Toro 74661, 74667 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3417-368RevA

TimeCutter

ZS4200TorZS5000

RidingMower

ModelNo.74661—SerialNo.400900000andUp ModelNo.74667—SerialNo.400000000andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3417-368*A

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ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.

GrossHorsepower

Thegrossornethorsepowerofthisenginewas laboratoryratedbytheenginemanufacturerin accordancewiththeSocietyofAutomotiveEngineers (SAE)J1940orJ2723.Asconguredtomeet safety,emission,andoperatingrequirements,the actualenginetorqueonthisclassofmowerwillbe signicantlylower.

Gotowww.Toro.comtoviewspecicationsonyour mowermodel.

Important:IfyouareusingamachinewithaToro

engineabove1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuous period,ensurethattheHighAltitudeKithasbeen installedsothattheenginemeetsCARB/EPA emissionregulations.TheHighAltitudeKit increasesengineperformancewhilepreventing spark-plugfouling,hardstarting,andincreased emissions.Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attach thehigh-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalon themachine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroService DealertoobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitand high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.Tolocate adealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsite atwww.T oro.comorcontactourT oroCustomer CareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listedinyour EmissionControlWarrantyStatement.

Removethekitfromtheengineandrestorethe enginetoitsoriginalfactorycongurationwhen runningtheengineunder1500m(5,000ft).Do notoperateanenginethathasbeenconverted forhigh-altitudeuseatloweraltitudes;otherwise, youcouldoverheatanddamagetheengine.

Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehas beenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthe followinglabel(Figure3).

Introduction

Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladeintendedtobe usedbyhomeownersinresidentialapplications.Itis primarilydesignedforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained lawns.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowing grassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,orfor agriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.Toro.com forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials, accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto registeryourproduct.

FortheOperator’sManual,thecompletewarranty details,ortoregisteryourproduct,usetheQR codeorvisitwww.Toro.com.Y oumayalsocallus at1-888-384-9939torequestawrittencopyofthe productwarranty.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.

Figure3

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Undertheseat

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1.Modelandserial-numberplate

Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthe spacebelow:

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

PrintedintheUSA

AllRightsReserved

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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.

Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

Contents

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

GeneralSafety...................................................4

SlopeIndicator...................................................5

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6

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

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

BeforeOperation.................................................16

BeforeOperationSafety...................................16

AddingFuel......................................................16

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................17

BreakinginaNewMachine..............................17

UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................18

PositioningtheSeat..........................................18

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers.................19

ConvertingtoSideDischarge...........................19

DuringOperation.................................................22

DuringOperationSafety...................................22

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................24

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................25

OperatingtheChoke.........................................25

StartingtheEngine...........................................26

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................26

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................26

DrivingtheMachine..........................................26

UsingtheSideDischarge.................................29

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................29

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................30

OperatingTips.................................................31

AfterOperation....................................................32

AfterOperationSafety......................................32

PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................32

TransportingtheMachine.................................33

Maintenance...........................................................35

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........35

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................36

MaintenanceSafety..........................................36

RaisingtheSeat...............................................36

ReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain..................36

Lubrication..........................................................37

GreasingtheBearings......................................37

EngineMaintenance...........................................37

EngineSafety...................................................37

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................37

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................39

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................41

CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................42

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................43

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter.......................43

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................44

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................44

ServicingtheBattery.........................................44

ServicingtheFuses..........................................45

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................46

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................46

ReleasingtheElectricBrake.............................46

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BeltMaintenance................................................47

ReplacingtheMower-DeckBelt........................47

MowerMaintenance.............................................48

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................48

LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................51

RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................53

InstallingtheMowerDeck.................................54

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................54

Cleaning..............................................................55

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower

Deck..............................................................55

DisposingofWaste...........................................55

Storage...................................................................56

StorageSafety..................................................56

CleaningandStorage.......................................56

StoringtheBattery............................................57

Troubleshooting......................................................58

Schematics.............................................................60

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ENISO5395:2013.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.

Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,

ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or onslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand workingonthemachine.

•Keepchildrenandbystandersoutoftheoperating

area.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebefore

servicing,fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan resultininjury .T oreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere neededthroughoutthismanual.

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SlopeIndicator

Figure4

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

1.Themaximumslopeyoucanoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslopeof hillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .

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1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or smoking

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe distanceawayfromthe battery.

7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.

8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot discard

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

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ForModelswith127cm(50inch)Decks

1.Engine

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1.Warning—donotoperatethemowerwiththedeectorup orremoved;keepthedeectorinplace.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

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1.Beltrouting

ForModelswith107cm(42-inch)Decks

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1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.

2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.

3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.

4.Engine

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ForModelswith127cm(50inch)Decks

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1.Parkingposition4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

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1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Heightofcut

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1.Parkingposition4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

3.Removethekeyandread theinstructionsbefore servicingorperforming maintenance.

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ForModelswith107cm(42inch)Decks

1.Heightofcut

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ForModelswith127cm(50inch)Decks

1.Heightofcut

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1.Fast

4.Choke

2.Continuous-variablesetting5.Powertakeoff(PTO),blade-controlswitch

3.Slow

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ForModelswith127cm(50inch)Decks

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1.Fast

4.Choke

2.Continuous-variablesetting5.Powertakeoff(PTO),blade-controlswitch

3.Slow

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121-2989

1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine

1.Oildrain

2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine

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1.Slow

2.Towing

3.Fast

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Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.Theoperatormustreviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesinthe Operator’sManualandreviewtheconditionsinwhichthemachineisbeingoperatedtodeterminewhetherthemachinecanbeoperated intheconditionsonthatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible, keepthecuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhileoperatingthemachineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperatingon slopescancausethemachinetobecomeunstable.

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1.Warning—readthe Operator'sManual.

2.Warning—beforeservicing, engagetheparkingbrake, removethekeyandthe sparkplugconnection.

3.Cuttinghazardofhand, mowerblade;pinching hazardofhand,belt—keep handsandfeetawayfrom movingparts;keepall guardsandshieldsinplace.

4.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine; removedebrisfromthe areabeforemowing;keep thedeectorshielddown.

5.Ramptipping hazard—whenloading ontoatrailer,donotuse dualramps;useonlya singlerampwideenough forthemachineandthat hasaninclinelessthan 15degrees;backupthe ramp(inreverse)anddrive forwardofftheramp.

6.Bodilyharmhazard—no riders;lookbehindyou whenmowinginreverse.

7.Tippinghazardon slopes—donotuseon slopesnearopenwater;do notuseonslopesgreater than15degrees.

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1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard, raisedbafe—donot operatethemachinewith anopendeck;usea baggerorabafe.

1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.

2.Parkthemachineona levelsurfacewhenlling thefueltank.

