Toro 74942, 74944 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3394-312RevA

g027404

ZMaster

®

Professional5000

SeriesRidingMower

with60inor72inTURBOFORCE
DischargeMower

ModelNo.74942—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.74944—SerialNo.315000001andUp

®

Rear

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OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3394-312*A

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orotherreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002

Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal
regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe
engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisavailableas
anoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrestor,contactyour
AuthorizedT oroDealer.

GenuineT orosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA
ForestryService.

Note:ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResource
CodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengineonany
forest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandwithout
asparkarrestermufermaintainedinworkingorder,or
theengineconstricted,equipped,andmaintainedforthe
preventionofre.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhave
similarlaws.

Theenclosed

Engine Owner's Man ual

informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection
Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl
Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
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Figure1

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ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobeused
byresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators.
Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained
lawnsonresidentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnot
designedforcuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct
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©2015—TheToro®Company
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attention.

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Contents

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

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

SlopeIndicator.......................................................6

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7

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

Controls...............................................................13

Specications........................................................14

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

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

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................16

BreakinginaNewMachine......................................16

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

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

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

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)...............................................................18

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

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

UsingtheFuelShutoffValve....................................19

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

TheSafety-InterlockSystem....................................21

DrivingForwardorBackward..................................21

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

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

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers...............................24

AdjustingtheSkid(s)...............................................24

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

UnlatchingtheSeat.................................................25

ChangingtheSeatSuspension..................................25

UsingtheDrive-WheelReleaseValves.......................25

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

LoadingtheMachine..............................................27

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

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

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

Lubrication...............................................................30

GreasingandLubrication........................................30

GreasingtheMower...............................................30

LubricatingtheCasterWheelHubs...........................31

EngineMaintenance..................................................32

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................32

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

ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................37

CheckingtheSparkArrester(ifequipped)..................38

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................39

ServicingtheElectronicFuel-Injection

System..............................................................39

ReplacingtheLow-PressureFuelFilter......................39

ServicingtheHigh-PressureFuelFilter......................39

ServicingtheFuelTank...........................................39

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................40

ServicingtheBattery...............................................40

ServicingtheFuses.................................................41

JumpStartingtheMachine.......................................41

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

CheckingtheSeatBelt.............................................43

CheckingtheRolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)

Knobs...............................................................43

AdjustingtheTracking............................................43

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................44

CheckingtheWheelLugNuts..................................44

CheckingtheWheelHubSlottedNut........................44

AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing............................44

UsingtheClutchShim............................................45

CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................47

CleaningtheEngineScreenandEngine-Oil

Cooler...............................................................47

CleaningtheEngineCoolingFinsand

Shrouds.............................................................47

CheckingandCleaningtheHydraulicUnit

Shrouds.............................................................47

BrakeMaintenance....................................................48

AdjustingtheParkingBrake.....................................48

BeltMaintenance......................................................49

InspectingtheBelts................................................49

ReplacingtheCounter-RotatingBelt.........................49

ReplacingtheMowerDeckBelt................................50

ReplacingtheHydraulicPump-DriveBelt..................51

ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................52

AdjustingtheControlHandlePosition......................52

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage......................52

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlDamper.....................53

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlNeutral-Lock

Pivot.................................................................53

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................54

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................54

MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................56

LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................56

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................58

RemovingtheMowerDeck.....................................61

Cleaning...................................................................63

CleaningundertheMower.......................................63

DisposingofWaste.................................................63

Storage........................................................................63

CleaningandStorage..............................................63

Troubleshooting...........................................................65

Schematics...................................................................68

3

Safety

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith
thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothesafety
alertsymbol,whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING,or
DANGER-“personalsafetyinstruction."Failuretocomply
withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrassor,
whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcutgrass.
Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecouldprovedangerous
touserandbystanders.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSIstandard
B71.4-2012.

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If

theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadthemanual
language,itistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthis
materialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,

operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The

ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice

theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor

accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleordamageto
property.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand

attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety

glassesandhearingprotection.Longhair,looseclothing
orjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand

removeallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwirewhichcan
bethrownbythemachine.

•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safetyswitches

andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot
operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.

Operation

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholesand

hiddenhazards.

•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis

engagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartenginefrom
theoperator'sposition.

•Besureofyourfootingwhileusingthismachine,

especiallywhenbackingup.Walk,don'trun.Never
operateonwetgrass.Reducedfootingcouldcause
slipping.

•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto

travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect
themachine'sstability.Usecautionwhileoperatingnear
drop-offs.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen

changingdirectionsonslopes.

•Neverraisedeckwiththebladesrunning.

•NeveroperatewiththePTOshield,orotherguardsnot

securelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksareattached,
adjustedproperly ,andfunctioningproperly.

•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,

removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed

theengine.

•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engageparking

brake(ifprovided),shutoffenginebeforeleavingthe
operator'spositionforanyreasonincludingemptyingthe
catchersoruncloggingthechute.

•Stopequipmentandinspectbladesafterstrikingobjects

orifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makenecessary
repairsbeforeresumingoperations.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof

aclearpath.

•Keeppetsandbystandersaway .

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand

crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopbladesifnotmowing.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot

pointitatanyone.

•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol

ordrugs.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto

orfromatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,

orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.

4

RolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)­UseandMaintenance

•TheROPSisanintegralandeffectivesafetydevice.Keep

afoldingROPSintheraisedandlockedpositionanduse
theseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.

•LowerafoldingROPStemporarilyonlywhenabsolutely

necessary.Donotweartheseatbeltwhenfoldeddown.

•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhenafolded

ROPSisinthedownposition.

•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin

theeventofanemergency.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.

•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten

securely.

Maintenanceandstorage

•Disengagedrives,setparkingbrake,stopengineand

removekeyordisconnectsparkplugwire.W aitforall
movementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningorrepairing.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunit,drives,mufers,

andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuel
spillage.

•Checktheareatobemowedandneverfolddowna

foldingROPSinareaswherethereareslopes,dropoffs
orwater.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,

doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.

•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby

periodicallythoroughlyinspectingfordamageand
keepingallmountingfastenerstight.

•ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairorrevise.

•DonotremovetheROPS.

•AnyalterationstoaROPSmustbeapprovedbythe

manufacturer.

Safehandlingoffuels

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources

ofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Letenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear

ame.

•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donotstore

fuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Parkmachineonlevelground.Setparkingbrake.Never

allowuntrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored

energy.

•Disconnectthebatteryorremovesparkplugwirebefore

makinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst
andthepositivelast.Reconnectthepositiverstand
negativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wraptheblade(s)orwear

thicklypaddedgloves,andusecautionwhenservicing
them.Onlyreplaceblades.Neverstraightenorweld
them.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,

donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware

tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.

•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine

running.

•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.

•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis

anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.

•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor

trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit

ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
fueldispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank

orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.

Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

trailerortruck.

•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror

truck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,

orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine.

5

SlopeIndicator

G011841

Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

6

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

99-8936

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

106–2655

1.Warning-donottouchorapproachmovingbelts;remove
theignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicing
orperformingmaintenance.

106-5517

1.Warning–Donottouchthehotsurface.

107-3069

1.Warning–thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
down.

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

3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.

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109-6036

1.ReadtheOperator’smanual

2.Removetheignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbefore
servicingorperformingmaintenance.

3.Heightofcut

116-4858

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

112-9028

1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.

114-4466

1.Main,25A

2.PTO,10A

3.Charge,25A

4.Auxiliary,15A

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthebattery.

7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries

8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot
discard.

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.

116-1716

1.Fuel6.Hourmeter

2.Empty

3.Half

4.Full9.Neutral

5.Battery

7.PTO

8.Parkingbrake

10.Operatorpresenceswitch

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116-5988

1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking
brake—disengaged

116-8726

1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforrecommendedhydrooil.

117-3848

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine

2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower-donotoperatewithoutthe
deector,dischargecoverorgrasscollectionsystemin
place.

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

117-3864

117-0346

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

1.ReadtheOperator’s

Manual.

1.Fast

2.Variablespeedcontrol

2.Filltobottomofllerneck;
warning—donotoverll
thetank.

121–7586

3.Slow

4.Powertake-off(PTO)

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125-9384

1.ReadtheOperator's
Manualforinformationon

lubricatingthebelt.

2.Lubricatethebeltevery50
operatinghours.

3.Counterclockwiserotation

4.Clockwiserotation

126-2055

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

2.Wheelhubnuttorque235ft-lb(319N-m)

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

1.ReadtheOperator’s
manual

2.Lock

126-4398

3.Unlock

127-6661

1.Attention—readtheOperator'sManualforinformationon
removingtheblade.

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131-4036

1.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.

1.Maximumdrawbarpull36
kg(80lb)

2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.

127-6663

2.Crushinghazard—1)
Engagetheparkingbrake,
stoptheengine,and
removethekeyfrom
theignition;2)Jack
themachineusinga
manufacturer-approved
jack,andalwaysusea
jackstand.

116-8722

1.Warning—ReadtheOperator’sManual.Donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.Wearhearingprotection.

2.Warning—Stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
inplace.Stopengineandremovekeybeforeadjusting,
servicing,orcleaning.

3.Warning—DisengagePTO,movedriveleversouttoneutral
lockposition,engageparkingbrake,andstopenginebefore
leavingtheoperator’sposition.

4.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

5.Thrownobjecthazard—Pickupobjectsthatcouldbethrown
bymower.Donotoperatewhenpeopleandpetsareinthe
area.Keepdeectorinplace.

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

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125–9383

1.Checkhydraulicoilevery50operatinghours.3.Checkthetirepressureevery50operatinghours.

2.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonlubricating
themachine.

4.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance.

127–0335

1.Tippinghazardonslopes—donotmakesudden,tightturns;
makeslow,wideturns;donotuseonslopesnearopenwater;
donotusethismachineonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

2.Ramphazard—whenloadingontoatrailer ,donotusedual
ramps;onlyuseasingularrampwideenoughforthemachine
andthathasaninclinelessthan15degrees;backupthe
ramp(inreverse)anddriveforwardofftheramp.

12

ProductOverview

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HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheenginehas
operated.Itoperateswhentheengineisrunning.Usethese
timesforschedulingregularmaintenance(Figure6).

FuelGauge

Thefuelgaugeislocatedwiththehourmeterandthebars
lightupwhentheignitionswitchison(Figure6).

Theindicatorlightappearswhenthefuellevelislow
(approximatelyonegallonremaininginthefueltank).

Safety-InterlockIndicators

Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterandtheindicatewitha
blacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentisinthecorrect
position(Figure6).

BatteryIndicatorLight

Figure4

1.Height-of-cutdecklift
pedal

2.Transportlock

3.Parkingbrakelever8.Fuelcap

4.Controls

5.Motion-controllevers

6.Rollbar

7.Seatbelt

9.Mowerdeck

10.Casterwheel

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe
engineandoperatethemachine(Figure4andFigure5).

IftheignitionkeyisturnedtotheOnpositionforafew
seconds,thebatteryvoltagewillbedisplayedinthearea
wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.

Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturnedonand
whenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperatinglevel(Figure

6).

Figure6

1.Fuelgauge(bars)4.Safety-interlocksymbols

2.Batterylight

3.Hourmeter

5.Lowfuelindicatorlight

1.PTOSwitch

2.Throttlecontrol5.Ignitionswitch

3.Malfunctionindicatorlight
(MIL)

Figure5

4.Hour
meter/Safety-interlock
display/Fuelgauge

6.Fuses

ThrottleControl

ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow.

Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isusedtoengagetheelectric
clutchanddrivethemowerblades.Pulltheswitchupto
engagethebladesandrelease.Todisengagetheblades,

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pushtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)downormovea
motion-controlleverintotheneutral-lockposition.

IgnitionSwitch

Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhasthree
positions:Start,RunandOff.

Motion-ControlLevers

Themotion-controlleversareusedtodrivethemachine
forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.

Neutral-LockPosition

Theneutral-lockpositionisusedwiththesafety-interlock
systemtoengageandtodetermineneutralposition.

FuelShutoffValve

Closethefuelshutoffvalve(undertheseat)whentransporting
orstoringthemower.

ElectronicControlUnitMalfunction
IndicatorLight

Length:

60inchMower
Deck

RollBar-Up

RollBar-Down

221.6cm(87.25
inches)

226.0cm(88.95
inches)

Height:

RollBar-UpRollBar-Down

179.1cm(70.5inches)118.9cm(46.8inches)

Weight:

ModelWeight

60inchMowerDecks

72inchMowerDecks

577kg(1271lb)

606kg(1335lb)

72inchMower
Deck

221.6cm(87.25
inches)

226.0cm(88.95
inches)

Theelectroniccontrolunit(ECU)continuouslymonitorsthe
operationoftheEFIsystem.

Ifaproblemorfaultwithinthesystemisdetected,the
malfunctionindicatorlight(MIL)isilluminated.

TheMIListheredlightlocatedintherightconsolepanel.

OncetheMILilluminates,performinitialtroubleshooting
checks.RefertotheMILsectionunderTroubleshooting

(page65).

Ifthesechecksdonotcorrecttheproblem,furtherdiagnosis
andservicingbyanAuthorizedServiceDealerisnecessary.

Attachments/Accessories

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

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange

withoutnotice.

Width:

WithoutMower
Deck

WithMowerDeck

60inchMower
Deck

134.6cm(53.0
inches)

168.4cm(66.3
inches)

72inchMower
Deck

150.1cm(59.1
inches)

199.0cm(78.3
inches)

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Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days

old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or
higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)

or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume
isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot
approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains
morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15
(contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or
E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine
damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers

overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

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

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor
onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment
fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment
withitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser
nozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.

DANGER

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

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13
mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe
llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditionerbottleopening.

•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillagewith
soapandwater.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide
thefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.

Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank
bedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,

whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionerto
thegas.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective
whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.T ominimizethechance

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ofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizer

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atalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Fillthefuel

tanktothebottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe
tankallowsthegasolinetoexpand.

1.Parkthemachineonlevelground.

2.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Cleanaroundthefueltankcap.

4.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.
Ensurethereisemptyspaceinthetanktoallowthe
gasolinetoexpand(Figure7).

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check
theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe

Engine-OilLevel(page34).

BreakinginaNewMachine

Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mowerdecks
anddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhennew,placing
additionalloadontheengine.Allow40to50hoursof
break-intimefornewmachinestodevelopfullpowerand
bestperformance.

UsingtheRolloverProtection System(ROPS)

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keeptheroll
barinthefullyraisedlockedpositionandusethe
seatbelt.

Ensurethattherearpartoftheseatissecuredwith
theseatlatch.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
inthedownposition.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris
inthedownposition.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearancepermits.

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

Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.

Figure7

Important:Ensurethattherearpartoftheseatis

securedwiththeseatlatch.

1.Tolowertherollbar,applyforwardpressuretothe
upperpartoftherollbar.

2.Pullbothknobsoutandrotatethem90°sotheyare
notengaged(Figure8).

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3.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure8).

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthesafety
section.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
bystandersavoidinjury.

DANGER

Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause
slidingandlossofcontrol.

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor
drowning.

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
down.

Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand
lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.

Readandfollowtherolloverprotectioninstructions
andwarnings.

Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:

Figure8

1.ROPSknob

2.PullROPSknoboutand
rotate90degrees

3.Rollbarintheupright
position

4.Rollbarinthefolded
position

4.Toraisetherollbar,raisetherollbartotheoperate
position,rotatetheknobssotheymovepartiallyinto
thegrooves(Figure8).

5.Raisetherollbartothefulluprightpositionwhile
pushingontheupperrollbarandthepinswillsnap
intopositionwhentheholesalignwiththepins(Figure

8).Pushontherollbarandensurethatbothpinsare

engaged.

Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeroll
barinthefullyraisedposition.

•Donotoperateneardrop-offsornearwater.

•Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon
slopes.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

Figure9

1.SafeZone-usethe
ZMasterhereonslopes
lessthan15degreesor
atareas.

2.DangerZone-useawalk
behindmowerand/ora
handtrimmeronslopes
greaterthan15degrees,
neardrop-offsandwater.

3.Water

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CAUTION

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Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.

Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,feetandhead
isrecommended.

Figure10

1.Wearsafetyglasses

2.Wearhearingprotection

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

Figure12

OperatingtheMower Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthemower
bladesandanypoweredattachments.

OperatingtheParkingBrake

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor
leaveitunattended.

SettingtheParkingBrake

WARNING

Parkingbrakemaynotholdmachineparkedona
slopeandcouldcausepersonalinjuryorproperty
damage.

Donotparkonslopesunlesswheelsarechocked
orblocked

EngagingtheBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)

Note:Engagingtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)withthe

throttlepositionathalforlesswillcauseexcessivewearto
thedrivebelts.

Figure13

DisengagingtheBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)

Figure11

Figure14

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OperatingtheThrottle

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RUN

STOP

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ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweenFastandSlow
positions(Figure15).

Alwaysusethefastpositionwhenturningonthemowerdeck
withtheblade-controlswitch(PTO).

Figure15

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure16).
Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey .

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

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel
systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

Figure17

1.On2.Off

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine

1.RaisetheROPSupandlockintoplace,sitontheseat
andfastentheseatbelt.

2.Movethemotioncontrolstoneutral-lockedposition.

3.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingtheParking

Brake(page18).

4.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOff
position(Figure18).

5.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheSlowand
Fastpositions.

Figure16

2.Turntheignitionkeytostoptostoptheengine.

UsingtheFuelShutoffValve

Thefuelshutoffvalveislocatedundertheseat.Movethe
seatforwardtoaccessit.

Closethefuelshutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance,and
storage.

Ensurethefuelshutoffvalveisopenwhenstartingtheengine.

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B

C

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CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis
unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.

Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60seconds
beforeturningtheignitionswitchoff.

6.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure16).
Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey .

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

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel
systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

Figure18

Figure20

Important:Makesurethatthefuelshutoffvalveis

closedbeforetransportingorstoringthemachine,as
fuelleakagemayoccur.Settheparkingbrakebefore
transporting.Makesuretoremovethekeyasthefuel
pumpmayrunandcausethebatterytolosecharge.

Figure19

1.Off3.Start

2.Run

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TheSafety-InterlockSystem

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CAUTION

Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnectedor
damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly
causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore
operatingthemachine.

UnderstandingtheSafety-Interlock
System

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventtheengine
fromstartingunless:

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.

•Themotion-controlleversareintheneutral-locked

position

Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostopthe
enginewhenthetractioncontrolsaremovedfromthelocked
positionwiththeparkingbrakeengagedorifyourisefrom
theseatwhenthePTOisengaged.

Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhenthe
interlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition.Whenthe
componentisinthecorrectposition,atrianglewilllightup
inthecorrespondingsquare.

1.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeandmove
theblade-controlswitch(PTO)toon.Trystartingthe
engine;theengineshouldnotcrank.

2.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeandmove
theblade-controlswitch(PTO)tooff.Moveeither
motion-controllever(outofneutral-lockedposition).
Trystartingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.
Repeatforothercontrollever.

3.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,move
theblade-controlswitch(PTO)tooffandmovethe
motion-controlleverstoneutral-lockposition.Now
starttheengine.Whiletheengineisrunning,releasethe
parkingbrake,engagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)
andriseslightlyfromtheseat;theengineshouldstop.

4.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,move
theblade-controlswitch(PTO)tooffandmovethe
motion-controlleverstoneutral-lockposition.Now
starttheengine.Whiletheengineisrunning,center
eithermotion-controlandmove(forwardorreverse);
theengineshouldstop.Repeatforothermotion
control.

5.Sittingontheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake,move
theblade-controlswitch(PTO)tooffandmovethe
motion-controlleverstoneutral-lockposition.Try
startingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.

DrivingForwardorBackward

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

Figure21

1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe
correctposition

TestingtheSafety-InterlockSystem

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine
eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed
below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety
systemimmediately.

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidly.Operatormaylose
controlofmachineandcausepersonalinjuryor
damagetomachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp
turns.

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UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers

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Figure23

Figure22

1.Motion-control
lever—neutral-lock
position

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

4.Backward

DrivingForward

Note:Theenginewillkillifthetractioncontrolleversare

movedwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

Tostop,pullthemotion-controlleverstotheneutralposition.

1.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe

ParkingBrake(page18).

2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

3.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotion-controllevers
forward(Figure23).

DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,lookbehindandslowlypullthe
motion-controlleversrearward(Figure24).

Figure24

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StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethetractioncontrolleversto
neutralandmovetolockedposition,disengagethepower
takeoff(blade-controlswitch(PTO),andturntheignition
keytooff.

Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine;referto

SettingtheParkingBrake(page18).Remembertoremove

thekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis
unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

UsingtheTransportLock

Thetransportlockhastwopositionsandisusedwiththe
deckliftpedal.Thereisalockpositionandaunlockposition
forthetransportposition.Thetransportlockisusedwiththe
deckliftpedal.RefertoFigure25

Figure25

TransportLockPositions

1.Transportlock3.Unlockposition—doesnot

2.Lockposition—mower
deckwilllockintotransport
position

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lockthemowerdeckinto
transportposition

AdjustingtheHeight-of-CutPin

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Theheight-of-cutisadjustedfrom25to140mm(1to
5-1/2inches)in6mm(1/4inch)incrementsbyrelocating
theclevispinintodifferentholelocations.

1.Movethetransportlocktothelockposition.

2.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootandraisethe
mowerdecktothetransportposition(alsothe140mm
(5-1/2inch)cuttingheightposition)(Figure26).

3.Toadjust,rotatethepin90degreesandremovethepin
fromtheheight-of-cutbracket(Figure26).

4.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracketcorresponding
totheheight-of-cutdesiredand,insertthepin(Figure

26).

