Toro 74620, 74622 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3368-448RevB

G014462

TimeCutter

SS3200andSS4200

RidingMowers

ModelNo.74620—SerialNo.311000001andUp

ModelNo.74622—SerialNo.311000001andUp

ToregisteryourproductordownloadanOperator'sManualorPartsCatalogatnocharge,gotowww.Toro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)

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Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmower

G014523

intendedtobeusedbyhomeownersinresidential applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrass onwell-maintainedlawns.Itisnotdesignedforcutting brush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongside highways,orforagriculturaluses.

Introduction

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating theproductproperlyandsafely.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or grass-coveredland.Otherstatesorfederalareas mayhavesimilarlaws.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian ICES-002.

WARNING

Removingstandardoriginalequipmentpartsand accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,and safetyofthemachine.FailuretouseoriginalT oro partscouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.Making unauthorizedchangestotheengine,fuelorventing system,mayviolateEPAandCARBregulations.

Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires, belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswith originalT oroparts.

Theenclosed forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCalifornia EmissionControlRegulationofemissionsystems, maintenance,andwarranty.Replacementsmaybe orderedthroughtheenginemanufacturer.

Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratoryratedbythe enginemanufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1940. Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating requirements,theactualenginehorsepoweronthisclass oflawnmowerwillbesignicantlylower.

Engine Owner's Man ual

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YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comfor productandaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer, ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts, oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealerorToroCustomerServiceandhave themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready . Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe spaceprovided.

Figure1

Undertheseat

1.Modelandserialnumberplate

Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthespace below:

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjury ordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended precautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol.

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

PrintedintheUSA.

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Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizesgeneral informationworthyofspecialattention.

Contents

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

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

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

ToroRidingMowerSafety....................................6

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

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

ProductOverview......................................................13

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

Operation...................................................................15

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

BeforeStarting...................................................16

StartingtheEngine.............................................17

OperatingtheBlades..........................................18

TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................19

StoppingtheEngine...........................................19

Driving...............................................................19

StoppingtheMachine.........................................21

AdjustingtheHeightofCut................................21

PositioningtheSeat............................................21

AdjustingtheMotionControlLevers..................22

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

GrassDeector..................................................23

OperatingTips...................................................23

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

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................25

PremaintenanceProcedures....................................25

RaisingtheSeat..................................................25

Lubrication.............................................................26

GreasingtheBearings.........................................26

EngineMaintenance...............................................27

ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................27

ServicingtheEngineOil.....................................27

ServicingtheSparkPlug.....................................29

CleaningtheBlowerHousing..............................30

FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................31

ReplacingtheIn-lineFuelFilter..........................31

ServicingtheEmissionsFilter.............................31

ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................32

ChargingtheBattery...........................................32

ServicingtheFuses.............................................33

DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................34

CheckingtheTirePressure.................................34

ReleasingtheElectricBrake................................34

MowerMaintenance...............................................35

ServicingtheCuttingBlades...............................35

LevelingtheMowerDeck...................................37

RemovingtheMower.........................................40

MowerBeltMaintenance....................................40

InstallingtheMower...........................................41

ReplacingtheGrassDeector.............................42

Cleaning.................................................................43

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower..................43

Storage.......................................................................44

CleaningandStorage..........................................44

Troubleshooting.........................................................45

Schematics.................................................................47

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Safety

ThismachinemeetsorexceedstheB71.1-2003 specicationsoftheAmericanNationalStandards Institute,ineffectatthetimeofproduction. However,improperuseormaintenancebythe operatororownercanresultininjury.T oreduce thepotentialforinjury,complywiththesesafety instructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe safetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCAUTION, WARNING,orDANGER-"personalsafety instruction."Failuretocomplywiththeinstruction mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard B71.1-2003.AllthelanguagewithinthisANSIstandard appliestothismachine;however,duetotheapplication ofthestandardacrossmanydifferenttypesofproducts somestatementscanseemgeneralormisleading.In theseinstances,T orohasrenedthestatementtoconvey themeaningofthestandardwhilebettermatching theproductthisOperator'sManualpertains.Safety informationinadditiontotheinstructionsfoundin theANSIstandardbelowcanbefoundinToroRiding MowerSafetyattheendofthissection.

GeneralOperation

•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsin theoperator'smanualandonthemachinebefore starting.

•Donotplacehandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor underthemachine.Keepclearofthedischarge openingatalltimes.

•Allowonlyresponsibleadultswhoarefamiliarwith theinstructionstooperatethemachine.

•Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,toys,wire,etc., whichcouldbepickedupandthrownbytheblade.

•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore mowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Nevercarrypassengers.

•Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutelynecessary. Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhile backingup.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddo notpointitatanyone.Avoiddischargingmaterial againstawallorobstruction.Materialmayricochet

backtowardtheoperator.Stoptheblade(s)when crossinggravelsurfaces.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutdeector, dischargecoverorentiregrasscollectionsystemin placeandworking.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmaking turns.Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechanging directions.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Always turnoffblades,setparkingbrake,stopengine,and removekeybeforedismounting.

•Turnoffbladeswhennotmowing.Stoptheengine, waitforallpartstocometoacompletestop andremovethekeybeforecleaningthemachine, removingthegrasscatcheroruncloggingthe dischargechute.

•Operatethemachineonlyindaylightorgood articiallight.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileunderthe inuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingnearorcrossing roadways.

•Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthe machineintoatrailerortruck.

•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenoperatingthe mower.

•Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsand above,areinvolvedinalargepercentageofriding mower-relatedinjuries.Operatorsshouldevaluate theirabilitytooperatetheridingmowersafely enoughtoprotectthemselvesandothersfrom seriousinjury.

•Alwaysfollowtherecommendationsforany applicationofcounterweights.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

SlopeOperation

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontroland tip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevereinjuryor death.Operationonallslopesrequiresextracaution.If youcannotbackuptheslopeorifyoufeeluneasyonit, donotmowit.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthat changetheoperatingangle,asroughterraincould overturnthemachine.

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•Choosealowgroundspeedsoyouwillnothaveto stopwhileoperatingonaslope.

•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery conditionsreducetractionandcouldcausesliding andlossofcontrol.

•Alwayskeepthedrivewheelsengagedwhengoing downslopes.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.

•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs, etc.fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscanhide obstacles.

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecausethe mowermaytipbackwards.

•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoing downhill.Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmay causedrivewheelstoslipandcauselossofbraking andsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingonaslope. Iftireslosetraction,stopthemachine,disengagethe bladesandproceedslowlyofftheslope.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersorother attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe machineandcauselossofcontrol.

•Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyour footontheground.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanks orwater.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death ordrowning.

•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmer neardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksorwater.

Children

Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalertto thepresenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedto themachineandthemowingactivity.Neverassumethat childrenwillremainwhereyoulastsawthem.

•Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunderthe watchfulcareofanotherresponsibleadult,notthe operator.

•Bealertandturnthemachineoffifchildrenenter thearea.

•Beforeandwhilebackingorchangingdirection,look behind,down,andside-to-sideforsmallchildren.

•Childrenwhohavebeengivenridesinthepastmay suddenlyappearinthemowingareaforanotherride andberunoverorbackedoverbythemower.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners, shrubs,trees,theendofafenceorotherobjectsthat mayobscurevision.

Towing

Ahitchkitisavailableforthismachineandcanbe obtainedbycontactinganAuthorizedToroDealer. Donottowwithoutrstinstallingthismanufacturer approvedhitch.Thefollowingguidelinesapplywhen towingwiththeapprovedhitchkitinstalled.

•Towonlywithamachinethathasahitchdesigned fortowing.Donotattachtowedequipmentexcept atthehitchpoint.

•Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationfor weightlimitsfortowedequipmentandtowingon slopes.

