Toro 74902TE, 74919TE, 74942TE, 75969TE Operator's Manual

FormNo.3424-723RevA

ZMaster

Professional6000

SeriesRidingMower

with122cm,132cm,or152cmTURBO FORCE

ModelNo.74902TE—SerialNo.403138033andUp ModelNo.74919TE—SerialNo.403227085andUp ModelNo.74925TE—SerialNo.403138045andUp ModelNo.74942TE—SerialNo.402364843andUp ModelNo.75969TE—SerialNo.403100000andUp

Mower

Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3424-723*A

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

codeorvisitwww.Toro.com.Youmayalsocallus at1-888-384-9939torequestawrittencopyofthe productwarranty.

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

Pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer’sinformation includedwiththemachine.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

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Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

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Figure1

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe usedbyprofessional,hiredoperators.Itisdesigned primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnson residentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnotdesigned forcuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

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

FortheOperator’sManual,thecompletewarranty details,ortoregisteryourproduct,usetheQR

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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

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Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

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informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

Contents

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

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

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

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

ProductOverview...................................................14

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

Specications..................................................16

MachineswithSideDischarge..........................16

MachineswithRearDischarge.........................17

BeforeOperation.................................................17

BeforeOperationSafety...................................17

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................19

BreakinginaNewMachine..............................19

UsingtheRollover-ProtectionSystem

(ROPS).........................................................19

UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................20

PositioningtheSeat..........................................22

UnlatchingtheSeat..........................................22

ChangingtheSeatSuspension.........................22

AdjustingtheMyRide™Suspension

System..........................................................23

DuringOperation.................................................24

DuringOperationSafety...................................24

EnteringtheOperator’sPosition.......................25

OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................26

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................26

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................26

OperatingtheChoke........................................27

StartingtheEngine...........................................27

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................28

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................28

DrivingtheMachine..........................................28

UsingtheSideDischarge.................................30

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................30

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................31

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................32

AdjustingtheSkid(s).........................................33

AdjustingtheFlowBafeCamLocks................33

PositioningtheFlowBafe................................34

OperatingTips.................................................35

AfterOperation....................................................35

AfterOperationSafety......................................35

UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................35

UsingtheDrive-Wheel-ReleaseV alves............36

TransportingtheMachine.................................37

UsingtheZStand

Maintenance...........................................................40

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........40

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................41

MaintenanceSafety..........................................41

ReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain..................41

..........................................38

RemovingtheSheet-MetalGuard.....................42

Lubrication..........................................................42

GreasingtheMachine.......................................42

AddingLightOilorSprayLubrication................42

GreasingtheMowerDeck................................43

LubricatingtheCaster-WheelHubs..................44

EngineMaintenance...........................................45

EngineSafety...................................................45

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................45

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................46

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................49

CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................50

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................51

ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................51

ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................51

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................51

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................51

ServicingtheBattery.........................................51

ServicingtheFuses..........................................53

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................54

CheckingtheSeatBelt.....................................54

CheckingtheRoll-BarKnobs............................54

AdjustingtheTracking......................................55

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................55

CheckingtheWheelLugNuts...........................55

CheckingtheWheel-HubSlottedNut................55

AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing...................56

UsingtheClutchShim......................................56

CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................58

CleaningtheEngineScreenandEngine-Oil

Cooler...........................................................58

CleaningtheEngine-CoolingFinsand

Shrouds........................................................59

CheckingandCleaningtheHydraulic-Unit

Shrouds........................................................59

BrakeMaintenance.............................................60

AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................60

BeltMaintenance................................................61

InspectingtheBelts..........................................61

ReplacingtheMowerBeltforSide-Discharge

MowerDecks................................................61

ReplacingtheMowerBeltforRear-Discharge

MowerDecks................................................62

ReplacingtheHydraulicPump-Drive

Belt................................................................64

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................65

AdjustingtheControl-HandlePosition..............65

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage...............65

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlDamper...............66

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlNeutral-Lock

Pivot..............................................................67

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................67

HydraulicSystemSafety...................................67

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem........................67

MowerDeckMaintenance....................................69

LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................69

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................72

RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................74

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................76

Cleaning..............................................................77

CleaningundertheMowerDeck.......................77

CleaningtheSuspensionSystem.....................77

DisposingofWaste...........................................77

Storage...................................................................77

StorageSafety..................................................77

CleaningandStorage.......................................77

Troubleshooting......................................................79

Schematics.............................................................81

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ENISO5395:2013.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury .

Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

•Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand

lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.

•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,

ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or onslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand workingonthemachine.

•Keepchildrenandbystandersoutoftheoperating

area.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove

thekeybeforeservicing,fueling,orunclogging themachine.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan resultininjury .T oreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere neededthroughoutthismanual.

SlopeIndicator

Figure3

Youmaycopythispageforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

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1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson torquingthebladebolt/nutto1 15to149N∙m(85to110 ft-lb).

1.Explosionhazard

6.Keepbystandersasafe distanceawayfromthe battery.

2.Nore,opename,or smoking

7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

10.Containslead;donot discard

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

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1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

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2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

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58-6520

1.Grease

1.Warning-donottouchorapproachmovingbelts;remove

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theignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicing orperformingmaintenance.

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

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MachineswithRearDischargeOnly

1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

2.Removethekeyfromthekeyswitchandreadthe instructionsbeforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.

3.Heightofcut

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1.Warning–thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris down.

2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe rollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionandweartheseat belt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary;do notweartheseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.

3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.

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1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.

2.Crushinghazard,mower—engagetheparkingbrake,shut offtheengine,andremovethekeybeforeworkingunder themower.

decal110-2067

110-2067

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110-2068

1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

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112-9028

1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin place.

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MachineswithMyRide™Only

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1.Main(25A)3.Charge(25A)

2.PTO(10A)4.Auxiliary(15A)

1.Parking

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brake—disengaged

2.Parkingbrake—engaged

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1.Fuel6.Hourmeter

2.Empty

3.Half

4.Full9.Neutral

5.Battery

7.PTO

8.Parkingbrake

10.Operator-presenceswitch

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Heightofcut

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3.Locked

4.Unlocked

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MachineswithoutMyRide™Only

1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking brake—disengaged

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1.ReadtheOperator’sManualfortherecommendedhydraulic uid.

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1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance awayfromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatethemachine withoutthedeector,dischargecover,orgrasscollection systeminplace.

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

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1.Fuelleakhazard—readtheOperator'sManual;donot attempttoremovetherollbar;donotweld,drill,ormodify therollbarinanyway.

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1.Chokecontrol4.Slow

2.Fast

3.Continuous-variable setting

5.Powertakeoff(PTO), blade-controlswitch

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1.Choke4.Slow

2.Fast

5.Powertakeoff(PTO), blade-controlswitch

3.Continuous-variable setting

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1.Wheellugnuttorque95ft-lb(129N∙m)(4x)

2.Wheelhubnuttorque235ft-lb(319N∙m)

3.ReadandunderstandtheOperator’sManualbefore performinganymaintenance,checktorqueafterrst100 hoursthenevery500hoursthereafter.

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1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Height-of-cut

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3.Removethekeyfrom theignitionandreadthe Operator'sManualbefore performingmaintenance orservicingthemachine.

126-4659

1.Warning—hotpulley;allowtocool.

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RearDischargeMowersOnly

1.Attention—readthe Operator'sManual.

2.Removethenutbyturning itclockwise.

3.Removetheboltbyturning itcounterclockwise.

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MachineswithMyRide™Only

1.Camlock2.Camunlock

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Rear-DischargeMachinesOnly

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1.Beltrouting;readtheOperator’sManualforgreasing information.

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1.Beltrouting

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1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Lossoftraction/controlhazard,slopes—lossoftraction/control onaslope,disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),and proceedofftheslopeslowly.

2.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.

6.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders—donotcarry passengers,andlookforwardanddownwhenoperatingthe machine,lookbehindanddownwhenreversing.

3.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine, andremovethekey;readtheinstructionsbeforeservicing

7.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;handorfoot—stayaway frommovingpartsandkeepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

orperformingmaintenance.

4.Thrownobjecthazard—Shutofftheengineandpickupdebris beforeoperating,keepbystandersasafedistanceawayfrom themachine,andkeepthedeectorinplace.

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1.Checkthehydraulicuidevery50operatinghours.3.Checkthetirepressureevery50operatinghours.

2.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonlubricating themachine.

4.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.

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Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

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

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

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

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

5.Bodilyharmhazard—donotcarrypassengers;lookbehind youwhenmowinginreverse.

place.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.6.Tippinghazardonslopes—donotuseonslopesnearopen water;donotuseonslopesgreaterthan15°.

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ProductOverview

ControlPanel

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Figure5

Figure4

1.Side-dischargedeector

2.Height-of-cutdecklift

pedal

3.Parking-brakelever10.Fuelcap

4.Transportlock11.Mowerdeck

5.Controls12.Casterwheel

6.Motion-controllevers13.Front-shockassembly

7.Rollbar

8.Rear-shockassembly (machineswithMyRide™ only)

9.Seatbelt

(machineswithMyRide™ only)

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine(Figure4and

Figure5).

1.Blade-controlswitch (powertakeoff)

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2.Chokecontrol

3.Throttlecontrol6.Fuses

4.Hour meter/Safety-interlock display

5.Keyswitch

HourMeter

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

FuelGauge

Thefuelgaugeislocatedwithinthehourmeter,and thebarslightupwhenthekeyswitchisintheON position(Figure6).

Theindicatorlightappearswhenthefuellevelislow (approximately1gallonremaininginthefueltank).

Safety-InterlockIndicators

Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterthatindicate withablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentis positionedcorrectly(Figure6).

Battery-IndicatorLight

IfyouturnthekeyswitchtotheONpositionfora fewseconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.

Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturned onandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperating level(Figure6).

Figure6

1.Safety-interlocksymbols4.Safety-interlocksymbols

2.Hourmeter

3.Batterylight

5.Lowfuelindicatorlight

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure5).

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor storingthemachine;refertoUsingtheFuel-Shutoff

Valve(page35).

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro

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distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall approvedattachmentsandaccessories.

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

ChokeControl

Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine.

Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Takeoff)

Theblade-controlswitch,representedbya power-takeoff(PTO)symbol,engagesand disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure5).

KeySwitch

Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine, has3positions:OFF,RUN,andST ART.Referto

StartingtheEngine(page27).

Motion-ControlLevers

Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure4).

Neutral-LockPosition

UsetheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwiththe safety-interlocksystemtoengageandtodetermine theNEUTRALposition.

