Toro 74991 Operator's Manual
FormNo.3396-233RevD
ZMaster
®
Professional5000
SeriesRidingMower
with60inTURBOFORCE
Mower
ModelNo.74991—SerialNo.315000001andUp
®
SideDischarge
Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3396-233*D
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002
Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,or
federalregulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbe
usedontheengineofthismachine,asparkarresteris
availableasanoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrester,
contactyourAuthorizedToroServiceDealer.
GenuineT orosparkarrestersareapprovedbythe
USDAForestryService.
Important:ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate
theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,
orgrass-coveredlandwithoutasparkarrester
mufermaintainedinworkingorder,ortheengine
constricted,equipped,andmaintainedforthe
preventionofre.Otherstatesorfederalareas
mayhavesimilarlaws.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
TheenclosedEngineOwner'sManualis
suppliedforinformationregardingtheUS
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EP A)and
theCaliforniaEmissionControlRegulationof
emissionsystems,maintenance,andwarranty.
Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughtheengine
manufacturer.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe
usedbyresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hired
operators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrasson
well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial
properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor
agriculturaluses.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Y ouareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .
YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.T oro.com
forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,
accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto
registeryourproduct.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices....................................4
SlopeIndicator...................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................8
ProductOverview...................................................15
Controls...........................................................15
Specications..................................................16
Operation................................................................17
AddingFuel......................................................17
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................19
BreakinginaNewMachine..............................19
UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS).........................................................19
EnteringtheUserPosition................................19
ThinkSafetyFirst..............................................20
OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................20
OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)............................................................21
OperatingtheThrottle.......................................21
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch............................21
UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................22
StartingandStoppingtheEngine......................22
TheSafety-InterlockSystem.............................23
DrivingForwardorBackward............................24
StoppingtheMachine.......................................25
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................25
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................27
AdjustingtheFlowBafeCamLocks................27
PositioningtheFlowBafe................................28
PositioningtheSeat..........................................29
UnlatchingtheSeat..........................................29
AdjustingtheMyRide™Suspension
System..........................................................29
UsingtheDriveWheelReleaseValves.............30
UsingtheSideDischarge.................................31
TransportingtheMachine.................................32
LoadingtheMachine........................................32
OperatingTips.................................................34
Maintenance...........................................................35
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........35
Lubrication..........................................................36
LubricatingtheMachine....................................36
GreasingtheMower.........................................36
LubricatetheCasterWheelHubs.....................38
EngineMaintenance...........................................39
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................39
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................40
ServicingtheSparkPlugs.................................43
CheckSparkArrester(ifequipped)...................45
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................45
ServicingtheElectronicFuelInjection
System..........................................................45
ReplacingtheLow-PressureFuel
Filter..............................................................45
ServicingtheHigh-PressureFuelFilter.............46
ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................46
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................46
ServicingtheBattery.........................................46
ServicingtheFuses..........................................48
Jump-StartingtheMachine...............................48
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................50
CheckingtheSeatBelt.....................................50
CheckingtheKnobsontheRollover
ProtectionSystem(ROPS)...........................50
AdjustingtheTracking......................................51
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................51
CheckingtheWheelLugNuts...........................52
CheckingtheWheelHubSlottedNut................52
AdjustingtheCasterPivotBearing....................52
UsingtheClutchShim......................................52
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................54
CleaningtheEngineScreenandEngine-Oil
Cooler...........................................................54
CleaningtheEngineCoolingFinsand
Shrouds........................................................54
CheckandCleantheHydraulic-Unit
Shrouds........................................................55
BrakeMaintenance.............................................56
AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................56
BeltMaintenance................................................57
InspectingtheBelts..........................................57
ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................57
ReplacingtheHydraulicPumpDrive
Belt................................................................58
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................59
AdjustingtheControlHandlePosition...............59
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage...............59
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlDamper...............60
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlNeutralLock
Pivot..............................................................60
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................61
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem........................61
MowerDeckMaintenance....................................63
LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................63
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................65
RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................68
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................69
Cleaning..............................................................70
CleaningundertheMower................................70
CleaningtheSuspensionSystem.....................70
DisposingofWaste...........................................70
Storage...................................................................71
CleaningandStorage.......................................71
Troubleshooting......................................................72
Schematics.............................................................75
3
Safety
Improperlyusingormaintainingthemachinecan
resultininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personal
safetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywiththe
instructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecycling
grassor,whenequippedwithagrassbagger,for
catchingcutgrass.Anyuseforpurposesother
thanthesecouldprovedangeroustotheuserand
bystanders.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSI
B71.4-2012.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertraining
material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot
readorunderstandtheinformationitistheowner's
responsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.
Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor
servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleor
damagetoproperty.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,
safetyglasses,andhearingprotection.Long
hair,looseclothing,orjewelrymaygettangledin
movingparts.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe
usedandremoveallobjectssuchasrocks,toys,
andwirewhichcanbethrownbythemachine.
•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyare
functioningproperly.
Operation
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfrom
holesandhiddenhazards.
•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrake
isengagedbeforestartingtheengine.Onlystart
theenginefromtheoperator'sposition.
•Besureofyourtractionwhileusingthismachine,
especiallywhenbackingup.Neveroperateonwet
grass.Reducedtractioncouldcauseslipping.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Be
suretotravelsidetosideonhillsides.Turf
conditionscanaffectthestabilityofthemachine.
Usecautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andwhenchangingdirectionsonslopes.
•Neverraisedeckwiththebladesrunning.
•NeveroperatewiththePTOshieldorotherguards
notsecurelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksare
attached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioning
properly.
•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engage
theparkingbrake(ifprovided),andshutoffthe
enginebeforeleavingtheoperator'spositionfor
anyreason,includingemptyingthecatchersor
uncloggingthechute.
•Stopequipmentandinspectbladesafterstriking
objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Make
necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe
sureofaclearpath.
•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachine.
•Keeppetsandbystandersaway .
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopblades
ifnotmowing.
•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionand
donotpointitatanyone.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
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•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoorfromatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)—UseandMaintenance
•TheROPSisanintegralandeffectivesafety
device.KeepafoldingROPSintheraised
andlockedpositionandusetheseatbeltwhen
operatingthemachine.
•LowerafoldingROPStemporarilyonlywhen
absolutelynecessary.Donotweartheseatbelt
whenfoldeddown.
•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhena
foldedROPSisinthedownposition.
•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleased
quicklyintheeventofanemergency.
•Checktheareatobemowedandneverfolddown
afoldingROPSinareaswherethereareslopes,
dropoffsorwater.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.
branches,doorways,electricalwires)before
drivingunderanyobjectsanddonotcontactthem.
•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby
periodicallythoroughlyinspectingfordamageand
keepingallmountingfastenerstight.
•ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairor
revise.
•DonotremovetheROPS.
•AnyalterationstoaROPSmustbeapprovedby
themanufacturer.
SafeHandlingofFuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis
extremelyammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchas
onawaterheateroronotherappliances.
•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersonthegroundawayfromyourvehicle
beforelling.
•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,then
refuelsuchequipmentwithaportablecontainer,
ratherthanfromafueldispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel
tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfueling
iscomplete.
•Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing
immediately.
•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapand
tightensecurely.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,stop
theengineandremovethekeyordisconnect
thespark-plugwire.Waitforallmovementto
stopbeforeadjusting,cleaningorrepairingthe
machine.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,the
drives,themufers,andtheenginetohelpprevent
res.Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstore
nearame.
•Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringortransporting.Do
notstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Settheparking
brake.Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservice
themachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Disconnectthebatteryorthespark-plugwire
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthe
negativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.
Connectthepositiverstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe
blade(s)orwearthickly-paddedgloves,anduse
cautionwhenservicingthem.Onlyreplaceblades.
Neverstraightenorweldthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.
•Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintain
optimalperformanceofyourToroequipment,count
onT orogenuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,
Torodeliversreplacementpartsdesignedtothe
exactengineeringspecicationsofourequipment.
Forpeaceofmind,insistonT orogenuineparts.
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Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,
chains,cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstraps
shouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfromthe
machine.
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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.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
58-6520
1.Grease
93-7818
decal58-6520
decal106-2655
106-2655
1.Warning-donottouchorapproachmovingbelts;remove
theignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicing
orperformingmaintenance.
decal93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto115-149N-m(85-110ft-lb).
99-8936
1.Machinespeed4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
decal106-5517
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
decal99-8936
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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
2.PTO,10A
3.Charge,25A
4.Auxiliary,15A
decal110-2067
110-2067
decal115-7445
115-7445
1.Greasepulleysandspindles
2.Maintenanceinterval—50hours
9
decal115-9625
115-9625
1.Parking
2.Parkingbrake—engaged
brake—disengaged
116-1716
1.Fuel6.Hourmeter
2.Empty
3.Half
4.Full9.Neutral
5.Battery
7.PTO
8.Parkingbrake
10.Operatorpresenceswitch
decal116-1716
decal117-0346
117-0346
1.Fuelleakhazard—readtheOperator'sManual;donot
attempttoremovetherollbar;donotweld,drillormodify
therollbarinanyway.