•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowed equipment.

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmay causelossoftractionandlossofcontrol.

•Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.

Service

SafeHandlingofGasoline:

Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,useextra carewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.Theyare ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandother sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.

•Neverremovethegascaporaddfuelwhenthe engineisrunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore refueling.

•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater heaterorfurnace.

•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor trailerwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththebladesoff.They mayfalloffandbeseriouslyinjuredorinterferewith safemachineoperation.

•Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck ortrailerandrefuelitontheground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuelsuchequipmentwithaportable

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container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilthefueling iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing immediately.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacegascapand tightensecurely .

GeneralService:

•Neveroperateamachineinsideaclosedarea.Engine exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichisan odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.

•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallytheblade attachmentbolts.Keepequipmentingood condition.

thebladecontrolswitch,removekeybeforeand disconnectsparkplugwire(s)performinganyservice, repairs,maintenanceoradjustments.

•Keephands,feet,hair,andlooseclothingawayfrom attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerand anymovingpartswhileengineisrunning.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich maybehotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbefore attemptingtomaintain,adjustorservice.

•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid contactwithskin,eyes,andclothing.Protectyour face,eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.

•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparks andamesawayfrombattery.

•UseonlyT oroapprovedattachments.Warrantymay bevoidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir properoperationregularly.

•Keepthemachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orother debrisbuild-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillagefuel soakeddebris.Allowthemachinetocoolbefore storing.

•Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrikean object.Repair,ifnecessary,beforerestarting.

•Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththe enginerunning.

•Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear, damageanddeterioration,whichcouldexpose movingpartsorallowobjectstobethrown. Frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplacewith manufacturers'recommendedparts,whennecessary.

•Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthe blade(s)orweargloves,anduseextracautionwhen servicingthem.

•Checkforproperbrakeoperationfrequently .Adjust andserviceasrequired.

•Ifloadingthemachineontoatrailerortruck,usea single,full-widthramponly.Therampangleshould notexceed15degrees.

•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructiondecalsas necessary.

•UseonlygenuineT ororeplacementpartstoensure thatoriginalstandardsaremaintained.

ToroRidingMowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecicto Toroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumust knowthatmaynotbeincludedintheANSIstandards.

•Stoptheengine,movethemotioncontrolleversto neutralandoutwardtotheparkposition,disengage

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SlopeIndicator

G011841

Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

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SafetyandInstructional Decals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

114-1606

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.

93-7009

1.Warning—don'toperatethemowerwiththedeectorupor removed;keepthedeectorinplace.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

106-8717

1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.

2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.

3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.

4.Engine

110-6691

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatewithoutthe deector,dischargecover,orgrasscollectionsystemin place.

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.

105-7015

ForModelswith42InchDecks

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112-9840

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Heightofcut

119-8814

1.Parkingposition4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

3.Removetheignitionkey andreadtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

119-8871

1.Height-of-cut

119-8815

1.Parkingposition4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine

120-5465

2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine

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BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe

7.Weareyeprotection;

8.Batteryacidcancause

10.Containslead;donot

distancefromthebattery.

explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries

blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

discard.

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119-8874

1.Lowspeed2.Highspeed

119-3468

1.Choke5.Powertake-off(PTO),Bladecontrolswitchonsomemodels

2.Fast

3.Continuousvariablesetting7.Bladecontrolswitch—On

4.Slow

6.Bladecontrolswitch—Off

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120-2239

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Warning—donotusesplitramps,useafullrampswhen

2.Warning—readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance;movethemotioncontrolleverstothepark (brake)position,removetheignitionkeyanddisconnectthe sparkplugwire.

3.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,mowerblade;entanglement hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards andshieldsinplace.

4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom themachine,pickupdebrisbeforeoperating,keepdeector inplace.

transportingmachine.

6.Lossoftraction/controlhazard,slopes—lossoftraction/control onaslope,disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO), proceedofftheslopeslowly.

7.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders,reversing; crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders—donotcarry passengers,lookbehindanddownwhenreversing.

8.Tippinghazard—donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees, avoidsuddenandsharpturnswhileonslopes.

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ProductOverview

G014525

G014526

Figure4

Modelswith32inchdecks

1.Footrest

2.Heightofcutlever6.Operatorseat

3.Motioncontrollevers7.Reardrivewheel

4.Smartspeedlever

1.Deector4.Heightofcutlever

2.Reardrivewheel

3.Motioncontrollevers

5.Controlpanel9.Deector

8.Fueltankcap12.Mowerdeck

5.Operatorseat

6.Smartspeedlever9.Controlpanel

Modelswith42inchdecks

10.Engine

11.Washouttting

Figure5

7.Footrest10.Engine

8.Fueltankcap11.Frontcasterwheel

13.Frontcasterwheel

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Controls

G014517

G014475

G014521

BecomefamiliarwithallofthecontrolsinFigure4, Figure5,andFigure6beforeyoustarttheengineand operatethemachine.

Figure6

ControlPanel

(Figure17).Alwayspositionthemotioncontrollevers intotheparkpositionwhenyoustopthemachineor leaveitunattended.

SmartSpeed™ControlSystemLever

TheSmartSpeed™ControlSystemlever,locatedbelow theoperatingposition,givestheoperatorachoiceto drivethemachineattwospeedranges,highandlow

Figure7).

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1.Throttle/Choke

2.Ignitionswitch

3.Bladecontrolswitch (powertake-off)

IgnitionSwitch

Theignitionswitchhasthreepositions,Off,Runand Start.ThekeywillturntoStartandmovebackto Runuponrelease.TurningthekeytotheOffposition willstoptheengine;however,alwaysremovethekey whenleavingthemachinetopreventsomeonefrom accidentallystartingtheengine(

Figure6).

Throttle/ChokeControl

Thethrottleandchokeiscombinedintoonecontrol lever.Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeedandithasa continuousvariablesettingfromSlowtoFast.Engage thechokebymovingtheleverpasttheFastsettinguntil itstops(

Figure6).

BladeControlSwitch(PowerTake-Off)

Figure7

1.Smartspeedlever

FuelWindow

Thefuelwindowlocatedonthelefthandsideofthe machinecanbeusedtoverifythepresenceofgasoline inthetank(Figure8).

Thebladecontrolswitch,representedbyapower take-off(PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengagespower tothemowerblades(

Figure6).

MotionControlLeversandPark Position

Themotioncontrolleversarespeedsensitivecontrolsof independentwheelmotors.Movingaleverforwardor backwardturnsthewheelonthesamesideforwardorin reverse;wheelspeedisproportionaltotheamountthe leverismoved.Movethecontrolleversoutwardfrom thecentertotheparkpositionandexitthemachine

Figure8

1.Fuelpresencewindow

Height-of-CutLever

Theheightofcutleverallowstheoperatortolower andraisethedeckfromtheseatedposition.Whenthe leverismovedup,towardtheoperatorthedeckisraised fromthegroundandwhenmoveddown,awayfromthe operatoritisloweredtowardtheground.Onlyadjustthe heightofcutwhilemachineisnotmoving(

Figure21).

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Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

ThinkSafetyFirst

OperatingSafety

Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsand decalsinthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformation couldhelpyou,yourfamily ,petsorbystandersavoid injury.

DANGER

Mowingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause slidingandlossofcontrol.

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor drowning.

Alossoftractionisalossofsteeringcontrol.

Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:

•Donotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Whenmowingslopes,graduallyworkfrom lowertohigherareasontheincline.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Turnup,intoaninclinewhenchanging directionsonslopes.Turningdowntheslope reducestraction.

•Attachmentschangethehandling characteristicsofthemachine.Use extracautionwhenusingattachmentswiththe machine.

