Toro 74583, 74588, 74589, 79589 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3390-206RevA

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GrandStand

®

Mower

With48in,52in,or60inTURBOFORCE
CuttingUnit

ModelNo.74583—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.74588—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.74589—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.79589—SerialNo.315000001andUp

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OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3390-206*A

WARNING

G017731

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CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.

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,mayviolateEPAandCARBregulations.

Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires,
belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswith
originalToroparts.

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

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.

Figure1

1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Theenclosed
informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection
Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl
Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe
enginemanufacturer.

Engine Owner's Man ual

issuppliedfor

Introduction

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

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyandalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.

©2014—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

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AllRightsReserved

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specications........................................................14

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

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

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................15

BreakinginaNewMachine......................................15

ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................15

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

OperatingtheMower-Blade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)...............................................................16

OperatingtheThrottle............................................16

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................17

UsingtheFuelShut-offValve...................................17

StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................17

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

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

DrivingForwardorBackward..................................20

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

UsingtheRotationIndicator....................................22

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

TransportingtheMachine........................................22

LoadingtheMachine..............................................23

SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass.....................23

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................24

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers(for60-inch

modelsonly)......................................................24

AdjustingtheFlowBafe........................................24

PositioningtheFlowBafe......................................25

UsingtheMid-SizeWeight.......................................26

Maintenance.................................................................27

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................27

PremaintenanceProcedures........................................28

RaisingtheMowerforAccess...................................28

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

Lubrication...............................................................30

LubricatingtheMachine..........................................30

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

LubricateCaster-WheelHubs..................................31

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

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

ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................33

ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................35

CheckingtheSparkArrester(ifequipped)..................36

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................36

DrainingtheFuelTank...........................................36

ServicingtheFuelFilter...........................................37

ServicingtheElectronicFuel-Injection

System..............................................................37

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................38

ServicingtheBattery...............................................38

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

JumpStartingtheMachine.......................................40

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

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

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................42

AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing............................42

ServicingtheCasterWheelsandBearings...................43

ServicingtheClutch................................................43

CheckingtheWheel-LugNuts..................................45

CheckingtheWheel-HubNuts.................................45

CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................45

CleaningtheAir-IntakeScreen.................................45

CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................45

ServicingtheEngine-OilCooler...............................46

CleaningtheHydraulic-OilCooler............................46

ServicingtheHydraulic-OilCooler...........................46

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

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

BeltMaintenance......................................................49

ReplacingtheMower-DeckBelt...............................49

ReplacingthePump-driveBelt.................................50

ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................51

AdjustingtheMotion-Control-Handle

Positions............................................................51

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................53

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................53

MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................56

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................56

CorrectingtheMowerQuality-of-Cut........................58

AdjustingtheDeck-LiftSpring.................................61

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................61

Cleaning...................................................................62

CleaningundertheMower.......................................62

DisposingoftheWaste............................................62

Storage........................................................................62

CleaningandStorage..............................................62

Troubleshooting...........................................................64

Schematics...................................................................66

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Safety

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,

complywiththesesafetyinstructions,andpayattentionto
thesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or

Danger—“personalsafetyinstruction.”Failuretocomply
withtheinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjuryor
death.

Important:Thismachinewasmanufacturedaccording
totheappropriateregulatorystandardsineffectatthe
timeofmanufacture.Modifyingthismachineinany
waymaycauseittobeoutofcompliancewiththose
standardsandwiththeinstructionsinthisOperator’s
Manual.Modicationstothismachineshouldonlybe
madebyeitherthemanufactureroranAuthorizedToro
Dealer.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet.Follow
allsafetyinstructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsibleforaccidents
orinjuriesoccurringtopeople,ordamagetoproperty.

Important:Theadditionofattachmentsmadeby
othermanufacturersthatdonotmeetAmerican
NationalStandardsInstitutecerticationwillcause
noncomplianceofthismachine.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand

attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothing;includingahardhat,safety

glasses,longpants,safetyshoes(rubberboots,gloves,and
hearingprotection).

Important:Longhair,looseclothingorjewelrymay
gettangledinmovingparts.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand

ensurethatallobjectsareremovedfromtheareabefore
use.

•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyareammable

andvaporsareexplosive.

–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.

–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe

enginerunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
refueling.Donotsmokenearthemachinewhenthe
engineisrunning.

–Donotrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.

•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety

switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlesstheyare
functioningproperly.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard
B71.4-2012.

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.

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

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,

operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The

ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice

theequipment.

Note:Localregulationsmayrestricttheageofthe
operator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor

accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other
people,ordamagetoproperty.

Operation

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseen,orthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.

•Donotrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Onlyoperateinwell-litareas,keepingawayfromholes

andhiddenhazards.

•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutralandthattheparking

brakeisengagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartthe
enginefromtheoperator’ sposition.

•Makesurethatyouhavegoodfootingwhileusingthis

machine,especiallywhenbackingup.

Note:Reducedfootingcouldcauseslipping.

•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto

travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect
thestabilityofthemachine.Usecautionwhileoperating
neardrop-offs.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen

changingdirectionsonslopes.

•Donotraisethemowerdeckwiththebladesrunning.

•DonotoperatethemachinewithoutthePTOshieldor

otherguardssecurelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksare
attached,adjustedproperly ,andfunctioningproperly.

•Donotoperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,

removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.

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•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed

theengine.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeyourclothing

immediately.

•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engagethe

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

•Stopequipmentandinspectthebladesafterstriking

objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makethe
necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptoensurea

clearpath.

•Keeppetsandbystandersawayfromanoperating

machine.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand

crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthebladesifyouare
notmowing.

•Beawareofthemower-dischargedirectionanddonot

pointitatanyone.

•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol

ordrugs.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto

orfromatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,

orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

SafeHandlingofFuels

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources

ofignition.

•Donotoverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten

securely.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,

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

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,drives,

mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.

•Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoring.

•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored

energy.

•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plugwire

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

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wraptheblade(s)or

weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only
replaceblades;donotstraightenorweldthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,

donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware

tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine

running.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforefueling.

•Donotfuelthemachineindoors.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethere

isanopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicle,onatruck,orona

trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandfuelit

ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenaddfuelwith
suchequipmentasaportablecontainer,ratherthanfrom
afueldispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank

orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.

Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

traileroratruck.

•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingmachineintoatrailer

oratruck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,

orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine.

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ToroMowerSafety

SlopeOperation

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsandothersafetyinformationyoumustknow .

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet,and
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrass,or,
whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcutgrass.
Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecouldprovedangerous
totheuserandbystanders.

GeneralOperation

•Besurethattheareaisclearofbystandersbeforemowing.

Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay

behotfromoperation.Allowallofthepartstocool
beforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,orservicethe
machine.

•UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.Warrantymaybe

voidedifusedwithanyunapprovedattachments.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,

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

•Slowdownbeforemakingturnsanduseextracaution.

•Usecautionwhenridingtheplatformovercurbs,rocks,

roots,orotherobstructions.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptoensurea

clearpath.Useextracarewhenoperatinginreverse.

•Donotjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.

•Whenloadingorunloadingthemachine,useone

full-widthrampthatiswideenoughtoextendbeyond
thewidthofthemachine.

•Donotcarrypassengers.

•Donotcarryequipmentonthemachine.

Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasy
onaslope,donotmowit.

•Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.fromthe

mowingarea.

•Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.

Note:Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.

•Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.

Note:Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheel
goesovertheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedgecavesin.

•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.

Note:Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine.

•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.

•Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.

•Mowslopessidetoside.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan20degrees.

Service

•Donotstorethemachineorafuelcontainerinsidewhere

thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror
furnace.

•Keepthenutsandboltstight,especiallythe

blade-attachmentbolts.

•Neverremoveortamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir

properoperationregularly.Neverdoanythingtointerfere
withtheintendedfunctionofasafetydeviceortoreduce
theprotectionprovidedbyasafetydevice.

•Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal

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

•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustandserviceas

required.

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SlopeIndicator

G011841

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.

Manufacturer'sMark

93-7818

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

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthebattery.

7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries

8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot
discard.

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.

115-4186

1.Interval

2.PowerTake-off(PTO)

3.Parkingbrake

4.Neutral

5.Operatorpresenceswitch

6.Battery

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

115-4212

1.Hydraulicoillevel3.Warning—donottouchthe

106-5517

2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.

hotsurface.

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116-8772

1.Accessory,15A

2.PTO,10A

1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.

3.Charge,25A

4.Main,30A

120-6412

1.Belttensionadjustment;readtheOperator'sManualfor
moreinformation.

116-8775

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

120-6424

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,hand—disengagethe
powertake-off(PTO),stoptheengineandwatchforall
movingpartstostop.

117-0456

1.Heightofcut(HOC)—high3.Heightofcut(HOC)—low

2.Heightofcut
(HOC)—medium

119-0217

1.Warning—stoptheengine;stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

121-5972

1.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance.

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121-6049

1.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
awayfromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,
mower—donotoperate
themowerwithguardsor
shieldsremoved.

3.Cutting/dismemberment

120-6497

1.Parkingbrake—disengage5.Enginespeed

2.Parkingbrake—engage6.Fast

3.PowerTake-off
(PTO)—engage

4.PowerTake-off
(PTO)—disengage

7.Continuousvariable

8.Slow

hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—keephands
awayfrommovingparts.

131-1180

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

setting

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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119-8727

1.Tractioncontrol

2.Fast4.Neutral

3.Slow

5.Reverse

6.PowerTake-off
(PTO)—disengage

7.Operatorpresenceswitch

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ProductOverview

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Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure5)beforeyou
starttheengineandoperatethemachine.

Figure4

1.Side-dischargechute7.Controllevers

2.Battery

3.Engine9.Hydraulictank

4.Fuelshut-offvalve(behind
cushion)

5.Fueltank11.Frontcasterwheel

6.Controls

8.Platform(downposition)

10.Mowerdeck

Figure5

1.Parking-brakelever

2.Malfunction-indicatorlight
(MIL)

3.Hourmeter10.Throttlecontrol

4.Ignitionswitch11.Rightmotion-controllever

5.Fuelgauge12.Blade-controlswitch

6.Height-of-cutlever13.Leftmotion-controllever

7.Fuelcap

8.Height-of-cutpin

9.Platformlatch

(PTO)

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheenginehas
operated.Itoperateswhentheengineisrunning.Usethese
timesforschedulingregularmaintenance(Figure5).

