Toro 74765 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3406-643RevA

TimeCutter

SS3225,SS4200,

andMX4200RidingMower

ModelNo.74710—SerialNo.316000001andUp ModelNo.74720—SerialNo.316000001andUp ModelNo.74765—SerialNo.316000001andUp

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ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode

G014523

Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineonany forest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandunless theengineisequippedwithasparkarrester,asdenedin Section4442,maintainedineffectiveworkingorderorthe engineisconstructed,equipped,andmaintainedforthe preventionofre.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

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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.

Thegrossornethorsepowerofthisenginewaslaboratory ratedbytheenginemanufacturerinaccordancewiththe SocietyofAutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940.Ascongured tomeetsafety,emission,andoperatingrequirements, theactualenginetorqueonthisclassofmowerwillbe signicantlylower.

Gotowww .Toro.comtoviewspecicationsonyourmower model.

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1.Modelandserial-numberplate

Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthespace below:

ModelNo.

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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

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Figure2

1.Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial attention.

Important:Ifyouareusingthismachineabove1500m (5,000ft)foracontinuousperiod,ensurethattheHigh AltitudeKithasbeeninstalledsothattheenginemeets CARB/EPAemissionregulations.TheHighAltitude Kitincreasesengineperformancewhilepreventing spark-plugfouling,hardstarting,andincreased emissions.Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attach thehigh-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalonthe machine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroServiceDealer toobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitandhigh-altitude labelforyourmachine.Tolocateadealerconvenientto you,accessourwebsiteatwww.T oro.comorcontactour ToroCustomerCareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listed inyourEmissionControlWarrantyStatement.

Removethekitfromtheengineandrestoretheengine toitsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperateanengine thathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuseatlower altitudes;otherwise,youcouldoverheatanddamage theengine.

Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehasbeen convertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthefollowing label(Figure3).

Figure3

Contents

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

SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4

ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................6

SlopeIndicator.......................................................7

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8

ProductOverview.........................................................12

Controls...............................................................12

Operation....................................................................14

AddingFuel...........................................................14

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................15

BreakinginaNewMachine......................................15

ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................15

UnderstandingtheSafety-InterlockSystem................16

TestingtheSafety-InterlockSystem...........................16

StartingtheEngine.................................................17

OperatingtheBlades...............................................17

ShuttingOfftheEngine..........................................17

DrivingtheMachine...............................................18

StoppingtheMachine.............................................20

AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................20

PositioningtheSeat................................................20

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers........................20

PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................21

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers...............................22

TransportingtheMachine........................................22

LoadingtheMachine..............................................22

OperatingTips......................................................24

Maintenance.................................................................25

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................25

PremaintenanceProcedures........................................26

RaisingtheSeat......................................................26

Lubrication...............................................................26

GreasingtheBearings.............................................26

EngineMaintenance..................................................27

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................27

ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................28

ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................30

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................31

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter...............................31

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................32

ChargingtheBattery...............................................32

ServicingtheFuses.................................................34

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................34

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................34

ReleasingtheElectricBrake.....................................35

CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................35

CleaningtheEngineScreen......................................35

CleaningtheEngine-CoolingFinsand

Shrouds.............................................................35

MaintainingMower....................................................36

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................36

LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................38

RemovingtheMower..............................................40

InstallingtheMower...............................................41

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................41

MaintainingtheMowerBelt(s).....................................42

ServicingtheMowerBelt(s).....................................42

Cleaning...................................................................44

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower........................44

Storage........................................................................45

CleaningandStoringtheMachine.............................45

Troubleshooting...........................................................46

Schematics...................................................................48

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Safety

ThismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewithANSI standardB71.1-2012.

Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywiththesesafety instructionsandalwayspayattentiontothesafetyalert symbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personal safetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

GeneralOperation

•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsinthe

Operator'sManualandonthemachinebeforestarting.

•Donotplaceyourhandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor

underthemachine.Keepclearofthedischargeopening atalltimes.

•Allowonlyresponsibleadultswhoarefamiliarwiththe

instructionstooperatethemachine.

•Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,toys,wire,etc.,

whichcouldbepickedupandthrownbytheblade.

•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebeforemowing.

Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Nevercarrypassengers.

•Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutelynecessary.

Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhilebacking up.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot

pointitatanyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta wallorobstruction.Materialmayricochetbacktoward you.Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggravelsurfaces.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutdeector,discharge

coverorentiregrasscollectionsysteminplaceand working.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns.

Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechangingdirections.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Alwaysturn

offtheblades,settheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine, andremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitchbefore dismountingthemachine.

•Turnoffthebladeswhennotmowing.Shutoffthe

engine,waitforallpartstocometoacompletestopand removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchbeforecleaning themachine,removingthegrasscatcherorunclogging thedischargechute.

•Operatethemachineonlyindaylightorgoodarticial

light.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,orunderthe

inuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingnearorcrossing

roadways.

•Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine

intoatrailerortruck.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludingeyeprotection,

hearingprotection,andsubstantial,slip-resistantshoes. Tiebacklonghair.Donotwearjewelry.

•Alwaysfollowtherecommendationsforanyapplication

ofcounterweights.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate themachine;seekshelter.

SlopeOperation

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontroland tip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevereinjuryordeath. Operationonallslopesrequiresextracaution.Ifyoucannot backuptheslopeorifyoufeeluneasyonit,donotmowit.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthatchange

theoperatingangle,asroughterraincouldoverturnthe machine.

•Choosealowgroundspeedsothatyouwillnothaveto

stopwhileoperatingonaslope.

•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery

conditionsreducetractionandcouldcauseslidingand lossofcontrol.

•Alwayskeepthedrivewheelsengagedwhengoingdown

slopes.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.

•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.

fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecausethe

mowermaytipbackwards.

•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoingdownhill.

Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmaycausedrive wheelstoslipandcauselossofbrakingandsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingonaslope.If

thetireslosetraction,stopthemachine,disengagethe bladesandproceedslowlyoffdowntheslope.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.

Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachineandcause lossofcontrol.

•Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfoot

ontheground.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksor

water.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathordrowning.

•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmernear

drop-offs,ditches,steepbanksorwater.

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Children

SafeHandlingofGasoline

Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalerttothe presenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtothe machineandthemowingactivity.Neverassumethatchildren willremainwhereyoulastsawthem.

•Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunderthe

watchfulcareofanotherresponsibleadult,notthe operator.

•Bealertandturnthemachineoffifchildrenenterthe

area.

•Beforeandwhilebackingorchangingdirection,look

behind,down,andside-to-sideforsmallchildren.