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

MachineswithSideDischarge

Width

Withoutthedeck

Deectorup

Deectordown

Length

Rollbarup

Rollbardown

Height

Rollbarup

Rollbardown

122cm(48-inch)Deck132cm(52-inch)Deck152cm(60-inch)Deck

116cm116cm135cm150cm

(46inches)(46inches)(53inches)(59inches)

137cm146cm157cm187cm

(54inches)(58inches)(62inches)(74inches)

161cm172cm192cm222cm

(64inches)(68inches)(76inches)(88inches)

122cm(48-inch)Deck132cm(52-inch)Deck152cm(60-inch)Deck

201cm201cm21 1cm219cm

(79inches)(79inches)(83inches)(86inches)

206cm206cm215cm223cm

(81inches)(81inches)(85inches)(88inches)

122cm(48-inch)Deck132cm(52-inch)Deck152cm(60-inch)Deck

179cm179cm179cm179cm

(71inches)(71inches)(71inches)(71inches)

119cm119cm119cm119cm

(47inches)(47inches)(47inches)(47inches)

72-inchDeck

Weight

ModelWeight

74902TE

74919TE

74925TE

75969TE

556kg(1,226lb)

537kg(1,183lb)

590kg(1,301lb)

583kg(1,285lb)

MachineswithRearDischarge

Width

Withoutthedeck

Withthedeck

Length

Rollbarup

Rollbardown

Height

Rollbarup

Rollbardown

Weight

ModelWeight

74942TE

152cm(60-inch)Deck

135cm

(53inches)

168cm

(66inches)

152cm(60-inch)Deck

222cm

(87inches)

226cm

(89inches)

152cm(60-inch)Deck

179cm

(71inches)

119cm

(47inches)

590kg(1,301lb)

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand mechanics.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe

enginequickly.

•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety

switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.

•Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachineto

ensurethattheblades,bladebolts,andcutting assembliesareingoodworkingcondition. Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsets topreservebalance.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine

andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould throw.

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate

equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand safely.

FuelSafety

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extremecareinhandlingfuel.Fuelvaporsare ammableandexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothefuel

tankwhiletheengineisrunningorwhilehot.

•Donotrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck

ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace

containersontheground,awayfromyourvehicle beforelling.

•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer

andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer ratherthanafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire

exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking condition.

•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith

therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea nozzlelock-opendevice.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap

andtightenitsecurely.

•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit

outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymorethan a30-daysupplyoffuel.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Addfuelto

thefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13mm(1/4to 1/2inch)belowthebottomofthellerneck.This emptyspaceinthetankallowsfueltoexpand.

–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

–Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleandfuel

tankopening.

–Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillswith

soapandwater.

AddingFuel

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsfuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedby

thefuel-stabilizermanufacturer

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel

system,whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditives

containingmethanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner tothefuel.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.T ominimize thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem, usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.

5.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck (Figure7).

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.

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.

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page40).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

Usingthe Rollover-ProtectionSystem (ROPS)

WARNING

Figure7

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover,keep therollbarinthefullyraised,lockedposition andusetheseatbelt.

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Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothe machine.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll barisinthedownposition.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbar isinthedownposition.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance permits.

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

LoweringtheRollBar

Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhen

absolutelynecessary.

1.T olowertherollbar,applyforwardpressureto theupperpartoftherollbar.

2.Pullbothknobsoutandrotatethem90degrees sotheyarenotengaged(Figure8).

3.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure

8).

1.Raisetherollbartotheoperatingpositionand rotatetheknobsuntiltheymovepartiallyinto thegrooves(Figure8).

2.Raisetherollbartothefulluprightpositionwhile pushingontheupperrollbarsothatthepins snapintopositionwhentheholesalignwiththe pins(Figure8).

3.Pushontherollbarandensurethatbothpins areengaged.

UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

WARNING

Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal injury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

Figure8

1.Rollbarintheupright position

2.ROPSknobinthelatched position

3.PulltheROPSknobout.6.Rollbarinthefolded

4.RotatetheROPSknob90 degrees.

5.ROPSknobinthe unlatchedposition

position

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.

•Themotion-controlleversareintheNEUTRAL-LOCK

position.

Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshut offtheenginewhenthemotion-controlleversare

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movedfromtheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwiththe parkingbrakeengagedorifyourisefromtheseat whenthePTOisengaged.

Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhen theinterlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition. Whenthecomponentisinthecorrectposition,a trianglelightsupinthecorrespondingsquare.

RaisingtheRollBar

Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeroll

barintheraisedposition.

Figure9

1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe correctposition

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .

1.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and

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movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheON position.Trystartingtheengine;theengine shouldnotstart.

2.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position.Moveeithermotion-controlleverout oftheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotstart.Repeatfor theothercontrollever.

3.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Nowstartthe engine.Whiletheengineisrunning,disengage theparkingbrake,engagetheblade-control switch(PTO),andriseslightlyfromtheseat;the engineshouldshutoff.

4.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Nowstartthe engine.Whiletheengineisrunning,center eithermotioncontrolandmove(forwardor reverse);theengineshouldshutoff.Repeatfor othermotioncontrol.

5.Sitontheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotstart.

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe machineandaremostcomfortable(Figure10).

MachineswithoutMyRide™ SuspensionSystem

Tounlatchtheseat,pushtheseatlatchforward (Figure12).

UnlatchingtheSeat

MachineswithMyRide™ SuspensionSystem

Figure10

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1.Seatlatch2.Seat

Figure12

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ChangingtheSeat Suspension

MachineswithoutMyRide™ SuspensionSystemOnly

Theseatisadjustabletoprovideasmoothand comfortableride.Positiontheseatwhereyouare mostcomfortable.

Toadjustit,turntheknobinfronteitherdirectionto providethebestcomfort(Figure13).

Figure11

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Figure13

1.Seat-suspensionknob

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AdjustingtheMyRide™ SuspensionSystem

MachineswithMyRide™ SuspensionSystemOnly

TheMyRide™suspensionsystemadjuststoprovide asmoothandcomfortableride.Y oucanadjustthe rear2-shockassembliestoquicklyandeasilychange thesuspensionsystem.Positionthesuspension systemwhereyouaremostcomfortable.

AdjustingtheRear-Shock Assemblies

Theslotsfortherear-shockassemblieshave detentpositionsforreference.Y oucanpositionthe rear-shockassembliesanywhereintheslot,notjust inthedetentpositions.

Thefollowinggraphicshowsthepositionforasoftor rmrideandthedifferentdetentpositions(Figure14).

Adjusttherear-shockassemblies(Figure15).

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Figure14

1.Firmestposition3.Detentsintheslots

2.Softestposition

Note:Ensurethattheleftandrightrear-shock

assembliesarealwaysadjustedtothesamepositions.

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Figure15

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

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

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep

bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine duringoperation.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid

holesorhiddenhazards.

•Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Reducedtraction

couldcausethemachinetoslide.

•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutral,theparking

brakeisengaged,andyouareintheoperating positionbeforeyoustarttheengine.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting

units.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall times.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe

sureofaclearpath.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,

trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyour vision.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,or

embankments.Themachinecouldsuddenlyroll overifawheelgoesovertheedgeoriftheedge givesway.

•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,remove

thekey,andinspectthebladesafterstrikingan objectorifthereisanabnormalvibrationinthe machine.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore resumingoperation.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.

•Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunit,shutoffthe

engine,andremovethekeybeforeadjustingthe heightofcut(unlessyoucanadjustitfromthe operatingposition).

•Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaust

gasesareenclosed.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(including

toemptythecatchersortounclogthechute),do thefollowing:

–Stopthemachineonlevelground. –Disengagethepowertakeoffandlowerthe

attachments. –Engagetheparkingbrake. –Shutofftheengineandremovethekey. –Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk

oflightning.

•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicleunless

ithasahitchinstalled.

•Donotchangethegovernorspeedoroverspeed

theengine.

•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved

byToro.

•Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess

of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof exposure.

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Figure16

1.Wearhearingprotection.

RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)Safety

•Donotremovetherollbarfromthemachine.

•Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyou

canreleaseitquicklyinanemergency.

•Alwayswearyourseatbeltwhentherollbarisup.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadobstructionsanddo

notcontactthem.

•Keeptherollbarinsafeoperatingconditionby

thoroughlyinspectingitperiodicallyfordamage andkeepingallthemountingfastenerstight.

•Replaceadamagedrollbar.Donotrepairoralter

it.

SlopeSafety

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere

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

–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions

inthemanualandonthemachine.

–Useanangleindicatortodeterminethe

approximateslopeangleofthearea.

–Neveroperateonslopesgreaterthan15

degrees.

–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.

1.SafeZone—usethe machinehereonslopes lessthan15degreesor atareas.

2.DangerZone—usea walk-behindmowerand/or ahandtrimmeronslopes greaterthan15degrees andneardrop-offsor water.

3.Water

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Figure17

4.W=widthofthemachine

5.Keepasafedistance (twicethewidthofthe machine)betweenthe machineandanyhazard.

•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.Tall grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould overturnthemachine.

•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor

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

•Ifpossible,keepthedeckloweredtotheground

whileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthedeckwhile operatingonslopescancausethemachineto becomeunstable.

EnteringtheOperator’s Position

Usethemowerdeckasasteptogetintothe operator’sposition(Figure18).

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Figure18

OperatingtheParking

OperatingtheMower

Brake

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

EngagingtheParkingBrake

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

Figure19

DisengagingtheParkingBrake

Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Note:Engagingtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)with

thethrottlepositionathalforlesscausesexcessive weartothedrivebelts.

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Figure21

DisengagingtheBlade-Control

Figure20

Switch(PTO)

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Figure22

OperatingtheThrottle

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweenFASTand SLOWpositions(Figure23).

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.

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Figure23

OperatingtheChoke

StartingtheEngine

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Pullupthechokeknobtoengagethechoke beforeusingthekeyswitch(Figure24).

2.Pushdownthechokeknobtodisengagethe chokeaftertheenginehasstarted(Figure24).

Important:Donotengagestarterformorethan5

secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostart,wait 15secondsbetweenattempts.Failuretofollow theseinstructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.

Note:Youmayneedmultipleattemptstostartthe

enginethersttimeafteraddingfueltoanemptyfuel system.

Figure24

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

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Figure25

ShuttingOfftheEngine

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.

