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Toro 74960, 74961 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3413-627RevC
ZMaster
®
Professional6000
SeriesRidingMower
with60inor72inTURBOFORCE DischargeMower
ModelNo.74960—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74961—SerialNo.400000000andUp
®
Side
Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3413-627*C
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian ICES-002
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed, equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer’sinformation includedwiththemachine.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe usedbyresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hired operators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrasson well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.T oro.com forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials, accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto registeryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.
©2018—TheToro®Company 8111LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420
Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
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PrintedintheUSA
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SlopeIndicator...................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6
ProductOverview...................................................13
Controls...........................................................13
Specications..................................................14
BeforeOperation.................................................15
BeforeOperationSafety...................................15
RecommendedFuel.........................................15
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner.............................16
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................16
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................16
BreakinginaNewMachine..............................16
UsingtheRollover-ProtectionSystem
(ROPS).........................................................17
ThinkSafetyFirst..............................................17
DuringOperation.................................................18
DuringOperationSafety...................................18
OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................19
OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)............................................................20
OperatingtheThrottle.......................................21
OperatingtheChoke.........................................21
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch............................22
StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.................23
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................24
UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................25
DrivingtheMachine..........................................25
StoppingtheMachine.......................................27
UsingtheSideDischarge.................................27
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................28
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................30
AdjustingtheFlowBafeCamLocks................31
PositioningtheFlowBafe................................31
PositioningtheSeat..........................................32
UnlatchingtheSeat..........................................32
ChangingtheSeatSuspension.........................32
OperatingTips.................................................33
AfterOperation....................................................33
AfterOperationSafety......................................33
UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................34
UsingtheDrive-Wheel-ReleaseValves............34
LoadingtheMachine........................................34
Maintenance...........................................................36
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........36
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................37
MaintenanceandStorageSafety......................37
Lubrication..........................................................38
AddingLightOilorSprayLubrication................38
GreasingtheMower.........................................39
LubricatingtheCaster-WheelHubs..................40
EngineMaintenance...........................................41
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................41
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................42
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................44
CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................46
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................46
ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................46
ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................47
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................47
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................47
ServicingtheBattery.........................................47
ServicingtheFuses..........................................49
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................49
CheckingtheSeatBelt.....................................49
CheckingtheRolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)Knobs..............................................49
AdjustingtheTracking......................................50
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................50
CheckingtheWheel-LugNuts..........................51
CheckingtheWheel-HubSlottedNut................51
AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing...................51
UsingtheClutchShim......................................52
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................54
CleaningtheEngineScreenandEngine-Oil
Cooler...........................................................54
CleaningtheEngine-CoolingFinsand
Shrouds........................................................54
CheckingandCleaningtheHydraulic-Unit
Shrouds........................................................55
BrakeMaintenance.............................................55
AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................55
BeltMaintenance................................................56
InspectingtheBelts..........................................56
ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................56
ReplacingtheHydraulicPump-Drive
Belt................................................................57
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................58
AdjustingtheControl-HandlePosition..............58
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage...............59
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlDamper...............60
AdjustingtheMotionControlNeutral-Lock
Pivot..............................................................60
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................61
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................61
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem........................61
MowerDeckMaintenance....................................63
LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................63
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................66
RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................68
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................70
Cleaning..............................................................70
CleaningundertheMower................................70
DisposingofWaste...........................................70
Storage...................................................................71
CleaningandStoringtheMachine....................71
Troubleshooting......................................................72
