Toro 74920 TITAN ZX4820, 74924 TITAN ZX5420 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3375-781RevA

TITANZX4820orZX5420
Zero-Turn-RadiusRidingMower

ModelNo.74920—SerialNo.313000001andUp

ModelNo.74924—SerialNo.313000001andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3375-781*A

Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended

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tobeusedbyhomeownersinresidentialapplications.Itis
primarilydesignedforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns.
Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassandother
growthalongsidehighways,orforagriculturaluses.

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives,
fordetailspleaseseetheseparateproductspecicDeclaration
ofConformity(DOC)sheet.

Introduction

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely .

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready .Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2otherwordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.

WARNING

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

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires,
belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswith
originalT oroparts.

Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross
horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine
manufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1940andratedto
J2723.

Donottamperwiththeenginecontrolsoralterthegovernor
speed;doingsomaycreateanunsafeconditionresultingin
personalinjury.

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Contents

Introduction..................................................................2

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

SafeOperationPracticesforRide-on(riding)

RotaryLawnmowerMachines...............................4

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

ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................5

Model74920...........................................................6

Model74924...........................................................6

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

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

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

Controls...............................................................15

Operation....................................................................16

ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................16

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)............16

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

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................19

OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................19

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

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

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

StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................20

OperatingtheMowerBladeControlSwitch

(PTO)...............................................................21

TheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................................21

DrivingForwardorBackward..................................22

StoppingtheMachine.............................................23

AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................23

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers...............................25

PositioningtheSeat................................................25

AdjustingtheMotionControlLevers........................25

PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................25

Convertingthe48inchMowertoSide

Discharge..........................................................26

Convertingthe54inchMowertoSide

Discharge..........................................................27

UsingtheSideDischarge.........................................29

OperatingTips......................................................30

Maintenance.................................................................31

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................31

PremaintenanceProcedures........................................33

RaisingtheSeat......................................................33

Lubrication...............................................................33

GreasingtheBearings.............................................33

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

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

ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................34

ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................36

CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................37

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................38

ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................38

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................39

ServicingtheBattery...............................................39

ServicingtheFuses.................................................40

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................41

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................41

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

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

ChangingtheHydraulicSystemFilterand

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

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

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

MowerDeckLeveling.............................................46

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

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

RemovingtheMower..............................................48

InstallingtheMower...............................................49

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Safety

SafeOperationPractices
forRide-on(riding)Rotary
LawnmowerMachines

ThismachinemeetsorexceedsEuropeanStandardsin
effectatthetimeofproduction.However,improperuseor
maintenancebytheoperatororownercanresultininjury.
Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywiththesesafety
instructionsandalwayspayattentiontothesafetyalert
symbol,whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING,orDANGER

-“personalsafetyinstruction.”Failuretocomplywiththe
instructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromtheENstandardEN
836:1997.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Training

•Readtheinstructionscarefully.Befamiliarwiththe

controlsandtheproperuseoftheequipment.

Preparation

•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwearandlong

trousers.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhenbarefoot
orwearingopensandals.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto

beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.

•Warning-Fuelishighlyammable.

–Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedforthis

purpose.

–Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile

refueling.

–Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Neverremove

thecapofthefueltankoraddfuelwhiletheengineis
runningorwhentheengineishot.

–Iffuelisspilled,donotattempttostarttheengine

butmovethemachineawayfromtheareaofspillage
andavoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilfuel
vaporshavedissipated.

–Replaceallfueltanksandcontainercapssecurely.

•Replacefaultysilencers.

•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethattheblades,

bladeboltsandcutterassemblyarenotwornordamaged.
Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsetsto
preservebalance.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotatingoneblade

cancauseotherbladestorotate.

•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese

instructionstousethelawnmower.Localregulationscan
restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare

nearby.

•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor

accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir
property.

•Donotcarrypassengers.

•Alldriversshouldseekandobtainprofessionaland

practicalinstruction.Suchinstructionshouldemphasize:

–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking

withride-onmachines;

–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill

notberegainedbytheapplicationofthebrake.The
mainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:

◊insufcientwheelgrip;

◊beingdriventoofast;

◊inadequatebraking;

◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;

◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground

conditions,especiallyslopes;

◊incorrecthitchingandloaddistribution.

Operation

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns.

Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechangingdirections.

•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere

dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.

•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.

•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade

attachmentclutchesandshiftintoneutral.

•Donotuseonslopesofmorethan15degrees.

•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel

ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.Toguardagainst
overturning:

–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor

downhill;
–uselowspeedsonslopesandduringtightturns;
–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden

hazards;

•Usecarewhenpullingloads.

–Useonlyapproveddrawbarhitchpoints.
–Limitloadstothoseyoucansafelycontrol.
–Donotturnsharply.Usecarewhenreversing.

•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.

•Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfacesother

thangrass.

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•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof

materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe
machinewhileinoperation.

•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguardsor

withoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed

theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedcan
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.

•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:

–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe

attachments;

–changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake;

–stoptheengineandremovethekey.

•Disengagedrivetoattachments,stoptheengine,and

disconnectthesparkplugwire(s)orremovetheignition
key.

–beforeclearingblockagesoruncloggingchute;

–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe

lawnmower;

–afterstrikingaforeignobject.Inspectthelawnmower

fordamageandmakerepairsbeforerestartingand
operatingtheequipment;

–ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally(check

immediately).

•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornot

inuse.

•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment.

–beforerefuelling;

–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher;

–beforemakingheightadjustmentunlessadjustment

canbemadefromtheoperator'sposition.

•Reducethethrottlesettingduringenginerun-outand,if

theengineisprovidedwithashut-offvalve,turnthefuel
offattheconclusionofmowing.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe

equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea

buildingwherefumescanreachanopenameorspark.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.

•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,silencer,

batterycompartmentandfuelstorageareafreeofgrass,
leaves,orexcessivegrease.

•Checkthegrasscatcherfrequentlyforwearor

deterioration.

•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.

•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,thisshouldbedone

outdoors.

•Whenmachineistobeparked,storedorleftunattended,

lowerthecuttingmeans.

ToroRidingMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheCENstandard.

•Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichisan

odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.Donotrun
engineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.

•Keephands,feet,hairandlooseclothingawayfrom

attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerandany
movingpartswhileengineisrunning.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay

behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting
tomaintain,adjust,orservice.

•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid

contactwithskin,eyesandclothing.Protectyourface,
eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.

•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparks,and

amesawayfrombattery.

•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat

originalstandardsaremaintained.

•UseonlyT oro-approvedattachments.

SlopeOperation

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanks,or

water.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,ordrowning.

•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery

conditionsreducetractionandcouldcauseslidingand
lossofcontrol.

•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmernear

drop-offs,ditches,steepbanks,orwater.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.

frommowingarea.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.

•Watchforditches,holes,rocksdips,andrisesthatchange

theoperatingangle,asroughterraincouldoverturnthe
machine.

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecausethe

mowermaytipbackwards.

•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoingdownhill.

Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmaycausedrive
wheelstoslipandcauselossofbrakingandsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingonaslope.

Iftireslosetraction,disengagethebladesandproceed
slowlyofftheslope.

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•Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsforwheel

weightsorcounterweightstoimprovestability.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.

Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachineandcause
lossofcontrol.

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.31m/s2

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836(Riding&Stand-Ons).

Model74924

SoundPower

•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionand

usetheseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.

•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin

theeventofanemergency.

•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll

barisdown.

•ChecktheareatobemowedandneverfoldtheROPSin

areaswherethereareslopes,dropoffsorwater.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary.Donot

weartheseatbeltwiththerollbarfoldeddown.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,

doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.

Model74920

SoundPower

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.

SoundPressure

Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof93
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.

Hand-ArmVibration

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=3.1m/s2

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=2.7m/s2

UncertaintyValue(K)=1.5m/s2

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.

Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.

SoundPressure

Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof93
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.

Hand-ArmVibration

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=2.4m/s2

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=2.6m/s2

UncertaintyValue(K)=1.3m/s2

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.

WholeBodyVibration

Measuredvibrationlevel=0.63m/s2

WholeBodyVibration

Measuredvibrationlevel=0.71m/s2

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.35m/s2

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836(Riding&Stand-Ons).

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SlopeIndicator

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Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

99-8936

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

110-6691

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.

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

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.

1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.

2.Heightofcut

1.Parking
brake—disengaged

112-9840

3.Removetheignitionkey
andreadtheinstructions
beforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.

115-9625

2.Parkingbrake—engaged

107-3069

1.Warning–thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
down.

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

3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.

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93-7009

1.Warning—donotoperatethemowerwiththedeectorup
orremoved;keepthedeectorinplace.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

115-9644

1.Pressthepedalandlifttheheightofcutlevertounlockthe
deckposition.

