Toro 74833 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3363-818RevA

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TITANZX6030Zero-Turn-Radius RidingMower

ModelNo.74833—SerialNo.310000001andUp

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Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmower

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intendedtobeusedbyhomeownersinresidential applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrass onwell-maintainedlawns.Itisnotdesignedforcutting brush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongside highways,orforagriculturaluses.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or grass-coveredland.Otherstatesorfederalareas mayhavesimilarlaws.

andserialnumbersofyourproductready . identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.

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issupplied forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCalifornia EmissionControlRegulationofemissionsystems, maintenance,andwarranty.Replacementsmaybe orderedthroughtheenginemanufacturer.

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Introduction

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating theproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .T oro.comfor productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended precautions.

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1.Safetyalertsymbol

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Contents

Introduction.................................................................2

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

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

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

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

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

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

Controls.............................................................13

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

ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................14

AddingFuel.......................................................15

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................17

OperatingtheParkingBrake...............................17

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................17

OperatingtheChoke..........................................17

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch.............................18

StartingandStoppingtheEngine........................18

OperatingtheMowerBladeControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................19

TheSafetyInterlockSystem................................19

DrivingForwardorBackward.............................20

StoppingtheMachine.........................................21

AdjustingtheHeightofCut................................21

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

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

ChangingtheSeatRideSuspension.....................23

AdjustingtheMotionControlLevers..................23

PushingtheMachinebyHand.............................24

UsingtheSideDischarge....................................25

OperatingTips...................................................25

Maintenance...............................................................27

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................27

PremaintenanceProcedures....................................28

RaisingtheSeat..................................................28

Lubrication.............................................................28

GreasingtheBearings.........................................28

EngineMaintenance...............................................29

ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................29

ServicingtheEngineOil.....................................30

ServicingtheSparkPlug.....................................33

CleaningtheBlowerHousing..............................33

FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................34

ReplacingtheFuelFilter.....................................34

ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................34

ServicingtheBattery...........................................34

ServicingtheFuses.............................................36

DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................37

CheckingtheTirePressure.................................37

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................37

CheckingtheHydraulicOilLevel........................37

ChangingtheHydraulicSystemFilterand

Oil..................................................................37

MowerDeckMaintenance......................................39

ServicingtheCuttingBlades...............................39

MowerDeckLeveling.........................................42

InspectingtheBelts............................................43

ReplacingtheMowerBelt...................................43

RemovingtheMower.........................................43

InstallingtheMower...........................................44

ReplacingtheGrassDeector.............................44

Cleaning.................................................................46

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower..................46

WasteDisposal...................................................46

Storage.......................................................................47

CleaningandStorage..........................................47

Troubleshooting.........................................................48

Schematics.................................................................50

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Safety

ThismachinemeetsorexceedstheB71.1-2003 specicationsoftheAmericanNationalStandards Institute,ineffectatthetimeofproduction. However,improperuseormaintenancebythe operatororownercanresultininjury.Toreduce thepotentialforinjury,complywiththesesafety instructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe safetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCAUTION, WARNING,orDANGER-"personalsafety instruction."Failuretocomplywiththeinstruction mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Always turnoffblades,setparkingbrake,stopengine,and removekeybeforedismounting.

•Turnoffbladeswhennotmowing.Stoptheengine andwaitforallpartstocometoacompletestop beforecleaningthemachine,removingthegrass catcheroruncloggingthedischargechute.

•Operatethemachineonlyindaylightorgood articiallight.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileunderthe inuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingnearorcrossing roadways.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard B71.1-2003.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

GeneralOperation

•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsin theoperator’smanualandonthemachinebefore starting.

•Donotplacehandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor underthemachine.Keepclearofthedischarge openingatalltimes.

•Allowonlyresponsibleadultswhoarefamiliarwith theinstructionstooperatethemachine.

•Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,toys,wire, etc.,whichcouldbepickedupandthrownbythe blade.

•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore mowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Nevercarrypassengers.

•Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutelynecessary. Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhile backingup.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddo notpointitatanyone.Avoiddischargingmaterial againstawallorobstruction.Materialmayricochet backtowardtheoperator.Stoptheblade(s)when crossinggravelsurfaces.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutdeector, dischargecoverorentiregrasscollectionsystemin placeandworking.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmaking turns.Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechanging directions.

•Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthe machineintoatrailerortruck.

•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenoperatingthe mower.

•Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsand above,areinvolvedinalargepercentageofriding mower-relatedinjuries.Theseoperatorsshould evaluatetheirabilitytooperatetheridingmower safelyenoughtoprotectthemselvesandothersfrom seriousinjury.

•Alwaysfollowtherecommendationsforwheel weightsorcounterweights.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

SlopeOperation

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontroland tip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevereinjuryor death.Operationonallslopesrequiresextracaution.If youcannotbackuptheslopeorifyoufeeluneasyonit, donotmowit.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthat changetheoperatingangle,asroughterraincould overturnthemachine.

•Choosealowgroundspeedsoyouwillnothaveto stopwhileoperatingonaslope.

•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery conditionsreducetractionandcouldcausesliding andlossofcontrol.

•Alwayskeepthewheelmotorsengagedwhengoing downslopes.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.

•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

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•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs, etc.fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscanhide obstacles.

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecause themowermaytipbackwards.

•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoing downhill.Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmay causedrivewheelstoslipandcauselossofbraking andsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingona slope.Iftireslosetraction,disengagethebladesand proceedslowlyofftheslope.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersorother attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe machineandcauselossofcontrol.

•Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyour footontheground.

Towing

Ahitchkitisavailableforthismachineandcanbe obtainedbycontactinganAuthorizedToroDealer. Donottowwithoutrstinstallingthismanufacturer approvedhitch.Thefollowingguidelinesapplywhen towingwiththeapprovedhitchkitinstalled.

•Towonlywithamachinethathasahitchdesigned fortowing.Donotattachtowedequipmentexcept atthehitchpoint.

•Followthemanufacturer’srecommendationfor weightlimitsfortowedequipmentandtowingon slopes.

•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowed equipment.

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmay causelossoftractionandlossofcontrol.

•Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanks orwater.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death ordrowning.

•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmer neardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksorwater.

Children

Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalertto thepresenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedto themachineandthemowingactivity.Neverassumethat childrenwillremainwhereyoulastsawthem.

•Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunder thewatchfulcareofanotherresponsibleadult,not theoperator.

•Bealertandturnthemachineoffifchildrenenter thearea.

•Beforeandwhilebackingorchangingdirection,look behind,down,andside-to-sideforsmallchildren.

•Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththebladesoff.They mayfalloffandbeseriouslyinjuredorinterferewith safemachineoperation.

•Childrenwhohavebeengivenridesinthepastmay suddenlyappearinthemowingareaforanotherride andberunoverorbackedoverbythemower.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners, shrubs,trees,theendofafenceorotherobjectsthat mayobscurevision.

Service

SafeHandlingofGasoline:

Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,useextra carewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.Theyare ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandother sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.

•Neverremovethegascaporaddfuelwhenthe engineisrunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore refueling.

•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater heaterorfurnace.

•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor trailerwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck ortrailerandrefuelitontheground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuelsuchequipmentwithaportable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilthefueling iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing immediately.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacegascapand tightensecurely .

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GeneralService:

•Neveroperateamachineinsideaclosedarea.Engine exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichisan odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.

•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallytheblade attachmentbolts.Keepequipmentingood condition.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir properoperationregularly .

•Keepthemachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orother debrisbuild-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillagefuel soakeddebris.Allowthemachinetocoolbefore storing.

•Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrikean object.Repair,ifnecessary,beforerestarting.

•Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththe enginerunning.

•Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear, damageanddeterioration,whichcouldexpose movingpartsorallowobjectstobethrown. Frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplacewith manufacturers’recommendedparts,whennecessary.

•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparks andamesawayfrombattery.

•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.W arrantymay bevoidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.

•Ifloadingthemachineontoatrailerortruck,usea single,full-widthramponly.Therampangleshould notexceed15degrees.

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

•Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthe blade(s)orweargloves,anduseextracautionwhen servicingthem.

•Checkforproperbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjust andserviceasrequired.

•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructiondecalsas necessary.

•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensure thatoriginalstandardsaremaintained.

ToroRidingMowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecicto Toroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumust knowthatisnotincludedintheANSIstandards.

•Stoptheengine,disconnectsparkplugwire(s)and removekeybeforeperforminganyservice,repairs, maintenanceoradjustments.

•Keephands,feet,hair,andlooseclothingawayfrom attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerand anymovingpartswhileengineisrunning.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich maybehotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbefore attemptingtomaintain,adjustorservice.

•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid contactwithskin,eyes,andclothing.Protectyour face,eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.

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SlopeIndicator

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Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

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SafetyandInstructional Decals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

115-9631

1.Powertake-off(PTO),

99-8936

Bladecontrolswitchon somemodels

2.Bladecontrolswitch—On6.Continuousvariable

3.Bladecontrolswitch—Off7.Slow

4.Choke

5.Fast

setting

1.Parking brake—disengaged

1.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine

114-1606

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.

115-9625

2.Parkingbrake—engaged

93-7009

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

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

Manufacturer’sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

117-1158

2.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine

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110-6691

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatewithoutthe deector,dischargecover,orgrasscollectionsystemin place.

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.

112-9840

1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.

2.Heightofcut

3.Removetheignitionkey andreadtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

117-5344

1.Lock

2.ReadtheOperator’sManual

115-9644

1.Pressthepedalandlifttheheightofcutlevertounlock thedeckposition.

2.Heightofcut

3.Pressthepedaltomovethedecktothetransportposition

117-1194

1.Engine

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BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator’s

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe

7.Weareyeprotection;

8.Batteryacidcancause

10.Containslead;donot

distancefromthebattery.

explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries

blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

discard.

109-8965

1.Warning–readtheOperator’sManual.

2.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperformingmaintenance;applyparkingbrake,removetheignitionkeyanddisconnect thesparkplugwire.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefromthemachine,pickupdebrisbeforeoperating,keepthedischarge deectorinplace.

4.Lossoftraction/controlhazard,slopes–lossoftraction/controlonslope,disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),proceed offtheslopeslowly.

5.Tippinghazard–avoidsuddenandsharpturnswhileonslopes,onlymowacrossslopeslessthan15degrees,keepasafe distancefromwater,andonlymowupanddownslopeslessthan15degrees.

6.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mowerblade–stayawayfrommovingparts.

7.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders,reversing–DoNotcarrypassengers,lookbehindanddownwhenreversing.

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115-9630

1.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeperformingany maintenance.

2.Checktheengineoilevery8hours5.Checkthecasterwheeltirepressureevery25hours

3.Checkthedrivewheeltirepressureevery25hours

4.Checkthehydraulicoilevery25hours

6.Lubricatethecasterwheelevery25hours

117-7492

1.Fuel2.Full

3.Half

4.Empty

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ProductOverview

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Figure4

1.Motioncontrollevers4.Fuelgauge7.Anti-scalproller

2.Operatorseat

3.Parkingbrake6.Frontcasterwheel

5.Footrest

8.Deector

9.Footpedaldeckliftand height-of-cut

10.Controlpanel

Figure5

1.Gastankcap

2.MowerDeck4.Drivewheel6.Engine

3.Washoutport5.Engineguard

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Controls

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Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine(Figure6).

Figure6

1.Throttleandchokecontrol

2.Hourmeter5.Fuses

3.Ignitionswitch

IgnitionSwitch

4.Bladecontrolswitch(PTO)

Figure7

1.Fuelgaugewindow

Theignitionswitchhasthreepositions:Start,Run andOff.ThekeywillturntoStartandmovebackto Runuponrelease.TurningthekeytotheOffposition willstoptheengine;however,alwaysremovethekey whenleavingthemachinetopreventtheenginefrom accidentallystarting(

Figure6).

Throttle/ChokeControl

Thethrottleandchokeiscombinedintoonecontrol lever.ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastand

Slow.Engagethechokebymovingtheleverpastthe Fastsettinguntilitstops(

Figure6).

BladeControlSwitch(PowerTake-Off)

Thebladecontrolswitch,representedbyapower take-off(PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengagespower tothemowerblades(Figure6).

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheblades haveoperated.Itoperateswhenthebladecontrol switch(PTO)isengaged.Usethesetimesforscheduling regularmaintenance(Figure6).

FuelGauge

Thefuelwindowlocatedbelowtheoperatorposition canbeusedtoverifythelevelofgasolineinthetank (Figure7).

MotionControlLevers

Themotioncontrolleversarespeedsensitivecontrols ofindependentwheelmotors.Movingaleverforward orbackwardturnsthewheelonthesamesideforward orinreverse;wheelspeedisproportionaltotheamount theleverismoved.Movethecontrolleversoutward fromthecentertotheneutrallockpositionandexitthe machine(

Figure4).Alwayspositionthemotioncontrol leversintotheneutrallockpositionwhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

NeutralLockPosition

Theneutrallockpositionisusedwiththesafetyinterlock systemtoengageanddisengagethemowerbladesand todetermineneutralposition.

FootPedalDeckLiftSystem

Thefootpedaldeckliftsystemallowstheoperator tolowerandraisethedeckfromtheseatedposition. Theoperatorcanusethefootpedaltoliftthedeck brieytoavoidobstaclesorlockthedeckinthehighest height-of-cutortransportposition(Figure4).

Height-of-CutLever

Theheight-of-cutleverworkswiththefootpedalto lockthedeckinaspeciccuttingheight.Onlyadjustthe heightofcutwhilemachineisnotmoving(Figure4).

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Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesareavailableforusewiththemachineto enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto www.Toro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments andaccessories.

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsand decalsinthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformation couldhelpyou,yourfamily,petsorbystandersavoid injury.

DANGER

Mowingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause slidingandlossofcontrol.

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor drowning.

Alossoftractionisalossofsteeringcontrol.

Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:

•Donotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Whenmowingslopes,graduallyworkfrom lowertohigherareasontheincline.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Turnup,intoaninclinewhenchanging directionsonslopes.Turningdowntheslope reducestraction.

•Attachmentschangethehandling characteristicsofthemachine.Use extracautionwhenusingattachmentswiththe machine.

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Figure8

1.SafeZone-usethemachinehere

2.Usewalkbehindmowerand/orhandtrimmerneardrop-offs andwater.

3.Water

AddingFuel

Useunleadedregulargasolinesuitableforautomotive use(85pumpoctaneminimum).Leadedregular gasolinemaybeusedifunleadedregularisnotavailable.

DANGER

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

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis1/4to 1/2inch(6to13mm)belowthebottomofthe llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows gasolinetoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystem inplaceandinproperworkingcondition.

Important:Neverusemethanol,gasoline containingmethanol,orgasoholcontainingmore than10%ethanolbecausethefuelsystemcouldbe damaged.Donotmixoilwithgasoline.

DANGER

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

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicle oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulate thecontainerandslowthelossofanystatic charge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuel theequipmentwithitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.

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WARNING

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G010077

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporscancauseserious injuryandillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditioneropening .

•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysor less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthe fueltankbedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel system,whichcauseshardstarting

Figure9

1.Fuelgaugewindow

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditioner tothegas.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethe chanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuel stabilizeratalltimes.

