Toro 74841, 74842, 74843, 74845 Operator's Manual

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TITANZX4820,ZX5420,and ZX6020Zero-Turn-RadiusRiding Mower

ModelNo.74841—SerialNo.313000001andUp

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WARNING

G015032

Introduction

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine onanyforest-covered,brush-coverd,orgrass-covered land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002

WARNING

Removingstandardoriginalequipmentpartsand accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,and safetyofthemachine.FailuretouseoriginalToro partscouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.Making unauthorizedchangestotheengine,fuelorventing system,mayviolateEPAandCARBregulations.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe productproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister yourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,oradditional information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorT oro CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof yourproductready .Figure1identiesthelocationofthe modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers inthespaceprovided.

Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires, belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswith originalT oroparts.

Theenclosed informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe enginemanufacturer.

Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratorytestedbytheengine manufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1995andratedto J2723.

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

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

Setup...........................................................................13

1ConnectingtheBattery.........................................13

2CheckingtheMowerAdjustment...........................13

3CompletingtheSetup...........................................14

ProductOverview.........................................................15

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

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

ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................17

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)............18

AddingFuel...........................................................19

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................20

OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................21

OperatingtheThrottle............................................21

OperatingtheChoke...............................................21

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................21

StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................22

OperatingtheMowerBladeControlSwitch

(PTO)...............................................................23

TheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................................23

DrivingForwardorBackward..................................24

StoppingtheMachine.............................................25

AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................25

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers...............................26

PositioningtheSeat................................................27

AdjustingtheMotionControlLevers........................27

PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................28

UsingtheSideDischarge.........................................28

OperatingTips......................................................29

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

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

PremaintenanceProcedures........................................31

RaisingtheSeat......................................................31

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

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

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

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

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

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

CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................36

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................36

ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................36

ServicingtheEmissionsFilter..................................37

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

ServicingtheBattery...............................................38

ServicingtheFuses.................................................39

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

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

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................40

CheckingtheHydraulicOilLevel..............................40

ChangingtheHydraulicSystemFilterand

Oil....................................................................40

MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................43

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................43

MowerDeckLeveling.............................................45

InspectingtheBelts................................................47

ReplacingtheMowerBelt........................................47

RemovingtheMower..............................................48

InstallingtheMower...............................................50

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................50

Cleaning...................................................................51

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower........................51

WasteDisposal.......................................................52

Storage........................................................................52

CleaningandStorage..............................................52

Troubleshooting...........................................................54

Schematics...................................................................56

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Safety

ThismachinemeetsorexceedstheB71.1-2012 specicationsoftheAmericanNationalStandards Institute,ineffectatthetimeofproduction.However, improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay attentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeans CAUTION,WARNING,orDANGER-"personalsafety instruction."Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

•Disengagebladeswhennotmowing.Stoptheengine,

waitforallpartstocometoacompletestopandremove thekeybeforecleaningthemachine,removingthegrass catcheroruncloggingthedischargechute.

•Operatethemachineonlyindaylightorgoodarticial

light.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileundertheinuence

ofalcoholordrugs.

•Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingnearorcrossing

roadways.

•Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine

intoatrailerortruck.

SafeOperatingPractices

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard B71.1-2012.AllthelanguagewithinthisANSIstandard appliestothismachine;however,duetotheapplicationof thestandardacrossmanydifferenttypesofproductssome statementscanseemgeneralormisleading.Intheseinstances, Torohasrenedthestatementtoconveythemeaningofthe standardwhilebettermatchingtheproductthisOperator's Manualpertains.Safetyinformationinadditiontothe instructionsfoundintheANSIstandardbelowcanbefound inToroRidingMowerSafetyattheendofthissection.

GeneralOperation

•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsinthe

operator'smanualandonthemachinebeforestarting.

•Donotputhandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsorunderthe

machine.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.

•Allowonlyresponsibleadultswhoarefamiliarwiththe

instructionstooperatethismachine.

•Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,toys,wire,etc.,

whichcouldbepickedupandthrownbytheblade.

•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebeforemowing.

Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Nevercarrypassengers.

•Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutelynecessary.

Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhilebacking up.

•Neverdirectdischargedmaterialtowardanyone.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutdeector,discharge

coverorentiregrasscollectionsysteminplaceand working.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns.

Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechangingdirections.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Alwaysturn

offblades,setparkingbrake,stopengine,andremovekey beforedismounting.

•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenoperatingthemachine.

•Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsandabove,are

involvedinalargepercentageofridingmower-related injuries.Theseoperatorsshouldevaluatetheirability tooperatetheridingmowersafelyenoughtoprotect themselvesandothersfromseriousinjury.

•Alwaysfollowtherecommendationsforuseofwheel

weightsorcounterweights.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate themachine;seekshelter.

SlopeOperation

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

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhidden

objects.Uneventerraincouldoverturnthemachine.Tall grasscanhideobstacles.

•Choosealowgroundspeedsoyouwillnothavetostop

whileoperatingonaslope.

•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery

conditionsreducetractionandcouldcauseslidingand lossofcontrol.

•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningonaslope.Ifthetires

losetraction,disengagetheblade(s)andproceedslowly straightdowntheslope.

•Alwayskeepthedrivewheelsengagedwhengoingdown

slopes.Donotshifttoneutralandcoastdownhill.

•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.Donot

makesuddenchangesinspeedordirection,whichcould causethemachinetorollover.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.

fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecausethe

mowermaytipbackwards.

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•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoingdownhill.

Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmaycausedrive wheelstoslipandcauselossofbrakingandsteering.

•Useextracarewhileoperatingmachinewithgrass

catchersorotherattachments;theycanaffectthestability ofthemachine.Donotuseonsteepslopes.

•Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfoot

ontheground.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,embankments,or

water.Themachinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheel goesovertheedgeoriftheedgecavesin.

•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmernear

drop-offs,ditches,steepbanksorwater.

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)

•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionand

usetheseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.

•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin

theeventofanemergency.

•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll

barisdown.

•ChecktheareatobemowedandneverfoldtheROPSin

areaswherethereareslopes,dropoffsorwater.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary.Donot

weartheseatbeltwiththerollbarfoldeddown.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,

doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany objectsanddonotcontactthem.

Children

Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalerttothe presenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtothe machineandthemowingactivity.Neverassumethatchildren willremainwhereyoulastsawthem.

•Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandinthewatchful

careofaresponsibleadultotherthantheoperator.

•Bealertandturnthemachineoffifchildrenenterthe

area.

•Beforeandwhilebackingorchangingdirection,look

behind,down,andside-to-sideforsmallchildren.

•Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththebladesoff.Theymay

falloffandbeseriouslyinjuredorinterferewithsafe machineoperation.

•Childrenwhohavebeengivenridesinthepastmay

suddenlyappearinthemowingareaforanotherrideand berunoverorbackedoverbythemachine.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,end

ofafence,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmayblock yourviewofachild.

Towing

Ahitchkitisavailableforthismachineandcanbeobtained bycontactinganAuthorizedToroDealer.Donottow withoutrstinstallingthismanufacturerapprovedhitch.The followingguidelinesapplywhentowingwiththeapproved hitchkitinstalled.

•Towonlywithamachinethathasahitchdesignedfor

towing.Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthe hitchpoint.

•Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationforweight

limitsfortowedequipmentandtowingonslopes.

•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowedequipment.

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmaycause

lossoftractionandlossofcontrol.

•Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.

Service

SafeHandlingofFuel:

Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,useextreme careinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyammable andthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources

ofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Neverremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwhentheengineis

running.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforerefueling.

•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis

anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater heaterorotherappliances.

•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor

trailerwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckortrailer

andrefuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,then refuelsuchequipmentwithaportablecontainer,rather thanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank

orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilthefuelingis complete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacegascapandtighten

securely.

GeneralService:

•Neveroperateamachineinsideaclosedarea.Engine

exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichisanodorless, deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.

•Keepallnutsandboltstight,especiallytheblade

attachmentbolts,andtobesuretheequipmentisinsafe workingcondition.

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•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofasafety

deviceorreducetheprotectionprovidedbyasafety device.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.

•Keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebrisbuild

up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillageandremoveanyfuel soakeddebris.Allowmachinetocoolbeforestoring.