5.Pushonthedecklift,pullbackonthetransportlock,
andslowlylowerthemowerdeck.

Figure27

1.FlangeNut3.Bushing

2.Anti-scalproller4.Bolt

Figure26

1.Deckliftpedal

2.Cutofheightpin

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,itisrecommended
toadjusttheheightoftheanti-scalprollers.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe
motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition
andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure27and

Figure28tomatchtheclosestheight-of-cutposition.

3.Transportlock

Figure28

1.Bolt3.Anti-scalproller

2.Bushing4.FlangeNut

AdjustingtheSkid(s)

Mounttheskidsinthelowerpositionwhenoperatingin
heightofcutshigherthan64mm(2-1/2inches)andinthe
higherpositionwhenoperatinginheightofcutslowerthan
64mm(2-1/2inches).

Note:Whentheskidsbecomeworn,switchtheskidtothe
oppositesidesofthemower,ippingthemover.Thiswill
allowyoutousetheskidslongerbeforereplacingthem.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

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2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,stopthe

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engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto
stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removethecarriageboltsandnutsfromeachskid
(Figure29).

UnlatchingtheSeat

Note:Certainmodelswillhaveaxedseatandcannotbe

rotatedup.

Figure31

1.Seatlatch2.Seat

Figure29

1.Carriagebolt

2.Skid

4.Moveeachskidtothedesiredpositionandsecurethem
withthecarriageboltsandnuts.

Note:Onlyusethetoporcentersetsofholesto
adjusttheskids.Thebottomholesareusedwhen
switchingsidesonthemowerdeck,atwhichtimethey
becomethetopholesontheothersideofthemower.

5.Topreventdamagingtheskid,torquethecarriagebolts
andnutsforeachskidto12.4to14.7N-m(110to130
in-lb).

3.Nut

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Positiontheseat
whereyouhavethebestcontrolofthemachineandaremost
comfortable.

Toadjust,movetheleversidewaystounlockseat(Figure30).

ChangingtheSeatSuspension

Theseatisadjustabletoprovideasmoothandcomfortable
ride.Positiontheseatwhereyouaremostcomfortable.

Toadjustit,turntheknobinfronteitherdirectiontoprovide
thebestcomfort(Figure32).

Figure32

1.Seatsuspensionknob

UsingtheDrive-WheelRelease Valves

WARNING

Handsmaybecomeentangledintherotatingdrive
componentsbelowtheenginedeck,whichcould
resultinseriousinjury.

Figure30

Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andallowall
movingpartstostopbeforeaccessingthedrive
wheelreleasevalves.

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WARNING

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TransportingtheMachine

Theengineandhydraulicdriveunitscanbecome
veryhot.Touchingahotengineorhydraulicdrive
unitscancausesevereburns.

Allowtheengineandhydraulicdriveunitstocool
completelybeforeaccessingthedrivewheelrelease
valves.

Thedrive-wheelreleasevalvesarelocatedinthebackofeach
hydraulicdriveunit,undertheseat.

Note:Makesurethereleasevalvesareinthefullyhorizontal
positionwhenoperatingthemachineorseveredamagetothe
hydraulicsystemcanoccur.

1.DisengagethePTO(blade-controlswitch)andturnthe
ignitionkeytooff.Movetheleverstoneutral-locked
positionandapplyparkingbrake.Removethekey.

2.Rotatethereleasevalveleversverticallytopushthe
machine.Thisallowshydraulicoiltoby-passthepump
enablingthewheelstoturn(Figure33).

3.Disengageparkingbrakebeforepushing.

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthemachine.
Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasallnecessarybrakes,
lighting,andmarkingasrequiredbylaw .Pleasecarefullyread
allthesafetyinstructions.Knowingthisinformationcould
helpyou,yourfamily,petsorbystandersavoidinjury.

WARNING

Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithoutturn
signals,lights,reectivemarkings,oraslow
movingvehicleemblemisdangerousandcanlead
toaccidentscausingpersonalinjury.

Donotdrivemachineonapublicstreetorroadway.

Totransportthemachine:

1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicleand
connectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and
closethefuelvalve.

Figure33

1.Verticaltopushthe
machine

4.Rotatethereleasevalvelevershorizontallytorunthe
machine(Figure33).

2.Horizontaltorunthe
machine

5.Usethemetaltiedownloopsonthemachineto
securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruckwith
straps,chains,cable,orropes(Figure34).

Figure34

1.Tractionunittiedownloops

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LoadingtheMachine

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Useextremecautionwhenloadingorunloadingmachines
ontoatraileroratruck.Useafull-widthrampthatiswider
thanthemachineforthisprocedure.Backuprampsand
driveforwarddownramps(Figure35).

Figure35

1.Backupramps

2.Driveforwarddownramps

Important:Donotusenarrowindividualrampsfor
eachsideofthemachine.

Ensuretherampislongenoughsothattheanglewiththe
grounddoesnotexceed15degrees(Figure36).Onat
ground,thisrequiresaramptobeatleast4timesaslongas
theheightofthetrailerortruckbedtotheground.Asteeper
anglemaycausemowercomponentstogetcaughtastheunit
movesfromtheramptothetrailerortruck.Steeperangles
mayalsocausethemachinetotiporlosecontrol.Ifloading
onornearaslope,positionthetrailerortrucksothatitis
onthedownsideoftheslopeandtherampextendsupthe
slope.Thiswillminimizetherampangle.

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruckincreases
thepossibilityoftip-overandcouldcauseserious
injuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingamachine
onaramp.

•EnsurethattheROPSisintheuppositionand
usetheseatbeltwhenloadingorunloadingthe
machine.EnsurethattheROPSwillclearthe
topofanenclosedtrailer.

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuseindividual
rampsforeachsideofthemachine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetweenthe
rampandthegroundorbetweentherampand
thetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethelengthoframpisatleast4timesas
longastheheightofthetrailerortruckbedto
theground.Thiswillensurethatrampangle
doesnotexceed15degreesonatground.

•Backuprampsanddriveforwarddownramps.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordecelerationwhile
drivingthemachineonarampasthiscould
causealossofcontroloratip-oversituation.

1.Full-widthrampinstowed
position

2.Sideviewoffull-width
rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan
15degrees

Figure36

4.Rampisatleast4times
aslongastheheightof
thetrailerortruckbedto
theground

5.H=heightofthetraileror
truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

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OperatingTips

FastThrottleSetting

cuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthegrassatthis
setting.Thencutthegrassagainusingthelower,normal
setting.

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

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

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

Cut1/3oftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade.Cutting
morethanthatisnotrecommendedunlessgrassissparse,or
itislatefallwhengrassgrowsmoreslowly.

MowingDirection

WhenStopping

Ifyoumuststopthemachine'sforwardmotionwhilemowing,
aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydropontoyourlawn.Toavoid
this,moveontoapreviouslycutareawiththebladesengaged.

KeeptheUndersideoftheMowerClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthemower
aftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinsidethemower,
cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecomeunsatisfactory.

BladeMaintenance

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

Alternatemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding
straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhichenhances
decompositionandfertilization.

MowatCorrectIntervals

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

CuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeedincertain
conditions.

AvoidCuttingTooLow

Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthemower
youpreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheighttoensurethat
uneventurfisnotcuttooshort.

LongGrass

Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan
normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,raisethe

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Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst100hours

Aftertherst250hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every150hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Checkthewheellugnuttorque.

•Checkthewheelhubslotted-nuttorque.

•Checktheparkingbrakeadjustment.

•Changethehydraulicltersandhydraulicoilwhenusinganytypeofoil.

•Checkthesafetysystem.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Checktheseatbelt.

•Checktherolloverprotectionsystem(ROPS)knobs.

•Cleantheenginescreenandtheoilcooler.

•Checkandcleanthehydraulicunitshrouds.

•Checkthemowerblades.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

•Greasethemowerdeckspindles.

•Checksparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.

•Checkthehydraulicoillevel.

•Lubricatethemowerdeckliftpivots.

•Changetheengineoil(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Checkandcleanenginecoolingnsandshrouds.

•Inspecttheprimarylterandairinletscreen.

Every200hours

Every250hours

Every300hours

Every500hours

Every600hours

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Changetheengineoillter.

•Cleantheengine-oilcooler.

•Check,cleanandregapthesparkplug.

•Replacethefuellter.(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•ChangethehydraulicltersandhydraulicoilwhenusingMobil®1oil(moreoftenin
dirtyordustyconditions).

•Replacetheprimaryairlter(moreoftenindustyorsandyconditions).

•Checktheinnerairlter.

•Checkthewheellugnuttorque.

•Checkthewheelhubslotted-nuttorque.

•Adjustthecaster-pivotbearing.

•Checktheparkingbrakeadjustment.

•ChangethehydraulicltersandhydraulicoilwhenusingToro®HYPR-OIL™500
hydraulicoil(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Replacetheinnerairlter.

Monthly

Yearly

•Checkthebattery .

•Greasethepump-beltidlerarm.

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Repackthefrontcasterwheelbearings(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Greasethemower-deckidlerarms.

•Lubricatethecasterwheelhubs

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Checkallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

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CAUTION

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Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure
youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.

Lubrication

GreasingandLubrication

Greasemorefrequentlywhenoperatingconditionsare
extremelydustyorsandy.

GreaseType:No.2general-purpose,lithium-basedor
molybdenum-basedgrease

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe
motioncontrolleverstotheneutral-lockedposition
andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.Makesuretoscrape
anypaintoffthefrontofthetting(s).

4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.Pumpgrease
intothettingsuntilgreasebeginstooozeoutofthe
bearings.

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

AddingLightOilorSprayLubrication

GreasingtheMower

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Greasethemowerdeck

spindles.

Yearly—Greasethepump-beltidlerarm.

Yearly—Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenin
dirtyordustyconditions).

Yearly—Repackthefrontcasterwheelbearings(more
oftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Yearly—Greasethemower-deckidlerarms.

Important:Makesurecuttingunitspindlesarefullof
greaseweekly.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe
motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition,
andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Greasethemowerdeckidlerpulleypivotuntilgrease
comeoutthebottom(Figure38).

4.Greasethethreespindlebearingsuntilgreasecomes
outthelowerseals(Figure38).

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Lubricatethedeckliftpivots.

Figure37

Figure38

5.Greasethedeck-beltidlerarms(Figure39).

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6.Greasethedrive-beltidlerarm(Figure38).

Figure40

7.Removethedustcapandadjustthecasterpivots.
Keepthedustcapoffuntilgreasingisdone.Referto

AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing(page44).

8.Removethehexplug.Threadagreasettingintothe
hole.

9.Pumpgreaseintothegreasettinguntilitoozesout
aroundthetopbearing.

10.Removethegreasettinginthehole.Installthehex
pluganddustcap(Figure41).

LubricatingtheCasterWheel Hubs

ServiceInterval:Yearly

1.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removethekey.Engagetheparkingbrake.

