Toro 74960, 74961, 75967, 75968, 78924 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3424-637RevA

ZMaster

Professional6000

SeriesRidingMower

with52in,60in,or72inTURBOFORCE DischargeMower

ModelNo.74960—SerialNo.403319909andUp ModelNo.74961—SerialNo.403319925andUp ModelNo.75967—SerialNo.403247361andUp ModelNo.75968—SerialNo.403319981andUp ModelNo.78924—SerialNo.402505651andUp

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Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3424-637*A

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

Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance, andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough theenginemanufacturer.

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

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Introduction

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

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

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

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

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

scantheQRcode(ifequipped)ontheserial numberdecaltoaccesswarranty,parts,andother productinformation.

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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Figure1

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

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

Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specications..................................................15

BeforeOperation.................................................16

BeforeOperationSafety...................................16

AddingFuel......................................................16

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................18

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

UsingtheRollover-ProtectionSystem

(ROPS).........................................................18

UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................19

PositioningtheSeat..........................................20

UnlatchingtheSeat..........................................20

ChangingtheSeatSuspension.........................20

AdjustingtheMyRide™Suspension

System..........................................................21

DuringOperation.................................................22

DuringOperationSafety...................................22

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

OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................24

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

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

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

OperatingtheChoke........................................25

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

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................26

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................26

DrivingtheMachine..........................................27

UsingtheSideDischarge.................................28

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................29

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................30

AdjustingtheFlowBafeCamLocks................30

PositioningtheFlowBafe................................31

OperatingTips.................................................32

AfterOperation....................................................33

AfterOperationSafety......................................33

UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................33

UsingtheDrive-Wheel-ReleaseValves............33

TransportingtheMachine.................................34

Maintenance...........................................................36

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........36

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................37

MaintenanceSafety..........................................37

Lubrication..........................................................37

GreasingtheMachine.......................................37

AddingLightOilorSprayLubrication................37

GreasingtheMowerDeck................................38

LubricatingtheCaster-WheelHubs..................39

EngineMaintenance...........................................40

EngineSafety...................................................40

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................40

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................41

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................43

CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................45

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................45

ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................45

ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................45

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................46

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................46

ServicingtheBattery.........................................46

ServicingtheFuses..........................................48

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................48

CheckingtheSeatBelt.....................................48

CheckingtheRoll-BarKnobs............................48

AdjustingtheTracking......................................49

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................50

CheckingtheWheelLugNuts...........................50

CheckingtheWheel-HubSlottedNut................50

AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing...................51

UsingtheClutchShim......................................51

CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................53

CleaningtheEngineScreenandEngine-Oil

Cooler...........................................................53

CleaningtheEngine-CoolingFinsand

Shrouds........................................................53

CheckingandCleaningtheHydraulic-Unit

Shrouds........................................................54

BrakeMaintenance.............................................54

AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................54

BeltMaintenance................................................55

InspectingtheBelts..........................................55

ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................55

ReplacingtheHydraulicPump-Drive

Belt................................................................57

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................57

AdjustingtheControl-HandlePosition..............57

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage...............58

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlDamper...............59

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlNeutral-Lock

Pivot..............................................................59

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................60

HydraulicSystemSafety...................................60

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem........................60

MowerDeckMaintenance....................................62

LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................62

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................64

RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................65

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................67

Cleaning..............................................................67

CleaningundertheMowerDeck.......................67

CleaningtheSuspensionSystem.....................67

DisposingofWaste...........................................67

Storage...................................................................68

StorageSafety..................................................68

CleaningandStorage.......................................68

Troubleshooting......................................................69

Schematics.............................................................71

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ANSIB71.4-2012.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.

Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

•Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand

lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.

•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,

ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or onslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand workingonthemachine.

•Keepchildrenandbystandersoutoftheoperating

area.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove

thekeybeforeservicing,fueling,orunclogging themachine.

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

Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere neededthroughoutthismanual.

SlopeIndicator

Figure3

Youmaycopythispageforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

decal93-7818

93-7818

decalbatterysymbols

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

1.Explosionhazard

6.Keepbystandersasafe distanceawayfromthe battery.

2.Nore,opename,or smoking

7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

10.Containslead;donot discard

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

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99-8936

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

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2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

decal58-6520

58-6520

1.Grease

1.Warning-donottouchorapproachmovingbelts;remove

106-2655

decal106-2655

theignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicing orperformingmaintenance.

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

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106-5517

decal110-2067

110-2067

decal110-2068

110-2068

1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

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107-3069

1.Warning–thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris down.

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

3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.

decal107-3969

107-3969

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.

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

decal112-9028

112-9028

1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin place.

decal114-4466

114-4466

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

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

116-5988

MachineswithoutMyRide™Only

decal116-5988

115-7445

Machineswitha183cm(72inch)DeckOnly

1.Greasepulleysandspindles

2.Maintenanceinterval—50hours

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MachineswithMyRide™Only

1.Parking brake—disengaged

1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking brake—disengaged

decal115-7445

decal116-8726

116-8726

1.ReadtheOperator’sManualfortherecommendedhydraulic

uid.

decal115-9625

2.Parkingbrake—engaged

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1.Fuel6.Hourmeter

2.Empty

3.Half

4.Full9.Neutral

5.Battery

7.PTO

8.Parkingbrake

10.Operator-presenceswitch

decal116-1716

decal117-0346

117-0346

1.Fuelleakhazard—readtheOperator'sManual;donot

attempttoremovetherollbar;donotweld,drill,ormodify therollbarinanyway.

117-3848

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance awayfromthemachine.

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

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

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1.Warning—nostep

decal117-3848

120-5898

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1.Choke4.Slow

2.Fast

5.Powertakeoff(PTO), blade-controlswitch

3.Continuous-variable setting

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126-2055

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

decal119-6807

2.Wheelhubnuttorque235ft-lb(319N∙m)

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

120-5897

1.Chokecontrol4.Slow

2.Fast

3.Continuous-variable setting

5.Powertakeoff(PTO), blade-controlswitch

decal120-5897

decal126-4398

126-4398

1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.

2.Lock

3.Unlock

126-4659

1.Warning—hotpulley;allowtocool.

127-0326

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Height-of-cut

3.Removethekeyfrom theignitionandreadthe Operator'sManualbefore performingmaintenance orservicingthemachine.

decal126-4659

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136-5508

decal127-0326

Machineswitha132(52inch)or152cm(60inch)Deck

Only

1.Beltrouting

132-5063

MachineswithMyRide™Only

1.Camlock2.Camunlock

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133-8062

decal132-5063

125-9383

1.Checkthehydraulicuidevery50operatinghours.3.Checkthetirepressureevery50operatinghours.

2.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonlubricating themachine.

4.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.

132-5067

MachineswithMyRide™Only

decal125-9383

decal132-5067

132-0871

Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

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

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

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

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.6.Tippinghazardonslopes—donotuseonslopesnearopen

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

5.Bodilyharmhazard—donotcarrypassengers;lookbehind youwhenmowinginreverse.

water;donotuseonslopesgreaterthan15°.

ProductOverview

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine(Figure4and

Figure5).

ControlPanel

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Figure4

1.Side-dischargedeector

2.Height-of-cutdecklift pedal

3.Parking-brakelever10.Fuelcap

4.Transportlock11.Mowerdeck

5.Controls12.Casterwheel

6.Motion-controllevers13.Front-shockassembly

7.Rollbar

8.Rear-shockassembly (machineswithMyRide™ only)

9.Seatbelt

(machineswithMyRide™ only)

Figure5

1.Blade-controlswitch (powertakeoff)

2.Chokecontrol

3.Throttlecontrol6.Fuses

4.Hour meter/Safety-interlock display

5.Keyswitch

HourMeter

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

FuelGauge

Thefuelgaugeislocatedwithinthehourmeter,and thebarslightupwhenthekeyswitchisintheON position(Figure6).

Theindicatorlightappearswhenthefuellevelislow (approximately1gallonremaininginthefueltank).

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Safety-InterlockIndicators

Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterthatindicate withablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentis positionedcorrectly(Figure6).

Battery-IndicatorLight

IfyouturnthekeyswitchtotheONpositionfora fewseconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.

Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturned onandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperating level(Figure6).

