Toro 74846, 74848 Operator's Manual

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

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean directives,fordetailspleaseseetheseparateproduct specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.

Introduction

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

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1.Safetyalertsymbol

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WARNING

Removingstandardoriginalequipmentparts andaccessoriesmayalterthewarranty , traction,andsafetyofthemachine.Failureto useoriginalToropartscouldcauseserious injuryordeath.Makingunauthorizedchanges totheengine,fuelorventingsystem,may violateEPAandCARBregulations.

Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimited to,tires,belts,blades,andfuelsystem componentswithoriginalToroparts.

Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratoryratedbythe enginemanufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1940 andratedtoJ2723.

Donottamperwiththeenginecontrolsoralterthe governorspeed;doingsomaycreateanunsafe conditionresultinginpersonalinjury.

Contents

Safety.......................................................................5

SafeOperationPracticesforRide-On(riding)

RotaryLawnmowerMachines.........................5

SafeOperatingPractices....................................5

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

Model74846.......................................................7

Model74848.......................................................7

SlopeIndicator...................................................9

SafetyandInstructionalDecals........................10

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

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

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

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

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

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem

(ROPS).........................................................20

TheSafetyInterlockSystem.............................20

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

BreakinginaNewMachine..............................21

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

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

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

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

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

OperatingtheMowerBladeControlSwitch

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

DrivingForwardorBackward............................23

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

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut...............................25

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

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

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

PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................27

Convertingthe48inchMowertoSide

Discharge......................................................28

Convertingthe54inchMowertoSide

Discharge......................................................29

UsingtheSideDischarge.................................31

TransportingtheMachine.................................32

LoadingtheMachine........................................32

OperatingTips.................................................34

Maintenance...........................................................35

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........35

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................37

RaisingtheSeat...............................................37

ReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain..................37

Lubrication..........................................................37

GreasingtheBearings......................................37

EngineMaintenance...........................................38

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................38

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................38

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................41

CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................42

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................42

ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................42

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................43

ServicingtheBattery.........................................43

ServicingtheFuses..........................................44

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................45

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................45

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................45

CheckingtheHydraulicOilLevel......................45

ChangingtheHydraulicSystemFilterand

Oil.................................................................45

MowerDeckMaintenance....................................48

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................48

MowerDeckLeveling.......................................51

InspectingtheBelts..........................................52

ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................52

RemovingtheMower........................................53

InstallingtheMowerDeck.................................54

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................54

Cleaning..............................................................56

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower................56

WasteDisposal.................................................57

Storage...................................................................57

CleaningandStorage.......................................57

Troubleshooting......................................................59

Schematics.............................................................61

Safety

◊incorrecthitchingandloaddistribution.

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromtheENstandard ENISO5395:2013.

SafeOperationPractices forRide-On(riding)Rotary LawnmowerMachines

ThismachinemeetsorexceedsEuropeanStandards ineffectatthetimeofproduction.However,improper useormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan resultininjury .Toreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay attentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeans Caution,Warning,orDanger-“personalsafety instruction.”Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Training

•Readtheinstructionscarefully .Befamiliarwiththe

controlsandtheproperuseoftheequipment.

•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwith

theseinstructionstousethelawnmower.Local regulationscanrestricttheageoftheoperator.

•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,or

petsarenearby.

•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuseris

responsibleforaccidentsorhazardsoccurringto otherpeopleortheirproperty.

•Donotcarrypassengers.

•Alldriversshouldseekandobtainprofessional

andpracticalinstruction.Suchinstructionshould emphasize:

–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhen

workingwithride-onmachines;

–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslope

willnotberegainedbytheapplicationofthe brake.Themainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:

◊insufcientwheelgrip; ◊beingdriventoofast; ◊inadequatebraking; ◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforits

task;

◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground

conditions,especiallyslopes;

Preparation

•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantial,

slip-resistantfootwearandlongtrousers.Donot operatetheequipmentwhenbarefootorwearing opensandals.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipment

istobeusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybe thrownbythemachine.

•Warning-Fuelishighlyammable.

–Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesigned

forthispurpose.

–Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile

refueling.

–Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never

removethecapofthefueltankoraddfuel whiletheengineisrunningorwhentheengine ishot.

–Iffuelisspilled,donotattempttostartthe

enginebutmovethemachineawayfromthe areaofspillageandavoidcreatinganysource ofignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.

–Replaceallfueltanksandcontainercaps

securely.

•Replacefaultysilencers.

•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethat

theblades,bladeboltsandcutterassemblyare notwornordamaged.Replacewornordamaged bladesandboltsinsetstopreservebalance.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating

onebladecancauseotherbladestorotate.

Operation

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmaking

turns.Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechanging directions.

•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspace

wheredangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescan collect.

•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.

•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengage

allbladeattachmentclutchesandshiftintoneutral.

•Donotuseonslopesofmorethan15degrees.

•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.

Travelongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.T o guardagainstoverturning:

–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingup

ordownhill;

–uselowspeedsonslopesandduringtight

turns;

–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandother

hiddenhazards;

•Usecarewhenpullingloads.

–Useonlyapproveddrawbarhitchpoints. –Limitloadstothoseyoucansafelycontrol. –Donotturnsharply.Usecarewhenreversing.

•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornear

roadways.

•Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfaces

otherthangrass.

•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirect

dischargeofmaterialtowardbystandersnorallow anyonenearthemachinewhileinoperation.

•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards

orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor

overspeedtheengine.Operatingtheengine atexcessivespeedcanincreasethehazardof personalinjury.

•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:

–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe

attachments; –changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake; –stoptheengineandremovethekey .

•Disengagedrivetoattachments,stoptheengine,

anddisconnectthesparkplugwire(s)orremove theignitionkey.

–beforeclearingblockagesoruncloggingchute; –beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe

lawnmower; –afterstrikingaforeignobject.Inspectthe

lawnmowerfordamageandmakerepairs

beforerestartingandoperatingtheequipment; –ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally

(checkimmediately).

•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransporting

ornotinuse.

•Stoptheengineanddisengagedriveto

attachment.

–beforerefuelling; –beforeremovingthegrasscatcher; –beforemakingheightadjustmentunless

adjustmentcanbemadefromtheoperator's

position.

•Reducethethrottlesettingduringenginerun-out

and,iftheengineisprovidedwithashut-offvalve, turnthefueloffattheconclusionofmowing.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If

lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe

equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetank

insideabuildingwherefumescanreachanopen ameorspark.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany

enclosure.

•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,

silencer,batterycompartmentandfuelstorage areafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.

•Checkthegrasscatcherfrequentlyforwearor

deterioration.

•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.

•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,thisshouldbe

doneoutdoors.

•Whenmachineistobeparked,storedorleft

unattended,lowerthecuttingmeans.

ToroRidingMowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic toT oroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyou mustknowthatisnotincludedintheCENstandard.

•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspace

wheredangerouscarbonmonoxideandother exhaustgassescancollect.

•Keephands,feet,hairandlooseclothingaway

fromattachmentdischargearea,undersideof mowerandanymovingpartswhileengineis running.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich

maybehotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbefore attemptingtomaintain,adjust,orservice.

•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.

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

•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,

sparks,andamesawayfrombattery .

•UseonlygenuineT ororeplacementpartsto

ensurethatoriginalstandardsaremaintained.

•UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.

SlopeOperation

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanks,

orwater.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death, ordrowning.

•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery

conditionsreducetractionandcouldcausesliding andlossofcontrol.

•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmer

neardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanks,orwater.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,tree

limbs,etc.frommowingarea.T allgrasscanhide obstacles.

•Watchforditches,holes,rocksdips,andrisesthat

changetheoperatingangle,asroughterraincould overturnthemachine.

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecause

themowermaytipbackwards.

SoundPressure

Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s earof92dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue (K)of1dBA.

Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.

Hand-ArmVibration

•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoing

downhill.Weighttransfertothefrontwheels maycausedrivewheelstoslipandcauselossof brakingandsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingona

slope.Iftireslosetraction,disengagetheblades andproceedslowlyofftheslope.

•Followthemanufacturer'srecommendations

forwheelweightsorcounterweightstoimprove stability.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersorother

attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe machineandcauselossofcontrol.

UsingtheRolloverProtection System(ROPS)

•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlockedposition

andusetheseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.

•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleased

quicklyintheeventofanemergency.

•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhenthe

rollbarisdown.

•Checktheareatobemowedandneverfoldthe

ROPSinareaswherethereareslopes,dropoffs orwater.

