Toro 74874 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3433-650RevA

Titan

X4850,X5450,XS4850,and

XS5450RidingMower

ModelNo.74874—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74877—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74887—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74889—SerialNo.400000000andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3433-650*A

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.

GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith themachine.

Gotowww.Toro.comtoviewspecicationsonyour model.

Important:IfyouareusingamachinewithaToro

engineabove1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuous period,ensurethattheHighAltitudeKithasbeen installedsothattheenginemeetsCARB/EPA emissionregulations.TheHighAltitudeKit increasesengineperformancewhilepreventing spark-plugfouling,hardstarting,andincreased emissions.Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attach thehigh-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalon themachine.ContactanyAuthorizedService DealertoobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitand high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.Tolocate adealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsite atwww.T oro.comorcontactourT oroCustomer CareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listedinyour EmissionControlWarrantyStatement.

Removethekitfromtheengineandrestorethe enginetoitsoriginalfactorycongurationwhen runningtheengineunder1500m(5,000ft).Do notoperateanenginethathasbeenconverted forhigh-altitudeuseatloweraltitudes;otherwise, youcouldoverheatanddamagetheengine.

Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachine hasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookfor thefollowinglabel.

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe usedbyhomeownersinresidentialapplications.Itis designedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained lawns.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowing grassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,orfor agriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

Visitwww.Toro.comformoreinformation,including safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation, helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

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

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother productinformation.

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1.Modelandserialnumberplate

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Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthe spacebelow:

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2)appearsbothin thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

PrintedintheUSA

AllRightsReserved

safetymessagesthatyoumustfollowtoavoid accidents.Thissymbolwillappearwiththeword Danger,Warning,orCaution.

•Dangerindicatesanimminentlyhazardous

situationwhich,ifnotavoided,willresultindeath orseriousinjury.

•Warningindicatesapotentiallyhazardous

situationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultin deathorseriousinjury.

•Cautionindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation

which,ifnotavoided,mayresultinminoror moderateinjury.

Figure2

1.Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizesgeneral informationworthyofspecialattention.

Contents

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

GeneralSafety...................................................4

SlopeIndicator...................................................5

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6

ProductOverview....................................................11

Controls............................................................11

Specications..................................................13

BeforeOperation.................................................13

BeforeOperationSafety...................................13

AddingFuel......................................................14

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................15

BreakinginaNewMachine..............................15

UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................15

PositioningtheSeat..........................................16

sa-black

AdjustingtheMyRide™Suspension

System..........................................................16

ConvertingtoSideDischarge...........................17

DuringOperation.................................................21

DuringOperationSafety...................................21

EnteringtheOperator’sPosition.......................23

OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................23

EngagingtheBlade-ControlSwitch

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

DisengagingtheBlade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................24

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................24

OperatingtheChoke.........................................24

OperatingtheKeySwitch.................................24

StartingtheEngine...........................................25

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................25

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................25

DrivingtheMachine..........................................26

UsingtheSideDischarge.................................27

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................27

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................27

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

AfterOperation....................................................29

AfterOperationSafety......................................29

PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................29

TransportingtheMachine.................................30

Maintenance...........................................................32

MaintenanceSafety..........................................32

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........32

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................34

ReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain..................34

EngineMaintenance...........................................34

EngineSafety...................................................34

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................34

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................36

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................38

CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................39

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................40

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter.......................40

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................41

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................41

ServicingtheBattery.........................................41

ServicingtheFuses..........................................42

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................43

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................43

BeltMaintenance................................................43

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

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

MowerMaintenance.............................................44

BladeSafety.....................................................44

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................44

LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................47

RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................49

InstallingtheMowerDeck.................................50

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................50

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

CleaningtheSuspensionSystem.....................51

DisposingofWaste...........................................51

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

StorageSafety..................................................52

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

StoringtheBattery............................................53

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

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

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ENISO5395:2013.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.

•Keepbystandersandchildrenaway.

•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

operateorservicethemachine.Allowonlypeople whoareresponsible,trained,familiarwiththe instructions,andphysicallycapabletooperateor servicethemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,

ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or onslopesgreaterthan15°.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards,

safetyswitches,andothersafetyprotective devicesinplaceandfunctioningproperly.

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeservicing,adjusting,fueling,cleaning,or storingit.

SlopeIndicator

Figure4

Youmaycopythispageforpersonaluse.

1.Themaximumslopeyoucanoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslopeof hillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .

1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway

2.Nore,opename,or smoking

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

fromthebattery .

7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.

8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot discard

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decalbatterysymbols

1.Beltrouting

2.Engine

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1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine

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

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2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine

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2.Cuttinghazardofhandor foot,mowerblade—keep awayfrommovingparts.

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Height-of-cutselection

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3.Removethekeybefore

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1.Fast4.Reverse

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2.Slow

5.Parkingbrakedisengaged

3.Neutral6.Parkingbrakeengaged

performingmaintenance.

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1.Fast3.Neutral

2.Slow

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4.Reverse

1.Oildrain

1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard, raisedbafe—donot operatethemachinewith anopendeck;usea baggerorabafe.

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3.Severinghazardofhand

4.Entanglement

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orfoot—keepawayfrom movingparts.

hazard—keepaway frommovingparts;keep allguardsandshieldsin place.

1.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours.

2.Engineoil

3.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours.

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4.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours.

5.ReadtheOperator's Manualbeforeperforming maintenance.

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1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.

2.Parkthemachineona levelsurfacewhenlling thefueltank.

3.Donotoverllthefuel tank.

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1.Heightofcut(millimeters)

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1.Fast

2.Slow5.PTO—engage

3.Choke

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4.PTO—disengage

Decal132-0869isformachineswithMyRideonly.

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Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineintheconditionson thatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.

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1.Warning—readthe Operator'sManual.

2.Warning—readthe Operator'sManualbefore performingmaintenance; engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey ,and disconnectthesparkplug.

3.Cutting/dismemberment hazardofthehand,mower blade;entanglement hazardofthehand, belt—stayawayfrom movingparts;keepall guardsandshieldsinplace.

4.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders away;pickupdebris beforeoperating;keepthe deectorinplace.

Decal133-5198isformachineswithMyRideonly.

5.Tippinghazard—donot usedualrampswhen loadingontoatrailer;use 1rampwideenoughfor themachine;usearamp withaslopelessthan15°; backuptherampwhen loadingthemachineand driveforwardofftheramp whenunloading.

6.Runoverhazard—donot carrypassengers;look behindyouwhenmowing inreverse.

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7.Tippinghazard—donotuse themachineneardrop-offs oronslopesgreaterthan 15°;onlyoperateacross slopeslessthan15°.

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1.Camlock2.Camunlock

Decal140-3451isformachineswithoutMyRideonly.

