt

2.Washer5.Mower-deckhanger

3.Nut

4.Liftplate

6.Rotatethecasterwheelsforward.

7.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderthe machine.

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Figure77

1.Wireharness

2.Clutch

3.Washer

4.Springwasher

5.Bolt

B.Removethebolt,washer,springwasher,

andclutch(Figure77).

C.Applyanti-seizecompoundtothecrank

shaft,theninstallthebolt,washer,spring washer,andaspacer(T oropartno. 136-5411)totheshaft(Figure78).

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Figure78

1.Crankshaft4.Springwasher

2.Spacer

3.Washer

5.Bolt

8.Ifyouareusingthemachineinawinter applicationwithoutaPTO-poweredattachment, removetheclutchtopreventcorrosionas follows:

A.Unplugthewireharnessfromtheclutch

(Figure39).

D.Applydielectricgreasetotheconnectorand

useacabletietosecureittothemachine.

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InstallingtheMowerDeck

1.Slidethemowerdeckunderthemachine.

2.Rotatethecasterwheelsrearward.

3.Connectthedeckhangerstotheliftplatesusing the2bolts,2nuts,and2washersthatyou retainedforeachsideofthemowerdeck.

Note:Mountthefronthangerbracketsonthe

outsideofthefrontliftarmsfor52-inchdecks (Figure75).Mountthefronthangerbracketson theinsideofthefrontliftarmsfor60-inchdecks (Figure76).

Note:T orquetheboltsto38to49N∙m(28to

36ft-lb).

4.Installthe2boltsthatyouretainedtoconnect thestrutbrackettotheframe(Figure74).

Note:T orquetheboltsto61to75N∙m(45to

55ft-lb).

5.Installthemower-deckbelt;refertoReplacing

theMower-DeckBelt(page47).

6.Levelthemowerdeck;refertoLevelingthe

MowerDeckfromSidetoSide(page57)and LevelingtheMowerDeckfromFronttoRear (page58).

ServicingtheBlades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement, youmaywanttokeepextrabladesonhand.

WARNING

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,anda pieceofthebladecouldbethrownatyou orbystanders,resultinginseriouspersonal injuryordeath.

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe

Blades(page55).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

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

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Figure79

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforward andbackward.

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

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thebladesandengagetheparkingbrake.Shutoff theengine,removethekey,anddisconnectthe spark-plugwiresfromthesparkplugs.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure79).

Figure80

1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface

5.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

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2.PositionA

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6.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge ofthebladesatthesamepositionasinstep4 above.

Note:Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions

obtainedinsteps4and5mustnotexceed3mm (1/8inch).

Note:Ifthisdimensionexceeds3mm

(1/8inch),replacetheblade.

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcould breakapartandcouldcriticallyinjure youorbystanders.

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure82).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

•Alwaysreplaceabentordamaged bladewithanewblade.

•Donotleorcreatesharpnotchesin theedgesorsurfacesoftheblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Replacethebladesiftheyhitasolidobject,ifa bladeisoutofbalance,orifabladeisbent.To ensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety conformanceofthemachine,usegenuineT oro replacementblades.Replacementbladesmadeby othermanufacturersmayresultinnonconformance withsafetystandards.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragora thickly-paddedglove.

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

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Figure82

1.Sharpenattheoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure83).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalanced.

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Figure83

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff theendofthesailareaonly(Figure81).

4.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

Figure81

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

84).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside ofthedecktoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthespringdiskandbladebolt(Figure84).

Note:Thespring-diskconemustbeinstalled

towardthebolthead(Figure84).

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

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Figure84

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Springdisk

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

CheckingtheMowerDeck Side-to-SideHeight

1.Adjusttherear-tirepressure.

2.Ensurethatthebladesarenotbent;referto

CheckingforBentBlades(page54).

3.Positionthebladesside-to-side.

4.MeasureattheBandClocationsfromalevel surfacetothecuttingedgeofbladetips(Figure

85).

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CorrectingtheQualityof Cut

Ifadeckbladecutslowerthantheother,correctit asfollows:

Note:Tireairpressureiscriticalintheseprocedures;

makesurethatthereartireshavethecorrect pressure.

1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Disconnectthespark-plugwire(s)fromthespark plug(s).

4.Adjustthetirepressureinthereartiresto83to 97kPa(12to14psi).

5.Checkthatthebladesandspindleshaftsarenot bent;refertoCheckingforBentBlades(page

54).

