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Toro 74710 TimeCutter SS 3225 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3394-169RevC
TimeCutter
®
SS3225Riding
Mower
ModelNo.74710—SerialNo.315000001andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)
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Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark
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arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended tobeusedbyhomeownersinresidentialapplications.Itis primarilydesignedforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns. Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassandother growthalongsidehighways,orforagriculturaluses.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orotherreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
GrossHorsepower
Thegrossornethorsepowerofthisenginewaslaboratory ratedbytheenginemanufacturerinaccordancewiththe SocietyofAutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940.Ascongured tomeetsafety,emission,andoperatingrequirements, theactualenginetorqueonthisclassofmowerwillbe signicantlylower.
Gotowww .Toro.comtoviewspecicationsonyourmower model.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct safetyandoperationmaterials,accessoryinformation,help ndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
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Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial attention.
Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................6
SlopeIndicator.......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
ProductOverview.........................................................12
Controls...............................................................12
Operation....................................................................14
AddingFuel...........................................................14
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................15
BreakinginaNewMachine......................................15
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................15
StartingtheEngine.................................................16
OperatingtheBlades...............................................17
StoppingtheEngine...............................................17
DrivingtheMachine...............................................17
StoppingtheMachine.............................................19
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................20
PositioningtheSeat................................................20
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers........................20
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................21
TransportingtheMachine........................................21
LoadingtheMachine..............................................22
OperatingTips......................................................24
Maintenance.................................................................25
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................25
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................25
RaisingtheSeat......................................................25
Lubrication...............................................................25
GreasingtheBearings.............................................25
EngineMaintenance..................................................26
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................26
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................27
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter...........................28
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................29
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................30
ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter...............................30
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................31
ChargingtheBattery...............................................31
ServicingtheFuses.................................................33
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................33
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................33
ReleasingtheElectricBrake.....................................34
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................34
CleaningtheEngineScreen......................................34
CleaningtheEngine-CoolingFinsand
Shrouds.............................................................34
MowerMaintenance...................................................35
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................35
LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................37
RemovingtheMower..............................................39
InstallingtheMower...............................................40
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................40
MowerBeltMaintenance............................................41
ServicingtheMowerBelt.........................................41
Cleaning...................................................................42
WashingtheUndersideoftheMower........................42
Storage........................................................................43
CleaningandStorage..............................................43
Troubleshooting...........................................................44
Schematics...................................................................46
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Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructions,andpayattentionto thesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—“personalsafetyinstruction.”Failuretocomply withtheinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjuryor death.

SafeOperatingPractices

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Alwaysturn
offblades,setparkingbrake,stopengine,andremovekey beforedismounting.
•Turnoffbladeswhennotmowing.Stoptheengine,wait
forallpartstocometoacompletestopandremovethe keybeforecleaningthemachine,removingthegrass catcheroruncloggingthedischargechute.
•Operatethemachineonlyindaylightorgoodarticial
light.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileundertheinuence
ofalcoholordrugs.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSIstandard B71.1-2012.AllthelanguagewithinthisANSIstandard appliestothismachine;however,duetotheapplicationof thestandardacrossmanydifferenttypesofproductssome statementscanseemgeneralormisleading.Intheseinstances, Torohasrenedthestatementtoconveythemeaningofthe standardwhilebettermatchingtheproductthisOperator's Manualpertains.Safetyinformationinadditiontothe instructionsfoundintheANSIstandardbelowcanbefound inToroRidingMowerSafetyattheendofthissection.
GeneralOperation
•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsinthe
operator'smanualandonthemachinebeforestarting.
•Donotplacehandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsorunder
themachine.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall times.
•Allowonlyresponsibleadultswhoarefamiliarwiththe
instructionstooperatethemachine.
•Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,toys,wire,etc.,
whichcouldbepickedupandthrownbytheblade.
•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebeforemowing.
Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.
•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.
•Nevercarrypassengers.
•Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutelynecessary.
Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhilebacking up.
•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta wallorobstruction.Materialmayricochetbacktoward theoperator.Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggravel surfaces.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutdeector,discharge
coverorentiregrasscollectionsysteminplaceand working.
•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns.
Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechangingdirections.
•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.
TowingSafety
•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitchpoint.
•Followtheattachmentmanufacturer'srecommendation
forweightlimitsfortowedequipmentandtowingon slopes.Towedweightmustnotexceedtheweightofthe machine,operator,andballast.Usecounterweightsor wheelweightsasdescribedintheattachment,orinthe pullingmachineOperator’sManual.
•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowedequipment.
•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmaycause
lossoftraction,increasedriskofrollover,andlossof control.Reducethetowedweightandslowdown.
•Stoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweightofthetowed
load.Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.
•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearofthe
machine.
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.
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.
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•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofasafety
deviceortoreducetheprotectionprovidedbyasafety device.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
•Keepthemachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebris
build-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillagefuelsoakeddebris. Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoring.
•Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrikeanobject.
Repair,ifnecessary,beforerestarting.
•Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththeengine
running.
•Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear,damage
anddeterioration,whichcouldexposemovingpartsor allowobjectstobethrown.Frequentlycheckcomponents andreplacewithmanufacturers'recommendedparts, whennecessary.
•Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wraptheblade(s)or
wearthickly-paddedgloves,anduseextracautionwhen servicingthem.
•Checkforproperbrakeoperationfrequently .Adjustand
serviceasrequired.
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructiondecalsas
necessary.
•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.

ToroRidingMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat maynotbeincludedintheANSIstandards.
•Stoptheengine,movethemotioncontrolleversto
neutralandoutwardtotheparkposition,disengagethe bladecontrolswitch,removethekeyanddisconnectthe sparkplugwire(s)beforeperforminganyservice,repairs, maintenanceoradjustments.
•Keephands,feet,hair,andlooseclothingawayfrom
attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerandany movingpartswhileengineisrunning.
•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay
behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting tomaintain,adjustorservice.
•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid
contactwithskin,eyes,andclothing.Protectyourface, eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.
•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparksand
amesawayfrombattery.
•Ifloadingthemachineontoatrailerortruck,useasingle,
full-widthramponly.Therampangleshouldnotexceed 15degrees.
•Removingstandardoriginalequipmentpartsand
accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,andsafety ofthemachine.FailuretouseoriginalToropartscould causeseriousinjuryordeath.Makingunauthorized changestotheengine,fuelorventingsystem,mayviolate EPAandCARBregulations.
•Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires,belts,
blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswithoriginalToro parts.
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SlopeIndicator
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Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
93-7009
1.Warning—don'toperatethemowerwiththedeectorupor removed;keepthedeectorinplace.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
106-8717
1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.
2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.
3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.
4.Engine
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.
119-8814
1.Parkingposition4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
110-6691
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatewithoutthe deector,dischargecover,orgrasscollectionsystemin place.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.
114-1606
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.
119-8815
1.Parkingposition4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
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BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or smoking.
3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
6.Keepbystandersasafe distancefromthebattery.
7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries
8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.
10.Containslead;donot discard.
119-8871
Certainmodelsonly
1.Height-of-cut
131-4036
1.Maximumdrawbarpull36 kg(80lb)
2.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine
121-2989
2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine
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121-0771
1.Choke4.Slow
2.Fast
3.Continuousvariablesetting
131–3947
5.Powertake-off(PTO),Bladecontrolswitch
1.Trim—slow
2.Tow—medium
3.Mow—fast
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132-0869
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;onlyusea 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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ProductOverview
Figure5
ControlPanel
Figure4
1.Footrest8.Engine
2.Deector
3.Height-of-cutlever
4.Motion-controllever
5.Smart-speedlever
6.Controlpanel
7.Operatorseat
9.Fuel-tankcap
10.Reardrivewheel
11.Washouttting
12.Mowerdeck
13.Frontcasterwheels
Controls
BecomefamiliarwithallofthecontrolsinFigure4and
Figure5beforeyoustarttheengineandoperatethemachine.
1.Throttle/Choke
2.Ignitionswitch
3.Blade-controlswitch (powertake-off)
IgnitionSwitch
Theignitionswitchhas3positions:Off,Run,andStart.The keywillturntoStartandmovebacktoRunuponrelease. TurningthekeytotheOffpositionwillstoptheengine; however,alwaysremovethekeywhenleavingthemachine topreventsomeonefromaccidentallystartingtheengine (Figure5).
Throttle/ChokeControl
Thethrottleandchokearecombinedintoonecontrollever. Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeedandithasacontinuous variablesettingfromSlowtoFast.Engagethechokeby movingtheleverpasttheFastsettinguntilitstops(Figure5).
Itmaybenecessarytoholdtheleveragainstthestop,inthe chokeposition,whiletryingtostarttheengine.
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.
Blade-ControlSwitch(PowerTake-off)
Theblade-controlswitch,representedbyapowertake-off (PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengagespowertothemower blades(Figure5).
Motion-ControlLeversandPark Position
Themotion-controlleversarespeed-sensitivecontrolsof independent-wheelmotors.Movingaleverforwardor backwardturnsthewheelonthesamesideforwardorin reverse;wheelspeedisproportionaltotheamountthelever ismoved.Movethecontrolleversoutwardfromthecenter
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totheparkpositionandexitthemachine(Figure15).Always
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positionthemotion-controlleversintotheparkposition whenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.
SmartSpeed™ControlSystemLever
TheSmartSpeed™Control-Systemlever,locatedbelowthe operatingposition,givestheoperatorachoicetodrivethe machineat3speedranges—trim,tow ,andmow(Figure6).
Figure6
1.Smart-speedlever
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourswhenthe operatorisintheseatandtheignitionswitchisintheON position(Figure8).
Figure8
1.Hourmeterlocationbehindtheseat
Fuel-PresenceWindow
Thefuelwindowlocatedontheleft-handsideofthemachine, canbeusedtoverifythepresenceofgasolineinthetank (Figure7).
Figure7
1.Fuel-presencewindow
Height-of-CutLever
Theheight-of-cutleverallowstheoperatortolowerand raisethedeckfromtheseatedposition.Whentheleveris movedup(towardtheoperator),thedeckisraisedfromthe ground,andwhenmoveddown(awayfromtheoperator),it isloweredtowardtheground.Onlyadjusttheheight-of-cut whilethemachineisnotmoving(Figure4).
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame. Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15 (contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
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.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan damageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13 mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows gasolinetoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin placeandinproperworkingcondition.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditionerbottleopening.
•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillagewith soapandwater.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide thefollowingbenets:
•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.
Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank bedrained.
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,
whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionerto thegas.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.T ominimizethechance
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ofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizer
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atalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
Note:Ensurethattheengineisshutoffandthemotion
controlsareintheparkedposition.

ThinkSafetyFirst

OperatingSafety
Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsanddecals inthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelp you,yourfamily ,pets,orbystandersavoidinjury.
Note:Youcanusethefuelwindowtoverifythepresenceof gasolinebeforellingthetank(Figure9).
Important:Donotoverllfueltank.Fillthefueltank tothebottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe tankallowsthefueltoexpand.Overllingmayresultin fuelleakage,damagetotheengine,ordamagetothe emissionssystem.
DANGER
Mowingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause slidingandlossofcontrol.
Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,or drowning.
Alossoftractionisalossofsteeringcontrol.
Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:
•Donotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.
•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
•Reducethespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.
•Whenmowingslopes,graduallyworkfrom lowertohigherareasontheincline.
•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
•Turnup,intoaninclinewhenchanging directionsonslopes.Turningdowntheslope reducestraction.
Figure9

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page27).

BreakinginaNewMachine

Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mowerdecks anddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhennew,placing additionalloadontheengine.Allow40to50hoursof break-intimefornewmachinestodevelopfullpowerand bestperformance.
•Attachmentschangethehandlingcharacteristics ofthemachine.Useextracautionwhenusing attachmentswiththemachine.
Figure10
1.Safezone—usethe TimeCutterhere
2.Useawalk-behindmower and/orhandtrimmernear drop-offsandwater.
3.Water
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4.Moveeithermotion-controllevertothecenter, unlockedposition.
5.Trystartingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.
6.Repeatwiththeothermotion-controllever.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,feet,andhead isrecommended.
Figure11
1.Wearsafetyglasses
2.Wearhearingprotection
UnderstandingtheSafety-Interlock System
WARNING
Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damaged,themachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches daily,andreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.
7.Whilesittingontheseat,movetheblade-control switchtoOff,andlockthemotion-controlleversin theparkposition.
8.Starttheengine.
9.Whiletheengineisrunning,engagetheblade-control switch,andriseslightlyfromtheseat.
Note:Theengineshouldstop.
10.Whilesittingontheseat,movetheblade-control switchtoOff,andlockthemotion-controlleversin theparkposition.
11.Starttheengine.
12.Whiletheengineisrunning,movethemotion-control leverstothecenter,unlockedposition,engagethe blade-controlswitch,andriseslightlyfromtheseat.
Note:Theengineshouldstop.