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Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

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1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.5.Tippinghazard—donotusethemachineneardrop-offsoron

2.Warning—readtheOperator’sManualbeforeperforming maintenance;movethetractioncontrolstotheParkposition, removethekey,anddisconnectthesparkplugwire.

3.Runoverhazard—donotcarrypassengers;lookbehindyou whenmovinginreverse.

4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway;pickupdebris beforemowing;keepthedeectorinplace.

slopesgreaterthan15°;operateacrossslopeslessthan15°.

6.Cuttingdismembermenthazardofhand,mowerblade; entanglementhazardofhand,belt—stayawayfrommoving parts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

7.Tippinghazard—donotusedualrampswhenloadingontoa trailer;use1rampwideenoughforthemachine;usearamp withaslopelessthan15°;backuptheramp(inreverse)and driveforwardofftheramp.

ProductOverview

1.Deck-liftpedal4.Controls

2.Height-of-cutpin

3.Motion-controllever6.Fuelcap

5.Engine8.Anti-scalproller11.MyRide™suspension

Controls

BecomefamiliarwithallcontrolsinFigure6and

Figure7beforeyoustarttheengineandoperatethe

machine.

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Figure5

7.Mowerdeck10.Parking-brakelever

system(MyRidemachines only)

9.Casterwheel

ControlPanel

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Figure6

1.Hourmeter4.Keyswitch

2.Throttlecontrol5.Blade-controlswitch

3.Chokecontrol

(powertakeoff)

FuelGauge

Parking-BrakeLever

Thefuelgaugedisplaystheamountoffuelinthetank (Figure7).

Figure7

1.Fuelgauge2.Fuel-tankcap

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure6).

Theparking-brakeleverislocatedontheleftsideof theconsole(Figure5).Thebrakeleverengagesa parkingbrakeonthedrivewheels.

Toengagetheparkingbrake,pulluptheleveruntilit latchesintothedetentslot.

Todisengagetheparkingbrake,pulltheleveroutof thedetentslotandtowardyou,thenpushitdown.

FootPedalDeck-LiftSystem

Thefootpedaldeck-liftsystemallowsyoutolower andraisethedeckfromtheseatedposition.You canusethefootpedaltoliftthedeckbrieytoavoid obstacles(Figure5).

KeySwitch

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Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine, has3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART(Figure6). RefertoStartingtheEngine(page25).

Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Takeoff)

Theblade-controlswitch,representedbya power-takeoff(PTO)symbol,engagesand disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure6).

ChokeControl

Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine(Figure6).

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular maintenance(Figure6).

Motion-ControlLevers

Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure5).

Neutral-LockPosition

Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardfromthe centertotheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwhenexiting themachine(Figure32).Alwayspositionthe motion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition whenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.

Height-of-CutPin

Theheight-of-cutpinworkswiththefootpedaltolock thedeckinaspeciccuttingheight.Adjusttheheight ofcutonlywhenthemachineisnotmoving(Figure5).

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall approvedattachmentsandaccessories.

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe productwarranty.

Specications

Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange withoutnotice.

48inMower Deck

Cuttingwidth122cm(48

Widthwith deector down

Widthwith deector raised

Length

Height

Weight

inches)

163cm(64 inches)

140cm(55 inches)

206cm(81 inches)

122cm(48 inches)

356kg(784 lb)

54inMower Deck

137cm(54 inches)

178cm(70 inches)

155cm(61 inches)

206cm(81 inches)

122cm(48 inches)

363kg(800 lb)

60inMower Deck

152cm(60 inches)

193cm(76 inches)

170cm(67 inches)

206cm(81 inches)

122cm(48 inches)

370kg(815 lb)

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand mechanics.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,

andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine couldthrow.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety

switches,andguardsareattachedandworking properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeservicing,adjusting,fueling,cleaning,or storingit.

•Beforemowing,inspectthemachinetoensure

thatthecuttingassembliesareworkingproperly .

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate

equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand safely.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose jewelry.

•Donotcarrypassengersonthemachine.

•Keepbystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine

duringoperation.Shutoffthemachineand attachment(s)ifanyoneentersthearea.

•Donotoperatethemachineunlessallguardsand

safetydevices,suchasthedeectorsandthe entiregrasscatcher,areinplaceandfunctioning properly.Replacewornordeterioratedpartswhen necessary.

FuelSafety

•Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty .

–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,

placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron anobject.

–Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,in

anopenarea,andwhentheengineiscold. Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan

openameorsparks.

–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe

tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.

–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe

engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil thefuelvaporshavedissipated.

–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep

itoutofthereachofchildren.

•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term

exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.

–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe

nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.

–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck

ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace containersonthegroundandawayfromyour vehiclebeforelling.

•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer

andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer ratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire

exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking condition.

•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith

therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea nozzlelock-opendevice.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.

•Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap

andtightenitsecurely.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

mufer,drives,grasscatcher,andengine

compartmenttohelppreventres.Cleanupoilor fuelspills.

AddingFuel

RecommendedFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol

(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15% ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.

Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan 10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains

15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85 (containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder warranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep thefuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining

methanolorethanol.

Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.

5.Fillthefueltankuntilthefuelgaugereadsatthe fullmark(Figure8).

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.

Figure8

UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

WARNING

Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal injury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:

•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.

•Themotion-controlleversareintheNEUTRAL-LOCK

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position.

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page32).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshut offtheenginewheneverthecontrolleversareoutof theNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionandyourisefromtheseat.

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .

1.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheON position.Trystartingtheengine;theengine shouldnotcrank.

2.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position.Moveeithermotion-controllever(out oftheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition).Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotcrank.Repeatfor othercontrollever.

3.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controlleversto theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,releasetheparking brake,engagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO), andriseslightlyfromtheseat;theengineshould shutoff.

4.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controllevers toNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,centereither motion-controlleverandmoveitforwardor reverse;theengineshouldshutoff.Repeatfor othermotion-controllever.

5.Sitontheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controlleversto NEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Trystartingtheengine; theengineshouldnotcrank.

AdjustingtheMyRide™ SuspensionSystem

MachineswithMyRideOnly

TheMyRide™suspensionsystemadjuststoprovidea smoothandcomfortableride.Youcanadjusttherear springstoquicklyandeasilychangethesuspension system.Positionthesuspensionsystemwhereyou aremostcomfortable(Figure10andFigure11).

Theslotsfortherearspringshavedetentpositionsfor reference.Youcanpositiontherearspringsanywhere intheslot,notjustinthedetentpositions.

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe machineandaremostcomfortable(Figure9).

Figure9

Thefollowinggraphicshowsthepositionforasoftor rmrideandthedifferentdetentpositions(Figure10).

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Figure10

1.Firmestposition3.Detentsintheslots

2.Softestposition

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Note:Ensurethattheleftandrightspringsare

alwaysadjustedtothesamepositions.