FuelGauge

Thefuelgaugeislocatedonthetop,middleofthetank
(Figure5).

Safety-InterlockIndicators

Symbolsonthehourmeterindicatewithablacktrianglethat
theinterlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition(Figure6).

Battery-IndicatorLight

IftheignitionkeyisturnedtotheOnpositionforafew
seconds,thebatteryvoltagewillbedisplayedinthearea
wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.

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Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturnedonand
whenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperatinglevel(Figure

6).

Motion-ControlLevers

Themotion-controlleversareusedtodrivethemachine
forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.

FuelShut-offValve

Closethefuelshut-offvalve(locatedbehindtheoperator
cushionontheright-handsideofthefueltank)when
transportingorstoringthemower.

Attachments/Accessories

Figure6

1.Safety-interlocksymbols

2.Batterylight

3.Hourmeter

ThrottleControl

ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow.

Electronic-ControlUnit
Malfunction-IndicatorLight

Theelectronic-controlunit(ECU)continuouslymonitorsthe
operationoftheEFIsystem.

Ifaproblemorfaultwithinthesystemisdetected,the
malfunction-indicatorlight(MIL)isilluminated.

TheMIListheredlightlocatedintheconsolepanel.

OncetheMILilluminates,initialtroubleshootingchecks
shouldbemade.

Ifthesechecksdonotcorrecttheproblem,furtherdiagnosis
andservicingbyanAuthorizedServiceDealerisnecessary.

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.

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.

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Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange

withoutnotice.

48-inchMowers

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

Widthwithdeectordown161.3cm(63.5inches)

Widthwithdeectorraised125.7cm(49.5inches)

Lengthwithplatformdown188cm(74inches)

Lengthwithplatformup149.9cm(59inches)

Height

Weightformodel74588412kg(909lbs)

121.9cm(48inches)

52-inchMowers

Widthwithdeectordown171.7cm(67.6inches)

Widthwithdeectorraised135.9cm(53.5inches)

Lengthwithplatformdown188cm(74inches)

Lengthwithplatformup149.9cm(59inches)

Height

Weightformodel74589413.7kg(912lbs)

Weightformodel79589416.4kg(918lbs)

121.9cm(48inches)

60-inchMowers

Widthwithdeectordown192.2cm(76inches)

Lengthwithplatformdown188cm(74inches)

Lengthwithplatformup147.3cm(58inches)

Height

Weightformodel74583420.9kg(928lbs)

121.9cm(48inches)

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days

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

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)

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

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers

overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

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

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

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

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.

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DANGER

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2

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.

ofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizer
atalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethecap.
Addunleadedregulargasolinetothefueltank,untilthe
levelis6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom
ofthellerneck.Thisspaceinthetankallowsthe
gasolinetoexpand.Donotllthefueltankcompletely
full.

3.Installthefueltankcapsecurely.Wipeupanygasoline
thatmayhavespilled.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check
theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe

Engine-OilLevel(page33).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

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.

ThinkSafetyFirst

Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsinthe
safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
anybystandersavoidinjury.

Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,feetand
headisrecommended.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperator'searandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.

Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,feet,andhead
isrecommended.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionerto
thegas.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective
whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.T ominimizethechance

1.Wearsafetyglasses

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Figure7

2.Wearhearingprotection

OperatingtheParkingBrake

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Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor
leaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse,checktheparkingbrake
forproperoperation.

Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit;referto

ServicingtheBrake(page47).

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis
unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.

SettingtheParkingBrake

Pulltheparkingbrakeleverrearwardandoverintoengaged
position(Figure8).

Figure8

Figure9

DisengagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)

Thefollowingaretwooptionsfordisengagingthemower
blades.

•Pushtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)downtotheOff

position.

•Movethemotion-controlleverstoneutralandmove

therightsidemotion-controlleverintotheneutral-lock
position.

Figure10

1.Parkingbrakeengaged2.Parkingbrakereleased

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

Pullthebrakeleverbackandoverintotheslotandpushthe
parkingbrakeleverforward.

Operatingthe 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.

OperatingtheThrottle

ThethrottlecontrolmovesbetweenFastandSlowpositions
(Figure11).

AlwaysusetheFastpositionwhenturningonthemower
deckwiththeblade-controlswitch(PTO).

Figure11

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OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

START

RUN

STOP

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2

UsingtheFuelShut-offValve

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure12).
Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey .

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

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel
systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

Figure12

Closethefuelshut-offvalvefortransport,maintenance,and
storage(Figure13).

Ensurethatthefuelshut-offvalveisopenwhenstartingthe
engine.

2.Turntheignitionkeytostoptoturnofftheengine.

Figure13

1.Onposition2.Offposition

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine

1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.

2.Openthefuelvalve.

3.Movetherightmotion-controllevertoneutrallocked
position.

4.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingtheParking
Brake.

5.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOff
position.

6.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheSlowand
Fastpositions.

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Figure14

START

RUN

STOP

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7.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure12).
Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey .

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

StoppingtheEngine

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileitis
unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.

Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60seconds
beforeturningtheignitionswitchoff.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel
systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

Figure15

1.Offposition3.Startposition

2.Runposition

Figure16

Important:Makesurethefuelshut-offvalveisclosed

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

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TheSafety-InterlockSystem

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.

Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhenthe
interlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition.Whenthe
componentisinthecorrectposition,atrianglewilllight
upinthecorrespondingsquare.

Note:Thebladesshouldnotrotate.

4.Movethemotion-controlleversforward.

Note:Theengineshouldstoprunning.

5.Starttheengineandreleasetheparkingbrake.

6.Movetherightsidemotion-controllevertothecenter,
unlockedposition.

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

Note:Theclutchshouldengageandthemower
bladesrotate.

8.Moveorreleasetherightsidemotion-controlleverinto
theneutral-lockposition.

Note:Thebladesshouldstoprotatingandtheengine
continuestorun.

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

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

Note:Theclutchshouldengageandthemower
bladesrotate.

11.Pushtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)downtotheOff
position.

Figure17

1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe
correctposition

TestingtheSafety-InterlockSystem

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine
eachtime.

Note:Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed
below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety
systemimmediately.

1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine(page17).

2.Settheparkingbrake.

3.Movetherightsidemotion-controllevertothecenter,
unlockedposition.

Note:Thebladesshouldstoprotating.

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

Note:Thebladesshouldnotrotate.

WARNING

Theoperatorplatformisheavyandmaycause
injurywhenloweringandraising.Theplatform
maysuddenlydropifnotsupportedwhenthelatch
pinispulledout.

•Donotputyourhandsorngersinthe
platform-pivotareawhenloweringorraisingthe
operatorplatform.

•Makesuretheplatformissupportedwhenthe
latchpinispulledout.

•Makesurethelatchsecurestheplatformwhen
foldingitintheupposition.Pushittightagainst
thecushionforthelatchpintolockintoplace.

•Keepbystandersawaywhenraisingorlowering
theplatform.

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OperatingthePlatform

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2

3

Themachinecanbeusedwiththeplatformintheupordown
position.Itistheoperator'spreferenceonwhichposition
touse.

OperatingtheMachinewiththe
PlatformUp

Operatingthemachinewiththeplatformupisrecommended
forthefollowing:

•Mowingneardrop-offs

•Mowingsmallareaswherethemachineistoolarge

•Areaswithlow ,over-hangingbranchesorobstacles

•Loadingthemachinefortransport

•Drivingupslopes

Toraisetheplatform,pullthebackoftheplatformupsothat
thelatchpinandknoblockitintoplace.Pushittightagainst
thecushionforthelatchpintolockitintoplace.

OperatingtheMachinewiththe
PlatformDown

Operatingthemachinewiththeplatformdownis
recommendedforthefollowing:

•Mowingmostareas

1.Platformup

2.Platformdown

Figure18

3.Pulltheknobouttorelease
theplatform.

•Drivingacrossslopes

•Drivingdownslopes

Tolowertheplatform,pushtheplatformforwardagainstthe
cushiontoreleasepressureonthelatchpin,thenpullthe
knobout,andlowertheplatform(Figure18).

DrivingForwardorBackward

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured
inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethethrottlecontrolin
theFastpositionforbestperformance.Alwaysoperatethe
machineinthefullthrottlepositionwhenmowing.

CAUTION

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.Theoperator
maylosecontrolofmachine,andmaycause
personalinjuryordamagetomachine.

Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharpturns.

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DrivingForward

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5

1

2

3

3 4

1.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe

ParkingBrake(page16).

2.Movetherightsidemotion-controllevertothecenter,
unlockedposition.

Figure20

DrivingBackward

Figure19

1.Frontreferencebar

2.Leftcontrollever

3.Rearreferencebar

4.Rightcontrollever

5.Rightcontrolleverinthe
neutrallockposition

3.Togoforward,movethespeed-controllevertothe
desiredspeed.

4.Slowlypushthemotion-controlleversforward(Figure

20).

Note:Theenginewillkillifamotion-controlleveris
movedwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

Note:Thefartheryoumovethemotion-controllevers
ineitherdirection,thefasterthemachinewillmove
inthatdirection.

Note:Tostop,pullthemotion-controlleversbackto
theneutralposition.

1.Movetherightsidemotion-controllevertothecenter,
unlockedposition.

2.Slowlypullthemotion-controlleversrearward(Figure

21).

Figure21

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StoppingtheMachine

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1

PushingtheMachinebyHand

Tostopthemachine,movethemotion-controlleversto
neutral,movetherightsidemotion-controlleverintothe
neutral-lockposition,disengagethepower-takeoff(PTO),
andturntheignitionkeytotheOffposition.

Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine;referto

SettingtheParkingBrake(page16).Remembertoremove

thekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileitis
unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.

UsingtheRotationIndicator

Theslotsinthetopofthebeltcoversallowtheoperatorto
verifyifthebladeshavestoppedrotatingafterdisengagingthe
powertake-off(PTO)switch.

Thebypassvalvesallowthemachinetobepushedbyhand
withouttheenginerunning.

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.Donot
towthemachine,becausehydraulicdamagemayoccur.

