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Toro 74740 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3394-181RevA
TimeCutter
®
SS5425Riding
Mower
ModelNo.74740—SerialNo.315000001andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)
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WARNING
registeryourproduct.
accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemical
orchemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwith
asparkarrestermufer.Itisaviolationof CaliforniaPublicResourceCodeSection4442to useoroperatetheengineonanyforest-covered, brush-covered,orgrass-coveredland.Other statesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian ICES-002
TheenclosedEngineOwner'sManualis suppliedforinformationregardingtheUS EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)and theCaliforniaEmissionControlRegulationof emissionsystems,maintenance,andwarranty. Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughtheengine manufacturer.
Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratoryratedbythe enginemanufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1940. Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating requirements,theactualenginehorsepoweronthis classoflawnmowerwillbesignicantlylower.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.
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ModelNo.
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmower intendedtobeusedbyhomeownersinresidential applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrass onwell-maintainedlawns.Itisnotdesignedforcutting brush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongside highways,orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.com forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,
©2014—TheToro®Company 8111LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420
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Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices....................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6
ProductOverview....................................................11
Controls............................................................11
Operation................................................................13
AddingFuel......................................................13
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................14
BreakinginaNewMachine..............................14
ThinkSafetyFirst..............................................15
StartingtheEngine...........................................16
OperatingtheBlades........................................17
StoppingtheEngine.........................................17
Driving..............................................................17
StoppingtheMachine.......................................20
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut...............................20
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................20
PositioningtheSeat..........................................21
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers.................21
PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................21
TransportingtheMachine.................................22
LoadingtheMachine........................................22
OperatingTips.................................................24
Maintenance...........................................................25
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........25
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................26
RaisingtheSeat...............................................26
Lubrication..........................................................26
GreasingtheBearings......................................26
EngineMaintenance...........................................27
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................27
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................28
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................30
CleaningtheBlowerHousing............................31
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................31
ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter.......................31
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................32
ChargingtheBattery.........................................32
ServicingtheFuses..........................................34
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................34
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................34
ReleasingtheElectricBrake.............................35
MowerMaintenance.............................................35
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................35
LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................38
RemovingtheMower........................................39
InstallingtheMower..........................................40
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................41
MowerBeltMaintenance......................................42
InspectingtheBelts..........................................42
ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................42
Cleaning..............................................................43
WashingtheUndersideoftheMower................43
Storage...................................................................44
CleaningandStorage.......................................44
Troubleshooting......................................................45
Schematics.............................................................47
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Safety
Toreducethepotentialforinjury,comply withthesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay attentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeans CAUTION,WARNING,orDANGER-"personal safetyinstruction."Failuretocomplywiththe instructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSI standardB71.1-2012.Allthelanguagewithinthis ANSIstandardappliestothismachine;however, duetotheapplicationofthestandardacrossmany differenttypesofproductssomestatementscan seemgeneralormisleading.Intheseinstances,T oro hasrenedthestatementtoconveythemeaningof thestandardwhilebettermatchingtheproductthis Operator'sManualpertains.Safetyinformationin additiontotheinstructionsfoundintheANSIstandard belowcanbefoundinToroRidingMowerSafetyat theendofthissection.
GeneralOperation
•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsin
theoperator'smanualandonthemachinebefore starting.
•Donotplacehandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor
underthemachine.Keepclearofthedischarge openingatalltimes.
•Allowonlyresponsibleadultswhoarefamiliarwith
theinstructionstooperatethemachine.
•Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,toys,wire,
etc.,whichcouldbepickedupandthrownbythe blade.
•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore
mowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthe area.
•Nevercarrypassengers.
•Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutely
necessary.Alwayslookdownandbehindbefore andwhilebackingup.
•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddo
notpointitatanyone.Avoiddischargingmaterial againstawallorobstruction.Materialmayricochet backtowardtheoperator.Stoptheblade(s)when crossinggravelsurfaces.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutdeector,
dischargecoverorentiregrasscollectionsystem inplaceandworking.
•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmaking
turns.Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechanging directions.
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
Alwaysturnoffblades,setparkingbrake,stop engine,andremovekeybeforedismounting.
•Turnoffbladeswhennotmowing.Stoptheengine,
waitforallpartstocometoacompletestopand removethekeybeforecleaningthemachine, removingthegrasscatcheroruncloggingthe dischargechute.
•Operatethemachineonlyindaylightorgood
articiallight.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileunderthe
inuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingnearorcrossing
roadways.
•Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthe
machineintoatrailerortruck.
•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenoperatingthe
mower.
•Alwaysfollowtherecommendationsforany
applicationofcounterweights.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
SlopeOperation
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontroland tip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevereinjuryor death.Operationonallslopesrequiresextracaution. Ifyoucannotbackuptheslopeorifyoufeeluneasy onit,donotmowit.
•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrises
thatchangetheoperatingangle,asroughterrain couldoverturnthemachine.
•Choosealowgroundspeedsoyouwillnothave
tostopwhileoperatingonaslope.
•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery
conditionsreducetractionandcouldcausesliding andlossofcontrol.
•Alwayskeepthedrivewheelsengagedwhen
goingdownslopes.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.
•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,tree
limbs,etc.fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscan hideobstacles.
•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecause
themowermaytipbackwards.
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•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoing
downhill.Weighttransfertothefrontwheels maycausedrivewheelstoslipandcauselossof brakingandsteering.
•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingona
slope.Iftireslosetraction,stopthemachine, disengagethebladesandproceedslowlyoffthe slope.
•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersorother
attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe machineandcauselossofcontrol.
•Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyour
footontheground.
•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanks
orwater.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death ordrowning.
•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmer
neardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksorwater.
Children
Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnot alerttothepresenceofchildren.Childrenareoften attractedtothemachineandthemowingactivity. Neverassumethatchildrenwillremainwhereyou lastsawthem.
•Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunder
thewatchfulcareofanotherresponsibleadult,not theoperator.
•Bealertandturnthemachineoffifchildrenenter
thearea.
•Beforeandwhilebackingorchangingdirection,
lookbehind,down,andside-to-sideforsmall children.
•Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththebladesoff.
Theymayfalloffandbeseriouslyinjuredor interferewithsafemachineoperation.
•Childrenwhohavebeengivenridesinthepast
maysuddenlyappearinthemowingareafor anotherrideandberunoverorbackedoverby themower.
•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners,
