Toro 74845 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3372-551RevA

TITANZX4820Zero-Turn-Radius RidingMower

ModelNo.74845—SerialNo.312000001andUp

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Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmower

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

Introduction

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating theproductproperlyandsafely.

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

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian ICES-002

WARNING

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

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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjury ordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended precautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2otherwordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

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...............................20

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...................................................28

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

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

PremaintenanceProcedures....................................32

RaisingtheSeat..................................................32

Lubrication.............................................................32

GreasingtheBearings.........................................32

EngineMaintenance...............................................33

ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................33

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

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

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

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

ReplacingtheFuelFilter.....................................37

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

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

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

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

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

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................41

CheckingtheHydraulicOilLevel........................41

ChangingtheHydraulicSystemFilterand

Oil..................................................................41

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

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

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

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

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

RemovingtheMowerDeck................................48

InstallingtheMowerDeck..................................49

ReplacingtheGrassDeector.............................49

Cleaning.................................................................50

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower..................50

WasteDisposal...................................................51

Storage.......................................................................51

CleaningandStorage..........................................51

Troubleshooting.........................................................53

Schematics.................................................................55

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Safety

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions andalwayspayattentiontothesafetyalert symbol,whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING,or DANGER-"personalsafetyinstruction."Failureto complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal injuryordeath.

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

•Turnoffbladeswhennotmowing.Stoptheengine, waitforallpartstocometoacompletestop andremovethekeybeforecleaningthemachine, removingthegrasscatcheroruncloggingthe dischargechute.

•Operatethemachineonlyindaylightorgood articiallight.

SafeOperatingPractices

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

ThefollowingsafetyinstructionsarebasedonANSI standardB71.1-2003.Safetyinformationinaddition totheinstructionsfoundintheANSIstandardbelow canbefoundinToroRidingMowerSafetyattheend ofthissection.

GeneralOperation

•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsin theoperator'smanualandonthemachinebefore starting.

•Donotplacehandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor underthemachine.Keepclearofthedischarge openingatalltimes.

•Allowonlyresponsibleadultswhoarefamiliarwith theinstructionstooperatethemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileunderthe inuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingnearorcrossing roadways.

•Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthe machineintoatrailerortruck.

•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenoperatingthe mower.

•Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsand above,areinvolvedinalargepercentageofriding mower-relatedinjuries.Operatorsshouldevaluate theirabilitytooperatetheridingmowersafely enoughtoprotectthemselvesandothersfrom seriousinjury.

•Alwaysfollowtherecommendationsforany applicationofcounterweights.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

•Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,toys,wire,etc., whichcouldbepickedupandthrownbytheblade.

•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore mowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Nevercarrypassengers.

•Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutelynecessary. Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhile backingup.

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

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutdeector, dischargecoverorentiregrasscollectionsystemin placeandworking.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmaking turns.Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechanging directions.

SlopeOperation

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

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

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

•Choosealowgroundspeedsoyouwillnothaveto stopwhileoperatingonaslope.

•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery conditionsreducetractionandcouldcausesliding andlossofcontrol.

•Alwayskeepthedrivewheelsengagedwhengoing downslopes.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.

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•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

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

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecausethe mowermaytipbackwards.

•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoing downhill.Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmay causedrivewheelstoslipandcauselossofbraking andsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingonaslope. Iftireslosetraction,stopthemachine,disengagethe bladesandproceedslowlyofftheslope.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersorother attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe machineandcauselossofcontrol.

•Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyour footontheground.

•Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunderthe watchfulcareofanotherresponsibleadult,notthe operator.

•Bealertandturnthemachineoffifchildrenenter thearea.

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

•Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththebladesoff.They mayfalloffandbeseriouslyinjuredorinterferewith safemachineoperation.

•Childrenwhohavebeengivenridesinthepastmay suddenlyappearinthemowingareaforanotherride andberunoverorbackedoverbythemower.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners, shrubs,trees,theendofafenceorotherobjectsthat mayobscurevision.

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

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

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)

•Keeptherollbarinthefullyraisedandlocked positionandusetheseatbeltwhenoperatingthe machine.

•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquickly intheeventofanemergency.

•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhenthe rollbarisdown.

•Checktheareatobemowedandneverfoldthe ROPSinareaswherethereareslopes,dropoffsor water.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary. Donotweartheseatbeltwiththerollbarfolded down.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e. branches,doorways,electricalwires)beforedriving underanyobjectsanddonotcontactthem.

Children

Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalertto thepresenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedto themachineandthemowingactivity.Neverassumethat childrenwillremainwhereyoulastsawthem.

Towing

Ahitchkitisavailableforthismachineandcanbe obtainedbycontactinganAuthorizedToroDealer. Donottowwithoutrstinstallingthismanufacturer approvedhitch.Thefollowingguidelinesapplywhen towingwiththeapprovedhitchkitinstalled.

•Towonlywithamachinethathasahitchdesigned fortowing.Donotattachtowedequipmentexcept atthehitchpoint.

•Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationfor weightlimitsfortowedequipmentandtowingon slopes.

•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowed equipment.

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmay causelossoftractionandlossofcontrol.

•Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.

Service

SafeHandlingofGasoline:

Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,useextra carewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.Theyare ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandother sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.

•Neverremovethegascaporaddfuelwhenthe engineisrunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore refueling.

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•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater heaterorfurnace.

•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor trailerwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

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

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilthefueling iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing immediately.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacegascapand tightensecurely .

GeneralService:

•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructiondecalsas necessary.

•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensure thatoriginalstandardsaremaintained.

ToroRidingMowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecicto Toroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumust knowthatmaynotbeincludedintheANSIstandards.

•Stoptheengine,movethemotioncontrolleversto neutralandoutwardtotheparkposition,disengage thebladecontrolswitch,removekeybeforeand disconnectsparkplugwire(s)performinganyservice, repairs,maintenanceoradjustments.