Figure85

1.Measurefromalevel surface

5.ThedifferencebetweenmeasurementsBandC

shouldbenomorethan6mm(1/4inch).

2.Measurethebladeat

pointsBandC

Note:Ifitisnotcorrect,refertoLevelingthe

MowerDeckfromSidetoSide(page57).

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6.Settheheight-of-cuttothe7.6cm(3inches) position;refertoAdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

(page25).

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LevelingtheMowerDeckfrom

CheckingtheMowerDeck

SidetoSide

1.Loosenthesidenutandjamnutintheyokes youwanttoadjust(Figure86).

Figure86

1.Topbolt

2.Jamnut5.Adjusttheseyokesto

3.Yoke6.Adjusttheseyokesto

2.Rotatethetopboltoftheyokestoadjustthe heightofthemowerdeck(Figure86).

Note:Rotatetheboltsclockwisetoraisethe

deck;rotatetheboltcounterclockwisetolowerit.

3.Tightenthejamnutsandsidebolts.

4.Checktheside-to-sideheight;refertoChecking

theMowerDeckSide-to-SideHeight(page56).

4.Sidenut

adjusttherightsideofthe mowerdeck.

adjusttheleftsideofthe mowerdeck.

Front-to-RearPitch

1.Adjustthetirepressureinthereartirestothe correctspecications.

2.Position1bladefront-to-rear.MeasureatAand Blocationsfromalevelsurfacetothecutting edgeofthebladetips(Figure87).

Note:Themowerbladeshouldbe6mm(1/4

inch)lowerinfrontatAthanintherearatB.

3.Rotatethebladesandrepeatforotherblades.

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Figure87

1.Measurethebladeat

pointsAandB

4.Ifthefront-to-rearpitchisnotcorrect,referto

LevelingtheMowerDeckfromFronttoRear (page58).

2.Measurefromalevel surface

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LevelingtheMowerDeckfrom

MatchingtheHeight-of-Cut

FronttoRear

1.Loosenthejamnutandsideboltintheyokes thatyouwanttoadjust(Figure88).

Figure88

1.Topbolt

2.Jamnut5.Adjusttheseyokesto

3.Yoke6.Adjusttheseyokesto

2.Rotatethetopboltoftheyokestoadjustthe heightofthemowerdeck(Figure88).

Note:Rotatetheboltclockwisetoraisethe

deck;rotatetheboltcounterclockwisetolowerit.

3.Tightenthejamnutsandsidebolts.

4.Checkthefront-to-rearpitch;refertoChecking

theMowerDeckFront-to-RearPitch(page57).

4.Sidenut

adjustthefrontsideofthe mowerdeck.

adjusttherearsideofthe mowerdeck.

1.Checkthereartirepressure.

2.Settheheight-of-cuttothe7.6cm(3inches) position;refertoAdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

(page25).

3.Withthemachineonlevelsurface,position1 bladefront-to-rear.

4.MeasureatA,andfromalevelsurfacetothe cuttingedgeofthebladetips(Figure89).

Note:Themeasurementshouldbe7.6cm(3

inches).

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Figure89

1.Measurefromalevel

surface

5.Ifthemeasurementisnotcorrect,locatethe front2yokesonthemachine(Figure88).

6.Loosenthesideboltandjamnutoftheyokes.

7.Adjustthetopboltoftheyokesuntiltheblade tipsmatch7.6cm(3inches).

2.Measurethebladeatpoint

8.Tightenthejamnutsandsidebolts.

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AdjustingtheDeck-Lift

ReplacingtheGrass

Spring

Note:Adjustingthedeck-liftspringaltershowmuch

thedeckoatsandhowmucheffortittakestoliftthe deckwhenusingtheheight-of-cuthandle.

1.Raisethedeck-liftleverandlockitintothe TRANSPORTposition.

2.Checkthelengthbetweenthespringnutandthe rearsideoftheweldedmountbracket(Figure

90).

3.Ensurethatthelengthisbetween47to50mm (1.8to2inches)(Figure90).

4.Ifneeded,adjustthedistancebyadjustingthe boltonthefrontofthemountbracket(Figure90).

Deector

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Donotoperatethemachineunlessyouinstall acoverplate,amulchplate,grassdeector, orbagger.

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,spring,andspacer holdingthedeectortothepivotbrackets (Figure91).