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=4.8m/s2

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=4.4m/s2

UncertaintyValue(K)=2.4m/s2

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.

WholeBodyVibration

Measuredvibrationlevel=0.39m/s2

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.19m/s2

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013(Riding& Stand-Ons).

Model74848

SoundPower

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105 dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1 dBA.

Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinISO1 1094.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary.

Donotweartheseatbeltwiththerollbarfolded down.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.

branches,doorways,electricalwires)before drivingunderanyobjectsanddonotcontactthem.

Model74846

SoundPower

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105 dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1 dBA.

Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinISO1 1094.

SoundPressure

Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s earof92dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue (K)of1dBA.

Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.

Hand-ArmVibration

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=5.8m/s2

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=3.6m/s2

UncertaintyValue(K)=2.3m/s2

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.

WholeBodyVibration

Measuredvibrationlevel=0.45m/s2

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.22m/s2

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013(Riding& Stand-Ons).

SlopeIndicator

Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

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Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

99-8936

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe

7.Weareyeprotection;

8.Batteryacidcancause

10.Containslead;donot

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decalbatterysymbols

distancefromthebattery.

explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.

blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

discard.

114-1606

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.

115-9625

1.Parking brake—disengaged

2.Parkingbrake—engaged

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decal115-9625

decal115-9632

115-9632

1.Powertake-off(PTO),

5.Fast Bladecontrolswitchon somemodels

2.Bladecontrolswitch—On6.Continuousvariable setting

3.Bladecontrolswitch—Off7.Slow

4.Choke

117-1194

decal117-1 194

decal130-0654

130-0654

1.Transport—lock

2.Transport—unlock

3.Height-of-cut

1.Engine

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1.Fueltank

2.Full4.Empty

3.Half

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1.Warning—thrownobject

hazard;keepthedeector shieldinplace.

1.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

2.Height-of-cutselection

2.Cuttinghazardofhandor foot,mowerblade—keep awayfrommovingparts.

130-0765

3.Removethekeyfrom theignitionandreadthe Operator'sManualbefore permorningmaintenance.

decal130-0765

decal130-6927

130-6927

1.Warning—alwaysusetheROPSandweartheseatbelt whenseatedintheoperator'sposition.

1.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine.

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2.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine.

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1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard, mower—donotoperate thewithoutdeector, dischargecover,orgrass collectionsysteminplace.

decal130-6922

3.Cutting/dismembermentof handorfoot—stayaway frommovingparts.

decal130-6996

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1.ReadtheOperator's Manualforinformationon

maintenance.

2.Checktheengineoilevery 8hours

3.Checkthedrivewheeltire pressureevery25hours

1.Themaximumdrawbar pullis36kg(80lb).

4.Checkthehydraulicoil every25hours

5.Checkthecasterwheel tirepressureevery25 hours

6.Lubricatethecasterwheel every25hours

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131-4036

2.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

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Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineinthoseconditions onthatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible,keepthe cuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhileoperatingthemachineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperatingonslopescan causethemachinetobecomeunstable.

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1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;donotoperatethis machineunlessyouaretrained;wearhearingprotection.

2.Cutting,dismembering,andentanglementhazard—keep handsawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsin place.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway .6.Tippinghazardonslopes—donotuseonslopesnearopen

4.Ramphazard—whenloadingontoatrailer,donotusedual ramps;onlyuseasingularrampwideenoughforthemachine andthathasaninclinelessthan15°;backuptheramp(in reverse)anddriveforwardofftheramp.

5.Bodilyharmhazard—donotcarrypassengers;lookbehind youwhenmowinginreverse.

water;donotuseonslopesgreaterthan15°.

ProductOverview

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Figure4

1.Drivewheel4.Motioncontrollevers7.Frontcasterwheel

2.Operatorseat

3.Rolloverprotectionsystem (ROPS)

5.Parkingbrake8.Anti-scalproller

6.Footrest

9.Footpedaldeckliftand height-of-cut

10.Deector

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine(Figure5).

Figure5

1.Throttlecontrol4.Ignitionswitch

2.Choke5.Bladecontrolswitch(PTO)

3.Hourmeter

controlswitch(PTO)isengaged.Usethesetimesfor schedulingregularmaintenance(Figure5).

FuelGauge

Thefuelwindowlocatedbelowtheoperatorposition canbeusedtoverifythelevelofgasolineinthetank (Figure6).

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Figure6

1.Fuelgaugewindow

IgnitionSwitch

Theignitionswitchhasthreepositions:Start,Run andOff.ThekeywillturntoStartandmovebackto Runuponrelease.TurningthekeytotheOffposition willstoptheengine;however,alwaysremovethekey whenleavingthemachinetopreventtheenginefrom accidentallystarting(Figure5).

ThrottleControl

ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastand Slow.Movingthrottleleverforwardwillincrease

enginespeedandmovingthrottlelevertotherearwill decreaseenginespeed.Movingthethrottleforward intothedetentisfullthrottle(Figure5).

Choke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.Pullthechoke knobuptoengageit.Pushdownonthechokeknob todisengageit.

Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Take-Off)

Thebladecontrolswitch,representedbyapower take-off(PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengages powertothemowerblades(Figure5).

MotionControlLevers

Themotioncontrolleversarespeedsensitivecontrols ofindependentwheelmotors.Movingaleverforward orbackwardturnsthewheelonthesamesideforward orinreverse;wheelspeedisproportionaltothe amounttheleverismoved.Movethecontrollevers outwardfromthecentertotheneutrallockposition andexitthemachine(Figure4).Alwayspositionthe motioncontrolleversintotheneutrallockposition whenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.

ParkingBrakeLever

Locatedonleftsideoftheconsole(Figure4).The brakeleverengagesaparkingbrakeonthedrive wheels.Pulltheleverupandrearwardtoengagethe brake.Pushtheleverforwardanddowntodisengage thebrake.

FootPedalDeckLiftSystem

Thefootpedaldeckliftsystemallowstheoperator tolowerandraisethedeckfromtheseatedposition. Theoperatorcanusethefootpedaltoliftthedeck brieytoavoidobstaclesorlockthedeckinthe highestheight-of-cutortransportposition(Figure4).

Height-of-CutLever

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe bladeshaveoperated.Itoperateswhentheblade

Theheight-of-cutleverworkswiththefootpedalto lockthedeckinaspeciccuttingheight.Onlyadjust theheightofcutwhilemachineisnotmoving(Figure

4).

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments andaccessories.

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleaded

gasolinewithanoctaneratingof87orhigher ((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%

MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.

•DoNotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(such

asE15orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolby volume.Performanceproblemsand/orengine damagemayresultwhichmaynotbecovered underwarranty.

•DoNotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•DoNotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessafuelstabilizer isused.

•DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark whichcanignitethegasolinevapors.Are orexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty.

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe groundawayfromyourvehiclebefore lling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsidea vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedbecause interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners mayinsulatethecontainerandslowthe lossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe ground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbe used,keepthenozzleincontactwiththe rimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporscancause seriousinjuryandillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastank orconditioneropening.

•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.

DANGER

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

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupany gasolinethatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed trailer.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditioner tothegas.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective

whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.T ominimizethe chanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuel stabilizeratalltimes.

FuelGauge

Usethefuelwindowbelowtheoperatortoverifythe levelofgasolinebeforellingthetank(Figure7).

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Figure7

1.Fuelgaugewindow

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

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and stayawayfromanopenameorwhere gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainer andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren. Neverbuymorethana30-daysupplyof gasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaust systeminplaceandinproperworking condition.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysor

less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthat thefueltankbedrained.

FillingtheFuelTank

Makesuretheengineisshutoffandthemotion controlsareintheparkposition.

Important:DoNotoverllfueltank.Fillthe

fueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.The emptyspaceinthetankallowsthefueltoexpand. Overllingmayresultinfuelleakageordamageto theengineoremissionsystem.

1.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethe cap.

Note:Y oucanusethefuelwindowbelow

theoperatingpositionverifythepresenceof gasolinebeforellingthetank(Figure7).

2.Slowlyaddregular,unleadedgasolineuntilthe fuelreachesthebaseofthellerneckFigure8.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel

system,whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining

methanolorethanol.

DANGER

Mowingonwetgrassorsteepslopescan causeslidingandlossofcontrol.

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury, deathordrowning.

Alossoftractionisalossofsteeringcontrol.

Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityof rollover:

•Donotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Whenmowingslopes,graduallyworkfrom lowertohigherareasontheincline.

