Toro 74626, 74631, 74632 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3375-749RevB

TimeCutter

SS4235,4260,5000,

or5060RidingMower

ModelNo.74625—SerialNo.313000001andUp

ModelNo.74626—SerialNo.313000001andUp

ModelNo.74631—SerialNo.313000001andUp

ModelNo.74632—SerialNo.313000001andUp

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Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended

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tobeusedbyhomeownersinresidentialapplications.Itis primarilydesignedforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns. Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassandother growthalongsidehighways,orforagriculturaluses.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orotherreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.

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.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.

WARNING

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

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

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

Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratorytestedbytheengine manufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1995andratedto J2723.Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating requirements,theactualenginehorsepoweronthisclassof lawnmowerwillbesignicantlylower.

Engine Owner's Man ual

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1.Modelandserialnumberplate

Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthespace below:

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol.

Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial attention.

Contactusatwww.T oro.com.

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

ProductOverview.........................................................14

Controls...............................................................15

Operation....................................................................16

ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................16

BeforeStarting.......................................................18

StartingtheEngine.................................................19

OperatingtheBlades...............................................20

TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem...........................20

StoppingtheEngine...............................................21

Driving.................................................................21

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

AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................22

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers(For42inch

MowerDecks)....................................................23

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers(For50inch

MowerDecks)....................................................23

PositioningtheSeat................................................24

AdjustingtheMotionControlLevers........................24

PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................24

GrassDeector......................................................25

OperatingTips......................................................25

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

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

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

RaisingtheSeat......................................................28

Lubrication...............................................................28

GreasingtheBearings.............................................28

EngineMaintenance..................................................29

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................29

ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................29

ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................31

CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................32

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................33

ServicingtheEmissionsFilter..................................33

ReplacingtheIn-lineFuelFilter................................33

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................34

ChargingtheBattery...............................................34

ServicingtheFuses.................................................35

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................36

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................36

ReleasingtheElectricBrake.....................................36

MowerMaintenance...................................................37

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................37

LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................39

RemovingtheMower..............................................42

MowerBeltMaintenance.........................................43

InstallingtheMower...............................................44

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................44

Cleaning...................................................................45

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower........................45

Storage........................................................................46

CleaningandStorage..............................................46

Troubleshooting...........................................................47

Schematics...................................................................49

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Safety

ThismachinemeetsorexceedstheB71.1-2003 specicationsoftheAmericanNationalStandards Institute,ineffectatthetimeofproduction.However, improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay attentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeans CAUTION,WARNING,orDANGER-"personalsafety instruction."Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard B71.1-2003.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.

•Turnoffbladeswhennotmowing.Stoptheengine,wait

forallpartstocometoacompletestopandremovethe keybeforecleaningthemachine,removingthegrass catcheroruncloggingthedischargechute.

•Operatethemachineonlyindaylightorgoodarticial

light.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileundertheinuence

ofalcoholordrugs.

•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.

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•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoingdownhill.

Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmaycausedrive wheelstoslipandcauselossofbrakingandsteering.

•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.

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmaycause

lossoftractionandlossofcontrol.

•Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.

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.

Towing

Ahitchkitisavailableforthismachineandcanbeobtained bycontactinganAuthorizedToroDealer.Donottow withoutrstinstallingthismanufacturerapprovedhitch.The followingguidelinesapplywhentowingwiththeapproved hitchkitinstalled.

•Towonlywithamachinethathasahitchdesignedfor

towing.Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthe hitchpoint.

•Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationforweight

limitsfortowedequipmentandtowingonslopes.

•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowedequipment.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper

operationregularly.

•Keepthemachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebris

build-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillagefuelsoakeddebris. Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoring.

•Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrikeanobject.

Repair,ifnecessary,beforerestarting.

•Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththeengine

running.

•Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear,damage

anddeterioration,whichcouldexposemovingpartsor allowobjectstobethrown.Frequentlycheckcomponents

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andreplacewithmanufacturers'recommendedparts, whennecessary.

•Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wraptheblade(s)or

weargloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.

•Checkforproperbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustand

serviceasrequired.

•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructiondecalsas

necessary.

•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat

originalstandardsaremaintained.

ToroRidingMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat maynotbeincludedintheANSIstandards.

•Stoptheengine,movethemotioncontrolleverstoneutral

andoutwardtotheparkposition,disengagetheblade controlswitch,removekeybeforeanddisconnectspark plugwire(s)performinganyservice,repairs,maintenance oradjustments.

•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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Figure3

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.

114-1606

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.

99-3943

ForModelswith50InchDecks

110-6691

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

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

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.

1.Engine

105-7015

ForModelswith42InchDecks

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106-8717

1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.

2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.

3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.

4.Engine

112-9840

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Heightofcut

3.Removetheignitionkey

119-8815

1.Parkingposition4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

andreadtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

117–2718

Model74625only

119-8814

1.Parkingposition4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

119-8870

50InchModel

1.Height-of-cut

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121-2989

119-8871

Certainmodelsonly

1.Height-of-cut

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine

2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

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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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.

