Toro 74741, 74760, 74771, 74777 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3413-560RevA
TimeCutter
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MX4250,MX5050, MX6050,orSS5425Riding Mower
ModelNo.74741—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74760—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74771—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74777—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineonany forest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandunless theengineisequippedwithasparkarrester,asdenedin Section4442,maintainedineffectiveworkingorderorthe engineisconstructed,equipped,andmaintainedforthe preventionofre.
GrossHorsepower
Thegrossornethorsepowerofthisenginewaslaboratory ratedbytheenginemanufacturerinaccordancewiththe SocietyofAutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940.Ascongured tomeetsafety,emission,andoperatingrequirements, theactualenginetorqueonthisclassofmowerwillbe signicantlylower.
Gotowww .Toro.comtoviewspecicationsonyourmower model.
Important:IfyouareusingamachinewithaT oro engineabove1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuousperiod, ensurethattheHighAltitudeKithasbeeninstalledso thattheenginemeetsCARB/EPAemissionregulations. TheHighAltitudeKitincreasesengineperformance whilepreventingspark-plugfouling,hardstarting,and increasedemissions.Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit, attachthehigh-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecal onthemachine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroService DealertoobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitand high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.Tolocateadealer convenienttoyou,accessourwebsiteatwww .Toro.com orcontactourToroCustomerCareDepartmentatthe number(s)listedinyourEmissionControlWarranty Statement.
Removethekitfromtheengineandrestoretheengine toitsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperateanengine thathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuseatlower altitudes;otherwise,youcouldoverheatanddamage theengine.
Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehasbeen convertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthefollowing label.
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Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended tobeusedbyhomeownersinresidentialapplications.Itis primarilydesignedforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns. Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassandother growthalongsidehighways,orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct safetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,accessoryinformation, helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,oradditional information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers inthespaceprovided.
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1.Modelandserialnumberplate
Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthespace below:
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ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol.
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial attention.
Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
GeneralSafety.........................................................4
SlopeIndicator.......................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................6
ProductOverview.........................................................14
Controls...............................................................14
BeforeOperation......................................................16
BeforeOperationSafety..........................................16
RecommendedFuel................................................16
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner...................................17
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................17
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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................17
BreakinginaNewMachine......................................17
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................17
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem.............................18
PositioningtheSeat................................................19
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers........................19
DuringOperation.....................................................20
DuringOperationSafety.........................................20
OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)...............................................................21
OperatingtheThrottle............................................21
OperatingtheChoke...............................................21
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................22
StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.........................22
UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.............................23
DrivingtheMachine...............................................23
StoppingtheMachine.............................................24
AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................25
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers...............................25
UsingtheSideDischarge.........................................26
UsingAttachmentsandAccessories..........................26
OperatingTips......................................................26
AfterOperation........................................................27
AfterOperationSafety............................................27
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................27
TransportingtheMachine........................................27
LoadingtheMachine..............................................28
Maintenance.................................................................30
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................30
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures......................................31
MaintenanceandStorageSafety................................31
RaisingtheSeat......................................................31
Lubrication...............................................................32
GreasingtheBearings.............................................32
EngineMaintenance..................................................32
EngineSafety.........................................................32
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................32
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................33
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................36
CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................37
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................37
ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter...............................37
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................38
ElectricalSystemSafety...........................................38
ServicingtheBattery...............................................38
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ServicingtheFuses.................................................40
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................40
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................40
ReleasingtheElectricBrake.....................................41
MowerMaintenance...................................................41
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................41
LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................43
RemovingtheMowerDeck.....................................45
InstallingtheMower...............................................46
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................47
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................48
MowerBeltMaintenance............................................49
InspectingtheBelts................................................49
ReplacingtheMowerBelt........................................49
Cleaning...................................................................50
WashingtheUndersideoftheMower........................50
Storage........................................................................51
CleaningandStorage..............................................51
Troubleshooting...........................................................53
Schematics...................................................................55
Safety
ThismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewithANSI B71.1-2012.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand ofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•ReadandunderstandthecontentsofthisOperator’ sManual
beforeyoustarttheengine.Ensurethateveryoneusing thisproductknowshowtouseitandunderstandsthe warnings.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingcomponents
ofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguardsandother
safetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworkingonthe machine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keepbystandersa
safedistanceawayfromthemachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Neverallow
childrentooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebeforeservicing,
fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecanresult ininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe safety-alertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywith theseinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalitemsofsafetyinformationintheir respectivesectionsthroughoutthismanual.
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SlopeIndicator
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Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
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1.Warning—donotoperatethemowerwiththedeectorup orremoved;keepthedeectorinplace.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
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ForModelswith50-inch,54-inch,or60-inchMowerDecks
1.Engine
1.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours.
2.Engineoil
3.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours.
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4.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours.
5.ReadtheOperator's Manualbeforeperforming maintenance.
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ForModelswith42-inch,50-inch,or54-inchMowerDecks
1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.
2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.
3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.
4.Engine
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ForModelswith42-inchDecks
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ForMachineswitha60-inchDeckOnly
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbeforeaddingweighttothe bucket.
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1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
2.Heightofcut
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1.Parkingposition4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
3.Removetheignitionkey andreadtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.
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1.Heightofcut
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1.Parkingposition4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
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1.Heightofcut
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1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine
2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .
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1.Oildrain
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1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard, raisedbafe—donot operatethemachinewith anopendeck;usea baggerorabafe.
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3.Severinghazardofhand orfoot—keepawayfrom movingparts.
4.Entanglement hazard—keepaway frommovingparts;keep allguardsandshieldsin place.
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or
6.Keepbystandersasafe
7.Weareyeprotection;
smoking
3.Causticliquid/chemical
8.Batteryacidcancause
burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator's
10.Containslead;donot
Manual.
distanceawayfromthe battery.
explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.
blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.
discard.
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ForModelswith42-inch,50-inch,or60-inchMowerDecks
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1.Fast
4.Choke
2.Continuous-variablesetting5.Powertakeoff(PTO),Blade-controlswitch
3.Slow
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Modelswith54-inchMowerDeck
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1.Fast
4.Choke
2.Continuous-variablesetting5.Powertake-off(PTO),blade-controlswitch
3.Slow
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1.Trim—slow
3.Mow—fast
2.Tow—medium
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ForModelswith42-inch,50-inch,or54-inchMowerDecks—Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstability
testinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximumrecommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.Reviewthe
instructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator'sManualandtheconditionsinwhichthemachineisbeing
operatedtodeterminewhetherthemachinecanbeoperatedintheconditionsonthatdayandatthatsite.Changesinthe
terraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible,keepthecuttingunitsloweredtotheground
whileoperatingthemachineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperatingonslopescancausethemachineto
becomeunstable.
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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;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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Modelswith60-inchMowerDeck—Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateraland
longitudinaltestswiththemaximumrecommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.Reviewtheinstructionsforoperating
themachineonslopesintheOperator'sManualandtheconditionsinwhichthemachineisbeingoperatedtodetermine
whetherthemachinecanbeoperatedintheconditionsonthatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultina
changeinslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible,keepthecuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhileoperatingthe
machineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperatingonslopescancausethemachinetobecomeunstable.
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Ramphazard—donotusedualrampswhenloadingontoa trailer;use1rampwideenoughforthemachine;usearamp withaslopelessthan15°;backuptherampwhenloadingthe machineanddriveforwardofftherampwhenunloading.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom themachine,pickupdebrisbeforeoperating,andkeepthe deectorshielddown.
4.Bodilyharmhazard—donotcarrypassengers;lookbehind youwhenmowinginreverse.
5.Tippinghazard—donotuseonslopesnearopenwater;do notuseonslopesgreaterthan15°.
6.Cuttingandpinchhazard—keepawayfrommovingparts; keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
7.Warning—beforeperformingmaintenance,readthe Operator'sManual;engagetheparkingbrake,removethe ignitionkey,anddisconnectthesparkplug.
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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
BecomefamiliarwithallofthecontrolsinFigure5and
Figure6beforeyoustarttheengineandoperatethemachine.
7.Footrest10.Engine
8.Fuel-tankcap11.Engineguard
12.Frontcasterwheel
IgnitionSwitch
Usethisswitchtostartthemowerengine.Ithas3positions: START,RUN,andOFF.
ChokeControl
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.Pullthechokeknob uptoengageit.Pushthechokeknobdowntodisengage it(Figure6).
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFASTposition (Figure6).
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Figure6
Controlpanel
1.Throttle3.Blade-controlswitch
2.Choke
4.Ignitionswitch
(powertakeoff)
Blade-ControlSwitch(PowerTakeoff)
Theblade-controlswitch,representedbyapower-takeoff (PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengagespowertothemower blades(Figure6).
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Motion-ControlLevers
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Height-of-CutLever
Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachineforward, reverse,andturneitherdirection.
ParkPosition
Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardfromthecenterto thePARKpositionwhenexitingthemachine(Figure21). Alwayspositionthemotion-controlleversintothePARK positionwhenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.
SmartSpeed™ControlSystemLever
TheSmartSpeed™Control-Systemlever,locatedbelowthe operatingposition,givesyouachoicetodrivethemachineat 3speedranges—trim,tow ,andmow(Figure24).
Fuel-PresenceWindow
Youcanusethefuelwindow ,locatedontheleftsideofthe machine,toverifythepresenceoffuelinthetank(Figure7).
Theheight-of-cutleverworkswiththefootpedaltolockthe deckinaspeciccuttingheight.Adjusttheheightofcutonly whenthemachineisnotmoving(Figure5).
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourswhenyou areintheseatandtheignitionswitchisintheONposition (Figure8).
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Figure8
1.Fuel-presencewindow
Figure7
1.Hourmeterlocationbehindtheseat
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved
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attachmentsandaccessories.
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Operation
thenrefuelfromaportablecontainerratherthana fuel-dispensernozzle.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine fromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety
•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopletooperateor
servicethemachine.Localregulationsmayrestrictthe ageoftheoperator.Theownerisresponsiblefortraining alloperatorsandmechanics.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutofftheengine
quickly.
•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safetyswitches,
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot operatethemachineunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
•Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethat
theblades,bladebolts,andcuttingassembliesareingood workingcondition.Replacewornordamagedbladesand boltsinsetstopreservebalance.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachineand
removeallobjectsthatthemachinecouldthrow.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate
equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessoriesrequiredto operatethemachineproperlyandsafely.
FuelSafety
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,useextreme
careinhandlingfuel.Fuelvaporsareammableand explosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworkingcondition.
•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfueling iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyourclothing
immediately.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcapand
tightenitsecurely.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepitoutofthe
reachofchildren.Neverbuymorethana30-daysupply offuel.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Addfueltothe
fueltankuntilthelevelis6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch) belowthebottomofthellerneck.Thisemptyspacein thetankallowsfueltoexpand.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
–Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleandfueltank
opening.
–Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillswithsoapand
water.

RecommendedFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame. Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15 (contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothefueltank
whiletheengineisrunningorwhilehot.
•Donotrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethere
isanopename,spark,orpilotlight,suchasonawater heateroronotherappliances.
•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson theground,awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessyouuseafuelstabilizer.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
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UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide thefollowingbenets:
•Keepsfuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless(drain
thefueltankwhenstoringthemachineformorethan 90days)
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,
whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner tothefuel.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshfuel.T ominimizethechanceof varnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizerat alltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake.
3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.
5.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck(Figure
9).
Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.The emptyspaceinthetankallowsthefueltoexpand.
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page17).

BreakinginaNewMachine

Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mowerdecks anddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhennew,placing additionalloadontheengine.Allow40to50hoursof break-intimefornewmachinestodevelopfullpowerand bestperformance.

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthesafety section.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor bystandersavoidinjury.
DANGER
Operatingthemachineonwetgrassorsteepslopes cancauseslidingandlossofcontrol.
•Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.
•Donotoperatethemachinenearwater.
DANGER
Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,or drowning.
Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs.
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UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

WARNING
Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damaged,themachinecouldoperateunexpectedly, causingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.
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1.SafeZone—usethe machinehereonslopes lessthan15degreesor atareas.
2.DangerZone—usea walk-behindmowerand/or ahandtrimmeronslopes greaterthan15degrees, neardrop-offsandwater.
3.Water
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperator’searandcancausehearing lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.
Useprotectiveequipmentforyoureyes,ears,hands,feet, andhead.
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UnderstandingtheSafety-Interlock System
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventtheengine fromstartingunless:
•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.
•Themotion-controlleversareinthePARKposition.
Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshutoffthe enginewheneverthecontrolleversareoutofthePARK positionandyourisefromtheseat.
TestingtheSafety-InterlockSystem
Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety systemimmediately.
1.Sitontheseat,movethemotion-controlleversinthe PARKposition,andmovetheblade-controlswitchto theONposition.Trystartingtheengine;theengine shouldnotcrank.
2.Sitontheseatandmovetheblade-controlswitchto theOFFposition.Moveeithermotion-controlleverto thecenter,unlockedposition.Trystartingtheengine; theengineshouldnotcrank.Repeatwiththeother motion-controllever.
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1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.
3.Sitontheseat,movetheblade-controlswitchtothe OFFposition,andlockthemotion-controlleversin thePARKposition.Starttheengine.Whiletheengine isrunning,engagetheblade-controlswitch,andrise slightlyfromtheseat;theengineshouldshutoff.
4.Sitontheseat,movetheblade-controlswitchtothe OFFposition,andlockthemotion-controlleversinthe PARKposition.Starttheengine.Whiletheengineis running,movethemotion-controlleverstothecenter, unlockedposition,engagetheblade-controlswitch,and riseslightlyfromtheseat;theengineshouldshutoff.
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PositioningtheSeat

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Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Positiontheseat whereyouhavethebestcontrolofthemachineandaremost comfortable(Figure12).
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AdjustingtheTilt
Youcanadjustthemotion-controlleversforwardorrearward foryourcomfort.
1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollevertothe control-armshaft.
2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthecontrol leverforwardorrearward(Figure13).
3.Tightenbothboltstosecurethecontrolleverinthe newposition.
4.Repeattheadjustmentfortheothercontrollever.
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AdjustingtheMotion-Control Levers