•Nevercarrychildrenonthemachine,evenwiththe

bladesoff.Childrenmayfalloffandbeseriouslyinjured orinterferewithsafeoperationofthemachine.

•Childrenwhohavebeengivenridesinthepastmay

suddenlyappearinthemowingareaforanotherrideand berunoverorbackedoverbythemower.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,

trees,theendofafenceorotherobjectsthatmayobscure vision.

TowingSafety

•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitchpoint.

•Followtheattachmentmanufacturer'srecommendation

forweightlimitsfortowedequipmentandtowingon slopes.Towedweightmustnotexceedtheweightof themachine,operator,andballast.Usecounterweights orwheelweightsasdescribedintheattachment,orin towingthemachineOperator’sManual.

Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,useextracare whenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.Theyareammable andthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources

ofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.

•Neverremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwhentheengineis

running.Allowtheenginetocoolbeforerefueling.

•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewhere

thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror furnace.

•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor

trailerwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Removefuel-poweredequipmentfromthetruckortrailer

andrefuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,then refuelsuchequipmentwithaportablecontainer,rather thanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank

orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilthefuelingis complete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

•Ifyouspillfuelonclothing,changeyourclothing

immediately.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcapand

tightenitsecurely.

•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowedequipment.

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmaycause

lossoftraction,increasedriskofrollover,andlossof control.Reducethetowedweightandslowdown.

•Thestoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweightofthe

towedload.Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.

•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearofthe

machine.

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GeneralService

•Neveroperateamachineinsideaclosedarea.Engine

exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichisanodorless, deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.

•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallythebladeattachment

bolts.Keepequipmentingoodcondition.

•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofasafety

deviceortoreducetheprotectionprovidedbyasafety device.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.

•Keepthemachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebris

buildup.Cleanupoilorfuelspillsandfuel-soakeddebris. Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoring.

•Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrikeanobject.

Repair,ifnecessary,beforerestarting.

•Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththeengine

running.

•Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear,damage

anddeterioration,whichcouldexposemovingpartsor allowobjectstobethrown.Frequentlycheckcomponents andreplacewithmanufacturers'recommendedparts, whennecessary.

•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparks,and

amesawayfromthebattery.

•Ifloadingthemachineontoatrailerortruck,useasingle,

full-widthramponly.Therampangleshouldnotexceed 15degrees.

•Removingstandardoriginalequipmentpartsand

accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,andsafety ofthemachine.FailuretouseoriginalToropartscould causeseriousinjuryordeath.Makingunauthorized changestotheengine,fuelorventingsystem,mayviolate EPAandCARBregulations.

•Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires,belts,

blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswithoriginalToro parts.

•Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wraptheblade(s)or

wearthickly-paddedgloves,anduseextracautionwhen servicingthem.

•Checkforproperbrakeoperationfrequently .Adjustand

serviceasrequired.

•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructiondecalsas

necessary.

•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat

originalstandardsaremaintained.

ToroRidingMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat maynotbeincludedintheANSIstandards.

•Shutofftheengine,movethemotion-controlleversto

NEUTRALandoutwardtothePARKposition,disengage theblade-controlswitch,removethekeyfromthe ignitionswitch,anddisconnectthespark-plugwire(s) beforeperforminganyservice,repairs,maintenance,or adjustments.

•Keephands,feet,hair,andlooseclothingawayfrom

attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerandany movingpartswhileengineisrunning.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay

behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting tomaintain,adjustorservice.

•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid

contactwithskin,eyes,andclothing.Protectyourface, eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.

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SlopeIndicator

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Figure4

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

93-7009

1.Warning—don'toperatethemowerwiththedeectorupor removed;keepthedeectorinplace.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

119-8814

1.Parkingposition4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

105-7015

106-8717

1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.

2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.

3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.

4.Engine

119-8815

1.Parkingposition4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

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131-4036

1.Maximumdrawbarpull36kg(80lb)

2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

132-0872

119-8871

1.Heightofcut5.76mm(3inches)

2.115mm(4.5inches)6.63mm(2.5inches)

3.101mm(4inches)7.50mm(2inches)

4.88mm(3.5inches)8.38mm(1.5inches)

121-2989

1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine

2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine

1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.

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

3.Severinghazardofhand

4.Entanglement

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or smoking

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe

7.Weareyeprotection;

8.Batteryacidcancause

10.Containslead;donot

orfoot—keepawayfrom movingparts.

hazard—keepaway frommovingparts;keep allguardsandshieldsin place.

distancefromthebattery.

explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.

blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast

discard

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121-0771

1.Choke4.Slow

2.Fast

3.Continuousvariablesetting

131–3947

5.Powertake-off(PTO),blade-controlswitch

1.Trim—slow

2.Tow—medium

3.Mow—fast

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132-0869

1.Warning—readthe Operator'sManual.

2.Warning—beforeservicing, engagetheparkingbrake, removethekeyfromthe ignitionswitchandthe 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

Figure6

ControlPanel

Figure5

Modelwith81cm(32-inch)DeckShown

1.Footrest8.Engine

2.Deector

3.Height-of-cutlever

4.Motion-controllever

5.Smart-speedlever

6.Controlpanel

7.Operatorseat

9.Fuel-tankcap

10.Reardrivewheel

11.Washouttting

12.Mowerdeck

13.Frontcasterwheels

Controls

BecomefamiliarwithallofthecontrolsinFigure5and

Figure6beforeyoustarttheengineandoperatethemachine.

1.Throttle/Choke

2.Ignitionswitch

3.Blade-controlswitch (powertakeoff)

IgnitionSwitch

Theignitionswitchhas3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART. ThekeyturnstoSTARTandmovesbacktoRUNupon release.TurningthekeytotheOFFpositionshutsoffthe engine;however,alwaysremovethekeyfromtheignition switchwhenleavingthemachinetopreventsomeonefrom accidentallystartingtheengine(Figure6).

Throttle/ChokeControl

Thethrottleandchokearecombinedinto1control lever.Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeedandhasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWpositiontothe FASTposition.Engagethechokebymovingtheleverpast theFASTsettinguntilitstops(Figure6).

Itmaybenecessarytoholdtheleveragainstthestop,inthe chokeposition,whiletryingtostarttheengine.

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.

Blade-ControlSwitch(PowerTakeoff)

Theblade-controlswitch,representedbyapowertakeoff (PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengagespowertothemower blades(Figure6).

Motion-ControlLeversandPark Position

Themotion-controlleversarespeed-sensitivecontrolsof independent-wheelmotors.Movingaleverforwardor backwardturnsthewheelonthesamesideforwardorin reverse;wheelspeedisproportionaltotheamountthelever

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ismoved.Movethecontrolleversoutwardfromthecenter

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tothePARKpositionwhenexitingthemachine(Figure14). Alwayspositionthemotion-controlleversintothePARK positionwhenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.

