Toro 74534TE Operator's Manual

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ModelNo.74534TE—SerialNo.404330000andUp ModelNo.74536TE—SerialNo.404330000andUp

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Pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer’sinformation includedwiththemachine.

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,stand-onlawnmowerisintended tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators.Itis designedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained lawnsonresidentialorcommercialproperties.Using thisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

Visitwww.Toro.comformoreinformation,including safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation, helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

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1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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1.Safety-alertsymbol

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Contents

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

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

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4

ProductOverview.....................................................9

Controls.............................................................9

Specications..................................................10

Attachments/Accessories.................................10

BeforeOperation..................................................11

BeforeOperationSafety....................................11

AddingFuel.......................................................11

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................12

BreakinginaNewMachine..............................12

UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................12

DuringOperation.................................................13

DuringOperationSafety...................................13

OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................14

OperatingthePTO............................................15

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................15

OperatingtheChoke........................................15

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch............................16

StartingtheEngine...........................................16

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................17

OperatingthePlatform......................................17

DrivingForwardorBackward............................18

SideDischargingorMulchingthe

Grass............................................................19

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................19

AdjustingtheFlowBafe..................................20

PositioningtheFlowBafe................................20

UsingWeights..................................................21

AfterOperation....................................................21

AfterOperationSafety......................................21

UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................22

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

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

Maintenance...........................................................25

MaintenanceSafety..........................................25

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........26

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................27

RaisingtheMowerforAccess...........................27

ReleasingtheCushionforRearAccess............28

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

GreasingtheMachine.......................................29

GreasingtheFrontCasterPivots......................29

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

EngineMaintenance...........................................31

EngineSafety...................................................31

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................31

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................32

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................34

CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................35

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................35

DrainingtheFuelT ank......................................35

ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................36

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................37

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................37

ServicingtheBattery.........................................37

ServicingtheFuses..........................................39

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................39

AdjustingtheTracking.....................................39

AdjustingtheProximitySwitch..........................40

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................41

AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing...................41

AdjustingtheElectricClutch.............................42

CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................42

CleaningtheAir-IntakeScreen.........................42

CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................42

BrakeMaintenance.............................................43

TestingtheParkingBrake.................................43

CheckingtheBrakeClearance.........................43

AdjustingtheBrakes.........................................44

BeltMaintenance................................................45

CheckingtheBelts............................................45

ReplacingtheMower-DeckBelt........................45

ReplacingthePump-DriveBelt.........................46

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................47

AdjustingtheRightMotion-Control

Lever.............................................................47

AdjustingtheNeutralPositionforthe

Motion-ControlLevers...................................47

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

HydraulicSystemSafety...................................49

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

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

ReplacingtheHydraulicFluid...........................49

ReplacingtheHydraulicFilter...........................50

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

CheckingtheHydraulicHoses..........................51

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

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

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

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................57

Cleaning..............................................................58

CleaningundertheMowerDeck.......................58

DisposingofWaste...........................................58

Storage...................................................................59

StorageSafety..................................................59

CleaningandStorage.......................................59

Troubleshooting......................................................60

Schematics.............................................................62

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinconsideration withENISO5395.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury .

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand functioningproperlyonthemachine.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

•Keepclearofthedischargeopening.

•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating

area.Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine. Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained, familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically capabletooperatethemachine.

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove

theignitionkeybeforeservicing,fueling,or uncloggingthemachine.

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

,which

decalbatterysymbols

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.

1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway.

2.Nore,openames,or smoking

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.

7.Weareye protection—explosive gasescancauseblindness andotherinjuries.

8.Batteryacidcancause severeburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot discard.

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Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

decal93-7818

93-7818

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

decal106-5517

106-5517

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

decal110-2067

110-2067

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116-8772

1.Interval

2.PTO

3.Parkingbrake

4.Neutral

5.Operatorpresenceswitch

6.Battery

1.Accessory,15A

2.PTO,10A

decal115-4186

3.Charge,25A

4.Main,30A

115-4186

decal116-8775

116-8775

1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.

2.Warning—lltothebottom ofthellerneck;donot overllthetank.

1.Hydraulicuidlevel

2.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

decal115-4212

115-4212

3.Warning—donottouchthe hotsurface.

Decal119-0186isfor91cmdecks.

decal119-0217

119-0217

1.Warning—stoptheengine;stayawayfrommovingparts; keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

decal119-1854

119-1854

1.Adjustmentknobfortractiondrivespeed.

decal119-0186

119-0186

1.Beltrouting

Decal119-0187isfor102cmdecks.

decal119-2317

119-2317

1.Heightofcut

decal121-6049

121–6049

decal119-0187

119-0187

1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders away.

1.Beltrouting

3.Cutting/dismemberment hazardofhandorfoot, mowerblade—stayaway frommovingparts.

2.Thrownobjecthazard, mower—donotoperate themowerwithguardsor shieldsremoved.

decal117-0454

117-0454

1.Tractioncontrol

2.Fast4.Neutral

3.Slow

5.Reverse

7.Operatorpresenceswitch

6.PTO—disengage

1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbefore performinganymaintenance.

2.Checkthedrivewheeltirepressure every50hours.

119-0241

3.Lubricateevery50hours.

4.Lubricatethecasterwheelevery500 hours.

decal119-0241

5.Checkthehydraulicoilevery50hours.

6.Checktheengineoilevery8hours.

125–4679

1.Parkingbrake—disengaged5.Enginespeed

2.Parkingbrake—engaged

6.Slow

3.PTO—engaged7.Continuousvariablesetting

4.PTO—disengaged

8.Fast

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decal139-2878

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.

2.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.

6.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.

7.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,and removethekeybeforeleavingthemachineorperforming maintenance.

3.Warning—wearhearingprotection.8.Tippinghazard—whenloadingontoatrailer,donotusedual ramps;onlyuseasingularrampwideenoughforthemachine; backuptheramp(inreverse)anddriveforwardofftheramp.

4.Thrownobjecthazard—lowerthedeectorbeforeusingthe

machine.

9.Tippinghazard—donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offsor water;stayasafedistancefromdrop-offs.

5.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot—stayaway frommovingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

ProductOverview

Figure3

1.Side-dischargechute7.Operatorcushion

2.Battery

3.Engine9.Hydraulictank

4.Fueltank10.Mowerdeck

5.Controlpanel

6.Motion-controllevers

8.Platform(downposition)

11.Frontcasterwheel

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine.

ControlPanel

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Figure4

1.Fuelcap7.Hourmeter

2.Height-of-cutlever8.Chokecontrol

3.Power-Takeoffswitch (PTO)

4.Rightmotion-controllever10.Fuelgauge

5.Leftmotion-controllever

6.Parking-brakelever

9.Keyswitch

11.Throttlecontrol

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular maintenance(Figure5).

Figure5

1.Safety-interlocksymbols

2.Batterylight

3.Hourmeter

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FuelGauge

Specications

Thefuelgaugeislocatedonthetop,middleofthe tank(Figure4).

Safety-InterlockIndicators

Symbolsonthehourmeterindicatewithablack trianglethattheinterlockcomponentisinthecorrect position(Figure5).

Battery-IndicatorLight

IfyouturnthekeytotheONpositionforafew seconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.

Thebatterylightturnsonwhenyouturnthekeytothe ONpositionandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrect operatinglevel(Figure5).

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure4).

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto

changewithoutnotice.

91cmMowerDeck102cmMower

Cuttingwidth91cm(36inches)102cm(40inches)

Widthwith deectordown

Lengthwith platformdown

Lengthwith platformup

Height

Weight

131cm(52inches)142cm(56inches)

188cm(74inches)178cm(70inches)

155cm(61inches)145cm(57inches)

122cm(48inches)122cm(48inches)

343kg(756lb)351kg(773lb)

Attachments/Accessories

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

Deck

ChokeControl

Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine.Pullthe chokecontroluptoengageit.Pushdownonthe chokecontroltodisengageit.

Power-TakeoffSwitch(PTO)

Usethepower-takeoffswitch(PTO)toengageand disengagethemowerblades(Figure4);referto

OperatingthePTO(page15).

KeySwitch

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

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch(page16).

Motion-ControlLevers

Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure4).

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

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor storingthemachine;refertoUsingtheFuel-Shutoff

Valve(page22).

Operation

–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep

itoutofthereachofchildren.

