Toro 74861, 74862, 74863 Operator's Manual

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ZX4800,ZX5400,or ZX6000Zero-Turn-RadiusRiding Mower

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

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian ICES-002

TheenclosedEngineOwner'sManualis suppliedforinformationregardingtheUS EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)and theCaliforniaEmissionControlRegulationof emissionsystems,maintenance,andwarranty. Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughtheengine manufacturer.

Introduction

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

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.T oro.com forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials, accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto registeryourproduct.

WARNING

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Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.

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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

WARNING

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

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

Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratorytestedby theenginemanufacturerinaccordancewithSAE J1995andratedtoJ2723.

Donottamperwiththeenginecontrolsoralterthe governorspeed;doingsomaycreateanunsafe conditionresultinginpersonalinjury.

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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ProductOverview...................................................13

Controls...........................................................14

Operation................................................................15

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

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

UsingtheRollover-ProtectionSystem

(ROPS).........................................................17

UnderstandingtheSafety-Interlock

System..........................................................18

TestingtheSafety-InterlockSystem..................18

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

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

OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................18

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................19

OperatingtheChoke.........................................19

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch............................19

StartingandStoppingtheEngine......................19

OperatingtheBlade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................20

DrivingtheMachine..........................................21

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

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................22

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................23

PositioningtheSeat..........................................24

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers.................24

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

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

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

LoadingtheMachine........................................26

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

Maintenance...........................................................29

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........29

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

Service-IntervalChart.......................................30

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

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

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

EngineMaintenance...........................................31

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................31

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................32

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................34

CleaningtheBlowerHousing............................35

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

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

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................37

ServicingtheBattery.........................................37

ServicingtheFuses..........................................38

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................39

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................39

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

CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel...................40

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ChangingtheHydraulicFilterand

Fluid..............................................................40

MowerDeckMaintenance....................................42

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................42

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

InspectingtheBelts..........................................46

ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................46

RemovingtheMower........................................47

InstallingtheMowerDeck.................................48

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

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

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower................49

DisposingofWaste...........................................50

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

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

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

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

Safety

Improperlyusingormaintainingthemachinecan resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways payattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,which meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personal safetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywiththe instructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecycling grassor,whenequippedwithagrassbagger,for catchingcutgrass.Anyuseforpurposesotherthan thesecouldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSI standardB71.4-2012.

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertraining

material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot readEnglishitistheowner'sresponsibilityto explainthismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.

Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor

servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleor damagetoproperty.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories

andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand safelyperformthejob.Useonlyaccessoriesand attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludingsubstantial

slip-resistantfootwear,ahardhat,eyeprotection, andhearingprotection.Tiebacklonghair.Donot wearjewelry.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe

usedandremoveallobjectssuchasrocks,toys andwirewhichcanbethrownbythemachine.

•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety

switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning

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properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.

Operation

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If

lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfrom

holesandhiddenhazards.

•EnsurethatalldrivesareinNEUTRALandthatthe

parkingbrakeisengagedbeforestartingengine. Starttheengineonlyfromtheoperator'sposition.

•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Be

suretotravelsidetosideonhillsides.Turf conditionscanaffectthemachine'sstability .Use cautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andwhenchangingdirectionsonslopes.

•Neverraisethedeckwiththebladesrunning.

•NeveroperatewiththePTOshield,orotherguards

notsecurelyinplace.Ensurethatallinterlocks areattached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioning properly.

•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,

removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor

overspeedtheengine.

•Stoponlevelground,disengagethedrives,

engagetheparkingbrake(ifprovided),shutoff theenginebeforeleavingtheoperator'sposition foranyreasonincludingemptyingthecatchersor uncloggingthechute.

•Stopequipmentandinspectbladesafterstriking

objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Make necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe

sureofaclearpath.

•Keeppetsandbystandersaway.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthe bladesifyouarenotmowing.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionand

donotpointitatanyone.

•Donotoperatethemowerwhiletiredorunderthe

inuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine

intoorfromatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,

trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

Rollover-ProtectionSystem (ROPS)

•DonotremovetheROPS.

•TheROPSisanintegralandeffectivesafety

device.KeeptheROPSonthemachineanduse theseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.

•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleased

quicklyintheeventofanemergency.

•Checktheareatobemowedwherethereare

slopes,dropoffs,orwater.

•Carefullycheckforoverheadclearances(i.e.,

branches,doorways,electricalwires)before drivingunderanyobjectsanddonotcontactthem.

•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby

periodicallythoroughlyinspectingfordamageand keepingallmountingfastenerstight.

•ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairor

revise.

•AnyalterationstoaROPSmustbeapprovedby

themanufacturer.

SafeHandlingofFuel

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine

running.

•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.

•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchas onawaterheateroronotherappliances.

•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck

ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace containersonthegroundawayfromyourvehicle beforelling.

•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerand

fuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,then refuelsuchequipmentwithaportablecontainer ratherthanfromafueldispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel

tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfueling iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing

immediately.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap

andtightenitsecurely.

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MaintenanceandStorage

•Disengagedrives,setparkingbrake,stopengine

andremovekeyordisconnectspark-plugwire. Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting, cleaningorrepairing.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunit,drives,

mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Clean upoilorfuelspillage.

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstore

nearame.

•Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringortransporting.Do

notstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

ToroRidingMowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic toT oroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyou mustknowthatmaynotbeincludedintheANSI standards.

•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warranty

maybevoidedifusedwithunapproved attachments.

•Ifloadingthemachineontoatrailerortruck,use

asingle,full-widthramponly.Therampangle shouldnotexceed15degrees.

•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Settheparking

brake.Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservice themachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen

required.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Disconnectthebatteryorremovespark-plug

wirebeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnect thenegativeterminalrstandthepositivelast. Reconnectthepositiverstandnegativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wrapthe

blade(s)orwearthickly-paddedgloves,anduse cautionwhenservicingthem.Onlyreplaceblades. Neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If

possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine running.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall

hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged decals.

TowingSafety

•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitch

point.

•Followtheattachmentmanufacturer's

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

•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowed

equipment.

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmay

causelossoftraction,increasedriskofrollover, andlossofcontrol.Reducethetowedweightand slowdown.

•Stoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweightofthe

towedload.Travelslowlyandallowextradistance tostop.

•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearof

themachine.

Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine

intoatrailerortruck.

•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineinto

trailerortruck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,

chains,cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstraps shouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfromthe machine.

