Toro 74784 Operator's Manual

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WARNING

Introduction

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orreproductiveharm.

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containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

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orotherreproductiveharm.

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

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian ICES-002

WARNING

Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmower intendedtobeusedbyhomeownersinresidential applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrass onwell-maintainedlawns.Itisnotdesignedforcutting brush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongside highways,orforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

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Contents

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

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

ToroRidingMowerSafety...................................7

SlopeIndicator...................................................8

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................9

ProductOverview...................................................16

Controls...........................................................16

Operation................................................................17

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

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................18

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

ThinkSafetyFirst..............................................19

StartingtheEngine...........................................21

OperatingtheSmartPark

Brake............................................................21

OperatingtheBlades........................................21

StoppingtheEngine.........................................21

DrivingtheMachine..........................................22

StoppingtheMachine.......................................22

MowinginReverse...........................................22

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................23

PositioningtheSeat..........................................23

PositioningtheSteeringWheel.........................24

AdjustingtheAnti-scalpRollers........................24

PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................25

UsingtheGrassDeector.................................26

TransportingtheMachine.................................26

LoadingtheMachine........................................27

OperatingTips.................................................28

Maintenance...........................................................30

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........30

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................30

RaisingtheSeat...............................................30

RaisingtheFrontoftheMachine.......................31

Lubrication..........................................................31

GreasingtheBearings......................................31

EngineMaintenance...........................................32

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................32

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................33

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................35

CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................37

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Parking

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................37

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter.......................37

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ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................38

ChargingtheBattery.........................................38

ServicingtheFuses..........................................40

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................40

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................40

ReleasingtheElectricBrake.............................41

MowerMaintenance.............................................41

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................41

LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................44

RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................46

MowerBeltMaintenance..................................47

InstallingtheMower..........................................48

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................48

Cleaning..............................................................49

CleaningUndertheFrontofthe

Machine........................................................49

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower

Deck..............................................................49

Storage...................................................................50

CleaningandStorage.......................................50

Troubleshooting......................................................52

Schematics.............................................................54

Safety

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential

forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions,and payattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeans Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructions

mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutdeector,

dischargecoverorentiregrasscollectionsystem inplaceandworking.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmaking

turns.Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechanging directions.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

Alwaysturnoffblades,setparkingbrake,shut offtheengine,andremovethekeybefore dismountingthemachine.

SafeOperatingPractices

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSI standardB71.1-2012.Allthelanguagewithinthis ANSIstandardappliestothismachine;however, duetotheapplicationofthestandardacrossmany differenttypesofproductssomestatementscan seemgeneralormisleading.Intheseinstances,T oro hasrenedthestatementtoconveythemeaningof thestandardwhilebettermatchingtheproductthis Operator'sManualpertains.Safetyinformationin additiontotheinstructionsfoundintheANSIstandard belowcanbefoundinToroRidingMowerSafetyat theendofthissection.

GeneralOperation

•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsin

theOperator'sManualandonthemachinebefore starting.

•Donotplaceyourhandsorfeetnearrotatingparts

orunderthemachine.Keepclearofthedischarge openingatalltimes.

•Turnoffthebladeswhennotmowing.Shut

offtheengine,waitforallpartstocometo acompletestop,andremovethekeybefore cleaningthemachine,removingthegrasscatcher oruncloggingthedischargechute.

•Operatethemachineonlyindaylightorgood

articiallight.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhiletired,ill,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingnearorcrossing

roadways.

•Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthe

machineintoatrailerortruck.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludingeyeprotection

andsubstantial,slip-resistantshoes.Tiebacklong hair.Donotwearjewelry.

•Alwaysfollowtherecommendationsforany

applicationofcounterweights.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If

lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

SlopeOperation

•Allowonlyresponsibleadultswhoarefamiliarwith

theinstructionstooperatethemachine.

•Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,toys,wire,

etc.,whichcouldbepickedupandthrownbythe blade.

•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore

mowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthe area.

•Nevercarrypassengers.

•Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutely

necessary.Alwayslookdownandbehindbefore andwhilebackingup.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddo

notpointitatanyone.Avoiddischargingmaterial againstawallorobstruction.Materialmayricochet backtowardyou.Stoptheblade(s)whencrossing gravelsurfaces.

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontroland tip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevereinjuryor death.Operationonallslopesrequiresextracaution. Ifyoucannotbackuptheslopeorifyoufeeluneasy onit,donotmowit.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrises

thatchangetheoperatingangle,asroughterrain couldoverturnthemachine.

•Choosealowgroundspeedsothatyouwillnot

havetostopwhileoperatingonaslope.

•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery

conditionsreducetractionandcouldcausesliding andlossofcontrol.

•Alwayskeepthedrivewheelsengagedwhen

goingdownslopes.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.

•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,tree

limbs,etc.fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscan hideobstacles.

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecause

themowermaytipbackward.

•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoing

downhill.Weighttransfertothefrontwheels maycausedrivewheelstoslipandcauselossof brakingandsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingona

slope.Ifthetireslosetraction,stopthemachine, disengagethebladesandproceedslowlydown theslope.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersorother

attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe machineandcauselossofcontrol.

•Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyour

footontheground.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanks,

orwater.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death ordrowning.

•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmer

neardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanks,orwater.

TowingSafety

•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitch

point.

•Followtheattachmentmanufacturer's

recommendationforweightlimitsfortowed equipmentandtowingonslopes.Towedweight mustnotexceedtheweightofthemachine, operator,andballast.Usecounterweightsor wheelweightsasdescribedintheattachment,or inthetowingmachineOperator’sManual.

•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowed

equipment.

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmay

causelossoftraction,increasedriskofrollover, andlossofcontrol.Reducethetowedweightand slowdown.

•Thestoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweight

ofthetowedload.Travelslowlyandallowextra distancetostop.

•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearof

themachine.

Children

Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnot alerttothepresenceofchildren.Childrenareoften attractedtothemachineandthemowingactivity. Neverassumethatchildrenwillremainwhereyou lastsawthem.

•Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunder

thewatchfulcareofanotherresponsibleadult,not theoperator.

•Bealertandturnthemachineoffifchildrenenter

thearea.

•Beforeandwhilebackingorchangingdirection,

lookbehind,down,andside-to-sideforsmall children.

•Nevercarrychildrenonthemachine,evenwiththe

bladesoff.Childrenmayfalloffandbeseriously injuredorinterferewiththesafeoperationofthe machine.

•Childrenwhohavebeengivenridesinthepast

maysuddenlyappearinthemowingareafor anotherrideandberunoverorbackedoverby themower.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners,

shrubs,trees,theendofafence,orotherobjects thatmayobscurevision.

Service

SafeHandlingofGasoline

Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use extracarewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels. Theyareammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.

•Neverremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwhenthe

engineisrunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore refueling.

•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside

wherethereisanopename,suchasneara waterheaterorfurnace.

•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleorona

truckortrailerwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace containersontheground,awayfromyourvehicle beforelling.

•Removefuel-poweredequipmentfromthetruck

ortrailerandrefuelitontheground.Ifthis isnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipment withaportablecontainerratherthanfroma gasoline-dispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel

tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilthe fuelingiscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-open device.

