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Toro 74621 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3381-509RevA
G015307
TimeCutter
®
SS3200Riding
Mower
ModelNo.74621—SerialNo.314000001andUp
*3381-509*A
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Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended
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tobeusedbyhomeownersinresidentialapplications.Itis primarilydesignedforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns. Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassandother growthalongsidehighways,orforagriculturaluses.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe productproperlyandsafely .
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof yourproductready .Figure1identiesthelocationofthe modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers inthespaceprovided.
WARNING
Removingstandardoriginalequipmentpartsand accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,and safetyofthemachine.FailuretouseoriginalToro partscouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.Making unauthorizedchangestotheengine,fuelorventing system,mayviolateEPAandCARBregulations.
Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires, belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswith originalT oroparts.
GrossHorsepower
Thegrossornethorsepowerofthisenginewaslaboratory ratedbytheenginemanufacturerinaccordancewiththe SocietyofAutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940.Ascongured tomeetsafety ,emission,andoperatingrequirements, theactualenginetorqueonthisclassofmowerwillbe signicantlylower.
Gotowww.Toro.comtoviewspecicationsonyourmower model.
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1.Modelandserialnumberplate
Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthespace below:
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
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1.Safetyalertsymbol.
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Contactusatwww.T oro.com.
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................6
SlopeIndicator.......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
ProductOverview.........................................................11
Controls...............................................................11
Operation....................................................................13
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................13
BeforeStarting.......................................................14
StartingtheEngine.................................................15
OperatingtheBlades...............................................16
TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem...........................17
StoppingtheEngine...............................................17
Driving.................................................................17
StoppingtheMachine.............................................19
AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................19
PositioningtheSeat................................................19
AdjustingtheMotionControlLevers........................20
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................20
GrassDeector......................................................21
OperatingTips......................................................21
Maintenance.................................................................22
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................22
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................22
RaisingtheSeat......................................................22
Lubrication...............................................................22
GreasingtheBearings.............................................22
EngineMaintenance..................................................23
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................23
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................24
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................25
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................27
ReplacingtheIn-lineFuelFilter................................27
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................28
ChargingtheBattery...............................................28
ServicingtheFuses.................................................29
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................30
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................30
ReleasingtheElectricBrake.....................................30
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................31
CleaningtheEngineScreen......................................31
CleaningtheEngineCoolingFinsand
Shrouds.............................................................31
MowerMaintenance...................................................31
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................31
LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................34
RemovingtheMower..............................................36
MowerBeltMaintenance.........................................36
InstallingtheMower...............................................37
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................37
Cleaning...................................................................38
WashingtheUndersideoftheMower........................38
Storage........................................................................39
CleaningandStorage..............................................39
Troubleshooting...........................................................41
Schematics...................................................................43
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Safety
Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywiththese safetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothesafety alertsymbol,whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING, orDANGER-"personalsafetyinstruction."Failure tocomplywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal injuryordeath.
•Turnoffbladeswhennotmowing.Stoptheengine,wait
forallpartstocometoacompletestopandremovethe keybeforecleaningthemachine,removingthegrass catcheroruncloggingthedischargechute.
•Operatethemachineonlyindaylightorgoodarticial
light.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileundertheinuence
ofalcoholordrugs.

SafeOperatingPractices

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSIstandard B71.1-2012.AllthelanguagewithinthisANSIstandard appliestothismachine;however,duetotheapplicationof thestandardacrossmanydifferenttypesofproductssome statementscanseemgeneralormisleading.Intheseinstances, Torohasrenedthestatementtoconveythemeaningofthe standardwhilebettermatchingtheproductthisOperator's Manualpertains.Safetyinformationinadditiontothe instructionsfoundintheANSIstandardbelowcanbefound inToroRidingMowerSafetyattheendofthissection.
GeneralOperation
•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsinthe
operator'smanualandonthemachinebeforestarting.
•Donotplacehandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsorunder
themachine.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall times.
•Allowonlyresponsibleadultswhoarefamiliarwiththe
instructionstooperatethemachine.
•Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,toys,wire,etc.,
whichcouldbepickedupandthrownbytheblade.
•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebeforemowing.
Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.
•Nevercarrypassengers.
•Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutelynecessary.
Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhilebacking up.
•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta wallorobstruction.Materialmayricochetbacktoward theoperator.Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggravel surfaces.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutdeector,discharge
coverorentiregrasscollectionsysteminplaceand working.
•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns.
Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechangingdirections.
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Alwaysturn
offblades,setparkingbrake,stopengine,andremovekey beforedismounting.
•Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingnearorcrossing
roadways.
•Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenoperatingthemower.
•Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsandabove,are
involvedinalargepercentageofridingmower-related injuries.Operatorsshouldevaluatetheirabilitytooperate theridingmowersafelyenoughtoprotectthemselvesand othersfromseriousinjury.
•Alwaysfollowtherecommendationsforanyapplication
ofcounterweights.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate themachine;seekshelter.
SlopeOperation
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontroland tip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevereinjuryordeath. Operationonallslopesrequiresextracaution.Ifyoucannot backuptheslopeorifyoufeeluneasyonit,donotmowit.
•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthatchange
theoperatingangle,asroughterraincouldoverturnthe machine.
•Choosealowgroundspeedsoyouwillnothavetostop
whileoperatingonaslope.
•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery
conditionsreducetractionandcouldcauseslidingand lossofcontrol.
•Alwayskeepthedrivewheelsengagedwhengoingdown
slopes.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.
•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.
fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecausethe
mowermaytipbackwards.
•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoingdownhill.
Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmaycausedrive wheelstoslipandcauselossofbrakingandsteering.
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•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingonaslope.If
tireslosetraction,stopthemachine,disengagetheblades andproceedslowlyofftheslope.
•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.
Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachineandcause lossofcontrol.
•Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfoot
ontheground.
•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksor
water.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathordrowning.
•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmernear
drop-offs,ditches,steepbanksorwater.
Children
Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalerttothe presenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtothe machineandthemowingactivity.Neverassumethatchildren willremainwhereyoulastsawthem.
•Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunderthe
watchfulcareofanotherresponsibleadult,notthe operator.
•Bealertandturnthemachineoffifchildrenenterthe
area.
•Beforeandwhilebackingorchangingdirection,look
behind,down,andside-to-sideforsmallchildren.
•Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththebladesoff.Theymay
falloffandbeseriouslyinjuredorinterferewithsafe machineoperation.
•Childrenwhohavebeengivenridesinthepastmay
suddenlyappearinthemowingareaforanotherrideand berunoverorbackedoverbythemower.
•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,theendofafenceorotherobjectsthatmayobscure vision.
TowingSafety
•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitchpoint.
•Followtheattachmentmanufacturer'srecommendation
forweightlimitsfortowedequipmentandtowingon slopes.Towedweightmustnotexceedtheweightofthe machine,operator,andballast.Usecounterweightsor wheelweightsasdescribedintheattachment,orinthe pullingmachineOperator’sManual.
•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowedequipment.
•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmaycause
lossoftraction,increasedriskofrollover,andlossof control.Reducethetowedweightandslowdown.
•Stoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweightofthetowed
load.Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.
•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearofthe
machine.
Service
SafeHandlingofGasoline:
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,useextracare whenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.Theyareammable andthevaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources
ofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
•Neverremovethegascaporaddfuelwhentheengineis
running.Allowtheenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewhere
thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror furnace.
•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckortrailer
andrefuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,then refuelsuchequipmentwithaportablecontainer,rather thanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilthefuelingis complete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacegascapandtighten
securely.
GeneralService:
•Neveroperateamachineinsideaclosedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichisanodorless, deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.
•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallythebladeattachment
bolts.Keepequipmentingoodcondition.
•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofasafety
deviceortoreducetheprotectionprovidedbyasafety device.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
•Keepthemachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebris
build-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillagefuelsoakeddebris. Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoring.
•Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrikeanobject.
Repair,ifnecessary,beforerestarting.
•Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththeengine
running.
•Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear,damage
anddeterioration,whichcouldexposemovingpartsor allowobjectstobethrown.Frequentlycheckcomponents andreplacewithmanufacturers'recommendedparts, whennecessary.
•Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wraptheblade(s)or
weargloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
•Checkforproperbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustand
serviceasrequired.
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•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructiondecalsas
necessary.
•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.

ToroRidingMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat maynotbeincludedintheANSIstandards.
•Stoptheengine,movethemotioncontrolleversto
neutralandoutwardtotheparkposition,disengagethe bladecontrolswitch,removethekeyanddisconnectthe sparkplugwire(s)beforeperforminganyservice,repairs, maintenanceoradjustments.
•Keephands,feet,hair,andlooseclothingawayfrom
attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerandany movingpartswhileengineisrunning.
•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay
behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting tomaintain,adjustorservice.
•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid
contactwithskin,eyes,andclothing.Protectyourface, eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.
•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparksand
amesawayfrombattery.
•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymaybe
voidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.
•Ifloadingthemachineontoatrailerortruck,useasingle,
full-widthramponly.Therampangleshouldnotexceed 15degrees.
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SlopeIndicator
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Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
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SafetyandInstructional Decals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
93-7009
1.Warning—don'toperatethemowerwiththedeectorupor removed;keepthedeectorinplace.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
110-6691
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatewithoutthe deector,dischargecover,orgrasscollectionsystemin place.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.
106-8717
1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.
2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.
3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.
4.Engine
109-7076
114-1606
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.
1.Parkingposition4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
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119-8815
1.Parkingposition4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
121-2989
1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine
2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or smoking.
3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
119-8871
42InchModel
1.Height-of-cut
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
6.Keepbystandersasafe distancefromthebattery .
7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries
8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.
10.Containslead;donot discard.
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130-0780
1.Lowspeed—trimmingand towing
2.Highspeed—mowingand transport
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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1.Choke4.Slow
2.Fast
3.Continuousvariablesetting
ProductOverview
5.Powertake-off(PTO),Bladecontrolswitch
Figure5
ControlPanel
1.Throttle/Choke
2.Ignitionswitch
Figure4
1.Footrest8.Fueltankcap
2.Heightofcutlever9.Deector
3.Motioncontrollevers10.Engine
4.Smartspeedlever11.Washouttting
5.Controlpanel
6.Operatorseat
7.Reardrivewheel
12.Mowerdeck
13.Frontcasterwheel
Controls
IgnitionSwitch
Theignitionswitchhasthreepositions,Off,RunandStart. ThekeywillturntoStartandmovebacktoRunuponrelease. TurningthekeytotheOffpositionwillstoptheengine; however,alwaysremovethekeywhenleavingthemachine topreventsomeonefromaccidentallystartingtheengine (
Figure5).
Throttle/ChokeControl
Thethrottleandchokeiscombinedintoonecontrollever.
3.Bladecontrolswitch (powertake-off)
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeedandithasacontinuous
BecomefamiliarwithallofthecontrolsinFigure4and Figure5beforeyoustarttheengineandoperatethemachine.
variablesettingfromSlowtoFast.Engagethechokeby movingtheleverpasttheFastsettinguntilitstops(
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BladeControlSwitch(PowerTake-Off)
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Thebladecontrolswitch,representedbyapowertake-off (PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengagespowertothemower blades(Figure5).
MotionControlLeversandPark Position
Themotioncontrolleversarespeedsensitivecontrolsof independentwheelmotors.Movingaleverforwardor backwardturnsthewheelonthesamesideforwardorin reverse;wheelspeedisproportionaltotheamountthelever ismoved.Movethecontrolleversoutwardfromthecenter totheparkpositionandexitthemachine(Figure16).Always positionthemotioncontrolleversintotheparkposition whenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.
Figure7
1.Fuelpresencewindow
SmartSpeed™ControlSystemLever
TheSmartSpeed™ControlSystemlever,locatedbelowthe operatingposition,givestheoperatorachoicetodrivethe machineattwospeedranges,highandlow(Figure6).
Figure6
1.Smartspeedlever
FuelWindow
Height-of-CutLever
Theheightofcutleverallowstheoperatortolowerand raisethedeckfromtheseatedposition.Whentheleveris movedup,towardtheoperatorthedeckisraisedfromthe groundandwhenmoveddown,awayfromtheoperatoritis loweredtowardtheground.Onlyadjusttheheightofcut whilemachineisnotmoving(Figure4).
Thefuelwindowlocatedonthelefthandsideofthemachine canbeusedtoverifythepresenceofgasolineinthetank (Figure7).
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

ThinkSafetyFirst

OperatingSafety
Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsanddecals inthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelp you,yourfamily,petsorbystandersavoidinjury.
DANGER
Mowingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause slidingandlossofcontrol.
Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor drowning.
Alossoftractionisalossofsteeringcontrol.
Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:
•Donotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.
1.SafeZone-usethe TimeCutterhere
2.Usewalkbehindmower and/orhandtrimmernear drop-offsandwater .
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3.Water
•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.
•Whenmowingslopes,graduallyworkfrom lowertohigherareasontheincline.
•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
•Turnup,intoaninclinewhenchanging directionsonslopes.Turningdowntheslope reducestraction.
•Attachmentschangethehandlingcharacteristics ofthemachine.Useextracautionwhenusing attachmentswiththemachine.
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.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin placeandinproperworkingcondition.
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DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan damageproperty.
•Thebladesaredisengaged.
•Themotioncontrolleversareintheparkposition.
Thesafetyinterlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostoptheengine wheneverthecontrolleversareoutoftheparkpositionand yourisefromtheseat.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment withitswheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.
•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.
WARNING