3.Severinghazardofhand orfoot—keepawayfrom movingparts.

4.Entanglement hazard—keepaway frommovingparts;keep allguardsandshieldsin place.

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3.Donotoverllthefuel tank.

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ProductOverview

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Figure5

1.Height-of-cutlever

2.Motion-controllevers6.Anti-scalproller10.Engine14.Engineguard

3.Operatorseat

4.SmartSpeed™lever

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine.

5.Mowerdeck9.Fuel-tankcap13.Reardrivewheel

7.Frontcasterwheels

8.Footrest

11.Controlpanel

12.Deector

KeySwitch

Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine, has3positions:OFF,RUN,andST ART.Referto

StartingtheEngine(page26).

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure6).

ChokeControl

Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine.

Figure6

Controlpanel

1.Throttle3.Blade-controlswitch

2.Choke

(powertakeoff)

4.Ignitionswitch

Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Takeoff)

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Theblade-controlswitch,representedbya power-takeoff(PTO)symbol,engagesand disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure6).

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Motion-ControlLevers

Height-of-CutLever

Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure5).

ParkPosition

Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardfromthe centertothePARKpositionwhenexitingthemachine (Figure27).Alwayspositionthemotion-controllevers intothePARKpositionwhenyoustopthemachineor leaveitunattended.

SmartSpeed™ControlSystem Lever

TheSmartSpeed™Control-Systemlever,located belowtheoperatingposition,givesyouachoiceto drivethemachineat3speedranges—trim,tow,and mow(Figure30).

Fuel-PresenceWindow

Youcanusethefuelwindow,locatedontheleftside ofthemachine,toverifythepresenceoffuelinthe tank(Figure7).

Usetheheight-of-cutlevertolowerandraisethedeck fromtheseatedposition.Movingtheleverup(toward you)raisesthedeckfromthegroundandmovingthe leverdown(awayfromyou)lowersthedecktoward theground.Adjusttheheight-of-cutonlywhilethe machineisnotmoving(Figure31).

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments andaccessories.

Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal performanceofyourToroequipment,countonToro genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,Toro deliversreplacementpartsdesignedtotheexact engineeringspecicationofourequipment.Forpeace ofmind,insistonT orogenuineparts.

1.Fuel-presencewindow

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Figure7

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Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand mechanics.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe

enginequickly.

•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety

switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.

•Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachineto

ensurethattheblades,bladebolts,andcutting assembliesareingoodworkingcondition. Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsets topreservebalance.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine

andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould throw.

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate

equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand safely.

FuelSafety

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extremecareinhandlingfuel.Fuelvaporsare ammableandexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothefuel

tankwhiletheengineisrunningorwhilehot.

•Donotrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck

ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace

containersontheground,awayfromyourvehicle beforelling.

•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer

andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer ratherthanafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire

exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking condition.

•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith

therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea nozzlelock-opendevice.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap

andtightenitsecurely.

•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit

outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymorethan a30-daysupplyoffuel.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Addfuelto

thefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13mm(1/4to 1/2inch)belowthebottomofthellerneck.This emptyspaceinthetankallowsfueltoexpand.

–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors. –Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleandfuel

tankopening.

–Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillswith

soapandwater.

AddingFuel

RecommendedFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol

(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15% ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.

Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan 10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains

15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85 (containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder warranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

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UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsfuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless

(drainthefueltankwhenstoringthemachinefor morethan90days)

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel

system,whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditives

containingmethanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner tothefuel.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.T ominimize thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem, usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

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Figure8

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.

5.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck (Figure8).

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page35).

BreakinginaNewMachine

Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhen new,placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow 40to50hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinesto developfullpowerandbestperformance.

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UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

WARNING

Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal injury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:

•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.

motion-controlleverstothecenter,unlocked position,engagetheblade-controlswitch,and riseslightlyfromtheseat;theengineshould shutoff.

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe machineandaremostcomfortable(Figure9).

•Themotion-controlleversareinthePARKposition.

Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshut offtheenginewheneverthecontrolleversareoutof thePARKpositionandyourisefromtheseat.

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .

1.Sitontheseat,movethemotion-controllevers inthePARKposition,andmovetheblade-control switchtotheONposition.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotcrank.

2.Sitontheseatandmovetheblade-controlswitch totheOFFposition.Moveeithermotion-control levertothecenter,unlockedposition.Try startingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank. Repeatwiththeothermotion-controllever.

3.Sitontheseat,movetheblade-controlswitch totheOFFposition,andlockthemotion-control leversinthePARKposition.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,engagethe blade-controlswitch,andriseslightlyfromthe seat;theengineshouldshutoff.

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Figure9

4.Sitontheseat,movetheblade-controlswitch totheOFFposition,andlockthemotion-control leversinthePARKposition.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,movethe

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Adjustingthe

ConvertingtoSide

Motion-ControlLevers

AdjustingtheHeight

Youcanadjustthemotion-controllevershigheror lowerformaximumcomfort(Figure10).

Figure10

Discharge

Machineswith107cm(42-inch) MowerDecks

Themowerdeckandmowerbladesshippedwiththe machineweredesignedforoptimummulchingand side-dischargeperformance.

RemovingtheDischargeCoverfor Side-Discharging

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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3.Releasetheexiblelatchfromthelatchretainer onthedischargecoverandpivotthedischarge covertotheright(Figure11).

AdjustingtheTilt

Youcanadjustthemotion-controlleversforwardor rearwardforyourcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollever tothecontrol-armshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe controlleverforwardorrearward(Figure10).

3.Tightenbothboltstosecurethecontrolleverin thenewposition.

4.Repeattheadjustmentfortheothercontrollever.

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Figure11

1.Latchretainer3.Dischargecover

2.Latch

4.Releasethehook-shapedlatchontopofthe dischargecoverfromthepivotrod(Figure15).

5.Anglethemetaltabonthedischargecoverout oftheslotinthebracketweldedtothemower deck(Figure12).

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Figure12

1.Dischargecover3.Bracketonthemower deck

2.Metaltab

InstallingtheDischargeCoverforMulching

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage

theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Anglethemetaltabonthedischargecoverinto

theslotinthebracketweldedtothemowerdeck (Figure13).

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Figure14

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5.Onthetopofthedischargecover,engagethe hook-shapedlatcharoundthepivotrodofthe deectorassembly(Figure15).

Figure13

1.Dischargecover3.Bracketonthemower deck

2.Metaltab

4.Pivotthedischargecoverbackandtowardthe

decksothatthedischargecoveralignswiththe mowerdeck(Figure14).