•Ifyouspillfuelonclothing,changeyourclothing

immediately.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap

andtightenitsecurely.

•Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththe

enginerunning.

•Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear,

damage,anddeterioration,whichcouldexpose movingpartsorallowobjectstobethrown. Frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplacethem withthemanufacturers'recommendedparts,when necessary.

•Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthe

blade(s)orwearthickly-paddedglovesanduse extracautionwhenservicingthem.

•Checkforproperbrakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustandservicethemasrequired.

•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructiondecals

asnecessary.

•UseonlygenuineT ororeplacementpartsto

ensurethattheoriginalstandardsaremaintained.

GeneralService

•Neveroperateamachineinsideaclosedarea.

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,which isanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.

•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallytheblade

attachmentbolts.Keepequipmentingood condition.

•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofa

safetydeviceortoreducetheprotectionprovided byasafetydevice.Checktheirproperoperation regularly.

•Keepthemachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orother

debrisbuildup.Cleanupoilorfuelspillsand fuel-soakeddebris.Allowthemachinetocool beforestoringit.

•Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrikean

object.Repair,ifnecessary ,beforestartingthe machine.

ToroRidingMowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic toT oroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyou mustknowthatmaynotbeincludedintheANSI standards.

•Stoptheengine,disengagetheblade-control

switch,removekeybeforeanddisconnectspark plugwire(s)performinganyservice,repairs, maintenanceoradjustments.

•Keephands,feet,hair,andlooseclothingaway

fromattachmentdischargearea,undersideof mowerandanymovingpartswhileengineis running.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich

maybehotfromoperation.Allowthemtocool beforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,orservice them.

•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.

Avoidcontactwithskin,eyes,andclothing.Protect yourface,eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwitha battery.

•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,

sparksandamesawayfromthebattery.

•UseonlyT oroapprovedattachments.Y oumay

voidthewarrantyifyouusethemachinewith unapprovedattachments.

•Ifloadingthemachineontoatrailerortruck,use

asingle,full-widthramponly.Therampangle shouldnotexceed15degrees.

SlopeIndicator

Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

93-7009

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

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

decal93-7009

decal105-7015

105-7015

Formodelswith42-inchdecks

99-3943

Formodelswith50-inchand54-inchmowerdecks

1.Engine

decal99-3943

decal106-8717

106-8717

1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.

2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.

3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.

4.Engine

decal112-9840

112-9840

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

3.Removetheignitionkey andreadtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

2.Height-of-cut

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

decaloemmarkt

decal119-8871

119-8871

42InchModel

1.Height-of-cut

decal121-2989b

121-2989

1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine

decal119-8870

2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine

119-8870

50-inchand54-inchModels

1.Height-of-cut

decalbatterysymbols

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .

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.

distancefromthebattery.

explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.

blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

discard

decal131-3620

131-3620

1.Pedalposition—forward

2.Pedalposition—neutral

3.Pedalposition—reverse

decal131-3621b

131-3621

1.Oildrain

1.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders—keep

decal131-1097

131-1097

bystandersawayfromthemachine;donotstartthe machinewithbystandersnearby.

decal131-3664

131-3664

1.Spinningblade3.Operator'sManual

2.Reverse

decal131-3665

131-3665

1.Bladespinning

3.ReadtheOperator's

2.Reverse

131-3954

1.On2.Off

Manual.

decal132-6863

132-6863

decal131-3954

decal132-0872

132-0872

1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.

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

3.Severinghazardofhand orfoot—keepawayfrom movingparts.

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

131-3955

1.On2.Off

decal131-3955

decal132-0870

132-0870

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.

2.Cuttinghazardofhand,mowerblade; pinchinghazardofhand,belt—keep handsandfeetawayfrommoving parts;keepallguardsandshieldsin place.

3.Bodilyharmhazard—noriders;look behindyouwhenmowinginreverse.

4.Thrownobjecthazard—keep bystandersawayfromthemachine; removedebrisfromtheareabefore mowing;keepthedeectorshield down.

5.Ramptippinghazard—whenloading ontoatrailer,donotusedualramps; onlyuseasinglerampwideenough forthemachineandthathasanincline lessthan15degrees;backupthe ramp(inreverse)anddriveforwardoff theramp.

6.Tippinghazardonslopes—donot makesharp,quickturns;donotuse slopesgreaterthan15degrees.

121-0772

Modelswith42inchmowerdeck

decal121-0772

1.Fast

4.Choke

2.Continuous-variablesetting5.Powertake-off(PTO),blade-controlswitch

3.Slow

121-0773

Modelswith50inchmowerdeck

decal121-0773

1.Fast

4.Choke

2.Continuous-variablesetting5.Powertake-off(PTO),blade-controlswitch

3.Slow

ProductOverview

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Figure6

Figure4

1.Traction-controlpedal7.Engine

2.Height-of-cutlever

3.SmartPark

4.Steeringwheel10.KeyChoice

5.Controlpanel

6.Operatorseat

™

switch

8.Fuel-tankcap

9.Reardrivewheel

11.Mowerdeck

12.Frontcasterwheels

control

Controls

BecomefamiliarwithallcontrolsinFigure5and

Figure6beforeyoustarttheengineandoperatethe

machine.

1.Operating-in-reverse warninglight

2.KeyChoicekey(bluein color)

3.Fuel-presencewindow

IgnitionSwitch

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Theignitionswitchhas3positions—OFF,RUN,and START.ThekeyturnstotheSTARTpositionandmoves backtotheRUNpositionuponrelease.Turningthe keytotheOFFpositionstopstheengine.Always removethekeywhenleavingthemachinetoprevent someonefromaccidentallystartingtheengine(Figure

5).

ChokeControl

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.Pullthechoke knobuptoengageit.Pushdownthechokeknobto disengageit(Figure5).

ThrottleControl

ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweentheFAST andSLOWpositions.Movingthrottleleverforward increasestheenginespeedandmovingitrearward decreasestheenginespeed(Figure5).

1.SmartPark™switch

2.Throttle

3.Choke

4.Ignitionswitch

ControlPanel

Figure5

5.Blade-controlswitch (powertakeoff)

6.Parkingbrake—On

7.Parking-brakeindicator light

8.Parkingbrake—Off

Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Takeoff)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)engagesand disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure5).

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Fuel-PresenceWindow

Usethefuelwindow,locatedontheleftsideofthe machine,toverifythepresenceofgasolineinthetank (Figure6).

Height-of-CutLever

Theheight-of-cutleverallowsyoutolowerandraise thedeckfromtheseatedposition.Whenyouraisethe lever(towardyou),thedeckisraisedfromtheground,

andwhenyoulowerit(awayfromyou),itlowersto theground.Adjusttheheightofcutonlywhilethe machineisnotmoving(Figure14).

KeyChoice

Switch

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Thisswitchallowsyoutomowinreversewhenit isactivated.T oactivateit,turntheswitchtotheON positionandreleaseitafterthePTOisengaged.T o deactivateit,disengagethePTO(Figure6).