Figure9

1.SafeZone-usethe TimeCutterhere

2.Usewalkbehindmower and/orhandtrimmernear drop-offsandwater.

3.Water

FuelSafety

DANGER

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

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add gasolinetothefueltankuntilthefuelreaches thebaseofthellerneck.Thisemptyspacein thetankallowsgasolinetoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystem inplaceandinproperworkingcondition.

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DANGER

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

•Thebladesaredisengaged.

•Themotioncontrolleversareintheparkposition.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostopthe enginewheneverthecontrolleversareoutofthepark positionandyourisefromtheseat.

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicle oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulate thecontainerandslowthelossofanystatic charge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuel theequipmentwithitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporscancauseserious injuryandillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditioneropening .

•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.

UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock System

BeforeStarting

RecommendedFuel

UseUNLEADEDRegularGasolinesuitablefor automotiveuse(87pumpoctaneminimum).Leaded regulargasolinemaybeusedifunleadedregularisnot available.

Important:Neverusemethanol,gasoline containingmethanol,orgasoholcontainingmore than10percentethanolbecausethefuelsystem couldbedamaged.Donotmixoilwithgasoline.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof30daysor less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthe fueltankbedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns.

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel system,whichcauseshardstarting.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditioner tothegas.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.T ominimizethe chanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuel stabilizeratalltimes.

Gasoline/Alcoholblends

WARNING

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:

Gasohol(upto10percentethylalcohol,90percent unleadedgasolinebyvolume)isapprovedforfueluse bytheenginemanufacturer.Othergasoline/alcohol blends,suchasE85,arenotapproved.

Gasoline/Etherblends

MethylTertiaryButylEther(MTBE)andunleaded gasolineblends(uptoamaximumof15percentMTBE byvolume)areapprovedforfuelusebytheengine manufacturer.Othergasoline/etherblendsarenot approved.

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FillingtheFuelTank

G014474

G014895

G014458

Makesuretheengineisshutoffandthemotion controlsareintheparkposition.Tankmaximum capacityis2.9gallons.

Important:DoNotoverllfueltank.Fillthe fueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.The emptyspaceinthetankallowsthefueltoexpand. Overllingmayresultinfuelleakageordamageto theengineoremissionsystem.

Important:DoNotoverllfueltank.Fill thefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck. Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.Overllingmayresultinfuelleakage ordamagetotheengineoremissionsystem.

3.Installthefueltankcapsecurelyandtightenuntilit “clicks”.Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhavespilled.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

1.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethecap.

Note:Y oucanusethefuelwindowtoverify thepresenceofgasolinebeforellingthetank (Figure10).

2.Slowlyaddregular,unleadedgasolineuntilthefuel reachesthebaseofthellerneck(Figure10).

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoChecking theOilLevelintheEngineMaintenancesection.

StartingtheEngine

1.Sitdownontheseatandmovethemotioncontrols outwardtotheparkposition.

2.Disengagethebladesbymovingthebladecontrol switchtoOff(Figure12).

Figure12

Figure10

1.Fueltankcap

2.Fillopening5.Fuelwindow

3.Fillerneck

Figure11

1.Fillopening3.Fuel

2.Baseofllerneck,DO

NOTFILLP ASTHERE

1.Controlpanel2.Bladecontrolswitch—Off position

4.Baseofllerneck,DO

NOTFILLP ASTHERE

3.MovethethrottlelevertoChokebeforestartinga coldengine(Figure13).

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire choking.

4.Emptyspaceforfuel expansion.

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Figure13

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1.Controlpanel

2.Throttle/choke lever—chokeposition

3.Choke6.Slow

4.Fast

5.Continuousvariable setting

4.TurntheignitionkeytoStarttoenergizethestarter. Whentheenginestarts,releasethekey(Figure14).

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore than10secondsatatime.Iftheenginefails tostart,allowa60secondcool-downperiod betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese instructionscandamagethestartermotor.

Figure14

1.Controlpanel4.Off

2.Ignitionkey—runposition5.Run

3.Ignitionkey—startposition

6.Start

5.Aftertheenginestarts,movethethrottleleverto Fast(Figure13).Iftheenginestallsorhesitates, movethethrottleleverbacktoChokeforafew seconds.Repeatthisasrequired.

OperatingtheBlades

Thebladecontrolswitch,representedbyapower take-off(PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengagespower tothemowerblades.Thisswitchcontrolspowertoany attachmentsthatdrawpowerfromtheengine,including themowerdeckandcuttingblades.

EngagingtheBlades

Important:Donotengagethebladeswhenparked

intallgrass.Beltorclutchdamagecanoccur.

1.Releasepressureonthemotioncontrolleversand placethemachineinneutral.

2.MovethethrottletotheFastposition.

Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottle intheFastposition.

3.Pulluponthebladecontrolswitchtomoveittothe Onpositionandengagetheblades(Figure15).

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Figure15

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theparkposition.Starttheengine.Whiletheengine isrunning,engagethebladecontrolswitch,andrise slightlyfromtheseat;theengineshouldstop.

4.Whilesittingontheseat,movethebladecontrol switchtoOff,andlockthemotioncontrollevers intheparkposition.Starttheengine.Whilethe engineisrunning,movethemotioncontrollevers tothecenter,unlockedposition,engagetheblade controlswitch,andriseslightlyfromtheseat;the engineshouldstop.

1.Controlpanel2.Bladecontrolswitch—On position

DisengagingtheBlades

Pushdownonthebladecontrolswitchtomoveitto theOffpositionanddisengagetheblades(

Figure16

1.Controlpanel2.Bladecontrolswitch—Off

Figure16).

TestingtheSafetyInterlock

StoppingtheEngine

1.Disengagethebladesbymovingthebladecontrol switchtoOff(Figure16).

2.MovethethrottlelevertoFast(Figure14).

3.TurntheignitionkeytoOff( thekey .

Figure13)andremove

Driving

Drivingthemachinebenetsfromanunderstandingof whatzeroturnradiusmowermeans.Thedrivewheels turnindependently,poweredbyhydraulicmotorson eachaxle;henceonesidecanturninreversewhilethe otherturnsforwardcausingthemachinetospinrather turn.Thisvastlyimprovesthemachinemaneuverability butmayrequiresomeadjustmentiftheoperatoris unfamiliar.

WARNING

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.Theoperator maylosecontrolofthemachineandcausepersonal injuryordamagetothemachine.

System

Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorizedService Dealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .

1.Whilesittingontheseat,withthecontrolleversin parkposition,andmovethebladecontrolswitchto On.Trystartingtheengine;theengineshouldnot crank.

2.Whilesittingontheseat,movethebladecontrol switchtoOff.Moveeithermotioncontrollever tothecenter,unlockedposition.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotcrank.Repeatwith theothermotioncontrollever.

3.Whilesittingontheseat,movethebladecontrol switchtoOff,andlockthemotioncontrolleversin

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placingthe throttlecontrolintheFastpositioncanbebestfor performance.Formostapplications,operatinginthe fullthrottlepositionisdesirable.

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1.Movethemotioncontrolleverstoneutraland

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outwardtotheparkposition;disengagetheblade controlswitch.

WARNING

Removingyouhandsfromthemotioncontrol leverswhilethemachineisinmotioncanresult inalossofcontrolcausingharmtoyouor bystanders.

Alwaysstopthemachineandmovethemotion controlleverstotheparkpositionbefore adjustingtheSmartSpeed™ControlSystem.

2.Adjustthelevertothedesiredposition.

Forward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotioncontrol leversforward(

Figure17).

Figure17

1.Park(brake)position

2.Centerunlockposition

3.Forward

4.Backward

UsingtheSmartSpeed™Control System

TheSmartSpeed™ControlSystemlever,located belowtheoperatingposition(Figure18),givesthe operatorachoicetodrivethemachineattwoground speedranges,highandlow .