SmartSpeed™ControlSystemLever

TheSmartSpeed™Control-Systemlever,locatedbelowthe operatingposition,givestheoperatorachoicetodrivethe machineat3speedranges—trim,tow ,andmow(Figure17).

Fuel-PresenceWindow

hefuelwindowlocatedontheleft-handsideofthemachine, canbeusedtoverifythepresenceofgasolineinthetank (Figure7).

Figure7

1.Fuel-presencewindow

Height-of-CutLever

Theheight-of-cutleverallowsyoutoraiseandlowerthe deckfromtheseatedposition.Movingtheleverup(toward you)raisesthedeck;movingtheleverdown(awayfromyou) lowersthedeck.Donotadjusttheheight-of-cutwhilethe machineismoving(Figure5).

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Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days

old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)

or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame. Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15 (contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers

overthewinterunlessyouuseafuelstabilizer.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan damageproperty.

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment withitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable containerratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.

•Ifyoumustuseafueldispensernozzle,keepthe nozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingis complete.

DANGER

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan damageproperty.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13 mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows gasolinetoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin placeandinproperworkingcondition.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditionerbottleopening.

•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillswith soapandwater.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide thefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.

Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank bedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,

whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner tothegasoline.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.T ominimizethechance

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ofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizer

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atalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

Note:Ensurethattheengineisshutoffandthemotion

controlsareintheparkedposition.

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthesafety section.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor bystandersavoidinjury.

DANGER

Note:Youcanusethefuelwindowtoverifythepresenceof

gasolinebeforellingthetank(Figure8).

Important:Donotoverllfueltank.Fillthefueltank tothebottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe tankallowsthefueltoexpand.Overllingmayresultin fuelleakage,damagetotheengine,ordamagetothe emissionssystem.

Operatingthemachineonwetgrassorsteepslopes cancauseslidingandlossofcontrol.

•Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Donotoperatethemachinenearwater.

DANGER

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,or drowning.

Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs.

Figure8

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe

Engine-OilLevel(page28).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

1.Safezone—usethe machinehere.

2.Useawalk-behindmower and/orhandtrimmernear drop-offsandwater.

Figure9

3.Water

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CAUTION

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TestingtheSafety-Interlock

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperator’searandcancausehearing lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

Useingprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,hands,feet,and headisrecommended.

Figure10

1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

WARNING

Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damaged,themachinecouldoperateunexpectedly, causingpersonalinjury.

System

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety systemimmediately.

1.Whilesittingontheseat,withthecontrolleversinthe PARKposition,andmovetheblade-controlswitchto theONposition.Trystartingtheengine;theengine shouldnotstart.

2.Whilesittingontheseat,movetheblade-controlswitch totheOFFposition.Moveeithermotioncontrol levertothecenter,unlockedposition.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotstart.Repeatwiththe othermotion-controllever.

3.Whilesittingontheseat,movethebladecontrolswitch totheOFFposition,andlockthemotion-controllevers inthePARKposition.Starttheengine.Whilethe engineisrunning,engagetheblade-controlswitch,and riseslightlyfromtheseat;theengineshouldshutoff.

4.Whilesittingontheseat,movetheblade-controlswitch totheOFFposition,andlockthemotion-controllevers inthePARKposition.Starttheengine.Whilethe engineisrunning,movethemotion-controlleversto thecenter,unlockedposition,engagetheblade-control switch,andriseslightlyfromtheseat;theengine shouldshutoff.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventtheengine fromstartingunless:

•Thebladesaredisengaged.

•Themotion-controlleversareinthePARKposition.

Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshutoffthe enginewheneverthecontrolleversareoutofthePARK positionandyourisefromtheseat.

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StartingtheEngine

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OperatingtheBlades

Important:Donotengagethestarterformorethan

5secondsatatime.Engagingthestartermotorfor morethan5secondscandamagethestartermotor.If theenginefailstostart,wait10secondsbeforeoperating theenginestarteragain.

Note:Itmaybenecessarytoholdtheleveragainstthe stop,intheCHOKEposition,whiletryingtostarttheengine (Figure11).

Theblade-controlswitchengagesanddisengagespower tothemowerblades.Thisswitchcontrolspowertoany attachmentsthatdrawpowerfromtheengine,includingthe mowerdeckandcuttingblades.

EngagingtheBlades

Important:Donotengagethebladeswhenparkedin

tallgrass;beltorclutchdamagecanoccur.

Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottleinthe FASTposition.

Figure12

DisengagingtheBlades

Figure11

Figure13

1.Controlpanel2.Blade-controlswitch—Off

ShuttingOfftheEngine

1.Disengagethebladesbymovingtheblade-control switchtotheOFFposition(Figure13).

2.MovethethrottlelevertotheFASTposition.

3.TurnthekeytotheOFFpositionandremovethekey fromtheignitionswitch.

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DrivingtheMachine

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DrivingForward

Drivingthemachinebenetsfromanunderstandingof whatzero-turn-radiusmowermeans.Thedrivewheelsturn independently,poweredbyhydraulicmotorsoneachaxle; hence1sidecanturninreversewhiletheotherturnsforward, causingthemachinetospinratherthanturn.Thisvastly improvesthemachinemaneuverabilitybutmayrequiresome adjustmentifyouareunfamiliar.

WARNING

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.Y oumaylose controlofthemachineandcausepersonalinjuryor damagetothemachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placingthethrottlecontrol intheFASTpositioncanbebestforperformance.Formost applications,operatethemachineinthefull-throttleposition.

Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenbackingupandturning.

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotion-controllevers forward(Figure15).

Figure15

Figure14

1.PARKposition4.Backward

2.Center,unlockposition5.Frontofthemachine

3.Forward

Togostraight,applyequalpressuretoboth motion-controllevers(Figure15).

Toturn,releasepressureonthemotion-controllever towardthedirectionyouwanttoturn(Figure15).

Thefartheryoumovethemotion-controlleversin eitherdirection,thefasterthemachinemovesinthat direction.

Tostopthemachine,pullthemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRALposition.

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DrivingBackward

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Tochangespeeds,dothefollowing:

Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenbackingupandturning.

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,lookbehindyouanddown,asyou slowlypullthemotion-controlleversrearward(Figure

16).

Figure16

1.Movethemotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL positionandoutwardtothePARKposition.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

3.Adjustthelevertothedesiredposition.

Thefollowingareonlyrecommendationsforuse. Adjustmentsvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent,andthe heightofthegrass.