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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.

decal115-9632

115-9632

99-8936

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

115-9625

1.Parking brake—disengaged

2.Parkingbrake—engaged

decal99-8936

decaloemmarkt

1.Powertake-off(PTO), Bladecontrolswitchon somemodels

2.Bladecontrolswitch—On

3.Bladecontrolswitch—Off7.Slow

4.Choke

5.Fast

6.Continuousvariable setting

decalbatterysymbols

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or smoking.

decal115-9625

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe distancefromthebattery.

7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries

8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot discard.

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decal117-1 194

117-1194

1.Engine

decal130-0655

130-0655

1.Fueltank

3.Half

2.Full4.Empty

decal130-0731

130-0731

1.Warning—thrownobject hazard;keepthedeector shieldinplace.

decal130-0654

2.Cuttinghazardofhandor foot,mowerblade—keep awayfrommovingparts.

130-0654

1.Transport—lock

2.Transport—unlock

3.Height-of-cut

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decal130-0765

130-0765

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Height-of-cutselection

3.Removethekeyfrom theignitionandreadthe Operator'sManualbefore permorningmaintenance.

decal130-6927

130-6927

1.Warning—alwaysusetheROPSandweartheseatbelt whenseatedintheoperator'sposition.

1.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine.

decal130-6922

130-6922

2.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine.

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decal132-0873

132-0873

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersawayfromthe machine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatethewithout deector,dischargecover,orgrasscollectionsysteminplace.

130-6996

1.ReadtheOperator's Manualforinformationon

maintenance.

2.Checktheengineoilevery 8hours

3.Checkthedrivewheeltire pressureevery25hours

4.Checkthehydraulicoil every25hours

5.Checkthecasterwheel tirepressureevery25 hours

6.Lubricatethecasterwheel every25hours

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.

4.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.

decal130-6996

1.Themaximumdrawbar pullis36kg(80lb).

decal131-4036

131-4036

2.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

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132-0871

Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

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

decal132-0871

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°.

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ProductOverview

Figure4

1.Grassdeector4.Operatorseat

2.Drivewheel5.Motion-controllevers8.Frontcasterwheel

3.Rollover-ProtectionSystem (ROPS)

6.Parkingbrake9.Anti-scalproller

7.Footrest

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10.Mower-deck-liftpedal

11.Height-of-cutlever

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Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine(Figure5).

Figure5

1.Throttlecontrol4.Ignitionswitch

2.Choke

3.Hourmeter

5.Blade-controlswitch (PTO)

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

FuelGauge

Thefuelwindowlocatedbelowtheoperatorposition canbeusedtoverifythelevelofgasolineinthetank (Figure6).

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Figure6

1.Fuel-gaugewindow

IgnitionSwitch

Theignitionswitchhas3positions:START,RUN,and OFF..ThekeywillturntotheSTARTpositionandmove backtotheRUNpositionuponrelease.Turningthe keytotheOFFpositionshutsofftheengine;however, alwaysremovethekeywhenleavingthemachineto preventtheenginefromaccidentallystarting(Figure

5).

ThrottleControl

ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweentheFASTand SLOWposition.Movingthrottleleverforwardincreases enginespeedandmovingthrottlelevertotherear decreasesenginespeed.Movingthethrottleforward intothedetentisfullthrottle(Figure5).

Choke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.Pullthechoke knobuptoengageit.Pushdownonthechokeknob todisengageit.

Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Takeoff)

Motion-ControlLevers

Themotion-controlleversarespeed-sensitivecontrols ofindependent-wheelmotors.Movingaleverforward orbackwardturnsthewheelonthesamesideforward orinreverse;wheelspeedisproportionaltothe amounttheleverismoved.Movethecontrollevers outwardfromthecentertotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition andexitthemachine(Figure4).Alwayspositionthe motion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition whenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.

Parking-BrakeLever

Theparking-brakeleverislocatedonleftsideofthe console(Figure4).hebrakeleverengagesaparking brakeonthedrivewheels.Pulltheleverupand rearwardtoengagethebrake.Pushtheleverforward anddowntodisengagethebrake.

FootPedalDeck-LiftSystem

Thefootpedaldeck-liftsystemallowstheoperator tolowerandraisethedeckfromtheseatedposition. Theoperatorcanusethefootpedaltoliftthedeck brieytoavoidobstaclesorlockthedeckinthe highestheightofcutortransportposition(Figure4).

Theblade-controlswitchengagesanddisengages powertothemowerblades(Figure5).

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe bladesoperate.Itoperateswhentheblade-control

Height-of-CutLever

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

4).

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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.

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WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporscancause seriousinjuryandillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastank orconditioneropening.

•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditioner tothegas.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective

whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.T ominimizethe chanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuel stabilizeratalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

Shutofftheengineandmovethemotioncontrolsto thePARKposition.

DANGER

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

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupany gasolinethatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed trailer.

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

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and stayawayfromanopenameorwhere gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainer andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren. Neverbuymorethana30-daysupplyof gasoline.

Important:Donotoverllfueltank.Fillthefuel

tanktothebottomofthellerneck.Theempty spaceinthetankallowsthefueltoexpand. Overllingmayresultinfuelleakageordamageto theengineoremissionsystem.

1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe cap.

2.Slowlyaddregular,unleadedgasolineuntilthe fuelreachesthebaseofthellerneck(Figure7).

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaust systeminplaceandinproperworking condition.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysor

less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthat thefueltankbedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel

system,whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining

methanolorethanol.

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Figure7

3.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurelyandtighten untilitclicks.

Note:Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhave

spilled.

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ThinkSafetyFirst

CAUTION

Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthe safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelp youorbystandersavoidinjury.

DANGER

Operatingthemachineonwetgrassorsteep slopescancauseslidingandlossofcontrol.

•Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15 degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Donotoperatethemachinenearwater.

DANGER

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury, death,ordrowning.

Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs.

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin excessof85dBAattheoperatorsearandcan causehearinglossthroughextendedperiods ofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

Wearprotectiveequipmentforyoureyes,ears,hands, andfeetwhenusingthismachine(Figure9).

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Figure9

1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.

Usingthe

DANGER

Operatingthemachinewhiletherollbaris downmayleadtoseriousinjuryordeathin theeventofarollover.

Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.

Figure8

Rollover-ProtectionSystem (ROPS)

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keep therollbarinstalledandusetheseatbelt.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll barisremoved.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

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

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1.Safezone—usethe machinehere.

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

3.Water

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Understandingthe

CheckingtheEngine-Oil

Safety-InterlockSystem

WARNING

Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal injury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:

•Thebladesaredisengaged.

•Themotion-controlleversareinthePARKposition.

Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshut offtheenginewheneverthecontrolleversareoutof thePARKpositionandyourisefromtheseat.