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Figure15

1.Deector

2.Latch4.Dischargecover

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3.Pivotrod

6.Securethedischargecovertothedeckby hookingtheexiblelatchonthedischargecover intotheretaineronthedeck(Figure11).

Machineswith127cm(50-inch) MowerDecks

Themowerdeckandmowerbladesshippedwiththe machineweredesignedforoptimummulchingand side-dischargeperformance.

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RemovingtheRightBafefor Side-Discharging

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removetherightmowerblade;referto

RemovingtheBlades(page50).

4.Removethe2knobsandcurvedwashersthat securetherightbafetothemower(Figure16).

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Figure17

Figure16

1.Knob

2.Curvedwasher

3.Bafestudcomingthrough themower

5.Removetherightbafeandlowerthegrass deectoroverthedischargeopeningasshown inFigure16andFigure17.

1.Rightbafe

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2.Curvedwasherandknob

3.Dischargeopening

6.Installfastenersintotheholesinthetopofthe mowertopreventyingdebris.

WARNING

Openholesinthemachineexposeyou andotherstothrowndebristhatcan causesevereinjury.

•Neveroperatethemachinewithout hardwaremountedinallholesinthe machinehousing.

•Installthehardwareinthemounting holeswhenyouremovethemulching bafe.

7.Installtherightmowerblade;refertoInstalling

theBlades(page51).

8.Liftupthegrassdeector.Install2bolts(5/16x 3/4inch)tothe2holesalongthedeckcutout.

9.Installthecutoffbafetothemowerdeck(Figure

18).

Note:Usethe2locknuts(5/16inch)tosecure

thebafetothemowerdeck.

Note:Thecutoffbafewasshippedwiththe

machineasaloosepart.

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Figure18

1.Bolt(5/16x3/4inch)3.Locknut(5/16inch)

2.Cutoffbafe

10.Torquethefastenersto7to9N∙m(14to18 ft-lb).

11.Lowerthegrassdeectoroverthedischarge opening.

Important:Ensurethatthemowerhas

ahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turfwhileinside-dischargemode.

InstallingtheRightBafeforMulching

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethecutoffbafefromthemowerdeck (Figure18).

4.Removetherightmowerblade;referto

RemovingtheBlades(page50).

5.Slidetherightbafeunderthemowerdeck,and secureitusing2knobsandthecurvedwashers (cuppedsidefacingthemower)asshownin

Figure16andFigure17.

Important:Ensurethatthetabonthefar

rightsideoftherightbafeisoutsideofthe mowerandisushwiththemowerwall.

6.Installtherightmowerblade;refertoInstalling

theBlades(page51).

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

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•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

protection;longpants;slip-resistant,substantial footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong hairanddonotwearjewelry .

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep

bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine duringoperation.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid

holesorhiddenhazards.

•Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Reducedtraction

couldcausethemachinetoslide.

•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutral,theparking

brakeisengaged,andyouareintheoperating positionbeforeyoustarttheengine.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting

units.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall times.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe

sureofaclearpath.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,

trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyour vision.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,or

embankments.Themachinecouldsuddenlyroll overifawheelgoesovertheedgeoriftheedge givesway .

•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.

•Stopthemachineandinspectthebladesafter

strikinganobjectorifthereisanabnormal vibrationinthemachine.Makeallnecessary repairsbeforeresumingoperation.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.

•Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunitandshut

offtheenginebeforeadjustingtheheightof cut(unlessyoucanadjustitfromtheoperating position).

•Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaust

gasesareenclosed.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

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•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(including

toemptythecatchersortounclogthechute),do thefollowing:

–Stopthemachineonlevelground.

–Disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe

attachments.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk

oflightning.

•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicleunless

ithasahitchinstalled.

•Donotchangethegovernorspeedoroverspeed

theengine.

•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved

byT oro.

•Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess

of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof exposure.

quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachineon aslope.

•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do

notoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches, embankments,water,orotherhazards.The machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe distance(twicethewidthofthemachine)between themachineandanyhazard.Useawalk-behind machineorahandtrimmertomowthegrassin theseareas.

•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon

slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor direction;turnslowlyandgradually .

•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions

wheretraction,steering,orstabilityisinquestion. Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet grass,acrossslopes,ordownhillmaycausethe machinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe drivewheelsmayresultinslidingandalossof brakingandsteering.Themachinecanslideeven ifthedrivewheelsarestopped.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,

ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards.T all grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould overturnthemachine.

Figure19

1.Wearhearingprotection.

SlopeSafety

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere injuryordeath.Theoperatorisresponsiblefor safeslopeoperation.Operatingthemachineon anysloperequiresextracaution.Beforeusingthe machineonaslope,dothefollowing:

–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions

inthemanualandonthemachine.

–Useanangleindicatortodeterminethe

approximateslopeangleofthearea.

–Neveroperateonslopesgreaterthan15

degrees.

•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor

attachments,suchasgrass-collectionsystems. Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine

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andcausealossofcontrol.Followdirectionsfor counterweights.

•Ifpossible,keepthedeckloweredtotheground

whileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthedeckwhile operatingonslopescancausethemachineto becomeunstable.

–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto

determineiftheslopeissafeformachine operation.Usecommonsenseandgood judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation. Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can

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Figure20

OperatingtheMower Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

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1.SafeZone—usethe

machinehereonslopes lessthan15degreesor atareas.

2.DangerZone—usea

walk-behindmowerand/or ahandtrimmeronslopes greaterthan15degrees andneardrop-offsor water.

3.Water

4.W=widthofthemachine

5.Keepasafedistance (twicethewidthofthe machine)betweenthe machineandanyhazard.

TowingSafety

•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitch

point.

•Followtheattachmentmanufacturer's

recommendationforweightlimitsfortowed equipmentandtowingonslopes.Towedweight mustnotexceedtheweightofthemachine, operator,andballast.Usecounterweightsor wheelweightsasdescribedintheattachment,or intowingthemachineOperator’sManual.

•Neverallowchildrenorothersinoronthetowed

equipment.

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Figure21

Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottlein

theFASTposition(Figure22).

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Figure22

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmay

causelossoftraction,increasedriskofrollover, andlossofcontrol.Reducethetowedweightand slowdown.

•Thestoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweight

ofatowedload.Travelslowlyandallowextra distancetostop.

•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearof

themachine.

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DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Figure23

OperatingtheThrottle

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweenFASTand SLOWpositions(Figure24).

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Pullupthechokeknobtoengagethechoke beforeusingthekeyswitch(Figure25).

Note:Ensurethatyoufullyengagethechoke.

Youmayneedtoholdtheknobupwhenyou usethekeyswitch.

2.Pushdownthechoketodisengagethechoke aftertheenginehasstarted(Figure25).

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AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.