shrubs,trees,theendofafenceorotherobjects thatmayobscurevision.
TowingSafety
•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitch
point.
•Followtheattachmentmanufacturer's
recommendationforweightlimitsfortowed equipmentandtowingonslopes.Towedweight mustnotexceedtheweightofthemachine, operator,andballast.Usecounterweightsor
wheelweightsasdescribedintheattachment,or inthepullingmachineOperator’sManual.
•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowed
equipment.
•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmay
causelossoftraction,increasedriskofrollover, andlossofcontrol.Reducethetowedweightand slowdown.
•Stoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweightofthe
towedload.Travelslowlyandallowextradistance tostop.
•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearof
themachine.
Service
SafeHandlingofGasoline:
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use extracarewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels. Theyareammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandother
sourcesofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
•Neverremovethegascaporaddfuelwhenthe
engineisrunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore refueling.
•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside
wherethereisanopename,suchasneara waterheaterorfurnace.
•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleorona
truckortrailerwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace containersonthegroundawayfromyourvehicle beforelling.
•Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck
ortrailerandrefuelitontheground.Ifthisis notpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipmentwitha portablecontainer,ratherthanfromagasoline dispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel
tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilthe fuelingiscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-open device.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing
immediately.
•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacegascapand
tightensecurely.
GeneralService:
•Neveroperateamachineinsideaclosedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,which isanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.
•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallytheblade
attachmentbolts.Keepequipmentingood condition.
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•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofa
safetydeviceortoreducetheprotectionprovided byasafetydevice.Checktheirproperoperation regularly.
movingpartsorallowobjectstobethrown. Frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplace withmanufacturers'recommendedparts,when necessary.
•Keepthemachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orother
debrisbuild-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillagefuel soakeddebris.Allowthemachinetocoolbefore storing.
•Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrikean
object.Repair,ifnecessary,beforerestarting.
•Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththe
enginerunning.
•Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear,
damageanddeterioration,whichcouldexpose
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
•Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthe
blade(s)orwearthickly-paddedgloves,anduse extracautionwhenservicingthem.
•Checkforproperbrakeoperationfrequently.
Adjustandserviceasrequired.
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructiondecals
asnecessary.
•UseonlygenuineT ororeplacementpartsto
ensurethatoriginalstandardsaremaintained.
93-7009
1.Warning—don'toperatethemowerwiththedeectorupor removed;keepthedeectorinplace.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
99-3943
decal93-7009
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.
106-8717
1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.
2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.
3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.
4.Engine
decal99-3943
decaloemmarkt
decal106-8717
1.Engine
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decal110-6691
110-6691
119-8815
decal119-8815
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatewithoutthe deector,dischargecover,orgrasscollectionsystemin place.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.
112-9840
1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
2.Height-of-cut
3.Removetheignitionkey andreadtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.
1.Parkingposition4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
decal112-9840
decal119-8870
119-8870
114-1606
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.
119-8814
1.Parkingposition4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
1.Height-of-cut
decal114-1606
decal119-8814
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decal121-2989b
121-2989
1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine
131-4036
1.Maximumdrawbarpull36 kg(80lb)
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine
decal131-4036
2.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
decalbatterysymbols
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or
6.Keepbystandersasafe
7.Weareyeprotection;
smoking.
3.Causticliquid/chemical
8.Batteryacidcancause
burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator's
10.Containslead;donot
Manual.
distancefromthebattery.
explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries
blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.
discard.
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decal131-3947
131–3947
1.Trim—slow
3.Mow—fast
2.Tow—medium
decal131-4162
131-4162
1.Fast
2.Slow
3.Powertake-off
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decal132-0869
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
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Figure3
1.Footrest
2.Deector6.SmartSpeed™lever
3.Height-of-cutlever
4.Motion-controllevers8.Anti-scalproller
5.Operatorseat
7.Mowerdeck
Controls
BecomefamiliarwithallofthecontrolsinFigure3 andFigure4beforeyoustarttheengineandoperate themachine.
9.Frontcasterwheel13.Reardrivewheel
10.Engine14.Engineguard
11.Fuel-tankcap
12.Controlpanel
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ControlPanel
Motion-ControlLeversandPark Position
Themotion-controlleversarespeed-sensitivecontrols ofindependent-wheelmotors.Movingaleverforward orbackwardturnsthewheelonthesamesideforward orinreverse;wheelspeedisproportionaltothe amounttheleverismoved.Movethecontrollevers outwardfromthecentertotheparkposition,and exitthemachine(Figure13).Alwayspositionthe motion-controlleversintotheparkpositionwhenyou stopthemachineorleaveitunattended.
SmartSpeed™ControlSystem Lever
TheSmartSpeed™Control-Systemlever,located belowtheoperatingposition,givestheoperatora choicetodrivethemachineat3speedranges—trim, tow,andmow(Figure5).
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Figure4
1.Throttle3.Blade-controlswitch (powertake-off)
2.Ignitionswitch
IgnitionSwitch
Theignitionswitchhas3positions:Off,Run,and Start.ThekeywillturntoStartandmovebacktoRun uponrelease.TurningthekeytotheOffpositionwill stoptheengine;however,alwaysremovethekey whenleavingthemachinetopreventsomeonefrom accidentallystartingtheengine(Figure4).
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromSlowtoFast(Figure
4).
Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Take-off)
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Figure5
1.Smart-speedlever
Fuel-PresenceWindow
Thefuelwindowlocatedontheleft-handsideof themachinecanbeusedtoverifythepresenceof gasolineinthetank(Figure6).
Theblade-controlswitch,representedbyapower take-off(PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengages powertothemowerblades(Figure4).
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Figure6
1.Fuel-presencewindow
Height-of-CutLever
Theheight-of-cutleverallowstheoperatortolower andraisethedeckfromtheseatedposition.Whenthe leverismovedup(towardtheoperator),thedeckis raisedfromtheground,andwhenmoveddown(away fromtheoperator),itisloweredtowardtheground. Onlyadjusttheheight-of-cutwhilethemachineisnot moving(Figure17).
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol
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(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
containersoverthewinterunlessafuelstabilizer isused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupany gasolinethatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed trailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6 to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom ofthellerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthe tankallowsgasolinetoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and stayawayfromanopenameorwhere gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainer andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren. Neverbuymorethana30-daysupplyof gasoline.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaust systeminplaceandinproperworking condition.
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DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark whichcanignitethegasolinevapors.Are orexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty.
Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditioner tothegas.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective
whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.T ominimizethe chanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,use fuelstabilizeratalltimes.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe groundawayfromyourvehiclebefore lling.
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsidea vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedbecause interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners mayinsulatethecontainerandslowthe lossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe ground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.
•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbe used,keepthenozzleincontactwiththe rimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
FillingtheFuelTank
Note:Ensurethattheengineisshutoffandthe
motioncontrolsareintheparkedposition.
Note:Y oucanusethefuelwindowtoverifythe
presenceofgasolinebeforellingthetank(Figure7).
Important:Donotoverllfueltank.Fillthefuel
tanktothebottomofthellerneck.Theempty spaceinthetankallowsthefueltoexpand. Overllingmayresultinfuelleakage,damageto theengine,ordamagetotheemissionssystem.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporscancause seriousinjuryandillness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastank orconditionerbottleopening.
•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillage withsoapandwater.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:
•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysor
less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthat thefueltankbedrained.
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditives
containingmethanolorethanol.
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Figure7

