Toro 74726, 74731, 74760, 74766, 74768 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3417-387RevD

TimeCutter

ModelNo.74726—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74731—SerialNo.401400000andUp ModelNo.74760—SerialNo.401400000andUp ModelNo.74766—SerialNo.401300000andUp ModelNo.74768—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74775—SerialNo.401300000andUp ModelNo.74776—SerialNo.402000000andUp ModelNo.74777—SerialNo.401400000andUp ModelNo.74778—SerialNo.400000000andUp

RidingMowers

Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3417-387*D

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WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemical

orchemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed, equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.

GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith themachine.

Gotowww.Toro.comtoviewspecicationsonyour mowermodel.

Important:IfyouareusingamachinewithaToro

engineabove1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuous period,ensurethattheHighAltitudeKithasbeen installedsothattheenginemeetsCARB/EP A 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.

Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachine hasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookfor thefollowinglabel.

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Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe usedbyhomeownersinresidentialapplications.Itis designedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained lawns.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowing grassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,orfor agriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.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.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother productinformation.

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberplate

Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthe spacebelow:

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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...................................................15

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

BeforeOperation.................................................17

BeforeOperationSafety...................................17

AddingFuel......................................................17

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................18

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BreakinginaNewMachine..............................18

UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................19

PositioningtheSeat..........................................19

AdjustingtheMyRide™Suspension

System..........................................................20

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers.................21

DuringOperation.................................................21

DuringOperationSafety...................................21

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................23

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................24

OperatingtheChoke.........................................24

StartingtheEngine...........................................24

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................25

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................25

DrivingtheMachine..........................................25

UsingtheSideDischarge.................................27

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................27

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................28

UsingAttachmentsandAccessories.................28

OperatingTips.................................................29

AfterOperation....................................................30

AfterOperationSafety......................................30

PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................30

TransportingtheMachine.................................31

Maintenance...........................................................33

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........33

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................34

MaintenanceSafety..........................................34

RaisingtheSeat...............................................34

Lubrication..........................................................35

GreasingtheBearings......................................35

EngineMaintenance...........................................35

EngineSafety...................................................35

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................35

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................37

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................39

CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................40

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................41

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter.......................41

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................42

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................42

ServicingtheBattery.........................................42

ServicingtheFuses..........................................43

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................44

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................44

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ReleasingtheElectricBrake.............................44

BeltMaintenance................................................45

ReplacingtheMower-DeckBelt........................45

MowerMaintenance.............................................46

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................46

LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................49

RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................51

InstallingtheMower..........................................52

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................52

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................53

Cleaning..............................................................54

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower

Deck..............................................................54

CleaningtheSuspensionSystem.....................55

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

Storage...................................................................55

StorageSafety..................................................55

CleaningandStorage.......................................55

StoringtheBattery............................................56

Troubleshooting......................................................57

Schematics.............................................................59

Safety

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard B71.1-2012.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.

Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,

ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or onslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand workingonthemachine.

•Keepchildrenandbystandersoutoftheoperating

area.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove

thekeybeforeservicing,fueling,orunclogging themachine.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury, 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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99-3943

ForModelswith127cm(50inch),137cm(54inch),or

152cm(60inch)Decks

1.Engine

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93-7009

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

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

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105-7015

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ForModelswith107cm(42-inch)Decks

1.Beltrouting

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106-8717

ForModelswith107cm(42inch),127cm(50inch),or137

cm(54inch)Decks—NotforMyRideModels

1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.

2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.

3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.

4.Engine

112-9840

ForModelswith152cm(60inch)MowerDecks

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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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119-8870

ForModelswith127cm(50inch),137cm(54inch),or152

cm(60inch)Decks—NotforMyRideModels

1.Heightofcut

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119-8871

ForModelswith107cm(42inch)MowerDecksorMyRide

SuspensionSystem

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1.Heightofcut

5.3inches

2.4-1/2inches6.2-1/2inches

3.4inches7.2inches

4.3-1/2inches8.1-1/2inches

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121-0772

ForModelswith107cm(42inch)or152cm(60inch)MowerDecksorModelswithMyRideSuspensionSystem

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1.Fast

4.Choke

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

3.Slow

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121-0773

ForModelswith127cm(50inch)Decks—NotforMyRideModels

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1.Fast

4.Choke

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

3.Slow

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131-1097

1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine

121-2989

2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine

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1.Oildrain

131-3947

ModelswithoutMyRideSuspensionSystem

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1.Trim—slow

3.Mow—fast

2.Tow—medium

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132-0869

ForModelswith107cm(42inch),127cm(50inch),or137cm(54inch)Decks

Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineintheconditions onthatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible,keepthe cuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhileoperatingthemachineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperatingonslopescan causethemachinetobecomeunstable.