•Ifyoustrikeaforeignobject,stopandinspectthe

machine.Repair,ifnecessary,beforerestarting.

•Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththeengine

running.

•Checkgrasscatchercomponentsandthedischargeguard

frequentlyandreplacewithmanufacturer’srecommended parts,whennecessary.

•Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthebladeorweargloves,

anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.

•Checkforproperbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustand

serviceasrequired.

•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabelsas

necessary.

•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat

originalstandardsaremaintained.

ToroRidingMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat maynotbeincludedintheANSIstandards.

•Stoptheengine,movethemotioncontrolleverstoneutral

andoutwardtotheparkposition,disengagetheblade controlswitch,removekeybeforeanddisconnectspark plugwire(s)performinganyservice,repairs,maintenance oradjustments.

•Keephands,feet,hair,andlooseclothingawayfrom

attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerandany movingpartswhileengineisrunning.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay

behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting tomaintain,adjustorservice.

•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid

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

•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparksand

amesawayfrombattery.

•UseonlyT oroapprovedattachments.Warrantymaybe

voidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.

•Ifloadingthemachineontoatrailerortruck,useasingle,

full-widthramponly.Therampangleshouldnotexceed 15degrees.

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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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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

99-8936

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

107-3069

1.Warning-thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris down.

2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe rollbarinthefullyraisedandlockedpositionandwear theseatbelt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary;donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris down.

3.ReadtheOperator’smanual;driveslowlyandcarefully .

115-9625

1.Parking brake—disengaged

2.Parkingbrake—engaged

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

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110-6691

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

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

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.

1.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine.

117–1158

2.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine.

115-9632

115-9644

1.Pressthepedalandlifttheheightofcutlevertounlockthe deckposition.

2.Heightofcut

3.Pressthepedaltomovethedecktothetransportposition

1.Powertake-off(PTO), Bladecontrolswitchon somemodels

2.Bladecontrolswitch—On6.Continuousvariable

3.Bladecontrolswitch—Off7.Slow

4.Choke

5.Fast

setting

93-7009

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

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

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115-9630

1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbeforeperformingany maintenance.

2.Checktheengineoilevery8hours5.Checkthecasterwheeltirepressureevery25hours

3.Checkthedrivewheeltirepressureevery25hours

4.Checkthehydraulicoilevery25hours

6.Lubricatethecasterwheelevery25hours

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Heightofcut

112-9840

3.Removetheignitionkey andreadtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe distancefromthebattery .

7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries

8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot discard.

1.Lock

2.ReadtheOperator'sManual

117-5344

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117–2718

Model74845only

114-1606

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.

117-1194

1.Engine

120-5466

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Lossoftraction/controlhazard,slopes—lossoftraction/control

2.Warning—readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance;movethemotioncontrolleverstothepark (brake)position,removetheignitionkeyanddisconnectthe sparkplugwire.

3.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,mowerblade;entanglement hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards andshieldsinplace.

4.Warning—donotusesplitramps,useafullrampwhen transportingmachine.

onaslope,disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO), proceedofftheslopeslowly.

6.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders, reversing—donotcarrypassengers,lookbehindanddown whenreversing.

7.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom themachine,pickupdebrisbeforeoperating,keepdeector inplace.

8.Tippinghazard—donotturnathighspeeds,donotoperate neardrop-offsonslopesgreaterthan15degrees,donotmow slopesgreaterthan15degrees,avoidsuddenandsharp turnswhileonslopes.

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119-8983

1.Fuel2.Full

3.Half

4.Empty

119-8986

3.Half

4.Empty

1.Fuel2.Full

119-8987

3.Half

4.Empty

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Setup

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LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

1 2

Nopartsrequired

IgnitionKey1 Hosecoupling1 Operator'sManual EngineOperator'sManual OperatorTrainingMaterial

ConnectingtheBattery

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.Locatethebatteryandnegativebatterycableinthe centerofthemachine.

2.Removetheblackplasticcapfromthenegativebattery post.Removethefastenersfromthenegativebattery cableandusethemtosecurethenegativebatterycable tothenegativebatterypost(Figure4).

Qty.

–

1 1 1

Connectthebattery.

Checkthemoweradjustment.

CompletetheSetup.

Use

CheckingtheMower Adjustment

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Adjusttheside-to-sidelevelandthefront-to-rearbladeslope. UsetherelevantproceduresintheOperator'sManualtoverify thedeckislevelandmakeanyadjustmentsasnecessary.Refer totheOperator'sManualformoreinformation.

1.Bolt4.Negativebatterypost

2.Washer5.Nut

3.Negativebatterycable

Figure4

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ReviewtheRemainingParts

Keepallthefollowingitemswiththemachine:

•IgnitionKey

CompletingtheSetup

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1IgnitionKey

1Hosecoupling

Operator'sManual

EngineOperator'sManual

OperatorTrainingMaterial

Procedure

SettingUptheMotionControlLevers

Ifneeded,removetheupperbolt,washerandnutandraise themotioncontrolleverstotheuprightposition.Securethe motioncontrollevers.RefertoAdjustingtheMotionControl LeversintheOperationSection.

RaisingtheROPS

RaisetheROPSintotheuprightpositionandsecureitin place.RefertoUsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS) intheOperationSection.

•Hosecoupling

•Operator'sManual

•EngineOperator'sManual

•ViewtheOperatortrainingmaterialbeforeoperatingthe

machine.

CheckingtheTirePressure

Checkthefrontandreartiresforproperination.Referto CheckingtheTirePressureintheOperator'sManualforthe recommendedinationpressure.

CheckingtheSideDischargeChute

Removethepackingrestraintholdingthesidedischargechute upandlowerthechuteintoplace.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checkthe oillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingtheOil LevelintheOperator'sManual.

CheckingtheHydraulicOilLevel

CheckingtheMowerAdjustment

Themowerdeckwasleveledatthefactory.Ifthemower isnotcuttinglevel,adjusttheside-to-sidelevelandthe front-to-rearbladeslope.SeetheOperator'sManualforthe properprocedure.

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checkthe hydraulicoillevelinthereservoirbehindtheseat;referto CheckingtheOilLevelintheOperator'sManual.

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ProductOverview

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G014766

Figure5

1.Drivewheel4.Motioncontrollevers7.Frontcasterwheel

2.Operatorseat

3.Rolloverprotectionsystem (ROPS)

1.MowerDeck3.Engine

2.Drivewheel

5.Parkingbrake8.Anti-scalproller

6.Footrest

9.Footpedaldeckliftand height-of-cut

Figure6

4.Rolloverprotectionsystem(ROPS),foldeddown

10.Deector

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Controls

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G020318

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe engineandoperatethemachine(Figure7).

FuelGauge

Thefuelwindowlocatedbelowtheoperatorpositioncanbe usedtoverifythelevelofgasolineinthetank(Figure8).

Figure7

1.Throttlecontrol4.Ignitionswitch

2.Choke5.Bladecontrolswitch(PTO)

3.Hourmeter

IgnitionSwitch

Theignitionswitchhasthreepositions:Start,RunandOff. ThekeywillturntoStartandmovebacktoRunuponrelease. TurningthekeytotheOffpositionwillstoptheengine; however,alwaysremovethekeywhenleavingthemachineto preventtheenginefromaccidentallystarting(Figure7).

ThrottleControl

ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow. Movingthrottleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeedand movingthrottlelevertotherearwilldecreaseenginespeed. Movingthethrottleforwardintothedetentisfullthrottle (Figure7).

Choke

Figure8

1.Fuelgaugewindow

MotionControlLevers

Themotioncontrolleversarespeedsensitivecontrolsof independentwheelmotors.Movingaleverforwardor backwardturnsthewheelonthesamesideforwardorin reverse;wheelspeedisproportionaltotheamountthelever ismoved.Movethecontrolleversoutwardfromthecenter totheneutrallockpositionandexitthemachine(Figure5). Alwayspositionthemotioncontrolleversintotheneutrallock positionwhenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.

ParkingBrakeLever

Theparkingbrakeleverislocatedonleftsideoftheconsole (Figure5).Thebrakeleverengagesaparkingbrakeonthe drivewheels.Pulltheleverupandrearwardtoengagethe brake.Pushtheleverforwardanddowntodisengagethe brake.