Figure6

1.Safety-interlocksymbols4.Safety-interlocksymbols

2.Hourmeter

3.Batterylight

5.Lowfuelindicatorlight

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor storingthemachine;refertoUsingtheFuel-Shutoff

Valve(page33).

Attachments/Accessories

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

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety

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certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe productwarranty.

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure5).

ChokeControl

Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine.

Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Takeoff)

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

KeySwitch

Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine, has3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART.Referto

StartingtheEngine(page25).

Motion-ControlLevers

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

Neutral-LockPosition

UsetheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwiththe safety-interlocksystemtoengageandtodetermine theNEUTRALposition.

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

Width

Withoutthedeck

Deectorup

Deectordown

Length

Rollbarup

Rollbardown

Height

Rollbarup

Rollbardown

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

116cm116cm135cm150cm

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

137cm146cm157cm187cm

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

161cm172cm192cm222cm

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

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

201cm201cm21 1cm219cm

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

206cm206cm215cm223cm

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

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

179cm179cm179cm179cm

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

119cm119cm119cm119cm

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

72-inchDeck

Weight

ModelWeight

74960

74961

75967

75968

78924

576kg(1,269lb)

612kg(1,349lb)

576kg(1,269lb)

612kg(1,349lb)

520kg(1,147lb)

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand mechanics.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe

enginequickly.

•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety

switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.

•Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachineto

ensurethattheblades,bladebolts,andcutting assembliesareingoodworkingcondition. Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsets topreservebalance.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine

andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould throw.

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate

equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand safely.

FuelSafety

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extremecareinhandlingfuel.Fuelvaporsare ammableandexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothefuel

tankwhiletheengineisrunningorwhilehot.

•Donotrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck

ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace

containersontheground,awayfromyourvehicle beforelling.

•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer

andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer ratherthanafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire

exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking condition.

•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith

therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea nozzlelock-opendevice.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap

andtightenitsecurely.

•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit

outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymorethan a30-daysupplyoffuel.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Addfuelto

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

–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors. –Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleandfuel

tankopening.

–Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillswith

soapandwater.

AddingFuel

RecommendedFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

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

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol

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

Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan 10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains

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

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsfuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedby

thefuel-stabilizermanufacturer

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel

system,whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditives

containingmethanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner tothefuel.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.T ominimize thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem, usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.

5.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck (Figure7).

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.

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Figure7

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page36).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

Usingthe Rollover-ProtectionSystem (ROPS)

WARNING

3.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure

8).

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover,keep therollbarinthefullyraised,lockedposition andusetheseatbelt.

Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothe machine.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll barisinthedownposition.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbar isinthedownposition.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully .

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance permits.

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

LoweringtheRollBar

Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhen

absolutelynecessary.

1.T olowertherollbar,applyforwardpressureto theupperpartoftherollbar.

2.Pullbothknobsoutandrotatethem90degrees sotheyarenotengaged(Figure8).

Figure8

1.Rollbarintheupright position

2.ROPSknobinthelatched position

3.PulltheROPSknobout.6.Rollbarinthefolded

4.RotatetheROPSknob90 degrees.

5.ROPSknobinthe unlatchedposition

position

RaisingtheRollBar

Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeroll

barintheraisedposition.

1.Raisetherollbartotheoperatingpositionand rotatetheknobsuntiltheymovepartiallyinto thegrooves(Figure8).

2.Raisetherollbartothefulluprightpositionwhile pushingontheupperrollbarsothatthepins snapintopositionwhentheholesalignwiththe pins(Figure8).

3.Pushontherollbarandensurethatbothpins areengaged.

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UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

WARNING

Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal injury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.

•Themotion-controlleversareintheNEUTRAL-LOCK

position.

Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshut offtheenginewhenthemotion-controlleversare movedfromtheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwiththe parkingbrakeengagedorifyourisefromtheseat whenthePTOisengaged.

Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhen theinterlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition. Whenthecomponentisinthecorrectposition,a trianglelightsupinthecorrespondingsquare.

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .

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

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

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

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

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

Figure9

1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe correctposition

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PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe machineandaremostcomfortable(Figure10).

MachineswithoutMyRide™ SuspensionSystem

Tounlatchtheseat,pushtheseatlatchforward (Figure12).

UnlatchingtheSeat

MachineswithMyRide™ SuspensionSystem

Figure10

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1.Seatlatch2.Seat

Figure12

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ChangingtheSeat Suspension

MachineswithoutMyRide™ SuspensionSystemOnly

Theseatisadjustabletoprovideasmoothand comfortableride.Positiontheseatwhereyouare mostcomfortable.

Toadjustit,turntheknobinfronteitherdirectionto providethebestcomfort(Figure13).

Figure11

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Figure13

1.Seat-suspensionknob

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AdjustingtheMyRide™ SuspensionSystem

MachineswithMyRide™ SuspensionSystemOnly

TheMyRide™suspensionsystemadjuststoprovide asmoothandcomfortableride.Youcanadjustthe rear2-shockassembliestoquicklyandeasilychange thesuspensionsystem.Positionthesuspension systemwhereyouaremostcomfortable.

AdjustingtheRear-Shock Assemblies

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

Thefollowinggraphicshowsthepositionforasoftor rmrideandthedifferentdetentpositions(Figure14).

Adjusttherear-shockassemblies(Figure15).

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Figure14

1.Firmestposition3.Detentsintheslots

2.Softestposition

Note:Ensurethattheleftandrightrear-shock

assembliesarealwaysadjustedtothesamepositions.

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Figure15

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

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

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep

bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine duringoperation.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid

holesorhiddenhazards.

•Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Reducedtraction

couldcausethemachinetoslide.

•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutral,theparking

brakeisengaged,andyouareintheoperating positionbeforeyoustarttheengine.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting

units.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall times.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe

sureofaclearpath.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,

trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyour vision.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,or

embankments.Themachinecouldsuddenlyroll overifawheelgoesovertheedgeoriftheedge givesway.

•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,remove

thekey,andinspectthebladesafterstrikingan objectorifthereisanabnormalvibrationinthe machine.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore resumingoperation.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.

•Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunit,shutoffthe

engine,andremovethekeybeforeadjustingthe heightofcut(unlessyoucanadjustitfromthe operatingposition).

•Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaust

gasesareenclosed.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(including

toemptythecatchersortounclogthechute),do thefollowing:

–Stopthemachineonlevelground. –Disengagethepowertakeoffandlowerthe

attachments. –Engagetheparkingbrake. –Shutofftheengineandremovethekey. –Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk

oflightning.

•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicleunless

ithasahitchinstalled.

•Donotchangethegovernorspeedoroverspeed

theengine.

•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved

byToro.

•Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess

of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof exposure.

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Figure16

1.Wearhearingprotection.

RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)Safety

•Donotremovetherollbarfromthemachine.

•Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyou

canreleaseitquicklyinanemergency.

•Alwayswearyourseatbeltwhentherollbarisup.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadobstructionsanddo

notcontactthem.

•Keeptherollbarinsafeoperatingconditionby

thoroughlyinspectingitperiodicallyfordamage andkeepingallthemountingfastenerstight.

•Replaceadamagedrollbar.Donotrepairoralter

it.

SlopeSafety

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere

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

–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions

inthemanualandonthemachine.

–Useanangleindicatortodeterminethe

approximateslopeangleofthearea.

–Neveroperateonslopesgreaterthan15

degrees.

–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto

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

•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do

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

1.SafeZone—usethe machinehereonslopes lessthan15degreesor atareas.

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

3.Water

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Figure17

4.W=widthofthemachine

5.Keepasafedistance (twicethewidthofthe machine)betweenthe machineandanyhazard.

•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon

slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor direction;turnslowlyandgradually.

•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions

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

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,

ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards.Tall grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould overturnthemachine.

•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor

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

•Ifpossible,keepthedeckloweredtotheground

whileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthedeckwhile operatingonslopescancausethemachineto becomeunstable.

EnteringtheOperator’s Position

Usethemowerdeckasasteptogetintothe operator’sposition(Figure18).