BeforeStarting

RecommendedFuel
•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.
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditioneropening .
•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.
UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock System
WARNING
Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide thefollowingbenets:
•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.
Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank bedrained.
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns.
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,
whichcauseshardstarting.
Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionertothe gas.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffectivewhen mixedwithfreshgasoline.T ominimizethechanceofvarnish depositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventtheengine fromstartingunless:
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FillingtheFuelTank
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Makesuretheengineisshutoffandthemotioncontrolsare intheparkposition.Tankmaximumcapacityis2.9gallons.
Important:DoNotoverllfueltank.Fillthefueltank tothebottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe tankallowsthefueltoexpand.Overllingmayresult infuelleakageordamagetotheengineoremissions system.
1.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethecap.
Note:Youcanusethefuelwindowtoverifythe presenceofgasolinebeforellingthetank(Figure9).
2.Slowlyaddregular,unleadedgasolineuntilthefuel reachesthebaseofthellerneck(Figure9).
emptyspaceinthetankallowsthefueltoexpand. Overllingmayresultinfuelleakageordamage totheengine.
3.Installthefueltankcapsecurelyandtightenuntilit “clicks”.Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhavespilled.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checktheoil levelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingtheOilLevel intheEngineMaintenancesection.

StartingtheEngine

1.Sitdownontheseatandmovethemotioncontrols outwardtotheparkposition.
2.Disengagethebladesbymovingthebladecontrol switchtoOff(Figure11).
Figure9
1.Fueltankcap
2.Fillopening5.Fuelwindow
3.Fillerneck
4.Baseofllerneck,DO
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Figure10
1.Fillopening3.Fuel
2.Baseofllerneck,DO
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4.Emptyspaceforfuel expansion.
Important:DoNotoverllfueltank.Fillthe fueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.The
Figure11
1.Controlpanel2.Bladecontrolswitch—Off position
3.MovethethrottlelevertoChokebeforestartingacold engine(Figure12).
Itmaybenecessarytoholdtheleveragainstthestop, inthechokeposition,whiletryingtostarttheengine.
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.
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Figure12
1.Controlpanel
2.Throttle/choke lever—chokeposition
3.Choke6.Slow
4.Fast
5.Continuousvariable setting
4.TurntheignitionkeytoStarttoenergizethestarter. Whentheenginestarts,releasethekey(Figure13).
Important:Donotengagethestarterformore than10secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto start,allowa60secondcool-downperiodbetween attempts.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscan damagethestartermotor.
Figure13
1.Controlpanel4.Off
2.Ignitionkey—runposition5.Run
3.Ignitionkey—startposition
6.Start
5.Aftertheenginestarts,movethethrottlelevertoFast (Figure12).Iftheenginestallsorhesitates,movethe throttleleverbacktoChokeforafewseconds.Repeat thisasrequired.

OperatingtheBlades

Thebladecontrolswitch,representedbyapowertake-off (PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengagespowertothemower blades.Thisswitchcontrolspowertoanyattachmentsthat drawpowerfromtheengine,includingthemowerdeckand cuttingblades.
EngagingtheBlades
Important:Donotengagethebladeswhenparkedin
tallgrass.Beltorclutchdamagecanoccur.
1.Releasepressureonthemotioncontrolleversand placethemachineinneutral.
2.MovethethrottletotheFastposition.
Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottlein theFastposition.
3.Pulluponthebladecontrolswitchtomoveittothe Onpositionandengagetheblades(
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3.Whilesittingontheseat,movethebladecontrolswitch toOff,andlockthemotioncontrolleversinthepark position.Starttheengine.Whiletheengineisrunning, engagethebladecontrolswitch,andriseslightlyfrom theseat;theengineshouldstop.
4.Whilesittingontheseat,movethebladecontrolswitch toOff,andlockthemotioncontrolleversinthepark position.Starttheengine.Whiletheengineisrunning, movethemotioncontrolleverstothecenter,unlocked position,engagethebladecontrolswitch,andrise slightlyfromtheseat;theengineshouldstop.
Figure14
1.Controlpanel2.Bladecontrolswitch—On position
DisengagingtheBlades
PushdownonthebladecontrolswitchtomoveittotheOff positionanddisengagetheblades(Figure15).
Figure15

StoppingtheEngine

1.Disengagethebladesbymovingthebladecontrol switchtoOff(Figure15).
2.MovethethrottlelevertoFast(Figure13).
3.TurntheignitionkeytoOff(Figure12)andremove thekey.

Driving

Drivingthemachinebenetsfromanunderstandingof whatzeroturnradiusmowermeans.Thedrivewheelsturn independently,poweredbyhydraulicmotorsoneachaxle; henceonesidecanturninreversewhiletheotherturns forwardcausingthemachinetospinratherthanturn.This vastlyimprovesthemachinemaneuverabilitybutmayrequire someadjustmentiftheoperatorisunfamiliar.
WARNING
Themachinecanspinveryrapidly .Theoperator maylosecontrolofthemachineandcausepersonal injuryordamagetothemachine.
1.Controlpanel2.Bladecontrolswitch—Off

TestingtheSafetyInterlock System

Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety systemimmediately.
1.Whilesittingontheseat,withthecontrolleversinpark position,andmovethebladecontrolswitchtoOn.Try startingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.
2.Whilesittingontheseat,movethebladecontrol switchtoOff.Moveeithermotioncontrollevertothe center,unlockedposition.Trystartingtheengine;the engineshouldnotcrank.Repeatwiththeothermotion controllever.
•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.
•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placingthethrottlecontrol intheFastpositioncanbebestforperformance.Formost applications,operatinginthefullthrottlepositionisdesirable.
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Removingyourhandsfromthemotioncontrol leverswhilethemachineisinmotioncan resultinalossofcontrolcausingharmtoyou orbystanders.
Alwaysstopthemachineandmovethemotion controlleverstotheparkpositionbefore adjustingtheSmartSpeed™ControlSystem.
2.Adjustthelevertothedesiredposition.
Forward
1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.
2.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotioncontrollevers forward(Figure16).
Figure16
1.Park(brake)position
2.Centerunlockposition5.Frontofmachine
3.Forward
4.Backward
UsingtheSmartSpeed™Control System
TheSmartSpeed™ControlSystemlever,locatedbelowthe operatingposition(Figure17),givestheoperatorachoiceto drivethemachineattwogroundspeedranges,highandlow .
Figure18
Togostraight,applyequalpressuretobothmotion controllevers(Figure16).
Toturn,releasepressureonthemotioncontrollever towardthedirectionyouwanttoturn(Figure16).
Thefartheryoumovethemotioncontrolleversin eitherdirection,thefasterthemachinewillmovein thatdirection.
Figure17
1.Smartspeedlever
Tochangespeeds:
1.Movethemotioncontrolleverstoneutralandoutward totheparkposition;disengagethebladecontrolswitch.
Tostop,pullthemotioncontrolleverstoneutral.
Backward
1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.
2.Togobackward,lookbehindyouanddownasyou slowlypullthemotioncontrolleversrearward(Figure
19).
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Togostraight,applyequalpressuretobothmotion controllevers(Figure19).
Toturn,releasethepressureonthemotioncontrol levertowardthedirectionyouwanttoturn.
Tostop,pushthemotioncontrolleverstoneutral.
Figure20
1.Height-of-cutlever3.115mm(4.5inch), Transportposition
2.Height-of-cutpositions
1.Pullupandinwardonthelevertomoveittothe desiredcuttingposition.