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

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich maybehotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbefore attemptingtomaintain,adjustorservice.

•Neveroperateamachineinsideaclosedarea.Engine exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichisan odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.

•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallytheblade attachmentbolts.Keepequipmentingood condition.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir properoperationregularly.

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

•Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrikean object.Repair,ifnecessary,beforerestarting.

•Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththe enginerunning.

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

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

•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparks andamesawayfrombattery.

•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.W arrantymay bevoidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.

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

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

•Checkforproperbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjust andserviceasrequired.

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SlopeIndicator

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Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

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SafetyandInstructional Decals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

93-7009

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

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

112-9840

99-8936

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Heightofcut

3.Removetheignitionkey andreadtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

114-1606

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.

110-6691

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

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

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.

115-9625

1.Parking brake—disengaged

2.Parkingbrake—engaged

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117-1158

1.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine

2.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine

115-9632

1.Powertake-off(PTO), Bladecontrolswitchon somemodels

2.Bladecontrolswitch—On6.Continuousvariable

3.Bladecontrolswitch—Off7.Slow

4.Choke

5.Fast

setting

117-1194

1.Engine

117-5344

1.Lock

2.ReadtheOperator'sManual

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

117–2718

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107-3069

1.Warning–thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris down.

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

3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.

115-9644

1.Pressthepedalandlifttheheightofcutlevertounlockthe deckposition.

2.Heightofcut

3.Pressthepedaltomovethedecktothetransportposition

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BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe

7.Weareyeprotection;

8.Batteryacidcancause

10.Containslead;donot

distancefromthebattery.

explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries

blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

discard.

115-9630

1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbeforeperformingany maintenance.

2.Checktheengineoilevery8hours5.Checkthecasterwheeltirepressureevery25hours

3.Checkthedrivewheeltirepressureevery25hours

4.Checkthehydraulicoilevery25hours

6.Lubricatethecasterwheelevery25hours

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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,useafullrampswhen 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.

1.Fuel2.Full

119-8983

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.Removetheblackplasticcapfromthenegative batterypost.Removethefastenersfromthenegative batterycableandusethemtosecurethenegative batterycabletothenegativebatterypost(

Figure4).

Qty.

–

1 1 1

Connectthebattery .

Checkthemoweradjustment.

CompletetheSetup.

Use

CheckingtheMower Adjustment

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Adjusttheside-to-sidelevelandthefront-to-rearblade slope.UsetherelevantproceduresintheOperator's Manualtoverifythedeckislevelandmakeany adjustmentsasnecessary.RefertotheOperator'sManual formoreinformation.

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,washerandnutand raisethemotioncontrolleverstotheuprightposition. Securethemotioncontrollevers.RefertoAdjustingthe MotionControlLeversintheOperationSection.

RaisingtheROPS

RaisetheROPSintotheuprightpositionandsecureit inplace.RefertoUsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)intheOperationSection.

•Hosecoupling

•Operator'sManual

•EngineOperator'sManual

•ViewtheOperatortrainingmaterial.

CheckingtheTirePressure

Checkthefrontandreartiresforproperination.Refer toCheckingtheTirePressureintheOperator'sManual fortherecommendedinationpressure.

CheckingtheSideDischargeChute

Removethepackingrestraintholdingthesidedischarge chuteupandlowerthechuteintoplace.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoChecking theOilLevelintheOperator'sManual.

CheckingtheHydraulicOilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check thehydraulicoillevelinthereservoirbehindtheseat; refertoCheckingtheOilLevelintheOperator'sManual.

CheckingtheMowerAdjustment

Themowerdeckwasleveledatthefactory.Ifthemower isnotcuttinglevel,adjusttheside-to-sidelevelandthe front-to-rearbladeslope.SeetheOperator'sManual fortheproperprocedure.

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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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G010077

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine(Figure7).

Figure7

1.Throttlecontrol4.Ignitionswitch

2.Choke5.Bladecontrolswitch(PTO)

3.Hourmeter

switch(PTO)isengaged.Usethesetimesforscheduling regularmaintenance(

Figure7).

FuelGauge

Thefuelwindowlocatedbelowtheoperatorposition canbeusedtoverifythelevelofgasolineinthetank (Figure8).

Figure8

IgnitionSwitch

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

Figure7).

ThrottleControl

ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow. Movingthrottleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeed andmovingthrottlelevertotherearwilldecreaseengine speed.Movingthethrottleforwardintothedetentis fullthrottle(

Figure7).

Choke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.Pullthechoke knobuptoengageit.Pushdownonthechokeknob todisengageit.

1.Fuelgaugewindow

MotionControlLevers

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

Figure5).Alwayspositionthemotioncontrol leversintotheneutrallockpositionwhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

ParkingBrakeLever

Locatedonleftsideoftheconsole(Figure5).Thebrake leverengagesaparkingbrakeonthedrivewheels.Pull theleverupandrearwardtoengagethebrake.Pushthe leverforwardanddowntodisengagethebrake.

BladeControlSwitch(PowerTake-Off)

Thebladecontrolswitch,representedbyapower take-off(PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengagespower tothemowerblades(Figure7).

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheblades haveoperated.Itoperateswhenthebladecontrol

FootPedalDeckLiftSystem

Thefootpedaldeckliftsystemallowstheoperator tolowerandraisethedeckfromtheseatedposition. Theoperatorcanusethefootpedaltoliftthedeck brieytoavoidobstaclesorlockthedeckinthehighest height-of-cutortransportposition(Figure5).

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Height-of-CutLever

Theheight-of-cutleverworkswiththefootpedalto lockthedeckinaspeciccuttingheight.Onlyadjustthe heightofcutwhilemachineisnotmoving(Figure5).

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Attachments/Accessories

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

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsand decalsinthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformation couldhelpyou,yourfamily,petsorbystandersavoid injury.

DANGER

Mowingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause slidingandlossofcontrol.

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor drowning.