Figure24

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Figure25

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

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StartingtheEngine

CAUTION

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Engagingthestarter motorformorethan5secondscandamagethe startermotor.Iftheenginefailstostart,wait10 secondsbeforeoperatingtheenginestarteragain.

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.

UsingtheMotion-Control Levers

Figure26

ShuttingOfftheEngine

1.Disengagethebladesbymovingthe blade-controlswitchtotheOFFposition(Figure

26).

2.Engagetheparkingbrake;refertoParkPosition

(page15).

3.MovethethrottlecontroltotheFASTposition.

4.TurnthekeytotheOFFpositionandremove thekey .

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Figure27

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1.Motion-control lever—PARKposition

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

4.Backward

DrivingtheMachine

Thedrivewheelsturnindependently,poweredby hydraulicmotorsoneachaxle.Youcanturn1side inreversewhileyouturntheotherforward,causing themachinetospinratherthanturn.Thisgreatly improvesthemachinemaneuverabilitybutmay requiresometimeforyoutoadapttohowitmoves.

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place thethrottlecontrolintheFASTpositionforbest

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performance.Alwaysoperateinthefullthrottle positionwhenmowing.

WARNING

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.You maylosecontrolofthemachineandcause personalinjuryordamagetothemachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.

DrivingForward

Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenbackingupand

turning.

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.T ogoforward,slowlypushthemotion-control leversforward(Figure28).

Figure28

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Figure29

UsingtheSmartSpeed

Control

System

TheSmartSpeed belowtheoperatingposition(Figure30),givesthe operatorachoicetodrivethemachineat3ground speedranges—trim,tow,andmow.

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Control-Systemlever,located

DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.T ogobackward,slowlypullthemotion-control leversrearward(Figure29).

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Figure30

1.Smart-speedlever

Tochangespeeds,dothefollowing:

1.Movethemotion-controlleverstoneutraland outwardtothePARKposition.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

3.Adjustthelevertothedesiredposition.

Thefollowingareonlyrecommendationsforuse. Adjustmentsvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent, andtheheightofthegrass.

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Suggested uses:

ParkingX

Heavy,wet grass

TrainingX

BaggingX

MulchingX

Normal mowing

TransportX

TrimTowMow

Trim

Thisisthelowestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthis speedareasfollows:

•Parking

•Heavy,wetgrassmowingconditions

•Training

Tow

Thisisthemediumspeed.Thesuggestedusesfor thisspeedareasfollows:

•Bagging

•Mulching

Mow

Thisisthefastestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthis speedareasfollows:

•Normalmowing

•Transportingthemachine

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UsingtheSideDischarge

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turf.

DANGER

Withoutagrassdeector,dischargecover,or acompletegrass-catcherassemblymounted inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris willcauseinjuryordeath.

•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthe mowerdeckbecausethegrassdeector routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerdeck.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargearea ormowerbladesunlessyoumovethe blade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,rotatethekeyswitchtotheOFF position,andremovethekeyfromthekey switch.

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Figure31

•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe downposition.

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Note:Thetransportpositionisthehighest

height-of-cutpositionorcuttingheightat1 15mm (4-1/2inches)asshowninFigure31.

Heightofcutiscontrolledbytheleverlocatedtothe rightoftheoperatingposition(Figure31).

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AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers

Machineswith107cm(42-inch)MowerDecks

Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.

Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssothattherollers

donottouchthegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitchandengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersto1ofthefollowing positions:

•Upperhole—usethispositionwiththemower

deckinthe63mm(2-1/2inches)andbelow theheight-of-cutpositions(Figure32).

•Lowerhole—usethispositionwiththemower

deckinthe76mm(3inches)andabovethe height-of-cutpositions(Figure32).

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitchandengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollers(Figure33)tomatch theclosestheight-of-cutposition.

Figure33

1.Anti-scalproller3.Flangenut

2.Bolt

4.Holespacing

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Figure32

1.Anti-scalproller4.Upperhole—themower

2.Lowerhole—themower deckinthe76mm(3 inches)andabovethe height-of-cutpositions

3.Flangenut

deckinthe63mm(2-1/2 inches)andbelowthe height-of-cutpositions

5.Bolt

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers

Machineswith127cm(50-inch)MowerDecks

Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.

Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssothattherollers

donottouchthegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.

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OperatingTips

UsingtheFastThrottleSetting

dropontoyourlawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoa previouslycutareawiththebladesengagedoryou candisengagethemowerdeckwhilemovingforward.

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineattheFASTposition.Airisrequiredto thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower deckinuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohave1sideofthe mowerdeckfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsair tobedrawnintothemowerdeck.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethat thecuttingheightofthemowerdeckdoesnotscalp anyunevenground.However,thecuttingheight usedinthepastisgenerallythebestonetouse. Whencuttinggrasslongerthan15cm(6inches)tall, youmaywanttocutthelawntwicetoensurean acceptablequalityofcut.

CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows moreslowly .

KeepingtheUndersideofthe MowerDeckClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe mowerdeckaftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildup insidethemowerdeck,cuttingqualitywilleventually becomeunsatisfactory.

MaintainingtheBlade(s)

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason becauseasharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshredding turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth andincreasesthechanceofdisease.Checkthe mowerbladesaftereachuseforsharpness,and foranywearordamage.Filedownanynicksand sharpenthebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeis damagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywitha genuineT ororeplacementblade.

AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings, whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowingatCorrectIntervals

Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimesof theyear.Tomaintainthesamecuttingheight,mow moreofteninearlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrate slowsinmidsummer,mowlessfrequently.Ifyou cannotmowforanextendedperiod,rstmowata highcuttingheight,thenmowagain2dayslaterata lowerheightsetting.

UsingaSlowerCuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeed incertainconditions.

AvoidingCuttingTooLow

Whenmowinguneventurf,raisethecuttingheight toavoidscalpingtheturf.

StoppingtheMachine

Ifyoumuststoptheforwardmotionofthemachine whilemowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmay

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AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunits,

mufers,andenginecompartmenttohelpprevent res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Shutoffthefuelbeforestoringortransportingthe

machine.

•Disengagethedrivetotheattachmentwhenever

youaretransportingornotusingthemachine.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachine

inanyenclosure.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

PushingtheMachineby Hand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.

Donottowthemachine,becausetowingmay damageit.

Figure34

1.Bypass-leverlocations

2.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine

6.Whennished,ensurethatthekeyhasbeen

returnedtotheSTOPpositiontoavoiddraining thebatterycharge.

3.Leverpositionforpushing themachine

Note:Ifthemachinefailstomove,theelectricbrake

maystillbeengaged.Youcanreleasetheelectric brakemanuallyifnecessary;refertoReleasingthe

ElectricBrake(page46).

