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Toro 74568TE Operator's Manual

FormNo.3388-820RevA
GrandStand
With122cmTURBOFORCE
ModelNo.74568TE—SerialNo.315000001andUp
®
Mower
®
CuttingUnit
Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3388-820*A
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives; fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproductspecicDeclaration ofConformity(DOC)sheet.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers inthespaceprovided.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
WARNING
Removingstandardoriginalequipmentpartsand accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,and safetyofthemachine.FailuretouseoriginalToro partscouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.Making unauthorizedchangestotheengine,fuelorventing system,mayviolateregulations.
Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires, belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswith originalToroparts.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedto beusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsorresidential homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrass onwell-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor agriculturaluses.
Figure1
1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial attention.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister yourproduct.
©2014—TheToro®Company 8111LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420
Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
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PrintedintheUSA.
AllRightsReserved
Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroMowerSafety..................................................6
SoundPressure.......................................................7
SoundPower..........................................................7
VibrationLevel.......................................................7
SlopeIndicator.......................................................8
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................9
ProductOverview.........................................................14
Controls...............................................................14
Specications........................................................15
Operation....................................................................16
AddingFuel...........................................................16
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................17
BreakinginaNewMachine......................................17
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................17
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................18
OperatingtheMower-Blade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)...............................................................18
OperatingtheThrottle............................................19
OperatingtheChoke...............................................19
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................19
UsingtheFuelShut-offValve...................................20
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................20
TheSafety-InterlockSystem....................................21
OperatingthePlatform...........................................22
DrivingForwardorBackward..................................23
StoppingtheMachine.............................................24
UsingtheRotationIndicator....................................24
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................25
TransportingtheMachine........................................25
LoadingtheMachine..............................................25
SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass.....................26
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................26
AdjustingtheFlowBafe........................................27
PositioningtheFlowBafe......................................27
UsingtheMid-SizeWeight.......................................28
Maintenance.................................................................29
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................29
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................30
RaisingtheMowerforAccess...................................30
ReleasingtheCushionforRearAccess.......................31
Lubrication...............................................................32
LubricatingtheMachine..........................................32
GreasingtheFrontCasterPivots..............................32
LubricatingtheCaster-WheelHubs...........................33
EngineMaintenance..................................................34
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................34
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................34
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................37
CheckingtheSparkArrester(ifequipped)..................38
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................38
DrainingtheFuelTank...........................................38
ServicingtheFuelFilter...........................................39
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................39
ServicingtheBattery...............................................39
ServicingtheFuses.................................................41
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................41
AdjustingtheTracking...........................................41
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................43
AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing............................43
ServicingtheCasterWheelsandBearings...................43
AdjustingtheElectricClutch....................................44
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................45
CleaningtheAir-IntakeScreen.................................45
CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................45
BrakeMaintenance....................................................45
ServicingtheBrake.................................................45
BeltMaintenance......................................................47
ReplacingtheMower-DeckBelt...............................47
ReplacingthePump-DriveBelt................................48
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................49
AdjustingtheMotion-Control-Handle
Positions............................................................49
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................51
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................51
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................54
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................54
CorrectingtheMowerQuality-of-Cut........................56
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................59
Cleaning...................................................................59
CleaningundertheMower.......................................59
DisposingofWaste.................................................59
Storage........................................................................60
CleaningandStorage..............................................60
Troubleshooting...........................................................61
Schematics...................................................................63
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Safety
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismowercanresult ininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith thesesafetyinstructions.
Torodesignedandtestedthismowerforreasonablysafe service;however,failuretocomplywiththefollowing instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.
Toensuremaximumsafety,bestperformance,and togainknowledgeoftheproduct,itisessentialthat youandanyotheroperatorofthemowerreadand understandthecontentsofthismanualbeforethe engineiseverstarted.Payparticularattentiontothe safetyalertsymbol(Figure2)whichmeansCaution, Warning,orDanger—“personalsafetyinstruction.” Readandunderstandtheinstructionbecauseithasto dowithsafety.Failuretocomplywiththeinstruction mayresultinpersonalinjury.