Gasoline/Alcoholblends

Gasohol(upto10percentethylalcohol,90percent unleadedgasolinebyvolume)isapprovedforfueluse bytheenginemanufacturer.Othergasoline/alcohol blends,suchasE85,arenotapproved.

Gasoline/Etherblends

MethylTertiaryButylEther(MTBE)andunleaded gasolineblends(uptoamaximumof15percentMTBE byvolume)areapprovedforfuelusebytheengine manufacturer.Othergasoline/etherblendsarenot approved.

FillingtheFuelT ank

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull,thiswill

allowgasolinetoexpand.

1.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Cleanaroundthefueltankcap.

3.Fillthefueltanktothebottomoftheller Figure10.

neck

FuelGauge

Usethefuelwindowbelowtheoperatortoverifythe levelofgasolinebeforellingthetank(Figure9).

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G010016

G010475

G010078

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

G010079

G010289

G010288

Figure12

OperatingtheThrottle

ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweenFastand Slowpositions(Figure13).

Alwaysusethefastpositionwhenturningonthe mowerdeckwiththebladecontrolswitch(PTO).

Figure10

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoChecking theEngineOilLevel.

OperatingtheParkingBrake

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

SettingtheParkingBrake

Figure13

OperatingtheChoke

Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostarttheengine.

Engagethechokebymovingthethrottleleverpastthe Fastsettinguntilitstops(Figure14).

Figure11

Figure14

Movethethrottleleverbacktodisengagethechoke aftertheenginehasstarted.

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OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

START

RUN

STOP

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START

RUN

STOP

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1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition (Figure15).Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

Important:Donotengagestarterformore than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefails tostartallowa15secondcool-downperiod betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthe fuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

Figure15

2.Turntheignitionkeytostoptostoptheengine.

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine

1.Sitdownontheseat(Figure16).

2.Movethemotioncontrolsoutwardtotheneutral lockposition(

3.Settheparkingbrake(Figure16);refertoSetting theParkingBrake.

4.Movethebladecontrolswitch(PTO)totheOff position(

5.MovethethrottlelevertoChokebeforestarting acoldengine.

Figure16).

Figure16

6.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition (Figure15).Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

Important:Donotengagestarterformore than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefails tostartallowa15secondcool-downperiod betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthe fuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire choking.

Figure17

1.Off3.Start

2.Run

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StoppingtheEngine

ART

RUN

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CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

Figure19

DisengagingtheBladeControlSwitch (PTO)

Figure20

TheSafetyInterlockSystem

WARNING

Figure18

OperatingtheMowerBlade ControlSwitch(PTO)

Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBladeControlSwitch (PTO)

Note:Engagingthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)with

thethrottlepositionathalforlesswillcauseexcessive weartothedrivebelts.

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.

UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock System

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

•Thebladesaredisengaged.

•Themotioncontrolleversareintheneutrallock position.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostopthe enginewhenthecontrolleversareoutoftheneutral lockpositionwiththeparkingbrakeonorifyourise fromtheseatwhenthebladesareengaged.

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TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem

Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorizedService Dealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .

1.Whilesittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake andmovethebladecontrolswitchtoOn.Try startingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.

2.Whilesittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake andmovethebladecontrolswitchtoOff.Move eithermotioncontrollever(forwardorreverse). Trystartingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank. Repeatwiththeothermotioncontrollever.

3.Whilesittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movethebladecontrolswitchtoOff,andlockthe motioncontrolleversinneutral.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,releasetheparking brake,engagethebladecontrolswitch,andrise slightlyfromtheseat;theengineshouldstop.

4.Whilesittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movethebladecontrolswitchtoOff,andlockthe motioncontrolleversinneutral.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,centerthemotion controlsandmove(forwardorreverse);theengine shouldstop.

UsingtheMotionControlLevers

Figure21

1.Motioncontrol lever-neutrallockposition

2.Center,unlockedposition

3.Forward

4.Backward

DrivingForwardorBackward

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

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidly.Operatormaylose controlofmachineandcausepersonalinjuryor damagetomachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.

DrivingForward

Note:Theenginewillkillifthetractioncontrollevers

aremovedwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

1.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe ParkingBrakeinOperation.

2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

3.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotioncontrol leversforward(

Figure22).

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StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethetractioncontrollevers toneutralandmovetolockedposition,disengagethe bladecontrolswitch(PTO),andturntheignitionkey tooff.

Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine;refer toSettingtheParkingBrake.Remembertoremovethe keyfromtheignitionswitch.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

Figure22

DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotioncontrol leversrearward(

Figure23).

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Themachineisequippedwithafootpedaldecklift system.Theoperatorcanusethefootpedaltolift thedeckbrieytoavoidobstaclesorlockthedeckin thehighestheight-of-cutortransportposition.The operatorcanusetheheightofcutleverwiththefoot pedaltolockthedeckinaspeciccuttingheight.

UsingtheFootPedalDeckLiftSystem

Pressthepedaldowntoraisethedeck;continueto pressthepedaluntilthedeckislockedinthetransport positionFigure24.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwith yourfootandraisetheheight-of-cutleverslightlyto disengagethetransportlock.

Figure23

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1.Deckliftpedal

2.Cutheightpin

3.Height-of-cutpositions

UsingtheLockPositions

Figure25

4.Lockposition.lowest height-of-cut(useonlyfor deckremoval)

5.Lockposition.transport position

Figure24

TransportLockPosition

Thedeckcanbelockedinthehighestheight-of-cutor transportpositionorthelowestheight-of-cutposition.

1.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootandraise themowerdecktothetransportposition(also the4.5inch(114mm)cuttingheightposition)

Figure25).

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

(

2.Removethepinfromtheheight-of-cutbracket

Theheight-of-cutcanbeadjustedfrom1-1/2to

(Figure25).

4-1/2inch(38to114mm)in1/4inch(6mm) incrementsbyrelocatingtheclevispinintodifferent holelocations.

1.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootandraise themowerdecktothetransportposition(also the4-1/2inch(114mm)cuttingheightposition)

Figure25).

(

2.Toadjust,removethepinfromtheheight-of-cut bracket(Figure25).

3.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutsystem correspondingtotheheight-of-cutdesiredand, insertthepin(Figure25).

4.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootandraise theheight-of-cutleverslightlytodisengagethe transportlock.Lowerthedeckslowlyuntilthepin makescontactwiththelever.

3.Selectaholeonthelockdecalandinsertthepin (Figure25).

4.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootandraise theheight-of-cutleverslightlytodisengagethe transportlock.Lowerthedecktoslowlyuntilthe pinmakescontactwiththelever.

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,itis recommendedtoadjusttheheightoftheanti-scalp rollers.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),move themotioncontrolleverstotheneutrallock positionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

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Figure26

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1.Anti-scalproller3.FlangeNut

2.Bolt4.Holespacing

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Positionthe seatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthemachine andaremostcomfortable.

Whilesittingintheoperator’ sposition,raisetheseat adjustmentleverslightlyandmovetheseatforwardor backwardtothedesiredposition(

Figure27).

ChangingtheSeatRide Suspension

Thenumberofseatspringscanbechangedto maximizeridercomfort.Morespringsshouldbeused withheavieroperatorsandonroughterrain.Fewer springsshouldbeusedwithlighteroperatorsandwhen mowingsmooth,wellestablishedlawns.Alwayskeep thenumberofspringsontheleftandrightsidethe samewhenaddingandremovingsprings.

1.Adjustmentlever

Figure28

1.Bolt3.Nut

2.Spring

4.Additionalmountingholes

Uptovespringscanbesecuredtotheseatsupport withanutandbolt,seeFigure28.

RefertoyourPartsManualforspringandhardware partnumbers.