Figure42

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench
ats

2.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

3.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

4.Removeoneofthespacernutsfromtheaxleassembly
inthecasterwheel.Notethatthreadlockingadhesive
hasbeenappliedtolockthespacernutstotheaxle.
Removetheaxle(withtheotherspacernutstill
assembledtoit)fromthewheelassembly .

5.Pryoutseals,andinspectbearingsforwearordamage
andreplaceifnecessary.

6.Packthebearingswithageneral-purposegrease.

7.Insertonebearing,onenewsealintothewheel.

Note:Replacetheseals.

8.Iftheaxleassemblyhashadbothspacernutsremoved
(orbrokenloose),applyathreadlockingadhesive
toonespacernutandthreadontotheaxlewiththe

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nutallofthewayontotheendoftheaxle.Leave
approximately3mm(1/8inch)fromtheoutersurface
ofthespacernuttotheendoftheaxleinsidethenut.

9.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheelonthe
sideofthewheelwiththenewsealandbearing.

10.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,llthearea
insidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullofgeneral-purpose
grease.

EngineMaintenance

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal
injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody
partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

11.Insertthesecondbearingandnewsealintothewheel.

12.Applyathreadlockingadhesivetothe2ndspacernut
andthreadontotheaxlewiththewrenchatsfacing
outward.

13.Torquethenutto8-9N-m(75-80in-lb),loosen,then
re-torqueto2-3N-m(20-25in-lb).Makesureaxle
doesnotextendbeyondeithernut.

14.Reinstallthesealguardsoverthewheelhubandinsert
wheelintocasterfork.Reinstallcasterboltandtighten
nutfully.

Important:T opreventsealandbearingdamage,check
thebearingadjustmentoften.Spinthecastertire.The
tireshouldnotspinfreely(morethan1or2revolutions)
orhaveanysideplay.Ifthewheelspinsfreely,adjust
torqueonspacernutuntilthereisaslightamountof
drag.Applythreadlockingadhesive.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every150hours

Every300hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)—Replacetheprimaryairlter(moreoftenin
dustyorsandyconditions).

Every300hours—Checktheinnerairlter.

Every600hours—Replacetheinnerairlter.

Note:Checktheltersmorefrequentlyiftheoperating
conditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

RemovingtheFilters

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpulltheair
inletcoverofftheaircleanerbody(Figure43).

4.Cleantheairinletscreenandcover.

5.Installtheairinletcoverandsecureitwiththelatches
(Figure43).

Figure43

1.Airinletcover3.Aircleanerbody

2.Airinletscreen4.Latch

6.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpulltheair
cleanercoverofftheaircleanerbody(Figure44).

7.Cleantheinsideoftheaircleanercoverwith
compressedair.

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8.Gentlyslidetheprimarylteroutoftheaircleaner

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body(Figure44).

2.Iftheinnerlterisbeingreplaced,carefullyslideitinto
thelterbody(Figure44).

Note:Avoidknockingthelterintothesideofthe
body.

9.Removetheinnerlteronlyifyouintendtoreplaceit.

Important:Neverattempttocleantheinnerlter.
Ifthesafetylterisdirty,thentheprimarylteris
damaged.Replacebothlters.

3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylterovertheinnerlter
(Figure44).

Note:Ensurethattheprimarylterisfullyseatedby
pushingonitsouterrimwhileinstallingit.

Important:Donotpressonthesoftinsidearea
ofthelter.

4.Installtheaircleanercoverandsecurethelatches
(Figure44).

Figure44

1.Innerlter

2.Primarylter

3.Aircleanercover

4.Latch

5.Aircleanerbody

10.Inspecttheprimarylterfordamagebylookinginto
thelterwhileshiningabrightlightontheoutsideof
thelter.Holesinthelterwillappearasbrightspots.
Ifthelterisdamaged,discardit.

ServicingthePrimaryFilter

•Iftheprimarylterisdirty,bent,ordamaged,replaceit.

•Donotcleantheprimarylter.

ServicingtheSafetyFilter

Replacethesafetylter,nevercleanit.

Important:Neverattempttocleanthesafetylter.
Ifthesafetylterisdirty,thentheprimarylteris
damaged.Replacebothlters.

InstallingtheFilters

Important:Topreventenginedamage,alwaysoperate

theenginewithbothairltersandcoverinstalled.

1.Ifinstallingnewlters,checkeachlterforshipping
damage.Donotuseadamagedlter.

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ServicingtheEngineOil

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OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceclassSJorhigher)

OilCapacity:withalterchange,1.7L(58oz;withnolter

change,1.4L(48oz)

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure45

Note:Useofsyntheticoilhaving5W-20or5W-30ratingis

acceptable,upto4degreesC(40degreesF).

Note:Syntheticoilswillprovidebetterstartinginextreme
coldbelow-23degreesC(-10degreesF).

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal
injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody
partsawayfromthemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil
becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donotrun
enginewithoilbelowthelowmarkbecausetheengine
maybedamaged.

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

Figure46

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position(Figure46).

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ChangingtheEngineOil

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ServiceInterval:Every100hours(moreoftenindirtyor

dustyconditions).

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Parkthemachinesothattherearisslightlylowerthan
thefronttoensuretheoildrainscompletely.

2.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position(Figure47).

4.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil
intothellertubeandslowlyaddtheadditionaloilto
bringittotheFullmark(Figure48).

Figure48

5.Starttheengineanddrivetoaatarea.Checktheoil
levelagain.

ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

Note:Changetheengineoilltermorefrequentlywhen
operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChangingthe

EngineOil(page35).

2.Changetheengineoillter(Figure49).

Figure47

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1.Engine-oilcooler2.Bolts

Note:Ensuretheoilltergaskettouchestheengine
andthenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnewoil;refer
toChangingtheEngineOil(page35).

ServicingtheEngine-OilCooler

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

1.Keeptheoilcoolerfreeofdebris.bycleaningthens
withabrush.

2.Removetheboltsholdingtheoilcoolertotheengine
housing.

3.Cleantheinsideoftheoilcoolerwithabrush.

4.Installtheoilcoolertotheenginehousing.

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ServicingtheSparkPlug

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ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Check,cleanandregap

thesparkplug.

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

Type:Champion
equivalent

AirGap:0.76mm(0.030inch)

®

XC12YC,Champion

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Removethelefthandhydraulicunitshroudintheorder
listedwithFigure51.Thisgivesyouaccesstothefront
sparkplug.

®

Platinum3071or

4.Removethesparkplug.

Figure52

5.Installthelefthandhydraulicunitshroud(Figure51).

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Replacethesparkplug(s)whenithas:a

blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,cracksor
reuseisquestionable.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,theengineis
operatingproperly .Ablackcoatingontheinsulatorusually
meanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.76mm(0.030inch).

Figure53

1.Pullthistabouttothe
sideinthedirectionofthe
arrow

2.Pulltheshroudoffofthis
frametabinthedirection
ofthearrow

Figure51

3.Pulltheshroudoffofthis
frametabinthedirection
ofthearrow

4.Shroud

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InstallingtheSparkPlug

CheckingtheSparkArrester

Tightenthesparkplug(s)to24.4-29.8N-m(18-22ft-lb).

Figure54

(ifequipped)

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

Hotexhaustsystemcomponentsmayignite
gasolinevaporsevenaftertheengineisstopped.
Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengineoperation
mayigniteammablematerials.Firemayresultin
personalinjuryorpropertydamage.

Donotrefuelorrunengineunlesssparkarrester
isinstalled.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Waitformufertocool.

3.Ifanybreaksinthescreenorweldsareobserved,
replacethearrester.

4.Ifpluggingofthescreenisobserved,removethe
arresterandshakelooseparticlesoutofthearrester
andcleanscreenwithawirebrush(soakinsolventif
necessary).Reinstallarresteronexhaustoutlet.

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FuelSystem

G008963

12

3

Maintenance

WARNING

Fuelsystemcomponentsareunderhighpressure.
Theuseofimpropercomponentscanresultin
systemfailure,gasolineleakageandpossible
explosion.

Useonlyapprovedfuellinesandfuellters.

ServicingtheElectronic Fuel-InjectionSystem

Thismachinecontainsanelectronicfuel-injectionsystem.It
controlsthefuelowunderdifferentoperatingconditions.

Theelectroniccontrolunit(ECU)continuouslymonitorsthe
operationoftheEFIsystem.

Ifaproblemorfaultwithinthesystemisdetected,the
malfunctionindicatorlight(MIL)isilluminated.TheMILis
theredlightlocatedintherightconsolepanel.

OncetheMILilluminates,performinitialtroubleshooting
checks.RefertotheMILsectionunderTroubleshooting

(page65).

Ifthesechecksdonotcorrecttheproblem,furtherdiagnosis
andservicingbyanAuthorizedServiceDealerisnecessary.

ReplacingtheLow-Pressure FuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours/Yearly(whichevercomes

rst)(moreoftenindirtyordusty
conditions).

Thefuellterislocatedneartheengineonthefrontorrear
sideoftheengine.

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Allowthemachinetocooldown.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

5.Closethefuelshutoffvalveundertheseat(Figure55).

Figure55

1.Fuellter

2.Hoseclamp

6.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherandslide
themawayfromthelter(Figure55).

7.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

8.Installanewlterandmovethehoseclampscloseto
thelter(Figure55).

9.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

Note:Itisimportanttoreinstallthefuellinehosesand
securewithplastictiesthesameastheywereoriginally
installedatthefactorytokeepthefuellineawayfrom
componentsthatcouldcausefuellinedamage.

3.Fuelline

ServicingtheHigh-Pressure FuelFilter

Donotattempttoservicethehighpressurefuellter.The
highpressurelterisintegratedwithinthefuelpumpmodule.
Thefuellterandothercomponentsinsidethefuelpump
modulearenotservicable.Donotattempttoopenthefuel
pumpmodule.

EnsurethatanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplacesthefuel
pumpmodulewiththehighpressurefuellter.

ServicingtheFuelTank

Donotattempttodrainthefueltank.Ensurethatan
AuthorizedServiceDealerdrainsthefueltank.

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ElectricalSystem
Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

W ash hands after handling .

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhichisa
deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.

Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontactwith
skin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafetyglassestoshield
youreyesandrubberglovestoprotectyourhands.

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe
machineandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscan
causethebatterygassestoexplode,resultingin
personalinjury.

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

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

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe
motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition
andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Firstdisconnectthenegativebatterycable(black)from
thenegative(-)(black)batteryterminal(Figure56).

4.Slidetheredterminalbootoffthepositive(red)battery
terminalandremovethepositive(+)(red)batterycable
(Figure56).

5.Removethewingnutsecuringthebatteryclamp
(Figure56).

6.Removetheclamp(Figure56).

7.Removethebattery.

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst
metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting
inpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot
allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal
partsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe
machine.

Figure56

1.Removethewingnutand
clamp

2.Removethenegative
batterycablebeforethe
positive

3.Removethepositive
batterycable

4.Removebattery

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionbatteryinthetraywiththeterminalposts
oppositefromthehydraulictank(Figure56).