Suggested uses:

ParkingX

Heavy,wet grass

TrainingX

BaggingX

MulchingX

Normal mowing

TransportX

TrimTowMow

Trim

Togostraight,applyequalpressuretoboth motion-controllevers(Figure16).

Toturn,releasethepressureonthemotion-control levertowardthedirectionyouwanttoturn.

Tostopthemachine,pushthemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRALposition.

UsingtheSmartSpeed

Control

System

TheSmartSpeed operatingposition(Figure17),givestheoperatorachoice todrivethemachineat3groundspeedranges—trim,tow , andmow .

Control-Systemlever,locatedbelowthe

Thisisthelowestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthisspeed areasfollows:

•Parking

•Heavy,wetgrassmowingconditions

•Training

Tow

Thisisthemediumspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthisspeed areasfollows:

•Bagging

•Mulching

Mow

Thisisthefastestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthisspeed areasfollows:

•Normalmowing

•Transportingthemachine

1.Smart-speedlever

Figure17

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StoppingtheMachine

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PositioningtheSeat

Tostopthemachine,movethemotion-controlleversto theNEUTRALpositionandoutwardtothePARKposition, disengagetheblade-controlswitch,ensurethethrottleis betweenhalfandfullthrottle,andturntheignitionkeytothe OFFposition.Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

WARNING

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemowerwhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARKposition whenleavingthemachineunattended,evenifjust forafewminutes.

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Note:Thetransportpositionisthehighestheight-of-cut

positionorcuttingheight115mm(4.5inches)asshownin

Figure18.

Heightofcutiscontrolledbytheleverlocatedtotherightof theoperatingposition(Figure18).

MovetheseatforwardorbackwardasshowninFigure19.

Figure19

AdjustingtheMotion-Control Levers

AdjustingtheHeight

Youcanadjustthemotion-controllevershigherorlowerfor maximumcomfort(Figure20).

Figure20

Figure18

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AdjustingtheTilt

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Youcanadjustthemotion-controlleversforwardorrearward foryourcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollevertothe control-armshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthecontrol leverforwardorrearward(Figure20).

3.Tightenbothboltstosecurethecontrolleverinthe newposition.

4.Repeattheadjustmentfortheothercontrollever.

PushingtheMachinebyHand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.Donot

towthemachine,becausedamagemayoccur.

Thismachinehasanelectric-brakemechanism,andtopush themachine,theignitionkeyneedstobeintheRUNposition. Thebatteryneedstobechargedandfunctioningforthe electricbraketobedisengage.

PushingtheMachine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,anddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Locatethebypassleversontheframeonbothsidesof theengine.

4.Movethebypassleversforwardthroughthekeyhole anddowntolocktheminplace(Figure21).

Note:Dothisforeachlever.

Figure21

1.Bypass-leverlocations

2.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine

6.Whennished,ensurethatthekeyhasbeenreturnedto theSTOPpositiontoavoiddrainingthebatterycharge.

Note:Ifthemachinefailstomove,theelectricbrakemay stillbeengaged.Ifnecessary,youcanreleasetheelectricbrake manually;refertoReleasingtheElectricBrake(page35).

3.Leverpositionforpushing themachine

OperatingtheMachine

Movethebypassleversrearwardthroughthekeyholeand downtolocktheminplaceasshowninFigure21.

Note:Dothisforeachlever.

5.Movethemotion-controlleversinwardtotheNEUTRAL positionandturntheignitionkeytotheRUNposition.

Note:Donotstartthemachine.

Note:Youcannowpushthemachinebyhand.

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AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp

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WARNING

Rollers

For107cm(42-inch)MowerDecks

Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,adjusttheheight oftheanti-scalprollers.

Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssotherollersdonottouch thegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe motion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition, andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekeyfromtheignition switch,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersto1ofthefollowing positions:

•Upperhole—usethispositionwiththemower

deckinthe63mm(2-1/2inches)andbelowthe height-of-cutpositions(Figure22).

•Lowerhole—usethispositionwiththemower

deckinthe76mm(3inches)andabovethe height-of-cutpositions(Figure22).

Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithout turnsignals,lights,reectivemarkings,ora slow-moving-vehicleemblemisdangerousandcan leadtoaccidents,causingpersonalinjury.

Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreetor roadway.

1.Ifyouareusingatrailer,connectittothetowing vehicleandconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

4.Shutofftheengine,removethekeyfromtheignition switch,setthebrake,andclosethefuelvalve.

5.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcasterwheelsand therearbumper(Figure23).

Figure22

1.Anti-scalproller4.Upperhole—themower

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

3.Flangenut

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

5.Bolt

TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthemachine. Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasallnecessarybrakes, lighting,andmarkingasrequiredbylaw .Pleasecarefullyread allthesafetyinstructions.Knowingthisinformationcould helpyou,yourfamily,pets,orbystandersavoidinjury.

Figure23

LoadingtheMachine

Useextremecautionwhenloadingorunloadingmachines ontoatraileroratruck.Useafull-widthrampthatiswider thanthemachineforthisprocedure.Backuptherampand driveforwarddowntheramp(Figure24).

Figure24

1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.

Important:Donotusenarrowindividualrampsfor eachsideofthemachine.

Ensuretherampislongenoughsothattheanglewiththe grounddoesnotexceed15degrees(Figure25).Onat ground,thisrequiresaramptobeatleast4timesaslongas theheightofthetrailerortruckbedtotheground.Asteeper anglemaycausemowercomponentstogetcaughtastheunit

2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.

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movesfromtheramptothetrailerortruck.Steeperangles

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mayalsocausethemachinetotiporlosecontrol.Ifloading onornearaslope,positionthetrailerortrucksothatitis onthedownsideoftheslopeandtherampextendsupthe slope.Thiswillminimizetherampangle.

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruckincreases thepossibilityoftip-overandcouldcauseserious injuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingamachine onaramp.

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuseindividual rampsforeachsideofthemachine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetweenthe rampandthegroundorbetweentherampand thetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethelengthoframpisatleast4timesas longastheheightofthetrailerortruckbedto theground.Thiswillensurethatrampangle doesnotexceed15degreesonatground.

•Backuprampsanddriveforwarddownramps.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordecelerationwhile drivingthemachineonarampasthiscould causealossofcontroloratip-oversituation.

1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

Figure25

4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground

5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

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OperatingTips

UsingtheFastThrottleSetting

cuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthegrassatthis setting.Thencutthegrassagainusingthelower,normal setting.

