Toro 74534TE GrandStand, 74536TE GrandStand Operator's Manual

FormNo.3379-989RevB

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GrandStand

®

Mower

With91cmor102cmTURBOFORCE
CuttingUnit

ModelNo.74534TE—SerialNo.314000001andUp

ModelNo.74536TE—SerialNo.314000001andUp

®

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3379-989*B

WARNING

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CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives;
fordetailspleaseseetheseparateproductspecicDeclaration
ofConformity(DOC)sheet.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedto
beusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsorresidential
homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrass
onwell-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial
properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor
agriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely .

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.

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information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
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inthespaceprovided.

Figure1

1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(

Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythefollowingwords:

•Dangersignalsanextremehazardthatwillcauseserious

injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.

•Warningsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryor

deathifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

•Cautionsignalsahazardthatmaycauseminoror

moderateinjuryifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.

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Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
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Contents

Introduction..................................................................2

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

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

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

SoundPressure.......................................................7

SoundPower..........................................................7

VibrationLevelforModel74534TE...........................7

VibrationLevelforModel74536TE...........................7

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

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

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

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

Specications........................................................15

Operation....................................................................16

AddingFuel...........................................................16

CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel..................................17

BreakingInaNewMachine.....................................17

ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................17

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

OperatingtheMower-blade-controlSwitch

(PTO)...............................................................18

OperatingtheThrottle............................................18

OperatingtheChoke...............................................19

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................19

UsingtheFuelShut-offValve...................................20

StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................20

UsingtheSafety-interlockSystem.............................21

OperatingthePlatform...........................................22

DrivingForwardorBackward..................................23

StoppingtheMachine.............................................24

PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................24

TransportingtheMachine........................................25

LoadingMachines..................................................25

SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass.....................26

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

AdjustingtheFlowBafe........................................27

PositioningtheFlowBafe......................................27

UsingCounterweights.............................................28

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

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

PremaintenanceProcedures........................................30

RaisingtheMowerforAccess...................................30

ReleasetheCushionforRearAccess..........................31

Lubrication...............................................................32

LubricatingtheMachine..........................................32

GreasingtheFrontCasterPivots..............................32

LubricatingtheCaster-wheelHubs...........................33

EngineMaintenance..................................................34

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................34

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

ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................37

CheckingtheSparkArrester(ifequipped)..................38

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

DrainingtheFuelTank...........................................38

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

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

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

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

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................41

AdjustingtheTracking...........................................41

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................43

AdjustingtheCaster-pivotBearing............................43

AdjustingtheElectricClutch....................................43

CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................44

CleaningtheAir-intakeScreen..................................44

CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................44

BrakeMaintenance....................................................45

ServicingtheBrake.................................................45

BeltMaintenance......................................................46

CheckingtheBelts..................................................46

ReplacingtheMower-deckBeltfor91cm

Mowers.............................................................46

ReplacingtheMower-deckBeltsfor102cm

Mowers.............................................................47

ReplacingtheRightMower-deckBelt........................47

ReplacingtheLeftMower-deckBelt..........................47

ReplacingthePump-driveBelt.................................48

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

AdjustingtheMotion-control-handle

Positions............................................................49

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................51

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................51

MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................54

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................54

LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................56

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................60

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

CleaningUndertheMower......................................60

DisposingofWaste.................................................60

Storage........................................................................61

CleaningandStorage..............................................61

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

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

3

Safety

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismowercanresult
ininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith
thesesafetyinstructions.

Torodesignedandtestedthismowerforreasonablysafe
service;however,failuretocomplywiththefollowing
instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.

Toensuremaximumsafety,bestperformance,and
togainknowledgeoftheproduct,itisessentialthat
youandanyotheroperatorofthemowerreadand
understandthecontentsofthismanualbeforethe
engineiseverstarted.Payparticularattentiontothe
safetyalertsymbol(
Warning,orDanger—“personalsafetyinstruction.”
Readandunderstandtheinstructionbecauseithasto
dowithsafety .Failuretocomplywiththeinstruction
mayresultinpersonalinjury.

SafeOperatingPractices

Thefollowinginstructionshavebeenadaptedfromthe
standardEN836:1997.

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.

Note:Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadthe
manuallanguage,itistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplain
thismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,

operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The

ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice

theequipment.

Note:Localregulationsmayrestricttheageofthe
operator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor

accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other
people,ordamagetoproperty.

Figure2)whichmeansCaution,

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand

attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothing;includingahardhat,safety

glasses,longpants,safetyshoes,gloves,andhearing
protection.

Important:Longhair,looseclothingorjewelrymay
gettangledinmovingparts.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand

ensurethatallobjectsareremovedfromthemachine
beforeuse.

•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyareammable

andvaporsareexplosive.

–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.

–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe

enginerunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
refueling.Donotsmokenearthemachinewhenthe
engineisrunning.

–Donotrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.

•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety

switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlesstheyare
functioningproperly.

Operation

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseen,orthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.

•Donotrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Onlyoperateinwell-litareas,keepingawayfromholes

andhiddenhazards.

•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutralandthattheparking

brakeisengagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartthe
enginefromtheoperator’sposition.

•Makesurethatyouhavegoodfootingwhileusingthis

machine,especiallywhenbackingup.

Note:Reducedfootingcouldcauseslipping.

•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto

travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect
thestabilityofthemachine.Usecautionwhileoperating
neardrop-offs.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen

changingdirectionsonslopes.

•Donotraisethemowerdeckwiththebladesrunning.

•DonotoperatethemachinewithoutthePTOshieldor

otherguardssecurelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksare
attached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioningproperly .

•Donotoperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,

removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.

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•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed

theengine.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeyourclothing

immediately.

•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engagethe

parkingbrake(ifprovided),shutofftheenginebefore
leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason,including
emptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthechute.

•Stopequipmentandinspectthebladesafterstriking

objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makethe
necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptoensurea

clearpath.

•Keeppetsandbystandersawayfromanoperating

machine.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand

crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthebladesifyouare
notmowing.

•Beawareofthemower-dischargedirectionanddonot

pointitatanyone.

•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol

ordrugs.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto

orfromatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,

orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

Safehandlingoffuels

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources

ofignition.

•Donotoverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten

securely.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,

andremovethekeyordisconnectspark-plugwire.Wait
forallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,or
repairing.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,drives,

mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.

•Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoring.

•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored

energy.

•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plugwire

beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative
terminalrstandthepositiveterminallast.Reconnect
thepositiverstandnegativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wraptheblade(s)or

weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only
replaceblades;donotstraightenorweldthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,

donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware

tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine

running.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforefueling.

•Donotfuelthemachineindoors.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethere

isanopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicle,onatruck,orona

trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandfuelit

ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenaddfuelwith
suchequipmentasaportablecontainer,ratherthanfrom
afueldispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank

orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.

Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

traileroratruck.

•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingmachineintoatrailer

oratruck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,

orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine.

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ToroMowerSafety

SlopeOperation

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsandothersafetyinformationyoumustknow.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet,and
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrass,or,
whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcutgrass.
Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecouldprovedangerous
totheuserandbystanders.

GeneralOperation

•Besurethattheareaisclearofbystandersbeforemowing.

Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay

behotfromoperation.Allowallofthepartstocool
beforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,orservicethe
machine.

•UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.Warrantymaybe

voidedifusedwithanyunapprovedattachments.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,

doorways,electricalwires,etc.)beforeoperatingunder
anyobjects,anddonotcontactthem.

•Slowdownbeforemakingturnsanduseextracaution.

•Usecautionwhenridingtheplatformovercurbs,rocks,

roots,orotherobstructions.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptoensurea

clearpath.Useextracarewhenoperatinginreverse.

•Donotjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.

•Whenloadingorunloadingthemachine,useone

full-widthrampthatiswideenoughtoextendbeyond
thewidthofthemachine.

•Donotcarrypassengers.

•Donotcarryequipmentonthemachine.

Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasy
onaslope,donotmowit.

•Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.fromthe

mowingarea.

•Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.

Note:Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.

•Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.

Note:Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheel
goesovertheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedgecavesin.

•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.

Note:Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine.

•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.

•Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.

•Mowslopessidetoside.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

Service

•Donotstorethemachineorafuelcontainerinsidewhere

thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror
furnace.

•Keepthenutsandboltstight,especiallythe

blade-attachmentbolts.

•Neverremoveortamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir

properoperationregularly .Neverdoanythingtointerfere
withtheintendedfunctionofasafetydeviceortoreduce
theprotectionprovidedbyasafetydevice.

•Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal

performanceofyourToroequipment,countonToro
genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability ,T orodelivers
replacementpartsdesignedtotheexactengineering
specicationsofourequipment.Forpeaceofmind,insist
onTorogenuineparts.

•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently .Adjustandserviceas

required.

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SoundPressure

Model74534TEhasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s
earof88dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of
1dBA.

Model74536TEhasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s
earof86dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of
1dBA.

Thesoundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.

SoundPower

Model74534TEhasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof100
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Model74536TEhasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof100
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Thesoundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.

Measuredvibrationlevel=0.79m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.39m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.

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VibrationLevelforModel 74534TE

Hand-Arm

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.8m/s

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.6m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.4m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.

WholeBody

Measuredvibrationlevel=0.79m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.39m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.

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VibrationLevelforModel 74536TE

2

2

Hand-Arm

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=1.1m/s

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=1.1m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.6m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.

WholeBody

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SlopeIndicator

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Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

Manufacturer'sMark

93-7818

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto1 15-149N-m(85-1 10ft-lb).

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthebattery .

7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries

8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot
discard.

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.

110-2067

120-6447

1.Tippinghazard—donotmowupanddownslopesgreater
than10degrees,donotmowacrossslopesgreaterthan
15degrees.

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

106-5517

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1.Interval

2.PowerT ake-off(PTO)

3.Parkingbrake

4.Neutral

5.Operatorpresenceswitch

6.Battery

115-4186

116-3267

115-4212

1.Hydraulicoillevel3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.

2.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

116-3290

119-0186

1.Beltrouting

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119-2317

1.Height-of-cut(inches)

119-0187

1.Beltrouting

121-6049

119-0217

1.Warning—stoptheengine;stayawayfrommovingparts;

keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

119-1854

1.Adjustmentknobfortractiondrivespeed.

1.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
awayfromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,
mower—donotoperate
themowerwithguardsor
shieldsremoved.

3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—keephands
awayfrommovingparts.

1.Tractioncontrol

2.Fast4.Neutral

117-0454

3.Slow

5.Reverse

6.PowerT ake-off
(PTO)—disengage

7.Operatorpresenceswitch

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117-3626

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

2.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.6.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,stoptheengine

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepdeectorinplace.