2.Heightofcut

3.Pressthepedaltomovethedecktothetransportposition

117-5344

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe

7.Weareyeprotection;

8.Batteryacidcancause

10.Containslead;donot

distancefromthebattery .

explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries.

blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.

discard.

1.Lock

2.ReadtheOperator'sManual

1.Bypassleverpositionfor
operatingthemachine.

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117–1158

2.Bypassleverpositionfor
pushingthemachine.

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.

114-1606

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.

115-9632

1.Powertake-off(PTO),
Bladecontrolswitchon
somemodels

2.Bladecontrolswitch—On6.Continuousvariable

3.Bladecontrolswitch—Off7.Slow

4.Choke

5.Fast

setting

117-1194

1.Engine

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120-5466

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Lossoftraction/controlhazard,slopes—lossoftraction/control

2.Warning—readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance;movethemotioncontrolleverstothepark
(brake)position,removetheignitionkeyanddisconnectthe
sparkplugwire.

3.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,mowerblade;entanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.

4.Warning—donotusesplitramps,useafullrampswhen
transportingmachine.

onaslope,disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),
proceedofftheslopeslowly .

6.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders,
reversing—donotcarrypassengers,lookbehindanddown
whenreversing.

7.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine,pickupdebrisbeforeoperating,keepdeector
inplace.

8.Tippinghazard—donotturnathighspeeds,donotoperate
neardrop-offsonslopesgreaterthan15degrees,donotmow
slopesgreaterthan15degrees,avoidsuddenandsharp
turnswhileonslopes.

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115-9630

1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbeforeperformingany
maintenance.

2.Checktheengineoilevery8hours5.Checkthecasterwheeltirepressureevery25hours

3.Checkthedrivewheeltirepressureevery25hours

4.Checkthehydraulicoilevery25hours

6.Lubricatethecasterwheelevery25hours

119-8983

1.Fuel2.Full

3.Half

4.Empty

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119-8986

1.Fuel2.Full

3.Half

4.Empty

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ProductOverview

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Figure4

1.Drivewheel4.Motioncontrollevers7.Frontcasterwheel

2.Operatorseat

3.Rolloverprotectionsystem
(ROPS)

1.MowerDeck3.Engine

2.Drivewheel

5.Parkingbrake8.Anti-scalproller

6.Footrest

9.Footpedaldeckliftand
height-of-cut

Figure5

4.Rolloverprotectionsystem(ROPS),foldeddown

10.Deector

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Controls

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FuelGauge

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe
engineandoperatethemachine(Figure6).

Figure6

1.Throttlecontrol4.Ignitionswitch

2.Choke5.Bladecontrolswitch(PTO)

3.Hourmeter

IgnitionSwitch

Theignitionswitchhasthreepositions:Start,RunandOff.
ThekeywillturntoStartandmovebacktoRunuponrelease.
TurningthekeytotheOffpositionwillstoptheengine;
however,alwaysremovethekeywhenleavingthemachineto
preventtheenginefromaccidentallystarting(Figure6).

Thefuelwindowlocatedbelowtheoperatorpositioncanbe
usedtoverifythelevelofgasolineinthetank(Figure7).

Figure7

1.Fuelgaugewindow

MotionControlLevers

Themotioncontrolleversarespeedsensitivecontrolsof
independentwheelmotors.Movingaleverforwardor
backwardturnsthewheelonthesamesideforwardorin
reverse;wheelspeedisproportionaltotheamountthelever
ismoved.Movethecontrolleversoutwardfromthecenter
totheneutrallockpositionandexitthemachine(Figure4).
Alwayspositionthemotioncontrolleversintotheneutrallock
positionwhenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.

ParkingBrakeLever

ThrottleControl

ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow.
Movingthrottleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeedand
movingthrottlelevertotherearwilldecreaseenginespeed.
Movingthethrottleforwardintothedetentisfullthrottle
(Figure6).

Choke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.Pullthechokeknobup
toengageit.Pushdownonthechokeknobtodisengageit.

BladeControlSwitch(PowerTake-Off)

Thebladecontrolswitch,representedbyapowertake-off
(PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengagespowertothemower
blades(

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthebladeshave
operated.Itoperateswhenthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)is
engaged.Usethesetimesforschedulingregularmaintenance
(Figure6).

Figure6).

Locatedonleftsideoftheconsole(Figure4).Thebrakelever
engagesaparkingbrakeonthedrivewheels.Pulltheleverup
andrearwardtoengagethebrake.Pushtheleverforwardand
downtodisengagethebrake.

FootPedalDeckLiftSystem

Thefootpedaldeckliftsystemallowstheoperatortolower
andraisethedeckfromtheseatedposition.Theoperatorcan
usethefootpedaltoliftthedeckbrieytoavoidobstacles
orlockthedeckinthehighestheight-of-cutortransport
position(Figure4).

Height-of-CutLever

Theheight-of-cutleverworkswiththefootpedaltolockthe
deckinaspeciccuttingheight.Onlyadjusttheheightofcut
whilemachineisnotmoving(Figure4).

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesare
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.

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Operation

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Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.

UsingtheRolloverProtection System(ROPS)

WARNING

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsanddecals
inthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelp
you,yourfamily,petsorbystandersavoidinjury.

DANGER

Mowingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause
slidingandlossofcontrol.

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor
drowning.

Alossoftractionisalossofsteeringcontrol.

Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:

•Donotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon
slopes.

•Whenmowingslopes,graduallyworkfrom
lowertohigherareasontheincline.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Turnup,intoaninclinewhenchanging
directionsonslopes.Turningdowntheslope
reducestraction.

•Attachmentschangethehandlingcharacteristics
ofthemachine.Useextracautionwhenusing
attachmentswiththemachine.

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keepthe
rollbarintheraisedlockedpositionandusethe
seatbelt.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
inthedownposition.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris
inthedownposition.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearancepermits.

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

Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.

1.Toraisetherollbar,removethehaircotterpinand
removethelockingpins.

2.Raisetherollbartotheuprightposition(Figure9).

Figure8

1.SafeZone-usethemachinehere

2.Usewalkbehindmowerand/orhandtrimmerneardrop-offs
andwater.

3.Water

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Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeroll
barintheraisedposition.

3.Installthelockingpins.Securethepinsbyinstallingthe
haircotterpin(

Figure9

Figure10).

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DANGER

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

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

1.HoleinROPS

2.Lockingpin

4.Tolowertherollbar,removethehaircotterpinand
removethelockingpin.(Figure10).

5.Lowertherollbartothedownposition.

6.Usethetwolockingandcotterpinstosecurethebar.

3.Hairpincotter

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline

withanoctaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2rating
method).

•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%MTBE

byvolumeisacceptable.

•DoNotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15

orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume.
Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemayresult
whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

•DoNotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•DoNotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers

overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.

•DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor
onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment
fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment
withitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser
nozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditioneropening .

•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.

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DANGER

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

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

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

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.

Figure11

1.Fuelgaugewindow

FillingtheFuelTank

Makesuretheengineisshutoffandthemotioncontrolsare
intheparkposition.

Important:DoNotoverllfueltank.Fillthefueltank
tothebottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe
tankallowsthefueltoexpand.Overllingmayresultin
fuelleakageordamagetotheengineoremissionsystem.

1.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethecap.

Note:Youcanusethefuelwindowbelowthe
operatingpositionverifythepresenceofgasoline
beforellingthetank(

Figure11).

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide
thefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.

Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank
bedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,

whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionertothe
gas.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffectivewhen
mixedwithfreshgasoline.T ominimizethechanceofvarnish
depositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

FuelGauge

2.Slowlyaddregular,unleadedgasolineuntilthefuel
reachesthebaseofthellerneck

Figure12.

Usethefuelwindowbelowtheoperatortoverifythelevelof
gasolinebeforellingthetank(Figure11).

Figure12

3.Installthefueltankcapsecurelyandtightenuntilit
“clicks”.Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhavespilled.

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CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

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OperatingtheChoke

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checktheoil
levelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingtheEngine
OilLevel.

OperatingtheParkingBrake

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor
leaveitunattended.

SettingtheParkingBrake

Figure13

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostarttheengine.

2.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechokebefore
usingtheignitionswitch(

3.Pushdownonthechoketodisengagethechokeafter
theenginehasstarted(Figure16).

Figure16).

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

Figure16

1.On2.Off

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

Figure14

OperatingtheThrottle

ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweenFastandSlow
positions(Figure15).

Alwaysusethefastpositionwhenturningonthemowerdeck
withthebladecontrolswitch(PTO).

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure17).
Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey .

Important:Donotengagestarterformorethan5
secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostartallow
a15secondcool-downperiodbetweenattempts.
Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanburnout
thestartermotor.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel
systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

Figure15

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2.Turntheignitionkeytostoptostoptheengine.