ConvertingtoSide Discharge

Themowerdeckandmowerbladesshippedwiththe machineweredesignedforoptimummulchingand side-dischargeperformance.

Installthefastenersintothesameholesinthedeck fromwheretheywereoriginallyremoved.This

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ensuresthatnoholesareleftopenwhenoperating themowerdeck.

WARNING

Openholesinthemachineexposeyouand otherstothrowndebristhatcancausesevere injury.

•Neveroperatethemachinewithout hardwaremountedinallholesinthe machinehousing.

•Installthehardwareinthemountingholes whenyouremovethemulchingbafe.

Machineswith122cm(48-inch)

Figure11

MowerDecks

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethemowerdeck;refertoRemovingthe

MowerDeck(page49).

4.Removethe2locknuts(5/16inch)securedto theweldedpostsoftheleftbafeonthetopof themowerdeckatthecenterandleftofcenter positions(Figure12).

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Figure12

1.Locknut(5/16inch)3.Leftbafe

2.Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4

inch)

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4.Installthefastenershere.

5.Removethecarriageboltandlocknutonthe sidewallofthemowerdecksecuringtheleft bafetothedeck.

6.Removetheleftbafefromthemowerdeckas showninFigure12.

7.Removethe2carriagebolts(5/16x3/4 inch)and2locknuts(5/16inch)securingthe assembledrightbafeandbafeguardtothe mowerdeck(Figure13).

Figure13

1.Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4

inch)

2.Locknut(5/16inch)4.Bafeguard

3.Rightbafe

8.Removethe2locknuts(5/16inch)tosecuring theweldedpostsoftherightbafetothetopof themowerdeckatthecenterandrightofcenter positions(Figure14).

Note:Removetherightbafefromthemower

deck.

9.Locatethecutoffbafeintheloosepartsbag andremovethefastenersattherearholesof thedischargeplate(Figure15).

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1.Carriagebolts(existing)3.Cutoffbafe(loose)

2.Rearholesinthe

dischargeplate

Figure15

4.Locknuts(existing)

10.Installthebafeatthesidedischargeopening onthemowerdeck.

11.Usethefastenersremovedtosecurethecutoff bafetothedeck.

12.Installthemowerdeck;refertoInstallingthe

MowerDeck(page50).

Figure14

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

2.Rightbafe

Machineswith137cm(54-inch) MowerDecks

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethemowerdeck;refertoRemovingthe

MowerDeck(page49).

4.Removethe3locknuts(5/16inch)securedto theweldedpostsoftheleftbafeonthetopof themowerdeckatthecenter,leftofcenter,and

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leftpositions(Figure16).

Figure16

1.Locknut(5/16inch)3.Leftbafe

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

4.Installthefastenershere.

5.Removethecarriageboltandlocknutonthe

sidewallofthemowerdecksecuringtheleft bafetothedeck(Figure16).

6.Removetheleftbafefromthemowerdeck

(Figure16).

7.Locatethe2boltsinloosepartsandusethe

existinglocknutsandinstallthesefastenersinto theholesshowninFigure16onthemowerdeck topreventyingdebris.

Note:Installtheboltupward,throughthe

undersideofthedeckanduseanexisting locknuttosecurefromthetopside.

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

locknut(5/16inch)ontherearwallofthemower decksecuringthebafetothedeck(Figure17).

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Figure17

1.Locknuts—frontof dischargeplate(install afterremovingthebafe)

2.Hex-headbolt—forward holeindeck(installafter removingthebafe)

3.Locknut—forwardholein deck(installafterremoving thebafe)

4.Carriagebolts—frontof dischargeplate(install afterremovingthebafe)

5.Bafeguard—54-inch decks

6.Locknut(5/16inch)

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

9.Locatethebafeguardatthefrontedgeofthe sidedischargeopening(Figure17).

10.Removethefastenerssecuringthebafeguard andtherightbafetothemowerdeck(Figure

17).

Note:Removethebafeguardandretainall

fasteners.

11.Removethe2locknuts(5/16inch)securingthe weldedpostsoftherightbafetothetopof themowerdeckatcenterandrightofcenter positions(Figure18).

Figure18

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

2.Rightbafe

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Figure19

12.Removethecarriageboltandlocknutsecuring therightbafetothetopofthemowerdeckand removetherightbafefromthemowerdeck (Figure18).

13.Installthefastenersremovedpreviouslyatthe frontholesinthedischargeplateandforward holeinthedeck(Figure17).

14.Locatethecutoffbafeintheloosepartsbag, removethefastenersattherearholesofthe dischargeplate,andinstallthebafeatthe side-dischargeopeningonthemowerdeck (Figure19).

1.Carriagebolts3.Cutoffbafe

2.Rearholesinthe dischargeplate

4.Locknuts

15.Usethefastenersremovedtosecurethecutoff bafetothedeck.

16.Installthemowerdeck;refertoInstallingthe

MowerDeck(page50).

DuringOperation

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Contactingthebladecanresultinseriouspersonal

injury.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.Whenyouturnthekeytothe OFFposition,theengineshouldshutoffandthe bladeshouldstop.Ifnot,stopusingyourmachine immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService Dealer.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand

appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting

units.Keepclearofthedischargeopening.

•Donotmowwiththedischargedoorraised,

removed,oralteredunlessthereisa grass-collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand workingproperly.

•Donotmowinreverseunlessitisabsolutely

necessary.Alwayslookdownandbehindyou beforemovingthemachineinreverse.

•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind

corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay blockyourview.

•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.

•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,

immediatelyshutofftheengine,removethekey (ifequipped),andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeexaminingthemachinefordamage.Make allnecessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperation.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.

•Beforeyouleavetheoperatingposition,dothe

following:

–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface. –Disengagethepowertakeoffandlowerthe

attachments.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.

Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,which islethalifinhaled.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Attachtowedequipmenttothemachineonlyat

thehitchpoint.

•Donotoperatethemachineunlessallguardsand

safetydevices,suchasthedeectorsandthe entiregrasscatcher,areinplaceandfunctioning properly.Replacewornordeterioratedpartswhen necessary.Donotoperatethemachineunlessall guardsandsafetydevices,suchasthedeectors andtheentiregrasscatcher,areinplaceand functioningproperly.Replacewornordeteriorated partswhennecessary.

•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved

byT oro.

•Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess

of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof exposure.

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Figure20

1.Wearhearingprotection.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

drives,mufer,andenginetohelppreventres.

•Starttheenginewithyourfeetwellawayfromthe

blades.

•Neverraisethemowerdeckwhilethebladesare

moving.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect

thedischargeawayfromothers.Avoiddischarging materialagainstawallorobstructionbecausethe materialmayricochetbacktowardyou.