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Figure18

OperatingtheParking

OperatingtheMower

Brake

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

EngagingtheParkingBrake

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

Figure19

DisengagingtheParkingBrake

Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Note:Engagingtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)with

thethrottlepositionathalforlesscausesexcessive weartothedrivebelts.

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Figure21

DisengagingtheBlade-Control

Figure20

Switch(PTO)

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Figure22

OperatingtheThrottle

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweenFASTand SLOWpositions(Figure23).

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.

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Figure23

OperatingtheChoke

StartingtheEngine

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Pullupthechokeknobtoengagethechoke beforeusingthekeyswitch(Figure24).

2.Pushdownthechokeknobtodisengagethe chokeaftertheenginehasstarted(Figure24).

Important:Donotengagestarterformorethan5

secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostart,wait 15secondsbetweenattempts.Failuretofollow theseinstructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.

Note:Y oumayneedmultipleattemptstostartthe

enginethersttimeafteraddingfueltoanemptyfuel system.

Figure24

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

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Figure25

ShuttingOfftheEngine

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.

UsingtheMotion-Control Levers

Figure26

Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoffvalve

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

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Figure27

1.Motion-control lever—NEUTRAL-LOCK position

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

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4.Backward

DrivingtheMachine

Thedrivewheelsturnindependently,poweredby hydraulicmotorsoneachaxle.Y oucanturn1side inreversewhileyouturntheotherforward,causing themachinetospinratherthanturn.Thisgreatly improvesthemachinemaneuverabilitybutmay requiresometimeforyoutoadapttohowitmoves.

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

WARNING

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.You maylosecontrolofthemachineandcause personalinjuryordamagetothemachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.

DrivingForward

Note:Theengineshutsoffwhenyoumovethe

traction-controlwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

Tostopthemachine,pullthemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRALposition.

1.Disengagetheparkingbrake;referto

DisengagingtheParkingBrake(page24).

2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

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

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Figure28

DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

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

Figure29

UsingtheSideDischarge

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turf.

DANGER

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

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

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerdeck.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargearea

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

•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe downposition.

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

UsingtheTransportLock

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

AdjustingtheHeight-of-CutPin

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

1.Movethetransportlocktothelockposition.

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

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

31).

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

5.Pushonthedecklift,pullbackonthetransport lock,andslowlylowerthemowerdeck.

Figure30

Transport-LockPositions

1.Transportlockknob3.UNLOCKposition—The

2.LOCKposition—The mowerdecklocksintothe transportposition.

mowerdeckdoesnotlock intothetransportposition.

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Figure31

1.Deck-liftpedal

2.Cut-of-heightpin

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3.Transportlock

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage

theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait

forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure

32,Figure33,andFigure34.

Figure32

1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

5.Bolt

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Figure34

1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

5.Bolt

AdjustingtheFlowBafe CamLocks

Thisprocedureisapplicableonlytomachineswiththe ow-bafelocks.Certainmodelshavenutsandbolts

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inplaceoftheow-bafelocksandcanbeadjusted thesame.

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

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

Figure33

1.Anti-scalproller3.Flangenut

2.Bushing4.Bolt

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.T oadjustthecamlocks,swingtheleverupto loosenthecamlock(Figure35).

4.Adjustthebafeandcamlocksintheslotsto thedesireddischargeow.

5.Swingtheleverbackovertotightenthebafe

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andcamlocks(Figure35).

6.Ifthecamlocksdonotlockthebafeintoplace oritistootight,loosentheleverandthenrotate thecamlock.

Note:Adjustthecamlockuntilthedesired

lockingpressureisachieved.

Figure35

PositioningtheFlowBafe

PositionB

Usethispositionwhenbagging.Alwaysalignitwith thebloweropening.

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

Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthe

mowergroundspeedisthesame,openupthebafe.

PositionA

Thisisthefullrearposition.Thesuggestedusefor thispositionisasfollows:

•Short,lightgrassmowingconditions

•Dryconditions

•Smallergrassclippings

•Propelsgrassclippingsfartherawayfromthe

mower

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Figure37

PositionC

Thisisthefullopenposition.Thesuggestedusefor thispositionisasfollows:

•Tall,densegrassmowingconditions

•Wetconditions

•Lowerstheengine-powerconsumption

•Allowsincreasedgroundspeedinheavyconditions

Figure36

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Figure38

OperatingTips

UsingtheFastThrottleSetting

dropontoyourlawn.T oavoidthis,moveontoa previouslycutareawiththebladesengagedoryou candisengagethemowerdeckwhilemovingforward.

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

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

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

CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows moreslowly.

KeepingtheUndersideofthe MowerDeckClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe mowerdeckaftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildup insidethemowerdeck,cuttingqualitywilleventually becomeunsatisfactory.

MaintainingtheBlade(s)

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

AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings, whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowingatCorrectIntervals

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

UsingaSlowerCuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeed incertainconditions.

AvoidingCuttingTooLow

Whenmowinguneventurf,raisethecuttingheight toavoidscalpingtheturf.

StoppingtheMachine

Ifyoumuststoptheforwardmotionofthemachine whilemowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmay

AfterOperation

Usingthe Drive-Wheel-Release

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunits,

mufers,andenginecompartmenttohelpprevent res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Shutoffthefuelandremovethekeybeforestoring

ortransportingthemachine.

•Disengagethedrivetotheattachmentwhenever

youaretransportingornotusingthemachine.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachine

inanyenclosure.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

UsingtheFuel-Shutoff Valve

Thefuel-shutoffvalveislocatedundertheseat.Move theseatforwardtoaccessit.

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance, andstorage.

Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhen startingtheengine.

Valves

WARNING

Handsmaybecomeentangledintherotating drivecomponentsbelowtheenginedeck, whichcouldresultinseriousinjury.

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

WARNING

Theengineandhydraulic-driveunitscan becomeveryhot.Touchingahotengineor hydraulic-driveunitscancausesevereburns.

Allowtheengineandhydraulic-driveunits tocoolcompletelybeforeaccessingthe drive-wheel-releasevalves.

Thedrive-wheel-releasevalvesarelocatedinthe backofeachhydraulic-driveunit,undertheseat.

Note:Makesurethatthereleasevalvesareinthe

fullyhorizontalpositionwhenoperatingthemachine; otherwise,severedamagetothehydraulicsystem canoccur.

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

Figure39

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Rotatetherelease-valveleversverticallytopush themachine(Figure40).

Note:Thisallowshydraulicuidtobypassthe

pump,enablingthewheelstoturn.

4.Disengagetheparkingbrakebeforepushing themachine.

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Figure40

1.Verticaltopushthe machine

5.Rotatethereleasevalvelevershorizontallyto

runthemachine(Figure40).

2.Horizontaltorunthe machine

SelectingaTrailer

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure41).

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe

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rampandthetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethatthelengthoframpisatleast4 timesaslongastheheightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground.Thisensuresthat rampangledoesnotexceed15degreeson atground.

TransportingtheMachine

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

WARNING

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

Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet orroadway.

1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakesand lights.

3.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure41).

4.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure42).

Figure42

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1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

LoadingtheMachine

Figure41

4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground

5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.

2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.

5.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andengage theparkingbrake.

6.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearbumperwithstraps,chains, cable,orropes(Figure43).Refertolocal regulationsfortie-downrequirements.

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WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

•Backthemachineuptherampanddriveit forwarddowntheramp.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.

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Figure43

1.Tie-downloops

UnloadingtheMachine

1.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure41).

2.Drivethemachineforwarddowntheramp (Figure42).

Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst100hours

Aftertherst250hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

Every100hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthewheellug-nuttorque.

•Checkthewheel-hubslotted-nuttorque.

•Checktheparkingbrakeadjustment.

•Changethehydraulicltersandhydraulicuidwhenusinganytypeofuid.

•Checkthesafetysystem.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Checktheseatbelt.

•Checktherollbarknobs.

•Cleantheenginescreenandtheoilcooler.

•Checkandcleanthehydraulic-unitshrouds.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

•Cleanthesuspensionsystem.

•Checkthesparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Checkthetirepressure

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.

•Lubricatethemowerdeck-liftpivots.

•Changetheengineoil(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Replaceorcleanandgapthesparkplug.

•Checkandcleanengine-coolingnsandshrouds.