Operating-in-ReverseWarning Light

Theoperating-in-reversewarninglightilluminates wheneveryouusetheKeyChoicekeytodeactivate theoperating-in-reverseinterlock.Itisareminderthat theinterlocksystemisdeactivated.Thelightgoes outwheneveryoudisengagethePTOorshutoffthe engine.Whenthelightison,lookbehindyouanduse extracautionwhenbackingup.

SmartPark

Theparkingbrakeisactivatedelectronically.

Engagetheparkingbrakeby1ofthefollowingactions:

•PresstheSmartPark

(Figure5).

™

Switch

™

switchtotheONposition

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol

(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15% ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.

Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan 10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains

15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85 (containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder warranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessafuelstabilizer isused.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

•Theparkingbrakeengagesautomaticallywhenthe

operatorleavestheseatandthetraction-control pedalisinNEUTRALposition.

•Theparkingbrakeautomaticallyengages5to6

secondsaftertheignitionswitchisturnedtothe OFFposition(ifnotalreadyengaged).

Todisengagetheparkingbrake,presstheSmartpark switchtotheOFFpositionwiththekeyintheRUN position.

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupany gasolinethatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed trailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6 to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom ofthellerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthe tankallowsgasolinetoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and stayawayfromanopenameorwhere gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainer andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren. Neverbuymorethana30-daysupplyof gasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaust systeminplaceandinproperworking condition.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleased,causingaspark thatcanignitethegasolinevapors.Areor explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty.

Addthecorrectamountofgasoline stabilizer/conditionertothegasoline.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective

whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.T ominimizethe chanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,use fuelstabilizeratalltimes.

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe groundawayfromyourvehiclebefore lling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsidea vehicleoronatruckortrailerbed,because interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners mayinsulatethecontainerandslowthe lossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe ground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma portablecontainerratherthanfroma gasoline-dispensernozzle.

•Ifyoumustuseagasoline-dispenser nozzle,keepthenozzleincontactwiththe rimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.

FillingtheFuelTank

Note:Ensurethattheengineisshutoff.

Note:Y oucanusethefuelwindowtoverifythe

presenceofgasolinebeforellingthetank(Figure7).

Important:Donotoverllfueltank.Fillthefuel

tanktothebottomofthellerneck.Theempty spaceinthetankallowsthefueltoexpand. Overllingmayresultinfuelleakage,damageto theengine,ordamagetotheemissionssystem.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporscancause seriousinjuryandillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastank orconditionerbottleopening.

•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspills withsoapandwater.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysor

less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthat thefueltankbedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel

system,whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditives

containingmethanolorethanol.

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Figure7

CheckingtheEngine-Oil Level

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine, checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page33).

BreakinginaNewMachine

Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhen new,placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow

40to50hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinesto developfullpowerandbestperformance.

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsand decalsinthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformation couldhelpyou,yourfamily ,pets,orbystandersavoid injury.

DANGER

Operatingthemachineonwetgrassorsteep slopescancauseslidingandlossofcontrol.

•Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15 degrees.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin excessof85dBAattheoperatorsearandcan causehearinglossthroughextendedperiods ofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

Useprotectiveequipmentforyoueyes,ears,hands, andfeet.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Donotoperatethemachinenearwater.

DANGER

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury, death,ordrowning.

Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs.

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Figure9

1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

WARNING

Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnected ordamaged,themachinecouldoperate unexpectedlycausingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdaily,andreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedforthe following:

1.Safezone—usethe machinehere.

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

Figure8

3.Water

•Topreventtheenginefromstartingunlessthe

tractionpedalisintheNEUTRALposition.

•Toautomaticallyensurethattheparkingbrakeis

engagedandthePTOisoffwhenstarting.

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•Tostoptheenginewheneverthetractionpedalis

notintheNEUTRALpositionandyourisefromthe seat.

•Toautomaticallyengagetheparkingbrakeand

disengagethePTO,whenyouriseoutoftheseat withthetractionpedalintheNEUTRALposition.

•Tostoptheenginewhenevertheparkingbrakeis

notengagedandyourisefromtheseat.

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

1.Sitintheseatwiththeengineoffandensure

thatthePTOswitchisintheOFFposition.

2.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTARTposition;the

startershouldcrank.Donotstarttheengineor turntheengineoffpriortostep3.

blade-controlswitchintodisengagetheblades. Theoperating-in-reverselightshouldturnoff. MovethetractionpedaltotheNEUTRALposition.

16.Ifnotengaged,pushtheSmarkParkswitchto theONpositionandlightlytapthetractionpedal intheeithertheFORWARDorREVERSEposition. Thebrakeshoulddisengageandthebrakelight shouldturnoff.

3.TurnthekeytotheONpositionandpushthe SmartParkswitchtotheOFFposition.Thebrake shoulddisengageandthebrakelightshould turnoff.

4.Withthebrakedisengagedandtractionpedal intheNEUTRALposition,turntheignitionswitch totheSTARTposition.Thebrakeshould automaticallyengage,theengineshouldcrank, andthebrakelightwillturnon.

5.WiththeengineoffandthekeyintheON position,engagethePTObypullingupthe blade-controlswitch,youshouldheartheclutch engage.

6.Ensurethatthetractionpedalisinneutraland turntheignitionswitchtotheST ARTposition.The PTOshoulddisengageandtheengineshould crankandstartwithoutthebladesmoving.

7.Withtheenginerunning,risefromtheseat.The engineshouldremainrunningandthebrake lightwillbeon.

8.Returntotheseatanddisengagetheparking brakebypushingtheSmartParkswitchtothe

OFFposition.Theengineshouldcontinuetorun.

Note:Tapthepedal,donotfullyengagethe

pedalasthatcausesthebrakesystemtobind andnotrelease.

17.Withthebrakereleased,engagethetraction pedalslightlyandrisefromtheseat.Theengine shouldshutoff.

18.Returntotheseatandturntheignitionkeytothe

OFFposition.Afterseveralseconds,thebrake

systemshouldengage.

Note:WiththekeyintheOFFposition,the

brakelightwillnotilluminate.

9.Risefromtheseatagain.Thebrakeshould automaticallyengageandtheenginewill continuetorun.

10.Returntotheseatandengagethebladesby pullingupontheblade-controlswitch.

11.Risefromtheseat.Thebladesshould disengageandtheenginewillcontinuetorun.

12.Returntotheseatandpulluptheblade-control switch.Thebladesshouldengage.Disengage thebladesbypushingdowntheblade-control switch.

13.Pulluptheblade-controlswitchtoengagethe blades.MovethetractionpedaltotheREVERSE position.Thebladesshoulddisengage.Move thetractionpedaltotheNEUTRALposition.

14.Pulluptheblade-controlswitchtoengagethe blades.TurntheKeyChoiceswitchtotheON positionandreleaseit.Theoperating-in-reverse lightshouldilluminate.

15.MovethetractionpedaltotheREVERSEposition. Thebladesshouldremainengaged.Pushthe

StartingtheEngine

OperatingtheBlades

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than10secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto start,allowa60secondcool-downperiodbetween attempts.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscan damagethestartermotor.

Theblade-controlswitchengagesanddisengages powertothemowerblades.Thisswitchcontrols powertoanyattachmentsthatdrawpowerfromthe engine,includingthemowerdeckandcuttingblades.