4.Cutting,dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot—stayaway
frommovingpartsandkeepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

themachine.

andremovethesparkplugwirebeforeperformingany
maintenanceonthemachine.

7.Warning—engagetheparkingbrakeandstoptheengine
beforeleavingthemachine.

8.Slidingandlossofcontrolhazard—donotoperatethe
machineneardrop-offsorwater;keepasafedistancefrom
drop-offs.

1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbefore
performinganymaintenance.

2.Checkthedrivewheeltirepressure
every50hours

119-0241

3.Lubricateevery50hours

4.Lubricatethecasterwheelevery500
hours

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5.Checkthehydraulicoilevery50hours

6.Checktheengineoilevery8hours

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125-4679

1.Parkingbrake—disengaged5.Enginespeed

2.Parkingbrake—engaged

3.PTO—engaged7.Continuousvariablesetting

4.PTO—disengaged

6.Slow

8.Fast

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ProductOverview

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Figure4

1.Side-dischargechute7.Operatorcushion

2.Battery

3.Engine9.Hydraulictank

4.Fueltank10.Mowerdeck

5.Controls

6.Motion-controllevers

8.Platform(downposition)

11.Frontcasterwheel

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure5)beforeyou
starttheengineandoperatethemachine.

Figure5

1.Fuelcap7.Hourmeter

2.Height-of-cutlever8.Choke

3.Blade-controlswitch
(PTO)

4.Rightmotion-controllever10.Fuelgauge

5.Leftmotion-controllever

6.Parking-brakelever

9.Ignitionswitch

11.Throttlecontrol

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheenginehas
operated.Itoperateswhentheengineisrunning.Usethese
timesforschedulingregularmaintenance(Figure6).

FuelGauge

Thefuelgaugeislocatedonthetop,middleofthetank
(Figure5).

Safety-interlockIndicators

Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterandindicatewitha
blacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentisinthecorrect
position(Figure6).

Battery-indicatorLight

IftheignitionkeyisturnedtotheOnpositionforafew
seconds,thebatteryvoltagewillbedisplayedinthearea
wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.

Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturnedonand
whenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperatinglevel(Figure
6

).

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1.Safety-interlocksymbols

2.Batterylight

Figure6

3.Hourmeter

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange

withoutnotice.

Model74534TE

Widthwithdeectordown131.1cm(51.62inches)

Lengthwithplatformdown188cm(74inches)

Lengthwithplatformup155cm(61inches)

Height

Weight

Model74536TE

121.9cm(48inches)

343kg(756lb)

ThrottleControl

ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow.

Choke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

Blade-controlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isusedtoengagethe
electricclutchtodrivethemowerbladeswiththerightside
motion-controlleverinthecenter,unlockedposition.Pull
theswitchuptoengagethebladesandrelease.Todisengage
theblades,pushtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)downor
moveorreleasetherightsidemotion-controlleverintothe
neutral-lockposition.

IgnitionSwitch

Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhasthree
positions:Off,RunandStart.

Widthwithdeectordown141.6cm(55.75inches)

Lengthwithplatformdown177.8cm(70inches)

Lengthwithplatformup144.8cm(57inches)

Height

Weight

121.9cm(48inches)

350.6kg(773lb)

Motion-controlLevers

Themotion-controlleversareusedtodrivethemachine
forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.

FuelShut-offValve

Closethefuelshut-offvalve(locatedbehindtheoperator
cushionontherighthandsideoffueltank)whentransporting
orstoringthemower.

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .T oro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.

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Operation

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days

old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or
higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)

or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume
isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot
approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains
morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15
(contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or
E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine
damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers

overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13
mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe
llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor
onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment
fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment
withitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser
nozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditionerbottleopening.

•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillagewith
soapandwater.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide
thefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.

Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank
bedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,

whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionerto
thegas.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective
whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechance

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ofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizer

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atalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Fillthefuel

tanktothebottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe
tankallowsthegasolinetoexpand.

ThinkSafetyFirst

Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsinthe
safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
anybystandersavoidinjury.

Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,feetand
headisrecommended.

1.Parkthemachineonlevelground.

2.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.

4.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.
Ensurethereisemptyspaceinthetanktoallowthe
gasolinetoexpand(

Figure7).

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperator'searandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.

Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,feet,andhead
isrecommended.

Figure8

1.Wearsafetyglasses

2.Wearhearingprotection

OperatingtheParkingBrake

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor
leaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse,checktheparkingbrake
forproperoperation.

Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit;referto

Figure7

ServicingtheBrake(page45).

CAUTION

CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checktheoil
levelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingtheEngine-oil
Level(page35).

BreakingInaNewMachine

Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mowerdecks
anddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhennew,placing
additionalloadontheengine.Allow40to50hoursof
break-intimefornewmachinestodevelopfullpowerand
bestperformance.

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis
unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.

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SettingtheParkingBrake

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DisengagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)

Pulltheparking-brakeleverrearwardtotheengagedposition
(Figure9).

Figure9

1.Parkingbrakeengaged2.Parkingbrakereleased

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

Pushtheparking-brakeleverforward.

Operatingthe
Mower-blade-controlSwitch

Thefollowingaretwooptionsfordisengagingthemower
blades.

•Pushtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)downtotheOff

position(Figure11).

Figure11

•Movethemotion-controlleverstoneutralandmove

therightsidemotion-controlleverintotheneutral-lock
position(Figure12).

(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isusedinconjunctionwith
therightsidemotion-controllevertoengageanddisengage
themowerblades.

EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)

1.Toengagethemowerblades,movetherightside
motion-controllevertothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Pulltheblade-controlswitch(PTO)upandreleaseit
whileholdingdowntherightsidemotion-controllever
inthecenter,unlockedposition.

Figure10

Figure12

OperatingtheThrottle

ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweenFastandSlow
positions(Figure13).

AlwaysusetheFastpositionwhenturningonthemower
deckwiththeblade-controlswitch(PTO).

Figure13

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OperatingtheChoke

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START

RUN

STOP

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OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostarttheengine.

2.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechokebefore
usingtheignitionswitch(

Figure14).

3.Pushdownonthechoketodisengagethechokeafter
theenginehasstarted(Figure14).

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure15).

Note:Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

Important:Donotengagestarterformorethan5

secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostartallow
a15secondcool-downperiodbetweenattempts.
Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanburnout
thestartermotor.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel
systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

Figure15

2.Turntheignitionkeytothestoppositiontostopthe
engine.

Figure14

1.Onposition2.Offposition

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UsingtheFuelShut-offValve

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RUN

STOP

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Thefuelshut-offvalveislocatedbehindtherightsideofthe
operatorcushion.

Closethefuelshut-offvalvefortransport,maintenance,and
storage(Figure16).

Ensurethefuelshut-offvalveisopenwhenstartingthe
engine.

Figure17

7.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure18).
Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey .

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto
start,allowa15secondcool-downperiodbetween
attempts.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscan
burnoutthestartermotor.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel
systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

Figure16

1.Onposition2.Offpositon

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine

1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.

2.Openthefuelvalve.

3.Movetherightmotion-controllevertoneutrallocked
position.

4.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingtheParking
Brake(page18).

5.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOff
position.

1.Offposition3.Startposition

2.Runposition

Figure18

6.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheSlowand
Fastpositions.

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.

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StoppingtheEngine

UsingtheSafety-interlock

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileitis
unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.

Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60seconds
beforeturningtheignitionswitchoff.

System

CAUTION

Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnectedor
damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly
causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore
operatingthemachine.

UnderstandingtheSafety-interlock
System

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthemower
bladesfromrotatingunless:

•Therightsidemotion-controlleverismovedtothe

center,unlockedposition.

•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)ispulledon.

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtostopthemower
bladesifyoumoveorreleasetherightsidemotion-control
leverintotheneutral-lockposition.

Figure19

Important:Makesurethefuelshut-offvalveisclosed

beforetransportingorstoringthemachine,asfuel
leakagemayoccur.Beforestoringthemachine,pull
wireoffsparkplug(s)topreventpossibilityofaccidental
starting.

Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhenthe
interlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition.Whenthe
componentisinthecorrectposition,atrianglewilllight
upinthecorrespondingsquare.

Figure20

1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe
correctposition

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TestingtheSafety-interlockSystem

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine
eachtime.

Note:Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed
below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety
systemimmediately.

1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine(page20).

2.Settheparkingbrake.

3.Movetherightsidemotion-controllevertothecenter,
unlockedposition.

Note:Thebladesshouldnotrotate.

4.Movethemotion-controlleversforward.

Note:Theengineshouldstoprunning.

5.Starttheengineandreleasetheparkingbrake.

6.Movetherightsidemotion-controllevertothecenter,
unlockedposition.

7.Continueholdingtherightsidemotion-controllever
inthecenter,unlockedposition,pulluponthe
blade-controlswitch(PTO),andrelease.

Note:Theclutchshouldengageandthemower
bladesrotate.

WARNING

Theoperatorplatformisheavyandmaycause
injurywhenloweringandraisingtheoperator
platform.Theplatformmaysuddenlydropifnot
supportedwhenthelatchpinispulledout.

•Donotputyourhandsorngersinthe
platform-pivotareawhenloweringorraisingthe
operatorplatform.

•Makesuretheplatformissupportedwhenthe
latchpinispulledout.

•Makesurethelatchsecurestheplatformwhen
foldingitintheupposition.Pushittightagainst
thecushionforthelatchpintolockintoplace.

•Keepbystandersawaywhenraisingorlowering
theplatform.

OperatingthePlatform

Themachinecanbeusedwiththeplatformintheupordown
position.Itistheoperator'spreferenceonwhichposition
touse.

OperatingtheMachinewiththe
PlatformUp

8.Moveorreleasetherightsidemotion-controlleverinto
theneutral-lockposition.

Note:Thebladesshouldstoprotatingandtheengine
continuestorun.

9.Pushtheblade-controlswitchdownandmovethe
rightsidemotion-controllevertothecenter,unlocked
position.

10.Continueholdingtherightsidemotion-controllever
inthecenter,unlockedposition,pulluponthe
blade-controlswitch(PTO),andrelease.

Note:Theclutchshouldengageandthemower
bladesrotate.

11.Pushtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)downtotheOff
position.

Note:Thebladesshouldstoprotating.

12.Withtheenginerunning,pulluptheblade-control
switch(PTO)andreleaseitwithoutholdingrightside
motion-controllevertothecenter,unlockedposition.

Note:Thebladesshouldnotrotate.

Operatingthemachinewiththeplatformupisrecommended
forthefollowing:

•Mowingneardrop-offs

•Mowingsmallareaswherethemachineistoolarge

•Areaswithlow ,over-hangingbranchesorobstacles

•Loadingthemachinefortransport

•Drivingupslopes

Toraisetheplatform,pullthebackoftheplatformupsothat
thelatchpinandknoblockitintoplace.Pushittightagainst
thecushionforthelatchpintolockitintoplace.