Level

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine, checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page32).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

OperatingtheParking Brake

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

SettingtheParkingBrake

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .

1.Whilesittingontheseat,withthecontrollevers inthePARKposition,andmovetheblade-control switchtotheONposition.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotstart.

2.Whilesittingontheseat,movetheblade-control switchtotheOFFposition.Moveeithermotion controllevertothecenter,unlockedposition. Trystartingtheengine;theengineshouldnot start.Repeatwiththeothermotion-controllever.

3.Whilesittingontheseat,movetheblade controlswitchtotheOFFposition,andlockthe motion-controlleversinthePARKposition.Start theengine.Whiletheengineisrunning,engage theblade-controlswitch,andriseslightlyfrom theseat;theengineshouldshutoff.

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Figure10

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

4.Whilesittingontheseat,movetheblade-control switchtotheOFFposition,andlockthe motion-controlleversinthePARKposition.Start theengine.Whiletheengineisrunning,move themotion-controlleverstothecenter,unlocked position,engagetheblade-controlswitch,and riseslightlyfromtheseat;theengineshould shutoff.

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Figure11

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OperatingtheThrottle

OperatingtheIgnition

ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweentheSLOW andFASTpositions(Figure12).

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenturningonthe mowerdeckwiththeblade-controlswitch(PTO).

Figure12

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostartthe engine.

2.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechoke beforeusingtheignitionswitch(Figure13).

3.Pushdownonthechoketodisengagethechoke aftertheenginestarts(Figure13).

Switch

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTARTposition (Figure14).

Note:Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmaybe

requiredwhenstartingtheenginefortherst timeafterthefuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuel completely.

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Figure14

2.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTOPposition.

Figure13

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine

StarttheengineasshowninFigure15.

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.

Important:Donotengagestarterformorethan5

secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostartallow a15secondcool-downperiodbetweenattempts. Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanburnout thestartermotor.

Note:Ifthefuelsystemwasdepletedoffuel—add

fueltothemachineanduseadditionalstartingcycles whenstartingtheengine.

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Figure15

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Figure16

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Operatingthe Blade-ControlSwitch

StoppingtheEngine

CAUTION

Injurycanoccurifchildrenorbystanders moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.

StoptheengineasshowninFigure16.

(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Engagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)withthe throttlepositionatFAST.

Note:Engagingtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)with

thethrottlepositionathalforlesswillcauseexcessive weartothedrivebelts.

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DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

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Figure17

Figure18

DrivingtheMachine

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place thethrottlecontrolintheFASTpositionforbest performance.Alwaysoperateinthefull-throttle positionwhenmowing.

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidly.Operatormay losecontrolofmachineandcausepersonal injuryordamagetomachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.

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Figure19

1.Motion-control lever—NEUTRAL-LOCK position

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofthemachine

3.Forward

4.Backward

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DrivingForward

Note:Theenginekillsifthetraction-controllevers

aremovedwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

1.Releasetheparkingbrake.

2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

3.Tomoveforward,slowlypushthemotion-control

leversforward(Figure20).

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers

Usethemotion-controlleversasshowninFigure19.

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StoppingtheMachine

WARNING

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandmove themotion-controlleversoutwardtothe PARKpositionwhenleavingthemachine unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.

Tostopthemachine,movethetraction-controllevers totheNEUTRALpositionandmovetothelocked position,disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO), andturntheignitionkeytotheOFFposition.

Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine. Remembertoremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

Figure20

DrivingBackward

Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenbackingupand

turning.

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotion-control leversrearward(Figure21).

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AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Themachineisequippedwithafootpedaldeck-lift system.Theoperatorcanusethefootpedaltolift thedeckbrieytoavoidobstaclesorlockthedeckin thehighestheightofcutortransportposition.The operatorcanusetheheight-of-cutleverwiththefoot pedaltolockthedeckinaspeciccuttingheight.

UsingtheFootPedalDeck-Lift System

•Pressthepedaldowntoraisethedeck;continue

topressthepedaluntilthedeckislockedinthe transportposition(Figure22).

•Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfootandpull

thetransportlockhandlerearwardtodisengage thetransportlock(Figure22).

Figure21

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Figure22

TransportLockPosition

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Theheightofcutcanbeadjustedfrom38to114mm (1-1/2to4-1/2inch)in6mm(1/4inch)increments byrelocatingtheheight-of-cutpinintodifferenthole locations.

1.Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfootand raisethemowerdecktothetransport-lock position(alsothe114mm(4-1/2inch)cutting heightposition)asshowninFigure23.

2.Toadjust,removethepinfromtheheight-of-cut bracket(Figure23).

3.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutsystem correspondingtothedesiredheightofcutand insertthepin(Figure23).

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Figure23

1.Deck-liftpedal3.Height-of-cutpositions

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2.Handle4.Pin

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,itis recommendedtoadjusttheheightoftheanti-scalp rollers.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removetheangenut,anti-scalproller,andbolt fromthebracket(Figure24).

Note:Keeptheboltandanti-scalproller

togetherwhenremoving.

4.Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfootand pullthehandlerearwardtodisengagethe transportlock(Figure22).

5.Lowerthedeckslowlyuntilthelevermakes contactwiththepin.

1.Flangenut4.Bushing

2.Spacer

3.Anti-scalproller

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Figure24

5.Bolt

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4.Aligntheboltandanti-scalprollerinthe holeofthebracketthatmatchedtheclosest height-of-cutposition(Figure24).

5.Inserttheboltintothebracketholeandsecure theboltandanti-scalprollerwiththeangenut (Figure24).

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward(Figure25). Positiontheseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolof themachineandaremostcomfortable.

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Figure26

AdjustingtheTilt

Themotion-controlleverscanbetiltedforwardor rearwardformaximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollever tothecontrol-armshaft.

Figure25

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLevers

AdjustingtheHeight

Note:Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol

lever.

Themotion-controlleverscanbeadjustedhigheror lowerformaximumoperatorcomfort(Figure26).

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe controlleverforwardorrearward.

3.Tightenbothboltstosecurethecontrolinthe newposition.

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4.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.

PushingtheMachineby Hand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.

Nevertowthemachinebecausedamagemay occur.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagethebladecontrolswitch.

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

3.Dothisprocedureoneachsideofthe machineFigure27.

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Figure27

4.Movethebypasstothepositionforoperating themachine(Figure27)toengagethewheel motors.

UsingtheSideDischarge

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turf.

DANGER

Withoutagrassdeector,dischargecover,or completegrasscatcherassemblymountedin place,youandothersareexposedtoblade contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris willcauseinjuryordeath.