EngagingtheBlades

Important:Donotengagethebladeswhenthe

machineisparkedintallgrass.Beltorclutch damagecanoccur.

Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottlein

theFASTposition.

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Figure11

Figure10

OperatingtheSmartPark ParkingBrake

Theparkingbrakeisactivatedelectronically.

Engagetheparkingbrakeby1ofthefollowingactions:

•PressingtheSmartPark

(Figure5).

•Theparkingbrakeengagesautomaticallywhen

theoperatorleavestheseatandthetraction controlpedalisintheNEUTRALposition.

•Theparkingbrakeautomaticallyengages5to6

secondsaftertheignitionswitchisturnedtothe

OFFposition(ifnotalreadyengaged).

Disengagetheparkingbrakeby1ofthefollowing actions:

•Tapthetraction-controlpedalforwardorreverse.

•PressthebrakeswitchtotheOFFposition(Figure

5).

™

switchtotheONposition

DisengagingtheBlades

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Figure12

1.Power-takeoff(PTO)switch

StoppingtheEngine

1.Disengagethebladesbypushingthe blade-controlswitchtoOFF(Figure12).

2.MovethethrottlelevertotheFASTposition.

3.TurntheignitionkeytotheOFFpositionand removethekey.

DrivingtheMachine

Thismachinehasthecharacteristicsofbothagarden tractorandazero-turnmachine.Likeagarden tractor,themachinehasafootpedalthatcontrolsthe forwardandreversemotionalongwiththespeed, andithasasteeringwheelthatcontrolsthedirection andtheturningradius.Likeazero-turnmachine, thereardrivewheelsoperateindependentlyofeach other,enablingyoutomakesharpturnsandtoturn indifferentdirectionsquickly.Thesecharacteristics vastlyimprovethemaneuverabilityofthemachine, buttheymayalsorequireyoutopracticedrivingifyou areunfamiliarwiththistypeofmachine.

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Figure13

1.Forward3.Backward

2.Traction-controlpedal

WARNING

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.The operatormaylosecontrolofthemachine andcausepersonalinjuryordamagetothe machine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeed asmeasuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Set thethrottlecontrolintheFASTpositionforbest performance.Formostapplications,operatinginthe full-throttleposition.

DrivingForwardorBackward

1.MovethethrottletotheFASTposition.

2.Releasetheparkingbrake.RefertoOperating

theSmartPark

3.Placeyourfootontothetraction-controlpedal andslowlypressthetopofthepedaltogo forwardorpressonthebottomofthepedalto movebackward(Figure13).

Note:Thefartheryoumovethepedalineither

direction,thefasterthemachinemovesinthat direction.

™

ParkingBrake(page21).

4.T oslowdown,releasethepressureonthe traction-controlpedal.

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,releasethetraction-control pedal,disengagetheblade-controlswitch,ensure thatthethrottleisintheFASTposition,settheparking brakeandturntheignitionkeytotheOFFposition. Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

WARNING

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemowerwhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremoveboththeignitionand KeyChoicekeysandsettheparkingbrake whenleavingthemachineunattended,evenif justforafewminutes.

MowinginReverse

Themachinehasaninterlockfeaturethatprevents themowerdeckfrommowingwhilethemachineis travelinginreverse.Ifyoushiftintoreversewiththe PTOengaged,thePTOwillstop.Ifyouneedtomow whileinreversegear,youcantemporarilydeactivate thisinterlock.

Note:Donotmowwhilebackingupunlessitis

absolutelynecessary.

DANGER

Achildorbystandercouldbebackedover byaridingmowerwithbladesengagedand causeseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutely necessary.

•Alwayslookbackwardanddownbefore backingup.

•UsetheKeyChoiceswitchonlyifyouare certainnochildrenorotherbystanderswill appearinthemowingarea.

•Alwaysremoveboththeignitionand KeyChoicekeysandputtheminasafe placeoutofthereachofchildrenor unauthorizeduserswhenleavingtheunit unattended.

Ifyouarecertainthatyoucansafelymoworoperate anattachmentinreverse,completethefollowing procedure:

1.InserttheKeyChoicekeyintotheKeyChoice switch(Figure6).

2.EngagethePTO.

3.TurntheKeyChoicekeyclockwiseuntilitstops andreleaseit.

Note:Aredlightilluminatesontheconsoleto

serveasareminderthattheinterlockhasbeen deactivated.

4.Performthemowing.

5.Whennishedmowing,removetheKeyChoice key(Figure6).

Note:Onceyoudeactivatetheinterlock,it

staysinthismode—withyourmowerbladeor PTOpoweredattachmentoperatingwhenever youbackup—andtheconsolelightstayson untilyoueitherdisengagethePTOorturnoff theengine.

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

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Figure14

PositioningtheSeat

Note:Thetransportpositionisthehighest

height-of-cutpositionat115mm(4-1/2inches)as showninFigure14.

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Figure15

PositioningtheSteering Wheel

Thesteeringwheelhas3positionsforoperationand 1full-upposition.Usethefull-uppositionforstepping onandoffthemachineandgettingoutoftheseat. Whenoperatingthemachine,positionthesteering wheelwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthemachine andaremostcomfortable.

1.Pressyourfootontothesteering-columnrelease lever.

2.Positionthesteeringwheeltothedesired position(Figure16).

•Upperhole—usethispositionwiththemower

deckinthe63mm(2-1/2inch)andbelow height-of-cutpositions(Figure17).

•Lowerhole—usethispositionwiththe

mowerdeckinthe76mm(3inch)andabove height-of-cutpositions(Figure17).

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Figure17

Figure16

AdjustingtheAnti-scalp Rollers

107cm(42-inch)MowerDecks Only

Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.

Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssotherollersdo

nottouchthegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

1.Anti-scalproller4.Upperhole—themower

2.Lowerhole—themower deckinthe76mm(3inch) andaboveheight-of-cut positions

3.Flangenut

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AdjustingtheAnti-scalp

deckinthe63mm (2-1/2inch)andbelow height-of-cutpositions

5.Bolt

Rollers

127cm(50-inch)MowerDecks Only

Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.

Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssotherollersdo

nottouchthegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and

engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait

forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollers(Figure18)tomatch

theclosestheight-of-cutposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersto1ofthefollowing positions:

Figure18

1.Anti-scalproller3.Flangenut

2.Bolt4.Holespacing

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Figure19

PushingtheMachineby Hand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.Do

nottowthemachine,becausedamagemayoccur.

Thismachinehasanelectric-brakemechanism.T o pushthemachine,theignitionkeyneedstobeinthe

RUNposition.Thebatteryneedstobechargedand

functioningfortheelectricbraketobedisengaged.

PushingtheMachine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Settheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving theoperatingposition.

3.Locatethebypassleversontheframeonboth sidesoftheengine.

4.Movethebypassleversforwardthroughthekey holeanddowntolocktheminplace(Figure19).

1.Bypass-leverlocations

2.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine

6.Whenyouarenishedpushingthemachine,

returnthekeytotheSTOPpositiontoavoid drainingthebatterycharge.