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethemotioncontrolleversto neutralandoutwardtotheparkposition,disengagetheblade controlswitch,ensurethethrottleisinthefastposition,and turntheignitionkeytooff.Remembertoremovethekey fromtheignitionswitch.
WARNING
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemowerwhileitis unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandmovethe motioncontrolleversoutwardtotheparkposition whenleavingthemachineunattended,evenifjust forafewminutes.

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Height-of-cutiscontrolledbytheleverlocatedtotherightof theoperatingposition(Figure20).
2.Onceatthedesiredcuttingposition,slowlylowerthe leveruntilitengagestheposition.
Thetransportpositionisthehighestheight-of-cutpositionor cuttingheight115mm[4.5inch](Figure20).

PositioningtheSeat

1.Raisetheseatandloosentheadjustmentboltsjust enoughthatseatcanmove(Figure21).
1.Adjustmentbolt
2.Movetheseattothedesiredpositionandtightenthe bolts.
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AdjustingtheHeight
Themotioncontrolleverscanbeadjustedhigherorlowerfor maximumoperatorcomfort.
1.Removethe2boltsholdingthecontrollevertothe controlarmshaft(Figure22).
2.Movethecontrollevertothenextsetofholes.Secure theleverwiththe2bolts(
Figure22
Figure22).
3.Locatethebypassleversontheframeonbothsidesof theengine.
4.Movethebypassleversforwardthroughthekeyhole anddowntolocktheminplaceasshownin Ensurethisisdoneforeachlever.
5.Movethemotioncontrolleversinwardtotheneutral positionandturntheignitionkeytotherunposition. Donotstartthemachine.
Themachineisnowabletobepushedbyhand.
Figure23.
1.Controlarmshaft3.Slotted,upperhole
2.Controllever
3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrollever.
4.Bolt
AdjustingtheTilt
Themotioncontrolleverscanbetiltedforeoraftfor maximumoperatorcomfort.
1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollevertothe controlarmshaft.
2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthecontrol leverforeoraft( securethecontrolinthenewposition.
3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrollever.
Figure22).Tightenbothboltsto

PushingtheMachinebyHand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.Never
towthemachinebecausedamagemayoccur.
Thismachinehasanelectricbrakemechanismandtopush themachinetheignitionkeyneedstobeintheRunposition. Thebatteryneedstobechargedandfunctioningforthe electricbraketobedisengage.
Figure23
1.Bypassleverlocations
2.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine
6.Whennished,ensurethekeyhasbeenreturnedtothe Stoppositiontoavoiddrainingthebatterycharge.
Ifthemachinefailstomovetheelectricbrakemaystillbe engaged.Ifnecessarytheelectricbrakecanbereleased manually.RefertotheReleasingtheElectricBrake(page30) procedureinDriveMaintenance.
3.Leverpositionforpushing themachine
ToOperatetheMachine
Movethebypassleversrearwardthroughthekeyholeand downtolocktheminplaceasshown(Figure23).Ensurethis isdoneforeachlever.
ToPushtheMachine
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.
2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtopark position,stoptheengine,andwaitforallmovingparts tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
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GrassDeector
Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.
Cut1/3oftheGrassBlade
Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade.Cutting morethanthatisnotrecommendedunlessgrassissparse,or itislatefallwhengrassgrowsmoreslowly.
DANGER
Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover,or completegrasscatcherassemblymountedin place,youandothersareexposedtobladecontact andthrowndebris.Contactwithrotatingmower blade(s)andthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryor death.
•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthemower becausethegrassdeectorroutesmaterialdown towardtheturf.Ifthegrassdeectorisever damaged,replaceitimmediately .
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.
•Nevertrytocleardischargeareaormower bladesunlessyoumovethebladecontrolswitch toOffandrotatetheignitionkeytoOff.Also removethekeyandpullthewireoffthespark plug(s).
OperatingTips
FastThrottleSetting
Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operatethe engineattheFastposition.Airisrequiredtothoroughlycut grassclippings,sodonotsettheheight-of-cutsolowasto totallysurroundthemowerbyuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohave onesideofthemowerfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsair tobedrawnintothemower.
UsingtheSmartSpeed™Control System
TheSmartSpeed™ControlSystemlever,locatedbelowthe operatingposition,givestheoperatorachoicetodrivethe machineattwospeedranges,highandlow.Anoperator canbenetfromthelowerspeedsettingwhenmaneuvering themachineintightspacesoroperatingarounddelicate landscapes.Thelowsettingcanalsobeusedtooperatethe machineatahighthrottlesettingandbladespeedwhilestill beingabletoreducegroundspeedtoincreasequalityofcut.
MowingDirection
Alternatemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhichenhances decompositionandfertilization.
MowatCorrectIntervals
Normally,moweveryfourdays.Butremember,grassgrows atdifferentratesatdifferenttimes.Sotomaintainthesame cuttingheight,whichisagoodpractice,mowmoreoftenin earlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrateslowsinmidsummer, mowlessfrequently .Ifyoucannotmowforanextended period,rstmowatahighcuttingheight;thenmowagain twodayslateratalowerheightsetting.
AvoidCuttingTooLow
Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthemower youpreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheighttoensurethat uneventurfisnotcuttooshort.
LongGrass
Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,raisethe cuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthegrassatthis setting.Thencutthegrassagainusingthelower,normal setting.
WhenStopping
Ifthemachine'sforwardmotionmustbestoppedwhile mowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydropontoyour lawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoapreviouslycutareawiththe bladesengagedoryoucandisengagethemowerdeckwhile movingforward.
KeeptheUndersideoftheMowerClean
Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthemower aftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinsidethemower, cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecomeunsatisfactory.
BladeMaintenance
CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime
Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethatthe cuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpanyuneven ground.However,thecuttingheightusedinthepastis generallythebestonetouse.Whencuttinggrasslongerthan sixinchestall,youmaywanttocutthelawntwicetoensure anacceptablequalityofcut.
Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseasonbecause asharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthe grassblades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownat theedges,whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceof disease.Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andfor anywearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpenthe bladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replaceit immediatelywithagenuineTororeplacementblade.
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst5hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Aftereachuse
Every25hours
Every50hours
Every100hours
Beforestorage
MaintenanceProcedure
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.
•Cleanandchecktheaircleanerfoamelement.
•Cleantheengineairintakescreen.
•Checkthecuttingblades.
•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage
•Cleanthemowerhousing.
•Greasealllubricationpoints.
•Checktirepressure.
•Checkthebeltsforwear/cracks.
•Replacetheaircleanerpaperelement.
•Checkthesparkplug.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Changetheoillter .
•Replacethesparkplug.
•Replacethein-linefuellter
•Cleantheenginecoolingnsandshrouds.
•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectbatterycables.
•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.
•Paintanychippedsurfaces.
Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoany maintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.
Premaintenance
Lubrication
Procedures