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine

1.Sitdownontheseat(Figure18)andfastentheseatbelt.

2.Movethemotioncontrolsoutwardtotheneutrallock
position(Figure18).

3.Settheparkingbrake(
ParkingBrake.

4.Movethebladecontrolswitch(PTO)totheOff
position(Figure18).

5.MovethethrottlelevertoFast.

6.EngagethechokeasdescribedinOperatingtheChoke.

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.
Inthiscase,rsttrystartingtheenginewithoutusing
thechoke.

Figure18);refertoSettingthe

Figure18

7.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure17).
Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey .

Important:Donotengagestarterformorethan5
secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostartallow
a15secondcool-downperiodbetweenattempts.
Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanburnout
thestartermotor.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel
systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

Figure19

1.Off3.Start

2.Run

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WARNING

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis
unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandmovethe
motioncontrolleversoutwardtotheparkposition
whenleavingthemachineunattended,evenifjust
forafewminutes.

Note:Engagingthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)withthe
throttlepositionathalforlesswillcauseexcessivewearto
thedrivebelts.

Figure21

DisengagingtheBladeControlSwitch
(PTO)

Figure20

OperatingtheMowerBlade ControlSwitch(PTO)

Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthemower
bladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBladeControlSwitch
(PTO)

Engagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO)withthethrottle
positionatFast.

Figure22

TheSafetyInterlockSystem

WARNING

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor
damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly
causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore
operatingthemachine.

UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock
System

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventtheengine
fromstartingunless:

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

•Thebladesaredisengaged.

•Themotioncontrolleversareintheneutrallockposition.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostoptheengine
whenthecontrolleversareoutoftheneutrallockposition

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withtheparkingbrakeonorifyourisefromtheseatwhen
thebladesareengaged.

TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem

Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine
eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed
below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety
systemimmediately.

1.Whilesittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeand
movethebladecontrolswitchtoOn.Trystartingthe
engine;theengineshouldnotcrank.

2.Whilesittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeand
movethebladecontrolswitchtoOff.Moveeither
motioncontrollever(forwardorreverse).Trystarting
theengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.Repeatwith
theothermotioncontrollever.

3.Whilesittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,
movethebladecontrolswitchtoOff,andlockthe
motioncontrolleversinneutral.Starttheengine.
Whiletheengineisrunning,releasetheparkingbrake,
engagethebladecontrolswitch,andriseslightlyfrom
theseat;theengineshouldstop.

UsingtheMotionControlLevers

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

DrivingForwardorBackward

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured
inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethethrottlecontrolin
thefastpositionforbestperformance.Alwaysoperateinthe
fullthrottlepositionwhenmowing.

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidly.Operatormaylose
controlofmachineandcausepersonalinjuryor
damagetomachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp
turns.

Figure23

1.Motioncontrol
lever-neutrallockposition

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

4.Backward

DrivingForward

Note:Theenginewillkillifthetractioncontrolleversare

movedwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

1.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe
ParkingBrakeinOperation.

2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

3.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotioncontrollevers
forward(Figure24).

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StoppingtheMachine

WARNING

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis
unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandmovethe
motioncontrolleversoutwardtotheparkposition
whenleavingthemachineunattended,evenifjust
forafewminutes.

Tostopthemachine,movethetractioncontrolleversto
neutralandmovetolockedposition,disengagetheblade
controlswitch(PTO),andturntheignitionkeytooff.

Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine;referto
SettingtheParkingBrake.Remembertoremovethekeyfrom
theignitionswitch.

Figure24

DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotioncontrollevers
rearward(

Figure25).

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Themachineisequippedwithafootpedaldeckliftsystem.
Theoperatorcanusethefootpedaltoliftthedeckbrieyto
avoidobstaclesorlockthedeckinthehighestheight-of-cut
ortransportposition.Theoperatorcanusetheheightof
cutleverwiththefootpedaltolockthedeckinaspecic
cuttingheight.

UsingtheFootPedalDeckLiftSystem

Pressthepedaldowntoraisethedeck;continuetopress
thepedaluntilthedeckislockedinthetransportposition
Figure26.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootandraise
theheight-of-cutleverslightlytodisengagethetransportlock.

Figure25

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Figure26

TransportLockPosition

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

Theheight-of-cutcanbeadjustedfrom1-1/2to4-1/2inch
(38to114mm)in1/4inch(6mm)incrementsbyrelocating
theheight-of-cutpinintodifferentholelocations.

1.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootand
raisethemowerdecktothetransportposition(also
the4-1/2inch(114mm)cuttingheightposition)
(Figure27).

2.Toadjust,removethepinfromtheheight-of-cut
bracket(Figure27).

3.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutsystemcorresponding
totheheight-of-cutdesiredand,insertthepin
(Figure27).

1.Deckliftpedal

2.Cutheightpin

3.Height-of-cutpositions

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

5.Lockposition.transport
position

UsingtheLockPositions

Thedeckcanbelockedinthehighestheight-of-cutor
transportpositionorthelowestheight-of-cutposition.

Tolockthedeckinthetransportposition:

1.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootandraisethe
mowerdecktothetransportposition(alsothe4.5inch
(114mm)cuttingheightposition)(Figure27).

2.Removethepinfromtheheight-of-cutbracket
(Figure27).

3.Selectthelowerholeonthelockdecalandinsertthe
pin(Figure27).

Tolockthedeckinthelowestheight-of-cutposition:

4.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootandraisethe
height-of-cutleverslightlytodisengagethetransport
lock.Lowerthedeckslowlyuntilthepinmakescontact
withthelever.

1.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootandraisethe
mowerdecktothetransportposition(alsothe4.5inch
(114mm)cuttingheightposition)(Figure27).

2.Removethepinfromtheheight-of-cutbracket
(Figure27).

3.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootandlower
themowerdecktothelowestposition.

4.Selecttheupperholeonthelockdecalandinsertthe
pin(

Figure27).

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AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp

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AdjustingtheMotionControl

Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,itisrecommended
toadjusttheheightoftheanti-scalprollers.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe
motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockpositionand
settheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshownin
matchtheclosestheight-of-cutposition.

Figure28

Figure28to

Levers

AdjustingtheHeight

Themotioncontrolleverscanbeadjustedhigherorlowerfor
maximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Removethe2boltsand2washersholdingthecontrol
levertothecontrolarmshaft(Figure30).

2.Movethecontrollevertothenextsetofholes.Secure
theleverwiththe2boltsand2washers(Figure30).

Figure30

1.Controlarmshaft

2.Controllever

3.Slotted,upperhole

4.Washer

5.Bolt

1.Anti-scalproller3.FlangeNut

2.Bolt4.Holespacing

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Positiontheseat
whereyouhavethebestcontrolofthemachineandaremost
comfortable.

Whilesittingintheoperator'sposition,raisetheseat
adjustmentleverslightlyandmovetheseatforwardor
backwardtothedesiredposition(Figure29).

1.Adjustmentlever

Figure29

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrollever.

AdjustingtheTilt

Themotioncontrolleverscanbetiltedforeoraftfor
maximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollevertothe
controlarmshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthecontrol
leverforeoraft.Tightenbothboltstosecurethe
controlinthenewposition.

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrollever.

PushingtheMachinebyHand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.Never

towthemachinebecausedamagemayoccur.

ToPushtheMachine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe
bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtoneutrallock
position,stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitfor
allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.Makesuretheparkingbrakeisdisengaged.

3.Locatethebypassleversattherearofthemachine,on
theleftandrightsideoftheframe.

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4.Movethebypassleversrearwardandthendowntolock

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theminplaceasshowninFigure31todisengagethe
wheelmotors.Repeatthisoneachsideofthemachine.

Themachineisnowabletobepushedbyhand.

Figure31

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtotheneutral
lockposition,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,
removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.RemovethemowerasdescribedintheRemovingthe
MowerprocedureintheMaintenancesectionformore
information.

4.Turnthemowerupsidedown.

5.Removetheexistingmowerbladesinstalledonyour
deck.RefertotheRemovingtheBladesprocedurein
theMaintenancesectionformoreinformation.

6.Removethetwolocknuts(5/16inch)securedto
theweldedpostsoftheleftbafeonthetopofthe
mowerdeckatthecenterandleftofcenterpositions

Figure32).Removethecarriageboltandlocknuton

(
thesidewallofthemowerdecksecuringtheleftbafe
tothedeck.

ToOperatetheMachine

Movethebypasstothepositionforoperatingthemachine

Figure31)toengagethewheelmotors.

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Convertingthe48inchMower toSideDischarge

Themowerdeckandmowerbladesshippedwiththismachine
weredesignedforoptimummulchingandsidedischarge
performance.