3.Leverpositionforpushing themachine

Note:Ifthemachinefailstomove,theelectricbrake

maystillbeengaged.Ifnecessary,theelectricbrake canbereleasedmanually;refertoReleasingthe

ElectricBrake(page41).

OperatingtheMachine

Movethebypassleversrearwardthroughthekeyhole anddowntolocktheminplaceasshowninFigure19.

Note:Ensurethatthebypassleversarepullrearward

thefulllengthoftravel.

5.TurntheignitionkeytotheONpositionand disengagetheparkingbrake.

Note:Donotstartthemachine.

UsingtheGrassDeector

TransportingtheMachine

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turf.

DANGER

Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover, orcompletegrasscatcherassemblymounted inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris causesinjuryordeath.

•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfrom themower,becausethegrassdeector routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mower.

•Nevertrytocleardischargeareaormower bladesunlessyoumovetheblade-control switchtotheOFFpositionandrotatethe ignitionkeytoOFFposition.Alsoremove thekeyandpullthewireoffthespark plug(s).

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasall necessarybrakes,lighting,andmarkingasrequired bylaw.Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafetyinstructions. Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyou,yourfamily, pets,orbystandersavoidinjury.

WARNING

Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithout turnsignals,lights,reectivemarkings,ora slow-moving-vehicleemblemisdangerous andcanleadtoaccidents,causingpersonal injury.

Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet orroadway.

1.Ifyouareusingatrailer,connectittothetowing vehicleandconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

4.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,setthe brake,andclosethefuelvalve.

5.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearbumper(Figure20).

Note:Avoidthesteeringcomponentsand

mowerdeckpartswhentyingdownthemachine atthefrontcasterwheels.

Figure20

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LoadingtheMachine

WARNING

Useextremecautionwhenloadingorunloading machinesontoatraileroratruck.Useafull-width rampthatiswiderthanthemachineforthisprocedure. Backthemachineuptherampanddriveitforward downtheramp(Figure21).

Figure21

1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.

2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp

Important:Donotusenarrowindividualramps

foreachsideofthemachine.

Ensurethattherampislongenoughsothattheangle withthegrounddoesnotexceed15degrees(Figure

22).Onatground,thisrequiresaramptobeatleast

4timesaslongastheheightofthetrailerortruckbed totheground.Asteeperanglemaycausemower componentstogetcaughtastheunitmovesfromthe ramptothetrailerortruck.Steeperanglesmayalso causethemachinetotiporlosecontrol.Ifloadingon ornearaslope,positionthetrailerortrucksothatitis onthedownsideoftheslopeandtherampextends uptheslope.Thisminimizestherampangle.

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe

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rampandthetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethatthelengthoframpisatleast 4timesaslongastheheightofthetrailer ortruckbedtotheground.Thisensures thattherampangledoesnotexceed15 degreesonatground.

•Backuprampsanddriveforwarddown ramps.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.

OperatingTips

UsingtheFastThrottleSetting

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineattheFASTposition.Airisrequiredto thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower inuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohave1sideofthemower freefromuncutgrass,whichallowsairtobedrawn intothemower.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethat thecuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpany unevenground.However,thecuttingheightusedin thepastisgenerallythebestonetouse.Whencutting grasslongerthan15cm(6inches)tall,youmaywant tocutthelawntwicetoensureanacceptablequality ofcut.

CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows moreslowly.

1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

Figure22

4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground.

5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

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AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowingatCorrectIntervals

Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimesof theyear.Tomaintainthesamecuttingheight,mow moreofteninearlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrate slowsinmidsummer,mowlessfrequently.Ifyou cannotmowforanextendedperiod,rstmowata highcuttingheight,thenmowagain2dayslaterata lowerheightsetting.

UsingaSlowerCuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeed incertainconditions.

AvoidingCuttingTooLow

Whenmowinguneventurf,raisethecuttingheight toavoidscalpingtheturf.

Stopping

Ifyoumuststoptheforwardmotionofthemachine whilemowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmay

dropontoyourlawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoa previouslycutareawiththebladesengagedoryou candisengagethemowerdeckwhilemovingforward.

KeepingtheUndersideofthe MowerClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe moweraftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinside themower,cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecome unsatisfactory.

MaintainingtheBlade(s)

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason becauseasharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshredding turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth andincreasesthechanceofdisease.Checkthe mowerbladesaftereachuseforsharpness,and foranywearordamage.Filedownanynicksand sharpenthebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeis damagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywitha genuineT ororeplacementblade.

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse

Every25hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheairintakescreen.

•Checkthecuttingblades.

•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.

•Checkandcleanthefrontofthemower.

•Cleanthemowerhousing.

•Greaseallthelubricationpoints.

•Cleantheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Checkthebeltsforwear/cracks.

•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.

•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectbatterycables.

Beforestorage

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Paintanychippedsurfaces.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineand seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudo anymaintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.

Pre-Maintenance Procedures

•Seat-adjustmentbolts

•Fuellter

•Batteryandbatterycables

RaisingtheSeat

Makesurethattheparkingbrakeisengaged,andlift theseatforward.

Thefollowingcomponentscanbeaccessedbyraising theseat:

•Serialplate

•Servicedecal

RaisingtheFrontofthe Machine

Lubrication

Ifyouneedtoraisethefrontofthemachine,usethe veryfrontedgeasshowninFigure23.

Important:Topreventdamagetothesteering

mechanism,ensurethattheveryfrontedgeofthe machineisusedforjackingpoints.

Figure23

GreasingtheBearings

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greaseallthe

lubricationpoints.

GreaseType:No.2lithiumgrease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,and disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag(Figure24 andFigure25).

Note:Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffthe

frontofthetting(s).

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Figure24

1.Frontcastertire

Figure25

Locatedontheseat-panunderside

1.Readtheinstructions

beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

2.Checkthetirepressure

every25operatinghours.

3.Greaseevery25operating hours.

4.Engine

4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure24 andFigure25).

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tooozeoutofthebearings.

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EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(every

fewhours)ifoperatingconditionsareextremelydusty orsandy.

RemovingtheElements

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).

2.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundtheair-cleanercovertoprevent dirtfromgettingintotheengineandcausing damage.

4.Liftthecoverandrotatetheair-cleanerassembly outoftheengine(Figure26).

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Figure27

ServicingtheFoamElement

ServiceInterval:Every25hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)—Cleantheair-cleaner foamelement(moreoftenindusty, dirtyconditions).

Every100hours/Y early(whichevercomes rst)—Replacetheair-cleanerfoamelement (moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

Washthefoamelementwithwaterandreplacethe foamelementifitisdamaged.

Figure26

ServicingthePaperElement

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)—Servicetheair-cleaner paperelement(moreoftenindusty, dirtyconditions).

Every200hours/Every2years(whichever

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comesrst)—Replacetheair-cleanerpaper element(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

1.Lightlytaptheelementonaatsurfaceto removedustanddirt.

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,and damagetotheseal.

Important:Donotcleanthepaperelement

withpressurizedairorliquids,suchas solvent,gas,orkerosene.Replacethepaper elementifitisdamagedorcannotbecleaned thoroughly.

5.Removethefoamelementfromthepaper element(Figure27).