•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfrom themowerbecausethegrassdeector routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe

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grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mower.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargearea ormowerbladesunlessyoumovethe blade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,rotatetheignitionkeytotheOFF position,andremovethekey .

•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe downposition.

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TransportingtheMachine

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

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Figure29

WARNING

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

Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet orroadway.

1.Ifyouareusingatrailer,connectittothetowing vehicleandconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

4.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,setthe brake,andclosethefuelvalve.

5.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearbumper(Figure28).

1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.

2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.

Important:Donotusenarrowindividualramps

foreachsideofthemachine.

Ensuretherampislongenoughsothattheanglewith thegrounddoesnotexceed15degrees(Figure30). Onatground,thisrequiresaramptobeatleast4 timesaslongastheheightofthetrailerortruckbed totheground.Asteeperanglemaycausemower componentstogetcaughtastheunitmovesfromthe ramptothetrailerortruck.Steeperanglesmayalso causethemachinetotiporlosecontrol.Ifloadingon ornearaslope,positionthetrailerortrucksothatitis onthedownsideoftheslopeandtherampextends uptheslope.Thiswillminimizetherampangle.

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

Figure28

LoadingtheMachine

Useextremecautionwhenloadingorunloading machinesontoatraileroratruck.Useafull-width rampthatiswiderthanthemachineforthisprocedure. Backthemachineuptherampanddriveitforward downtheramp(Figure29).

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

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•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe rampandthetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethelengthoframpisatleast4 timesaslongastheheightofthetrailer ortruckbedtotheground.Thiswill ensurethatrampangledoesnotexceed15 degreesonatground.

•Backuprampsanddriveforwarddown ramps.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.

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Figure30

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1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground

5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

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OperatingTips

UsingtheFastThrottleSetting

raisethecuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthe grassatthissetting.Thencutthegrassagainusing thelower,normalsetting.

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

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

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

CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows moreslowly.

AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

Stopping

Ifyoumuststoptheforwardmotionofthemachine whilemowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmay dropontoyourlawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoa previouslycutareawiththebladesengagedoryou candisengagethemowerdeckwhilemovingforward.

KeepingtheUndersideofthe MowerClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe moweraftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinside themower,cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecome unsatisfactory.

MaintainingtheBlade(s)

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

MowingatCorrectIntervals

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

UsingaSlowerCuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality ,useaslowergroundspeed incertainconditions.

AvoidingCuttingTooLow

Whenmowinguneventurf,raisethecuttingheight toavoidscalpingtheturf.

CuttingLongGrass

Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,

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Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst50hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every400hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changethehydrauliclteranduid.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Checktheaircleanerfordirty,looseordamagedparts.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheblowerhousing(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirtyconditions).

•Checkthemowerblades.

•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.

•Cleanthemowerhousing.

•Greasealllubricationpoints.

•Serviceorreplacetheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenunderextremelydusty, dirtyconditions).

•Checktirepressure.

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelintheexpansiontank.

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.

•Replacetheair-cleanerpaperelement(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirty conditions).

•Changetheengineoilandtheengine-oillter.

•Cleanthecoolingns(moreoftenunderextremelydusty ,dirtyconditions).

•Replacethefuellter(moreoftenunderdusty ,dirtyconditions).

•Changethehydrauliclteranduid.

Every500hours

Monthly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Replacethesparkplug(s).

•Checkthebatterycharge.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Checkallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineand seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudo anymaintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.

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Pre-Maintenance Procedures

Service-IntervalChart

decal130-6996

Figure31

Locatedontheseatpanunderside

1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbeforeperformingany maintenance.

2.Checktheengineoilevery8hours.5.Checkthecasterwheeltirepressureevery25hours.

3.Checkthedrivewheeltirepressureevery25hours.

4.Checkthehydraulicoilevery25hours.

6.Lubricatethecasterwheelevery25hours.

RaisingtheSeat

Ensurethatthemotion-controlleversarelockedinthe NEUTRAL-LOCKpositionandlifttheseatforward.

Thefollowingcomponentscanbeaccessedbyraising theseat:

•Servicedecal

•Fuses

•Batteryandcables

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Lubrication

EngineMaintenance

GreasingtheBearings

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greaseall

lubricationpoints.

GreaseType:No.2lithiumgrease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand

disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe

NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,shutofftheengine, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettings(Figure32andFigure

31)witharag.

Note:Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffthe

frontofthetting(s).

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

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

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check

theaircleanerfordirty,looseor damagedparts.

Every25hours—Serviceorreplacethe air-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenunder extremelydusty,dirtyconditions).

Every100hours—Replacetheair-cleaner paperelement(moreoftenunderextremely dusty,dirtyconditions).

Thisengineisequippedwithareplaceable, high-densitypaperandfoamair-cleanerelement. Checktheaircleanerdailyorbeforestartingthe engine.Checkforabuildupofdirtanddebrisaround theair-cleanersystem.Keepthisareaclean.Also, checkforlooseordamagedcomponents.Replaceall bentordamagedair-cleanercomponents.

Figure32

1.Frontcastertire

4.Connectagreaseguntoeachttingandpump

greaseintothettingsuntilgreasebeginsto oozeoutofthebearings(Figure31andFigure

32).

Note:Operatingtheenginewithlooseordamaged

air-cleanercomponentscouldallowunlteredairinto theengine,causingprematurewearandfailure.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermoreoftenunder

extremelydusty,dirtyconditions.

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RemovingtheElements

1.Rotatethelatchesoutward.

2.Removethecovertoaccesstheair-cleaner elements(Figure33).

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donotuseifthesealingsurfacesarebentor damaged.

2.Cleantheair-cleanerbaseasrequired,and checkthecondition.

InstallingtheElements

1.Installthefoamelementontothepaperelement.

2.Installtheelementsontotheair-cleanerbase (Figure34).

3.Installthecover,andsecureitwiththelatches (Figure33).

Figure33

1.Air-cleanercover2.Air-cleanerlatch

3.Removethefoamandpaperelements(Figure

34).

4.Removethefoamelementfromthepaper element(Figure34).

Figure34

1.Air-cleanercover3.Paperelement

2.Foamelement

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ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSJorhigher)

CrankcaseCapacity:1.9L(64oz)whenthelter

ischanged

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

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Figure35

ServicingtheFoamElement

1.Washthefoamelementinwarmwaterand detergent.

2.Rinseandallowittoairdry.

3.Lightlyoilthefoamelementwithnewoiland squeezeoutexcessoil.

ServicingthePaperElement

1.Gentlytapthepaperelementtodislodgedirt.