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operatethe engineattheFASTposition.Airisrequiredtothoroughlycut grassclippings,sodonotsettheheight-of-cutsolowasto totallysurroundthemowerinuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohave 1sideofthemowerfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsair tobedrawnintothemower.

UsingtheSmartSpeed™Control System

Thesmartspeedcontrolsystemlever,locatedbelowthe operatingposition,givesyouachoicetodrivethemachineat 3speedranges—trim,tow,andmow.Youcanbenetfrom thelowerspeedsettingwhenmaneuveringthemachinein tightspacesoroperatingarounddelicatelandscapes.You canalsousethelowsettingtooperatethemachineatahigh throttlesettingandbladespeedwhilestillbeingabletoreduce groundspeedtoincreasethequalityofcut.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethatthe cuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpanyuneven ground.However,thecuttingheightusedinthepastis generallythebestonetouse.Whencuttinggrasslongerthan 15cm(6inches)tall,youmaywanttocutthelawntwiceto ensureanacceptablequalityofcut.

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.

CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade.Cutting morethanthatisnotrecommendedunlessgrassissparse,or itislatefallwhengrassgrowsmoreslowly.

AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhichenhances decompositionandfertilization.

MowingatCorrectIntervals

Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimes.So,to maintainthesamecuttingheight,mowmoreofteninearly spring.Asthegrassgrowthrateslowsinmidsummer,mow lessfrequently .Ifyoucannotmowforanextendedperiod, rstmowatahighcuttingheight,thenmowagain2days lateratalowerheightsetting.

CuttingLongGrass

Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,raisethe

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

Beforestorage

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoilandlter.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Cleanandchecktheair-cleaner-foamelement.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheengineair-intakescreen.

•Checkthecuttingblades.

•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.

•Cleanthemower-deckhousing.

•Greasealllubricationpoints.

•Checktirepressure.

•Checkthebeltsforwear/cracks.

•Replacetheair-cleaner-foamelement.

•Checkthesparkplug.

•Changetheengineoil(changeitmoreoftenunderaheavyloadorinhigh temperatures).

•Changetheengine-oillter.

•Replacethesparkplug.

•Replacethein-linefuellter.

•Cleantheengine-coolingnsandshrouds.

•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectbatterycables.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Paintanychippedsurfaces.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoany maintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.

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Premaintenance

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Lubrication

Procedures

GreasingtheBearings

RaisingtheSeat

Makesurethatthemotion-controlleversarelockedinthe PARKposition,andlifttheseatforward.

Thefollowingcomponentscanbeaccessedbyraisingtheseat:

•Serialplate

•Servicedecal

•Seat-adjustmentbolts

•Fuellter

•Batteryandbatterycables

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greasealllubrication

points.

GreaseType:No.2lithiumgrease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,anddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,andremovethekey fromtheignitionswitchbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Cleanthegreasettings(Figure26andFigure27)with arag.

Note:Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffthefrontof thetting(s).

Figure26

1.Frontcastertire

Figure27

Locatedontheseat-panunderside

1.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance

2.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours

4.Connectagreaseguntoeachttingandpumpgrease intothettingsuntilgreasebeginstooozeoutofthe bearings(Figure26andFigure27).

3.Greaseevery25operating hours

4.Engine

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EngineMaintenance

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ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Cleanandcheck

theair-cleaner-foamelement.

Every50hours—Replacetheair-cleaner-foam element.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequentlyiftheoperating conditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

RemovingtheFoamandPaper Elements

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).

2.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, andremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitchbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundtheaircleanertopreventdirtfrom gettingintotheengineandcausingdamage.

4.Removetheair-cleanercoverbyunscrewingthe2 knobs(Figure28).

Figure28

1.Air-cleanercover2.Knobs

Figure29

1.Foamelement3.Nuts

2.Paperelement

6.Carefullyremovethefoamandpaper-lterelements fromtheair-cleanerhousing.

7.Separatethefoamandpaperelements.

CleaningtheFoamandPaperElements

FoamElement:

1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapandwarmwater.

2.Whentheelementisclean,rinseitthoroughly.

3.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.

Note:Donotoiltheelement.

Important:Replacethefoamelementifitistorn

orworn.

4.Installthefoamelementontoacleanpaperelement.

PaperElement:

1.Tapthepaperelementonasolid,atsurface,andblow itoutfromtheinsidewithcompressedairtoremove dustanddirt.

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,anddamage totherubberseal.

5.Removethe2nutssecuringthelterassemblytothe housing(Figure29).

Important:Donotcleanthepaperelementwith liquids,suchassolvents,gasoline,orkerosene. Replacethepaperelementifitisdamagedor cannotbecleanedthoroughly.

3.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverofalldirt,dust, anddebris.

InstallingtheFoamandPaperElements

Important:Topreventenginedamage,alwaysoperate

theenginewiththecompletefoamandpaper-aircleaner assemblyinstalled.

1.Installthefoamlterontothepaperlter(Figure29).

2.Installthefoamandpaperlterontotheair-cleaner housing.

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3.Installtheair-cleanercover,andtightenthe2knobs

SAE 5W -30, 10W -30

SAE 30

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(Figure28).

ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSF ,SG,SH,SJ,or higher)

CrankcaseCapacity:1.4L(48oz)whenyouchangethe lter.

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure30

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoiland runtheengine;enginedamagemayresult.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).

3.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, andremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitchbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.

4.Checktheengine-oillevel(Figure31).

Figure31

ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Every100hours(changeitmoreoftenunderaheavy loadorinhightemperatures).

Every100hours

Note:Changetheengine-oilltermorefrequentlywhenthe operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

1.Parkthemachine,sothattherightsideisslightly lowerthantheleftside,toensurethattheoildrains completely.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).

3.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, andremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitchbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.

4.Draintheoilfromtheengine.

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Figure33

6.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied amountofoilintothellhole(Figure34).

5.Removetheengine-oillter.

Note:Ensuretheoil-ltergaskettouchestheengine, andthenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

7.Checktheoillevel(Figure34).

Figure32

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ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthesparkplug.

Every100hours—Replacethesparkplug.

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes iscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.Useasparkplug wrenchforremovingandinstallingthesparkpluganda gappingtoolorfeelergaugetocheckandadjusttheairgap. Installanewsparkplugifnecessary.

Figure34

Type:Champion BCPR6ES

AirGap:0.76mm(0.03inch)

RC12YC,Autolite

3924,orNGK

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,movethemotion controlsoutwardtothePARKposition,shutoffthe engine,andremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

2.Beforeremovingthesparkplug(s),cleanthearea aroundthebaseoftheplugtokeepdirtanddebrisout oftheengine.

3.Removethesparkplug(Figure35).