119-8874

1.Lowspeed2.Highspeed

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121-0772

Models74625and74626only

1.Fast

2.Continuousvariablesetting5.Powertake-off(PTO),Bladecontrolswitch

3.Slow

4.Choke

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121-0773

Models74631and74632only

1.Fast

2.Continuousvariablesetting5.Powertake-off(PTO),Bladecontrolswitch

3.Slow

4.Choke

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ProductOverview

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Figure4

Models74625and74626

1.Deector4.Heightofcutlever

2.Reardrivewheel

3.Motioncontrollevers

1.Footassistlever(certain modelsonly)

2.Heightofcutlever

3.Motioncontrollevers7.Anti-scalproller11.Engine

4.Operatorseat(armrests optional)

5.Operatorseat

6.SmartSpeed™lever9.Controlpanel12.Footassistlever(certain

5.SmartSpeed™lever

Models74631,and74632

6.Mowerdeck

8.Frontcasterwheel

7.Footrest

8.Fueltankcap11.Frontcasterwheel

Figure5

9.Footrest

10.Gastankcap

12.Controlpanel

10.Engineguard(certain modelsonly)

modelsonly)

13.Deector

14.Reardrivewheel

15.Engineguard(certain modelsonly)

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Controls

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G014521

BecomefamiliarwithallofthecontrolsinFigure4,Figure5, andFigure6beforeyoustarttheengineandoperatethe machine.

Figure6

ControlPanel

MotionControlLeversandPark Position

Themotioncontrolleversarespeedsensitivecontrolsof independentwheelmotors.Movingaleverforwardor backwardturnsthewheelonthesamesideforwardorin reverse;wheelspeedisproportionaltotheamountthelever ismoved.Movethecontrolleversoutwardfromthecenter totheparkpositionandexitthemachine(Figure18).Always positionthemotioncontrolleversintotheparkposition whenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.

SmartSpeed™ControlSystemLever

TheSmartSpeed™ControlSystemlever,locatedbelowthe operatingposition,givestheoperatorachoicetodrivethe machineattwospeedranges,highandlow(Figure7).

1.Throttle3.Bladecontrolswitch

2.Ignitionswitch

(powertake-off)

4.Choke

IgnitionSwitch

Theignitionswitchhasthreepositions,Off,RunandStart. ThekeywillturntoStartandmovebacktoRunuponrelease. TurningthekeytotheOffpositionwillstoptheengine; however,alwaysremovethekeywhenleavingthemachine topreventsomeonefromaccidentallystartingtheengine (Figure6).

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeedandithasacontinuous variablesettingfromSlowtoFast(Figure6).

ChokeControl

PullupontheChokecontroluntilitstopstochokethe engine(Figure6).PushdownontheChokecontrolfor normalengineoperation

Figure7

1.Smartspeedlever

FuelWindow

Thefuelwindowlocatedonthelefthandsideofthemachine canbeusedtoverifythepresenceofgasolineinthetank (Figure8).

BladeControlSwitch(PowerTake-Off)

Thebladecontrolswitch,representedbyapowertake-off (PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengagespowertothemower blades(Figure6).

Figure8

1.Fuelpresencewindow

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Height-of-CutLever

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Theheightofcutleverallowstheoperatortolowerand raisethedeckfromtheseatedposition.Whentheleveris movedup,towardtheoperatorthedeckisraisedfromthe groundandwhenmoveddown,awayfromtheoperatoritis loweredtowardtheground.Onlyadjusttheheightofcut whilemachineisnotmoving(Figure22).

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

ThinkSafetyFirst

HourMeter

Models74626and74632

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourswhenthe operatorisintheseatandtheignitionswitchisintheON position(Figure9).

Figure9

OperatingSafety

Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsanddecals inthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelp you,yourfamily,petsorbystandersavoidinjury.

DANGER

Mowingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause slidingandlossofcontrol.

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor drowning.

Alossoftractionisalossofsteeringcontrol.

Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:

•Donotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Whenmowingslopes,graduallyworkfrom lowertohigherareasontheincline.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Turnup,intoaninclinewhenchanging directionsonslopes.Turningdowntheslope reducestraction.

•Attachmentschangethehandlingcharacteristics ofthemachine.Useextracautionwhenusing attachmentswiththemachine.

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1.SafeZone-usethe TimeCutterhere

2.Usewalkbehindmower and/orhandtrimmernear drop-offsandwater .

FuelSafety

DANGER

Figure10

3.Water

DANGER

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

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment withitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.

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.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditioneropening .

•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.

UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock System

WARNING

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventtheengine fromstartingunless:

•Thebladesaredisengaged.

•Themotioncontrolleversareintheparkposition.

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Thesafetyinterlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostoptheengine

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wheneverthecontrolleversareoutoftheparkpositionand yourisefromtheseat.

BeforeStarting

RecommendedFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline

withanoctaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2rating method).

•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%MTBE

byvolumeisacceptable.

•DoNotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15

orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume. Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemayresult whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

•DoNotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•DoNotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers

overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.

•DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

2.Slowlyaddregular,unleadedgasolineuntilthefuel reachesthebaseofthellerneck(Figure11).

Figure11

1.Fueltankcap

2.Fillopening5.Fuelwindow

3.Fillerneck

4.Baseofllerneck,DO

NOTFILLP ASTHERE

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide thefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.

Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank bedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns.

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,

whichcauseshardstarting.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionertothe gas.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffectivewhen mixedwithfreshgasoline.T ominimizethechanceofvarnish depositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

Makesuretheengineisshutoffandthemotioncontrolsare intheparkposition.Tankmaximumcapacityis2.9gallons.

Important:DoNotoverllfueltank.Fillthefueltank tothebottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe tankallowsthefueltoexpand.Overllingmayresult infuelleakageordamagetotheengineoremissions system.

1.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethecap.

Note:Youcanusethefuelwindowtoverifythe presenceofgasolinebeforellingthetank(

Figure11).

Figure12

1.Fillopening3.Fuel

2.Baseofllerneck,DO

NOTFILLP ASTHERE

Important:DoNotoverllfueltank.Fillthe

fueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.The emptyspaceinthetankallowsthefueltoexpand. Overllingmayresultinfuelleakageordamage totheengine.