•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term

BeforeOperation

exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopletooperate

themachine.Localregulationsmayrestrictthe ageoftheoperator.Theownerisresponsiblefor trainingalloperatorsandmechanics.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe

enginequickly.

•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety

switches,andguardsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.

•Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachineto

ensurethattheblades,bladebolts,andcutting assembliesareingoodworkingcondition.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine

andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould throw.

–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe

nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.

–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck

ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace containersontheground,awayfromyourvehicle beforelling.

•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer

andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer ratherthanafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire

exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking condition.

•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith

therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea nozzlelock-opendevice.

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate

equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand safely.

FuelSafety

•Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty .

–T opreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,

placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron anobject.

–Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,

whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthat spills.

–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan

openameorsparks.

–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe

tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.

–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe

engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil thefuelvaporshavedissipated.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap

andtightenitsecurely.

AddingFuel

RecommendedFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

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

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol

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

Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan 10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains

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

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.

UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep thefuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining

methanolorethanol.

Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

FillingtheFuelTank

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe cap.

4.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthegasoline toexpand.

WARNING

Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnected ordamaged,themachinecouldoperate unexpectedly,causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdaily ,andreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtoprevent PTOfromengagingunlessyoudo1ofthefollowing:

•Movetherightmotion-controllevertothecenter,

unlockedposition.

•PullthePTOswitchtotheONposition.

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtostop theblades/attachmentifyoumoveorrelease bothmotion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position.

Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuser wheneachinterlockcomponentisinthecorrect position.Whenthecomponentisinthecorrect position,atrianglelightsupinthecorresponding square(Figure6).

5.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.Wipeupany spilledfuel.

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page25).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

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Figure6

1.Thetriangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsare inthecorrectposition.

TestingtheSafety-Interlock

DuringOperation

System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.

Note:Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateas

describedbelow,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealer repairthesafetysystemimmediately.

1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine

(page16).

2.Movetherightmotion-controllevertothecenter, unlockedposition.

Note:Theblades/attachmentshouldstopand

theengineshouldstoprunning.

3.Starttheengineanddisengagetheparking brake.

4.Movetherightmotion-controllevertothecenter, unlockedposition.

5.Continueholdingthemotion-controlleverinthe center,unlockedposition,pulluponthePTO switch,andreleasetheswitch.

Note:Theclutchandblades/attachmentshould

engage.

6.Moveorreleasetherightmotion-controllever intotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

Note:Theblades/attachmentshouldstopand

theengineshouldcontinuetorun.

7.PushthePTOswitchdownandmovetheright motion-controllevertothecenter,unlocked position.

8.Continueholdingthemotion-controlleverinthe center,unlockedposition,pulluponthePTO switch,andreleasetheswitch.

Note:Theclutchandblades/attachmentshould

engage.

9.PushthePTOswitchdowntotheOFFposition.

Note:Theblades/attachmentshouldstop.

10.Withtheenginerunning,pullupthePTO switchandreleaseitwithoutholdingtheright motion-controllevertothecenter,unlocked position.

Note:Theblades/attachmentshouldnot

engage.

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

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

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep

bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine duringoperation.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand

appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.

•Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif

youslipandcontacttheblade.Avoidmowingin wetconditions.

•Beforeyoustarttheengine,ensurethatalldrives

areinneutral,theparkingbrakeisengaged,and youareintheoperatingposition.

•Ensurethatyouhavegoodfootingwhileusingthis

machine,especiallywhenbackingup.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting

units.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall times.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe

sureofaclearpath.

•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind

corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay blockyourview.

•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.

•Stopthemachine,removetheignitionkey ,and

waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeinspecting themowerdeckorattachmentafterstrikingan objectorifthereisanabnormalvibrationinthe machine.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore resumingoperation.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.

•Disengagethecuttingunitandshutofftheengine

beforeadjustingtheheightofcut(unlessyoucan adjustitfromtheoperatingposition).

•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.

Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,which islethalifinhaled.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(including

toemptythecatchersortounclogthechute),do thefollowing:

–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

–Disengagethepowertake-off.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovetheignitionkey .

–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Shutoffthemachineanddisengagethedriveto

thecuttingunitinthefollowingsituations:

–Beforefueling

–Beforeclearingblockages

–Beforechecking,cleaning,ormaintainingthe

cuttingunit

–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal

vibrationoccurs.Inspectthecuttingunitfor damageandmakerepairsbeforestartingand operatingthemachine

–Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition

•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicle.

•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved

byTheT oro®Company.

SlopeSafety

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere injuryordeath.Y ouareresponsibleforsafeslope operation.Operatingthemachineonanyslope requiresextracaution.Beforeusingthemachine onaslope,dothefollowing:

–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions

inthemanualandonthemachine.

–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto

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

•Operateacrossslopes,neverupanddown.Avoid

operationonexcessivelysteeporwetslopes.

•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do

notoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches, embankments,water,orotherhazards.The

machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe distance(twicethewidthofthemachine)between themachineandanyhazard.Useawalk-behind machineorahandheldtooltooperateinthese areas.

•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon

slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor direction;turnslowlyandgradually.

•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions

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

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,

ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards.Tall grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould overturnthemachine.

•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor

attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityof themachineandcausealossofcontrol.Follow directionsforcounterweights.

•Ifyoulosecontrolofthemachine,stepoffand

awayfromthedirectionoftravelofthemachine.

OperatingtheParking Brake

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoushutoff themachineorleaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse, checktheparkingbrakeforproperoperation.

Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely ,adjustit; refertoOperatingtheParkingBrake(page14).

Pulltheparking-brakeleverrearwardtoengageit (Figure7).

Pushtheparking-brakeleverforwardtodisengageit.

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Figure7

1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking brake—disengaged

OperatingthePTO

OperatingtheThrottle

Usethepower-takeoff(PTO)switchinconjunctionwith themotion-controlleverstoengageanddisengage mowerbladesorpoweredattachments.

EngagingthePower-Takeoff(PTO) Switch

Figure8

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweenFASTand SLOWpositions(Figure11).

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.

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Figure11

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Pullupthechokeknobtoengagethechoke

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beforeusingthekeyswitch(Figure12).

2.Pushdownthechokeknobtodisengagethe

chokeaftertheenginehasstarted(Figure12).

DisengagingthePower-Takeoff (PTO)Switch

Figure9andFigure10show2waystodisengage

thePTO.

Figure9

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Figure12

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

Figure10

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OperatingtheIgnition

StartingtheEngine

Switch

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto start,wait15secondsbetweenattempts.Failure tofollowtheseinstructionscanburnoutthe startermotor.

Note:Youmayneedtorepeatthecycleforstarting

theenginewhenyoustartitforthersttimeafteryou havelledacompletelyemptyfuelsystemwithfuel.

Figure13

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto start,wait15secondsbetweenattempts.Failure tofollowtheseinstructionscanburnoutthe startermotor.

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.

Note:Youmayneedtorepeatthecycleforstarting

theenginewhenyoustartitforthersttimeafteryou havelledacompletelyemptyfuelsystemwithfuel.

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Figure14

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Figure15

ShuttingOfftheEngine

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingtheoperator’s position.

OperatingthePlatform

Youcanusethemachinewiththeplatforminthe upordownposition.Itisyourpreferenceonwhich positiontouse.

WARNING

Theoperatorplatformisheavyandmaycause injurywhenyouraiseorlowerit.Carefully lowerorraisetheoperatorplatform,as suddenlydroppingitcouldinjureyou.

Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60 secondsbeforeturningthekeyswitchtotheOFF position.

•Donotputyourhandsorngersinthe platform-pivotareawhenloweringor raisingtheoperatorplatform.

•Makesurethattheplatformissupported whenyoupullthelatchpinout.

•Makesurethatthelatchsecuresthe platformwhenfoldingitup.Pushittight againstthecushionforthelatchpinto lockintoplace.

•Keepbystandersawayfromthemachine whenraisingorloweringtheplatform.

OperatingtheMachinewiththe PlatformUp

Operatethemachinewiththeplatformupforthe followingconditions:

•Usingthemachineneardrop-offs

•Usingthemachineinsmallareaswherethe

machineistoolarge

•Areaswithlow-hangingbranchesorobstacles

•Loadingthemachinefortransport

•Drivingupslopes

Figure16

Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoffvalve

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

Toraisetheplatform,pullthebackoftheplatformup

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sothatthelatchpinandknoblockitintoplace.Push ittightagainstthecushionforthelatchpintolockit intoplace.