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Openthebypassvalveonbothpumpsbyturningthem
counterclockwise1to2turns.Thisallowshydraulic
uidtobypassthepumpsandthewheelstoturn
(Figure23).

Note:Rotatethebypassvalvesamaximumof2turns
sothevalvedoesnotcomeoutofthebodycausing
uidtorunout.

Disengagethepowertake-off(PTO)switch,stoptheengine,
removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore
leavingtheoperatingposition.

Figure22

52-inchmowerdeckshown

1.RotationIndicator—slots
inthetopofthebeltcover

2.Side-dischargechute

Figure23

1.Pump-bypassvalve

3.Releasetheparkingbrake.

4.Pushthemachinetothedesiredlocation.

5.Settheparkingbrake.

6.Closethebypassvalves,butdonotovertightenthem.
Torqueto12to15N-m(9to11ft-lb).

Important:Donotstartoroperatethemachine
withthebypassvalvesopen.Damagetosystem
mayoccur.

TransportingtheMachine

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

Totransportthemachine:

1.Raisetheplatformofthemachinebeforedrivingonto
thetrailerortruck.

2.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicleand
connectthesafetychains.

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3.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

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4.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

5.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and
closethefuelvalve.

WARNING

Loadingaunitontoatrailerortruckincreasesthe
possibilityofbackwardtip-over,andcouldcause
seriousinjuryordeath.

6.Usethemetaltie-downloopsonthemachineto
securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruckwith
straps,chains,cable,orropes(Figure24).

Figure24

1.Tractionunittie-downloop

LoadingtheMachine

Useextremecautionwhenloadingunitsontotrailersor
trucks.Onefull-widthrampthatiswideenoughtoextend
beyondthereartiresisrecommendedinsteadofindividual
rampsforeachsideoftheunit(Figure25).Theplatform
whendownandlockedintoposition,extendsbackbetween
therearwheelsandservesasastopfortippingbackward.
Havingafull-widthrampprovidesasurfacefortheplatform
tocontactiftheunitstartstotipbackward.Withtheplatform
up,afull-widthrampprovidesasurfacetowalkonbehindthe
unit.Theoperatorshoulddetermineifitisbesttohavethe
platformupordownwhenloading,dependingonconditions.
Ifitisnotpossibletouseonefull-widthramp,useenough
individualrampstosimulateafull-width,continuousramp.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingauniton
aramp.

•Useonlyasingle,full-widthramp;donotuse
individualrampsforeachsideoftheunit.

•Ifindividualrampsmustbeused,useenough
rampstocreateanunbrokenrampsurfacewider
thantheunit.

•Donotexceeda20-degreeanglebetweenramp
andground,orbetweenaramp,atrailer,ora
truck.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhiledrivingunitup
aramptoavoidtippingbackward.

•Avoidsuddendecelerationwhilebackingunit
downaramptoavoidtippingbackward.

Therampshouldbelongenoughsothattheanglesdonot
exceed20degrees(Figure25).Asteeperanglemaycause
mowercomponentstogetcaught,astheunitmovesfrom
ramptotrailerortruck.Steeperanglesmayalsocausethe
unittotipbackward.Ifloadingonornearaslope,position
thetrailerortrucksoitisonthedownsideoftheslopeand
therampextendsuptheslope.Thiswillminimizetheramp
angle.Thetrailerortruckshouldbeaslevelaspossible.

Important:Donotattempttoturntheunitwhileonthe
ramp;youmaylosecontrolanddriveofftheside.

Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparampand
suddendecelerationwhenbackingdownaramp.Both
maneuverscancausetheunittotipbackward.

Figure25

1.Trailer3.Notgreaterthan

2.Full-widthramp

20degrees

4.Full-widthramp(sideview)

SideDischargingorMulching theGrass

Thismowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses
clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.

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DANGER

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AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp

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

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

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.

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

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

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

Rollers(for60-inchmodels
only)

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,itisrecommended
toadjusttheheightoftheanti-scalprollers.

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

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removethenutandboltpositiontheanti-scalprollers
andinstallthenutandbolt.

4.Ensurethespacersandbushingsareinstalled(Figure

27).

1.Movetheheight-of-cutlevertothetransportposition
(allthewayup).

2.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracketcorresponding
totheheight-of-cutdesiredand,insertthepin(Figure

26).

3.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothepin(Figure26).

Figure26

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

2.Height-of-cutpin

Figure27

1.Bushing4.Bolt

2.Anti-scalproller5.Nut

3.Spacer

AdjustingtheFlowBafe

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

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

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Toadjustthebafe,loosenthenut(Figure28).

4.Adjustthebafeandnutintheslottothedesired
dischargeowandtightenthenut.

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Figure28

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PositionB

Usethispositionwhenbagging(Figure30).

1.Slot

2.Nut

PositioningtheFlowBafe

Thefollowingguresareonlyforrecommendeduse.
Adjustmentswillvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent,and
theheightofthegrass.

Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdown,andthemower
groundspeedisthesame,openupthebafe.

PositionA

Thisisthefull,rearposition(seeFigure29).Thesuggested
useforthispositionisasfollows:

•Inshort,lightgrassmowingconditions

•Indryconditions

•Smallergrassclippings

•Propelsgrassclippingsfartherawayfromthemower

Figure30

PositionC

Thisisthefull,openposition(Figure31).Thesuggesteduse
forthispositionisasfollows:

•Intall,densegrassmowingconditions

•Inwetconditions

•Lowerstheengine-powerconsumption

•Allowsincreasedgroundspeedinheavyconditions

Figure29

Figure31

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UsingtheMid-SizeWeight

•Weightsareinstalledtoimprovehandling,balance,and

improveperformance.W eightscanbeaddedorremoved
tocreateoptimizedperformanceunderdifferentmowing
conditionsandforoperatorpreference.

•Itisrecommendedthatweightsbeaddedorremovedone

atatimeuntilthedesiredhandingandbalanceisachieved.

Note:ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealertoordera
WeightKit.

WARNING

Excessiveweightchangescanaffectthehandling
andoperationofthemachine.Thiscouldcause
seriousinjurytoyouorbystanders.

Makeweightchangesinsmallincrementsonly.

Evaluatethemoweraftereachweightchangeto
ensurethemachinecanbeoperatedsafely.

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst100hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

Every100hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.

•Changethehydrauliclter.

•Checkthewheel-lugnuts.

•Checkthewheel-hubnuts.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheair-intakescreen.

•Cleandebrisfromthehydraulic-oilcooler(ifequipped).

•Checkthebrakes.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

•Greasetheliftlinkage(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Greasethemowerdeckspindles(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Checkthesparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.

•Changetheengineoil.(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions)

•Checkthebattery.

•Checkandcleantheenginecoolingnsandshrouds.

•Servicethehydraulic-oilcoolerindirtyconditions(ifequipped).

•Checkthemower-deckbelt.

•Checkthepump-drivebelt.

•Checkthehydraulichoses.

Every150hours

Every200hours

Every250hours

Every300hours

Every500hours

Every600hours

Every800hours

Beforestorage

•Inspecttheprimarylterandair-inletscreen.

•Changetheengine-oillter.

•Check,cleanandgapthesparkplug.

•Checktheclutch.

•Cleantheengine-oilcooler.

•ChangethehydrauliclterandhydraulicoilwhenusingMobil®1oil.

•Replacetheprimaryairlter .(moreoftenindustyorsandyconditions)

•Checktheinner-airlter.

•Adjustthecaster-pivotbearing.

•Checkthewheel-hubnuts.

•ChangethehydrauliclterandhydraulicoilwhenusingT oro®HYPR-OIL™500
hydraulicoil.

•Replacetheinner-airlter.

•Greasethefrontwheelbearings(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Replacethefuellter.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

Yearly

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Lubricatethecaster-wheelhubs.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

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CAUTION

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Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure
youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthespark-plugwiresfromthesparkplugsbeforeyoudo
anymaintenance.Setthewiresasidesothattheydonotaccidentallycontactthesparkplugs.

Premaintenance
Procedures

RaisingtheMowerforAccess

Thefrontofthemowercanberaisedandsupportedonits
backforaccessunderthemachineformaintenance.

1.Raisetheplatform;refertoOperatingthePlatform

(page20).

2.Removethebattery.

Figure32

1.Wingnut

2.Batterycover5.Battery

3.Negative-batterycable(–)

3.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank;refertoDraining

theFuelTank(page36).

4.Removethecapofthehydraulictank,andplaceapiece
ofplasticovertheopeningandinstallthehydrauliccap.

4.Positive-batterycable(+)

Figure33

1.Cap

2.Pieceofplastic

5.With2people,raisethefrontofthemowersothat
itrestsonthedrivetiresandtheplatformintheup
position.

6.Performanymaintenanceonthemachine.

7.With2people,lowerthefrontofthemowertothe
ground.

8.Removetheplasticunderthehydraulictankcap.

9.Installthebatteryforthemachine.

3.Hydraulictank

Note:Thiswillsealthehydraulictankandprevent
itfromleakingout.

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Figure34

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1.Removebattery

2.Frontendofthemower

ReleasingtheCushionfor RearAccess

Youcanreleasethecushionforrearaccesstothemachinefor
maintenanceoradjustment.

1.Lowertheplatform.

2.Removethehairpin-cotterpinsoneachsideofthe
cushion.

3.Slidethelargewasherswiththeplasticbushingstothe
inside.

4.Removethecushion,andlowerittotheplatform.

5.Performanymaintenanceoradjustmentonthe
machine.

6.Raisethecushionandslideitontothepinsonboth
sidesofthemachine(Figure35).

7.Slidethelargewasherswiththeplasticbushings
intothecushionbracket,andsecurethemwitha
hairpin-cotterpin(Figure35).

1.Plasticbushingwiththe
largewasher

2.Cushionbracketwiththe
keyhole

Figure35

3.Hairpin-cotterpin

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Lubrication

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GreasewithNo.2generalpurposelithiumbaseor
molybdenumbasegrease.

LubricatingtheMachine

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Greasetheliftlinkage

(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Every50hours—Greasethemowerdeckspindles
(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Every800hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)—Greasethefrontwheelbearings(moreoftenin
dirtyordustyconditions).

Every800hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)—Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenin
dirtyordustyconditions).