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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 hasaninclinelessthan15 degrees;backthemachine uptheramp(inreverse) anddriveitforwardoffthe ramp.

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.

3.Severinghazardofhand orfoot—keepawayfrom movingparts.

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

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ForModelswith152cm(60inch)Decks

Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.

2.Ramphazard—donotusedualrampswhenloadingontoa trailer;use1rampwideenoughforthemachine;usearamp withaslopelessthan15°;backuptherampwhenloadingthe machineanddriveforwardofftherampwhenunloading.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance awayfromthemachine,pickupdebrisbeforeoperating,and keepthedeectorshielddown.

4.Bodilyharmhazard—donotcarrypassengers;lookbehind youwhenmowinginreverse.

5.Tippinghazard—donotuseonslopesnearopenwater;do notuseonslopesgreaterthan15°.

6.Cuttingandpinchhazard—keepawayfrommovingparts; keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

7.Warning—beforeperformingmaintenance,readthe Operator'sManual;engagetheparkingbrake,removethe key,anddisconnectthesparkplug.

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136-5596

ForModelswith152cm(60inch)DecksorMyRide

SuspensionSystem

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1.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours.

2.Engineoil

4.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours.

5.ReadtheOperator's Manualbeforeperforming maintenance.

3.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours.

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136-4245

ForMachineswithMyRide™

1.Slow

2.Transport

3.Fast

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ForModelswith152cm(60inch)Decks

1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbeforeaddingweighttothe bucket.

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ForMachineswithMyRide™

1.Camlock2.Camunlock

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1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.

2.Parkthemachineona levelsurfacewhenlling thefueltank.

3.Donotoverllthefuel tank.

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ProductOverview

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Figure5

1.Deector4.Height-of-cutlever

2.Reardrivewheel

3.Motion-controllevers

5.Operatorseat

6.SmartSpeed™lever9.Controlpanel

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine.

ControlPanel

7.Footrest10.Engine

8.Fuel-tankcap11.Engineguard

12.Frontcasterwheel

KeySwitch

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

StartingtheEngine(page24).

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure6).

ChokeControl

Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine.

Blade-ControlSwitch(Power

Figure6

1.Throttlecontrol3.Blade-controlswitch

2.Chokecontrol

(powertakeoff)

4.Keyswitch

Takeoff)

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

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disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure6).

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Motion-ControlLevers

Height-of-CutLever

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

ParkPosition

Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardfromthe centertothePARKpositionwhenexitingthemachine (Figure22).Alwayspositionthemotion-controllevers intothePARKpositionwhenyoustopthemachineor leaveitunattended.

SmartSpeed™ControlSystem Lever

TheSmartSpeed™Control-Systemlever,located belowtheoperatingposition,givesyouachoiceto drivethemachineat3speedranges—trim,tow,and mow(Figure25).

Fuel-PresenceWindow

Youcanusethefuelwindow,locatedontheleftside ofthemachine,toverifythepresenceoffuelinthe tank(Figure7).

Usetheheight-of-cutlevertolowerandraisethedeck fromtheseatedposition.Movingtheleverup(toward you)raisesthedeckfromthegroundandmovingthe leverdown(awayfromyou)lowersthedecktoward theground.Adjusttheheight-of-cutonlywhilethe machineisnotmoving(Figure27).

HourMeter(IfEquipped)

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourswhen youareintheseatandthekeyswitchisintheON position(Figure8).

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Figure8

1.Fuel-presencewindow

Figure7

1.Thehourmeterislocatedbehindtheseat.

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments andaccessories.

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Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal performanceofyourToroequipment,countonT oro genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,T oro deliversreplacementpartsdesignedtotheexact engineeringspecicationofourequipment.Forpeace ofmind,insistonTorogenuineparts.

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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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Figure9

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.

5.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck (Figure9).

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page33).

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(Figure10).

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

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AdjustingtheMyRide™ SuspensionSystem

ForMachineswiththeMyRide™ SuspensionSystem

Note:T omakeadjustingtheMyRide™suspension

systemeasier,pivottheseatforwardandinstallthe proprodtotakeweightofftheshockassemblies.

TheMyRide™suspensionsystemadjuststoprovide asmoothandcomfortableride.Youcanadjustthe rear2-shockassembliestoquicklyandeasilychange thesuspensionsystem.Positionthesuspension systemwhereyouaremostcomfortable.