Alossoftractionisalossofsteeringcontrol.

Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:

•Donotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Whenmowingslopes,graduallyworkfrom lowertohigherareasontheincline.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Turnup,intoaninclinewhenchanging directionsonslopes.Turningdowntheslope reducestraction.

•Attachmentschangethehandling characteristicsofthemachine.Use extracautionwhenusingattachmentswiththe machine.

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G015033

Figure9

G015034

G015035

1.SafeZone-usethemachinehere

2.Usewalkbehindmowerand/orhandtrimmerneardrop-offs andwater.

3.Water

UsingtheRolloverProtection System(ROPS)

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keepthe rollbarinthefullyraisedlockedpositionanduse theseatbelt.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbar isinthedownposition.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

Figure10

Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththe

rollbarinthefullyraisedposition.

3.Installthelockingpins.Securethepinsbyinstalling thehaircotterpin(Figure11).

Figure11

1.HoleinROPS

2.Lockingpin

3.Hairpincotter

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris inthedownposition.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearancepermits.

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

Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhen absolutelynecessary.

1.Toraisetherollbar,removethehaircotterpinand removethelockingpins.

2.Raisetherollbartotheuprightposition(Figure10).

4.Twolowertherollbar,removethehaircotterpin andremovethelockingpin.(Figure11).

5.Lowertherollbartothedownposition.

6.Usethetwolockingandcotterpinstosecurethe bar.

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AddingFuel

DANGER

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleaded gasolinewithanoctaneratingof87orhigher ((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15% MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.

•DoNotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15 orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume. Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemay resultwhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

•DoNotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•DoNotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel containersoverthewinterunlessafuelstabilizeris used.

•DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

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

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline thatspills.

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

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicle oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulate thecontainerandslowthelossofanystatic charge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuel theequipmentwithitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

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

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystem inplaceandinproperworkingcondition.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporscancauseserious injuryandillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditioneropening .

•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysor less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthe fueltankbedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel system,whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditioner tothegas.

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Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective

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whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethe chanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuel stabilizeratalltimes.

FuelGauge

Usethefuelwindowbelowtheoperatortoverifythe levelofgasolinebeforellingthetank(Figure12).

Figure12

Figure13

1.Fuelgaugewindow

FillingtheFuelT ank

Makesuretheengineisshutoffandthemotion controlsareintheparkposition.

Important:DoNotoverllfueltank.Fillthe fueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.The emptyspaceinthetankallowsthefueltoexpand. Overllingmayresultinfuelleakageordamageto theengineoremissionsystem.

1.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethecap.

Note:Youcanusethefuelwindowbelowthe operatingpositionverifythepresenceofgasoline beforellingthetank(

2.Slowlyaddregular,unleadedgasolineuntilthefuel reachesthebaseofthellerneck

Figure12).

Figure13.

3.Installthefueltankcapsecurelyandtightenuntilit “clicks”.Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhavespilled.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoChecking theEngineOilLevel.

OperatingtheParkingBrake

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

SettingtheParkingBrake

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ReleasingtheParkingBrake

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RUN

STOP

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OperatingtheThrottle

ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweenFastand Slowpositions(Figure16).

Alwaysusethefastpositionwhenturningonthe mowerdeckwiththebladecontrolswitch(PTO).

Figure16

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostartthe engine.

2.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechoke beforeusingtheignitionswitch(

Figure17).

Figure17

1.On2.Off

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition (Figure18).Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

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

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthe fuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

3.Pushdownonthechoketodisengagethechoke aftertheenginehasstarted(

Figure17).

Figure18

2.Turntheignitionkeytostoptostoptheengine.

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StartingandStoppingthe

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START

RUN

STOP

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Engine

ontheChokecontrolandlettheenginerunfora fewseconds.ThenpushdowntheChokecontrol. Repeatasrequired.

StartingtheEngine

1.Sitdownontheseat(Figure19)andfastentheseat belt.

2.Movethemotioncontrolsoutwardtotheneutral lockposition(Figure19).

3.Settheparkingbrake( theParkingBrake.

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

5.PullupontheChokecontrolbeforestartingacold engine.

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire choking.

Figure19);refertoSetting

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthe fuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

Figure20

1.Off3.Start

2.Run

StoppingtheEngine

CAUTION

Figure19

6.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition (Figure18).Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

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

7.Aftertheenginestarts,pushdownontheChoke control.Iftheenginestallsorhesitates,pullup

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

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DisengagingtheBladeControlSwitch

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(PTO)

Figure23

TheSafetyInterlockSystem

WARNING

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

Figure21

OperatingtheMowerBlade ControlSwitch(PTO)

Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBladeControlSwitch (PTO)

Engagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO)withthethrottle positionatFast.

Note:Engagingthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)with thethrottlepositionathalforlesswillcauseexcessive weartothedrivebelts.

Figure22

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.

UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock System

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

•Thebladesaredisengaged.

•Themotioncontrolleversareintheneutrallock position.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostopthe enginewhenthecontrolleversareoutoftheneutral lockpositionwiththeparkingbrakeonorifyourise fromtheseatwhenthebladesareengaged.

TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem

Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorizedService Dealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately.

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

2.Whilesittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake andmovethebladecontrolswitchtoOff.Move eithermotioncontrollever(forwardorreverse).

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Trystartingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank. Repeatwiththeothermotioncontrollever.

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

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

DrivingForwardorBackward

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

UsingtheMotionControlLevers

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidly.Operatormaylose controlofmachineandcausepersonalinjuryor damagetomachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.

Figure24

1.Motioncontrol lever-neutrallockposition

2.Center,unlockedposition

3.Forward

4.Backward

DrivingForward

Note:Theenginewillkillifthetractioncontrollevers

aremovedwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

1.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe ParkingBrakeinOperation.

2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

3.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotioncontrol leversforward(

Figure25).

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bladecontrolswitch(PTO),andturntheignitionkey tooff.

Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine;refer toSettingtheParkingBrake.Remembertoremovethe keyfromtheignitionswitch.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

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

DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotioncontrol leversrearward(Figure26).

UsingtheFootPedalDeckLiftSystem

Pressthepedaldowntoraisethedeck;continueto pressthepedaluntilthedeckislockedinthetransport positionFigure27.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwith yourfootandraisetheheight-of-cutleverslightlyto disengagethetransportlock.

Figure26

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethetractioncontrollevers toneutralandmovetolockedposition,disengagethe

Figure27

TransportLockPosition

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AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

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Theheight-of-cutcanbeadjustedfrom1-1/2to 4-1/2inch(38to114mm)in1/4inch(6mm) incrementsbyrelocatingtheheight-of-cutpininto differentholelocations.

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

Figure28).

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2.Toadjust,removethepinfromtheheight-of-cut bracket(Figure28).

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

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

Figure28).

2.Removethepinfromtheheight-of-cutbracket (Figure28).

3.Selectthelowerholeonthelockdecalandinsert thepin(

Figure28).

Tolockthedeckinthelowestheight-of-cut position:

1.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootand raisethemowerdecktothetransportposition (alsothe4.5inch(114mm)cuttingheightposition)

Figure28).

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2.Removethepinfromtheheight-of-cutbracket

Figure28).

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3.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootandlower themowerdecktothelowestposition..

4.Selecttheupperholeonthelockdecalandinsert thepin(

Figure28).

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp

1.Deckliftpedal

2.Cutheightpin

3.Height-of-cutpositions

Rollers

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

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),move themotioncontrolleverstotheneutrallock positionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

Figure28

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

5.Lockposition.transport position

UsingtheLockPositions

Thedeckcanbelockedinthehighestheight-of-cutor transportpositionorthelowestheight-of-cutposition.

Tolockthedeckinthetransportposition:

1.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootand raisethemowerdecktothetransportposition (alsothe4.5inch(114mm)cuttingheightposition) (Figure28).

Figure29

1.Anti-scalproller3.FlangeNut

2.Bolt4.Holespacing

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PositioningtheSeat

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AdjustingtheTilt

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Positionthe seatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthemachine andaremostcomfortable.

Whilesittingintheoperator'sposition,raisetheseat adjustmentleverslightlyandmovetheseatforwardor backwardtothedesiredposition(Figure30).

Figure30

1.Adjustmentlever

Themotioncontrolleverscanbetiltedforeoraftfor maximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrolleverto thecontrolarmshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe controlleverforeoraft.Tightenbothboltsto securethecontrolinthenewposition.

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.

AdjustingtheMotionControl Levers

AdjustingtheHeight

Themotioncontrolleverscanbeadjustedhigheror lowerformaximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Removethe2boltsand2washersholdingthe controllevertothecontrolarmshaft(Figure31).

2.Movethecontrollevertothenextsetofholes. Securetheleverwiththe2boltsand2washers (Figure31).

Figure31

1.Controlarmshaft

2.Controllever

3.Slotted,upperhole

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol

4.Washer

5.Bolt

lever.

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PushingtheMachinebyHand

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DANGER

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.

Nevertowthemachinebecausedamagemay occur.

ToPushtheMachine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

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

3.Locatethebypassleversattherearofthemachine, ontheleftandrightsideoftheframe.

4.Movethebypassleversrearwardandthendown tolocktheminplaceasshownin disengagethewheelmotors.Repeatthisoneach sideofthemachine.

Themachineisnowabletobepushedbyhand.

Figure32to

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

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

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaormower bladesunlessyoumovethebladecontrolswitch (PTO)totheoffposition,rotatetheignition keytooffandremovethekey.

•Makesurethegrassdeectorisinthedown position.

OperatingTips

Figure32

ToOperatetheMachine

Movethebypasstothepositionforoperatingthe machine(Figure32)toengagethewheelmotors.

FastThrottleSetting

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

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

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

Cut1/3oftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrowsmore slowly.

UsingtheSideDischarge

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.

MowingDirection

Alternatemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhich enhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

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MowatCorrectIntervals

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

CuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality ,useaslowergroundspeedin certainconditions.

AvoidCuttingTooLow

Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthe moweryoupreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheightto ensurethatuneventurfisnotcuttooshort.

LongGrass

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

WhenStopping

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

KeeptheUndersideoftheMower Clean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe moweraftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinside themower,cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecome unsatisfactory.

BladeMaintenance

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

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Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst50hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

Every400hours

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).

•Replacethepaperelement.(moreoftenindusty ,dirtyconditions)

•Changetheoillter.(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions)

•Changethehydraulicsystemlterandoil.

Monthly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•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

4.Checkthehydraulicoilevery25hours

6.Lubricatethecasterwheelevery25hours

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Premaintenance

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Lubrication

Procedures

GreasingtheBearings

RaisingtheSeat

Makesurethemotioncontrolleversarelockedinthe neutrallockposition.Lifttheseatforward.

Thefollowingcomponentscanbeaccessedbyraising theseat:

•Servicedecal

•Fuses

•Batteryandcables

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greaseall

lubricationpoints.

GreaseType:No.2GeneralPurposeLithiumBase Grease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

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

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

Figure34andFigure34)

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1.Frontcastertire

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

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

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EngineMaintenance

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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

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STARTING TEMPERA TURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

SAE 5W– 20

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

CleaningtheElement

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Servicethepaper

element.(moreoftenindusty ,dirty conditions)

Every200hours/Y early(whichever comesrst)—Replacethepaper element.(moreoftenindusty ,dirty conditions)

1.Lightlytaptheelementonaatsurfacetoremove dustanddirt.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(every fewhours)ifoperatingconditionsareextremelydusty orsandy .

RemovingtheElement

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrol(PTO).