Figure8

3.Installthefueltankcapsecurelyandtighten untilit“clicks”.Wipeupanygasolinethatmay havespilled.

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsand decalsinthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformation couldhelpyou,yourfamily,petsorbystandersavoid injury.

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•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeed changes.

•Turnup,intoaninclinewhenchanging directionsonslopes.T urningdownthe slopereducestraction.

•Attachmentschangethehandling characteristicsofthemachine.Useextra cautionwhenusingattachmentswiththe machine.

Figure9

1.SafeZone-usethemachinehere

2.Usewalkbehindmowerand/orhandtrimmerneardrop-offs andwater .

3.Water

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CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin excessof85dBAattheoperatorsearandcan causehearinglossthroughextendedperiods ofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears, hands,feet,andheadisrecommended.

Figure10

1.Wearsafetyglasses

2.Wearhearingprotection

UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock System

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

•Thebladesaredisengaged.

•Themotioncontrolleversareintheneutrallock

position.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostop theenginewhenthecontrolleversareoutofthe neutrallockpositionwiththeparkingbrakeonorif yourisefromtheseatwhenthebladesareengaged.

TestingtheSafetyInterlock

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System

Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .

UsingtheRollover ProtectionSystem(ROPS)

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keep therollbarinstalledandusetheseatbelt.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll barisremoved.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances (i.e.branches,doorways,electricalwires) beforedrivingunderanyobjectsanddo notcontactthem.

TheSafetyInterlockSystem

1.Whilesittingontheseat,engagetheparking brakeandmovethebladecontrolswitchtoOn. Trystartingtheengine;theengineshouldnot crank.

2.Whilesittingontheseat,engagetheparking brakeandmovethebladecontrolswitchtoOff. Moveeithermotioncontrollever(forwardor reverse).Trystartingtheengine;theengine shouldnotcrank.Repeatwiththeothermotion controllever.

3.Whilesittingontheseat,engagetheparking brake,movethebladecontrolswitchtoOff, andlockthemotioncontrolleversinneutral. Starttheengine.Whiletheengineisrunning, releasetheparkingbrake,engagetheblade controlswitch,andriseslightlyfromtheseat; theengineshouldstop.

4.Whilesittingontheseat,engagetheparking brake,movethebladecontrolswitchtoOff,and lockthemotioncontrolleversinneutral.Start theengine.Whiletheengineisrunning,center themotioncontrols;theengineshouldstop.

WARNING

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnected ordamagedthemachinecouldoperate unexpectedlycausingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

CheckingtheEngineOil Level

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine, checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel(page38).

BreakinginaNewMachine

Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhen new,placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow 40to50hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinesto developfullpowerandbestperformance.

OperatingtheParking Brake

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Figure13

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

SettingtheParkingBrake

Figure11

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostartthe engine.

2.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechoke beforeusingtheignitionswitch(Figure14).

3.Pushdownonthechoketodisengagethechoke aftertheenginehasstarted(Figure14).

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Figure12

OperatingtheThrottle

ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweenFastand Slowpositions(Figure13).

Alwaysusethefastpositionwhenturningonthe mowerdeckwiththebladecontrolswitch(PTO).

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1.On2.Off

Figure14

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OperatingtheIgnition Switch

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure

15).Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmaybe

requiredwhenstartingtheenginefortherst timeafterthefuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuel completely.

Figure15

2.Turntheignitionkeytostoptostoptheengine.

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking

(Figure16).

Important:Donotengagestarterformorethan5

secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostartallow a15secondcool-downperiodbetweenattempts. Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanburnout thestartermotor.

Note:Ifthefuelsystemwasdepletedoffuel—add

fueltothemachineanduseadditionalstartingcycles whenstartingtheengine.

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Figure16

StoppingtheEngine

CAUTION

Injurycanoccurifchildrenorbystanders moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.

OperatingtheMowerBlade ControlSwitch(PTO)

Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBladeControl Switch(PTO)

Engagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO)withthe throttlepositionatFast.

Note:Engagingthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)with

thethrottlepositionathalforlesswillcauseexcessive weartothedrivebelts.

Figure17

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Figure18

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DisengagingtheBladeControl Switch(PTO)

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Figure19

DrivingForwardor Backward

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place thethrottlecontrolinthefastpositionforbest

performance.Alwaysoperateinthefullthrottle positionwhenmowing.

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidly.Operatormay losecontrolofmachineandcausepersonal injuryordamagetomachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.

UsingtheMotionControlLevers

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Figure21

Figure20

1.Motioncontrol lever-neutrallockposition

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

4.Backward

DrivingForward

Note:Theenginewillkillifthetractioncontrollevers

aremovedwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

DrivingBackward

Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenbackingupand

turning.

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotioncontrol leversrearward(Figure22).

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1.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasing theParkingBrakeinOperation.

2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

3.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotioncontrol leversforward(Figure21).

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Figure22

StoppingtheMachine

UsingtheFootPedalDeckLift System

WARNING

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandmove themotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe parkpositionwhenleavingthemachine unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.

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

Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine; refertoSettingtheParkingBrake.Rememberto removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

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

•Pressthepedaldowntoraisethedeck;continue

topressthepedaluntilthedeckislockedinthe transportposition(Figure23).

•Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootandpull

thetransportlockhandlerearwardtodisengage thetransportlock(Figure23).

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Figure23

TransportLockPosition

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

Theheight-of-cutcanbeadjustedfrom38to114mm (1-1/2to4-1/2inch)in6mm(1/4inch)increments byrelocatingtheheight-of-cutpinintodifferenthole locations.

1.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootand raisethemowerdecktothetransportlock position(alsothe114mm(4-1/2inch)cutting heightposition)(Figure24).

2.Toadjust,removethepinfromtheheight-of-cut bracket(Figure24).

3.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutsystem correspondingtotheheight-of-cutdesiredand insertthepin(Figure24).

4.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootandpull thehandlerearwardtodisengagethetransport lock(Figure23).

5.Lowerthedeckslowlyuntilthelevermakes contactwiththepin.

Figure24

1.Deckliftpedal3.Height-of-cutpositions

2.Handle4.Pin

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

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

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),move themotioncontrolleverstotheneutrallock positionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removetheangenut,anti-scalprollerandbolt fromthebracket(Figure25).

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Note:Keeptheboltandanti-scalproller

togetherwhenremoving.

Figure25

1.FlangeNut4.Bushing

2.Spacer

3.Anti-scalproller

5.Bolt

4.Aligntheboltandanti-scalprollerintheholeof thebracketthatmatchedtheclosestheightof cutposition(Figure25).

5.Inserttheboltintothebracketholeandsecure theboltandanti-scalprollerwiththeangenut (Figure25).

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PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe machineandaremostcomfortable.

Figure26

AdjustingtheMotion

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollever tothecontrolarmshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe controlleverforeoraft.Tightenbothboltsto securethecontrolinthenewposition.

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.

PushingtheMachineby Hand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.

Nevertowthemachinebecausedamagemay occur.

ToPushtheMachine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand

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disengagethebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardto neutrallockposition,stoptheengine,remove thekey,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.Makesure theparkingbrakeisdisengaged.

ControlLevers

AdjustingtheHeight

Note:Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol

lever.

Themotioncontrolleverscanbeadjustedhigheror lowerformaximumoperatorcomfort(Figure27).

Figure27

3.Dothisprocedureoneachsideofthe machineFigure28.

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Figure28

AdjustingtheTilt

Themotioncontrolleverscanbetiltedforeoraftfor maximumoperatorcomfort.

ToOperatetheMachine

Movethebypasstothepositionforoperatingthe machine(Figure28)toengagethewheelmotors.

Convertingthe48inch MowertoSideDischarge

Themowerdeckandmowerbladesshippedwiththis machineweredesignedforoptimummulchingand sidedischargeperformance.

Installthefastenersintothesameholesinthedeck theywereoriginallyremovedfrom.Thisensureno holesareleftopenwhenthedeckisoperated.

DANGER

Openholesinthemowerexposeyouand otherstothrowndebris.Debristhrownoutof holesinthemowercancauseinjury.

•Neveroperatethemowerwithouthardware mountedinallholesinthemower.

•Installhardwareinmountingholeswhen thebafeisremoved.

RemovingtheMulchBafe

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagethebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe neutrallockposition,settheparkingbrake, stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethemowerasdescribedinthe RemovingtheMowerprocedureinthe Maintenancesectionformoreinformation.