AdjustingtheHeight
Youcanadjustthemotion-controllevershigherorlowerfor maximumcomfort(Figure13).
Figure13
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DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

–Disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey .
GeneralSafety
•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryorproperty damage.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeyeprotection;
slip-resistant,substantialfootwear;andhearing protection.Tiebacklonghairanddonotwearjewelry.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,orunderthe
inuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep
bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachineduring operation.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoidholes
orhiddenhazards.
•Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Reducedtractioncould
causethemachinetoslide.
•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutral,theparkingbrake
isengaged,andyouareintheoperatingpositionbefore youstarttheengine.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyourvision.
•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.
Themachinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes overtheedgeoriftheedgegivesway.
•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.
•Stopthemachineandinspectthebladesafterstrikingan
objectorifthereisanabnormalvibrationinthemachine. Makeallnecessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperation.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalkswiththemachine.Always yieldtheright-of-way.
•Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunitandshutoffthe
enginebeforeadjustingtheheightofcut(unlessyoucan adjustitfromtheoperatingposition).
•Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaustgasesare
enclosed.
–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistheriskof
lightning.
•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicle.
•Donotchangethegovernorspeedoroverspeedthe
engine.
•UseaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedbyToroonly.
SlopeSafety
•Establishyourownproceduresandrulesforoperatingon
slopes.Theseproceduresmustincludesurveyingthesite todeterminewhichslopesaresafeformachineoperation. Alwaysusecommonsenseandgoodjudgmentwhen performingthissurvey.
•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtoloss-of-controland
tip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevereinjuryor death.Operatingthemachineonanysloperequiresextra caution.
•Operatethemachineatalowerspeedwhenyouareona
slope.
•Ifyoufeeluneasyoperatingthemachineonaslope,do
notdoit.
•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhidden
objects.Uneventerraincouldoverturnthemachine.Tall grasscanhideobstacles.
•Choosealowgroundspeedsoyouwillnothavetostop
orshiftwhileonaslope.
•Arollovercanoccurbeforethetireslosetraction.
•Avoidoperatingthemachineonwetgrass.Tiresmay
losetraction;regardlessifthebrakesareavailableand functioning.
•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineona
slope.
•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.Donot
suddenlychangethespeedordirectionofthemachine.
•Donooperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches,
embankments,orbodiesofwater.Themachinecould suddenlyrolloverifawheelgoesovertheedgeorthe edgecavesin.Establishasafetyareabetweenthemachine andanyhazard(2machinewidths).
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(includingtoempty
thecatchersortounclogthechute),dothefollowing:
–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
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OperatingtheMower
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OperatingtheThrottle

Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthemower bladesandanypoweredattachments.
EngagingtheBlade-ControlSwitch (PTO)
Figure14
Note:AlwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottleintheFAST
position(Figure15).
YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweentheFASTand SLOWpositions(Figure17).
AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenturningonthemower deckwiththeblade-controlswitch(PTO).
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OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostarttheengine.
2.Pullupthechokeknobtoengagethechokebefore usingtheignitionswitch(Figure18).
Note:Ensurethatyoufullyengagethechoke.You mayneedtoholdtheknobupwhenyouusethe ignitionswitch.
3.Pushdownthechoketodisengagethechokeafterthe enginehasstarted(Figure18).
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Figure15
DisengagingtheBlade-ControlSwitch (PTO)
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Figure16
Figure18
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1.Onposition2.Offposition
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OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

START
RUN
STOP
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StartingandShuttingOffthe
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTARTposition(Figure19).
Note:Whentheenginestarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagethestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto start,wait15secondsbetweenattempts.Failureto followtheseinstructionscanburnoutthestarter motor.
Note:Youmayneedmultipleattemptstostartthe enginewhenyoustartitthersttimeafterthefuel systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.
Figure19
Engine
StartingtheEngine
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.
Important:Donotengagethestarterformorethan
5secondsatatime.Engagingthestartermotorfor morethan5secondscandamagethestartermotor.If theenginefailstostart,wait10secondsbeforeoperating theenginestarteragain.
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2.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTOPpositiontoshutoff theengine.
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Figure20
ShuttingOfftheEngine
1.Disengagethebladesbymovingtheblade-control switchtotheOFFposition(Figure20).
2.MovethethrottlelevertotheFASTposition.
3.TurntheignitionkeytotheOFFpositionandremove thekey.
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UsingtheMotion-Control
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Levers
DrivingForward
Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenbackingupandturning.
1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.
2.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotion-controllevers forward(Figure22).
Figure21
1.Motion-control lever—PARKposition
2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine
3.Forward
4.Backward

DrivingtheMachine

Thedrivewheelsturnindependently,poweredbyhydraulic motorsoneachaxle.Youcanturn1sideinreversewhileyou turntheotherforward,causingthemachinetospinrather thanturn.Thisgreatlyimprovesthemachinemaneuverability butmayrequiresometimeforyoutoadapttohowitmoves.
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethethrottlecontrolin theFASTpositionforbestperformance.Alwaysoperatein thefullthrottlepositionwhenmowing.
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DrivingBackward
1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.
2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotion-controllevers rearward(Figure23).
WARNING
Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.Y oumaylose controlofthemachineandcausepersonalinjuryor damagetothemachine.
•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.
•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.
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UsingtheSmartSpeed
TM
Control
System
TheSmartSpeed operatingposition(Figure24),givestheoperatorachoice todrivethemachineat3groundspeedranges—trim,tow , andmow .
1.Smart-speedlever
TM
Control-Systemlever,locatedbelowthe
Figure24
Tow
Thisisthemediumspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthisspeed areasfollows:
•Bagging
•Mulching
Mow
Thisisthefastestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthisspeed areasfollows:
•Normalmowing
•Transportingthemachine

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethemotion-controlleversto
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NEUTRALandoutwardtothePARKposition,disengagethe blade-controlswitch,ensurethatthethrottleisintheFAST position,andturntheignitionkeytoOFF.Removethekey fromtheignitionswitch.
Tochangespeeds,dothefollowing:
1.Movethemotion-controlleverstoneutralandoutward tothePARKposition.
2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch.
3.Adjustthelevertothedesiredposition.
Thefollowingareonlyrecommendationsforuse. Adjustmentsvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent,andthe heightofthegrass.
Suggested uses:
ParkingX
Heavy,wet grass
TrainingX
BaggingX
MulchingX
Normal mowing
TransportX
TrimTowMow
X
X
WARNING
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemowerwhileitis unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARKposition whenleavingthemachineunattended,evenifjust forafewminutes.
Trim
Thisisthelowestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthisspeed areasfollows:
•Parking
•Heavy,wetgrassmowingconditions
•Training
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AdjustingtheHeightofCut

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Note:Thetransportpositionisthehighestheight-of-cut positionat115mm(4-1/2inches)asshowninFigure25.
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Figure26
1.Anti-scalproller3.Flangenut
2.Bolt4.Holespacing
Machineswitha60-inchDeckOnly
Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,itisrecommendedto adjusttheheightoftheanti-scalprollers.
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move themotion-controlleverstothePARKposition,and engagetheparkingbrake.
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AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

Machineswitha42-inch,50-inch,or 54-inchMowerDeckOnly
Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,adjusttheheight oftheanti-scalprollers.
Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssothattherollersdonot touchthegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move themotion-controlleverstothePARKposition,and engagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure26to matchtheclosestheight-of-cutposition.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Removetheangenut,anti-scalproller,andboltfrom thebracket(Figure27).
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Note:Keeptheboltandanti-scalprollertogether whenremoving.
Figure27
1.Flangenut4.Bushing
2.Spacer
3.Anti-scalproller
5.Bolt
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4.Aligntheboltandanti-scalprollerintheholeofthe bracketthatmatchedtheclosestheight-of-cutposition (Figure27).
5.Inserttheboltintothebracketholeandsecurethebolt andanti-scalprollerwiththeangenut(Figure27).
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UsingtheSideDischarge

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.
generallythebestonetouse.Whencuttinggrasslongerthan 15cm(6inches)tall,youmaywanttocutthelawntwiceto ensureanacceptablequalityofcut.
DANGER
Withoutagrassdeector,dischargecover,ora completegrass-catcherassemblymountedin place,youandothersareexposedtobladecontact andthrowndebris.Contactwithrotatingmower blade(s)andthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryor death.
•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthemower becausethegrassdeectorroutesmaterialdown towardtheturf.Ifthegrassdeectorisever damaged,replaceitimmediately .
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.
•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaormower bladesunlessyoumovetheblade-controlswitch (PTO)totheOFFposition,rotatetheignition keytotheOFFposition,andremovethekey.
•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthedown position.
UsingAttachmentsand
CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade
Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade.Cutting morethanthatisnotrecommendedunlessgrassissparse,or itislatefallwhengrassgrowsmoreslowly.
AlternatingtheMowingDirection
Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhichenhances decompositionandfertilization.
MowingatCorrectIntervals
Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimesoftheyear. Tomaintainthesamecuttingheight,mowmoreofteninearly spring.Asthegrassgrowthrateslowsinmidsummer,mow lessfrequently .Ifyoucannotmowforanextendedperiod, rstmowatahighcuttingheight,thenmowagain2days lateratalowerheightsetting.
UsingaSlowerCuttingSpeed
Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeedincertain conditions.
Accessories
Machineswitha60-inchDeckOnly
UseonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbyToro.
Ifyouattachabuckettotheengineguard,useastrapto secureit.
Important:Ifyouarecarryingmorethan4.5kg(10lb) inabucketattachedtotheengineguard,youshould equipyourmachinewiththeBucketSupportKit.
ContactyourauthorizedToroservicedealer.
OperatingTips
UsingtheFastThrottleSetting
Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operatethe engineattheFASTposition.Airisrequiredtothoroughlycut grassclippings,sodonotsettheheight-of-cutsolowasto totallysurroundthemowerinuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohave 1sideofthemowerfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsair tobedrawnintothemower.
CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime
Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethatthe cuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpanyuneven ground.However,thecuttingheightusedinthepastis
AvoidingCuttingTooLow
Whenmowinguneventurf,raisethecuttingheighttoavoid scalpingtheturf.
StoppingtheMachine
Ifyoumuststoptheforwardmotionofthemachinewhile mowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydropontoyour lawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoapreviouslycutareawiththe bladesengagedoryoucandisengagethemowerdeckwhile movingforward.
KeepingtheUndersideoftheMower Clean
Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthemower aftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinsidethemower, cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecomeunsatisfactory.
MaintainingtheBlade(s)
Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseasonbecause asharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthe grassblades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownat theedges,whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceof disease.Checkthemowerbladesaftereachuseforsharpness, andforanywearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpen thebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replace itimmediatelywithagenuineTororeplacementblade.
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AfterOperation
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AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunits,mufers,
andenginecompartmenttohelppreventres.Cleanup oilorfuelspills.
•Shutoffthefuelbeforestoringortransportingthe
machine.
•Disengagethedrivetotheattachmentwheneveryouare
transportingornotusingthemachine.
•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected downandoutwardfromthemachine.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachinein
anyenclosure.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis
anopename,spark,orpilotlight,suchasonawater heateroronotherappliances.

PushingtheMachinebyHand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.Donot
towthemachine,becausedamagetothehydraulicdrive systemmayoccur.
Thismachinehasanelectric-brakemechanism.Topushthe machine,turntheignitionkeytotheRUNposition.The batterymustbechargedandfunctioningtodisengagethe electricbrake.
Figure28
1.Bypass-leverlocations
2.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine
6.Whennished,turnthekeytotheSTOPpositionto avoiddrainingthebatterycharge.
Note:Ifthemachinefailstomove,theelectricbrake maystillbeengaged.Youcanreleasetheelectricbrakeif necessary;refertoReleasingtheElectricBrake(page41).
3.Leverpositionforpushing themachine
OperatingtheMachine
Movethebypassleversrearwardthroughthekeyholeand downtolocktheminplaceasshowninFigure28.
Note:Dothisforeachlever.

TransportingtheMachine

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PushingtheMachine
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Locatethebypassleversontheframeonbothsidesof theengine.
4.Movethebypassleversforwardthroughthekeyhole anddowntolocktheminplace(Figure28).
Note:Dothisforeachlever.
5.Movethemotion-controlleversinwardtothe NEUTRALpositionandturntheignitionkeytothe RUNposition.
Note:Donotstartthemachine.
Note:Youcannowpushthemachinebyhand.
Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthemachine. Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasallnecessarybrakes, lighting,andmarkingasrequiredbylaw .Pleasecarefullyread allthesafetyinstructions.Knowingthisinformationcould helpyou,yourfamily,pets,orbystandersavoidinjury.
WARNING
Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithout turnsignals,lights,reectivemarkings,ora slow-moving-vehicleemblemisdangerousandcan leadtoaccidents,causingpersonalinjury.
Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreetor roadway.
1.Ifyouareusingatrailer,connectittothetowing vehicleandconnectthesafetychains.
2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.
3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.
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4.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and closethefuelvalve.
5.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcasterwheelsand therearbumper(Figure29).
Figure29
WARNING
Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruckincreases thepossibilityoftip-overandcouldcauseserious injuryordeath(Figure31).
•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingamachine onaramp.
•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuseindividual rampsforeachsideofthemachine.
•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetweenthe rampandthegroundorbetweentherampand thetrailerortruck.
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•Ensurethatthelengthoframpisatleast4times aslongastheheightofthetrailerortruckbed totheground.Thisensuresthattherampangle doesnotexceed15degreesonatground.