OperatingtheMachinewiththe PlatformDown

Operatethemachinewiththeplatformdownforthe followingconditions:

•Usingthemachineinmostareas

•Drivingacrossslopes

•Drivingdownslopes

Tolowertheplatform,pushtheplatformforward againstthecushiontoreleasepressureonthelatch pin,thenpulltheknoboutandlowertheplatform (Figure17).

2.Movetherightmotion-controllevertothecenter, unlockedposition.

Figure17

1.Platformup

2.Platformdown

3.Pulltheknobouttorelease theplatform.

DrivingForwardor Backward

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place thethrottlecontrolintheFASTpositionforbest performance.

CAUTION

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly,andyou maylosecontrolofthemachine,causing personalinjurytoyouanddamagetothe machine.

Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.

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Figure18

1.Frontreferencebar

2.Leftmotion-controllever

3.Rearreferencebar

4.Rightmotion-controllever

5.Rightmotion-controllever intheNEUTRAL-LOCK position

3.Movethespeed-controllevertothedesired speed.

4.Slowlypushthemotion-controlleversforward (Figure19).

Note:Theengineshutsoffifyoumovea

motion-controlleverwiththeparkingbrake engaged.

Note:Thefartheryoumovethemotion-control

leversineitherdirection,thefasterthemachine movesinthatdirection.

Note:Tostop,pullthemotion-controllevers

backtotheNEUTRALposition.

DrivingForward

1.Disengagetheparkingbrake;refertoOperating

theParkingBrake(page14).

Figure19

SideDischargingor 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

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grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe machine.

DrivingBackward

1.Movetherightmotion-controllevertothecenter, unlockedposition.

2.Slowlypullthemotion-controlleversrearward (Figure20).

Figure20

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

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Theheightofcutcanbeadjustedfrom25to127mm (1to5inches)in6mm(1/4inch)increments.

1.Movetheheight-of-cutlevertothetransport position(allthewayup).

2.Rotatethepin90degreesandremoveitfrom theheight-of-cutbracket.

3.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracket correspondingtotheheight-of-cutdesiredand insertthepin(Figure21).

4.Pushthebuttonontopandlowerthe

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height-of-cutlevertothepin(Figure21).

PositioningtheFlowBafe

Thefollowingguresareforrecommendeduseonly. Adjustmentsvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent, andtheheightofthegrass.

Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthe

mowergroundspeedisthesame,openthebafe.

PositionA

Thisisthefull,rearposition(seeFigure23).Usethis positionforthefollowing:

Figure21

1.Height-of-cutholes3.Height-of-cutlever

2.Height-of-cutpin

AdjustingtheFlowBafe

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(Figure22).

4.Adjustthebafeandnutintheslottothedesired dischargeowandtightenthenut.

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•Inshort,lightgrassmowingconditions

•Indryconditions

•Smallergrassclippings

•Propelsgrassclippingsfartherawayfromthe

mower

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Figure23

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Figure22

1.Slot

2.Nut

PositionB

UsingWeights

Usethispositionwhenbagging(Figure24).

Figure24

PositionC

Thisisthefull,openposition(Figure25).Usethis positionforthefollowing:

•Installweightstoimprovebalance.Youcanaddor

removeweightstocreateoptimizedperformance underdifferentoperatingconditionsandforyour preference.

•Addorremoveweights1atatimeuntilyou

achievethedesiredhandlingandbalance.

•RefertotheOperator’sManualofattachmentsfor

recommendedweights.

Note:ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealertoorder

aweightkit.

WARNING

Excessiveweightchangescanaffectthe handlingandoperationofthemachine.

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Thiscouldcauseseriousinjurytoyouor bystanders.

•Makeweightchangesinsmallincrements only.

•Evaluatethemachineaftereachweight changetoensurethatyoucanoperatethe machinesafely.

•Intall,densegrassmowingconditions

•Inwetconditions

•Lowerstheengine-powerconsumption

•Allowsincreasedgroundspeedinheavyconditions

Figure25

AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,removetheignition

key,waitforallmovingpartstostop,andallow themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,servicing, cleaning,orstoringit.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunits,

mufers,andenginecompartmenttohelpprevent res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Shutoffthefuelbeforestoringortransportingthe

machine.

•DisengagethePTOwheneveryouaretransporting

ornotusingthemachine.

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•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingthemachineinto

atrailerortruck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,

chains,cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstraps shouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfromthe machine.

UsingtheFuel-Shutoff

PushingtheMachineby

Valve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance, andstorage(Figure26).

Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhen startingtheengine.

Hand

Thebypassvalvesallowyoutopushthemachineby handwithouttheenginerunning.

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.

Donottowthemachine,becausehydraulic damagemayoccur.

Important:Donotstartoroperatethemachine

withthebypassvalvesopen.Damagetothe systemmayoccur.

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

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2.Lowerthemowerdecktothelowestheightof cut(HOC).

Note:Thisallowsaccesstothebypassvalves.

3.Openthebypassvalveonbothpumpsbyturning themcounterclockwise1to2turns(Figure27).

Note:Thisallowshydraulicuidtobypassthe

pumpsandthewheelstoturn.

Note:Rotatethebypassvalvesamaximumof

2turnssothatthevalvedoesnotcomeoutof thebody,causinguidtorunout.

Figure26

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

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Figure27

1.Pump-bypassvalve

4.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

5.Pushthemachinetothedesiredlocation.

6.Engagetheparkingbrake.

7.Closethebypassvalvesbutdonotovertighten them.

8.Torquethevalvesto12to15N∙m(110to130 in-lb).

TransportingtheMachine

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

WARNING

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

Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet orroadway.

SelectingaTrailer

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure28).

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Ensurethatthelengthoframpisatleast4 timesaslongastheheightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground.

Figure28

1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground

3.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

4.Trailer

LoadingtheMachine

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

•Backthemachineuptherampandwalkit forwarddowntheramp.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.

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1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakesand lights.

3.Lowertheramp(Figure28).

4.Raisetheplatform.

Important:Alwayskeeptheplatformup

whenloadingandunloadingthemachine.

5.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure29).

Figure29

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1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.

2.Walkthemachinedown theramp.

6.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andengage theparkingbrake.

7.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearbumperwithstraps,chains, cable,orropes(Figure30).Refertolocal regulationsfortie-downrequirements.

Figure30

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1.Tie-downloops

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineand seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthespark-plugwiresfromthesparkplugs beforeyoudoanymaintenance.Setthewiresasidesothattheydonotaccidentallycontact thesparkplugs.

MaintenanceSafety

•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,servicing,orleaving

themachine,dothefollowing:

–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface. –Disengagethedrives. –Engagetheparkingbrake. –Shutofftheengineandremovetheignitionkey . –Waitforallmovingpartstostop. –Allowmachinecomponentstocoolbefore

performingmaintenance.

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe

machine.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving

parts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswith theenginerunning.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustandservicethebrakeasneeded.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir

properoperationregularly.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

drives,mufer,andenginetohelppreventres. Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Checkthegrasscatchercomponentsfrequently

andreplacethemwhentheyarewornordamaged.

•Donotrelyonahydraulicsystemtosupportthe

machine;supportthemachinewithjackstands wheneveryouraisethemachine.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall

hydraulicttingstight.Replaceallworn,damaged, ormissingpartsanddecals.Keepallfasteners tighttoensurethatthemachineisinsafeworking condition.

•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued

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

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthehydraulicuidlevel.

•Changethehydrauliclter.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheair-intakescreen(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•T esttheparkingbrake.

•Checkthebrakeclearance.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Cleanunderthemowerdeck.

•Washthemachine,especiallyafterwinterapplications.

•Cleanfoamair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Greasethemower-deckidlerarms(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Greasetheliftlinkage(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Checkthesparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Checkthehydraulicuidlevel.

•Cleanthepaperair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Changetheengineoil.

•Check,cleanandgapthesparkplug.

•Checkthebattery.

•Checktheelectricclutch.

•Checkandcleanenginecoolingnsandshrouds(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

•Checkthemower-deckbelt(s).

•Checkthepump-drivebelt.

•Checkthehydraulichoses.

Every200hours

Every250hours

Every300hours

Every500hours

Every800hours

Beforestorage

Yearly

•Replacethepaperair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Changetheengine-oillter.

•ChangethehydraulicuidwhenusingMobil®1oil.