UsingtheMotion-Control Levers

Figure26

Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoffvalve

isclosedbeforetransportingorstoringthe machine,asfuelleakagemayoccur.Engagethe parkingbrakebeforetransporting.Makesurethat youremovethekeyasthefuelpumpmayrunand causethebatterytolosecharge.

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Figure27

1.Motion-control lever—NEUTRAL-LOCK position

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

4.Backward

DrivingtheMachine

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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(page26).

2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

3.T ogoforward,slowlypushthemotion-control leversforward(Figure28).

DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.T ogobackward,slowlypullthemotion-control leversrearward(Figure29).

Figure28

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Figure29

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UsingtheSideDischarge

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

MachineswithSideDischarge Only

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.

UsingtheTransportLock

Thetransportlockhas2positions,andisusedwith thedeck-liftpedal.ThereisaLOCKpositionand anUNLOCKpositionforthetransportpositionofthe mowerdeck(Figure30).

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

•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe downposition.

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Figure30

Transport-LockPositions

1.Transportlockknob3.UNLOCKposition—The

2.LOCKposition—The mowerdecklocksintothe transportposition.

mowerdeckdoesnotlock intothetransportposition.

AdjustingtheHeight-of-CutPin

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp

Theheight-of-cutisadjustedfrom25to140mm(1 to5-1/2inches)in6mm(1/4inch)incrementsby relocatingtheclevispinintodifferentholelocations.

1.Movethetransportlocktothelockposition.

2.Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfoot,and raisethemowerdecktothetransportposition (alsothe140mm(5-1/2inch)cuttingheight position)asshowninFigure31.

3.T oadjust,rotatethepin90degreesandremove thepinfromtheheight-of-cutbracket(Figure

31).

4.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracket correspondingtotheheight-of-cutdesired,and insertthepin(Figure31).

5.Pushonthedecklift,pullbackonthetransport lock,andslowlylowerthemowerdeck.

Rollers

ForMachineswithSideDischarge

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure

32,Figure33,andFigure34.

1.Deck-liftpedal

2.Cut-of-heightpin

Figure31

3.Transportlock

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Figure32

1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

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1.Anti-scalproller3.Flangenut

2.Bushing4.Bolt

5.Bolt

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Figure33

Figure34

1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

5.Bolt

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

ForMachineswithRearDischarge

Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,itis recommendedtoadjusttheheightoftheanti-scalp rollers.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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Figure35

1.Flangenut3.Bushing

2.Anti-scalproller4.Bolt

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure

35andFigure36.

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Figure36

1.Bolt3.Anti-scalproller

2.Bushing4.Flangenut

AdjustingtheSkid(s)

AdjustingtheFlowBafe

ForMachineswithRearDischarge

Mounttheskidsinthelowerpositionwhenoperating inheightofcutshigherthan64mm(2-1/2inches)and inthehigherpositionwhenoperatinginheightofcuts lowerthan64mm(2-1/2inches).

Note:Whentheskidsbecomeworn,switchtheskid

totheoppositesidesofthemower,ippingthem over.Thisallowsyoutousetheskidslongerbefore replacingthem.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethecarriageboltsandnutsfromeach skid(Figure37).

CamLocks

ForMachineswithSideDischarge

Thisprocedureisapplicableonlytomachineswiththe ow-bafelocks.Certainmodelshavenutsandbolts inplaceoftheow-bafelocksandcanbeadjusted thesame.

Youcanadjustthemower-dischargeowfordifferent typesofmowingconditions.Positionthecamlocks andbafetogivethebestqualityofcut.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.T oadjustthecamlocks,swingtheleverupto loosenthecamlock(Figure38).

4.Adjustthebafeandcamlocksintheslotsto thedesireddischargeow.

5.Swingtheleverbackovertotightenthebafe andcamlocks(Figure38).

Figure37

1.Carriagebolt

2.Skid

4.Moveeachskidtothedesiredpositionand securethemwiththecarriageboltsandnuts.

3.Nut

Note:Onlyusethetoporcentersetsofholes

toadjusttheskids.Thebottomholesareused whenswitchingsidesonthemowerdeck,at whichtimetheybecomethetopholesonthe othersideofthemower.

5.T opreventdamagingtheskid,torquethe carriageboltsandnutsforeachskidto12.4to

14.7N∙m(110to130in-lb).

6.Ifthecamlocksdonotlockthebafeintoplace oritistootight,loosentheleverandthenrotate thecamlock.

Note:Adjustthecamlockuntilthedesired

lockingpressureisachieved.

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Figure38

PositioningtheFlowBafe

ForMachineswithSideDischarge

Thefollowingguresareonlyrecommendations foruse.Adjustmentsvarybygrasstype,moisture content,andtheheightofthegrass.

Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthe

mowergroundspeedisthesame,openupthebafe.

PositionA

Thisisthefullrearposition.Thesuggestedusefor thispositionisasfollows:

•Short,lightgrassmowingconditions

•Dryconditions

PositionB

Usethispositionwhenbagging.Alwaysalignitwith thebloweropening.

•Smallergrassclippings

•Propelsgrassclippingsfartherawayfromthe

mower

Figure39

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Figure40

PositionC

Thisisthefullopenposition.Thesuggestedusefor thispositionisasfollows:

•Tall,densegrassmowingconditions

•Wetconditions

•Lowerstheengine-powerconsumption

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•Allowsincreasedgroundspeedinheavyconditions

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Figure41

OperatingTips

UsingtheFastThrottleSetting

dropontoyourlawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoa previouslycutareawiththebladesengagedoryou candisengagethemowerdeckwhilemovingforward.

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.

KeepingtheUndersideofthe MowerDeckClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe mowerdeckaftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildup insidethemowerdeck,cuttingqualitywilleventually becomeunsatisfactory.

MaintainingtheBlade(s)

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

AfterOperation

AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings, whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowingatCorrectIntervals

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

UsingaSlowerCuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeed incertainconditions.

AvoidingCuttingTooLow

Whenmowinguneventurf,raisethecuttingheight toavoidscalpingtheturf.

StoppingtheMachine

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunits,

mufers,andenginecompartmenttohelpprevent res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Shutoffthefuelandremovethekeybeforestoring

ortransportingthemachine.

•Disengagethedrivetotheattachmentwhenever

youaretransportingornotusingthemachine.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachine

inanyenclosure.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

UsingtheFuel-Shutoff Valve

Thefuel-shutoffvalveislocatedundertheseat.Move theseatforwardtoaccessit.

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance, andstorage.

Ifyoumuststoptheforwardmotionofthemachine whilemowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmay

Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhen startingtheengine.

Figure42

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

Usingthe Drive-Wheel-Release

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Rotatetherelease-valveleversverticallytopush themachine(Figure43).

Note:Thisallowshydraulicuidtobypassthe

pump,enablingthewheelstoturn.

4.Disengagetheparkingbrakebeforepushing themachine.

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Valves

WARNING

Handsmaybecomeentangledintherotating drivecomponentsbelowtheenginedeck, whichcouldresultinseriousinjury.

Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andallow allmovingpartstostopbeforeaccessingthe drive-wheel-releasevalves.

WARNING

Theengineandhydraulic-driveunitscan becomeveryhot.Touchingahotengineor hydraulic-driveunitscancausesevereburns.

Allowtheengineandhydraulic-driveunits tocoolcompletelybeforeaccessingthe drive-wheel-releasevalves.

Thedrive-wheel-releasevalvesarelocatedinthe backofeachhydraulic-driveunit,undertheseat.

Figure43

1.Verticaltopushthe

machine

5.Rotatethereleasevalvelevershorizontallyto runthemachine(Figure43).

2.Horizontaltorunthe machine

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Note:Makesurethatthereleasevalvesareinthe

fullyhorizontalpositionwhenoperatingthemachine; otherwise,severedamagetothehydraulicsystem canoccur.

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

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(Figure44).

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe rampandthetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethatthelengthoframpisatleast4 timesaslongastheheightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground.Thisensuresthat rampangledoesnotexceed15degreeson atground.

Figure44

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.

UsingtheZStand

TheZStandraisesthefrontendofthemachineto allowyoutocleanthemowerandremovetheblades.

3.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure44).

4.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure45).

Figure45

1.Backthemachineupthe

ramp.

2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.

5.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andengage theparkingbrake.

6.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearbumperwithstraps,chains, cable,orropes(Figure46).Refertolocal regulationsfortie-downrequirements.

WARNING

Themachinecouldfallontosomeoneand causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingthe machineontheZStand.

•UsetheZStandonlyforcleaningthe mowerandremovingtheblades.

•DonotkeepthemachineontheZStand

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forextendedperiodsoftime.

•Alwaysshutofftheengine,setthe parkingbrake,andremovethekeybefore performinganymaintenancetothemower.

DrivingupontotheZStand

Important:UsetheZStandonalevelsurface.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothetransportposition.

2.Removethebracketpin(Figure47).

Figure46

1.Tie-downloops

UnloadingtheMachine

1.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure44).

2.Drivethemachineforwarddowntheramp (Figure45).

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Figure47

1.ZStand4.Bottomofslot

2.Bracketpin5.Latch

3.Bracket

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3.Raisethelatch.

4.Swingthestandfootoutfrontandslideit towardmachine,intothebottomofslot(Figure

47andFigure48).

Figure48

DrivingofftheZStand

1.Removethechocksorblocks.

2.Raisethelatchtotheunlockedposition(Figure

49).

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1.ZStand(positionedinslot)

2.Crackinsidewalkorturf

3.Latchrestingonpivottab

5.Setthefootofthestandonthegroundandrest thelatchonthepivottab(Figure48).

6.Starttheengineandputitathalfthrottle.

Note:Forbestresults,placethefootofthe

standintotheseamsinsidewalksorintotheturf (Figure48).

7.Drivethemachineontothestand.Stopwhen thelatchdropsoverthetabintothelocked position(Figure48).

8.Engagetheparkingbrakeandturnoffthe engine.

9.Chockorblockthedrivewheels.

WARNING

Theparkingbrakemaynotholdthe machineparkedontheZStandand couldcausepersonalinjuryorproperty damage.

Figure49

1.ZStand

2.Latch4.Unlockedposition

3.Lockedposition

3.Starttheengineandplaceitathalfthrottle. Disengagetheparkingbrake.

4.Slowlydrivebackwardoffthestand.

5.Returnthestandtoitsrestposition(Figure47).

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DonotparkontheZStandunlessthe wheelsarechockedorblocked.

10.Performthemaintenance.

Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst100hours

Aftertherst250hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

Every100hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthewheellug-nuttorque.

•Checkthewheel-hubslotted-nuttorque.