Note:Donotwashthepaperelementoruse

pressurizedair,asthiswilldamagetheelement.

Note:Replaceadirty,bent,ordamaged

element.Handlethenewelementcarefully;

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check

theengine-oillevel.

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

2.Makesurethattheengineisstopped,level,and iscool,sotheoilhastimetodrainintothesump.

3.Checktheengine-oillevel(Figure36).

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Figure36

ChangingtheEngineOilandthe Engine-OilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Changethe

engineoilandtheengine-oillter.

Note:Thedrainplugisattachedtothedrainhose.

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

Fillwithoilasspeciedinthe“ViscosityGrades”table (Figure35).

1.Parkthemachine,sothatthedrainsideis slightlylowerthantheoppositeside,toensure thattheoildrainscompletely.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitchandmove themotioncontrolsoutwardtothePARKposition.

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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Figure37

4.Torquetheplugto14N•m(10ft-lb).

5.Changetheengine-oillterasshowninFigure

38.

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Figure39

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every500hours—Replacethe

sparkplug(s).

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Figure38

6.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied oilintothellertube(Figure39).

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ThesparkplugisRFIcompliant.Equivalentalternate brandplugscanalsobeused.

Type:ChampionXC12YC

AirGap:0.76mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,movethe motioncontrolsoutwardtotheparkposition, shutofftheengine,andremovethekey .

2.Beforeremovingthesparkplug(s),cleanthe areaaroundthebaseoftheplugtokeepdirt anddebrisoutoftheengine.

3.Removethesparkplug(Figure40).

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Figure40

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

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

Note:Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,

theengineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingon theinsulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.76mm(0.03inch).

InstallingtheSparkPlug

Tightenthesparkplugto27N•m(20ft-lb)asshown inFigure42.

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Figure42

Figure41

CleaningtheBlower Housing

Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomesrst)

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Toensurepropercooling,ensurethatthegrass screen,coolingns,andotherexternalsurfacesofthe enginearekeptcleanatalltimes.

Annually,orevery100hoursofoperation(moreoften underextremelydusty ,dirtyconditions),removethe blowerhousing,andanyothercoolingshrouds.Clean thecoolingnsandexternalsurfacesasnecessary. Makesurethecoolingshroudsareinstalled.

Important:Operatingtheenginewithablocked

grassscreen,dirtyorpluggedcoolingns,and/or

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coolingshroudsremoved,willcauseengine damageduetooverheating.

FuelSystem Maintenance

DANGER

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

•Performanyfuelrelatedmaintenance whentheengineiscold.Dothisoutdoors inanopenarea.Wipeupanygasolinethat spills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,and stayawayfromanopenameorwherea sparkmayignitethegasolinefumes.

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ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ElectricalSystem

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)(moreoftenunder dusty,dirtyconditions).

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.ReplacethefuellterasshowninFigure43.

Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid whichisadeadlypoisonandcausessevere burns.

Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontact withskin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafety glassestoshieldyoureyesandrubbergloves toprotectyourhands.

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RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponentscausing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery, donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch anymetalpartsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

Figure43

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage themachineandcablescausingsparks. Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

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

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

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1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethewingnutsecuringthebatteryclamp (Figure44).

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Figure44

4.Removetheclamp(Figure44).

5.Firstdisconnectthenegativebatterycable (black)fromthenegative(-)(black)battery terminal(Figure44).

6.Slidetheredterminalbootoffthepositive(red) batteryterminalandremovethepositive(+)(red) batterycable(Figure44).

7.Removethebattery.

1.Chargebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to30 ampsor30minutesat10amps.

2.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure45).

3.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnect thebatterycables.

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Figure45

1.Positivebatterypost

2.Negativebatterypost

3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Black(-)chargerlead

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetraywiththeterminal postsoppositefromthefueltank(Figure44).

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

3.Installthenegativebatterycabletothenegative (-)batteryterminal.

4.Securethecableswith2bolts,2washers,and 2locknuts(Figure44).

5.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive (red)batterypost.

6.Installtheclampandsecureitwiththewingnut (Figure44).

ChargingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat canexplode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks andamesawayfrombattery .

ServicingtheFuses

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance;however,ifafuseblows,checkthe component/circuitforamalfunctionorshort.

Note:Thefusesarelocatedonrighthandconsole

nexttotheseat(Figure46).

Fusetype:

•Main—30A,blade-type

•Engine—20A,blade-type

1.Toreplacethemainfuse,graspthefuseandpull itstraightandawayfromthefuseblock(Figure

46).

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged.

Thisisespeciallyimportanttopreventbattery damagewhenthetemperatureisbelow32°F(0°C).

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Figure46

1.Fuseblock2.Main—30A

DriveSystem Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktire

pressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseuneven cut.Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure48). Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost accuratepressurereading.

Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.

Inatethereardrivewheeltiresto90kPa(13psi).

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Important:Ensurethatthenewfusesare

thesametypeandamperageasthefuses removed.

2.Toreplacetheenginefuse,removetheconsole fromtheplasticfender.

Figure47

1.Enginefuse—25A

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Figure48

1.V alvestem

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3.Grasptheenginefuseandpullitstraightand awayfromthefuseblock(Figure47).

4.Alignanewfusewiththeslotinthefuseblock (Figure46).

5.Pushthefuseintothefuseblockuntilthefuse isseated(Figure46).

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HydraulicSystem Maintenance

OilType:T oroHYPR-OIL®500or20W-50motoroil.

SystemCapacity:4.495L(152oz)withalter

change.

Important:Useoilspeciedorequivalent.Other

uidscouldcausesystemdamage.

Checkingthe Hydraulic-FluidLevel

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

Checktheexpansionreservoir,and,ifnecessary,add uidtotheFullColdline.

drainout.Useacontainerthatholds4.5L(152 oz)orlarger.

1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto stop,allowtheenginetocool,removethekey, andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Locatethelterandguardsoneachtransaxle drivesystemandremovethe3screwssecuring thelterguard(Figure50).

Figure49

1.Expansionreservoir3.Engine

2.FullColdline

ChangingtheHydraulic FilterandFluid

Thelteranduidarechangedatthesametime. Oncethenewlterisinstalledanduidisadded,any airinthesystemmustbepurged.

Thebleedingprocessisrepeateduntiltheuid remainsattheFullColdlineinthereservoirafter purging.Failuretoproperlyperformthisprocedure

canresultinirreparabledamagetothetransaxle drivesystem.

RemovingtheHydraulicFilters

Important:Whenthehydrauliclterisremoved,

allofthehydraulicuidineachtransaxlewill

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Figure50

Rightsideshown

1.Transaxledrive

2.Hydrauliclter

3.Filterguard

3.Carefullycleantheareaaroundthelters.