Every200hours

Every250hours

Every300hours

Every500hours

Monthly

Yearly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Changetheengine-oillter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Replacetheprimaryairlter(moreoftenindustyorsandyconditions).

•Checkthesafetyairlter.(moreoftenindustyorsandyconditions).

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

•Checkandadjusttheenginevalveclearance.

•Replacethesafetyairlter.(moreoftenindustyorsandyconditions).

•Replacethefuellter(moreoftenindusty ,dirtyconditions).

•Checkthewheellug-nuttorque.

•Checkthewheel-hubslotted-nuttorque.

•Adjustthecaster-pivotbearing.

•Checktheparkingbrakeadjustment.

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

•Checkthebatterycharge.

•Greasethepump-belt-idlerarm.

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Repackthefrontcaster-wheelbearings(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Lubricatethecaster-wheelhubs.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Checkallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

Pre-Maintenance Procedures

MaintenanceSafety

•Beforerepairingthemachinedothefollowing:

–Disengagethedrives.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

–Disconnectthespark-plugwire.

•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

drives,mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.

•Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe

machine.

•Usejackstandstosupportthemachineand/or

componentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plug

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

Lubrication

GreasingtheMachine

Greasemorefrequentlywhenoperatingconditions areextremelydustyorsandy.

GreaseType:No.2lithiumormolybdenumgrease

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.

Note:Makesurethatyouscrapeanypaintoff

thefrontofthetting(s).

4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tooozeoutofthebearings.

6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

AddingLightOilorSpray Lubrication

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Lubricatethedeck-liftpivots.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

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

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving

parts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswith theenginerunning.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition

andallhardwaretightened,especiallythe blade-attachmentbolts.Replaceallwornor damageddecals.

•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofa

safetydeviceorreducetheprotectionprovided byasafetydevice.Checktheirproperoperation regularly.

•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementparts.

•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustandserviceasrequired.

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Figure44

GreasingtheMowerDeck

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Greasethepump-belt-idler

arm.

Yearly—Greasethefrontcasterpivots(more oftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Yearly—Repackthefrontcaster-wheelbearings (moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Greasethemowerdeckidler-pulleypivotuntil greasecomesoutthebottom(Figure45).

5.Removethedustcapandadjustthecaster pivots.

Note:Keepthedustcapoffuntilgreasingis

done.

6.Removethehexplug.

7.Threadagreasettingintothehole.

8.Pumpgreaseintothettinguntilitoozesout aroundthetopbearing.

9.Removethegreasettinginthehole.

10.Installthehexpluganddustcap(Figure47).

Figure45

4.Greasethedrive-belt-idlerarm(Figure46).

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Figure47

11.Greasethecaster-wheelbearings(Figure47).

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Figure46

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Lubricatingthe Caster-WheelHubs

ServiceInterval:Y early

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

12.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheel onthesideofthewheelwiththenewsealand bearing.

13.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,ll theareainsidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullof general-purposegrease.

14.Insertthesecondbearingandnewsealintothe wheel.

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

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

Note:Makesurethattheaxledoesnotextend

beyondeithernut.

17.Installthesealguardsoverthewheelhub,and insertthewheelintothecasterfork.

18.Installthecasterboltandtightenthenutfully.

Figure48

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench ats

3.Raisethemowerforaccess.

4.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

5.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

6.Removeaspacernutfromtheaxleassemblyin

thecasterwheel.

Note:Thread-lockingadhesivehasbeen

appliedtolockthespacernutstotheaxle.

7.Removetheaxle(withtheotherspacernutstill

assembledtoit)fromthewheelassembly.

8.Pryoutsealsandinspectbearingsforwearor

damageandreplaceifnecessary.

9.Packthebearingswithageneral-purpose

grease.

10.Insert1bearingand1newsealintothewheel.

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Important:Topreventsealandbearingdamage,

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

Note:Replacetheseals.

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

Note:Donotthreadthespacernutallof

thewayontotheendoftheaxle.Leave approximately3mm(1/8inch)fromtheouter surfaceofthespacernuttotheendoftheaxle insidethenut.

EngineMaintenance

5.Gentlyslidetheprimarylteroutofthe air-cleanerbody(Figure49).

EngineSafety

•Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoilor

addingoiltothecrankcase.

•Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing,andother

bodypartsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—Replacethe

primaryairlter(moreoftenindusty orsandyconditions).

Every250hours—Checkthesafetyairlter. (moreoftenindustyorsandyconditions).

Every500hours—Replacethesafetyairlter. (moreoftenindustyorsandyconditions).

Note:Checktheltersmorefrequentlyifthe

operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy .

RemovingtheFilters

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpull theair-cleanercoverofftheair-cleanerbody (Figure49).

Note:Avoidknockingthelterintothesideof

thebody.

6.Removethesafetylteronlytoreplaceit.

Important:Donotattempttocleanthe

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

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

Note:Holesinthelterappearasbrightspots.

Ifthelterisdamaged,discardit.

InspectingtheFilters

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

Important:Donotattempttocleanthe

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

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

Note:Holesinthelterappearasbrightspots.

Donotcleantheprimarylter.

InstallingtheFilters

Figure49

1.Air-cleanerbody4.Air-cleanercover

2.Primarylter5.Safetylter

3.Latch

4.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverwith compressedair.

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewithbothairltersandthe coverinstalled.

1.Ifyouareinstallingnewlters,checkeachlter forshippingdamage.

Note:Donotuseadamagedlter.

2.Ifyouarereplacingtheinnerlter,carefullyslide itintothelterbody(Figure49).

3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylteroverthesafety lter(Figure49).

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Note:Ensurethattheprimarylterisfully

seatedbypushingontheouterrimwhile installingit.

Important:Donotpressonthesoft,inside

areaofthelter.

4.Installtheair-cleanercoverandsecurethe latches(Figure49).

ServicingtheEngineOil

Engine-OilSpecications

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

orSL)

CrankcaseCapacity:

•Model74960,74961,75967,75968:withalter

change,1.9L(64oz);withnolterchange,1.7 L(57oz)

•Model78924:withalterchange,2.0L(68oz);

withnolterchange,1.8L(61oz)

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure50

Note:Useofmulti-gradeoils(5W-20,10W-30,or

10W-40)increasesoilconsumption.Checktheoil levelmorefrequentlywhenusingthem.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

Important:Ifyouoverllorunderlltheengine

crankcasewithoilandruntheengine,youmay damagetheengine.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Note:Ensurethattheengineiscoolsothatthe

oilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

3.T okeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outofthe engine,cleantheareaaroundtheoil-llcapand dipstickbeforeremovingit(Figure51).

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Figure51

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours—Changethe

engineoil.

Every100hours—Changetheengineoil(more oftenindirtyordustyconditions).

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoensurethatthe oildrainscompletely.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.Draintheoilfromtheengine(Figure52).

Figure52

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

53).

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Figure53

6.Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

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ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Changethe

engine-oillter(moreoftenindirty ordustyconditions).

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChanging

theEngineOil(page41).

2.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure54).

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug. Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplugandagappingtoolorfeelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug ifnecessary.

TypeofSparkPlug:

•74960,74961,75967,75968:NGK

equivalent

•78924:NGK

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AirGap:0.75mm(0.03inch)

BPR4ESorequivalent

BPR5ESor

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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

Figure54

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengine,andthenturntheoillteranextra 3/4turn.

3.Removethelefthydraulic-unitshroudinthe orderlistedwithFigure55.Thisgivesyou accesstothefrontsparkplug.

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3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnew oil;refertoEngine-OilSpecications(page41).

5.Installthelefthydraulic-unitshroud(Figure55).

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

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

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cracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

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Figure57

1.Pullthistabouttothe

sideinthedirectionofthe arrow

2.Pulltheshroudoffthis

frametabinthedirection ofthearrow

4.Removethesparkplug.

Figure55

3.Pulltheshroudoffthis

4.Shroud

frametabinthedirection ofthearrow

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InstallingtheSparkPlug

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Figure58

Figure56

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CheckingtheSpark

FuelSystem

Arrester

ForMachineswithaSpark Arrester

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

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

Donotrefuelorruntheengineunlessthe sparkarresterisinstalled.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Waitforthemufertocool.