AdjustingtheRear-Shock Assemblies

Theslotsfortherear-shockassemblieshavedetent positionsforreference.

Thefollowinggraphicshowsthepositionforasoftor rmrideandthedifferentdetentpositions(Figure11).

Figure11

1.Firmestposition3.Detentsintheslots

2.Softestposition

Note:Ensurethattheleftandrightrear-shock

assembliesarealwaysadjustedtothesamepositions.

Adjusttherear-shockassemblies(Figure12).

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Figure12

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Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLevers

AdjustingtheHeight

Youcanadjustthemotion-controllevershigheror lowerformaximumcomfort(Figure13).

Figure13

AdjustingtheTilt

Youcanadjustthemotion-controlleversforwardor rearwardforyourcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollever tothecontrol-armshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe controlleverforwardorrearward(Figure13).

3.Tightenbothboltstosecurethecontrolleverin thenewposition.

4.Repeattheadjustmentfortheothercontrollever.

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

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

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep

bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine duringoperation.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid

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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.

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,remove

thekey,andinspectthebladesafterstrikingan objectorifthereisanabnormalvibrationinthe machine.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore resumingoperation.

•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

byToro.

•Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess

of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof exposure.

Figure14

1.Wearhearingprotection.

SlopeSafety

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

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

–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions

inthemanualandonthemachine.

–Useanangleindicatortodeterminethe

approximateslopeangleofthearea.

–Neveroperateonslopesgreaterthan15

degrees.

–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto

determineiftheslopeissafeformachine operation.Usecommonsenseandgood judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation. Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachineon aslope.

•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do

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

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•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.

•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor

attachments,suchasgrass-collectionsystems. Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine andcausealossofcontrol.Followdirectionsfor counterweights.

•Ifpossible,keepthedeckloweredtotheground

whileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthedeckwhile operatingonslopescancausethemachineto becomeunstable.

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Figure15

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.Thetowed weightmustnotexceedtheweightofthemachine, operator,andballast.Usecounterweightsor wheelweightsasdescribedintheattachment,or inthetowingmachineOperator’sManual.

•Neverallowchildrenorothersnearthetowed

equipment.

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmay

causelossoftraction,increasedriskofrollover, andlossofcontrol.Reducethetowedweightand slowdown.

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Figure16

Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottlein

theFASTposition(Figure17).

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Figure17

DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

•Thestoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweight

ofatowedload.Travelslowlyandallowextra distancetostop.

•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearof

themachine.

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Figure18

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OperatingtheThrottle

StartingtheEngine

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweenFASTand SLOWpositions(Figure19).

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.

Figure19

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Pullupthechokeknobtoengagethechoke beforeusingthekeyswitch(Figure20).

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Engagingthestarter motorformorethan5secondscandamagethe startermotor.Iftheenginefailstostart,wait10 secondsbeforeoperatingtheenginestarteragain.

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Note:Ensurethatyoufullyengagethechoke.

Youmayneedtoholdtheknobupwhenyou usethekeyswitch.

2.Pushdownthechoketodisengagethechoke aftertheenginehasstarted(Figure20).

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Figure21

Figure20

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

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ShuttingOfftheEngine

DrivingtheMachine

1.Disengagethebladesbymovingthe blade-controlswitchtotheOFFposition(Figure

18).

2.Engagetheparkingbrake;refertoParkPosition

(page16).

3.MovethethrottlecontroltotheFASTposition.

4.TurnthekeytotheOFFpositionandremove thekey.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.

UsingtheMotion-Control Levers

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

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place thethrottlecontrolintheFASTpositionforbest performance.Alwaysoperateinthefullthrottle positionwhenmowing.

WARNING

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.You maylosecontrolofthemachineandcause personalinjuryordamagetothemachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.

DrivingForward

Figure22

1.Motion-control lever—PARKposition

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

4.Backward

Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenbackingupand

turning.

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotion-control leversforward(Figure23).

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Figure23

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DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotion-control leversrearward(Figure24).

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Figure26

MyRideMachines

1.Smart-speedlever

Tochangespeeds,dothefollowing:

1.Movethemotion-controlleverstoneutraland outwardtothePARKposition.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

3.Adjustthelevertothedesiredposition.

Figure24

UsingtheSmartSpeed

Control

System

TheSmartSpeed

25orFigure26)givestheoperatorachoicetodrive

themachineat3groundspeedranges—trim,tow, andmow.