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Figure29

1.Locknut(5/16inch)3.Leftbafe

2.Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4 inch)

7.Removetheleftbafefromthemowerdeckas

showninFigure29.

8.Removethecarriagebolt(5/16x3/4inch)and

locknut(5/16inch)ontherearwallofthemower decksecuringthebafetothedeck(Figure30).

4.Turnthemowerupsidedown.

5.Removetheexistingmowerbladesinstalledon yourdeck.RefertotheRemovingtheBlades procedureintheMaintenancesectionformore information.

6.Removethetwolocknuts(5/16inch)securedto theweldedpostsoftheleftbafeonthetopof themowerdeckatthecenterandleftofcenter positions(Figure29).Removethecarriagebolt andlocknutonthesidewallofthemowerdeck securingtheleftbafetothedeck.

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Figure30

1.Bafeguard3.Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4 inch)

2.Locknut(5/16inch)4.Rightbafe

9.Locatethebafeguardatthefrontedgeofthe

sidedischargeopening.Removethefasteners securingthebafeguardandtherightbafeto themowerdeckasshowninFigure30.Remove thebafeguardandretainallfasteners.

10.Removethetwolocknuts(5/16inch)tosecuring theweldedpostsoftherightbafetothetopof themowerdeckatcenterandrightofcenter positions(Figure31).Removetherightbafe fromthemowerdeck.

Figure31

1.Locknut(5/16inch)3.Weldedposts,rightbafe

2.Rightbafe

Convertingthe54inch MowertoSideDischarge

Installthefastenersintothesameholesinthedeck theywereoriginallyremovedfrom.Thisensureno holesareleftopenwhenthedeckisoperated.

DANGER

Openholesinthemowerexposeyouand otherstothrowndebris.Debristhrownoutof holesinthemowercancauseinjury.

•Neveroperatethemowerwithouthardware mountedinallholesinthemower.

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•Installhardwareinmountingholeswhen thebafeisremoved.

RemovingtheMulchBafe

11.Locatethecutoffbafeintheloosepartsbag. Removethefastenersattherearholesofthe dischargeplate.Installthebafeattheside dischargeopeningonthemowerdeck(Figure

32).

Figure32

1.Carriagebolt,existing3.Cutoffbafe,shipped

2.Rearholesinthe dischargeplate

loose

4.Locknut,existing

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagethebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe neutrallockposition,settheparkingbrake, stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethemowerasdescribedinthe RemovingtheMowerprocedureinthe Maintenancesectionformoreinformation.

4.Turnthemowerupsidedown.

5.Removetheexistingmowerbladesinstalledon yourdeck.RefertotheRemovingtheBlades procedureintheMaintenancesectionformore information.

6.Removethethreelocknuts(5/16inch)secured totheweldedpostsoftheleftbafeonthetopof

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themowerdeckatthecenter,leftofcenterand leftpositions(Figure33).Removethecarriage boltandlocknutonthesidewallofthemower decksecuringtheleftbafetothedeck.

12.Usethefastenersremovedtosecurethecutoff bafetothedeck.

13.Installthebladestothedeck.Referto theInstallingtheBladesprocedureinthe Maintenancesectionformoreinformation.

14.InstallthemowerasdescribedintheInstalling theMowerprocedureintheMaintenancesection formoreinformation.

Figure33

1.Locknut(5/16inch)3.Leftbafe

2.Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4 inch)

4.Installfastenershere

7.Removetheleftbafefromthemowerdeckas

showninFigure33.

8.Locatethetwoboltsinloosepartsandusethe

existinglocknuts.Installthesefastenersintothe holesshowninFigure33onthemowerdeckto preventyingdebris.Installtheboltup,through theundersideofthedeckanduseanexisting locknuttosecurefromthetopside.

WARNING

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Figure34

1.Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4 inch)

2.Locknuts,frontof dischargeplate(reinstall afterbafeisremoved)

3.Locknut,forwardholein deck(reinstallafterbafe isremoved)

4.Bafeguard,54inch decks

5.Hexheadbolt,forward holeindeck(reinstallafter bafeisremoved)

6.Carriagebolts,frontof dischargeplate(reinstall afterbafeisremoved)

7.Locknut(5/16inch)

Openholesinthemowerexposeyouand otherstothrowndebriswhichcancause severeinjury.

•Neveroperatethemowerwithout hardwaremountedinallholesinthe mowerhousing.

•Installthehardwareinthemounting holeswhenyouremovethemulching bafe.

9.Removethecarriagebolt(5/16x3/4inch)and locknut(5/16inch)ontherearwallofthemower decksecuringthebafetothedeck(Figure34).

10.Locatethebafeguardatthefrontedgeofthe sidedischargeopening.Removethefasteners securingthebafeguardandtherightbafeto themowerdeckasshowninFigure34.Remove thebafeguardandretainallfasteners.

11.Removethetwolocknuts(5/16inch)securing theweldedpostsoftherightbafetothetopof themowerdeckatcenterandrightofcenter positions(Figure35).

12.Removethecarriageboltandlocknutsecuring therightbafetothetopofthemowerdeck. Removetherightbafefromthemowerdeck (Figure35).

Figure35

1.Locknut(5/16inch)3.Weldedposts,rightbafe

2.Rightbafe4.Carriagebolt

13.Installthefastenersremovedpreviouslyatthe frontholesinthedischargeplateandforward holeinthedeck(Figure34).

14.Locatethecutoffbafeintheloosepartsbag. Removethefastenersattherearholesofthe dischargeplate.Installthebafeattheside dischargeopeningonthemowerdeck(Figure

36).

17.InstallthemowerasdescribedintheInstalling theMowerprocedureintheMaintenancesection formoreinformation.

UsingtheSideDischarge

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turf.

DANGER

Withoutagrassdeector,dischargecover,or completegrasscatcherassemblymountedin place,youandothersareexposedtoblade

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contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris willcauseinjuryordeath.

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

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mower.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaor mowerbladesunlessyoumovetheblade controlswitch(PTO)totheoffposition, rotatetheignitionkeytooffandremove thekey.

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Figure36

1.Carriagebolt3.Cutoffbafe

2.Rearholesinthe dischargeplate

15.Usethefastenersremovedtosecurethecutoff bafetothedeck.

16.Installthebladestothedeck.Referto theInstallingtheBladesprocedureinthe Maintenancesectionformoreinformation.

4.Locknut

•Makesurethegrassdeectorisinthe downposition.

TransportingtheMachine

LoadingtheMachine

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

WARNING

Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithoutturn signals,lights,reectivemarkings,oraslow movingvehicleemblemisdangerousandcan leadtoaccidentscausingpersonalinjury.

Donotdrivemachineonapublicstreetor roadway.

Totransportthemachine:

1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake, andclosethefuelvalve.

5.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearbumper(Figure37).

Useextremecautionwhenloadingorunloading machinesontoatraileroratruck.Useafull-width rampthatiswiderthanthemachineforthisprocedure. Backuprampsanddriveforwarddownramps(Figure

38).

Figure38

1.Backupramps

2.Driveforwarddownramps

Important:Donotusenarrowindividualramps

foreachsideofthemachine.

Ensuretherampislongenoughsothattheanglewith thegrounddoesnotexceed15degrees(Figure39). Onatground,thisrequiresaramptobeatleastfour times(4X)aslongastheheightofthetrailerortruck bedtotheground.Asteeperanglemaycausemower componentstogetcaughtastheunitmovesfromthe ramptothetrailerortruck.Steeperanglesmayalso causethemachinetotiporlosecontrol.Ifloadingon ornearaslope,positionthetrailerortrucksothatitis onthedownsideoftheslopeandtherampextends uptheslope.Thiswillminimizetherampangle.

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Figure37

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WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

•EnsurethattheROPSisintheupposition andusetheseatbeltwhenloadingor unloadingthemachine.Ensurethatthe ROPSwillclearthetopofanenclosed trailer.

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe rampandthetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethelengthoframpisatleastfour times(4X)aslongastheheightofthe trailerortruckbedtotheground.Thiswill ensurethatrampangledoesnotexceed15 degreesonatground.

•Backuprampsanddriveforwarddown ramps.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.

1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

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Figure39

4.Rampisatleastfourtimes (4X)aslongastheheight ofthetrailerortruckbed totheground

5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

OperatingTips

FastThrottleSetting

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

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethe cuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpanyuneven ground.However,thecuttingheightusedinthepast isgenerallythebestonetouse.Whencuttinggrass longerthan15.24cm(6inches)tall,youmaywant tocutthelawntwicetoensureanacceptablequality ofcut.