Maintenance

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Y early(whichever

comesrst)(moreoftenindusty, dirtyconditions).

Important:Installthefuellinehosesandsecure

withplastictiesthesameastheywereoriginally installedatthefactorytokeepthefuellineaway fromcomponentsthatcancausefuellinedamage.

Thefuellterislocatedneartheengineontheleft frontoftheengine.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Allowthemachinetocooldown.

4.Closethefuel-shutoffvalveundertheseat.

5.Replacethefuellter(Figure59).

4.Ifyouseeanybreaksinthescreenorwelds, replacethearrester.

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

6.Installthearresterontheexhaustoutlet.

1.Fuellter

2.Hoseclamp

6.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

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Figure59

3.Fuellinehose

ServicingtheFuelTank

Donotattempttodrainthefueltank.Ensurethatan AuthorizedServiceDealerdrainsthefueltankand servicesanycomponentsofthefuelsystem.

ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe

machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal rstandthenegativelast.

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated

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

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly

RemovingtheBattery

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.RemovethebatteryasshowninFigure60.

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Figure60

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponentscausing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery, donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch anymetalpartsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

WARNING

Incorrectlyremovingthecablesfrombattery coulddamagethemachineandcables, causingsparks.Sparkscancausethebattery gassestoexplode,resultinginpersonal injury.

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

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

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

ChargingtheBattery

InstallingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat canexplode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks andamesawayfromthebattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged

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

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto

RemovingtheBattery(page46).

2.Chargethebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to 30Aorfor30minutesat10A.

Note:Donotoverchargethebattery.

3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure61).

4.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnect thebatterycables;refertoInstallingtheBattery

(page47).

Note:Positionthebatteryinthetraywiththeterminal

postsoppositefromthehydraulictank(Figure60).

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Figure62

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery

disconnected;electricaldamagemayoccur.

Figure61

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

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

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ServicingtheFuses

DriveSystem

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

Thefusesarelocatedontheconsoletotherightof theseat(Figure63).

1.T oreplacethefuses,pulloutonthefuseto removeit.

2.Installanewfuse(Figure63).

Figure63

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

2.Charge(25A)

3.PTO(10A)

5.Console

Maintenance

CheckingtheSeatBelt

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Inspecttheseatbeltforwear,cuts,andproper operationoftheretractorandbuckle.Replacethe seatbeltifitisdamaged.

CheckingtheRoll-Bar Knobs

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover,keep therollbarinthefullyraised,lockedposition andusetheseatbelt.

Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothe machine.

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•Checkthatboththemountinghardwareandthe

knobsareingoodworkingcondition.

•Makesurethattheknobsarefullyengagedwith

therollbarintheraisedposition.

Note:Theupperhoopoftherollbarmayneed

tobepushedforwardorpulledrearwardtofully engagebothknobs(Figure64andFigure65).

AdjustingtheTracking

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).

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

3.Movethethrottlemidwaybetweenfastandslow.

4.Movebothmotion-controlleversalltheway forwarduntiltheybothhitthestopsintheT-slot.

5.Checkwhichwaythemachinetracks.

•Ifittrackstotheright,loosentheboltsand

adjusttheleftstopplaterearwardonthe leftT-slotuntilthemachinetracksstraight (Figure66).

•Ifittrackstotheleft,loosentheboltsand

adjusttherightstopplaterearwardonthe rightT-slotuntilthemachinetracksstraight (Figure66).

6.Tightenthestopplate(Figure66).

Figure64

1.Rollbarintheupright position

2.Roll-barknobinthe latchedposition

3.Pulltheroll-barknobout androtateit90degrees.

4.Rotatetheroll-barknob90 degrees.

5.Roll-barknobinthe unlatchedposition

6.Rollbarinthefolded position

Figure65

1.Engaged2.Partiallyengaged—donot operatewiththerollbarin thisposition.

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Figure66

Leftcontrollevershown

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1.Controllever3.Stopplate

2.Bolt

CheckingtheTirePressure

CheckingtheWheelLug

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

Maintaintheairpressureinthereartiresat90kPa (13psi).Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut. Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost accuratepressurereading.

Note:Thefronttiresaresemi-pneumatictiresanddo

notrequireairpressuremaintenance.

Figure67

Nuts

Checkandtorquethewheellugnutsto122to129 N∙m(90to95ft-lb).

CheckingtheWheel-Hub SlottedNut

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every500hours

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

Note:Donotuseanti-seizecompoundonwheelhub.

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Figure68

1.Slottednut

AdjustingtheCaster-Pivot

UsingtheClutchShim

Bearing

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Y early(whichever

comesrst)

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage

theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait

forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethedustcapfromcasterandtighten

thelocknut(Figure69).

4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersare

at,andthenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlyset thepreloadonthebearings(Figure69).

Important:Makesurethatthespring

washersareinstalledcorrectlyasshownin

Figure69.

5.Installthedustcap(Figure69).

Somelatermodelyearunitshavebeenbuiltwith clutchesthatcontainabrakeshim.Whentheclutch brakehasworntothepointwheretheclutchnolonger engagesconsistently,youcanremovetheshimto extendtheclutchlife.

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Figure70

1.Armature5.Brakespacer

2.Fieldshell6.Re-gapshim

3.Rotor7.Brakepole

4.Brake-mountingbolt

1.Springwashers

2.Locknut

RemovingtheClutchShim

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Usinganaircompressor,blowoutanydebris fromunderthebrakepoleandaroundthebrake spacers(Figure71).

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Figure69

3.Dustcap

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Figure71

4.Checktheconditionofthewire-harnessleads, connectors,andterminals.

Note:Cleanorrepairasnecessary.

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

therotorandthearmaturefaceonboth sidesofthebrakepoleasshowninFigure

74andFigure75.

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

A.Loosenbothbrake-mountingbolts1/2to1

fullturnasshowninFigure72.

Note:Donotremovethebrakepolefrom

theeldshell/armature.Thebrakepole hasworntomatchthearmatureandneeds tocontinuetomatchafteryouremovethe shimtoensureproperbraketorque.

Figure72

Note:Duetothewaytherotorandthe

armaturefaceswear(peaksandvalleys)it issometimesdifculttomeasurethegap accurately.

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Figure74

1.Feelergauge

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1.Brake-mountingbolt

B.Usingneedle-nosepliers,orbyhand,hold

thetabandremovetheshim(Figure73).

Note:Donotdiscardtheshimuntilthe

clutchisfunctioningproperly.

Figure73

1.Shim

C.Usingapneumaticline,blowoutanydebris

fromunderthebrakepoleandaroundthe brakespacers.

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

N∙m(9.5to10.5ft-lb).

E.Usinga0.25mm(0.01inch)thickfeeler

gauge,verifythatagapispresentbetween

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Figure75

1.Feelergauge

•Ifthegapislessthan0.25mm(0.01

inch),theninstalltheshim;referto

UsingtheClutchShim(page51).

•Ifthegapissufcient,proceedtothe

safetycheckinstepF.

F.Performthefollowingsafetycheck:

i.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.

ii.Makesurethatthebladesdonot

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engagewiththeblade-controlswitch (PTO)intheOFFposition,andthat theclutchisdisengaged.

Iftheclutchdoesnotdisengage, installtheshimagain;refertoUsing

theClutchShim(page51).

iii.Engageanddisengagethe

blade-controlswitch(PTO)10 consecutivetimestoensurethatthe clutchisfunctioningproperly.

CoolingSystem

Cleaningthe

Maintenance

CleaningtheEngineScreen andEngine-OilCooler

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Removeanybuildupofgrass,dirt,orotherdebris fromtheoilcoolerandtheenginescreen(Figure76).

Engine-CoolingFinsand Shrouds

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Y early(whichever

comesrst)

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removetheair-intakescreen,therecoilstarter, andthefanhousing(Figure77).

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengine parts.

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5.Installtheair-intakescreen,therecoilstarter, andthefanhousing(Figure77).

Figure76

Removeanybuildupofgrass,dirt,orotherdebris fromtheenginescreen.Thishelpsensureadequate coolingandcorrectenginespeedandreducesthe possibilityofoverheatingandmechanicaldamageto theengine(Figure73).