SafeOperatingPractices

Thefollowinginstructionshavebeenadaptedfromthe standardENISO5395:2013.
Training
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved bythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothing;includingahardhat,safety
glasses,longpants,substantial,slip-resistantfootwear, gloves,andhearingprotection.
Important:Longhair,looseclothingorjewelrymay gettangledinmovingparts.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand
ensurethatallobjectsareremovedfromthemachine beforeuse.
•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyareammable
andvaporsareexplosive.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer. –Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe
enginerunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore refueling.Donotsmokenearthemachinewhenthe engineisrunning.
–Donotrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlesstheyare functioningproperly.
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.
Note:Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadthe manuallanguage,itistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplain thismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.
Note:Localregulationsmayrestricttheageofthe operator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other people,ordamagetoproperty.
Operation
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseen,orthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate themachine;seekshelter.
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxideandotherexhaustgasses cancollect.
•Onlyoperateinwell-litareas,keepingawayfromholes
andhiddenhazards.
•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutralandthattheparking
brakeisengagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartthe enginefromtheoperator’ sposition.
•Makesurethatyouhavegoodfootingwhileusingthis
machine,especiallywhenbackingup.
Note:Reducedfootingcouldcauseslipping.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto
travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect thestabilityofthemachine.Usecautionwhileoperating neardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen
changingdirectionsonslopes.
•Donotraisethemowerdeckwiththebladesrunning.
•DonotoperatethemachinewithoutthePTOshieldor
otherguardssecurelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksare attached,adjustedproperly ,andfunctioningproperly.
•Donotoperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
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•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeyourclothing
immediately.
•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engagethe
parkingbrake(ifprovided),shutofftheenginebefore leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason,including emptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthechute.
•Stopequipmentandinspectthebladesafterstriking
objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makethe necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptoensurea
clearpath.
•Keeppetsandbystandersawayfromanoperating
machine.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthebladesifyouare notmowing.
•Beawareofthemower-dischargedirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto
orfromatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
SafeHandlingofFuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
•Donotoverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten
securely.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,
andremovethekeyordisconnectspark-plugwire.W ait forallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,or repairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.
•Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoring.
•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plugwire
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative terminalrstandthepositiveterminallast.Reconnect thepositiverstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wraptheblade(s)or
weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only replaceblades;donotstraightenorweldthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforefueling.
•Donotfuelthemachineindoors.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethere
isanopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater heateroronotherappliances.
•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicle,onatruck,orona
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandfuelit
ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenaddfuelwith suchequipmentasaportablecontainer,ratherthanfrom afueldispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete. Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
traileroratruck.
•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingmachineintoatrailer
oratruck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected downandoutwardfromthemachine.
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ToroMowerSafety

SlopeOperation
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro productsandothersafetyinformationyoumustknow.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet,and throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrass,or, whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcutgrass. Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecouldprovedangerous totheuserandbystanders.
GeneralOperation
•Besurethattheareaisclearofbystandersbeforemowing.
Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.
•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay
behotfromoperation.Allowallofthepartstocool beforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,orservicethe machine.
•UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.W arrantymaybe
voidedifusedwithanyunapprovedattachments.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires,etc.)beforeoperatingunder anyobjects,anddonotcontactthem.
•Slowdownbeforemakingturnsanduseextracaution.
•Usecautionwhenridingtheplatformovercurbs,rocks,
roots,orotherobstructions.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptoensurea
clearpath.Useextracarewhenoperatinginreverse.
•Donotjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.
•Whenloadingorunloadingthemachine,useone
full-widthrampthatiswideenoughtoextendbeyond thewidthofthemachine.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Donotcarryequipmentonthemachine.
Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasy onaslope,donotmowit.
•Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.fromthe
mowingarea.
•Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.
Note:Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
•Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.
Note:Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheel goesovertheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedgecavesin.
•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.
Note:Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine.
•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.
•Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.
•Mowslopessidetoside.
•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan20degrees.
Service
•Donotstorethemachineorafuelcontainerinsidewhere
thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror furnace.
•Keepthenutsandboltstight,especiallythe
blade-attachmentbolts.
•Neverremoveortamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir
properoperationregularly.Neverdoanythingtointerfere withtheintendedfunctionofasafetydeviceortoreduce theprotectionprovidedbyasafetydevice.
•Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal
performanceofyourToroequipment,countonT oro genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,Torodelivers replacementpartsdesignedtotheexactengineering specicationsofourequipment.Forpeaceofmind,insist onTorogenuineparts.
•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustandserviceas
required.
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SoundPressure

Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof93 dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Thesoundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.

SoundPower

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105dBA, whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Thesoundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.