3.Installthefueltankcapsecurelyandtightenuntilit “clicks”.Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhavespilled.

4.Emptyspaceforfuel expansion.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checktheoil levelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingtheOilLevel intheEngineMaintenancesection.

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StartingtheEngine

1.Sitdownontheseatandmovethemotioncontrols outwardtotheparkposition.

2.Disengagethebladesbymovingthebladecontrol switchtoOff(Figure13)

Figure14

Figure13

1.Controlpanel2.Bladecontrolswitch—Off position

3.PullupontheChokecontrolbeforestartingacold engine(Figure14).

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.

1.Controlpanel4.Continuousvariable

2.Throttle

3.Fast

setting

5.Slow

6.Chokecontrol

4.TurntheignitionkeytoStarttoenergizethestarter. Whentheenginestarts,releasethekey(Figure15).

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore than10secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto start,allowa60secondcool-downperiodbetween attempts.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscan damagethestartermotor.

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Figure16

Figure15

1.Controlpanel

2.Ignitionkey—runposition

3.Ignitionkey—startposition

4.Off

5.Aftertheenginestarts,pushdownontheChoke control( upontheChokecontrolandlettheenginerunfora fewseconds.ThenpushdownontheChokecontrol. Repeatthisasrequired.

Figure15).Iftheenginestallsorhesitates,pull

5.Run

6.Start

7.Chokecontrol

OperatingtheBlades

Thebladecontrolswitch,representedbyapowertake-off (PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengagespowertothemower blades.Thisswitchcontrolspowertoanyattachmentsthat drawpowerfromtheengine,includingthemowerdeckand cuttingblades.

EngagingtheBlades

1.Controlpanel2.Bladecontrolswitch—On position

DisengagingtheBlades

PushdownonthebladecontrolswitchtomoveittotheOff positionanddisengagetheblades(Figure17).

Important:Donotengagethebladeswhenparkedin tallgrass.Beltorclutchdamagecanoccur.

1.Releasepressureonthemotioncontrolleversand placethemachineinneutral.

2.MovethethrottletotheFastposition.

Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottlein theFastposition.

3.Pulluponthebladecontrolswitchtomoveittothe Onpositionandengagetheblades(

Figure16).

Figure17

1.Controlpanel2.Bladecontrolswitch—Off

TestingtheSafetyInterlock System

Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety systemimmediately.

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1.Whilesittingontheseat,withthecontrolleversinpark

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position,andmovethebladecontrolswitchtoOn.Try startingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.

2.Whilesittingontheseat,movethebladecontrol switchtoOff.Moveeithermotioncontrollevertothe center,unlockedposition.Trystartingtheengine;the engineshouldnotcrank.Repeatwiththeothermotion controllever.

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.

StoppingtheEngine

1.Disengagethebladesbymovingthebladecontrol switchtoOff(Figure17).

Figure18

2.MovethethrottlelevertobetweentheFastposition (Figure14).

3.TurntheignitionkeytoOff(Figure15)andremove thekey.

Driving

Drivingthemachinebenetsfromanunderstandingof whatzeroturnradiusmowermeans.Thedrivewheelsturn independently,poweredbyhydraulicmotorsoneachaxle; henceonesidecanturninreversewhiletheotherturns forwardcausingthemachinetospinratherthanturn.This vastlyimprovesthemachinemaneuverabilitybutmayrequire someadjustmentiftheoperatorisunfamiliar.

WARNING

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly .Theoperator maylosecontrolofthemachineandcausepersonal injuryordamagetothemachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.

1.Park(brake)position

2.Centerunlockposition

3.Forward

4.Backward

UsingtheSmartSpeed™Control System

TheSmartSpeed™ControlSystemlever,locatedbelowthe operatingposition(Figure19),givestheoperatorachoiceto drivethemachineattwogroundspeedranges,highandlow .

Figure19

1.Smartspeedlever

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placingthethrottlecontrol intheFastpositioncanbebestforperformance.Formost applications,operatinginthefullthrottlepositionisdesirable.

Tochangespeeds:

1.Movethemotioncontrolleverstoneutralandoutward totheparkposition;disengagethebladecontrolswitch.

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WARNING

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Removingyourhandsfromthemotioncontrol leverswhilethemachineisinmotioncan resultinalossofcontrolcausingharmtoyou orbystanders.

Alwaysstopthemachineandmovethemotion controlleverstotheparkpositionbefore adjustingtheSmartSpeed™ControlSystem.

2.Adjustthelevertothedesiredposition.

Forward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotioncontrollevers forward(Figure18).

Figure20

Figure21

Togostraight,applyequalpressuretobothmotion controllevers(Figure21).

Toturn,releasethepressureonthemotioncontrol levertowardthedirectionyouwanttoturn.

Tostop,pushthemotioncontrolleverstoneutral.

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethemotioncontrolleversto neutralandoutwardtotheparkposition,disengagetheblade controlswitch,ensurethethrottleisinthefastposition,and turntheignitionkeytoOff.Remembertoremovethekey fromtheignitionswitch.

WARNING

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemowerwhileitis unattended.

Togostraight,applyequalpressuretobothmotion controllevers(Figure18).

Toturn,releasepressureonthemotioncontrollever towardthedirectionyouwanttoturn(Figure18).

Thefartheryoumovethemotioncontrolleversin eitherdirection,thefasterthemachinewillmovein thatdirection.

Tostop,pullthemotioncontrolleverstoneutral.