•Checkandadjustthevalveclearance.SeeanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

•Adjustthecaster-pivotbearing.

•ChangethehydraulicuidwhenusingT oro®HYPR-OIL™500hydraulicuid.

•Changethehydrauliclter.

•Replacethefuellter.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Greasethecaster-wheelhubs.

•Inspectthebladeboltsandcurvedwashers.Replaceifdamaged.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

Pre-Maintenance Procedures

RaisingtheMowerfor Access

Youcanraisethefrontofthemowerandsupport itonitsbackforaccessunderthemachinefor maintenance.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisetheplatform;refertoOperatingthe

MachinewiththePlatformUp(page17).

4.Removethebattery;refertoRemovingthe

Battery(page37).

Figure31

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Figure32

1.Cap

2.Pieceofplastic

7.With2people,raisethefrontofthemowerso thatitrestsonthedrivetiresandtheplatform intheupposition.

8.Performanymaintenanceonthemachine.

9.With2people,lowerthefrontofthemowerto theground.

10.Removetheplasticunderthehydraulic-tank cap.

11.Installthebatteryforthemachine.

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3.Hydraulictank

1.Wingnut

2.Batterycover5.Battery

3.Negative(–)batterycable

5.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank;refertoDraining

theFuelT ank(page35).

6.Removethecapofthehydraulictankandplace apieceofplasticovertheopeningandinstall thehydrauliccap.

4.Positive(+)batterycable

Note:Thissealsthehydraulictankand

preventsitfromleakingout.

ReleasingtheCushionfor RearAccess

Youcanreleasethecushionforrearaccesstothe machineformaintenanceoradjustment.

1.Lowertheplatform.

2.Removethehairpincottersoneachsideofthe cushion.

3.Slidethelargewasherswithplasticbushings totheinside.

1.Removethebattery.

Figure33

2.With2people,liftthefront endofthemower(ensure thattheplatformisup).

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4.Removethecushionandlowerittotheplatform.

5.Performanymaintenanceoradjustmentonthe machine.

6.Raisethecushionandslideitontothepinson bothsidesofthemachine(Figure34).

7.Slidethelargewasherswithplasticbushings intothecushionbracketandsecurethemwith ahairpin-cotterpin(Figure34).

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Figure34

Lubrication

GreasingtheMachine

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Greasethe

mower-deckidlerarms(moreoften indirtyordustyconditions).

Every50hours—Greasetheliftlinkage(more oftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Greasetype:Lithiumormolybdenumgrease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.

Note:Scrapeanypaintoffthefrontofthe

tting(s).

4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tooozeoutofthebearings.

6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

Usethefollowinggraphicsforlocatingthegrease points.

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Figure36

Modelswitha102cmor40-InchMowerDeck

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Figure37

AllModels

Figure35

Modelswitha91cmor36-InchMowerDeck

GreasingtheFrontCaster

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Pivots

ServiceInterval:Y early

Greasetype:Lithiumormolybdenumgrease

1.Removethedustcapandadjustthecaster pivots;refertoAdjustingtheCaster-Pivot

Bearing(page41).

Note:Keepthedustcapoffuntilyouhave

nishedgreasingthecasterpivots.

2.Removethehexplug.

3.Threadagreasettingintothehole.

4.Pumpgreaseintothettinguntilitoozesout aroundthetopbearing.

5.Removethegreasettingfromthehole.

6.Installthehexpluganddustcap.

GreasingtheCaster-Wheel Hubs

ServiceInterval:Y early

Greasetype:Lithiumormolybdenumgrease

10.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheel onthesideofthewheelwiththenewsealand bearing.

11.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,ll theareainsidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullof general-purposegrease.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

4.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub (Figure38).

Figure38

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench

ats

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.

16.Installthecasterboltandtightenthenutfully.

Important:Topreventsealandbearingdamage,

checkthebearingadjustmentoftenbyspinning thecasterwheel.Thewheelshouldnotspinfreely (morethan1or2revolutions)orhaveanyside

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play.Ifthewheelspinsfreely ,adjustthetorque onthespacernutuntilthereisaslightamountof drag,andapplythread-lockingadhesive.

5.Remove1spacernutfromtheaxleassemblyin thecasterwheel.

Note:Thread-lockingadhesivehasbeen

appliedtolockthespacernutstotheaxle. Removetheaxle(withtheotherspacernutstill assembledtoit)fromthewheelassembly.

6.Pryouttheseals,inspectbearingsforwearor damage,andreplacethemifnecessary .

7.Packthebearingswithageneral-purpose grease.

8.Insert1bearingand1newsealintothewheel.

Note:Youmustreplacetheseals.

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

Note:Donotthreadthespacernutallof

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

EngineMaintenance

EngineSafety

•Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoilor

addingoiltothecrankcase.

•Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing,andother

bodypartsawayfromthemuferandotherhot surfaces.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every300hours

Inspectthefoamandpaperelementsandreplace themiftheyaredamagedorexcessivelydirty.

Important:Donotoilthefoamorpaperelement.

RemovingtheFoamandPaper

Figure39

1.Cover

2.Hoseclamp4.Foamelement

3.Paperelement

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Elements

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundtheaircleanertopreventdirtfrom gettingintotheengineandcausingdamage (Figure39).

4.Loosenthecoverknobsandremovethe air-cleanercover(Figure39).

5.Loosenthehoseclampandremovethe air-cleanerassembly(Figure39).

6.Carefullypullthefoamelementoffthepaper element(Figure39).

CleaningtheFoamAir-Cleaner Element

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapand warmwater.Whentheelementisclean,rinse itthoroughly.

2.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.

Important:Replacethefoamelementifit

istornorworn.

ServicingthePaperAir-Cleaner Element

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Cleanthepaper

air-cleanerelement(moreoftenin dirtyordustyconditions).

Every200hours—Replacethepaperair-cleaner element(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

1.Cleanthepaperelementbytappingitgentlyto removedust.

Note:Ifitisverydirty ,replacethepaper

elementwithanewone.

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,or damagetotherubberseal.

3.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.

Important:Donotcleanthepaperlter.

InstallingtheFoamandPaper Elements

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewiththecompletefoamand paperair-cleanerassemblyinstalled.

1.Carefullyslidethefoamelementontothepaper air-cleanerelement(Figure39).

2.Placetheair-cleanerassemblyontothebaseof theaircleanerorhoseandsecureit(Figure39).

3.Placetheair-cleanercoverintopositionand tightenthecoverknob(Figure39).

ServicingtheEngineOil

runenginewithoilbelowthelowmarkbecause theenginemaybedamaged.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Checktheengine-oillevelasshownin(Figure

41).

Engine-OilSpecications

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSJorhigher)

EngineOilCapacity:1.7L(57oz)withthelter;

1.5L(51oz)withoutthelter

Viscosity:Refertothetablebelow:

Figure40

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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

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

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil

becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donot

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Figure41

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every100hours

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoassuretheoil drainscompletely.

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

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.ChangetheengineoilasshowninFigure42.

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Figure42

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

43).

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6.Starttheengineanddrivetoaatarea.

7.Checktheoillevelagain.

ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

Note:Changetheengine-oilltermorefrequently

whenoperatingconditionsareextremelydustyor sandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChanging

theEngineOil(page33).

2.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure44).

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RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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3.RemovethesparkplugasshowninFigure45.

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Figure44

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengine,thenrotatethelteranextra3/4turn.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnew oil;refertoEngine-OilSpecications(page32).

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

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Figure45

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

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

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Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.

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

Type:NGK®BPR4ESorequivalent

Airgap:0.75mm(0.03inch)

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Figure46

InstallingtheSparkPlug

FuelSystem Maintenance

DrainingtheFuelTank

Note:Useasyphonpumptodrainfuelfromthetank.

Youcanpurchaseasyphonpumpatahardwarestore.

DANGER

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

Figure47

CheckingtheSpark Arrester

ForMachineswithaSpark Arrester

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

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

Donotrefuelorruntheengineunlessthe sparkarresterisinstalled.

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

•Neversmokewhendrainingfuel,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereaspark mayignitethefuelfumes.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundthefuelcaptopreventdebrisfrom gettingintothefueltank(Figure48).

4.Removethefuelcap.

5.Insertasyphonpumpintothefueltank.

6.Usingthesyphonpump,drainthefuelintoa cleanfuelcan(Figure48).

7.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Waitforthemufertocool.