Cut1/3oftheGrassBlade

LongGrass

Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture, raisethecuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthe grassatthissetting.Thencutthegrassagainusing thelower,normalsetting.

WhenStopping

Ifthemachine'sforwardmotionmustbestoppedwhile mowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydroponto yourlawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoapreviouslycut areawiththebladesengagedoryoucandisengage themowerdeckwhilemovingforward.

KeeptheUndersideoftheMower Clean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe moweraftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinside themower,cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecome unsatisfactory.

Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows moreslowly.

MowingDirection

Alternatemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhich enhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowatCorrectIntervals

Normally,moweveryfourdays.Butremember, grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimes.So tomaintainthesamecuttingheight,whichisagood practice,mowmoreofteninearlyspring.Asthe grassgrowthrateslowsinmidsummer,mowless frequently.Ifyoucannotmowforanextendedperiod, rstmowatahighcuttingheight;thenmowagaintwo dayslateratalowerheightsetting.

CuttingSpeed

BladeMaintenance

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason becauseasharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshredding turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth andincreasesthechanceofdisease.Checkthe cutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andforanywearor damage.Filedownanynicksandsharpentheblades asnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replaceit immediatelywithagenuineTOROreplacementblade.

Toimprovecutquality ,useaslowergroundspeed incertainconditions.

AvoidCuttingTooLow

Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthe moweryoupreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheightto ensurethatuneventurfisnotcuttooshort.

Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst50hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse

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,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineand seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudo anymaintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.

Figure40

Locatedontheseatpanunderside

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1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbeforeperformingany

4.Checkthehydraulicoilevery25hours

maintenance.

2.Checktheengineoilevery8hours5.Checkthecasterwheeltirepressureevery25hours

3.Checkthedrivewheeltirepressureevery25hours

6.Lubricatethecasterwheelevery25hours

Pre-Maintenance

Lubrication

Procedures

GreasingtheBearings

RaisingtheSeat

Makesurethemotioncontrolleversarelockedinthe neutrallockposition.Lifttheseatforward.

Thefollowingcomponentscanbeaccessedbyraising theseat:

•Servicedecal

•Fuses

•Batteryandcables

ReleasingtheMower-Deck Curtain

Loosenthe2bottomboltsofthecurtaintogainaccess tothetopofthemowerdeck(Figure41).

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greaseall

lubricationpoints.

GreaseType:No.2generalpurposelithiumbase grease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagethebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe neutrallockposition,stoptheengine,remove thekey,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettings(Figure42andFigure

40)witharag.Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoff

ofthefrontofthetting(s).

1.Bottombolt

Figure41

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Figure42

2.Curtain

1.Frontcastertire

4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure40 andFigure42).Pumpgreaseintothettings untilgreasebeginstooozeoutofthebearings.

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

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EngineMaintenance

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandother bodypartsawaythemuferandotherhot surfaces.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

CleaningtheElement

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Servicethe

paperelement(moreoftenindusty, dirtyconditions).

Every200hours/Y early(whichevercomes rst)—Replacethepaperelement(moreoften industy,dirtyconditions).

1.Lightlytaptheelementonaatsurfaceto removedustanddirt.

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,and damagetotheseal.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(every

fewhours)ifoperatingconditionsareextremelydusty orsandy .

RemovingtheElement

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagethebladecontrol(PTO).

2.Movethemotioncontrolleverstotheneutrallock position,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundtheaircleanercovertoprevent dirtfromgettingintotheengineandcausing damage.Liftthecoverandremovethehose clampsecuringtheaircleanerassemblytothe engine(Figure43).

4.Loosenthehoseclampandremovethepaper element(Figure43).

Important:Nevercleanthepaperelement

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

ServicingtheEngineOil

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

orSL)

CrankcaseCapacity:1.8liter(61ounce);whenoil lterisremoved:2.1liter(70ounce)

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

1.Cover

2.Paperelement

Figure43

3.Hoseclamp

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Figure44

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

10W-40)willincreaseoilconsumption.Checkoillevel morefrequentlywhenusingthem.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

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Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandother bodypartsawaythemuferandotherhot surfaces.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil

becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donot runenginewithoilbelowthelowmarkbecause theenginemaybedamaged.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thebladecontrolswitch,stoptheengine, engageparkingbrake,andremovethekey.

2.Makesuretheengineisstopped,level,andis coolsotheoilhashadtimetodrainintothe sump.

3.T okeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outof theengine,cleantheareaaroundtheoilll cap/dipstickbeforeremovingit.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition(Figure45).

Figure45

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ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours—Changethe

engineoil.

Every100hours—Changetheengineoil(more oftenindusty ,dirtyconditions).

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoensuretheoil drainscompletely.

2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrol leverstotheneutrallockedpositionandsetthe parkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition(Figure46).

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Figure47

Figure46

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

47).

ChangingtheEngineOilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Changetheoil

lter.(moreoftenindusty,dirty conditions)

Note:Changetheengineoilltermorefrequently

whenoperatingconditionsareextremelydustyor sandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChanging theEngineOil.

2.Changetheengineoillter(Figure48).

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Figure48

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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Figure49

Note:Duetothedeeprecessaroundthespark

plug,blowingoutthecavitywithcompressedair isusuallythemosteffectivemethodforcleaning. Thesparkplugismostaccessiblewhenthe blowerhousingisremovedforcleaning.

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Nevercleanthesparkplug(s).Always

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

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Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Note:Ensuretheoilltergaskettouchesthe

engineandthenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnew oil;refertoChangingtheOil.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthespark

plug(s).

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

Type:NGKBPR4ES(orequivalent)

AirGap:0.76mm(0.030inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrol leverstotheneutrallockedpositionandsetthe parkingbrake.

Setthegapto0.030inches(0.76mm).

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Figure50

InstallingtheSparkPlug

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

CleaningtheCooling

Figure51

FuelSystem Maintenance

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)(moreoftenunder dusty,dirtyconditions).

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),move themotioncontrolleverstotheneutrallock position,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwait

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forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

System

Cleantheairintakescreenfromgrassanddebris beforeeachuse.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitchandmove thecontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition andapplytheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removetheairintakescreen,aircleanercover, andfanhousing.

4.Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.

5.Installtheairintakescreen,aircleanercover, andfanhousing.

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Figure52

ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid whichisadeadlypoisonandcausessevere burns.

Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontact withskin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafety glassestoshieldyoureyesandrubbergloves toprotectyourhands.

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponentscausing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery, donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch anymetalpartsofthemachine.

3.Removethewingnutsecuringthebatteryclamp (Figure53).

Figure53

1.Removethewingnutand

clamp

2.Removethenegative

batterycablebeforethe positive

4.Removetheclamp(Figure53).

5.Firstdisconnectthenegativebatterycable (black)fromthenegative(-)(black)battery terminal(Figure53).

3.Removethepositive batterycable

4.Removebattery

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•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage themachineandcablescausingsparks. Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

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

•AlwaysReconnectthepositive(red) batterycablebeforereconnectingthe negative(black)cable.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),move themotioncontrolleverstotheneutrallock positionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

6.Slidetheredterminalbootoffthepositive(red) batteryterminalandremovethepositive(+)(red) batterycable(Figure53).

7.Removethebattery.

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionbatteryinthetraywiththeterminal postsoppositefromthefueltank(Figure53).

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

3.Theninstallthenegativebatterycabletothe negative(-)batteryterminal.

4.Securethecableswith2bolts,2washers,and 2locknuts(Figure53).

5.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive (red)batterypost.

6.Installtheclampandsecureitwiththewingnut (Figure53).

ChargingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat canexplode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks andamesawayfrombattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged.

Thisisespeciallyimportanttopreventbattery damagewhenthetemperatureisbelow32°F(0°C).

1.Chargebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to30 ampsor30minutesat10amps.

2.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure54).

3.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnect thebatterycables,refertoInstallingtheBattery.

1.Fuseblock

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Figure55

2.30ampmainfuse

Figure54

1.PositiveBatteryPost

2.NegativeBatteryPost

3.Red(+)ChargerLead

4.Black(-)ChargerLead

ServicingtheFuses

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

Important:Ensurethatthenewfusesare

thesametypeandamperageasthefuses removed.

2.T oreplacetheenginefuse,removetheconsole fromtheplasticfender.