Figure35

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CheckingtheSparkPlug

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Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).Always replacethesparkplug(s)whenithas:ablackcoating, wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.

Note:Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingontheinsulator usuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.76mm(0.030inch).

Figure36

FuelSystem Maintenance

DANGER

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyou,others,andcan damageproperty.

•Performanyfuel-relatedmaintenancewhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea. Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereasparkmay ignitethegasolinefumes.

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuel Filter

InstallingtheSparkPlug

Tightenthesparkplugto20N∙m(15ft-lb).

Figure37

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethein-linefuel

lter.

Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuelline.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekeyfromthe ignitionswitch,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Replacethein-linelter(Figure38).

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ElectricalSystem Maintenance

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling.

ChargingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting inpersonalinjury.

Figure38

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal partsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekeyfromthe ignitionswitch,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisetheseattoaccessthebattery.

4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcablefromthe batterypost(Figure39).

Note:Retainallfasteners.

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WARNING

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Incorrectbattery-cableroutingcoulddamage themachineandcablescausingsparks. Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

ChargingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebatteryand

disconnectbatterycables.

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;refertoRemoving

theBattery(page32).

•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black) batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe positive(red)cable.

•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery cablebeforeconnectingthenegative (black)cable.

5.Slidetherubbercoverupthepositive(red)cable.

6.Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthebattery post(Figure39).

Note:Retainallfasteners.

7.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure39)andliftthe batteryfromthebatterytray .

2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat6to 10amps.

Note:Donotoverchargethebattery.

3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthecharger leadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure40).

Figure40

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

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

1.Battery

2.Positive(+)batterypost

3.Bolt,washer,andnut7.Batteryhold-down

4.Terminalboot

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure39).

2.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,installthe positive(red)batterycabletothepositive(+)battery terminal.

3.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,installthe negativebatterycabletothenegative(-)battery

Figure39

5.Negative(–)batterypost

6.Wingnut,washer,andbolt

terminal.

4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.

5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure39).

6.Lowertheseat.

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ServicingtheFuses

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DriveSystem

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(Figure41).

3.Toreplaceafuse,pulloutonthefusetoremoveit (Figure41).

Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktirepressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut.Check thepressureatthevalvestem(Figure42).Checkthetires whentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccuratepressurereading.

Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.

Inatethereardrivewheeltiresto90kPa(13psi).

Figure42

Figure41

1.Main—30A

2.Chargecircuit—25A

4.Returnthecontrolpaneltoitsoriginalposition.

Note:Usethescrewsremovedpreviouslytosecure thepaneltothemachine.

1.Valvestem

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ReleasingtheElectricBrake

Theelectricbrakereleasesbymanuallyrotatingthelinkarms forward.Oncetheelectricbrakeisenergized,thebrakeresets.

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheOFFpositionordisconnect thebattery.

CoolingSystem Maintenance

CleaningtheEngineScreen

2.Locatetheshaftontheelectricbrakewherethe brake-linkarmsareconnected(Figure43).

3.Rotatetheshaftforwardtoreleasethebrake.

Figure43

1.Brake-linkarmontheelectric-brake-controlmodule

2.Rearwheel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Cleantheengine

air-intakescreen.

Toensurepropercooling,ensurethatthegrassscreen, coolingns,andotherexternalsurfacesoftheengineare keptcleanatalltimes.

Useadrybrushtocleangrassandaccumulateddebrisfrom theair-intakescreenandaroundtheengine.

Important:Topreventcontaminatingthefuelsystem, donotusewatertocleantheengine.

CleaningtheEngine-Cooling FinsandShrouds

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Cleantheengine-cooling

nsandshrouds.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,movethecontrol leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andapplythe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekeyfromtheignition switch,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removetheair-intakescreenandcoolingshrouds.

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengineparts.

5.Installtheair-intakescreenandcoolingshrouds.

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MaintainingMower

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ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason,because sharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthegrass blades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownattheedges, whichslowsgrowth,andincreasesthechanceofdisease.

Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andforany wearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpenthe bladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replace itimmediatelywithagenuineT ororeplacementblade.For convenientsharpeningandreplacement,youmaywantto keepextrabladesonhand.

WARNING

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapieceof thebladecouldbethrowntowardyouorbystanders, resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

Figure44

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea

4.Damage

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfaceforthe

followingprocedure.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighestheight-of-cut position.

2.Whilewearingthickly-paddedgloves,orotheradequate handprotection,slowlyrotatethebladetobemeasure intoapositionthatallowseffectivemeasurementofthe distancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthelevelsurface themachineison(Figure45).

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe blade-controlswitch,movethemotion-controlleversoutward tothePARKposition,shutofftheengine,andremovethe keyfromtheignitionswitch.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe

cuttingblades.

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure44).

Note:Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblades;refertoSharpeningtheBlades

(page38).

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea(Figure

44).

Note:Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslot forminginthisarea(items3and4inFigure44), immediatelyinstallanewblade.

Figure45

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

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3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface

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G009680

(Figure46).

Figure46

1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothattheopposing cuttingedgeisnowinthesameposition(Figure47).

Figure48

1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreaterthan

3mm(1/8inch),replacethebladewithanew blade;refertoRemovingtheBlades(page37)and

InstallingtheBlades(page38).

Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwithanew blade,andthedimensionobtainedcontinuesto exceed3mm(1/8inch),thebladespindlecould bebent.ContactanAuthorizedToroDealerfor service.

Figure47

1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)

2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement position

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface (Figure48).

Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan3mm (1/8inch).

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,movetothe

nextblade.

Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Thebladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthe bladeisoutofbalance,orifthebladeisbent.T oensure optimumperformanceandcontinuedsafetyconformance ofthemachine,usegenuineTororeplacementblades. Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturersmayresult innon-conformancewithsafetystandards.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-paddedglove.

2.Removethebladestiffener(32-inchdecksonly),blade bolt,thecurvedwasher,andthebladefromthespindle shaft(Figure49andFigure50).

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Figure49

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81cm(32-Inch)Decks

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,the bladeisbalanced,andcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff theendofthesailareaonly(Figure51).

Figure52

1.Blade2.Balancer

1.Sailareaoftheblade

2.Blade

3.Curvedwasher

107cm(42-Inch)Decks

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

4.Bladebolt

5.Bladestiffener

Figure50

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsof theblade(Figure51).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamount

ofmaterialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure50).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademustbe pointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto ensurepropercutting.

2.Installthebladestiffener(32-inchdecksonly),the curvedwasher(cuppedsidetowardtheblade),andthe bladebolt(Figure50).

3.Torquethebladeboltto47to88N∙m(35to65ft-lb).