CheckingtheEngine-Oil Level

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine, checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page28).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

ThinkSafetyFirst

OperatingSafety
Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsand decalsinthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformation couldhelpyou,yourfamily ,pets,orbystandersavoid injury.
DANGER
Mowingonwetgrassorsteepslopescan causeslidingandlossofcontrol.
Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury, death,ordrowning.
Alossoftractionisalossofsteeringcontrol.
Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityof rollover:
•Donotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.
•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
•Reducethespeedanduseextremecaution onslopes.
•Whenmowingslopes,graduallyworkfrom lowertohigherareasontheincline.
•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeed changes.
•Turnup,intoaninclinewhenchanging directionsonslopes.T urningdownthe slopereducestraction.
Figure8
1.Safezone—usethe TimeCutterhere
2.Useawalk-behindmower and/orhandtrimmernear drop-offsandwater.
3.Water
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin excessof85dBAattheoperatorsearandcan causehearinglossthroughextendedperiods ofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears, hands,feet,andheadisrecommended.
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•Attachmentschangethehandling characteristicsofthemachine.Useextra cautionwhenusingattachmentswiththe machine.
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1.Wearsafetyglasses
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Figure9
2.Wearhearingprotection
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Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem
WARNING
Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnected ordamaged,themachinecouldoperate unexpectedlycausingpersonalinjury.
11.Starttheengine.
12.Whiletheengineisrunning,movethe motion-controlleverstothecenter,unlocked position,engagetheblade-controlswitch,and riseslightlyfromtheseat.
Note:Theengineshouldstop.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdaily,andreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:
•Thebladesaredisengaged.
•Themotion-controlleversareintheparkposition.
Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostop theenginewheneverthecontrolleversareoutofthe parkpositionandyourisefromtheseat.
TestingtheSafety-Interlock System
Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .
1.Whilesittingontheseat,withthecontrollevers inparkposition,andmovetheblade-control switchtoOn.
2.Trystartingtheengine;theengineshouldnot crank.
3.Whilesittingontheseat,movetheblade-control switchtoOff.
4.Moveeithermotion-controllevertothecenter, unlockedposition.
5.Trystartingtheengine;theengineshouldnot crank.
6.Repeatwiththeothermotion-controllever.
7.Whilesittingontheseat,movetheblade-control switchtoOff,andlockthemotion-controllevers intheparkposition.
8.Starttheengine.
9.Whiletheengineisrunning,engagethe blade-controlswitch,andriseslightlyfromthe seat.

StartingtheEngine

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore
than10secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto start,allowa60secondcool-downperiodbetween attempts.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscan damagethestartermotor.
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Figure10
Note:Theengineshouldstop.
10.Whilesittingontheseat,movetheblade-control switchtoOff,andlockthemotion-controllevers intheparkposition.
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OperatingtheBlades

StoppingtheEngine

Theblade-controlswitch,representedbyapower take-off(PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengages powertothemowerblades.Thisswitchcontrols powertoanyattachmentsthatdrawpowerfromthe engine,includingthemowerdeckandcuttingblades.
EngagingtheBlades
Important:Donotengagethebladeswhen
parkedintallgrass.Beltorclutchdamagecan occur.
Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottlein
theFastposition(Figure11).
1.Disengagethebladesbymovingthe blade-controlswitchtoOff(Figure12).
2.Movethethrottlelevertobetweenthehalfand fullthrottleposition.
3.TurntheignitionkeytoOffandremovethekey.

Driving

Drivingthemachinebenetsfromanunderstanding ofwhatzero-turn-radiusmowermeans.Thedrive wheelsturnindependently,poweredbyhydraulic motorsoneachaxle;henceonesidecanturnin reversewhiletheotherturnsforwardcausingthe machinetospinratherthanturn.Thisvastlyimproves themachinemaneuverabilitybutmayrequiresome adjustmentiftheoperatorisunfamiliar.
WARNING
Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.The operatormaylosecontrolofthemachine andcausepersonalinjuryordamagetothe machine.
Figure11
DisengagingtheBlades
Figure12
1.Controlpanel2.Blade-controlswitch—Off
•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.
•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.
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Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placing thethrottlecontrolintheFastpositioncanbebestfor performance.Formostapplications,operatinginthe full-throttlepositionisdesirable.
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UsingtheSmartSpeed System
TM
Control
Figure13
1.Park(brake)position
2.Center,unlockposition5.FrontoftheMachine
3.Forward
4.Backward
TheSmartSpeed
TM
Control-Systemlever,located belowtheoperatingposition(Figure14),givesthe operatorachoicetodrivethemachineat3ground speedranges—trim,tow,andmow.
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Figure14
1.Smartspeedlever
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Tochangespeeds,dothefollowing:
1.Movethemotioncontrolleverstoneutraland outwardtotheparkposition.
2.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch
3.Adjustthelevertothedesiredposition.
Thefollowingareonlyrecommendationsforuse. Adjustmentswillvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent, andtheheightofthegrass.
Suggested uses:
ParkingX
Heavy,wet grass
TrainingX
BaggingX
MulchingX
Normal mowing
Transport
TrimTowMow
X
X
X
Trim
Thisisthelowestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthis speedareasfollows:
•Parking
•Heavy,wetgrassmowingconditions
•Training
Tow
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Thisisthemediumspeed.Thesuggestedusesfor thisspeedareasfollows:
•Bagging
•Mulching
Mow
Thisisthefastestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthis speedareasfollows:
•Normalmowing
•Transportingthemachine
DrivingForward
1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.
2.T ogoforward,slowlypushthemotion-control leversforward(Figure13).
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Togostraight,applyequalpressuretoboth motion-controllevers(Figure13).
Toturn,releasepressureonthemotion-control levertowardthedirectionyouwanttoturn (Figure13).
Thefartheryoumovethemotion-controllevers ineitherdirection,thefasterthemachinewill moveinthatdirection.
Tostop,pullthemotion-controlleverstoneutral.
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DrivingBackward
Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenbackingupand
turning.
1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.
2.T ogobackward,lookbehindyouanddown, asyouslowlypullthemotion-controllevers rearward(Figure16).