Usethefollowinggraphicsforlocatingthegreasepoints.

Figure36

Figure38

GreasingtheFrontCaster Pivots

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Lubricatethefrontcasterpivotsonceayear.

1.Removethedustcapandadjustthecasterpivots;refer
toAdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing(page42).

Note:Keepthedustcapoffuntilgreasingisdone.

2.Removethehexplug.

3.Threadagreasettingintothehole.

4.Pumpgreaseintothettinguntilitoozesoutaround
thetopbearing.

5.Removethegreasettinginthehole.Installthehex
plugandcap.

Figure37

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LubricateCaster-WheelHubs

ServiceInterval:Yearly

1.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,
engagetheparkingbrake,andremovethekey .

Figure39

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

Note:Makesureaxledoesnotextendbeyondeither
nut.

14.Installthesealguardsoverthewheelhubandinsert
wheelintocasterfork.

15.Installcasterboltandtightennutfully.

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

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench

2.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

3.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

4.Removeoneofthespacernutsfromtheaxleassembly
inthecasterwheel.

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

5.Pryoutthesealsandinspectbearingsforwearor
damage,andreplaceifnecessary.

6.Packthebearingswithageneral-purposegrease.

7.Insert1bearingand1sealintothewheel.

Note:Thesealsmustbereplaced.

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

ats

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

9.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheelonthe
sideofthewheelwiththenewsealandbearing.

10.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,llthearea
insidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullofgeneral-purpose
grease.

11.Insertthesecondbearingandthenewsealintothe
wheel.

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

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EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every150hours

Every300hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)—Replacetheprimaryairlter.(moreoftenin
dustyorsandyconditions)

Every300hours—Checktheinner-airlter.

Every600hours—Replacetheinner-airlter.

7.Inspecttheprimarylterfordamagebylookinginto
thelterwhileshiningabrightlightontheoutsideof
thelter.

Note:Holesinthelterwillappearasbrightspots.

Note:Ifthelterisdamaged,discardit.

ServicingthePrimaryFilter

•Iftheprimarylterisdirty,bent,ordamaged,replaceit.

•Donotcleantheprimarylter.

Note:Checktheltersmorefrequentlyiftheoperating
conditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

RemovingtheFilters

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

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpullthe
air-cleanercoverofftheair-cleanerbody(Figure40).

4.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverwith
compressedair.

5.Gentlyslidetheprimarylteroutoftheair-cleaner
body(Figure40).

Note:Avoidknockingthelterintothesideofthe
body.

6.Removetheinnerlteronlyifyouintendtoreplaceit.

Important:Neverattempttocleantheinnerlter.
Ifthesafetylterisdirty,thentheprimarylteris
damaged.Replacebothlters.

ServicingtheSafetyFilter

Replacethesafetylter,nevercleanit.

Important:Neverattempttocleanthesafetylter.
Ifthesafetylterisdirty,thentheprimarylteris
damaged.Replacebothlters.

InstallingtheFilters

Important:Topreventenginedamage,alwaysoperate

theenginewithbothairltersandcoverinstalled.

1.Ifinstallingnewlters,checkeachlterforshipping
damage.

Note:Donotuseadamagedlter.

2.Ifthesafetylterisbeingreplaced,carefullyslideit
intothelterbody(Figure40).

3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylteroverthesafetylter
(Figure40).

Note:Ensurethattheprimarylterisfullyseatedby
pushingonitsouterrimwhileinstallingit.

Important:Donotpressonthesoft,insidearea
ofthelter.

Figure40

1.Air-cleanerbody4.Air-cleanercover

2.Primarylter5.Innerlter

3.Latch

4.Installtheair-cleanercoverandsecurethelatches
(Figure40).

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ServicingtheEngineOil

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6

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10

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8

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceclassSJorhigher)

OilCapacity:withalterchange,1.9L(61oz);withno

lterchange,1.6L(54oz)

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure41

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal
injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody
partsawayfromthemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil,
becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donotrun
enginewithoilbelowtheLowmark,becausetheengine
maybedamaged.

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

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position(Figure42).

Figure42

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ChangingtheEngineOil

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2

3

4

4

5

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3

4

5

6

1

ServiceInterval:Every100hours(moreoftenindirtyor

dustyconditions)

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Parkthemachinesothattherearisslightlylowerthan
thefronttoensuretheoildrainscompletely.

2.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

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

4.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil
intothellertubeandslowlyaddtheadditionaloilto
bringittotheFullmark(Figure44).

Figure44

5.Starttheengineanddrivetoaatarea.

6.Checktheoillevelagain.

Figure43

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ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

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2

3

4

5

6

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2

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

Note:Changetheengine-oilltermorefrequentlywhen
operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChangingthe

EngineOil(page34).

2.Placearagundertheoilltertosoakupanyspilledoil.

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

3.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure45).

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

TypeforallEngines:Kohler2513214-cChampion
XC12YCorequivalent

AirGap:0.75mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

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

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.RemovethesparkplugasshowninFigure46.

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouchesthe
engine,andthenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

4.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnewoil;refer
toChangingtheEngineOil(page34).

Figure45

Figure46

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).Always

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

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,theengineis
operatingproperly .Ablackcoatingontheinsulatorusually
meanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

Figure47

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

Makesuretheairgapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes
iscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.

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InstallingtheSparkPlug

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

Figure48

CheckingtheSparkArrester (ifequipped)

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

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

Donotrefuelorruntheengineunlessthespark
arresterisinstalled.

FuelSystem
Maintenance

DrainingtheFuelTank

Note:Thereisnootherrecommendedwaytodrainfuel

fromthetank,otherthanusingasyphonpump.Asyphon
pumpcanbepurchasedatahardwarestore.

DANGER

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

•Draingasolinefromthefueltankwhenthe
engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea.
Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopename,orwhereasparkmay
ignitethegasolinefumes.

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

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition

3.Cleanaroundthefuelcaptopreventdebrisfrom
gettingintothefueltank(Figure50).

4.Removethefuelcap.

5.Insertasyphonpumpintothefueltank.

6.Usingthesyphonpump,drainthefuelintoacleangas
can(Figure49).

7.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

1.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,
engagetheparkingbrake,andremovethekey .

2.Waitforthemufertocool.

3.Ifanybreaksinthescreenorweldsareobserved,
replacethearrester.

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

5.Installarresteronexhaustoutlet.

Figure49

1.Fuelcap

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ServicingtheFuelFilter

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3

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every800hours/Yearly(whichevercomes

rst)

Donotinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuelline.

ServicingtheElectronic Fuel-InjectionSystem

Thismachinecontainsanelectronicfuel-injectionsystem.It
controlsthefuelowunderdifferentoperatingconditions.

Theelectronic-controlunit(ECU)continuouslymonitorsthe
operationoftheEFIsystem.

Note:Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Closethefuelshut-offvalve(behindtheoperator
cushion).

4.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherandslide
themawayfromthelter(Figure50).

Ifaproblemorfaultwithinthesystemisdetected,the
malfunction-indicatorlight(MIL)isilluminated.TheMILis
theredlightlocatedintheconsolepanel.

OncetheMILilluminates,initialtroubleshootingchecks
shouldbemade.

Ifthesechecksdonotcorrecttheproblem,furtherdiagnosis
andservicingbyanAuthorizedServiceDealerisnecessary.

Figure50

1.Filter3.Fuelline

2.Hoseclamp

5.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

6.Installanewlterandmovethehoseclampscloseto
thelter.

7.Openthefuelshut-offvalve.

8.Checkforfuelleaksandrepairifneeded.

9.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

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ElectricalSystem

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Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

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

Voltage:12V

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling.

WARNING

Incorrectbattery-cableroutingcoulddamagethe
machineandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscan
causethebatterygassestoexplode,resultingin
personalinjury.

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

•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)batterycable
beforeconnectingthenegative(black)cable.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Lifttheblack,rubbercoveronthenegativecable.

4.Disconnectthenegativebatterycablefromthenegative
(-)batteryterminal(Figure51).

DANGER

Donotdrinkelectrolyte,andavoidcontactwith
skin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafetyglassestoshield
youreyesandrubberglovestoprotectyourhands.

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhichisa
deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst
metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting
inpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot
allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal
partsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe
machine.

Figure51

1.Wingnut4.Positivebatterycable

2.Batterycover5.Battery

3.Negativebatterycable

5.Slidetheredterminalbootoffthepositive(red)battery
terminal.

6.Removethepositive(red)batterycable(Figure51).

7.Removethebatteryholddownplate(Figure51),and
removethebattery.

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InstallingtheBattery

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1.Placethebatteryontothemachine(Figure51).

2.Securethebatterywiththeholddownplate,j-bolts,
andlocknuts.

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

51).

4.Slidetherubbercoveroverthepost.

5.Installthenegativebatterycableandthegroundwire
tothenegative(-)batteryterminalwithanut,awasher,
andabolt(Figure51).

6.Slidetherubbercoveroverthepost.

ChargingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparksand
amesawayfrombattery.

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

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;refertoRemoving

theBattery(page38).

2.Checktheelectrolytelevel.

3.Ensurethatthellercapsareinstalledonthebattery.

Figure52

1.PositiveBatteryPost

2.NegativeBatteryPost

3.Red(+)ChargerLead

4.Black(-)ChargerLead

ServicingtheFuses

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses,andrequiresno
maintenance.Ifafuseblows,checkthecomponentorcircuit
foramalfunctionorshort.

1.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthemachine.

2.Pulloutonthefusetoremoveorreplaceit(Figure53).

3.Installthecushiontotherearofthemachine.

Note:Ensurethatthecorrect-sizefuseisinstalled

Figure53.

4.Chargethebatteryfor1hourat25to30ampsor6
hoursat4to6amps.

5.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutlet,anddisconnectthecharger
leadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure52).

6.Installthebatteryontothemachineandconnectthe
batterycables;refertoInstallingtheBattery(page39).

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery
disconnected;electricaldamagemayoccur.

Figure53

1.Fuses

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JumpStartingtheMachine

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1.Checkandcleancorrosionfromthebatteryterminals
beforejumpstartingthemachine.Ensurethatthe
connectionsaretight.

CAUTION

Corrosionorlooseconnectionscancause
unwantedelectricalvoltagespikesatanytime
duringthejumpstartingprocedure.