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Important:Donotallowdirttoenterthe

hydraulicsystem,asitmaycausedamage.

4.Placeacontainerbelowthelteranddrainthe uid.

5.Locateandremovetheventplugoneach transmission.

6.Unscrewthelterandallowtheuidtodrain fromthedrivesystem.

7.Repeatthisprocedureforbothlters.

4.Screws

5.Ventplug

InstallingtheHydraulicFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every400hours

1.Usingthe3screwstoinstallthelterguards overeachlterremovedpreviously.

2.Verifythattheventplugsareremovedbefore addingtheuid.

3.Slowlypourthespecieduidthroughthe expansionreservoiruntiluidcomesoutofa vent-plughole.

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4.Installtheventplugandtorqueitto20N•m(180 in-lb).

5.Continuetoadduidthroughtheexpansion reservoiruntiluidcomesoutoftheremaining vent-plugholeonthesecondtransmission.

6.Installthesecondventplugandtorqueitto20 N•m(180in-lb).

7.Continuetoadduidthroughtheexpansion reservoiruntilitreachestheFullColdlineonthe expansionreservoir.

Important:FailuretoperformtheBleeding

theHydraulicSystemprocedureafter

changinghydraulicltersandoilcanresult inirreparabledamagetothetransaxledrive system.

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

1.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportitwith jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely.

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Figure52

1.Jackingpoints

2.Entertheoperator'sposition,starttheengine, movethethrottlecontrolto1/2throttleposition, anddisengagetheparkingbrake.

Figure51

A.Movethebypassleversintothepushing

themachineposition;refertoPushingthe

MachinebyHand(page24).Withthe

bypassvalvesopenandtheenginerunning, slowlymovethemotion-controlleversin bothforwardandreversedirections(5or 6times).

B.Movethebypassleversintotheoperating

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

C.Shutofftheengineandchecktheuid

levelintheexpansionreservoir.Addthe specieduidasuntilitreachestheFull Coldlineontheexpansionreservoir.

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3.Repeatstep2untilalloftheairiscompletely purgedfromthesystem.

Note:Whenthetransaxleoperatesatnormal

noiselevelsandmovessmoothlyforwardand reverseatnormalspeeds,thenthetransaxleis consideredpurged.

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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 pieceofthebladecouldbethrownatyou orbystanders,resultinginseriouspersonal injuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

Figure53

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea

4.Damage

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfacefor

thefollowingprocedure.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighest height-of-cutposition.

2.Whilewearingthickly-paddedgloves,orother adequatehandprotection,slowlyrotatethe bladetobemeasureintoapositionthatallows effectivemeasurementofthedistancebetween thecuttingedgeandthelevelsurfacethe machineison(Figure54).

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BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe blade-controlswitch,movethemotion-controllevers outwardtothePARKposition,shutofftheengine,and removethekey.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure53).

Note:Iftheedgesarenotsharporhave

nicks,removeandsharpentheblades;referto

SharpeningtheBlades(page44).

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea (Figure53).

Note:Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslot

forminginthisarea(items3and4inFigure53), immediatelyinstallanewblade.

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Figure54

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

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3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure55).

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Figure57

Figure55

1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothat theopposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesame position(Figure56).

Figure56

1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)

2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement

position

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure57).

Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan

3mm(1/8inch).

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1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreater

than3mm(1/8inch),replacethebladewith anewblade;refertoRemovingtheBlades

(page43)andInstallingtheBlades(page

44).

Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwitha

newblade,andthedimensionobtained continuestoexceed3mm(1/8inch),the bladespindlecouldbebent.Contactan AuthorizedT oroDealerforservice.

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,moveto

thenextblade.

Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.

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RemovingtheBlades

Thebladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,if thebladeisoutofbalance,orifthebladeisbent.T o ensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety conformanceofthemachine,usegenuineT oro replacementblades.Replacementbladesmadeby othermanufacturersmayresultinnon-conformance withsafetystandards.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-padded glove.

2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,and bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure58).

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Figure58

1.SailAreaofBlade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

58).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside ofthemowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthespringdiskandbladeboltwiththe springdiskconeinstalledtowardthebolthead (Figure58).

3.T orquethebladeboltto135to150N•m(100 to110ft-lb).

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LevelingtheMowerDeck

Ensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytimeyou installthemowerdeckorwhenyouseeanuneven cutonyourlawn.

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure59).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

Figure59

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure60).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalanced,andcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure59).

Checkthemowerdeckforbentbladespriorto leveling;removeandreplaceanybentblades;referto

CheckingforBentBlades(page42)beforecontinuing.

Levelthemowerdeckside-to-sidebeforeadjusting thefront-to-rearslope.

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•All4tiresmustbeproperlyinated;referto

CheckingtheTirePressure(page39).

CheckingtheSide-to-SideLevel

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Themowerbladesmustbelevelfromsidetoside. Checktheside-to-sidelevelanytimeyouinstallthe mowerorwhenyouseeanunevencutonyourlawn.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,shutofftheengine, removethekey,settheparkingbrake,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside.

Figure60

1.Blade2.Balancer

4.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand theatsurface(Figure61).

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Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin5

mm(3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired;refer toLevelingtheMowerDeck(page45).

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1.Bladessidetoside

2.Outsidecuttingedges

Figure61

3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

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Figure62

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

2.Outsidecuttingedges

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CheckingtheFront-to-RearBlade Slope

Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyouinstall themower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan

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

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,engagetheparking brake,shutofftheengine,removethekey ,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving theoperatingposition.

3.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacing fronttorear(Figure62).

4.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetothe atsurfaceandthetipoftherearbladetothe atsurface(Figure62).

Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6to7.9mm

(1/16to5/16inch)lowerthantherearbladetip, continuetotheLevelingtheMowerDeck(page

45)procedure.

LevelingtheMowerDeck

1.Setanti-scalprollerstotopholesorremove themcompletelyforthisprocedure;referto

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers(page23).

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

(page22).

3.Place26.6cm(2-5/8inches)blocksundereach sideofthefrontedgeofthedeck,butnotunder theanti-scalprollerbrackets(Figure63).

4.Place27.3cm(2-7/8inches)thickblocksunder therearedgeofthecuttingdeckskirt;oneon eachsideofthecuttingdeck(Figure63).

Figure63

1.Woodblock—6.6cm

(2-5/8inches)thick

2.Woodblock—7.3cm

(2-7/8inches)thick

3.Frontedge

5.Loosentheadjustmentboltsonall4cornersso thatthedeckissittingsecurelyonall4blocks (Figure64).