AdjustingtheMotionControl Levers

AdjustingtheHeight

Figure27

Themotioncontrolleverscanbeadjustedhigheror lowerformaximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Removethe2boltsholdingthecontrollevertothe controlarmshaft(Figure29).

2.Movethecontrollevertothenextsetofholes. Securetheleverwiththe2bolts(

Figure29).

Note:Thecontrolleverscanalsobeinstalledon theoutsideofthecontrolarmshafts.

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Figure29

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1.Controlarmshaft3.Slotted,upperhole

2.Controllever

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.

4.Bolt

PushingtheMachinebyHand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.

Nevertowthemachinebecausedamagemay occur.

ToPushtheMachine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtoneutral lockposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.Makesuretheparkingbrakeis disengaged.

3.Locatethebypassleversattherearofthemachine, ontheleftandrightsideoftheframe.

4.Movethebypassleversrearwardandthendown tolocktheminplaceasshownin disengagethewheelmotors.Repeatthisoneach sideofthemachine.

Themachineisnowabletobepushedbyhand.

Figure31to

AdjustingtheTilt

Themotioncontrolleverscanbetiltedforeoraftfor maximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrolleverto thecontrolarmshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe controlleverforeoraft(Figure29).Tightenboth boltstosecurethecontrolinthenewposition.

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.

Figure30

Figure31

ToOperatetheMachine

Movethebypasstothepositionfordrivingthemachine (Figure31)toengagethewheelmotors.

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UsingtheSideDischarge

MowingDirection

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.

DANGER

Withoutagrassdeector,dischargecover,or completegrasscatcherassemblymountedin place,youandothersareexposedtobladecontact andthrowndebris.Contactwithrotatingmower blade(s)andthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryor death.

•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthe mowerbecausethegrassdeectorroutes materialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaormower bladesunlessyoumovethebladecontrolswitch (PTO)totheoffposition,rotatetheignition keytooffandremovethekey .

•Makesurethegrassdeectorisinthedown position.

Alternatemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhich enhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowatCorrectIntervals

Normally,moweveryfourdays.Butremember, grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimes.So tomaintainthesamecuttingheight,whichisagood practice,mowmoreofteninearlyspring.Asthegrass growthrateslowsinmidsummer,mowlessfrequently. Ifyoucannotmowforanextendedperiod,rstmow atahighcuttingheight;thenmowagaintwodayslater atalowerheightsetting.

CuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeedin certainconditions.

AvoidCuttingTooLow

Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthe moweryoupreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheightto ensurethatuneventurfisnotcuttooshort.

OperatingTips

FastThrottleSetting

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineatthefastthrottleposition.Airisrequired tothoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower byuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohaveonesideofthe mowerfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsairtobe drawnintothemower.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethe cuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpanyuneven ground.However,thecuttingheightusedinthepastis generallythebestonetouse.Whencuttinggrasslonger thansixinchestall,youmaywanttocutthelawntwice toensureanacceptablequalityofcut.

Cut1/3oftheGrassBlade

LongGrass

Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,raise thecuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthegrassat thissetting.Thencutthegrassagainusingthelower, normalsetting.

WhenStopping

Ifthemachine’sforwardmotionmustbestoppedwhile mowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydropontoyour lawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoapreviouslycutarea withthebladesengaged.

KeeptheUndersideoftheMower Clean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe moweraftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinside themower,cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecome unsatisfactory.

Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrowsmore slowly.

BladeMaintenance

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason becauseasharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingor

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shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshreddingturns grassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowthand increasesthechanceofdisease.Checkthecutterblades dailyforsharpness,andforanywearordamage.File downanynicksandsharpenthebladesasnecessary.If abladeisdamagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywith agenuineTOROreplacementblade.

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Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst50hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Changethehydraulicsystemlterandoil.

•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.

•Checktheaircleanerfordirty,looseordamagedparts.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Checkairintakeandcoolingareas,cleanasnecessary.

•Checkthemowerblades.

•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage

•Cleanthemowerhousing.

•Greasealllubricationpoints.

•Servicethefoamelement.(moreoftenunderdusty ,dirtyconditions)

•Checktirepressure.

•Checkthehydraulicoillevelintheexpansiontank.

•Servicethepaperelement.(moreoftenunderdusty ,dirtyconditions)

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.

•Replacethepaperelement.(moreoftenunderdusty ,dirtyconditions)

•Changetheengineoil.(moreoftenunderdusty,dirtyconditions)

•Cleantheblowerhousing(moreoftenunderdusty,dirtyconditions).

•Changetheengineoillter.

•Checksparkplug(s)conditionandgap.

Every400hours

Every500hours

Monthly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Changethehydraulicsystemlterandoil.

•Replacethesparkplug(s).

•Replacethefuellters(moreoftenunderdusty,dirtyconditions).

•Checkthebatterycharge.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Checkallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.

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Figure32

Locatedontheseatpanunderside

1.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeperformingany maintenance.

2.Checktheengineoilevery8hours5.Checkthecasterwheeltirepressureevery25hours

3.Checkthedrivewheeltirepressureevery25hours

Premaintenance

4.Checkthehydraulicoilevery25hours

6.Lubricatethecasterwheelevery25hours

Lubrication

Procedures

GreasingtheBearings

RaisingtheSeat

Makesurethemotioncontrolleversarelockedinthe neutrallockposition.Lifttheseatforward.

Thefollowingcomponentscanbeaccessedbyraising theseat:

•Servicedecal

•Fuses

•Batteryandcables

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greaseall

lubricationpoints.

GreaseType:No.2GeneralPurposeLithiumBase Grease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleverstotheneutrallock position,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettings( witharag.Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffofthe frontofthetting(s).

Figure33andFigure32)

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EngineMaintenance

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe

aircleanerfordirty,looseordamaged parts.

Figure33

1.Frontcastertire

4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure33and Figure32).Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgrease beginstooozeoutofthebearings.

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

Every25hours/Yearly(whichever comesrst)—Servicethefoam element.(moreoftenunderdusty, dirtyconditions)

Every50hours—Servicethepaper element.(moreoftenunderdusty, dirtyconditions)

Every100hours/Y early(whichever comesrst)—Replacethepaper element.(moreoftenunderdusty, dirtyconditions)

Thisengineisequippedwithareplaceable,highdensity paperaircleanerelement.Checktheaircleanerdailyor beforestartingtheengine.Checkforabuildupofdirt anddebrisaroundtheaircleanersystem.Keepthisarea clean.Alsocheckforlooseordamagedcomponents. Replaceallbentordamagedaircleanercomponents.

Note:Operatingtheenginewithlooseordamagedair cleanercomponentscouldallowunlteredairintothe enginecausingprematurewearandfailure.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermoreoftenunder extremelydusty,dirtyconditions.

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Figure34

1.Aircleanercover4.Aircleanerbase

2.Aircleanerlatch5.Foamelement

3.Aircleaner6.Paperelement

ServicingFoamElement

Checkthefoamelementevery25hoursofoperation (moreoftenunderextremelydustyordirtyconditions). Cleanorreplacetheelementasnecessary.

Replacetheaircleanerelementyearly ,orevery100 hours.

1.Opentheaircleanercoverdoorontheblower housingtoaccesstheaircleanerelement(Figure34).

2.Unhookthelatchandremovetheair cleaner(Figure34).

3.Removethefoamelementandinspect.Cleanand replaceasnecessary.

4.Gentlytapthepaperelementtodislodgedirt.Do

notwashthepaperelementorusepressurized air,asthiswilldamagetheelement.Replaceadirty,

bent,ordamagedelement.Handlethenewelement carefully;donotuseifthesealingsurfacesarebent ordamaged.

5.Cleantheaircleanerbaseasrequiredandcheck condition.