LevelingtheMowerDeck

Ensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytimeyouinstallthe mowerdeckorwhenyouseeanunevencutonyourlawn.

Checkthemowerdeckforbentbladespriortoleveling; removeandreplaceanybentblades;refertotheCheckingfor

BentBlades(page36)beforecontinuing.

Levelthemowerdeckside-to-sidebeforeadjustingthe front-to-rearslope.

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•All4tiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoChecking

theTirePressure(page34).

LevelingfromSidetoSide

Figure51

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade balancer(Figure52).

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekeyfromthe ignitionswitch,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothemiddleposition.

4.Carefullyrotatetheblade(s)sothattheyareallsideto side(Figure53andFigure54).

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Figure53

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MowerDeckswith1Blade

1.Bladesidetoside

2.Sailareaoftheblade4.Measurefromthetipofthe

3.Outsidecuttingedges

bladetotheatsurface here.

1.Hangerbracket3.Rearlockingnut

2.Sidelockingnut

Figure55

9.Checktheside-to-sideadjustmentsagain.

Note:Repeatthisprocedureuntilthemeasurements arecorrect.

10.Continuelevelingthedeckbycheckingthefront-to-rear bladeslope;refertoAdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade

Slope(page39).

AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade Slope

Checkthefront-to-rearbladeslopeanytimeyouinstallthe mower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan7.9mm

Figure54

MowerDeckswith2Blades

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Sailareaofblade4.Measurefromthetipofthe

3.Outsidecuttingedges

bladetotheatsurface here.

5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesandtheat surface(Figure53andFigure54).

Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin5mm (3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired;continuewith thisprocedure.

6.Movetotheleftsideofthemachine.

7.Loosenthesidelockingnut.

8.Raiseorlowertheleftsideofthemowerdeckby rotatingtherearnut(Figure55).

Note:Rotatetherearnutclockwisetoraisethemower deck;rotatetherearnutcounter-clockwisetolower themowerdeck.

(5/16inch)lowerthantherearofthemower.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekeyfromthe ignitionswitch,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.

Note:Checkandadjusttheside-to-sidebladelevel ifyouhavenotcheckedthesetting;refertoLeveling

fromSidetoSide(page38).

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacingfrontto rear(Figure56andFigure57).

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Figure56

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G014634

MowerDeckswith1Blade

1.Bladefronttorear

2.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurfacehere.

Figure58

1.Adjustingrod3.Locknut

2.Adjustingblock

7.Toraisethefrontofthemower,tightentheadjustment nut.

8.Tolowerthefrontofthemower,loosentheadjustment nut.

9.Afteradjustment,checkthefront-to-rearslopeagain, continueadjustingthenutuntilthefrontbladetipis

1.6to7.9mm(1/16to5/16inch)lowerthantherear bladetip(Figure56).

Figure57

MowerDeckswith2Blades

1.Bladesfronttorear

2.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurfacehere.

5.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheatsurface (Figure56).

Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6to7.9mm(1/16 to5/16inch)lowerthantherearbladetip,adjustthe frontlocknut.

6.Toadjustthefront-to-rearbladeslope,rotatethe adjustmentnutinthefrontofthemower(Figure58).

10.Whenthefront-to-rearbladeslopeiscorrectcheckthe side-to-sidelevelofthemoweragain;refertoLeveling

fromSidetoSide(page38).

RemovingtheMower

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekeyfromthe ignitionswitch,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

4.Removethehairpincotterfromthefrontsupportrod, andremovetherodfromthedeckbracket(Figure59).

Note:Carefullylowerthefrontofthemowerdeck totheground.

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InstallingtheMower

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekeyfromthe ignitionswitch,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

5.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandguidethehanger bracketsovertherearliftrod(Figure60).

6.Attachthefrontsupportrodtothemowerdeckwith theclevispinandhairpincotter(Figure59).

7.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley.

ReplacingtheGrassDeector

Figure59

1.Frontsupportrod3.Deckbracket

2.Lockingnut

5.Liftthemowerdeckandhangerbracketsclearofthe rearliftrod,andlowerthemowercarefullytothe ground(Figure60).

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.Removethenut(3/8inch)fromtherodunderthe mower(Figure61).

Figure60

MowerDeckswith1Blade

1.Mowerdeck

2.Hangerbracket

6.Slidethemowerdeckrearwardtoremovethemower beltfromtheenginepulley.

7.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderneaththe machine.

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

3.Rearliftrod

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MaintainingtheMower Belt(s)

ServicingtheMowerBelt(s)

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checkthebeltsfor

wear/cracks.

Checkthebeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks,orany otherdamage.Replacedamagedbelts.

Figure61

1.Mowerdeck

2.Grassdeector6.Nut(3/8inch)

3.Grass-deectorbracket7.Shortstandoff

4.Rod

2.Slidetherodoutoftheshortstand-off,spring,and grassdeector(Figure61).

3.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.

4.Replacethegrassdeector(Figure61).

5.Slidetherod,straightend,throughthereargrass deectorbracket.

6.Placethespringontherod,withtheendwiresdown, andbetweenthegrassdeectorbrackets.

7.Slidetherodthroughsecondgrassdeectorbracket (Figure61).

8.Inserttherodatthefrontofthegrassdeectorinto theshortstandoffonthedeck.

9.Securetherearendoftherodintothemowerwitha nut(3/8inch)asshowninFigure61.

5.Spring

ReplacingtheMowerBelt(s)

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks,andcracksare signsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethemowerbeltifanyof theseconditionsareevident.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekeyfromthe ignitionswitch,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Settheheightofcutatthelowestcuttingposition(38 mm(1-1/2inches).

4.Removethepulleycovers(Figure62).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbespring loadedinthedownposition.Liftthedeectorup totestthatitsnapstothefullydownposition.

1.Cover2.Screw

5.Usingaspring-removaltool(Toropartno.92-5771), removetheidlerspringfromthedeckhooktoremove tensionontheidlerpulley,androllthebeltoffofthe pulleys(Figure63andFigure64).

WARNING

Figure62

Thespringisundertensionwheninstalled andcancausepersonalinjury.

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

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Figure63

MowerDeckswith1Blade

1.Idlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley

3.Outsidepulley6.Spring-removaltool

4.Spring

Figure64

MowerDeckswith2Blades

1.Idlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley

3.Outsidepulley6.Spring-removaltool

4.Spring

6.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys(Figure63andFigure64).

7.Usingaspring-removaltool(ToroPartNumber 92-5771),installtheidlerspringoverthedeckhook andplacetensionontheidlerpulleyandthemower belt(Figure63andFigure64).