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Figure64

1.Deck-liftarm

2.Chain

3.Hook

4.Adjustmentbolt

6.Ensurethatthereistensiononall4chains (Figure64).

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

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

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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

4.Foreachofthebeltcovers,loosenthe2bolts,

butdonotremovethem.

5.Slidethecoveruntilitisclearoftheboltsandlift

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itupandouttoremoveit.

6.Removetheoorpantoaccesstheidlerpulley .

7.Usingaspringremovaltool,(T oroPartNo. 92-5771),removetheidlerspringfromthe deckposttoremovetensionontheidlerpulley (Figure65).

7.Tightenthe4adjustmentbolts(Figure64).

8.Ensurethattheblockstsnuglyunderthedeck skirtandthatallboltsaretight.

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

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

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

Figure65

1.Spring-removaltool(T oro PartNo.92-5771)

2.Idlerspring5.Mowerbelt

3.Deckpost

4.Idlerarm

8.Lowerthemowertothelowestheightofcutand

placetheheight-of-cutpininthelockpositionfor thelowestheight-of-cut.

9.Removethebeltfromthemower-deckpulleys

andremovetheexistingbelt.

10.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleys andtheclutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure

65).

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WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwhen installedandcancausepersonalinjury .

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

11.Usingaspring-removaltool(T oroPartNo. 92-5771),installtheidlerspringoverthedeck postandplacingtensionontheidlerpulleyand mowerbelt(Figure65).

12.Ensurethatthebeltisproperlyseatedinall pulleys.

13.T oinstallthebeltcovers,insertthetabsonthe eachcoverintothecorrespondingslotsonthe deckbracket,ensuringthattheyseat.

14.Rotatethecovertothedeckandslidethe notchesundertheloosenedboltsuntiltheyare seated.

RemovingtheMowerDeck

1.Removethehairpincotterandwashersecuring thelinkpintotheframeanddeck,andremove thelinkbar(Figure66).

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Figure66

1.Linkpin3.Hairpincotter

2.Washer

15.Tightentheboltstosecurethecovertothedeck.

RemovingtheMower

Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage theblade-controlswitch.Movethemotion-control leversoutwardtotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,engage theparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,removethekey, andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Lowerthemowertothelowestheightofcut.Select oneofthefollowingproceduresdependingonthe mowerdecksizeinstalledtocompletetheremoval.

PreparingtoRemovetheMower Deck

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

2.Removethemowerbeltfromtheenginepulley; refertoReplacingtheMowerBelt(page46).

2.Liftupthemowerdecktorelievetensionfrom themowerdeck.

3.Removethechainsfromthehooksonthe deck-liftarms(Figure67).

Figure67

1.Deck-liftarm

2.Chain

4.Raisetheheightofcuttothetransportposition.

5.Removethebeltfromtheclutchpulleyonthe engine.

6.Slidethemoweroutfromunderneaththe machine.

3.Hook

4.Adjustmentbolt

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

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InstallingtheMowerDeck

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,shutofftheengine, removethekey,settheparkingbrake,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowest position.

5.Placetheheight-of-cutpininthelockposition forlowestheightofcut.

6.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandattachthe chainstotherearliftarms(Figure67).

7.Attachthefrontchainstothefrontliftarms (Figure67).

8.Installthelonglinkbarthroughtheframehanger anddeck.

9.Securethelinkpinwiththehairpincottersand washersremovedpreviously(Figure66).

10.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley; refertoReplacingtheMowerBelt(page46).

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Figure68

1.Deector

2.Deckbrackets

3.Rod

4.Spring

5.Springinstalledoverthe rod

6.Cotterpin

ReplacingtheGrass Deector

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspect

thegrassdeectorfordamage.

WARNING

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

Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyou installamulchplate,dischargedeector,or grasscollectionsystem.

Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamagebeforeeach use.Replaceanydamagedpartsbeforeuse.

1.Removethecotterpinfromtheendoftherod (Figure68).

2.Disengagethespringfromthenotchinthe deectorbracketandslidetherodoutofthe weldeddeckbrackets,spring,anddischarge deector(Figure68).

3.Positionthenewdischargedeectorwiththe bracketendsbetweentheweldedbracketson thedeck(Figure68).

4.Installthespringontothestraightendoftherod.

Note:Positionthespringontherodasshown

insotheshorterspringendiscomingfrom undertherodbeforethebendandgoingover therodasitreturnsfromthebend.

5.Lifttheloopendofthespringandplaceitinto thenotchonthedeectorbracket(Figure69).

Note:Removethedamagedorworndischarge

deector.

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1.Rodandspringassembly partiallyinstalled

2.Loopendofthespring installedintothenotchin thedeectorbracket

Figure69

3.Rod,shortend,moved behindthemowerbracket

4.Shortend,retainedbythe mowerbracket

Cleaning

WashingtheUndersideof theMower

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthemower

housing.

Washtheundersideofthemoweraftereachuseto preventgrassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionand clippingdispersal.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,shutofftheengine, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthe mowerwashouttting,andturnthewateron high(Figure70).

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Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashout

ttingO-ringtomakethecouplingslideon easierandprotecttheO-ring.

6.Securetherodandspringassemblybytwistingit sotheshortendoftherodcanbeplacedbehind thefrontbracketweldedtothedeck(Figure69).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbe

springloadedinthedownposition.Liftthe deectoruptotestthatitsnapstothefull downposition.

7.Installthecotterpinintotheendoftherod (Figure68).

Figure70

1.Washoutttinglocations on54-inchdecks

2.Washoutttinglocations on48-inchdecks

3.Washouttting6.Coupling

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4.O-ring

5.Hose

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4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheightofcut.

5.Sitontheseat,starttheengine,engagethe blade-controlswitch,andletthemowerrunfor1 to3minutes.

6.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,shutoffthe engine,removetheignitionkey,andwaitforall movingpartstostop.

7.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfrom thewashouttting.

Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafterone

washing,soakitandletitstandfor30minutes. Thenrepeattheprocess.

8.Runthemoweragainfor1to3minutesto removeexcesswater.

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashouttting couldexposeyouandotherstothrown objectsorbladecontact.Contactwith bladeorthrowndebriscancauseinjury ordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashout ttingimmediately,beforeusing moweragain.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunder themowerorthroughopeningsinthe mower.

DisposingofWaste

Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicuid,andengine coolantarepollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeof theseaccordingtoyourstateandlocalregulations.

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Storage

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),set theparkingbrake,turntheignitionkeytothe OFFposition,andremovethekey.

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(page18).

4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page31).

5.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page

31).