Control-Systemlever(Figure

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Thefollowingareonlyrecommendationsforuse. Adjustmentsvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent, andtheheightofthegrass.

Suggested uses:

ParkingX

Heavy,wet grass

TrainingX

Trimming grass

BaggingX

MulchingX

Towing attachments

Normal mowing

Movingthe machine

TrimTowMow

Trim

1.Smart-speedlever

Non-MyRideMachines

Figure25

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Thisisthelowestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthis speedareasfollows:

•Parking

•Heavy,wetgrassmowingconditions

•Training

•Trimminggrass

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Tow

Thisisthemediumspeed.Thesuggestedusesfor thisspeedareasfollows:

•Bagging

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Note:Thetransportpositionisthehighest

height-of-cutpositionorcuttingheightat115mm (4-1/2inches)asshowninFigure27.

•Mulching

•Towingattachments

Mow

Thisisthefastestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthis speedareasfollows:

•Normalmowing

•Movingthemachine

UsingtheSideDischarge

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turf.

DANGER

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

Heightofcutiscontrolledbytheleverlocatedtothe rightoftheoperatingposition(Figure27).

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

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerdeck.

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

•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe downposition.

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Figure27

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AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

Machineswitha107cm(42inch), 127cm(50inch),or137cm(54 inch)MowerDeckOnly

Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.

Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssothattherollers

donottouchthegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure

28tomatchtheclosestheight-of-cutposition.

Figure28

1.Anti-scalproller3.Flangenut

2.Bolt4.Holespacing

Machineswitha152cm(60inch) MowerDeckOnly

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Figure29

1.Flangenut4.Bushing

2.Spacer

3.Anti-scalproller

4.Aligntheboltandanti-scalprollerinthe holeofthebracketthatmatchedtheclosest height-of-cutposition(Figure29).

5.Inserttheboltintothebracketholeandsecure theboltandanti-scalprollerwiththeangenut (Figure29).

5.Bolt

UsingAttachmentsand Accessories

Machineswitha152cm(60inch) MowerDeckOnly

Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedby

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Toro.

Ifyouattachabuckettotheengineguard,useastrap tosecureit.

Important:Ifyouarecarryingmorethan4.5kg

(10lb)inabucketattachedtotheengineguard, youshouldequipyourmachinewiththeBucket SupportKit.

ContactyourauthorizedToroservicedealer.

Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,itis recommendedtoadjusttheheightoftheanti-scalp rollers.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removetheangenut,anti-scalproller,andbolt fromthebracket(Figure29).

Note:Keeptheboltandanti-scalproller

togetherwhenremoving.

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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.

•Shutoffthefuelandremovethekeybeforestoring

ortransportingthemachine.

•Disengagethedrivetotheattachmentwhenever

youaretransportingornotusingthemachine.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachine

inanyenclosure.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

PushingtheMachineby Hand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.

Donottowthemachine,becausetowingmay damageit.

Figure30

1.Bypass-leverlocations

2.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine

6.Whennished,ensurethatthekeyhasbeen

returnedtotheSTOPpositiontoavoiddraining thebatterycharge.

3.Leverpositionforpushing themachine

Note:Ifthemachinefailstomove,theelectricbrake

maystillbeengaged.Youcanreleasetheelectric brakemanuallyifnecessary;refertoReleasingthe

ElectricBrake(page44).

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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(Figure30).

Note:Dothisforeachlever.

5.Turntheignitionkeyonanddisengagethe parkingbrake.

Note:Donotstartthemachine.

OperatingtheMachine

Movethebypassleversrearwardthroughthekeyhole anddowntolocktheminplaceasshowninFigure30.

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(Figure31).

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe rampandthetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethatthelengthoftherampisat least4timesaslongastheheightofthe trailerortruckbedtotheground.This ensuresthattherampangledoesnot exceed15degreesonatground.

Figure31

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(Figure31).

4.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure32).

Figure32

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1.Backthemachineupthe

ramp.

2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.

5.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andengage theparkingbrake.

6.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearbumperwithstraps,chains, cable,orropes(Figure33).Refertolocal regulationsfortie-downrequirements.

Figure33

1.Tie-downloops

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UnloadingtheMachine

1.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure31).

2.Drivethemachineforwarddowntheramp (Figure32).

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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.

•Greasealllubricationpoints(non-MyRidemodelsonly).

•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.

Shutofftheengineandremovethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

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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

•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.

•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustandserviceasrequired.

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Lubrication

EngineMaintenance

GreasingtheBearings

AllModelswithoutMyRide

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greaseall

lubricationpoints(non-MyRide modelsonly).