ServicingtheEngineOil

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

orSL)

CrankcaseCapacity:2.4L(2.5USqt)

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure28

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

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ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothing,andother bodypartsawaythemuferandotherhot surfaces.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil,

becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donot runenginewithoilbelowtheLowmark,because theenginemaybedamaged.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,shutofftheengine, engagetheparkingbrake,andremovethekey.

2.Makesurethattheengineisstopped,level,and iscool,sotheoilhashadtimetodrainintothe sump.

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Figure29

ChangingtheEngineOilandOil Filter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours/Afterthe

rstmonth(whichevercomes rst)—Changetheengineoil.

Every100hours/Y early(whichevercomes rst)—Changetheengineoil(moreoftenin dusty,dirtyconditions).

Every100hours/Y early(whichevercomes rst)—Changetheoillter(moreoftenindusty, dirtyconditions).

3.T okeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outofthe engine,cleantheareaaroundtheoil-llcapand dipstickbeforeremovingit(Figure29).

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfacetoensure thattheoildrainscompletely.

2.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.Draintheengineoil.

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Figure30

5.Changetheengineoillter(Figure31).

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Figure32

Figure31

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengineandthenturnthelteranextra3/4 turn.

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

32).

ServicingtheSparkPlug

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ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)—Checkthespark plug(s).

Every200hours/Every2years(whichever comesrst)—Replacethesparkplug(s).

Makesurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterand sideelectrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthespark plug.Useaspark-plugwrenchforremovingand installingthesparkplug(s)andagappingtool/feeler gaugetocheckandadjusttheairgap.Installanew sparkplug(s)ifnecessary.

Type:Champion

RN9YCorNGK

BPR6ES

Airgap:0.76mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Figure33

Note:Duetothedeeprecessaroundthespark

plug,blowingoutthecavitywithcompressedair isusuallythemosteffectivemethodforcleaning. Thesparkplugismostaccessiblewhenthe blowerhousingisremovedforcleaning.

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithas:a blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or cracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Setthegapto0.76mm(0.030inch).

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Figure35

Figure34

InstallingtheSparkPlug

Tightenthesparkplug(s)to25to30N∙m(18.5to

22.1ft-lb).

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CleaningtheCooling

FuelSystem

System

Cleantheairintakescreenfromgrassanddebris beforeeachuse.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitchandengage theparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removetheairlterfromtheengine.

4.Removetheengineshroud.

5.T opreventdebrisenteringtheairintake,install theairltertothelterbase.

6.Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.

7.Removetheairlterandinstalltheengine shroud.

8.Installtheairlter.

Maintenance

DANGER

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty.

•Performanyfuelrelatedmaintenance whentheengineiscold.Dothisoutdoors inanopenarea.Wipeupanygasolinethat spills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,and stayawayfromanopenameorwherea sparkmayignitethegasolinefumes.

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuel Filter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)—Checkthein-linefuel lter.

Every200hours/Every2years(whichever comesrst)—Replacethein-linefuellter.

Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuel line.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

ElectricalSystem Maintenance

WARNING

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Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

CALIFORNIA

handsafterhandling.

ChargingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponents,causing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery, donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch anymetalpartsofthemachine.

Figure36

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween

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thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisetheseattoaccessthebattery.

4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcable fromthebatterypost(Figure37).Retainall fasteners.

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcould damagethemachineandcablescausing sparks.Sparkscancausethebattery gassestoexplode,resultinginpersonal injury.

•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative (black)batterycablebefore disconnectingthepositive(red) cable.

•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red) batterycablebeforeconnectingthe negative(black)cable.

5.Slidetherubbercoverupthepositive(red) cable.Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefrom thebatterypost(Figure37).Retainallfasteners.

6.Removethebatteryhold-downandliftthe batteryfromthebatterytray(Figure37).

3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure38).

Figure38

1.Positivebatterypost

2.Negativebatterypost

3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Black(-)chargerlead

InstallingtheBattery

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Figure37

1.Battery5.Negativebatterypost

2.Positivebatterypost6.Wingnut,washer,andbolt

3.Bolt,washer,andnut7.Batteryhold-down

4.Terminalboot

1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure37).

2.Installthepositive(red)batterycabletothe positive(+)batteryterminalusingthefasteners removedpreviously.

3.Installthenegativebatterycabletothenegative (-)batteryterminalusingthefastenersremoved previously.

4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive (red)batterypost.

5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure

37).

6.Lowertheseat.

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ChargingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebattery

anddisconnectbatterycables.

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto

RemovingtheBattery(page38).

2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat 6to10A.

Important:Donotoverchargethebattery.

ServicingtheFuses

DriveSystem

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance;however,ifafuseblows,checkthe componentorcircuitforamalfunctionorshort.

Fusetype:

•Main—F1-30A,blade-type

•ChargeCircuit—F2-25A,blade-type

1.Removethescrewssecuringthecontrolpanel tothemachine.

Note:Retainallfasteners.

2.Liftthecontrolpaneuptoaccessthemainwiring harnessandfuseblock(Figure39).

3.T oreplaceafuse,pulloutthefusetoremove it(Figure39).

Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checkthetire

pressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseuneven cut.Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure40). Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost accuratepressurereading.

Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.

Inatethereardrivewheeltiresto90kPa(13psi).

Figure39

1.Main—30A

4.Returnthecontrolpaneltoitsoriginalposition.

2.Chargecircuit—25A

Note:Usethescrewsremovedpreviouslyto

securethepaneltothemachine.

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Figure40

1.Valvestem

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ReleasingtheElectric Brake

MowerMaintenance

Theelectricbrakecanbereleasebymanuallyrotating thelinkarmsforward.Oncetheelectricbrakeis energized,thebrakewillreset.

Figure41

1.Brakelinkarmontheelectricbrakecontrolmodule

2.Leftreartire

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheOFFpositionor disconnectthebattery.

2.Locatetheshaftontheelectricbrakewherethe brakelinkarmsareconnected(Figure41).

3.Rotatetheshaftforwardtoreleasethebrake (Figure41).

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ServicingtheCutting Blades

Maintainsharpandbalancedbladesthroughoutthe cuttingseason,becausesharpbladescutcleanly withouttearingorshreddingthegrassblades.T earing andshreddingturnsgrassbrownattheedges,which slowsgrowth,andincreasesthechanceofdisease.

Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andfor anywearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpen thebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedor worn,replaceitimmediatelywithagenuineT oro replacementblade.Forconvenientsharpeningand replacement,keepextrabladesonhand.

WARNING

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,anda pieceofthebladecouldbethrownatyou orbystanders,resultinginseriouspersonal injuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe blade-controlswitch,engagetheparkingbrake,shut offtheengine,andremovethekey.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check

thecuttingblades.

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure42).

Note:Iftheedgesarenotsharporhave

nicks,removeandsharpentheblades;referto

SharpeningtheBlades(page43).

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea (Figure42).

Note:Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,ora

slotforminginthisarea(item3inFigure42), immediatelyinstallanewblade.

Figure42

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea

4.Damage

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfacefor

thefollowingprocedure.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighest height-of-cutposition,alsoconsideredthe ‘transport’position.