FootPedalDeckLiftSystem

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.Pullthechokeknobup toengageit.Pushdownonthechokeknobtodisengageit.

BladeControlSwitch(PowerTake-Off)

Thebladecontrolswitch,representedbyapowertake-off (PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengagespowertothemower blades(

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthebladeshave operated.Itoperateswhenthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)is engaged.Usethesetimesforschedulingregularmaintenance (Figure7).

Figure7).

Thefootpedaldeckliftsystemallowstheoperatortolower andraisethedeckfromtheseatedposition.Theoperatorcan usethefootpedaltoliftthedeckbrieytoavoidobstacles orlockthedeckinthehighestheight-of-cutortransport position(

Figure5).

Height-of-CutLever

Theheight-of-cutleverworkswiththefootpedaltolockthe deckinaspeciccuttingheight.Onlyadjusttheheightofcut whilemachineisnotmoving(

Figure5).

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesare availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror

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Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved

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attachmentsandaccessories.

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsanddecals inthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelp you,yourfamily,pets,orbystandersavoidinjury.

DANGER

Mowingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause slidingandlossofcontrol.

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor drowning.

Alossoftractionisalossofsteeringcontrol.

Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:

•Donotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Whenmowingslopes,graduallyworkfrom lowertohigherareasontheincline.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Turnup,intoaninclinewhenchanging directionsonslopes.Turningdowntheslope reducestraction.

•Attachmentschangethehandlingcharacteristics ofthemachine.Useextracautionwhenusing attachmentswiththemachine.

Figure9

1.SafeZone-usethemachinehere

2.Usewalkbehindmowerand/orhandtrimmerneardrop-offs andwater.

3.Water

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UsingtheRolloverProtection

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G015035

System(ROPS)

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keepthe rollbarintheraisedlockedpositionandusethe seatbelt.

Figure11

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris inthedownposition.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris inthedownposition.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearancepermits.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e. branches,doorways,electricalwires)before drivingunderanyobjectsanddonotcontact them.

Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

1.Toraisetherollbar,removethehaircotterpinand removethelockingpins.

2.Raisetherollbartotheuprightposition(

Figure10).

1.HoleinROPS

2.Lockingpin

4.Tolowertherollbar,removethehaircotterpinand removethelockingpin(Figure11).

5.Lowertherollbartothedownposition.

6.Usethe2lockingandcotterpinstosecurethebar.

3.Hairpincotter

Figure10

Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeroll

barintheraisedposition.

3.Installthelockingpins.Securethepinsbyinstallingthe haircotterpin(

Figure11).

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AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline

withanoctaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2rating method).

•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%MTBE

byvolumeisacceptable.

•DoNotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15

orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume. Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemayresult whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

•DoNotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•DoNotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers

overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.

•DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

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

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline thatspills.

DANGER

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

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment withitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

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

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin placeandinproperworkingcondition.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditioneropening .

•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide thefollowingbenets:

•Fuelstabilizer/conditionerkeepsgasolinefreshduring

storageof90daysorless.Whenstoringthemachinefor longerperiods,drainthefuelsystem.

•Itcleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Iteliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,

whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionertothe gas.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffectivewhen mixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechanceofvarnish depositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

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FuelGauge

G020318

G020304

Usethefuelwindowbelowtheoperatortoverifythelevelof gasolinebeforellingthetank(Figure12).

Figure12

1.Fuelgaugewindow

FillingtheFuelTank

Makesuretheengineisshutoffandthemotioncontrolsare intheparkposition.

Important:Donotoverllfueltank.Fillthefueltank tothebottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe tankallowsthefueltoexpand.Overllingmayresultin fuelleakageordamagetotheengineoremissionsystem.

1.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethecap.

Note:Youcanusethefuelwindowbelowthe operatingpositionverifythepresenceofgasoline beforellingthetank(Figure12).

2.Slowlyaddregular,unleadedgasolineuntilthefuel reachesthebaseofthellerneckFigure13.

3.Installthefueltankcapsecurelyandtightenuntilit “clicks.”Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhavespilled.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine, checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto CheckingtheEngineOilLevel(page33).

Figure13

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OperatingtheParkingBrake

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G020306

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G008959

START

RUN

STOP

G008947

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor leaveitunattended.

SettingtheParkingBrake

Figure14

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

1.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechokebefore usingtheignitionswitch(Figure17).

2.Pushdownonthechoketodisengagethechokeafter theenginehasstarted(Figure17).

Figure17

1.On2.Off

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

Figure15

OperatingtheThrottle

ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweenFastandSlow positions(

Alwaysusethefastpositionwhenturningonthemowerdeck withthebladecontrolswitch(PTO).

Figure16).

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure18). Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

Important:Donotengagestarterformorethan5 secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostartallow a15secondcool-downperiodbetweenattempts. Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanburnout thestartermotor.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

Figure16

Figure18

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengineasfollows:

2.Turntheignitionkeytostoptostoptheengine.

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StartingandStoppingthe

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START

RUN

STOP

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G020308

Engine

StartingtheEngine

1.Sitdownontheseat(Figure19).

2.Movethemotioncontrolsoutwardtotheneutrallock position(Figure19).

3.Settheparkingbrake(Figure15);refertoSettingthe ParkingBrake.

4.Movethebladecontrolswitch(PTO)totheOff position(Figure19).

5.PullupontheChokecontrolbeforestartingacold engine.

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.

Note:Ifthefuelsystemwasdepletedoffuel—add

fueltothemachineanduseadditionalstartingcycles whenstartingtheengine.

Figure20

1.Off3.Start

2.Run

StoppingtheEngine

CAUTION

Injurycanoccurifchildrenorbystandersmoveor attempttooperatethetractorwhileitisunattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

Figure19

6.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure18). Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

Important:Donotengagestarterformorethan5 secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostartallow a15secondcool-downperiodbetweenattempts. Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanburnout thestartermotor.

7.Aftertheenginestarts,pushdownontheChoke control.Iftheenginestallsorhesitates,pullupon theChokecontrolandlettheenginerunforafew seconds.ThenpushdowntheChokecontrol.Repeat asrequired.

Figure21

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OperatingtheMowerBlade

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G009174

TheSafetyInterlockSystem

ControlSwitch(PTO)

Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthemower bladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBladeControlSwitch (PTO)

Toengagethemowerbladesperformthefollowing:

1.SetthethrottletothepositionatFastposition;referto OperatingtheThrottle(page21).

2.Pullupontheblade-control(PTO)switch.

Note:Engagingthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)withthe throttlepositionathalforlesswillcauseexcessivewearto thedrivebelts.

Figure22

WARNING

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.

UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock System

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventtheengine fromstartingunless:

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

•Thebladesaredisengaged.

•Themotioncontrolleversareintheneutrallockposition.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostoptheengine whenthecontrolleversareoutoftheneutrallockposition withtheparkingbrakeonorifyourisefromtheseatwhen thebladesareengaged.

DisengagingtheBladeControlSwitch (PTO)

Todisengagethemowerblades,pushdownonthe blade-control(PTO)switch.

Figure23

TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem

Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety systemimmediately.

1.Whilesittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeand movethebladecontrolswitchtoOn.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotcrank.

2.Whilesittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeand movethebladecontrolswitchtoOff.Moveeither motioncontrollever(forwardorreverse).Trystarting theengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.Repeatwith theothermotioncontrollever.

3.Whilesittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movethebladecontrolswitchtoOff,andlockthe motioncontrolleversinneutral.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,releasetheparkingbrake, engagethebladecontrolswitch,andriseslightlyfrom theseat;theengineshouldstop.

4.Whilesittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movethebladecontrolswitchtoOff,andlockthe motioncontrolleversinneutral.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,centerthemotion controls;theengineshouldstop.

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DrivingForwardorBackward

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G008953

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethethrottlecontrolin thefastpositionforbestperformance.Alwaysoperateinthe fullthrottlepositionwhenmowing.

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidly .Operatormaylose controlofmachineandcausepersonalinjuryor damagetomachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.