Figure19

Togostraight,applyequalpressuretobothmotion controllevers(Figure17).

Toturn,releasepressureonthemotioncontrollever towardthedirectionyouwanttoturn(Figure17).

1.Smartspeedlever

Tochangespeeds:

Figure18

Thefartheryoumovethemotioncontrolleversin eitherdirection,thefasterthemachinewillmovein thatdirection.

Tostop,pullthemotioncontrolleverstoneutral.

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Backward

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1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,lookbehindyouanddownas youslowlypullthemotioncontrolleversrearward

Figure20).

(

Figure21

Figure20

Togostraight,applyequalpressuretobothmotion controllevers(Figure20).

Toturn,releasethepressureonthemotioncontrol levertowardthedirectionyouwanttoturn.

Tostop,pushthemotioncontrolleverstoneutral.

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethemotioncontrolleversto neutralandoutwardtotheparkposition,disengagethe bladecontrolswitch,ensurethethrottleisinthefast position,andturntheignitionkeytooff.Rememberto removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

WARNING

1.Height-of-cutlever3.4.5inch(1 15mm),

2.Height-of-cutpositions

Transportposition

1.Pullupandinwardonthelevertomoveittothe desiredcuttingposition.

2.Onceatthedesiredcuttingposition,slowlylower theleveruntilitengagestheposition.

Thetransportpositionisthehighestheight-of-cut positionorcuttingheight4.5inch[115mm](

Figure21).

PositioningtheSeat

1.Raisetheseatandloosentheadjustmentboltsjust enoughthatseatcanmove(Figure22).

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemowerwhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandmovethe motioncontrolleversoutwardtotheparkposition whenleavingthemachineunattended,evenifjust forafewminutes.

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Height-of-cutiscontrolledbytheleverlocatedtothe rightoftheoperatingposition(Figure21).

Figure22

1.Adjustmentbolt

2.Movetheseattothedesiredpositionandtighten thebolts.

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AdjustingtheMotionControl

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Levers

ToPushtheMachine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

AdjustingtheHeight

Themotioncontrolleverscanbeadjustedhigheror lowerformaximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Removethe2boltsholdingthecontrollevertothe controlarmshaft(Figure23).

2.Movethecontrollevertothenextsetofholes. Securetheleverwiththe2bolts(

Figure23

1.Controlarmshaft3.Slotted,upperhole

2.Controllever

4.Bolt

Figure23).

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtopark position,stoptheengine,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisetheseattolocatethebypassleversbehindthe battery,ontheframe.

4.Movethebypassleversforwardsandthenout tolocktheminplaceasshownin

Figure24to disengagethewheelmotors.Repeatthisforeach lever.

5.Lowertheseatandmovethemotioncontrollevers inwardtotheneutralpositionandturntheignition keytotherunposition.Donotstartthemachine.

Themachineisnowabletobepushedbyhand.

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.

AdjustingtheTilt

Themotioncontrolleverscanbetiltedforeoraftfor maximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrolleverto thecontrolarmshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe controlleverforeoraft(

Figure23).Tightenboth

boltstosecurethecontrolinthenewposition.

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.

PushingtheMachinebyHand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.

Nevertowthemachinebecausedamagemay occur.

Thismachinehasanelectricbrakemechanismandto pushthemachinetheignitionkeyneedstobeinthe Runposition.Thebatteryneedstobechargedand functioningfortheelectricbraketobedisengage.

Figure24

1.Bypassleverlocations

2.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine

3.Leverpositionforpushing themachine

6.Whennished,ensurethekeyhasbeenreturned totheStoppositiontoavoiddrainingthebattery charge.

Ifthemachinefailstomovetheelectricbrake maystillbeengaged.Ifnecessarytheelectric brakecanbereleasedmanually.Refertothe ReleasingtheElectricBrake(page34)procedurein DriveMaintenance.

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ToOperatetheMachine

GrassDeector

Movethebypassleversinwardandpushthemback inthehorizontalslot(Figure24)toengagethewheel motors.

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.

DANGER

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

•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthe mowerbecausethegrassdeectorroutes materialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.

•Nevertrytocleardischargeareaormower bladesunlessyoumovethebladecontrolswitch toOffandrotatetheignitionkeytoOff.Also removethekeyandpullthewireoffthespark plug(s).

OperatingTips

FastThrottleSetting

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineattheFastposition.Airisrequiredto thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower byuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohaveonesideofthe mowerfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsairtobe drawnintothemower.

UsingtheSmartSpeed™Control System

TheSmartSpeed™ControlSystemlever,located belowtheoperatingposition,givestheoperatora choicetodrivethemachineattwospeedranges,high andlow .Anoperatorcanbenetfromthelower speedsettingwhenmaneuveringthemachineintight spacesoroperatingarounddelicatelandscapes.The lowsettingcanalsobeusedtooperatethemachineat ahighthrottlesettingandbladespeedwhilestillbeing abletoreducegroundspeedtoincreasequalityofcut.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethatthe cuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpanyuneven ground.However,thecuttingheightusedinthepastis

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generallythebestonetouse.Whencuttinggrasslonger thansixinchestall,youmaywanttocutthelawntwice toensureanacceptablequalityofcut.

Cut1/3oftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrowsmore slowly.

MowingDirection

Alternatemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhich enhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowatCorrectIntervals

Normally,moweveryfourdays.Butremember, grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimes.So tomaintainthesamecuttingheight,whichisagood practice,mowmoreofteninearlyspring.Asthegrass growthrateslowsinmidsummer,mowlessfrequently . Ifyoucannotmowforanextendedperiod,rstmow atahighcuttingheight;thenmowagaintwodayslater atalowerheightsetting.

BladeMaintenance

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason becauseasharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshreddingturns grassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowthand increasesthechanceofdisease.Checkthecutterblades dailyforsharpness,andforanywearordamage.File downanynicksandsharpenthebladesasnecessary.If abladeisdamagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywith agenuineTororeplacementblade.

AvoidCuttingTooLow

Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthe moweryoupreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheightto ensurethatuneventurfisnotcuttooshort.

LongGrass

Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,raise thecuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthegrassat thissetting.Thencutthegrassagainusingthelower, normalsetting.

WhenStopping

Ifthemachine'sforwardmotionmustbestoppedwhile mowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydropontoyour lawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoapreviouslycutarea withthebladesengaged.

KeeptheUndersideoftheMower Clean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe moweraftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinside themower,cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecome unsatisfactory.

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

Every500hours

Beforestorage

MaintenanceProcedure

•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.

•Checktheaircleanerfordirty,looseordamagedparts.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Checkairintakeandcoolingareas,cleanasnecessary.

•Checkthecuttingblades.

•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage

•Cleanthemowerhousing.

•Greasealllubricationpoints.

•Servicethepaperelement.(moreoftenunderextremelydusty ,dirtyconditions)

•Checktirepressure.

•Checkthebeltsforwear/cracks.

•Replacethepaperelement.(moreoftenunderextremelydusty ,dirtyconditions)

•Changetheengineoilandlter.

•Cleantheblowerhousing(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirtyconditions).

•Replacethein-linefuellter

•Inspecttheemissionslter.

•Checksparkplugconditionandgap.

•Replacethesparkplug.

•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectbatterycables.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Paintanychippedsurfaces.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoany maintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.

Premaintenance Procedures

•Fuellter

•Batteryandbatterycables

RaisingtheSeat

Makesurethemotioncontrolleversarelockedinthe parkposition.Lifttheseatforward.

Thefollowingcomponentscanbeaccessedbyraising theseat:

•Serialplate

•Servicedecal

•Seatadjustmentbolts

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Lubrication

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GreasingtheBearings

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greaseall

lubricationpoints.