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Figure77

1.Engineguard4.Fanhousing

2.Engineair-intakescreen

3.Bolt

5.Screw

CheckingandCleaningthe Hydraulic-UnitShrouds

BrakeMaintenance

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Movetheseatforward.

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromthe hydraulic-unitshrouds(Figure78).

5.Positiontheseat.

AdjustingtheParking Brake

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every500hoursthereafter

Note:Performthisprocedureattherecommended

serviceintervalorwhenabrakecomponenthasbeen removedorreplaced.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisethebackofthemachineandsupportthe machinewithjackstands.

CAUTION

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Raisingthemachineforservice ormaintenancerelyingsolelyon mechanicalorhydraulicjackscouldbe dangerous.Themechanicalorhydraulic jacksmaynotbeenoughsupportormay malfunctionallowingthemachinetofall, whichcouldcauseinjury.

1.Hydraulic-unitshrouds

Figure78

Donotrelysolelyonmechanical orhydraulicjacksforsupport.Use adequatejackstandsorequivalent support.

4.Removethereartiresfromthemachine.

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5.Removeanydebrisfromthebrakearea.

6.Rotatethedrive-wheelreleasehandleto thereleasedposition;refertoUsingthe

Drive-Wheel-ReleaseValves(page33).

7.Checktoseeifthereisavisiblegapbetween theL-bracketandthelinkagestop(Figure79).

BeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

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

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

Figure79

LeftSideShown

1.L-bracket4.Rearlinkageassembly

2.Linkagestop

3.Gap

8.Disengagetheparkingbrake,thelevershould beinthedownposition.

9.Turnthewheelhubbyhandinbothdirections relativetothecaliper;thewheelhubshould movefreelybetweenthecaliper.

10.Ifagapisneededorthewheelhubdoesnot movefreely:

A.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

B.Disconnectandne-tunetherearlinkage

assembly:

5.Caliper

6.Wheelhub

•Shortenthelinktocreateagap.

•Lengthenthelinktoallowwheelhub

movement.

C.Connecttherearlinkageassembly.

11.Engagetheparkingbrakeandcheckthegap.

12.Repeatsteps8through12untilavisiblegapis achievedandthewheelhubrotatesfreely.

13.Repeatthisprocedureforthebrakeonthe oppositeside.

14.Rotatethedrive-wheelreleasehandleto theoperatingposition;refertoUsingthe

Drive-Wheel-ReleaseValves(page33).

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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

4.Removethebeltcovers(Figure80).

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Figure80

1.Pushthetabdown2.Removethebeltcover

5.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarm toremovetensionontheidlerspring(Figure81).

6.Removethebeltfromthemower-deckpulleys.

7.Removethebeltguideonthespring-loaded idlerarm(Figure81).

8.Removetheexistingbelt.

9.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleys andtheclutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure

81).

15.Installthereartiresandtorquethelugnuts; refertoCheckingtheWheelLugNuts(page50).

16.Removethejackstands.

Figure82

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Figure81

1.Clutchpulley5.Squareholeintheidler

2.Mowerbelt

3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

4.Ratchet

armfortheratchet

6.Idler-greasetting

7.Beltguide

10.Installthebeltguideontheidlerarm(Figure81).

11.Usingtheratchetinthesquarehole,installthe idlerspring(Figure81).

Note:Makesurethatthespringendsare

seatedintheanchorgrooves.

12.Installthebeltcovers(Figure82).

1.Positionthebeltcover3.Ensurethatthetabis underthemetalcatch

2.Slidethebeltcoverunder

thesidecatches

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ReplacingtheHydraulic

ControlsSystem

Pump-DriveBelt

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethemowerbelt;refertoReplacingthe

MowerBelt(page55).

4.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjack stands(Figure83).

Maintenance

Adjustingthe Control-HandlePosition

Thereare2heightpositionsforthecontrol levers—highandlow.Removetheboltstoadjustthe heightfortheoperator.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Loosentheboltsandangenutsinstalledinthe levers(Figure84).

4.Aligntheleversinthefront-to-rearpositionby bringingtheleverstogethertotheNEUTRAL position,andslidethemuntiltheyarealigned, thentightenthebolts(Figure85).

Figure83

1.Idlerpulley

2.Clutchpulley6.Squareholeintheidler

3.Pump-drivebelt7.Idlerspring

4.Righthydraulic-pump pulley

5.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarm

toremovetheidlerspring(Figure83).

6.Unhooktheidlerspringfromtheframe(Figure

83).

7.Removethebeltfromthehydraulic-unit-drive

pulleysandtheenginepulley.

8.Installthenewbeltaroundenginepulleyand

the2drivepulleys.

9.Usingaratchetinthesquareholeintheidler

arm,installtheidlerspringtotheframe(Figure

83).

10.Installthemowerbelt;refertoReplacingthe

MowerBelt(page55).

5.Lefthydraulic-pumppulley

arm

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Figure84

1.Bolt

2.Handle4.Nut

3.Controllever

4.Lowerdecktotheground.

5.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportitwith jackstands(orequivalentsupport).

Note:Raisethemachinejusthighenoughto

allowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely.

6.Removetheelectricalconnectionfromtheseat safetyswitch,locatedunderthebottomcushion oftheseat.

Note:Theswitchisapartoftheseatassembly.

7.T emporarilyinstallajumperwireacrossthe terminalsintheconnectorofthemainwire harness.

8.Starttheengineandrunitatfullthrottleand disengagethebrake.

Figure85

5.Iftheendsofthelevershitagainsteachother, refertoAdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage

(page58).

6.Repeattoadjustthecontrollevers.

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLinkage

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

WARNING

Theenginemustberunningandthedrive wheelsturningsothatyoucanperformthe adjustments.Contactwithmovingpartsor hotsurfacesmaycausepersonalinjury .

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Note:Beforestartingtheengine,ensurethat

theparkingbrakeisengagedandthatthe motion-controlleversareout.Y oudonothave tobeintheseat.

9.Runthemachineforatleast5minuteswiththe driveleversatfullforwardspeedtobringthe hydraulicuiduptotheoperatingtemperature.

Note:Themotion-controlleversmust

beinneutralwhilemakinganynecessary adjustments.

10.Bringthemotion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL position.

11.Adjustthepumpcontrolrodlengthsbyrotating thedoublenutsontherodintheappropriate directionuntilthewheelsslightlycreepin reverse(Figure86).

Keepyourngers,hands,andclothingclear ofrotatingcomponentsandhotsurfaces.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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

1.Doublenuts

Figure86

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Figure87

RightMotionControlShown

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

2.Mostresistance(rmestfeel)

3.Damper

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4.Mediumresistance(mediumfeel)

5.Leastresistance(softestfeel)

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

Note:Thewheelsmuststopturningorslightly

creepinreverse.

13.Shutoffthemachine.

14.Removethejumperwirefromthewireharness andplugtheconnectorintotheseatswitch.

15.Removethejackstands.

16.Raisethedeckandinstalltheheight-of-cutpin.

17.Checkthatthemachinedoesnotcreepin neutralwiththeparkbrakesdisengaged.

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlDamper

Youcanadjustthetopdamper-mountingbolttoobtain thedesiredmotion-controlleverresistance.Referto

Figure87formountingoptions.

Adjustingthe Motion-Control Neutral-LockPivot

Youcanadjusttheangednuttoobtainthedesired motion-controlleverresistancewhenmovingittothe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition.SeeFigure88foradjustment options.

1.Loosenthejamnut.

2.Tightenorloosentheangednuttothedesired feel.

•Formoreresistance,tightentheangednut.

•Forlessresistance,loosentheangednut

3.Tightenthejamnut.

Figure88

1.Flangednut2.Jamnut

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HydraulicSystem

6.Remove1dipstickfromthehydraulicreservoir (Figure89).

Maintenance

HydraulicSystemSafety

•Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidisinjected

intoskin.Injecteduidmustbesurgicallyremoved withinafewhoursbyadoctor.

•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhosesandlinesare

ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto thehydraulicsystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole

leaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressurehydraulic uid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem

beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic system.

ServicingtheHydraulic System

7.Wipethedipstickoffandthreadthedipstickinto thereservoir.

8.Removethedipstickandlookattheend(Figure

89).

