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FormNo.3361-373RevA
GrandStand
™
Mower
witha48inor52inTURBOFORCE Unit
®
Cutting
Registeratwww.T oro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian ICES-002.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or grass-coveredland.Otherstatesorfederalareas mayhavesimilarlaws.
Figure1
1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ModelNo.
Theenclosed
Engine Owner’ s Man ual
issupplied forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental ProtectionAgency(EP A)andtheCalifornia EmissionControlRegulationofemissionsystems, maintenance,andwarranty.Replacementsmaybe orderedthroughtheenginemanufacturer.
Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating theproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comfor productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythefollowingwords:
•Dangersignalsanextremehazardthatwillcause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.
•Warningsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended precautions.
•Cautionsignalsahazardthatmaycauseminor ormoderateinjuryifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.
Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizesgeneral informationworthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices.......................................4
ToroMowerSafety...............................................5
SlopeChart..........................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................8
ProductOverview......................................................11
Controls.............................................................11
Specications.....................................................12
Operation...................................................................13
AddingFuel.......................................................13
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................14
BreakingInaNewMachine................................14
©2008—TheToro®Company 8111LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420
Contactusatwww.T oro.com.
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ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................14
OperatingtheParkingBrake...............................14
OperatingtheMowerBladeControlSwitch
(PTO)............................................................15
OperatingtheThrottle.......................................15
OperatingtheChoke..........................................15
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch.............................16
UsingtheSpeedControlLever...........................16
UsingtheFuelShut-OffValve............................16
StartingandStoppingtheEngine........................17
TheSafetyInterlockSystem................................18
OperatingthePlatform......................................19
DrivingForwardorBackward.............................20
StoppingtheMachine.........................................21
PushingtheMachinebyHand.............................21
TransportingMachines.......................................22
LoadingMachines..............................................22
SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass..............23
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut...............................23
AdjustingtheFlowBafe...................................23
PositioningtheFlowBafe.................................24
UsingtheMid-SizeWeight..................................25
Maintenance...............................................................26
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................26
PremaintenanceProcedures....................................27
RaisingtheMowerforAccess.............................27
RemovetheCushionforRearAccess..................28
Lubrication.............................................................29
HowtoGrease...................................................29
LubricatingtheMachine.....................................29
EngineMaintenance...............................................30
ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................30
ServicingtheEngineOil.....................................31
ServicingtheSparkPlug.....................................34
FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................35
DrainingtheFuelTank.......................................35
ServicingtheFuelFilter......................................36
ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................36
ServicingtheBattery...........................................36
ServicingtheFuses.............................................38
DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................39
AdjustingtheTracking.......................................39
CheckingtheTirePressure.................................40
AdjustingtheCasterPivotBearing......................40
ServicingtheCasterWheelandBearings.............40
AdjustingtheElectricClutch..............................41
CoolingSystemMaintenance..................................41
CleaningtheAirIntakeScreen............................41
CleaningtheCoolingSystem...............................41
BrakeMaintenance.................................................42
ServicingtheBrake.............................................42
BeltMaintenance....................................................43
ReplacingtheMowerDeckBelt..........................43
ReplacingthePumpDriveBelt...........................44
ControlsSystemMaintenance.................................45
AdjustingtheMotionControlHandle
Positions........................................................45
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................47
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem...........................47
MowerDeckMaintenance......................................49
ServicingtheCuttingBlades...............................49
CorrectingtheMowerQualityofCut..................51
ReplacingtheGrassDeector.............................54
Cleaning.................................................................55
CleaningUndertheMower.................................55
WasteDisposal...................................................55
Storage.......................................................................55
CleaningandStorage..........................................55
Troubleshooting.........................................................57
Schematics.................................................................59
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Safety
Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadeby
othermanufacturersthatdonotmeetAmerican NationalStandardsInstitutecerticationwillcause noncomplianceofthismachine.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay attentiontothesafetyalertsymbol CAUTION,W ARNING,orDANGER-“personalsafety instruction."Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard B71.4-2004.
Training
•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertraining material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot readEnglishitistheowner’sresponsibilitytoexplain thismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmayrestrict theageoftheoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself, otherpeopleorproperty.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety glassesandhearingprotection.Longhair,loose clothingorjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused andremoveallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwire whichcanbethrownbythemachine.
•Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandother fuels.Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer
,whichmeans
–Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwithengine
running.Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling. Donotsmoke.
–Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
•Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safety switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning properly.
Operation
•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholes andhiddenhazards.
•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis engagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartengine fromtheoperator’ sposition.
•Besureofyourfootingwhileusingthismachine, especiallywhenbackingup.Walk,don’trun.Never operateonwetgrass.Reducedfootingcouldcause slipping.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besure totravelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditions canaffectthemachine’sstability .Usecautionwhile operatingneardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand whenchangingdirectionsonslopes.
•Neverraisedeckwiththebladesrunning.
•NeveroperatewiththePTOshield,orotherguards notsecurelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksare attached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioningproperly .
•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised, removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedtheengine.
•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engage parkingbrake(ifprovided),shutoffenginebefore leavingtheoperator’spositionforanyreason includingemptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthe chute.
•Stopequipmentandinspectbladesafterstriking objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Make necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesure ofaclearpath.
•Keeppetsandbystandersaway.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopbladesifnot mowing.
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•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddo notpointitatanyone.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof alcoholordrugs.
Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrass or,whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatching cutgrass.Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecould provedangeroustouserandbystanders.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine intoorfromatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs, trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
Maintenanceandstorage
•Disengagedrives,setparkingbrake,stopengineand removekeyordisconnectsparkplugwire.Waitfor allmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningor repairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunit,drives, mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanup oilorfuelspillage.
•Letenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear ame.
•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot storefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Parkmachineonlevelground.Setparkingbrake. Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen required.
GeneralOperation
•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore mowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.
•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich maybehotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbefore attemptingtomaintain,adjustorservice.
•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymay bevoidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e. branches,doorways,electricalwires)before operatingunderanyobjectsanddonotcontact them.
•Slowdownbeforemakingturnsanduseextra caution.
•Usecautionwhenridingtheplatformovercurbs, rocks,roots,orotherobstructions.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesure ofaclearpath.Useextracarewhenoperationin reverse.
•Neverjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith storedenergy.
•Disconnectthebatteryorremovesparkplugwire beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative terminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnectthe positiverstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wraptheblade(s)or weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem. Onlyreplaceblades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine running.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged decals.
ToroMowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic toT oroproductsandothersafetyinformationyoumust know .
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
SlopeOperation
Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeel uneasyonaslope,donotmowit.
•Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.from themowingarea.
•Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.Tallgrasscanhide obstacles.
•Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments. Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheel goesovertheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedge cavesin.
•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorother attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe machine.
•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.Do notmakesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.
•Mowslopessidetoside.
•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan20degrees.
Service
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater heaterorfurnace.
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•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallytheblade attachmentbolts.Keepequipmentingood condition.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checksafety systemsforproperoperationbeforeeachuse.
•Useonlygenuinereplacementpartstoensurethat originalstandardsaremaintained.
•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustandservice asrequired.
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SlopeChart7SafetyandInstructional Decals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
98-5954
1-403005
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or
1-523552
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.
54-9220
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
106-5517
Manufacturer’sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.
68-8340
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110-2067
110-2068
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
117-0456
1.Heightofcut(HOC)—high3.Heightofcut(HOC)—low
2.Heightofcut (HOC)—medium
117-0485
1.Interval
2.PowerTake-off(PTO)
3.Parkingbrake
4.Neutral
5.Operatorpresenceswitch
6.Battery
115-4186
117-0486
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117-0453
1.Parkingbrake—disengage5.Fast
2.Parkingbrake—engage
3.Choke7.Slow11.Heightofcut(HOC)—low
4.Speedcontrollever8.PowerTake-off
6.Continuousvariablesetting
(PTO)—engage
9.PowerTake-off
10.Enginespeed
12.Heightofcut
117-0454
1.Tractioncontrol
2.Fast4.Neutral
3.Slow
5.Reverse
6.PowerTake-off
(PTO)—disengage
13.Heightofcut(HOC)—high
(HOC)—medium
7.Operatorpresenceswitch
(PTO)—disengage
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.
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ProductOverview
Figure2
1.Sidedischargechute7.Controllevers
2.Battery8.Manualtube
3.Engine
4.Fuelshut-offvalve
5.Fueltank11.Mowerdeck
6.Controls
9.Platform(downposition)
10.Hydraulictank
12.Frontcasterwheel
Figure3
1.Parkingbrakelever
2.Choke
3.Ignitionswitch
4.Fuelguage
5.Speedcontrollever
6.Bladecontrolswitch(PTO)13.Leftmotioncontrollever
7.Throttlecontrol
8.Height-of-cutlever
9.Fuelcap
10.Height-of-cutpin
11.Platformlatch
12.Rightmotioncontrollever
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure3)before youstarttheengineandoperatethemachine.
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheengine hasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengineisrunning. Usethesetimesforschedulingregularmaintenance (Figure4).
FuelGauge
Thefuelgaugeislocatedonthetopleftsideofthetank (Figure3).
SafetyInterlockIndicators
Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterandindicatewith ablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentisinthe correctposition(Figure4).