Schematics.............................................................74
3
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ANSIB71.4-2012.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforeyoustarttheengine. Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows howtouseitandunderstandsthewarnings.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand workingonthemachine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep
bystandersasafedistanceawayfromthe machine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never
allowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebefore
servicing,fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan resultininjury .T oreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalitemsofsafetyinformationin theirrespectivesectionsthroughoutthismanual.
4
SlopeIndicator
Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
58-6520
1.Grease
decal58-6520
decal106-2655
106-2655
1.Warning—donottouchorapproachmovingbelts;remove theignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicing orperformingmaintenance.
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson torquingthebladebolt/nutto115-149N∙m(85-110ft-lb).
99-8936
1.Machinespeed4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
decal93-7818
decal106-5517
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
decal99-8936
6
decal107-3069
107-3069
1.Warning—thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris down.
2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe rollbarinthefullyraisedandlockedpositionandwear theseatbelt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary;donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris down.
3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.
decal110-2068
110-2068
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
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)
decal110-2067
110-2067
7
decal116-1716
116-1716
1.Fuel6.Hourmeter
2.Empty
3.Half
7.PTO
8.Parkingbrake
4.Full9.Neutral
5.Battery
decal136-5508
10.Operator-presenceswitch
136-5508
For60-inchDecksOnly
1.Beltrouting
decal116-4858
116-4858
For72-inchDecksOnly
1.Greasepulleysandspindles
2.Maintenanceinterval—50hours
decal116-5988
116-5988
decal115-7445
115-7445
1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking
brake—disengaged
decal116-8726
116-8726
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforrecommendedhydrooil.
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decal117-3864
117-3864
117-0346
1.Fuelleakhazard—readtheOperator'sManual;donot attempttoremovetherollbar;donotweld,drill,ormodify therollbarinanyway.
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
2.Filltobottomofllerneck; warning—donotoverll thetank.
decal117-0346
BatterySymbols
decalbatterysymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or smoking.
3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
6.Keepbystandersasafe distancefromthebattery.
7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries
8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.
10.Containslead;donot discard.
117-3848
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance awayfromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatethemachine withoutdeector,dischargecover,orgrasscollection systeminplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
decal117-3848
decaloemmarkt
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.
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120-5897
1.Chokecontrol4.Slow
2.Fast
5.Powertakeoff(PTO), Blade-controlswitch
3.Continuous-variable setting
126-2055
1.Wheellugnuttorque129N∙m(95ft-lb)(4x)
2.Wheelhubnuttorque319N∙m(235ft-lb)
3.ReadandunderstandtheOperator’smanualbefore performinganymaintenance,checktorqueafterrst100 hoursthenevery500hoursthereafter.
decal120-5897
decal126-4398
126-4398
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual
2.Lock
decal126-2055
3.Unlock
decal127-0326
127-0326
1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
2.Height-of-cut
3.Removethekeyfrom theignitionandreadthe Operator'sManualbefore performingmaintenance orservicingthemachine.
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125-9383
1.Checkhydraulicoilevery50operatinghours.3.Checkthetirepressureevery50operatinghours.
2.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonlubricating themachine.
4.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.
decal125-9383
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132-0871
Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum
recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineinthoseconditions onthatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible,keepthe cuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhileoperatingthemachineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperatingonslopescan causethemachinetobecomeunstable.
decal132-0871
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°.
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ProductOverview
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular maintenance(Figure6).
FuelGauge
Thefuelgaugeislocatedwiththehourmeter,and thebarslightupwhentheignitionswitchisintheON position(Figure6).
Theindicatorlightappearswhenthefuellevelislow (approximately1gallonremaininginthefueltank).
Safety-InterlockIndicators
Figure4
1.Height-of-cutdeck-lift pedal
2.Transportlock
3.Parking-brakelever8.Fuelcap
4.Controls
5.Motion-controllevers
6.Rollbar
7.Seatbelt
9.Mowerdeck
10.Casterwheel
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine(Figure4and
Figure5).
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Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterthatindicate withablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentis positionedcorrectly(Figure6).
Battery-IndicatorLight
IfyouturntheignitionkeytotheONpositionfora fewseconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.
Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturned onandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperating level(Figure6).
Figure5
1.PTOSwitch
2.Chokecontrol
3.Throttlecontrol6.Fuses
4.Hour
5.Ignitionswitch
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Figure6
1.Fuelgauge(bars)4.Safety-interlocksymbols
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meter/Safety-interlock display
2.Batterylight
3.Hourmeter
5.Lowfuel-indicatorlight
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure5).
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ChokeControl
Specications
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.Pullthechoke controluptoengageit.Pushthechokecontroldown todisengageit(Figure5).
Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Takeoff)
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)engagesand disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure5).
IgnitionSwitch
Usethisswitchtostartthemowerengine.Ithas3 positions:ST ART,RUN,andOFF.
Motion-ControlLevers
Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.
Neutral-LockPosition
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
Width
60-inchDeck72-inchDeck
WithoutDeck
DeectorUp157cm(62inches)187cm(74inches)
DeectorDown192cm(76inches)222cm(88inches)
Length
RollBar-Up
RollBar-Down
Height
RollBar-UpRollBar-Down
179cm(71inches)119cm(47inches)
Weight
135cm(53inches)150cm(59inches)
60-inchDeck72-inchDeck
211cm(83inches)219cm(83inches)
215cm(85inches)223cm(88inches)
UsetheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwiththe safety-interlocksystemtoengageandtodetermine theNEUTRALposition.
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalve(undertheseat)when transportingorstoringthemower.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments andaccessories.
ModelWeight
74960
74961
576kg(1,269lb)
612kg(1,349lb)
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Operation
containersontheground,awayfromyourvehicle beforelling.
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
•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.