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedgloves,orother adequatehandprotection,slowlyrotatethe bladetobemeasuredintoapositionthatallows effectivemeasurementofthedistancebetween thecuttingedgeandthelevelsurfacethe machineison(Figure43).

3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure44).

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Figure44

1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothat theopposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesame position(Figure45).

Figure43

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

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Figure45

1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)

2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)

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3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement

position

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure46).

Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan

3mm(1/8inch).

Figure46

1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcould breakapartandcouldseriouslyinjureor killyouorbystanders.

•Alwaysreplaceabentordamaged bladewithanewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesin theedgesorsurfacesoftheblade.

A.Ifthedifferenceisgreaterthan3mm(1/8

inch),replacethebladewithanewblade; refertoRemovingtheBlades(page43)and

InstallingtheBlades(page44).

Note:Ifyoureplaceabentbladeandthe

dimensionobtainedcontinuestoexceed3 mm(1/8inch),thebladespindlecouldbe bent.ContactanAuthorizedT oroDealer forservice.

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,moveto

thenextblade.

6.Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.

RemovingtheBlades

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Figure47

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure48).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

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Figure48

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure49).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalanced,andcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure48).

Replacesabladeifithitsasolidobject,ifitis outofbalance,orifitisbent.Toensureoptimum performanceandcontinuedsafetyconformanceof themachine,usegenuineTororeplacementblades. Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturers mayresultinnon-conformancewithsafetystandards.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-padded glove.

2.Removethebladebolt,thecurvedwasher,and thebladefromthespindleshaft(Figure47).

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Figure49

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

47).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside ofthemowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthecurvedwasher(cuppedsidetoward theblade)andthebladebolt(Figure47).

3.T orquethebladeboltto47to88N∙m(35to 65ft-lb).

LevelingtheMowerDeck

Ensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytimeyou installthemowerdeckorwhenyouseeanuneven cutonyourlawn.

Checkthemowerdeckforbentbladespriorto leveling;removeandreplaceanybentblades.Refer totheCheckingforBentBlades(page42)before continuing.

Figure50

MowerDeckswith2Blades

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Sailareaofblade4.Measurefromthetipofthe

3.Outsidecuttingedges

bladetotheatsurface here

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Levelthemowerdecksidetosidebeforeadjusting thefront-to-rearslope.

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•All4tiremustbeproperlyinated.Referto

CheckingtheTirePressure(page40).

LevelingfromSidetoSide

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessothattheyareall sidetoside(Figure50andFigure51).

Figure51

MowerDeckswith3Blades

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Sailareaofblade4.Measurefromthetipofthe

3.Outsidecuttingedges

bladetotheatsurface here

5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand theatsurface(Figure50andFigure51).

Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin

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

6.Movetotheleftsideofthemachine.

7.Loosenthesidelockingnut.

8.Raiseorlowertheleftsideofthemowerdeck byrotatingtherearnut(Figure52).

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Note:Rotatetherearnutclockwiseto

raisethemowerdeck;rotatetherearnut counter-clockwisetolowerthemowerdeck. (Figure52).

Figure52

1.Hangerbracket3.Rearnut

2.Sidelockingnut

9.Checktheside-to-sideadjustmentsagain. Repeatthisprocedureuntilthemeasurements arecorrect.

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Figure53

MowerDeckswith2Blades

1.Bladesfronttorear

2.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurfacehere.

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10.Continuelevelingthemowerdeckbychecking thefront-to-rearbladeslope;refertoAdjusting

theFront-to-RearBladeSlope(page45).

AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade Slope

Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyouinstall themower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan

7.9mm(5/16inch)lowerthantherearofthemower,

adjustthebladelevelusingthefollowinginstructions:

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothemiddleposition.

Note:Checkandadjusttheside-to-sideblade

levelifyouhavenotcheckedthesetting;referto

LevelingfromSidetoSide(page44).

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacing fronttorear(Figure53andFigure54).

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Figure54

MowerDeckswith3Blades

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

2.Outsidecuttingedges

5.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat

surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheat surface(Figure53andFigure54).

Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6to7.9mm

(1/16to5/16inch)lowerthantherearbladetip, adjustthefrontlocknut.

6.T oadjustthefront-to-rearbladeslope,rotatethe

adjustmentnutinthefrontofthemower(Figure

55).

Figure55

1.Adjustingrod3.Locknut

2.Adjustingblock

7.T oraisethefrontofthemower,tightenthe adjustmentnut.

8.T olowerthefrontofthemower,loosenthe adjustmentnut.

9.Afteradjustment,checkthefront-to-rearslope again,continueadjustingthenutuntilthefront bladetipis1.6to7.9mm(1/16to5/16inch) lowerthantherearbladetip(Figure53and

Figure54).

10.Whenthefront-to-rearbladeslopeiscorrect, checktheside-to-sidelevelofthemoweragain, refertoLevelingfromSidetoSide(page44).

RemovingtheMowerDeck

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

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Figure56

1.Frontsupportrod3.Deckbracket

2.Lockingnut

5.Usingthemower-deckhandles,liftthemower deckandhangerbracketsclearoftherearlift rodandlowerthemowercarefullytotheground (Figure57andFigure59).

2.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowest position.

4.Removethehairpincotterfromthefrontsupport rodandremovetherodfromthedeckbracket (Figure56).Carefullylowerthefrontofthe mowerdecktotheground.

Figure57

1.Mowerdeck

2.Hangerbracket

3.Rearliftrod

6.Slidethemowerdeckrearwardtoremovethe mowerbeltfromtheenginepulley.

7.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderneaththe machine.

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Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

MowerBeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checkthebelts

forwear/cracks.

Checkthebeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks, oranyotherdamage.Replacedamagedbelts.

ReplacingtheMower-DeckBelt

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslipping whencuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks, andcracksaresignsofawornmowerbelt.Replace themowerbeltifanyoftheseconditionsareevident.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Settheheightofcutatthelowestcuttingposition (38mmor1-1/2inches).

Figure59

MowerDeckswith2Blades

1.Idlerpulley5.Enginepulley

2.Mowerbelt

3.Outsidepulley

4.Spring

6.Spring-removaltool

7.Mower-deckhandles

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4.Removethepulleycovers(Figure58).

Figure58

1.Cover2.Screw

5.Usingaspringremovaltool,(T oroPartNo. 92-5771),removetheidlerspringfromthedeck hooktoremovetensionontheidlerpulleyand rollthebeltoffthepulleys(Figure59andFigure

60).

WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwhen installedandcancausepersonalinjury .

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

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Figure60

MowerDeckswith3Blades

1.Idlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley

3.Outsidepulley6.Spring-removaltool

4.Spring

6.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys(Figure59andFigure60).

7.Usingaspringremovaltool,(T oroPartNo. 92-5771),installtheidlerspringoverthedeck hookandplacingtensionontheidlerpulleyand mowerbelt(Figure59andFigure60).

ReplacingtheGrass Deector

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspect

thegrassdeectorfordamage.

8.Installthepulleycovers(Figure58).

InstallingtheMower

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowest position.

5.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandguidethe hangerbracketsovertherearliftrod(Figure57).