BatteryIndicatorLight
IftheignitionkeyisturnedtotheOnpositionforafew seconds,thebatteryvoltagewillbedisplayedinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.
Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturned onandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperating level(Figure4).
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Figure4
1.Safetyinterlocksymbols
2.Batterylight
3.Hourmeter
SpeedControlLever
Thismachinehasavariablespeedcontrol.Thiscontrols howfastorslowthemachinewilltravel.
ThrottleControl
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto www.Toro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments andaccessories.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
48inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown63.5inches(161.3cm)
Lengthwithplatformdown74inches(188cm)
Lengthwithplatformup58inches(147.3cm)
Height
Weightwith19hpengine
Weightwith23hpengine
48inches(121.9cm)
881(399.6kg)
888(402.8kg)
ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow.
Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
BladeControlSwitch(PTO)
Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)isusedtoengage theelectricclutchtodrivethemowerbladeswiththe rightsidemotioncontrolleverinthecenter,un-locked position.Pulltheswitchuptoengagethebladesand release.Todisengagetheblades,pushthebladecontrol switch(PTO)downormoveorreleasetherightside motioncontrolleverintotheneutrallockposition.
IgnitionSwitch
Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhas threepositions:Off,RunandStart.
MotionControlLevers
Themotioncontrolleversareusedtodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.
52inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown67.5inches(171.4cm)
Lengthwithplatformdown74inches(188cm)
Lengthwithplatformup58inches(147.3cm)
Height
Weightwith19hpengine
Weightwith23hpengine
48inches(121.9cm)
883(400.5kg)
900(408.2kg)
FuelShut-offValve
Closethefuelshut-offvalve(ontherightsideofthe engine)whentransportingorstoringthemower.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesareavailableforusewiththemachineto
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Operation
AddingFuel
UseUnleadedRegularGasolinesuitablefor automotiveuse(85pumpoctaneminimum).Leaded regulargasolinemaybeusedifunleadedregularisnot available.
Important:Neverusemethanol,gasoline containingmethanol,orgasoholcontainingmore than10%ethanolbecausethefuelsystemcouldbe damaged.Donotmixoilwithgasoline.
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupany gasolinethatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed trailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis1 inch(25mm)belowthebottomoftheller neck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows gasolinetoexpand.
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark whichcanignitethegasolinevapors.Are orexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling .
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsidea vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedbecause interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners mayinsulatethecontainerandslowtheloss ofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe ground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.
•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and stayawayfromanopenameorwhere gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Never buymorethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaust systeminplaceandinproperworking condition.
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporscancauseserious injuryandillness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditioneropening.
•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:
•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysor less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthe fueltankbedrained.
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel system,whichcauseshardstarting
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Important:Donotusefueladditives containingmethanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountofgas stabilizer/conditionertothegas.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost effectivewhenmixedwithfreshgasoline.To minimizethechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuel system,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
BreakingInaNewMachine
Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhennew, placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow40to50 hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinestodevelopfull powerandbestperformance.
ThinkSafetyFirst
FillingtheFuelTank
Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis1inch(25mm) belowthebottomofthellerneck.Thisemptyspace inthetankallowsgasolinetoexpand.
1.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Cleanaroundthefueltankcap.
3.Fillthefueltank.Ensurethereisspacebelowthe llerneckasshowninFigure5.
Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsin thesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcould helpyouoranybystandersavoidinjury.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,feet andheadisrecommended.
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof exposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.
OperatingtheParkingBrake
Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse,check theparkingbrakeforproperoperation.
Figure5
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoChecking OilLevelinEngineMaintenance.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit. RefertoServicingtheParkingBrake.
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
SettingtheParkingBrake
Pulltheparkingbrakeleverrearwardandoverinto engagedposition(Figure6).
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Figure6
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1.Parkingbrakeengaged2.Parkingbrakereleased
Figure8
OperatingtheThrottle
ReleasingtheParkingBrake
Pullthebrakeleverbackandoverintotheslotand pushtheparkingbrakeleverforward.
OperatingtheMowerBlade ControlSwitch(PTO)
Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)isusedinconjunction withtherightsidemotioncontrollevertoengageand disengagethemowerblades.
EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
1.Toengagethemowerblades,movetherightside motioncontrollevertothecenter,un-locked position.
2.Pullthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)upandrelease itwhileholdingdowntherightsidemotioncontrol leverinthecenter,un-lockedposition.
ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweenFastand Slowpositions(Figure9).
Alwaysusethefastpositionwhenturningonthe mowerdeckwiththebladecontrolswitch(PTO).
Figure9
OperatingtheChoke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostartthe engine.
Figure7
DisengagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
Thefollowingaretwooptionsfordisengagingthe mowerblades.
•Pushthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)downtothe offposition.
•Movethemotioncontrolleverstoneutralandmove therightsidemotioncontrolleverintotheneutral lockposition.
2.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechoke beforeusingtheignitionswitch(Figure10).
3.Pushdownonthechoketodisengagethechoke aftertheenginehasstarted(Figure10).
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1
2
Figure10
START
RUN
STOP
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1.On2.Off
UsingtheSpeedControl Lever
Thismachinehasaspeedcontrolleverthatsetsthe speedofthemachine.Thiscanbeadjustedtothe operator’sdesiredspeed.Itisrecommendedtousethe slowestspeedfornewoperator’s.
1.Movethespeedcontrollevertosetthedesired speed.
2.Movethecontrolleverstodrivethemachine.The controlleversmaybepushedforwardtothefront referencebarwhilethespeedofthemachineis controlledbythespeedcontrollever.
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition (Figure11).Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagestarterformore than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefails tostartallowa15secondcool-downperiod betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthe fuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.
UsingtheFuelShut-OffValve
Closethefuelshut-offvalvefortransport,maintenance, andstorage(Figure13).
Ensurethefuelshut-offvalveisopenwhenstarting theengine.
Figure12
Figure11
2.Turntheignitionkeytostoptostoptheengine.
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1
2
Figure13
START
RUN
STOP
G008947
1.On2.Off
StartingandStoppingthe Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.
2.Openthefuelvalve.
3.Movetherightmotioncontrollevertoneutral lockedposition.
4.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingtheParking Brake.
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7.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition (Figure11).Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagestarterformore than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefails tostartallowa15secondcool-downperiod betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthe fuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.
5.Movethebladecontrolswitch(PTO)totheOff position.
Figure15
6.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheSlow andFastpositions.
1.Off3.Start
2.Run
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire choking.
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StoppingtheEngine
TheSafetyInterlockSystem
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileit isunattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60 secondsbeforeturningtheignitionswitchoff.
Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnected ordamagedthemachinecouldoperate unexpectedlycausingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock System
Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe mowerbladesfromrotatingunless:
•Therightsidemotioncontrolleverismovedtothe center,un-lockedposition.
•Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)ispulledon.
Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtostopthe mowerbladesifyoumoveorreleasetherightside motioncontrolleverintotheneutrallockposition.
Figure16
Important:Makesurefuelshutoffvalveisclosed
beforetransportingorstoringthemachine,asfuel leakagemayoccur.Beforestoringthemachine, pullwireoffsparkplug(s)topreventpossibilityof accidentalstarting.
Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhen theinterlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition. Whenthecomponentisinthecorrectposition,a trianglewilllightupinthecorrespondingsquare.
Figure17
1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe correctposition
TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.
Note:Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateas describedbelow ,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealer repairthesafetysystemimmediately.
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1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingandStoppingthe EngineinOperation,page13.
2.Settheparkingbrake.
3.Movetherightsidemotioncontrollevertothe center,un-lockedposition.Thebladesshould
notrotate.
4.Movethemotioncontrolleversforward.The engineshouldkill.
5.Starttheengineandreleasetheparkingbrake.
6.Movetherightsidemotioncontrollevertothe center,un-lockedposition.
7.Continueholdingtherightsidemotioncontrollever inthecenter,un-lockedpositionandpulluponthe bladecontrolswitch(PTO)andrelease.Theclutch shouldengageandthemowerbladesbeginrotating.
8.Moveorreleasetherightsidemotioncontrollever intotheneutrallockposition.Thebladesshould
stoprotatingandtheenginecontinuestorun.
9.Pushthebladecontrolswitchdownandmove therightsidemotioncontrollevertothecenter, un-lockedposition.
10.Continueholdingtherightsidemotioncontrollever inthecenter,un-lockedpositionandpulluponthe bladecontrolswitch(PTO)andrelease.Theclutch shouldengageandthemowerbladesbeginrotating.
11.Pushthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)downtothe offposition.Thebladesshouldstoprotating.
12.Withtheenginerunning,pullupthebladecontrol switch(PTO)andreleasewithoutholdingright sidemotioncontrollevertothecenter,un-locked position.Thebladesshouldnotrotate.
OperatingthePlatform
Themachinecanbeusedwiththeplatformintheup ordownposition.Itistheoperator’spreferenceon whichpositiontouse.
OperatingtheMachinewiththe PlatformUp
Operatingthemachinewiththeplatformupis recommendedwhen:
•Mowingneardrop-off’s
•Mowingsmallareaswherethemachineistoolong
•Areaswithlowoverhangingbranchesorobstacles
•Loadingthemachinefortransport
•Drivingupslopes
Toraisetheplatform,pullthebackoftheplatformup sothelatchpinandknoblockitintoplace.Pushittight againstthecushionforthelatchpintolockintoplace.