UsingtheMotionControlLevers

3.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotioncontrollevers forward(Figure25).

1.Motioncontrol lever-neutrallockposition

2.Center,unlockedposition

Figure25

DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotioncontrollevers rearward(Figure26).

Figure24

3.Forward

4.Backward

DrivingForward

Note:Theenginewillkillifthetractioncontrolleversare

movedwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

1.Releasetheparkingbrake;referto ReleasingtheParkingBrake(page21).

2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

Figure26

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StoppingtheMachine

G010219

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Tostopthemachine,movethetractioncontrolleversto neutralandmovetolockedposition,disengagetheblade controlswitch(PTO),andturntheignitionkeytooff.

Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine;referto SettingtheParkingBrake(page21).Remembertoremove thekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

Themachineisequippedwithafootpedaldeckliftsystem. Theoperatorcanusethefootpedaltoliftthedeckbrieyto avoidobstaclesorlockthedeckinthehighestheight-of-cut ortransportposition.Theoperatorcanusetheheightof cutleverwiththefootpedaltolockthedeckinaspecic cuttingheight.

UsingtheFootPedalDeckLiftSystem

•Pressthepedaldowntoraisethedeck;continuetopress

thepedaluntilthedeckislockedinthetransportposition (Figure27).

•Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootandraisethe

height-of-cutleverslightlytodisengagethetransportlock (Figure27).

Figure27

TransportLockPosition

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

Theheight-of-cutcanbeadjustedfrom38to114mm(1-1/2 to4-1/2inch)in6mm(1/4inch)incrementsbyrelocating theheight-of-cutpinintodifferentholelocations.

1.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootandraisethe mowerdecktothetransportposition(alsothe114mm (4-1/2inch)cuttingheightposition)(

2.Toadjust,removethepinfromtheheight-of-cut bracket(

3.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutsystemcorresponding totheheight-of-cutdesiredandinsertthepin (Figure28).

Figure28).

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4.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootandraisethe

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G010233

height-of-cutleverslightlytodisengagethetransport lock(Figure27).

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

5.Lowerthedeckslowlyuntilthepinmakescontactwith thelever.

Figure28

1.Deckliftpedal

2.Cutheightpin

3.Height-of-cutpositions

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

5.Lockposition—transport position

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,itisrecommended toadjusttheheightoftheanti-scalprollers.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockpositionand settheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removetheangenut,anti-scalprollerandboltfrom thebracket(

Figure29).

Note:Keeptheboltandanti-scalprollertogether whenremoving.

Figure29

UsingtheLockPositions

Thedeckcanbelockedinthehighestheight-of-cutor transportpositionorthelowestheight-of-cutposition.

Tolockthedeckinthetransportposition:

1.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfoot,andraise themowerdecktothetransportposition(114mm (4.5inch)cuttingheightposition)(Figure28).

2.Removethepinfromtheheight-of-cutbracket (Figure28).

3.Selectthelowerholeonthelockdecalandinsertthe pin(Figure28).

Tolockthedeckinthelowestheight-of-cutposition:

1.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfoot,andraise themowerdecktothetransportposition(114mm (4.5inch)cuttingheightposition)(

2.Removethepinfromtheheight-of-cutbracket (Figure28).

3.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootandlower themowerdecktothelowestposition.

Figure28).

1.Anti-scalproller3.FlangeNut

2.Bolt4.Holespacing

4.Aligntheboltandanti-scalprollerintheholeofthe bracketthatmatchedtheclosestheightofcutposition

Figure29).

(

5.Inserttheboltintothebracketholeandsecurethebolt andanti-scalprollerwiththeangenut(Figure29).

4.Selecttheupperholeonthelockdecalandinsertthe pin(

Figure28).

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PositioningtheSeat

G010232

G014970

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Positiontheseat whereyouhavethebestcontrolofthemachineandaremost comfortable.

Whilesittingintheoperator'sposition,raisetheseat adjustmentleverslightlyandmovetheseatforwardor backwardtothedesiredposition(Figure30).

Figure30

1.Adjustmentlever

AdjustingtheTilt

Themotioncontrolleverscanbetiltedforwardorbackward formaximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollevertothe controlarmshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtoallowthecontrol levertopivotforwardorbackward.

3.Alignthecontrolleverstothenewposition.

4.Tightenbothboltstosecurethecontrolleverposition.

5.Repeatsteps1,2,3and4toadjustmentfortheother controllever.

AdjustingtheMotionControl Levers

AdjustingtheHeight

Themotioncontrolleverscanbeadjustedhigherorlowerfor maximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Removethe2boltsand2washersholdingthecontrol levertothecontrolarmshaft(Figure31).

2.Movethecontrollevertothenextsetofholes.Secure theleverwiththe2boltsand2washers(Figure31).

Figure31

1.Controlarmshaft

2.Controllever

3.Slotted,upperhole

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrollever.

4.Washer

5.Bolt

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PushingtheMachinebyHand

G020309

UsingtheSideDischarge

Important:T owingthemachinewilldamagethe

drivetrainofthemachine. Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.

ToPushtheMachine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake

3.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtoneutrallock position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

4.Locatethebypassleversattherearofthemachine,on theleftandrightsideoftheframe.

5.Movethebypassleversrearwardandthendownto locktheminplaceasshownin thewheelmotors.

Note:Ensurethattheleftandrightbypassleversare rearwardandlockedbeforemovingthemachine.

6.Disengagetheparkingbrake

Themachineisnowabletobepushedbyhand.

Figure32todisengage

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.

DANGER

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

•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthemower becausethegrassdeectorroutesmaterialdown towardtheturf.Ifthegrassdeectorisever damaged,replaceitimmediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaormower bladesunlessyoumovethebladecontrolswitch (PTO)totheoffposition,rotatetheignitionkey tooffandremovethekey .

•Makesurethegrassdeectorisinthedown position.

Figure32

ToOperatetheMachine

Movethebypasstothepositionforoperatingthemachine (

Figure32)toengagethewheelmotors.

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OperatingTips

FastThrottleSetting

cuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthegrassatthis setting.Thencutthegrassagainusingthelower,normal setting.

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineatthefastthrottleposition.Airisrequiredto thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsettheheight-of-cut solowastototallysurroundthemowerbyuncutgrass. Alwaystrytohaveonesideofthemowerfreefromuncut grass,whichallowsairtobedrawnintothemower.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethecutting heightofthemowerdoesnotscalpanyunevenground. However,thecuttingheightusedinthepastisgenerallythe bestonetouse.Whencuttinggrasslongerthansixinchestall, youmaywanttocutthelawntwicetoensureanacceptable qualityofcut.

Cut1/3oftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade.Cutting morethanthatisnotrecommendedunlessgrassissparse,or itislatefallwhengrassgrowsmoreslowly .

MowingDirection

WhenStopping

Ifthemachine'sforwardmotionmustbestoppedwhile mowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydropontoyourlawn. Toavoidthis,moveontoapreviouslycutareawiththeblades engaged.

KeeptheUndersideoftheMowerClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthemower aftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinsidethemower, cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecomeunsatisfactory.

BladeMaintenance

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseasonbecause asharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthe grassblades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownat theedges,whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceof disease.Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andfor anywearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpenthe bladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replaceit immediatelywithagenuineTororeplacementblade.

Alternatemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhichenhances decompositionandfertilization.

MowatCorrectIntervals

Normally,moweveryfourdays.Butremember,grassgrows atdifferentratesatdifferenttimes.Sotomaintainthesame cuttingheight,whichisagoodpractice,mowmoreoftenin earlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrateslowsinmidsummer, mowlessfrequently.Ifyoucannotmowforanextended period,rstmowatahighcuttingheight;thenmowagain twodayslateratalowerheightsetting.

CuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality ,useaslowergroundspeedincertain conditions.

AvoidCuttingTooLow

Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthemower youpreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheighttoensurethat uneventurfisnotcuttooshort.

LongGrass

Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,raisethe

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Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst50hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Changethehydraulicsystemlterandoil.

•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Cleantheairintakescreen.

•Checkthemowerblades.

•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage

•Cleanthemowerhousing.

•Greasealllubricationpoints.

•Checktirepressure.

•Checkthehydraulicoillevelintheexpansiontank.