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

Thetransportpositionisthehighestheight-of-cut positionorcuttingheight(115mm(4.5inches))as showninFigure17.
Figure16
Togostraight,applyequalpressuretoboth motion-controllevers(Figure16).
Toturn,releasethepressureonthe motion-controllevertowardthedirectionyou wanttoturn.
Tostop,pushthemotion-controlleversto neutral.

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethemotion-controllevers toneutralandoutwardtotheparkposition,disengage theblade-controlswitch,ensurethethrottleisbetween halfandfullthrottle,andturntheignitionkeytooff.
Note:Remembertoremovethekeyfromtheignition
switch.
WARNING
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemowerwhile itisunattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandmove themotion-controlleversoutwardtothe parkpositionwhenleavingthemachine unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
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Figure17

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,itis recommendedtoadjusttheheightoftheanti-scalp rollers.
Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssotherollersdo
nottouchthegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.
1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),move themotioncontrolleverstotheneutrallock positionandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure
18tomatchtheclosestheight-of-cutposition.
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Figure18
1.Anti-scalproller3.FlangeNut
2.Bolt4.Holespacing

PositioningtheSeat

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLevers

AdjustingtheHeight
Themotion-controlleverscanbeadjustedhigheror lowerformaximumoperatorcomfort(Figure20).
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Figure20
Figure19
AdjustingtheTilt
Themotion-controlleverscanbetiltedforeoraftfor maximumoperatorcomfort.
1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollever tothecontrol-armshaft.
2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe controlleverforeoraft(Figure20).Tightenboth boltstosecurethecontrolinthenewposition.
3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.
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PushingtheMachineby Hand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.Do
nottowthemachine,becausedamagemayoccur.
Thismachinehasanelectric-brakemechanism,and topushthemachine,theignitionkeyneedstobein theRunposition.Thebatteryneedstobecharged andfunctioningfortheelectricbraketobedisengage.
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PushingtheMachine
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,and disengagetheblade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardto theparkposition,stoptheengine,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Locatethebypassleversontheframeonboth sidesoftheengine.
4.Movethebypassleversforwardthroughthekey holeanddowntolocktheminplace(Figure21).
Note:Ensurethisisdoneforeachlever.
5.Movethemotion-controlleversinwardtothe neutralpositionandturntheignitionkeytothe Runposition.
Note:Donotstartthemachine.
Note:Themachineisnowabletobepushed
byhand.

TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasall necessarybrakes,lighting,andmarkingasrequired bylaw.Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafetyinstructions. Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyou,yourfamily, pets,orbystandersavoidinjury.
WARNING
Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithoutturn signals,lights,reectivemarkings,oraslow movingvehicleemblemisdangerousandcan leadtoaccidentscausingpersonalinjury.
Donotdrivemachineonapublicstreetor roadway.
Totransportthemachine:
1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.
2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.
Figure21
1.Bypass-leverlocations
2.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine
6.Whennished,ensurethatthekeyhasbeen
returnedtotheStoppositiontoavoiddraining thebatterycharge.
3.Leverpositionforpushing themachine
Note:Ifthemachinefailstomove,theelectricbrake
maystillbeengaged.Ifnecessary,theelectricbrake canbereleasedmanually;refertoReleasingthe
ElectricBrake(page35).
3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.
4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake, andclosethefuelvalve.
5.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearbumper(Figure22).
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Figure22