•Checktheparkingbrakeadjustment.

•Changethehydraulicltersandhydraulicuidwhenusinganytypeofuid.

•Checkthesafetysystem.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Checktheseatbelt.

•Checktherollbarknobs.

•Cleantheenginescreenandtheoilcooler.

•Checkandcleanthehydraulic-unitshrouds.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

•Cleanthesuspensionsystem.

•Checkthesparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.

•Lubricatethemowerdeck-liftpivots.

•Changetheengineoil(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Replaceorcleanandgapthesparkplug.

•Checkandcleanengine-coolingnsandshrouds.

Every200hours

Every250hours

Every500hours

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•ForKawasakiengines—changetheengine-oillter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

•ForKohlerengines—Replacethefuellter(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•Replacetheprimaryairlter(moreoftenindustyorsandyconditions).

•Checkthesafetyairlter.(moreoftenindustyorsandyconditions).

•ChangethehydraulicltersandhydraulicuidwhenusingMobil®1uid(more oftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Replacethesafetyairlter.(moreoftenindustyorsandyconditions).

•ForKawasakiengines—Replacethefuellter(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•Checkthewheellug-nuttorque.

•Checkthewheel-hubslotted-nuttorque.

•Adjustthecaster-pivotbearing.

•Checktheparkingbrakeadjustment.

•ChangethehydraulicltersandhydraulicuidwhenusingT oro®HYPR-OIL™500 hydraulicuid(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Monthly

Yearly

•Checkthebatterycharge.

•Greasethepump-belt-idlerarm.

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Repackthefrontcaster-wheelbearings(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Lubricatethecaster-wheelhubs.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Checkallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

Pre-Maintenance Procedures

MaintenanceSafety

•Beforerepairingthemachinedothefollowing:

–Disengagethedrives.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

–Disconnectthespark-plugwire.

•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

drives,mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.

•Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe

machine.

•Usejackstandstosupportthemachineand/or

componentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

ReleasingtheMower-Deck Curtain

Loosenthebottomboltofthecurtaintoreleasethe mower-deckcurtainandaccessthetopofthemower deck(Figure50).Tightentheboltaftermaintenance toinstallthecurtain.

Figure50

1.Bolt

2.Curtain

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•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plug

wirebeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthe negativeterminalrstandthepositiveterminal last.Connectthepositiveterminalrstand negativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

blade(s)orwearthicklypaddedgloves,anduse cautionwhenservicingthem.Onlyreplaceblades; donotstraightenorweldthem.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving

parts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswith theenginerunning.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition

andallhardwaretightened,especiallythe blade-attachmentbolts.Replaceallwornor damageddecals.

•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofa

safetydeviceorreducetheprotectionprovided byasafetydevice.Checktheirproperoperation regularly.

•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustandserviceasrequired.

RemovingtheSheet-Metal Guard

Lubrication

Loosenthe2frontboltsandremovethesheet-metal guardtoaccessthemowerbeltsandspindles(Figure

51).Installthesheet-metalguardandtightenthebolts

aftermaintenance.

Figure51

1.Sheet-metalguard

2.Bolt

GreasingtheMachine

Greasemorefrequentlywhenoperatingconditions areextremelydustyorsandy .

GreaseType:No.2lithiumormolybdenumgrease

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.

Note:Makesurethatyouscrapeanypaintoff

thefrontofthetting(s).

4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tooozeoutofthebearings.

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6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

AddingLightOilorSpray Lubrication

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Lubricatethedeck-liftpivots.

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Figure52

GreasingtheMowerDeck

ServiceInterval:Y early—Greasethepump-belt-idler

arm.

Yearly—Greasethefrontcasterpivots(more oftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Yearly—Repackthefrontcaster-wheelbearings (moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Loosenthebottomboltholdingthemower-deck curtaintothemowerdeck.RefertoReleasing

theMower-DeckCurtain(page41).

4.Removethesheet-metalguard.Referto

RemovingtheSheet-MetalGuard(page42).

5.Greasethemowerdeckidler-pulleypivotuntil greasecomesoutthebottom(Figure53or

Figure54).

Figure53

MachinewithSideDischargeShown

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Figure54

MachinewithRearDischargeShown

6.Greasethedrive-beltidlerarms(Figure55).

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Figure55

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7.Greasethedeck-beltidlerarms(reardischarge machinesonly)asshowninFigure56.

Figure56

MachineswithRearDischargeOnly

8.Installthesheet-metalguard.RefertoReleasing

theMower-DeckCurtain(page41).

Lubricatingthe Caster-WheelHubs

ServiceInterval:Yearly

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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9.Tightentheboltforthemower-deckcurtain. RefertoReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain

(page41).

10.Removethedustcapandadjustthecaster pivots.

Note:Keepthedustcapoffuntilgreasingis

done.

11.Removethehexplug.

12.Threadagreasettingintothehole.

13.Pumpgreaseintothettinguntilitoozesout aroundthetopbearing.

14.Removethegreasettinginthehole.

15.Installthehexpluganddustcap(Figure57).

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Figure58

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench ats

3.Raisethemowerforaccess.

4.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

5.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

6.Removeaspacernutfromtheaxleassemblyin

thecasterwheel.

Note:Thread-lockingadhesivehasbeen

appliedtolockthespacernutstotheaxle.

7.Removetheaxle(withtheotherspacernutstill

assembledtoit)fromthewheelassembly.

8.Pryoutsealsandinspectbearingsforwearor

damageandreplaceifnecessary.

9.Packthebearingswithageneral-purpose

grease.

10.Insert1bearingand1newsealintothewheel.

Figure57

16.Greasethecaster-wheelbearings(Figure57).

Note:Replacetheseals.

11.Iftheaxleassemblyismissingbothspacernuts, applyathread-lockingadhesiveto1spacernut andthreaditontotheaxlewiththewrenchats facingoutward.

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Note:Donotthreadthespacernutallof

thewayontotheendoftheaxle.Leave approximately3mm(1/8inch)fromtheouter

surfaceofthespacernuttotheendoftheaxle insidethenut.

12.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheel onthesideofthewheelwiththenewsealand bearing.

13.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,ll theareainsidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullof general-purposegrease.

14.Insertthesecondbearingandnewsealintothe wheel.

15.Applyathread-lockingadhesivetothesecond spacernut,andthreaditontotheaxlewiththe wrenchatsfacingoutward.

16.T orquethenutto8to9N∙m(75to80in-lb), loosen,thentorqueto2to3N∙m(20to25in-lb).

EngineMaintenance

EngineSafety

•Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoilor

addingoiltothecrankcase.

Note:Makesurethattheaxledoesnotextend

beyondeithernut.

17.Installthesealguardsoverthewheelhub,and insertthewheelintothecasterfork.

18.Installthecasterboltandtightenthenutfully.

Important:Topreventsealandbearingdamage,

checkthebearingadjustmentoften.Spinthe castertire.Thetireshouldnotspinfreely(more than1or2revolutions)orhaveanysideplay.If thewheelspinsfreely,adjustthetorqueonthe spacernutuntilthereisaslightamountofdrag. Applyanotherlayerofthread-lockingadhesive.

•Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing,andother

bodypartsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—Replacethe

primaryairlter(moreoftenindusty orsandyconditions).

Every250hours—Checkthesafetyairlter. (moreoftenindustyorsandyconditions).

Every500hours—Replacethesafetyairlter. (moreoftenindustyorsandyconditions).

Note:Checktheltersmorefrequentlyifthe

operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

RemovingtheFilters

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpull theair-cleanercoverofftheair-cleanerbody (Figure59).

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Figure59

1.Air-cleanerbody4.Air-cleanercover

2.Primarylter5.Safetylter

3.Latch

4.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverwith compressedair.

5.Gentlyslidetheprimarylteroutofthe air-cleanerbody(Figure59).

Note:Avoidknockingthelterintothesideof

thebody.

6.Removethesafetylteronlytoreplaceit.

Important:Donotattempttocleanthe

safetylter.Ifthesafetylterisdirty,then theprimarylterisdamaged.Replaceboth lters.

7.Inspecttheprimarylterfordamagebylooking intothelterwhileshiningabrightlightonthe outsideofthelter.

Note:Holesinthelterappearasbrightspots.

Ifthelterisdamaged,discardit.

ServicingtheEngineOil

InspectingtheFilters

1.Inspectthesafetylter.Ifitisdirty,replaceboth thesafetyandprimarylters.

Important:Donotattempttocleanthe

safetylter.Ifthesafetylterisdirty,then theprimarylterisdamaged.

2.Inspecttheprimarylterfordamagebylooking intothelterwhileshiningabrightlightonthe outsideofthelter.Iftheprimarylterisdirty , bent,ordamaged,replaceit.

Note:Holesinthelterappearasbrightspots.

Donotcleantheprimarylter.

InstallingtheFilters

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewithbothairltersandthe coverinstalled.

1.Ifyouareinstallingnewlters,checkeachlter forshippingdamage.

Engine-OilSpecications

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

orSL)

EngineOilCapacity:

•Model74902TE,74919TE,75969TE:2.0L(68

oz)withthelter;1.8L(61oz)withoutthelter

•Model74925TE,74942TE:2.3L(78oz)witha

lterchange;2.1L(71oz)withoutalterchange

Viscosity:Refertothetablebelow.

Note:Donotuseadamagedlter.

2.Ifyouarereplacingtheinnerlter,carefullyslide itintothelterbody(Figure59).

3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylteroverthesafety lter(Figure59).

Note:Ensurethattheprimarylterisfully

seatedbypushingontheouterrimwhile installingit.

Important:Donotpressonthesoft,inside

areaofthelter.

4.Installtheair-cleanercoverandsecurethe latches(Figure59).

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Figure60

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

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(Figure61).

Figure62

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Figure61

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours—Changethe

engineoil.

Every100hours—Changetheengineoil(more oftenindirtyordustyconditions).

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoensurethatthe oildrainscompletely.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.Draintheoilfromtheengine(Figure62).

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

63).

Figure63

ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—ForKawasaki

engines—changetheengine-oil lter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChanging

theEngineOil(page47).

2.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure64).

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6.Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

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Figure64

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengine,andthenturntheoillteranextra 3/4turn.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnew oil;refertoChangingtheEngineOil(page47).

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug. Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplugandagappingtoolorfeelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug ifnecessary.

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TypeofSparkPlug:NGK

BPR4ESorequivalent

AirGap:0.75mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,and engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Removethelefthydraulic-unitshroudinthe orderlistedwithFigure65.Thisgivesyou accesstothefrontsparkplug.