Backward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,lookbehindyouanddownas youslowlypullthemotioncontrolleversrearward (Figure21).

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandmovethe motioncontrolleversoutwardtotheparkposition whenleavingthemachineunattended,evenifjust forafewminutes.

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Height-of-cutiscontrolledbytheleverlocatedtotherightof theoperatingposition(Figure22).

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Figure22

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

2.Height-of-cutpositions

1.Pullupandinwardonthelevertomoveittothe desiredcuttingposition.

2.Onceatthedesiredcuttingposition,slowlylowerthe leveruntilitengagestheposition.

Thetransportpositionisthehighestheight-of-cutpositionor cuttingheight4.5inch[115mm](Figure22).

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers(For42inchMower Decks)

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,itisrecommended toadjusttheheightoftheanti-scalprollers.

Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssotherollersdonottouch thegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.

1.Anti-scalproller4.Upperhole—themower

2.Lowerhole—themower deckinthe76mm(3inch) andaboveheight-of-cut positions

3.FlangeNut

deckinthe63mm (2-1/2inch)andbelow height-of-cutpositions

5.Bolt

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers(For50inchMower Decks)

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,itisrecommended toadjusttheheightoftheanti-scalprollers.

Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssotherollersdonottouch thegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockpositionand settheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure24to matchtheclosestheight-of-cutposition.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockpositionand settheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollerstooneofthefollowing positions:

•Upperhole—usethispositionwiththemowerdeck

inthe63mm(2-1/2inch)andbelowheight-of-cut positions(

•Lowerhole—usethispositionwiththemower

deckinthe76mm(3inch)andaboveheight-of-cut positions(Figure23).

Figure23).

Figure24

1.Anti-scalproller3.FlangeNut

2.Bolt4.Holespacing

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PositioningtheSeat

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AdjustingtheMotionControl

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Positiontheseat whereyouhavethebestcontrolofthemachineandaremost comfortable.

Models74625,74626,and74631

1.Raisetheseatandloosentheadjustmentboltsjust enoughthatseatcanmove(Figure25).

Figure25

Levers

AdjustingtheHeight

Themotioncontrolleverscanbeadjustedhigherorlowerfor maximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Removethe2boltsholdingthecontrollevertothe controlarmshaft(Figure27).

2.Movethecontrollevertothenextsetofholes.Secure theleverwiththe2bolts(

Figure27

1.Controlarmshaft3.Slotted,upperhole

2.Controllever

Figure27).

4.Bolt

1.Adjustmentbolt

2.Movetheseattothedesiredpositionandtightenthe bolts.

Model74632

Whilesittingintheoperator’sposition,raisetheseat adjustmentleverslightlyandmovetheseatforwardor backwardtothedesiredposition(

Figure26

Figure26).

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrollever.

AdjustingtheTilt

Themotioncontrolleverscanbetiltedforeoraftfor maximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollevertothe controlarmshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthecontrol leverforeoraft( securethecontrolinthenewposition.

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrollever.

Figure27).Tightenbothboltsto

PushingtheMachinebyHand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.Never

towthemachinebecausedamagemayoccur.

Thismachinehasanelectricbrakemechanismandtopush themachinetheignitionkeyneedstobeintheRunposition. Thebatteryneedstobechargedandfunctioningforthe electricbraketobedisengage.

ToPushtheMachine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtopark position,stoptheengine,andwaitforallmovingparts tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

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3.Locatethebypassleversontheframeonbothsidesof

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theengine.

4.Movethebypassleversforwardthroughthekeyhole anddowntolocktheminplaceasshowninFigure28. Ensurethisisdoneforeachlever.

5.Movethemotioncontrolleversinwardtotheneutral positionandturntheignitionkeytotherunposition. Donotstartthemachine.

Themachineisnowabletobepushedbyhand.

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

Figure28

1.Bypassleverlocation

2.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine

6.Whennished,ensurethekeyhasbeenreturnedtothe Stoppositiontoavoiddrainingthebatterycharge.

Ifthemachinefailstomovetheelectricbrake maystillbeengaged.Ifnecessarytheelectric brakecanbereleasedmanually.Refertothe ReleasingtheElectricBrake(page36)procedureinDrive Maintenance.

3.Leverpositionforpushing themachine

ToOperatetheMachine

Movethebypassleversrearwardthroughthekeyholeand downtolocktheminplaceasshowninFigure28.Ensure thisisdoneforeachlever.

GrassDeector

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.

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.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethatthe cuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpanyuneven ground.However,thecuttingheightusedinthepastis generallythebestonetouse.Whencuttinggrasslongerthan sixinchestall,youmaywanttocutthelawntwicetoensure anacceptablequalityofcut.

Cut1/3oftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade.Cutting morethanthatisnotrecommendedunlessgrassissparse,or itislatefallwhengrassgrowsmoreslowly.

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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

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rst8hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse

Every25hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

Beforestorage

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Cleantheairintakescreen.

•Checkthecuttingblades.

•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage

•Cleanthemowerdeckhousing.

•Greasealllubricationpoints.

•Checktirepressure.

•Checkthebeltsforwear/cracks.

•Servicethepaperelement.(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions)

•Changetheengineoil.(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions)

•Checkthesparkplug(s).

•Replacetheemissionslter(model74625only).

•Replacethein-linefuellter

•Replacethepaperelement.(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions)

•Changetheoillter.(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions)

•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectbatterycables.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Paintanychippedsurfaces.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoany maintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.

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Premaintenance

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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.

3.Cleanthegreasettings( arag.Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffofthefront ofthetting(s).