Installthefastenersintothesameholesinthedecktheywere
originallyremovedfrom.Thisensurenoholesareleftopen
whenthedeckisoperated.

DANGER

Openholesinthemowerexposeyouandothersto
throwndebris.Debristhrownoutofholesinthe
mowercancauseinjury.

•Neveroperatethemowerwithouthardware
mountedinallholesinthemower.

•Installhardwareinmountingholeswhenthe
bafeisremoved.

Figure32

1.Locknut(5/16inch)3.Leftbafe

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

7.Removetheleftbafefromthemowerdeckasshown
inFigure32.

8.Removethecarriagebolt(5/16x3/4inch)andlocknut
(5/16inch)ontherearwallofthemowerdecksecuring
thebafetothedeck(Figure33).

RemovingtheMulchBafe

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe
bladecontrolswitch.

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Figure33

1.Bafeguard3.Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4

2.Locknut(5/16inch)4.Rightbafe

inch)

9.Locatethebafeguardatthefrontedgeoftheside
dischargeopening.Removethefastenerssecuringthe
bafeguardandtherightbafetothemowerdeck
asshownin

Figure33.Removethebafeguardand

retainallfasteners.

10.Removethetwolocknuts(5/16inch)tosecuringthe
weldedpostsoftherightbafetothetopofthemower
deckatcenterandrightofcenterpositions(

Figure34).

Removetherightbafefromthemowerdeck.

1.Carriagebolt,existing3.Cutoffbafe,shipped

2.Rearholesinthe
dischargeplate

loose

4.Locknut,existing

12.Usethefastenersremovedtosecurethecutoffbafe
tothedeck.

13.Installthebladestothedeck.RefertotheInstalling
theBladesprocedureintheMaintenancesectionfor
moreinformation.

14.InstallthemowerasdescribedintheInstallingthe
MowerprocedureintheMaintenancesectionformore
information.

Convertingthe54inchMower toSideDischarge

Themowerdeckandmowerbladesshippedwiththis
machineweredesignedforoptimummulchingperformance.
Sidedischargeperformancecanbeimprovedbyreplacingthe
mulchingbladeswithstandardcuttingbladesobtainedfrom
yourlocalauthorizedT orodealer.Tomaintainoptimum
mulchingperformance,alwaysinstallthemulchingbladesthat
areshippedwiththisunitwhenchangingbacktomulching
operation.

Figure34

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

2.Rightbafe

11.Locatethecutoffbafeintheloosepartsbag.Remove
thefastenersattherearholesofthedischargeplate.
Installthebafeatthesidedischargeopeningonthe
mowerdeck(

Figure35).

Installthefastenersintothesameholesinthedecktheywere
originallyremovedfrom.Thisensurenoholesareleftopen
whenthedeckisoperated.

DANGER

Openholesinthemowerexposeyouandothersto
throwndebris.Debristhrownoutofholesinthe
mowercancauseinjury.

•Neveroperatethemowerwithouthardware
mountedinallholesinthemower.

•Installhardwareinmountingholeswhenthe
bafeisremoved.

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1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe
bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtotheneutral
lockposition,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,
removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.RemovethemowerasdescribedintheRemovingthe
MowerprocedureintheMaintenancesectionformore
information.

4.Turnthemowerupsidedown.

5.Removetheexistingmowerbladesinstalledonyour
deck.RefertotheRemovingtheBladesprocedurein
theMaintenancesectionformoreinformation.

6.Removethethreelocknuts(5/16inch)securedtothe
weldedpostsoftheleftbafeonthetopofthemower
deckatthecenter,leftofcenterandleftpositions
(Figure36).Removethecarriageboltandlocknuton
thesidewallofthemowerdecksecuringtheleftbafe
tothedeck.

9.Removethecarriagebolt(5/16x3/4inch)andlocknut
(5/16inch)ontherearwallofthemowerdecksecuring
thebafetothedeck(Figure37).

Figure37

Figure36

1.Locknut(5/16inch)3.Leftbafe

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

4.Installfastenershere

7.Removetheleftbafefromthemowerdeckasshown
inFigure36.

8.Locatethetwoboltsinloosepartsandusetheexisting
locknuts.Installthesefastenersintotheholesshownin
Figure36onthemowerdecktopreventyingdebris.
Installtheboltup,throughtheundersideofthedeck
anduseanexistinglocknuttosecurefromthetopside.

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

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

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

4.Bafeguard,54inch
decks

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

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

7.Locknut(5/16inch)

10.Locatethebafeguardatthefrontedgeoftheside
dischargeopening.Removethefastenerssecuringthe
bafeguardandtherightbafetothemowerdeck
asshowninFigure37.Removethebafeguardand
retainallfasteners.

11.Removethetwolocknuts(5/16inch)securingthe
weldedpostsoftherightbafetothetopofthemower
deckatcenterandrightofcenterpositions(Figure38).

12.Removethecarriageboltandlocknutsecuringtheright
bafetothetopofthemowerdeck.Removetheright
bafefromthemowerdeck(Figure38).

WARNING

Openholesinthemowerexposeyouand
otherstothrowndebriswhichcancause
severeinjury.

•Neveroperatethemowerwithouthardware
mountedinallholesinthemowerhousing.

•Installthehardwareinthemountingholes
whenyouremovethemulchingbafe.

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

2.Rightbafe4.Carriagebolt

13.Installthefastenersremovedpreviouslyatthefront
holesinthedischargeplateandforwardholeinthe
deck(Figure37).

17.InstallthemowerasdescribedintheInstallingthe
MowerprocedureintheMaintenancesectionformore
information.

UsingtheSideDischarge

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses
clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.

DANGER

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

•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthemower
becausethegrassdeectorroutesmaterialdown
towardtheturf.Ifthegrassdeectorisever
damaged,replaceitimmediately .

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.

14.Locatethecutoffbafeintheloosepartsbag.Remove
thefastenersattherearholesofthedischargeplate.
Installthebafeatthesidedischargeopeningonthe
mowerdeck(Figure39).

Figure39

1.Carriagebolt3.Cutoffbafe

2.Rearholesinthe
dischargeplate

4.Locknut

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaormower
bladesunlessyoumovethebladecontrolswitch
(PTO)totheoffposition,rotatetheignitionkey
tooffandremovethekey.

•Makesurethegrassdeectorisinthedown
position.

15.Usethefastenersremovedtosecurethecutoffbafe
tothedeck.

16.Installthebladestothedeck.RefertotheInstalling
theBladesprocedureintheMaintenancesectionfor
moreinformation.

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OperatingTips

FastThrottleSetting

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate
theengineatthefastthrottleposition.Airisrequiredto
thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsettheheight-of-cut
solowastototallysurroundthemowerbyuncutgrass.
Alwaystrytohaveonesideofthemowerfreefromuncut
grass,whichallowsairtobedrawnintothemower.

setting.Thencutthegrassagainusingthelower,normal
setting.

WhenStopping

Ifthemachine'sforwardmotionmustbestoppedwhile
mowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydropontoyour
lawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoapreviouslycutareawiththe
bladesengagedoryoucandisengagethemowerdeckwhile
movingforward.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethecutting
heightofthemowerdoesnotscalpanyunevenground.
However,thecuttingheightusedinthepastisgenerallythe
bestonetouse.Whencuttinggrasslongerthansixinchestall,
youmaywanttocutthelawntwicetoensureanacceptable
qualityofcut.

Cut1/3oftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade.Cutting
morethanthatisnotrecommendedunlessgrassissparse,or
itislatefallwhengrassgrowsmoreslowly.

MowingDirection

Alternatemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding
straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhichenhances
decompositionandfertilization.

MowatCorrectIntervals

Normally,moweveryfourdays.Butremember,grassgrows
atdifferentratesatdifferenttimes.Sotomaintainthesame
cuttingheight,whichisagoodpractice,mowmoreoftenin
earlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrateslowsinmidsummer,
mowlessfrequently .Ifyoucannotmowforanextended
period,rstmowatahighcuttingheight;thenmowagain
twodayslateratalowerheightsetting.

KeeptheUndersideoftheMowerClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthemower
aftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinsidethemower,
cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecomeunsatisfactory.

BladeMaintenance

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseasonbecause
asharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthe
grassblades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownat
theedges,whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceof
disease.Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andfor
anywearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpenthe
bladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replaceit
immediatelywithagenuineTOROreplacementblade.

CuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeedincertain
conditions.

AvoidCuttingTooLow

Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthemower
youpreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheighttoensurethat
uneventurfisnotcuttooshort.

LongGrass

Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan
normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,raisethe
cuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthegrassatthis

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Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst50hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

Every400hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Changethehydraulicsystemlterandoil.

•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Cleantheairintakescreen.

•Checkthemowerblades.