GreaseType:No.2GeneralPurposeLithiumBase Grease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure25and Figure26).Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgrease beginstooozeoutofthebearings.

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

3.Cleanthegreasettings(

Figure25andFigure26) witharag.Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffofthe frontofthetting(s).

Figure25

1.Frontcastertire

Locatedontheseatpanunderside

1.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

2.Checktirepressureevery 25operatinghours.

Figure26

3.Greaseevery25operating hours.

4.Engine

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ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe

aircleanerfordirty,looseordamaged parts.

Thisengineisequippedwithareplaceable,highdensity paperaircleanerelement.Checktheaircleanerdailyor beforestartingtheengine.Checkforabuildupofdirt anddebrisaroundtheaircleanersystem.Keepthisarea clean.Alsocheckforlooseordamagedcomponents. Replaceallbentordamagedaircleanercomponents.

Note:Operatingtheenginewithlooseordamagedair cleanercomponentscouldallowunlteredairintothe enginecausingprematurewearandfailure.

Replaceadirty,bent,ordamagedelement.Handle newelementscarefully;donotuseiftherubberseal isdamaged.

4.Cleanallaircleanercomponentsofanyaccumulated dirtorforeignmaterial.Preventanydirtfrom enteringthecarburetor.

5.Installtheaircleanerelementwiththepleatedside “out”andseattherubbersealontotheedgesofthe aircleanerbase(

6.Reinstalltheaircleanercoverandsecurewiththe twoknobs(Figure27).

Figure27).

ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSG,SH,SJ,or higher)

Note:Servicetheaircleanermoreoftenunder extremelydusty,dirtyconditions.

Figure27

1.Knobs,aircleanercover3.Paperelement

2.Aircleanercover4.Aircleanerbase

ServicingPaperElement

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Servicethepaper

element.(moreoftenunderextremely dusty,dirtyconditions)

Every100hours—Replacethepaper element.(moreoftenunderextremely

1.Removetheaircleanercover(Figure27).

2.Removetheaircleanerelementwiththeintegral rubberseal(

3.Gentlytapthepleatedsideofthepaperelementto dislodgedirt.Donotwashthepaperelementor usepressurizedair,asthiswilldamagetheelement.

dusty,dirtyconditions)

Figure27).

CrankcaseCapacity:1.6qt(1.5l)whenthelteris changed

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow .

Figure28

CheckingtheOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe

engineoillevel.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe bladecontrolswitch,stoptheengine,andremove thekey .

2.Makesuretheengineisstopped,level,andiscoolso theoilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

3.Tokeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outoftheengine, cleantheareaaroundtheoilllcap/dipstickbefore removingit.

4.Pullandremovetheoilllcap/dipstick;wipeoil off.Reinsertthedipstickandpushrmlyintoplace (Figure29).

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Figure29

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1.Oildipstick3.Oillevel

2.Fillertube

2.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoassuretheoildrains completely.

3.Disengagethebladecontrolswitchandmovethe motioncontrolsoutwardtotheparkposition.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

5.Cleantheareaaroundthedrainvalveandonthe machineframe.Locatetheoildrainhoseandslide itoverthedrainvalve(

Figure30).

5.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel. (Figure29).

Theoillevelshouldbeupto,butnotover,theF markonthedipstick.

6.Ifthelevelislow ,addoilofthepropertype,upto theFmarkonthedipstick.Alwayscheckthelevel withthedipstickbeforeaddingmoreoil.

Note:Topreventextensiveenginewearordamage, alwaysmaintaintheproperoillevelinthecrankcase.

1.Oildrainhose3.Endofframe

2.Drainvalve

6.Placetheoppositeendoftheoildrainhoseoverthe endoftheframe(Figure30).

Figure30

4.Oillter

Neveroperatetheenginewiththeoillevelbelowthe “L”markoroverthe“F”markonthedipstick.

ChangingtheOilandtheFilter

7.Placeapanunderneathmachinedirectlybelowthe drainhoseasshownin

Figure31.

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Changetheengine

RellwithserviceclassSG,SH,SJorhigheroilas

oilandlter.

speciedinthe“ViscosityGrades”table.

Changetheoilandlterwhiletheengineisstillwarm. Theoilwillowmorefreelyandcarryawaymore impurities.Makesuretheengineislevelwhenlling, checking,orchangingtheoil.

Changetheoilandoillterasfollows:

1.Starttheengineandletitrununtilwarm.This warmstheoilsoitdrainsbetter.

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Figure32

Figure31

1.Oildrainvalve

2.Machineframe5.Oillter

3.Oildrainhose

4.Pan

8.Turnthedrainvalve1/4counterclockwisetoopen andallowtheoiltodrain(Figure31).Removetheoil llcap/dipstick(Figure29).

9.Besuretoallowampletimeforcompletedrainage.

10.Removetheoldlterandwipeoffthemountingpad

Figure31).

(

11.Whenoilhasdrainedcompletely ,closetheoildrain valve.Removetheoildrainhoseandwipeupany excessoilontheframe(Figure31).

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

12.Placethenewreplacementlterinashallowpan withtheopenendup.Pournewoiloftheproper type,inthroughthethreadedcenterhole.Stop pouringwhentheoilreachesthebottomofthe threads.Allowaminuteortwofortheoiltobe absorbedbytheltermaterial.

13.Applyathinlmofcleanoiltotherubbergasketon thenewlter.

14.Installthereplacementoilltertothemountingpad. Turntheoillterclockwiseuntiltherubbergasket contactsthepad,thentightenthelteranadditional 2/3to1turn(

Figure32).

1.Oillter

2.Gasket

3.Adapter

15.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil intothellertube(

Figure29).

16.Installtheoilllcap/dipstickandpushrmlyinto place(

Figure29).

17.Checktheoillevel(Figure29);refertoChecking theOilLevel.

18.Slowlyaddadditionaloiltobringittothefullmark.

19.Installtheoilllcap/dipstickandpushrmlyinto place(

Figure29).

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Checksparkplug

conditionandgap. Every500hours—Replacethespark

plug.

ThesparkplugisRFIcompliant.Equivalentalternate brandplugscanalsobeused.Sparkplugreplacementis recommendedat500hours.

Type:ChampionXC12YC(orequivalent)

AirGap:0.030inch(0.76mm)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,movethe motioncontrolsoutwardtotheparkposition,stop theengine,andremovethekey.

2.Pullthewireoffofthesparkplug( aroundthesparkplugtopreventdirtfromfalling intotheengineandpotentiallycausingdamage.

Note:Duetothedeeprecessaroundthespark plug,blowingoutthecavitywithcompressedair isusuallythemosteffectivemethodforcleaning. Thesparkplugismostaccessiblewhentheblower housingisremovedforcleaning.

3.Removethesparkplugandmetalwasher.

Figure33).Clean

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CleaningtheBlowerHousing

Toensurepropercooling,makesurethegrassscreen, coolingns,andotherexternalsurfacesoftheengine arekeptcleanatalltimes.

Annuallyorevery100hoursofoperation(moreoften underextremelydusty ,dirtyconditions),removethe blowerhousingandanyothercoolingshrouds.Clean thecoolingnsandexternalsurfacesasnecessary.Make surethecoolingshroudsarereinstalled.Torquethe blowerhousingscrewsto5.5ft-lb(7.5N-m).

Figure33

1.Sparkplugandwirelocation

CheckingtheSparkPlug

1.Lookatthecenterofthesparkplug(Figure34). Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Important:Nevercleanthesparkplug.Always replacethesparkplugwhenithasablack coating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.

2.Checkthegapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes

Figure34).Bendthesideelectrode(Figure34)if

( thegapisnotcorrect.

Important:Operatingtheenginewithablocked grassscreen,dirtyorpluggedcoolingns,and/or coolingshroudsremoved,willcauseenginedamage duetooverheating.