GreaseType:No.2lithiumgrease

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettings(Figure34andFigure

35)witharag.

Note:Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffthe

frontofthe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.

1.Frontcastertire

1.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

2.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours.

Figure34

Figure35

Locatedontheseat-panunderside

3.Greaseevery25operating hours.

4.Engine

3.Cleanaroundtheair-cleanercovertoprevent dirtfromgettingintotheengineandcausing damage.

4.Liftthecoverandrotatetheair-cleanerassembly

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decal106-8717

outoftheengine(Figure36).

4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure34 andFigure35).

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tooozeoutofthebearings.

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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).

Figure36

5.Separatethefoamandpaperelements(Figure

37).

Figure37

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(Figure38).

Figure38

Engine-OilSpecications

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

orSL)

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

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

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Figure39

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.Tokeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outofthe engine,cleantheareaaroundtheoil-llcapand dipstickbeforeremovingit(Figure40).

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Figure40

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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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Figure41

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5.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure42).

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengineandthenturnthelteranextra3/4 turn.

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Figure43

Figure42

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

43).

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)

comesrst)—Checkthespark plug(s).

RN9YCorNGK

BPR6ES

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RemovingtheSparkPlug

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleantheareaaroundthebaseoftheplugto keepdirtanddebrisoutoftheengine.

4.Removethesparkplug(Figure44).

Figure44

InstallingtheSparkPlug

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Figure46

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CleaningtheCooling

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

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

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

Figure45

System

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removetheairlterfromtheengine.

4.Removetheengineshroud.

5.Topreventdebrisenteringtheairintake,install theairltertothelterbase.

6.Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.

7.Removetheairlterandinstalltheengine shroud.

8.Installtheairlter.

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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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Figure47

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ElectricalSystem

4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcable fromthebatterypost(Figure48).

Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe

machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal rstandthenegativelast.

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated

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

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

Note:Retainallfasteners.

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(Figure48).

Note:Retainallfasteners.

7.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure48),and liftthebatteryfromthebatterytray.

ServicingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

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.

Figure48

1.Battery

2.Positive(+)batterypost

3.Bolt,washer,andnut7.Batteryhold-down

4.Terminalboot

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5.Negative(–)batterypost

6.Wingnut,washer,andbolt

3.Raisetheseattoaccessthebattery.

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ChargingtheBattery

ServicingtheFuses

ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebattery

anddisconnectthebatterycables.

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto

RemovingtheBattery(page42).

2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat 6to10A.

Note:Donotoverchargethebattery .

3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure49).

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(Figure50).

3.Toreplaceafuse,pulloutthefusetoremove it(Figure50).

Figure49

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

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

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure48).

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

3.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,install thenegativebatterycabletothenegative(-) batteryterminal.

4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive (red)batterypost.

5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure

48).

6.Lowertheseat.

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Figure50

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.Uneventirepressurecancauseuneven cut.Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure51). Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost accuratepressurereading.

Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.

Formachineswith42-inchor50-inchdecks,inate thereardrivewheeltiresto90kPa(13psi).

Formachineswith54-inchor60-inchdecks,inate thefrontcastersandreardrivewheeltiresto103kPa (15psi).

Brake

Youcanmanuallyreleasetheelectricbrakeby rotatingthelinkarmsforward.Oncetheelectricbrake isenergized,thebrakeresets.

1.TurnthekeytotheOFFpositionordisconnect thebattery.

2.Locatetheshaftontheelectricbrakewherethe brakelinkarmsareconnected(Figure52).

3.Rotatetheshaftforwardtoreleasethebrake.

1.Valvestem

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Figure52

1.Brake-linkarmontheelectricbrakecontrolmodule

2.Left,reartire

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Figure51

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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(Figure53).

Figure54

MowerDeckswith2Blades

1.Idlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt

3.Outsidepulley6.Spring-removaltool

4.Spring

5.Enginepulley

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Figure53

1.Cover2.Screw

5.Usingaspring-removaltool,(T oroPartNo. 92-5771),removetheidlerspringfromthedeck hooktoremovetensionontheidlerpulley,and rollthebeltoffthepulleys(Figure54andFigure

55).

WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwhen installedandcancausepersonalinjury .

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

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Figure55

MowerDeckswith3Blades

1.Idlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley

3.Outsidepulley6.Spring-removaltool

4.Spring

6.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys(Figure55).

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7.Usingaspring-removaltool,installtheidler springoverthedeckhook,andplacetensionon theidlerpulleyandmowerbelt(Figure54and

Figure55).