6.Installthepaperelementontotheaircleanerbase. Securewiththelatch.

7.Closetheaircleanercoverdoor.

ServicingtheEngineOil

Replacetheaircleanerelementyearly ,orevery100 hours.

1.Opentheaircleanercoverdoorontheblower housingtoaccesstheaircleanerelement(

2.Unhookthelatchandremovetheaircleaner

Figure34).

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSG,SH,SJ,or higher)

CrankcaseCapacity:1.6-1.8qt(1.7-1.9l)whenthe lterischanged

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow .

(Figure34).

3.Washthefoamelementinwarmwaterwith detergent.Rinsetheelementthoroughlyuntilall tracesofdetergentareeliminated.Squeezeout excesswater(donotwring)andallowthefoam elementtoairdry.

4.Saturatethefoamelementwithnewengineoil. Squeezeoutallexcessoil.

5.Reinstallthefoamelementoverthepaperaircleaner element.

6.Cleantheaircleanerbaseasrequiredandcheck condition.

7.Installtheaircleanerontotheaircleanerbase.

Figure35

Securewiththelatch.

8.Closetheaircleanercoverdoor.

Important:UseotherthanserviceclassSG,SH,SJ, orhigheroilorextendingoilchangeintervalslonger thanrecommendedcancauseenginedamage.

ServicingPaperElement

Checkthepaperelementevery50hoursofoperation (moreoftenunderextremelydustyordirtyconditions). Cleanorreplacetheelementasnecessary.

Note:Syntheticoilsmeetingthelistedclassications maybeusedwithoilchangesperformedatthe recommendedintervals.Howevertoallowpistonrings toproperlyseat,aneworrebuiltengineshouldbe

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operatedforatleast50hoursusingstandardpetroleum basedoilbeforeswitchingtosyntheticoil.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

“ADD”or“L”markorabovethe“FULL”or“F” markonthedipstick.

8.Removedipstickandcheckoillevel.Thelevelshould bebetweenthe“FullorF”and“ AddorL”marks.If low,addoilofthepropertypeuptothefullmark. Reinstalloilllcap/dipstickandscrewtight.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donot runenginewithoilbelowthelowmarkbecausethe enginemaybedamaged.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Makesuretheengineisstopped,level,andiscoolso theoilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

3.Tokeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outoftheengine, cleantheareaaroundtheoilllcap/dipstickbefore removingit.

4.Removethedipstickandwipetheoiloff.

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every100hours(moreoftenunder dusty,dirtyconditions)

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Starttheengineandletitrunveminutes.This warmstheoilsoitdrainsbetter.

2.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoassuretheoildrains completely.

3.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockposition andsettheparkingbrake.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position(

Figure36).

Note:Checkthestyleofoildipstickfortheengine. Dipstickswiththreadedcapsareuseddifferently whencheckingtheoillevelthandipsticksthatare seatedbypushingthemintoplace.

5.Reinsertthedipstickintothetubetochecktheoil level:

•Threadeddipstickcaps:restthecaponthe tube.Turnitcouterclockwiseuntiltheoildipstick dropsdowntothelowestpointofthethread leads.Donotscrewthecapontothetube.

•Unthreadeddipstickcaps:reinsertthedipstick andpushrmlyintoplace.

6.Removethedipstickoutandchecktheoillevel.

Theoillevelshouldbeupto,butnotover,the “FULL”or“F”markonthedipstick

7.Ifthelevelislow ,addoilofthepropertype,uptothe “FULL”or“F”markonthedipstick.Alwayscheck thelevelwiththedipstickbeforeaddingmoreoil.

Note:Topreventextensiveenginewearordamage, alwaysmaintaintheproperoillevelinthecrankcase. Neveroperatetheenginewiththeoillevelbelowthe

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5.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil

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3/4

intothellertubeandslowlyaddtheadditionaloil tobringittotheFullmark.

6.Installtheoilllcap/dipstick.

7.Checktheoillevel;refertoCheckingtheOilLevel.

8.Slowlyaddadditionaloiltobringittothefullmark.

9.Installtheoilllcap/dipstick.

ChangingtheEngineOilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

Note:Changetheengineoilltermorefrequently whenoperatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChangingthe EngineOil.

Figure36

2.Changetheengineoillter(

Figure37).

Figure37

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Note:Ensuretheoilltergaskettouchestheengine

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andthenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnewoil; refertoChangingtheOil.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Checkspark

plug(s)conditionandgap.

Every500hours—Replacethespark plug(s).

Setthegapto0.030inches(0.76mm).

Figure39

ThesparkplugisRFIcompliant.Equivalentalternate brandplugscanalsobeused.Sparkplugreplacementis recommendedat500hours.

Type:ChampionXC12YC(orequivalent)

AirGap:0.030inch(0.76mm)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockposition andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

InstallingtheSparkPlug

Tightenthesparkplugto18-22ft-lb(25-29N-m).

Figure40

Figure38

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Nevercleanthesparkplug(s).Always

replacethesparkplug(s)whenithas:ablack coating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

CleaningtheBlowerHousing

Toensurepropercooling,makesurethegrassscreen, coolingns,andotherexternalsurfacesoftheengine arekeptcleanatalltimes.

Annuallyorevery100hoursofoperation(moreoften underextremelydusty ,dirtyconditions),removethe blowerhousingandanyothercoolingshrouds.Clean thecoolingnsandexternalsurfacesasnecessary.Make surethecoolingshroudsarereinstalled.Torquethe blowerhousingscrewsto5.5ft-lb(7.5N-m).

Important:Operatingtheenginewithablocked grassscreen,dirtyorpluggedcoolingns,and/or coolingshroudsremoved,willcauseenginedamage duetooverheating.

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FuelSystem

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ElectricalSystem

Maintenance

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)(moreoftenunderdusty, dirtyconditions).

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockposition, andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Allowthemachinetocooldown.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

5.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherand slidethemawayfromthelter(

Figure41).

Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling.

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhichisa deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.

Figure41

1.Fuellter

2.Hoseclamp

6.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

7.Installanewlterandmovethehoseclampsclose tothelter(Figure41).

3.Fuelline

Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontactwith skin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafetyglassestoshield youreyesandrubberglovestoprotectyourhands.

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting inpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery ,donot allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal partsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

8.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

Note:Itisimportanttoreinstallthefuellinehosesand securewithplastictiesthesameastheywereoriginally installedatthefactorytokeepthefuellineawayfrom componentsthatcouldcausefuellinedamage.

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WARNING

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Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe machineandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscan causethebatterygassestoexplode,resultingin personalinjury.

•AlwaysDisconnectthenegative(black)battery cablebeforedisconnectingthepositive(red) cable.

•AlwaysReconnectthepositive(red)battery cablebeforereconnectingthenegative(black) cable.

5.Slidetheredterminalbootoffthepositive(red) batteryterminalandremovethepositive(+)(red) batterycable(Figure42).

6.Removetheclamp(

7.Removethebattery.

Figure42).

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionbatteryinthetraywiththeterminalposts oppositefromthehydraulictank(Figure42).

2.First,installthepositive(red)batterycableto positive(+)batteryterminal.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockposition andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Removethewingnutsecuringthebatteryclamp

Figure42).

(

3.Theninstallthenegativebatterycableandground wiretothenegative(-)batteryterminal.

4.Securethecableswith2bolts,2washers,and 2locknuts(

5.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.

6.Installtheclampandsecureitwiththewingnut

Figure42).

(

Figure42).

ChargingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan explode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparksand amesawayfrombattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged. Thisisespeciallyimportanttopreventbattery damagewhenthetemperatureisbelow32°F(0°C).

1.Removethewingnutand clamp

2.Removethenegative batterycablebeforethe positive

4.Firstdisconnectthenegativebatterycable(black) fromthenegative(-)(black)batteryterminal (Figure42).