Figure34

1.Centerelectrodeinsulator3.Airgap(nottoscale)

2.Sideelectrode

InstallingtheSparkPlug

1.Installthesparkplug.Makesurethattheairgapis setcorrectly.

2.Tightenthesparkplugto30ft-lb(41N-m).

3.Pushthewireontothesparkplug(Figure33).

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Maintenance

DANGER

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

•Performanyfuelrelatedmaintenancewhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea. Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereasparkmay ignitethegasolinefumes.

Figure35

ReplacingtheIn-lineFuel Filter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethein-line

fuellter

Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuel line.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisetheseatandlocatethefuelltersasshownin Figure35.

1.TeeFitting,ventline

2.Emissionslter

3.Openport

4.Fuellinefromtank

4.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherand slidethemawayfromthelter(Figure35).

5.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

6.Installanewlterwiththeowdirectionarrow comingfromthefueltankandpointingtothe engine.Movethehoseclampsclosetothelter

Figure35)tosecureitinplace.

(

5.In-lineFuellter

6.Flowdirectionarrow

7.Fuellinetoengine

8.Hoseclamp

ServicingtheEmissionsFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)

Note:CARBcompliantmodelsareequippedwitha maintenancefreeemissionscanisteranddonothave anemissionsltertobeserviced.Thisprocedurewill notapplytothesemodels.

Somemachinesareequippedwithaemissionslter

Figure35)connectedtoateettingontheventline

( comingfromthegastank.Thelterhasanopenportby design.Theltershouldbeinspectedregularly.Replace thelterifthelterisdirtyorclogged.

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ElectricalSystem

G005072

Maintenance

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling.

ChargingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting inpersonalinjury.

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage themachineandcablescausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode, resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black) batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe positive(red)cable.

•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery cablebeforeconnectingthenegative(black) cable.

5.Slidetherubbercoverupthepositive(red)cable. Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthebattery post(Figure36).Retainallfasteners.

6.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure36)andlift thebatteryfromthebatterytray.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal partsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisetheseattoaccessthebattery.

4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcablefrom thebatterypost(

Figure36).Retainallfasteners.

Figure36

1.Battery5.Negativebatterypost

2.Positivebatterypost6.Wingnut,washer,andbolt

3.Bolt,washer,andnut7.Batteryhold-down

4.Terminalboot

ChargingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebattery

anddisconnectbatterycables.

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto RemovingtheBattery.

2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat6to 10amps.Donotoverchargethebattery.

3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger

fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthe chargerleadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure37).

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Figure37

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1.Positivebatterypost

2.Negativebatterypost

3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Black(-)chargerlead

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure36).

2.Installthepositive(red)batterycabletothepositive (+)batteryterminalusingthefastenersremoved previously.

3.Installthenegativebatterycabletothenegative (-)batteryterminalusingthefastenersremoved previously.

4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.

5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(

6.Lowertheseat.

Figure36).

Figure38

1.Main-30amp

2.Chargecircuit-25amp

4.Returnthecontrolpaneltoitsoriginalposition.Use thescrewsremovedpreviouslytosecurethepanel tothemachine.

ServicingtheFuses

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance;however,ifafuseblows,checkthe component/circuitforamalfunctionorshort.

Fuse:

•MainF1-30amp,blade-type

•ChargeCircuitF2-25amp,blade-type

1.Removethescrewssecuringthecontrolpaneltothe machine.Retainallfasteners

2.Liftthecontrolpaneuptoaccessthemainwiring harnessandfuseblock(

3.Toreplaceafuse,pulloutonthefusetoremoveit (Figure38).

Figure38).

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DriveSystem

G015000

Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktirepressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut. Checkthepressureatthevalvestem( thetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccurate pressurereading.

Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.

Inatethereardrivewheeltiresto12psi.

Figure39).Check

1.Locatetheshaftontheelectricbrakewherethe brakelinkarmsareconnected.

2.Rotatetheshaftforwardtoreleasethebrake.

Figure39

1.Valvestem

ReleasingtheElectricBrake

Theelectricbrakecanbereleasebymanuallyrotatingthe linkarmsforward.Oncetheelectricbrakeisenergized thebrakewillreset.

Toreleasethebrake:

Figure40

1.Brakelinkarmontheelectricbrakecontrolmodule

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MowerMaintenance

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ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason becausesharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshreddingturns grassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowthand increasesthechanceofdisease.

Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andforany wearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpenthe bladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn, replaceitimmediatelywithagenuineTororeplacement blade.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement,you maywanttokeepextrabladesonhand.

WARNING

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece ofthebladecouldbethrownintotheoperator's orbystander'sarea,resultinginseriouspersonal injuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

Figure41

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea

4.Damage

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfaceforthe

followingprocedure.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighestheight-of-cut position;alsoconsideredthe'transport'position.

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedglovesorother adequatehandprotectionslowlyrotatebladeto bemeasuredintoapositionthatallowseffective measurementofthedistancebetweenthecutting edgeandthelevelsurfacethemachineison.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagetheblade controlswitch,andmovethemotioncontrollevers outwardtotheparkposition.Stoptheengineand removethekey.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe

cuttingblades.

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure41).Iftheedges arenotsharporhavenicks,removeandsharpenthe blades;refertoSharpeningtheBlades.

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea (Figure41).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,or aslotforminginthisarea(item3inFigure41), immediatelyinstallanewblade.

Figure42

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

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3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface

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here.

Figure43

1.Blade,inpositionformeasuring

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(A)

Figure45

1.Opposingbladeedge,inpositionformeasuring

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

WARNING

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothatthe opposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesameposition.

Figure44

1.Blade,sidepreviouslymeasured

2.Measurementpositionusedpreviously

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement position

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface here.Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan1/8inch (3mm).

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedbladewith anewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesofblade.

A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreater

than1/8inch(3mm)replacethebladewitha newblade.RefertoRemovingtheBladesand InstallingtheBlades.

Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwithanewone andthedimensionobtainedcontinuestoexceed 1/8inch(3mm),thebladespindlecouldbebent. ContactanAuthorizedToroDealerforservice.

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,movetothe

nextblade..

Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Thebladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit, ifthebladeisoutofbalance,orthebladeisbent. Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued safetyconformanceofthemachine,usegenuineToro replacementblades.Replacementbladesmadebyother manufacturersmayresultinnon-conformancewith safetystandards.

Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-paddedglove. Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,bladestiffener, andbladefromthespindleshaft(

Figure46).

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LevelingtheMowerDeck

G014630

Checktoensurethemowerdeckislevelanytimeyou installthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencuton yourlawn.

Themowerdeckmustbecheckedforbentblades priortoleveling;anybentbladesmustberemoved andreplaced.RefertotheCheckingforBentBlades procedurebeforecontinuing.

Figure46

1.Sailareaofblade

2.Blade

3.Curvedwasher

4.Bladebolt

5.Bladestiffener

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothends oftheblade( Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamountof materialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer( horizontalposition,thebladeisbalancedandcanbe used.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff theendofthesailareaonly(Figure47).Repeatthis procedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

Figure47).Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Figure47

Figure48).Ifthebladestaysina

Themowerdeckmustbeleveledside-to-siderstthen thefronttorearslopecanbeadjusted.

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•Allfourtiremustbeproperlyinated.Referto CheckingtheTirePressureintheDriveSystem Maintenancesection.

Side-to-SideLeveling

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.

4.Carefullyrotatetheblade(s)sothattheyareallside toside(

Figure49orFigure50).

Figure48

1.Blade2.Balancer

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure46).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademust bepointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthe mowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthebladestiffener,thecurvedwasher(cupped sidetowardtheblade)andthebladebolt(Figure46).