•Stoptheblades,slowdownthemachine,anduse

cautionwhencrossingsurfacesotherthangrass orwhentransportingthemachinetoandfromthe operatingarea.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorspeedor

overspeedtheengine.

•Childrenareoftenattractedtothemachineand

themowingactivity.Neverassumethatchildren willremainwhereyoulastsawthem.

•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder

thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthan theoperator.

•Bealertandshutoffthemachineifchildrenenter

theoperatingarea.

•Beforebackinguporturningthemachine,look

downandallaroundforsmallchildren.

•Donotcarrychildrenonthemachine,evenwhen

thebladesarenotmoving.Childrencouldfall offandbeseriouslyinjuredorpreventyoufrom safelyoperatingthemachine.Childrenwhohave beengivenridesinthepastcouldappearinthe operatingareawithoutwarningandberunoveror backedoverbythemachine.

SlopeSafety

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere injuryordeath.Theoperatorisresponsiblefor safeslopeoperation.Operatingthemachineon anysloperequiresextracaution.Beforeusingthe machineonaslope,dothefollowing:

–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions

inthemanualandonthemachine.

–Useanangleindicatortodeterminethe

approximateslopeangleofthearea.

–Neveroperateonslopesgreaterthan15°.

–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto

determineiftheslopeissafeformachine operation.Usecommonsenseandgood judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation. Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachineon aslope.

•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do

notoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches, embankments,water,orotherhazards.The machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe distance(twicethewidthofthemachine)between themachineandanyhazard.Useawalk-behind machineorahandtrimmertomowthegrassin theseareas.

•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon

slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor direction;turnslowlyandgradually .

•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions

wheretraction,steering,orstabilityisinquestion. Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet grass,acrossslopes,ordownhillmaycausethe machinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe drivewheelsmayresultinslidingandalossof brakingandsteering.Themachinecanslideeven ifthedrivewheelsarestopped.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,

ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards.T all grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould overturnthemachine.

•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor

attachments,suchasgrass-collectionsystems. Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine andcausealossofcontrol.Followdirectionsfor counterweights.

•Ifpossible,keepthedeckloweredtotheground

whileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthedeckwhile operatingonslopescancausethemachineto becomeunstable.

Figure21

1.SafeZone—usethe machinehereonslopes lessthan15°oratareas.

2.DangerZone—usea walk-behindmowerand/or ahandtrimmeronslopes greaterthan15°andnear drop-offsorwater.

3.Water

4.W=Widthofthemachine

5.Keepasafedistance (twicethewidthofthe machine)betweenthe machineandanyhazard.

TowingSafety

•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitch

point.

•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicleunless

ithasahitchinstalled.

•Donotexceedtheweightlimitsfortowed

equipmentandtowingonslopes.Thetowed weightmustnotexceedtheweightofthemachine andoperator.

•Neverallowchildrenorothersnearthetowed

equipment.

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmay

causelossoftraction,increasedriskofrollover, andlossofcontrol.Reducethetowedweightand slowdown.

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•Thestoppingdistancemayincreasewiththe

weightofatowedload.Travelslowlyandallow extradistancetostop.

•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearof

themachine.

EnteringtheOperator’s Position

Usethemowerdeckasasteptogetintothe operator’sposition(Figure22).

DisengagingtheParkingBrake

Todisengagetheparkingbrake,pulltheleveroutof thedetentslotandtowardyou,thenpushitdown (Figure24).

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Figure24

Figure22

OperatingtheParking Brake

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

EngagingtheParkingBrake

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

1.Pushtheparkingbrake outofthedetentslotand towardyou.

2.Pushtheparkingbrake down.

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

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Figure25

Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottlein

theFASTposition(Figure26).

Figure23

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Figure26

Disengagingthe Blade-ControlSwitch (PTO)

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Figure27

OperatingtheThrottle

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweentheFAST andSLOWpositions(Figure28).

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.

Figure28

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

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Figure29

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

OperatingtheKeySwitch

1.TurnthekeytotheSTARTposition(Figure30).

Note:Whentheenginestarts,releasethekey.

Important:Donotengagethestartermotor

formorethan5secondsatatime.Ifthe enginefailstostart,wait10secondsbetween attempts.Failuretofollowtheseinstructions

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canburnoutthestartermotor.

Note:Y oumayneedmultipleattemptstostart

theenginewhenyoustartitthersttimeafter thefuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

1.Pullupthechokeknobtoengagethechoke beforeusingthekeyswitch(Figure29).

Note:Ensurethatyoufullyengagethechoke.

Youmayneedtoholdtheknobupwhenyou usethekeyswitch.

2.Pushdownthechoketodisengagethechoke aftertheenginehasstarted(Figure29).

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Figure30

2.TurnthekeytotheSTOPpositiontoshutoffthe engine.

StartingtheEngine

CAUTION

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Engagingthestarter motorformorethan5secondscandamagethe startermotor.Iftheenginefailstostart,wait10 secondsbeforeoperatingtheenginestarteragain.

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.

UsingtheMotion-Control Levers

Figure31

ShuttingOfftheEngine

1.Disengagethebladesbymovingthe blade-controlswitchtotheOFFposition(Figure

27).

2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.MovethethrottlecontroltotheFASTposition.

4.TurnthekeytotheOFFpositionandremove thekey .

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1.Motion-control lever—NEUTRAL-LOCK position

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

Figure32

4.Backward

DrivingtheMachine

Thedrivewheelsturnindependently,poweredby hydraulicmotorsoneachaxle.Youcanturn1side inreversewhileyouturntheotherforward,causing themachinetospinratherthanturn.Thisgreatly improvesthemachinemaneuverabilitybutmay requiresometimeforyoutoadapttohowitmoves.

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

WARNING

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly .You maylosecontrolofthemachineandcause personalinjuryordamagetothemachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.

DrivingForward

Note:Theengineshutsoffwhenyoumovethe

traction-controlwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

Tostopthemachine,pullthemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRALposition.

1.Disengagetheparkingbrake;referto

DisengagingtheParkingBrake(page23).

2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

3.T ogoforward,slowlypushthemotion-control leversforward(Figure33).

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Figure33

DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.T ogobackward,slowlypullthemotion-control leversrearward(Figure34).

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Figure34

UsingtheSideDischarge

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turf.

DANGER

Withoutagrassdeector,dischargecover,or acompletegrass-catcherassemblymounted inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris willcauseinjuryordeath.

•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthe mowerdeckbecausethegrassdeector routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerdeck.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargearea ormowerbladesunlessyoumovethe blade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,rotatethekeyswitchtotheOFF position,andremovethekeyfromthekey switch.

Themachineisequippedwithafootpedaldeck-lift system.Youcanusethefootpedaltoliftthedeck brieytoavoidobstaclesandtoraisethedeck.