Figure42

3.Removethepositive batterycable

4.Removebattery

1.Chargebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to30amps or30minutesat10amps.

2.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthe chargerleadsfromthebatteryposts(

3.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnectthe batterycables,refertoInstallingtheBattery.

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.

Figure43).

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Figure43

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1 2

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1.PositiveBatteryPost

2.NegativeBatteryPost

3.Red(+)ChargerLead

4.Black(-)ChargerLead

ServicingtheFuses

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance,however,ifafuseblowscheckthe component/circuitforamalfunctionorshort.

Fuses:

•Main,30amp,blade-type

•Engine,20amp,blade-type

1.Thefusesarelocatedonrighthandconsolenextto theseat(

2.Toreplacethefuses,pulloutonthefusetoremove it.

3.Installanewfuse(Figure44).

Figure44).

Figure44

1.30amp3.Fuseblock

2.25amp

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DriveSystem

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HydraulicSystem

Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktirepressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut. Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure45).Check thetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccurate pressurereading.

RearTires:13psi(90kPa)

FrontTires(casterwheels):35psi(241kPa)

Maintenance

OilType:20w-50engineoil.

Important:Useoilspeciedorequivalent.Other uidscouldcausesystemdamage.

CheckingtheHydraulicOil Level

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

Checkexpansionreservoirandifnecessaryadd20W-50 engineoiltotheFULLCOLDline

Figure45

1.Valvestem

Figure46

1.Expansionreservoir3.Engine

2.FullColdline

ChangingtheHydraulic SystemFilterandOil

Thelterandoilarechangedatthesametime.DoNot reuseoil.Oncethenewlterisinstalledandoilisadded anyairinthesystemmustbepurged.

Thebleedingprocessisrepeateduntiltheoilremains attheFULLCOLDlineinthereservoirafterpurging.

Failuretoproperlyperformthisprocedurecan

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resultinirreparabledamagetothetransaxledrive

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3/4

system.

RemovingHydraulicSystemFilters

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and allowenginetocool.Removethekeyandengage theparkingbrake.

2.Locatethelterandguardsoneachtransaxledrive system(Figure47).Removethreescrewssecuring thelterguardandguard.

Figure47

Rightsideshown

1.Transaxledrive

2.Oillter

3.Filterguard

3.Carefullycleanareaaroundlters.Itisimportant thatnodirtorcontaminationenterhydraulicsystem.

4.Locateandremovetheventplugoneach transmission

5.Placeacontainerbelowtheltertocatchtheoilthat drainswhenthelterisremoved.Unscrewthelter toremoveandallowoiltodrainfromdrivesystem.

Repeatthisprocedureforbothlters.

InstallingtheHydraulicSystemFilters

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every400hours

4.Screws

5.Ventplug

Figure48

1.Applyathincoatofoilonthesurfaceoftherubber sealofeachlter.

2.Turnthelterclockwiseuntilrubbersealcontacts thelteradapterthentightenthelteranadditional 3/4to1fullturn.Repeatfortheotherlter

3.Installthelterguardsovereachlteraspreviously removed.Usethethreescrewstosecurethelter guards.

4.Slowlypourthespeciedoilthroughexpansion reservoiruntiloilcomesoutofventplugholes.Stop andinstalltheventplugs.Torqueplugsto180in-lb (20.3N-m).

5.ContinuetoaddoiluntilitreachestheFULLCOLD lineontheexpansionreservoir.Proceedtothe BleedingtheHydraulicSystemsection.

Important:Failuretoperformthe

the Hy draulic System

hydraulicltersandoilcanresultinirreparable damagetothetransaxledrivesystem.

procedureafterchanging

Bleeding

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

1.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwithjack stands(orequivalentsupport)justhighenoughto allowdrivewheelstoturnfreely.

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Figure49

1.Jackingpoints

2.Startengineandmovethrottlecontrolaheadto1/2 throttleposition.Disengageparkingbrake.

A.Movethebypassleversintothepushingthe

machineposition;refertothePushingthe MachinebyHandsectioninOperation.With thebypassvalvesopenandtheenginerunning, slowlymovethemotioncontrolleversinboth forwardandreverse(5or6times).

B.Movethebypassleversintotheoperating

themachineposition.Withthebypassvalve closedandtheenginerunning,slowlymovethe directionalcontrolinbothforwardandreverse directions(5to6times).

C.Stoptheengineandchecktheoillevelinthe

expansionreservoir.Addthespeciedoilas untilitreachestheFULLCOLDlineonthe expansionreservoir.

3.Repeatstep2untilalltheairiscompletelypurged fromthesystem.

MowerDeck Maintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason becausesharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshreddingturns grassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowthand increasesthechanceofdisease.

Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andforany wearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpenthe bladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn, replaceitimmediatelywithagenuineTororeplacement blade.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement,you maywanttokeepextrabladesonhand.

WARNING

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece ofthebladecouldbethrownintotheoperator’s orbystander’sarea,resultinginseriouspersonal injuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagetheblade controlswitch(PTO),andsettheparkingbrake.Turn theignitionkeytoOff.Removethekey.

Whenthetransaxleoperatesatnormalnoiselevels andmovessmoothlyforwardandreverseatnormal speeds,thenthetransaxleisconsideredpurged.

4.Checktheoillevelintheexpansionreservoirone lasttime.Addthespeciedoilasuntilitreaches theFULLCOLDlineontheexpansionreservoir ifnecessary.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure50).Iftheedges arenotsharporhavenicks,removeandsharpenthe blades.RefertoSharpeningtheBlades.

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea (Figure50).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslot forminginthisarea(Figure50),immediatelyinstalla newblade.

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Figure50

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1.CuttingEdge3.Wear/slotForming

2.CurvedArea4.Crack

3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface here.

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfaceforthe

followingprocedure.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighestheight-of-cut position;alsoconsideredthe’transport’position.

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedglovesorother adequatehandprotectionslowlyrotatebladeto bemeasuredintoapositionthatallowseffective measurementofthedistancebetweenthecutting edgeandthelevelsurfacethemachineison.

Figure51

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

Figure52

1.Blade,inpositionformeasuring

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothatthe opposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesameposition.

Figure53

1.Blade,sidepreviouslymeasured

2.Measurementpositionusedpreviously

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement position

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface here.Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan1/8inch (3mm).

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Figure54

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1.Opposingbladeedge,inpositionformeasuring

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedbladewith anewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesofblade.

A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreater

than1/8inch(3mm)replacethebladewitha newblade.RefertoRemovingtheBladesand InstallingtheBlades.

Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwithanewone andthedimensionobtainedcontinuestoexceed 1/8inch(3mm),thebladespindlecouldbebent. ContactanAuthorizedToroDealerforservice.

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,movetothe

nextblade..

Figure55

1.SailAreaofBlade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.BladeBolt

SharpeningtheBlades

WARNING

Whensharpeningblade,piecesofbladecouldbe thrownandcauseseriousinjury.

Wearpropereyeprotectionwhensharpeningblade.

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothends oftheblade(Figure56).Maintaintheoriginalangle. Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamountof materialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Bladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthe bladeisoutofbalanceorisbent.Toensureoptimum performanceandcontinuedsafetyconformanceof themachine,usegenuineT ororeplacementblades. Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturersmay resultinnon-conformancewithsafetystandards.

Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-paddedglove. Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,andbladefrom thespindleshaft(Figure55).

Figure56

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure57).Ifthebladestaysina horizontalposition,thebladeisbalancedandcanbe used.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff theendofthesailareaonly(Figure55).Repeatthis procedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

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Figure57

1.Blade2.Balancer

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure55).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademust bepointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthe mowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthespringdiskandbladebolt.Thespring diskconemustbeinstalledtowardthebolthead

Figure55).Torquethebladeboltto100-110ft-lb

( (135-150N-m).

arenotwithin3/16inch(5mm),anadjustmentis required;continuetotheLevelingprocedure.