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Figure56

1.Enginefuse

Note:Thefusesarelocatedonrighthandconsole

nexttotheseat(Figure55).

Fuses:

•Main,30amp,blade-type

•Engine,20amp,blade-type

1.T oreplacethemainfuse,graspthefuseandpull itstraightandawayfromthefuseblock.

3.Grasptheenginefuseandpullitstraightand awayfromthefuseblock(Figure56).

4.Alignanewfusewiththeslotinthefuseblock (Figure55).

5.Pushthefuseintothefuseblockuntilthefuse isseated(Figure55).

DriveSystem

HydraulicSystem

Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktire

pressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseuneven cut.Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure57). Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost accuratepressurereading.

Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.

Inatethereardrivewheeltiresto13psi(90kPa).

Maintenance

HydraulicSystemOilSpecication

OilType:T oroHYPR-OIL®500or20w-50motoroil.

SystemCapacity:approximately4.495liter(152

oz)withalterchange.

Important:Useoilspeciedorequivalent.Other

uidscouldcausesystemdamage.

CheckingtheHydraulicOil Level

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

Checkexpansionreservoirandifnecessaryaddoil totheFULLCOLDline.

1.Valvestem

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Figure57

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Figure58

1.Expansionreservoir3.Engine

2.FullColdline

ChangingtheHydraulic SystemFilterandOil

Thelterandoilarechangedatthesametime.Do Notreuseoil.Oncethenewlterisinstalledandoilis

addedanyairinthesystemmustbepurged.

Thebleedingprocessisrepeateduntiltheoilremains attheFULLCOLDlineinthereservoirafterpurging.

Failuretoproperlyperformthisprocedurecan resultinirreparabledamagetothetransaxledrive system.

RemovingHydraulicSystem Filters

Important:Whenthehydraulicoillteris

removed,allofthehydraulicoilineachtransaxle willdrainout.Useacontainerthatwillhandle

4.495liters(152oz)orlarger.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, andallowenginetocool.Removethekeyand engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Locatethelterandguardsoneachtransaxle drivesystem(Figure59).Removethreescrews securingthelterguardandguard.

Figure59

Rightsideshown

1.Transaxledrive

2.Oillter

3.Filterguard

4.Screws

5.Ventplug

3.Carefullycleantheareaaroundthelters.Itis importantthatnodirtorcontaminationenterthe hydraulicsystem.

4.Placeacontainerbelowtheltertocatchthe oilthatdrainswhenthelterandventplugsare removed.

5.Locateandremovetheventplugoneach transmission

6.Unscrewtheltertoremoveandallowoilto drainfromthedrivesystem.

Repeatthisprocedureforbothlters.

InstallingtheHydraulicSystem Filters

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every400hours

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Figure60

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1.Applyathincoatofoilonthesurfaceofthe rubbersealofeachlter.

2.Turnthelterclockwiseuntilrubberseal contactsthelteradapterthentightenthelter anadditional3/4to1fullturn.Repeatforthe otherlter

3.Installthelterguardsovereachlteras previouslyremoved.Usethethreescrewsto securethelterguards.

4.Verifytheventplugsareremovedbeforeadding theoil.

5.Slowlypourthespeciedoilthroughexpansion reservoiruntiloilcomesoutofoneofthevent plugholes.Stopandinstallthatventplug. Torquetheplugto20.3N-m(180in-lb).

6.Continuetoaddoilthroughtheexpansion reservoiruntiloilcomesoutoftheremaining ventplugholeonthesecondtransmission.Stop andinstallthatventplug.Torquetheplugto

20.3N-m(180in-lb).

7.Continuetoaddoilthroughtheexpansion reservoiruntilitreachestheFULLCOLDline ontheexpansionreservoir.Proceedtothe BleedingtheHydraulicSystemsection.

Important:FailuretoperformtheBleeding

theHydraulicSystemprocedureafter

changinghydraulicltersandoilcanresult inirreparabledamagetothetransaxledrive system.

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

1.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwith jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowdrivewheelstoturnfreely.

reachestheFULLCOLDlineontheexpansion reservoirifnecessary.

Figure61

1.Jackingpoints

2.Entertheoperator'sposition.Startengine andmovethrottlecontrolaheadto1/2throttle position.Disengageparkingbrake.

A.Movethebypassleversintothepushing

themachineposition;refertothePushing theMachinebyHandsectioninOperation. Withthebypassvalvesopenandtheengine running,slowlymovethemotioncontrol leversinbothforwardandreverse(5or6 times).

B.Movethebypassleversintotheoperating

themachineposition.Withthebypassvalve closedandtheenginerunning,slowlymove thedirectionalcontrolinbothforwardand reversedirections(5to6times).

C.Stoptheengineandchecktheoillevelin

theexpansionreservoir.Addthespecied oilasuntilitreachestheFULLCOLDline ontheexpansionreservoir.

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3.Repeatstep2untilalltheairiscompletely purgedfromthesystem.

Whenthetransaxleoperatesatnormalnoise levelsandmovessmoothlyforwardand reverseatnormalspeeds,thenthetransaxleis consideredpurged.

4.Checktheoillevelintheexpansionreservoir onelasttime.Addthespeciedoilasuntilit

MowerDeck Maintenance

ServicingtheCutting Blades

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason becausesharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshredding turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth andincreasesthechanceofdisease.

Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,and foranywearordamage.Filedownanynicksand sharpenthebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeis damagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywitha genuineTororeplacementblade.Forconvenient sharpeningandreplacement,youmaywanttokeep extrabladesonhand.

WARNING

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,anda pieceofthebladecouldbethrownintothe operator'sorbystander'sarea,resultingin seriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

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Figure62

1.CuttingEdge3.Wear/slotForming

2.CurvedArea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfacefor

thefollowingprocedure.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighest height-of-cutposition;alsoconsideredthe 'transport'position.

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedglovesorother adequatehandprotectionslowlyrotatebladeto bemeasuredintoapositionthatallowseffective measurementofthedistancebetweenthe cuttingedgeandthelevelsurfacethemachine ison.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe bladecontrolswitch(PTO),andsettheparkingbrake. TurntheignitionkeytoOff.Removethekey.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure62).Ifthe edgesarenotsharporhavenicks,removeand sharpentheblades.RefertoSharpeningthe Blades.

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea (Figure62).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,ora slotforminginthisarea(Figure62),immediately installanewblade.

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Figure63

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surfacehere.

Figure64

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Figure66

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1.Blade,inpositionformeasuring

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothat theopposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesame position.

Figure65

1.Blade,sidepreviouslymeasured

2.Measurementpositionusedpreviously

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement

position

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surfacehere.Thevarianceshouldbenomore than3mm(1/8inch).

1.Opposingbladeedge,inpositionformeasuring

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcould breakapartandcouldseriouslyinjureor killyouorbystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamaged bladewithanewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesin theedgesorsurfacesofblade.

A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreater

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than3mm(1/8inch)replacethebladewith anewblade.RefertoRemovingtheBlades andInstallingtheBlades.

Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwithanew

oneandthedimensionobtainedcontinues toexceed3mm(1/8inch),thebladespindle couldbebent.ContactanAuthorizedToro Dealerforservice.

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,moveto

thenextblade.

Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Bladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthe bladeisoutofbalanceorisbent.T oensureoptimum performanceandcontinuedsafetyconformanceof themachine,usegenuineTororeplacementblades. Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturers mayresultinnon-conformancewithsafetystandards.

Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-padded glove.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,and bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure67).

Figure69

1.Blade2.Balancer

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

67).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside ofthemowertoensurepropercutting.

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Figure67

1.SailAreaofBlade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.BladeBolt

SharpeningtheBlades

WARNING

Whensharpeningblade,piecesofbladecould bethrownandcauseseriousinjury.

Wearpropereyeprotectionwhensharpening blade.

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure68).Maintainthe originalangle.Thebladeretainsitsbalanceif thesameamountofmaterialisremovedfrom bothcuttingedges.

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2.Installthespringdiskandbladebolt.The springdiskconemustbeinstalledtowardthe bolthead(Figure67).Torquethebladeboltto 135-150N-m(100-110ft-lb).

Figure68

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingiton abladebalancer(Figure69).Ifthebladestays inahorizontalposition,thebladeisbalanced andcanbeused.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced, lesomemetalofftheendofthesailareaonly (Figure67).Repeatthisprocedureuntilthe bladeisbalanced.

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MowerDeckLeveling

Checktoensurethemowerdeckislevelanytimeyou installthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencuton yourlawn.