4.Ifyouseeanybreaksinthescreenorwelds, replacethearrester.

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

6.Installthearresterontheexhaustoutlet.

Figure48

1.Fuelcap

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every800hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)

Donotinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuel line.

Note:Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Closethefuel-shutoffvalve;refertoUsingthe

Fuel-ShutoffValve(page22).

4.ReplacethefuellterasshowninFigure49.

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Figure49

ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plug

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

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated

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

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Alwayskeepthebatterycleanandfullycharged.Use apapertoweltocleanthebatterycase.Ifthebattery terminalsarecorroded,cleanthemwithasolutionof fourpartswaterand1partbakingsoda.Applyalight coatingofgreasetothebatteryterminalstoprevent corrosion.

Voltage:12V

RemovingtheBattery

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.RemovethebatteryasshowninFigure50.

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Figure50

ChargingtheBattery

InstallingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat canexplode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks andamesawayfrombattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged

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

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto

RemovingtheBattery(page37).

2.Checktheelectrolytelevel.

3.Ensurethatthellercapsareinstalledonthe battery.

4.Chargethebatteryfor1hourat25to30Aor6 hoursat4to6A.

5.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthe chargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,anddisconnect thechargerleadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure

51).

InstallthebatteryasshowninFigure52.

6.Installthebatteryontothemachineandconnect thebatterycables;refertoInstallingtheBattery

(page38).

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery

disconnected;electricaldamagemayoccur.

Figure51

1.Positivebatterypost

2.Negativebatterypost

3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Black(-)chargerlead

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Figure52

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ServicingtheFuses

DriveSystem

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.It requiresnomaintenance.Ifafuseblows,checkthe componentorcircuitforamalfunctionorshort.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Releasetheoperatorcushionfromtherearof themachine.

4.Pulloutthefuseandreplaceit(Figure53).

5.Installtheoperatorcushion.

Maintenance

AdjustingtheTracking

Ifyoupushbothmotion-controlleversforwardthe samedistanceandthemachinepullsto1side,adjust thetrackingasfollows.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthe machine.

4.Rotatetherightcableadjustmenttopositionthe rightmotion-controlleverinthecenterofthe control-panelneutral-lockslot(Figure55).

1.Optionalaccessoryfuse (15A)

2.Power-takeoff(PTO)fuse (10A)

Figure53

3.Chargefuse(25A)

4.Mainfuse(30A)

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Figure54

1.Leftmotion-controllever

2.Rightmotion-controllever4.Alignthecontrollevers

5.Rotatetheleftcableadjustmenttomatchtheleft wheelspeedtothepreviouslysetrightwheel speed.

6.Adjustinquarter-turnincrementsuntilthe machinetracksstraight.

3.NEUTRAL-LOCKposition

fronttoback.

Note:Adjustonlytheleftcabletomatchtheleft

wheelspeedtotherightwheelspeed.Donot adjusttherightwheelspeedasthispositionsthe rightmotion-controlleveroutofthecenterfor thecontrol-panelneutral-lockslot.

Figure55

3.Checkthedistanceofthebolttotheproximity switch;itneedstobebetween0.51to1.02mm (0.02to0.04inches)asshowninFigure56.

4.Ifadjustmentisneeded,loosenthejamnutand adjustthebolttothecorrectdistance.

5.Tightenthejamnutafteradjustingthebolt (Figure56).

6.T estthesafety-interlocksystembeforeoperating themachine.

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1.Leftcableadjustment

2.Cablelock

3.Rightcableadjustment

7.Checkforpropertracking.

Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotstartafter

adjustingthetracking,makesurethatthe proximityswitchtargetalignswiththebolt attachedtothemotion-controllever;referto

AdjustingtheProximitySwitch(page40).

8.Repeatthecableadjustmentuntilthetracking iscorrect.

9.Checkthatthemachinedoesnotcreepfrom neutralwiththeparkbrakesdisengaged.

Important:Donotrotatethelinkagetoofar,as

thismaycausethemachinetocreepinneutral.

AdjustingtheProximity Switch

Usethisprocedureifthemachinedoesnotstartafter adjustingthetracking.

1.Ensurethattheboltattachedtothe motion-controlleveralignswiththe proximity-switchtarget(Figure56).

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Figure56

1.Proximity-switchtarget4.Boltattachedtothe

2.Proximityswitch

3.Boltsandnuts6.Jamnut

motion-controllever

5.0.51to1.02mm(0.02to

0.04inches)

2.Ifneeded,loosentheboltsandadjustthe proximityswitchuntilthetargetalignswiththe boltattachedtothemotion-controllever(Figure

56).

CheckingtheTirePressure

AdjustingtheCaster-Pivot

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

Maintaintheairpressureinthereartiresat83to97 kPa(12to14psi).

Important:Uneventirepressurecancausean

unevencut.

Note:Thefronttiresaresemi-pneumatictiresanddo

notrequireair-pressuremaintenance.

Figure57

Bearing

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethedustcapfromthecasterandtighten thelocknut(Figure58).

4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersare at,andthenbackoff1/4turntoproperlysetthe preloadonthebearings(Figure58).

Important:Makesurethatthespring

washersareinstalledcorrectlyasshownin

Figure58.

5.Installthedustcap(Figure58).

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Figure58

1.Springwashers

2.Locknut

3.Dustcap

AdjustingtheElectric

CoolingSystem

Clutch

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthe

electricclutch.

Theclutchisadjustabletoensureproperengagement andproperbraking.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Inserta0.4to0.5mm(0.01to0.02inch)feeler gaugethroughaninspectionslotinthesideof theassembly.

Note:Ensurethatitisbetweenthearmature

andtherotorfrictionsurfaces.

Note:Thegapneedstobeatleast0.4mm

(0.02inches)andnotmorethan0.5mm(0.02 inches).

4.Ifadjustmentisneeded,usea0.4mm(0.02 inches)feelergaugetoseteachofthe3 adjustment-slotpositions.

5.Tightenthelocknutsuntilthereisslightbinding onthefeelergaugebutitcanbemovedeasily withintheairgap(Figure59).

6.Repeatthisfortheremainingslots.

7.Checkeachslotagainandmakeslight adjustmentsuntilthefeelergaugeisbetween therotorandarmaturewithveryslightcontact betweenthem.

Maintenance

CleaningtheAir-Intake Screen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforeeachuse,removeanybuildupofgrass,dirt, orotherdebrisfromthecylinderandcylinder-head coolingns,air-intakescreenontheywheelend, andthecarburetor-governorleversandlinkage.This helpsensureadequatecoolingoftheengineandthe correctenginespeed,anditreducesthepossibilityof overheatingormechanicaldamagetotheengine.

CleaningtheCooling System

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkand

cleanenginecoolingnsand shrouds(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removetheair-intakescreenandthefan housing(Figure60).

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengine parts.

Figure59

1.Adjustingnut3.Feelergauge

2.Slot

5.Installtheair-intakescreenandfanhousing (Figure60).

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1.Guard

2.Engineair-intakescreen

3.Bolt

Figure60

BrakeMaintenance

TestingtheParkingBrake

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforeeachuse,testtheparkingbrakeonbotha levelsurfaceandslope.

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.Iftheparkingbrake doesnotholdsecurely ,adjustit.

1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

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4.Fanhousing

5.Screw

4.Engagethebrakeleverandensurethatthe machinedoesnotmove.

5.Adjustthebrakeifneeded.

CheckingtheBrake Clearance

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Important:Ensurethatthemachineisonalevel

surfacewhencheckingandadjustingthebrake.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page41).

4.Disengagetheparkingbrake;refertoOperating

theParkingBrake(page14).

5.Withthebrakedisengaged,measurethe distancebetweenthebrakebarandthetireon eachside.

6.Usingthesidewiththesmallestclearance, ensurethatthedistanceisbetween3and6mm (1/8and1/4inches)asshowninFigure61); refertoAdjustingtheBrakes(page44)ifthe distanceisincorrect.

AdjustingtheBrakes

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

4.T oadjustthebrake,removetheclevispinand hairpincotterfromthelower-brakeleverand yoke(Figure62).

5.Adjusttheyoke(Figure61).

Note:Thedistancebetweenthebrakebarand

thetireneedsbebetween3and6mm(1/8and 1/4inches).

Figure61

1.Tire

2.Brakebar4.Measurethesmallest

3.Clearancebetween3and 6mm(1/8and1/4inches)

clearancebetweenthebar andtire.