Donotattempttojumpstartwithlooseor
corrodedbatteryterminalsordamagetothe
engineorEFImayoccur.

sameratedsystemvoltage.Theseinstructionsarefor
negativegroundsystemsonly.

4.Connectthepositive(+)cabletothepositive(+)
terminalofthedischargedbatterythatiswiredtothe
starterorsolenoidasshowninFigure54.

DANGER

Jumpstartingaweakbatterythatiscracked,
frozen,haslowelectrolytelevel,oran
open/shortedbatterycell,cancausean
explosionresultinginseriouspersonalinjury.

Donotjumpstartaweakbatteryifthese
conditionsexist.

2.Makesurethattheboosterbatteryisagoodandfully
chargedlead-acidbatteryat12.6voltsorgreater.Use
propersizedjumpercableswithshortlengthstoreduce
voltagedropbetweensystems.

3.Makesurethatthecablesarecolorcodedorlabeledfor
thecorrectpolarity .

CAUTION

Connectingthejumpercablesincorrectly
(wrongpolarity)canimmediatelydamagethe
EFIsystem.

Becertainofbatteryterminalpolarityand
jumpercablepolaritywhenhookingup
batteries.

Figure54

1.Positive(+)cableon
dischargedbattery

2.Positive(+)cableon
boosterbattery

3.Negative(–)cableonthe
boosterbattery

4.Negative(–)cableonthe
engineblock

5.Connecttheotherendofthepositivecabletothe
positiveterminaloftheboosterbattery.

6.Connecttheblacknegative(–)cabletotheother
terminal(negative)oftheboosterbattery.

7.Makethenalconnectionontheengineblockof

thestalledvehicle(nottothenegativebatterypost)
awayfromthebatteryandstandback(Figure55).

5.Boosterbattery

6.Dischargedbattery

7.Engineblock

WARNING

Batteriescontainacidandproduceexplosive
gases.

•Shieldyoueyesandfacefromthebatteries
atalltimes.

•Donotleanoverthebatteries.

Note:Besurethattheventcapsaretightandlevel.
Placeadampcloth,ifavailable,overanyventcapson
bothbatteries.Besurethatthevehiclesdonottouch
andthatbothoftheelectricalsystemsareoffandatthe

Figure55

1.Engineblock

8.Startthevehicle,andremovethecablesinthe
reverseorderofconnection(theengineblock(black)
connectionisthersttodisconnect.

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Maintenance

AdjustingtheTracking

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

1.Pushbothcontrolleversforwardthesamedistance.

2.Checkifthemachinepullstooneside.

Note:Ifitdoes,stopthemachineandsettheparking
brake.

3.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthemachine.

4.Rotatetherightcableadjustmenttopositiontheright
motioncontrolinthecenterofthecontrolpanel
neutral-lockslot(Figure57).

Figure57

Figure56

1.Leftmotion-controllever

2.Rightmotion-controllever4.Alignthecontrollevers

5.Rotatetheleftcableadjustmenttomatchtheleft
wheelspeedtothepreviouslysetrightwheelspeed.

6.Adjustinquarter-turnincrementsuntilthemachine
tracksstraight.

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

3.Neutral-lockedposition

fronttoback

1.Leftcableadjustment

2.Cablelock

7.Checkforpropertracking.

Note:Ifthemachinewillnotstartafteradjusting
thetracking,makesureproximityswitchtargetaligns
withboltattachedtomotion-controllever;referto

AdjustingtheProximitySwitch(page41).

8.Repeatthecableadjustmentuntilthetrackingis
correct.

9.Checkthatthemachinedoesnotcreepfromneutral
withtheparkbrakesdisengaged.

Important:Donotrotatethelinkagetoofar,asthis
maycausethemachinetocreepinneutral.

3.Rightcableadjustment

AdjustingtheProximitySwitch

Usethisprocedureifthemachinewillnotstartafteradjusting
thetracking.

1.Ensurethattheboltattachedtothemotion-control
leveralignswiththeproximityswitchtarget(Figure58).

2.Ifneeded,loosentheboltsandadjusttheproximity
switchuntilthetargetalignswiththeboltattachedto
themotion-controllever(Figure58).

3.Checkthedistanceofthebolttotheproximityswitch;
itneedstobebetween0.51to1.02mm(0.02to0.04
inches)asshowninFigure58.

4.Ifadjustmentisneeded,loosenthejamnutandadjust
thebolttothecorrectdistance.

5.Tightenthejamnutafteradjustingthebolt(Figure58).

6.Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeoperation.

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CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

Maintaintheairpressureinthereartiresat83to97kPa(12
to14psi).

Important:Uneventirepressurecancauseanuneven
cut.

Note:Thefronttiresaresemi-pneumatictiresanddonot
requireair-pressuremaintenance.

1.Proximityswitchtarget4.Boltattachedtothe

2.Proximityswitch5.Distancebetween0.51

3.Boltsandnuts6.Jamnut

Figure58

motion-controllever

to1.02mm(0.02to0.04
inches)isneeded

Figure59

AdjustingtheCaster-Pivot Bearing

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichevercomes

rst)

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

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removethedustcapfromthecasterandtightenthe
locknut(Figure60).

4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersareat,
andthenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlysetthepreload
onthebearings(Figure60).

Important:Makesurethatthespringwashersare
installedcorrectlyasshowninFigure60.

5.Installthedustcap(Figure60).

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1.Springwashers

2.Locknut

Figure60

3.Dustcap

2.Removeonebushing,thenpullthespannerbushing
androllerbearingoutofthewheelhub(Figure61).

3.Removetheotherbushingfromthewheelhub,and
cleananygreaseanddirtfromthewheelhub(Figure

61).

4.Inspecttherollerbearing,bushings,spannerbushing
andtheinsideofthewheelhubforwear.

Note:Replaceanydefectiveorwornparts(Figure61).

5.Placeonebushingintothewheelhub(Figure61).

6.Greasetherollerbearingandspannerbushing,and
slidethemintothewheelhub(Figure61).

7.Placethesecondbushingintothewheelhub(Figure

61).

8.Installthecasterwheelintothecasterforkandsecure
itwiththewheelboltandlocknut(Figure61).

9.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespannerbushingbottoms
againsttheinsideofthecasterforks(Figure61).

10.Greasethettingonthecasterwheel.

ServicingtheCasterWheels andBearings

Thecasterwheelsrotateonarollerbearingsupportedbya
spannerbushing.Ifthebearingiskeptwelllubricated,wear
willbeminimal.Failuretokeepthebearingwelllubricated
willcauserapidwear.Awobblycasterwheelusuallyindicates
awornbearing.

1.Removethelocknutandwheelboltholdingthecaster
wheeltothecasterfork(Figure61).

ServicingtheClutch

CheckingtheClutch

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Checktheclutch.

Iftheclutchtakestoomuchtimetostartthemowerdeckor
stopthemowerdeck,theclutchneedsadjustment.

Tochecktheclutch,performstepsC,EandFunderthe
procedureofRemovingtheClutchShim.

RemovingtheClutchShim

Thisunithasbeenbuiltwithaclutchthatcontainsabrake
shim.Whentheclutchbrakehasworntothepointwhere
theclutchnolongerengagesconsistently,theshimcanbe
removedtoextendtheclutchlife.

Figure61

1.Locknut

2.Wheelbolt5.Rollerbearing

3.Bushing

4.Spannerbushing

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Figure62

1.Armature5.Brakespacer

2.Fieldshell6.Re-gapshim

3.Rotor7.Brakepole

4.Brake-mountingbolt

1.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,
removethekey ,engagetheparkingbrake,andallow
themachinetocoolcompletelybeforestartingthese
instructions.

2.Usinganaircompressor,blowoutanydebrisfrom
underthebrakepoleandaroundthebrakespacers.

Figure64

1.Brake-mountingbolt

B.Usingneedlenosepliers,orbyhand,takeholdof

thetabandremovetheshim(Donotdiscardthe
shimuntiltheproperclutchfunctionhasbeen
conrmed).

Figure65

1.Shim

C.Usingapneumaticline,blowoutanydebris

fromunderthebrakepoleandaroundthebrake
spacers.

Figure63

3.Checktheconditionofthewireharnessleads,
connectors,andterminals.

Note:Cleanorrepairasnecessary.

4.Verifythat12Vispresentattheclutchconnectorwhen
thePTOswitchisengaged.

5.Measurethegapbetweentherotorandarmature.If
thegapisgreaterthan1mm(0.04inch),proceedwith
thefollowingsteps:

A.Loosenbothbrakemountingbolts1/2to1full

turnasshownbelow.

Note:Donotremovethebrakepolefromthe
eldshell/armature.Thebrakepolehasworn
tomatchthearmatureandneedstocontinueto
matchaftertheshimisremovedtoensureproper
braketorque.

D.Torqueeachbolt(M6x1)to13N-m(10ft-lb)

+/–0.7N-m(0.5ft-lb).

E.Usinga0.01inchthickfeelergauge,verifythat

agapispresentbetweentherotorandarmature
faceonbothsidesofthebrakepoleasshown.

Note:Duetothewaytherotorandarmature
faceswear(peaksandvalleys)itissometimes
difculttomeasurethetruegap.

Figure66

1.Feelergauge

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Figure67

•Ifthegapislessthan0.25mm(0.01inch),

theninstalltheshim.

CoolingSystem
Maintenance

CleaningtheAir-IntakeScreen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

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

•Ifthegapissufcient,proceedtothesafety

checkinstepF.

F.Performthefollowingsafetycheck:

i.Sitontheseat,andstarttheengine.

ii.Makesurethebladesdonotengagewith

thePTOswitchintheoffpositionand
theclutchdisengaged.

Iftheclutchdoesnotdisengage,install
theshim.

iii.EngageanddisengagethePTOswitch10

consecutivetimestoensurethattheclutch
isfunctioningproperly.

CheckingtheWheel-LugNuts

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours—Checkthe

wheel-lugnuts.

Checkandtorquethewheellugnutsto115-142N-m(85-105
ft-lb).

CleaningtheCoolingSystem

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkandcleanthe

enginecoolingnsandshrouds.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removetheair-intakescreenandfanhousing(Figure

68).

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengineparts.

5.Installtheair-intakescreen,therecoilstarter,andthe
fanhousing(Figure68).