1.Pullthistabouttothe sideinthedirectionofthe arrow

2.Pulltheshroudoffthis frametabinthedirection ofthearrow

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Figure65

3.Pulltheshroudoffthis frametabinthedirection ofthearrow

4.Shroud

4.Removethesparkplug.

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Figure66

5.Installthelefthydraulic-unitshroud(Figure65).

CheckingtheSpark

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

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

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

Figure67

Arrester

ForMachineswithaSpark Arrester

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

Hotexhaust-systemcomponentsmayignite fuelvaporsevenafteryoushutofftheengine. Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengine operationmayigniteammablematerials, resultinginpersonalinjuryorproperty damage.

Donotrefuelorruntheengineunlessthe sparkarresterisinstalled.

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1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

InstallingtheSparkPlug

Figure68

3.Waitforthemufertocool.

4.Ifyouseeanybreaksinthescreenorwelds, replacethearrester.

5.Ifthescreenisplugged,removethearrester, shakelooseparticlesoutofthearrester,and cleanthescreenwithawirebrush(soakthe screeninsolventifnecessary).

6.Installthearresterontheexhaustoutlet.

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FuelSystem

ElectricalSystem

Maintenance

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours(moreoftenin

dusty,dirtyconditions).

Every500hours/Yearly(whichevercomesrst) (moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

Important:Installthefuellinehosesandsecure

withplastictiesthesameastheywereoriginally installedatthefactorytokeepthefuellineaway fromcomponentsthatcancausefuellinedamage.

Thefuellterislocatedneartheengineontheleft frontoftheengine.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Allowthemachinetocooldown.

4.Closethefuel-shutoffvalveundertheseat.

5.Replacethefuellter(Figure69).

Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe

machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal rstandthenegativelast.

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated

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

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponentscausing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

Figure69

6.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

ServicingtheFuelTank

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery, donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch anymetalpartsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

WARNING

Incorrectlyremovingthecablesfrombattery coulddamagethemachineandcables, causingsparks.Sparkscancausethebattery gassestoexplode,resultinginpersonal injury.

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

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

Donotattempttodrainthefueltank.Ensurethatan AuthorizedServiceDealerdrainsthefueltankand servicesanycomponentsofthefuelsystem.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.RemovethebatteryasshowninFigure70.

ChargingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat canexplode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks andamesawayfromthebattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged

(1.265specicgravity).Thisisespecially importanttopreventbatterydamagewhenthe temperatureisbelow0°C(32°F).

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto

RemovingtheBattery(page51).

2.Chargethebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to 30Aorfor30minutesat10A.

Note:Donotoverchargethebattery.

Figure70

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3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure71).

4.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnect thebatterycables;refertoInstallingtheBattery

(page53).

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery

disconnected;electricaldamagemayoccur.

Figure71

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

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

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InstallingtheBattery

Note:Positionthebatteryinthetraywiththeterminal

postsoppositefromthehydraulictank(Figure70).

Figure72

ServicingtheFuses

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

Thefusesarelocatedontheconsoletotherightof theseat(Figure73).

1.T oreplacethefuses,pulloutonthefuseto removeit.

2.Installanewfuse(Figure73).

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Figure73

1.Optionalaccessory(15A)4.Main(25A)

2.Charge(25A)

3.PTO(10A)

5.Console

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DriveSystem Maintenance

CheckingtheSeatBelt

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Inspecttheseatbeltforwear,cuts,andproper operationoftheretractorandbuckle.Replacethe seatbeltifitisdamaged.

CheckingtheRoll-Bar Knobs

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover,keep therollbarinthefullyraised,lockedposition andusetheseatbelt.

Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothe machine.

•Checkthatboththemountinghardwareandthe

knobsareingoodworkingcondition.

•Makesurethattheknobsarefullyengagedwith

therollbarintheraisedposition.

Note:Theupperhoopoftherollbarmayneed

tobepushedforwardorpulledrearwardtofully engagebothknobs(Figure74andFigure75).

1.Rollbarintheupright

position

2.Roll-barknobinthe

latchedposition

3.Pulltheroll-barknobout

androtateit90degrees.

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Figure74

4.Rotatetheroll-barknob90 degrees.

5.Roll-barknobinthe unlatchedposition

6.Rollbarinthefolded position

Figure75

1.Engaged2.Partiallyengaged—donot operatewiththerollbarin thisposition.

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AdjustingtheTracking

CheckingtheTirePressure

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).

2.Drivetoanopenatarea,movethe motion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position.

3.Movethethrottlemidwaybetweenfastandslow.

4.Movebothmotion-controlleversalltheway forwarduntiltheybothhitthestopsintheT-slot.

5.Checkwhichwaythemachinetracks.

•Ifittrackstotheright,loosentheboltsand

adjusttheleftstopplaterearwardonthe leftT-slotuntilthemachinetracksstraight (Figure76).

•Ifittrackstotheleft,loosentheboltsand

adjusttherightstopplaterearwardonthe rightT-slotuntilthemachinetracksstraight (Figure76).

6.Tightenthestopplate(Figure76).

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartires at90kPa(13psi).Uneventirepressurecancause unevencut.Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtoget themostaccuratepressurereading.

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Figure77

Figure76

Leftcontrollevershown

CheckingtheWheelLug Nuts

Checkandtorquethewheellugnutsto122to129 N∙m(90to95ft-lb).

CheckingtheWheel-Hub SlottedNut

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every500hours

Checkandensurethatthetorqueoftheslottednutis 286to352N∙m(211to260ft-lb).

Note:Donotuseanti-seizecompoundonwheelhub.

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1.Controllever3.Stopplate

2.Bolt

Figure79

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Figure78

1.Slottednut

AdjustingtheCaster-Pivot Bearing

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethedustcapfromcasterandtighten thelocknut(Figure79).

1.Springwashers

2.Locknut

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3.Dustcap

UsingtheClutchShim

Somelatermodelyearunitshavebeenbuiltwith clutchesthatcontainabrakeshim.Whentheclutch brakehasworntothepointwheretheclutchnolonger engagesconsistently,youcanremovetheshimto extendtheclutchlife.

4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersare at,andthenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlyset thepreloadonthebearings(Figure79).

Important:Makesurethatthespring

washersareinstalledcorrectlyasshownin

Figure79.

5.Installthedustcap(Figure79).

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Figure80

1.Armature5.Brakespacer

2.Fieldshell6.Re-gapshim

3.Rotor7.Brakepole

4.Brake-mountingbolt

RemovingtheClutchShim

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Usinganaircompressor,blowoutanydebris fromunderthebrakepoleandaroundthebrake spacers(Figure81).

Figure81

4.Checktheconditionofthewire-harnessleads, connectors,andterminals.

Note:Cleanorrepairasnecessary.

5.Verifythat12Vispresentattheclutchconnector whentheblade-controlswitch(PTO)switchis engaged.

6.Measurethegapbetweentherotorand armature.Ifthegapisgreaterthan1mm(0.04 inch),dothefollowingsteps:

A.Loosenbothbrake-mountingbolts1/2to1

fullturnasshowninFigure82.

Note:Donotdiscardtheshimuntilthe

clutchisfunctioningproperly.

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Figure83

1.Shim

C.Usingapneumaticline,blowoutanydebris

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fromunderthebrakepoleandaroundthe brakespacers.

D.T orqueeachbolt(M6x1)to12.3to13.7

N∙m(9.5to10.5ft-lb).

E.Usinga0.25mm(0.01inch)thickfeeler

gauge,verifythatagapispresentbetween therotorandthearmaturefaceonboth sidesofthebrakepoleasshowninFigure

84andFigure85.

Note:Duetothewaytherotorandthe

armaturefaceswear(peaksandvalleys)it issometimesdifculttomeasurethegap accurately.

Note:Donotremovethebrakepolefrom

theeldshell/armature.Thebrakepole hasworntomatchthearmatureandneeds tocontinuetomatchafteryouremovethe shimtoensureproperbraketorque.

Figure82

1.Brake-mountingbolt

B.Usingneedle-nosepliers,orbyhand,hold

thetabandremovetheshim(Figure83).

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Figure84

1.Feelergauge

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CoolingSystem Maintenance

CleaningtheEngineScreen andEngine-OilCooler

1.Feelergauge

•Ifthegapislessthan0.25mm(0.01

inch),theninstalltheshim;referto

UsingtheClutchShim(page56).

•Ifthegapissufcient,proceedtothe

safetycheckinstepF.

F.Performthefollowingsafetycheck:

i.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.

ii.Makesurethatthebladesdonot

engagewiththeblade-controlswitch (PTO)intheOFFposition,andthat theclutchisdisengaged.

Iftheclutchdoesnotdisengage, installtheshimagain;refertoUsing

theClutchShim(page56).

iii.Engageanddisengagethe

blade-controlswitch(PTO)10 consecutivetimestoensurethatthe clutchisfunctioningproperly.

Figure85

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ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Removeanybuildupofgrass,dirt,orotherdebris fromtheoilcoolerandtheenginescreen(Figure86).

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Figure86

Removeanybuildupofgrass,dirt,orotherdebris fromtheenginescreen.Thishelpsensureadequate coolingandcorrectenginespeedandreducesthe possibilityofoverheatingandmechanicaldamageto theengine(Figure83).

Cleaningthe

CheckingandCleaningthe Engine-CoolingFinsand Shrouds

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removetheair-intakescreen,therecoilstarter, andthefanhousing(Figure87).

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengine parts.

5.Installtheair-intakescreen,therecoilstarter, andthefanhousing(Figure87).

Hydraulic-UnitShrouds

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Movetheseatforward.

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromthe hydraulic-unitshrouds(Figure88).

5.Positiontheseat.

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Figure87

1.Engineguard4.Fanhousing

2.Engineair-intakescreen

3.Bolt

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Figure88

1.Hydraulic-unitshrouds

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5.Screw

BrakeMaintenance

AdjustingtheParking Brake

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every500hoursthereafter

Note:Performthisprocedureattherecommended

serviceintervalorwhenabrakecomponenthasbeen removedorreplaced.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisethebackofthemachineandsupportthe machinewithjackstands.

Figure89

LeftSideShown

1.L-bracket4.Rearlinkageassembly

2.Linkagestop

3.Gap

5.Caliper

6.Wheelhub

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CAUTION

Raisingthemachineforservice ormaintenancerelyingsolelyon mechanicalorhydraulicjackscouldbe dangerous.Themechanicalorhydraulic jacksmaynotbeenoughsupportormay malfunctionallowingthemachinetofall, whichcouldcauseinjury.