•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage

•Cleanthemowerhousing.

•Greasealllubricationpoints.

•Checktirepressure.

•Checkthehydraulicoillevelintheexpansiontank.

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.

•Servicethepaperelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•Changetheengineoil(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•Checkthesparkplug(s).

•Replacethefuellters(moreoftenunderdusty,dirtyconditions).

•Replacethepaperelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•Changetheoillter.(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions)

•Changethehydraulicsystemlterandoil.

Monthly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Checkthebatterycharge.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Checkallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure
youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoany
maintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug .

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Figure40

Locatedontheseatpanunderside

1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbeforeperformingany
maintenance.

2.Checktheengineoilevery8hours5.Checkthecasterwheeltirepressureevery25hours

3.Checkthedrivewheeltirepressureevery25hours

4.Checkthehydraulicoilevery25hours

6.Lubricatethecasterwheelevery25hours

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Premaintenance

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Lubrication

Procedures

GreasingtheBearings

RaisingtheSeat

Makesurethemotioncontrolleversarelockedintheneutral
lockposition.Lifttheseatforward.

Thefollowingcomponentscanbeaccessedbyraisingtheseat:

•Servicedecal

•Fuses

•Batteryandcables

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greasealllubrication

points.

GreaseType:No.2GeneralPurposeLithiumBaseGrease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe
bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtotheneutral
lockposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,and
waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettings(Figure41andFigure40)with
arag.Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffofthefront
ofthetting(s).

Figure41

1.Frontcastertire

4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure40and
Figure41).Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgrease
beginstooozeoutofthebearings.

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

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EngineMaintenance

G015155

1

2

3

SAEV iscosityGrades

SAE40

SAE30

SAE10W– 30/ SAE10W– 30

-2002032406080100

-30-20-10010203040

°F

°C

STARTING TEMPERA TURERANGE ANTICIPATEDBEFORENEXT OIL CHANGE

SAE5W– 20

G010686

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal
injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody
partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

CleaningtheElement

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Servicethepaper

element(moreoftenindusty ,dirty
conditions).

Every200hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)—Replacethepaperelement(moreoftenin
dusty,dirtyconditions).

1.Lightlytaptheelementonaatsurfacetoremovedust
anddirt.

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,anddamage
totheseal.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(everyfew
hours)ifoperatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

RemovingtheElement

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe
bladecontrol(PTO).

2.Movethemotioncontrolleverstotheneutrallock
position,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,remove
thekey,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore
leavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundtheaircleanercovertopreventdirtfrom
gettingintotheengineandcausingdamage.Liftthe
coverandremovethehoseclampsecuringtheair
cleanerassemblytotheengine(

4.Loosenthehoseclampandremovethepaperelement
(Figure42).

Figure42).

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

ServicingtheEngineOil

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

CrankcaseCapacity:61ounces(1.8l),[whenoillteris

removed:70ounces(2.1l)]

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure42

1.Cover

2.Paperelement

3.Hoseclamp

Figure43

Note:Usingmultigradeoils(5W -20,10W-30,and10W -40)

willincreaseoilconsumption.Checkoillevelmorefrequently
whenusingthem.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal
injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody
partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil
becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donotrun

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enginewithoilbelowthelowmarkbecausetheengine

G008792

1

2

5

6

7

3

9

10

4

8

G012153

1

2

3

4

5 6

maybedamaged.

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

2.Makesuretheengineisstopped,level,andiscoolso
theoilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

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

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position(

Figure44).

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly
lowerthantheoppositesidetoensuretheoildrains
completely.

2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrolleversto
theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position(

Figure45).

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours—Changetheengine

Every100hours—Changetheengineoil(moreoften
industy,dirtyconditions).

Figure45

4.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil

Figure44

oil.

intothellertubeandslowlyaddtheadditionaloilto
bringittotheFullmark(Figure46).

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G008796

2

3

4

5

6

1

Figure46

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3/4

1

2

3

4

5

6

ChangingtheEngineOilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Changetheoillter.

(moreoftenindusty ,dirtyconditions)

Note:Changetheengineoilltermorefrequentlywhen
operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChangingthe
EngineOil.

2.Changetheengineoillter(Figure47).

Figure47

Note:Ensuretheoilltergaskettouchestheengine

andthenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnewoil;refer
toChangingtheOil.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthesparkplug(s).

Makesuretheairgapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes
iscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.Useasparkplug
wrenchforremovingandinstallingthesparkplug(s)anda
gappingtool/feelergaugetocheckandadjusttheairgap.
Installanewsparkplug(s)ifnecessary.

Type:NGKBPR4ES(orequivalent)

AirGap:0.030inch(0.76mm)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrolleversto
theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

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Figure48

G008794

1

2

16ft-lb
22N-m

G010687

Note:Duetothedeeprecessaroundthesparkplug,
blowingoutthecavitywithcompressedairisusually
themosteffectivemethodforcleaning.Thesparkplug
ismostaccessiblewhentheblowerhousingisremoved
forcleaning.

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Nevercleanthesparkplug(s).Always

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

Figure50

CleaningtheCoolingSystem

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,theengineis
operatingproperly.Ablackcoatingontheinsulatorusually
meanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.030inches(0.76mm).

Figure49

InstallingtheSparkPlug

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

Cleantheairintakescreenfromgrassanddebrisbeforeeach
use.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitchandmovethe
controlleverstotheneutrallockedpositionandapply
theparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removetheairintakescreen,aircleanercover,and
fanhousing.

4.Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.

5.Installtheairintakescreen,aircleanercover,andfan
housing.

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FuelSystem

g017723

1

2

3

4

5

G008963

12

3

Maintenance

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomes

rst)(moreoftenunderdusty,dirty
conditions).

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe
motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockposition,and
settheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Allowthemachinetocooldown.

4.Raisetheseatandlocatethefuelltersasshownin
Figure51.

Figure52

1.Fuellter

2.Hoseclamp

6.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

7.Installanewlterwiththeowdirectionarrowcoming
fromthefueltankandpointingtotheengine.Move
thehoseclampsclosetothelter(
itinplace.

3.Fuelline

Figure51)tosecure

Figure51

1.Fuellinefromtank

2.In-lineFuellter

3.Flowdirectionarrow

5.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherandslide
themawayfromthelter(Figure52).

4.Fuellinetoengine

5.Hoseclamp

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ElectricalSystem

G010240

1

2

3

4

Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhichisa
deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.

Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontactwith
skin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafetyglassestoshield
youreyesandrubberglovestoprotectyourhands.

Figure53

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst
metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting
inpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot
allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal
partsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe
machine.

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe
machineandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscan
causethebatterygassestoexplode,resultingin
personalinjury.

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

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

1.Removethewingnutand
clamp

2.Removethenegative
batterycablebeforethe
positive

4.Removetheclamp(Figure53).

5.Firstdisconnectthenegativebatterycable(black)from
thenegative(-)(black)batteryterminal(

6.Slidetheredterminalbootoffthepositive(red)battery
terminalandremovethepositive(+)(red)batterycable

Figure53).

(

7.Removethebattery.

3.Removethepositive
batterycable

4.Removebattery

Figure53).

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionbatteryinthetraywiththeterminalposts
oppositefromthefueltank(

2.First,installthepositive(red)batterycabletopositive
(+)batteryterminal.

3.Theninstallthenegativebatterycabletothenegative
(-)batteryterminal.

4.Securethecableswith2bolts,2washers,and2locknuts

Figure53).

(

5.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red)
batterypost.

6.Installtheclampandsecureitwiththewingnut
(Figure53).

Figure53).

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe
motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockpositionand
settheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removethewingnutsecuringthebatteryclamp
(

Figure53).

ChargingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparksand
amesawayfrombattery.

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Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged.This

30

25

1 2

3

G015037

4

isespeciallyimportanttopreventbatterydamagewhen
thetemperatureisbelow32°F(0°C).

1.Chargebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to30amps
or30minutesat10amps.

2.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthecharger
leadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure54).

3.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnectthe
batterycables,refertoInstallingtheBattery.

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery
disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.

Figure55

Figure54

1.PositiveBatteryPost

2.NegativeBatteryPost

3.Red(+)ChargerLead

4.Black(-)ChargerLead

ServicingtheFuses

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

Fuses:

•Main,30amp,blade-type

1.30amp

2.25amp4.Fuseblock

3.Openaccessoryslot

•Engine,20amp,blade-type

1.Thefusesarelocatedonrighthandconsolenextto
theseat(Figure55).

2.Toreplacethefuses,pulloutonthefusetoremoveit.

3.Installanewfuseofthesameamperageremoved
(Figure55).

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DriveSystem

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1

2

3

HydraulicSystem

Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktirepressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas
specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut.Check
thepressureatthevalvestem(Figure56).Checkthetires
whentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccuratepressurereading.

Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire
manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.

Inatethereardrivewheeltiresto13psi(90kPa).

Figure56

Maintenance

HydraulicSystemOilSpecication

OilType:ToroHYPR-OIL®500or20w-50motoroil.

SystemCapacity:approximately4.495liter(152oz)witha

lterchange.

Important:Useoilspeciedorequivalent.Otheruids
couldcausesystemdamage.

CheckingtheHydraulicOil Level

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

Checkexpansionreservoirandifnecessaryaddoiltothe
FULLCOLDline.

1.Valvestem

Figure57

1.Expansionreservoir3.Engine

2.FullColdline

ChangingtheHydraulic SystemFilterandOil

Thelterandoilarechangedatthesametime.DoNotreuse
oil.Oncethenewlterisinstalledandoilisaddedanyairin
thesystemmustbepurged.

Thebleedingprocessisrepeateduntiltheoilremainsatthe
FULLCOLDlineinthereservoirafterpurging.Failureto

properlyperformthisprocedurecanresultinirreparable
damagetothetransaxledrivesystem.

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RemovingHydraulicSystemFilters

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2

3

4

5

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2

3

4

5

6

Important:Whenthehydraulicoillterisremoved,all
ofthehydraulicoilineachtransaxlewilldrainout.Use
acontainerthatwillhandle4.495liters(152oz)orlarger.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
allowenginetocool.Removethekeyandengagethe
parkingbrake.

2.Locatethelterandguardsoneachtransaxledrive
system(
lterguardandguard.

Figure58).Removethreescrewssecuringthe

Figure58

Rightsideshown

1.Transaxledrive

2.Oillter

3.Filterguard

3.Carefullycleantheareaaroundthelters.Itis
importantthatnodirtorcontaminationenterthe
hydraulicsystem.

4.Placeacontainerbelowtheltertocatchtheoilthat
drainswhenthelterandventplugsareremoved.

5.Locateandremovetheventplugoneachtransmission

6.Unscrewtheltertoremoveandallowoiltodrain
fromthedrivesystem.

Repeatthisprocedureforbothlters.

4.Screws

5.Ventplug

InstallingtheHydraulicSystemFilters

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every400hours

Figure59

1.Applyathincoatofoilonthesurfaceoftherubber
sealofeachlter.

2.Turnthelterclockwiseuntilrubbersealcontactsthe
lteradapterthentightenthelteranadditional3/4to
1fullturn.Repeatfortheotherlter

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

4.Verifytheventplugsareremovedbeforeaddingtheoil.

5.Slowlypourthespeciedoilthroughexpansion
reservoiruntiloilcomesoutofoneoftheventplug
holes.Stopandinstallthatventplug.Torquetheplug
to180in-lb(20.3N-m).

6.Continuetoaddoilthroughtheexpansionreservoir
untiloilcomesoutoftheremainingventplugholeon
thesecondtransmission.Stopandinstallthatvent
plug.T orquetheplugto180in-lb(20.3N-m).

7.Continuetoaddoilthroughtheexpansionreservoir
untilitreachestheFULLCOLDlineontheexpansion
reservoir.ProceedtotheBleedingtheHydraulic
Systemsection.

Important:Failuretoperformthe

the Hy draulic System

hydraulicltersandoilcanresultinirreparable
damagetothetransaxledrivesystem.

procedureafterchanging

Bleeding

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BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

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1.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwithjack
stands(orequivalentsupport)justhighenoughto
allowdrivewheelstoturnfreely.

Figure60

1.Jackingpoints

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

A.Movethebypassleversintothepushingthe

machineposition;refertothePushingthe
MachinebyHandsectioninOperation.Withthe
bypassvalvesopenandtheenginerunning,slowly
movethemotioncontrolleversinbothforward
andreverse(5or6times).

B.Movethebypassleversintotheoperating

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

MowerDeck Maintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseasonbecause
sharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthegrass
blades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownattheedges,
whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceofdisease.

Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andforany
wearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpenthe
bladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replace
itimmediatelywithagenuineTororeplacementblade.For
convenientsharpeningandreplacement,youmaywantto
keepextrabladesonhand.

WARNING

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

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor
damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe
Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagetheblade
controlswitch(PTO),andsettheparkingbrake.Turnthe
ignitionkeytoOff.Removethekey .

C.Stoptheengineandchecktheoillevelinthe

expansionreservoir.Addthespeciedoilasuntil
itreachestheFULLCOLDlineontheexpansion
reservoir.

3.Repeatstep2untilalltheairiscompletelypurgedfrom
thesystem.

Whenthetransaxleoperatesatnormalnoiselevelsand
movessmoothlyforwardandreverseatnormalspeeds,
thenthetransaxleisconsideredpurged.

4.Checktheoillevelintheexpansionreservoironelast
time.AddthespeciedoilasuntilitreachestheFULL
COLDlineontheexpansionreservoirifnecessary.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure61).Iftheedges
arenotsharporhavenicks,removeandsharpenthe
blades.RefertoSharpeningtheBlades.

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea
(Figure61).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslot
forminginthisarea(Figure61),immediatelyinstalla
newblade.

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Figure61

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1.CuttingEdge3.Wear/slotForming

2.CurvedArea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfaceforthe

followingprocedure.

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

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedglovesorotheradequate
handprotectionslowlyrotatebladetobemeasured
intoapositionthatallowseffectivemeasurementof
thedistancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthelevel
surfacethemachineison.

Figure63

1.Blade,inpositionformeasuring

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothattheopposing
cuttingedgeisnowinthesameposition.

Figure64

1.Blade,sidepreviouslymeasured

2.Measurementpositionusedpreviously

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement
position

Figure62

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

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

3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface
here.

Figure65

1.Opposingbladeedge,inpositionformeasuring

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

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WARNING

1

2

3

4

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SharpeningtheBlades

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak
apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor
bystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedblade
withanewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe
edgesorsurfacesofblade.

A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreater

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

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

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,movetothe

nextblade.

Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Bladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthebladeis
outofbalanceorisbent.Toensureoptimumperformance
andcontinuedsafetyconformanceofthemachine,use
genuineTororeplacementblades.Replacementbladesmade
byothermanufacturersmayresultinnon-conformancewith
safetystandards.

WARNING

Whensharpeningblade,piecesofbladecouldbe
thrownandcauseseriousinjury.

Wearpropereyeprotectionwhensharpeningblade.

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsof
theblade(Figure67).Maintaintheoriginalangle.The
bladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamountofmaterial
isremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

Figure67

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade
balancer(Figure68).Ifthebladestaysinahorizontal
position,thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.Ifthe
bladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetalofftheendof
thesailareaonly(Figure66).Repeatthisprocedure
untilthebladeisbalanced.

Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-paddedglove.
Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,andbladefromthe
spindleshaft(

1.SailAreaofBlade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.BladeBolt

Figure66).

Figure66

Figure68

1.Blade2.Balancer

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure66).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademustbe
pointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto
ensurepropercutting.

2.Installthespringdiskandbladebolt.Thespringdisk
conemustbeinstalledtowardthebolthead(Figure66).
Torquethebladeboltto100-110ft-lb(135-150N-m).

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MowerDeckLeveling

Checktoensurethemowerdeckislevelanytimeyouinstall
themowerorwhenyouseeanunevencutonyourlawn.

Themowerdeckmustbecheckedforbentbladespriorto
leveling;anybentbladesmustberemovedandreplaced.Refer
totheCheckingforBentBladesprocedurebeforecontinuing.

Themowerdeckmustbeleveledside-to-siderstthenthe
fronttorearslopecanbeadjusted.

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•Allfourtiremustbeproperlyinated.RefertoChecking

theTirePressureintheDriveSystemMaintenance
section.

CheckingSide-to-SideLevel

Themowerbladesmustbelevelfromsidetoside.Checkthe
side-to-sidelevelanytimeyouinstallthemowerorwhenyou
seeanunevencutonyourlawn.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe
bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtotheneutral
lockposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,setthe
parkingbrakeandwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside.

4.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesandthe
atsurface(Figure69).Ifbothmeasurementsarenot
within3/16inch(5mm),anadjustmentisrequired;
continuetotheLevelingprocedure.

(7.9mm)lowerthantherearofthemower,adjusttheblade
levelusingthefollowinginstructions:

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe
bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtotheneutral
position,engagetheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,
removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacingfrontto

Figure70).

rear(

4.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat
surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheatsurface
(Figure70).Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1/16-5/16inch
(1.6-7.9mm)lowerthantherearbladetip,continueto
theLevelingtheMowerDeckprocedure.