GreasingtheBearings

RaisingtheSeat

Makesurethemotioncontrolleversarelockedinthepark position.Lifttheseatforward.
Thefollowingcomponentscanbeaccessedbyraisingtheseat:
•Serialplate
•Servicedecal
•Seatadjustmentbolts
•Fuellter
•Batteryandbatterycables
ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greasealllubrication
points.
GreaseType:No.2GeneralPurposeLithiumBaseGrease
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.
2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
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ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Cleanandcheck
theaircleanerfoamelement.
Every50hours—Replacetheaircleanerpaper element.
Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequentlyiftheoperating conditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.
RemovingtheFoamandPaper Elements
1.Disengagethebladecontrol(PTO).
2.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removethekeybeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Cleanaroundtheaircleanertopreventdirtfrom gettingintotheengineandcausingdamage.
4.Removetheaircleanercoverbyunscrewingthe2 knobs(
Figure26).
Figure25
Locatedontheseatpanunderside
1.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.
2.Checktirepressureevery 25operatinghours.
3.Greaseevery25operating hours.
4.Engine
4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure24and Figure25).Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgrease beginstooozeoutofthebearings.
5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.
Figure26
1.Aircleanercover2.Knobs
5.Carefullyremovethefoamandpaperlterelements fromtheaircleanerhousing(Figure27).
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6.Separatethefoamandpaperelements.

ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSF,SG,SH,SJ,orhigher)
CrankcaseCapacity:1.0l(34ounces)whenyoudonotchange thelter;1.05l(36ounces)whenyouchangethelter.
Viscosity:Seethetablebelow .
CleaningtheFoamandPaperElements
FoamElement:
1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapandwarmwater. Whentheelementisclean,rinseitthoroughly .
2.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.Do
notoiltheelement.
Important:Replacethefoamelementifitistorn orworn.
3.Installthefoamelementonacleanpaperelement.
PaperElement:
1.Tapthepaperelementonasolidatsurfaceandblow itoutfromtheinsidewithcompressedairtoremove dustanddirt.
2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,anddamage totherubberseal.
Important:Donotcleanthepaperelementwith liquids,suchassolvents,gasoline,orkerosene. Replacethepaperelementifitisdamagedor cannotbecleanedthoroughly.
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CheckingtheOilLevel
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Disengagethebladecontrol(PTO).
3.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removethekeybeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
4.Cleanaroundtheoildipstick(Figure29)sothatdirt cannotfallintothellholeanddamagetheengine.
3.Cleantheinsideoftheaircleanercoverofalldirt,dust, anddebris.
InstallingtheFoamandPaperElements
Important:T opreventenginedamage,alwaysoperate
theenginewiththecompletefoamandpaperaircleaner assemblyinstalled.
1.Installthefoamlterontothepaperlter(Figure27).
2.Installthefoamandpaperlterontotheaircleaner housing.
3.Installtheaircleanercoverandtightenthetwoknobs (Figure26).
Figure29
1.Oildipstick/llhole
5.Unscrewtheoildipstickandwipetheendclean.
6.Screwtheoildipstickfullyontothellhole.
7.Unscrewthedipstickagainandlookattheend.Ifthe oillevelislow ,slowlypouronlyenoughoilintothell holetoraisetheleveltotheFullmarkonthedipstick.
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ChangingtheOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours
Every100hours
1.Parkthemachinesothattherightsideisslightly lowerthantheleftsidetoensurethattheoildrains completely.
2.Disengagethebladecontrol(PTO).
3.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removethekeybeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
4.Cleantheareaaroundthedrainvalveandonthe machineframe.Locatetheoildrainhoseandslideit overthedrainvalve(Figure30).
5.Placetheoppositeendoftheoildrainhoseoverthe machineframe.
6.Placeapanunderneaththemachinedirectlybelowthe drainhoseasshownin(
Figure30).
11.Installtheoilllcap/dipstick.
ChangingtheOilFilter
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
Note:Changetheoilltermorefrequentlywhenthe operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.
1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChangingthe Oil.
2.Removetheoldoillterandwipethelteradapter
Figure31)gasketsurface.
(
Figure31
Figure30
1.Oilllhole3.Oildrainhose
2.Drainvalve4.Pan
7.Turnthedrainvalve1/4counterclockwisetoopenand allowtheoiltodrain.Removetheoilllcap/dipstick (Figure30).
8.Whenoilhasdrainedcompletely,closetheoildrain valve.Removetheoildrainhoseandwipeupany excessoilontheframe.
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatacertiedrecycling center.
9.Changetheoillter;refertoChangingtheOilFilter.
10.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied amountofoilintothellhole( oillevel;refertoCheckingtheOilLevel.
Figure30).Checkthe
1.Oillter
2.Gasket
3.Applyathincoatofnewoiltotherubbergasketon thenewoillter(Figure31).
4.Installthenewoilltertothelteradapter.
5.Turntheoillterclockwiseuntiltherubbergasket contactsthelteradapter,thentightentheoillteran additional1/2to3/4turn(
6.Slowlypourabout80%ofthespeciedamountofoil intothellhole(Figure29).Checktheoillevel;refer totheCheckingtheOilLevelprocedure.
3.Filteradapter
Figure31).

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthesparkplug.
Every100hours—Replacethesparkplug.
Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes iscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.Useasparkplug wrenchforremovingandinstallingthesparkpluganda gappingtoolorfeelergaugetocheckandadjusttheairgap. Installanewsparkplugifnecessary.
Type:ChampionRC12YC,Autolite3924,NGKBCPR6ES orequivalent
AirGap:0.76mm(0.030inch)
RemovingtheSparkPlug
1.Disengagethebladecontrol(PTO).
2.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removethekeybeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
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3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(Figure32).
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1.Spark-plugwire
4.Cleanaroundthesparkplugtopreventdirtfromfalling intotheengineandpotentiallycausingdamage.
5.Removethesparkplugandmetalwasher.
InstallingtheSparkPlug
1.Installthesparkplugandmetalwasher.
Note:Ensurethattheairgapissetcorrectly.
2.Tightenthesparkplugto20N-m(15ft-lb).
3.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
CheckingtheSparkPlug
1.Inspectthesparkplug(Figure33).
Note:Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator, theengineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeansthattheaircleanerisdirty.
Figure33
1.Centerelectrodeinsulator3.Airgap(nottoscale)
2.Sideelectrode
Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug.Always replacethesparkplugwhenithasablackcoating, wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.
2.Checkthegapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes (
Figure33).Bendthesideelectrodeifthegapisnot
correct.
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DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan damageproperty.
•Performanyfuelrelatedmaintenancewhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea. Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.
•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereasparkmay ignitethegasolinefumes.