2.Movethemotioncontrolleverstothebrakeposition, stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Cleanaroundtheaircleanercovertopreventdirt fromgettingintotheengineandcausingdamage. Liftthecoverandremovethehoseclampsecuring theaircleanerassemblytotheengine(

4.Loosenthehoseclampandremovethepaper element(

Figure35).

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,and damagetotheseal.

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

ServicingtheEngineOil

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

CrankcaseCapacity:61ounces(1.8l),[whenoillter isremoved:70ounces(2.1l)]

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow .

1.Cover

2.Paperelement

Figure35

3.Hoseclamp

Figure36

Note:Usingmultigradeoils(5W -20,10W-30,and10W

-40)willincreaseoilconsumption.Checkoillevelmore

frequentlywhenusingthem.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

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WARNING

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Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours—Changethe

engineoil.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donot runenginewithoilbelowthelowmarkbecausethe enginemaybedamaged.

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

2.Makesuretheengineisstopped,level,andiscoolso theoilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

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

Figure37).

Every100hours—Changetheengine oil.(moreoftenindusty,dirty conditions)

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoassuretheoildrains completely.

2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position(

Figure38).

Figure37

Figure38

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4.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil

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3/4

intothellertubeandslowlyaddtheadditionaloil tobringittotheFullmark(Figure39).

Figure39

ChangingtheEngineOilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Changetheoil

lter.(moreoftenindusty,dirty conditions)

Note:Changetheengineoilltermorefrequently whenoperatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChangingthe EngineOil.

2.Changetheengineoillter(

Figure40).

Figure40

Note:Ensuretheoilltergaskettouchestheengine

andthenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnewoil; refertoChangingtheOil.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthespark

plug(s).

Makesuretheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug. Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplug(s)andagappingtool/feelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug(s) ifnecessary.

Type:NGKBPR4ES(orequivalent)

AirGap:0.030inch(0.76mm)

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RemovingtheSparkPlug

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InstallingtheSparkPlug

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

Figure41

Note:Duetothedeeprecessaroundthespark

plug,blowingoutthecavitywithcompressedair isusuallythemosteffectivemethodforcleaning. Thesparkplugismostaccessiblewhentheblower housingisremovedforcleaning.

Tightenthesparkplug(s)to16ft-lb(22N-m).

Figure43

CleaningtheCoolingSystem

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Nevercleanthesparkplug(s).Always

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

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.030inches(0.76mm).

Figure42

Cleantheairintakescreenfromgrassanddebrisbefore eachuse.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitchandmovethe controlleverstotheneutrallockedpositionand applytheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Removetheairintakescreen,aircleanercover,and fanhousing.

4.Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.

5.Installtheairintakescreen,aircleanercover,and fanhousing.

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FuelSystem

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Maintenance

DANGER

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

•Performanyfuelrelatedmaintenancewhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea. Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereasparkmay ignitethegasolinefumes.

5.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherand slidethemawayfromthelter(Figure45).

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)(moreoftenunderdusty, dirtyconditions).

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

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Allowthemachinetocooldown.

4.Raisetheseatandlocatethefuelltersasshownin Figure44.

Figure45

1.Fuellter

2.Hoseclamp

3.Fuelline

6.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

7.Installanewlterwiththeowdirectionarrow comingfromthefueltankandpointingtothe engine.Movethehoseclampsclosetothelter

Figure44)tosecureitinplace.

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1.Fuellinefromtank

2.In-lineFuellter

3.Flowdirectionarrow

Figure44

4.Fuellinetoengine

5.Hoseclamp

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ElectricalSystem

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Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe machineandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscan causethebatterygassestoexplode,resultingin personalinjury.

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

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

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling .

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhichisa deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.

Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontactwith skin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafetyglassestoshield youreyesandrubberglovestoprotectyourhands.

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting inpersonalinjury.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockposition andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Removethewingnutsecuringthebatteryclamp

Figure46).

(

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal partsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

Figure46

1.Removethewingnutand clamp

2.Removethenegative batterycablebeforethe positive

4.Removetheclamp(Figure46).

5.Firstdisconnectthenegativebatterycable(black) fromthenegative(-)(black)batteryterminal

Figure46).

(

6.Slidetheredterminalbootoffthepositive(red) batteryterminalandremovethepositive(+)(red) batterycable(

7.Removethebattery.

Figure46).

3.Removethepositive batterycable

4.Removebattery

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InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionbatteryinthetraywiththeterminalposts oppositefromthefueltank(

Figure46).

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

3.Theninstallthenegativebatterycabletothenegative (-)batteryterminal.

4.Securethecableswith2bolts,2washers,and 2locknuts(

Figure46).

5.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.

6.Installtheclampandsecureitwiththewingnut

Figure46).

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ChargingtheBattery

1.PositiveBatteryPost

2.NegativeBatteryPost

Figure47

3.Red(+)ChargerLead

4.Black(-)ChargerLead

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan explode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparksand amesawayfrombattery.

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

1.Chargebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to30amps or30minutesat10amps.

2.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthe chargerleadsfromthebatteryposts(

3.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnectthe batterycables,refertoInstallingtheBattery.

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.

Figure47).

ServicingtheFuses

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

Fuses:

•Main,30amp,blade-type

•Engine,20amp,blade-type

1.Thefusesarelocatedonrighthandconsolenextto theseat(

2.Toreplacethefuses,pulloutonthefusetoremove it.

3.Installanewfuseofthesameamperageremoved

Figure48).

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Figure48).

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Figure48

1.30amp

2.25amp4.Fuseblock

3.Openaccessoryslot

DriveSystem Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktirepressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut. Checkthepressureatthevalvestem( thetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccurate pressurereading.

Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.

Inatethereardrivewheeltiresto13psi.

Figure49).Check

Figure49

1.Valvestem

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HydraulicSystem

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Maintenance

OilType:20w-50engineoil.

Important:Useoilspeciedorequivalent.Other uidscouldcausesystemdamage.