Figure29andFigure30)with

Figure29

1.Frontcastertire

Figure30

Locatedontheseatpanunderside

1.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

2.Checktirepressureevery 25operatinghours.

3.Greaseevery25operating hours.

4.Engine

4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure29and Figure30).Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgrease beginstooozeoutofthebearings.

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

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EngineMaintenance

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SAE V iscosity Grades

SAE 40

SAE 30

SAE 10W– 30/ SAE 10W– 40

-20 0 20 32 40 60 80 100

-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40

°F

°C

STARTING TEMPERA TURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

SAE 5W– 20

ServicingtheAirCleaner

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(everyfew

hours)ifoperatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

RemovingtheElement

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrol(PTO).

2.Movethemotioncontrolleverstothebrakeposition, stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundtheaircleanercovertopreventdirtfrom gettingintotheengineandcausingdamage.Liftthe coverandremovethehoseclampsecuringtheair cleanerassemblytotheengine(Figure31).

4.Loosenthehoseclampandremovethepaperelement (

Figure31).

Important:Nevercleanthepaperelementwith pressurizedairorliquids,suchassolvent,gas, orkerosene.Replacethepaperelementifitis damagedorcannotbecleanedthoroughly.

ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSF ,SG,SH,SJ,orSL)

CrankcaseCapacity:

Model

74626,74631 and74632

74625

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

OillternotremovedOillterremoved

61ounces(1.8l)70ounces(2.1l)

51ounces(1.5l)57ounces(1.7l)

Figure32

Note:Usingmultigradeoils(5W-20,10W-30,and10W-40)

willincreaseoilconsumption.Checkoillevelmorefrequently whenusingthem.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

1.Cover

2.Paperelement

Figure31

3.Hoseclamp

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal

CleaningtheElement

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Servicethepaper

Every200hours/Yearly(whichevercomes rst)—Replacethepaperelement.(moreoftenin dusty,dirtyconditions)

1.Lightlytaptheelementonaatsurfacetoremovedust anddirt.

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,anddamage totheseal.

element.(moreoftenindusty ,dirty conditions)

injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donotrun enginewithoilbelowthelowmarkbecausetheengine maybedamaged.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe bladecontrolswitch,stoptheengine,engageparking brake,andremovethekey.

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2.Makesuretheengineisstopped,level,andiscoolso

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theoilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

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

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position(

Figure33).

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position(Figure34).

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours—Changetheengine

Every100hours—Changetheengineoil.(moreoften industy,dirtyconditions)

oil.

Figure33

Figure34

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoassuretheoildrains completely.

2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

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4.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil

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intothellertubeandslowlyaddtheadditionaloilto bringittotheFullmark(Figure35).

Figure35

ChangingtheEngineOilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Changetheoillter.

(moreoftenindusty ,dirtyconditions)

Note:Changetheengineoilltermorefrequentlywhen operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChangingthe EngineOil.

2.Changetheengineoillter(Figure36).

Figure36

Note:Ensuretheoilltergaskettouchestheengine

andthenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnewoil;refer toChangingtheOil.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthesparkplug(s).

Makesuretheairgapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes iscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.Useasparkplug wrenchforremovingandinstallingthesparkplug(s)anda gappingtool/feelergaugetocheckandadjusttheairgap. Installanewsparkplug(s)ifnecessary.

Type:NGKBPR4ES(orequivalent)

AirGap:0.030inch(0.76mm)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

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Figure37

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Note:Duetothedeeprecessaroundthesparkplug, blowingoutthecavitywithcompressedairisusually themosteffectivemethodforcleaning.Thesparkplug ismostaccessiblewhentheblowerhousingisremoved forcleaning.

CheckingtheSparkPlug

InstallingtheSparkPlug

Tightenthesparkplug(s)to16ft-lb(22N-m).

Important:Nevercleanthesparkplug(s).Always replacethesparkplug(s)whenithas:ablackcoating, wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,theengineis operatingproperly.Ablackcoatingontheinsulatorusually meanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.030inches(0.76mm).

Figure38

Figure39

CleaningtheCoolingSystem

Cleantheairintakescreenfromgrassanddebrisbeforeeach use.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitchandmovethe controlleverstotheneutrallockedpositionandapply theparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removetheairintakescreen,aircleanercover,and fanhousing.

4.Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.

5.Installtheairintakescreen,aircleanercover,andfan housing.

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Maintenance

DANGER

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

•Performanyfuelrelatedmaintenancewhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea. Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereasparkmay ignitethegasolinefumes.

ServicingtheEmissionsFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomes

rst)

Model74625only

ReplacingtheIn-lineFuel Filter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethein-linefuel

lter

Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuelline.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Locatethefuellteronthesideoftheengineasshown

Figure41.

Note:CARBcompliantmodel74625isequippedwitha maintenancefreeemissionscanisterandhasanemissions ltertobeserviced.

Thelterislocatedbehindtheoperatorsseat,nexttothe engine.Pullthelteroffofthehoseandreplacewithanew lter.

Figure41

1.Fuellinefromtank

2.In-lineFuellter

3.Flowdirectionarrow

4.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherandslide themawayfromthelter(Figure41).

5.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

6.Installanewlterwiththeowdirectionarrowcoming fromthefueltankandpointingtotheengine.Move thehoseclampsclosetothelter(Figure41)tosecure itinplace.

4.Fuellinetoengine

5.Hoseclamp

Figure40

1.Emissionslter

2.Emissionscanister

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ElectricalSystem

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Maintenance

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling.

ChargingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

5.Slidetherubbercoverupthepositive(red)cable. Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthebattery post(Figure42).Retainallfasteners.