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Thismachinehasanelectric-brakemechanism,and topushthemachine,theignitionkeymustbeinthe

RUNposition.Thebatteryneedstobechargedand

functioningtodisengagetheelectricbrake.

PushingtheMachine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Locatethebypassleversontheframeonboth sidesoftheengine.

4.Movethebypassleversforwardthroughthekey holeanddowntolocktheminplace(Figure34).

Note:Dothisforeachlever.

5.Turntheignitionkeyonanddisengagethe parkingbrake.

Note:Donotstartthemachine.

OperatingtheMachine

Movethebypassleversrearwardthroughthekeyhole anddowntolocktheminplaceasshowninFigure34.

Note:Dothisforeachlever.

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TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe machine.Useafull-widthramp.Ensurethatthetrailer ortruckhasallthenecessarybrakes,lighting,and markingasrequiredbylaw.Pleasecarefullyreadall thesafetyinstructions.Knowingthisinformationcould helpyouorbystandersavoidinjury.Refertoyour localordinancesfortrailerandtie-downrequirements.

WARNING

Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithout turnsignals,lights,reectivemarkings,ora slow-moving-vehicleemblemisdangerous andcanleadtoaccidents,causingpersonal injury.

Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet orroadway.

SelectingaTrailer

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure35).

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe rampandthetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethatthelengthoframpisatleast4 timesaslongastheheightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground.Thisensuresthat rampangledoesnotexceed15degreeson atground.

Figure35

1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground

5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

LoadingtheMachine

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

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•Backthemachineuptherampanddriveit forwarddowntheramp.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.

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1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakesand lights.

3.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure35).

4.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure36).

Figure36

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1.Backthemachineupthe

ramp.

2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.

5.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andengage theparkingbrake.

6.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearbumperwithstraps,chains, cable,orropes(Figure37).Refertolocal regulationsfortie-downrequirements.

Figure37

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UnloadingtheMachine

1.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure35).

2.Drivethemachineforwarddowntheramp (Figure36).

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse

Every25hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

Beforestorage

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoilandlter.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Checktheaircleanerfordirty,loose,ordamagedparts.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheairintakescreen.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.

•Cleanthemower-deckhousing.

•Greaseallthelubricationpoints.

•Cleantheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•Checktirepressure.

•Replacetheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•Cleanthepaperair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Changetheengineoilandoillter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Checkthesparkplug(s).

•Checkthein-linefuellter.

•Replacethepaperair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Replacethesparkplug(s).

•Replacethein-linefuellter.

•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectthebatterycables.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Paintanychippedsurfaces.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

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Pre-Maintenance

RaisingtheSeat

Procedures

MaintenanceSafety

•Beforerepairingthemachinedothefollowing:

–Disengagethedrives.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

–Disconnectthespark-plugwire.

•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

drives,mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.

•Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe

machine.

•Usejackstandstosupportthemachineand/or

componentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

Ensurethattheparkingbrakeisengaged.Liftthe seatforward.

Youcanaccessfollowingcomponentsbyraisingthe seat:

•Serialplate

•Servicedecal

•Seat-adjustmentbolts(ifapplicable)

•Fuellter

•Batteryandbatterycables

ReleasingtheMower-Deck Curtain

Loosenthe2bottomboltsofthecurtaintoaccessthe topofthemowerdeck(Figure38).

•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plug

wirebeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthe negativeterminalrstandthepositiveterminal last.Connectthepositiveterminalrstand negativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

blade(s)orwearthicklypaddedgloves,anduse cautionwhenservicingthem.Onlyreplaceblades; donotstraightenorweldthem.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving

parts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswith theenginerunning.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition

andallhardwaretightened,especiallythe blade-attachmentbolts.Replaceallwornor damageddecals.

•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofa

safetydeviceorreducetheprotectionprovided byasafetydevice.Checktheirproperoperation regularly.

•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued

safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly genuineT ororeplacementpartsandaccessories. Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

Figure38

1.Bottombolt

2.Curtain

Note:Alwaystightentheboltstoconnectthecurtain

aftermaintenance.

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•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustandserviceasrequired.

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Lubrication

EngineMaintenance

GreasingtheBearings

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greaseallthe

lubricationpoints.

GreaseType:No.2lithiumgrease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking brake;refertoParkPosition(page15).

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettings(Figure39andFigure

40)witharag.

Note:Scrapeanypaintoffthefrontofthe

tting(s).

EngineSafety

•Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoilor

addingoiltothecrankcase.

•Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing,andother

bodypartsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(every

fewhours)ifoperatingconditionsareextremelydusty orsandy .

RemovingtheFoamandPaper Elements

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Figure39

1.Frontcastertire

Figure40

Locatedontheseat-panunderside

1.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance

2.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours

4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure39

andFigure40).

3.Greaseevery25operating hours

4.Engine

3.Cleanaroundtheair-cleanercovertoprevent dirtfromgettingintotheengineandcausing damage.

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4.Liftthecoverandrotatetheair-cleanerassembly outoftheengine(Figure41).

decal106-8717

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tooozeoutofthebearings.

6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

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ServicingtheFoamAir-Cleaner Element

ServiceInterval:Every25hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)—Cleantheair-cleaner foamelement(moreoftenindusty, dirtyconditions).

Every100hours/Y early(whichevercomes rst)—Replacetheair-cleanerfoamelement (moreoftenindusty ,dirtyconditions).

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1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapand warmwater.Whentheelementisclean,rinse itthoroughly.

2.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.

Important:Replacethefoamelementifit

istornorworn.

ServicingthePaperAir-Cleaner Element

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Cleanthepaper

air-cleanerelement(moreoftenin dirtyordustyconditions).

Figure41

5.Separatethefoamandpaperelements(Figure

42).

Figure42

Every200hours—Replacethepaperair-cleaner

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element(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

1.Cleanthepaperelementbytappingitgentlyto removedust.

Note:Ifitisverydirty ,replacethepaper

elementwithanewone.

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,or damagetotherubberseal.

3.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.

Important:Donotcleanthepaperlter.

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InstallingtheAirCleaner

1.Installthefoamelementoverthepaperelement.

ServicingtheEngineOil

Note:Ensurethatyoudonotdamagethe

elements.

2.Aligntheholesofthelterintothemanifold ports.

3.Rotatethelterdownintothechamberandfully seatitagainstthemanifold(Figure43).

Figure43

Engine-OilSpecications

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

orSL)

CrankcaseCapacity:2.4L(81oz)withoillter

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

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Figure44

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

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ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

4.Closethecover.