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.

•Servicethepaperelement.(moreoftenindusty ,dirtyconditions)

•Changetheengineoil.(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions)

•Checkthesparkplug(s).

•Replacethefuellters(moreoftenunderdusty,dirtyconditions).

•Replacetheemissionslter(model74625only).

•Replacethepaperelement.(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions)

•Changetheoillter.(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions)

Every400hours

Monthly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Changethehydraulicsystemlterandoil.

•Checkthebatterycharge.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Checkallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoany maintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.

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Figure33

Locatedontheseatpanunderside

1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbeforeperformingany maintenance.

2.Checktheengineoilevery8hours5.Checkthecasterwheeltirepressureevery25hours

3.Checkthedrivewheeltirepressureevery25hours

Premaintenance

4.Checkthehydraulicoilevery25hours

6.Lubricatethecasterwheelevery25hours

Lubrication

Procedures

GreasingtheBearings

RaisingtheSeat

Makesurethemotioncontrolleversarelockedintheneutral lockposition.Lifttheseatforward.

Thefollowingcomponentscanbeaccessedbyraisingtheseat:

•Servicedecal

•Fuses

•Batteryandcables

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greasealllubrication

points.

GreaseType:No.2GeneralPurposeLithiumBaseGrease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtotheneutral lockposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag(Figure33and Figure34).Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffofthe frontofthetting(s).

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G009949

EngineMaintenance

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WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(everyfew

hours)ifoperatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy .

Figure34

1.Frontcastertire

4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure34and Figure33).Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgrease beginstooozeoutofthebearings.

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

RemovingtheElement

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrol(PTO).

2.Movethemotioncontrolleverstothebrakeposition, stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundtheaircleanercovertopreventdirtfrom gettingintotheengineandcausingdamage.

4.Liftthecoverandremovethehoseclampsecuringthe aircleanerassemblytotheengine(

5.Loosenthehoseclampandremovethepaperelement (Figure35).

Figure35).

Figure35

1.Cover

2.Paperelement

3.Hoseclamp

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CleaningtheElement

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SAE V iscosity Grades

SAE 40

SAE 30

SAE 10W– 30/ SAE 10W– 40

-20 0 20 32 40 60 80 100

-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40

°F

°C

STARTING TEMPERA TURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

SAE 5W– 20

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ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Servicethepaper

element.(moreoftenindusty ,dirty conditions)

Every200hours/Yearly(whichevercomes rst)—Replacethepaperelement.(moreoftenin dusty,dirtyconditions)

1.Lightlytaptheelementonaatsurfacetoremovedust anddirt.

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,anddamage totheseal.

Important:Nevercleanthepaperelementwith pressurizedairorliquids,suchassolvent,gas, orkerosene.Replacethepaperelementifitis damagedorcannotbecleanedthoroughly.

ServicingtheEngineOil

EngineOilSpecication

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

CrankcaseCapacity:1.8liter(61ounce);whenoillteris

removed:2.1liter(70ounce)

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donotrun enginewithoilbelowthelowmarkbecausetheengine maybedamaged.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe bladecontrolswitch,stoptheengine,engageparking brake,andremovethekey .

2.Makesuretheengineisstopped,level,andiscoolso theoilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

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

Figure37).

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow:

Figure36

Note:Usingmulti-gradeoils(5W-20,10W -30,and10W -40)

willincreaseoilconsumption.Checkoillevelmorefrequently whenusingthem.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

Figure37

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

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ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours—Changetheengine

oil.

Every100hours—Changetheengineoil.(moreoften industy,dirtyconditions)

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoassuretheoildrains completely.

2.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position(

Figure38).

4.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil intothellertubeandslowlyaddtheadditionaloilto bringittotheFullmark(Figure39).

Figure39

Figure38

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ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Changetheoillter.

(moreoftenindusty ,dirtyconditions)

Note:Changetheengineoilltermorefrequentlywhen operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy .

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;referto ChangingtheEngineOil(page34).

2.Changetheengineoillter(

Figure40).

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthesparkplug(s).

Makesuretheairgapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes iscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.Useasparkplug wrenchforremovingandinstallingthesparkplug(s)anda gappingtool/feelergaugetocheckandadjusttheairgap. Installanewsparkplug(s)ifnecessary.

Type:NGKBPR4ES(orequivalent)

AirGap:0.76mm(0.030inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

Figure41

Note:Blowingoutthecavitywithcompressedairis

usuallythemosteffectivemethodforcleaning.The sparkplugismostaccessiblewhentheblowerhousing isremovedforcleaning.

Figure40

Note:Ensuretheoilltergaskettouchestheengine

andthenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnewoil;refer toChangingtheEngineOil(page34).

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Nevercleanthesparkplug(s).Always

replacethesparkplug(s)whenithasablackcoating, wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,theengineis operatingproperly.Ablackcoatingontheinsulatorusually meanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.76mm(0.030inch).

Figure42

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InstallingtheSparkPlug

16 ft-lb 22 N-m

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Tightenthesparkplug(s)to22N-m(16ft-lb).

FuelSystem Maintenance

DANGER

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

•Performanyfuelrelatedmaintenancewhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea. Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereasparkmay ignitethegasolinefumes.

Figure43

CleaningtheCoolingSystem

Cleantheairintakescreenfromgrassanddebrisbeforeeach use.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,movethecontrol leverstotheneutrallockedposition,andapplythe parkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removetheairintakescreen,aircleanercover,and fanhousing.

4.Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.

5.Installtheairintakescreen,aircleanercover,andfan housing.

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomes

rst)(moreoftenunderdusty,dirty conditions).

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockposition,and settheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Allowthemachinetocooldown.

4.Raisetheseatandlocatethefuelltersasshownin Figure44.

Figure44

1.Fuellinefromtank

2.In-lineFuellter

3.Flowdirectionarrow

5.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherandslide themawayfromthelter(Figure45).

4.Fuellinetoengine

5.Hoseclamp

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Figure45

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1.Fuellter

2.Hoseclamp

3.Fuelline

6.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

7.Installanewlterwiththeowdirectionarrowcoming fromthefueltankandpointingtotheengine.Move thehoseclampsclosetothelter(

Figure44)tosecure

itinplace.

ServicingtheEmissionsFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomes

rst)

Model74845only

Note:CARBcompliantmodel74845isequippedwitha maintenancefreeemissionscanisterandhasanemissions ltertobeserviced.

Thelterislocatedbehindtheoperatorsseat,nexttothe engine.Pullthelteroffofthehoseandreplacewithanew lter.

1.Emissionslter

Figure46

2.Emissionscanister

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ElectricalSystem

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Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling.

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhichisa deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.

Donotdrinkelectrolyte,andavoidcontactwith skin,eyes,orclothing.Wearsafetyglassestoshield youreyesandrubberglovestoprotectyourhands.

RemovingtheBattery

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockposition,and settheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removethewingnutsecuringthebatteryclamp (Figure47).

Figure47

1.Removethewingnutand clamp

2.Removethenegative batterycablebeforethe positive

3.Removethepositive batterycable

4.Removethebattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting inpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal partsofthemachine.

4.Removetheclamp(Figure47).

5.Firstdisconnectthenegativebatterycable(black)from thenegative(-)(black)batteryterminal(Figure47).

6.Slidetheredterminalbootoffthepositive(red)battery terminalandremovethepositive(+)(red)batterycable (Figure47).

7.Removethebattery.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe machineandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscan causethebatterygassestoexplode,resultingin personalinjury.

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

•Alwaysreconnectthepositive(red)batterycable beforereconnectingthenegative(black)cable.

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetraywiththeterminalposts oppositefromthefueltank(Figure47).

2.Installthepositive(red)batterycabletothepositive (+)batteryterminal.

3.Installthenegativebattery(black)cabletothenegative (-)batteryterminal.

4.Securethecableswith2bolts,2washers,and2locknuts (

Figure47).

5.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.

6.Installtheclampandsecureitwiththewingnut (

Figure47).

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ChargingtheBattery

1 2

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WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan explode.

Neversmokenearthebattery,andkeepsparksand amesawayfrombattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged.This isespeciallyimportanttopreventbatterydamagewhen thetemperatureisbelow32°F(0°C).