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Note:T otightenthebrake,rotatetheyokeup.

Toloosenthebrake,rotatetheyokedown.

6.Checkthebrakeoperationagain;refertoT esting

theParkingBrake(page43).

7.Securetheyoketothelower-brakeleverwith theclevispinandhairpincotter(Figure62).

Figure62

1.Yoke3.Lower-brakelever

2.Clevispin

4.Hairpincotter

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BeltMaintenance

CheckingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthe

mower-deckbelt(s).

Checkbeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks, wear,signsofoverheating,oranyotherdamage.

Thesignsofawornmowerbeltaresquealingwhile thebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhileyouare cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks,and cracks.Replacethemowerbeltifyoudetectanyof thesesigns.

1.Belt

2.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

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Figure63

3.Spring

ReplacingtheMower-Deck Belt

Important:Thefastenersonthecoversofthis

machinearedesignedtoremainonthecover afterremoval.Loosenallofthefastenerson eachcoverafewturnssothatthecoverisloose butstillattached,thengobackandloosenthem untilthecovercomesfree.Thispreventsyou fromaccidentallystrippingtheboltsfreeofthe retainers.

Machineswitha91cm(36-inch) Deck

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Loosentheboltsandremovetherightbeltcover withtheboltattachedtoit.

Machineswitha102cm(40-inch) Deck

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Loosentheboltsandremovethebeltcovers withtheboltsattachedtothem.

4.Removethespringfromtheanchorpostonthe idler-pulleyarm(Figure63).

5.Removethewornmowerbelt(Figure63).

6.Installthenewmowerbeltaroundtheclutch pulley,thedeckpulleys,andtheidlerpulley (Figure63).

7.Installthespringontotheanchorpostonthe idler-pulleyarm(Figure63).

8.Installthebeltcoverontothemowerdeckand securethebolt.

Figure64

1.Belt

2.Spring

5.Removetherightmower-deckbelt(Figure64).

6.Ifyouarereplacingtheleftmower-deckbelt, continueasfollows,otherwiseproceedtostep7.

A.Removethespringfromtheanchorposton

theidler-pulleyarm(Figure65).

B.Removethewornmowerbelt(Figure65).

3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

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C.Installanewmowerbeltaroundthedeck

pulleys,theclutchpulley ,andtheidler pulley(Figure65).

Figure65

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1.Belt

2.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

3.Spring

7.Installthepreviouslyremovedoranewmower beltaroundtherightdeckpulleysandidler pulley(Figure64).

8.Installthespringontotheanchorpostonthe idler-pulleyarm(Figure63).

9.Installthebeltcoversontothemowerdeckand securethebolts.

ReplacingthePump-Drive Belt

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthe

pump-drivebelt.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethemower-deckbelt;refertoReplacing

theMower-DeckBelt(page45).

4.Tiltthemachine;refertoRaisingtheMowerfor

Access(page27).

5.Removetheshoulderbolt,thenut,andthe washerfromtheenginedeckandconnected spring(Figure66).

Figure66

1.Hydraulicpumps

2.Idlerpulley5.Pump-drivebelt

3.Clutchpulley6.Shoulderbolt,nut,and

4.Clutchretainer

washer

6.Removethepump-drivebelt(Figure66).

7.Installthenewbeltaroundtheclutchandthe2 pumppulleys.

8.Installthespringontotheshoulderboltand washer,andconnectittotheenginedeckwith thenut(Figure66).

9.Lowerthemachinetotheoperatingposition.

10.Installthemower-deckbelt;refertoReplacing

theMower-DeckBelt(page45).

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ControlsSystem Maintenance

AdjustingtheRight Motion-ControlLever

Ifthemotion-controlleversdonotalignhorizontally, adjusttherightmotion-controllever.

Note:Adjustthehorizontalalignmentbefore

adjustingthefronttobackalignment.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Pushtherightmotion-controlleverdownoutof theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition(Figure67).

4.Checkiftherightmotion-controlleveraligns horizontallywiththeleftmotion-controllever (Figure67).

Figure68

1.Cam

7.Adjustthecamuntilitalignswiththeleft motion-controlleverandtightenthenutforthe cam.

2.Nut

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Figure67

1.Leftmotion-controllever3.Checkthehorizontal

2.Rightmotion-controllever intheNEUTRAL-LOCK position

alignmenthere.

4.Rightmotion-controllever

Note:Toadjusttherightmotion-controllever

horizontally,adjustthecam.

5.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthe

machine.

6.Loosenthenutholdingthecam(Figure68).

Note:Movingthecamclockwise(inthevertical

position)lowersthehandle,whilemovingit counterclockwise(intheverticalposition)raises thehandle.

Important:Ensurethattheatportionofthe

camdoesnotgoaboveaverticalposition (rightorleft);otherwiseyoumaydamagethe

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switch.

AdjustingtheNeutral Positionforthe Motion-ControlLevers

Important:Ensurethatthetrackingiscorrect

afteradjustingthemotion-controllevers(Figure

69).

Note:Adjustthehorizontalalignmentbefore

adjustingthefronttobackalignment.

Ifthemotion-controlleversdonotalignfronttoback ortherightcontrolleverdoesnotmoveeasilyinto theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,adjusttheneutralposition forthelevers.

1.Afteryounishthehorizontalalignment,check thefront-to-backalignmentbyslightlypushing themotion-controlleversforwardtotakeupany

slackinthelinkageforthecontrollevers(Figure

69).

Figure69

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1.Leftmotion-controllever

2.Rightmotion-controllever4.Alignthemotion-control

3.NEUTRAL-LOCKposition

leversfronttoback.

2.Ensurethattherightmotion-controllevermoves easilyintotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

Note:Turnthecableadjustmentclockwiseto

movethemotion-controlhandleforward.Turn thecableadjustmentcounterclockwisetomove themotion-controlhandlerearward.

3.Rotatethecableadjustmentontherightside whenadjustmentisneeded.

Note:Adjustthecableadjustmentin

quarter-turnincrements.

4.Aftertherightmotion-controllevermoveseasily intotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,adjusttheleft motion-controllevertoalignitwiththeright motion-controllever.

5.Checkforpropertracking;refertoAdjustingthe

Tracking(page39).

6.Installthecablelockontothecable-adjusting nutstosecuretheadjustment(Figure70).

1.Leftcableadjustment

2.Cablelock

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Figure70

3.Rightcableadjustment

HydraulicSystem Maintenance

HydraulicSystemSafety

•Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidisinjected

intoskin.Injecteduidmustbesurgicallyremoved withinafewhoursbyadoctor.

•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhosesandlinesare

ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto thehydraulicsystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole

leaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressurehydraulic uid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem

beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic system.

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Figure71

1.Cap3.Colduidlevel—full

2.Bafe4.Hotuidlevel—full

4.Removethecapfromthellerneck(Figure71).

Note:Lookinsidetochecktheuidlevelin

thereservoir.

5.Adduidtothereservoiruntilitreachesthecold levelofthebafe.

HydraulicSystem Specications

HydraulicFluidType:T oro

hydraulicuidorMobil

HydraulicSystemFluidCapacity:2.0L(67oz)

115W-50syntheticmotoroil.

HYPR-OIL

Important:Usetheuidspecied.Otheruids

coulddamagethesystem.

™

CheckingtheHydraulic Fluid

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every50hours

Note:Thebafeinsidethetankhas2levels

dependingiftheuidiswarmorcold.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

6.Runthemachineatlowidlefor15minutesto allowanyairtopurgeoutofthesystemandto warmtheuid.

500

7.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

8.Checktheuidlevelwhiletheuidiswarm. Ifrequired,adduidtothereservoiruntilitis betweenthehotlevelandthecoldlevel.

Note:Theuidlevelshouldbebelowthehot

levelofthebafewhentheuidiswarm(Figure

71).

9.Installthecaponthellerneck.

ReplacingtheHydraulic Fluid

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—Changethe

hydraulicuidwhenusingMobil oil.

Every500hours—Changethehydraulicuid whenusingT oro uid.

HYPR-OIL

™

500hydraulic

3.Cleantheareaaroundthecapandthellerneck ofthehydraulictank(Figure71).

WARNING

Hothydraulicuidcancausesevereburns.

Allowthehydraulicuidtocoolbefore performinganymaintenancetothehydraulic system.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removehydraulicreservoircap.