StartingtheEngine

Important:Donotengagethestarterformorethan
5secondsatatime.Engagingthestartermotorfor morethan5secondscandamagethestartermotor.If theenginefailstostart,wait10secondsbeforeoperating theenginestarteragain.
Note:Itmaybenecessarytoholdtheleveragainstthestop, inthechokeposition,whiletryingtostarttheengine(Figure
12).
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventtheengine fromstartingunless:
•Thebladesaredisengaged.
•Themotion-controlleversareintheparkposition.
Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostoptheengine wheneverthecontrolleversareoutoftheparkpositionand yourisefromtheseat.
TestingtheSafety-InterlockSystem
Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety systemimmediately.
1.Whilesittingontheseat,withthecontrolleversinpark position,andmovetheblade-controlswitchtoOn.
2.Trystartingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.
3.Whilesittingontheseat,movetheblade-control switchtoOff.
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OperatingtheBlades

Theblade-controlswitch,representedbyapowertake-off (PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengagespowertothemower blades.Thisswitchcontrolspowertoanyattachmentsthat drawpowerfromtheengine,includingthemowerdeckand cuttingblades.
EngagingtheBlades
Important:Donotengagethebladeswhenparkedin
tallgrass;beltorclutchdamagecanoccur.
Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottleinthe Fastposition.
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StoppingtheEngine

1.Disengagethebladesbymovingtheblade-control switchtoOff(Figure14).
2.MovethethrottlelevertotheFastposition.
3.TurntheignitionkeytoOffandremovethekey.

DrivingtheMachine

Drivingthemachinebenetsfromanunderstandingof whatzero-turn-radiusmowermeans.Thedrivewheelsturn independently,poweredbyhydraulicmotorsoneachaxle; henceonesidecanturninreversewhiletheotherturns forwardcausingthemachinetospinratherthanturn.This vastlyimprovesthemachinemaneuverabilitybutmayrequire someadjustmentiftheoperatorisunfamiliar.
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WARNING
Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.Theoperator maylosecontrolofthemachineandcausepersonal injuryordamagetothemachine.
•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.
•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placingthethrottlecontrol intheFastpositioncanbebestforperformance.Formost applications,operatinginthefull-throttlepositionisdesirable.
UsingtheSmartSpeed
TM
Control
System
TheSmartSpeed operatingposition(Figure16),givestheoperatorachoice todrivethemachineat3groundspeedranges—trim,tow , andmow .
1.Smartspeedlever
Tochangespeeds,dothefollowing:
1.Movethemotioncontrolleverstoneutralandoutward totheparkposition.
2.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch
3.Adjustthelevertothedesiredposition.
TM
Control-Systemlever,locatedbelowthe
Figure16
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1.Park(brake)position
2.Center,unlockposition5.Frontofthemachine
3.Forward
4.Backward
Thefollowingareonlyrecommendationsforuse. Adjustmentswillvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent,and theheightofthegrass.
Suggested uses:
ParkingX
Heavy,wet grass
TrainingX
BaggingX
MulchingX
Normal mowing
TransportX
TrimTowMow
X
X
Trim
Thisisthelowestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthisspeed areasfollows:
•Parking
•Heavy,wetgrassmowingconditions
•Training
Tow
Thisisthemediumspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthisspeed areasfollows:
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DrivingBackward
•Mulching
Mow
Thisisthefastestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthisspeed areasfollows:
•Normalmowing
•Transportingthemachine
DrivingForward
1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.
2.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotion-controllevers forward(Figure17).
Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenbackingupandturning.
1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.
2.Togobackward,lookbehindyouanddown,asyou slowlypullthemotion-controlleversrearward(Figure
18).
Figure18
Figure17
Togostraight,applyequalpressuretoboth motion-controllevers(Figure17).
Toturn,releasepressureonthemotion-controllever towardthedirectionyouwanttoturn(Figure17).
Thefartheryoumovethemotion-controlleversin eitherdirection,thefasterthemachinewillmovein thatdirection.
Tostop,pullthemotion-controlleverstoneutral.
Togostraight,applyequalpressuretoboth motion-controllevers(Figure18).
Toturn,releasethepressureonthemotion-control levertowardthedirectionyouwanttoturn.
Tostop,pushthemotion-controlleverstoneutral.

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethemotion-controlleversto neutralandoutwardtotheparkposition,disengagethe blade-controlswitch,movethethrottletotheFastposition, andturntheignitionkeytooff.
Note:Remembertoremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.
WARNING
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemowerwhileitis unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtotheparkposition whenleavingthemachineunattended,evenifjust forafewminutes.
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AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

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Note:Thetransportpositionisthehighestheight-of-cut positionorcuttingheight(115mm(4.5inches))asshown inFigure19.
Height-of-cutiscontrolledbytheleverlocatedtotherightof theoperatingposition(Figure19).

PositioningtheSeat

Figure20

AdjustingtheMotion-Control Levers

AdjustingtheHeight
Themotion-controlleverscanbeadjustedhigherorlowerfor maximumoperatorcomfort(Figure21).
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Themotion-controlleverscanbetiltedforeoraftfor maximumoperatorcomfort.
1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollevertothe control-armshaft.
2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthecontrol leverforeoraft(Figure21).Tightenbothboltsto securethecontrolinthenewposition.
3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrollever.