CheckingtheHydraulicOil Level

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

Checkexpansionreservoirandifnecessaryadd20W-50 engineoiltotheFULLCOLDline

2.Locatethelterandguardsoneachtransaxledrive system(Figure51).Removethreescrewssecuring thelterguardandguard.

Figure51

Rightsideshown

Figure50

1.Expansionreservoir3.Engine

2.FullColdline

ChangingtheHydraulic SystemFilterandOil

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

Thebleedingprocessisrepeateduntiltheoilremains attheFULLCOLDlineinthereservoirafterpurging.

Failuretoproperlyperformthisprocedurecan resultinirreparabledamagetothetransaxledrive system.

1.Transaxledrive

2.Oillter

3.Filterguard

3.Carefullycleanareaaroundlters.Itisimportant thatnodirtorcontaminationenterhydraulicsystem.

4.Placeacontainerbelowtheltertocatchtheoilthat drainswhenthelterandventplugsareremoved.

5.Locateandremovetheventplugoneach transmission

6.Unscrewtheltertoremoveandallowoiltodrain fromdrivesystem.

Repeatthisprocedureforbothlters.

4.Screws

5.Ventplug

InstallingtheHydraulicSystemFilters

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every400hours

RemovingHydraulicSystemFilters

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

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hydraulicltersandoilcanresultinirreparable

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damagetothetransaxledrivesystem.

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

1.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwithjack stands(orequivalentsupport)justhighenoughto allowdrivewheelstoturnfreely.

Figure53

1.Jackingpoints

Figure52

1.Applyathincoatofoilonthesurfaceoftherubber sealofeachlter.

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

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

4.Verifytheventplugsareremovedbeforeaddingthe oil.

5.Slowlypourthespeciedoilthroughexpansion reservoiruntiloilcomesoutofoneoftheventplug holes.Stopandinstallthatventplug.Torquethe plugto180in-lb(20.3N-m).

6.Continuetoaddoilthroughtheexpansionreservoir untiloilcomesoutoftheremainingventplughole onthesecondtransmission.Stopandinstallthat ventplug.Torquetheplugto180in-lb(20.3N-m).

7.Continuetoaddoilthroughtheexpansionreservoir untilitreachestheFULLCOLDlineonthe expansionreservoir.ProceedtotheBleedingthe HydraulicSystemsection.

Important:Failuretoperformthe

the Hy draulic System

Bleeding

procedureafterchanging

2.Entertheoperator'sposition.Startengineand movethrottlecontrolaheadto1/2throttleposition. Disengageparkingbrake.

A.Movethebypassleversintothepushingthe

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

B.Movethebypassleversintotheoperating

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

C.Stoptheengineandchecktheoillevelinthe

expansionreservoir.Addthespeciedoilas untilitreachestheFULLCOLDlineonthe expansionreservoir.

3.Repeatstep2untilalltheairiscompletelypurged fromthesystem.

Whenthetransaxleoperatesatnormalnoiselevels andmovessmoothlyforwardandreverseatnormal speeds,thenthetransaxleisconsideredpurged.

4.Checktheoillevelintheexpansionreservoirone lasttime.Addthespeciedoilasuntilitreaches theFULLCOLDlineontheexpansionreservoir ifnecessary.

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MowerDeck

G014972

Maintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason becausesharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshreddingturns grassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowthand increasesthechanceofdisease.

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

WARNING

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

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

Figure54

1.CuttingEdge3.Wear/slotForming

2.CurvedArea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfaceforthe

followingprocedure.

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

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedglovesorother adequatehandprotectionslowlyrotatebladeto bemeasuredintoapositionthatallowseffective measurementofthedistancebetweenthecutting edgeandthelevelsurfacethemachineison.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

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

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure54).Iftheedges arenotsharporhavenicks,removeandsharpenthe blades.RefertoSharpeningtheBlades.

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea (Figure54).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslot forminginthisarea(Figure54),immediatelyinstalla newblade.

Figure55

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

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3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface

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here.

Figure56

1.Blade,inpositionformeasuring

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(A)

Figure58

1.Opposingbladeedge,inpositionformeasuring

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

WARNING

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothatthe opposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesameposition.

Figure57

1.Blade,sidepreviouslymeasured

2.Measurementpositionusedpreviously

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement position

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

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedbladewith anewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesofblade.

A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreater

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

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

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,movetothe

nextblade..

Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.

RemovingtheBlades

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

Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-paddedglove. Removethebladebolt(rotatingitcounter-clockwise), curvedwasher,andbladefromthespindleshaft (

Figure59).

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Figure59

1.SailAreaofBlade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.BladeBolt

Figure61

1.Blade2.Balancer

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure59).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademust bepointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthe mowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthespringdiskandbladebolt(rotatingit clockwise).Thespringdiskconemustbeinstalled towardthebolthead(

Figure59).Torquetheblade

boltto100-110ft-lb(135-150N-m).

MowerDeckLeveling

SharpeningtheBlades

WARNING

Whensharpeningblade,piecesofbladecouldbe thrownandcauseseriousinjury.

Wearpropereyeprotectionwhensharpeningblade.

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothends oftheblade(Figure60).Maintaintheoriginalangle. Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamountof materialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

Figure60

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure61).Ifthebladestaysina horizontalposition,thebladeisbalancedandcanbe used.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff theendofthesailareaonly(Figure59).Repeatthis procedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

Checktoensurethemowerdeckislevelanytimeyou installthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencuton yourlawn.

Themowerdeckmustbecheckedforbentblades priortoleveling;anybentbladesmustberemoved andreplaced.RefertotheCheckingforBentBlades procedurebeforecontinuing.

Themowerdeckmustbeleveledside-to-siderstthen thefronttorearslopecanbeadjusted.

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•Allfourtiremustbeproperlyinated.Referto CheckingtheTirePressureintheDriveSystem Maintenancesection.