6.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure42)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

Figure42).Retainallfasteners.

themachineandcablescausingsparks. Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

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

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

Figure42

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(

Figure43).

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Figure43

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1.Positivebatterypost

2.Negativebatterypost

3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Black(-)chargerlead

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure42).

2.Installthepositive(red)batterycabletothepositive(+) batteryterminalusingthefastenersremovedpreviously .

3.Installthenegativebatterycabletothenegative(-) batteryterminalusingthefastenersremovedpreviously .

4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.

5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(

Figure42).

6.Lowertheseat.

ServicingtheFuses

Figure44

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 (

Figure44).

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DriveSystem

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Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktirepressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut.Check thepressureatthevalvestem(Figure45).Checkthetires whentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccuratepressurereading.

Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.

Inatethereardrivewheeltiresto12psi.

2.Rotatetheshaftforwardtoreleasethebrake.

Figure45

1.Valvestem

ReleasingtheElectricBrake

Theelectricbrakecanbereleasebymanuallyrotatingthe linkarmsforward.Oncetheelectricbrakeisenergizedthe brakewillreset.

Toreleasethebrake:

Figure46

1.Brakelinkarmontheelectricbrakecontrolmodule

1.Locatetheshaftontheelectricbrakewherethebrake linkarmsareconnected.

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ServicingtheCuttingBlades

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.

Figure47

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea

4.Damage

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfaceforthe

followingprocedure.

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

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedglovesorotheradequate handprotectionslowlyrotatebladetobemeasured intoapositionthatallowseffectivemeasurementof thedistancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthelevel surfacethemachineison.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagetheblade controlswitch,andmovethemotioncontrolleversoutward totheparkposition.Stoptheengineandremovethekey .

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe

cuttingblades.

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure47).Iftheedges arenotsharporhavenicks,removeandsharpenthe blades;refertoSharpeningtheBlades.

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea (Figure47).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslot forminginthisarea(item3inFigure47),immediately installanewblade.

Figure48

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

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3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface

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here.

Figure49

1.Blade,inpositionformeasuring

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(A)

Figure51

1.Opposingbladeedge,inpositionformeasuring

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

WARNING

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothattheopposing cuttingedgeisnowinthesameposition.

Figure50

1.Blade,sidepreviouslymeasured

2.Measurementpositionusedpreviously

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement position

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

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedblade withanewblade.

•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,ifthe bladeisoutofbalance,orthebladeisbent.T oensure optimumperformanceandcontinuedsafetyconformance ofthemachine,usegenuineT ororeplacementblades. Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturersmayresult innon-conformancewithsafetystandards.

Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-paddedglove. Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,bladestiffener(42inch modelsonly),andbladefromthespindleshaft(

Figure52).

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Figure52

G009682

1.Sailareaofblade

2.Blade

3.Curvedwasher

4.Bladebolt

5.Bladestiffener(42inch modelsonly)

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsof theblade(Figure53).Maintaintheoriginalangle.The bladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamountofmaterial isremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

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

LevelingtheMowerDeck

Checktoensurethemowerdeckislevelanytimeyouinstall themowerorwhenyouseeanunevencutonyourlawn.

Themowerdeckmustbecheckedforbentbladespriorto leveling;anybentbladesmustberemovedandreplaced.Refer totheCheckingforBentBladesprocedurebeforecontinuing.

Themowerdeckmustbeleveledside-to-siderstthenthe fronttorearslopecanbeadjusted.

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•Allfourtiremustbeproperlyinated.RefertoChecking

theTirePressureintheDriveSystemMaintenance section.

Side-to-SideLeveling

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

Figure53

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessothattheyareallsideto side(Figure55andFigure56).

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade balancer(Figure54).Ifthebladestaysinahorizontal position,thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.Ifthe bladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetalofftheendof thesailareaonly(Figure53).Repeatthisprocedure untilthebladeisbalanced.

Figure54

1.Blade2.Balancer

Figure55

MowerDeckswith2Blades

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure52).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademustbe pointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto ensurepropercutting.

2.Installthebladestiffener(42inchmodelsonly),the curvedwasher(cuppedsidetowardtheblade)andthe bladebolt(

Figure52).

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Sailareaofblade4.Measurefromthetipofthe

3.Outsidecuttingedges

bladetotheatsurface here

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Figure56

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G015324

MowerDeckswith3Blades

Figure57

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Sailareaofblade4.Measurefromthetipofthe

3.Outsidecuttingedges

bladetotheatsurface here

5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand theatsurface(Figure55andFigure56).Ifboth measurementsarenotwithin3/16inch(5mm),an adjustmentisrequired;continuewiththisprocedure.

6.Supporttheweightofmowerdeckbyplacingwood blocksundertheedgesofthemowerdeck.

Note:Avoidplacingthesupportsunderanyanti-scalp rollersifpresentonthemowerdeck.

7.Movetotheleftsideofthemachine.Checkifthe sidecarriageboltisinthexedorslottedposition (Figure57).

8.Ifthesidecarriageboltisinthexedposition,remove thesidecarriageboltandsidelockingnutfromthe xedpositionandinstallitintotheslottedadjustment position(Figure57).

Iftheboltisintheslottedposition,thecarriagebolt andsidelockingnutdonotneedtoberemoved.

1.Hangerbracket

2.Slottedadjustment position

3.Fixedposition

4.Sidelockingnut.

5.Sidecarriagebolt

9.Loosentherearlockingnutonthehangerbracket (Figure58).

Figure58

1.Hangerbracket

2.Rearlockingnut4.Adjustmentnotches

3.Sidelockingnut,slotted position.