PushingtheMachinebyHand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.Donot
towthemachine,becausedamagemayoccur.
Thismachinehasanelectric-brakemechanism,andtopush themachine,theignitionkeyneedstobeintheRunposition. Thebatteryneedstobechargedandfunctioningforthe electricbraketobedisengage.
PushingtheMachine
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,anddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,andwaitforallmovingparts tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Locatethebypassleversontheframeonbothsidesof theengine.
4.Movethebypassleversforwardthroughthekeyhole anddowntolocktheminplace(Figure22).
Note:Ensurethisisdoneforeachlever.
5.Movethemotion-controlleversinwardtotheneutral positionandturntheignitionkeytotheRunposition.
Note:Donotstartthemachine.
Note:Themachineisnowabletobepushedbyhand.
Figure22
1.Bypass-leverlocations
2.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine
6.Whennished,ensurethatthekeyhasbeenreturnedto theStoppositiontoavoiddrainingthebatterycharge.
Note:Ifthemachinefailstomove,theelectricbrakemay stillbeengaged.Ifnecessary,theelectricbrakecanbereleased manually;refertoReleasingtheElectricBrake(page34).
3.Leverpositionforpushing themachine
OperatingtheMachine
Movethebypassleversrearwardthroughthekeyholeand downtolocktheminplaceasshowninFigure22.
Note:Ensurethisisdoneforeachlever.

TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthemachine. Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasallnecessarybrakes, lighting,andmarkingasrequiredbylaw .Pleasecarefullyread allthesafetyinstructions.Knowingthisinformationcould helpyou,yourfamily,pets,orbystandersavoidinjury.
WARNING
Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithoutturn signals,lights,reectivemarkings,oraslow movingvehicleemblemisdangerousandcanlead toaccidentscausingpersonalinjury.
Donotdrivemachineonapublicstreetorroadway.
Totransportthemachine:
1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicleand connectthesafetychains.
2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.
3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.
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4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and closethefuelvalve.
5.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcasterwheelsand therearbumper(Figure23).
WARNING
Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruckincreases thepossibilityoftip-overandcouldcauseserious injuryordeath.
•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingamachine onaramp.
•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuseindividual rampsforeachsideofthemachine.
•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetweenthe rampandthegroundorbetweentherampand thetrailerortruck.
Figure23

LoadingtheMachine

Useextremecautionwhenloadingorunloadingmachines ontoatraileroratruck.Useafull-widthrampthatiswider thanthemachineforthisprocedure.Backuprampsand driveforwarddownramps(Figure24).
Figure24
1.Backupramps
Important:Donotusenarrowindividualrampsfor eachsideofthemachine.
2.Driveforwarddownramps
•Ensurethelengthoframpisatleastfourtimes (4X)aslongastheheightofthetrailerortruck bedtotheground.Thiswillensurethatramp angledoesnotexceed15degreesonatground.
•Backuprampsanddriveforwarddownramps.
•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordecelerationwhile drivingthemachineonarampasthiscould causealossofcontroloratip-oversituation.
Ensuretherampislongenoughsothattheanglewiththe grounddoesnotexceed15degrees(Figure25).Onat ground,thisrequiresaramptobeatleastfourtimes(4X)as longastheheightofthetrailerortruckbedtotheground.A steeperanglemaycausemowercomponentstogetcaughtas theunitmovesfromtheramptothetrailerortruck.Steeper anglesmayalsocausethemachinetotiporlosecontrol.If loadingonornearaslope,positionthetrailerortrucksothat itisonthedownsideoftheslopeandtherampextendsup theslope.Thiswillminimizetherampangle.
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2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition
3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees
4.Rampisatleastfourtimes (4X)aslongastheheight ofthetrailerortruckbed totheground
5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground
6.Trailer
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UsingtheFastThrottleSetting
Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineattheFastthrottleposition.Airisrequiredto thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsettheheight-of-cut solowastototallysurroundthemowerbyuncutgrass. Alwaystrytohaveonesideofthemowerfreefromuncut grass,whichallowsairtobedrawnintothemower.
UsingtheSmartSpeed™Control System
TheSmartSpeed™Control-Systemlever,locatedbelowthe operatingposition,givestheoperatorachoicetodrivethe machineat3speedranges—trim,mow,andtow .Anoperator canbenetfromthetrimspeedsettingwhenmaneuvering themachineintightspacesoroperatingarounddelicate landscapes.Thetrimsettingcanalsobeusedtooperatethe machineatahighthrottlesettingandbladespeed,whilestill beingabletoreducethegroundspeedtoincreasethequality ofcut.
CuttingLongGrass
Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,raisethe cuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthegrassatthis setting.Thencutthegrassagainusingthelower,normal setting.
Stopping
Ifyoumuststoptheforwardmotionofthemachinewhile mowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydropontoyour lawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoapreviouslycutareawiththe bladesengagedoryoucandisengagethemowerdeckwhile movingforward.
KeepingtheUndersideoftheMower Clean
Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthemower aftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinsidethemower, cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecomeunsatisfactory.
CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime
Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethatthe cuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpanyuneven ground.However,thecuttingheightusedinthepastis generallythebestonetouse.Whencuttinggrasslongerthan sixinchestall,youmaywanttocutthelawntwicetoensure anacceptablequalityofcut.
Cutting1/3oftheGrassBlade
Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade.Cutting morethanthatisnotrecommendedunlessgrassissparse,or itislatefallwhengrassgrowsmoreslowly.
AlternatingtheMowingDirection
Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhichenhances decompositionandfertilization.
MowingatCorrectIntervals
Normally,mowevery4days.But,remember,grassgrowsat differentratesatdifferenttimes.Sotomaintainthesame cuttingheight,whichisagoodpractice,andmowmoreoften inearlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrateslowsinmidsummer, mowlessfrequently.Ifyoucannotmowforanextended period,rstmowatahighcuttingheight,thenmowagain2 dayslateratalowerheightsetting.
MaintainingtheBlade(s)
Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseasonbecause asharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthe grassblades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownat theedges,whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceof disease.Checkthemowerbladesaftereachuseforsharpness, andforanywearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpen thebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replace itimmediatelywithagenuineTororeplacementblade.
AvoidingCuttingTooLow
Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthemower youpreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheighttoensurethat uneventurfisnotcuttooshort.
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Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst5hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Aftereachuse
Every25hours
Every50hours
Every100hours
Beforestorage
MaintenanceProcedure
•Changetheengineoilandlter.
•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.
•Cleanandchecktheaircleanerfoamelement.
•Checktheengineoillevel.
•Cleantheengineair-intakescreen.
•Checkthecuttingblades.
•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.
•Cleanthemower-deckhousing.
•Greaseallthelubricationpoints.
•Checktirepressure.
•Checkthebeltsforwear/cracks.
•Replacetheaircleanerpaperelement.
•Checkthesparkplug.
•Changetheengineoil(changeitmoreoftenunderaheavyloadorinhigh temperatures).
•Changetheengine-oillter.
•Replacethesparkplug.
•Replacethein-linefuellter
•Cleantheengine-coolingnsandshrouds.
•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectbatterycables.
•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.
•Paintanychippedsurfaces.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoany maintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.
Premaintenance
Lubrication
Procedures