OperatingtheMachinewiththe
PlatformDown

Operatingthemachinewiththeplatformdownis
recommendedforthefollowing:

•Mowingmostareas

•Drivingacrossslopes

•Drivingdownslopes

Tolowertheplatform,pushtheplatformforwardagainstthe
cushiontoreleasepressureonthelatchpin,thenpullthe
knobout,andlowertheplatform(

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2.Platformdown

Figure21

3.Pulltheknobouttorelease
theplatform.

1.Frontreferencebar

2.Leftcontrollever

3.Rearreferencebar

Figure22

4.Rightcontrollever

5.Rightcontrolleverinthe
neutral-lockposition

DrivingForwardorBackward

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured
inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethethrottlecontrolin
theFastpositionforbestperformance.Alwaysoperateinthe
full-throttlepositionwhenmowing.

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidly.Operatormaylose
controlofmachineandcausepersonalinjuryor
damagetomachine.

Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharpturns.

DrivingForward

1.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe
ParkingBrake(page18).

2.Movetherightsidemotion-controllevertothecenter,
unlockedposition.

3.Togoforward,movethespeed-controllevertothe
desiredspeed.

4.Slowlypushthemotion-controlleversforward(Figure

23).

Note:Theenginewillkillifamotion-controlleveris
movedwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

Note:Thefartheryoumovethemotion-controllevers
ineitherdirection,thefasterthemachinewillmove
inthatdirection.

Note:T ostop,pullthemotion-controlleversbackto
theneutralposition.

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StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethemotion-controlleversto
neutral,movetherightsidemotion-controlleverintothe
neutral-lockposition,disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO),
andturntheignitionkeytooff.

Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine;referto
SettingtheParkingBrake(page18).Remembertoremove
thekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileitis
unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.

Figure23

DrivingBackward

1.Movetherightsidemotion-controllevertothecenter,
unlockedposition.

2.Slowlypullthemotion-controlleversrearward(Figure

24).

PushingtheMachinebyHand

Thebypassvalvesallowthemachinetobepushedbyhand
withouttheenginerunning.

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.Never
towthemachinebecausehydraulicdamagemayoccur.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Lowerthemowerdecktothelowestheight-of-cut
(HOC).

Note:Thiswillallowaccesstothebypassvalves.

3.Openthebypassvalveonbothpumpsbyturningthem
counterclockwise1to2turns(Figure25).

Note:Thisallowshydraulicuidtoby-passthe
pumpsandthewheelstoturn.

Note:Rotatethebypassvalvesamaximumof2turns
sothevalvedoesnotcomeoutofthebodycausing
uidtorunout.

Figure24

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Figure26

Figure25

1.Pump-bypassvalve

4.Releasetheparkingbrake.

5.Pushthemachinetothedesiredlocation.

6.Settheparkingbrake.

7.Closethebypassvalves,butdonotovertightenthem.

8.Torqueto12to15N-m(110to130in-lb).

Important:Donotstartoroperatethemachine
withthebypassvalvesopen.Damagetosystem
mayoccur.

TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthemachine.
Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasallnecessarybrakes,
lighting,andmarkingasrequiredbylaw.Pleasecarefullyread
allthesafetyinstructions.

Totransportthemachine:

1.Raisetheplatformofthemachinebeforedrivingup
ontothetrailerortruck.

2.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicleand
connectthesafetychains.

3.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

LoadingMachines

Useextremecautionwhenloadingunitsontotrailersor
trucks.Onefull-widthrampthatiswideenoughtoextend
beyondthereartiresisrecommendedinsteadofindividual
rampsforeachsideoftheunit(Figure27).Theplatform
whendownandlockedintoposition,extendsbackbetween
therearwheelsandservesasastopfortippingbackward.
Havingafull-widthrampprovidesasurfacefortheplatform
tocontactiftheunitstartstotipbackward.Withtheplatform
up,afull-widthrampprovidesasurfacetowalkonbehindthe
unit.Theoperatorshoulddetermineifitisbesttohavethe
platformupordownwhenloading,dependingonconditions.
Ifitisnotpossibletouseonefull-widthramp,useenough
individualrampstosimulateafull-width,continuousramp.

Therampshouldbelongenoughsothattheanglesdonot
exceed15degrees(Figure27).Asteeperanglemaycause
mowercomponentstogetcaught,astheunitmovesfrom
ramptotrailerortruck.Steeperanglesmayalsocausethe
unittotipbackward.Ifloadingonornearaslope,position
thetrailerortrucksoitisonthedownsideoftheslopeand
therampextendsuptheslope.Thiswillminimizetheramp
angle.Thetrailerortruckshouldbeaslevelaspossible.

Important:Donotattempttoturntheunitwhileonthe
ramp;youmaylosecontrolanddriveofftheside.

Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparampand
suddendecelerationwhenbackingdownaramp.Both
maneuverscancausetheunittotipbackward.

4.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

5.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and
closethefuelvalve.

6.Usethemetaltie-downloopsonthemachineto
securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruckwith
straps,chains,cable,orropes(

Figure26).

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WARNING

SideDischargingorMulching

Loadingaunitontoatrailerortruckincreasesthe
possibilityofbackwardtip-over,andcouldcause
seriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingauniton
aramp.

•Useonlyasingle,full-widthramp;donotuse
individualrampsforeachsideoftheunit.

•Ifindividualrampsmustbeused,useenough
rampstocreateanunbrokenrampsurfacewider
thantheunit.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetweenramp
andground,orbetweenaramp,atrailer,ora
truck.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhiledrivingunitup
aramptoavoidtippingbackward.

•Avoidsuddendecelerationwhilebackingunit
downaramptoavoidtippingbackward.

theGrass

Thismowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses
clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.

DANGER

Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover,or
completegrasscatcherassemblymountedin
place,youandothersareexposedtobladecontact
andthrowndebris.Contactwithrotatingmower
blade(s)andthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryor
death.

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

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaormower
bladesunlessyoureleasethebailandthepower
takeoff(PTO)isoff.Rotatetheignitionkeyto
theOffposition.Alsoremovethekeyandpull
thewire(s)offthesparkplug(s).

Figure27

1.Trailer3.Notgreaterthan

2.Full-widthramp

15degrees

4.Full-widthramp(sideview)

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

Theheight-of-cutcanbeadjustedfrom25to127mm(1to5
inches)in6mm(1/4inch)increments.

1.Movetheheight-of-cutlevertothetransportposition
(allthewayup).

2.Toadjust,rotatethepin90degreesandremovethepin
fromtheheight-of-cutbracket.

3.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracketcorresponding
totheheight-of-cutdesiredandinsertthepin(Figure

28).

4.Pushthebuttonontopandlowertheheight-of-cut
levertothepin(Figure28).

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2.Height-of-cutpin

AdjustingtheFlowBafe

Themower-dischargeowcanbeadjustedfordifferenttypes
ofmowingconditions.Positionthecamlockandbafeto
givethebestqualityofcut.

PositioningtheFlowBafe

Thefollowingguresareonlyforrecommendeduse.
Adjustmentswillvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent,and
theheightofthegrass.

Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdown,andthemower
groundspeedisthesame,openupthebafe.

PositionA

Thisisthefull,rearposition(seeFigure30).Thesuggested
useforthispositionisasfollows:

•Inshort,lightgrassmowingconditions

•Indryconditions

•Smallergrassclippings

•Propelsgrassclippingsfartherawayfromthemower

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Toadjustthebafe,loosenthenut(

Figure29).

4.Adjustthebafeandnutintheslottothedesired
dischargeowandtightenthenut.

1.Slot

Figure29

2.Nut

Figure30

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PositionB

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Usethispositionwhenbagging(Figure31).

Figure31

PositionC

UsingCounterweights

•Weightsareinstalledtoimprovehandling,balanceand

improveperformance.

•Weightscanbeaddedorremovedtocreateoptimized

performanceunderdifferentmowingconditionsandfor
operatorpreference.

•Itisrecommendedthatweightsbeaddedorremovedone

atatimeuntilthedesiredhandingandbalanceisachieved.

Note:ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealertoordera
WeightKit.

WARNING

Excessiveweightchangescaneffecthandlingand
operationofthemachine.Thiscouldcauseserious
injurytoyouorbystanders.

Makeweightchangesinsmallincrementsonly.

Evaluatethemoweraftereachweightchangeto
ensurethemachinecanbeoperatedsafely.

Thisisthefull,openposition(Figure32).Thesuggesteduse
forthispositionisasfollows:

•Intall,densegrassmowingconditions

•Inwetconditions

•Lowerstheengine-powerconsumption

•Allowsincreasedgroundspeedinheavyconditions

Figure32

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthehydraulicuidlevel.

•Changethehydrauliclter.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheair-intakescreen.

•Checkthebrakes.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

•Cleanfoamair-cleanerelement.

•Greasethemower-deckidlerarms(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Greasetheliftlinkage(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Cleanthepaperair-cleanerelement.

•Checkthesparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Checkthehydraulicuidlevel.

•Changetheengineoil.(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions)

•Check,cleanandgapthesparkplug.

•Checkthebattery .

•Checktheelectricclutch.

•Checkandcleanenginecoolingnsandshrouds.

•Checkthepump-drivebelt.

•Checkthemower-deckbelt(s).

•Checkthepump-drivebelt.

•Checkthehydraulichoses.

Every200hours

Every250hours

Every500hours

Beforestorage

Yearly

Important:Refertoyour

•Replacethepaperair-cleanerelement.

•Changetheengine-oillter.

•ChangethehydraulicoilwhenusingMobil®1oil.

•Adjustthecaster-pivotbearing.

•ChangethehydraulicoilwhenusingT oro®HYPR-OIL™500hydraulicoil.

•Changethehydrauliclter.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Lubricatethecaster-wheelhubs.

•Replacethefuellter.

Engine Operator's Man ual

foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure
youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthesparkplugwiresfromthesparkplugsbeforeyoudo
anymaintenance.Setthewiresasidesothattheydonotaccidentallycontactthesparkplugs.

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Premaintenance
Procedures

RaisingtheMowerforAccess

Thefrontofthemowercanberaisedandsupportedonits
backforaccessunderthemachineformaintenance.

1.Raisetheplatform;refertoOperatingthePlatform
(page22).

2.Removethebattery.

Figure34

Figure33

1.Wingnut

2.Batterycover5.Battery

3.Negative(–)batterycable

3.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank;refertoDraining
theFuelTank(page38).

4.Removethecapofthehydraulictankandplaceapiece
ofplasticovertheopeningandinstallthehydrauliccap.

Note:Thiswillsealthehydraulictankandprevent
itfromleakingout.