CheckingSide-to-SideLevel

Themowerbladesmustbelevelfromsidetoside. Checktheside-to-sidelevelanytimeyouinstallthe mowerorwhenyouseeanunevencutonyourlawn.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe neutrallockposition,stoptheengine,removethe key,settheparkingbrakeandwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside.

4.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand theatsurface(Figure62).Ifbothmeasurements

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arenotwithin3/16inch(5mm),anadjustmentis

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required;continuetotheLevelingprocedure.

Figure63

Figure62

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Outsidecuttingedges

3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here

CheckingtheFront-to-RearBladeSlope

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

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

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

3.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacingfront torear(

Figure63).

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here

2.Outsidecuttingedges

LevelingtheMowerDeck

1.Setanti-scalprollerstotopholesorremove completelyforthisprocedure.

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

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

4.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheatsurface (Figure63).Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1/16-5/16 inch(1.6-7.9mm)lowerthantherearbladetip, continuetotheLevelingtheMowerDeckprocedure.

Figure64

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

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

3.Frontedge

4.Loosenthelevelingadjustlockingnuts(item3)on allfourcornerssothatthedeckissittingsecurely onallfourblocks.Makesurethatthedeckhangers areallthewaydown(atthetopoftheslot)andthe deckliftfootleverispushedbackagainstthestop,

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thentightenthefourlevelingadjustlockingnuts

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(Figure65).

Figure65

3.Lowerthemowertothe3inch(76mm)height-of-cut position.

4.Removethebeltcovers(Figure66).

1.Deckliftarm4.Slotindeckhanger

2.Deckhanger

3.Levelingadjustlockingnut6.Reardeckhangerbracket

5.Slotinreardeckhanger bracket

5.Recheckthatblockstjustsnuglyunderthedeck skirt.Makesureallattachmentboltsaretight

6.Verifythedeckislevelbycheckingtheside-to-side

1.Loosenthescrews3.Removebeltcover

2.Pivotthebeltcoverup

5.Usingaspringremovaltool,(Toropartno.92-5771), removetheidlerspringfromthedeckposttoremove tensionontheidlerpulley(Figure67).

Figure66

levelandfront-to-rearbladeslope;repeatdeck levelingprocedureifnecessary.

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Checkthebeltsforsquealingwhenthebeltisrotating, bladesslippingwhencuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges, burnmarksandcracksaresignsofawornmowerbelt. Replacethemowerbeltifanyoftheseconditionsare evident.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarksandcracks aresignsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethemowerbelt ifanyoftheseconditionsareevident.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

1.Springremovaltool(Toro partno.92-5771)

2.Idlerspring5.Mowerbelt

3.Deckpost

Figure67

4.Idlerarm

6.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.Place theheight-of-cutpininthelockpositionforlowest height-of-cut.

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7.Removethebeltfromthemowerdeckpulleysand

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removetheexistingbelt.

8.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleysand theclutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure67).

WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwheninstalledand cancausepersonalinjury.

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

9.Usingaspringremovaltool,(Toropartno.92-5771), installtheidlerspringoverthedeckpostand placingtensionontheidlerpulleyandmowerbelt (Figure67).

10.Ensurethatthebeltisproperlyseatedinallpulleys.

11.Installthebeltcovers(Figure68).

1.MovethespringloadedJ-hooksoutoftheslotin therearhangerbracketsonbothsidesofthedeck (

Figure69).

Figure69

Figure68

1.Positionthebeltcover, ensurethetabsseat

2.Pivotthebeltcoverdown

RemovingtheMowerDeck

3.Tightenthescrews

Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.Movethemotioncontrollevers outwardtotheneutralposition,engageparkingbrake, stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

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

2.Removethehardwarefromthefrontdeckhangers onbothsidesofthedeck(Figure70).

3.Carefullyliftthedeckofftherearhangerboltsand lowerthefrontofthemowerdecktotheground (Figure70).

Figure70

1.Deckhanger5.Rearhangerbolts

2.Hairpincotter6.J-hook

3.Washer7.Reardeckhangerbracket

4.Weldedpostondeck

4.Raisetheheight-of-cuttothetransportposition

5.Slidethemoweroutfromunderneaththemachine.

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Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

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InstallingtheMowerDeck

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

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

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

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

5.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandguidethehanger bracketsovertherearhangerbolts(

6.Attachthefrontsupportonthemowerdecktothe frontdeckhangersandsecurethemwithawasher andhairpincotter(

Figure70).

7.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley;refer toReplacingtheMowerBelt.

ReplacingtheGrassDeector

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspectthe

1.Deectorassembly4.Spring

2.Deckbrackets

3.Rod

Figure71

5.Springinstalledoverthe rod

grassdeectorfordamage

2.Positionthenewdischargedeectorassemblywith

WARNING

thebracketendsbetweentheweldedbracketsonthe deckasshowninFigure71.

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

3.Installthespringontothestraightendoftherod. Positionthespringontherodasshowninsothe shorterspringendiscomingfromundertherod beforethebendandgoingovertherodasitreturns

Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstalla

fromthebend.

mulchplate,dischargedeector,orgrasscollection system.

4.Lifttheloopendofthespringandplaceitintothe notchonthedeectorassemblybracket(

Figure72).

Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamagebeforeeachuse. Replaceanydamagedpartsbeforeuse.

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

Figure71).

Removethedamagedorworndischargedeector.

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1.Rodandspringassembly

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partiallyinstalled

2.Loopendofthespring installedintothenotchin thedeectorbracket

Figure72

3.Rod,shortend,moved behindmowerbracket

4.Shortend,retainedby mowerbracket.

Cleaning

WashingtheUndersideofthe Mower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Cleanthe

mowerhousing.

Washtheundersideofthemoweraftereachuseto preventgrassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionand clippingdispersal.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

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

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthemower washouttting,andturnthewateronhigh

Figure73).

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

5.Securetherodandspringassemblybytwistingitso theshortendoftherodcanbeplacedbehindthe frontbracketweldedtothedeck(

Figure72).