GreasingtheBearings

RaisingtheSeat

Makesurethatthemotion-controlleversarelockedinthe parkposition,andlifttheseatforward.
Thefollowingcomponentscanbeaccessedbyraisingtheseat:
•Serialplate
•Servicedecal
•Seat-adjustmentbolts
•Fuellter
•Batteryandbatterycables
ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greaseallthelubrication
points.
GreaseType:No.2GeneralPurpose,Lithium-BaseGrease
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,anddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
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Note:Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffofthefront ofthetting(s).
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ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Cleanandcheck
theaircleanerfoamelement.
Every50hours—Replacetheaircleanerpaper element.
Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequentlyiftheoperating conditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.
RemovingtheFoamandPaper Elements
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).
2.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removethekeybeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Cleanaroundtheaircleanertopreventdirtfrom gettingintotheengineandcausingdamage.
4.Removetheair-cleanercoverbyunscrewingthe2 knobs(Figure28).
Figure27
Locatedontheseat-panunderside
1.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance
2.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours
3.Greaseevery25operating hours
4.Engine
4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure26and
Figure27).
5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebeginsto oozeoutofthebearings.
Figure28
1.Air-cleanercover2.Knobs
5.Carefullyremovethefoamandpaperlterelements fromtheair-cleanerhousing(Figure29).
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6.Separatethefoamandpaperelements.

ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSF ,SG,SH,SJ,or higher)
CrankcaseCapacity:1.0L(34oz)whenyoudonotchange thelter;1.05L(36oz)whenyouchangethelter.
Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.
CleaningtheFoamandPaperElements
FoamElement:
1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapandwarmwater.
2.Whentheelementisclean,rinseitthoroughly.
3.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.
Note:Donotoiltheelement.
Important:Replacethefoamelementifitistorn
orworn.
4.Installthefoamelementontoacleanpaperelement.
PaperElement:
1.Tapthepaperelementonasolid,atsurface,andblow itoutfromtheinsidewithcompressedairtoremove dustanddirt.
2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,anddamage totherubberseal.
Important:Donotcleanthepaperelementwith liquids,suchassolvents,gasoline,orkerosene. Replacethepaperelementifitisdamagedor cannotbecleanedthoroughly.
3.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverofalldirt,dust, anddebris.
Figure30
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.
WARNING
Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.
Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.
Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoiland runtheengine;enginedamagemayresult.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).
3.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removethekeybeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
4.Checktheengine-oillevel(Figure31).
InstallingtheFoamandPaperElements
Important:Topreventenginedamage,alwaysoperate
theenginewiththecompletefoamandpaperaircleaner assemblyinstalled.
1.Installthefoamlterontothepaperlter(Figure29).
2.Installthefoamandpaperlterontotheair-cleaner housing.
3.Installtheair-cleanercover,andtightenthe2knobs (Figure28).
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ChangingtheEngineOiland Filter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours
Every100hours(changeitmoreoftenunderaheavy loadorinhightemperatures).
Every100hours
Note:Changetheengine-oilltermorefrequentlywhenthe operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.
Figure31
Figure32
5.Removetheengine-oillter.
Note:Ensuretheoil-ltergaskettouchestheengine, andthenturnthelteranextra3/4turn.
1.Parkthemachine,sothattherightsideisslightly lowerthantheleftside,toensurethattheoildrains completely.
2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).
3.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removethekeybeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
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6.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied amountofoilintothellhole(Figure34).
7.Checktheoillevel;refertoFigure34.
Figure34

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthesparkplug.
Every100hours—Replacethesparkplug.
Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes iscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.Useasparkplug wrenchforremovingandinstallingthesparkpluganda gappingtoolorfeelergaugetocheckandadjusttheairgap. Installanewsparkplugifnecessary.
Type:Champion BCPR6ES
AirGap:0.76mm(0.03inch)
RemovingtheSparkPlug
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).
2.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removethekeybeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
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Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug.Always
replacethesparkplugwhenithasablackcoating,worn electrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.
Note:Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingontheinsulator usuallymeansthattheaircleanerisdirty.
Setthegapto0.76mm(0.030).
FuelSystem Maintenance
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan damageproperty.
•Performanyfuelrelatedmaintenancewhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea. Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.
•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereasparkmay ignitethegasolinefumes.

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuel Filter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethein-linefuel
lter
Figure36
InstallingtheSparkPlug
Tightenthesparkplugto20N-m(15ft-lb).
Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuelline.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Replacethein-linefuellter(Figure38).
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.

ChargingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery
WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting inpersonalinjury.
Figure38
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal partsofthemachine.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Raisetheseattoaccessthebattery.
4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcablefromthe batterypost(Figure39).
Note:Retainallfasteners.
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Incorrectbattery-cableroutingcoulddamage themachineandcablescausingsparks. Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
ChargingtheBattery
ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebatteryand
disconnectbatterycables.
1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;refertoRemoving
theBattery(page31).
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black) batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe positive(red)cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery cablebeforeconnectingthenegative (black)cable.
5.Slidetherubbercoverupthepositive(red)cable.
6.Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthebattery post(Figure39).
Note:Retainallfasteners.
7.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure39),andliftthe batteryfromthebatterytray .
2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat6to 10amps.
Note:Donotoverchargethebattery.
3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthecharger leadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure40).
Figure40
1.Positive(+)batterypost3.Red(+)chargerlead
2.Negative(–)batterypost4.Black(–)chargerlead
1.Battery
2.Positive(+)batterypost
3.Bolt,washer,andnut7.Batteryhold-down
4.Terminalboot
InstallingtheBattery
1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure39).
2.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,installthe positive(red)batterycabletothepositive(+)battery terminal.
3.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,installthe negativebatterycabletothenegative(-)battery
Figure39
5.Negative(–)batterypost
6.Wingnut,washer,andbolt
terminal.
4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.
5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure39).
6.Lowertheseat.
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Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance;however,ifafuseblows,checkthe component/circuitforamalfunctionorshort.
Fusetype:
•Main—F1-30amp,blade-type
•ChargeCircuit—F2-25amp,blade-type
1.Removethescrewssecuringthecontrolpaneltothe machine.
Note:Retainallfasteners.
2.Liftthecontrolpaneuptoaccessthemainwiring harnessandfuseblock(Figure41).
3.Toreplaceafuse,pulloutonthefusetoremoveit (Figure41).
Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktirepressure.
Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut.Check thepressureatthevalvestem(Figure42).Checkthetires whentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccuratepressurereading.
Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.
Inatethereardrive-wheeltiresto90kPa(13psi).
Figure42
Figure41
1.Main—30amp
2.Chargecircuit—25amp
4.Returnthecontrolpaneltoitsoriginalposition.
Note:Usethescrewsremovedpreviouslytosecure thepaneltothemachine.
1.Valvestem
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ReleasingtheElectricBrake

Theelectricbrakecanbereleasebymanuallyrotatingthe linkarmsforward.Oncetheelectricbrakeisenergizedthe brakewillreset.
CoolingSystem Maintenance
Toreleasethebrake:
Figure43
1.Brakelinkarmontheelectricbrakecontrolmodule
2.Leftreartire
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheOffpositionordisconnect thebattery.
2.Locatetheshaftontheelectricbrakewherethebrake linkarmsareconnected.
3.Rotatetheshaftforwardtoreleasethebrake.

CleaningtheEngineScreen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Cleantheengine
air-intakescreen.
Toensurepropercooling,makesurethegrassscreen,cooling ns,andotherexternalsurfacesoftheenginearekeptclean atalltimes.
Useadrybrushtocleangrassandaccumulateddebrisfrom theair-intakescreenandaroundtheengine.
Important:Topreventcontaminatingthefuelsystem, donotusewatertocleantheengine.

CleaningtheEngine-Cooling FinsandShrouds

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Cleantheengine-cooling
nsandshrouds.
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,andmovethe motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition andapplytheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Removetheair-intakescreenandcoolingshrouds.
4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengineparts.
5.Installtheair-intakescreenandcoolingshrouds.
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ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason,because sharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthegrass blades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownattheedges, whichslowsgrowth,andincreasesthechanceofdisease.
Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andforany wearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpenthe bladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replace itimmediatelywithagenuineT ororeplacementblade.For convenientsharpeningandreplacement,youmaywantto keepextrabladesonhand.
WARNING
Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece ofthebladecouldbethrownintotheoperator's orbystander'sarea,resultinginseriouspersonal injuryordeath.
•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.
•Replaceawornordamagedblade.
BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades
InspectingtheBlades
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe
cuttingblades.
1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure44).
Note:Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblades;refertoSharpeningtheBlades
(page37).
2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea(Figure
44).
Note:Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslot forminginthisarea(item3inFigure44),immediately installanewblade.
Figure44
1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming
2.Curvedarea
4.Damage
Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe blade-controlswitch,movethemotion-controlleversoutward totheparkposition,stoptheengine,andremovethekey .
CheckingforBentBlades
Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfaceforthe
followingprocedure.
1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighestheight-of-cut position;alsoconsideredthe'transport'position.
2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedgloves,orotheradequate handprotection,slowlyrotatethebladetobemeasure intoapositionthatallowseffectivemeasurementofthe distancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthelevelsurface themachineison(Figure45).
Figure45
1.Deck3.Blade
2.Spindlehousing
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(Figure46).
Figure46
1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)
2.Levelsurface
3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)
4.Rotatethesameblade180degrees,sothattheopposing cuttingedgeisnowinthesameposition(Figure47).
Figure48
1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)
2.Levelsurface
3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)
A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreaterthan
3mm(1/8inch),replacethebladewithanew blade;refertoRemovingtheBlades(page36)and
InstallingtheBlades(page37).
Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwithanewone, andthedimensionobtainedcontinuestoexceed 3mm(1/8inch),thebladespindlecouldbebent. ContactanAuthorizedToroDealerforservice.
Figure47
1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)
2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)
3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement position
5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface (Figure48).
Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan3mm (1/8inch).
B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,movetothe
nextblade.
Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.
RemovingtheBlades
Thebladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthe bladeisoutofbalance,orifthebladeisbent.T oensure optimumperformanceandcontinuedsafetyconformance ofthemachine,usegenuineTororeplacementblades. Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturersmayresult innon-conformancewithsafetystandards.
1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-paddedglove.
2.Removethebladebolt,thecurvedwasher,theblade stiffener,andthebladefromthespindleshaft(Figure
49).
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2.Installthebladestiffener,thecurvedwasher(cupped
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sidetowardtheblade),andthebladebolt(Figure49).
3.Torquethebladeboltto47to88N-m(35to65ft-lb).