Important:Ifyouoverllorunderlltheengine

crankcasewithoilandruntheengine,youmay damagetheengine.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Note:Ensurethattheengineiscoolsothatthe

oilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

3.T okeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outofthe engine,cleantheareaaroundtheoil-llcapand dipstickbeforeremovingit(Figure45).

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Figure45

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ChangingtheEngineOilandOil Filter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours/Afterthe

rstmonth(whichevercomes rst)—Changetheengineoiland lter.

Every100hours/Y early(whichevercomes rst)—Changetheengineoilandoillter(more oftenindirtyordustyconditions).

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfacetoensure thattheoildrainscompletely.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.Draintheoilfromtheengine.

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Figure46

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5.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure47).

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengineandthenturnthelteranextra3/4 turn.

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Figure48

Figure47

6.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied oilintothellertubeandslowlyaddthe additionaloiltobringittotheFullmark(Figure

48).

7.Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichever

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Every200hours/Every2years(whichever comesrst)—Replacethesparkplug(s).

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug. Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplugandagappingtoolorfeelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug ifnecessary .

Type:Champion

Airgap:0.76mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

comesrst)—Checkthespark plug(s).

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BPR6ES

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleantheareaaroundthebaseoftheplugto keepdirtanddebrisoutoftheengine.

4.Removethesparkplug(Figure49).

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CleaningtheCooling System

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

Figure49

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or cracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

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2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removetheairlterfromtheengine.

4.Removetheengineshroud.

5.T opreventdebrisenteringtheairintake,install theairltertothelterbase.

6.Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.

7.Removetheairlterandinstalltheengine shroud.

8.Installtheairlter.

Figure50

InstallingtheSparkPlug

Figure51

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FuelSystem Maintenance

DANGER

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyou,others,and candamageproperty.

•Performanyfuel-relatedmaintenance whentheengineiscold.Dothisoutdoors inanopenarea.Wipeupanyfuelthat spills.

•Neversmokewhendrainingfuel,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereaspark mayignitethefuelfumes.

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuel Filter

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ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)—Checkthein-linefuel lter.

Every200hours/Every2years(whichever comesrst)—Replacethein-linefuellter.

Neverinstalladirtylterafterremovingitfromthe fuelline.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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Figure52

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ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe

machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal rstandthenegativelast.

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated

area,awayfromsparksandames.Unplugthe chargerbeforeconnectingordisconnectingthe battery.Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulated tools.

ServicingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Incorrectlyremovingthecablesfrom batterycoulddamagethemachineand cables,causingsparks.Sparkscan causethebatterygassestoexplode, resultinginpersonalinjury .

•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative (black)batterycablebefore disconnectingthepositive(red) cable.

•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red) batterycablebeforeconnectingthe negative(black)cable.

5.Slidetherubbercoveroffthepositive(red) cable.

6.Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthe batterypost(Figure53).

Note:Retainallfasteners.

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponents,causing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery , donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch anymetalpartsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisetheseattoaccessthebattery.

4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcable fromthebatterypost(Figure53).

Note:Retainallfasteners.

7.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure53),and liftthebatteryfromthebatterytray.

Figure53

1.Battery

2.Positive(+)batterypost

3.Bolt,washer,andnut7.Batteryhold-down

4.Terminalboot

5.Negative(–)batterypost

6.Wingnut,washer,andbolt

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ChargingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebattery

anddisconnectthebatterycables.

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto

RemovingtheBattery(page44).

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2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat 6to10A.

Note:Donotoverchargethebattery .

3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure54).

Figure54

1.Positive(+)batterypost3.Red(+)chargerlead

2.Negative(–)batterypost4.Black(–)chargerlead

ServicingtheFuses

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

Fusetype:

•Main—F1(30A,blade-type)

•ChargeCircuit—F2(25A,blade-type)

1.Removethescrewssecuringthecontrolpanel tothemachine.

Note:Retainallfasteners.

2.Liftthecontrolpaneuptoaccessthemainwire harnessandfuseblock(Figure55).

3.T oreplaceafuse,pulloutthefusetoremove it(Figure55).

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InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure53).

2.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,install thepositive(red)batterycabletothepositive (+)batteryterminal.

3.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,install thenegativebatterycabletothenegative(-) batteryterminal.

4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive (red)batterypost.

5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure

53).

6.Lowertheseat.

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Figure55

1.Main(30A)2.Chargecircuit(25A)

4.Returnthecontrolpaneltoitsoriginalposition.

Note:Usethescrewsremovedpreviouslyto

securethepaneltothemachine.

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DriveSystem

ReleasingtheElectric

Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktire

pressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseanuneven cut.Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure56). Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost accuratepressurereading.

Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.

Inatethereardrive-wheeltiresto90kPa(13psi).

Brake

Youcanmanuallyreleasetheelectricbrakeby rotatingthelinkarmsforward.Oncetheelectricbrake isenergized,thebrakeresets.

1.TurnthekeytotheOFFpositionordisconnect thebattery .

2.Loosenthebottom2boltsholdingthe mower-deckcurtaintothemowerdeck.Referto

ReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain(page36).

3.Locatetheshaftontheelectricbrakewherethe brakelinkarmsareconnected(Figure57).

4.Rotatetheshaftforwardtoreleasethebrake.

5.Tightenthebottom2boltsforthemower-deck curtaintothemowerdeck.RefertoReleasing

theMower-DeckCurtain(page36).

1.Valvestem

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Figure56

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Figure57

1.Brake-linkarmontheelectricbrakecontrolmodule

2.Left,reartire

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BeltMaintenance

ReplacingtheMower-Deck Belt

Thesignsofawornbeltincludesquealingwhilethe beltisrotating,bladesslippingwhilecuttinggrass, andfrayededges,burnmarks,andcracksonthebelt. Replacethemowerbeltifanyoftheseconditionsare evident.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutatthelowestcutting positionof38mm(1-1/2inches).

4.Removethepulleycovers(Figure58).

Figure59

MowerDeckswith2Blades

1.Idlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt

3.Outsidepulley6.Spring-removaltool

4.Spring

5.Enginepulley

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Figure58

1.Cover2.Screw

5.Loosenthebottom2boltsholdingthe mower-deckcurtaintothemowerdeck.Referto

ReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain(page36).

6.Usingaspring-removaltool,(T oroPartNo. 92-5771),removetheidlerspringfromthedeck hooktoremovetensionontheidlerpulley,and rollthebeltoffthepulleys(Figure59andFigure

60).

WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwhen installedandcancausepersonalinjury.

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

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Figure60

MowerDeckswith3Blades

1.Idlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley

3.Outsidepulley6.Spring-removaltool

4.Spring

7.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys(Figure60).

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8.Usingaspring-removaltool,installtheidler springoverthedeckhook,andplacetensionon theidlerpulleyandmowerbelt(Figure59and

Figure60).