ReplacingtheIn-lineFuel Filter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethein-linefuel
lter
5.Removethelterfromthefuellines.
6.Installanewlterwiththeowdirectionarrowcoming fromthefueltankandpointingtotheengine.Move thehoseclampsclosetothelter(Figure34)tosecure itinplace.
Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuelline.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.
2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Raisetheseatandlocatethefuelltersasshownin Figure34.
Figure34
1.Fuellinetoengine4.Flowdirectionarrow
2.In-lineFuellter
3.Fuellinefromtank
4.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherandslide themawayfromthelter(Figure34).
5.Hoseclamp
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.

ChargingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery
WARNING
5.Slidetherubbercoverupthepositive(red)cable. Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthebattery post(Figure35).Retainallfasteners.
6.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure35)andliftthe batteryfromthebatterytray .
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting inpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal partsofthemachine.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.
2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Raisetheseattoaccessthebattery.
4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcablefromthe batterypost(
WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage
Figure35).Retainallfasteners.
themachineandcablescausingsparks. Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black) batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe positive(red)cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery cablebeforeconnectingthenegative (black)cable.
Figure35
1.Battery5.Negativebatterypost
2.Positivebatterypost6.Wingnut,washer,andbolt
3.Bolt,washer,andnut7.Batteryhold-down
4.Terminalboot
ChargingtheBattery
ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebatteryand
disconnectbatterycables.
1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;refertoRemoving theBattery.
2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat6to10 amps.Donotoverchargethebattery.
3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthecharger leadsfromthebatteryposts(
Figure36).
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Figure36
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2.Negativebatterypost
3.Red(+)chargerlead
4.Black(-)chargerlead
Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.
InstallingtheBattery
1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure35).
2.Installthepositive(red)batterycabletothepositive(+) batteryterminalusingthefastenersremovedpreviously .
3.Installthenegativebatterycabletothenegative(-) batteryterminalusingthefastenersremovedpreviously .
4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.
5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(
Figure35).
6.Lowertheseat.

ServicingtheFuses

Figure37
1.Main-30amp
2.Chargecircuit-25amp
4.Returnthecontrolpaneltoitsoriginalposition.Use thescrewsremovedpreviouslytosecurethepanelto themachine.
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 (
Figure37).
Figure37).
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DriveSystem
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Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktirepressure.
Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut.Check thepressureatthevalvestem(Figure38).Checkthetires whentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccuratepressurereading.
Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.
Inatethereardrivewheeltiresto12psi.
2.Rotatetheshaftforwardtoreleasethebrake.
Figure38
1.Valvestem

ReleasingtheElectricBrake

Theelectricbrakecanbereleasedbymanuallyrotatingthe linkarmsforward.Oncetheelectricbrakeisenergizedthe brakewillreset.
Toreleasethebrake:
Figure39
1.Brakelinkarmontheelectricbrakecontrolmodule
1.Locatetheshaftontheelectricbrakewherethebrake linkarmsareconnected.
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CoolingSystem Maintenance

MowerMaintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

CleaningtheEngineScreen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Cleantheengine
airintakescreen.
Toensurepropercooling,makesurethegrassscreen,cooling ns,andotherexternalsurfacesoftheenginearekeptclean atalltimes.
Useadrybrushtocleangrassandaccumulateddebrisfrom theairintakescreenandaroundtheengine.
Important:T opreventcontaminatingthefuelsystem, donotusewatertocleantheengine.

CleaningtheEngineCooling FinsandShrouds

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Cleantheenginecooling
nsandshrouds.
1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitchandmovethe controlleverstotheneutrallockedpositionandapply theparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Removetheairintakescreenandcoolingshrouds.
4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengineparts.
5.Installtheairintakescreenandcoolingshrouds.
Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseasonbecause sharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthegrass blades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownattheedges, whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceofdisease.
Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andforany wearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpenthe bladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replace itimmediatelywithagenuineTororeplacementblade.For convenientsharpeningandreplacement,youmaywantto keepextrabladesonhand.
WARNING
Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece ofthebladecouldbethrownintotheoperator's orbystander'sarea,resultinginseriouspersonal injuryordeath.
•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.
•Replaceawornordamagedblade.
BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades
Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagetheblade controlswitch,andmovethemotioncontrolleversoutward totheparkposition.Stoptheengineandremovethekey .
InspectingtheBlades
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe
cuttingblades.
1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure40).Iftheedges arenotsharporhavenicks,removeandsharpenthe blades;refertoSharpeningtheBlades.
2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea(Figure
40).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea(item3inFigure40),immediatelyinstall anewblade.
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Figure40
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2.Curvedarea
4.Damage
CheckingforBentBlades
Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfaceforthe
followingprocedure.
1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighestheight-of-cut position;alsoconsideredthe'transport'position.
2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedglovesorotheradequate handprotectionslowlyrotatebladetobemeasured intoapositionthatallowseffectivemeasurementof thedistancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthelevel surfacethemachineison.
3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface here.
Figure42
1.Blade,inpositionformeasuring
2.Levelsurface
3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(A)
4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothattheopposing cuttingedgeisnowinthesameposition.
Figure43
1.Blade,sidepreviouslymeasured
2.Measurementpositionusedpreviously
Figure41
1.Deck3.Blade
2.Spindlehousing
3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement position
5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface here.Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan3mm(1/8 inch).
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Figure44
1.Opposingbladeedge,inpositionformeasuring
2.Levelsurface
3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)
WARNING
Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.
•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedblade withanewblade.
•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesofblade.
A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreaterthan3
mm(1/8inch)replacethebladewithanewblade. RefertoRemovingtheBladesandInstallingthe Blades.
Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwithanewone andthedimensionobtainedcontinuestoexceed3 mm(1/8inch),thebladespindlecouldbebent. ContactanAuthorizedToroDealerforservice.
1.Sailareaofblade
2.Blade
3.Curvedwasher
4.Bladebolt
5.Bladestiffener
SharpeningtheBlades
1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsof theblade( bladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamountofmaterial isremovedfrombothcuttingedges.
1.Sharpenatoriginalangle
2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade balancer(Figure47).Ifthebladestaysinahorizontal position,thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.Ifthe bladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetalofftheendof thesailareaonly(Figure46).Repeatthisprocedure untilthebladeisbalanced.
Figure46).Maintaintheoriginalangle.The
Figure46
B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,movetothe
nextblade.
Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.
RemovingtheBlades
Thebladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthe bladeisoutofbalance,orthebladeisbent.T oensure optimumperformanceandcontinuedsafetyconformance ofthemachine,usegenuineT ororeplacementblades. Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturersmayresult innon-conformancewithsafetystandards.
Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-paddedglove. Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,bladestiffener,and bladefromthespindleshaft(
Figure45).
Figure47
1.Blade2.Balancer
InstallingtheBlades
1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure45).
Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademustbe pointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto ensurepropercutting.
2.Installthebladestiffener,thecurvedwasher(cupped sidetowardtheblade)andthebladebolt(rotatingit clockwise)(
3.Torquethebladeboltto47-88N-m(35-65ft-lb).
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Figure45).
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LevelingtheMowerDeck

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Checktoensurethemowerdeckislevelanytimeyouinstall themowerorwhenyouseeanunevencutonyourlawn.
Themowerdeckmustbecheckedforbentbladespriorto leveling;anybentbladesmustberemovedandreplaced.Refer totheCheckingforBentBladesprocedurebeforecontinuing.
Themowerdeckmustbeleveledside-to-siderstthenthe fronttorearslopecanbeadjusted.
Requirements:
•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.
•Allfourtiresmustbeproperlyinated.RefertoChecking
theTirePressureintheDriveSystemMaintenance section.
Side-to-SideLeveling
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.
2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.
4.Carefullyrotatetheblade(s)sothattheyareallside toside(Figure48).
7.Movetotheleftsideofthemachine.Checkiftheside carriageboltisinthexedorslottedposition(
Figure
49).
8.Ifthesidecarriageboltisinthexedposition,remove thesidecarriageboltandsidelockingnutfromthe xedpositionandinstallitintotheslottedadjustment position(Figure49).
Iftheboltisintheslottedposition,thecarriagebolt andsidelockingnutdonotneedtoberemoved.
Figure49
1.Hangerbracket
2.Slottedadjustment position
3.Fixedposition
4.Sidelockingnut.
5.Sidecarriagebolt
9.Loosentherearlockingnutonthehangerbracket (Figure49).
Figure48
1.Bladesidetoside
2.Sailareaofblade4.Measurefromthetipofthe
5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesandthe atsurface(Figure48).Ifbothmeasurementsarenot within5mm(3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired;
3.Outsidecuttingedges
bladetotheatsurface here
Figure50
1.Hangerbracket
2.Rearlockingnut4.Adjustmentnotches
3.Sidelockingnut,slotted position.
continuewiththisprocedure.
6.Supporttheweightofmowerdeckbyplacingwood blocksundertheedgesofthedeck.
Note:Avoidplacingthesupportsunderanyanti-scalp rollersifpresentonthedeck.
10.Loosenthesidelockingnutonthehangerbracketjust enoughtoallowthehangertobeadjusted(
Figure50). Usethenotchesontheweldedbrackettomeasure theamountofadjustment.Eachnotchsurfaceis
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equivalentto0.25inch,whileasinglesideis0.125inch
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(Figure51).Adjusttheheightofthemowerdecktothe desiredheight.
Figure51
1.0.25inch2.0.125inch
Figure52
1.Bladefronttorear
2.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurfacehere
11.Stopthedeckattheadjustedpositionandtightenthe rearlockingnutonthehangerbrackettoholdthenew position(Figure50).Tightenthesidelockingnuton thehangerbracket.
12.Continuelevelingthedeckbycheckingthefront-to-rear bladeslope;refertoAdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade Slope(page35)
.
AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade Slope
Checkthefront-to-rearbladeslopeanytimeyouinstallthe mower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan7.9mm (5/16inch)lowerthantherearofthemower,adjusttheblade levelusingthefollowinginstructions:
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.
2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.
Note:Checkandadjusttheside-to-sidebladelevelif youhavenotcheckedthesetting;refertoSide-to-Side Leveling.
5.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheatsurface (Figure52).Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6-7.9mm (1/16-5/16inch)lowerthantherearbladetip,adjust thefrontlocknut.
6.Toadjustthefront-to-rearbladeslope,rotatethe adjustmentnutinthefrontofthemower(Figure53).
Figure53
1.Adjustingrod3.Locknut
2.Adjustingblock
4.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacingfrontto rear(
Figure52).
7.Toraisethefrontofthemower,tightentheadjustment nut.T olowerthefrontofthemower,loosenthe adjustmentnut.
8.Afteradjustment,checkthefront-to-rearslopeagain. Continueadjustingthenutuntilthefrontbladetipis
1.6-7.9mm(1/16-5/16inch)lowerthantherearblade tip(
Figure52).
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9.Whenthefront-to-rearbladeslopeiscorrectcheckthe
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side-to-sidelevelofthemoweragain;refertoLeveling theMowerfromSide-to-Side.

RemovingtheMower

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.
2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.
4.Removethehairpincotterfromthefrontsupportrod andremovetherodfromthedeckbracket(Figure
54).Carefullylowerthefrontofthemowerdeckto theground.
Figure55
1.Mowerdeck
2.Hangerbracket
6.Slidethemowerdeckrearwardtoremovethemower beltfromtheenginepulley.
3.Rearliftrod
Figure54
1.Frontsupportrod3.Deckbracket
2.Lockingnut
5.Liftthemowerdeckandhangerbracketsclearof therearliftrodandlowerthemowercarefullytothe ground(Figure55).
7.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderneaththe machine.
Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

MowerBeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts
ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checkthebeltsfor
wear/cracks.
Checkthebeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks,orany otherdamage.Replacedamagedbelts.
ReplacingtheMowerBelt
Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks,andcracksare signsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethemowerbeltifanyof theseconditionsareevident.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.
2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Settheheight-of-cutatthelowestcuttingposition[38 mm(1-1/2inch)].
4.Usingaspringremovaltool,(Toropartno.92-5771),
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removetheidlerspringfromthedeckhooktoremove tensionontheidlerpulleyandrollthebeltoffofthe pulleys(
Figure56).
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Thespringisundertensionwheninstalled andcancausepersonalinjury.
Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.
7.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley;referto ReplacingtheMowerBelt.
ReplacingtheGrassDeector
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspectthegrass
deectorfordamage
WARNING
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallowthe lawnmowertothrowobjectsintheoperator'sor bystander'sdirectionandresultinseriousinjury. Also,contactwiththebladecouldoccur.
Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgrassdeector, dischargecoverorgrasscollectionsysteminplace.
1.LocateitemsshowninFigure57.
Figure56
1.Idlerpulley
2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley
3.Outsidepulley6.Springremovaltool
5.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys(Figure56).
6.Usingaspringremovaltool,(Toropartno.92-5771), installtheidlerspringoverthedeckhookandplacing tensionontheidlerpulleyandmowerbelt(Figure56).