CheckingtheWheel-HubNuts

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours—Checkthe

wheel-hubnuts.

Every500hours—Checkthewheel-hubnuts.

Checkandtorquethewheelhubnutsto211-260ft-lb
(286-352N-m).

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1.Guardandengine
air-intakescreen

2.Fanhousing

Figure68

3.Engine-oilcooler

ServicingtheEngine-Oil

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ServicingtheHydraulic-Oil

Cooler

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

1.Keeptheoilcoolerfreeofdebrisbycleaningthens
withabrush.

2.Removetheboltsholdingtheoilcoolertotheengine
housing(Figure68).

3.Cleantheinsideoftheoilcoolerwithabrush.

4.Installtheoilcoolertotheenginehousing.

Cooler

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Servicethehydraulic-oil

coolerindirtyconditions(ifequipped).

1.Keepthehydraulic-oilcoolerfreeofdebrisbycleaning
thens.

2.Blowthehydraulic-oilcoolernstoremoveanyloose
drydebris.

3.Flushthecoolernswithwaterfromahosetoremove
anydirt.

Note:Asoftbrush(i.e.toothbrush)withasoapand
watersolutionmaybeusedtocleanthecooler.

Note:Donotuseapressurewasher.

Note:Highpressureandover-speedingthefanmay

causefanfailure.Usecarewithcompressedairtoavoid
over-speedingtheelectricfan.

Important:Donotdirectapressurewasheron
theelectricfan.

Figure69

1.Engine-oilcooler2.Bolts

CleaningtheHydraulic-Oil Cooler

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforeeachuse,removeanybuildupofgrass,dirt,orother
debrisfromthehydraulic-oilcoolerandfan.Thiswillhelp
ensureadequatecooling,correctenginespeed,andreducethe
possibilityofoverheatingormechanicaldamagetotheengine.

Note:Highpressureandover-speedingthefanmay
causefanfailure.Usecarewithcompressedairtoavoid
over-speedingtheelectricfan.

Important:Donotdirectapressurewasheronthe
electricfan.

Figure70

1.Hydraulictank3.Hydraulic-oilcooler

2.Bolts

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ServicingtheBrake

Beforeeachuse,checkthebrakesonalevelsurfaceandslope.

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor
leaveitunattended.

Important:Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,
anadjustmentisrequired.

CheckingtheParkingBrake

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethePTO.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Releasethebrake.

Note:Thebrakebarsshouldliftoffthetiresandthe
handlevershouldtravelforwardtotheendoftheslot
inthecontrolpanel.

Note:Adjustthebrakeifneeded.

4.Engagethebrakeleveruntilthebrakebarsrstcontact
thetire(Figure71).

5.Measurethegapfromthefrontofthehandleverto
theendoftheslotinthecontrolpanelwhenthebrake
barcontactsthetire(Figure71).

Note:Thismeasurementneedstobe19mm(3/4
inch).

Note:Adjustthebrakeifneeded.

1.Handlever

2.Frontofhandlever

3.19mm(3/4inch)gap

Figure71

4.Frontofslot

5.Brakebar

6.Brakebarjusttouching
thetire

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AdjustingtheBrakes

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Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely ,anadjustment
isrequired.

1.Checkthebrakebeforeyouadjustit;refertoChecking

theParkingBrake(page47).

2.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe
PTO,andsettheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

4.Releasetheparkingbrake.

5.Toadjustthebrake,removethehairpincotterand
clevispinfromthelowerbrakeleverandyoke(Figure

72).

6.Loosenthejamnut(Figure72).

7.Rotatetheyoke(Figure72).

Note:Totightenthebrake,rotatetheyokeup.

Note:Toloosenthebrake,rotatetheyokedown.

8.Securetheyoketothelowerbrakeleverwiththe
hairpincotterandclevispin(Figure72).

9.Tightenthejamnut(Figure72).

10.Checkthebrakeoperationagain;refertoCheckingthe

ParkingBrake(page47).

1.3mm(1/8inch)gap
neededbetweenthe
switchandthebrakelever

2.Brakelever

3.Switch

Figure73

4.Switchbutton

5.Faceoftheswitch

1.Jamnut4.Hairpincotter

2.Yoke5.Flatwasher

3.Clevispin

Figure72

6.Lower-brakelever

11.Afterthebrakeisadjusted,checktheleverswitch
(Figure73).

12.Checkthegapbetweenthebrakeleverandthefaceof
theswitchasshowninFigure73.

Note:Thegapneedstobewithin3mm(1/8inch)
withthebrakeengaged.

13.Ifneeded,loosenthescrewsholdingtheswitchand
adjusttheswitch.

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BeltMaintenance

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ReplacingtheMower-Deck Belt

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthemower-deck

belt.

Squeakingwhenthebeltisrotating,thebladeisslippingwhen
cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks,andcracksare
signsofaworndeckbelt.

Replacethedeckbeltifanyoftheseconditionsareevident.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Unlatchandremovethebeltcovers.

4.Loosenthefrontidlerpulleybylooseningthenut
(Figure74andFigure75).

5.Removethewornmowerbelt(Figure74andFigure

75).

6.Installthenewmowerbeltaroundthedeckpulleysand
clutchpulley(Figure74andFigure75).

7.Usingaratchetintheidlerarm,tightentheidlerpulley
untilthespringisstretched16.5cm(6.5inches)from
hooktohook(Figure74andFigure75).

8.Tightenthefrontidlerpulleybytighteningthenut
(Figure74andFigure75).

9.Installthebeltcoversontothecuttingunitandsecure
thelatches.

Figure74

1.16.5cm(6.5inches)from
hooktohook

2.Spring5.Squareholeforratchet

3.Spring-loadedidler

4.Ratchet

6.Nut

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1.16.5cm(6.5inches)from
hooktohook

2.Spring5.Squareholeforratchet

3.Spring-loadedidler

4.Ratchet

6.Nut

ReplacingthePump-driveBelt

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthepump-drive

belt.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removethemower-deckbelt.

4.Tiltthemachine;refertoRaisingtheMowerforAccess

(page28).

5.Removetheshoulderbolt,thenut,andthewasher
fromtheenginedeckandconnectedspring(Figure76).

Figure76

1.Hydraulicpumps

2.Idlerpulley5.Pump-drivebelt

3.Clutchpulley6.Shoulderbolt,nut,and

4.Clutchretainer

washer

6.Removethepump-drivebelt(Figure76).

7.Installthenewbeltaroundtheclutchandthe2pump
pulleys.

8.Installthespringontotheshoulderboltandwasher,
andconnectittotheenginedeckwiththenut(Figure

76).

9.Lowerthemachinetotheoperatingposition.

10.Installthemower-deckbelt.

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ControlsSystem
Maintenance

Adjustingthe Motion-Control-Handle Positions

AdjustingtheRightSideMotion-Control
Lever

Ifthemotion-controlleversdonotalignhorizontally ,adjust
therightsidemotion-controllever.

Note:Adjustthehorizontalalignmentbeforethefrontto
backalignment.

1.DisengagethePTO ,movetherightsidemotion-control
levertotheneutralposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

Figure78

1.Cam

2.Nut

3.Pushtherightmotion-controlleverdownoutofthe
neutral-lockedposition(Figure77).

4.Checkiftherightmotion-controlleveraligns
horizontallywiththeleftmotion-controllever(Figure

77).

Figure77

1.Leftmotion-controllever3.Checkthehorizontal

2.Rightmotion-controllever
intheneutral-locked
position

alignmenthere

4.Rightmotion-controllever

8.Adjustthecamuntilitalignswiththeleft
motion-controlleverandtightenthenutforthecam.

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

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

5.Toadjusttherightmotion-controlleverhorizontally,
thecamneedstobeadjusted.

6.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthemachine.

7.Loosenthenutholdingthecam(Figure78).

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Important:Ensurethetrackingofthemoweriscorrect

afteradjustingthemotion-controllevers.Adjustingthe
trackingandaligningthemotion-controlleversfrontto
backisthesameprocedure(Figure79).

Note:Adjustthehorizontalalignmentbeforethefrontto
backalignment.

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

1.Afterthehorizontalalignmentisnished,checkthe
fronttobackalignmentbyslightlypushingthecontrol
leversforwardtotakeupanyslackinthelinkagefor
thecontrollevers(Figure79).

Figure80

Figure79

1.Leftmotion-controllever

2.Rightmotion-controllever4.Alignthecontrollevers

3.Neutral-lockedposition

fronttoback

2.Ensuretherightmotion-controllevermoveseasilyinto
theneutral-lockposition.

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

3.Rotatethecableadjustmentonrightsidewhen
adjustmentisneeded.

1.Leftcableadjustment

2.Cablelock

3.Rightcableadjustment

Note:Adjustthecableadjustmentinquarter-turn
increments.

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

5.Checkforpropertracking;refertoAdjustingthe

Tracking(page41).

6.Installthecablelockontothecable-adjustingnutsto
securetheadjustment(Figure80).

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HydraulicSystem

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2

Maintenance

ServicingtheHydraulic System

HydraulicOilType:Toro
orMobil

HydraulicSystemOilCapacity:2L(67oz)

Important:Useoilspecied.Otheruidscouldcause
systemdamage.

®

115W -50syntheticmotoroil.

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HYPR-OIL

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every50hours

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

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO)andshutoffthe
engine.

3.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingpositionandthensettheparkingbrake.

4.Cleantheareaaroundthecapandthellerneckofthe
hydraulictank(Figure81).

™

500hydraulicoil

8.Checktheuidlevelwhiletheuidiswarm.

Note:Ifrequired,adduidtothereservoiruntilitis
betweenthehotlevelandthecoldlevel.

Note:Theuidlevelshouldbebelowthehotlevelof
thebafewhentheuidiswarm(Figure81).

9.Installthecaponthellerneck.

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan
penetrateskinandcauseinjury.

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

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom
pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject
high-pressurehydraulicuid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic
leaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic
systembeforeperforminganyworkonthe
hydraulicsystem.

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

Figure81

1.Cap3.Colduidlevel—full

2.Bafe4.Hotuidlevel—full

5.Removethecapfromthellerneck(Figure81).

Note:Lookinsidetochecktheuidlevelinthe
reservoir.