LoadingtheMachine

Useextremecautionwhenloadingorunloading machinesontoatraileroratruck.Useafull-width rampthatiswiderthanthemachineforthisprocedure. Backuprampsanddriveforwarddownramps(Figure
23).
OperatingtheMachine
Movethebypassleversrearwardthroughthekeyhole anddowntolocktheminplaceasshowninFigure21.
Note:Ensurethisisdoneforeachlever.
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Figure23
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1.Backupramps
2.Driveforwarddownramps
Important:Donotusenarrowindividualramps
foreachsideofthemachine.
Ensuretherampislongenoughsothattheanglewith thegrounddoesnotexceed15degrees(Figure24). Onatground,thisrequiresaramptobeatleastfour times(4X)aslongastheheightofthetrailerortruck bedtotheground.Asteeperanglemaycausemower componentstogetcaughtastheunitmovesfromthe ramptothetrailerortruck.Steeperanglesmayalso causethemachinetotiporlosecontrol.Ifloadingon ornearaslope,positionthetrailerortrucksothatitis onthedownsideoftheslopeandtherampextends uptheslope.Thiswillminimizetherampangle.
WARNING
Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.
•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.
•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.
•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe rampandthetrailerortruck.
1.Full-widthrampinstowed position
2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition
3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees
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4.Rampisatleastfourtimes (4X)aslongastheheight ofthetrailerortruckbed totheground
5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground
6.Trailer
•Ensurethelengthoframpisatleastfour times(4X)aslongastheheightofthe trailerortruckbedtotheground.Thiswill ensurethatrampangledoesnotexceed15 degreesonatground.
•Backuprampsanddriveforwarddown ramps.
•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.
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OperatingTips
rstmowatahighcuttingheight,thenmowagain2 dayslateratalowerheightsetting.
UsingtheFastThrottleSetting
Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineattheFastthrottleposition.Airisrequired tothoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower byuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohaveonesideofthe mowerfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsairtobe drawnintothemower.
UsingtheSmartSpeed™Control System
TheSmartSpeed™Control-Systemlever,located belowtheoperatingposition,givestheoperatora choicetodrivethemachineat3speedranges—trim, mow,andtow.Anoperatorcanbenetfromthetrim speedsettingwhenmaneuveringthemachineintight spacesoroperatingarounddelicatelandscapes.The trimsettingcanalsobeusedtooperatethemachine atahighthrottlesettingandbladespeed,whilestill beingabletoreducethegroundspeedtoincrease thequalityofcut.
CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime
Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethat thecuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpany unevenground.However,thecuttingheightusedin thepastisgenerallythebestonetouse.Whencutting grasslongerthansixinchestall,youmaywanttocut thelawntwicetoensureanacceptablequalityofcut.
AvoidingCuttingTooLow
Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthe moweryoupreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheightto ensurethatuneventurfisnotcuttooshort.
CuttingLongGrass
Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture, raisethecuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthe grassatthissetting.Thencutthegrassagainusing thelower,normalsetting.
StoppingtheMachine
Ifthemachine'sforwardmotionmustbestoppedwhile mowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydroponto yourlawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoapreviouslycut areawiththebladesengagedoryoucandisengage themowerdeckwhilemovingforward.
KeepingtheUndersideofthe MowerClean
Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe moweraftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinside themower,cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecome unsatisfactory.
MaintainingtheBlade(s)
Cutting1/3oftheGrassBlade
Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows moreslowly.
AlternatingtheMowingDirection
Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.
MowingatCorrectIntervals
Normally,mowevery4days.But,remember,grass growsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimes.Soto maintainthesamecuttingheight,whichisagood practice,andmowmoreofteninearlyspring.Asthe grassgrowthrateslowsinmidsummer,mowless frequently.Ifyoucannotmowforanextendedperiod,
Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason becauseasharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshredding turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth andincreasesthechanceofdisease.Checkthe mowerbladesaftereachuseforsharpness,and foranywearordamage.Filedownanynicksand sharpenthebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeis damagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywitha genuineT ororeplacementblade.
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Beforeeachuseordaily
Aftereachuse
Every25hours
Every50hours
Every100hours
Every200hours
Every500hours
Beforestorage
MaintenanceProcedure
•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.
•Checktheaircleanerfordirty,looseordamagedparts.
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Checkthecuttingblades.
•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.
•Cleanthemower-deckhousing.
•Greaseallthelubricationpoints.
•Serviceorreplacetheprecleaner(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirty conditions).
•Checktirepressure.
•Checkthebeltsforwearorcracks.
•Servicethepaperelement(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirtyconditions).
•Replacethepaperelement(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirtyconditions).
•Changetheengineoilandtheengine-oillter.
•Cleantheblowerhousing(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirtyconditions).
•Replacethein-linefuellter.
•Checksparkplug(s)conditionandgap.
•Replacethesparkplug(s).
•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectbatterycables.
•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.
•Paintanychippedsurfaces.
Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineand seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudo anymaintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.
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Pre-Maintenance
Lubrication
Procedures

GreasingtheBearings

RaisingtheSeat

Makesurethatthemotion-controlleversarelockedin theparkposition.Lifttheseatforward.
Thefollowingcomponentscanbeaccessedbyraising theseat:
•Serialplate
•Servicedecal
•Seatadjustmentbolts
•Fuellter
•Batteryandbatterycables
ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greaseallthe
lubricationpoints.
GreaseType:No.2generalpurpose,lithium-based grease
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,and disengagetheblade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey, andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Cleanthegreasettings(Figure25andFigure
26)witharag.
Note:Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffofthe
frontofthetting(s).
Figure25
1.Frontcastertire
Figure26
Locatedontheseat-panunderside
1.Readtheinstructions
beforeservicingor performingmaintenance
2.Checkthetirepressure
every25operatinghours
4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure25 andFigure26).
3.Greaseevery25operating hours
4.Engine
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5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tooozeoutofthebearings.
EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check
theaircleanerfordirty,looseor damagedparts.
Every25hours—Serviceorreplacethe precleaner(moreoftenunderextremelydusty, dirtyconditions).
Every50hours—Servicethepaperelement (moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirty conditions).
Every100hours—Replacethepaperelement (moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirty conditions).
Thisengineisequippedwithareplaceable,high densitypaperair-cleanerelement.Checktheair cleanerdailyorbeforestartingtheengine.Checkfor abuildupofdirtanddebrisaroundtheair-cleaner system.Keepthisareaclean.Also,checkforlooseor damagedcomponents.Replaceallbentordamaged air-cleanercomponents.
Note:Operatingtheenginewithlooseordamaged
air-cleanercomponentscouldallowunlteredairinto theengine,causingprematurewearandfailure.
Note:Servicetheaircleanermoreoftenunder
extremelydusty,dirtyconditions.
1.Rotatethelatchesoutward.
2.Removethecovertoaccesstheair-cleaner element(Figure27).
3.Removetheprecleanerandpaperelement.
4.Removetheprecleanerfromthepaperelement, andgentlytapthepaperelementtodislodgedirt
Note:Donotwashthepaperelementoruse
pressurizedair,asthiswilldamagetheelement.
Note:Replaceadirty,bent,ordamaged
element.Handlethenewelementcarefully; donotuseifthesealingsurfacesarebentor damaged.
5.Washtheprecleanerinwarmwaterwith detergent,rinse,andairdry.
6.Lightlyoiltheprecleanerwithnewengineoiland squeezeoutexcessoil.
7.Cleantheair-cleanerbaseasrequired,and checkthecondition.
8.Installtheprecleaneroverthepaperelement.
9.Installtheprecleanerandpaperelementonto theair-cleanerbase.
10.Installthecover,andsecureitwiththelatches (Figure27).
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Figure27
1.Air-cleanerlatch4.Air-cleanerbase
2.Engine5.Precleaner
3.Paperelement

ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSJorhigher)
CrankcaseCapacity:1.9L(64oz)whenthelter
ischanged
Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.
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Figure29
ChangingtheEngineOilandthe Engine-OilFilter
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Changethe
engineoilandtheengine-oillter.
Figure28
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check
theengine-oillevel.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,stoptheengine,and removethekey.
2.Makesuretheengineisstopped,level,andis cool,sotheoilhastimetodrainintothesump.
3.Checktheengine-oillevel(Figure29).
Note:Thedrainplugisattachedtothedrainhose.
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.
Fillwithoilasspeciedinthe“ViscosityGrades”table
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(Figure28).
1.Parkthemachine,sothatthedrainsideis slightlylowerthantheoppositeside,toensure thattheoildrainscompletely.
2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitchandmove themotioncontrolsoutwardtotheparkposition.
3.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
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Figure31
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Figure30
4.T orquetheplugto14N-m(125in-lb).
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5.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied oilintothellertube(Figure32).
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Figure32