OperatingtheMachinewiththe PlatformDown
Operatingthemachinewiththeplatformdownis recommendedwhen:
•Mowingmostareas
•Drivingdownslopes
Tolowertheplatform,pushtheplatformforward againstthecushiontoreleasepressureonthelatchpin andthenpulltheknoboutandlowertheplatform.
Theoperatorplatformisheavyandmaycause injurywhenloweringandraisingtheoperator platform.Theplatformmaysuddenlydropif notsupportedwhenthelatchpinispulledout.
•Donotputyourhandsorngersinthe platformpivotareawhenloweringorraising theoperatorplatform.
•Makesuretheplatformissupportedwhen thelatchpinispulledout.
•Makesurethelatchsecurestheplatform whenfoldingitintheupposition.Pushit tightagainstthecushionforthelatchpinto lockintoplace.
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2.Movetherightsidemotioncontrollevertothe center,un-lockedposition.
Figure19
1.Frontreferencebar
2.Leftcontrollever
3.Rearreferencebar
4.Rightcontrollever
5.Rightcontrolleverinthe neutrallockposition
Figure18
1.Platformup
2.Platformdown
3.Pulltheknobouttolower theplatform
DrivingForwardorBackward
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place thethrottlecontrolinthefastpositionforbest performance.Alwaysoperateinthefullthrottle positionwhenmowing.
Machinecanspinveryrapidly.Operatormay losecontrolofmachineandcausepersonal injuryordamagetomachine.
Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.
3.Togoforward,movethespeedcontrollevertothe desiredspeed.
4.Slowlypushthemotioncontrolleversforward (Figure20).
Note:Theenginewillkilliftherighthandcontrol leverismovedwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.
Thefartheryoumovethetractioncontrolleversin eitherdirection,thefasterthemachinewillmovein thatdirection.
Tostop,pullthemotioncontrolleversbacktothe neutralposition.
DrivingForward
1.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe ParkingBrakeinOperation.
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Figure20
Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine;refer toSettingtheParkingBrakeinOperation,page13. Remembertoremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileit isunattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
PushingtheMachinebyHand
Theby-passvalvesallowthemachinetobepushedby handwithouttheenginerunning.
Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand. Nevertowthemachinebecausehydraulicdamage mayoccur.
DrivingBackward
1.Movetherightsidemotioncontrollevertothe center,un-lockedposition.
2.Slowlypullthemotioncontrolleversrearward (Figure21).
Figure21
ToPushtheMachine
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrol leverstotheneutrallockedpositionandsetthe parkingbrake.
2.Opentheby-passvalveonbothpumpsbyturning themcounterclockwise1to2turns.Thisallows hydraulicuidtoby-passthepumpsandthewheels toturn(Figure22).
Note:Rotatetheby-passvalvesamaximumof2 turnssothevalvedoesnotcomeoutofthebody causinguidtorunout.
StoppingtheMachine
Tostopthemachine,movethemotioncontrolleversto neutral,movetherightsidemotioncontrolleverinto theneutrallockposition,disengagethepowertakeoff (PTO),andturntheignitionkeytooff.
Figure22
1.Pumpby-passvalve
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3.Releasetheparkingbrake.
4.Pushthemachinetothedesiredlocation.
5.Settheparkingbrake.
6.Closetheby-passvalves,butdonotovertighten them.
Important:Donotstartoroperatethe machinewiththeby-passvalvesopen.Damage tosystemmayoccur.
TransportingMachines
Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasall necessarybrakes,lighting,andmarkingasrequiredby law .Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafetyinstructions. Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyou,yourfamily, petsorbystandersavoidinjury.
extendbeyondthereartiresisrecommendedinsteadof individualrampsforeachsideoftheunit(Figure24). Thelowerrearsectionofthetractorframeextends backbetweentherearwheelsandservesasastopfor tippingbackward.Havingafullwidthrampprovides asurfacefortheframememberstocontactifthe unitstartstotipbackward.Ifitisnotpossibletouse onefullwidthramp,useenoughindividualrampsto simulateafullwidthcontinuousramp.
Therampshouldbelongenoughsothattheangles donotexceed20degrees(Figure24).Asteeperangle maycausemowercomponentstogetcaughtastheunit movesfromramptotrailerortruck.Steeperangles mayalsocausetheunittotipbackward.Ifloadingon ornearaslope,positionthetrailerortrucksoitison thedownsideoftheslopeandtherampextendsupthe slope.Thiswillminimizetherampangle.Thetraileror truckshouldbeaslevelaspossible.
Totransportthemachine:
1.Raisetheplatformofthemachinebeforedrivingup ontothetrailerortruck.
2.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.
3.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.
4.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.
5.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and closethefuelvalve.
6.Usethemetaltiedownloopsonthemachineto securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruck withstraps,chains,cable,orropes(Figure23).
Important:DoNotattempttoturntheunitwhile ontheramp;youmaylosecontrolanddriveoff theside.
Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparampand suddendecelerationwhenbackingdownaramp.Both maneuverscancausetheunittotipbackward.
Loadingaunitontoatrailerortruckincreases thepossibilityofbackwardtip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.
•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingaunit onaramp.
•Useonlyasingle,fullwidthramp;DoNot useindividualrampsforeachsideofthe unit.
•Ifindividualrampsmustbeused,use enoughrampstocreateanunbrokenramp surfacewiderthantheunit.
Figure23
1.Tractionunittiedownloop
LoadingMachines
Useextremecautionwhenloadingunitsontrailersor trucks.Onefullwidthrampthatiswideenoughto
•Donotexceeda20degreeanglebetween rampandgroundorbetweenrampand trailerortruck.
•Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhiledrivingunit uparamptoavoidtippingbackward.
•Avoidsuddendecelerationwhilebacking unitdownaramptoavoidtippingbackward.
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Figure24
1.Trailer3.Notgreaterthan 20degrees
2.Fullwidthramp4.Fullwidthramp—sideview
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut
Theheight-of-cutcanbeadjustedfrom1to4-1/2inch (25to114mm)in1/4inch(6mm)increments.
1.Movetheheight-of-cutlevertothetransport position(allthewayup).
2.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracket correspondingtotheheight-of-cutdesiredand, insertthepin(Figure25).
3.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothepin(Figure25).
SideDischargingorMulching theGrass
Thismowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.
Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover, orcompletegrasscatcherassemblymounted inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebriswill causeinjuryordeath.
•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfrom themowerbecausethegrassdeector routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mower.
•Nevertrytocleardischargeareaormower bladesunlessyoureleasethebailandthe powertakeoff(PTO)isoff.Rotatethe ignitionkeytoOff.Alsoremovethekeyand pullthewire(s)offthesparkplug(s).
Figure25
1.Height-of-cutholes3.Height-of-cutlever
2.Height-of-cutpin
AdjustingtheFlowBafe
Themowerdischargeowcanbeadjustedfordifferent typesofmowingconditions.Positionthecamlockand bafetogivethebestqualityofcut.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrol leverstotheneutrallockedpositionandsetthe parkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Toadjustthecamlock,swingtheleveruptoloosen thecamlock(Figure26).
4.Adjustthebafeandcamlockintheslottothe desireddischargeow .
5.Swingtheleverbackovertotightenthebafeand camlock(Figure26).
6.Ifthecamdoesnotlockthebafeintoplaceoritis tootight,loosentheleverandthenrotatethecam lock.Adjustthecamlockuntilthedesiredlocking pressureisachieved.
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Figure26
1.Camlock
2.Lever
3.Rotatecamtoincreaseor decreaselockingpressure
4.Slot
PositioningtheFlowBafe
Thefollowingguresareonlyrecommendationsfor use.Adjustmentswillvarybygrasstype,moisture content,andheightofgrass.
Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthemower groundspeedisthesame,openupthebafe.
PositionA
Thisisthefullrearposition(seeFigure27).The suggesteduseforthispositionisafollows.
•Useforshort,lightgrassmowingconditions.
•Useindryconditions.
Figure27
PositionB
Usethispositionwhenbagging(Figure28).
•Forsmallergrassclippings.
•Propelsgrassclippingsfartherawayfromthe mower.
Figure28
PositionC
Thisisthefullopenposition.Thesuggestedusefor thispositionisasfollows(Figure29).
•Useintall,densegrassmowingconditions.
•Useinwetconditions.
•Lowerstheenginepowerconsumption.
•Allowsincreasedgroundspeedinheavyconditions.
•ThispositionissimilartothebenetsoftheToro SFSmower.
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Figure29
UsingtheMid-SizeWeight
•Weightsareinstalledtoimprovehandling,balance andimproveperformance.Weightscanbeaddedor removedtocreateoptimizedperformanceunder differentmowingconditionsandforoperator preference.
•Itisrecommendedthatweightsbeaddedor removedoneatatimeuntilthedesiredhandingand balanceisachieved.
Note:ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealertoorder aWeightKit.
Excessiveweightchangescaneffecthandling andoperationofthemachine.Thiscouldcause seriousinjurytoyouorbystanders.
Makeweightchangesissmallincrementsonly .
Evaluatethemoweraftereachweightchange toensurethemachinecanbeoperatedsafely.