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

1.Coupling4.O-ring

2.Washoutttinglocations

3.Washouttting

4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.

Figure73

5.Hose

5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.Engagetheblade controlswitchandletthemowerrunforoneto threeminutes.

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6.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,stoptheengine, andremovetheignitionkey .Waitforallmoving partstostop.

7.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfrom thewashouttting.

Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafteronewashing, soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Thenrepeat theprocess.

8.Runthemoweragainforonetothreeminutesto removeexcesswater.

Storage

CleaningandStorage

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

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

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsorblade contact.Contactwithbladeorthrowndebris cancauseinjuryordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashouttting immediately,beforeusingmoweragain.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerorthroughopeningsinthemower.

WasteDisposal

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

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

3.Checkthebrake;refertoServicingtheBrakeinthe MaintenanceSection.

4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir CleanerintheMaintenanceSection.

5.Greasethemachine;refertoGreasingand LubricationintheMaintenanceSection.

6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoServicingthe EngineOilintheMaintenanceSection.

7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire PressureintheMaintenanceSection.

8.Changethehydrauliclter;refertoServicingthe HydraulicSystemintheMaintenanceSection.

9.Chargethebattery;refertoServicingtheBatteryin theMaintenanceSection.

10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith agardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththebladecontrol switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathighidlefor 2to5minutesafterwashing.

11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoServicing theCuttingBladesintheMaintenanceSection.

12.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachineforstorage asfollows:

A.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditioner

tofuelinthetank.Followmixinginstructions fromthestabilizermanufacturer.Donotusean alcoholbasedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuelandused atalltimes.

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B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

C.Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthe

fueltank.

D.Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recycleasperlocal

codes.

Important:Donotstore stabilizer/conditionedfuelover90days.

13.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repair orreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Starterdoesnotcrank

Enginewillnotstart,startshard,orfails tokeeprunning

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

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

2.Parkingbrakeisnoton.

3.Driveleversarenotinneutrallock position.

4.Operatorisnotseated.4.Sitontheseat.

5.Batteryisdead.

6.Electricalconnectionsarecorrodedor loose.

7.Fuseisblown.

8.Relayorswitchisdefective.8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Fueltankisempty.

2.Fuelshutoffvalveisclosed.2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

4.Thethrottleandchokearenotinthe correctposition.

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

6.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

7.Aircleanerisdirty.

8.Seatswitchisnotfunctioningproperly.8.Checktheseatswitchindicator.

9.Electricalconnectionsarecorroded, looseorfaulty.

10.Relayorswitchisdefective.10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .

11.Faultysparkplug.

12.Sparkplugwireisnotconnected.12.Checkthesparkplugwireconnection.

disengaged.

2.Settheparkingbrake.

3.Ensurethedriveleversareinthe neutrallockposition.

5.Chargethebattery.

6.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

7.Replacefuse.

1.Fillthefueltank.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

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

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner element.

Replaceseatifneeded.

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

11.Clean,adjustorreplacesparkplug.

Enginelosespower.

Engineoverheats.

Mowerpullsleftorright(withleversfully forward)

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Aircleanerisdirty.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

4.Coolingnsandairpassagesabove theengineareplugged.

5.Ventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.5.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

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

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

3.Coolingnsandairpassagesabove theengineareplugged.

1.Trackingneedsadjustment1.Adjustthetracking.

2.Tirepressureindrivetiresnotcorrect.2.Adjusttirepressureinthedrivetires.

2.Cleantheaircleanerelement.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Machinedoesnotdrive.

Abnormalvibration.

Unevencuttingheight.

1.Bypassvalvesisnotclosedtight.1.Tightenthebypassvalves.

2.Pumpbeltisworn,looseorbroken.

3.Pumpbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.

4.Brokenormissingidlerspring.4.Replacethespring.

5.Hydraulicoillevelislowortoohot.5.Addhydraulicoiltoreservoirsorletit

1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

2.Blademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Enginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Looseenginepulley,idlerpulley ,or bladepulley .

5.Enginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Bladespindleisbent.

7.Motormountislooseorworn.

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

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

3.Mowerdeckisnotlevel.

4.Undersideofmowerisdirty.4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

5.Tirepressureisnotcorrect.5.Adjustthetirepressure.

6.Bladespindlebent.

2.Changethebelt.

cooldown.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Bladesdonotrotate.

1.Mowerdeckbeltisworn,looseor broken.

2.Mowerdeckbeltisoffpulley.

3.Pumpdrivebeltisworn,looseor broken.

4.Brokenormissingidlerspring.4.Replacethespring.

1.Installnewdeckbelt.

2.Installmowerdeckpulleyandcheck theidlerpulley ,idlerarmandspringfor correctpositionandfunction.

3.Checkthebelttensionorinstallnew belt.

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Schematics

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WireDiagram(Rev.B)

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TheToroTotalCoverageWarranty

LimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)

TimeCutter

and

TITAN

Mowers

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany,pursuantto anagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchaser torepairtheToroProductslistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsor 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,atToro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforparts

andlabor.Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustor

corrosionarenotcovered.

Thiswarrantyincludesthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay transportationcosts.

Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.

OwnerResponsibilities

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

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

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

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

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

CustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision ToroWarrantyCompany 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1196 Tollfreeat866-216-6029(U.S.customers) Tollfreeat866-216-6030(Canadiancustomers)

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,

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

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedandrequires

replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance

•Repairsnecessaryduetoimproperbatterycare,failuretousefresh

fuel(lessthanonemonthold),orfailuretoproperlypreparetheunit priortoanyperiodofnon-useoveronemonth

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•Operationalmisuse,neglect,oraccidents

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorized

ToroServiceDealer

GeneralConditions

Allrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyan AuthorizedToroServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacementparts.

NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheT oroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,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

CustomerswhohavepurchasedToroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirToroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguarantee policiesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguarantee information,contacttheToroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.

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