LevelingtheMowerDeck

Checktoensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytimeyou installthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencutonyour lawn.
Figure49
1.Sailareaoftheblade
2.Blade
3.Curvedwasher
4.Bladebolt
5.Bladestiffener
SharpeningtheBlades
1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsof theblade(Figure50).
Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.
Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamount
ofmaterialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.
Figure50
1.Sharpenatoriginalangle
Themowerdeckmustbecheckedforbentbladespriorto leveling;anybentbladesmustberemovedandreplaced;refer toCheckingforBentBlades(page35)beforecontinuing.
Themowerdeckmustbeleveledside-to-siderstthenthe fronttorearslopecanbeadjusted.
Requirements:
•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.
•Alltiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoCheckingthe
TirePressure(page33).
LevelingfromSidetoSide
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,removethekey, andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.
4.Carefullyrotatetheblade(s)sothattheyareallsideto side(Figure52.
2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade balancer(Figure51).
Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,the bladeisbalanced,andcanbeused.
Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff theendofthesailareaonly(Figure50).
Figure51
1.Blade2.Balancer
3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.
InstallingtheBlades
1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure49).
Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademustbe pointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto ensurepropercutting.
Figure52
1.Bladesidetoside
2.Sailareaoftheblade4.Measurefromthetipofthe
3.Outsidecuttingedges
bladetotheatsurface here
5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesandthe atsurface(Figure52.Ifbothmeasurementsarenot within5mm(3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired; continuewiththisprocedure.
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6.Movetotheleftsideofthemachine.
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AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade Slope
8.Raiseorlowertheleftsideofthemowerdeckby rotatingtherearnut.(Figure53).
Note:Rotatetherearnutclockwisetoraisethemower deck;rotatetherearnutcounter-clockwisetolower themowerdeck.
Figure53
Checkthefront-to-rearbladeslopeanytimeyouinstallthe mower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan7.9mm (5/16inch)lowerthantherearofthemower,adjusttheblade levelusingthefollowinginstructions:
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,removethekey, andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.
Note:Checkandadjusttheside-to-sidebladelevel ifyouhavenotcheckedthesetting;refertoLeveling
fromSidetoSide(page37).
4.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacingfrontto rear(Figure54.
1.Hangerbracket3.Rearnut
2.Sidelockingnut
9.Checktheside-to-sideadjustmentsagain.Repeatthis procedureuntilthemeasurementsarecorrect.
10.Continuelevelingthedeckbycheckingthefront-to-rear bladeslope;refertoAdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade
Slope(page38).
Figure54
Mowerdeckswith1blade
1.Bladefronttorear
2.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurfacehere.
5.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheatsurface (Figure54).
Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6to7.9mm(1/16 to5/16inch)lowerthantherearbladetip,adjustthe frontlocknut.
6.Toadjustthefront-to-rearbladeslope,rotatethe adjustmentnutinthefrontofthemower(Figure55).
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1.Adjustingrod3.Locknut
2.Adjustingblock
7.Toraisethefrontofthemower,tightentheadjustment nut.
8.Tolowerthefrontofthemower,loosentheadjustment nut.
9.Afteradjustment,checkthefront-to-rearslopeagain, continueadjustingthenutuntilthefrontbladetipis
1.6to7.9mm(1/16to5/16inch)lowerthantherear bladetip(Figure54).
10.Whenthefront-to-rearbladeslopeiscorrectcheckthe side-to-sidelevelofthemoweragain;refertoLeveling
fromSidetoSide(page37).

RemovingtheMower

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.
Figure56
1.Frontsupportrod3.Deckbracket
2.Lockingnut
5.Liftthemowerdeckandhangerbracketsclearofthe rearliftrod,andlowerthemowercarefullytothe ground(Figure57).
4.Removethehairpincotterfromthefrontsupportrod, andremovetherodfromthedeckbracket(Figure
56).Carefullylowerthefrontofthemowerdeckto
theground.
1.Mowerdeck
2.Hangerbracket
Figure57
3.Rearliftrod
6.Slidethemowerdeckrearwardtoremovethemower beltfromtheenginepulley.
7.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderneaththe machine.
Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.
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1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.
4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.
5.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandguidethehanger bracketsovertherearliftrod(Figure57).
2.Removethenut(3/8inch)fromtherodunderthe mower(Figure58).
3.Slidetherodoutoftheshortstand-off,spring,and grassdeector(Figure58).
4.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.
5.Replacethegrassdeector(Figure58).
6.Slidetherod,straightend,throughthereargrass deectorbracket.
7.Placethespringontherod,withendwiresdown,and betweenthegrassdeectorbrackets.Sliderodthrough secondgrassdeectorbracket(Figure58).
6.Attachthefrontsupportrodtothemowerdeckwith theclevispinandhairpincotter(Figure56).
7.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley;referto
ReplacingtheMowerBelt(page41).
ReplacingtheGrassDeector
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspectthegrass
deectorfordamage.
WARNING
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallowthe lawnmowertothrowobjectsintheoperator'sor bystander'sdirectionandresultinseriousinjury. Also,contactwiththebladecouldoccur.
Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgrassdeector, dischargecoverorgrasscollectionsysteminplace.
1.LocateitemsshowninFigure58.
8.Insertrodatfrontofgrassdeectorintoshortstandoff ondeck.
9.Securerearendofrodintothemowerwithanut (3/8inch)asshowninFigure58.
Important:Thegrassdeectormustbespring loadedinthedownposition.Liftthedeectorup totestthatitsnapstothefulldownposition.
Figure58
1.Mowerdeck
2.Grassdeector6.Nut(3/8inch)
3.Grass-deectorbracket7.Shortstandoff
4.Rod
5.Spring
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ServicingtheMowerBelt

InspectingtheBelts
ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checkthebeltsfor
wear/cracks.
Checkthebeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks,orany otherdamage.Replacedamagedbelts.
ReplacingtheMowerBelt
Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks,andcracksare signsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethemowerbeltifanyof theseconditionsareevident.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Settheheight-of-cutatthelowestcuttingposition(38 mm(1-1/2inches)).
4.Usingaspring-removaltool(Toropartno.92-5771), removetheidlerspringfromthedeckhooktoremove tensionontheidlerpulley,androllthebeltoffofthe pulleys(Figure59).
WARNING
Figure59
1.Idlerpulley
2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley
3.Outsidepulley6.Spring-removaltool
5.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys(Figure59).
6.Usingaspringremovaltool(T oropartno.92-5771), installtheidlerspringoverthedeckhookandplacing tensionontheidlerpulleyandthemowerbelt(Figure
59).
4.Spring
Thespringisundertensionwheninstalled andcancausepersonalinjury.
Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.
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Cleaning
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WashingtheUndersideofthe Mower

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthemower-deck
housing.
Washtheundersideofthemoweraftereachusetoprevent grassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionandclipping dispersal.
Important:Y oucanwashthemachinewithamild detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthemachine. Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthecontrol panel,undertheseat,aroundtheengine,hydraulic pumps,andmotors.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthemower washouttting,andturnthewateronhigh(Figure60).
Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafteronewashing, soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Then,repeat theprocess.
9.Runthemoweragainfor1to3minutestoremove excesswater.
WARNING
Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsor bladecontact.Contactwithbladeorthrown debriscancauseinjuryordeath.
•Replacebrokenormissingwashouttting immediately,beforeusingmoweragain.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerorthroughopeningsinthemower.
Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashouttting O-ringtomakethecouplingslideoneasierandprotect theO-ring.
Figure60
1.Washouttting3.O-ring
2.Hose
4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.
5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.
6.Engagetheblade-controlswitchandletthemowerrun for1to3minutes.
4.Coupling
7.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,stoptheengine, removetheignitionkey,andwaitforallmovingparts tostop.
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Storage