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

3.Theninstallthenegative(black)batterycableand
groundwiretothenegative(-)batteryterminal.

4.Securethecableswith2bolts,2washers,and2locknuts
(Figure56).

5.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red)
batterypost.

6.Installtheclampandsecureitwiththewingnut(Figure

56).

ChargingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparksand
amesawayfrombattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged
(1.265specicgravity).Thisisespeciallyimportantto
preventbatterydamagewhenthetemperatureisbelow
0°C(32°F).

1.Chargebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to30amps
or30minutesat10amps.

2.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthecharger
leadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure57).

ServicingtheFuses

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

1.Thefusesarelocatedonrighthandconsolenextto
theseat(Figure58).

2.Toreplacethefuses,pulloutonthefusetoremoveit.

3.Installanewfuse(Figure58).

Figure58

1.Optionalaccesory-15amp

2.Charge-25amp5.Console

3.PTO-10amp

4.Main-25amp

3.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnectthe
batterycables,refertoInstallingtheBattery(page40).

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery
disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.

Figure57

1.Positivebatterypost

2.Negativebatterypost

3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Black(-)chargerlead

JumpStartingtheMachine

1.Checkandcleancorrosionfromthebatteryterminals
beforejumpstarting.Ensuretheconnectionsaretight.

CAUTION

Corrosionorlooseconnectionscancause
unwantedelectricalvoltagespikesatanytime
duringthejumpstartingprocedure.

Donotattempttojumpstartwithlooseor
corrodedbatteryterminalsordamagetothe
engineorEFImayoccur.

DANGER

Jumpstartingaweakbatterythatiscracked,
frozen,haslowelectrolytelevel,oran
open/shortedbatterycell,cancausean
explosionresultinginseriouspersonalinjury.

Donotjumpstartaweakbatteryifthese
conditionsexist.

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2.Makesuretheboosterbatteryisagoodandfully

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chargedleadacidbatteryat12.6voltsorgreater.Use
properlysizedjumpercableswithshortlengthsto
reducevoltagedropbetweensystems.Makesure
thecablesarecolorcodedorlabeledforthecorrect
polarity.

CAUTION

Connectingthejumpercablesincorrectly
(wrongpolarity)canimmediatelydamagethe
EFIsystem.

Becertainofbatteryterminalpolarityand
jumpercablepolaritywhenhookingup
batteries.

WARNING

Batteriescontainacidandproduceexplosive
gases.

•Shieldtheeyesandfacefromthebatteries
atalltimes.

4.Connecttheotherendofthepositivecabletothe
positiveterminaloftheboosterbattery.

5.Connecttheblacknegative(–)cabletotheother
terminal(negative)oftheboosterbattery.

6.Makethenalconnectionontheengineblockof

thestalledvehicle(

not

tothenegativebatterypost)

awayfromthebatteryandstandback(Figure61).

Figure60

•Donotleanoverthebatteries.

Note:Besuretheventcapsaretightandlevel.Place
adampcloth,ifavailable,overanyventcapsonboth
batteries.Besurethevehiclesdonottouchandthat
bothelectricalsystemsareoffandatthesamerated
systemvoltage.Theseinstructionsarefornegative
groundsystemsonly .

3.Connectthepositive(+)cabletothepositive(+)
terminalofthedischargedbatterythatiswiredtothe
starterorsolenoidasshowninFigure59.

Figure59

Figure61

1.Engineblock

2.Negative(–)cable

7.Startthevehicleandremovethecablesinthe
reverseorderofconnection(theengineblock(black)
connectionisthersttodisconnect).

1.Positive(+)cableon
dischargedbattery

2.Positive(+)cableon
boosterbattery

3.Negative(–)cableonthe
boosterbattery

4.Negative(–)cableonthe
engineblock

5.Boosterbattery

6.Dischargedbattery

7.Engineblock

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DriveSystem
Maintenance

CheckingtheSeatBelt

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Visuallyinspectseatbeltforwear,cuts,andproperoperation
ofretractorandbuckle.Replacebeforeoperatingifdamaged.

CheckingtheRollover ProtectionSystem(ROPS) Knobs

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keeptheroll
barinthefullyraisedlockedpositionandusethe
seatbelt.

Ensurethattherearpartoftheseatissecuredwith
theseatlatch.

Checkthatboththemountinghardwareandtheknobsare
ingoodworkingcondition.Makesuretheknobsarefully
engagedwiththeROPSinthefullyraisedposition.The
upperhoopoftherollbarmayneedtobepushedforwardor
pulledrearwardtogetbothknobsfullyengaged.

Figure62

1.ROPSknob(locked
position)

2.PullROPSknoboutand
rotate90degreesto
changerollbarposition

3.Rollbarintheupright
position

4.Rollbarinthefolded
position

AdjustingtheTracking

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).

2.Drivetoanopenatarea,movethemotion-control
leverstotheneutral-lockedposition.

3.Movethethrottlemidwaybetweenfastandslow.

4.Movebothmotion-controlleversallthewayforward
untiltheybothhitthestopsintheT-slot.

5.Checkwhichwaythemachinetracks.

6.Ifittrackstotheright,loosentheboltsandadjust
theleftstopplaterearwardontheleftT-slotuntilthe
machinetracksstraight(Figure63).

7.Ifittrackstotheleft,loosentheboltsandadjustthe
rightstopplaterearwardontherightT-slotuntilthe
machinetracksstraight(Figure63).

8.Tightenthestopplate(Figure63).

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Figure63

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Leftcontrollevershown

CheckingtheWheelLugNuts

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every500hours

Checkandtorquethewheellugnutsto122-129N-m(90-95
ft-lb).

CheckingtheWheelHub SlottedNut

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every500hours

Checkandensurethatthetorqueoftheslottednutis286to
352N-m(211to260ft-lb).

Note:Donotuseanti-seizeonwheelhub.

1.Controllever3.Stopplate

2.Bolt

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

Maintaintheairpressureinthereartiresat90kPa(13psi).
Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut.Checkthetires
whentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccuratepressurereading.

Note:Thefronttiresaresemi-pneumatictiresanddonot
requireairpressuremaintenance.

Figure64

Figure65

1.Slottednut

AdjustingtheCaster-Pivot Bearing

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichevercomes

rst)

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe
motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition
andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removethedustcapfromcasterandtightenlocknut
(Figure66).

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4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersareatand
thenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlysetthepre-loadon
thebearings(Figure66).

Important:Makesurethespringwashersare
installedcorrectlyasshowninFigure66.

5.Installthedustcap(Figure66).

RemovingtheClutchShim

1.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removethekey.Engagetheparkingbrake.Allow
themachinetocoolcompletelybeforestartingthese
instructions.

2.Usinganaircompressor,blowoutanydebrisfrom
underthebrakepoleandaroundthebrakespacers.

Figure68

3.Checktheconditionofthewireharnessleads,
connectors,andterminals.Cleanorrepairasnecessary.

Figure66

1.Springwashers

2.Locknut

3.Dustcap

UsingtheClutchShim

Somelatermodelyearunitshavebeenbuiltwithclutchesthat
containabrakeshim.Whentheclutchbrakehasworntothe
pointwheretheclutchnolongerengagesconsistently,the
shimcanberemovedtoextendtheclutchlife.

4.Verifythat12Vispresentattheclutchconnector
whenthePTOswitchisengaged.

5.Measurethegapbetweentherotorandarmature.If
thegapisgreaterthan1mm(0.04inch),proceedwith
thefollowingsteps:

A.Loosenbothbrakemountingboltsone-halfto

onefullturnasshownbelow .

Note:Donotremovethebrakepolefromthe
eldshell/armature.Thebrakepolehasworn
tomatchthearmatureandneedstocontinueto
matchaftertheshimisremovedtoensureproper
braketorque.

Figure67

1.Armature5.Brakespacer

2.Fieldshell6.Re-gapshim

3.Rotor7.Brakepole

4.Brakemountingbolt

Figure69

1.Brakemountingbolt

B.Usingneedlenosepliers,orbyhand,takehold

ofthetabandremovetheshim(Donotdiscard
theshimuntilproperclutchfunctionhasbeen
conrmed).

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F.Performthefollowingsafetycheck:

i.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.

ii.MakesurethebladesDonotengagewith

thePTOswitch“off”andtheclutch
disengaged.

Iftheclutchdoesnotdisengage,reinstall
theshimandreferenceTroubleshooting

(page65).

Figure70

1.Shim

C.Usingapneumaticline,blowoutanydebris

fromunderthebrakepoleandaroundthebrake
spacers.

D.Re-torqueeachbolt(M6x1)to13N-m(10ft-lb)

+/-0.7N-m(0.5ft-lb).

E.Usinga0.010inchthickfeelergauge,verifythat

agapispresentbetweentherotorandarmature
faceonbothsidesofthebrakepoleasshown.
(Duetothewaytherotorandarmaturefaces
wear(peaksandvalleys)itissometimesdifcult
tomeasurethetruegap.)

iii.EngageanddisengagethePTOswitch

tenconsecutivetimestoensuretheclutch
isfunctioningproperly.Iftheclutch
doesnotengageproperly ,reference

Troubleshooting(page65).

1.Feelergauge

1.Feelergauge

Figure71

Figure72

•Ifthegapislessthan0.010inch,thenreinstall

theshimandreferenceTroubleshooting(page

65).

•Ifthegapissufcient,proceedtothesafety

checkinstepF.

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CoolingSystem

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Maintenance

CleaningtheEngineScreen andEngine-OilCooler

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Removeanybuild-upofgrass,dirtorotherdebrisfromthe
oilcooler(Figure73).

Figure74

1.Engineguard4.Fanhousing

2.Engineair-intakescreen

3.Bolt

5.Screw

Figure73

Beforeeachuseremoveanybuild-upofgrass,dirtor
otherdebrisfromtheenginescreen.Thiswillhelpinsure
adequatecoolingandcorrectenginespeedandwillreduce
thepossibilityofoverheatingandmechanicaldamagetothe
engine(Figure74).

CleaningtheEngineCooling FinsandShrouds

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomes

rst)

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removetheair-intakescreen,recoilstarterandfan
housing(Figure74).

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengineparts.

5.Installair-intakescreen,recoilstarterandfanhousing
(Figure74).

CheckingandCleaningthe HydraulicUnitShrouds

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisetheseat.

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromthehydraulicunit
shrouds(Figure75).

5.Lowertheseat.

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BrakeMaintenance

AdjustingtheParkingBrake

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every500hoursthereafter

Checktomakesurethebrakeisadjustedproperlybefore
adjusting.

Note:Thisproceduremustbefollowedaftertherst100
hoursorwhenabrakecomponenthasbeenremovedor
replaced.

1.Drivethemachineontoalevelsurface.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe
motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition
andengagetheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removethekey.

1.Hydraulicunitshrouds

Figure75

4.Raisethebackofthemachineupandsupportthe
machinewithjackstands.

DANGER

Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmayfailto
supportmachineandcauseaseriousinjury.

•Usejackstandwhensupportingmachine.

•Donotusehydraulicjacks.