VibrationLevel

Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=1.1m/s
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.8m/s
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.6m/s
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures outlinedinENISO5395:2013.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.74m/s
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.37m/s
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures outlinedinENISO5395:2013.
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2
2
2
2
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SlopeIndicator
Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis20degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan20degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson torquingthebladebolt/nutto115-149N-m(85-110ft-lb).
115-4212
1.Warning–Donottouchthehotsurface.
1.Interval
2.PowerT ake-off(PTO)
3.Parkingbrake
4.Neutral
5.Operatorpresenceswitch
6.Battery
1.Hydraulicoillevel3.Warning—donottouchthe
2.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
hotsurface.
106-5517
116-8772
1.Accessory,15A
115-4186
2.PTO,10A
3.Charge,25A
4.Main,30A
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual
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116-8775
2.Filltobottomofllerneck; warning—Donotoverll thetank
119-0217
119-8663
>10∞
>20∞
1.Warning—stoptheengine;stayawayfrommovingparts; keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
119-7247
1.Heightofcut(HOC)—high3.Heightofcut(HOC)—low
2.Heightofcut (HOC)—medium
120-6412
1.Belttensionadjustment;readtheOperator'sManualfor moreinformation.
119-8663
1.Tippinghazard—donotmowupordownslopesgreater than10degrees;donotmowacrossslopesgreaterthan 20degrees.
1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard, mower—donotoperate themowerwithguardsor shieldsremoved.
121-6049
3.Cutting/dismemberment hazardofhandorfoot, mowerblade—keephands awayfrommovingparts.
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Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
2.Short,lightgrass;dry conditions;maximum dispersion
131-1180
3.Baggingsetting
4.Tall,densegrass;wet
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or smoking.
3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard
conditions;maximum groundspeed
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
6.Keepbystandersasafe distancefromthebattery.
7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries
8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.
10.Containslead;donot discard.
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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119-7285
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbefore performinganymaintenance.
2.Checkthedrivewheeltirepressure every50hours
1.Tractioncontrol
2.Fast4.Neutral
3.Lubricateevery50hours
4.Lubricatethecasterwheelevery500 hours
5.Checkthehydraulicoilevery50hours
6.Checktheengineoilevery8hours
119-8727
3.Slow
5.Reverse
6.PowerT ake-off (PTO)—disengage
7.Operatorpresenceswitch
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120-6464
1.Parkingbrake—engage
2.Parkingbrake—disengage
3.PowerT ake-off (PTO)—engage
4.PowerT ake-off (PTO)—disengage
5.Enginespeed
6.Fast
7.Continuousvariablesetting
8.Slow
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ProductOverview
Figure5
Figure4
1.Side-dischargechute6.Controllevers
2.Battery
3.Engine8.Hydraulictank
4.Fueltank9.Mowerdeck
5.Controls
7.Platform(downposition)
10.Frontcasterwheel
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure5)beforeyou starttheengineandoperatethemachine.
1.Parking-brakelever
2.Choke9.Platformlatch
3.Hourmeter10.Throttlecontrol
4.Ignitionswitch11.Rightmotion-controllever
5.Fuelgauge12.Blade-controlswitch
6.Height-of-cutlever13.Leftmotion-controllever
7.Fuelcap
8.Height-of-cutpin
(PTO)
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheenginehas operated.Itoperateswhentheengineisrunning.Usethese timesforschedulingregularmaintenance(Figure6).
FuelGauge
Thefuelgaugeislocatedonthetop,middleofthetank (Figure5).
Safety-InterlockIndicators
Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterandindicatewitha blacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentisinthecorrect position(Figure6).
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Battery-IndicatorLight
Attachments/Accessories
IftheignitionkeyisturnedtotheOnpositionforafew seconds,thebatteryvoltagewillbedisplayedinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.
Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturnedonand whenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperatinglevel(Figure
6).
Figure6
1.Safety-interlocksymbols
2.Batterylight
3.Hourmeter
ThrottleControl
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved attachmentsandaccessories.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
Cuttingwidth122cm(48.0inches)
Widthwithdeectordown161.3cm(63.5inches)
Lengthwithplatformdown188cm(74inches)
Lengthwithplatformup147.3cm(58inches)
Height
Weight
121.9cm(48inches)
399.6kg(881lbs)
ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow.
Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isusedtoengagethe electricclutchtodrivethemowerbladeswiththerightside motion-controlleverinthecenter,unlockedposition.Pull theswitchuptoengagethebladesandrelease.Todisengage theblades,pushtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)downor moveorreleasetherightsidemotion-controlleverintothe neutral-lockposition.
IgnitionSwitch
Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhasthree positions:Off,RunandStart.
Motion-ControlLevers
Themotion-controlleversareusedtodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.
FuelShut-offValve
Closethefuelshut-offvalve(locatedbehindtheoperator cushionontherighthandsideofthefueltank)when transportingorstoringthemower.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame. Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15 (contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan damageproperty.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment withitswheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.
•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan damageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13 mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows gasolinetoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin placeandinproperworkingcondition.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditionerbottleopening.
•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillagewith soapandwater.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide thefollowingbenets:
•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.
Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank bedrained.
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,
whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionerto thegas.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechance
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ofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizer
atalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Fillthefuel
tanktothebottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe tankallowsthegasolinetoexpand.