Donotrelysolelyonmechanical orhydraulicjacksforsupport.Use adequatejackstandsorequivalent support.

4.Removethereartiresfromthemachine.

5.Removeanydebrisfromthebrakearea.

6.Rotatethedrive-wheelreleasehandleto thereleasedposition;refertoUsingthe

Drive-Wheel-ReleaseValves(page36).

7.Checktoseeifthereisavisiblegapbetween theL-bracketandthelinkagestop(Figure89).

8.Disengagetheparkingbrake,thelevershould beinthedownposition.

9.Turnthewheelhubbyhandinbothdirections relativetothecaliper;thewheelhubshould movefreelybetweenthecaliper.

10.Ifagapisneededorthewheelhubdoesnot movefreely:

A.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

B.Disconnectandne-tunetherearlinkage

assembly:

•Shortenthelinktocreateagap.

•Lengthenthelinktoallowwheelhub

movement.

C.Connecttherearlinkageassembly.

11.Engagetheparkingbrakeandcheckthegap.

12.Repeatsteps8through12untilavisiblegapis achievedandthewheelhubrotatesfreely.

13.Repeatthisprocedureforthebrakeonthe oppositeside.

14.Rotatethedrive-wheelreleasehandleto theoperatingposition;refertoUsingthe

Drive-Wheel-ReleaseValves(page36).

15.Installthereartiresandtorquethelugnuts; refertoCheckingtheWheelLugNuts(page55).

16.Removethejackstands.

BeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

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

ReplacingtheMowerBelt forSide-DischargeMower Decks

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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

4.Loosenthebottomboltholdingthemower-deck curtaintothemowerdeck.RefertoReleasing

theMower-DeckCurtain(page41).

5.Removethesheet-metalguard.Referto

RemovingtheSheet-MetalGuard(page42).

6.Removethebeltcovers(Figure90).

Figure91

1.Clutchpulley5.Squareholeintheidler

2.Mowerbelt

3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

4.Ratchet

12.Installthebeltguideontheidlerarm(Figure91).

13.Usingtheratchetinthesquarehole,installthe idlerspring(Figure91).

armfortheratchet

6.Idler-greasetting

7.Beltguide

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Figure90

1.Pushthetabdown2.Removethebeltcover

7.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarm toremovetensionontheidlerspring(Figure91).

8.Removethebeltfromthemower-deckpulleys.

9.Removethebeltguideonthespring-loaded idlerarm(Figure91).

10.Removetheexistingbelt.

11.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleys andtheclutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure

91).

Note:Makesurethatthespringendsare

seatedintheanchorgrooves.

14.Installthebeltcovers(Figure92).

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Figure92

8.Removethe3boltsholdingthemetalbeltcover inplaceandremovethemetalbeltcover.

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1.Positionthebeltcover3.Ensurethatthetabis underthemetalcatch

2.Slidethebeltcoverunder

thesidecatches

15.Installthesheet-metalguard.RefertoRemoving

theSheet-MetalGuard(page42).

16.Tightentheboltforthemower-deckcurtain. RefertoReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain

(page41).

ReplacingtheMowerBelt forRear-DischargeMower Decks

ReplacingtheCounter-Rotating Belt

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

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Figure93

1.Idlerspring4.Idlerpulley

2.Counter-rotatingbelt5.Squareholeintheidler armfortheratchet

3.Doublepulley

9.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarm

toremovetensionontheidlerspring(Figure93).

10.Removethebeltfromthemowerdeckpulley (Figure93).

11.Removethebeltfromtheremainingpulleys (Figure93).

12.Routethenewbeltaboundthemowerpulleys.

13.Usingtheratchetinthesquarehole,removethe tensiononthespring,andguidethenewbelt aroundtheidlerpulley(Figure93).

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inches)height ofcut.

4.Lifttheoorpanuptogainaccesstothecenter pulley.

5.Loosenthebottomboltholdingthemower-deck curtaintothemowerdeck.RefertoReleasing

theMower-DeckCurtain(page41).

6.Removethesheet-metalguard.Referto

RemovingtheSheet-MetalGuard(page42).

7.Removetheplasticbeltcover(Figure94).

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inches)height ofcut.

4.Loosenthebottomboltholdingthemower-deck curtaintothemowerdeck.RefertoReleasing

theMower-DeckCurtain(page41).

5.Removethesheet-metalguard.Referto

RemovingtheSheet-MetalGuard(page42).

6.Removethebeltcovers(Figure94).

Figure94

7.Removethecounter-rotatingbelt;referto

ReplacingtheCounter-RotatingBelt(page62).

8.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarm toremovetensionontheidlerspring(Figure95).

9.Removethebeltfromthemower-deckpulleys andtheclutchpulley.

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10.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleys andtheclutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure

95).

Figure95

1.Clutchpulley

2.Mowerbelt

3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley7.Squareholeintheidler

4.Ensurethatthebelt-guide tabhitsagainstthepivot hub.

5.Beltguide

6.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

armfortheratchet

8.Spring

11.Rotateandensurethebelt-guidetabhitsagainst thepivothub(Figure95).

12.Usingtheratchetinthesquarehole,installthe beltaroundthespring-loadedidlerpulley(Figure

95).Seatthespringendsintheanchorgrooves.

13.Installthebeltcovers(Figure96).

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Figure96

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Figure97

14.Installthesheet-metalguard.RefertoRemoving

theSheet-MetalGuard(page42).

15.Tightentheboltforthemower-deckcurtain. RefertoReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain

(page41).

ReplacingtheHydraulic Pump-DriveBelt

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethemowerbelt;refertoReplacingthe

MowerBeltforSide-DischargeMowerDecks (page61)orReplacingtheMowerBeltfor Rear-DischargeMowerDecks(page62).

4.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjack stands(Figure97).

1.Idlerpulley

2.Clutchpulley6.Squareholeintheidler

3.Pump-drivebelt7.Idlerspring

4.Righthydraulic-pump pulley

5.Lefthydraulic-pumppulley

arm

5.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarm

toremovetheidlerspring(Figure97).

6.Unhooktheidlerspringfromtheframe(Figure

97).

7.Removethebeltfromthehydraulic-unit-drive

pulleysandtheenginepulley.

8.Installthenewbeltaroundenginepulleyand

the2drivepulleys.

9.Usingaratchetinthesquareholeintheidler

arm,installtheidlerspringtotheframe(Figure

97).

10.Installthemowerbelt;refertoReplacingthe

MowerBeltforSide-DischargeMowerDecks (page61)orReplacingtheMowerBeltfor Rear-DischargeMowerDecks(page62).

ControlsSystem Maintenance

Adjustingthe Control-HandlePosition

Thereare2heightpositionsforthecontrol levers—highandlow.Removetheboltstoadjustthe heightfortheoperator.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Loosentheboltsandangenutsinstalledinthe levers(Figure98).

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Figure99

4.Aligntheleversinthefront-to-rearpositionby bringingtheleverstogethertotheNEUTRAL position,andslidethemuntiltheyarealigned, thentightenthebolts(Figure99).

Figure98

1.Bolt

2.Handle4.Nut

3.Controllever

5.Iftheendsofthelevershitagainsteach other,refertoAdjustingtheMotion-Control

Neutral-LockPivot(page67).

6.Repeattoadjustthecontrollevers.

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLinkage

Locatedoneithersideofthemachine,belowtheseat, arethepump-controllinkages.Rotatingtheendnut witha1/2-inchdeepsocketwrenchallowsnetuning adjustmentssothatthemachinedoesnotmovein neutral.Anyadjustmentsshouldbemadeforneutral positioningonly.

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WARNING

Theenginemustberunningandthedrive wheelsturningsothatyoucanperformthe adjustments.Contactwithmovingpartsor hotsurfacesmaycausepersonalinjury.

Keepyourngers,hands,andclothingclear ofrotatingcomponentsandhotsurfaces.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Pushthedeck-liftpedal,andremovethe height-of-cutpin.

4.Lowerdecktotheground.

5.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportitwith jackstands(orequivalentsupport).

Note:Raisethemachinejusthighenoughto

allowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely .

6.Removetheelectricalconnectionfromtheseat safetyswitch,locatedunderthebottomcushion oftheseat.

Note:Theswitchisapartoftheseatassembly.

7.T emporarilyinstallajumperwireacrossthe terminalsintheconnectorofthemainwire harness.

8.Starttheengineandrunitatfullthrottleand disengagethebrake.

Note:Beforestartingtheengine,ensurethat

theparkingbrakeisengagedandthatthe motion-controlleversareout.Youdonothave tobeintheseat.

9.Runthemachineforatleast5minuteswiththe driveleversatfullforwardspeedtobringthe hydraulicuiduptotheoperatingtemperature.

Note:Themotion-controlleversmust

beinneutralwhilemakinganynecessary adjustments.

10.Bringthemotion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL position.

11.Adjustthepumpcontrolrodlengthsbyrotating thedoublenutsontherodintheappropriate directionuntilthewheelsslightlycreepin reverse(Figure100).

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Figure100

1.Doublenuts

12.Movethemotion-controlleverstotheREVERSE positionandwhileapplyingslightpressureto thelever,allowthereverse-indicatorspringsto bringtheleversbacktoneutral.

Note:Thewheelsmuststopturningorslightly

creepinreverse.

13.Shutoffthemachine.

14.Removethejumperwirefromthewireharness andplugtheconnectorintotheseatswitch.

15.Removethejackstands.

16.Raisethedeckandinstalltheheight-of-cutpin.

17.Checkthatthemachinedoesnotcreepin neutralwiththeparkbrakesdisengaged.

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlDamper

Youcanadjustthetopdamper-mountingbolttoobtain thedesiredmotion-controlleverresistance.Referto

Figure101formountingoptions.

Figure101

RightMotionControlShown

1.T orquethelocknutto23N∙m(17ft-lb).Theboltmust protrudepasttheendofthelocknutaftertorquing.

2.Mostresistance(rmestfeel)

3.Damper

4.Mediumresistance(mediumfeel)

5.Leastresistance(softestfeel)

HydraulicSystem Maintenance

HydraulicSystemSafety

•Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidisinjected

intoskin.Injecteduidmustbesurgicallyremoved withinafewhoursbyadoctor.

•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhosesandlinesare

ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto

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thehydraulicsystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole

leaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressurehydraulic uid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem

beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic system.