ReplacingtheHydraulic Filter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every500hours/Yearly(whichevercomesrst)

4.Locatethefronthydraulichoseunderthe hydraulictankandplaceadrainpanunderthe tank(Figure72).

5.Loosenthehoseclampandmoveitdownthe hose.

6.Removethefronthydraulichoseandallowthe uidtorunoutofthetank.

Figure72

1.Hydraulictank3.Fronthydraulichose

2.Hydrauliclter

WARNING

Hothydraulicuidcancausesevereburns.

Allowthehydraulicuidtocoolbefore performinganymaintenancetothehydraulic system.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Locatethelterandplaceadrainpanunderthe lter(Figure73).

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7.Changethehydrauliclter;refertoReplacing

theHydraulicFilter(page50).

8.Connectthehydraulichoseunderthetank.

9.Adduidtothetankuntilitreachesthecold bafeofthetank.

Important:Usethespecieduidor

equivalent.Otheruidscouldcausesystem damage.

10.Installthehydraulic-tankcap.

11.Startengineandletrunforabout2minutesto purgeairfromthesystem.

12.Shutofftheengineandcheckforleaks.

Note:If1orbothwheelsdonotdrive,referto

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem(page51).

13.Checktheleveloftheuidandadduid,if required.

Important:Donotoverll.

Figure73

1.Hydraulictank

4.Removetheoldlterandwipethelter-adapter gasketsurfaceclean(Figure74).

5.Applyathincoatofhydraulicuidtotherubber gasketonthereplacementlter.

6.Installreplacementhydrauliclterontothelter adapter.

7.Turnthelterclockwiseuntiltherubbergasket contactsthelteradapterandtightenthelter anadditional1/2turn(Figure74).

2.Hydrauliclter

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Figure74

1.Hydrauliclter

2.Gasket

8.Cleanupanyspilleduid.

9.Checktheuidinthereservoirandadduidto thetankuntilitreachesthecoldbafeofthe tank.

3.Adapter

Important:Usethespecieduidor

equivalent.Otheruidscouldcausesystem damage.

10.Starttheengineandletitrunforabout2minutes topurgeairfromthesystem.

11.Shutofftheengineandcheckforleaks.

Note:Ifoneorbothwheelsdonotdrive,refer

toBleedingtheHydraulicSystem(page51).

12.Checktheuidlevelandadduid,ifrequired.

Important:Donotoverll.

BleedingtheHydraulic System

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

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe

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operatingposition.

3.Raisetherearofthemachineontojackstands highenoughtoraisethedrivewheelsoffthe ground.

4.Starttheengineandmovethethrottlecontrolto theidleposition.

Note:Ifthedrivewheeldoesnotrotate,assist

thepurgingofthesystembycarefullyrotating thetireintheforwarddirection.

5.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelasitdrops,and adduidasrequiredtomaintaintheproperlevel.

6.Repeatthisprocedurefortheoppositewheel.

CheckingtheHydraulic Hoses

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Checkthehydraulichosesforleaks,loosettings, kinks,loosemountingsupports,wear,general weathering,andchemicaldeterioration.Makeany necessaryrepairsbeforeoperating.

Note:Keepareasaroundthehydraulicsystemclean

fromgrassanddebrisbuildup.

Note:Extendedoperatingtimeathightemperatures

inahotclimatemayleadtodeteriorationofhosesand seals.Inspectmorefrequentlyinahotclimate,and changethehydraulicuidandltermorefrequently.

MowerDeck Maintenance

ServicingtheCutting Blades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement, keepextrabladesonhand.

BladeSafety

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapieceof thebladecouldbethrowntowardyouorbystanders, resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearordamage.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

bladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhen servicingtheblades.Onlyreplaceorsharpenthe blades;neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethatthe

bladesandbladeboltsarenotwornordamaged. Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsets topreservebalance.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating1

bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.

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Figure75

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

1.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforward andbackward.

2.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecutting edge,positionA,oftheblades(Figure76).

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

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

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure75).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe

Blades(page53).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure75).

Figure76

1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface

3.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

4.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge

ofthebladesatthesamepositionasinstep2 above.

2.PositionA

Note:Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions

obtainedinsteps2and3mustnotexceed3mm (1/8inch).

Note:Ifthisdimensionexceeds3mm

(1/8inch),replacetheblade.

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WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcould breakapartandcouldcriticallyinjure youorbystanders.

•Alwaysreplaceabentordamaged bladewithanewblade.

•Donotleorcreatesharpnotchesin theedgesorsurfacesoftheblade.

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Figure78

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure79).

RemovingtheBlades

Replacetheifabladehitsasolidobject,isout ofbalance,orisbent.Forbestperformanceand continuedsafetyconformanceofthemachine,use genuineT ororeplacementblades.Replacement bladesmadebyothermanufacturersmayresultin non-conformancewithsafetystandards.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthicklypadded glove.

2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,and bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure77).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure78).

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Figure79

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

InstallingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Y early

1.Inspectthebladeboltfordamagedthreads. Replacetheboltandcurvedwasheras necessary.

Figure77

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure78).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

2.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

80).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside ofthedecktoensurepropercutting.

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3.Installthecurvedwasherandbladebolt(Figure

80).

Note:Thecurvedwasherconemustbe

installedtowardthebolthead(Figure80).

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

Figure80

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

43.7cm(17-3/16inches)for102cm(40inch) mowerdecks.

2.Loosenthejamnutsatthefrontswivel(Figure

81).

3.Usingthejamnuts,adjustthelengthofthe threadedrodtoachievethecorrectdistance.

4.Tightenthejamnutsatthefrontswivel(Figure

81).

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LevelingtheMowerDeck

PreparingtheMachine

Ensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytimeyou installthemowerdeckorwhenyouseeanuneven cutonyourlawn.

Levelthemowerdecksidetosidebeforeadjusting thefront-to-rearslope.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

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

3.Checkthetirepressureofbothdrivetires;refer toCheckingtheTirePressure(page41).

4.Checkthemowerdeckforbentblades;remove andreplaceanybentblades;refertoServicing

theCuttingBlades(page52).

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

Figure81

1.Measurehereatthe centeroftheswivels (center-to-centerlength).

2.Swiveljamnuts

3.Frontswivel8.Y oke

4.Frontchain9.Upperchainbolt

5.Rearchain

6.Adjustmentbolt

7.Jamnut

5.Checkthedistancebetweentheyokeandthe

deckhangerarmateachyoke.

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CheckingtheSwivelandYoke Distances

1.Checkthedistancebetweentheswivels, measuringatthecenteroftheswivels (center-to-centerlength)oneachthreadedrod (Figure81).

Note:Ensurethatthelengthis49.5cm(19-1/2

inches)for91cm(36inch)mowerdecksand

Note:Thisdistanceneedstobe11mm(7/16

inch)asshowninFigure82.

6.Ifadjustmentisneeded,loosentheupperchain bolt(Figure82).

7.Loosenthejamnutandadjusttheadjustment bolttoachievethecorrectdistanceasshown inFigure82.

8.Tightenthejamnutandtheupperchainbolt.

Figure83

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Figure82

1.Adjustmentbolt4.Deckhangerarm

2.Jamnut5.Thedistanceneedstobe 11mm(7/16inch).

3.Yoke

AdjustingtheRightSide Front-to-RearMowerDeck Pitch

1.Positiontherightbladefront-to-rear(Figure83).

2.MeasuretherightbladeattheClocation,froma

levelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetip, andrecordthismeasurement(Figure83).

3.MeasuretherightbladeattheDlocation,froma

levelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetip, andrecordthismeasurement(Figure83).

Note:Themowerbladeshouldbe6to10

mm(1/4to3/8inch)loweratpositionCthan atpositionD(Figure83).Ifitisnotcorrect, proceedtothefollowingsteps.

1.Measureherefromthe bladetothelevelsurface.

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2.MeasureatCandD.

MatchingtheRearoftheMower Deck

1.Positiontheleftandrightbladesfront-to-rear.

2.MeasuretheleftbladeattheBlocation,froma

levelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetip, andrecordthismeasurement(Figure84).

3.MeasuretherightbladeattheDlocation,froma

levelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetip, andrecordthismeasurement(Figure84).

Note:ThemeasurementatpositionBneedsto

bewithin3mm(1/8inch)ofthemeasurement atpositionD(Figure84).Ifitisnotcorrect, proceedtothefollowingsteps.

4.Loosenthejamnutsattheleft,frontswivel

(Figure81).