10.Loosenthesidelockingnutonthehangerbracketjust enoughtoallowthehangertobeadjusted(Figure58). Usethenotchesontheweldedbrackettomeasure theamountofadjustment.Eachnotchsurfaceis equivalentto0.25inch,whileasinglesideis0.125inch (

Figure59).Adjusttheheightofthemowerdecktothe

desiredheight.

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Figure59

G009658

G009659

1.0.25inch2.0.125inch

11.Stopthedeckattheadjustedpositionandtightenthe sidelockingnutonthehangerbrackettoholdthenew position(Figure58).Tightentherearlockingnuton thehangerbracket.

12.Continuelevelingthedeckbycheckingthefront-to-rear bladeslope;refertoAdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade Slope.

AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade Slope

Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyouinstallthe mower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan5/16inch (7.9mm)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.

Figure60

MowerDeckswith2Blades

1.Bladesfronttorear

2.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurfacehere

Figure61

MowerDeckswith3Blades

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here

2.Outsidecuttingedges

5.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheatsurface (Figure60andFigure61).Ifthefrontbladetipisnot 1/16-5/16inch(1.6-7.9mm)lowerthantherearblade tip,adjustthefrontlocknut.

6.Toadjustthefront-to-rearbladeslope,rotatethe adjustmentnutinthefrontofthemower(Figure62).

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacingfrontto rear(Figure60andFigure61).

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Figure62

G014635

G005077

1.Adjustingrod3.Locknut

2.Adjustingblock

7.Toraisethefrontofthemower,tightentheadjustment nut.T olowerthefrontofthemower,loosenthe adjustmentnut.

8.Afteradjustment,checkthefront-to-rearslopeagain. Continueadjustingthenutuntilthefrontbladetipis 1/16-5/16inch(1.6-7.9mm)lowerthantherearblade

Figure60andFigure61).

tip(

9.Whenthefront-to-rearbladeslopeiscorrectcheckthe 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( Carefullylowerthefrontofthemowerdecktothe ground.

Figure63).

Figure63

1.Frontsupportrod3.Deckbracket

2.Lockingnut

5.Liftthemowerdeckandhangerbracketsclearof therearliftrodandlowerthemowercarefullytothe ground(Figure64).

Figure64

1.Mowerdeck

2.Hangerbracket

3.Rearliftrod

6.Slidethemowerdeckrearwardtoremovethemower beltfromtheenginepulley.

7.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderneaththe machine.

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

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MowerBeltMaintenance

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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 [1-1/2inch(38mm)].

4.Usingaspringremovaltool,(Toropartno.92-5771), removetheidlerspringfromthedeckhooktoremove tensionontheidlerpulleyandrollthebeltoffofthe pulleys(Figure65andFigure66).

WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwheninstalled andcancausepersonalinjury.

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

Figure65

MowerDeckswith2Blades

1.Idlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley

3.Outsidepulley6.Springremovaltoo

4.Spring

MowerDeckswith3Blades

1.Idlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley

3.Outsidepulley6.Springremovaltoo

5.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys(

Figure66

4.Spring

Figure66).

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

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installtheidlerspringoverthedeckhookand placingtensionontheidlerpulleyandmowerbelt ((Figure65andFigure66)).

InstallingtheMower

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

5.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandguidethehanger bracketsovertherearliftrod(Figure64).

6.Attachthefrontsupportrodtothemowerdeckwith theclevispinandhairpincotter(Figure63).

7.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley;referto ReplacingtheMowerBelt.

ReplacingtheGrassDeector

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspectthegrass

deectorfordamage

WARNING

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

Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgrassdeector, dischargecoverorgrasscollectionsysteminplace.

Figure67

1.Mowerdeck

2.Grassdeector6.Nut(3/8inch)

3.Grassdeectorbracket7.Shortstand-off

4.Rod

2.Removethenut(3/8inch)fromtherodunderthe mower(Figure67).

3.Slidetherodoutoftheshortstand-off,spring,and grassdeector(Figure67).Removethedamagedor worngrassdeector.

4.Replacethegrassdeector(Figure67).

5.Sliderod,straightend,throughthereargrassdeector bracket.

6.Placethespringontherod,withendwiresdown,and betweenthegrassdeectorbrackets.Sliderodthrough secondgrassdeectorbracket(Figure67).

7.Insertrodatfrontofgrassdeectorintoshort stand-offondeck.Securerearendofrodintothe mowerwithanut(3/8inch)(Figure67).

5.Spring

Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamagebeforeeachuse. Replaceanydamagedpartsbeforeuse.

1.LocateitemsshowninFigure67.

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbespring loadedinthedownposition.Liftthedeectorup totestthatitsnapstothefulldownposition.

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Cleaning

8.Runthemoweragainforonetothreeminutesto removeexcesswater.

WashingtheUndersideofthe Mower

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthemowerdeck

housing.

Washtheundersideofthemoweraftereachusetoprevent grassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionandclipping dispersal.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthemower washouttting,andturnthewateronhigh(

Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashouttting O-ringtomakethecouplingslideoneasierandprotect theO-ring.

Figure68).

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsor bladecontact.Contactwithbladeorthrown debriscancauseinjuryordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashouttting immediately,beforeusingmoweragain.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerorthroughopeningsinthemower.

Figure68

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, soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Thenrepeatthe process.

4.Coupling

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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,undertheseat,aroundthe 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).

14.Checktheconditionofthedriveandmowerbelts.

15.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor replaceanypartthatiswornordamaged.

16.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasolineandusedatalltimes.