Important:Donotoverllthehydraulic

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

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

10.Installthedipstick.

11.Repeattheprocedurefortheoppositedipstick.

Hydraulic-FluidSpecications

Hydraulic-FluidType:T oro

hydraulicuidorMobil

HYPR-OIL

115W-50.

Important:Usethespecieduid.Otheruids

coulddamagethehydraulicsystem.

EachHydraulic-SystemFluidCapacity:1.5L(52

oz)persidewithlterchange

™

500

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthe

hydraulic-uidlevel.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Allowtheengineandthehydraulicsystemto coolfor10minutes.

Note:Theoillevelonthedipstickisincorrect

whentheoilischeckedandthemachineishot.

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Figure89

Eitherdipstickisusedinthemachine

1.Full3.H—meanshighlevel

2.Add4.Dipsticklocationsunder seat

4.Movetheseatforward.

5.Cleantheareaaroundthedipsticksof hydraulic-systemreservoirs(Figure89).

ReplacingtheHydraulicFluidand Filters

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst250hours—Change

thehydraulicltersandhydraulic uidwhenusinganytypeofuid.

Every250hours—Changethehydrauliclters andhydraulicuidwhenusingMobil

1uid

(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Every500hours—Changethehydraulic ltersandhydraulicuidwhenusingToro HYPR-OIL

™

500hydraulicuid(moreoftenin

dirtyordustyconditions).

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

Hydraulic-FluidSpecications(page60)fortheoil

specications.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjack stands(Figure90).

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Figure91

Bottomviewofthemachine

1.Filterlocations

2.Hydrauliclter

6.Applyathincoatofhydraulicuidtotherubber gasketonthereplacementlter(Figure91).

7.Installthereplacementhydrauliclter.

8.Installthepump-drivebeltandthemowerbelt.

Figure90

1.Jackstands

4.Removeboththemowerbeltandthepump-drive belt;refertoReplacingtheMowerBelt(page

55)andReplacingtheHydraulicPump-Drive Belt(page57).

Note:Thispreventsoilfromgettingonthe

belts.

9.Removethejackstandsandlowerthemachine (Figure90).

10.Adduidtothehydraulicreservoirandcheck foranyleaks.

11.Cleanupanyspilleduid.

12.Starttheengineandletitrunforabout2minutes topurgeairfromthesystem.

13.Shutofftheengineandcheckforleaks.

14.Checktheuidlevelwhiletheuidiscold.

15.Ifrequired,adduidtothehydraulicreservoir.

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Note:Donotoverll.

5.Placeadrainpanunderthelter,removethe oldlter,andwipethesurfaceclean(Figure91).

MowerDeck Maintenance

LevelingtheMowerDeck

LevelingtheDeck

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Checkthetirepressureinthedrivetires;referto

CheckingtheTirePressure(page50).

4.Positionthetransportlockinthelatching position.

5.Pushthedeck-liftpedalallthewayforwardand thedecklatchesatthe14cm(5-1/2inches) transportposition(Figure92).

9.Onbothsidesofthedeck,measurefromthe levelsurfacetothefronttipoftheblade(Postion A)asshowninFigure93.

Note:Themeasurementshouldread7.6mm

(3inches)

Figure93

1.7.6cm(3inch)atposition

Aiscorrect

2.8.3cm(3-1/4inch)at

positionBiscorrect

3.Measureherefromthe bladetiptothehard surface

4.MeasureatpositionAand Bonbothsides

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Figure92

1.Deck-liftpedal

2.Height-of-cutpin

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

3.Transportlock

10.Fine-tunetheadjustmentnutonthefront deck-liftassemblybyturningit(Figure94).

Note:T oincreasetheheight,turnthe

adjustmentnutclockwise;todecreasethe height,turnthenutcounterclockwise.

Note:Ifthefrontdecklinksdonothaveenough

adjustmenttoachieveaccuratecutheight,the single-pointadjustmentcanbeutilizedtogain moreadjustment.

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7.Releasethetransportlockandallowthedeckto lowertothecuttingheight.

8.Raisethedischargechute.

Figure94

1.Adjustmentnut3.Reardeckadjustment

2.Jamnut4.Frontdeckadjustment

11.Toadjustthesingle-pointsystem,loosenthe 2boltsatthebottomoftheheight-of-cutplate (Figure95).

Note:Loosenortightenthesingle-point

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

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1.Single-pointadjustmentbolt

Figure96

13.Tightenthe2boltsatthebottomofthe height-of-cutplate(Figure95).

Note:Inmostconditions,thebackbladetip

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

Figure95

1.Boltsatthebottomoftheheight-of-cutplate

12.Ifthedeckistoolow,tightenthe single-point-adjustmentboltbyrotatingit clockwise.Ifthedeckistoohigh,loosen thesingle-point-adjustmentboltbyrotatingit counterclockwise(Figure96).

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

15.Onbothsidesofthedeck,measurefromthe levelsurfacetothebacktipoftheblade(postion B)asshowninFigure93.

Note:Themeasurementshouldread8.3cm

(3-1/4inches)

16.Finetunethescrewadjusterbyturningittoget

8.3mm(3-1/4inches)height(Figure94).

Toincreasetheheight,turntheadjustmentnut clockwise;todecrease,turncounterclockwise.

17.Measureuntilall4sidesarethecorrectheight.

18.Tightenallofthenutsonthedeck-lift-arm assemblies.

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19.Lowerthedischargechute.

ServicingtheCutting Blades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement, youmaywanttokeepextrabladesonhand.

BladeSafety

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

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearordamage.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

bladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhen servicingtheblades.Onlyreplaceorsharpenthe blades;neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating1

bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

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

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

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Figure97

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

1.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforward andbackward.

2.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecutting edge,positionA,oftheblades(Figure98).

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure97).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe

Blades(page65).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure97).

Figure98

1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface

3.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

4.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge

ofthebladesatthesamepositionasinstep2 above.

2.PositionA

Note:Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions

obtainedinsteps2and4mustnotexceed3 mm(1/8inch).

Note:Ifthisdimensionexceeds3mm(1/8

inch),thebladeisbentandmustbereplaced.

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RemovingtheBlades

Replacethebladesiftheyhitasolidobject,orifthe bladeisoutofbalanceorbent.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthicklypadded glove.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure

100).

2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,and bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure99).

Figure99

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

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Figure101

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

99).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustpointupwardtowardtheinsideofthe mowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthecurvedwasherandbladebolt(Figure

99).

Note:Installthecurved-washerconetoward

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thebolthead.

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

RemovingtheMowerDeck

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure100).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

Figure100

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingiton abladebalancer(Figure101).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Lockoutthespring-loadeddeckarmsbeforeservicing orremovingthemowerdeck.

WARNING

Deck-liftarmassemblieshavestoredenergy. Removingthedeckwithoutreleasingthe storedenergycancauseseriousinjuryor death.

Donotattempttodisassemblethedeckfrom thefrontframewithoutlockingoutthestored energy.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage

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theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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

Note:Thislocksthedeck-liftarmsinthelowest

positionwhenthedeckisremovedandthe storedenergyinthedeckspringisreleased.

4.Removethebeltcovers.

5.Liftuptheoorpanandinsertaratchetintothe squareholeinthedeckidler(Figure102).

6.Rotatethedeckidlerclockwiseandremovethe mowerbelt(Figure102).

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Figure103

Figure102

1.Clutchpulley5.Squareholeintheidler

2.Mowerbelt

3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

4.Ratchet

armfortheratchet

6.Idlergreasetting

7.Beltguide

7.Removeandretainthehardwareonbothsides ofthedeckasshowninFigure103.

1.Rightstabilizer

2.Deckstrut(rightsideshown)

3.Removetheshoulderboltandnut.

4.Removetheshoulderboltandnut.

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8.Raisethedeckstrutsandsecuretheminthe raisedposition.

9.Slidethedeckouttotherightsideofthe machine.

ReplacingtheGrass Deector

Cleaning

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Neveroperatethemachineunlessyouinstall amulchplate,dischargedeector,orgrass collectionsystem.

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,spring,andspacer holdingthedeectortothepivotbrackets (Figure104).

2.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector (Figure104).

CleaningundertheMower Deck

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.RaisethemowerdecktotheTRANSPORT position.