Themowerdeckmustbecheckedforbentblades priortoleveling;anybentbladesmustberemoved andreplaced.RefertotheCheckingforBentBlades procedurebeforecontinuing.

Themowerdeckmustbeleveledside-to-siderst thenthefronttorearslopecanbeadjusted.

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•Allfourtiremustbeproperlyinated.Referto

CheckingtheTirePressureintheDriveSystem Maintenancesection.

CheckingSide-to-SideLevel

Themowerbladesmustbelevelfromsidetoside. Checktheside-to-sidelevelanytimeyouinstallthe mowerorwhenyouseeanunevencutonyourlawn.

CheckingtheFront-to-RearBlade Slope

Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyouinstall themower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan

7.9mm(5/16inch)lowerthantherearofthemower, adjustthebladelevelusingthefollowinginstructions:

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagethebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe neutralposition,engagetheparkingbrake, stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacing fronttorear(Figure71).

4.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheat surface(Figure71).Ifthefrontbladetipisnot

1.6-7.9mm(1/16-5/16inch)lowerthantherear bladetip,continuetotheLevelingtheMower Deckprocedure.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagethebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe neutrallockposition,stoptheengine,remove thekey ,settheparkingbrakeandwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside.

4.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedges andtheatsurface(Figure70).Ifboth measurementsarenotwithin5mm(3/16inch), anadjustmentisrequired;continuetothe Levelingprocedure.

Figure70

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Outsidecuttingedges

3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here

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Figure71

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe

2.Outsidecuttingedges

bladetotheatsurface here

LevelingtheMowerDeck

1.Setanti-scalprollerstotopholesorremove completelyforthisprocedure;refertoAdjusting

theAnti-ScalpRollers(page26).

2.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothe76mm(3inch) position;refertoAdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

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(page25).

3.Placetwo6.66cm(2-5/8inch)blocksunder eachsideofthefrontedgeofthedeck,butnot undertheanti-scalprollerbrackets(Figure72).

4.Placetwo7.30cm(2-7/8inch)thickblocks undertherearedgeofthecuttingdeckskirt;one oneachsideofthecuttingdeck(Figure72).

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Checkthebeltsforsquealingwhenthebeltisrotating, bladesslippingwhencuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges, burnmarksandcracksaresignsofawornmower belt.Replacethemowerbeltifanyoftheseconditions areevident.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

Figure72

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

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

3.Frontedge

5.Loosentheadjustmentboltsonallfourcorners

sothatthedeckissittingsecurelyonallfour blocks(Figure73).

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

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),move themotioncontrolleverstotheneutrallocked positionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inch) height-of-cutposition.

4.Loosenthebottomtwoboltsholdingthe mower-deckcurtaintothemowerdeck.Referto

ReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain(page37).

5.Foreachofthebeltcovers,loosenthetwobolts butdonotremovethem.Slidethecoveruntil itisclearoftheboltsandliftitupandoutto removeit.

6.Removetheoorpantoaccesstheidlerpulley; refertotheRemovingtheFloorPanprocedure inPremaintenance.

Figure73

1.Deckliftarm

2.Chain

3.Hook

4.Adjustmentbolt

6.Ensurethereistensiononallfourchains(Figure

73).

7.Tightenthefouradjustmentbolts(Figure73).

8.Checkthatblockstjustsnuglyunderthedeck skirt.Makesureallboltsaretight

9.Verifythatthedeckislevelbycheckingthe side-to-sidelevelandfront-to-rearbladeslope; repeatthedecklevelingprocedureifnecessary.

7.Usingaspringremovaltool,(T oropartno. 92-5771),removetheidlerspringfromthe deckposttoremovetensionontheidlerpulley (Figure74).

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Figure74

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

2.Idlerspring5.Mowerbelt

3.Deckpost

8.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.

Placetheheight-of-cutpininthelockposition forlowestheight-of-cut.

4.Idlerarm

RemovingtheMower

Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.Movethemotioncontrol leversoutwardtotheneutralposition,engageparking brake,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.Select oneofthefollowingproceduresdependingonthe mowerdecksizeinstalledtocompletetheremoval.

PreparingtoRemovetheMower Deck

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1.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inch) height-of-cutposition.

2.Loosenthebottomtwoboltsholdingthe mower-deckcurtaintothemowerdeck.Referto

ReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain(page37).

3.Removethemowerbeltfromtheenginepulley; refertoReplacingtheMowerBelt(page52).

9.Removethebeltfromthemowerdeckpulleys andremovetheexistingbelt.

10.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleys andtheclutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure

74).

WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwhen installedandcancausepersonalinjury .

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

11.Usingaspringremovaltool,(T oropartno. 92-5771),installtheidlerspringoverthedeck postandplacingtensionontheidlerpulleyand mowerbelt(Figure74).

12.Ensurethatthebeltisproperlyseatedinall pulleys.

13.T oinstallthebeltcovers,insertthetabsonthe eachcoverintothecorrespondingslotsonthe deckbracket,ensuringthattheyseat.Rotate thecovertothedeckandslidethenotches undertheloosenedboltsuntiltheyareseated. Tightentheboltstosecurethecovertothedeck.

14.Tightenthebottomtwoboltsholdingthe mower-deckcurtaintothemowerdeck(

ReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain(page37)).

RemovingtheMowerDeck

1.Removethehairpincotterandwashersecuring thelong,linkpintotheframeanddeck;remove thelinkbar(Figure75).

Figure75

1.Linkpin3.Hairpincotter

2.Washer

2.Liftuponthemowerdecktorelievetensionfrom themowerdeck.

3.Removethechainsfromthehooksonthedeck liftarms(Figure76).

InstallingtheMowerDeck

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagethebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe neutrallockposition,stoptheengine,remove thekey ,settheparkingbrakeandwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowest position.

5.Placetheheight-of-cutpininthelockposition forlowestheight-of-cut.

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6.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandattachthe chainstotherearliftarms(Figure76).

7.Attachthefrontchainstothefrontliftarms (Figure76).

8.Installthelong,linkbarthroughtheframe hangeranddeck.

9.Securethelinkpinwiththehairpincottersand washersremovedpreviously(Figure75).

10.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley; refertoReplacingtheMowerBelt(page52).

Figure76

1.Deckliftarm

2.Chain

4.Raisetheheight-of-cuttothetransportposition.

5.Removethebeltfromtheclutchpulleyonthe engine.

6.Slidethemoweroutfromunderneaththe machine.

3.Hook

4.Adjustmentbolt

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

11.Tightenthebottomtwoboltsholdingthe mower-deckcurtaintothemowerdeck(Figure

41).

ReplacingtheGrass Deector

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspect

thegrassdeectorfordamage

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcould allowthelawnmowertothrowobjectsinthe operator’sorbystander’sdirectionandresult inseriousinjury.Also,contactwiththeblade

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couldoccur.

Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyou installamulchplate,dischargedeector,or grasscollectionsystem.

Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamagebeforeeach use.Replaceanydamagedpartsbeforeuse.

1.Removethecotterpinfromtheendoftherod (Figure77).

2.Disengagethespringfromthenotchinthe deectorbracketandslidetherodoutofthe weldeddeckbrackets,spring,anddischarge

deector(Figure77).Removethedamagedor worndischargedeector.

Figure77

1.Deector4.Spring

2.Deckbrackets

3.Rod

5.Springinstalledoverthe rod

6.Cotterpin

3.Positionthenewdischargedeectorwiththe bracketendsbetweentheweldedbracketson thedeckasshowninFigure77.

4.Installthespringontothestraightendoftherod. Positionthespringontherodasshowninso theshorterspringendiscomingfromunderthe rodbeforethebendandgoingovertherodasit returnsfromthebend.

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Figure78

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1.Rodandspringassembly partiallyinstalled

2.Loopendofthespring installedintothenotchin thedeectorbracket

3.Rod,shortend,moved behindmowerbracket

4.Shortend,retainedby mowerbracket.

6.Securetherodandspringassemblybytwistingit sotheshortendoftherodcanbeplacedbehind thefrontbracketweldedtothedeck(Figure78).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbe

springloadedinthedownposition.Liftthe deectoruptotestthatitsnapstothefull downposition.

7.Installthecotterpinintotheendoftherod (Figure77).

5.Lifttheloopendofthespringandplaceitinto thenotchonthedeectorbracket(Figure78).

Cleaning

WashingtheUndersideof theMower

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthemower

housing.