6.Attachthefrontsupportrodtothemowerdeck withtheclevispinandhairpincotter(Figure56).

7.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley; refertoReplacingtheMower-DeckBelt(page

47).

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow thelawnmowertothrowobjectsatyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

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

Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamagebeforeeach use.Replaceanydamagedpartsbeforeuse.

1.Removethenut(3/8inch)fromtherodunder themower(Figure61).

Figure61

1.Mowerdeck

2.Grassdeector6.Nut(3/8inch)

3.Grass-deectorbracket7.Shortstandoff

4.Rod

2.Slidetherodoutoftheshortstandoff,spring, andgrassdeector(Figure61).

3.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.

4.Replacethegrassdeector(Figure61).

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

6.Placethespringontherod,withtheendwires downandbetweenthegrass-deectorbrackets.

7.Sliderodthroughthesecondgrass-deector bracket(Figure61).

5.Spring

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8.Inserttherodatthefrontofthegrassdeector intotheshortstandoffonthedeck.

9.Securetherearendoftherodintothemower withanut(3/8inch)asshowninFigure61.

Cleaning

CleaningUndertheFrontof

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbe

spring-loadedandinthedownposition.Lift thedeectoruptotestthatitsnapstothe fulldownposition.

theMachine

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Checkandclean

thefrontofthemower.

Removedebrisunderthefrontofthemachinewith compressedairorbyhandwithabrush(Figure62).

Note:Donotusewatertocleanunderthefrontofthe

machine,thiscancausebuildupofdebris.

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Figure62

WashingtheUndersideof theMowerDeck

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthemower

housing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithmild

detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially nearthecontrolpanel,undertheseat,aroundthe engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.

Washtheundersideofthemoweraftereachuseto preventgrassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionand clippingdispersal.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthe mowerwashouttting,andturnthewateron high(Figure63).

Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashout

ttingO-ringtomakethecouplingslideon easierandprotecttheO-ring.

Storage

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,shutoffthe engine,andremovethekey.

2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especially theengine.Cleandirtandchafffromtheoutside oftheenginecylinderheadnsandblower housing.

Figure63

1.Washouttting3.O-ring

2.Hose

4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheightofcut.

5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.Engagethe blade-controlswitchandletthemowerrunfor1 to3minutes.

6.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,shutoffthe engine,andremovetheignitionkey.Waitforall movingpartstostop.

7.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfrom thewashouttting.

4.Coupling

Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafter1washing,

soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Then repeattheprocess.

8.Runthemachineandmowerbladesagainfor1 to3minutestoremoveexcesswater.

9.Turnoffthemowerblades.

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashouttting couldexposeyouandotherstothrown objectsorbladecontact.Contactwitha bladeorthrowndebriscancauseinjury ordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashout ttingimmediately,beforeusing moweragain.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunder themowerorthroughopeningsinthe mower.

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Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith

milddetergentandwater.Donotpressure washthemachine.Avoidexcessiveuse ofwater,especiallynearthecontrolpanel, undertheseat,aroundtheengine,hydraulic pumps,andmotors.

3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page32).

4.Greaseandoilthemachine;refertoGreasing

theBearings(page31).

5.Changethecrankcaseoilandlter;referto

ServicingtheEngineOil(page33).

6.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page40).

7.Chargethebattery;refertoRemovingthe

Battery(page38).

8.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto

InspectingtheBlades(page41).

9.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor storageasfollows.

10.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditioner tothefuelinthetank.Followthemixing instructionsfromthestabilizermanufacturer.Do notuseanalcoholbasedstabilizer(ethanolor methanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshgasolineand usedatalltimes.

Runtheenginetodistributetheconditionedfuel throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

Important:Donotstoregasolinewith

stabilizer/conditionerover90days.

11.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckits condition;refertoServicingtheSparkPlug

(page35).Withthesparkplug(s)removedfrom

theengine,pour2tablespoonsofengineoilinto thesparkplughole.Usethestartertocrankthe engineanddistributetheoilinsidethecylinder. Installthesparkplug(s).Donotinstallthewire onthesparkplug(s).

12.Cleananydirtandchafffromthetopofthe mower.

13.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe mowerwithagardenhose.

14.Checktheconditionofthedriveandmower belts.

15.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatiswornor damaged.

16.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

17.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor storagearea.Removethekeyfromtheignition switchandkeepitinamemorableplace.Cover themachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

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.Theblade-controlswitchisengaged.1.Movetheblade-controlswitchto

2.Thebatteryisdead.

3.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.

4.Afuseisblown.4.Replacethefuse.

5.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.

9.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.9.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

4.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

Disengaged.

2.Chargethebattery.

3.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.MovethechokelevertoOn.

3.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner element.

4.Installthewire(s)onthesparkplug.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith 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.

Dirt,water ,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

9.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.

1.Thebypassvalvesareopen.

2.Thetractionbeltsareworn,loose,or broken.

Thetractionbeltsareoffofthepulleys.

4.Thetransmissionhasfailed.4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Cleantheaircleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith thepropertype.

1.Closethetowvalves.

2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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.Thedrivebeltisoffofthepulley .

3.Thepowertakeoff(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.

Schematics

ElectricalDiagram(Rev .A)

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Notes:

LimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)

TheToroWarranty

TimeCutter

and

TITAN

Mowers

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany ,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

SomeenginesusedonT oroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer .

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply .

Whicheveroccursrst.

LifetimeFrameWarranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe

tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin

normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atT oro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforpartsand

labor.Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustorcorrosion

arenotcovered.

Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourToroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance, whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

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

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglected

orrequiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofproper maintenance

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedT oro

ServiceDealer

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel

procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)

–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered

–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains

morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE

–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use

overonemonth

GeneralConditions

AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorized ToroServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacementparts.

NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletionof repairsunderthiswarranty.

Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability(thattheproductistfor ordinaryuse)andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticular purpose)arelimitedtothedurationoftheexpresswarranty.

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sothe aboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

ThiswarrantyisnotvalidinMexico.CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oro Distributor(Dealer)toobtainguaranteepoliciesforyourcountry ,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceor havedifcultyobtainingguaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany .

AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalToro Dealer.

374-0258RevF

Toro 74784 Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SafeOperatingPractices

ToroRidingMowerSafety

AddingFuel

CheckingtheEngine-Oil Level

BreakinginaNewMachine

ThinkSafetyFirst

StartingtheEngine

OperatingtheBlades

StoppingtheEngine

DrivingtheMachine

StoppingtheMachine

MowinginReverse

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

PositioningtheSeat

PositioningtheSteering Wheel

AdjustingtheAnti-scalp Rollers

PushingtheMachineby Hand

TransportingtheMachine

LoadingtheMachine

RaisingtheSeat

RaisingtheFrontofthe Machine

GreasingtheBearings

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuel Filter

ChargingtheBattery

ServicingtheFuses

CheckingtheTirePressure

ReleasingtheElectric Brake

MowerMaintenance

ServicingtheCutting Blades

LevelingtheMowerDeck

RemovingtheMowerDeck

MowerBeltMaintenance

InstallingtheMower

WashingtheUndersideof theMowerDeck

CleaningandStorage