4.Positive(+)batterycable

1.Cap

2.Pieceofplastic

5.With2people,raisethefrontofthemowersoitrests
onthedrivetiresandtheplatformintheupposition.

6.Performanymaintenanceonthemachine.

7.With2people,lowerthefrontofthemowertothe
ground.

8.Removetheplasticunderthehydraulic-tankcap.

9.Installthebatteryforthemachine.

3.Hydraulictank

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1.Removebattery

2.With2people,liftthefront

ReleasetheCushionforRear Access

Thecushioncanbereleasedforrearaccesstothemachine
formaintenanceoradjustment.

1.Lowertheplatform.

2.Removethehairpin-cotterpinsoneachsideofthe
cushion.

3.Slidethelargewasherswithplasticbushingstothe
inside.

4.Removethecushionandlowerittotheplatform.

5.Performanymaintenanceoradjustmentonthe
machine.

6.Raisethecushionandslideitontothepinsonboth
sidesofthemachine(

Figure36).

endofthemower(ensure
theplatformisup)

7.Slidethelargewasherswithplasticbushingsintothe
cushionbracketandsecurethemwithahairpin-cotter
pin(

Figure36).

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Lubrication

GreasewithNo.2generalpurposelithiumbaseor
molybdenumbasegrease.

LubricatingtheMachine

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Greasethemower-deck

idlerarms(moreoftenindirtyordusty
conditions).

Every50hours—Greasetheliftlinkage(moreoften
indirtyordustyconditions).

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.

Note:Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffthefrontof
thetting(s).

4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebeginsto
oozeoutofthebearings.

6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

Usethefollowinggraphicsforlocatingthegreasepoints.

Figure38

102cmMowerDeck

Figure39

GreasingtheFrontCaster

Figure37

91cmMowerDeck

Pivots

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Lubricatethefrontcasterpivotsonceayear.

1.Removethedustcapandadjustthecasterpivots;refer
toAdjustingtheCaster-pivotBearing(page43).

Note:Keepthedustcapoffuntilgreasingisdone.

2.Removethehexplug.

3.Threadagreasettingintothehole.

4.Pumpgreaseintothettinguntilitoozesoutaround
thetopbearing.

5.Removethegreasettinginthehole.

6.Installthehexplugandcap.

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LubricatingtheCaster-wheel Hubs

ServiceInterval:Yearly

1.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,
engagetheparkingbrake,andremovethekey.

Figure40

13.Torquethenutto8to9N-m(71to80in-lb),loosen,
thentorqueitto2to3N-m(20to25in-lb).

Note:Makesureaxledoesnotextendbeyondeither
nut.

14.Installthesealguardsoverthewheelhubandinsert
wheelintocasterfork.

15.Installcasterboltandtightennutfully.

Important:T opreventsealandbearingdamage,check
thebearingadjustmentoftenbyspinningthecaster
tire.Thetireshouldnotspinfreely(morethan1or2
revolutions)orhaveanysideplay.Ifthewheelspins
freely,adjustthetorqueonthespacernutuntilthere
isaslightamountofdrag,andapplythread-locking
adhesive.

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench

2.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

3.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

4.Removeoneofthespacernutsfromtheaxleassembly
inthecasterwheel.

Note:Thread-lockingadhesivehasbeenappliedto
lockthespacernutstotheaxle.Removetheaxle(with
theotherspacernutstillassembledtoit)fromthe
wheelassembly.

5.Pryoutthesealsandinspectbearingsforwearor
damage,andreplaceifnecessary.

6.Packthebearingswithageneral-purposegrease.

7.Insert1bearingand1sealintothewheel.

Note:Thesealsmustbereplaced.

8.Iftheaxleassemblyhashadbothspacernutsremoved
(orbrokenloose),applyathread-lockingadhesiveto
onespacernutandthreaditontotheaxlewiththe
wrenchatsfacingoutward.

Note:DoNotthreadspacernutallofthewayonto
theendoftheaxle.Leaveapproximately3mm(1/8
inch)fromtheoutersurfaceofthespacernuttothe
endoftheaxleinsidethenut.

9.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheelonthe
sideofthewheelwiththenewsealandbearing.

10.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,llthearea
insidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullofgeneral-purpose
grease.

11.Insertthesecondbearingandthenewsealintothe
wheel.

12.Applyathread-lockingadhesivetothesecondspacer
nut,andthreaditontotheaxlewiththewrenchats
facingoutward.

ats

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EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

2.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.

Important:Replacethefoamelementifitistorn
orworn.

ServiceInterval/Specication

Inspectthefoamandpaperelementsandreplacethemifthey
aredamagedorexcessivelydirty.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(everyfew
operatinghours)iftheoperatingconditionsareextremely
dustyorsandy.

Important:Donotoilthefoamorpaperelement.

RemovingtheFoamandPaper
Elements

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundtheaircleanertopreventdirtfrom
gettingintotheengineandcausingdamage(

4.Unscrewthecoverknobsandremovetheair-cleaner
cover(Figure41).

5.Unscrewthehoseclampandremovetheair-cleaner
assembly(Figure41).

6.Carefullypullthefoamelementoffthepaperelement
(Figure41).

Figure41).

ServicingthePaperAir-cleanerElement

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Cleanthepaper

air-cleanerelement.

Every200hours—Replacethepaperair-cleaner
element.

1.Cleanthepaperelementbytappinggentlytoremove
dust.

Note:Ifitisverydirty,replacethepaperelementwith
anewone(Figure41).

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,ordamageto
therubberseal.

InstallingtheFoamandPaperElements

Important:T opreventenginedamage,alwaysoperate

theenginewiththecompletefoamandpaperair-cleaner
assemblyinstalled.

1.Carefullyslidethefoamelementontothepaper
air-cleanerelement(

2.Placetheair-cleanerassemblyontotheaircleanerbase
orhoseandsecureit(Figure41).

3.Placetheair-cleanercoverintopositionandtighten
thecoverknob(Figure41).

Figure41).

Figure41

1.Cover

2.Hoseclamp4.Foamelement

3.Paperelement

CleaningtheFoamAir-cleanerElement

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapandwarmwater.
Whentheelementisclean,rinseitthoroughly .

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe

engine-oillevel.

Aftertherst8hours—Changetheengineoil.

Every100hours—Changetheengineoil.(moreoften
indirtyordustyconditions)

Every200hours—Changetheengine-oillter.

Note:Changetheoilmorefrequentlywhentheoperating
conditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

Note:Therearedifferentoilcapacitiesforthedifferent
modelslistedinthismanual.Ensurethecorrectamountof
oilisused.

Important:Remembertoadd80%oftheoilandthen
graduallyllittotheFullmarkonthedipstick.

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSF ,SG,SH,SJorSL)

EngineOilCapacity:1.7L(58oz)withthelterremoved;

1.5L(51oz)withoutthelterremoved

Viscosity:Refertothetablebelow:

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10

4

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CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal
injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody
partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil
becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donotrun
enginewithoilbelowthelowmarkbecausetheengine
maybedamaged.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position(Figure43).

Figure43

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ChangingtheEngineOil

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Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly
lowerthantheoppositesidetoassuretheoildrains
completely.

2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrolleversto
theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position(

4.ChangetheengineoilasshowninFigure44.

Figure44).

Figure45

Figure44

5.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil
intothellertubeandslowlyaddtheadditionaloilto
bringittotheFullmark(Figure45).

ChangingtheEngine-oilFilter

Note:Changetheengine-oilltermorefrequentlywhen

operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChangingthe
EngineOil(page36).

2.Placearagundertheoilltertosoakupanyspilledoil.

Important:Spilledoilmaydrainundertheengine
andontotheclutch.Oilspilledontheclutchmay
damagetheclutch,causethebladestostopslowly
whentheclutchisintheOffposition,andcause
theclutchtoslipwhentheclutchisswitchedto
theOnposition.Wipeupanyspilledoil.

3.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure46).

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RemovingtheSparkPlug

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2

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.RemovethesparkplugasshowninFigure47.

Figure46

Note:Ensuretheoil-ltergaskettouchestheengine

andthenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

4.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnewoil;refer
toChangingtheEngineOil(page36).

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Makesuretheairgapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes
iscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.

Figure47

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).Always

replacethesparkplug(s)whenithasablackcoating,
wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,theengineis
operatingproperly.Ablackcoatingontheinsulatorusually
meanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

Figure48

Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstallingthespark
plug(s)andagappingtool/feelergaugetocheckandadjust
theairgap.Installanewsparkplug(s)ifnecessary.

TypeforallEngines:NGK

AirGap:0.75mm(0.03inch)

®

BPR4ESorequivalent

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InstallingtheSparkPlug

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Tightenthesparkplug(s)to22N-m(16ft-lb).

FuelSystem
Maintenance

DrainingtheFuelTank

Note:Thereisnootherrecommendedwaytodrainfuel

fromthetank,otherthanusingasyphonpump.Asyphon
pumpcanbepurchasedatahardwarestore.

Figure49

CheckingtheSparkArrester (ifequipped)

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

Hotexhaust-systemcomponentsmayignite
gasolinevaporsevenaftertheengineisstopped.
Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengineoperation
mayigniteammablematerials.Firemayresultin
personalinjuryorpropertydamage.

Donotrefuelorruntheengineunlessthespark
arresterisinstalled.

1.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,
engagetheparkingbrake,andremovethekey.

2.Waitforthemufertocool.

3.Ifanybreaksinthescreenorweldsareobserved,
replacethearrester.

DANGER

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.

•Draingasolinefromthefueltankwhenthe
engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea.
Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwhereasparkmay
ignitethegasolinefumes.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe
power-takeoff(PTO),settheparkingbrake,turnthe
ignitionkeytoOff,andremovethekey .

2.Cleanaroundthefuelcaptopreventdebrisfrom
gettingintothefueltank(

3.Removethefuelcap.

4.Insertasyphonpumpintothefueltank.

5.Usingthesyphonpump,drainthefuelintoacleangas
can(

Figure50).

6.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

Figure51).

4.Ifpluggingofthescreenisobserved,removethe
arrester,shakelooseparticlesoutofthearrester,and
cleanthescreenwithawirebrush(soakinsolventif
necessary).

5.Installarresteronexhaustoutlet.

Figure50

1.Fuelcap

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ServicingtheFuelFilter

ElectricalSystem

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuelline.

Note:Thefuellterisinstalledinordertoinstallthenew
ltercorrectly.

Note:Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Closefuelshut-offvalve.

4.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherandslide
themawayfromthelter(Figure51).

Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Alwayskeepthebatterycleanandfullycharged.Useapaper
toweltocleanthebatterycase.Ifthebatteryterminalsare
corroded,cleanthemwithasolutionoffourpartswaterand
onepartbakingsoda.Applyalightcoatingofgreasetothe
batteryterminalstopreventcorrosion.