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.
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Using Stabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:
•Keepsfuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless
(drainthefueltankwhenstoringthemachinefor morethan90days)
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditives
containingmethanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner tothefuel.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.T ominimize thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem, usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonlevelground.
2.Shutofftheengineandengagetheparking
brake.
3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.
4.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck
(Figure7).
Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.
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Figure7

CheckingtheEngine-Oil Level

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine, checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page42).

BreakinginaNewMachine

Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhen theyarenew,placingadditionalloadontheengine. Allow40to50hoursofbreak-intimefornew machinestodevelopfullpowerandperformattheir bestperformance.
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Usingthe Rollover-ProtectionSystem (ROPS)

WARNING
Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keep therollbarinthefullyraised,lockedposition andusetheseatbelt.
Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothe machine.
WARNING
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll barisinthedownposition.
•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.
•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbar isinthedownposition.
•Driveslowlyandcarefully.
•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance permits.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances (i.e.,branches,doorways,electricalwires) beforedrivingunderanyobjects,anddo notcontactthem.
Important:Ensurethattheseatissecuredto
themachine.
1.T olowertherollbar,applyforwardpressureto theupperpartoftherollbar.
2.Pullbothknobsoutandrotatethem90degrees sotheyarenotengaged(Figure8).
3.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure
8).
Figure8
1.ROPSknob
2.PulltheROPSknobout androtateit90degrees.
4.T oraisetherollbar,raisetherollbartothe
operatepositionandrotatetheknobssothat theymovepartiallyintothegrooves(Figure8).
5.Raisetherollbartothefulluprightpositionwhile
pushingontheupperrollbarsothatthepins snapintopositionwhentheholesalignwiththe pins(Figure8).
6.Pushontherollbarandensurethatbothpins
areengaged.
3.Rollbarintheupright position
4.Rollbarinthefolded position
Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeroll
barintheraisedposition.
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ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthe safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelp youorbystandersavoidinjury.
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DANGER
CAUTION
Operatingthemachineonwetgrassorsteep slopescancauseslidingandlossofcontrol.
•Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15 degrees.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.
•Donotoperatethemachinenearwater.
DANGER
Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury, death,ordrowning.
Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs.
DANGER
Operatingthemachinewhiletherollbaris downmayleadtoseriousinjuryordeathin theeventofarollover.
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin excessof85dBAattheoperator’searand cancausehearinglossthroughextended periodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.
Useprotectiveequipmentforyoureyes,ears,hands, feet,andhead.
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Figure10
1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.
DuringOperation
Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.
Figure9
1.SafeZone—usethe machinehereonslopes lessthan15degreesor atareas.
2.DangerZone—usea walk-behindmowerand/or ahandtrimmeronslopes greaterthan15degrees andneardrop-offsor water.
3.Water