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst8hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every25hours
Every50hours
Every100hours
Every200hours
MaintenanceProcedure
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checkthehydraulicuidlevel.
•Changethehydrauliclter.
•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.
•Checktheengineoillevel.
•Cleantheairintakescreen.
•Checkthebrakes.
•Inspecttheblades.
•Cleanthemowerdeck.
•Cleanfoamaircleanerelement.
•Checkthepaperaircleanerelement.
•Checkthetirepressure.
•Checkthehydraulicuidlevel.
•Changetheengineoil.(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions)
•Check,cleanandregapthesparkplug.
•Checktheelectricclutch.
•Checkandcleanenginecoolingnsandshrouds.
•Checkthemowerdeckbelt.
•Checkthepumpdrivebelt.
•Checkthehydrauliclines.
•Greasethemowerdeckspindles(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Greasetheliftlinkage(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Replacethepaperaircleanerelement.
•Changetheengineoillter.
•Replacethefuellter.
Every400hours
Every500hours
Every800hours
Beforestorage
Important:Refertoyour
•Checkthebatteryelectrolytelevel.
•Changethehydrauliclter.
•Adjustthecasterpivotbearing.
•Greasethefrontwheelbearings(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Lubricatethetractionrollers(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Paintchippedsurfaces.
•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.
Engine Operator’ s Man ual
foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthesparkplugwiresfromthesparkplugsbeforeyou doanymaintenance.Setthewiresasidesothattheydonotaccidentallycontactthesparkplugs.
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Premaintenance Procedures
RaisingtheMowerforAccess
Thefrontofthemowercanberaisedandsupportedon itsbackforaccessunderthemachineformaintenance.
1.Raisetheplatform.RefertoOperatingthePlatform inOperation.
2.Removethebattery.
1.Cap
2.Pieceofplastic
Figure31
3.Hydraulictank
Figure30
1.Wingnut4.Positivebatterycable
2.Batterycover5.Battery
3.Negativebatterycable
3.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank.RefertoDraining theFuelTankinMaintenance.
4.Removethecapofthehydraulictankandplace apieceofplasticovertheopeningandinstallthe hydrauliccap.Thiswillsealthehydraulictankand preventitfromleakingout.
5.Withtwopeople,raisethefrontofthemowersoit restsonthedrivetiresandtheplatformintheup position.
6.Performanymaintenanceonthemachine.
7.Withtwopeople,lowerthefrontofthemowerto theground.
8.Removetheplasticunderthehydraulictankcap.
9.Installthebatteryforthemachine.
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Figure32
1.Removebattery
2.Withtwopeople,liftthe frontendofthemower (ensuretheplatformisup)
RemovetheCushionforRear Access
Thecushioncanberemovedforrearaccesstothe machineformaintenanceoradjustment.
1.Lowertheplatform.
2.Removethehairpincotterpinsoneachsideofthe cushion.
3.Slidethecushiontothesidetoremoveitfromthe pinsandplasticbushingsonbothsides.
Figure33
1.Pin3.Hairpincotterpin
2.Cushionbracket
4.Plasticbushing
4.Lowerthecushiontotheplatform.
5.Performanymaintenanceoradjustmentonthe machine.
6.Installtheplasticbushingsontothepins(Figure33).
7.Raisethecushionandslideitontothepinsonboth sidesofthemachine.
8.Slidetheplasticbushingsintothecushionbracket andsecurethemwithahairpincotterpin(Figure33).
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Lubrication
GreasewithNo.2generalpurposelithiumbaseor molybdenumbasegrease.
Lubricatethetractionrollerswithadrylubricant (PTFE).
HowtoGrease
1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.Makesureto scrapeanypaintoffthefrontofthetting(s).
4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.Pumpgrease intothettingsuntilgreasebeginstooozeoutof thebearings.
5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.
Figure34
LubricatingtheMachine
ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Greasethemower
deckspindles(moreoftenindirtyor dustyconditions).
Every200hours—Greasethelift linkage(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).
Every800hours/Yearly(whichever comesrst)—Greasethefrontwheel bearings(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).
Every800hours/Yearly(whichever comesrst)—Greasethefrontcaster pivots(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).
Every800hours/Yearly(whichever comesrst)—Lubricatethetraction rollers(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).
Usethefollowinggraphicsforlocatingthegreasepoints.
Figure35
Lubricatethetractionrollerswithadrylubricant.
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Figure36
Figure37
EngineMaintenance
ServicingtheAirCleaner
ServiceInterval/Specication
Inspectthefoamandpaperelementsandreplacethem iftheyaredamagedorexcessivelydirty.
Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(every fewoperatinghours)iftheoperatingconditionsare extremelydustyorsandy.
Important:Donotoilthefoamorpaperelement.
RemovingtheFoamandPaper Elements
1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Cleanaroundtheaircleanertopreventdirt fromgettingintotheengineandcausingdamage (Figure38).
4.Unscrewthecoverknobandremovetheaircleaner cover(Figure38).
5.Removethewingnutsandremovetheaircleaner assembly(Figure38).
6.Carefullypullthefoamelementoffthepaper element(Figure38).
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Figure38
19hpEngineShown
1.Engine4.Foamelement
2.Cover
3.Wingnut
5.Paperelement
6.Coverknob
InstallingtheFoamandPaperElements
Important:Topreventenginedamage,always
operatetheenginewiththecompletefoamand paperaircleanerassemblyinstalled.
1.Carefullyslidethefoamelementontothepaperair cleanerelement(Figure38).
2.Placetheaircleanerassemblyontotheaircleaner baseandsecureitwiththe2wingnuts(Figure38).
3.Placetheaircleanercoverintopositionandtighten thecoverknob(Figure38).
ServicingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe
engineoillevel.
Aftertherst8hours—Changethe engineoil.
Every100hours—Changetheengine oil.(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions)
Every200hours—Changetheengine oillter.
Note:Changetheoilmorefrequentlywhenthe operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.
OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSF ,SG,SH,orSJ)
CleaningtheFoamAirCleanerElement
ServiceInterval:Every25hours
1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapandwarm water.Whentheelementisclean,rinseitthoroughly.
2.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.
Important:Replacethefoamelementifitis tornorworn.
ServicingthePaperAirCleaner Element
ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthepaperair
cleanerelement.
Every200hours—Replacethepaper aircleanerelement.
1.Donotcleanthepaperlter,replaceit(Figure38).
2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,ordamage totherubberseal.
3.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.
CrankcaseCapacity:58ounces(1.7liter)withthelter removed;51ounces(1.5liter)withoutthelterremoved
Viscosity:Refertothetablebelow
Figure39
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.
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Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.
Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donot runenginewithoilbelowthelowmarkbecausethe enginemaybedamaged.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position(Figure40).
Figure40
ChangingtheEngineOil
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.
1.Starttheengineandletitrunveminutes.This warmstheoilsoitdrainsbetter.
2.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoassuretheoildrains completely.
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3.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers
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4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position(Figure41).
Figure42
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5.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil intothellertubeandslowlyaddtheadditionaloil tobringittotheFullmark(Figure42).
ChangingtheEngineOilFilter
Note:Changetheengineoilltermorefrequently
whenoperatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.
1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChangingthe EngineOil.
2.Changetheengineoillter(Figure43).
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RemovingtheSparkPlug
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
Figure43
Note:Ensuretheoilltergaskettouchestheengine
andthenanextra3/4turniscompleted.
3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnewoil; refertoChangingtheOil.
ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
Makesuretheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug. Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplug(s)andagappingtool/feelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug(s) ifnecessary.
Note:Therearedifferentsparkplugsforthe19hpand 23hpengines.Ensurethecorrectsparkplugisused.
Figure44
CheckingtheSparkPlug
Important:Nevercleanthesparkplug(s).Always
replacethesparkplug(s)whenithas:ablack coating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.
Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly .Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.
Setthegapto0.030inches(0.76mm).
Figure45
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InstallingtheSparkPlug
Tightenthesparkplug(s)to16ft.-lb(22N-m).
Figure46
FuelSystem Maintenance
DrainingtheFuelTank
Note:Thereisnootherrecommendedwaytodrain
fuelfromthetank,otherthanusingasyphonpump.A syphonpumpcanbepurchasedatahardwarestore.
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty.
•Draingasolinefromthefueltankwhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopen area.Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.
•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,and stayawayfromanopenameorwherea sparkmayignitethegasolinefumes.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.Disengagethe powertakeoff(PTO),settheparkingbrake,turnthe ignitionkeytoOffandremovethekey.
2.Cleanaroundthefuelcaptopreventdebrisfrom gettingintothefueltank(Figure48).
3.Removethefuelcap.
4.Insertasyphonpumpintothefueltank.
5.Usingthesyphonpump,drainthefuelintoaclean gascan(Figure47).
6.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.
Figure47
1.Fuelcap
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ServicingtheFuelFilter
ElectricalSystem
ReplacingtheFuelFilter
ServiceInterval:Every400hours/Yearly(whichever
comesrst)
Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuel line.
Note:Notehowthefuellterisinstalledinorderto installthenewltercorrectly.
Note:Wipeupanyspilledfuel.
1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Closefuelshut-offvalve.
4.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherand slidethemawayfromthelter(Figure48).