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Checkspark
plug(s)conditionandgap.
Every500hours—Replacethesparkplug(s).
ThesparkplugisRFIcompliant.Equivalentalternate brandplugscanalsobeused.
Type:ChampionXC12YC
AirGap:0.76mm(0.03inch)
RemovingtheSparkPlug
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,movethe motioncontrolsoutwardtotheparkposition, stoptheengine,andremovethekey.
2.Beforeremovingthesparkplug(s),cleanthe areaaroundthebaseoftheplugtokeepdirt anddebrisoutoftheengine.
3.Removethesparkplug(Figure33).
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Figure33
CheckingtheSparkPlug
Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).
Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithas:a blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or cracks.
Note:Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,
theengineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingon theinsulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.
Setthegapto0.76mm(0.030inch).
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Figure34
InstallingtheSparkPlug
Tightenthesparkplugto25to29N-m(18to22ft-lb).
FuelSystem Maintenance
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
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ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty.
•Performanyfuelrelatedmaintenance whentheengineiscold.Dothisoutdoors inanopenarea.Wipeupanygasolinethat spills.
•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,and stayawayfromanopenameorwherea sparkmayignitethegasolinefumes.

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuel Filter

Figure35

CleaningtheBlower Housing

Toensurepropercooling,makesurethegrassscreen, coolingns,andotherexternalsurfacesoftheengine arekeptcleanatalltimes.
Annually,orevery100hoursofoperation(moreoften underextremelydusty ,dirtyconditions),removethe blowerhousing,andanyothercoolingshrouds.Clean thecoolingnsandexternalsurfacesasnecessary. Makesurethecoolingshroudsareinstalled.T orque theblowerhousingscrewsto7.5N-m(5.5ft-lb).
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethe
in-linefuellter.
Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuel line.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,
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andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Replacethein-linelter(Figure36).
Important:Operatingtheenginewithablocked
grassscreen,dirtyorpluggedcoolingns,and/or coolingshroudsremoved,willcauseengine damageduetooverheating.
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ElectricalSystem Maintenance
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
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Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

ChargingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery
WARNING
Proposition65Warning
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
handsafterhandling.
Figure36
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponentscausing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery, donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch anymetalpartsofthemachine.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.
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1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey, andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Raisetheseattoaccessthebattery.
4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcable fromthebatterypost(Figure37).
Note:Retainallfasteners.
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WARNING
Incorrectbattery-cableroutingcould damagethemachineandcablescausing sparks.Sparkscancausethebattery gassestoexplode,resultinginpersonal injury.
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative (black)batterycablebefore disconnectingthepositive(red) cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red) batterycablebeforeconnectingthe negative(black)cable.
5.Slidetherubbercoverupthepositive(red) cable.
6.Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthe batterypost(Figure37).
Note:Retainallfasteners.
7.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure37),and liftthebatteryfromthebatterytray.
ChargingtheBattery
ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebattery
anddisconnectbatterycables.
1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto
RemovingtheBattery(page32).
2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat 6to10amps.
Note:Donotoverchargethebattery .
3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure38).
Figure37
1.Battery
2.Positive(+)batterypost
3.Bolt,washer,andnut7.Batteryhold-down
4.Terminalboot
5.Negative(–)batterypost
6.Wingnut,washer,andbolt
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Figure38
1.Positive(+)batterypost3.Red(+)chargerlead
2.Negative(–)batterypost4.Black(–)chargerlead
InstallingtheBattery
1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure37).
2.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,install thepositive(red)batterycabletothepositive (+)batteryterminal.
3.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,install thenegativebatterycabletothenegative(-) batteryterminal.
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4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive (red)batterypost.
5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure
37).
6.Lowertheseat.
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ServicingtheFuses

DriveSystem
Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance;however,ifafuseblows,checkthe component/circuitforamalfunctionorshort.
Fusetype:
•Main—F1-30amp,blade-type
•ChargeCircuit—F2-25amp,blade-type
1.Removethescrewssecuringthecontrolpanel tothemachine.
Note:Retainallfasteners.
2.Liftthecontrolpaneuptoaccessthemainwiring harnessandfuseblock(Figure39).
3.T oreplaceafuse,pulloutonthefusetoremove it(Figure39).
Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktire
pressure.
Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseuneven cut.Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure40). Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost accuratepressurereading.
Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.
Inatethereardrive-wheeltiresto90kPa(13psi).
Figure39
1.Main—30amp
4.Returnthecontrolpaneltoitsoriginalposition.
2.Chargecircuit—25amp
Note:Usethescrewsremovedpreviouslyto
securethepaneltothemachine.
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Figure40
1.Valvestem
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ReleasingtheElectric Brake

MowerMaintenance

Theelectricbrakereleasesbymanuallyrotating thelinkarmsforward.Oncetheelectricbrakeis energizedthebrakewillreset.
Toreleasethebrake:
Figure41
1.Brakelinkarmontheelectricbrakecontrolmodule
2.Leftreartire
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheOffpositionor disconnectthebattery.
2.Locatetheshaftontheelectricbrakewherethe brake-linkarmsareconnected.
3.Rotatetheshaftforwardtoreleasethebrake.
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ServicingtheCutting Blades