Figure90

1.Deck-liftspring

2.Springnut

3.Rearsideofthemount bracket

5.Repeatthisprocedurefortheoppositedeck-lift

spring.

4.Adjustmentbolt

5.Lengthisbetween47to 50mm(1.8to2inches).

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Figure91

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.Grassdeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring

2.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.

3.Placethespacerandthespringontothegrass deector.

4.Place1J-hookendofthespringbehindthe deckedge.

5.Spring(installed)

7.J-hookendofthespring

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Note:Makesurethat1J-hookendofspringis

installedbehinddeckedgebeforeinstallingthe boltasshowninFigure91.

5.Installtheboltandthenut.

6.Place1J-hookendofthespringaroundthe grassdeector(Figure91).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable

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

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Cleaning

Storage

CleaningundertheMower Deck

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforeeachuseordaily

Removethegrassbuildupunderthemowerdaily.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisethefrontofthemachineandusejack standstosupportthemower.

DisposingoftheWaste

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

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO),engagethe parkingbrake,shutofftheengine,andremove thekey.

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

Important:Y oucanwashthemachinewith

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

3.Cleananydirtandchafffromtheoutsideofthe enginecylinderheadnsandblowerhousing.

4.Checkthebrake;refertoCheckingtheParking

Brake(page47).

5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page32).

6.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page

29).

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.Repeat,onChokeuntilenginedoes notstart.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recycleasper

localregulations.

Note:Donotstorefuelwith

stabilizer/conditionerover90days.

10.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckits condition;refertoServicingtheSparkPlug

(page36).Withthesparkplug(s)removed

fromtheengine,pour15mL(2tablespoons)of engineoilintothesparkplughole.Nowusethe startertocranktheengineanddistributetheoil

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insidethecylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Do notconnectthewiretothesparkplug(s).

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

12.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaceswith paintfromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

13.Storethemachineinaclean,dry ,garageor storagearea.Removethekeyfromtheswitch andstoreitinamemorableplace.Coverthe machinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

Theenginelosespower.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Thefueltankisemptyortheshutoff valveisclosed.

2.Aspark-plugwireislooseor disconnected.

3.Asparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty.

5.Dirtisinthefuellter.5.Replacethefuellter.

6.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

7.Thegapbetweenthesafety-interlock switchesisnotcorrect.

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.Fillthefueltankwithfuelandopenthe valve

2.Installthewireonsparkplug.

3.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug.

4.Servicetheair-cleanerelement.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Servicetheair-cleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Theengineoverheats.

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Thereisabnormalvibration.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengineblowerhousingare plugged.

1.Thehydraulic-uidreservoirislow.1.Addhydraulicuidtothereservoir.

2.Airisinthehydraulicsystem.2.Bleedtheairoutthehydraulicsystem.

3.Apump-drivebeltslips.3.Replacethepumpdrivebelt.

4.Apump-drivebeltidlerspringis missing.

5.Thepump-bypassvalvesareopen.5.Tightenthebypassvalves.T orqueto

1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

2.Ablade-mountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblade-mountingbolt.

3.Theengine-mountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheengine-mountingbolts.

4.Anenginepulley,idlerpulley,orblade pulleyisloose.

5.Anenginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Abladespindleisbent.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

4.Replacethepumpdrivebeltidler spring.

12to15N∙m(9to11ft-lb).

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Thecuttingheightisuneven.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

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.Apump-drivebeltisworn,looseor broken.

2.Apump-drivebeltisoffpulley.

3.Amower-deckbeltisworn,looseor broken.

4.Amower-deckbeltisoffthepulley.

5.Anidlerspringisbrokenormissing.5.Replacethespring.

6.Theelectricclutchisoutofadjustment.

7.Theclutchconnectororwireis damaged.

8.Theelectricclutchisdamaged.

9.Thesafety-interlocksystemprevents bladerotation.

10.ThePTOswitchisfaulty.10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

position.

4.Adjustthefront-to-rearpitch.

deck.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Checkthebelttension.

2.Installthedrivebeltandcheckthe adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforthe correctposition.

3.Installthenewdeckbelt.

4.Installthedeckpulleyandcheckthe idlerpulley,idlerarmandspringforthe correctpositionandfunction.

6.Adjusttheclutchairgap.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

9.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Themalfunctionindicatorlight(MIL) comeson.

1.Theengineistoohot.

2.Thereisoldfuelinthefueltank.2.Usenewfuel.