Figure58

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Outsidecuttingedges

3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here

MowerDeckLeveling

Checktoensurethemowerdeckislevelanytimeyou installthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencuton yourlawn.

Themowerdeckmustbecheckedforbentblades priortoleveling;anybentbladesmustberemoved andreplaced.RefertotheCheckingforBentBlades procedurebeforecontinuing.

Themowerdeckmustbeleveledside-to-siderstthen thefronttorearslopecanbeadjusted.

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•Allfourtiremustbeproperlyinated.Referto CheckingtheTirePressureintheDriveSystem Maintenancesection.

CheckingSide-to-SideLevel

Themowerbladesmustbelevelfromsidetoside. Checktheside-to-sidelevelanytimeyouinstallthe mowerorwhenyouseeanunevencutonyourlawn.

CheckingtheFront-to-RearBlade Slope

Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyouinstall themower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan 5/16inch(7.9mm)lowerthantherearofthemower, adjustthebladelevelusingthefollowinginstructions:

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe neutralposition,engagetheparkingbrake,stopthe engine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmovingparts tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacingfront torear(

4.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheatsurface

Figure59).Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1/16-5/16

( inch(1.6-7.9mm)lowerthantherearbladetip, continuetotheLevelingtheMowerDeckprocedure.

Figure59).

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe neutrallockposition,stoptheengine,removethe key,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside.

4.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand theatsurface(Figure58).Ifbothmeasurements

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Figure59

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1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here

2.Outsidecuttingedges

LevelingtheMowerDeck

1.Setanti-scalprollerstotopholesorremove completelyforthisprocedure.

2.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothe3inch(76mm) position.

3.Placetwo2-5/8inch(6.66cm)blocksundereach sideofthefrontedgeofthedeck,butnotunderthe anti-scalprollerbrackets.Placetwo2-7/8inch(7.30 cm)thickblocksundertherearedgeofthecutting deckskirt;oneoneachsideofthecuttingdeck.

thentightenthefourlevelingadjustlockingnuts (Figure61).

Figure61

1.Deckliftarm

2.Deckhanger

3.Levelingadjustlockingnut

4.Slotindeckhanger

5.Recheckthatblockstjustsnuglyunderthedeck skirt.Makesureallattachmentboltsaretight

6.Verifythedeckislevelbycheckingtheside-to-side levelandfront-to-rearbladeslope;repeatdeck levelingprocedureifnecessary.

1.Woodblock,2-5/8inch (6.66cm)thick

2.Woodblock,2-7/8inch (7.30cm)thick

4.Loosenthelevelingadjustlockingnuts(item3)on

Figure60

3.Frontedge

allfourcornerssothatthedeckissittingsecurely onallfourblocks.Makesurethatthedeckhangers areallthewaydown(atthetopoftheslot)andthe deckliftfootleverispushedbackagainstthestop,

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Checkthebeltsforsquealingwhenthebeltisrotating, bladesslippingwhencuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges, burnmarksandcracksaresignsofawornmowerbelt. Replacethemowerbeltifanyoftheseconditionsare evident.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarksandcracks aresignsofawornmowerbelt.ContactanAuthorized ServiceDealertoreplacethemowerbeltifanyofthese conditionsareevident.

RemovingtheMower

Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.Movethemotioncontrollevers outwardtotheneutralposition,engageparkingbrake,

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stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving

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partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

Lowerthemowertothe3inch(76mm)height-of-cut position.Removethemowerbeltfromtheengine pulley;refertotheReplacingtheMowerBeltprocedure. Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.Selectone ofthefollowingproceduresdependingonthemower decksizeinstalledtocompletetheremoval.

1.Removethehairpincotterandwashersecuringthe long,linkbartotheframeanddeck;removethelink

Figure62).

bar(

3.Raisetheheight-of-cuttothetransportposition

4.Slidethemoweroutfromunderneaththemachine.

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

InstallingtheMower

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe neutrallockposition,stoptheengine,removethe key,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition. Placetheheight-of-cutpininthelockpositionfor lowestheight-of-cut.

5.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandattachtherear supportonthemowerdecktothereardeckhangers. Securethemwithaclevispinandhairpincotter

Figure63).

(

6.Attachthefrontsupportonthemowerdecktothe

Figure62

1.Hairpincotter3.Linkbar

2.Washer

frontdeckhangersandsecurethemwithawasher andhairpincotter(

Figure62).

7.Installthelong,linkbarthroughtheframehanger anddeck.Securethelinkbarwiththehairpin cottersandwashersremovedpreviously.

2.Removethehardwarefromthefrontandreardeck hangersonbothsidesofthedeck(Figure63).

8.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley;refer toReplacingtheMowerBelt.

ReplacingtheGrassDeector

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspectthe

grassdeectorfordamage

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallowthe

1.Deckhanger3.Washer

2.Hairpincotter4.Weldedpostondeck

Figure63

lawnmowertothrowobjectsintheoperator’sor bystander’sdirectionandresultinseriousinjury. Also,contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstalla mulchplate,dischargedeector,orgrasscollection system.

Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamagebeforeeachuse. Replaceanydamagedpartsbeforeuse.

1.Disengagethespringfromthenotchinthedeector bracketandslidetherodoutoftheweldeddeck

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brackets,spring,anddischargedeector(Figure64).

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Removethedamagedorworndischargedeector.

Figure64

1.Deectorassembly4.Spring

2.Deckbrackets

3.Rod

5.Springinstalledoverthe rod

Figure65

1.Rodandspringassembly partiallyinstalled

2.Longendofthespring installedintothenotchin thedeectorbracket

3.Rod,shortend,moved behindmowerbracket

4.Shortend,retainedby mowerbracket.

5.Securetherodandspringassemblybytwistingitso theshortendoftherodcanbeplacedbehindthe frontbracketweldedtothedeck(

Figure65).

2.Positionthenewdischargedeectorassemblywith thebracketendsbetweentheweldedbracketsonthe deckasshowninFigure64.

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbespring loadedinthedownposition.Liftthedeector uptotestthatitsnapstothefulldownposition.

3.Installthespringontothestraightendoftherod. Positionthespringontherodasshowninsothe shorterspringendiscomingfromundertherod beforethebendandgoingovertherodasitreturns fromthebend.

4.Liftthelongendofthespringandplaceitintothe notchonthedeectorassemblybracket(

Figure65).

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Cleaning

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WashingtheUndersideofthe Mower

6.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,stoptheengine, andremovetheignitionkey .Waitforallmoving partstostop.

7.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfrom thewashouttting.

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Cleanthe

mowerhousing.

Washtheundersideofthemoweraftereachuseto preventgrassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionand clippingdispersal.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe neutrallockposition,stoptheengine,removethe key,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthemower washouttting,andturnthewateronhigh

Figure66).

(

Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashouttting O-ringtomakethecouplingslideoneasierand protecttheO-ring.

Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafteronewashing, soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Thenrepeat theprocess.

8.Runthemoweragainforonetothreeminutesto removeexcesswater.

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsorblade contact.Contactwithbladeorthrowndebris cancauseinjuryordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashouttting immediately,beforeusingmoweragain.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerorthroughopeningsinthemower.

WasteDisposal

Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicoil,andenginecoolant arepollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeofthese accordingtoyourstateandlocalregulations.

1.Washoutttinglocations

2.Washouttting5.Coupling

3.O-ring

4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.

5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.Engagetheblade controlswitchandletthemowerrunforoneto threeminutes.