MowerDeckswithOneBlade

1.Bladesidetoside

2.Sailareaofblade4.Measurefromthetipofthe

Figure49

3.Outsidecuttingedges

bladetotheatsurface here

3.Torquethebladeboltto35-65ft-lb(47-88N-m).

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Figure50

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MowerDeckswithTwoBlades

8.Loosentherearlockingnutonthehangerbracket justenoughtoallowthehangertobeadjusted (Figure51).

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Sailareaofblade4.Measurefromthetipofthe

3.Outsidecuttingedges

bladetotheatsurface here

5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesandthe atsurface(Figure50).Ifbothmeasurements arenotwithin3/16inch(5mm),anadjustmentis required;continuewiththisprocedure.

6.Supporttheweightofmowerdeckbyplacingwood blocksundertheedgesofthedeck.

Note:Avoidplacingthesupportsunderany anti-scalprollersifpresentonthedeck.

7.Movetotheleftsideofthemachine.Removethe sidecarriageboltandlockingnutfromthexed positionandinstallitintotherear,slottedposition

Figure51).Leavethelocknutslightlyloose.

(

Figure52

1.Hangerbracket

2.Rearlockingnut4.Adjustmentnotches

3.Sidelockingnut,slotted position.

9.Usethenotchesontheweldedbrackettomeasure theamountofadjustment.Eachnotchsurfaceis equivalentto0.25inch,whileasinglesideis0.125

Figure53).Adjusttheheightofthemower

inch( decktothedesiredheight.

Figure53

1.0.25inch2.0.125inch

10.Stopthedeckattheadjustedpositionandtightenthe rearlockingnutonthehangerbrackettoholdthe

Figure51

newposition( nutonthehangerbracket.

Figure52).Tightenthesidelocking

11.Continuelevelingthedeckbycheckingthe

1.Hangerbracket

2.Slottedadjustment position

3.Fixedposition

4.Sidelockingnut.

5.Sidecarriagebolt

front-to-rearbladeslope;refertoAdjustingthe Front-to-RearBladeSlope.

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AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade

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G009658

G014634

Slope

Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyouinstall themower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan 5/16inch(7.9mm)lowerthantherearofthemower, adjustthebladelevelusingthefollowinginstructions:

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.

Note:Checkandadjusttheside-to-sideblade levelifyouhavenotcheckedthesetting;referto Side-to-SideLeveling.

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacingfrontto

Figure54orFigure55).

rear(

Figure55

MowerDeckswithTwoBlades

1.Bladesfronttorear

2.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurfacehere

5.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheat surface(

Figure55).Ifthefrontbladetipisnot 1/16-5/16inch(1.6-7.9mm)lowerthantherear bladetip,adjustthefrontlocknut.

6.Toadjustthefront-to-rearbladeslope,rotatethe adjustmentnutinthefrontofthemower(Figure56).

Figure54

MowerDeckswithOneBlade

1.Bladefronttorear

2.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurfacehere

Figure56

1.Adjustingrod3.Locknut

2.Adjustingblock

7.Toraisethefrontofthemower,tightenthe adjustmentnut.Tolowerthefrontofthemower, loosentheadjustmentnut.

8.Afteradjustment,checkthefront-to-rearslopeagain. Continueadjustingthenutuntilthefrontbladetip is1/16-5/16inch(1.6-7.9mm)lowerthantherear bladetip(Figure55).

9.Whenthefront-to-rearbladeslopeiscorrectcheck theside-to-sidelevelofthemoweragain;referto LevelingtheMowerfromSide-to-Side.

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RemovingtheMower

G014635

G005077

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

4.Removethehairpincotterfromthefrontsupport rodandremovetherodfromthedeckbracket

Figure57).Carefullylowerthefrontofthemower

( decktotheground.

Figure58

Figure57

1.Frontsupportrod3.Deckbracket

2.Lockingnut

1.Mowerdeck

2.Hangerbracket

3.Rearliftrod

6.Slidethemowerdeckrearwardtoremovethemower beltfromtheenginepulley.

7.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderneaththe machine.

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

MowerBeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checkthebeltsfor

wear/cracks.

Checkthebeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks,or anyotherdamage.Replacedamagedbelts.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

5.Liftthemowerdeckandhangerbracketsclearof therearliftrodandlowerthemowercarefullytothe ground(Figure58).

cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks,andcracks aresignsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethemowerbelt ifanyoftheseconditionsareevident.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen

3.Settheheight-of-cutatthelowestcuttingposition [1-1/2inch(38mm)].

4.Usingaspringremovaltool,(Toropartno.92-5771), removetheidlerspringfromthedeckhookto

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removetensionontheidlerpulleyandrollthebelt

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G014930

offofthepulleys(Figure59andFigure60).

WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwheninstalledand cancausepersonalinjury.

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

Figure60

MowerDeckswith2Blades

Figure59

MowerDeckswith1Blade

1.Idlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley

3.Outsidepulley6.Springremovaltoo

4.Spring

1.Idlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley

3.Outsidepulley6.Springremovaltoo

4.Spring

5.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys(Figure60).

6.Usingaspringremovaltool,(Toropartno.92-5771), installtheidlerspringoverthedeckhookand placingtensionontheidlerpulleyandmowerbelt

Figure59andFigure60).

(

InstallingtheMower

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

5.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandguidethehanger bracketsovertherearliftrod(

Figure58).

6.Attachthefrontsupportrodtothemowerdeckwith theclevispinandhairpincotter(Figure57).

7.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley;refer toReplacingtheMowerBelt.

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ReplacingtheGrassDeector

G014636

G005303

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspectthe

grassdeectorfordamage

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbespring loadedinthedownposition.Liftthedeector uptotestthatitsnapstothefulldownposition.

WARNING

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

Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgrassdeector, dischargecoverorgrasscollectionsysteminplace.

32inchDecks

1.LocateitemsshowninFigure61.

42inchDecks

Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamagebeforeeachuse. Replaceanydamagedpartsbeforeuse.

1.LocateitemsshowninFigure62.

Figure62

Figure61

1.Mowerdeck

2.Grassdeector6.Nut(3/8inch)

3.Grassdeectorbracket7.Shortstand-off

4.Rod

5.Spring

1.Mowerdeck

2.Grassdeector6.Nut(3/8inch)

3.Grassdeectorbracket7.Shortstand-off

4.Rod

2.Removethenut(3/8inch)fromtherodunderthe mower(Figure62).

3.Slidetherodoutoftheshortstand-off,spring,and grassdeector(

Figure62).Removethedamaged

5.Spring

orworngrassdeector.

2.Removethenut(3/8inch)fromtherodunderthe mower(Figure61).

3.Slidetherodoutoftheshortstand-off,spring,and grassdeector(Figure61).Removethedamaged orworngrassdeector.

4.Replacethegrassdeector(

5.Sliderod,straightend,throughthereargrass deectorbracket.

6.Placethespringontherod,withendwiresdown, andbetweenthegrassdeectorbrackets.Sliderod

Figure61).

throughsecondgrassdeectorbracket(Figure61).

7.Insertrodatfrontofgrassdeectorintoshort stand-offondeck.Securerearendofrodintothe mowerwithanut(3/8inch)(Figure61).

4.Replacethegrassdeector(Figure62).

5.Sliderod,straightend,throughthereargrass deectorbracket.

6.Placethespringontherod,withendwiresdown, andbetweenthegrassdeectorbrackets.Sliderod throughsecondgrassdeectorbracket(Figure62).

7.Insertrodatfrontofgrassdeectorintoshort stand-offondeck.Securerearendofrodintothe mowerwithanut(3/8inch)(Figure62).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbespring loadedinthedownposition.Liftthedeector uptotestthatitsnapstothefulldownposition.