Youcanadjusttheheightofcutfrom38to114mm (1-1/2to4-1/2inches)in6mm(1/4inch)increments bymovingtheheight-of-cutpinintodifferenthole locations.

1.Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfoottoraise themowerdeck.

2.T oadjust,removethepinfromtheheight-of-cut bracket(Figure35).

3.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutsystem correspondingtothedesiredheightofcutand insertthepin(Figure35).

4.Lowerthedeckslowlyuntilthelevermakes contactwiththepin.

•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe downposition.

Figure35

1.Deck-liftpedal

2.Height-of-cutpositions

3.Pin

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.

Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssothattherollers

donottouchthegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.

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1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitchandengagetheparking brake;refertoEngagingtheParkingBrake

(page23).

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure

36.

AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings, whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowingatCorrectIntervals

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

Figure36

1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

5.Bolt

OperatingTips

UsingtheFastThrottleSetting

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineattheFASTposition.Airisrequiredto thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower deckinuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohave1sideofthe mowerdeckfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsair tobedrawnintothemowerdeck.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethat thecuttingheightofthemowerdeckdoesnotscalp anyunevenground.However,thecuttingheight usedinthepastisgenerallythebestonetouse. Whencuttinggrasslongerthan15cm(6inches)tall, youmaywanttocutthelawntwicetoensurean acceptablequalityofcut.

CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows moreslowly.

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UsingaSlowerCuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeed incertainconditions.

AvoidingCuttingTooLow

Whenmowinguneventurf,raisethecuttingheight toavoidscalpingtheturf.

StoppingtheMachine

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

KeepingtheUndersideofthe MowerDeckClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe mowerdeckaftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildup insidethemowerdeck,cuttingqualitywilleventually becomeunsatisfactory.

MaintainingtheBlade(s)

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

AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeservicing,adjusting,fueling,cleaning,or storingit.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

mufer,drives,grasscatcher,andengine compartmenttohelppreventres.Cleanupoilor fuelspills.

•Shutoffthefuelandremovethekeybeforestoring

ortransportingthemachine.

PushingtheMachineby Hand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.

Donottowthemachine,becausetowingmay damageit.

PushingtheMachine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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Figure37

1.Bypass-leverlocations

2.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine

6.Whennished,engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Leverpositionforpushing themachine

OperatingtheMachine

Movethebypassleversrearwardthroughthekeyhole anddowntolocktheminplaceasshowninFigure37.

Note:Dothisforeachlever.

3.Locatethebypassleversontheframeonboth sidesoftheengine.

4.Movethebypassleversforwardthroughthekey holeanddowntolocktheminplace(Figure37).

Note:Dothisforeachlever.

5.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe machine.Useafull-widthramp.Ensurethatthetrailer ortruckhasallthenecessarybrakes,lighting,and markingasrequiredbylaw.Pleasecarefullyreadall thesafetyinstructions.Knowingthisinformationcould helpyouorbystandersavoidinjury.Refertoyour localordinancesfortrailerandtie-downrequirements.

WARNING

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

Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet orroadway.

SelectingaTrailer

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure38).

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe rampandthetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethatthelengthoftherampisat least4timesaslongastheheightofthe trailerortruckbedtotheground.This ensuresthattherampangledoesnot exceed15degreesonatground.

Figure38

1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground

5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

LoadingtheMachine

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

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•Backthemachineuptherampanddriveit forwarddowntheramp.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.

1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakesand lights.

3.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure38).

4.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure39).

Figure39

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1.Backthemachineupthe

ramp.

2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.

5.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andengage theparkingbrake.

6.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearbumperwithstraps,chains, cable,orropes(Figure40).Refertolocal regulationsfortie-downrequirements.

Figure40

1.Tie-downloops

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UnloadingtheMachine

1.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure38).

2.Drivethemachineforwarddowntheramp (Figure39).

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

MaintenanceSafety

•Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecould

accidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjureyou orotherbystanders.Removethekeyfromthe switchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

•Beforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition,dothe

following:

–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface. –Disengagethedrives. –Engagetheparkingbrake. –Shutofftheengineandremovethekey. –Allowmachinecomponentstocoolbefore

performingmaintenance.

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe

machine.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving

partsorhotsurfaces.Ifpossible,donotmake adjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustandserviceitasrequired.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir

properoperationregularly.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

mufer,drives,grasscatcher,andengine compartmenttopreventres.

•Cleanupoilorfuelspillsandremovefuel-soaked

debris.

•Donotrelyonhydraulicormechanicaljacksto

supportthemachine;supportthemachinewith jackstandswheneveryouraisethemachine.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition

andallhardwaretightened,especiallythe blade-attachmenthardware.Replaceallwornor damageddecals.

•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe

machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal rstandthenegativelast.

•Toensureoptimumperformance,useonly

genuineT ororeplacementpartsandaccessories. Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every100hours

Every100hoursoryearly,

whichevercomesrst

Every200hours

Every200hoursor2years,

whichevercomesrst

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoilandlter.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Checktheaircleanerfordirty,loose,ordamagedparts.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheengineairintakescreen.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.

•Cleantheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•Checktirepressure.

•Checkthebeltsforwearorcracks.

•Replacetheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•Cleanthepaperair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Checkandcleanthecoolingnsandinsidetheengineshrouds.

•Changetheengineoilandoillter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Checkthesparkplug(s).

•Checkthein-linefuellter.

•Replacethepaperair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Replacethesparkplug(s).

•Replacethein-linefuellter.

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Every300hours

Beforestorage

•Checkandadjustthevalveclearance.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectthebatterycables.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Paintanychippedsurfaces.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.

Shutofftheengineandremovethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

Pre-Maintenance

EngineMaintenance

Procedures

EngineSafety

ReleasingtheMower-Deck Curtain

Loosenthe2bottomboltsofthecurtaintoaccessthe topofthemowerdeck(Figure41).

Figure41

1.Bottombolt

2.Curtain

•Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing,andother

bodypartsawayfromthemuferandotherhot surfaces.Allowenginecomponentstocoolbefore performingmaintenance.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorspeedor

overspeedtheengine.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(every

fewhours)ifoperatingconditionsareextremelydusty orsandy .

RemovingtheFoamandPaper Elements

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

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2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Note:Alwaystightentheboltstoconnectthecurtain

aftermaintenance.

3.Cleanaroundtheair-cleanercovertoprevent dirtfromgettingintotheengineandcausing damage.

4.Liftthecoverandrotatetheair-cleanerassembly outoftheengine(Figure42).

ServicingtheFoamAir-Cleaner Element

ServiceInterval:Every25hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)—Cleantheair-cleaner foamelement(moreoftenindusty, dirtyconditions).