5.Removethereartiresfromthemachine.

6.Removeanydebrisfromthebrakearea.

7.Rotatethedrivewheelreleasehandletothereleased
position.RefertoUsingtheDrive-WheelRelease

Valves(page25).

8.Checktoseeifthereisavisiblegapbetweenthe
L-bracketandthelinkagestop(Figure76).

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Figure76

LeftSideShown

1.L-bracket4.Rearlinkageassembly

2.Linkagestop

3.Gap

5.Caliper

6.Wheelhub

BeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

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

Replacingthe Counter-RotatingBelt

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen
cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarksandcracksare
signsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethebeltifanyofthese
conditionsareevident.

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

9.Disengagetheparkingbrake,thelevershouldbein
thedownposition.

10.Turnthewheelhubbyhandinbothdirectionsrelative
tothecaliper;thewheelhubshouldmovefreely
betweenthecaliper.

11.Ifagapisneededorthewheelhubdoesnotmove
freely:

A.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

B.Disconnectandne-tunetherearlinkage

assembly:

•Shortenthelinktocreateagap.

•Lengthenthelinktoallowwheelhub

movement.

C.Reconnecttherearlinkageassembly.

12.Engagetheparkingbrakeandcheckthegap.

13.Repeatsteps9through13untilavisiblegapisachieved
andthewheelhubrotatesfreely .

14.Repeatthisprocedureforthebrakeontheopposite
side.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inches)heightofcut.

4.Lifttheoorpanuptogainaccesstothecenterpulley .

5.Removetheplasticbeltcover(Figure78).

6.Removethe3boltsholdingthemetalbeltcoverin
placeandremovethemetalbeltcover.

15.Rotatethedrivewheelreleasehandletotheoperating
position.RefertoUsingtheDrive-WheelRelease

Valves(page25).

16.Installthereartiresandtorquethelugnuts.Referto

CheckingtheWheelLugNuts(page44)

17.Removethejackstands.

Figure77

1.Idlerspring4.Idlerpulley

2.Counter-rotatingbelt5.Squareholeforratchet

3.Doublepulley

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7.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarmto
removetensionontheidlerspring(Figure77).

8.Removethebeltfromthemowerdeckpulley(Figure

77).

9.Removethebeltfromtheremainingpulleys(Figure

77).

10.Usingtheratchetinthesquarehole,installthenew
beltaroundthemowerpulleysandtheidlerpulleys
(Figure77).

ReplacingtheMowerDeck Belt

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen
cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarksandcracksare
signsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethebeltifanyofthese
conditionsareevident.

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inches)heightofcut.

4.Removethebeltcovers(Figure78).

Figure79

1.Clutchpulley

2.Mowerbelt

3.Springloadedidlerpulley7.Squareholeintheidler

4.Ensurebelt-guidetabhits
againstthepivothub

5.Beltguide

6.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

armfortheratchet

8.Spring

Figure78

Leftsideshown

1.Pushtabdown2.Removebeltcover

5.Removethecounter-rotatingbelt;refertoReplacing

theCounter-RotatingBelt(page49).

6.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarmto
removetensionontheidlerspring(Figure79).

7.Removethebeltfromthemowerdeckpulley.

8.Liftuponthebelt-guidetabandremovetheexisting
belt(Figure79).

9.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleysandthe
clutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure79).

10.Rotateandensurethebelt-guidetabhitsagainstthe
pivothubFigure79.

11.Usingtheratchetinthesquarehole,installtheidler
spring(Figure79).

Makesurethespringendsareseatedintheanchor
grooves.

12.Installthebeltcovers(Figure80).

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Figure80

1.Positionthebeltcover3.Ensurethetabisunder
themetalcatch

2.Slidebeltcoverunderthe

sidecatches

ReplacingtheHydraulic Pump-DriveBelt

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removemowerbelt.RefertoReplacingtheMower

DeckBelt(page50).

4.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjackstands
(Figure81).

Figure81

1.Idlerpulley

2.Clutchpulley6.Squareholeinidlerarm

3.Pump-drivebelt7.Idlerspring

4.Righthydraulicpump
pulley

5.Lefthydraulicpumppulley

5.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarmto
removetheidlerspring(Figure81).

6.Unhooktheidlerspringfromtheframe(Figure81).

7.Removethebeltfromthehydraulicunitdrivepulleys
andtheenginepulley

8.Installthenewbeltaroundenginepulleyandthetwo
drivepulleys.

9.Usingaratchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarm,
installtheidlerspringtotheframe(Figure81).

10.Installthemowerbelt.RefertoReplacingtheMower

DeckBelt(page50).

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ControlsSystem
Maintenance

AdjustingtheControlHandle Position

Therearetwoheightpositionsforthecontrollevers;highand
low .Removetheboltstoadjusttheheightfortheoperator.

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Loosentheboltsandangenutsinstalledinthelevers
(Figure82).

4.Aligntheleversfronttorearpositionbybringthe
leverstogethertotheneutralpositionandslidethem
untiltheyarealigned,thentightenthebolts(Figure83).

Figure82

1.Bolt

2.Handle4.Nut

3.Controllever

Figure83

AdjustingtheMotion-Control Linkage

Locatedoneithersideofthefueltank,belowtheseatare
thepumpcontrollinkages.Rotatingthepumplinkagewitha
1/2inchwrenchallowsnetuningadjustmentssothatthe
machinedoesnotmoveinneutral.Anyadjustmentsaremade
forneutralpositioningonly.

WARNING

Enginemustberunninganddrivewheelsmust
beturningsomotioncontroladjustmentcanbe
performed.Contactwithmovingpartsorhot
surfacesmaycausepersonalinjury.

Keepngers,hands,andclothingclearofrotating
componentsandhotsurfaces.

1.Priortostartingtheengine,pushthedeckliftpedal
andremovetheheightofcutpin.Lowerdecktothe
ground.

2.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwithjack
stands(orequivalentsupport)justhighenoughto
allowdrivewheelstoturnfreely.

3.Removetheelectricalconnectionfromtheseatsafety
switch,locatedunderthebottomcushionoftheseat.
Theswitchisapartoftheseatassembly .

4.Temporarilyinstallajumperwireacrosstheterminals
intheconnectorofthemainwiringharness.

5.Startengine.Ensurethebrakeisengagedand

motion-controlleversouttostartengine.The
operatordoesnothavetobeintheseatbecause
ofthejumperwirebeingused.Runengineatfull

throttleandreleasebrake.

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6.Runtheunitatleast5minuteswiththedriveleversat

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fullforwardspeedtobringhydraulicoiluptooperating
temperature.

Note:Themotion-controlleverneedstobeinneutral
whilemakinganynecessaryadjustments.

7.Bringthemotion-controlleversintotheneutral
position.Adjustpumpcontrolrodlengthsbyrotating
thedoublenutsontherodintheappropriatedirection
untilthewheelsslightlycreepinreverse(Figure84).
Movethemotion-controlleverstothereverseposition
andwhileapplyingslightpressuretotheleverallow
thereverseindicatorspringstobringtheleversback
toneutral.Thewheelsmuststopturningorslightly
creepinreverse.

Figure85

RHMotionControlShown

1.T orquethelocknutto22.6N-m(16.7ft-lb).Boltmust
protrudepastendoflocknutaftertorque.

2.Mostresistance(rmestfeel)

3.Damper

4.Mediumresistance(mediumfeel)

5.Leastresistance(softestfeel)

Figure84

1.Doublenuts

8.Shutoffunit.Removejumperwirefromwireharness
andplugconnectorintoseatswitch.

9.Removethejackstands.

10.Raisethedeckandre-installtheheightofcutpin.

11.Checkthatthemachinedoesnotcreepinneutralwith
theparkbrakesdisengaged.

AdjustingtheMotion-Control Neutral-LockPivot

Theangednutcanbeadjustedtoobtainamoredesired
motion-controlleverresistancewhenmovingittothe
neutral-lockposition.SeeFigure86foradjustmentoptions.

1.Loosenthejamnut.

2.Tightenorloosentheangednuttothedesiredfeel.

Formoreresistance,tightentheangednut.

Forlessresistance,loosentheangednut

3.Tightenjamnut.

Figure86

AdjustingtheMotion-Control Damper

Thetopdampermountingboltcanbeadjustedtoobtaina
moredesiredmotion-controlleverresistance.SeeFigure85
formountingoptions.

1.Flangednut2.Jamnut

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HydraulicSystem

G015459

H

3

4

Maintenance

ServicingtheHydraulic System

HydraulicOilType:Toro
orMobil

Important:Useoilspecied.Otheruidscouldcause
systemdamage.

EachHydraulicSystemOilCapacity:1.5L(52oz)per

sidewithlterchange

®

115W -50.

®

HYPR-OIL

™

500hydraulicoil

CheckingtheHydraulicOil

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthehydraulicoil

level.

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

4.Allowtheengineandhydraulicsystemtocoolforten
minutes.

Note:Theoillevelonthedipstickwillbeincorrect
whentheoilischeckedandtheunitishot.

5.Movetheseatforward.

6.Cleantheareaaroundthedipsticksofhydraulicsystem
reservoirs(Figure87).

Figure87

Eitherdipstickwillbeusedinthemachine

1.Full3.H–meanshighlevel

2.Add4.Dipsticklocationsunder
seat

WARNING

Hydraulicoilescapingunderpressurecan
penetrateskinandcauseinjury.

7.Removeonedipstickfromthehydraulicreservoir
(Figure87).

8.Wipethedipstickoffandthreadthedipstickintothe
reservoir.

9.Removethedipstickandlookattheend(Figure87).
Iftheoillevelisattheaddmark,slowlypouronly
enoughoilintothehydraulicreservoirtoraisethelevel
tothefullorHline.

Important:Donotoverllthehydraulicunits
withoilasdamagemayoccur.Donotrunthe
machinewiththeoilbelowtheaddmark.

10.Installthedipstick.

11.Repeatprocedurefortheoppositedipstick.

•Ifhydraulicoilisinjectedintotheskinit
mustbesurgicallyremovedwithinafew
hoursbyadoctorfamiliarwiththistype
ofinjury.Gangrenemayresultifthisis
notdone.

•Keepbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole
leaksornozzlesthatejecthighpressure
hydraulicoil.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic
leaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic
systembeforeperforminganyworkonthe
hydraulicsystem.

•Makesureallhydraulicoilhosesandlines
areingoodconditionandallhydraulic
connectionsandttingsaretightbefore
applyingpressuretohydraulicsystem.

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ReplacingtheHydraulicFiltersand

G008968

1

2

HydraulicOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst250hours—Changethe

hydraulicltersandhydraulicoilwhen
usinganytypeofoil.

Every250hours—Changethehydraulicltersand
hydraulicoilwhenusingMobil

®

1oil(moreoftenin

dirtyordustyconditions).

Every500hours—Changethehydraulicltersand
hydraulicoilwhenusingToro

®

HYPR-OIL

™

hydraulicoil(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Toreplacethehydraulicoil,theltersneedtoberemoved.
Replacebothatthesametime.Refertotheoilspecications
underServicingtheHydraulicSystem(page54)forthe
correctoil.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe
motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition
andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjackstands
(Figure88).