1.Chargethebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to30 ampsor30minutesat10amps.

2.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthecharger leadsfromthebatteryposts(

3.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnectthe batterycables,refertoInstallingtheBattery.

Figure48).

1.Graspthefuseandpullitstraightandawayfromthe fuseblock.

Figure49

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery

disconnected;electricaldamagemayoccur.

Figure48

1.Positivebatterypost

2.Negativebatterypost

3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Black(-)chargerlead

ServicingtheFuses

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance;howeverifafuseblows,checkthe component/circuitforamalfunctionorshort.

1.30amp

2.25amp4.Fuseblock

3.Openaccessoryslot

Important:Ensurethatthenewfuseisthesame typeandtheamperageasthefuseremovedinstep

2.Alignanewfusewiththeslotinthefuseblock (Figure49).

3.Pushthefuseintothefuseblockuntilthefuseisseated (Figure49).

Note:Thefusesarelocatedonrighthandconsolenextto theseat(

Figure49).

Fuses:

•Main,30amp,blade-type

•Engine,20amp,blade-type

Toreplaceafuse,performthefollowing:

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DriveSystem

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HydraulicSystem

Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktirepressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut.Check thepressureatthevalvestem(Figure50).Checkthetires whentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccuratepressurereading.

Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.

Inatethereardrivewheeltiresto89.6kPa(13psi).

Figure50

Maintenance

HydraulicSystemOilSpecication

OilType:20w-50engineoil.

SystemCapacity:approximately4.495liter(152oz)witha

lterchange.

Important:Useoilspeciedorequivalent.Otheruids couldcausesystemdamage.

CheckingtheHydraulicOil Level

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

Checkexpansionreservoirandifnecessaryadd20W -50 engineoiltotheFULLCOLDline

1.Valvestem

Figure51

1.Expansionreservoir3.Engine

2.FullColdline

ChangingtheHydraulic SystemFilterandOil

Thelterandoilarechangedatthesametime.Donotreuse oil.Oncethenewlterisinstalledandoilisaddedanyairin thesystemmustbepurged.

Thebleedingprocessisrepeateduntiltheoilremainsatthe FULLCOLDlineinthereservoirafterpurging.Failureto

properlyperformthisprocedurecanresultinirreparable damagetothetransaxledrivesystem.

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RemovingHydraulicSystemFilters

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1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and allowenginetocool.

2.Removethekeyandengagetheparkingbrake.

3.Locatethelterandguardsoneachtransaxledrive system(Figure52).

Figure52

Rightsideshown

1.Transaxledrive

2.Oillter

3.Filterguard

4.Screws

5.Ventplug

Figure53

7.Locateandremovetheventplugoneachtransmission

4.Removethreescrewssecuringthelterguardand removetheguard(Figure52).

Note:Itisimportantthatnodirtorcontamination

8.Rotatetheltercounterclockwisetoremovethelter; allowoiltodrainfromdrivesystem.

Repeatthisprocedureforbothlters.

enterhydraulicsystem.

5.Carefullycleanareaaroundlters.

6.Placeacontainerbelowtheltertocatchtheoilthat drainswhenthelterandventplugsareremoved (Figure53).

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InstallingtheHydraulicSystemFilters

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ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every400hours

1.Applyathincoatofoilonthesurfaceoftherubber sealofeachlter(

2.Turnthelterclockwiseuntilrubbersealcontactsthe lteradapterthentightenthelteranadditional3/4 to1fullturn(Figure53).

3.Repeatstep2fortheotherlter.

Figure53).

4.Alignthelterguardsovereachlter;refertostep4of RemovingHydraulicSystemFilters(page41).

5.Securethelterguardswiththe 3screwsremovedinstep4of RemovingHydraulicSystemFilters(page41)Usethe threescrewstosecurethelterguards.

6.Addoiltothehydraulicsystemasfollows:

A.Ensurethattheventplugsandreservoircapare

removedbeforeaddingtheoil(

Figure51and

Figure52).

B.Slowlypourthespeciedoilthroughexpansion

reservoiruntiloilcomesoutofoneofthevent plugholesandstoplling(

Figure52).

C.Installthatventplug(Figure52).

Note:Torquetheplugto20.3N-m(180in-lb).

D.Addoilthroughtheexpansionreservoiruntiloil

comesoutoftheremainingventplugholeonthe secondtransmissionandstoplling(Figure52).

E.Installthatventplug(Figure52).

Note:Torquetheplugto20.3N-m(180in-lb).

7.Addoilthroughtheexpansionreservoiruntilitreaches theFULLCOLDlineontheexpansionreservoirand installthecapforthereservoir(Figure51).

8.Bleedthehydraulicsystem;referto BleedingtheHydraulicSystem(page42).

Important:Failuretoperformthe

the Hy draulic System

procedureafterchanging

Bleeding

hydraulicltersandoilmayresultinirreparable damagetothetransaxledrivesystem.

Figure54

1.Jackingpoints

2.Gototheoperator'sposition.

3.Startengineandmovethrottlecontrolaheadto1/2 throttleposition.

4.Disengageparkingbrake.

5.Cyclethehydraulicsystembyperformingthefollowing:

A.Movethebypassleversrearwardandthendown

tolocktheminplace(valveopenposition);refer toToPushtheMachine(page28).

B.Withthebypassvalvesopenandtheengine

running,slowlymovethemotioncontrolleversin bothforwardandreverse(5or6times).

C.Movethebypassleversuptounlockthem

andforward(valveclosedposition);referto ToPushtheMachine(page28).

D.Withthebypassvalveclosedandtheengine

running,slowlymovethedirectionalcontrolin bothforwardandreversedirections(5to6times).

6.Stoptheengineandchecktheoillevelintheexpansion reservoir.Addthespeciedoilasuntilitreaches theFULLCOLDlineontheexpansionreservoir (Figure51).

7.Repeatstep5untilalltheairiscompletelypurgedfrom thesystem.

Note:Whenthetransaxleoperatesatnormalnoise levelsandmovessmoothlyforwardandreverseat normalspeeds,thenthetransaxleisconsideredpurged.

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

1.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwithjack stands(orequivalentsupport)justhighenoughto allowdrivewheelstoturnfreely .

8.Checktheoillevelintheexpansionreservoironelast time.AddthespeciedoilasuntilitreachestheFULL COLDlineontheexpansionreservoirifnecessary (

Figure51).

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MowerDeck

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Maintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseasonbecause sharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthegrass blades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownattheedges, whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceofdisease.

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

WARNING

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

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

Figure55

1.CuttingEdge3.Wear/slotForming

2.CurvedArea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfaceforthe

followingprocedure.

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

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedglovesorotheradequate handprotection,slowlyrotatebladetobemeasured intoapositionthatallowseffectivemeasurementofthe distancebetweenthecuttingedgeandalevelsurface.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandtheparking brake.

2.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO).

3.TurntheignitionkeytoOffandremovethekey.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure55).

Note:Iftheedgesarenotsharporhave nicks,removeandsharpentheblades;referto SharpeningtheBlades(page45).

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea (Figure55).

Note:Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslot forminginthisarea(Figure55),immediatelyinstalla newblade.

Figure56

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

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3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetothelevelsurface.

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Figure59

Figure57

1.Blade,inpositionformeasuring

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothattheopposing cuttingedgeisnowinthesameposition.

Figure58

1.Blade,sidepreviouslymeasured

2.Measurementpositionusedpreviously

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement position

1.Opposingbladeedge,inpositionformeasuring

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.

•Alwaysreplaceabentordamagedblade withanewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesoftheblade.

A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreaterthan

3mm(1/8inch)replacethebladewithanew blade;referto InstallingtheBlades(page45).

Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwithanewone andthedimensionobtainedcontinuestoexceed3 mm(1/8inch),thebladespindlecouldbebent. ContactanAuthorizedToroDealerforservice.

RemovingtheBlades(page44)and

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface here.

Note:Themeasuredvarianceshouldbenomorethan 3mm(1/8inch).

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,movetostep

6.Performsteps2,3,4,and5ontheotherblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Replaceabladewheneveritstrikesanobject,isoutof balance,orisbent.T oensureoptimumperformanceand continuedsafetyconformanceofthemachine,useonly genuineTororeplacementblades.Replacementbladesmade byothermanufacturersmayresultinnon-conformancewith safetystandards.

Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-paddedglove. Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,andbladefromthe spindleshaft(

Figure60).

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Figure60

B.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis

balanced.

Figure62

1.Blade2.Balancer

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure60).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademust pointupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto ensurepropercutting.

2.Installthespringdiskandbladebolt(Figure60).

1.SailAreaofBlade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.BladeBolt

SharpeningtheBlades

WARNING

Whensharpeningblade,piecesofbladecouldbe thrownandcauseseriousinjury.

Wearpropereyeprotectionwhensharpeningblade.

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsof theblade(Figure61).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamount

ofmaterialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

Note:Thespringdiskconemustbeinstalledtoward thebolthead

3.Threadtheboltintotheshaftclockwiseandtorquethe boltto135-150N-m(100-110ft-lb).

MowerDeckLeveling

Checktoensurethemowerdeckislevelanytimeyouinstall themowerorwhenyouseeanunevencutonyourlawn.

Themowerdeckmustbecheckedforbentbladespriorto leveling;anybentbladesmustberemovedandreplaced;refer to

CheckingforBentBlades(page43)beforecontinuing.

Themowerdeckmustbeleveledside-to-siderstthenthe fronttorearslopecanbeadjusted.

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•Allfourtiresmustbeproperlyinated;referto

CheckingtheTirePressure(page40).

CheckingSide-to-SideLevel

Themowerbladesmustbelevelfromsidetoside.Checkthe

Figure61

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade balancer(Figure62).

•Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,theblade

isbalancedandcanbeused.

•Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,performthefollowing

steps:

A.Filesomemetalofftheendofthesailarea

only(

Figure60).

side-to-sidelevelanytimeyouinstallthemowerorwhenyou seeanunevencutonyourlawn.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtotheneutral lockposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,setthe parkingbrakeandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside.

4.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesandtheat surface(Figure63).

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Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin5mm

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(3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired;continuetothe Levelingprocedure.

Figure64

Figure63

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Outsidecuttingedges

3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here

CheckingtheFront-to-RearBladeSlope

Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyouinstallthe mower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan7.9mm (5/16inch)lowerthantherearofthemower,adjusttheblade levelusingthefollowinginstructions:

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtotheneutral position,engagetheparkingbrake,stoptheengine, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacingfrontto rear(Figure64).

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe

2.Outsidecuttingedges

bladetotheatsurface here

LevelingtheMowerDeck

1.Setanti-scalprollerstotopholesorremove completelyforthisprocedure;referto AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers(page26).

2.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothe 76mm(3inch)position;referto (AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut(page25).

3.Placetwo6.66cm(2-5/8inch)blocksundereach sideofthefrontedgeofthedeck,butnotunderthe anti-scalprollerbrackets(

4.Placetwo7.30cm(2-7/8inch)thickblocksunderthe rearedgeofthecuttingdeckskirt;oneoneachsideof thecuttingdeck(Figure65).

Figure65).

4.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheatsurface (Figure64).

Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6-7.9mm (1/16-5/16inch)lowerthantherearbladetip,continue totheLevelingtheMowerDeckprocedure.

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

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

Figure65

3.Frontedge

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5.Loosenthelevelingadjustlockingnuts(item3)onall

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fourcornerssothatthedeckissittingsecurelyonall fourblocks(Figure66andFigure67).

7.Tightenthefourlevelingadjustlockingnuts (Figure66andFigure67).

8.Checkthatblockstjustsnuglyunderthedeckskirt. Makesureallattachmentboltsaretight

9.Verifythatthedeckislevelbycheckingtheside-to-side levelandfront-to-rearbladeslope;repeatthedeck levelingprocedureifnecessary.

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Checkthebeltsforsquealingwhenthebeltisrotating,blades slippingwhencuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarksand cracksaresignsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethemower beltifanyoftheseconditionsisevident.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

Figure66

48and54inchMowerDecks

1.Deckliftarm4.Slotindeckhanger

2.Deckhanger

3.Levelingadjustlockingnut6.Reardeckhangerbracket

5.Slotinreardeckhanger bracket

WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwheninstalledandcan causepersonalinjury.

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

RemovingtheBelt

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarksandcracksare signsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethemowerbeltifanyof theseconditionsisevident.

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

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inch)height-of-cut position.

4.Removethebeltcovers(

Figure68).

Figure67

60inchMowerDecks

1.Deckliftarm

2.Deckhanger

6.Ensurethatthedeckhangersareallthewaydown(at thetopoftheslot)andthedeckliftfootleverispushed backagainstthestop(Figure66andFigure67).

3.Levelingadjustlockingnut

4.Slotindeckhanger

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G020312

InstallingtheBelt

G020313

1.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleysandthe clutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure69).

2.Usingaspringremovaltool(Toropartno.92-5771), installtheidlerspringoverthedeckpostandplace tensionontheidlerpulleyandmowerbelt(Figure69).

3.Ensurethatthebeltisproperlyseatedinallpulleys.

Figure68

1.Loosenthescrews3.Removebeltcover

2.Pivotthebeltcoverup

5.Usingaspringremovaltool(Toropartno.92-5771), removetheidlerspringfromthedeckposttoremove tensionontheidlerpulley(Figure69).

4.Installthebeltcovers(

1.Positionthebeltcoverand ensurethatthetabsseat.

2.Pivotthebeltcoverdown

Figure70).

Figure70

3.Tightenthescrews

RemovingtheMower

Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagetheblade controlswitch.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardto theneutralposition,engageparkingbrake,stoptheengine, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.

Figure69

1.Springremovaltool(T oro partno.92-5771)

2.Idlerspring5.Mowerbelt

3.Deckpost

4.Idlerarm

6.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.

7.Placetheheight-of-cutpininthelockpositionfor lowestheight-of-cut.

8.Removethebeltfromthemowerdeckpulleysand removetheexistingbelt.

Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.Selectoneof thefollowingproceduresdependingonthemowerdecksize installedtocompletetheremoval.

PreparingtoRemovetheMowerDeck

1.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inch)height-of-cut position.

2.Removethemowerbeltfromtheenginepulley;refer toRemovingtheBelt(page47).

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48and54InchMowerDecks

G020314

G020327

G010309

G020328

1.MovethespringloadedJ-hooksoutoftheslotin therearhangerbracketsonbothsidesofthedeck (Figure71).

60InchMowerDecks

1.Removethehairpincotterandwashersecuringthe long,linkbartotheframeanddeck;removethelink bar(Figure73).

Figure73

Figure71

2.Removethehardwarefromthefrontdeckhangerson bothsidesofthedeck(Figure72).

3.Carefullyliftthedeckofftherearhangerboltsand lowerthefrontofthemowerdecktotheground (Figure72).

1.Hairpincotter3.Washer

2.Linkbar

2.Removethehardwarefromthefrontandreardeck hangersonbothsidesofthedeck(Figure74).

Figure74

1.Deckhanger5.Rearhangerbolts

2.Hairpincotter6.J-hook

3.Washer7.Reardeckhangerbracket

4.Weldedpostondeck

Figure72

4.Raisetheheight-of-cuttothetransportposition

5.Slidethemoweroutfromunderneaththemachine.

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

1.Deckhanger3.Washer

2.Hairpincotter4.Weldedpostondeck

3.Raisetheheight-of-cuttothetransportposition.

4.Slidethemoweroutfromunderneaththemachine.

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

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InstallingtheMower

g017724

Installing54inchMowerDecks

ReplacingtheGrassDeector

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspectthegrass

deectorfordamage

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtotheneutral lockposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

5.Placetheheight-of-cutpininthelockpositionfor lowestheight-of-cut.

6.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandguidethehanger bracketsovertherearhangerbolts(

7.Attachthefrontsupportonthemowerdecktothe frontdeckhangers,andsecurethemwithawasherand hairpincotter(Figure72).

8.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley;referto ReplacingtheMowerBelt(page47).

Figure72).

Installing60inchMowerDecks

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallowthe lawnmowertothrowobjectsintheoperator’sor bystander’sdirectionandresultinseriousinjury. Also,contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstalla mulchplate,dischargedeector,orgrasscollection system.

Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamagebeforeeachuse. Replaceanydamagedpartsbeforeuse.

1.Disengagethespringfromthenotchinthedeector bracketandslidetherodoutoftheweldeddeck brackets,spring,anddischargedeector(Figure75).

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtotheneutral lockposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,setthe parkingbrakeandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

5.Placetheheight-of-cutpininthelockpositionfor lowestheight-of-cut.

6.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandattachthe rearsupportonthemowerdecktothereardeck hangers.Securethemwithawasherandhairpincotter

Figure74).

(

7.Attachthefrontsupportonthemowerdecktothe frontdeckhangers,andsecurethemwithawasherand hairpincotter(Figure74).

8.Installthelong,linkbarthroughtheframehangerand deck.

9.Securethelinkbarwiththehairpincottersandwashers removedpreviously(

10.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley;referto ReplacingtheMowerBelt(page47).

Figure73).

Figure75

1.Deectorassembly4.Spring

2.Deckbrackets

3.Rod

2.Removethedamagedorworndischargedeector.

3.Positionthenewdischargedeectorassemblywiththe bracketendsbetweentheweldedbracketsonthedeck asshowninFigure75.

4.Installthespringontothestraightendoftherod. PositionthespringontherodasshowninFigure75so

5.Springinstalledoverthe rod

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theshorterspringendiscomingfromundertherod

G020329

G010344

beforethebendandgoingovertherodasitreturns fromthebend.

5.Lifttheloopendofthespringandplaceitintothe notchonthedeectorassemblybracket(Figure76).

Cleaning

WashingtheUndersideofthe Mower

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthemowerhousing.

Washtheundersideofthemoweraftereachusetoprevent grassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionandclipping dispersal.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtotheneutral lockposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthemower washouttting,andturnthewateronhigh(Figure77).

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

Figure76

1.Rodandspringassembly partiallyinstalled

2.Loopendofthespring installedintothenotchin thedeectorbracket

3.Rod,shortend,moved behindmowerbracket

4.Shortend,retainedby mowerbracket.

6.Securetherodandspringassemblybytwistingitsothe shortendoftherodcanbeplacedbehindthefront bracketweldedtothedeck(Figure76).

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

Figure77

1.Washoutttinglocations on54inchdecks

2.Washoutttinglocations on48and60inchdecks

3.Washouttting6.Coupling

4.O-ring

5.Hose

4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.

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5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.Engagetheblade controlswitchandletthemowerrunfor1to3minutes.

Storage

6.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,stoptheengine, andremovetheignitionkey.W aitforallmovingparts tostop.

7.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfromthe washouttting.

Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafteronewashing, soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Thenrepeatthe process.

8.Runthemoweragainforonetothreeminutesto removeexcesswater.

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsor bladecontact.Contactwithbladeorthrown debriscancauseinjuryordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashouttting immediately,beforeusingmoweragain.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerorthroughopeningsinthemower.

WasteDisposal

Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicoil,andenginecoolantare pollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeoftheseaccordingto yourstateandlocalregulations.

CleaningandStorage

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

2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe engineandhydraulicsystem.Cleandirtandchafffrom theoutsideoftheenginecylinderheadnsandblower housing.

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

3.Checktheparkingbrakeoperation;referto OperatingtheParkingBrake(page21).

4.Servicetheaircleaner;referto ServicingtheAirCleaner(page32).

5.Greasethemachine;referto GreasingtheBearings(page31).

6.Changethecrankcaseoil;referto ServicingtheEngineOil(page33).

7.Checkthetirepressure;referto CheckingtheTirePressure(page40).

8.Changethehydrauliclter;referto ChangingtheHydraulicSystemFilterandOil(page40).

9.Chargethebattery;referto ChargingtheBattery(page39).

10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith agardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththebladecontrolswitch (PTO)engagedandtheengineathighidlefor2to 5minutesafterwashing.

11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page43).

12.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-useoccurs over30days.Preparethemachineforstorageas follows:

A.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditionerto

fuelinthetank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuseanalcohol basedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuelandusedat alltimes.

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

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C.Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthe

fueltank.

D.Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel

accordingtolocalcodes.

Important:Donotstore stabilizer/conditionedfuelover90days.

13.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor replaceanypartthatisdamaged.

14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

15.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea. Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchandkeepit outofreachofchildrenorotherunauthorizedusers. Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginewillnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

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.

Theenginelosespower.

Theengineoverheats.

Themowerpullsleftorright(withlevers fullyforward).

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.Trackingneedsadjustment.1.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

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Themachinesvibratesabnormally.

Themachinecutsgrassatanuneven cuttingheight.

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.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

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

G014723

WireDiagram(Rev.B)

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Notes:

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Notes:

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Notes:

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TheToroTotalCoverageWarranty

LimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)

TimeCutter

and

TITAN

Mowers

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuantto anagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchaser torepairtheT oroProductslistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginal owner:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

TimeCutterandMXMowers

•Engines

Residentialuse

—ResidentialuseKawasaki–3years

–3years

Kohler–3years Toro–3years

TimeCutterandMXMowersCommercialuse30days

•Engines

—Commercialuse

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

TITANMowers–Residentialor Commercialuse

•Engines

—Residentialor

Commercialuse

•Frame

TITANMXMowers–Residentialor Commercialuse

•Engines

—Residentialor

Commercialuse

•Frame

3yearsor240hours

Kawasaki–3years Kohler–2years Lifetime(originalowneronly)

3yearsor400hours

Kawasaki–3years Kohler–2years Lifetime(originalowneronly)

AllMowers

•Attachments1year

•Battery90daysPartsandLabor

1yearPartsonly

•BeltsandTires90days

SomeenginesusedonT oroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply .

Whicheveroccursrst.

LifetimeFrameWarranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe

tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin

normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atT oro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforparts

andlabor .Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustor

corrosionarenotcovered.

Thiswarrantyincludesthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay transportationcosts.

Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.

OwnerResponsibilities

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

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourToroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeservice attheirdealership.T olocateadealerconvenienttoyou,referto theYellowPagesofyourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“Lawn Mowers”)oraccessourwebsiteatwww .T oro.com.Youmayalso callthenumberslistedinitem#3tousethe24-hourT oroDealer locatorsystem.

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

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

CustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision ToroWarrantyCompany 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1 196 Tollfreeat866-216-6029(U.S.customers) Tollfreeat866-216-6030(Canadiancustomers)

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,

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

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedandrequires

replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance

•Repairsnecessaryduetoimproperbatterycare,failuretousefresh

fuel(lessthanonemonthold),orfailuretoproperlypreparetheunit priortoanyperiodofnon-useoveronemonth

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•Operationalmisuse,neglect,oraccidents

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorized

ToroServiceDealer

GeneralConditions

Allrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyan AuthorizedT oroServiceDealerusingToroapprovedreplacementparts.

NeitherTheToroCompanynorT oroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty ,includingany costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletion ofrepairsunderthiswarranty .

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

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,so theaboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirToroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguarantee policiesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguarantee information,contacttheT oroimporter .Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany .

AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalToro Dealer.

374-0258RevD

Toro 74841, 74842, 74843, 74845 Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SafeOperatingPractices

ToroRidingMowerSafety

ConnectingtheBattery

CheckingtheMower Adjustment

CompletingtheSetup

ThinkSafetyFirst

AddingFuel

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

OperatingtheParkingBrake

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

OperatingtheThrottle

OperatingtheChoke

TheSafetyInterlockSystem

DrivingForwardorBackward

StoppingtheMachine

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

PositioningtheSeat

AdjustingtheMotionControl Levers

PushingtheMachinebyHand

UsingtheSideDischarge

GreasingtheBearings

RaisingtheSeat

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServicingtheSparkPlug

CleaningtheCoolingSystem

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServicingtheEmissionsFilter

ServicingtheBattery

ServicingtheFuses

CheckingtheTirePressure

CheckingtheHydraulicOil Level

ChangingtheHydraulic SystemFilterandOil

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

MowerDeckLeveling

InspectingtheBelts

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

RemovingtheMower

InstallingtheMower

WashingtheUndersideofthe Mower

WasteDisposal

CleaningandStorage