LoadingtheMachine

Useextremecautionwhenloadingorunloadingmachines ontoatraileroratruck.Useafull-widthrampthatiswider thanthemachineforthisprocedure.Backthemachineupthe rampanddriveitforwarddowntheramp(Figure30).
Figure30
1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.
Important:Donotusenarrowindividualrampsfor eachsideofthemachine.
2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.
•Backuprampsanddriveforwarddownramps.
•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordecelerationwhile drivingthemachineonarampasthiscould causealossofcontroloratip-oversituation.
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1.Full-widthrampinstowed position
2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition
3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees
4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground
5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground
6.Trailer
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst5hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Aftereachuse
Every25hours
Every100hours
Every200hours
MaintenanceProcedure
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.
•Checktheaircleanerfordirty,loose,ordamagedparts.
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Cleantheairintakescreen.
•Inspecttheblades.
•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.
•Cleanthemower-deckhousing.
•Greasealllubricationpoints(42-inchor50-inchdecksonly).
•Cleantheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).
•Checktirepressure.
•Checkthebeltsforwearorcracks.
•Replacetheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).
•Servicetheair-cleanerpaperelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).
•Changetheengineoil(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).
•Changetheoillter(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).
•Checkthesparkplug(s).
•Checkthein-linefuellter.
•Replacetheair-cleanerpaperelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).
•Replacethesparkplug(s).
•Replacethein-linefuellter.
•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectthebatterycables.
Beforestorage
•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.
•Paintanychippedsurfaces.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.
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Pre-Maintenance

RaisingtheSeat

Procedures

MaintenanceandStorage Safety

•Beforerepairingthemachinedothefollowing:
–Disengagethedrives.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey .
–Disconnectthespark-plugwire.
•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.
•Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesordrain
thefuelindoors.
•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
Makesurethatthemotion-controlleversarelockedinthe PARKposition.Lifttheseatforward.
Youcanaccessthefollowingcomponentsbyraisingtheseat:
•Serialplate
•Servicedecal
•Fuellter
•Batteryandbatterycables
•Usejackstandstosupportthemachineand/or
componentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plugwire
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative terminalrstandthepositiveterminallast.Connectthe positiveterminalrstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wraptheblade(s)
orwearthicklypaddedgloves,andusecautionwhen servicingthem.Onlyreplaceblades;donotstraighten orweldthem.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.
Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine running.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened,especiallytheblade-attachmentbolts.Replace allwornordamageddecals.
•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofasafety
deviceorreducetheprotectionprovidedbyasafety device.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementparts andaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustand
serviceasrequired.
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Lubrication
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EngineMaintenance

GreasingtheBearings

Machineswith42-inch,50-inch,or 54-inchMowerDecksOnly
ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greasealllubrication
points(42-inchor50-inchdecksonly).
GreaseType:No.2lithiumgrease
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Cleanthegreasettings(Figure32andFigure33)with arag.
Note:Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffthefrontof thetting(s).

EngineSafety

Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoiloraddingoilto thecrankcase.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(everyfew hours)ifoperatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.
RemovingtheElements
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).
3.Engagetheparkingbrake.
4.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
5.Cleanaroundtheair-cleanercovertopreventdirtfrom gettingintotheengineandcausingdamage.
6.Liftthecoverandrotatetheair-cleanerassemblyout oftheengine(Figure34).
Figure32
1.Frontcastertire
Figure33
Locatedontheseat-panunderside
1.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.
2.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours.
3.Greaseevery25operating hours.
4.Engine
4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure32and
Figure33).
5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebeginsto oozeoutofthebearings.
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7.Removethefoamelementfromthepaperelement
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SAE 30
SYNTHETIC 5W -20, 5W -30, 10W -30
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(Figure35).
Figure35
ServicingtheFoamElement
ServiceInterval:Every25hours/Monthly(whichever
comesrst)—Cleantheair-cleanerfoam element(moreoftenindusty,dirty conditions).

ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSF,SG,SH,SJ,orSL)
CrankcaseCapacity:withlter—2.4L(2.5USqt)
Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.
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Figure36
Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomes rst)—Replacetheair-cleanerfoamelement(more oftenindusty,dirtyconditions).
Washthefoamelementwithwaterandreplacethefoam elementifitisdamaged.
ServicingthePaperElement
ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)—Servicetheair-cleanerpaper element(moreoftenindusty,dirty conditions).
Every200hours/Every2years(whichevercomes rst)—Replacetheair-cleanerpaperelement(more oftenindusty,dirtyconditions).
1.Lightlytaptheelementonaatsurfacetoremovedust anddirt.
2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,anddamage totheseal.
Important:Donotcleanthepaperelement withpressurizedairorliquids,suchassolvent, gasoline,orkerosene.Replacethepaperelement ifitisdamagedorcannotbecleanedthoroughly .
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.
WARNING
Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.
Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing,andother bodypartsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.
Important:Ifyouoverllorunderlltheengine crankcasewithoilandruntheengine,youmaydamage theengine.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).
3.Engagetheparkingbrake.
4.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
5.Makesurethattheengineisshutoff,level,andiscool, sothattheoilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.
6.Tokeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outoftheengine, cleantheareaaroundtheoil-llcapanddipstickbefore removingit(Figure37).
7.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
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ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours/Aftertherst
month(whichevercomesrst)—Change theengineoil.
Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomes rst)—Changetheengineoil(moreoftenindusty, dirtyconditions).
Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomes rst)—Changetheoillter(moreoftenindusty,dirty conditions).
Note:Changetheengine-oilltermorefrequentlywhen operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfacetoensurethatthe oildrainscompletely.
2.DisengagethePTOandensurethattheparkingbrake isengaged.
3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
4.Draintheengineoil.
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6.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil intothellertubeandslowlyaddtheadditionaloilto bringittotheFullmark(Figure40).
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RemovingtheSparkPlug
1.DisengagethePTOandmovethemotion-control leverstothePARKposition.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
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Note:Duetothedeeprecessaroundthesparkplug,
blowingoutthecavitywithcompressedairisthemost
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ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)—Checkthesparkplug(s).
Every200hours/Every2years(whichevercomes rst)—Replacethesparkplug(s).
Makesurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.Use aspark-plugwrenchforremovingandinstallingthespark plug(s)andagappingtool/feelergaugetocheckandadjust theairgap.Installanewsparkplug(s)ifnecessary.
Type:Champion
Airgap:0.76mm(0.03inch)
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CheckingtheSparkPlug
Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).Always
replacethesparkplug(s)whenithas:ablackcoating, wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.
Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,theengineis operatingproperly .Ablackcoatingontheinsulatorusually meanstheaircleanerisdirty.
Setthegapto0.76mm(0.03inch).
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FuelSystem Maintenance
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremelyammable andhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosionfromfuel canburnyou,others,andcandamageproperty.
•Performanyfuel-relatedmaintenancewhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea. Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Neversmokewhendrainingfuel,andstayaway fromanopenameorwhereasparkmayignite thefuelfumes.
Figure43