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Figure89

BottomViewofMachine

1.Filterlocations

2.Hydrauliclter

6.Applyathincoatofhydraulicoiltotherubbergasket
onthereplacementlter(Figure89).

7.Installthereplacementhydrauliclter.

8.Installthepump-drivebeltandthemowerbelt.

Figure88

1.Jackstands

4.Removeboththemowerbeltandthepump-drivebelt.
Thiswillpreventoilgettingonthebelts.RefertoBelt

Maintenance(page49).

5.Placeadrainpanunderthelter,removetheoldlter
andwipethesurfaceclean(Figure89).

9.Removethejackstandsandlowerthemachine(Figure

88).

10.Addoiltothehydraulicreservoirandcheckforany
leaks.

11.Cleanupanyspilledoil.

12.Starttheengineandletitrunforabouttwominutesto
purgeairfromthesystem.Stoptheengineandcheck
forleaks.

13.Checktheoillevelwhiletheoiliscold.

14.Ifrequired,addoiltothehydraulicreservoir.Donot
overll.

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MowerDeck

4

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3

2

1

Maintenance

LevelingtheMowerDeck

SettingUptheMachine

Note:Ensurethemowerdeckisleveledbeforematchingthe

height-of-cut(HOC).

1.Positionmoweronaatsurface.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe
motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition
andsettheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

4.Checktirepressureofthedrivetires.Ifneeded,adjust
to90kPa(13psi).

5.Positionthemowertothe76mm(3inch)height-of-cut
position.

DeckLeveling

1.Positionthemoweronaatsurface.

2.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

3.Checkthetirepressureinthedrivetires.Proper
inationpressurefortiresis90kPa(13psi).Adjust
ifnecessary.

4.Positionthetransportlockinthelatchingposition.

5.Pushthedeckliftpedalallthewayforwardandthe
deckwilllatchatthe14cm(5-1/2inches)transport
position(Figure90).

Figure90

1.Deckliftpedal

2.Heightofcutpin

6.Inserttheheightadjustmentpinintothe76mm
(3inch)cuttingheightlocation.

7.Releasethetransportlockandallowthedecktolower
tothecuttingheight.

8.Onbothsidesofthedeck,measurefromthelevel
surfacetothefronttipoftheblade(PostionA).Ensure
themeasurementis7.6mm(3inches)(Figure91).

3.Transportlock

Figure91

1.76mm(3inches)atAis
correct

2.8.3cm(3-1/4inches)atB
iscorrect

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3.Measureherefromthe
bladetiptohardsurface

4.MeasureatAandBon
bothsides

9.Ifneeded,loosenthewhizlocknutonthesideofthe

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yokeandthejamnutontop.Finetunethescrew
adjusterbyturningittoget76mm(3inches)height
(seeFigure92).

Toincreasetheheight,turntheadjusterscrew
clockwise;todecrease,turncounterclockwise.

Figure93

1.Mowerdeck3.Backhole

2.Fronthole

Figure92

1.Whizlocknut3.Jamnut

2.Adjusterscrew4.Y oke

10.Ifthefrontdecklinksdonothaveenoughadjustment
toachieveaccuratecutheight,thesinglepoint
adjustmentcanbeutilizedtogainmoreadjustment.

11.Toadjustthesinglepointsystem,loosenthetwobolts
atthebottomoftheheightofcutplate.RefertoFigure

94.

Note:Themowerdeckisattachedinthebackholes
atthefactory.RefertoFigure93.Ifneeded,usethe
frontholesforfurtheradjustmentwhenlevelingthe
mowerdeck.

Figure94

1.Boltsatthebottomoftheheight-of-cutplate

12.Ifthedeckistoolow ,tightenthesinglepoint
adjustmentboltbyrotatingitclockwise.Ifthedeckis
toohigh,loosenthesinglepointadjustmentboltby
rotatingitcounterclockwise(Figure95).

Note:Loosenortightenthesinglepointadjustment
boltenoughtomovetheheight-of-cutplatemounting
boltsatleast1/3thelengthoftheavailabletravel
intheirslots.Thiswillregainsomeupanddown
adjustmentoneachofthefourdecklinks.

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1.Singlepointadjustmentbolt

Figure95

DANGER

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

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor
damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe
Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe
blade-controlswitch(PTO),andsettheparkingbrake.Turn
theignitionkeytoOff.Removethekey .

13.Tightenthetwoboltsatthebottomoftheheightofcut
plate(Figure94).Torqueto37-45N-m(27-33ft-lb).

Note:Inmostconditions,ensuretheback,bladetipis
adjusted6.4mm(1/4inch)higherthanthefront.

14.Onbothsidesofthedeck,measurefromthelevel
surfacetothebacktipoftheblade(PostionB).Ensure
themeasurementis8.3cm(3-1/4inches)(Figure91).

15.Finetunethescrewadjusterbyturningittoget8.3
mm(3-1/4inches)height(Figure92).

Toincreasetheheight,turntheadjustmentnut
clockwise;todecrease,turncounterclockwise.

16.Measureuntilallfoursidesarethecorrectheight.
Tightenallthenutsonthedeckliftarmassemblies.

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Important:Theright-handbladeonthismowerdeck

iscounter-rotatingandusesaleft-handthreadedblade
bolt.UseFigure99forthecorrectplacementofthe
mowerblades.

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseasonbecause
sharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthegrass
blades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownattheedges,
whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceofdisease.

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

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure96).Iftheedges
arenotsharporhavenicks,removeandsharpenthe
blades.RefertoSharpeningtheBlades(page60).

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea(Figure

96).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslotforming

inthisarea(Figure96),immediatelyinstallanewblade.

Figure96

1.CuttingEdge3.Wear/slotForming

2.CurvedArea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe
motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition
andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforwardand
backward(Figure97).Measurefromalevelsurfaceto
thecuttingedge,positionA,oftheblades(Figure97).
Notethisdimension.

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g024179

2

1

Figure97

3.Removetherightbladebolt(left-handthreadedbolt),
curvedwasher,andbladefromthespindleshaft(Figure

99).

Note:Makenoteofthetypebladeandwhereeach
bladeisinstalled.SeeFigure99forthecorrectposition.

1.Measureherefromblade
tohardsurface

2.PositionA

4.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

5.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeof
thebladesatthesamepositionasinstep3above.
Thedifferencebetweenthedimensionsobtainedin
steps3and4mustnotexceed3mm(1/8inch).Ifthis
dimensionexceeds3mm(1/8inch),thebladeisbent
andreplaceit;refertoRemovingtheBlades(page59)
andInstallingtheBlades(page61).

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak
apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor
bystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedblade
withanewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe
edgesorsurfacesofblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Figure98

LeftandCenterSpindleShown

1.Sailareaofblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

Important:Theright-handbladeonthismowerdeck
iscounter-rotatingandusesaleft-handthreadedblade
bolt.UseFigure99forthecorrectplacementofthe
mowerblades.

Replacethebladesifasolidobjectishit,ifthebladeisout
ofbalanceorisbent.Toensureoptimumperformanceand
continuedsafetyconformanceofthemachine,usegenuine
Tororeplacementblades.Replacementbladesmadebyother
manufacturersmayresultinnon-conformancewithsafety
standards.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthicklypaddedglove.

2.Removetheleftandcenterbladebolt,curvedwasher,
andbladefromthespindleshaft(Figure98).

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2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade
balancer(Figure101).Ifthebladestaysinahorizontal
position,thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.Ifthe
bladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetalofftheendof
thesailareaonly(Figure102).Repeatthisprocedure
untilthebladeisbalanced.

Figure101

1.Blade2.Balancer

Figure99

Bladelocation

1.Frontofmowerdeck4.Counter-rotatingblade

2.Right-handthreadedblade
bolts

3.Regularblades

5.Left-handthreadedblade
bolt

SharpeningtheBlades

WARNING

Whensharpeningblade,piecesofbladecouldbe
thrownandcauseseriousinjury.

Wearpropereyeprotectionwhensharpeningblade.

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsof
theblade(Figure100).Maintaintheoriginalangle.The
bladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamountofmaterial
isremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

Figure100

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InstallingtheBlades

Important:Theright-handbladeonthismowerdeck

iscounter-rotatingandusesaleft-handthreadedblade
bolt.UseFigure103forthecorrectplacementofthe
mowerblades.

1.Installtheleftandcenterblades,curvedwashers,and
bladeboltstothespindleshafts(Figure102andFigure

103).

Note:Ensurethecurvedpartofthebladeispointing
upwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerdecktoensure
propercutting.

Note:Ensurethecurved-washerconeisinstalled
towardsthebolthead(Figure102).

2.Installtherightblade,curvedwasher,andbladebolt
(left-handthreadedbolt)tothespindleshaft(Figure

102andFigure103).

Figure102

Leftandcenterspindleshown

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

3.Torquethebladeboltsto115-150N-m(85-110ft-lb)
(Figure103).

Figure103

1.Frontofmowerdeck4.Counter-rotatingblade

2.Right-handthreadedblade
bolts

3.Regularblades

5.Left-handthreadedblade
bolt

RemovingtheMowerDeck

Beforeservicingorremovingthemowerdeck,lockoutthe
springloadeddeckarms.

WARNING

Deckliftarmassemblieshavestoredenergy.
Removingthedeckwithoutreleasingthestored
energycancauseseriousinjuryordeath.

Donotattempttodisassemblethedeckfromthe
frontframewithoutlockingoutthestoredenergy.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Removetheheightadjustmentpinandlowerthedeck
totheground.

3.Placetheheightadjustmentpininthe7.6cm(3inch)
cuttingheightlocation.Thislocksthedeckliftarmsin
thelowestpositionwhenthedeckisremovedandthe
storedenergyinthedeckspringisreleased.

4.Removethebeltcovers.

5.Liftuptheoorpanandinsertaratchetintothesquare
holeinthedeckidler(Figure104).

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6.Rotatethemowerdeckidlerclockwise,liftuponthe
belt-guidetabandremovethemowerdeckbeltfrom
theclutch(Figure104).

Figure105

1.Rightstabilizer

2.Deckstrut(rightsideshown)

3.Removethereardeckliftattachmentshoulderboltandnut.

4.Removethefrontdeckliftattachmentshoulderboltandnut.

8.Raisethedeckstrutsandsecurethemintheup
position.Slidethedeckouttotherightsideofthe
machine.

Figure104

1.Clutchpulley

2.Mowerdeckbelt

3.Springloadedidlerpulley7.Squareholeintheidler

4.Ensurebelt-guidetabhits
againstpivothub

5.Beltguide

6.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

armfortheratchet

8.Spring

7.Removeandretainthehardwareonbothsidesofthe
deckasshowninFigure105.

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Cleaning

Storage

CleaningundertheMower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe
motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition
andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisethemowertothetransportposition.