Voltage:12V

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling.

Figure51

1.Fuellter

2.Hoseclamp

5.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

6.Installanewlterandmovethehoseclampscloseto
thelter.

7.Openthefuelshut-offvalve.

8.Checkforfuelleaksandrepairifneeded.

9.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

3.Fuelline

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhichisa
deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.

Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontactwith
skin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafetyglassestoshield
youreyesandrubberglovestoprotectyourhands.

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst
metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting
inpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot
allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal
partsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe
machine.

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WARNING

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Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe
machineandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscan
causethebatterygassestoexplode,resultingin
personalinjury.

•AlwaysDisconnectthenegative(black)battery
cablebeforedisconnectingthepositive(red)
cable.

•AlwaysReconnectthepositive(red)battery
cablebeforereconnectingthenegative(black)
cable.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Disconnectthenegativebatterycablefromthenegative
(-)batteryterminal(

4.Slidetheredterminalbootoffthepositive(red)battery
terminal.

5.Removethepositive(red)batterycable(Figure52).

Figure52).

6.Removethebatteryholddownplate(Figure52),and
removethebattery.

1.Wingnut

InstallingtheBattery

1.Placethebatteryontothemachine(Figure52).

2.Securethebatterywiththeholddownplate,thej-bolts,
andthelocknuts.

3.Installthepositive(red)batterycabletopositive(+)
batteryterminalwithanut,awasher,andabolt(

52).Slidetherubbercoveroverthepost.

4.Installthenegativebatterycableandgroundwireto
thenegative(-)batteryterminalwithanut,awasher,
andabolt(Figure52).

Note:Thebatterycableswillcrossovereachother
whentheyarecorrectlyinstalled(Figure52).

Figure

2.Batterycover5.Battery

3.Negative(–)batterycable

ChargingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparksand
amesawayfrombattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged
(1.265specicgravity)topreventbatterydamagewhen
thetemperatureisbelow32°F(0°C).

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;refertoRemoving
theBattery(page39).

Figure52

4.Positive(+)batterycable

6.Thebatterycablescross
wheninstalledcorrectly

2.Checktheelectrolytelevel.

3.Ensurethatthellercapsareinstalledonthebattery.

4.Chargethebatteryfor1hourat25to30ampsor6
hoursat4to6amps.

5.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutlet,anddisconnectthecharger
leadsfromthebatteryposts(

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Figure53).

6.Installthebatteryontothemachineandconnectthe

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batterycables;refertoInstallingtheBattery(page40).

DriveSystem

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery
disconnected;electricaldamagemayoccur.

Figure53

1.PositiveBatteryPost

2.NegativeBatteryPost

3.Red(+)ChargerLead

4.Black(-)ChargerLead

ServicingtheFuses

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequiresno
maintenance.Ifafuseblows,checkthecomponentorcircuit
foramalfunctionorshort.

Maintenance

AdjustingtheTracking

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

1.Pushbothcontrolleversforwardthesamedistance.

2.Checkifthemachinepullstooneside.

Note:Ifitdoes,stopthemachineandsettheparking
brake.

3.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthemachine.

4.Rotatetherightcableadjustmenttopositiontheright
motioncontrolinthecenterofthecontrolpanel
neutral-lockslot(

Figure56).

1.Releasetheoperatorcushionfromtherearofthe
machine.

2.Pulloutonthefusetoremoveandreplaceit(

54).

3.Installtheoperatorcushion.

Figure54

Figure

Figure55

1.Leftmotion-controllever

2.Rightmotion-controllever4.Alignthecontrollevers

5.Rotatetheleftcableadjustmenttomatchtheleft
wheelspeedtothepreviouslysetrightwheelspeed.

6.Adjustinquarter-turnincrementsuntilthemachine
tracksstraight.

Note:Onlyadjusttheleftcabletomatchtheleft
wheelspeedtotherightwheelspeed.Donotadjust
therightwheelspeedasthiswillpositiontheright
motion-controlleveroutofthecenterforthecontrol
panelneutral-lockslot.

3.Neutral-lockedposition

fronttoback

1.Controls

2.Wire

3.Fuses

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6.Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeoperation.

1.Leftcableadjustment

2.Cablelock

3.Rightcableadjustment

7.Checkforpropertracking.

Note:Ifthemachinewillnotstartafteradjusting
thetracking,makesureproximityswitchtargetaligns
withboltattachedtomotion-controllever;referto
AdjustingtheProximitySwitch(page42).

8.Repeatthecableadjustmentuntilthetrackingis
correct.

9.Checkthatthemachinedoesnotcreepfromneutral
withtheparkbrakesdisengaged.

Important:Donotrotatethelinkagetoofar,asthis
maycausethemachinetocreepinneutral.

AdjustingtheProximitySwitch

Usethisprocedureifthemachinewillnotstartafteradjusting
thetracking.

1.Ensurethattheboltattachedtothemotion-control
leveralignswiththeproximityswitchtarget(Figure57).

Figure57

1.Proximityswitchtarget4.Boltattachedtothe
motion-controllever

2.Proximityswitch5.Distancebetween0.51
to1.02mm(0.02to0.04
inches)isneeded

3.Boltsandnuts6.Jamnut

2.Ifneeded,loosentheboltsandadjusttheproximity
switchuntilthetargetalignswiththeboltattachedto
themotion-controllever(Figure57).

3.Checkthedistanceofthebolttotheproximityswitch;
itneedstobebetween0.51to1.02mm(0.02to0.04
inches)asshowninFigure57.

4.Ifadjustmentisneeded,loosenthejamnutandadjust
thebolttothecorrectdistance.

5.Tightenthejamnutafteradjustingthebolt(Figure57).

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CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

Maintaintheairpressureinthereartiresat83to97kPa(12
to14psi).

Important:Uneventirepressurecancauseanuneven
cut.

Note:Thefronttiresaresemi-pneumatictiresanddonot
requireair-pressuremaintenance.

Figure59

Figure58

AdjustingtheCaster-pivot Bearing

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichevercomes

rst)

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe
motioncontrolleverstotheneutral-lockedposition,
andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removethedustcapfromthecasterandtightenthe
locknut(

4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersareat,
andthenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlysetthepreload
onthebearings(Figure59).

Important:Makesurespringwashersare
installedcorrectlyasshownin

5.Installthedustcap(Figure59).

Figure59).

Figure59.

1.Springwashers

2.Locknut

3.Dustcap

AdjustingtheElectricClutch

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checktheelectric

clutch.

Theclutchisadjustabletoensureproperengagementand
properbraking.

1.Inserta0.4to0.5mm(0.01to0.02inches)feelergauge
throughoneinspectionslotinthesideoftheassembly.

Note:Makesureitisbetweenthearmatureandthe
rotorfrictionsurfaces.

Note:Thegapneedstobeatleast0.4mm(0.02
inches)andnotmorethan0.5mm(0.02inches).

2.Ifadjustmentisneeded,usea0.4mm(0.02inches)
feelergaugetoseteachofthe3adjustment-slot
positions.

3.Tightenthelocknutsuntilthereisslightbindingon
thefeelergauge,butitcanbemovedeasilywithinthe
airgap(Figure60).

4.Repeatthisfortheremainingslots.

5.Checkeachslotagainandmakeslightadjustmentsuntil
thefeelergaugebetweentherotorandarmaturewith
veryslightcontactbetweenthem.

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Figure60

1.Adjustingnut3.Feelergauge

2.Slot

CoolingSystem
Maintenance

CleaningtheAir-intakeScreen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforeeachuse,removeanybuildupofgrass,dirt,or
otherdebrisfromthecylinderandcylinderheadcooling
ns,airintakescreenontheywheelend,andthe
carburetor-governorleversandlinkage.Thiswillhelpensure
adequatecoolingandcorrectenginespeed,andwillreduce
thepossibilityofoverheatingormechanicaldamagetothe
engine.

CleaningtheCoolingSystem

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkandcleanengine

coolingnsandshrouds.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removetheair-intakescreenandthefanhousing

Figure61).

(

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengineparts.

5.Installtheair-intakescreenandfanhousing(Figure61).

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2.Engineair-intakescreen

3.Bolt

Figure61

BrakeMaintenance

ServicingtheBrake

Beforeeachuse,checkbrakesonbothalevelsurfaceand
slope.

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachine
orleaveitunattended.Iftheparkingbrakedoesnothold
securely,anadjustmentisrequired.

CheckingtheParkingBrake

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Important:Ensurethatthemowerisonalevelsurface
whencheckingandadjustingthebrake.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe
PTO.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe

4.Fanhousing

5.Screw

ParkingBrake(page18).

4.Checkthetirepressure;referto

CheckingtheTire

Pressure(page43).

5.Withthebrakereleased,measurethedistancebetween
thebrakebarandthetireoneachside.

6.Usingthesidewiththesmallestclearance,ensurethat
thedistanceisbetween3and6mm(1/8and1/4
inches)asshowninFigure62);refertoAdjustingthe
Brakes(page46)whenadjustmentisneeded.

Figure62

1.Tire

2.Brakebar4.Measuresmallest

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

clearancebetweenbar
andtire

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AdjustingtheBrakes

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Ifthegapbetweenthebrakebarandtireisnotcorrect,an
adjustmentisrequired.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe
PTO,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

BeltMaintenance

CheckingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthepump-drive

belt.

Every100hours—Checkthemower-deckbelt(s).

3.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe
ParkingBrake(page18).

4.Toadjustthebrake,removeclevispinandhairpin-cotter
pinfromthelower-brakeleverandyoke(

5.Adjusttheyoke(Figure62).

Note:Thedistancebetweenthebrakebarandthetire
needsbebetween3and6mm(1/8and1/4inches).

Note:Totightenthebrake,rotatetheyokeup.

Note:T oloosenthebrake,rotatetheyokedown.

6.Checkthebrakeoperationagain;referto
ParkingBrake(page45)

7.Securetheyoketothelower-brakeleverwiththeclevis
pinandhairpin-cotterpin(Figure63).

.

Figure63).

Checkingthe

Checkbeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks,wear,signs
ofoverheatingoranyotherdamage.

Thesignsofawornmowerbeltaresquealingwhilethebelt
isrotating,bladesslippingwhileyouarecuttinggrass,frayed
beltedges,burnmarks,andcracks.Replacethemowerbeltif
youdetectanyofthesesigns.

ReplacingtheMower-deck Beltfor91cmMowers

Important:Thefastenersonthecoversofthismachine

aredesignedtoremainonthecoverafterremoval.
Loosenallofthefastenersoneachcoverafewturnsso
thatthecoverisloosebutstillattached,thengoback
andloosenthemuntilthecovercomesfree.Thiswill
preventyoufromaccidentallystrippingtheboltsfree
oftheretainers.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Loosentheboltsandremovetherightbeltcoverwith
theboltattachedtoit.