Maintenance
ServicingtheBattery
Alwayskeepthebatterycleanandfullycharged.Use apapertoweltocleanthebatterycase.Ifthebattery terminalsarecorroded,cleanthemwithasolutionof fourpartswaterandonepartbakingsoda.Applyalight coatingofgreasetothebatteryterminalstoprevent corrosion.
Voltage:12V
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
Figure48
1.Hoseclamp3.Filter
2.Fuelline
5.Removethelterfromthefuellines.
6.Installanewlterandmovethehoseclampsclose tothelter.
7.Openthefuelshut-offvalve.
8.Checkforfuelleaksandrepairifneeded.
9.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhich isadeadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.
Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontactwith skin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafetyglassesto shieldyoureyesandrubberglovestoprotect yourhands.
RemovingtheBattery
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponentscausing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,do notallowthebatteryterminalstotouchany metalpartsofthemachine.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.
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Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage themachineandcablescausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode, resultinginpersonalinjury.
•AlwaysDisconnectthenegative(black) batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe positive(red)cable.
•AlwaysReconnectthepositive(red)battery cablebeforereconnectingthenegative (black)cable.
1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Lifttheblackrubbercoveronthenegativecable. Disconnectthenegativebatterycablefromthe negative(-)batteryterminal(Figure49).
4.Slidetheredterminalbootoffthepositive(red) batteryterminal.Thenremovethepositive(red) batterycable(Figure49).
5.Removethebatteryholddownplate(Figure49)and removethebattery.
InstallingtheBattery
1.Placethebatteryontothemachine(Figure49).
2.Securethebatterywiththeholddownplate,j-bolts, andlocknuts.
3.First,installthepositive(red)batterycableto positive(+)batteryterminalwithanut,washerand bolt(Figure49).Slidetherubbercoveroverthepost.
4.Theninstallthenegativebatterycableandground wiretothenegative(-)batteryterminalwithanut, washerandbolt(Figure49).Slidetherubbercover overthepost.
Figure49
1.Wingnut4.Positivebatterycable
2.Batterycover5.Battery
3.Negativebatterycable
CheckingtheBatteryElectrolyteLevel
ServiceInterval:Every400hours
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhich isadeadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.
•Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontact withskin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafety glassestoshieldyoureyesandrubbergloves toprotectyourhands.
•Fillthebatterywherecleanwaterisalways availableforushingtheskin.
1.Lookatthesideofthebattery.Theelectrolytemust beuptotheupperline(Figure50).Donotallowthe electrolytetofallbelowtheLowerline(Figure50).
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Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged (1.265specicgravity).Thisisespeciallyimportant topreventbatterydamagewhenthetemperatureis below32°F(0°C).
1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto RemovingtheBattery.
Figure50
1.Ventcaps3.Lowerline
2.Upperline
2.Iftheelectrolyteislow,addtherequiredamountof distilledwater;refertoAddingWatertotheBattery inMaintenance.
AddingWatertotheBattery
Thebesttimetoadddistilledwatertothebatteryisjust beforeyouoperatethemachine.Thisletsthewatermix thoroughlywiththeelectrolytesolution.
1.Removethebatteryfromthemachine;referto RemovingtheBatteryinMaintenance.
Important:Neverllthebatterywithdistilled waterwhilethebatteryisinstalledinthe machine.Electrolytecouldbespilledonother partsandcausecorrosion.
2.Cleanthetopofthebatterywithapapertowel.
2.Checktheelectrolytelevel;refertoCheckingthe ElectrolyteLevel.
3.Makesurethellercapsareinstalledinbattery. Chargebatteryfor1hourat25to30ampsor6 hoursat4to6amps.
4.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthe chargerleadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure51).
5.Installthebatteryontothemachineandconnectthe batterycables,refertoInstallingtheBattery.
Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.
3.Removetheventcapsfromthebattery(Figure50).
4.Slowlypourdistilledwaterintoeachbatterycell untiltheelectrolytelevelisuptotheUpperline (Figure50)onthebatterycase.
Important:Donotoverllthebatterybecause electrolyte(sulfuricacid)cancausesevere corrosionanddamagetothechassis.
5.Waitvetotenminutesafterllingthebatterycells. Adddistilledwater,ifnecessary,untiltheelectrolyte levelisuptotheUpperline(Figure50)onthe batterycase.
6.Reinstallthebatteryventcaps.
ChargingtheBattery
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan explode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks andamesawayfrombattery.
Figure51
1.PositiveBatteryPost
2.NegativeBatteryPost
3.Red(+)ChargerLead
4.Black(-)ChargerLead
ServicingtheFuses
Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance.Ifafuseblows,checkthecomponent orcircuitforamalfunctionorshort.
1.Removethecushionfromtherearofthemachine.
2.Pulloutonthefusetoremoveorreplaceit (Figure52).
3.Installthecoverunderthecusion.
Note:Ensurethecorrectsizefuseisinstallwiththe correctwirecolorasshowninFigure52.
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DriveSystem Maintenance
AdjustingtheTracking
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
1.Pushbothcontrolleversforwardthesamedistance.
2.Checkifthemachinepullstooneside.Ifitdoes, stopthemachineandsettheparkingbrake.
3.Removethecushionfromtherearofthemachine.
4.Rotatethethumbadjustmentonthesideofthe machinethatittracksto(asviewedfromtherearof themachine)(Figure53).
5.Adjustinquarter-turnincrementsuntilthemachine tracksstraight.
Figure52
1.Controls
2.Wire
3.Fuses
6.Checkforpropertracking.
Figure53
1.Leftthumbadjustment3.Platformdown
2.Rightthumbadjustment
7.Repeatadjustmentuntilthetrackingiscorrect.
8.Checkthatthemachinedoesnotcreepfromneutral withtheparkbrakesdisengaged.
Important:DoNotrotatethelinkagetoofar,as thismaycausethemachinetocreepinneutral.
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CheckingtheTirePressure
ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever
comesrst)
Maintaintheairpressureinthereartiresat12-14psi (83-97kPa).Uneventirepressurecancauseanuneven cut.
Note:Thefronttiresaresemi-pneumatictiresanddo notrequireairpressuremaintenance.
Figure55
1.SpringWashers3.DustCap
2.LockNut
Figure54
AdjustingtheCasterPivot Bearing
ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichever
comesrst)
1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition andsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Removethedustcapfromcasterandtightenlock nut(Figure55).
4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersareat andthenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlysetthe pre-loadonthebearings(Figure55).
ServicingtheCasterWheel andBearings
Thecasterwheelsrotateonarollerbearingsupportedby aspannerbushing.Ifthebearingiskeptwelllubricated, wearwillbeminimal.Failuretokeepthebearingwell lubricatedwillcauserapidwear.Awobblycasterwheel usuallyindicatesawornbearing.
1.Removethelocknutandwheelboltholdingthe casterwheeltothecasterfork(Figure56).
Important:Makesurespringwashersare installedcorrectlyasshowninFigure55.
5.Installthedustcap(Figure55).
1.Locknut
2.WheelBolt5.RollerBearing
3.Bushing
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Figure56
4.SpannerBushing
2.Removeonebushing,thenpullthespannerbushing androllerbearingoutofthewheelhub(Figure56).
3.Removetheotherbushingfromthewheelhub andcleananygreaseanddirtfromthewheelhub (Figure56).
4.Inspecttherollerbearing,bushings,spannerbushing andinsideofthewheelhubforwear.Replaceany defectiveorwornparts(Figure56).
5.Toassemble,placeonebushingintothewheelhub. Greasetherollerbearingandspannerbushingand slidethemintothewheelhub.Placethesecond bushingintothewheelhub(Figure56).
6.Installthecasterwheelintothecasterforkand securewiththewheelboltandlocknut.Tightenthe locknutuntilthespannerbushingbottomsagainst theinsideofthecasterforks(Figure56).
CoolingSystem Maintenance
CleaningtheAirIntakeScreen
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Beforeeachuseremoveanybuild-upofgrass,dirt orotherdebrisfromthecylinderandcylinderhead coolingns,airintakescreenonywheelend,and carburetor-governorleversandlinkage.Thiswillhelp insureadequatecoolingandcorrectenginespeedand willreducethepossibilityofoverheatingandmechanical damagetotheengine.
CleaningtheCoolingSystem
7.Greasethettingonthecasterwheel.
AdjustingtheElectricClutch
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checktheelectric
clutch.
Theclutchisadjustabletoensureproperengagement andproperbraking.
1.Inserta0.015–0.021inch(0.381–0.533mm)feeler gaugethroughoneinspectionslotinthesideofthe assembly.Makesureitisbetweenthearmatureand therotorfrictionsurfaces.
2.Tightenthelocknutsuntilthereisslightbindingon thefeelergaugebutitcanbemovedeasilywithinthe airgap(Figure57).
3.Repeatthisfortheremainingslots.
4.Checkeachslotagainandmakeslightadjustments untilthefeelergaugebetweentherotorandarmature withveryslightcontactbetweenthem.
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkandclean
enginecoolingnsandshrouds.
1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Removetheairintakescreenandfanhousing (Figure58).
4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengineparts.
5.Installairintakescreen,recoilstarterandfanhousing (Figure58).