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Cleaning

G020098

Note:Useanonmetallicscrapertoremoveany remainingdebrisifnecessary.

WashingtheUndersideofthe Mower

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthemower-deck

housing.

Connectagardenhosetothewashoutttingwashouttting topreventgrassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionand clippingdispersal.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithmild detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthemachine. Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthecontrol panel,engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekeyfromthe ignitionswitch,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthemower washouttting,andturnthewateronhigh(Figure65).

Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashouttting O-ringtomakethecouplingslideoneasierandprotect theO-ring.

9.Runthemoweragainfor1to3minutestoremoveany excesswater.

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsor bladecontact.Contactwithbladeorthrown debriscancauseinjuryordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashouttting immediately,beforeusingmoweragain.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerorthroughopeningsinthemower.

Figure65

1.Washouttting3.O-ring

2.Hose

4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.

5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.

6.Engagetheblade-controlswitchandletthemowerrun for1to3minutes.

7.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,shutoffthe engine,removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch,and waitforallmovingpartstostop.

8.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfromthe washouttting.

4.Coupling

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Storage

CleaningandStoringthe Machine

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,movethemotion controlsoutwardtothePARKposition,shutoffthe engine,andremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe engine.Cleandirtandchafffromtheoutsideofthe enginecylinderheadnsandblowerhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithmild detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially nearthecontrolpanel,engine,hydraulicpumps, andmotors.

3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page27).

4.Greaseandoilthemachine;refertoLubrication(page

26).

11.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckitscondition;refer toServicingtheSparkPlug(page30).Withthespark plug(s)removedfromtheengine,pour2tablespoons ofengineoilintothesparkplughole.Usethestarter tocranktheengineanddistributetheoilinsidethe cylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Donotinstallthe wireonthesparkplug(s).

12.Cleananydirtandchafffromthetopofthemower.

13.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith agardenhose.

14.Checktheconditionofthedriveandmowerbelts.

15.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor replaceanypartthatiswornordamaged.

16.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

17.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea. Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchandkeepit inamemorableplace.Coverthemachinetoprotect itandkeepitclean.

5.Changethecrankcaseoilandlter;refertoChanging

theEngineOilandFilter(page28).

6.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire

Pressure(page34).

7.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery(page

33).

8.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoServicing

theCuttingBlades(page36).

9.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-useoccurs over30days.Preparethemachineforstorageas follows.

10.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditionertothe fuelinthetank.Followthemixinginstructionsfrom thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuseanalcohol basedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasolineandusedatalltimes.

Runtheenginetodistributetheconditionedfuel throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthefuel tank.

Starttheengineandrunituntilitshutsoff.

Choketheengine.Startandruntheengineuntilit doesnotstart.

Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclepursuanttolocal codes.

Important:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned gasolineover90days.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Theengineoverheats.

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengineblowerhousingare plugged.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty.

5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel system.

1.Thebladecontrolswitchisengaged.1.Movetheblade-controlswitchto

2.Themotion-controlleversarenotin thePARKposition.

3.Thebatteryisdead.

4.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.

5.Afuseisblown.5.Replacethefuse.

6.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Thechokeisnoton.

3.Theaircleanerisdirty.

4.Thesparkplugwire(s)islooseor disconnected.

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

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

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel system.

8.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.8.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith

9.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.9.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

4.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner element.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

Disengaged.

2.Movethemotion-controllevers outwardtothePARKposition.

3.Chargethebattery.

4.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.MovethechokelevertoOn.

3.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner element.

4.Installthewire(s)onthesparkplug.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

thepropertype.

Theenginelosespower.

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengineblowerhousingare plugged.

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

6.Thefueltankventisblocked.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.Thetractionbeltsareoffofthepulleys.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Thetransmissionhasfailed.4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Cleantheaircleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

thepropertype.

1.Closethetowvalves.

2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Thereisabnormalvibration.

Thecuttingheightisuneven.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

1.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.1.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

2.Theenginepulley,idlerpulley ,orblade pulleyisloose.

3.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

4.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

5.Ablademountingboltisloose.5.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

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,looseorbroken.1.Installanewdrivebelt.

2.Thedrivebeltisoffthepulley.

3.ThePowerT ake-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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ElectricalSchematic(Rev .A)

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LimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)

TheToroWarranty

TimeCutter

and

TITAN

Mowers

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany ,pursuanttoan agreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairtheT oroProductslisted belowifdefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginal owner:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

TimeCutterandMXMowers

•Engines

Residentialuse

—ResidentialuseKawasaki–3years

–3years

Kohler–3years Toro–3years

TimeCutterandMXMowersCommercialuse30days

•Engines

—Commercialuse

Kawasaki–3years Kohler–90days Toro–90days

TITANSWandZSSeriesMowers– ResidentialorCommercialuse

•Engines

—Residentialor

Commercialuse

•Frame

TITANMXSeriesMowers– ResidentialorCommercialuse

•Engines

—Residentialor

Commercialuse

•Frame

3yearsor300hours

Kawasaki–3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

4yearsor400hours

Kawasaki–3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

AllMowers

•Attachments1year

•Battery90daysPartsandLabor

1yearPartsonly

•BeltsandTires90days

SomeenginesusedonToroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer .

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply.

Whicheveroccursrst.

LifetimeFrameW arranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe

tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin

normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atToro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforpartsand

labor.Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustorcorrosion

arenotcovered.

Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourToroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance, whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.ContactanyAuthorizedToroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceat 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ltersbladesharpeningorworn blades,cable/linkageadjustments,orbrakeandclutchadjustments

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglected

orrequiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofproper 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.

374-0258RevF

Toro 74765 Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SafeOperatingPractices

ToroRidingMowerSafety

AddingFuel

ThinkSafetyFirst

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

BreakinginaNewMachine

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

StartingtheEngine

OperatingtheBlades

ShuttingOfftheEngine

DrivingtheMachine

StoppingtheMachine

PositioningtheSeat

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

AdjustingtheMotion-Control Levers

PushingtheMachinebyHand

TransportingtheMachine

LoadingtheMachine

GreasingtheBearings

RaisingtheSeat

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuel Filter

ChargingtheBattery

ServicingtheFuses

CheckingtheTirePressure

ReleasingtheElectricBrake

CleaningtheEngineScreen

CleaningtheEngine-Cooling FinsandShrouds

MaintainingMower

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

LevelingtheMowerDeck

RemovingtheMower

InstallingtheMower

MaintainingtheMower Belt(s)

ServicingtheMowerBelt(s)

WashingtheUndersideofthe Mower

CleaningandStoringthe Machine