8.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(Figure56).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoRemovingthe

Blades(page48).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure56).

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Figure56

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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(Figure57).

Figure57

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure58).

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Figure58

1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothat theopposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesame position(Figure59).

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Figure59

1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)

2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement

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position

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure60).

Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan

3mm(1/8inch).

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Figure60

1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreater

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

(page48)andInstallingtheBlades(page

49).

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Figure61

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure62).

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(Figure61).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

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Figure62

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure63).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure62).

Figure63

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

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InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

61).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside ofthemowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthecurvedwasher(cuppedsidetoward theblade)andthebladebolt(Figure61).

3.Torquethebladeboltto47to88N∙m(35to65 ft-lb).

LevelingtheMowerDeck

Checktoensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytime youinstallthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencut onyourlawn.

Checkthemowerdeckforbentbladespriorto leveling,andremoveandreplaceanybentblades; refertotheServicingtheCuttingBlades(page46) beforecontinuing.

Figure64

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(page44).

LevelingfromSidetoSide

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothemiddleposition.

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessothattheyareall sidetoside(Figure64andFigure65).

Figure65

MowerDeckswith3Blades

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Sailareaoftheblade4.Measurefromthetipofthe

3.Outsidecuttingedges

bladetotheatsurface here.

5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand theatsurface(Figure64andFigure65).

Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin

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

6.Movetotheleftsideofthemachine.

7.Loosenthesidelockingnut.

8.Raiseorlowertheleftsideofthemowerdeck byrotatingtherearnut(Figure66).

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Note:Rotatetherearnutclockwiseto

raisethemowerdeck;rotatetherearnut counter-clockwisetolowerthemowerdeck (Figure66).

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Figure66

1.Hangerbracket3.Rearnut

2.Sidelockingnut

9.Checktheside-to-sideadjustmentsagain. Repeatthisprocedureuntilthemeasurements arecorrect.

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Figure67

MowerDeckswith2Blades

1.Bladesfronttorear

2.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurfacehere.

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10.Continuelevelingthemowerdeckbychecking thefront-to-rearbladeslope;refertoAdjusting

theFront-to-RearBladeSlope(page50).

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(page49).

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacing fronttorear(Figure67andFigure68).

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Figure68

MowerDeckswith3Blades

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

2.Outsidecuttingedges

5.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat

surface,andthetipoftherearbladetotheat surface(Figure67andFigure68).

Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6to7.9mm

(1/16to5/16inch)lowerthantherearbladetip, adjustthefrontlocknutfor42-inch,50-inch,and 54-inchdecks;adjustthe2frontlocknutsthe sameamountfor60-inchdecks.

6.For42-inch,50-inch,and54-inchmower

decks,adjustthefront-to-rearbladeslopeas follows:

A.Rotatetheadjustmentnutinthefrontofthe

mower(Figure69).

B.Toraisethefrontofthemower,tightenthe

adjustmentnut.

C.Tolowerthefrontofthemower,loosenthe

adjustmentnut.

D.Afteradjustment,checkthefront-to-rear

slopeagain,continueadjustingthenutuntil thefrontbladetipis1.6to7.9mm(1/16

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to5/16inch)lowerthantherearbladetip (Figure67andFigure68).

Figure69

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1.Adjustingrod3.Locknut

2.Adjustingblock

7.For60-inchmowerdecks,adjustthe

front-to-rearbladeslopeasfollows:

A.Loosentheadjustmentnutontheleft

adjustingrod(Figure68).

B.Toraisethefrontofthemower,tightenthe

adjustmentnutontherightadjustingrod.

C.Tolowerthefrontofthemower,loosenthe

adjustmentnutontherightadjustingrod.

D.Tightentheadjustmentnutontheleft

adjustmentrodsothatthereistensionon theleftdeckrod.

8.Whenthefront-to-rearbladeslopeiscorrect checktheside-to-sidelevelofthemoweragain, refertoLevelingfromSidetoSide(page49).

RemovingtheMowerDeck

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowest position.

4.Removethehairpincotterfromthefrontsupport rodandremovetherodfromthedeckbracket (Figure70).

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Figure70

1.Frontsupportrod3.Deckbracket

2.Lockingnut

5.Carefullylowerthefrontofthemowerdeckto theground.

6.For60-inchdecks,removethe2deck-liftsprings (Figure70).

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Figure71

1.Deck-liftspring(2)2.Rearliftrod

7.Liftthemowerdeckandhangerbracketsclear oftherearliftrodandlowerthemowercarefully totheground(Figure72).