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Cleaning

WashingtheUndersideofthe Mower

Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafteronewashing,

soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Thenrepeat theprocess.

8.Runthemoweragainforonetothreeminutesto removeexcesswater.

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Cleanthe

mowerhousing.

Washtheundersideofthemoweraftereachuseto preventgrassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionand clippingdispersal.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthemower washouttting,andturnthewateronhigh

Figure63).

(

Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashouttting O-ringtomakethecouplingslideoneasierand protecttheO-ring.

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsorblade contact.Contactwithbladeorthrowndebris cancauseinjuryordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashouttting immediately,beforeusingmoweragain.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerorthroughopeningsinthemower.

Figure63

1.Washouttting3.O-ring

2.Hose

4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.

5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.Engagetheblade controlswitchandletthemowerrunforoneto threeminutes.

6.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,stoptheengine, andremovetheignitionkey.Waitforallmoving partstostop.

7.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfrom thewashouttting.

4.Coupling

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Storage

Important:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned

gasolineover30days.

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,movethe motioncontrolsoutwardtotheparkposition,stop theengine,andremovethekey.

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

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith milddetergentandwater.Donotpressure washthemachine.Avoidexcessiveuseof water,especiallynearthecontrolpanel,engine, hydraulicpumps,andmotors.

3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir CleanerintheEngineMaintenancesection.

4.Greaseandoilthemachine;refertotheLubrication section.

5.Changethecrankcaseoilandlter;refertoServicing theEngineOilintheEngineMaintenancesection.

6.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire PressureintheDriveSystemMaintenancesection.

11.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckitscondition; refertoServicingtheSparkPlugintheEngine Maintenancesection.Withthesparkplug(s) removedfromtheengine,pourtwotablespoonsof engineoilintothesparkplughole.Usethestarter tocranktheengineanddistributetheoilinsidethe cylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Donotinstallthe wireonthesparkplug(s).

12.Cleananydirtandchafffromthetopofthemower.

13.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith agardenhose.

14.Checktheconditionofthedriveandmowerbelts.

15.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repair orreplaceanypartthatiswornordamaged.

16.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

17.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstorage area.Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchand keepitinamemorableplace.Coverthemachineto protectitandkeepitclean.

7.Chargethebattery;refertoServicingtheBattery intheElectricalSystemMaintenancesection.

8.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoServicing theCuttingBladesintheMowerMaintenance section.

9.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachineforstorage asfollows.

10.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditionertothe fuelinthetank.Followthemixinginstructionsfrom thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuseanalcohol basedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasolineandusedatalltimes.

Runtheenginetodistributetheconditionedfuel throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthefuel tank.

Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

Choketheengine.Startandruntheengineuntilit willnotstart.

Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclepursuanttolocal codes.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Theengineoverheats.

Thestarterdoesnotcrank

Theenginewillnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengineblowerhousingare plugged.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty .

5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel system.

1.Thebladecontrolswitchisengaged.1.Movethebladecontrolswitchto

2.Themotioncontrolleversarenotinthe parkposition.

3.Thebatteryisdead.

4.Theelectricalconnectionsarecorroded orloose.

5.Afuseisblown.5.Replacethefuse.

6.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.

1.Thefueltankisempty .1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Thechokeisnoton.

3.Theaircleanerisdirty .

4.Thesparkplugwire(s)islooseor disconnected.

5.Thesparkplug(s)ispitted,fouled,or thegapisincorrect.

6.Thereisdirtinfuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel system.

8.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.8.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith

9.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.9.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

4.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner element.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

Disengaged.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutward totheparkposition.

3.Chargethebattery .

4.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.MovethechokelevertoOn.

3.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner element.

4.Installthewire(s)onthesparkplug.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

thepropertype.

Theenginelosespower.

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty .

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengineblowerhousingare plugged.

5.Thesparkplug(s)ispitted,fouled,or thegapisincorrect.

6.Thefueltankventisblocked.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.7.Replacethefuellter.

8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

9.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.9.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith

1.Thebypassvalvesareopen

2.Thetractionbeltsareworn,loose,or broken.

3.Thetractionbeltsareoffofthepulleys.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Thetransmissionhasfailed.4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Cleantheaircleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

thepropertype.

1.Closethetowvalves.

2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Thereisabnormalvibration.

Unevencuttingheight.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

1.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.1.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

2.Theenginepulley,idlerpulley,orblade pulleyisloose.

3.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

4.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

5.Ablademountingboltisloose.5.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

6.Abladespindleisbent.

1.Theblade(s)isnotsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

2.Acuttingblade(s)is/arebent.2.Installanewcuttingblade(s).

3.Themowerisnotlevel.

4.Ananti-scalpwheelisnotsetcorrectly.4.Adjusttheanti-scalpwheelheight.

5.Theundersideofthemowerisdirty.5.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

6.Thetirepressureisincorrect.6.Adjustthetirepressure.

7.Abladespindleisbent.

1.Thedrivebeltisworn,looseorbroken.1.Installanewdrivebelt.

2.Thedrivebeltisoffofthepulley.

3.ThePowerT ake-Off(PTO)switchor PTOclutchisfaulty.

4.Themowerbeltisworn,loose,or broken.

2.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Installanewcuttingblade(s).

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Levelthemowerfromside-to-sideand front-to-rear.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Installthedrivebeltandcheckthe adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforthe correctposition.

3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Installanewmowerbelt.

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Schematics

G014644

ElectricalDiagram(Rev.A)

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TheToroT otalCoverageWarranty

LimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)

TimeCutter

and

TITAN

Mowers

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany ,pursuantto anagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchaser torepairtheToroProductslistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginal owner:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

AllMowers

•Engine

Seeenginemanufacturer'swarranty

•Battery1–90daysPartsandLabor 91–365daysPartsonly

•BeltsandTires90days

TimeCutterZMowersand Attachments

TITANMowersandAttachments3yearsor240hours

•Frame

TITANMXMowersandAttachments3yearsor400hours

•Frame

SomeenginesusedonT oroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply .

Whicheveroccursrst.

LifetimeFrameWarranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe

tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin

normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atToro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforparts

andlabor.Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustor

corrosionarenotcovered.

30DaysCommercialUse 3yearsResidentialUse

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

Thiswarrantyincludesthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay transportationcosts.

Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutine maintenance,whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir dealership.T olocateadealerconvenienttoyou,refertotheYellow Pagesofyourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“LawnMowers”)or accessourwebsiteatwww.T oro.com.Youmayalsocallthenumbers listedinitem#3tousethe24-hourToroDealerlocatorsystem.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe ServiceDealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermine ifitiscoveredunderwarranty.

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

CustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision ToroWarrantyCompany 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1196 Tollfreeat866-216-6029(U.S.customers)

Tollfreeat866-216-6030(Canadiancustomers)

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,

lubricants,oilchanges,sparkplugs,airlters,bladesharpening/worn bladeonmowers,cable/linkageadjustments,orbrakeandclutch adjustments

•Componentsfailingduetonormalweararenotcoveredbythis

warranty

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedandrequires

replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance

•Repairsnecessaryduetoimproperbatterycare,failuretousefresh

fuel(lessthanonemonthold),orfailuretoproperlypreparetheunit priortoanyperiodofnon-useoveronemonth

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•Operationalmisuse,neglect,oraccidents

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorized

ToroServiceDealer

GeneralConditions

Allrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyan AuthorizedToroServiceDealerusingToroapprovedreplacementparts.

NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheT oroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletion ofrepairsunderthiswarranty.

Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability(thattheproductistfor ordinaryuse)andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticular purpose)arelimitedtothedurationoftheexpresswarranty

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,so theaboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedToroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguarantee policiesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguarantee information,contacttheToroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.

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