Figure57
1.Adjustingnut3.Feelergauge
2.Slot
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1.Guard
2.Engineairintakescreen
3.Bolt
Figure58
BrakeMaintenance
ServicingtheBrake
Beforeeachuse,checkbrakesonbothalevelsurface andslope.
Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachine orleaveitunattended.Iftheparkingbrakedoesnot holdsecurely,anadjustmentisrequired.
CheckingtheParkingBrake
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe PTO.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Applytheparkingbrake.Settingtheparkingbrake shouldtakeareasonableamountofforce.Ifthe
4.Fanhousing
5.Screw
parkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely ,anadjustment isrequired.RefertoAdjustingtheParkingBrake.
AdjustingtheBrakes
Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,an adjustmentisrequired.
1.Checkthebrakebeforeyouadjustit;referto CheckingtheBrakes.
2.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe PTO,andsettheparkingbrake.
3.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
4.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe ParkingBrakeOperation.
5.Toadjustthebrake,removethehairpincotter andclevispinfromthelowerbrakeleverandyoke (Figure59).
6.Loosenthejamnut(Figure59).
7.Rotatetheyoke.Totightenthebrake,rotatethe yokeup.Toloosenthebrake,rotatetheyokedown (Figure59).
Note:Thebrakerodshouldbethreadedintoboth yokesthesamedistance.
8.Securetheyoketolowerbrakeleverwiththehairpin cotterpinandclevispin(Figure59).
9.Tightenthejamnut(Figure59).
10.Checkthebrakeoperationagain;refertoChecking theBrake.
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BeltMaintenance
ReplacingtheMowerDeck Belt
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthemower
deckbelt.
Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarksandcracks aresignsofaworndeckbelt.Replacethedeckbeltif anyoftheseconditionsareevident.
Figure59
1.JamNut4.Hairpincotterpin
2.Yoke5.Lowerbrakelever
3.Clevispin
11.Afterthebrakeisadjusted,theleverswitchneeds tobechecked.
12.Checkthegapbetweenthebrakeleverandthe switchasshowninFigure60.Thegapneedstobe an1/8inch(3mm)withthebrakeengaged.
13.Ifneeded,loosenthescrewsholdingtheswitchand adjusttheswitch.
1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Unlatchandremovethebeltcovers.
4.Loosenthefrontidlerpulleybylooseningthenut.
5.Removethewornmowerbelt(Figure61).
6.Installthenewmowerbeltaroundthedeckpulleys andclutchpulley(Figure61).
7.Usingaratchetintheidlerarm,tightentheidler pulleyuntilthespringisstretched5-3/4inches(14.6 cm)fromhooktohook(Figure61).
8.Tightenthefrontidlerpulleybytighteningthenut.
9.Installthebeltcoversontothecuttingunitand securethelatches.
1.1/8inch(3mm)gap neededbetweenswitch andbrakelever
2.Brakelever
Figure60
3.Switch
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1.Hydraulicpumps
2.Idlerpulley
3.Clutchpulley
Figure62
4.Clutchretainer
5.Clutchwireconnector
6.Pumpdrivebelt
Figure61
1.5-3/4inches(14.6cm) fromhooktohook
2.Spring5.Squareholeforratchet
3.Springloadedidler
4.Ratchet
6.Nut
ReplacingthePumpDriveBelt
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthepump
drivebelt.
1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Removethemowerdeckbelt.
4.Tiltthemachineonit’sback.Referto Pre-Maintenanceatthebeginningofthe MaintenanceSection.
5.Disconnecttheclutchwireconnectorfromthewire harness.
7.Unhooktheidlerspringfromtheframe(Figure62).
8.Installthenewbeltaroundclutchandthetwopump pulleys.
9.Installtheidlerspringbetweenidlerarmandframe bracket(Figure62).
10.Installtheclutchretainertotheenginedeck (Figure62).
11.Connecttheclutchwireconnectortothewire harness.
12.Lowerthemachinetotheoperatingposition. RefertoPre-Maintenanceatthebeginningofthe MaintenanceSection.
13.Installthemowerdeckbelt.
6.Disconnecttheclutchretainerfromtheenginedeck (Figure62).
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ControlsSystem Maintenance
AdjustingtheMotionControl HandlePositions
AdjustingtheRightSideMotionControl Lever
Ifthemotioncontrolleversdonotalignhorizontally , adjusttherightsidemotioncontrollever.
Note:Adjustthehorizontalalignmentbeforethefront tobackalignment.
1.DisengagethePTO,movetherightsidemotion controllevertotheneutralpositionandsetthe parkingbrake.
1.Switchscrews
2.Cam
Figure64
3.Nutandbolt
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Pushtherightmotioncontrolleverdownoutof lockedneutralposition(Figure63).
4.Checkifitalignshorizontallywiththeleftmotion controllever(Figure63).
Figure63
1.Leftmotioncontrollever3.Checkthehorizontal
2.Rightmotioncontrollever inneutrallockedposition
alignmenthere
4.Rightmotioncontrollever
9.Afterthecamisadjusted,theleverswitchneedsto bechecked.
10.Checkthegapbetweenthecontrolleverandswitch asshowninFigure65.Thegapneedstobean1/8 inch(3mm)withtherightmotioncontrolleverin theneutral,unlockedposition.
11.Ifneeded,loosenthescrewsholdingtheswitchand adjusttheswitch(Figure64andFigure65).
5.Toadjusttherightmotioncontrolleverhorizontally, thecamneedstobeadjusted.
6.Removethecushionfromtherearofthemachine.
7.Loosenthenutandboltholdingthecam(Figure64).
8.Adjustthecamuntilitalignswiththeleftmotion controlleverandtightenthenutandboltforthe cam.
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Figure65
1.Switch
2.1/8inch(3mm)
3.Rightmotioncontrollever intheneutralunlocked position
12.Tightentheswitchscrews.
AdjustingtheNeutralPostionforthe MotionControlLevers
Important:Ensurethetrackingofthemoweris
correctafteradjustingthemotioncontrollevers. Adjustingthetrackingandaligningthemotion controlleversfronttobackisthesameprocedure (Figure66).
Figure66
1.Leftmotioncontrollever
2.Rightmotioncontrollever4.Alignthecontrollevers
3.Neutrallockedposition
fronttoback
2.Rotatethethumbadjustmentsoneitherside.Adjust theminquarter-turnincrementsuntiltherightside controllevermoveseasilyintotheneutrallock positionandthecontrolleversalign.
3.Checkforpropertracking.RefertoAdjustingthe TrackingintheMaintenanceSection.
Note:Adjustthehorizontalalignmentbeforethefront tobackalignment.
Ifthemotioncontrolleversdonotalignfronttoback, ortherightsidecontrolleverdoesnotmoveeasilyinto theneutrallockposition,adjustmentisrequired.
1.Afterthehorizontalalignmentisnished,checkthe fronttobackalignment(Figure66).
Figure67
1.Leftthumbadjustment3.Platformdown
2.Rightthumbadjustment
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HydraulicSystem Maintenance
ServicingtheHydraulic
8.Rechecktheuidlevelwhiletheuidiswarm.If required,adduidtothereservoiruntilitreaches thehotlevelofthebafe.
Note:Theuidlevelshouldbetothetopofthehot levelofthebafe,whentheuidiswarm(Figure68).
System
CheckingtheHydraulicFluid
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours
Every50hours
HydraulicOilType:Toro
®
Mobil syntheticoil..
Important:Useoilspeciedorequivalent.Other uidscouldcausesystemdamage.
HydraulicSystemOilCapacity:67oz.(2.0l)
Note:Therearetwowaysofcheckingthehydraulicoil. Oneiswhentheoiliswarmandoneiswhentheoilis cold.Thebafeinsidethetankhastwolevelsdepending iftheoiliswarmorcold.
1.Positionmachineonalevelsurface.
2.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO)andshutoff
3.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
4.Cleanareaaroundcapandllerneckofhydraulic
115W-50syntheticmotoroilorequivalent
theengine.
operatingpositionandthensettheparkingbrake.
tank(Figure68).
®
15w-50hydraulicoilor
9.Installcaponllerneck.
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan penetrateskinandcauseinjury.
•Ifhydraulicuidisinjectedintotheskin itmustbesurgicallyremovedwithinafew hoursbyadoctorfamiliarwiththistypeof injury.Gangrenemayresultifthisisnot done.
•Keepbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole leaksornozzlesthatejecthighpressure hydraulicuid.
•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic leaks.
•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic systembeforeperforminganyworkonthe hydraulicsystem.
•Makesureallhydraulicuidhosesand linesareingoodconditionandallhydraulic connectionsandttingsaretightbefore applyingpressuretohydraulicsystem.
Figure68
1.Cap3.Colduidlevel-full
2.Bafe4.Hotuidlevel-full
5.Removecapfromllerneck.Lookinsidetocheck theuidlevelinthereservoir.(Figure68).
6.Adduidtothereservoiruntilitreachesthecold levelofthebafe.
7.Runthemachineatlowidlefor15minutestoallow anyairtopurgeoutofthesystemandwarmuid. RefertoStartingandStoppingtheEngine.
ReplacingtheHydraulicFilter
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours
Every400hours
Hothydraulicuidcancausesevereburns.
Allowthehydraulicuidtocoolbefore performinganymaintenancetothehydraulic system.