Figure70

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe

2.Outsidecuttingedges

bladetotheatsurface
here

Figure69

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Outsidecuttingedges

3.Measurefromthetipofthe
bladetotheatsurface
here

CheckingtheFront-to-RearBladeSlope

Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyouinstallthe
mower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan5/16inch

LevelingtheMowerDeck

1.Setanti-scalprollerstotopholesorremovecompletely
forthisprocedure.

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

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

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Figure71

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5

3

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3

4

5

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

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

3.Frontedge

4.Loosenthelevelingadjustlockingnuts(item3)onall
fourcornerssothatthedeckissittingsecurelyonall
fourblocks.Makesurethatthedeckhangersareallthe
waydown(atthetopoftheslot)andthedeckliftfoot
leverispushedbackagainstthestop,thentightenthe
fourlevelingadjustlockingnuts(Figure72).

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Checkthebeltsforsquealingwhenthebeltisrotating,blades
slippingwhencuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarksand
cracksaresignsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethemower
beltifanyoftheseconditionsareevident.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen
cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarksandcracksare
signsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethemowerbeltifanyof
theseconditionsareevident.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe
motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition
andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

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

4.Foreachofthebeltcovers,loosenthetwoboltsbut
donotremovethem.Slidethecoveruntilitisclear
oftheboltsandliftitupandouttoremoveit.

5.Removetheoorpantoaccesstheidlerpulley;
refertotheRemovingtheFloorPanprocedurein
Premaintenance.

6.Usingaspringremovaltool,(Toropartno.92-5771),
removetheidlerspringfromthedeckposttoremove
tensionontheidlerpulley(

Figure72

1.Deckliftarm4.Slotindeckhanger

2.Deckhanger

3.Levelingadjustlockingnut6.Reardeckhangerbracket

5.Recheckthatblockstjustsnuglyunderthedeckskirt.
Makesureallattachmentboltsaretight

6.Verifythedeckislevelbycheckingtheside-to-side

5.Slotinreardeckhanger
bracket

Figure73

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

2.Idlerspring5.Mowerbelt

3.Deckpost

Figure73).

4.Idlerarm

levelandfront-to-rearbladeslope;repeatdeckleveling
procedureifnecessary.

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7.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.Place

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5

6

7

theheight-of-cutpininthelockpositionforlowest
height-of-cut.

8.Removethebeltfromthemowerdeckpulleysand
removetheexistingbelt.

9.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleysandthe
clutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure73).

WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwheninstalled
andcancausepersonalinjury.

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

10.Usingaspringremovaltool,(Toropartno.92-5771),
installtheidlerspringoverthedeckpostandplacing
tensionontheidlerpulleyandmowerbelt(Figure73).

11.Ensurethatthebeltisproperlyseatedinallpulleys.

12.Toinstallthebeltcovers,insertthetabsontheeach
coverintothecorrespondingslotsonthedeckbracket,
ensuringthattheyseat.Rotatethecovertothedeck
andslidethenotchesundertheloosenedboltsuntil
theyareseated.Tightentheboltstosecurethecover
tothedeck.

Figure74

2.Removethehardwarefromthefrontdeckhangerson
bothsidesofthedeck(Figure75).

3.Carefullyliftthedeckofftherearhangerboltsand
lowerthefrontofthemowerdecktotheground
(Figure75).

RemovingtheMower

Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagetheblade
controlswitch.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardto
theneutralposition,engageparkingbrake,stoptheengine,
removethekey ,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore
leavingtheoperatingposition.

Lowerthemowertothe3inch(76mm)height-of-cut
position.Removethemowerbeltfromtheenginepulley;
refertotheReplacingtheMowerBeltprocedure.Lowerthe
mowertothelowestheight-of-cut.

1.MovethespringloadedJ-hooksoutoftheslotin
therearhangerbracketsonbothsidesofthedeck
(Figure74).

Figure75

1.Deckhanger5.Rearhangerbolts

2.Hairpincotter6.J-hook

3.Washer7.Reardeckhangerbracket

4.Weldedpostondeck

4.Raisetheheight-of-cuttothetransportposition

5.Slidethemoweroutfromunderneaththemachine.

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

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InstallingtheMower

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4

5

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe
bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtotheneutral
lockposition,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,
removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

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

5.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandguidethehanger
bracketsovertherearhangerbolts(

6.Attachthefrontsupportonthemowerdecktothe
frontdeckhangersandsecurethemwithawasherand
hairpincotter(Figure75).

7.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley;referto
ReplacingtheMowerBelt.

Figure75).

ReplacingtheGrassDeector

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspectthegrass

deectorfordamage

WARNING

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

Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstalla
mulchplate,dischargedeector,orgrasscollection
system.

Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamagebeforeeachuse.
Replaceanydamagedpartsbeforeuse.

1.Disengagethespringfromthenotchinthedeector
bracketandslidetherodoutoftheweldeddeck
brackets,spring,anddischargedeector(Figure76).
Removethedamagedorworndischargedeector.

Figure76

1.Deector4.Spring

2.Deckbrackets

3.Rod

2.Positionthenewdischargedeectorwiththebracket
endsbetweentheweldedbracketsonthedeckas
showninFigure76.

3.Installthespringontothestraightendoftherod.
Positionthespringontherodasshowninsothe
shorterspringendiscomingfromundertherodbefore
thebendandgoingovertherodasitreturnsfromthe
bend.

4.Lifttheloopendofthespringandplaceitintothe
notchonthedeectorbracket(

5.Springinstalledoverthe
rod

Figure77).

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partiallyinstalled

2.Loopendofthespring
installedintothenotchin
thedeectorbracket

Figure77

3.Rod,shortend,moved
behindmowerbracket

4.Shortend,retainedby
mowerbracket.

Cleaning

WashingtheUndersideofthe Mower

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthemowerhousing.

Washtheundersideofthemoweraftereachusetoprevent
grassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionandclipping
dispersal.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe
bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtotheneutral
lockposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,and
waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthemower
washouttting,andturnthewateronhigh(Figure78).

Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashouttting
O-ringtomakethecouplingslideoneasierandprotect
theO-ring.

5.Securetherodandspringassemblybytwistingitsothe
shortendoftherodcanbeplacedbehindthefront
bracketweldedtothedeck(

Figure77).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbespring
loadedinthedownposition.Liftthedeectorup
totestthatitsnapstothefulldownposition.

Figure78

1.Washoutttinglocations
on54inchdecks

2.Washoutttinglocations
on48inchdecks

3.Washouttting6.Coupling

4.O-ring

5.Hose

4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.

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5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.Engagetheblade
controlswitchandletthemowerrunforonetothree
minutes.

6.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,stoptheengine,
andremovetheignitionkey .Waitforallmovingparts
tostop.

7.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfromthe
washouttting.

Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafteronewashing,
soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Thenrepeatthe
process.

8.Runthemoweragainforonetothreeminutesto
removeexcesswater.

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould
exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsor
bladecontact.Contactwithbladeorthrown
debriscancauseinjuryordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashouttting
immediately,beforeusingmoweragain.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe
mowerorthroughopeningsinthemower.

Storage

CleaningandStorage

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

2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe
externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe
engineandhydraulicsystem.Cleandirtandchafffrom
theoutsideoftheenginecylinderheadnsandblower
housing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithmild
detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe
machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially
nearthecontrolpanel,engine,hydraulicpumps,
andmotors.

3.Checkthebrake;refertoServicingtheBrakeinthe
MaintenanceSection.

4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
CleanerintheMaintenanceSection.

5.Greasethemachine;refertoGreasingandLubrication
intheMaintenanceSection.

6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoServicingtheEngine
OilintheMaintenanceSection.

WasteDisposal

Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicoil,andenginecoolantare
pollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeoftheseaccordingto
yourstateandlocalregulations.

7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire
PressureintheMaintenanceSection.

8.Changethehydrauliclter;refertoServicingthe
HydraulicSystemintheMaintenanceSection.

9.Chargethebattery;refertoServicingtheBatteryin
theMaintenanceSection.

10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe
undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith
agardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththebladecontrolswitch
(PTO)engagedandtheengineathighidlefor2to
5minutesafterwashing.

11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoServicing
theCuttingBladesintheMaintenanceSection.

12.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-useoccurs
over30days.Preparethemachineforstorageas
follows:

A.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditionerto

fuelinthetank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom
thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuseanalcohol
basedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuelandusedat
alltimes.

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

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C.Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthe

fueltank.

D.Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recycleasperlocal

codes.

Important:Donotstore
stabilizer/conditionedfuelover90days.

13.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor
replaceanypartthatisdamaged.

14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis
availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

15.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchandkeepit
outofreachofchildrenorotherunauthorizedusers.
Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Starterdoesnotcrank

Enginewillnotstart,startshard,orfails
tokeeprunning

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

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

2.Parkingbrakeisnoton.

3.Driveleversarenotinneutrallock
position.