Every100hours/Y early(whichevercomes rst)—Replacetheair-cleanerfoamelement (moreoftenindusty ,dirtyconditions).

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1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapand warmwater.Whentheelementisclean,rinse itthoroughly.

2.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.

Important:Replacethefoamelementifit

istornorworn.

ServicingthePaperAir-Cleaner Element

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Cleanthepaper

air-cleanerelement(moreoftenin dirtyordustyconditions).

Figure42

5.Separatethefoamandpaperelements(Figure

43).

Figure43

Every200hours—Replacethepaperair-cleaner

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element(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

1.Cleanthepaperelementbytappingitgentlyto removedust.

Note:Ifitisverydirty ,replacethepaper

elementwithanewone.

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,or damagetotherubberseal.

3.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.

Important:Donotcleanthepaperlter.

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InstallingtheAirCleaner

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

1.Installthefoamelementoverthepaperelement.

Note:Ensurethatyoudonotdamagethe

elements.

2.Aligntheholesofthelterintothemanifold ports.

3.Rotatethelterdownintothechamberandfully seatitagainstthemanifold(Figure44).

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

Important:Ifyouoverllorunderlltheengine

crankcasewithoilandruntheengine,youmay damagetheengine.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Note:Ensurethattheengineiscoolsothatthe

oilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

3.T okeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outofthe engine,cleantheareaaroundtheoil-llcapand dipstickbeforeremovingit(Figure46).

Figure44

4.Closethecover.

ServicingtheEngineOil

Engine-OilSpecications

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

orSL)

CrankcaseCapacity:2.4L(81oz)withoillter

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

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Figure45

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Figure46

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ChangingtheEngineOilandOil Filter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours/Afterthe

rstmonth(whichevercomes rst)—Changetheengineoiland lter.

Every100hoursoryearly,whichevercomes rst—Changetheengineoilandoillter(more oftenindirtyordustyconditions).

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfacetoensure thattheoildrainscompletely.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.Draintheoilfromtheengine.

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Figure47

5.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure48).

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengineandthenturnthelteranextra3/4 turn.

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Figure49

Figure48

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

49).

7.Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hoursoryearly,

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Every200hoursor2years,whichevercomes rst—Replacethesparkplug(s).

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug. Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplugandagappingtoolorfeelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug ifnecessary.

Type:Champion

Airgap:0.76mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

whichevercomesrst—Checkthe sparkplug(s).

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2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleantheareaaroundthebaseoftheplugto keepdirtanddebrisoutoftheengine.

4.Removethesparkplug(Figure50).

Figure50

CleaningtheCooling System

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe

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parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or cracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

Figure51

3.Removetheairlterfromtheengine.

4.Loosentheboltsandremovethefanhousing (Figure53).

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1.Bolt2.Fanhousing

Figure53

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InstallingtheSparkPlug

Figure52

5.T opreventdebrisenteringtheairintake,install theairltertothelterbase.

6.Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.

7.Removetheairlterandinstallthefanhousing. Torquetheboltsto8.8N·m(78in-lb).

8.Installtheairlter.

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FuelSystem Maintenance

DANGER

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers andcandamageproperty.

RefertoFuelSafety(page14)foracomplete listoffuelrelatedprecautions.

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuel Filter

ServiceInterval:Every100hoursoryearly,

whichevercomesrst—Checkthe in-linefuellter.

Every200hoursor2years,whichevercomes rst—Replacethein-linefuellter.

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Neverinstalladirtylterafterremovingitfromthe fuelline.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Replacethelter(Figure54).

Note:Note:Ensurethatthemarkingsonthe

lterfollowthefuelowdirection.

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Figure54

ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe

machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal rstandthenegativelast.

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated

area,awayfromsparksandames.Unplugthe chargerbeforeconnectingordisconnectingthe battery.Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulated tools.

ServicingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Incorrectlyremovingthecablesfrombattery coulddamagethemachineandcables, causingsparks.Sparkscancausethebattery gassestoexplode,resultinginpersonal injury.

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

•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery cablebeforeconnectingthenegative (black)cable.

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Figure55

1.Batterycover2.Fasteners

4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcable fromthebatterypost(Figure56).

Note:Retainallfasteners.

5.Slidetherubbercoverupthepositive(red) cable.

6.Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthe batterypost(Figure56).

Note:Retainallfasteners.

7.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure56),and liftthebatteryfromthebatterytray.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Loosenthe2fastenersonthebatterycover counterclockwise1/4turn,andremovethe batterycover(Figure55).

1.Battery

2.Negative(–)batterypost

3.Bolt,washer ,andnutfor thenegative(–)battery post

4.Bolt,washer ,andnutfor thepositive(+)battery post

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Figure56

5.Positive(+)batterypost

6.Terminalboot

7.Batteryhold-down

ChargingtheBattery

ServicingtheFuses

ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebattery

anddisconnectthebatterycables.

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto

RemovingtheBattery(page41).

2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat 6to10A.

Note:Donotoverchargethebattery .

3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure57).

Figure57

1.Positive(+)batterypost3.Red(+)chargerlead

2.Negative(–)batterypost4.Black(–)chargerlead

InstallingtheBattery

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

Fusetype:

•Main—F1(15A,blade-type)

•ChargeCircuit—F2(25A,blade-type)

ToreplacetheMain(15A)fuse,reachintothe openinginthesideoftheconsole,pulloutthefuse, andinstallanew15Afuse(Figure58).

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1.Main(15A)2.Consoleopening

Figure58

ToreplacetheChargeCircuit(25A)fuse,locatethe fusetotheleftofbattery,pulloutthefuse,andinstall anew25Afuse(Figure59).

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1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure56).

2.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,install thepositive(red)batterycabletothepositive (+)batteryterminal.

3.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,install thenegativebatterycabletothenegative(-) batteryterminal.

4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive (red)batterypost.

5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure

56).

6.Installthebatterycoverbypushingdownand tighteningthe2fastenersclockwise(Figure55).

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Figure59

1.Chargecircuit(25A)

DriveSystem

BeltMaintenance

Maintenance

InspectingtheBelts

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktire

pressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseuneven cut.Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure60). Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost accuratepressurereading.

Inatethefrontcasterwheeltiresto103kPa(15psi).

Inatethereardrivewheeltiresto90kPa(13psi).

Figure60

1.Valvestem

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checkthebelts

forwearorcracks.

Replacethebeltifitisworn.Thesignsofawornbelt includesquealingwhilethebeltisrotating;theblades slippingwhilecuttinggrass;andfrayededges,burn marks,andcracksonthebelt.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

Thesignsofawornbeltincludesquealingwhilethe beltisrotating,bladesslippingwhilecuttinggrass, andfrayededges,burnmarks,andcracksonthebelt. Replacethemowerbeltifanyoftheseconditionsare evident.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait

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forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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

4.Removethemower-deckcurtain;referto

ReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain(page34).