9.Tightenthebottom2boltsforthemower-deck curtaintothemowerdeck.RefertoReleasing

theMower-DeckCurtain(page36).

10.Installthepulleycovers.

MowerMaintenance

ServicingtheCutting Blades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement, keepextrabladesonhand.

BladeSafety

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapieceof thebladecouldbethrowntowardyouorbystanders, resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.Tryingto repairadamagedblademayresultindiscontinued safetycerticationoftheproduct.

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearordamage.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

bladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhen servicingtheblades.Onlyreplaceorsharpenthe blades;neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating1

bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,and disconnectthespark-plugwiresfromthespark plugs.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure61).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe

Blades(page50).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure61).

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Figure61

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1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfacefor

thefollowingprocedure.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighest height-of-cutposition.

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedgloves,orother adequatehandprotection,slowlyrotatethe bladeintoapositionthatallowsyoutomeasure thedistancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthe levelsurfacethemachineison(Figure62).

Figure62

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure63).

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Figure63

1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothat theopposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesame position(Figure64).

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Figure64

1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)

2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement

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position

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure65).

Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan

3mm(1/8inch).

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Figure65

1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreater

than3mm(1/8inch),replacethebladewith anewblade;refertoRemovingtheBlades

(page50)andInstallingtheBlades(page

51).

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Figure66

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure67).

Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwitha

newblade,andthedimensionobtained continuestoexceed3mm(1/8inch),the bladespindlecouldbebent.Contactan AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,moveto

thenextblade.

6.Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Replacethebladesiftheyhitasolidobject,orifthe bladeisoutofbalanceorbent.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthicklypadded glove.

2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,and bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure66).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

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Figure67

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure68).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure67).

Figure68

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

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InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

66).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside ofthemowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthecurvedwasher(cuppedsidetoward theblade)andthebladebolt(Figure66).

3.T orquethebladeboltto47to88N∙m(35to65 ft-lb).

LevelingtheMowerDeck

Checktoensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytime youinstallthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencut onyourlawn.

Checkthemowerdeckforbentbladespriorto leveling,andremoveandreplaceanybentblades; refertotheCheckingforBentBlades(page49)before continuing.

Figure69

MowerDeckswith2Blades

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Sailareaoftheblade4.Measurefromthetipofthe

3.Outsidecuttingedges

bladetotheatsurface here.

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Levelthemowerdeckside-to-siderst;thenyoucan adjustthefront-to-rearslope.

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•Alltiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoChecking

theTirePressure(page46).

LevelingfromSidetoSide

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothemiddleposition.

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessothattheyareall sidetoside(Figure69andFigure70).

Figure70

MowerDeckswith3Blades

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Sailareaoftheblade4.Measurefromthetipofthe

3.Outsidecuttingedges

bladetotheatsurface here.

5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand theatsurface(Figure69andFigure70).

Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin

5mm(3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired; continuewiththisprocedure.

6.Movetotheleftsideofthemachine.

7.Loosenthesidelockingnut.

8.Raiseorlowertheleftsideofthemowerdeck byrotatingtherearnut(Figure71).

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Note:Rotatetherearnutclockwiseto

raisethemowerdeck;rotatetherearnut counter-clockwisetolowerthemowerdeck (Figure71).

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Figure71

1.Hangerbracket3.Rearnut

2.Sidelockingnut

9.Checktheside-to-sideadjustmentsagain. Repeatthisprocedureuntilthemeasurements arecorrect.

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Figure72

MowerDeckswith2Blades

1.Bladesfronttorear

2.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurfacehere.

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10.Continuelevelingthemowerdeckbychecking thefront-to-rearbladeslope;refertoAdjusting

theFront-to-RearBladeSlope(page52).

AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade Slope

Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyouinstall themower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan

7.9mm(5/16inch)lowerthantherearofthemower,

adjustthebladelevelusingthefollowinginstructions:

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothemiddleposition.

Note:Checkandadjusttheside-to-sideblade

levelifyouhavenotcheckedthesetting;referto

LevelingfromSidetoSide(page51).

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Figure73

MowerDeckswith3Blades

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

2.Outsidecuttingedges

5.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat

surface,andthetipoftherearbladetotheat surface(Figure72andFigure73).

Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6to7.9mm

(1/16to5/16inch)lowerthantherearbladetip, adjustthefrontlocknut.

6.T oadjustthefront-to-rearbladeslope,rotatethe

adjustmentnutinthefrontofthemower(Figure

74).

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacing fronttorear(Figure72andFigure73).

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Figure74

1.Adjustingrod3.Locknut

2.Adjustingblock

7.T oraisethefrontofthemower,tightenthe adjustmentnut.

8.T olowerthefrontofthemower,loosenthe adjustmentnut.

9.Afteradjustment,checkthefront-to-rearslope again,continueadjustingthenutuntilthefront bladetipis1.6to7.9mm(1/16to5/16inch) lowerthantherearbladetip(Figure72and

Figure73).

10.Whenthefront-to-rearbladeslopeiscorrect checktheside-to-sidelevelofthemoweragain, refertoLevelingfromSidetoSide(page51).

RemovingtheMowerDeck

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

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Figure75

1.Frontsupportrod3.Deckbracket

2.Lockingnut

6.Carefullylowerthefrontofthemowerdeckto theground.

7.Liftthemowerdeckandhangerbracketsclear oftherearliftrodandlowerthemowercarefully totheground(Figure76).

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowest position.

4.Loosenthebottom2boltsholdingthe mower-deckcurtaintothemowerdeck.Referto

ReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain(page36).

5.Removethehairpincotterfromthefrontsupport rod,andremovetherodfromthedeckbracket (Figure75).

Figure76

1.Mowerdeck

2.Hangerbracket

3.Rearliftrod

8.Slidethemowerdeckrearwardtoremovethe mowerbeltfromtheenginepulley.

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9.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderneaththe machine.

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

InstallingtheMowerDeck

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowest position.

5.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandguidethe hangerbracketsovertherearliftrod(Figure74).

6.Attachthefrontsupportrodtothemowerdeck withtheclevispinandhairpincotter(Figure74).

7.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley; refertoReplacingtheMower-DeckBelt(page

47).

8.Tightenthebottom2boltsforthemower-deck curtaintothemowerdeck;refertoReleasing

theMower-DeckCurtain(page36).

ReplacingtheGrass Deector

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspect

thegrassdeectorfordamage.

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Neveroperatethemachinewithoutthe grassdeector,thedischargecover,orthe grass-collectionsysteminplace.