4.Operatorisnotseated.4.Sitontheseat.

5.Batteryisdead.

6.Electricalconnectionsarecorrodedor
loose.

7.Fuseisblown.

8.Relayorswitchisdefective.8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Fueltankisempty.

2.Fuelshutoffvalveisclosed.2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

4.Thethrottleandchokearenotinthe
correctposition.

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

6.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.

7.Aircleanerisdirty.

8.Seatswitchisnotfunctioningproperly.8.Checktheseatswitchindicator.

9.Electricalconnectionsarecorroded,
looseorfaulty.

10.Relayorswitchisdefective.10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

11.Faultysparkplug.

12.Sparkplugwireisnotconnected.12.Checkthesparkplugwireconnection.

disengaged.

2.Settheparkingbrake.

3.Ensurethedriveleversareinthe
neutrallockposition.

5.Chargethebattery .

6.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor
goodcontact.

7.Replacefuse.

1.Fillthefueltank.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

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

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner
element.

Replaceseatifneeded.

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

11.Clean,adjustorreplacesparkplug.

Enginelosespower.

Engineoverheats.

Mowerpullsleftorright(withleversfully
forward)

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Aircleanerisdirty.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

4.Coolingnsandairpassagesabove
theengineareplugged.

5.Ventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.5.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

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

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

3.Coolingnsandairpassagesabove
theengineareplugged.

1.Trackingneedsadjustment1.Adjustthetracking.

2.Tirepressureindrivetiresnotcorrect.2.Adjusttirepressureinthedrivetires.

2.Cleantheaircleanerelement.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe
coolingnsandairpassages.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe
coolingnsandairpassages.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Machinedoesnotdrive.

Abnormalvibration.

Unevencuttingheight.

1.Bypassvalvesisnotclosedtight.1.Tightenthebypassvalves.

2.Pumpbeltisworn,looseorbroken.

3.Pumpbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.

4.Brokenormissingidlerspring.4.Replacethespring.

5.Hydraulicoillevelislowortoohot.5.Addhydraulicoiltoreservoirsorletit

1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentor
unbalanced.

2.Blademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Enginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Looseenginepulley,idlerpulley,or
bladepulley .

5.Enginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Bladespindleisbent.

7.Motormountislooseorworn.

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

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

3.Mowerdeckisnotlevel.

4.Undersideofmowerisdirty .4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

5.Tirepressureisnotcorrect.5.Adjustthetirepressure.

6.Bladespindlebent.

2.Changethebelt.

cooldown.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Bladesdonotrotate.

1.Mowerdeckbeltisworn,looseor
broken.

2.Mowerdeckbeltisoffpulley .

3.Pumpdrivebeltisworn,looseor
broken.

4.Brokenormissingidlerspring.4.Replacethespring.

1.Installnewdeckbelt.

2.Installmowerdeckpulleyandcheck
theidlerpulley,idlerarmandspringfor
correctpositionandfunction.

3.Checkthebelttensionorinstallnew
belt.

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Schematics

G014723

WireDiagram(Rev.B)

55

Notes:

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Notes:

57

Notes:

58

InternationalDistributorList

Distributor:

AtlantisSuveSulamaSisstemleriLt
BalamaPrimaEngineeringEquip.HongKong85221552163
B-RayCorporation
CascoSalesCompany
CeresS.A.CostaRica
CSSCTurfEquipment(pvt)Ltd.SriLanka
CyrilJohnston&Co.
EquiverMexico525553995444ParklandProductsLtd.NewZealand6433493760
FemcoS.A.Guatemala
G.Y .K.CompanyLtd.
GeomechanikiofAthensGreece
GuandongGoldenStarChina
HakoGroundandGardenSweden
HakoGroundandGarden
HayterLimited(U.K.)
HydroturfInt.CoDubai
HydroturfEgyptLLC
IrriamcPortugal351212388260T oroAustraliaAustralia61395807355
IrrigationProductsInt'lPvtLtd.India862283960789ToroEuropeNVBelgium3214562960
JeanHeybroekb.v.Netherlands31306394611

Country:

Turkey902163448674

Korea82325512076
PuertoRico7877888383

NorthernIreland442890813121

Japan81726325861

Norway4722907760
UnitedKingdom441279723444
UnitedArabEmirates97143479479
Egypt2025194308T-MarktLogisticsLtd.Hungary3626525500

PhoneNumber:Distributor:

5062391138
94112746100

5024423277

30109350054
862087651338Riversa
4635100000

MaquiverS.A.Colombia
MaruyamaMfg.Co.Inc.
AgrolancKft
Mountelda.s.CzechRepublic
MunditolS.A.
OslingerTurfEquipmentSA
OyHakoGroundandGardenAb

PratoVerdeS.p.A.
Prochaska&Cie
RTCohen2004Ltd.

ScSvendCarlsenA/S
SolvertS.A.S.
SpyprosStavrinidesLimitedCyprus
SurgeSystemsIndiaLimited

Country:

Japan81332522285
Hungary3627539640

Argentina541148219999
Ecuador59342396970
Finland35898700733

Italy390499128128
Austria4312785100
Israel97298617979
Spain
Denmark4566109200
France33130817700

India911292299901

PhoneNumber:

5712364079

420255704220

34952837500

35722434131

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tosharecertainpersonalinformationwithus,eitherdirectlyorthroughyourlocalT orocompanyordealer .

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inyourcountry .

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374-0269RevF

TheT oroWarranty

TheT oroGTSStartingGuarantee

and

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuant
toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairfortheoriginal
purchaser
workmanshiporiftheToroGTS(GuaranteedtoStart)enginewillnotstart
ontherstorsecondpull,providedtheroutinemaintenancerequiredin
theOperator'sManualhavebeenperformed.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchase:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

WalkPowerMowers

•CastDeck

•Engine

•Battery2years

•SteelDeck

•Engine

TimeMasterMowers3yearsResidentialUse

•Engine

•Battery2years

ElectricHandHeldProducts2yearsResidentialUse

Snowthrowers

•SingleStage

•Engine

•TwoStage

•Chute,chutedeectorand

impellerhousingcover

ElectricSnowthrowers

AllRide-OnUnitsBelow

•Engine

•Battery2yearsResidentialUse

•Attachments2yearsResidentialUse

DHLawn&GardenTractors

XLSLawn&GardenTractors

TimeCutter

TITANMowers3yearsor240hours

•Frame

ZMasterMowers—2000Series

•Frame

1

OriginalPurchasermeansthepersonwhooriginallypurchasedtheT oroProduct.

2

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply.

3

TheToroGTSStartingGuaranteedoesnotapplywhentheproductisusedcommercially .

1

theT oroProductlistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsor

5yearsResidentialUse
90DaysCommercialUse
5yearsGTSGuarantee,

ResidentialUse

3

2yearsResidentialUse
90DaysCommercialUse
2yearsGTSGuarantee,

ResidentialUse

3

90DaysCommercialUse
3yearsGTSGuarantee,

ResidentialUse

3

NoWarrantyforCommercialUse

2yearsResidentialUse
45DaysCommercialUse
2yearsGTSGuarantee,

ResidentialUse

3

3yearsResidentialUse
45DaysCommercialUse
Lifetime(originalowneronly)

2yearsResidentialUse
NoWarrantyforCommercialUse

Seeenginemanufacturer'swarranty

2yearsResidentialUse
90DaysCommercialUse

3yearsResidentialUse
90DaysCommercialUse

3yearsResidentialUse
90DaysCommercialUse

5

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

4yearsor500hours

5

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

4

SomeenginesusedonT oroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.

5

Whicheveroccursrst.

6

LifetimeFrameW arranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe

tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin

normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atT oro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforparts

andlabor .Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustor

corrosionarenotcovered.

Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay
transportationcosts.

Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or
showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.

OwnerResponsibilities

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

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor
workmanship,followthisprocedure:

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

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)to
theservicingoutlet.Ifforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththe
servicingoutlet’sanalysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contact
usat:

ToroCustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision
ToroWarrantyCompany

5

811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420-1 196
001–952–948–4707

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

4

Thisexpresswarrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorwearparts,suchasblades,

rotorblades(paddles),scraperblades,belts,fuel,lubricants,oil
changes,sparkplugs,pneumatictires,cable/linkageorbrake
adjustments

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedandrequires

replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretousefreshfuel(lessthanone

monthold),orfailuretoproperlypreparetheunitpriortoanyperiod

6

6

ofnon-useoveronemonth

•Allrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyan

authorizedT oroservicingoutletusingapprovedreplacementparts.

GeneralConditions

Thepurchaseriscoveredbythenationallawsofeachcountry.Therights
towhichthepurchaserisentitledwiththesupportoftheselawsarenot
restrictedbythiswarranty .

374-0268RevE