InstallingtheMower

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.
2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
4.Spring
3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.
4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.
5.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandguidethehanger bracketsovertherearliftrod(Figure55).
6.Attachthefrontsupportrodtothemowerdeckwith theclevispinandhairpincotter(
Figure54).
Figure57
1.Mowerdeck
2.Grassdeector6.Nut(3/8inch)
3.Grassdeectorbracket7.Shortstand-off
4.Rod
2.Removethenut(3/8inch)fromtherodunderthe mower(Figure57).
3.Slidetherodoutoftheshortstand-off,spring,and grassdeector(Figure57).Removethedamagedor worngrassdeector.
4.Replacethegrassdeector(
5.Sliderod,straightend,throughthereargrassdeector bracket.
6.Placethespringontherod,withendwiresdown,and betweenthegrassdeectorbrackets.Sliderodthrough secondgrassdeectorbracket(Figure57).
7.Insertrodatfrontofgrassdeectorintoshort stand-offondeck.Securerearendofrodintothe mowerwithanut(3/8inch)(
5.Spring
Figure57).
Figure57).
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Important:Thegrassdeectormustbespring
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loadedinthedownposition.Liftthedeectorup totestthatitsnapstothefulldownposition.
Cleaning

WashingtheUndersideofthe Mower

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthemowerhousing.
Washtheundersideofthemoweraftereachusetoprevent grassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionandclipping dispersal.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.
2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthemower washouttting,andturnthewateronhigh(Figure58).
Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashouttting O-ringtomakethecouplingslideoneasierandprotect theO-ring.
Figure58
1.Washouttting3.O-ring
2.Hose
4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.
5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.Engagetheblade controlswitchandletthemowerrunforonetothree minutes.
6.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,stoptheengine, andremovetheignitionkey.Waitforallmovingparts tostop.
7.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfromthe washouttting.
Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafteronewashing,let itsoakfor30minutes.Thenrepeattheprocedureof washingtheundersideofthemower.
8.Runthemoweragainforonetothreeminutesto removeexcesswater.
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4.Coupling
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WARNING
Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsor bladecontact.Contactwithbladeorthrown debriscancauseinjuryordeath.
•Replacebrokenormissingwashouttting immediately,beforeusingmoweragain.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerorthroughopeningsinthemower.
Storage

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,movethemotion controlsoutwardtotheparkposition,stoptheengine, andremovethekey.
2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe engine.Cleandirtandchafffromtheoutsideofthe enginecylinderheadnsandblowerhousing.
Important:Y oucanwashthemachinewithmild detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially nearthecontrolpanel,engine,hydraulicpumps, andmotors.
3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir CleanerintheEngineMaintenancesection.
4.Greaseandoilthemachine;refertotheLubrication section.
5.Changethecrankcaseoilandlter;refertoServicing theEngineOilintheEngineMaintenancesection.
6.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire PressureintheDriveSystemMaintenancesection.
7.Chargethebattery;refertoServicingtheBatteryinthe ElectricalSystemMaintenancesection.
8.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoServicing theCuttingBladesintheMowerMaintenancesection.
9.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-useoccurs over30days.Preparethemachineforstorageas follows.
10.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditionertothe fuelinthetank.Followthemixinginstructionsfrom thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuseanalcohol basedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasolineandusedatalltimes.
Runtheenginetodistributetheconditionedfuel throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).
Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthefueltank.
Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.
Choketheengine.Startandruntheengineuntilitwill notstart.
Disposeoffuelproperly .Recyclepursuanttolocal codes.
Important:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned gasolineover90days.
11.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckitscondition;refer toServicingtheSparkPlugintheEngineMaintenance section.Withthesparkplug(s)removedfromthe engine,pourtwotablespoonsofengineoilintothe
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sparkplughole.Usethestartertocranktheengineand distributetheoilinsidethecylinder.Installthespark plug(s).Donotinstallthewireonthesparkplug(s).
12.Cleananydirtandchafffromthetopofthemower.
13.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith agardenhose.
14.Checktheconditionofthedriveandmowerbelts.
15.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor replaceanypartthatiswornordamaged.
16.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
17.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea. Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchandkeepit inamemorableplace.Coverthemachinetoprotect itandkeepitclean.
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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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TheToroTotalCoverageWarranty
LimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)
TimeCutter
and
TITAN
Mowers
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuantto anagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchaser torepairtheT oroProductslistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.
Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginal owner:
ProductsWarrantyPeriod
TimeCutterandMXMowers
•Engines
1
Residentialuse
—ResidentialuseKawasaki–3years
2
–3years
Kohler–3years Toro–3years
TimeCutterandMXMowersCommercialuse30days
•Engines
1
—Commercialuse
Kawasaki–3years Kohler–90days Toro–90days
TITANMowers–Residentialor Commercialuse
•Engines
1
—Residentialor
Commercialuse
•Frame
TITANMX5400andMX600Mowers –ResidentialorCommercialuse
•Engines
1
—Residentialor
Commercialuse
•Frame
3yearsor300hours
Kawasaki–3years
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
4yearsor400hours
Kawasaki–3years
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
3
4
3
4
AllMowers
•Attachments1year
•Battery90daysPartsandLabor
1yearPartsonly
•BeltsandTires90days
1
SomeenginesusedonT oroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer .
2
Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone
locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply .
3
Whicheveroccursrst.
4
LifetimeFrameW arranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe
tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin
normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atT oro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforparts
andlabor .Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustor
corrosionarenotcovered.
Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.
OwnerResponsibilities
YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutine maintenance,whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.
InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService
IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:
1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeservice attheirdealership.T olocateadealerconvenienttoyou,referto
theYellowPagesofyourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“Lawn Mowers”)oraccessourwebsiteatwww .Toro.com.Y oumayalso callthenumberslistedinitem#3tousethe24-hourT oroDealer locatorsystem.
2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe ServiceDealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermine ifitiscoveredunderwarranty .
3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:
CustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision ToroWarrantyCompany 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1 196 Tollfreeat866-216-6029(U.S.customers) Tollfreeat866-216-6030(Canadiancustomers)
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:
•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,
lubricants,oilchanges,sparkplugs,airltersbladesharpening orwornblades,cable/linkageadjustments,orbrakeandclutch adjustments
•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear
•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglected
andrequiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofproper maintenance
•Pickupanddeliverycharges
•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorized
ToroServiceDealer
•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel
procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)
–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered
–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains
morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE
–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use
overonemonth
GeneralConditions
Allrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyan AuthorizedT oroServiceDealerusingToroapprovedreplacementparts.
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty ,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
CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirToroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguarantee policiesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguarantee information,contacttheT oroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany .
AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalToro Dealer.
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