6.Adduidtothereservoiruntilitreachesthecoldlevel
ofthebafe.

7.Runthemachineatlowidlefor15minutestoallow
anyairtopurgeoutofthesystemandwarmtheuid;
refertoStartingandStoppingtheEngine(page17).

ReplacingtheHydraulicFluid

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—Changethehydraulic

lterandhydraulicoilwhenusingMobil
1oil.

Every500hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)—Changethehydrauliclterandhydraulicoil
whenusingToro

Note:Changethehydraulicuidmorefrequentlyinsevere
conditionsorinahotoperatingclimate.

®

HYPR-OIL

™

500hydraulicoil.

WARNING

Hothydraulicuidcancausesevereburns.

Allowthehydraulicuidtocoolbeforeperforming
anymaintenancetothehydraulicsystem.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removehydraulic-reservoircap.

4.Locatethefronthydraulichoseunderthehydraulic
tank,andplaceadrainpanunderthetank(Figure82).

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5.Loosenthehoseclampandmoveitdownthehose.

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ReplacingtheHydraulicFilter

6.Removethefronthydraulichose,andallowtheuidto
runoutofthetank.

Figure82

1.Hydraulictank3.Fronthydraulichose

2.Hydrauliclter

7.Changethehydrauliclter;refertoReplacingthe

HydraulicFilter(page54).

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

WARNING

Hothydraulicuidcancausesevereburns.

Allowthehydraulicuidtocoolbeforeperforming
anymaintenancetothehydraulicsystem.

Important:Donotsubstitutewithanautomotiveoil
lter,orseverehydraulicsystemdamagemayresult.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Locatethelterandplaceadrainpanunderlter
(Figure83).

8.Connectthehydraulichoseunderthetank.

9.Adduidtothetankuntilitreachesthecoldbafe
ofthetank.

Important:Useoilspeciedorequivalent.Other
uidscouldcausesystemdamage.

10.Installthehydraulic-tankcap.

11.Starttheengineandletitrunforabout2minutesto
purgeairfromthesystem.

12.Stoptheengineandcheckforleaks.

Note:Ifoneorbothwheelswillnotdrive,referto

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem(page55).

13.Checktheleveloftheuidandadduid,ifrequired.

Note:Donotoverll.

Figure83

1.Hydraulictank

2.Hydrauliclter

4.Removetheoldlterandwipethelter-adaptergasket
surfaceclean(Figure84).

5.Applyathincoatofhydraulicuidtotherubbergasket
onthereplacementlter.

6.Installthereplacementhydrauliclterontothelter
adapter.

7.Turntheoillterclockwiseuntiltherubbergasket
contactsthelteradapter,thentightenthelteran
additional1/2turn(Figure84).

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Figure84

1.Hydrauliclter

2.Gasket

3.Adapter

8.Cleanupanyspilleduid.

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

Important:Usetheoilspeciedorequivalent.
Otheruidscouldcausesystemdamage.

CheckingtheHydraulicLines

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

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

Note:Keepareasaroundthehydraulicsystemcleanfrom
grassanddebrisbuildup.

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

10.Starttheengineandletitrunforabout2minutesto
purgeairfromthesystem.

11.Stoptheengineandcheckforleaks.

Note:Ifoneorbothwheelswillnotdrive,referto

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem(page55).

12.Checktheleveloftheuidandadduid,ifrequired.

Note:Donotoverll.

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

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

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisetherearofthemachineontojackstandshigh
enoughtoraisethedrivewheelsofftheground.

4.Starttheengineandmovethethrottlecontroltothe
idleposition.

Note:Ifthedrivewheeldoesnotrotate,itispossible
toassistthepurgingofthesystembycarefullyrotating
thetireintheforwarddirection.

5.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelasitdrops,andadduid
asrequiredtomaintaintheproperlevel.

6.Repeatthisprocedurefortheoppositewheel.

7.Thoroughlycleantheareaaroundeachofthecharge
pumphousings.

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MowerDeck Maintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keepthebladessharp.
Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement,youmaywant
tokeepextrabladesonhand.

WARNING

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

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearor
damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe
Blades

CheckingforBentBlades

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

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforwardand
backward.

4.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge,
positionA,oftheblades(Figure86).

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

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure85).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,removeand
sharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningtheBlades(page

57).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforminginthis
area,immediatelyinstallanewblade(Figure85).

Figure86

1.Measureherefromblade
tohardsurface

5.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

6.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthe
bladesatthesamepositionasinstep4above.

Note:Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions
obtainedinsteps4and5mustnotexceed3mm
(1/8inch).

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

2.PositionA

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak
apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor
bystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedblade
withanewblade.

Figure85

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

•Donotleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe
edgesorsurfacesoftheblade.

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RemovingtheBlades

Bladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthe
bladeisoutofbalance,orifthebladeisbent.T oensure
optimumperformanceandcontinuedsafetyconformance
ofthemachine,usegenuineTororeplacementblades.
Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturersmayresult
innonconformancewithsafetystandards.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorathickly-padded
glove.

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,the
bladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Figure89

1.Blade2.Balancer

2.Removethebladebolt,thecurvedwasher,andthe
bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure87).

Figure87

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

3.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetalofftheend
ofthesailareaonly(Figure87).

4.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure90).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademustbe
pointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto
ensurepropercutting.

2.Installthespringdiskandbladebolt(Figure90).

Note:Thespring-diskconemustbeinstalledtoward
thebolthead(Figure90).

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

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsof
theblade(Figure88).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsbalanceifthesameamount

ofmaterialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

Figure88

1.Sharpenattheoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade
balancer(Figure89).

Figure90

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Springdisk

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

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CorrectingtheMower

G017744

Quality-of-Cut

Ifonedeckbladecutslowerthantheother,correctitas
follows:

Note:Tireairpressureiscriticalintheseprocedures;make
surethereartireshavethecorrectpressure.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Disconnectthesparkplugwire(s)fromthespark
plug(s).

4.Adjustthetirepressureinthereartiresto83to97kPa
(12to14psi).

5.Checkthatthebladesandspindleshaftsarenotbent;
refertoCheckingforBentBlades(page56).

6.Settheheight-of-cuttothe7.6cm(3inches)position;
refertoAdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut(page24).

CheckingtheMowerDeckSide-to-Side
Height

ChangingtheMowerDeckSide-to-Side
Height

Changingtheside-to-sideheightisdonebyadjustingthe
rear-tirepressureandU-platesonthesideoftheenginedeck.

1.Changetherear-tirepressure.

Note:Dothistothecorrespondingsidethatneeds
adjustment.

2.LocatetheU-platesonthesideoftheenginedeck
(Figure92).

3.LoosentheU-plateon1side,andadjustitupordown
tomakethedifferencebetweenmeasurementsBandC
nomorethana6mm(1/4inch)asshowninFigure92.

4.ProceedtoCheckingtheMowerDeckFront-to-Rear

Pitch(page58).

1.Adjusttherear-tirepressure.

2.Ensurethatthebladesarenotbent;refertoChecking

forBentBlades(page56).

3.Positionthebladesside-to-side.

4.MeasureattheBandClocationsfromalevelsurface
tothecuttingedgeofbladetips(Figure91).

Figure91

1.Measurefromalevel
surface

2.Measurethebladeat

pointsBandC

Figure92

1.U-plate2.Nutsandbolts

CheckingtheMowerDeckFront-to-Rear
Pitch

1.Adjustthetirepressureinthereartirestothecorrect
specications.

2.Position1bladefront-to-rear.MeasureatAandB
locationsfromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeof
thebladetips(Figure93).

5.ThedifferencebetweenmeasurementsBandCshould
benomorethan6mm(1/4inch).

Note:Ifitisnotcorrect,refertoChangingtheMower

DeckSide-to-SideHeight(page58).

Note:Themowerbladeshouldbe6mm(1/4inch)
lowerinfrontatAthanintherearatB.

3.Rotatethebladesandrepeatforotherblades.

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Figure93

g017745

G015246

1.Measurethebladeat

pointsAandB

2.Measurefromalevel
surface

4.Ifitisnotcorrect,refertoChangingtheMowerDeck

Front-to-RearPitch(page59).

ChangingtheMowerDeck
Front-to-RearPitch

4.For60-inchmowerdecks,loosenboththefrontand
rearnutsandliftlinksontheadjustmentrods(Figure

96).

Note:Theweightofthemowerdeckmustberesting
onall3ofthe2x4pieces(Figure95).

Note:Thebacklipofthemowerdeckisbuilt6mm
(1/4inch)lowerthanthefrontlipofthemowerdeck.

5.For60-inchmowerdecks,tightentheliftlinks(Figure

96).

6.Tightenboththefrontandrearnuts.

7.Checkthefront-to-rearpitchofthecuttingunit.

8.Ifthedimensionsarenotcorrect,adjustthefrontand
rearnutsoneithersidetogetthecorrectfront-to-rear
pitch(Figure95).

Changingthefront-to-rearpitchisdonebyadjustingthe
frontheight-of-cutposts.

1.Place3piecesof2x4woodunderthemowerdeckas
showninFigure94.

2.Standthe2x4piecesonthe4-inchpart.

Figure95

48and52-inchmowerdecks

1.Adjustmentrods3.Frontnuts

2.Rearnuts

Figure94

1.2x4pieceofwoodunderthemowerdeck

3.For48and52-inchmowerdecks,loosenboththefront
andrearnutsontheadjustmentrods(Figure95).

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G015501

1
2

3

4

Figure97

G017747

1

2

Figure96

60-inchmowerdecks

1.Adjustmentrods

2.Rearnuts4.Frontnuts

3.Liftlink

MatchingtheHeight-of-Cut

1.Checkthereartirepressure.

2.Settheheight-of-cuttothe7.6cm(3inches)position;
refertoAdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut(page24).

3.Withthemachineonlevelsurface,positiononeblade
front-to-rear.

1.Measurefromalevel
surface

2.Measurethebladeatpoint

A

5.Ifitdoesnotmeasurecorrectly,locatetheheight-of-cut
rodontherightsideofthemachine(Figure98).

6.Adjusttheadjustmentboltuntilthebladetipsmatch

7.6cm(3inches)asshowninFigure98.

Figure98

1.Height-of-cutrod

2.Adjustmentbolt

4.MeasureatA,andfromalevelsurfacetothecutting
edgeofthebladetips(Figure97).