DisposingofWaste

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

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(blade-controlswitch
(PTO),settheparkingbrake,andturntheignitionkey
toOff.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;refertoBrakeMaintenance(page48).

4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page32).

5.Greasethemachine;refertoGreasingandLubrication

(page30).

6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoServicingtheEngine

Oil(page34).

7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire

Pressure(page44).

8.Changethehydrauliclters;refertoServicingthe

HydraulicSystem(page54)n.

9.Chargethebattery;refertoServicingtheBattery(page

40).

10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe
undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith
agardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-controlswitch
(PTO)engagedandtheengineathighidlefor2to
5minutesafterwashing.

11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoServicing

theCuttingBlades(page58).

12.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-useoccurs
over30days.Preparethemachineforstorageas
follows:

A.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditionerto

fuelinthetank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom
thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuseanalcohol
basedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuelandusedat
alltimes.

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

C.Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthefuel

tank;refertoServicingtheFuelTank(page39).

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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

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or
failstokeeprunning

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)is
engaged.

2.Theparkingbrakeisnoton.

3.Thedriveleversarenotinneutral-lock
position.

4.Theoperatorisnotseated.

5.Thebatteryisdead.

6.Theelectricalconnectionsare
corrodedorloose.

7.Thefuseisblown.7.Replacethefuse.

8.Therelayorswitchisdefective.8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Thefueltankisempty .1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Thefuelshutoffvalveisclosed.2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thethrottleisnotinthecorrect
position.

5.Thereisdirtinfuellter.5.Replacethefuellter.

6.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelinthe
fuelsystem.

7.Theaircleanerisdirty .

8.Theseatswitchisnotfunctioning
properly.

9.Theelectricalconnectionsare
corroded,looseorfaulty.

10.Therelayorswitchisdefective.10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

11.Thesparkplugisfaulty.11.Clean,adjust,orreplacesparkplug.

12.Thesparkplugwireisnotconnected.

1.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)
todisengaged.

2.Settheparkingbrake.

3.Ensurethatthedriveleversareinthe
neutral-lockposition.

4.Sitontheseat.

5.Chargethebattery.

6.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor
goodcontact.

4.Besurethatthethrottlecontrolis
midwaybetweenthe“SLOW”and
“FAST”positions.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner
element.

8.Checktheseatswitchindicator.
Replacetheseatifneeded.

9.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor
goodcontact.Cleantheconnector
terminalsthoroughlywithelectrical
contactcleaner,applydielectric
grease,andreconnect.

12.Checkthesparkplugwireconnection.

Theenginelosespower.

Theengineoverheats.

Themowerpullsleftorright(withlevers
fullyforward)

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty .

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages
abovetheengineareplugged.

5.Theventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.5.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

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

7.Thereisdirt,water ,orstalefuelisin
thefuelsystem.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages
abovetheengineareplugged.

1.Thetrackingneedsadjustment1.Adjustthetracking.

2.Thetirepressureindrivetiresnot
correct.

2.Cleantheaircleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe
coolingnsandairpassages.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe
coolingnsandairpassages.

2.Adjusttirepressureinthedrivetires.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Themachinevibratesabnormally .

Thecuttingheightisuneven.

1.Thebypassvalvesarenotclosed
tight.

2.Thepumpbeltisworn,looseorbroken.

3.Thepumpbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

5.Thehydraulicoillevelislowortoohot.5.Addhydraulicoiltoreservoirsorletit

1.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor
unbalanced.

2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Theenginepulley,idlerpulley,orblade
pulleyisloose.

5.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Thebladespindleisbent.

7.Themotormountislooseorworn.

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

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

3.Themowerdeckisnotlevel.

4.Theundersideofmowerisdirty.4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

5.Thetirepressureisnotcorrect.5.Adjustthetirepressure.

6.Thebladespindleisbent.

1.Tightenthebypassvalves.

2.Changethebelt.

cooldown.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

Theclutchdoesnotengage.

1.Themowerdeckbeltisworn,loose
orbroken.

2.Themowerdeckbeltisoffpulley.

3.Thepump-drivebeltisworn,looseor
broken.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

1.Thefuseisblown.1.Replacethefuse.Checkcoil

2.Thereislowvoltagesupplyatthe
clutch.

3.Thecoilisdamaged.3.Replacetheclutch.

4.Thereisinadequatecurrentsupply.4.Repairorreplacetheclutchlead

5.Therotor/armatureairgapistoolarge.

1.Installanewdeckbelt.

2.Installthemowerdeckpulleyand
checktheidlerpulley,idlerarm,and
springforcorrectpositionandfunction.

3.Checkthebelttensionorinstallanew
belt.

resistance,batterycharge,charging
system,andwiringconnectionsand
replaceifnecessary .

2.Checkcoilresistance,battery
charge,chargingsystem,andwiring
connectionsandreplaceifnecessary.

wireorelectricalsystem.Cleanthe
connectorcontacts.

5.Removetheshimorreplacetheclutch.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

MalfunctionIndicatorLight(MIL)comes
on.

1.Theengineistoohot.

2.Thereisoldgasinthegastank.2.Usenewgas.

3.Thefuelshutoffvalveisnotopen
completely.

4.Theircleanerisdirty .4.Makesurethattheaircleanerand

5.Thebatteryisnotcharged.

6.Thefuelltersareincorrectordirty.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Connectionstosensorselectronic
controlunit(ECU)andfuelinjectors
arenotsecuredproperly.

8.Thebatteryvoltageislow.8.Ensureagood12voltbatteryisbeing

9.Thefuseisblown.9.Checkandreplaceanyblownfuses.

1.Turntheengineoffandletitcool.

3.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

precleanerareclean.Replaceif
necessary.

5.Chargeorreplacethebattery.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

usedandisfullycharged.

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Schematics

G0131 19

BN

BN

BU

BK

Y

W

T

PK

BN

PK

OR

GN

S R

PK PK

PK

LTGR

GY

GY

PK

V

BN

V

OR

GN

OR

R

PK R BK

T

R

BK

GND

PK

BK

BN

BN

BK PK

BK

GND

15A

F4

GY

R

IBA

W

V

BU

V

V

BK

+

S

-

FUEL SENDER

10A

F3

(BRAKE)

SW6

PK

OR

R

F2

25A

PTO

CLUTCH

BU

1

2

5

4

7

8

(PTO SWITCH)

SW2

25A

LAMP

F1

(SEAT)

SW7

2

3

5

4

1

K2

(START RELAY)

TVS DIODE

U2

(NEUT_R)

SW5

B+

MAG

ECU

REG

START

AC

STARTER

+-

AC

IGNITION

MODULES

SPARK PLUGSPARK PLUG

KOHLER EFI

(NEUT_L)

SW4

12

B+

10

KEY_S

9

KEY_A

4

SEAT

11

BRAKE

2

NEUTRAL

3

PTO

5

FUEL

1

START_RELAY

7

MAGNETO

6

FUEL_SOLENOID

8

GROUND

HOUR METER

2

R A

I

A

4

7

1 3

6

5

A

3

SW1

1

B

B

C

B

8

2

4

5

(IGNITION)

6

5

1

KEY SW

OPTIONAL

ACCESSORIES

2

S

Ignition switch terminal locations

viewed from back

OFF = no connections

ON = BRIA

START = BRIS

BK = BLACK

BN = BROWN

BU = BLUE

GN = GREEN

GY = GREY

LT GR = LIGHT GREEN

OR = ORANGE

PK = PINK

R = RED

T = T

AN

V = VIOLET

W = WHITE

WireDiagram(Rev .A)

68

Notes:

69

Notes:

70

Notes:

71

TheToroTotalCoverageWarranty

ALimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)Contractor

Landscape

Equipment
(LCE)

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuanttoanagreement
betweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchasertorepairtheT oroProducts
listedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginalowner:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

21in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse

1yearCommercialUse

4

•Engines

Honda–2years

Kawasaki–3years

30in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse

1yearCommercialUse

4

•Engines

Mid-SizeWalk-BehindMowers

4

•Engines

GrandStand

4

•Engines

•Frame

®

ZMaster

•Engines

2000SeriesMowers

4

•Frame

®

ZMaster

•Engines

•Frame

ZMaster

•Engines

®

3000SeriesMowers

4

5000SeriesMowers

4

®

Mowers

Kawasaki–3years

2years

Kawasaki–3years

5yearsor1,200hours

3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

4yearsor500hours

3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

5yearsor1,200hours
3years
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
5yearsor1,200hours

KohlerCommand–2years

KohlerEFI–3years

•Frame

®

ZMaster

•Engines

6000SeriesMowers

4

•Frame

®

ZMaster

•Engines

7000SeriesMowers

4

•Frame

®

ZMaster

•Engines

8000SeriesMowers

4

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

5yearsor1,200hours

Kawasaki–3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

5yearsor1,200hours

2years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

2yearsor1,200hours

2years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

AllMowers

•Battery90daysPartsandLabor

1yearPartsonly

•BeltsandTires90days

•Attachments1year

1

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialwarrantywouldapply.

2

Whicheveroccursrst.

3

LifetimeFrameW arranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe
tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin
normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atToro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforpartsand
labor.Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustorcorrosion
arenotcovered.

4

SomeenginesusedonToroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.

1

1

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsorworkmanship,
followthisprocedure:

1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir
dealership.T olocateadealerconvenienttoyou,refertotheYellowPagesof
yourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“LawnMowers”)oraccessourwebsite
atwww.Toro.com.Y oumayalsocallthenumberslistedinitem#3tousethe
24-hourT oroDealerlocatorsystem.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)totheService
Dealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermineifitiscovered
underwarranty.

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’sanalysisorwith
theassistanceprovided,contactusat:

RLCCustomerCareDepartment

ToroWarrantyCompany

811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth

Bloomington,MN55420-1 196

888-865-5676(U.S.Customers)

888-865-5691(Canadacustomers)

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenanceprocedures
describedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance,whetherperformedby
adealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystemcoverage
andenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpresswarrantydoesnot
coverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,lubricants,oil

changes,sparkplugs,airltersbladesharpeningorwornblades,cable/linkage
adjustments,orbrakeandclutchadjustments

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglectedandrequires

replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedT oroService

Dealer

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuelprocedure(consult

Operator'sManualformoredetails)

–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered

–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontainsmorethan

10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE

–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-useoverone

month

GeneralConditions

AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorizedT oro
ServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacementparts.

NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliableforindirect,
incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththeuseoftheT oro
Productscoveredbythiswarranty ,includinganycostorexpenseofproviding
substituteequipmentorserviceduringreasonableperiodsofmalfunctionor
non-usependingcompletionofrepairsunderthiswarranty.

Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability(thattheproductistforordinaryuse)
andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticularpurpose)arelimitedto
thedurationoftheexpresswarranty.

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,
orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheaboveexclusions
andlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights
whichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguaranteepoliciesforyourcountry ,
province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguaranteeinformation,contacttheToroimporter.Ifallother
remediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany .

AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oroDealer.

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