ServicingtheHydraulic

Adjustingthe Motion-Control Neutral-LockPivot

Youcanadjusttheangednuttoobtainthedesired motion-controlleverresistancewhenmovingitto theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.SeeFigure102for adjustmentoptions.

1.Loosenthejamnut.

2.Tightenorloosentheangednuttothedesired

feel.

•Formoreresistance,tightentheangednut.

•Forlessresistance,loosentheangednut

3.Tightenthejamnut.

System

Hydraulic-FluidSpecications

Hydraulic-FluidT ype:Toro

hydraulicuidorMobil

HYPR-OIL

115W-50.

Important:Usethespecieduid.Otheruids

coulddamagethehydraulicsystem.

EachHydraulic-SystemFluidCapacity:1.5L(52

oz)persidewithlterchange

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthe

hydraulic-uidlevel.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Allowtheengineandthehydraulicsystemto coolfor10minutes.

™

500

Figure102

1.Flangednut2.Jamnut

Note:Theoillevelonthedipstickisincorrect

whentheoilischeckedandthemachineishot.

4.Movetheseatforward.

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5.Cleantheareaaroundthedipsticksof hydraulic-systemreservoirs(Figure103).

6.Remove1dipstickfromthehydraulicreservoir (Figure103).

7.Wipethedipstickoffandthreadthedipstickinto thereservoir.

8.Removethedipstickandlookattheend(Figure

103).

Important:Donotoverllthehydraulic

unitswithuid,asdamagemayoccur.Do notrunthemachinewithuidbelowtheadd mark.

9.Iftheuidlevelisattheaddmark,slowlypour onlyenoughuidintothehydraulicreservoirto raisetheleveltothefullorHline.

10.Installthedipstick.

ReplacingtheHydraulicFluidand Filters

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst250hours—Change

thehydraulicltersandhydraulic uidwhenusinganytypeofuid.

Every250hours—Changethehydrauliclters andhydraulicuidwhenusingMobil (moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Every500hours—Changethehydraulic ltersandhydraulicuidwhenusingToro HYPR-OIL dirtyordustyconditions).

™

500hydraulicuid(moreoftenin

1uid

11.Repeattheprocedurefortheoppositedipstick.

Toreplacethehydraulicuid,theltersneedtobe removed.Replacebothatthesametime;referto

Hydraulic-FluidSpecications(page67)fortheoil

specications.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjack stands(Figure104).

Figure103

Eitherdipstickisusedinthemachine

1.Full3.H—meanshighlevel

2.Add4.Dipsticklocationsunder seat

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Figure104

1.Jackstands

4.Removeboththemowerbeltandthepump-drive belt;refertoReplacingtheMowerBeltfor

Side-DischargeMowerDecks(page61)or ReplacingtheMowerBeltforRear-Discharge MowerDecks(page62),andrefertoReplacing theHydraulicPump-DriveBelt(page64).

Note:Thispreventsoilfromgettingonthe

belts.

5.Placeadrainpanunderthelter,removetheold lter,andwipethesurfaceclean(Figure105).

MowerDeck Maintenance

LevelingtheMowerDeck

LevelingtheDeck

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Checkthetirepressureinthedrivetires;referto

CheckingtheTirePressure(page55).

4.Positionthetransportlockinthelatching position.

Figure105

Bottomviewofthemachine

1.Filterlocations

6.Applyathincoatofhydraulicuidtotherubber gasketonthereplacementlter(Figure105).

7.Installthereplacementhydrauliclter.

8.Installthepump-drivebeltandthemowerbelt.

9.Removethejackstandsandlowerthemachine (Figure104).

10.Adduidtothehydraulicreservoirandcheck foranyleaks.

11.Cleanupanyspilleduid.

12.Starttheengineandletitrunforabout2minutes topurgeairfromthesystem.

13.Shutofftheengineandcheckforleaks.

14.Checktheuidlevelwhiletheuidiscold.

15.Ifrequired,adduidtothehydraulicreservoir.

2.Hydrauliclter

Note:Donotoverll.

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5.Pushthedeck-liftpedalallthewayforwardand thedecklatchesatthe14cm(5-1/2inches) transportposition(Figure106).

Figure106

1.Deck-liftpedal

2.Height-of-cutpin

3.Transportlock

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6.Inserttheheight-adjustmentpinintothe7.6cm (3inches)cutting-heightlocation.

7.Releasethetransportlockandallowthedeckto lowertothecuttingheight.

8.Raisethedischargechute.

9.Onbothsidesofthedeck,measurefromthe levelsurfacetothefronttipoftheblade(Postion A)asshowninFigure107.

Note:Themeasurementshouldread7.6mm

(3inches)

Figure107

1.7.6cm(3inch)atposition

Aiscorrect

2.8.3cm(3-1/4inch)at

positionBiscorrect

3.Measureherefromthe bladetiptothehard surface

4.MeasureatpositionAand Bonbothsides

10.Fine-tunetheadjustmentnutonthefront deck-liftassemblybyturningit(Figure108).

Note:T oincreasetheheight,turnthe

adjustmentnutclockwise;todecreasethe height,turnthenutcounterclockwise.

Note:Ifthefrontdecklinksdonothaveenough

adjustmenttoachieveaccuratecutheight,the single-pointadjustmentcanbeutilizedtogain moreadjustment.

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Figure108

1.Adjustmentnut3.Reardeckadjustment

2.Jamnut4.Frontdeckadjustment

11.Toadjustthesingle-pointsystem,loosenthe 2boltsatthebottomoftheheight-of-cutplate (Figure109).

Note:Forrear-dischargemachines,themower

deckisattachedinthebackholesatthefactory. RefertoFigure110.Ifneeded,usethefront holesforfurtheradjustmentwhenlevelingthe mowerdeck.

Figure109

1.Boltsatthebottomoftheheight-of-cutplate

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Note:Inmostconditions,thebackbladetip

shouldbeadjusted6.4mm(1/4inch)higher thanthefront.

14.T orquethe2boltsto37to45N∙m(27to33ft-lb).

15.Onbothsidesofthedeck,measurefromthe levelsurfacetothebacktipoftheblade(postion B)asshowninFigure107.

Note:Themeasurementshouldread8.3cm

(3-1/4inches)

16.Finetunethescrewadjusterbyturningittoget

8.3mm(3-1/4inches)height(Figure108).

Toincreasetheheight,turntheadjustmentnut clockwise;todecrease,turncounterclockwise.

Figure110

Rear-DischargeMachinesOnly

1.Mowerdeck3.Backhole

2.Fronthole

12.Ifthedeckistoolow,tightenthe single-point-adjustmentboltbyrotatingit clockwise.Ifthedeckistoohigh,loosen thesingle-point-adjustmentboltbyrotatingit counterclockwise(Figure111).

Note:Loosenortightenthesingle-point

adjustmentboltenoughtomovethe height-of-cutplatemountingboltsatleast1/3 thelengthoftheavailabletravelintheirslots. Thisregainssomeupanddownadjustmenton eachofthe4decklinks.

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17.Measureuntilall4sidesarethecorrectheight.

18.Tightenallofthenutsonthedeck-lift-arm assemblies.

19.Lowerthedischargechute.

Figure111

1.Single-pointadjustmentbolt

13.Tightenthe2boltsatthebottomofthe height-of-cutplate(Figure109).

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ServicingtheCutting Blades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement, youmaywanttokeepextrabladesonhand.

BladeSafety

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapieceof thebladecouldbethrowntowardyouorbystanders, resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.Tryingto repairadamagedblademayresultindiscontinued safetycerticationoftheproduct.

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearordamage.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

bladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhen servicingtheblades.Onlyreplaceorsharpenthe blades;neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating1

bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

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

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

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Figure112

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

1.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforward andbackward.

2.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecutting edge,positionA,oftheblades(Figure1 13).

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure112).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoServicingthe

CuttingBlades(page72).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure112).

Figure113

1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface

3.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

4.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge

ofthebladesatthesamepositionasinstep2 above.

2.PositionA

Note:Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions

obtainedinsteps2and4mustnotexceed3 mm(1/8inch).

Note:Ifthisdimensionexceeds3mm(1/8

inch),thebladeisbentandmustbereplaced.

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RemovingtheBlades

Side-DischargeMachines

Replacethebladesiftheyhitasolidobject,orifthe bladeisoutofbalanceorbent.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthicklypadded glove.

2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,and bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure114).

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Figure115

LeftandCenterSpindleShown

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

Figure114

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

Rear-DischargeMachines

Important:Therightbladeonthismowerdeckis

counter-rotatingandusesaleft-threadedblade bolt.

Replaceabladeifithitsanobject,ifthebladeisout ofbalance,orifthebladeisbent.T oensureoptimum performanceandcontinuedsafetyconformanceof themachine,usegenuineTororeplacementblades. Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturers mayresultinnonconformancewithsafetystandards.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-padded glove.

2.Removetheleftandcenterbladebolt,curved washer,andbladefromthespindleshaft(Figure

115).

3.Removetherightbladebolt(leftthreadedbolt), curvedwasher,andbladefromthespindleshaft (Figure115).

Note:Notethetypeofbladeandwhereeach

bladeisinstalled.SeeFigure116forthecorrect position.

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Figure116

Bladelocation

1.Frontofmowerdeck4.Counter-rotatingblade

2.Right-threadedbladebolts

3.Regularblades

5.Left-threadedbladebolt

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure117).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

Figure117

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingiton abladebalancer(Figure118).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure

117).

Rear-DischargeMachines

Important:Therightbladeonthismowerdeckis

counter-rotatingandusesaleft-threadedblade bolt.UseFigure116forthecorrectplacementof themowerblades.

1.Installtheleftandcenterblades,curved washers,andbladeboltstothespindleshafts (Figure115andFigure116).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustpointupwardtowardtheinsideofthe mowertoensurepropercutting.

Note:Installthecurved-washerconetowards

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thebolthead(Figure1 15).

2.Installtherightblade,curvedwasher,andblade bolt(left-threadedbolt)tothespindleshaft (Figure115andFigure116).

3.T orquethebladeboltto1 15to150N∙m(85to 110ft-lb).

RemovingtheMowerDeck

Lockoutthespring-loadeddeckarmsbeforeservicing orremovingthemowerdeck.

WARNING

Figure118

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

InstallingtheBlades

Side-DischargeMachines

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

114).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustpointupwardtowardtheinsideofthe mowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthecurvedwasherandbladebolt(Figure

114).

Note:Installthecurved-washerconetoward

thebolthead.

3.T orquethebladeboltto1 15to150N∙m(85to 110ft-lb).