CleaningtheSuspension System

MachineswithMyRide™ SuspensionSystemOnly

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Figure104

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.Grassdeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring

3.Placethespacerandthespringontograss deector.

4.Place1J-hookendofthespringbehindthe deckedge.

Note:Makesurethat1J-hookendofthe

springisinstalledbehindthedeckedgebefore installingtheboltasshowninFigure104.

5.Installtheboltandthenut.

6.Place1J-hookendofthespringaroundthe grassdeector(Figure104).

5.Springinstalled

7.J-hookendofspring

Usecompressedairtocleanthesuspensionsystem.

Note:Donotcleantheshockassemblieswith

pressurizedwater(Figure105).

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Figure105

DisposingofWaste

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

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable

torotate.Liftthedeectoruptothefullopen positionandensurethatitrotatesintothe fulldownposition.

Storage

StorageSafety

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,waitforall

movingpartstostop,andallowthemachineto coolbeforestoringit.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor

drainthefuelindoors.

•Removethekeyandstoreitinasafeplaceout

ofthereachofchildren.

CleaningandStorage

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith

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

4.Checktheparkingbrakeoperation;referto

OperatingtheParkingBrake(page24).

5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page40).

6.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page

37).

7.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoChangingthe

EngineOil(page41).

8.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page50).

9.Changethehydrauliclters;refertoReplacing

theHydraulicFluidandFilters(page61).

13.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor storageasfollows:

A.Addapetroleum-based

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

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland usedatalltimes.

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystemfor5minutes.

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltank.

D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel

accordingtolocalcodes.

Important:Donotstorefuelcontaining

stabilizer/conditionerlongerthan thedurationrecommendedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

14.Removeandchecktheconditionofthespark plug(s);refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(page

43).Withthesparkplug(s)removedfromthe

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

15.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

16.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

10.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery

(page47).

11.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe mowerwithagardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control

switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.

12.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto

ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page64).

Troubleshooting

Problem

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

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

2.Theparkingbrakeisdisengaged.2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Themotion-controlleversarenotin theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

4.Y ouarenotsittingintheoperator’s seat.

5.Thebatteryisdead.

6.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.

7.Afuseisblown.7.Replacethefuse.

8.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

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

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thethrottleisnotinthecorrect position.

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

6.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel system.

7.Theaircleanerisdirty.

8.Theseatswitchisnotfunctioning properly.

9.Theelectricalconnectionsare corroded,loose,ordamaged.

10.Therelayorswitchiswornor damaged.

11.Thesparkplugisfouledorimproperly gapped.

12.Thespark-plugwireisnotconnected.

3.Movethemotion-controllevers outwardtotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

4.Sitontheoperator’sseat.

5.Chargethebattery.

6.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Besurethatthethrottlecontrolis midwaybetweentheslowandfast positions.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

8.Checktheseat-switchindicator. Replacetheseatifnecessary .

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

10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

11.Adjustorreplacethesparkplug.

12.Checkthespark-plugwireconnection.

Theenginelosespower.

Theengineoverheats.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandtheairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.

5.Theventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.5.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

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

7.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelinthe fuelsystem.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengine-blowerhousingare plugged.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty.

Dirt,water ,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandtheairpassages.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

4.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Themachinepullstotheleftorright(with leversfullyforward)

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Themachinevibratesabnormally .

Thecuttingheightisuneven.

1.Thetrackingneedsadjustment1.Adjustthetracking.

2.Thetirepressureinthedrivetiresis notcorrect.

1.Thebypassvalvesarenotclosedtight.1.Tightenthebypassvalves.

2.Thepumpbeltisworn,loose,or broken.

3.Thepumpbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

5.Thehydraulicuidlevelislowortoo hot.

1.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Theenginepulley ,idlerpulley,orblade pulleyisloose.

5.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Thebladespindleisbent.

7.Themotormountislooseorworn.

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

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

3.Themowerisnotlevel.

4.Ananti-scalproller(ifapplicable)isnot setcorrectly .

5.Theundersideofthemowerdeckis dirty.

6.Thetirepressureisincorrect.6.Adjustthetirepressure.

7.Abladespindleisbent.

2.Adjustthetirepressureinthedrive tires.

2.Changethebelt.

5.Addhydraulicuidtothereservoirsor letitcooldown.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

4.Adjusttheanti-scalpwheelheight.

5.Cleantheundersideofthemower deck.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

Theclutchdoesnotengage.

1.Themowerdeckbeltisdamaged, worn,loose,orbroken.

2.Themowerdeckbeltisoffthepulley.

3.Thepumpdrivebeltisworn,loose,or broken.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

1.Thefuseisblown.

2.Thereislowvoltagesupplyatthe clutch.

Thecoilisdamaged.

4.Thereisinadequatecurrentsupply.4.Repairorreplacetheclutchlead

Therotor/armatureairgapistoolarge.

1.Installanewdeckbelt.

2.Installthemowerbeltonthedeck pulleyandchecktheidlerpulley,idler arm,andspringforcorrectposition andfunction.

3.Checkthebelttensionorinstallanew belt.

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

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

Replacetheclutch.

wireorelectricalsystem.Cleanthe connectorcontacts.

5.Removetheshimorreplacetheclutch.

Schematics

WireDiagram(Rev .A)

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CaliforniaProposition65WarningInformation

Whatisthiswarning?

Youmayseeaproductforsalethathasawarninglabellikethefollowing:

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

WhatisProp65?

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

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

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

Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?

Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly.ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproducts.Additionally,someonlineandmailorder retailersprovideProp65warningsontheirwebsitesorincatalogs.

HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?

Prop65standardsareoftenmorestringentthanfederalandinternationalstandards.TherearevarioussubstancesthatrequireaProp65warning atlevelsthatarefarlowerthanfederalactionlimits.Forexample,theProp65standardforwarningsforleadis0.5μg/day ,whichiswellbelow thefederalandinternationalstandards.

Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?

•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.

•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies

makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.

•TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.

•CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora

productdoesnotmeanthattheproductisfreeoflistedchemicalsatsimilarlevels.

WhydoesToroincludethiswarning?

Torohaschosentoprovideconsumerswithasmuchinformationaspossiblesothattheycanmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheproductstheybuyand use.T oroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalsprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromToroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe “nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,TorohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover ,ifTorodoesnotprovidethese warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.

RevA

Toro 74960, 74961, 75967, 75968, 78924 Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

GeneralSafety

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

FuelSafety

AddingFuel

RecommendedFuel

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

FillingtheFuelTank

PerformingDaily Maintenance

BreakinginaNewMachine

Usingthe Rollover-ProtectionSystem (ROPS)

LoweringtheRollBar

RaisingtheRollBar

UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

PositioningtheSeat

MachineswithoutMyRide™ SuspensionSystem

UnlatchingtheSeat

MachineswithMyRide™ SuspensionSystem

ChangingtheSeat Suspension

AdjustingtheMyRide™ SuspensionSystem

AdjustingtheRear-Shock Assemblies

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)Safety

SlopeSafety

EnteringtheOperator’s Position

EngagingtheParkingBrake

DisengagingtheParkingBrake

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

OperatingtheThrottle

OperatingtheChoke

StartingtheEngine

ShuttingOfftheEngine

UsingtheMotion-Control Levers

DrivingtheMachine

DrivingForward

DrivingBackward

UsingtheSideDischarge

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

UsingtheTransportLock

AdjustingtheHeight-of-CutPin

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

PositionB

PositionA

PositionC

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

UsingtheFuel-Shutoff Valve

SelectingaTrailer

TransportingtheMachine

LoadingtheMachine

UnloadingtheMachine

MaintenanceSafety

GreasingtheMachine

AddingLightOilorSpray Lubrication

GreasingtheMowerDeck

Lubricatingthe Caster-WheelHubs

EngineSafety

ServicingtheAirCleaner

RemovingtheFilters

InspectingtheFilters

InstallingtheFilters

ServicingtheEngineOil

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ChangingtheEngineOil

ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

ServicingtheSparkPlug

RemovingtheSparkPlug

CheckingtheSparkPlug

InstallingtheSparkPlug

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServicingtheFuelTank

ElectricalSystemSafety

ServicingtheBattery