4.Removethespringfromtheanchorpostonthe
idler-pulleyarm(Figure64).

5.Removethewornmowerbelt(Figure64).

6.Installthenewmowerbeltaroundtheclutchpulley,the
deckpulleys,andtheidlerpulley(Figure64).

7.Installthespringontotheanchorpostonthe

Figure64).

Figure63

1.Yoke3.Lower-brakelever

2.Clevispin

4.Hairpin-cotterpin

idler-pulleyarm(

8.Installthebeltcoverontothecuttingunitandsecure
thebolt.

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Figure64

1.Belt

2.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

3.Spring

ReplacingtheMower-deck Beltsfor102cmMowers

Important:Thefastenersonthecoversofthismachine

aredesignedtoremainonthecoverafterremoval.
Loosenallofthefastenersoneachcoverafewturnsso
thatthecoverisloosebutstillattached,thengoback
andloosenthemuntilthecovercomesfree.Thiswill
preventyoufromaccidentallystrippingtheboltsfree
oftheretainers.

ReplacingtheRight Mower-deckBelt

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Loosentheboltsandremovethebeltcoverswiththe
boltsattachedtothem.

4.Removethespringfromtheanchorpostonthe
idler-pulleyarm(

5.Removethewornmowerbelt(Figure64).

6.Installthenewmowerbeltaroundthedeckpulleysand
idlerpulley(Figure64).

7.Installthespringontotheanchorpostonthe
idler-pulleyarm(Figure64).

Figure64).

Figure65

1.Belt

2.Spring

3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

ReplacingtheLeftMower-deck Belt

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Loosentheboltsandremovethebeltcoverswiththe
boltsattachedtothem.

4.Toremovetheleftmowerbelt,therightmowerbelt
needstoberemovedrst;refertoReplacingtheRight
Mower-deckBelt(page47).

5.Removethespringfromtheanchorpostonthe
idler-pulleyarm(Figure64).

6.Removethewornmowerbelt(Figure64).

7.Installthenewmowerbeltaroundthedeckpulleys,the
clutchpulley ,andtheidlerpulley(

8.Installthespringontotheanchorpost(Figure64).

9.Installtherightmowerbelt;refertoReplacingthe
RightMower-deckBelt(page47).

10.Installthebeltcoversontothecuttingunitandsecure
thebolts.

Figure64).

8.Installthebeltcoversontothecuttingunitandsecure
thebolts.

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Figure66

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1

2

3

5

4

6

1.Belt

2.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

3.Spring

ReplacingthePump-driveBelt

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthepump-drive

belt.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removethemower-deckbelt.

4.Tiltthemachine;referto
(page30).

5.Removetheshoulderbolt,thenut,andthewasher
fromtheenginedeckandconnectedspring(Figure67).

RaisingtheMowerforAccess

Figure67

1.Hydraulicpumps

2.Idlerpulley5.Pump-drivebelt

3.Clutchpulley6.Shoulderbolt,nut,and

4.Clutchretainer

washer

6.Removethepump-drivebelt(Figure67).

7.Installthenewbeltaroundtheclutchandthe2pump
pulleys.

8.Installthespringontotheshoulderboltandwasher,
andconnectittotheenginedeckwiththenut(

Figure

67).

9.Lowerthemachinetotheoperatingposition.

10.Installthemower-deckbelt.

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ControlsSystem
Maintenance

Adjustingthe Motion-control-handle Positions

AdjustingtheRightSideMotion-control
Lever

Ifthemotion-controlleversdonotalignhorizontally ,adjust
therightsidemotion-controllever.

Note:Adjustthehorizontalalignmentbeforethefrontto
backalignment.

1.DisengagethePTO ,movetherightsidemotion-control
levertotheneutralposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

Figure69

1.Cam

2.Nut

3.Pushtherightmotion-controlleverdownoutofthe
neutral-lockedposition(Figure68).

4.Checkiftherightmotion-controlleveraligns
horizontallywiththeleftmotion-controllever(
68

).

Figure68

1.Leftmotion-controllever3.Checkthehorizontal

2.Rightmotion-controllever
intheneutral-locked
position

alignmenthere

4.Rightmotion-controllever

8.Adjustthecamuntilitalignswiththeleft
motion-controlleverandtightenthenutforthecam.

Figure

Note:Movingthecamclockwise(inthevertical
position)lowersthehandle,whilemovingit
counterclockwise(intheverticalposition)raisesthe
handle.

Important:Ensurethattheatportionofthe
camdoesnotgoaboveaverticalposition(rightor
left),oryoumaycausedamagetotheswitch.

5.Toadjusttherightmotion-controlleverhorizontally,
thecamneedstobeadjusted.

6.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthemachine.

7.Loosenthenutholdingthecam(

Figure69).

49

AdjustingtheNeutralPositionforthe

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2

3

4

3

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Motion-controlLevers

Important:Ensurethetrackingofthemoweriscorrect

afteradjustingthemotion-controllevers.Adjustingthe
trackingandaligningthemotion-controlleversfrontto
backisthesameprocedure(Figure70).

Note:Adjustthehorizontalalignmentbeforethefrontto
backalignment.

Ifthemotion-controlleversdonotalignfronttoback,or
therightsidecontrolleverdoesnotmoveeasilyintothe
neutral-lockposition,adjustmentisrequired.

1.Afterthehorizontalalignmentisnished,checkthe
fronttobackalignmentbyslightlypushingthecontrol
leversforwardtotakeupanyslackinthelinkagefor
thecontrollevers(Figure70).

Figure71

Figure70

1.Leftmotion-controllever

2.Rightmotion-controllever4.Alignthecontrollevers

3.Neutral-lockedposition

fronttoback

2.Ensuretherightmotion-controllevermoveseasilyinto
theneutral-lockposition.

Note:Turnthecableadjustmentclockwiseto
movethemotion-controlhandleforward.Turn
thecableadjustmentcounterclockwisetomovethe
motion-controlhandlerearward.

3.Rotatethecableadjustmentonrightsidewhen
adjustmentisneeded.

1.Leftcableadjustment

2.Cablelock

3.Rightcableadjustment

Note:Adjustthecableadjustmentinquarter-turn
increments.

4.Aftertherightmotion-controllevermoveseasilyinto
theneutral-lockposition,adjusttheleftmotion-control
levertoalignwiththerightmotion-controllever.

5.Checkforpropertracking;referto
Tracking(page41).

Adjustingthe

6.Installthecablelockontothecable-adjustingnutsto
securetheadjustment(

Figure71).

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HydraulicSystem

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2

Maintenance

ServicingtheHydraulic

8.Checktheuidlevelwhiletheuidiswarm.

Note:Ifrequired,adduidtothereservoiruntilitis
betweenthehotlevelandthecoldlevel.

Note:Theuidlevelshouldbebelowthehotlevelof
thebafewhentheuidiswarm(Figure72).

System

HydraulicOilType:Toro
orMobil

HydraulicSystemOilCapacity:2.0L(67oz)

Important:Usethespeciedoilorequivalent.Other
uidscouldcausesystemdamage.

®

115W -50syntheticmotoroil.

®

HYPR-OIL

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every50hours

Note:Thereare2waystocheckthehydraulicoil;whenthe
oiliswarm,orwhentheoiliscold.Thebafeinsidethetank
has2levelsdependingiftheoiliswarmorcold.

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO)andshutoffthe
engine.

3.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingpositionandthensettheparkingbrake.

4.Cleantheareaaroundthecapandthellerneckofthe
hydraulictank(

Figure72).

™

500hydraulicoil

9.Installthecaponthellerneck.

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan
penetrateskinandcauseinjury.

•Ifhydraulicuidisinjectedintotheskin,
itmustbesurgicallyremovedwithinafew
hoursbyadoctorfamiliarwiththistype
ofinjury.Gangrenemayresultifthisis
notdone.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom
pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject
high-pressurehydraulicuid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic
leaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic
systembeforeperforminganyworkonthe
hydraulicsystem.

•Makesureallhydraulic-uidhosesarein
goodcondition,andallthatthehydraulic
connectionsandttingsaretightbefore
applyingpressuretohydraulicsystem.

Figure72

1.Cap3.Colduidlevel—full

2.Bafe4.Hotuidlevel—full

5.Removethecapfromthellerneck(Figure72).

Note:Lookinsidetochecktheuidlevelinthe
reservoir.

6.Adduidtothereservoiruntilitreachesthecoldlevel
ofthebafe.

7.Runthemachineatlowidlefor15minutestoallow
anyairtopurgeoutofthesystemandwarmtheuid;
refertoStartingandStoppingtheEngine(page20).

ReplacingtheHydraulicFluid

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—Changethehydraulic

oilwhenusingMobil

Every500hours—Changethehydraulicoilwhen
usingToro

®

HYPR-OIL

™

500hydraulicoil.

®

1oil.

WARNING

Hothydraulicuidcancausesevereburns.

Allowthehydraulicuidtocoolbeforeperforming
anymaintenancetothehydraulicsystem.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removehydraulic-reservoircap.

4.Locatethefronthydraulichoseunderthehydraulic
tankandplaceadrainpanunderthetank(

5.Loosenthehoseclampandmoveitdownthehose.

6.Removethefronthydraulichoseandallowtheuidto
runoutofthetank.

Figure73).

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ReplacingtheHydraulicFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every500hours/Yearly(whichevercomesrst)

WARNING

Hothydraulicuidcancausesevereburns.

Allowthehydraulicuidtocoolbeforeperforming
anymaintenancetothehydraulicsystem.

Figure73

1.Hydraulictank3.Fronthydraulichose

2.Hydrauliclter

7.Changethehydrauliclter;refertoReplacingthe
HydraulicFilter(page52).

8.Connectthehydraulichoseunderthetank.

9.Adduidtothetankuntilitreachesthecoldbafe
ofthetank.

Important:Usethespeciedoilorequivalent.
Otheruidscouldcausesystemdamage.

10.Installthehydraulic-tankcap.

11.Startengineandletrunforabout2minutestopurge
airfromthesystem.

12.Stoptheengineandcheckforleaks.

Note:Ifoneorbothwheelswillnotdrive,referto
BleedingtheHydraulicSystem(page53).

13.Checktheleveloftheuidandadduid,ifrequired.

Donotoverll.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

Important:Donotsubstituteautomotiveoillter,
orseverehydraulicsystemdamagemayresult.

3.Locatethelterandplaceadrainpanunderthelter
(Figure74).

Figure74

1.Hydraulictank

2.Hydrauliclter

4.Removetheoldlterandwipethelter-adaptergasket
surfaceclean(

Figure75).

5.Applyathincoathydraulicuidtotherubbergasket
onthereplacementlter.

6.Installreplacementhydrauliclterontothelter
adapter.