5.Foreachofthebeltcovers,loosenthe2bolts,

butdonotremovethem.

6.Slidethecoveruntilitisclearoftheboltsandlift itupandouttoremoveit.

7.Usingaspringremovaltool,(T oroPartNo. 92-5771),removetheidlerspringfromthe deckposttoremovetensionontheidlerpulley (Figure61).

Figure61

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

2.Idlerspring5.Mowerbelt

3.Deckpost

8.Lowerthemowertothelowestheightofcutand

placetheheight-of-cutpininthelockpositionfor thelowestheight-of-cut.

9.Removethebeltfromthemower-deckpulleys

andremovetheexistingbelt.

10.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleys andtheclutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure

61).

4.Idlerarm

WARNING

MowerMaintenance

BladeSafety

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearordamage.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

bladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhen servicingtheblades.Onlyreplaceorsharpenthe blades;neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating

onebladecancauseotherbladestorotate.

•Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsets

topreservebalance.

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ServicingtheCutting Blades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement, keepextrabladesonhand.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,and disconnectthespark-plugwiresfromthespark plugs.

Thespringisundertensionwhen installedandcancausepersonalinjury .

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

11.Usingaspring-removaltool,(T oroPartNo. 92-5771),installtheidlerspringoverthedeck postandplacingtensionontheidlerpulleyand mowerbelt(Figure61).

12.Ensurethatthebeltisproperlyseatedinall pulleys.

13.T oinstallthebeltcovers,insertthetabsonthe eachcoverintothecorrespondingslotsonthe deckbracket,ensuringthattheyseat.

14.Rotatethecovertothedeckandslidethe notchesundertheloosenedboltsuntiltheyare seated.

15.Tightentheboltstosecurethecovertothedeck.

16.Installthemower-deckcurtain;referto

ReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain(page34).

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure62).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe

Blades(page46).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure62).

Figure62

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1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfacefor

thefollowingprocedure.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighest height-of-cutposition.

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedgloves,orother adequatehandprotection,slowlyrotatethe bladeintoapositionthatallowsyoutomeasure thedistancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthe levelsurfacethemachineison(Figure63).

Figure63

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure64).

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Figure64

1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothat theopposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesame position(Figure65).

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Figure65

1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)

2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement

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position

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure66).

Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan

3mm(1/8inch).

Figure66

1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreater

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

(page46)andInstallingtheBlades(page

47).

RemovingtheBlades

Replacethebladesiftheyhitasolidobject,orifthe bladeisoutofbalanceorbent.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthicklypadded glove.

2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,and bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure67).

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Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwitha

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

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,moveto

thenextblade.

6.Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.

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Figure67

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure68).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

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Figure68

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure69).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure68).

Figure69

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

67).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside ofthemowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthecurvedwasher(cuppedsidetoward theblade)andthebladebolt(Figure67).

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

LevelingtheMowerDeck

Checktoensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytime

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youinstallthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencut onyourlawn.

Checkthemowerdeckforbentbladespriorto leveling,andremoveandreplaceanybentblades; refertoCheckingforBentBlades(page45)before continuing.

Levelthemowerdeckside-to-siderst;thenyoucan adjustthefront-to-rearslope.

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•Alltiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoChecking

theTirePressure(page43).

CheckingtheSide-to-SideLevel

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Figure70

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

3.Settheheightofcutto76mm(3inches).

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside.

5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand theatsurface(Figure71).

Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin5

mm(3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired;refer toLevelingtheMowerDeck(page47).

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Figure71

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Outsidecuttingedges

3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

CheckingtheFront-to-RearBlade

LevelingtheMowerDeck

Slope

Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyouinstall themower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan

7.9mm(5/16inch)lowerthantherearofthemower, adjustthebladelevel.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Settheheightofcutto76mm(3inches).

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacing fronttorear(Figure72).

5.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetothe atsurfaceandthetipoftherearbladetothe atsurface(Figure72).

Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6to7.9mm

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

48)procedure.

1.Settheanti-scalprollerstothetopholesor removethemcompletelyforthisprocedure;refer toAdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers(page27).

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

(page27).

3.Place2blocks,eachhavingathicknessof6.6 cm(2-5/8inches),undereachsideofthefront edgeofthedeckbutnotundertheanti-scalp rollerbrackets(Figure73).

4.Place2blocks,eachhavingathicknessof7.3 cm(2-7/8inches),undertherearedgeofthe cuttingdeckskirt,1oneachsideofthecutting deck(Figure73).

Figure72

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

2.Outsidecuttingedges

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Figure73

1.Woodblock—6.6cm (2-5/8inches)thick

2.Woodblock—7.3cm (2-7/8inches)thick

3.Frontedge

5.Loosentheadjustmentboltsonall4cornersso

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thatthedeckissittingsecurelyonall4blocks (Figure74).

Figure75

1.Linkpin3.Hairpincotter

2.Washer

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Figure74

1.Deck-liftarm

2.Chain

3.Hook

4.Adjustmentbolt

6.Ensurethatthereistensiononall4chains (Figure74).

7.Tightenthe4adjustmentbolts(Figure74).

8.Ensurethattheblockstsnuglyunderthedeck skirtandthatallboltsaretight.

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

RemovingtheMowerDeck

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,and disconnectthespark-plugwiresfromthespark plugs.

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

4.Loosenthe2bottomboltsholdingthe mower-deckcurtaintothemowerdeck;referto

ReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain(page34).

5.Removethemowerbeltfromtheenginepulley; refertoReplacingtheMowerBelt(page43).

6.Removethehairpincotterandwashersecuring thelinkpintotheframeanddeck,andremove thelinkbar(Figure75).

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7.Liftupthemowerdecktorelievetensionfrom themowerdeck.

8.Removethechainsfromthehooksonthe deck-liftarms(Figure76).

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Figure76

1.Deck-liftarm

2.Chain

3.Hook

4.Adjustmentbolt

9.Raisetheheightofcuttothetransportposition.

10.Removethebeltfromtheclutchpulleyonthe engine.

11.Slidethemoweroutfromunderneaththe machine.

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

InstallingtheMowerDeck

ReplacingtheGrass

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,and disconnectthespark-plugwiresfromthespark plugs.

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowest position.

5.Placetheheight-of-cutpininthelockposition forlowestheightofcut.

6.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandattachthe chainstotherearliftarms(Figure76).

7.Attachthefrontchainstothefrontliftarms (Figure76).

8.Installthelonglinkbarthroughtheframehanger anddeck.

9.Securethelinkpinwiththehairpincottersand washersremovedpreviously(Figure75).

10.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley; refertoReplacingtheMowerBelt(page43).

Deector

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspect

thegrassdeectorfordamage.