6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoChangingthe

EngineOilandtheEngine-OilFilter(page33).

7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page39).

8.Changethehydraulicuidandlter;referto

ChangingtheHydraulicFilterandFluid(page

40).

9.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery

(page38).

10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe mowerwithagardenhose.

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltank.

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.

Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control

switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.

11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto

ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page42).

12.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor storageasfollows:

A.Addapetroleumbased

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

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland usedatalltimes.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Enginedoesnotstart,startshard,orfails tokeeprunning

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)is engaged.

2.Theparkingbrakeisnoton.

3.Thedriveleversarenotin NEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

4.Theoperatorisnotseated.

5.Thebatteryisdead.

6.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.

7.Thefuseisblown.7.Replacethefuse.

8.Therelayorswitchisdefective.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.

1.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO) todisengaged.

2.Settheparkingbrake.

3.Ensurethatthedriveleversareinthe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

4.Sitontheseat.

5.Chargethebattery.

6.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

1.Fillthefueltank.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Besurethethrottlecontrolismidway betweentheSLOWandFASTpositions, andthechokeisintheONpositionfor acoldengineortheOFFpositionfora warmengine.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner element.

8.Checktheseatswitchindicator. Replaceseatifneeded.

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

11.Clean,adjustorreplacesparkplug.

Theenginelosespower.

Theengineoverheats.

Themowerpullsleftorright(withlevers fullyforward).

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.

5.Theventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.5.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

6.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.

7.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelisin thefuelsystem.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.

1.Thetrackingneedsadjustment.1.Adjustthetracking.

2.Thetirepressureinthedrivetiresis notcorrect.

2.Cleantheaircleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

2.Adjusttirepressureinthedrivetires.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Themachinesvibratesabnormally.

Themachinecutsgrassatanuneven cuttingheight.

1.Thebypassvalvesarenotclosed tight.

2.Thepumpbeltisworn,looseorbroken.

3.Thepumpbeltisoffapulley .3.Changethebelt.

4.Thereisabrokenormissingidler spring.

5.Thehydraulicoillevelislowortoohot.5.Addhydraulicoiltoreservoirsorletit

1.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Thereisalooseenginepulley,idler pulley,orbladepulley.

5.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Thebladespindleisbent.

7.Amotormountislooseorworn.

1.TheBlade(s)is/arenotsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

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

3.Themowerdeckisnotlevel.

4.Theundersideofmowerisdirty.4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

5.Thetirepressureisnotcorrect.5.Adjustthetirepressure.

6.Thebladespindlebent.

1.Tightenthebypassvalves.

2.Changethebelt.

4.Replacethespring.

cooldown.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Levelthemowerdeckfromside-to-side andfront-to-rear.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

1.Themower-deckbeltisworn,loose orbroken.

2.Themower-deckbeltisoffapulley.

3.Thepumpdrivebeltisworn,looseor broken.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

1.Installanewdeckbelt.

2.Installmower-deckbeltandcheckthe idlerpulley ,idlerarmandspringfor correctpositionandfunction.

3.Checkthebelttensionorinstallanew belt.

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Schematics

WireDiagram(Rev .A)

g028048

Page 55

Notes:

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LimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)

TheToroWarranty

TimeCutter

and

TITAN

Mowers

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuanttoan agreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairtheToroProductslisted belowifdefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginal owner:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

TimeCutterandMXMowers

•Engines

Residentialuse

—ResidentialuseKawasaki–3years

–3years

Kohler–3years Toro–3years

TimeCutterandMXMowersCommercialuse30days

•Engines

—Commercialuse

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

TITANSWandZSSeriesMowers– ResidentialorCommercialuse

•Engines

—Residentialor

Commercialuse

•Frame

TITANMXSeriesMowers– ResidentialorCommercialuse

•Engines

—Residentialor

Commercialuse

•Frame

3yearsor300hours

Kawasaki–3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

4yearsor400hours

Kawasaki–3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

AllMowers

•Attachments1year

•Battery90daysPartsandLabor

1yearPartsonly

•BeltsandTires90days

SomeenginesusedonT oroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply.

Whicheveroccursrst.

LifetimeFrameW arranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe

tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin

normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atT oro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforpartsand

labor.Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustorcorrosion

arenotcovered.

Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourToroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance, whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceat theirdealership.Tolocateadealerconvenienttoyou,accessourweb siteatwww .Toro.com.Y oumayalsocallthenumberslistedinitem#3 tousethe24-hourT oroDealerlocatorsystem.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe ServiceDealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermineif itiscoveredunderwarranty.

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

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

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,

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

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglected

orrequiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofproper maintenance

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedToro

ServiceDealer

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel

procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)

–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered

–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains

morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE

–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use

overonemonth

GeneralConditions

AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorized ToroServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacementparts.

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

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

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sothe aboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

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

AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oro Dealer.

374-0258RevF

Toro 74861, 74862, 74863 Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SafeOperatingPractices

Training

Preparation

Operation

Rollover-ProtectionSystem (ROPS)

SafeHandlingofFuel

MaintenanceandStorage

ToroRidingMowerSafety

TowingSafety

Hauling

AddingFuel

FillingtheFuelTank

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

ThinkSafetyFirst

BreakinginaNewMachine

OperatingtheParking Brake

SettingtheParkingBrake

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

OperatingtheThrottle

OperatingtheChoke

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine

StoppingtheEngine

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

DrivingtheMachine

DrivingForward

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers

StoppingtheMachine

DrivingBackward

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

UsingtheFootPedalDeck-Lift System

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

PositioningtheSeat

AdjustingtheTilt

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLevers

AdjustingtheHeight

PushingtheMachineby Hand

UsingtheSideDischarge

TransportingtheMachine

LoadingtheMachine

Service-IntervalChart

RaisingtheSeat

GreasingtheBearings

ServicingtheAirCleaner

RemovingtheElements

InstallingtheElements

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServicingtheFoamElement

ServicingthePaperElement

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ChangingtheEngineOilandthe Engine-OilFilter

ServicingtheSparkPlug

RemovingtheSparkPlug

CheckingtheSparkPlug

InstallingtheSparkPlug

CleaningtheBlower Housing

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServicingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

InstallingtheBattery

ChargingtheBattery

ServicingtheFuses

CheckingtheTirePressure

Checkingthe Hydraulic-FluidLevel

ChangingtheHydraulic FilterandFluid

RemovingtheHydraulicFilters

InstallingtheHydraulicFilter

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

MowerDeck Maintenance

ServicingtheCutting Blades

CheckingforBentBlades

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

InspectingtheBlades