Note:Themeasurementshouldbe7.6cm(3inches).

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AdjustingtheDeck-LiftSpring

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3

4

5

6

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1

6 2

4

7

3

5

ReplacingtheGrassDeector

Note:Adjustingthedeck-liftspringwillalterhowmuchthe

deckwilloatandhowmucheffortittakestoliftthedeck
whenusingtheheight-of-cuthandle.

1.Raisethedeck-liftleverandlockitintothetransport
position.

2.Checkthelengthbetweenthespringnutandthe
bottomoftheweldedU-bracket(Figure99).

3.Ensurethatthelengthisbetween47to50mm(1.8to
2inches)for48and52-inchmowerdecks,andbetween
43to46mm(1.7to1.8inches)for60-inchmower
decks(Figure99).

4.Ifneeded,adjustthedistancebyadjustingthebolton
topoftheU-bracket(Figure99).

WARNING

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

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

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,spring,andspacerholding
thedeectortothepivotbrackets(Figure100).

Figure99

1.Lengthisbetween47to
50mm(1.8to2inches)
for48and52-inchmower
decks

2.Lengthisbetween43to
46mm(1.7to1.8inches)
for60-inchmowerdecks

3.Adjustmentbolt

4.Bottomofthewelded
U-bracket

5.Springnut

6.Deck-liftspring

5.Repeatthisprocedurefortheoppositedeck-liftspring.

Figure100

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.Grassdeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring

5.Spring(installed)

7.J-hookendofthespring

2.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.

3.Placethespacerandthespringontothegrassdeector.

4.Place1Jendofthespringbehindthedeckedge.

Note:Makesure1Jendofspringisinstalledbehind
deckedgebeforeinstallingtheboltasshowninFigure

100.

5.Installtheboltandthenut.

6.Place1J-hookendofthespringaroundthegrass
deector(Figure100).

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

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Cleaning

Storage

CleaningundertheMower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Removethegrassbuildupunderthemowerdaily.

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisethefrontofthemachineandusejackstandsto
supportthemower.

DisposingoftheWaste

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

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO),settheparking
brake,turntheignitionkeytooff,andremovethekey.

2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe
externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe
engine.

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

3.Cleandirtandchafffromtheoutsideoftheengine
cylinderheadnsandblowerhousing.

4.Checkthebrake;refertoServicingtheBrakeinBrake

Maintenance(page47).

5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
CleanerinEngineMaintenance(page32).

6.Greasethemachine;refertoGreasingandLubrication
inLubrication(page30).

7.Changetheengineoil;refertoServicingtheEnginein

EngineMaintenance(page32).

8.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire
PressureinDriveSystemMaintenance(page41).

9.Forlong-termstorage:

A.Addstabilizer/conditioneradditivetofuelinthe

tank.

B.Runenginetodistributeconditionedfuelthrough

thefuelsystem(5minutes).

C.Stopengine,allowtocoolanddrainthefueltank;

refertoServicingtheFuelTankinFuelSystem

Maintenance(page36),oroperateengineuntil

itstops.

D.Restartengineandrununtilitstops.Repeat,on

Chokeuntilenginewillnotrestart.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recycleasperlocal

codes.

Note:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned
gasolineover90days.

10.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckitscondition;refer
toServicingtheSparkPluginEngineMaintenance

(page32).Withthesparkplug(s)removedfromthe

engine,pourtwotablespoonsofengineoilintothe
sparkplughole.Nowusethestartertocrankthe
engineanddistributetheoilinsidethecylinder.Install
thesparkplug(s).Donotinstallthewireonthespark
plug(s).

11.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor
replaceanypartthatisdamagedordefective.

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12.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis
availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Theenginewillnotstart,startshard,or
failstokeeprunning.

Theenginelosespower.

Theengineoverheats.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Thefueltankisemptyorshut-offvalve
closed.

2.Thesparkplugwireislooseor
disconnected.

3.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe
gapisincorrect.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty .

5.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.5.Replacethefuellter.

6.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelisin
thefuelsystem.

7.Thegapbetweenthesafetyinterlock
switchesisnotcorrect.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty .

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages
abovetheengineareplugged.

5.Theventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.5.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

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

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages
abovetheengineareplugged.

1.Fillfueltankwithgasolineandopen
valve

2.Installwireonsparkplug.

3.Installanew,correctlygappedspark
plug.

4.Servicetheaircleanerelement.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Cleantheaircleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe
coolingnsandairpassages.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe
coolingnsandairpassages.

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Thereisanabnormalvibration.

Themachineisproducinganuneven
cuttingheight.

1.Thebypassvalveisnotclosedtight.1.Tightenthebypassvalve.

2.Thedriveorpumpbeltisworn,loose
orbroken.

3.Thedriveorpumpbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

5.Thehydraulicuidlevelislowortoo
hot.

1.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor
unbalanced.

2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Theenginepulley,idlerpulley ,orblade
pulleyisloose.

5.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Thebladespindleisbent.

7.Themotormountislooseorworn.

1.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arenotsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

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

3.Themowerdeckisnotlevel.

4.Theundersideofmowerisdirty.4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

5.Thetirepressureisnotcorrect.5.Adjustthetirepressure.

6.Thebladespindleisbent.

2.Changethebelt.

5.Addhydraulicuidtothereservoiror
letitcooldown.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Levelthemowerdeckfromside-to-side
andfront-to-rear.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Thecuttingbladesdonotrotate.

ThemalfunctionIndicatorLight(MIL)
comeson.

1.Thedrivebeltisworn,looseorbroken.

2.Thedrivebeltisoffpulley.

3.Themowerdeckbeltisworn,loose
orbroken.

4.Themowerdeckbeltcameoffapulley.

5.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.5.Replacethespring.

1.Theengineistoohot.

2.Thereisoldgasinthegastank.2.Usenewgas.

3.Thefuelshut-offvalveisnotopen
completely.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty .4.Makesurethattheaircleanerand

5.Thebatteryisnotcharged.

6.Incorrectfuelltersarebeingusedor
thefuelltersaredirty.

7.Theconnectionstothesensors
electroniccontrolunit(ECU)andfuel
injectorsarenotsecuredproperly .

8.Thereislowvoltagefromthebattery.

9.Afuseisblown.9.Checkandreplaceanyblownfuses.

1.Checkthebelttension.

2.Installthedrivebeltandcheckthe
adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesfor
correctposition.

3.Installanewmowerdeckbelt.

4.Installthemowerdeckbeltandcheck
theidlerpulley ,idlerarm,andspring
forthecorrectpositionandfunction.

1.Turntheengineoffandletitcool.

3.Openthefuelshut-offvalve.

precleanerareclean.Replaceif
necessary.

5.Chargeorreplacethebattery.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.Ensureagood12voltbatteryisbeing
usedandisfullycharged.

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Schematics

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COOLER

HydraulicSchematic(Rev .A)

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67

TheToroTotalCoverageWarranty

ALimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)Contractor

Landscape

Equipment
(LCE)

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany ,pursuanttoanagreement
betweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchasertorepairtheT oroProducts
listedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginalowner:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

21in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse

1yearCommercialUse

4

•Engines

Honda–2years

Kawasaki–3years

30in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse

1yearCommercialUse

4

•Engines

Mid-SizeWalk-BehindMowers

4

•Engines

GrandStand

4

•Engines

•Frame

®

ZMaster

•Engines

2000SeriesMowers

4

•Frame

®

ZMaster

•Engines

•Frame

ZMaster

•Engines

®

4

4

3000SeriesMowers

5000SeriesMowers

®

Mowers

Kawasaki–3years

2years

Kawasaki–3years

5yearsor1,200hours

3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

4yearsor500hours

3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

5yearsor1,200hours
3years
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
5yearsor1,200hours

KohlerCommand–2years

KohlerEFI–3years

•Frame

®

ZMaster

•Engines

6000SeriesMowers

4

•Frame

®

ZMaster

•Engines

7000SeriesMowers

4

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

5yearsor1,200hours

Kawasaki–3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

5yearsor1,200hours

2years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

AllMowers

•Battery90daysPartsandLabor

1yearPartsonly

•BeltsandTires90days

•Attachments1year

1

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialwarrantywouldapply .

2

Whicheveroccursrst.

3

LifetimeFrameW arranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe
tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin
normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atT oro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforpartsand
labor.Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustorcorrosion
arenotcovered.

4

SomeenginesusedonT oroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer .

1

1

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsorworkmanship,
followthisprocedure:

1.ContactanyAuthorizedToroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir
dealership.T olocateadealerconvenienttoyou,refertotheYellowPagesof
yourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“LawnMowers”)oraccessourwebsite
atwww.Toro.com.Y oumayalsocallthenumberslistedinitem#3tousethe
24-hourT oroDealerlocatorsystem.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)totheService
Dealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermineifitiscovered
underwarranty.

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’sanalysisorwith
theassistanceprovided,contactusat:

RLCCustomerCareDepartment

ToroWarrantyCompany

811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth

Bloomington,MN55420-1 196

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

888-865-5691(Canadacustomers)

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourToroProductbyfollowingthemaintenanceprocedures
describedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance,whetherperformedby
adealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystemcoverage
andenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpresswarrantydoesnot
coverthefollowing:

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

changes,sparkplugs,airltersbladesharpeningorwornblades,cable/linkage
adjustments,orbrakeandclutchadjustments

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglectedandrequires

replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedT oroService

Dealer

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuelprocedure(consult

Operator'sManualformoredetails)

–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered

–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontainsmorethan

10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE

–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-useoverone

month

GeneralConditions

AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorizedT oro
ServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacementparts.

NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliableforindirect,
incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththeuseoftheT oro
Productscoveredbythiswarranty,includinganycostorexpenseofproviding
substituteequipmentorserviceduringreasonableperiodsofmalfunctionor
non-usependingcompletionofrepairsunderthiswarranty .

Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability(thattheproductistforordinaryuse)
andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticularpurpose)arelimitedto
thedurationoftheexpresswarranty.

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,
orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheaboveexclusions
andlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights
whichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirToroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguaranteepoliciesforyourcountry,
province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter.Ifallother
remediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.

AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oroDealer.

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