5.Usingtheleftjamnuts,adjustthelengthofthe

lefthandthreadedroduntillocationBmatches locationD.

6.Tightenthejamnutsattheleftfrontswivel

(Figure81).

4.Loosenthejamnutsattherightandleftfront swivels(Figure81).

5.Usingtherightjamnuts,adjustthelengthofthe rightthreadedrodtoachievethe6to10mm (1/4to3/8inch)front-to-rearpitch.

6.Tightenthejamnutsattherightandleftfront swivels(Figure81).

1.Measureherefromthe

bladetothelevelsurface.

Figure84

2.MeasureatBandD

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Figure85

1.Measureherefromthe bladetothelevelsurface.

2.MeasureatAandC.

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LevelingtheFrontoftheMower Deck

1.Positiontheleftandrightbladesfront-to-rear.

2.Inspectthefrontchainsandensurethateach chainhastension.

Note:Ifeitherchainisloose,adjustthe

threadedrodwiththeloosechaintoachieve tensiononthatchain.

3.MeasuretheleftbladeattheAlocation,froma levelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetip, andrecordthismeasurement(Figure85).

4.MeasuretherightbladeattheClocation,froma levelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetip, andrecordthismeasurement(Figure85).

Note:ThemeasurementbetweenlocationA

andCneedstobewithin3mm(1/8inch).Ifitis notcorrect,proceedtothefollowingsteps.

5.Loosentheupperchainbolts(Figure81).

6.Loosenthejamnutsoneachyoke(Figure81).

7.Adjusttheadjustmentboltsintheyokes,at locationsAandC,toachievethecorrectheight (Figure85).

8.Tightenthejamnutsandupperchainbolts (Figure81).

MatchingtheHeightofCut

1.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inch) height-of-cutposition.

2.Positiontherightbladefront-to-rear(Figure83).

3.MeasuretherightbladeatlocationC,froma levelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetip, andrecordthismeasurement(Figure85).

Note:ThemeasurementatlocationCneedsto

bewithinan3mm(1/8inch)ofthe76mm(3 inches)height-of-cutsetting.Ifitisnotcorrect, proceedtothefollowingsteps.

4.Loosenthejamnutsatbothendsofthe turnbuckle(Figure86).

Note:Theendoftheturnbucklewiththegroove

hasleftthreads(Figure86).

5.Adjusttheturnbuckletoraiseorlowerthedeck heighttoachieve76mm(3inches)atlocationC.

6.Tightenthejamnutsatbothendsofthe turnbuckle.

7.Checkandensurethatthemower-deckliftlever latchesintothetransportposition.

Note:Ifitdoesnotlatchintothetransport

position,adjusttheturnbuckleuntilitlatches intothetransportposition.

8.Tightenthejamnuts.

1.Jamnut

2.Turnbuckle

Figure86

3.Grooveindicatingleft

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1.25.7cm(10-1/8inch)for

102cm(40inch)mower

threads

decksand28.2cm(11-1/8 inch)for91cm(36inch) mowerdecks

2.Springjamnut4.Compressionspring

Figure87

3.Frontnut

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AdjustingtheCompressionSpring

Note:Adjustingthecompressionspringaltershow

muchthedeckoatsandtheamountofeffortneeded toliftthedeckwhenusingtheheight-of-cutlever.

•Morespringcompressionreducestheleverlift

forcerequiredandcausesthedecktooatmore.

•Lessspringcompressionincreasestheleverlift

forcerequiredandcausesthedecktooatless.

1.Raisetheheight-of-cutleverandlockitintothe transportposition.

2.Checkthelengthofthecompressionspring.

Note:Nominallengthis28.2cm(11-1/8inches)

for91cm(36inch)mowerdecksand25.7cm (10-1/8inches)for102cm(40inch)mower decks(Figure87).

3.Adjustthisdistancebylooseningthespring-jam nutandturningthenutinfrontofeachspring (Figure87).

4.Lockthenutintopositionbytighteningthe spring-jamnut(Figure87).

5.Repeatthisprocedurefortheoppositedeck-lift spring.

ReplacingtheGrass Deector

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury .Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Donotoperatethemachineunlessyouinstall acoverplate,amulchplate,grassdeector, orbagger.

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,spring,andspacer holdingthedeectortothepivotbrackets (Figure88).

Figure88

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.Grassdeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring

2.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.

5.Spring(installed)

7.J-hookendofthespring

Cleaning

CleaningundertheMower Deck

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforeeachuseordaily

Removethegrassbuildupunderthemowerdaily.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,movethemotion-controlleverstothe

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NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisethefrontofthemachineandusejack standstosupportthemower.

3.Placethespacerandthespringontothegrass deector.

4.Place1J-hookendofthespringbehindthe deckedge.

Note:Makesurethat1J-hookendofspringis

installedbehinddeckedgebeforeinstallingthe boltasshowninFigure88.

5.Installtheboltandthenut.

6.Place1J-hookendofthespringaroundthe grassdeector(Figure88).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable

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

DisposingofWaste

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

Storage

E.Disposeoffuelproperly;recycleitaccording

tolocalregulations.

StorageSafety

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor

drainthefuelindoors.

CleaningandStorage

ServiceInterval:Beforestorage

Beforestorage

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

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

Important:Youcanwashthemachine

withamilddetergentandwater.Donot pressure-washthemachine.Avoidexcessive useofwater,especiallynearthedrivesystem andengine.Pressure-washingcanforcedirt andwaterintocriticalparts,suchasspindle bearingsandelectricalswitches.

Important:Donotstorefuelcontaining

stabilizer/conditionerlongerthan thedurationrecommendedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

10.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckits condition;refertoServicingtheSparkPlug

(page34).

11.Withthesparkplug(s)removedfromtheengine, pour15ml(2tablespoons)ofengineoilintothe spark-plughole,andusethestartertocrankthe engineanddistributetheoilinsidethecylinder.

12.Installthesparkplug(s)butdonotconnectthe wiretothesparkplug(s).

13.Checkandtightenallfasteners.Repairor replaceanypartthatisdamagedormissing.

14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaceswith paintfromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

3.Cleananydirtandchafffromtheoutsideofthe enginecylinder-headnsandblowerhousing.

4.Checkthebrake;refertoT estingtheParking

Brake(page43).

5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page31).

6.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page

29).

7.Changetheengineoil;refertoChangingthe

EngineOil(page33).

8.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page41).

9.Forlong-termstorage,dothefollowing:

A.Addfuelstabilizer/conditionertothefuelin

thetankasdirectedbythefuelstabilizer manufacturer.

B.Runtheenginetodistributetheconditioned

fuelthroughthefuelsystemfor5minutes.

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltank;refertoDrainingthe

FuelT ank(page35),oroperatetheengine

untilitshutsoff.

D.Starttheengineandallowittorununtilit

shutsoff.Repeatwiththechokeengaged(if applicable)untiltheenginedoesnotstart.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

Theenginelosespower.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Thefueltankisemptyortheshutoff valveisclosed.

2.Thechokecontrolisnotengaged.2.Engagethechokecontrol.

3.Aspark-plugwireislooseor disconnected.

4.Asparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.

5.Theaircleanerisdirty.

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

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

8.Thegapbetweenthesafety-interlock switchesisnotcorrect.

1.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

3.Installthewireonsparkplug.

4.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug.

5.Servicetheair-cleanerelement.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.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.Replacethepump-drivebelt.

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.Replacethepump-drivebeltidler spring.

12to15N∙m(9to11ft-lb).

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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.ThePTOswitchismalfunctioning.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.

Schematics

HydraulicSchematic(Rev .A)

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ElectricalSchematic(Rev .A)

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YourpersonalinformationmaybeprocessedintheUSoranothercountrywhichmayhavelessstrictdataprotectionlawsthanyourcountryofresidence. Wheneverwetransferyourinformationoutsideofyourcountryofresidence,wewilltakelegallyrequiredstepstoensurethatappropriatesafeguardsare inplacetoprotectyourinformationandtomakesureitistreatedsecurely.

AccessandCorrection

Youmayhavetherighttocorrectorreviewyourpersonaldata,orobjecttoorrestricttheprocessingofyourdata.T odoso,pleasecontactusbyemail atlegal@toro.com.IfyouhaveconcernsaboutthewayinwhichT orohashandledyourinformation,weencourageyoutoraisethisdirectlywithus. PleasenotethatEuropeanresidentshavetherighttocomplaintoyourDataProtectionAuthority.

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