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;slip-resistant,substantialfootwear;and hearingprotection.Tiebacklonghairanddonot wearjewelry.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep
bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine duringoperation.
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•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid
holesorhiddenhazards.
•Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Reducedtraction
couldcausethemachinetoslide.
•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutral,theparking
brakeisengaged,andyouareintheoperating positionbeforeyoustarttheengine.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
units.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall times.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe
sureofaclearpath.
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•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyour vision.
•Keeptherollbarinsafeoperatingconditionby
thoroughlyinspectingitperiodicallyfordamage andkeepingallthemountingfastenerstight.
•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,or
embankments.Themachinecouldsuddenlyroll overifawheelgoesovertheedgeoriftheedge givesway.
•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.
•Stopthemachineandinspectthebladesafter
strikinganobjectorifthereisanabnormal vibrationinthemachine.Makeallnecessary repairsbeforeresumingoperation.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
•Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunitandshut
offtheenginebeforeadjustingtheheightof cut(unlessyoucanadjustitfromtheoperating position).
•Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaust
gasesareenclosed.
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(including
toemptythecatchersortounclogthechute),do thefollowing:
•Replaceadamagedrollbar.Donotrepairoralter
it.

SlopeSafety

•Slowdownthemachineanduseextracareon
hillsides.Travelupanddownonhillsides.Turf conditionscanaffectthestabilityofthemachine.
•Avoidturningthemachineonslopes.Ifyoumust
turnthemachine,turnitslowlyandgradually downhill,ifpossible.
•Donotturnthemachinesharply.Usecarewhen
reversingthemachine.
•Useextracarewhileoperatingthemachinewith
attachments;theycanaffectthestabilityofthe machine.

OperatingtheParking Brake

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.
–Stopthemachineonlevelground.
–Disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk
oflightning.
•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicle.
•Donotchangethegovernorspeedoroverspeed
theengine.
•Useaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedby
Toroonly .

RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)Safety

•Donotremovetherollbarfromthemachine.
•Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyou
canreleaseitquicklyinanemergency.

EngagingtheParkingBrake

WARNING
Theparkingbrakemaynotholdthemachine parkedonaslopeandcouldcausepersonal injuryorpropertydamage.
Donotparkonslopesunlessthewheelsare chockedorblocked.
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•Alwayswearyourseatbeltwhentherollbarisup.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadobstructionsanddo
notcontactthem.
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DisengagingtheParkingBrake

Figure12

OperatingtheMower Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Note:Engagingtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)with
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thethrottlepositionathalforlesscausesexcessive weartothedrivebelts.
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Figure13
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DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

OperatingtheThrottle

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweentheFAST andSLOWpositions(Figure15).
AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenturningonthe mowerdeckwiththeblade-controlswitch(PTO).
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Figure15

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostartthe engine.
2.Pulluponthechokecontroltoengagethechoke beforeusingtheignitionswitch(Figure16).
3.Pushdownonthechokecontroltodisengage thechokeaftertheenginehasstarted(Figure
16).
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Figure16
1.Onposition2.Offposition

OperatingtheIgnition Switch

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTARTposition (Figure17).
Note:Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefails tostartallowa15secondcool-downperiod betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.
Note:Y oumayneedtomakemorethan1
attempttostarttheenginethersttimeafter addingfueltoacompletelyemptyfuelsystem.
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Figure17
2.Turntheignitionkeytoshutofftheengine.
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StartingandShuttingOff theEngine

StartingtheEngine

1.Raisetherollbarupandlockitintoplace,siton theseat,andfastentheseatbelt.
2.MovethemotioncontrolstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position.
3.Engagetheparkingbrake;refertoEngagingthe
ParkingBrake(page19).
4.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position(Figure18).
5.Movethethrottlelevermidwaybetweenthe SLOWandFASTpositions.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmaybe
requiredwhenstartingtheenginefortherst timeafterthefuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuel completely.
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Figure19

ShuttingOfftheEngine

CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.
Figure18
6.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTARTposition (Figure19).
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandengage theparkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60 secondsbeforeturningtheignitionswitchtotheOFF position.
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Note:Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefails tostartallowa15-secondcool-downperiod betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.
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