CleaningtheCoolingSystem

Cleantheairintakescreenfromgrassanddebrisbeforeeach use.
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitchandmovethe motion-controlleverstothePARKposition.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Removetheairlterfromtheengine.
4.Removetheengineshroud.
5.Topreventdebrisenteringtheairintake,installtheair ltertothelterbase.
6.Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.
7.Removetheairlterandinstalltheengineshroud.
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ReplacingtheIn-LineFuel Filter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)—Checkthein-linefuellter.
Every200hours/Every2years(whichevercomes rst)—Replacethein-linefuellter.
Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuelline.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Ensurethatthebrakeisengaged,shutofftheengine, removethekey ,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
8.Installtheairlter.
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ElectricalSystemSafety

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•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthemachine.
Disconnectthenegativeterminalrstandthepositive last.Connectthepositiveterminalrstandthenegative last.
•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilatedarea,away
fromsparksandames.Unplugthechargerbefore connectingordisconnectingthebattery.Wearprotective clothinganduseinsulatedtools.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
Figure44

ServicingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery
WARNING
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Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting inpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal partsofthemachine.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Raisetheseattoaccessthebattery.
4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcablefromthe batterypost(Figure45).
Note:Retainallfasteners.
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Incorrectbattery-cableroutingcoulddamage themachineandcablescausingsparks. Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
ChargingtheBattery
ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebatteryand
disconnectthebatterycables.
1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;refertoRemoving
theBattery(page38).
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black) batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe positive(red)cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery cablebeforeconnectingthenegative (black)cable.
5.Slidetherubbercoverupthepositive(red)cable.
6.Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthebattery post(Figure45).
Note:Retainallfasteners.
7.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure45),andliftthe batteryfromthebatterytray .
2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat6to 10A.
Note:Donotoverchargethebattery.
3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthecharger leadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure46).
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Figure46
1.Positive(+)batterypost3.Red(+)chargerlead
2.Negative(–)batterypost4.Black(–)chargerlead
1.Battery
2.Positive(+)batterypost
3.Bolt,washer,andnut7.Batteryhold-down
4.Terminalboot
InstallingtheBattery
1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure45).
2.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,installthe positive(red)batterycabletothepositive(+)battery terminal.
3.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,installthe
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5.Negative(–)batterypost
6.Wingnut,washer,andbolt
negativebatterycabletothenegative(-)battery terminal.
4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.
5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure45).
6.Lowertheseat.
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ServicingtheFuses

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Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance;however,ifafuseblows,checkthe component/circuitforamalfunctionorshort.
Fusetype:
•Main—F1(30A,blade-type)
•ChargeCircuit—F2(25A,blade-type)
1.Removethescrewssecuringthecontrolpaneltothe machine.
Note:Retainallfasteners.
2.Liftthecontrolpaneuptoaccessthemainwireharness andfuseblock(Figure47).
3.Toreplaceafuse,pulloutonthefusetoremoveit (Figure47).
Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktirepressure.
Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut.Check thepressureatthevalvestem(Figure48).Checkthetires whentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccuratepressurereading.
Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.
Formachineswith42-inchor50-inchdecks,inatetherear drivewheeltiresto90kPa(13psi).
Formachineswith60-inchdecks,inatethefrontcastersand reardrivewheeltiresto103kPa(15psi).
Figure47
1.Main(30A)2.Chargecircuit(25A)
4.Returnthecontrolpaneltoitsoriginalposition.
Note:Usethescrewsremovedpreviouslytosecure thepaneltothemachine.
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1.Valvestem
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ReleasingtheElectricBrake

Youcanmanuallyreleasetheelectricbrakebyrotatingthe linkarmsforward.Oncetheelectricbrakeisenergized,the brakeresets.
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheOFFpositionordisconnect thebattery.
2.Locatetheshaftontheelectricbrakewherethebrake linkarmsareconnected(Figure49).

MowerMaintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keepthebladessharp.For convenientsharpeningandreplacement,keepextrablades onhand.
BladeSafety
3.Rotatetheshaftforwardtoreleasethebrake.
Figure49
1.Brake-linkarmontheelectricbrakecontrolmodule
2.Left,reartire
Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapieceoftheblade couldbethrowntowardyouorbystanders,resultinginserious personalinjuryordeath.Tryingtorepairadamagedblade mayresultindiscontinuedsafetycerticationoftheproduct.
•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearordamage.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthebladesor
weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingtheblades. Onlyreplaceorsharpentheblades;neverstraightenor weldthem.
•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating1blade
cancauseotherbladestorotate.
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1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARKposition.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,anddisconnectthe spark-plugwiresfromthesparkplugs.
InspectingtheBlades
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure50).
2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,removeand sharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningtheBlades(page
43).
3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.
4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforminginthis area,immediatelyinstallanewblade(Figure50).
Figure50
1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming
2.Curvedarea4.Crack
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1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighestheight-of-cut position.
2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedgloves,orotheradequate handprotection,slowlyrotatethebladetobemeasure intoapositionthatallowseffectivemeasurementofthe distancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthelevelsurface themachineison(Figure51).
Figure51
1.Deck3.Blade
2.Spindlehousing
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1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)
2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)
3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement position
5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface (Figure54).
Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan3mm
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3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface (Figure52).
Figure52
1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)
2.Levelsurface
3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)
4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothattheopposing cuttingedgeisnowinthesameposition(Figure53).
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1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)
2.Levelsurface
3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)
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A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreaterthan
3mm(1/8inch),replacethebladewithanew blade;refertoRemovingtheBlades(page43)and
InstallingtheBlades(page43).
Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwithanew blade,andthedimensionobtainedcontinuesto exceed3mm(1/8inch),thebladespindlecould bebent.ContactanAuthorizedToroDealerfor service.
B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,movetothe
nextblade.
6.Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.
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RemovingtheBlades
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Replacethebladesiftheyhitasolidobject,orifthebladeis outofbalanceorbent.
1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthicklypaddedglove.
2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,andbladefrom thespindleshaft(Figure55).
Figure55
1.Sailareaoftheblade
2.Blade
3.Curvedwasher
4.Bladebolt
5.Bladestiffener
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1.Blade2.Balancer
3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.
InstallingtheBlades
1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure55).
Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademust pointupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto ensurepropercutting.
2.Installthecurvedwasher(cuppedsidetowardthe blade)andthebladebolt(Figure55).
3.Torquethebladeboltto47to88N∙m(35to65ft-lb).
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LevelingtheMowerDeck

Checktoensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytimeyou installthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencutonyour lawn.
SharpeningtheBlades
1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsof theblade(Figure56).
Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.
Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamount
ofmaterialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.
Figure56
1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.
2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade balancer(Figure57).
Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,the bladeisbalancedandcanbeused.
Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff theendofthesailareaonly(Figure56).
Themowerdeckmustbecheckedforbentbladespriorto leveling;anybentbladesmustberemovedandreplaced;refer totheCheckingforBentBlades(page42)beforecontinuing.
Themowerdeckmustbeleveledside-to-siderstthenthe fronttorearslopecanbeadjusted.
Requirements:
•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.
•Alltiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoCheckingthe
TirePressure(page40).
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1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.
4.Carefullyrotatethebladessothattheyareallsideto side(Figure58andFigure59).
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1.Bladessidetoside
2.Sailareaofblade4.Measurefromthetipofthe
3.Outsidecuttingedges
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2.Sidelockingnut
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9.Checktheside-to-sideadjustmentsagain.Repeatthis procedureuntilthemeasurementsarecorrect.
10.Continuelevelingthemowerdeckbycheckingthe front-to-rearbladeslope;refertoAdjustingthe
Front-to-RearBladeSlope(page44).
AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade Slope
Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyouinstallthe mower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan7.9mm
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MowerDeckswith3Blades
1.Bladessidetoside
2.Sailareaofblade4.Measurefromthetipofthe
3.Outsidecuttingedges
bladetotheatsurface here
5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesandtheat surface(Figure58andFigure59).
Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin5mm (3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired;continuewith thisprocedure.
6.Movetotheleftsideofthemachine.
7.Loosenthesidelockingnut.
(5/16inch)lowerthantherearofthemower,adjusttheblade levelusingthefollowinginstructions:
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.
Note:Checkandadjusttheside-to-sidebladelevel ifyouhavenotcheckedthesetting;refertoLeveling
fromSidetoSide(page43).
4.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacingfrontto rear(Figure61andFigure62).
8.Raiseorlowertheleftsideofthemowerdeckby rotatingtherearnut(Figure60).
Note:Rotatetherearnutclockwisetoraisethemower deck;rotatetherearnutcounter-clockwisetolowerthe mowerdeck.(Figure60).
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2.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurfacehere
Figure62
MowerDeckswith3Blades
1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.
2.Outsidecuttingedges
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Figure63
1.Adjustingrod3.Locknut
2.Adjustingblock
7.For60-inchmowerdecks,adjustthefront-to-rear bladeslopeasfollows:
A.Loosentheadjustmentnutontheleftadjusting
rod(Figure62).
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B.Toraisethefrontofthemower,tightenthe
adjustmentnutontherightadjustingrod.
C.Tolowerthefrontofthemower,loosenthe
adjustmentnutontherightadjustingrod.
D.Tightentheadjustmentnutontheleftadjustment
rodsothatthereistensionontheleftdeckrod.
5.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat surface,andthetipoftherearbladetotheatsurface (Figure61andFigure62).
Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6to7.9mm (1/16to5/16inch)lowerthantherearbladetip,adjust thefrontlocknutfor42-inch,50-inch,and54-inch decks;adjustthe2frontlocknutsthesameamountfor 60-inchdecks.
6.For42-inch,50-inch,and54-inchmowerdecks, adjustthefront-to-rearbladeslopeasfollows:
A.Rotatetheadjustmentnutinthefrontofthe
mower(Figure63).
B.Toraisethefrontofthemower,tightenthe
adjustmentnut.
C.Tolowerthefrontofthemower,loosenthe
adjustmentnut.
D.Afteradjustment,checkthefront-to-rearslope
again,continueadjustingthenutuntilthefront bladetipis1.6to7.9mm(1/16to5/16inch) lowerthantherearbladetip(Figure61andFigure
62).
8.Whenthefront-to-rearbladeslopeiscorrectcheckthe side-to-sidelevelofthemoweragain,refertoLeveling
fromSidetoSide(page43).

RemovingtheMowerDeck

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.
4.Removethehairpincotterfromthefrontsupportrod andremovetherodfromthedeckbracket(Figure64).
Note:For60-inchdecks,removethe2hairpincotters fromthefrontsupportrodsandremovethe2rods fromthedeckbracket
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1.Frontsupportrod3.Deckbracket
2.Lockingnut
5.Carefullylowerthefrontofthemowerdecktothe ground.
6.For60-inchdecks,removethe2deck-liftsprings (Figure64).
1.Mowerdeck
2.Hangerbracket
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8.Slidethemowerdeckrearwardtoremovethemower beltfromtheenginepulley.
9.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderneaththe machine.
Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

InstallingtheMower

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.
4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.
5.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandguidethehanger bracketsovertherearliftrod(Figure66).
6.For60-inchdecks,installthe2deck-liftsprings(Figure
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1.Deck-liftspring(2)2.Rearliftrod
65).
7.Attachthefrontsupportrodtothemowerdeckwith theclevispinandhairpincotter(Figure64).
Note:For60-inchdecks,attachthe2frontsupport
7.Liftthemowerdeckandhangerbracketsclearof therearliftrodandlowerthemowercarefullytothe ground(Figure66).
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8.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley.
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ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspectthegrass
deectorfordamage.
WARNING
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallowthe lawnmowertothrowobjectsintheoperator'sor bystander'sdirectionandresultinseriousinjury. Also,contactwiththebladecouldoccur.Never operatethemachinewithoutthegrassdeector, thedischargecover,orthegrass-collectionsystem inplace.
Neveroperatethemachinewithoutthegrass deector,thedischargecover,orthegrass-collection systeminplace.
1.Disengagethespringfromthenotchinthedeector bracketandslidetherodoutoftheweldeddeck brackets,spring,anddischargedeector(Figure67).
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1.Rod4.Deckbrackets
2.Spring5.Springinstalledoverthe rod
3.Deector
2.Removethedamagedorworndischargedeector.
3.Positionthenewdischargedeectorwiththebracket endsbetweentheweldedbracketsonthedeckas showninFigure68.
4.Installthespringontothestraightendoftherod.
5.Positionthespringontherodasshowninsothe shorterspringendiscomingfromundertherodbefore thebendandgoingovertherodasitreturnsfromthe bend.
6.Lifttheloopendofthespringandplaceitintothe notchonthedeectorbracket(Figure68).
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2.Loopendofthespring installedintothenotchin thedeectorbracket
3.Rod,shortend,moved behindmowerbracket
4.Shortend,retainedby mowerbracket.
7.Securetherodandspringassemblybytwistingitsothe shortendoftherodisplacedbehindthefrontbracket weldedtothedeck(Figure68).
Important:Thegrassdeectormustbespring loadedinthedownposition.Liftthedeectorup totestthatitsnapstothefulldownposition.
ReplacingtheGrassDeector
Machineswitha54-inchMowerDeck Only
Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamagebeforeeachuse. Replaceanydamagedpartsbeforeuse.
1.Removethenut(3/8inch)fromtherodunderthe mower(Figure69).
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2.Grassdeector6.Nut(3/8inch)
3.Grass-deectorbracket7.Shortstandoff
4.Rod
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5.Spring
2.Slidetherodoutoftheshortstandoff,thespring,and thegrassdeector(Figure69).
3.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.
4.Replacethegrassdeector(Figure69).
5.Slidetherod(straightend),throughthe rear-grass-deectorbracket.
6.Placethespringontherod,withtheendwiresdown andbetweenthegrassdeectorbrackets.
7.Sliderodthroughthesecondgrass-deectorbracket (Figure69).
8.Inserttherodatthefrontofthegrassdeectorinto theshortstandoffonthedeck.
WARNING
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallowthe lawnmowertothrowobjectsintheoperator'sor bystander'sdirectionandresultinseriousinjury. Also,contactwiththebladecouldoccur.Never operatethemachinewithoutthegrassdeector, thedischargecover,orthegrass-collectionsystem inplace.
Neveroperatethemachinewithoutthegrass deector,thedischargecover,orthegrass-collection systeminplace.
9.Securetherearendoftherodintothemowerwitha nut(3/8inch)asshowninFigure69.
Important:Thegrassdeectormustbespring loadedandinthedownposition.Liftthedeector uptotestthatitsnapstothefulldownposition.
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InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checkthebeltsforwear
orcracks.
Checkthebeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks,orany otherdamage.Replacedamagedbelts.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