7.Turntheoillterclockwiseuntiltherubbergasket
contactsthelteradapter,andtightenthelteran
additional1/2turn(

52

Figure75).

Figure75

1.Hydrauliclter

2.Gasket

3.Adapter

8.Cleanupanyspilleduid.

9.Checktheuidinthereservoir,andadduidtothe
tankuntilitreachesthecoldbafeofthetank.

Important:Usethespeciedoilorequivalent.
Otheruidscouldcausesystemdamage.

CheckingtheHydraulicLines

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Checkhydraulichosesandhosesforleaks,loosettings,
kinkedhoses,loosemountingsupports,wear,general
weathering,andchemicaldeterioration.Makeanynecessary
repairsbeforeoperating.

Note:Keepareasaroundthehydraulicsystemcleanfrom
grassanddebrisbuildup.

Note:Extendedoperatingtimeathightemperaturesinahot
climatemayleadtodeteriorationofhosesandseals.Inspect
morefrequentlyinahotclimate,andchangethehydraulic
oilandltermorefrequently.

10.Startengineandletrunforabout2minutestopurge
airfromthesystem.

11.Stoptheengineandcheckforleaks.

Note:Ifoneorbothwheelswillnotdrive,referto
BleedingtheHydraulicSystem(page53).

12.Rechecklevelandadduid,ifrequired.Donot

overll.

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

Thetractionsystemisself-bleeding,however,itmaybe
necessarytobleedthesystemifuidischangedorafterwork
isperformedonthesystem.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisetherearofthemachineontojackstandshigh
enoughtoraisethedrivewheelsofftheground.

4.Starttheengineandmovethethrottlecontroltothe
idleposition.

Note:Ifthedrivewheeldoesnotrotate,itispossible
toassistthepurgingofthesystembycarefullyrotating
thetireintheforwarddirection.

5.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelasitdrops,andadduid
asrequiredtomaintaintheproperlevel.

6.Repeatthisprocedurefortheoppositewheel.

7.Thoroughlycleantheareaaroundeachofthecharge
pumphousings.

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MowerDeck Maintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keepthebladessharp.
Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement,youmaywant
tokeepextrabladesonhand.

WARNING

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece
ofthebladecouldbethrownintotheoperator's
orbystanders’area,resultinginseriouspersonal
injuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearor
damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe
Blades

CheckingforBentBlades

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforwardand
backward.

4.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge,
positionA,oftheblades(Figure77).

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethebladesand
settheparkingbrake.Turntheignitionkeytooff.Remove
thekey ,anddisconnectthesparkplugwiresfromthespark
plugs.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure76).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,removeand
sharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningtheBlades(page

55).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforminginthis
area,immediatelyinstallanewblade(Figure76).

Figure77

1.Measureherefromblade
tohardsurface

5.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

6.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthe
bladesatthesamepositionasinstep

Note:Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions
obtainedinsteps4and5mustnotexceed3mm
(1/8inch).

Note:Ifthisdimensionexceeds3mm(1/8inch),the
bladeisbentandmustbereplaced.

2.PositionA

4above.

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak
apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor
bystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedblade
withanewblade.

Figure76

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

•Donotleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe
edgesorsurfacesoftheblade.

54

RemovingtheBlades

Bladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthe
bladeisoutofbalance,orifthebladeisbent.Toensure
optimumperformanceandcontinuedsafetyconformance
ofthemachine,usegenuineTororeplacementblades.
Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturersmayresult
innonconformancewithsafetystandards.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorathickly-padded
glove.

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,the
bladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Figure80

1.Blade2.Balancer

2.Removethebladebolt,thecurvedwasher,andthe
bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure78).

Figure78

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

3.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetalofftheend
ofthesailareaonly(Figure78).

4.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure81).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademustbe
pointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto
ensurepropercutting.

2.Installthespringdiskandbladebolt(Figure81).

Note:Thespring-diskconemustbeinstalledtoward
thebolthead(Figure81).

3.Torquethebladeboltto115to150N-m(85to
110ft-lb).

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsof
theblade(Figure79).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsbalanceifthesameamount

ofmaterialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

Figure79

1.Sharpenattheoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade
balancer(Figure80).

Figure81

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Springdisk

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

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LevelingtheMowerDeck

1

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3
2

4

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6
7
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PreparingtheMachine

1.Positionmoweronaatsurface.

2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

4.Checkthetirepressureofbothdrivetires;referto
CheckingtheTirePressure(page43).

5.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inch)height-of-cut
position.

Note:Theactualcuttingheightwillnotbeadjusted
untilthedeckhasbeenleveled;refertoMatchingthe
Height-of-Cut(page59).

6.Checkthedistancebetweentheswivels,measureatthe
centeroftheswivels(center-to-centerlength)oneach
threadedrod.Ensurethelengthis49.5cm(19-1/2
inches)for91cm(36inch)mowerdecksand43.7cm
(17-3/16inches)for102cm(40inch)mowerdecks
(Figure82).

7.Loosenthejamnutsatthefrontswivel.

8.Usingthejamnuts,adjustthelengthofthethreaded
rodtoachievethecorrectdistance.

9.Tightenthejamnutsatthefrontswivel.

Figure82

1.Measurehereatthe
centeroftheswivels
(center-to-centerlength)

2.Swivel-jamnuts

3.Frontswivel8.Y oke

4.Frontchain9.Upperchainbolt

5.Rearchain

6.Adjustmentbolt

7.JamNut

10.Checkthedistancebetweentheyokeandthedeck
hangerarmateachyoke.

Note:Thisdistanceneedstobe11mm(7/16inch)as
showninFigure83.

11.Ifadjustmentisneeded,loosentheupperchainbolt
(Figure82).

12.Loosenthejamnutandadjusttheadjustmentboltto
achievethecorrectdistanceasshowninFigure83.

13.Tightenthejamnutandtheupperchainbolt.

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2

3

4

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D

1.Adjustmentbolt4.Deckhangerarm

2.Jamnut5.Distanceneedstobe11
mm(7/16inch)

3.Yoke

AdjustingtheRightSideFront-to-Rear
MowerDeckPitch

1.Positiontherightbladefront-to-rear(Figure84).

2.MeasuretherightbladeattheClocation,fromalevel
surfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetipandrecord
thismeasurement(Figure84).

3.MeasuretherightbladeattheDlocation,fromalevel
surfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetipandrecord
thismeasurement(Figure84).

4.Themowerbladeshouldbea6to10mm(1/4to3/8
inch)loweratpositionCthanatpositionD(Figure

84).Ifitisnotcorrect,proceedtothefollowingsteps.

5.Loosenthejamnutsattherightandlefthandfront
swivels.

6.Usingtherighthandjamnuts,adjustthelengthofthe
righthandthreadedrodtoachievethe6to10mm(1/4
to3/8inch)front-to-rearpitch.

7.Tightenthejamnutsattherightandlefthandfront
swivels.

Figure84

1.Measureherefromblade
tohardsurface

2.MeasureatCandD

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A

LevelingtheFrontoftheMowerDeck

1.Positiontheleftandrightbladesfront-to-rear.

2.MeasuretheleftbladeattheBlocation,fromalevel
surfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetipandrecord
thismeasurement(Figure85).

3.MeasuretherightbladeattheDlocation,fromalevel
surfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetipandrecord
thismeasurement(Figure85).

4.ThemeasurementatpositionBneedstobewithin
3mm(1/8inch)ofthemeasurementatpositionD.
(Figure85).Ifitisnotcorrect,proceedtothefollowing
steps.

5.Loosenthejamnutsatthelefthandfrontswivel.

6.Usingthelefthandjamnuts,adjustthelengthof
thelefthandthreadedroduntillocationBmatches
locationD.

7.Tightenthejamnutsatthelefthandfrontswivel.

1.Positiontheleftandrightbladesfront-to-rear.

2.Inspectthefrontchains,andensureeachchainhas
tension.

Note:Ifeitherchainisloose,adjustthethreadedrod
withtheloosechaintoachievetensiononthatchain.

3.MeasuretheleftbladeattheAlocation,fromalevel
surfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetipandrecord
thismeasurement(Figure86).

4.MeasuretherightbladeattheClocation,fromalevel
surfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetipandrecord
thismeasurement(Figure86).

5.ThemeasurementbetweenlocationAandCneedsto
bewithin3mm(1/8inch).Ifitisnotcorrect,proceed
tothefollowingsteps.

6.Loosentheupperchainbolts(Figure82).

7.Loosenthejamnutsoneachyoke.

8.Adjusttheadjustmentboltsintheyokes,atlocationsA
andCtoachievethecorrectheight.

9.Tightenthejamnutsandupperchainbolts.

1.Measureherefromblade
tohardsurface

Figure85

2.MeasureatBandD

1.Measureherefromblade
tohardsurface

Figure86

2.MeasureatAandC

58

MatchingtheHeight-of-Cut

g020808

1 2 3 1

g020703

1

4 3 2

AdjustingtheCompressionSpring

1.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inches)height-of-cut
position.

2.Positiontherightbladefront-to-rear.

3.MeasuretherightbladeatlocationC,fromalevel
surfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetipandrecord
thismeasurement(Figure86).

4.ThemeasurementatlocationCneedstobewithinan3
mm(1/8inch)ofthe76mm(3inches)height-of-cut
setting.Ifitisnotcorrect,proceedtothefollowing
steps.

5.Loosenthejamnutsatbothendsoftheturnbuckle
(Figure87).

Note:Theendoftheturnbucklewiththegroove
machinedinit,hasleft-handthreads(Figure87).

6.Adjusttheturnbuckletoraiseorlowerthedeckheight
toachieve76mm(3inches)atlocationC.

7.Tightenthejamnutsatbothendsoftheturnbuckle.

8.Checkandensurethemowerdeckliftleverwilllatch
intothetransportposition.

9.Ifitdoesnotlatchintothetransportposition,adjust
theturnbuckleuntilitwilllatchintothetransport
position.

Note:Adjustingthecompressionspringwillalterhowmuch
thedeckwilloatandhowmucheffortittakestoliftthe
deckwhenusingtheheight-of-cuthandle.

•Morespringcompressionwillreducethehandleliftforce

requiredandcausethedecktooatmore.

•Lessspringcompressionwillincreasethehandleliftforce

requiredandcausethedecktooatless.

1.Raisethedeck-liftleverandlockintothetransport
position.

2.Checkthelengthofthecompressionspring.

Note:Nominallengthis28.2cm(11-1/8inches)for
91cm(36inch)mowerdecksand25.7cm(10-1/8
inches)for102cm(40inch)mowerdecks(

3.Adjustthisdistance,bylooseningthespring-jamnut
andturningthenutinfrontofeachspring(Figure88).

4.Lockthenutintopositionbytighteningthespring-jam
nut(Figure88).

Figure88).