Note:For60-inchdecks,removethe2hairpin

cottersfromthefrontsupportrodsandremove the2rodsfromthedeckbracket.

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1.Mowerdeck

2.Hangerbracket

Figure72

3.Rearliftrod

ReplacingtheGrass Deector

MachineswithFabricatedMower DecksOnly

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspect

thegrassdeectorfordamage.

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

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

8.Slidethemowerdeckrearwardtoremovethe mowerbeltfromtheenginepulley.

9.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderneaththe machine.

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

InstallingtheMower

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowest position.

5.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandguidethe hangerbracketsovertherearliftrod(Figure72).

6.For60-inchdecks,installthe2deck-liftsprings (Figure71).

1.Disengagethespringfromthenotchinthe deectorbracketandslidetherodoutofthe weldeddeckbrackets,spring,anddischarge deector(Figure73).

7.Attachthefrontsupportrodtothemowerdeck withtheclevispinandhairpincotter(Figure70).

Note:For60-inchdecks,attachthe2front

supportrodstothemowerdeckwiththe2clevis pinsand2hairpincotters.

8.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley.

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Figure74

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Figure73

1.Rod4.Deckbrackets

2.Spring5.Springinstalledoverthe

rod

3.Deector

2.Removethedamagedorworndischarge deector.

3.Positionthenewdischargedeectorwiththe bracketendsbetweentheweldedbracketson thedeckasshowninFigure74.

4.Installthespringontothestraightendoftherod.

5.Positionthespringontherodasshowninso theshorterspringendiscomingfromunderthe rodbeforethebendandgoingovertherodasit returnsfromthebend.

6.Lifttheloopendofthespringandplaceitinto thenotchonthedeectorbracket(Figure74).

1.Rodandspringassembly installed

2.Loopendofthespring installedintothenotchin thedeectorbracket

3.Rod,shortend,moved behindmowerbracket

4.Shortend,retainedby mowerbracket.

7.Securetherodandspringassemblybytwisting itsotheshortendoftherodisplacedbehind thefrontbracketweldedtothedeck(Figure74).

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Important:Thegrassdeectormustbe

springloadedinthedownposition.Liftthe deectoruptotestthatitsnapstothefull downposition.

ReplacingtheGrass Deector

MachineswithStampedMower DecksOnly

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

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

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Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamagebeforeeach use.Replaceanydamagedpartsbeforeuse.

Cleaning

1.Removethenut(3/8inch)fromtherodunder themower(Figure75).

Figure75

1.Mowerdeck

2.Grassdeector

3.Grass-deectorbracket7.Shortstandoff

4.Rod

5.Spring

6.Nut(3/8inch)

2.Slidetherodoutoftheshortstandoff,thespring, andthegrassdeector(Figure75).

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.

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2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthe mowerwashouttting,andturnthewateron high(Figure76).

Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashout

ttingO-ringtomakethecouplingslideon easierandprotecttheO-ring.

3.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.

4.Replacethegrassdeector(Figure75).

5.Slidetherod(straightend),throughthe rear-grass-deectorbracket.

6.Placethespringontherod,withtheendwires downandbetweenthegrassdeectorbrackets.

7.Sliderodthroughthesecondgrass-deector bracket(Figure75).

8.Inserttherodatthefrontofthegrassdeector intotheshortstandoffonthedeck.

9.Securetherearendoftherodintothemower withanut(3/8inch)asshowninFigure75.

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbe

springloadedandinthedownposition.Lift thedeectoruptotestthatitsnapstothe fulldownposition.

Figure76

1.Washouttting3.O-ring

2.Hose

4.Coupling

4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.

5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.

6.Engagetheblade-controlswitchandletthe mowerrunfor1to3minutes.

7.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,shutoffthe engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostop.

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8.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfrom thewashouttting.

Storage

Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafter1washing,

soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Then repeattheprocess.

9.Runthemoweragainfor1to3minutesto removeexcesswater.

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashouttting couldexposeyouandotherstothrown objectsorbladecontact.Contactwitha bladeorthrowndebriscancauseinjury ordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashout ttingimmediately,beforeusing machineagain.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunder themowerorthroughopeningsinthe machine.

CleaningtheSuspension System

Note:Donotcleantheshockassemblieswith

pressurizedwater(Figure77).

Figure77

StorageSafety

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor

drainthefuelindoors.

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;referto

ReleasingtheElectricBrake(page44).

5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page35).

6.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page

35).

7.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoChangingthe

EngineOilandOilFilter(page38).

8.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page44).

9.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery

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(page43).

10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe mowerwithagardenhose.