Thesignsofawornbeltincludesquealingwhilethebeltis rotating,bladesslippingwhilecuttinggrass,andfrayededges, burnmarks,andcracksonthebelt.Replacethemowerbeltif anyoftheseconditionsareevident.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Settheheight-of-cutatthelowestcuttingpositionof 38mm(1-1/2inches).
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4.Removethepulleycovers(Figure70).
Figure70
1.Cover2.Screw
5.Usingaspring-removaltool(ToroPartNo.92-5771), removetheidlerspringfromthedeckhooktoremove tensionontheidlerpulley ,androllthebeltoffthe pulleys(Figure71).
1.Idlerpulley5.Enginepulley
2.Mowerbelt
3.Outsidepulley
4.Spring
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7.Mower-deckhandles
WARNING
Thespringisundertensionwheninstalled andcancausepersonalinjury.
Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.
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ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthemower-deck
housing.
Important:Y oucanwashthemachinewithamild detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthemachine. Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthecontrol panel,undertheseat,aroundtheengine,hydraulic pumps,andmotors.
Washtheundersideofthemoweraftereachusetoprevent grassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionandclipping dispersal.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
Figure72
MowerDeckswith3Blades
1.Idlerpulley5.Enginepulley
2.Mowerbelt
3.Outsidepulley
4.Spring
6.Spring-removaltool
7.Mower-deckhandles
6.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys(Figure71).
7.Usingaspring-removaltool,installtheidlerspringover thedeckhook,andplacetensionontheidlerpulley andmowerbelt(Figure71).
8.Installthepulleycovers(Figure70).
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position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthemower washouttting,andturnthewateronhigh(Figure73).
Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashouttting O-ringtomakethecouplingslideoneasierandprotect theO-ring.
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2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK
1.Washouttting3.O-ring
2.Hose
4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.
4.Coupling
5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.
6.Engagetheblade-controlswitchandletthemowerrun for1to3minutes.
7.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,shutoffthe engine,removetheignitionkey,andwaitforallmoving partstostop.
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8.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfromthe washouttting.
Storage
Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafter1washing,soak
itandletitstandfor30minutes.Then,repeatthe process.
9.Runthemoweragainfor1to3minutestoremove excesswater.
WARNING
Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsor bladecontact.Contactwithabladeorthrown debriscancauseinjuryordeath.
•Replacebrokenormissingwashouttting immediately,beforeusingmoweragain.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerorthroughopeningsinthemower.

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,movethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARKposition, shutofftheengine,andremovethekey .
2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe engine.Cleandirtandchafffromtheoutsideofthe enginecylinderheadnsandblowerhousing.
Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithmild detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially nearthecontrolpanel,undertheseat,aroundthe engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.
3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
Cleaner(page32).
4.Greaseandoilthemachine;refertoLubrication(page
32).
5.Changetheengineoilandlter;refertoChangingthe
EngineOilandOilFilter(page34).
6.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire
Pressure(page40).
7.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery(page
39).
8.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoServicing
theCuttingBlades(page41).
9.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-useoccurs over30days.Preparethemachineforstorageas follows.
A.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditionerto
thefuelinthetank.Followthemixinginstructions fromthestabilizermanufacturer.Donotusean alcoholbasedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuelandusedat alltimes.
B.Runtheenginetodistributetheconditionedfuel
throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).
C.Shutofftheengine,waitforittocool,anddrain
thefueltank.
D.Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.
E.Startandruntheengineuntilitdoesnotstart.
F.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recyclepursuantto
localcodes.
Important:Donotstorefuelwith stabilizer/conditionerover90days.
10.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckitscondition; refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(page36).Withthe sparkplug(s)removedfromtheengine,pour30ml (2tablespoons)ofengineoilintothesparkplughole.
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Usethestartertocranktheengineanddistributethe oilinsidethecylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Donot installthewireonthesparkplug(s).
11.Cleananydirtandchafffromthetopofthemower.
12.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith agardenhose.
13.Checktheconditionofthedriveandmowerbelts.
14.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor replaceanypartthatiswornordamaged.
15.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
16.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea. Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchandkeepit inamemorableplace.Coverthemachinetoprotect itandkeepitclean.
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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.7.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith
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.
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.9.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith
1.Thebypassvalvesareopen.
2.Thetractionbeltsareworn,loose,or broken.
3.Thetractionbeltsareoffthepulleys.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
4.Thetransmissionhasfailed.4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.
4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.
5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).
8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
thepropertype.
1.Closethetowvalves.
2.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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TheToroWarranty
LimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)
TimeCutter
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany ,pursuanttoan agreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairtheT oroProductslisted belowifdefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.
Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromtheoriginaldateofpurchase:
Products
TimeCutterMowers
•Engines
TimeCutterMowersCommercialuse30days
•Engines
TimeCutterHDMowers
•Engines CommercialUse
AllMowers
•Attachments1year
•Battery90daysPartsandLabor
•BeltsandTires90days
1
SomeenginesusedonT oroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.
2
Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone
locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply.
3
Whicheveroccursrst.
Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.
1
—ResidentialuseKawasaki–3years
1
—Commercialuse
1
—Residentialand
WarrantyPeriod
ResidentialUse
Kohler–3years Toro–3years
Kawasaki–3years Kohler–90days ToroSingleCylinder–90days ToroT winCylinder–3years/300
3
Hours 3yearsor300Hours
3yearsor300Hours
1yearPartsonly
2
–3years
3
3
OwnerResponsibilities
YoumustmaintainyourToroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance, whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.
InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService
IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:
1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceat theirdealership.Tolocateadealerconvenienttoyou,accessourweb siteatwww .Toro.com.Youmayalsocallthenumberslistedinitem#3 tousethe24-hourT oroDealerlocatorsystem.
2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe ServiceDealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermineif itiscoveredunderwarranty.
3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:
ToroWarrantyCompany CustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision 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lters,bladesharpening orwornblades,cable/linkageadjustments,orbrakeandclutch adjustments
•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear
•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenaltered,misused,neglected,
requiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofproper maintenance
•Pickupanddeliverycharges
•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedToro
ServiceDealer
•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel
procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)
–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered
–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains
morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE
–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use
overonemonth
GeneralConditions
AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorized ToroServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacementparts.
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletionof repairsunderthiswarranty.
Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability(thattheproductistfor ordinaryuse)andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticular purpose)arelimitedtothedurationoftheexpresswarranty.
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sothe aboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada
ThiswarrantyisnotvalidinMexico.CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oro Distributor(Dealer)toobtainguaranteepoliciesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceor havedifcultyobtainingguaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.
AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oro Dealer.
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