10.Tightenthejamnuts.

1.Jamnut

2.Turnbuckle

Figure87

3.Grooveindicatinglefthand
threads

Figure88

1.25.7cm(10-1/8inch)for
102cm(40inch)mower
decksand28.2cm(11-1/8
inch)for91cm(36inch)
mowerdecks

2.Spring-jamnut4.Compressionspring

3.Frontnut

59

ReplacingtheGrassDeector

g015594

1

6 2

4

7

3

5

Cleaning

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallowthe
lawnmowertothrowobjectsintheoperator'sor
bystander'sdirectionandresultinseriousinjury.
Also,contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Donotoperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstall
acoverplate,amulchplate,grassdeector,or
bagger.

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,spring,andspacerholding
thedeectortothepivotbrackets(Figure89).

CleaningUndertheMower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Removethegrassbuildupunderthemowerdaily.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisethefrontofthemachineandusejackstandsto
supportthemower.

DisposingofWaste

Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicoil,andenginecoolantare
pollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeoftheseaccordingto
yourstateandlocalregulations.

Figure89

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.Grassdeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring

2.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.

3.Placethespacerandthespringontothegrassdeector.

4.Place1Jendofthespringbehindthedeckedge.

Note:Makesure1Jendofspringisinstalledbehind
deckedgebeforeinstallingtheboltasshowninFigure

89.

5.Installtheboltandthenut.

6.Place1J-hookendofthespringaroundthegrass
deector(

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable
torotate.Liftthedeectoruptothefullopen
position,andensurethatitrotatesintothefull
downposition.

Figure89).

5.Spring(installed)

7.J-hookendofthespring

60

Storage

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO),settheparking
brake,andturntheignitionkeytooff.Removethekey.

2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe
externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe
engine.Cleandirtandchafffromtheoutsideofthe
engine'scylinderheadnsandblowerhousing.

Important:Y oucanwashthemachinewithmild
detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe
machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially
nearthedrivesystemandengine.Pressure
washingcanforcedirtandwaterintocriticalparts,
suchasspindlebearingsandelectricalswitches.

3.Checkthebrake;refertoServicingtheBrake(page45).

4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
Cleaner(page34).

5.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page32).

12.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchandkeepit
inamemorableplace.Coverthemachinetoprotect
itandkeepitclean.

6.Changetheengineoil;referto
Oil(page36).

7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire
Pressure(page43).

8.Forlong-termstorage:

A.Addstabilizer/conditioneradditivetofuelinthe

tank.

B.Runenginetodistributeconditionedfuelthrough

thefuelsystem(5minutes).

C.Stopengine,allowtocoolanddrainthefueltank;

refertoServicingtheFuelTankinFuelSystem
Maintenance(page38),oroperateengineuntil
itstops.

D.Restartengineandrununtilitstops.Repeat,on

Chokeuntilenginewillnotrestart.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recycleasperlocal

codes.

Note:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned
gasolineover90days.

9.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckitscondition;refer
toServicingtheSparkPlugin
(page34).Withthesparkplug(s)removedfromthe
engine,pourtwotablespoonsofengineoilintothe
sparkplughole.Nowusethestartertocrankthe
engineanddistributetheoilinsidethecylinder.Install
thesparkplug(s).Donotinstallthewireonthespark
plug(s).

ChangingtheEngine

EngineMaintenance

10.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor
replaceanypartthatisdamagedordefective.

11.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis
availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

61

Troubleshooting

Problem

Theenginewillnotstart,startshard,or
failstokeeprunning.

Theenginelosespower.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Fueltankisempty.

2.Chokeisnoton.

3.Sparkplugwireislooseor
disconnected.

4.Sparkplugispitted,fouled,orthegap
isincorrect.

5.Aircleanerisdirty.

6.Dirtinthefuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.

8.Thegapbetweenthesafetyinterlock
switchesisnotcorrect.

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Aircleanerisdirty.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

4.Coolingnsandairpassagesunder
theengineblowerhousingareplugged.

5.Sparkplugispitted,fouled,orthegap
isincorrect.

6.Ventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.6.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

7.Dirtinthefuellter.7.Replacethefuellter.

8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.

1.Fillthefueltankwithgasoline.

2.Movethechokelevertochokeposition.

3.Installwireonsparkplug.

4.Installanew ,correctlygappedspark
plug.

5.Servicetheair-cleanerelement.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Servicetheaircleaner.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe
coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Installanew ,correctlygappedspark
plug.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Theengineoverheats.

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Thereisanabnormalvibration.

Thecuttingheightisuneven.

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

3.Coolingnsandairpassagesunder
theengineblowerhousingareplugged.

1.Hydraulicoilreservoirlow .1.Addhydraulicoiltothereservoir.

2.Airinthehydraulicsystem.2.Bleedtheairoutthehydraulicsystem.

3.Pump-drivebeltslipping.3.Replacethepump-drivebelt.

4.Pump-drivebeltidlerspringmissing.4.Replacethepump-drive-beltidler

5.Pumpbypassvalvesareopen.5.Tightentheby-passvalves.Torqueto

1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentor
unbalanced.

2.Blade-mountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblade-mountingbolt.

3.Engine-mountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheengine-mountingbolts.

4.Looseenginepulley,idlerpulley,or
bladepulley.

5.Enginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Bladespindleisbent.

1.Blade(s)notsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

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

3.Mowerdeckisnotlevel.3.Levelthemowerdeckside-to-side

4.Mowerdeckpitchiswrong.

5.Undersideofmowerdeckisdirty.5.Cleantheundersideofthemower

6.Tirepressureisnotcorrect.6.Adjustthetirepressure.

7.Bladespindlebent.

2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe
coolingnsandairpassages.

spring.

12to15N-m(110to130in-lb).

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

position.

4.Adjustthefront-to-rearpitch.

deck.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

62

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Thebladesdonotrotate.

1.Pump-drivebeltisworn,looseor
broken.

2.Pump-drivebeltisoffthepulley.

3.Mower-deckbeltisworn,looseor
broken.

4.Mower-deckbeltisoffthepulley.

5.Brokenormissingidlerspring.5.Replacethespring.

6.Electricclutchoutofadjustment.

7.Clutchconnectororwiredamaged.7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.Damagedelectricclutch.

9.Safety-interlocksystempreventsblade
rotation.

10.PTOswitchisfaulty .10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Checkthebelttension.

2.Installthedrivebelt,andcheckthe
adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesfor
correctposition.

3.Installthenewdeckbelt.

4.Installthedeckpulleyandcheckthe
idlerpulley,idlerarmandspringfor
correctpositionandfunction.

6.Adjusttheclutch-airgap.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

9.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

63

Schematics

HydraulicSchematic(Rev.A)

64

G015606

ElectricalSchematic(Rev.A)

65

Notes:

66

InternationalDistributorList

Distributor:

AgrolancKft
BalamaPrimaEngineeringEquip.HongKong85221552163
B-RayCorporation
CascoSalesCompany
CeresS.A.CostaRica
CSSCTurfEquipment(pvt)Ltd.SriLanka
CyrilJohnston&Co.
CyrilJohnston&Co.RepublicofIreland
EquiverMexico525553995444ParklandProductsLtd.NewZealand6433493760
FemcoS.A.Guatemala
ForGarderOU
G.Y .K.CompanyLtd.
GeomechanikiofAthensGreece
GolfinternationalTurizm
GuandongGoldenStarChina
HakoGroundandGardenSweden
HakoGroundandGarden
HayterLimited(U.K.)
HydroturfInt.CoDubai
HydroturfEgyptLLC
IrrimacPortugal351212388260T oroEuropeNVBelgium3214562960
IrrigationProductsInt'lPvtLtd.India00914424494387ValtechMorocco212537663636
JeanHeybroekb.v.Netherlands31306394611VictusEmakPoland48618238369

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Hungary3627539640

Korea82325512076
PuertoRico7877888383

NorthernIreland442890813121

Estonia3723846060
Japan81726325861

Turkey902163365993Riversa

Norway4722907760
UnitedKingdom441279723444
UnitedArabEmirates97143479479T-MarktLogisticsLtd.Hungary3626525500
Egypt2025194308ToroAustraliaAustralia61395807355

PhoneNumber:Distributor:

5062391138
94112746100

442890813121

5024423277

30109350054

862087651338
4635100000

MaquiverS.A.Colombia
MaruyamaMfg.Co.Inc.
Mountelda.s.CzechRepublic
Mountelda.s.Slovakia
MunditolS.A.
NormaGarden
OslingerTurfEquipmentSA
OyHakoGroundandGardenAb

Perfetto
PratoverdeSRL.
Prochaska&Cie
RTCohen2004Ltd.

LelyTurfcare
SolvertS.A.S.
SpyprosStavrinidesLimitedCyprus
SurgeSystemsIndiaLimited

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Japan81332522285

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Russia749541 16120
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Poland48618208416
Italy390499128128
Austria4312785100
Israel97298617979
Spain
Denmark4566109200
France33130817700

India911292299901

PhoneNumber:

5712364079

420255704220
420255704220

34952837500

35722434131

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374-0269RevH

TheToroTotalWarranty

Landscape
Contractor
Equipment(LCE)

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuantto
anagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchaser
torepairtheT oroProductslistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsor
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Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginal
owner:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

WalkBehindMowers
53cmMowers–Residentialuse
53cmMowers–Commercialuse

76cmMowers–Residentialuse
76cmMowers–Commercialuse

Mid-SizeWalk-BehindMowers

•Engine2years

GrandStand

®

Mowers

•Engine2years

•Frame

ZMaster

®

2000SeriesMowers

•Engine2years

•Frame

ZMaster

®

3000SeriesMowers

•Engine2years

•Frame

ZMaster

®

5000and6000Series

Mowers

•Engine2years

•Frame

ZMaster

®

7000SeriesMowers

•Engine2years

•Frame

AllMowers

•Battery2years

•Attachments2years

1

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialwarrantywouldapply .

2

SomeenginesusedonT oroLCEProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.

3

Whicheveroccursrst.

4

LifetimeFrameWarranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe

tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin

normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplacedunderwarrantyatnocostforpartsandlabor.Frame

failureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustorcorrosionarenotcovered.

Thiswarrantyincludesthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay
transportationcosts.

1

2years
1year

1

2years
1year

2years

2

5yearsor1,200hours

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

4yearsor500hours

2

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

5yearsor1,200hours

2

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

5yearsor1,200hours

2

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

5yearsor1,200hours

2

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

3

4

3

4

3

4

3

4

3

4

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Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem
coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress
warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,

lubricants,oilchanges,sparkplugs,airltersbladesharpening
orwornblades,cable/linkageadjustments,orbrakeandclutch
adjustments

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglected

andrequiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofproper
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morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE

–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use

overonemonth

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374-0272RevC