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,movethemotion controlsoutwardtotheparkposition,stoptheengine, andremovethekey.
2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe engine.Cleandirtandchafffromtheoutsideofthe enginecylinderheadnsandblowerhousing.
Important:Y oucanwashthemachinewithamild detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially nearthecontrolpanel,undertheseat,aroundthe engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.
3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
Cleaner(page26).
4.Greaseandoilthemachine;refertoLubrication(page
25).
5.Changethecrankcaseoilandlter;refertoChanging
theEngineOilandFilter(page28).
plug(s)removedfromtheengine,pourtwotablespoons ofengineoilintothesparkplughole.Usethestarter tocranktheengineanddistributetheoilinsidethe cylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Donotinstallthe wireonthesparkplug(s).
12.Cleananydirtandchafffromthetopofthemower.
13.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith agardenhose.
14.Checktheconditionofthedriveandmowerbelts.
15.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor replaceanypartthatiswornordamaged.
16.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
17.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea. Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchandkeepit inamemorableplace.Coverthemachinetoprotect itandkeepitclean.
6.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire
Pressure(page33).
7.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery(page
32).
8.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoServicing
theCuttingBlades(page35).
9.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-useoccurs over30days.Preparethemachineforstorageas follows.
10.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditionertothe fuelinthetank.Followthemixinginstructionsfrom thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuseanalcohol basedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasolineandusedatalltimes.
Runtheenginetodistributetheconditionedfuel throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).
Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthefueltank.
Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.
Choketheengine.Startandruntheengineuntilitwill notstart.
Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclepursuanttolocal codes.
Important:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned gasolineover90days.
11.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckitscondition;refer toCheckingtheSparkPlug(page30).Withthespark
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Theengineoverheats.
Thestarterdoesnotcrank.
Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
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.Movetheblade-controlswitchto
2.Themotion-controlleversarenotin theparkposition.
3.Thebatteryisdead.
4.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.
5.Afuseisblown.5.Replacethefuse.
6.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.
1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.
2.Thechokeisnoton.
3.Theaircleanerisdirty.
4.Thesparkplugwire(s)islooseor disconnected.
5.Thesparkplug(s)ispitted,fouled,or thegapisincorrect.
6.Thereisdirtinfuellter .6.Replacethefuellter.
7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel system.
8.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.8.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith
9.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.9.Addoiltothecrankcase.
3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.
4.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer
Disengaged.
2.Movethemotion-controllevers outwardtotheparkposition.
3.Chargethebattery.
4.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
2.MovethechokelevertoOn.
3.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.
4.Installthewire(s)onthesparkplug.
5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
thepropertype.
Themachinedoesnotdrive.
Thereisanabnormalvibration.
1.Thebypassvalvesareopen.
2.Thetractionbeltsareworn,loose,or broken.
3.Thetractionbeltsareoffofthepulleys.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
4.Thetransmissionhasfailed.4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Theengine-mountingboltsareloose.1.Tightentheengine-mountingbolts.
2.Theenginepulley,idlerpulley ,orblade pulleyisloose.
3.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.
4.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.
5.Ablade-mountingboltisloose.5.Tightentheblade-mountingbolt.
6.Abladespindleisbent.
1.Closethetowvalves.
2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
2.Tightentheappropriatepulley .
3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
4.Installanewcuttingblade(s).
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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Problem
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
Thecuttingheightisuneven.
Thebladesdonotrotate.
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.
3.Levelthemowerfromside-to-sideand front-to-rear.
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
2.Installthedrivebeltandcheckthe adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforthe correctposition.
3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
4.Installanewmowerbelt.
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TheToroTotalCoverageWarranty
LimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)
TimeCutter
and
TITAN
Mowers
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany ,pursuanttoan agreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchasertorepair theT oroProductslistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.
Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginal owner:
ProductsWarrantyPeriod
TimeCutterandMXMowers
•Engines
1
Residentialuse
—ResidentialuseKawasaki–3years
2
–3years
Kohler–3years Toro–3years
TimeCutterandMXMowersCommercialuse30days
•Engines
1
—Commercialuse
Kawasaki–3years Kohler–90days Toro–90days
TITANMowers–Residentialor Commercialuse
•Engines
1
—Residentialor
Commercialuse
•Frame
TITANMX5400andMX600Mowers –ResidentialorCommercialuse
•Engines
1
—Residentialor
Commercialuse
•Frame
3yearsor300hours
Kawasaki–3years
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
4yearsor400hours
Kawasaki–3years
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
3
4
3
4
AllMowers
•Attachments1year
•Battery90daysPartsandLabor
1yearPartsonly
•BeltsandTires90days
1
SomeenginesusedonToroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer .
2
Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone
locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply.
3
Whicheveroccursrst.
4
LifetimeFrameW arranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe
tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin
normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atToro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforpartsand
labor.Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustorcorrosion
arenotcovered.
Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.
OwnerResponsibilities
YoumustmaintainyourToroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance, whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.
InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService
IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:
1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir dealership.T olocateadealerconvenienttoyou,refertotheYellow
Pagesofyourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“LawnMowers”)or accessourwebsiteatwww.T oro.com.Youmayalsocallthenumbers listedinitem#3tousethe24-hourT oroDealerlocatorsystem.
2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe ServiceDealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermineif itiscoveredunderwarranty.
3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:
CustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision ToroWarrantyCompany 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1196 Tollfreeat866-216-6029(U.S.customers) Tollfreeat866-216-6030(Canadiancustomers)
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:
•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,
lubricants,oilchanges,sparkplugs,airltersbladesharpeningorworn blades,cable/linkageadjustments,orbrakeandclutchadjustments
•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear
•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglected
andrequiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofproper maintenance
•Pickupanddeliverycharges
•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedToro
ServiceDealer
•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel
procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)
–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered
–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains
morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE
–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use
overonemonth
GeneralConditions
AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorized ToroServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacementparts.
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletionof repairsunderthiswarranty.
Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability(thattheproductistfor ordinaryuse)andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticular purpose)arelimitedtothedurationoftheexpresswarranty.
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sothe aboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada
CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguarantee policiesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguarantee information,contacttheT oroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.
AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oro Dealer.
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