3.Thefuel-shutoffvalveisnotopen completely.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty.4.Makesurethattheaircleanerand

5.Thebatteryisnotcharged.

6.Incorrectfuelltersarebeingusedor thefuelltersaredirty.

7.Theconnectionstothesensors electroniccontrolunit(ECU)andfuel injectorsarenotsecuredproperly .

8.Thereislowvoltagefromthebattery.8.Ensurethatthebatteryisfullycharged.

9.Afuseisblown.9.Checkandreplaceanyblownfuses.

1.Turntheengineoffandletitcool.

3.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

precleanerareclean.Replacethemif necessary.

5.Chargeorreplacethebattery.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Schematics

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Notes:

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Notes:

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Notes:

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TheToroWarranty

ALimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)Contractor

Landscape

Equipment(LCE)

RidingProduct

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroW arrantyCompany,pursuanttoanagreement betweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairtheToroProductslistedbelowifdefectivein materialsorworkmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromtheoriginaldateofpurchase:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

GrandStand

•Engines

ZMaster

•Engines ZMaster

•Engines

ZMaster

•Engines

ZMaster

•Engines

ZMaster

•Engines

TITANHD1500Series

7000SeriesMowers

8000SeriesMowers

3000SeriesMowers

5000SeriesMowers

6000SeriesMowers

Mowers

5yearsor1,200hours

3years

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

3years

5yearsor1,400hours

3years

4yearsor1,200hours

2years

3years

4yearsor500Hours

•EnginesToro–4yearsor500hours

TITANHD2000Series

•Engines

TITANHD2500Series

•Engines

Kohler–3years

4yearsor1000Hours

4yearsor750Hours

Kawasaki–3years

AllMowers

•Battery90daysPartsandLabor

1yearPartsonly

•BeltsandTires90days

•Attachments1year

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialwarrantywouldapply.

Whicheveroccursrst.

SomeenginesusedonToroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.

OwnerResponsibilities

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

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

CustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision

811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth

Bloomington,MN55420-1 196

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

888-865-5691(Canadacustomers)

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystemcoverage andenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpresswarrantydoesnot coverthefollowing:

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

changes,sparkplugs,airlters,bladesharpeningorwornblades,cable/linkage adjustments,orbrakeandclutchadjustments

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenaltered,misused,neglected,orrequires

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, incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththeuseoftheT oro 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nddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oroDealer.

374-0252RevK

Toro 74523, 74529 Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SafeOperatingPractices

Training

Preparation

Operation

SafeHandlingofFuels

MaintenanceandStorage

Hauling

ToroMowerSafety

SlopeOperation

GeneralOperation

Service

Attachments/Accessories

ThinkSafetyFirst

AddingFuel

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

FillingtheFuelTank

OperatingtheParking Brake

CheckingtheEngine-Oil Level

EngagingtheParkingBrake

BreakinginaNewMachine

DisengagingtheParkingBrake

EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)

OperatingtheKeySwitch

DisengagingtheMowerBlades (PTO)

ShuttingOfftheEngine

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

OperatingthePlatform

OperatingtheMachinewiththe PlatformUp

OperatingtheMachinewiththe PlatformDown

DrivingForward

StoppingtheMachine

PushingtheMachineby Hand

DrivingBackward

TransportingtheMachine

LoadingtheMachine

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

UsingtheMid-SizeWeight

ReleasingtheCushionfor RearAccess

GreasingtheAccessory Frame

GreasingtheTorsionIdler

GreasingtheFrontCaster Pivots

GreasingtheVoltage Regulator

GreasingtheBrakeCalipers

GreasingtheMotion Controls

ServicingtheAirCleaner

RemovingtheFilters

ServicingthePrimaryFilter

ServicingtheSafetyFilter

InstallingtheFilters

ServicingtheEngineOil

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ChangingtheEngineOil

ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

ServicingtheSparkPlug

RemovingtheSparkPlug

CheckingtheSparkPlug

InstallingtheSparkPlug

DrainingtheFuelTank

RemovingtheFuelTank

ServicingtheFuelFilter

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServicingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

InstallingtheBattery

ChargingtheBattery

ServicingtheFuses

AdjustingtheTracking

CheckingtheTirePressure

RemovingtheClutchShim

UsingtheClutchShim

CheckingtheWheel-Hub Nuts

CleaningtheAir-Intake Screen

CleaningtheCooling System

ServicingtheBrake

CheckingtheParkingBrake