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Neveroperatethemachineunlessyouinstall amulchplate,dischargedeector,orgrass collectionsystem.

1.Removethecotterpinfromtheendoftherod (Figure77).

2.Disengagethespringfromthenotchinthe deectorbracketandslidetherodoutofthe weldeddeckbrackets,spring,anddischarge deector(Figure77).

11.Tightenthe2bottomboltsholdingthe mower-deckcurtaintothemowerdeck;referto

ReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain(page34).

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Figure77

1.Rod4.Deckbrackets

2.Deector5.Cotterpin

3.Spring6.Springinstalledoverthe

rod

3.Removethedamagedorworndischarge deector.

4.Positionthenewdischargedeectorwiththe bracketendsbetweentheweldedbracketson thedeckasshowninFigure78.

5.Installthespringontothestraightendoftherod.

Cleaning

CleaningtheSuspension System

6.PositionthespringontherodasshowninFigure

78sothattheshorterspringendcomesfrom

undertherodbeforethebendandgoingover therodasitreturnsfromthebend.

7.Lifttheloopendofthespringandplaceitinto thenotchonthedeectorbracket(Figure78).

MyRideMachinesOnly

Note:Donotcleantheshockassemblieswith

pressurizedwater(Figure79).

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Figure79

DisposingofWaste

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

Figure78

1.Rodandspringassembly

installed

2.Loopendofthespring

installedintothenotchin thedeectorbracket

8.Securetherodandspringassemblybytwisting itsothattheshortendoftherodisbehindthe frontbracketweldedtothedeck(Figure78).

3.Rod,shortend,moved behindthemowerbracket

4.Shortend,retainedby mowerbracket.

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbe

springloadedinthedownposition.Liftthe deectoruptotestthatitsnapstothefull downposition.

9.Installthecotterpinintotheendoftherod (Figure77).

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Storage

StorageSafety

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

forallmovingpartstostopbeforeyouleavethe operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor

drainthefuelindoorsorinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),and engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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

Important:Youcanwashthemachine

withmilddetergentandwater.Donot pressure-washthemachine.Avoid excessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthe controlpanel,engine,hydraulicpumps,and motors.

4.Checktheparkingbrakeoperation;referto

OperatingtheParkingBrake(page23).

5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page34).

6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoChangingthe

EngineOilandOilFilter(page37).

7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page43).

8.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery

(page42).

9.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe machinewithagardenhose.

A.Addfuelstabilizer/conditionertofreshfuel

inthetank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom thefuelstabilizermanufacturer.Donot useanalcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanolor methanol).

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystemfor5minutes.

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltank.

D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitshutsoff.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel

accordingtolocalcodes.

Important:Donotstorefuelcontaining

stabilizer/conditionerlongerthan thedurationrecommendedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

12.Removeandchecktheconditionofthespark plug(s);refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(page

38).Withthesparkplug(s)removedfromthe

engine,pour30ml(2tablespoons)ofengine oilintothesparkplughole.Usethestarterto cranktheengineanddistributetheoilinsidethe cylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Donotinstall thewireonthesparkplug(s).

13.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

15.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor storagearea.Removethekeyfromtheswitch andkeepitoutofreachofchildrenorother unauthorizedusers.Coverthemachineto protectitandkeepitclean.

Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control

switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.

10.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto

ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page44).

11.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor storageasfollows:

StoringtheBattery

1.Fullychargethebattery.

2.Letthebatteryrestfor24hours,thencheckthe batteryvoltage.

Note:Ifthebatteryvoltageisbelow12.6V ,

repeatsteps1and2.

3.Disconnectthecablesfromthebattery.

4.Checkthevoltageperiodicallytoensurethatthe voltageis12.4Vorhigher.

Note:Ifthebatteryvoltageisbelow12.4V ,

repeatsteps1and2.

BatteryStorageTips

•Storethebatteryinacool,dryareainanupright

position.

•Donotstackbatteriesdirectlyontopofeachother,

unlesstheyareincartons.

•Donotstackmorethan3batteries(only2ifthe

batterytypeiscommercial).

•Testawetbatteryevery4to6monthsandcharge

it,ifnecessary .

•Alwaystestandchargethebatterybefore

installation.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Thefueltankisshowingsignsofcollapsing orthemachineisfrequentlyshowingsigns ofrunningoutoffuel.

Theengineoverheats.

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theair-cleanerpaperelementclogged.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengine-blowerhousingare plugged.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty.

5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

1.Theblade-controlswitchisengaged.1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Themotion-controlleversarenotin theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

3.Thebatteryisdead.

4.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.

5.Afuseisblown.5.Replacethefuse.

6.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Thechoke(ifapplicable)isnoton.

3.Theaircleanerisdirty.

4.Thespark-plugwire(s)islooseor disconnected.

5.Thesparkplug(s)ispitted,fouled,or thegapisincorrect.

6.Thereisdirtinfuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel system.

8.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.

9.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.9.Addoiltothecrankcase.

1.Cleanthepaperelement.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

4.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

2.Movethemotion-controllevers outwardtotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

3.Chargethebattery.

4.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.MovethechokelevertotheON position.

3.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

4.Installthewire(s)onthesparkplug.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith thepropertype.

Theenginelosespower.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengineblowerhousingare plugged.

5.Thesparkplug(s)ispitted,fouled,or thegapisincorrect.

6.Thefuel-tankventisblocked.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.7.Replacethefuellter.

8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.

2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Themachinevibratesabnormally .

Thecuttingheightisuneven.

1.Thebypassvalvesareopen.

2.Thetractionbeltsareworn,loose,or broken.

3.Thetractionbeltsareoffthepulleys.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Thetransmissionhasfailed.4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Theenginepulley ,idlerpulley,orblade pulleyisloose.

5.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Thebladespindleisbent.

7.Themotormountislooseorworn.

1.Theblade(s)isnotsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

2.Acuttingblade(s)is/arebent.2.Installanewcuttingblade(s).

3.Themowerisnotlevel.

4.Ananti-scalproller(ifapplicable)isnot setcorrectly .

5.Theundersideofthemowerdeckis dirty.

6.Thetirepressureisincorrect.6.Adjustthetirepressure.

7.Abladespindleisbent.

1.Closethetowvalves.

2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Levelthemowerfromside-to-sideand front-to-rear.

4.Adjusttheanti-scalpwheelheight.

5.Cleantheundersideofthemower deck.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

1.Thedrivebeltisworn,looseorbroken.1.Installanewdrivebelt.

2.Thedrivebeltisoffofthepulley .

3.Thepower-takeoff(PTO)switchor PTOclutchisfaulty.

4.Themowerbeltisworn,loose,or broken.

2.Installthedrivebeltandcheckthe adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforthe correctposition.

3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Installanewmowerbelt.

Schematics

ElectricalDiagram—137-7002(Rev.A)

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