Deck-liftarmassemblieshavestoredenergy. Removingthedeckwithoutreleasingthe storedenergycancauseseriousinjuryor

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death.

Donotattempttodisassemblethedeckfrom thefrontframewithoutlockingoutthestored energy.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Placetheheightadjustmentpininthe7.6cm(3 inch)cutting-heightlocation.

Note:Thislocksthedeck-liftarmsinthelowest

positionwhenthedeckisremovedandthe storedenergyinthedeckspringisreleased.

4.Removethebeltcovers.

5.Liftuptheoorpanandinsertaratchetinto thesquareholeinthedeckidler(Figure119or

Figure120).

6.Rotatethedeckidlerclockwise,liftuponthe belt-guidetab(rear-dischargemachinesonly), andremovethemowerbelt(Figure119or

Figure120).

Side-DischargeMachines

Figure119

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Figure120

Rear-DischargeMachines

1.Clutchpulley5.Squareholeintheidler

2.Mowerbelt

3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

4.Ratchet

armfortheratchet

6.Idlergreasetting

7.Beltguide

1.Clutchpulley

2.Mowerbelt

3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley7.Squareholeintheidler

4.Ensurethatthebelt-guide

tabhitsagainstthepivot hub.

5.Beltguide

6.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

armfortheratchet

8.Spring

7.Removeandretainthehardwareonbothsides ofthedeckasshowninFigure121.

Figure122

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Figure121

1.Rightstabilizer

2.Deckstrut(rightsideshown)

3.Removetheshoulderboltandnut.

4.Removetheshoulderboltandnut.

8.Raisethedeckstrutsandsecuretheminthe raisedposition.

9.Slidethedeckouttotherightsideofthe machine.

ReplacingtheGrass Deector

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.Grassdeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring

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3.Placethespacerandthespringontograss deector.

4.Place1J-hookendofthespringbehindthe deckedge.

5.Springinstalled

7.J-hookendofspring

Note:Makesurethat1J-hookendofthe

springisinstalledbehindthedeckedgebefore installingtheboltasshowninFigure122.

5.Installtheboltandthenut.

6.Place1J-hookendofthespringaroundthe grassdeector(Figure122).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable

torotate.Liftthedeectoruptothefullopen positionandensurethatitrotatesintothe fulldownposition.

Side-DischargeMachinesOnly

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Neveroperatethemachineunlessyouinstall amulchplate,dischargedeector,orgrass collectionsystem.

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,spring,andspacer holdingthedeectortothepivotbrackets (Figure122).

2.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector (Figure122).

Cleaning

Storage

CleaningundertheMower Deck

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.RaisethemowerdecktotheTRANSPORT position.

CleaningtheSuspension System

MachineswithMyRide™ SuspensionSystemOnly

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Usecompressedairtocleanthesuspensionsystem.

Note:Donotcleantheshockassemblieswith

pressurizedwater(Figure123).

StorageSafety

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,waitforall

movingpartstostop,andallowthemachineto coolbeforestoringit.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor

drainthefuelindoors.

•Removethekeyandstoreitinasafeplaceout

ofthereachofchildren.

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:Youcanwashthemachinewith

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

Figure123

DisposingofWaste

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

4.Checktheparkingbrakeoperation;referto

OperatingtheParkingBrake(page26).

5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page45).

6.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page

42).

7.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoChangingthe

EngineOil(page47).

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8.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page55).

9.Changethehydrauliclters;refertoReplacing

theHydraulicFluidandFilters(page68).

10.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery

(page52).

11.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe mowerwithagardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control

switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.

12.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto

ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page72).

13.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor storageasfollows:

A.Addapetroleum-based

stabilizer/conditionertofuelinthe tank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuse analcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanolor methanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland usedatalltimes.

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystemfor5minutes.

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltank.

D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel

accordingtolocalcodes.

Important:Donotstorefuelcontaining

stabilizer/conditionerlongerthan thedurationrecommendedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

14.Removeandchecktheconditionofthespark plug(s);refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(page

49).Withthesparkplug(s)removedfromthe

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

15.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

16.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

Troubleshooting

Problem

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

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

2.Theparkingbrakeisdisengaged.2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Themotion-controlleversarenotin theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

4.Y ouarenotsittingintheoperator’s seat.

5.Thebatteryisdead.

6.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.

7.Afuseisblown.7.Replacethefuse.

8.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Thefuel-shutoffvalveisclosed.2.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thethrottleisnotinthecorrect position.

5.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.5.Replacethefuellter.

6.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel system.

7.Theaircleanerisdirty.

8.Theseatswitchisnotfunctioning properly.

9.Theelectricalconnectionsare corroded,loose,ordamaged.

10.Therelayorswitchiswornor damaged.

11.Thesparkplugisfouledorimproperly gapped.

12.Thespark-plugwireisnotconnected.

3.Movethemotion-controllevers outwardtotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

4.Sitontheoperator’sseat.

5.Chargethebattery.

6.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Besurethatthethrottlecontrolis midwaybetweentheslowandfast positions.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

8.Checktheseat-switchindicator. Replacetheseatifnecessary .

9.Checktheelectricalconnections forgoodcontact.Cleanthe connectorterminalsthoroughlywith electrical-contactcleaner,apply dielectricgrease,andmakethe appropriateconnections.

10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .

11.Adjustorreplacethesparkplug.

12.Checkthespark-plugwireconnection.

Theenginelosespower.

Theengineoverheats.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandtheairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.

5.Theventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.5.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

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

7.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelinthe fuelsystem.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengine-blowerhousingare plugged.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty.

Dirt,water ,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandtheairpassages.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

4.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Themachinepullstotheleftorright(with leversfullyforward)

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Themachinevibratesabnormally .

Thecuttingheightisuneven.

1.Thetrackingneedsadjustment1.Adjustthetracking.

2.Thetirepressureinthedrivetiresis notcorrect.

1.Thebypassvalvesarenotclosedtight.1.Tightenthebypassvalves.

2.Thepumpbeltisworn,loose,or broken.

3.Thepumpbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

5.Thehydraulicuidlevelislowortoo hot.

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.

2.Adjustthetirepressureinthedrive tires.

2.Changethebelt.

5.Addhydraulicuidtothereservoirsor letitcooldown.

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.

Theclutchdoesnotengage.

1.Themowerdeckbeltisdamaged, worn,loose,orbroken.

2.Themowerdeckbeltisoffthepulley.

3.Thepumpdrivebeltisworn,loose,or broken.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

1.Thefuseisblown.

2.Thereislowvoltagesupplyatthe clutch.

Thecoilisdamaged.

4.Thereisinadequatecurrentsupply.4.Repairorreplacetheclutchlead

Therotor/armatureairgapistoolarge.

1.Installanewdeckbelt.

2.Installthemowerbeltonthedeck pulleyandchecktheidlerpulley,idler arm,andspringforcorrectposition andfunction.

3.Checkthebelttensionorinstallanew belt.

1.Replacethefuse.Checkthecoil resistance,batterycharge,charging system,andwiringconnections,and replacecomponentsifnecessary.

2.Checkthecoilresistance,battery charge,chargingsystem,andwiring connectionsandreplacepartsif necessary.

Replacetheclutch.

wireorelectricalsystem.Cleanthe connectorcontacts.

5.Removetheshimorreplacetheclutch.

Schematics

WireDiagram(Rev .A)

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Notes:

CaliforniaProposition65WarningInformation

Whatisthiswarning?

Youmayseeaproductforsalethathasawarninglabellikethefollowing:

WARNING:CancerandReproductiveHarm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.

WhatisProp65?

Prop65appliestoanycompanyoperatinginCalifornia,sellingproductsinCalifornia,ormanufacturingproductsthatmaybesoldinorbroughtinto California.ItmandatesthattheGovernorofCaliforniamaintainandpublishalistofchemicalsknowntocausecancer,birthdefects,and/orother reproductiveharm.Thelist,whichisupdatedannually,includeshundredsofchemicalsfoundinmanyeverydayitems.ThepurposeofProp65isto informthepublicaboutexposuretothesechemicals.

Prop65doesnotbanthesaleofproductscontainingthesechemicalsbutinsteadrequireswarningsonanyproduct,productpackaging,orliteraturewith theproduct.Moreover,aProp65warningdoesnotmeanthataproductisinviolationofanyproductsafetystandardsorrequirements.Infact,the CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all

AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2) haschosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsunderstandingaboutthepresenceofalistedchemicalwithoutattemptingtoevaluatetheexposure.

Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?

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Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?

•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.

•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies

makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.

•TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.

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RevA

Toro 74902TE, 74919TE, 74942TE, 75969TE Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

GeneralSafety

MachineswithSideDischarge

MachineswithRearDischarge

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

FuelSafety

AddingFuel

PerformingDaily Maintenance

BreakinginaNewMachine

Usingthe Rollover-ProtectionSystem (ROPS)

LoweringtheRollBar

UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

RaisingtheRollBar

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

PositioningtheSeat

MachineswithoutMyRide™ SuspensionSystem

UnlatchingtheSeat

MachineswithMyRide™ SuspensionSystem

ChangingtheSeat Suspension

AdjustingtheMyRide™ SuspensionSystem

AdjustingtheRear-Shock Assemblies

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)Safety

SlopeSafety

EnteringtheOperator’s Position

EngagingtheParkingBrake

DisengagingtheParkingBrake

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

OperatingtheThrottle

OperatingtheChoke

StartingtheEngine

ShuttingOfftheEngine

UsingtheMotion-Control Levers

DrivingtheMachine

DrivingForward

DrivingBackward

UsingtheSideDischarge

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

UsingtheTransportLock

AdjustingtheHeight-of-CutPin

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

AdjustingtheSkid(s)

PositionA

PositionB

PositionC

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

UsingtheFuel-Shutoff Valve

TransportingtheMachine

SelectingaTrailer

LoadingtheMachine

DrivingupontotheZStand

UnloadingtheMachine

DrivingofftheZStand

MaintenanceSafety

ReleasingtheMower-Deck Curtain

RemovingtheSheet-Metal Guard

GreasingtheMachine

AddingLightOilorSpray Lubrication

GreasingtheMowerDeck

Lubricatingthe Caster-WheelHubs

EngineSafety

ServicingtheAirCleaner

RemovingtheFilters

ServicingtheEngineOil

InspectingtheFilters

InstallingtheFilters

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ChangingtheEngineOil

ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

ServicingtheSparkPlug

RemovingtheSparkPlug

CheckingtheSparkPlug

InstallingtheSparkPlug