Washtheundersideofthemoweraftereachuseto preventgrassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionand clippingdispersal.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagethebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe neutrallockposition,stoptheengine,remove thekey,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthe mowerwashouttting,andturnthewateron high(Figure79).

Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashout

ttingO-ringtomakethecouplingslideon easierandprotecttheO-ring.

Figure79

1.Washoutttinglocations on54inchdecks

2.Washoutttinglocations on48inchdecks

3.Washouttting6.Coupling

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4.O-ring

5.Hose

4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.

5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.Engagethe

bladecontrolswitchandletthemowerrunfor onetothreeminutes.

6.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,stopthe

engine,andremovetheignitionkey.Waitforall movingpartstostop.

7.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfrom

thewashouttting.

Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafterone

washing,soakitandletitstandfor30minutes. Thenrepeattheprocess.

8.Runthemoweragainforonetothreeminutesto

removeexcesswater.

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashouttting couldexposeyouandotherstothrown objectsorbladecontact.Contactwith bladeorthrowndebriscancauseinjury ordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashout ttingimmediately,beforeusing moweragain.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunder themowerorthroughopeningsinthe mower.

WasteDisposal

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

Storage

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),set theparkingbrake,andturntheignitionkeyto Off.Removethekey.

2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especially theengineandhydraulicsystem.Cleandirtand chafffromtheoutsideoftheenginecylinder headnsandblowerhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith

milddetergentandwater.Donotpressure washthemachine.Avoidexcessiveuse ofwater,especiallynearthecontrolpanel, engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.

3.Checktheparkingbrakeoperation;referto

OperatingtheParkingBrake(page21).

4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page38).

5.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page

37).

6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoChangingthe

EngineOil(page40).

7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page45).

8.Changethehydrauliclter;refertoChanging

theHydraulicSystemFilterandOil(page45).

9.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery

(page44).

10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe mowerwithagardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththebladecontrol

switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.

11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto

ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page48).

12.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor storageasfollows:

A.Addapetroleumbased

stabilizer/conditionertofuelinthe tank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuse analcoholbasedstabilizer(ethanolor methanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland usedatalltimes.

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

C.Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrain

thefueltank.

D.Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel

accordingtolocalcodes.

Important:Donotstore

stabilizer/conditionedfuelover 90days.

13.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

15.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor storagearea.Removethekeyfromtheignition switchandkeepitoutofreachofchildrenor otherunauthorizedusers.Coverthemachineto protectitandkeepitclean.

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.

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.

8.Checktheseatswitchindicator. 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.

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.

Schematics

WireDiagram(Rev .B)

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Notes:

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374-0269RevH

TheToroWarranty

TheToroGTSStartingGuarantee

ResidentialProducts

and

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany,pursuant toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairfortheoriginal purchaser workmanshiporiftheT oroGTS(GuaranteedtoStart)enginewillnotstart ontherstorsecondpull,providedtheroutinemaintenancerequiredinthe Operator'sManualhavebeenperformed.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchase:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

WalkPowerMowers

•CastDeck

•Engine

•Battery2years

•SteelDeck

•Engine

TimeMasterMowers3yearsResidentialUse

•Engine

•Battery2years

ElectricHandHeldProducts andWalkPowerMowers

Snowthrowers

•SingleStage

•Engine

•TwoStage

•Chute,chutedeectorand

ElectricSnowthrowers

AllRide-OnUnitsBelow

•Engine

•Battery2yearsResidentialUse

•Attachments2yearsResidentialUse

DHLawn&GardenTractors

XLSLawn&GardenTractors

TimeCutter

TITANMowers3yearsor240hours

•Frame

OriginalPurchasermeansthepersonwhooriginallypurchasedtheToroProduct.

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply.

TheToroGTSStartingGuaranteedoesnotapplywhentheproductisusedcommercially .

SomeenginesusedonToroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer .

Whicheveroccursrst.

LifetimeFrameW arranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe

tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin

normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atToro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforpartsand

labor.Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustorcorrosion

arenotcovered.

Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.

impellerhousingcover

theToroProductlistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsor

5yearsResidentialUse 90DaysCommercialUse 5yearsGTSGuarantee,

ResidentialUse

2yearsResidentialUse 30DaysCommercialUse 2yearsGTSGuarantee,

ResidentialUse

90DaysCommercialUse 3yearsGTSGuarantee,

ResidentialUse

2yearsResidentialUse NoWarrantyforCommercial Use

2yearsResidentialUse 45DaysCommercialUse 2yearsGTSGuarantee,

ResidentialUse

3yearsResidentialUse 45DaysCommercialUse Lifetime(originalowneronly)

2yearsResidentialUse NoWarrantyforCommercialUse

Seeenginemanufacturer'swarranty

2yearsResidentialUse 30DaysCommercialUse

3yearsResidentialUse 30DaysCommercialUse

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourToroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance, whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.Contactyoursellertoarrangeserviceoftheproduct.Ifforany reasonitisimpossibleforyoutocontactyourseller,youmaycontact anyToroAuthorizedDistributortoarrangeservice.Seeattached DistributorList.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe servicingoutlet.Ifforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeservicing outlet’sanalysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

ToroCustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision ToroWarrantyCompany 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1196 001–952–948–4707

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,

lubricants,oilchanges,sparkplugs,airltersbladesharpeningorworn blades,cable/linkageadjustments,orbrakeandclutchadjustments

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglected

andrequiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofproper maintenance

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedT oro

ServiceDealer

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel

procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)

–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered

–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains

morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE

–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use

overonemonth

•Repairsoradjustmentstocorrectstartingdifcultiesduetothe

following:

–Failuretofollowpropermaintenanceproceduresorrecommended

fuelprocedure

–Rotarymowerbladestrikinganobject

•Specialoperationalconditionswherestartingmayrequiremorethan

twopulls:

–Firsttimestartsafterextendedperiodofnon-useoverthree

monthsorseasonalstorage

–Cooltemperaturestartssuchasthosefoundinearlyspringand

lateautumn

–Improperstartingprocedures-ifyouarehavingdifcultystarting

yourunit,pleasechecktheOperator'sManualtoensurethat youareusingthecorrectstartingprocedures.Thiscansavean unnecessaryvisittoanAuthorizedT oroServiceDealer.

GeneralConditions

Thepurchaseriscoveredbythenationallawsofeachcountry.Therights towhichthepurchaserisentitledwiththesupportoftheselawsarenot restrictedbythiswarranty.

374-0268RevG

Toro 74846, 74848 Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SafeOperationPractices forRide-On(riding)Rotary LawnmowerMachines

SafeOperatingPractices

Training

Preparation

Operation

MaintenanceandStorage

ToroRidingMowerSafety

SlopeOperation

SoundPressure

Hand-ArmVibration

UsingtheRolloverProtection System(ROPS)

WholeBodyVibration

Model74848

SoundPower

Model74846

SoundPower

SoundPressure

Hand-ArmVibration

WholeBodyVibration

AddingFuel

FuelGauge

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

FillingtheFuelTank

ThinkSafetyFirst

UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock System

UsingtheRollover ProtectionSystem(ROPS)

TheSafetyInterlockSystem

CheckingtheEngineOil Level

BreakinginaNewMachine

OperatingtheParking Brake

SettingtheParkingBrake

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

OperatingtheChoke

OperatingtheThrottle

OperatingtheIgnition Switch

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine

StoppingtheEngine

OperatingtheMowerBlade ControlSwitch(PTO)

EngagingtheBladeControl Switch(PTO)

DisengagingtheBladeControl Switch(PTO)

DrivingForwardor Backward

UsingtheMotionControlLevers

DrivingForward

DrivingBackward

StoppingtheMachine

UsingtheFootPedalDeckLift System

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

PositioningtheSeat

PushingtheMachineby Hand

ToPushtheMachine

AdjustingtheHeight

AdjustingtheTilt

ToOperatetheMachine

Convertingthe48inch MowertoSideDischarge

Convertingthe54inch MowertoSideDischarge

UsingtheSideDischarge

TransportingtheMachine

LoadingtheMachine

GreasingtheBearings

RaisingtheSeat

ReleasingtheMower-Deck Curtain

ServicingtheAirCleaner

CleaningtheElement

RemovingtheElement

ServicingtheEngineOil

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ChangingtheEngineOil

ChangingtheEngineOilFilter

CheckingtheSparkPlug

ServicingtheSparkPlug

RemovingtheSparkPlug

InstallingtheSparkPlug

ReplacingtheFuelFilter