Runtheenginetodistributetheconditionedfuel throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

Important:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned gasolineover90days.

11.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckitscondition;refer toServicingtheSparkPlugintheEngineMaintenance section.Withthesparkplug(s)removedfromthe engine,pourtwotablespoonsofengineoilintothe sparkplughole.Usethestartertocranktheengineand distributetheoilinsidethecylinder.Installthespark plug(s).Donotinstallthewireonthesparkplug(s).

12.Cleananydirtandchafffromthetopofthemower.

13.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith agardenhose.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Thefueltankisshowingsignsof collapsingorthemachineisshowingsigns offrequentlyrunningoutoffuel.

Theengineoverheats.

Thestarterdoesnotcrank

Theenginewillnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theaircleanerpaperelementclogged.

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.

1.Cleanthepaperelement.

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.

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

2.Cleantheaircleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Installanew ,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

thepropertype.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Thereisabnormalvibration.

Unevencuttingheight.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

1.Thebypassvalvesareopen.

2.Thetractionbeltsareworn,loose,or broken.

3.Thetractionbeltsareoffofthepulleys.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Thetransmissionhasfailed.4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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.

1.Closethetowvalves.

2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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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Notes:

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Notes:

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TheT oroWarranty

TheToroGTSStartingGuarantee

and

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany ,pursuant toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairfortheoriginal purchaser workmanshiporiftheToroGTS(GuaranteedtoStart)enginewillnotstart ontherstorsecondpull,providedtheroutinemaintenancerequiredin theOperator'sManualhavebeenperformed.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchase:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

WalkPowerMowers

•CastDeck

•Engine

•Battery2years

•SteelDeck

•Engine

TimeMasterMowers3yearsResidentialUse

•Engine

•Battery2years

ElectricHandHeldProducts2yearsResidentialUse

Snowthrowers

•SingleStage

•Engine

•TwoStage

•Chute,chutedeectorand

impellerhousingcover

ElectricSnowthrowers

AllRide-OnUnitsBelow

•Engine

•Battery2yearsResidentialUse

•Attachments2yearsResidentialUse

DHLawn&GardenTractors

XLSLawn&GardenTractors

TimeCutter

TITANMowers3yearsor240hours

•Frame

ZMasterMowers—2000Series

•Frame

OriginalPurchasermeansthepersonwhooriginallypurchasedtheT oroProduct.

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply .

TheToroGTSStartingGuaranteedoesnotapplywhentheproductisusedcommercially.

theT oroProductlistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsor

5yearsResidentialUse 90DaysCommercialUse 5yearsGTSGuarantee,

ResidentialUse

2yearsResidentialUse 90DaysCommercialUse 2yearsGTSGuarantee,

ResidentialUse

90DaysCommercialUse 3yearsGTSGuarantee,

ResidentialUse

NoWarrantyforCommercialUse

2yearsResidentialUse 45DaysCommercialUse 2yearsGTSGuarantee,

ResidentialUse

3yearsResidentialUse 45DaysCommercialUse Lifetime(originalowneronly)

2yearsResidentialUse NoWarrantyforCommercialUse

Seeenginemanufacturer'swarranty

2yearsResidentialUse 90DaysCommercialUse

3yearsResidentialUse 90DaysCommercialUse

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

4yearsor500hours

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

SomeenginesusedonT oroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer .

Whicheveroccursrst.

LifetimeFrameW arranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe

tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin

normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atT oro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforparts

andlabor .Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustor

corrosionarenotcovered.

Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay transportationcosts.

Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.

OwnerResponsibilities

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

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.Contactyoursellertoarrangeserviceoftheproduct.Ifforany reasonitisimpossibleforyoutocontactyourseller ,youmaycontact anyToroAuthorizedDistributortoarrangeservice.Seeattached DistributorList.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)to theservicingoutlet.Ifforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththe servicingoutlet’sanalysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contact usat:

ToroCustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision ToroWarrantyCompany

811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1 196 001–952–948–4707

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thisexpresswarrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorwearparts,suchasblades,

rotorblades(paddles),scraperblades,belts,fuel,lubricants,oil changes,sparkplugs,pneumatictires,cable/linkageorbrake adjustments

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedandrequires

replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretousefreshfuel(lessthanone

monthold),orfailuretoproperlypreparetheunitpriortoanyperiod

ofnon-useoveronemonth

•Allrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyan

authorizedT oroservicingoutletusingapprovedreplacementparts.

GeneralConditions

Thepurchaseriscoveredbythenationallawsofeachcountry.Therights towhichthepurchaserisentitledwiththesupportoftheselawsarenot restrictedbythiswarranty .

374-0268RevE

Toro 74626, 74631, 74632 Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SafeOperatingPractices

ToroRidingMowerSafety

ThinkSafetyFirst

BeforeStarting

StartingtheEngine

OperatingtheBlades

TestingtheSafetyInterlock System

StoppingtheEngine

Driving

StoppingtheMachine

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers(For42inchMower Decks)

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers(For50inchMower Decks)

PositioningtheSeat

PushingtheMachinebyHand

GreasingtheBearings

RaisingtheSeat

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServicingtheSparkPlug

CleaningtheCoolingSystem

ServicingtheEmissionsFilter

ReplacingtheIn-lineFuel Filter

ChargingtheBattery

ServicingtheFuses

CheckingtheTirePressure

ReleasingtheElectricBrake

MowerMaintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

LevelingtheMowerDeck

RemovingtheMower

MowerBeltMaintenance

InstallingtheMower

WashingtheUndersideofthe Mower

CleaningandStorage