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason, becausesharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshredding turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth, andincreasesthechanceofdisease.
Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,and foranywearordamage.Filedownanynicksand sharpenthebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeis damagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywitha genuineTororeplacementblade.Forconvenient sharpeningandreplacement,youmaywanttokeep extrabladesonhand.
WARNING
Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,anda pieceofthebladecouldbethrownintothe operator'sorbystander'sarea,resultingin seriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.
•Replaceawornordamagedblade.
BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades
Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe blade-controlswitch,movethemotion-controllevers outwardtotheparkposition,stoptheengine,and removethekey.
InspectingtheBlades
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check
thecuttingblades.
1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure42).
Note:Iftheedgesarenotsharporhave
nicks,removeandsharpentheblades;referto
SharpeningtheBlades(page37).
2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea (Figure42).
Note:Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslot
forminginthisarea(items3and4inFigure42), immediatelyinstallanewblade.
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Figure42
1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming
2.Curvedarea
4.Damage
CheckingforBentBlades
Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfacefor
thefollowingprocedure.
1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighest height-of-cutposition;alsoconsideredthe 'transport'position.
2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedgloves,orother adequatehandprotection,slowlyrotatethe bladetobemeasureintoapositionthatallows effectivemeasurementofthedistancebetween thecuttingedgeandthelevelsurfacethe machineison(Figure43).
3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure44).
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Figure44
1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)
2.Levelsurface
3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)
4.Rotatethesameblade180degrees,sothat theopposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesame position(Figure45).
Figure43
1.Deck3.Blade
2.Spindlehousing
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Figure45
1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)
2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)
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3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement
position
5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure46).
Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan
3mm(1/8inch).
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Figure46
1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)
2.Levelsurface
3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)
A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreater
than3mm(1/8inch),replacethebladewith anewblade;refertoRemovingtheBlades
(page37)andInstallingtheBlades(page
38).
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Figure47
1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher
2.Blade4.Bladebolt
SharpeningtheBlades
1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure48).
Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwithanew
one,andthedimensionobtainedcontinues toexceed3mm(1/8inch),thebladespindle couldbebent.ContactanAuthorizedToro Dealerforservice.
B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,moveto
thenextblade.
Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.
RemovingtheBlades
Thebladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,if thebladeisoutofbalance,orifthebladeisbent.T o ensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety conformanceofthemachine,usegenuineT oro replacementblades.Replacementbladesmadeby othermanufacturersmayresultinnon-conformance withsafetystandards.
1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-padded glove.
2.Removethebladebolt,thecurvedwasher,and thebladefromthespindleshaft(Figure47).
Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.
Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame
amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.
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Figure48
1.Sharpenatoriginalangle
2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure49).
Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,
thebladeisbalanced,andcanbeused.
Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome
metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure48).
Figure49
1.Blade2.Balancer
3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.
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InstallingtheBlades
1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure
47).
Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade
mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside ofthemowertoensurepropercutting.
2.Installthethecurvedwasher(cuppedside towardtheblade)andthebladebolt(Figure47).
3.T orquethebladeboltto47to88N-m(35to 65ft-lb).

LevelingtheMowerDeck

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Figure50
Mowerdeckswith3blades
Checktoensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytime youinstallthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencut onyourlawn.
Themowerdeckmustbecheckedforbentblades priortoleveling;anybentbladesmustberemoved andreplaced;refertotheServicingtheCuttingBlades
(page35)beforecontinuing.
Themowerdeckmustbeleveledside-to-siderst thenthefronttorearslopecanbeadjusted.
Requirements:
•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.
•All4tiresmustbeproperlyinated;referto
CheckingtheTirePressure(page34).
LevelingfromSidetoSide
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey, andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.
1.Bladesidetoside
2.Sailareaoftheblade4.Measurefromthetipofthe
3.Outsidecuttingedges
bladetotheatsurface here
5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedges andtheatsurface(Figure50).Ifboth measurementsarenotwithin5mm(3/16inch), anadjustmentisrequired;continuewiththis procedure.
6.Movetotheleftsideofthemachine.
7.Loosentheside-lockingnut.
8.Raiseorlowertheleftsideofthemowerdeck byrotatingtherearnut.(Figure51).
Note:Rotatetherearnutclockwiseto
raisethemowerdeck;rotatetherearnut counter-clockwisetolowerthemowerdeck.
3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.
4.Carefullyrotatetheblade(s)sothattheyareall sidetoside(Figure50).
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Figure51
1.Hangerbracket3.Rear-lockingnut
2.Side-lockingnut
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9.Checktheside-to-sideadjustmentsagain. Repeatthisprocedureuntilthemeasurements arecorrect.
10.Continuelevelingthedeckbycheckingthe front-to-rearbladeslope;refertoAdjustingthe
Front-to-RearBladeSlope(page39).
AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade Slope
Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyouinstall themower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan
7.9mm(5/16inch)lowerthantherearofthemower,
adjustthebladelevelusingthefollowinginstructions:
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey, andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.
Note:Checkandadjusttheside-to-sideblade
levelifyouhavenotcheckedthesetting;referto
LevelingfromSidetoSide(page38).
4.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacing fronttorear(Figure52).
Figure52
Mowerdeckswith3Blades
1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe
bladetotheatsurface here
2.Outsidecuttingedges
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Figure53
1.Adjustingrod3.Locknut
2.Adjustingblock
7.T oraisethefrontofthemower,tightenthe adjustmentnut.
8.T olowerthefrontofthemower,loosenthe adjustmentnut.
9.Afteradjustment,checkthefront-to-rearslope again,continueadjustingthenutuntilthefront bladetipis1.6to7.9mm(1/16to5/16inch) lowerthantherearbladetip(Figure52).
10.Whenthefront-to-rearbladeslopeiscorrect checktheside-to-sidelevelofthemoweragain, refertoLevelingfromSidetoSide(page38).

RemovingtheMower

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand
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disengagethebladecontrolswitch.
2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey, andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowest position.
5.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetothe atsurface,andthetipoftherearbladetothe atsurface(Figure52).
Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6to7.9mm
(1/16to5/16inch)lowerthantherearbladetip, adjustthefrontlocknut.
6.T oadjustthefront-to-rearbladeslope,rotatethe adjustmentnutinthefrontofthemower(Figure
53).
4.Removethehairpincotterfromthefrontsupport rodandremovetherodfromthedeckbracket (Figure54).Carefullylowerthefrontofthe mowerdecktotheground.
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Figure54
1.Frontsupportrod3.Deckbracket
2.Lockingnut