Figure66

4.Hose

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Storage

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),setthe parkingbrake,andturntheignitionkeytoOff. Removethekey.

2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe engineandhydraulicsystem.Cleandirtandchaff fromtheoutsideoftheenginecylinderheadnsand blowerhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith milddetergentandwater.Donotpressure washthemachine.Avoidexcessiveuseof water,especiallynearthecontrolpanel,engine, hydraulicpumps,andmotors.

3.Checkthebrake;refertoServicingtheBrakeinthe MaintenanceSection.

4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir CleanerintheMaintenanceSection.

5.Greasethemachine;refertoGreasingand LubricationintheMaintenanceSection.

C.Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthe

fueltank;refertoServicingtheFuelTankinthe MaintenanceSection.

D.Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recycleasperlocal

codes.

Important:Donotstore stabilizer/conditionedfuelover90days.

13.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repair orreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

15.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstorage area.Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchand keepitoutofreachofchildrenorotherunauthorized users.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepit clean.

6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoServicingthe EngineOilintheMaintenanceSection.

7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire PressureintheMaintenanceSection.

8.Changethehydrauliclter;refertoServicingthe HydraulicSystemintheMaintenanceSection.

9.Chargethebattery;refertoServicingtheBatteryin theMaintenanceSection.

10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith agardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththebladecontrol switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathighidle for2to5minutesafterwashing.

11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoServicing theCuttingBladesintheMaintenanceSection.

12.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachineforstorage asfollows:

A.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditioner

tofuelinthetank.Followmixinginstructions fromthestabilizermanufacturer.Donotusean alcoholbasedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuelandused atalltimes.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Starterdoesnotcrank

Enginewillnotstart,startshard,orfails tokeeprunning

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Bladecontrolswitch(PTO)isengaged.1.Movebladecontrolswitch(PTO)to

2.Parkingbrakeisnoton.

3.Driveleversarenotinneutrallock position.

4.Operatorisnotseated.4.Sitontheseat.

5.Batteryisdead.

6.Electricalconnectionsarecorrodedor loose.

7.Fuseisblown.

8.Relayorswitchisdefective.8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Fueltankisempty.

2.Fuelshutoffvalveisclosed.2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

4.Thethrottleandchokearenotinthe correctposition.

5.Dirtinfuellter.5.Replacethefuellter.

6.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

7.Aircleanerisdirty.

8.Seatswitchisnotfunctioningproperly.8.Checktheseatswitchindicator.

9.Electricalconnectionsarecorroded, looseorfaulty.

10.Relayorswitchisdefective.10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

11.Faultysparkplug.

12.Sparkplugwireisnotconnected.12.Checkthesparkplugwireconnection.

disengaged.

2.Settheparkingbrake.

3.Ensurethedriveleversareinthe neutrallockposition.

5.Chargethebattery .

6.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

7.Replacefuse.

1.Fillthefueltank.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Besurethethrottlecontrolismidway betweenthe“SLOW”and“FAST” positions,andthechokeisinthe“ON” positionforacoldengineorthe“OFF” positionforawarmengine.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner element.

Replaceseatifneeded.

9.Checktheelectricalconnections forgoodcontact.Cleanconnector terminalsthoroughlywithelectrical contactcleaner,applydielectricgrease andreconnect.

11.Clean,adjustorreplacesparkplug.

Enginelosespower.

Engineoverheats.

Mowerpullsleftorright(withleversfully forward)

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Aircleanerisdirty.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

4.Coolingnsandairpassagesabove theengineareplugged.

5.Ventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.5.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

6.Dirtinthefuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

3.Coolingnsandairpassagesabove theengineareplugged.

1.Trackingneedsadjustment1.Adjustthetracking.

2.Tirepressureindrivetiresnotcorrect.2.Adjusttirepressureinthedrivetires.

2.Cleantheaircleanerelement.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Machinedoesnotdrive.

Abnormalvibration.

Unevencuttingheight.

1.Bypassvalvesisnotclosedtight.1.Tightenthebypassvalves.

2.Pumpbeltisworn,looseorbroken.

3.Pumpbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.

4.Brokenormissingidlerspring.4.Replacethespring.

5.Hydraulicoillevelislowortoohot.5.Addhydraulicoiltoreservoirsorletit

1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

2.Blademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Enginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Looseenginepulley,idlerpulley ,or bladepulley .

5.Enginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Bladespindleisbent.

7.Motormountislooseorworn.

1.Blade(s)notsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

2.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebent.2.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

3.Mowerdeckisnotlevel.

4.Undersideofmowerisdirty.4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

5.Tirepressureisnotcorrect.5.Adjustthetirepressure.

6.Bladespindlebent.

2.Changethebelt.

cooldown.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Levelmowerdeckfromside-to-side andfront-to-rear.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Bladesdonotrotate.

1.Mowerdeckbeltisworn,looseor broken.

2.Mowerdeckbeltisoffpulley.

3.Pumpdrivebeltisworn,looseor broken.

4.Brokenormissingidlerspring.4.Replacethespring.

1.Installnewdeckbelt.

2.Installmowerdeckpulleyandcheck theidlerpulley ,idlerarmandspringfor correctpositionandfunction.

3.Checkthebelttensionorinstallnew belt.

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Schematics

G012083

WireDiagram(Rev.B)

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Notes:

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TheToroTotalCoverageGuarantee

AThree-Y earLimitedWarranty

TITANMowers

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToro®Companyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany ,pursuantto anagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairanyToroProduct,if defectiveinmaterialsorworkmanshipfortheperiodlistedbelow.

ThisWarrantyappliestoallTIT ANMowersandtheiraccessories. Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay transportationcosts.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchase:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

TITANMowers

-Frame

-Engine Attachments(foraboveunits)3yearsor240hours* Batteries1year

Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.

3yearsor240hours* Lifetime(originalowneronly)** 3yearsor240hours*

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator’sManual.Suchroutine maintenance,whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,

lubricants,oilchanges,sparkplugs,airlters,bladesharpening/worn bladeonmowers,cable/linkageadjustments,orbrakeandclutch adjustments

•Componentsfailingduetonormalweararenotcoveredbythis

warranty

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedandrequires

replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance

•Repairsnecessaryduetoimproperbatterycare,failuretousefresh

fuel(lessthanonemonthold),orfailuretoproperlypreparetheunit priortoanyperiodofnon-useoveronemonth

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•Operationalmisuse,neglect,oraccidents

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorized

ToroServiceDealer

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir dealership.Tolocateadealerconvenienttoyou,refertotheYellow Pagesofyourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“LawnMowers”)or accessourwebsiteatwww.Toro.com.Y oumayalsocallthenumbers listedinitem#3tousethe24-hourToroDealerlocatorsystem.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe ServiceDealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermine ifitiscoveredunderwarranty.

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

CustomerCareDepartment,ConsumerDivision

ToroW arrantyCompany 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1196 Tollfreeat866-216-6029(U.S.customers) Tollfreeat866-216-6030(Canadiancustomers)

GeneralConditions

Allrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyan AuthorizedToroServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacementparts. RepairbyanAuthorizedT oroServiceDealerisyoursoleremedyunder thiswarranty .

NeitherTheToro®CompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidental,orconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheToroProductscoveredbythesewarranties,includingany costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletionof repairsunderthesewarranties.

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

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sothe aboveexclusionsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsexportedfromtheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtain guaranteepoliciesforyourcountry ,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor’sserviceorhavedifcultyobtaining guaranteeinformation,contacttheToroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany .

*Whicheveroccursrst. **LifetimeFrameWarranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthetractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,

cracksorbreaksinnormaluse,itwillberepairedorreplacedunderwarrantyatnocostforpartsandlabor.Framefailuresduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepair requiredduetorustorcorrosionarenotcovered.

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