1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
Important:Donotsubstituteautomotiveoil lterorseverehydraulicsystemdamagemay result.
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3.Removehydraulicreservoircapandtemporarily coveropeningwithaplasticbagandrubberbandto preventallhydraulicuidfromdrainingout.
4.Locatethelterunderthefueltankandplacedrain panunderlter(Figure69).
Figure69
1.Hydraulictank
2.Hydrauliclter
Figure70
1.Hydrauliclter
2.Gasket
3.Adapter
10.Cleanupanyspilleduid.
11.Checktheuidinthereservoir,adduidtothetank untilitreachesthecoldbafeofthetank.
Important:Useoilspeciedorequivalent. Otheruidscouldcausesystemdamage.
12.Startengineandletrunforabouttwominutesto purgeairfromthesystem.Stoptheengineand checkforleaks.Ifoneorbothwheelswillnotdrive, refertoBleedingHydraulicSystem.
13.Rechecklevelandadduid,ifrequired.Donot
overll.
5.Removetheoldlterandwipethelteradapter gasketsurfaceclean(Figure70).
6.Applyathincoathydraulicuidtotherubbergasket onthereplacementlter.
7.Installreplacementhydrauliclterontothelter adapter.Donottighten.
8.Removeplasticbagfromreservoiropeningand allowltertollwithhydraulicuid.
9.Whenthehydrauliclterisfull,turntheoillter clockwiseuntiltherubbergasketcontactsthelter adapter,thentightenthelteranadditional1/2turn (Figure70).
BleedingtheHydraulicSystem
Thetractionsystemisselfbleeding,however,itmaybe necessarytobleedthesystemifuidischangedorafter workisperformedonthesystem.
1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Raisetherearofthemachineupontojackstands highenoughtoraisethedrivewheelsofftheground.
4.Starttheengineandmovethethrottlecontroltoidle position.
Ifthedrivewheeldoesnotrotate,itispossibleto assistthepurgingofthesystembycarefullyrotating thetireintheforwarddirection.
5.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelasitdropsadduid asrequiredtomaintaintheproperlevel.
6.Repeatthisprocedurefortheoppositewheel.
7.Thoroughlycleantheareaaroundeachofthecharge pumphousings.
CheckingtheHydraulicLines
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
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Checkhydrauliclinesandhosesforleaks,loosettings, kinkedlines,loosemountingsupports,wear,weather andchemicaldeterioration.Makenecessaryrepairs beforeoperating.
MowerDeck Maintenance
Note:Keepareasaroundhydraulicsystemcleanfrom grassanddebrisbuildup.
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan penetrateskinandcauseinjury.
•Ifhydraulicuidisinjectedintotheskin itmustbesurgicallyremovedwithinafew hoursbyadoctorfamiliarwiththistypeof injury.Gangrenemayresultifthisisnot done.
•Keepbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole leaksornozzlesthatejecthighpressure hydraulicuid.
•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic leaks.
•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic systembeforeperforminganyworkonthe hydraulicsystem.
•Makesureallhydraulicuidhosesand linesareingoodconditionandallhydraulic connectionsandttingsaretightbefore applyingpressuretohydraulicsystem.
ServicingtheCuttingBlades
Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement,you maywanttokeepextrabladesonhand.
Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,anda pieceofthebladecouldbethrownintothe operator’sorbystander’sarea,resultingin seriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearor damage.
•Replaceawornordamagedblade.
BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades
Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagetheblades andsettheparkingbrake.Turntheignitionkeytooff. Removethekeyanddisconnectthesparkplugwires fromthesparkplugs.
InspectingtheBlades
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure71).Iftheedges arenotsharporhavenicks,removeandsharpenthe blades.RefertoSharpeningtheBlades.
2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea.Ifyou noticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforminginthisarea immediatelyinstallanewblades(Figure71).
Figure71
1.CuttingEdge3.Wear/slotForming
2.CurvedArea4.Crack
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CheckingforBentBlades
RemovingtheBlades
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforwardand backward.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothe cuttingedge,positionA,oftheblades(Figure72 ).Notethisdimension.
Bladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthe bladeisoutofbalanceorisbent.Toensureoptimum performanceandcontinuedsafetyconformanceof themachine,usegenuineTororeplacementblades. Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturersmay resultinnon-conformancewithsafetystandards.
1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-padded glove.
2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,andblade fromthespindleshaft(Figure73).
Figure72
40inch,48inch,and52inchMowerDeckshown
1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface
2.PositionA
4.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.
5.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeof thebladesatthesamepositionasinstep3above. Thedifferencebetweenthedimensionsobtainedin steps3and4mustnotexceed1/8inch(3mm).If thisdimensionexceeds1/8inch(3mm),theblade isbentandmustbereplaced;refertoRemovingthe BladesandInstallingtheBlades.
Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.
•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedbladewith anewblade.
•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesofblade.
Figure73
1.SailAreaofBlade3.Curvedwasher
2.Blade4.BladeBolt
SharpeningtheBlades
1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothends oftheblade(Figure74).Maintaintheoriginalangle. Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamountof materialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.
Figure74
1.Sharpenatoriginalangle
2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure75).Ifthebladestaysina horizontalposition,thebladeisbalancedandcanbe used.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff
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theendofthesailareaonly(Figure73).Repeatthis procedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.Disconnectthesparkplugwire(s)from thesparkplug(s).
3.Adjustthetirepressureinthereartiresto12-14psi (83-97kPa).
Figure75
1.Blade2.Balancer
InstallingtheBlades
1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure76).
Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademust bepointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthe mowertoensurepropercutting.
2.Installthespringdiskandbladebolt.Thespring diskconemustbeinstalledtowardthebolthead (Figure76).Torquethebladeboltto85-110ft-lb (115-150N-m).
4.Checkthatthebladesandspindleshaftsarenot bent.RefertoCheckingforBentBlades.
5.Settheheight-of-cuttothe3inch(7.6cm)position. RefertoAdjustingtheHeight-Of-CutinOperation.
6.Performthestepsinthefollowingproceduresin order.
CheckingtheMowerDeckSide-to-Side Height
1.Adjustthereartirepressure.
2.Ensurethebladesarenotbent.RefertoChecking forBentBlades.
3.Positionthebladesside-to-side.MeasureatBand Clocationsfromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge ofbladetips(Figure77).
Figure76
1.SailAreaofBlade
2.Blade
3.SpringDisk
4.BladeBolt
5.ConeTowardsBoltHead
CorrectingtheMowerQuality ofCut
Ifonedeckbladecutslowerthantheother,correctas follows.
Note:Tireairpressureiscriticalintheseprocedures. Makesurethereartireshavecorrectpressure.
1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.
Figure77
1.Measurefromalevel surface
2.MeasurebladeatpointsB andC
4.ThedifferencebetweenmeasurementsBandC shouldbenomorethan1/4inch(6mm).IIfitis notcorrect,proceedtoChangingtheMowerDeck Side-to-SideHeight.
ChangingtheMowerDeckSide-to-Side Height
Changingtheside-to-sideheightisdonebyadjusting thereartirepressureandU-platesonthesideofthe enginedeck.
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1.Changethereartirepressure.Dothistothe correspondingsidethatneedsadjustment.
2.LocatetheU-platesonthesideoftheenginedeck (Figure78).
3.LoosentheU-plateononesideandadjustitupor downtomakethedifferencebetweenmeasurements BandCnomorethana1/4inch(6mm)(Figure78).
4.ProceedtoCheckingtheMowerDeckFront-to-Rear Pitch.
1.MeasurebladeatpointsA andB
ChangingtheMowerDeck Front-to-RearPitch
Figure79
2.Measurefromalevel surface
Figure78
1.U-plate2.Nutsandbolts
CheckingtheMowerDeckFront-to-Rear Pitch
1.Adjustthetirepressureinthereartiresto specications.
2.Positiononebladefront-to-rear.MeasureatAand Blocationsfromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge ofthebladetips(Figure79).
Changingthefront-to-rearpitchisdonebyadjustingthe frontheight-of-cutposts.
1.Place3piecesof2x4woodunderthemowerdeck asshowninFigure80.Standthe2x4’ sonthe4inch part.
Figure80
1.2x4pieceofwoodundermowerdeck
3.Themowerbladeshouldbea1/4inch(6mm)lower infrontatAthanintherearatB.Rotatebladesand repeatforotherblades.Ifitisnotcorrect,proceed toChangingtheDeckFront-to-RearPitch.
2.Loosenboththefrontandrearnutsonthe adjustmentrods(Figure81).
3.Theweightofthemowerdeckmustberestingonall threeofthe2x4’s(Figure81).Thebacklipofthe mowerdeckisbuilta1/4inch(6mm)lowerthanthe frontlipofthemowerdeck.
4.Tightenboththefrontandrearnuts.
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5.Checkthefront-to-rearpitchofthecuttingunit.
6.Ifthedimensionsarenotcorrect,adjustthefront andrearnutsoneithersidetogetthecorrect front-to-rearpitch(Figure81).
Figure82
1.Measurefromalevel surface
2.MeasurebladeatpointA
4.Themeasurementshouldbe3inch(7.6cm).
5.Ifitdoesnotmeasurecorrectly,locatethe height-of-cutrodontherightsideofthemachine (Figure83).