BreakinginaNewMachine

Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mowerdecks anddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhennew ,placing additionalloadontheengine.Allow40to50hoursof break-intimefornewmachinestodevelopfullpowerand bestperformance.
1.Parkthemachineonlevelground.
2.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.
4.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck. Ensurethereisemptyspaceinthetanktoallowthe gasolinetoexpand(Figure7).

ThinkSafetyFirst

Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsinthe safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor anybystandersavoidinjury.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,feetand headisrecommended.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperator'searandcancausehearing lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,feet,andhead isrecommended.
Figure8
1.Wearsafetyglasses
Figure7
2.Wearhearingprotection

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page35).
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OperatingtheParkingBrake

Operatingthe
Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor leaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse,checktheparkingbrake forproperoperation.
Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit;referto
ServicingtheBrake(page45).
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.
SettingtheParkingBrake
Pulltheparking-brakeleverrearwardandoverintoengaged position(Figure9).
Mower-Blade-ControlSwitch (PTO)
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isusedinconjunctionwith therightsidemotion-controllevertoengageanddisengage themowerblades.
EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
1.Toengagethemowerblades,movetherightside motion-controllevertothecenter,unlockedposition.
2.Pulltheblade-controlswitch(PTO)upandreleaseit whileholdingdowntherightsidemotion-controllever inthecenter,unlockedposition.
Figure10
Figure9
1.Parkingbrakeengaged2.Parkingbrakereleased
ReleasingtheParkingBrake
Pullthebrakeleverbackandoverintotheslotandpushthe parking-brakeleverforward.
DisengagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
Thefollowingaretwooptionsfordisengagingthemower blades.
•Pushtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)downtotheOff
position.
•Movethemotion-controlleverstoneutralandmove
therightsidemotion-controlleverintotheneutral-lock position.
Figure11
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OperatingtheThrottle

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweenFastandSlow positions(Figure12).
Alwaysusethefastpositionwhenturningonthemowerdeck withtheblade-controlswitch(PTO).
Figure12

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostarttheengine.
2.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechokebefore usingtheignitionswitch(Figure13).
3.Pushdownonthechoketodisengagethechokeafter theenginehasstarted(Figure13).
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure14). Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagestarterformorethan5 secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostartallow a15secondcool-downperiodbetweenattempts. Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanburnout thestartermotor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.
Figure14
2.Turntheignitionkeytostoptostoptheengine.
Figure13
1.Onposition2.Offposition
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UsingtheFuelShut-offValve

Closethefuelshut-offvalvefortransport,maintenance,and storage(Figure15).
Ensurethefuelshut-offvalveisopenwhenstartingthe engine.
Figure16
7.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure17). Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagethestarterformore than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto start,allowa15secondcool-downperiodbetween attempts.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscan burnoutthestartermotor.
Figure15
1.Onposition2.Offposition
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine
1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.
2.Openthefuelvalve.
3.Movetherightmotion-controllevertoneutrallocked position.
1.Offposition3.Startposition
2.Runposition
4.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingtheParking
Brake(page18).
5.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOff position.
6.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheSlowand Fastpositions.
Figure17
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.
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StoppingtheEngine

TheSafety-InterlockSystem

CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileitis unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.
Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60seconds beforeturningtheignitionswitchoff.
CAUTION
Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.
UnderstandingtheSafety-Interlock System
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthemower bladesfromrotatingunless:
•Therightsidemotion-controlleverismovedtothe
center,unlockedposition.
•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)ispulledon.
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtostopthemower bladesifyoumoveorreleasetherightsidemotion-control leverintotheneutral-lockposition.
Figure18
Important:Makesurethatthefuelshut-offvalveis
closedbeforetransportingorstoringthemachine,as fuelleakagemayoccur.Beforestoringthemachine,pull wireoffsparkplug(s)topreventpossibilityofaccidental starting.
Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhenthe interlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition.Whenthe componentisinthecorrectposition,atrianglewilllight upinthecorrespondingsquare.
Figure19
1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe correctposition
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