DisposingofWaste

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

Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control

switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.

11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto

ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page46).

12.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor storageasfollows:

A.Addapetroleum-based

stabilizer/conditionertofuelinthe tank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuse

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analcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanolor methanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland usedatalltimes.

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltank.

D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

StoringtheBattery

1.Fullychargethebattery.

2.Letthebatteryrestfor24hours,thencheckthe batteryvoltage.

Note:Ifthebatteryvoltageisbelow12.6V ,

repeatsteps1and2.

3.Disconnectthecablesfromthebattery.

4.Checkthevoltageperiodicallytoensurethatthe voltageis12.4Vorhigher.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel

accordingtolocalcodes.

Important:Donotstore

stabilizer/conditionedfuelover 90days.

13.Removeandchecktheconditionofthespark plug(s);refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(page

39).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.

Note:Ifthebatteryvoltageisbelow12.4V ,

repeatsteps1and2.

BatteryStorageTips

•Storethebatteryinacool,dryareainanupright

position.

•Donotstackbatteriesdirectlyontopofeachother,

unlesstheyareincartons.

•Donotstackmorethan3batteries(only2ifthe

batterytypeiscommercial).

•Testawetbatteryevery4to6monthsandcharge

it,ifnecessary.

•Alwaystestandchargethebatterybefore

installation.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Theengineoverheats.

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengineblowerhousingare 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.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Thesparkplugwire(s)islooseor disconnected.

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

5.Thereisdirtinfuellter.5.Replacethefuellter.

6.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel system.

7.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.

8.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.8.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

4.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Disengaged.

2.Movethemotion-controllevers outwardtothePARKposition.

3.Chargethebattery.

4.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

3.Installthewire(s)onthesparkplug.

4.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith thepropertype.

Theenginelosespower.

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

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.

Dirt,water ,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

9.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.

1.Thebypassvalvesareopen.

2.Thetractionbeltsareworn,loose,or broken.

Thetractionbeltsareoffthepulleys.

4.Thetransmissionhasfailed.4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith thepropertype.

1.Closethetowvalves.

2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Thereisanabnormalvibration.

Thecuttingheightisuneven.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

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.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,loose,orbroken.1.Installanewdrivebelt.

2.Thedrivebeltisoffthepulley .

3.Thepower-takeoff(PTO)switchor PTOclutchisfaulty.

4.Themowerbeltisworn,loose,or broken.

2.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Installanewcuttingblade(s).

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Installthedrivebeltandcheckthe adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforthe correctposition.

3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Installanewmowerbelt.

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Schematics

ElectricalDiagram(Rev .A)

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Toro 74726, 74731, 74760, 74766, 74768 Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

GeneralSafety

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

FuelSafety

AddingFuel

RecommendedFuel

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

FillingtheFuelTank

PerformingDaily Maintenance

BreakinginaNewMachine

UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

PositioningtheSeat

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

AdjustingtheMyRide™ SuspensionSystem

AdjustingtheRear-Shock Assemblies

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLevers

AdjustingtheHeight

AdjustingtheTilt

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

SlopeSafety

OperatingtheMower Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

TowingSafety

DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

OperatingtheThrottle

StartingtheEngine

OperatingtheChoke

ShuttingOfftheEngine

DrivingtheMachine

UsingtheMotion-Control Levers

DrivingForward

DrivingBackward

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

UsingtheSideDischarge

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

Machineswitha107cm(42inch), 127cm(50inch),or137cm(54 inch)MowerDeckOnly

Machineswitha152cm(60inch) MowerDeckOnly

UsingAttachmentsand Accessories

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

PushingtheMachineby Hand

PushingtheMachine

OperatingtheMachine

TransportingtheMachine

SelectingaTrailer

LoadingtheMachine

UnloadingtheMachine

RaisingtheSeat

MaintenanceSafety

GreasingtheBearings

EngineSafety

ServicingtheAirCleaner

RemovingtheFoamandPaper Elements

ServicingtheFoamAir-Cleaner Element

ServicingthePaperAir-Cleaner Element

InstallingtheAirCleaner

ServicingtheEngineOil

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ChangingtheEngineOilandOil Filter

ServicingtheSparkPlug

RemovingtheSparkPlug

InstallingtheSparkPlug

CheckingtheSparkPlug

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuel Filter

ElectricalSystemSafety

ServicingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

ChargingtheBattery

ServicingtheFuses

InstallingtheBattery

CheckingtheTirePressure

ReplacingtheMower-Deck Belt

MowerMaintenance

ServicingtheCutting Blades