InstallingtheMower

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey, andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.
4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowest position.
5.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandguidethe hangerbracketsovertherearliftrod(Figure55).
6.Attachthefrontsupportrodtothemowerdeck withtheclevispinandhairpin-cotterpin(Figure
54).
7.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley; refertoReplacingtheMowerBelt(page42).
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5.Liftthemowerdeckandhangerbracketsclear oftherearliftrodandlowerthemowercarefully totheground(Figure55).
Figure55
1.Mowerdeck
2.Hangerbracket
3.Rearliftrod
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6.Slidethemowerdeckrearwardtoremovethe mowerbeltfromtheenginepulley.
7.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderneaththe machine.
Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.
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ReplacingtheGrass Deector
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspect
thegrassdeectorfordamage.
WARNING
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcould allowthelawnmowertothrowobjectsin theoperator'sorbystander'sdirectionand resultinseriousinjury.Also,contactwiththe bladecouldoccur.Neveroperatethemachine withoutthegrassdeector,thedischarge cover,orthegrass-collectionsysteminplace.
Neveroperatethemachinewithoutthe grassdeector,thedischargecover,orthe grass-collectionsysteminplace.
Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamagebeforeeach use.Replaceanydamagedpartsbeforeuse.
1.Removethenut(3/8inch)fromtherodunder themower(Figure56).
7.Sliderodthroughthesecondgrass-deector bracket(Figure56).
8.Inserttherodatthefrontofthegrassdeector intotheshortstandoffonthedeck.
9.Securetherearendoftherodintothemower withanut(3/8inch)asshowninFigure56.
Important:Thegrassdeectormustbe
springloadedandinthedownposition.Lift thedeectoruptotestthatitsnapstothe fulldownposition.
Figure56
1.Mowerdeck
2.Grassdeector6.Nut(3/8inch)
3.Grass-deectorbracket7.Shortstandoff
4.Rod
2.Slidetherodoutoftheshortstandoff,thespring, andthegrassdeector(Figure56).
3.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.
4.Replacethegrassdeector(Figure56).
5.Slidetherod(straightend),throughthe rear-grass-deectorbracket.
6.Placethespringontherod,withtheendwires downandbetweenthegrassdeectorbrackets.
5.Spring
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MowerBeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checkthebelts
forwearorcracks.
Checkthebeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks, oranyotherdamage.Replacedamagedbelts.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslipping whencuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks, andcracksaresignsofawornmowerbelt.Replace themowerbeltifanyoftheseconditionsareevident.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey, andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Settheheight-of-cutatthelowestcutting positionof38mm(1-1/2inches).
4.Usingaspring-removaltool(T oropartno. 92-5771),removetheidlerspringfromthedeck hooktoremovetensionontheidlerpulley,and rollthebeltoffofthepulleys(Figure57).
WARNING
Thespringisundertensionwhen installedandcancausepersonalinjury .
Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.
Figure57
Mowerdeckswith3blades
1.Idlerpulley
2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley
3.Outsidepulley6.Spring-removaltool
5.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys(Figure57).
6.Usingaspring-removaltool(T oropartno. 92-5771),installtheidlerspringoverthedeck hook,andplacetensionontheidlerpulleyand mowerbelt(Figure57).
4.Spring
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Cleaning
7.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,stopthe engine,removetheignitionkey,andwaitforall movingpartstostop.

WashingtheUndersideof theMower

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthe
mower-deckhousing.
Washtheundersideofthemoweraftereachuseto preventgrassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionand clippingdispersal.
Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithmild
detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially nearthecontrolpanel,undertheseat,aroundthe engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey, andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthe mowerwashouttting,andturnthewateron high(Figure58).
8.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfrom thewashouttting.
Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafterone
washing,soakitandletitstandfor30minutes. Then,repeattheprocess.
9.Runthemoweragainfor1to3minutesto removeexcesswater.
WARNING
Abrokenormissingwashouttting couldexposeyouandotherstothrown objectsorbladecontact.Contactwith bladeorthrowndebriscancauseinjury ordeath.
•Replacebrokenormissingwashout ttingimmediately,beforeusing moweragain.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunder themowerorthroughopeningsinthe mower.
Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashout
ttingO-ringtomakethecouplingslideon easierandprotecttheO-ring.
Figure58
1.Washouttting3.O-ring
2.Hose
4.Coupling
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4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.
5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.
6.Engagetheblade-controlswitchandletthe mowerrunfor1to3minutes.
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Storage

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,movethe motioncontrolsoutwardtotheparkposition, stoptheengine,andremovethekey.
2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especially theengine.Cleandirtandchafffromtheoutside oftheenginecylinderheadnsandblower housing.
Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith
milddetergentandwater.Donotpressure washthemachine.Avoidexcessiveuse ofwater,especiallynearthecontrolpanel, undertheseat,aroundtheengine,hydraulic pumps,andmotors.
3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
Cleaner(page27).
4.Greaseandoilthemachine;refertoLubrication
(page26).
5.Changethecrankcaseoilandlter;referto
ServicingtheEngineOil(page28).
6.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe
TirePressure(page34).
7.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery
(page32).
8.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto
ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page35).
9.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor storageasfollows.
10.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditioner tothefuelinthetank.Followthemixing instructionsfromthestabilizermanufacturer.Do notuseanalcoholbasedstabilizer(ethanolor methanol).
11.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckits condition;refertoServicingtheSparkPlug
(page30).Withthesparkplug(s)removedfrom
theengine,pourtwotablespoonsofengine oilintothesparkplughole.Usethestarterto cranktheengineanddistributetheoilinsidethe cylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Donotinstall thewireonthesparkplug(s).
12.Cleananydirtandchafffromthetopofthe mower.
13.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe mowerwithagardenhose.
14.Checktheconditionofthedriveandmower belts.
15.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatiswornor damaged.
16.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
17.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor storagearea.Removethekeyfromtheignition switchandkeepitinamemorableplace.Cover themachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshgasolineand usedatalltimes.
Runtheenginetodistributetheconditionedfuel throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).
Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthe fueltank.
Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.
Startandruntheengineuntilitwillnotstart.
Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclepursuantto localcodes.
Important:Donotstore
stabilizer/conditionedgasolineover90days.
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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.
8.
Dirt,water ,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.
9.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.
1.Thebypassvalvesareopen.
2.Thetractionbeltsareworn,loose,or broken.
3.
Thetractionbeltsareoffofthepulleys.
4.Thetransmissionhasfailed.4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.
4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.
5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).
8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
9.
Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith thepropertype.
1.Closethetowvalves.
2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
3.
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.Ablademountingboltisloose.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.Thedrivebeltisoffofthepulley .
3.ThePowerTake-Off(PTO)switchor PTOclutchisfaulty.
4.Themowerbeltisworn,loose,or broken.
2.Tightentheappropriatepulley.
3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
4.Installanewcuttingblade(s).
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
3.Levelthemowerfromside-to-sideand front-to-rear.
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
2.Installthedrivebeltandcheckthe adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforthe correctposition.
3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
4.Installanewmowerbelt.
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Schematics
ElectricalDiagram(Rev .A)
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TheT oroTotalCoverageWarranty
LimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)
TimeCutter
and
TITAN
Mowers
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany ,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
SomeenginesusedonT oroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer .
2
Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone
locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply .
3
Whicheveroccursrst.
4
LifetimeFrameWarranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe
tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin
normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atT oro'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
•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedT oro
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nddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalToro Dealer.
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