Figure81
1.Adjustmentrods3.Frontnuts
2.Rearnuts
MatchingHeightofCut
1.Checkthereartirepressure.
2.Settheheight-of-cuttothe3inch(7.6cm)position. RefertoAdjustingtheHeight-Of-CutinOperation.
3.Withthemachineonlevelsurface,positiononeblade front-to-rear.MeasureatAandfromlevelsurfaceto thecuttingedgeofthebladetips(Figure82).
6.Loosenthejamnutandadjusttheadjustment nutuntilthebladetipsmatch3inches(7.6cm) (Figure83).
7.Whentheadjustmentiscorrect,tightenthejamnut (Figure83).
1.Height-of-cutrod
2.Jamnut
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Figure83
3.Adjustmentnut
ReplacingtheGrassDeector
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow thelawnmowertothrowobjectsinthe operator’sorbystander’sdirectionandresult inseriousinjury.Also,contactwiththeblade couldoccur.
Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstall acoverplate,amulchplate,grassdeectoror bagger.
1.Removethelocknut,bolt,springandspacerholding thedeectortothepivotbrackets(Figure84). Removedamagedorworngrassdeector.
positionandensurethatitrotatesintothefull downposition.
Figure84
1.Bolt
2.Spacer6.GrassDeector
3.Locknut
4.Spring8.Jhookendofspring
5.Springinstalled
7.Lendofspring,place behinddeckedgebefore installingbolt
2.Placespacerandspringontograssdeector.Place theLendofspringbehinddeckedge.
Note:MakesuretheLendofspringisinstalled behinddeckedgebeforeinstallingtheboltasshown inFigure84.
3.Installboltandnut.PlacetheJhookendofspring aroundgrassdeector(Figure84).
Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable torotate.Liftthedeectoruptothefullopen
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Cleaning
Storage
CleaningUndertheMower
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Removethegrassbuildupunderthemowerdaily.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Raisethefrontofthemachineandusejackstandsto supportthemower.
WasteDisposal
Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicoil,andenginecoolant arepollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeofthese accordingtoyourstateandlocalregulations.
CleaningandStorage
1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO),settheparking brake,andturntheignitionkeytooff.Removethe key.
2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe engine.Cleandirtandchafffromtheoutsideofthe engine’scylinderheadnsandblowerhousing.
Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith milddetergentandwater.Donotpressurewash themachine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater, especiallynearthedrivesystemandengine. Pressurewashingcanforcedirtandwaterinto criticalparts,suchasspindlebearingsand electricalswitches.
3.Checkthebrake;refertoServicingtheBrakein BrakeMaintenance,page42.
4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir CleanerinEngineMaintenance,page30.
5.Greasethemachine;refertoGreasingand LubricationinLubrication,page29.
6.Changetheengineoil;refertoServicingtheEngine inEngineMaintenance,page30.
7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire PressureinDriveSystemMaintenance,page39.
8.Forlong-termstorage:
A.Addstabilizer/conditioneradditivetofuelinthe
tank.
B.Runenginetodistributeconditionedfuelthrough
thefuelsystem(5minutes).
C.Stopengine,allowtocoolanddrainthefuel
tank;refertoServicingtheFuelTankinFuel SystemMaintenance,page35,oroperateengine untilitstops.
D.Restartengineandrununtilitstops.Repeat,on
Chokeuntilenginewillnotrestart.
E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recycleasperlocal
codes.
Note:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned gasolineover90days.
9.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckitscondition; refertoServicingtheSparkPluginEngine Maintenance,page30.Withthesparkplug(s) removedfromtheengine,pourtwotablespoonsof engineoilintothesparkplughole.Nowusethe startertocranktheengineanddistributetheoil
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insidethecylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Donot installthewireonthesparkplug(s).
10.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repair orreplaceanypartthatisdamagedordefective.
11.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
12.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstorage area.Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchand keepitinamemorableplace.Coverthemachineto protectitandkeepitclean.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Enginewillnotstart,startshard,orfails tokeeprunning.
Enginelosespower.
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.Fillfueltankwithgasoline.
2.Movethechokelevertochokeposition.
3.Installwireonsparkplug.
4.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug.
5.Servicetheaircleanerelement.
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .
8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .
2.Servicetheaircleaner.
3.Addoiltothecrankcase.
4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.
5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug.
8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .
Engineoverheats.
Machinedoesnotdrive.
Abnormalvibration.
Unevencuttingheight.
1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.
2.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.
3.Coolingnsandairpassagesunder theengineblowerhousingareplugged.
1.Hydraulicoilreservoirlow.1.Addhydraulicoiltothereservoir.
2.Airinthehydraulicsystem.2.Bleedtheairoutthehydraulicsystem.
3.Pumpdrivebeltslipping.3.Replacethepumpdrivebelt.
4.Pumpdrivebeltidlerspringmissing.4.Replacethepumpdrivebeltidler
5.Pumpby-passvalvesareopen.5.Tightentheby-passvalves.
1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.
2.Blademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.
3.Enginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.
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.
1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).
4.Tightentheappropriatepulley .
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .
position.
4.Adjustthefront-to-rearpitch.
deck.
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .
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Problem
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
Bladesdonotrotate.
1.Pumpdrivebeltisworn,looseor broken.
2.Pumpdrivebeltisoffpulley.
3.Mowerdeckbeltisworn,looseor broken.
4.Mowerdeckbeltisoffpulley.
5.Brokenormissingidlerspring.5.Replacethespring.
6.Electricclutchoutofadjustment.
7.Clutchconnectororwiredamaged.7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .
8.Damagedelectricclutch.
9.Safetyinterlocksystempreventsblade rotation.
10.PTOswitchisfaulty.10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Checkthebelttension.
2.Installdrivebeltandcheckadjusting shaftsandbeltguidesforcorrect position.
3.Installnewdeckbelt.
4.Installdeckpulleyandchecktheidler pulley,idlerarmandspringforcorrect positionandfunction.
6.Adjusttheclutchairgap.
8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .
9.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .
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Schematics
HydraulicSchematic(Rev.A)
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ElectricalSchematic(Rev.A)
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Notes:
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Notes:
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Notes:
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The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee
A Limited Warranty (see warranty periods below)
Landscape
Contractor
Equipment (LCE)
The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an
Conditions and Products Covered
agreement between them, jointly promise to repair the listed Toro Products if defective in materials or workmanship.
The following warranty time periods apply from the date of purchase by the original owner:
Product Warranty Period
Mid-Size Walk-Behind Mowers 2 years** GrandStand
•
•
Z Master
•
•
Z Master® G3 Mowers
•
•
Batteries (for above units)
TM
Mowers Engine Frame
®
Z300, Z400, Z500 Mowers Engine Frames
Engine Frame
5 years or 1,200 hours* 2 years** Lifetime (original owner only)***
4 years or 1,200 hours* 2 years** Lifetime (original owner only)***
5 years or 1,200 hours* 2 years** Lifetime (original owner only)***
1 year
Attachments (for above units) 1 year
*Whichever occurs fi rst. **Some engines used on Toro LCE Products are warranted by the engine manufacturer. ***Lifetime Frame Warranty - If the main frame, consisting of the parts welded together to form the tractor structure that other components such as the engine are secured to, cracks or breaks in normal use, it will be repaired or replaced under warranty at no cost for parts and labor. Frame failure due to misuse or abuse and failure or repair required due to rust or corrosion are not covered.
This warranty includes the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay transportation costs.
Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service
If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or workmanship, follow this procedure:
1. Contact any Authorized Toro Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, refer to the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory (look under “Lawn Mowers”) or access our web site at www.Toro.com. You may also call the numbers listed in item #3 to use the 24-hour Toro Dealer locator system.
2. Bring the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to the Service Dealer. The dealer will diagnose the problem and determine if it is covered under warranty.
3. If for any reason you are dissatisfi ed with the Service Dealer’s analysis or with the assistance provided, contact us at:
LCB Customer Service Department Toro Warranty Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420-1196 888-865-5676 (U.S. Customers) 888-865-5691 (Canada customers)
You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance
Owner Responsibilities
procedures described in the Operator’s Manual. Such routine maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your expense.
Items and Conditions Not Covered
There is no other express warranty except for special emission system and engine warranty coverage on some products. This express warranty does not cover:
Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as fi lters, fuel,
• lubricants, tune-up parts, blade sharpening, brake and clutch adjustments. Any product or part which has been altered or misused or required
• replacement or repair due to normal wear, accidents, or lack of proper maintenance. Repairs necessary due to improper fuel, contaminants in the fuel system,
• or failure to properly prepare the fuel system prior to any period of non­use over three months.
Pickup and delivery charges.
•
General Conditions
All repairs covered by this warranty must be performed by an Authorized Toro Service Dealer using Toro approved replacement parts.
Neither The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of the Toro Products covered by this warranty, including any cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or service during reasonable periods of malfunction or non-use pending completion of repairs under this warranty.
All implied warranties of merchantability (that the product is fit for ordinary use) and fitness for use (that the product is fit for a particular purpose) are limited to the duration of the express warranty.
Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Customers who have purchased Toro products outside the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee
Countries Other than the United States or Canada
policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfi ed with your Distributor’s service or have diffi culty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.
Part Number 374-0037 Rev. H
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