Figure77

1.Mowerdeck

2.Grassdeector6.Nut(3/8inch)

3.Grass-deectorbracket7.Shortstandoff

4.Rod

2.Slidetherodoutoftheshortstand-off,spring, andgrassdeector(Figure77).

3.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.

4.Replacethegrassdeector(Figure77).

5.Slidetherod,straightend,throughtherear grassdeectorbracket.

6.Placethespringontherod,withendwires down,andbetweenthegrassdeectorbrackets.

7.Slidetherodthroughthesecondgrass-deector bracket(Figure77).

8.Inserttherodatthefrontofthegrassdeector intotheshortstandoffonthedeck.

9.Securetherearendoftherodintothemower withanut(3/8inch)asshowninFigure77.

5.Spring

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbe

spring-loadedinthedownposition.Liftthe deectoruptotestthatitsnapsintothe full-downposition.

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1.Removethenut(3/8inch)fromtherodunder themower(Figure77).

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Cleaning

8.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfrom thewashouttting.

WashingtheUndersideof theMowerDeck

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthe

mower-deckhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithamild

detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially nearthecontrolpanel,undertheseat,aroundthe engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.

Washtheundersideofthemowerdeckaftereachuse topreventgrassbuildupforimprovedmulchaction andclippingdispersal.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthe mowerwashouttting,andturnthewateron high(Figure78).

Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashout

ttingO-ringtomakethecouplingslideon easierandprotecttheO-ring.

Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafter1washing,

soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Then, repeattheprocess.

9.Runthemoweragainfor1to3minutesto removeexcesswater.

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashouttting couldexposeyouandotherstothrown objectsorbladecontact.Contactwitha bladeorthrowndebriscancauseinjury ordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashout ttingimmediately,beforeusing machineagain.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunder themowerorthroughopeningsinthe machine.

DisposingofWaste

Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicuid,andengine coolantarepollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeof theseaccordingtoyourstateandlocalregulations.

Figure78

1.Washouttting3.O-ring

2.Hose

4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.

5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.

6.Engagetheblade-controlswitchandletthe mowerrunfor1to3minutes.

7.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,shutoffthe engine,removetheignitionkey,andwaitforall movingpartstostop.

4.Coupling

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Storage

StorageSafety

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor

drainthefuelindoors.

thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuse analcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanolor methanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland usedatalltimes.

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),and engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especially theengineandhydraulicsystem.Cleandirtand chafffromtheoutsideoftheenginecylinder headnsandblowerhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith

milddetergentandwater.Donotpressure washthemachine.Avoidexcessiveuse ofwater,especiallynearthecontrolpanel, engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.

4.Checktheparkingbrakeoperation;refertoPark

Position(page15).

5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page37).

6.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page

37).

7.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoChangingthe

EngineOilandOilFilter(page40).

8.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page46).

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltank.

D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel

accordingtolocalcodes.

Important:Donotstore

stabilizer/conditionedfuelover 90days.

13.Removeandchecktheconditionofthespark plug(s);refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(page

41).Withthesparkplug(s)removedfromthe

engine,pour30ml(2tablespoons)ofengine oilintothesparkplughole.Usethestarterto cranktheengineanddistributetheoilinsidethe cylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Donotinstall thewireonthesparkplug(s).

14.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

15.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

16.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor storagearea.Removethekeyfromtheswitch andkeepitoutofreachofchildrenorother unauthorizedusers.Coverthemachineto protectitandkeepitclean.

9.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery

(page44).

10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe mowerwithagardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control

switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.

11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto

ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page48).

12.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor storageasfollows:

A.Addapetroleumbased

stabilizer/conditionertofuelinthe tank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom

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StoringtheBattery

1.Fullychargethebattery .

2.Letthebatteryrestfor24hours,thencheckthe batteryvoltage.

Note:Ifthebatteryvoltageisbelow12.6V ,

repeatsteps1and2.

3.Disconnectthecablesfromthebattery.

4.Checkthevoltageperiodicallytoensurethatthe voltageis12.4Vorhigher.

Note:Ifthebatteryvoltageisbelow12.4V ,

repeatsteps1and2.

BatteryStorageTips

•Storethebatteryinacool,dryareainanupright

position.

•Donotstackbatteriesdirectlyontopofeachother,

unlesstheyareincartons.

•Donotstackmorethan3batteries(only2ifthe

batterytypeiscommercial).

•Testawetbatteryevery4to6monthsandcharge

it,ifnecessary .

•Alwaystestandchargethebatterybefore

installation.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Thefueltankisshowingsignsofcollapsing orthemachineisfrequentlyshowingsigns ofrunningoutoffuel.

Theengineoverheats.

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theair-cleanerpaperelementclogged.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengine-blowerhousingare plugged.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty.

5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

1.Theblade-controlswitchisengaged.1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Themotion-controlleversarenotin thePARKposition.

3.Thebatteryisdead.

4.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.

5.Afuseisblown.5.Replacethefuse.

6.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Thechoke(ifapplicable)isnoton.

3.Theaircleanerisdirty.

4.Thespark-plugwire(s)islooseor disconnected.

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

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

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel system.

8.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.

9.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.9.Addoiltothecrankcase.

1.Cleanthepaperelement.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

4.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

2.Movethemotion-controllevers outwardtothePARKposition.

3.Chargethebattery.

4.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.MovethechokelevertotheON position.

3.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

4.Installthewire(s)onthesparkplug.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith thepropertype.

Theenginelosespower.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengineblowerhousingare plugged.

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

6.Thefuel-tankventisblocked.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.

2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

9.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith thepropertype.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Themachinevibratesabnormally .

Thecuttingheightisuneven.

1.Thebypassvalvesareopen.

2.Thetractionbeltsareworn,loose,or broken.

3.Thetractionbeltsareoffthepulleys.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Thetransmissionhasfailed.4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Theenginepulley ,idlerpulley,orblade pulleyisloose.

5.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Thebladespindleisbent.

7.Themotormountislooseorworn.

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

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

3.Themowerisnotlevel.

4.Ananti-scalproller(ifapplicable)isnot setcorrectly .

5.Theundersideofthemowerdeckis dirty.

6.Thetirepressureisincorrect.6.Adjustthetirepressure.

7.Abladespindleisbent.

1.Closethetowvalves.

2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

4.Adjusttheanti-scalpwheelheight.

5.Cleantheundersideofthemower deck.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

1.Thedrivebeltisworn,looseorbroken.1.Installanewdrivebelt.

2.Thedrivebeltisoffofthepulley .

3.Thepower-takeoff(PTO)switchor PTOclutchisfaulty.

4.Themowerbeltisworn,loose,or broken.

2.Installthedrivebeltandcheckthe adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforthe correctposition.

3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Installanewmowerbelt.

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ElectricalDiagram(Rev .A)

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