116-4858
116-8726
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforrecommendedhydrooil.
decal116-4858
117-3848
decal117-3848
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower-donotoperatewithoutthe
deector,dischargecoverorgrasscollectionsystemin
place.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
decal116-8726
10
decal117-3864
117-3864
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
1.Fast
2.Variablespeedcontrol
2.Filltobottomofllerneck;
warning—donotoverll
thetank.
121–7586
3.Slow
4.Powertake-off(PTO)
126-2055
decal126-4398
126-4398
1.ReadtheOperator’s
manual
2.Lock
decal121-7586
decal126-2055
3.Unlock
1.Wheellugnuttorque95ft-lb(129N-m)(4x)
2.Wheelhubnuttorque235ft-lb(319N-m)
3.ReadandunderstandtheOperator’smanualbefore
performinganymaintenance,checktorqueafterrst100
hoursthenevery500hoursthereafter.
1.ReadtheOperator's
2.Height-of-cut
Manual.
decal127-0326
127-0326
3.Removethekeyfrom
theignitionandreadthe
Operator'sManualbefore
performingmaintenance
orservicingthemachine.
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BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
decaloemmarkt
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
decalbatterysymbols
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or
6.Keepbystandersasafe
7.Weareyeprotection;
smoking.
3.Causticliquid/chemical
8.Batteryacidcancause
burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator's
10.Containslead;donot
Manual.
distancefromthebattery.
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries
blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
discard.
125–9383
1.Checkhydraulicoilevery50operatinghours.3.Checkthetirepressureevery50operatinghours.
2.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonlubricating
themachine.
4.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance.
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decal125-9383
132-5063
1.Camlock2.Camunlock
decal132-5063
decal132-5067
132–5067
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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
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Figure5
Figure4
1.Side-dischargedeector
2.Height-of-cutdeck-lift
pedal
3.Parking-brakelever10.Fuelcap
4.Transportlock11.Mowerdeck
5.Controls12.Casterwheel
6.Motion-controllevers13.Front,shockassembly
7.Rollbar
8.Rear,shockassembly
9.Seatbelt
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart
theengineandoperatethemachine(Figure4and
Figure5).
1.PTOSwitch
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2.Throttlecontrol5.Ignitionswitch
3.Malfunctionindicatorlight
(MIL)
4.Hour
meter/Safety-interlock
display/Fuelgauge
6.Fuses
FuelGauge
Thefuelgaugeislocatedwiththehourmeter,andthe
barslightupwhentheignitionswitchison(Figure6).
Theindicatorlightappearswhenthefuellevelis
low—approximately3.8L(1USgallon)remainingin
thefueltank.
Figure6
1.Fuelgauge(bars)4.Safety-interlocksymbols
2.Batterylight
3.Hourmeter
5.Low-fuelindicatorlight
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe
enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine
isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular
maintenance(Figure5).
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Safety-InterlockIndicators
Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterindicatewitha
blacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentisinthe
correctposition(Figure6).
BatteryIndicatorLight
WhentheignitionkeyisinitiallyturnedtotheRun
positionforafewseconds,thebatteryvoltagewillbe
displayedintheareawherethehoursarenormally
displayed.
Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturned
onandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperating
level(Figure6).
ThrottleControl
ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastand
Slow.
Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isusedtoengage
theelectricclutchanddrivethemowerblades.Pull
theswitchuptoengagethebladesandrelease.T o
disengagetheblades,pushtheblade-controlswitch
(PTO)downormoveamotion-controlleverintothe
neutrallockposition.
IgnitionSwitch
Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhas
threepositions:Start,RunandOff.
Motion-ControlLevers
Themotion-controlleversareusedtodrivethe
machineforward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.
Ifthesystemdetectsaproblemorfault,the
malfunctionindicatorlight(MIL)illuminates.
TheMIListheredlightlocatedintherightconsole
panel.
IftheMILilluminates,performtheinitial
troubleshootingchecks;refertotheMILsectionin
Troubleshooting(page72).
Ifthesechecksdonotcorrecttheproblem,further
diagnosisandservicingbyanAuthorizedService
Dealerisnecessary.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments
andaccessories.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
Width:
60-inchDeck
WithoutDeck
DeectorUp156.8cm(61.7inches)
DeectorDown192.2cm(75.7inches)
Length:
RollBar—Up
RollBar—Down
134.6cm(53.0inches)
60-inchDeck
211.1cm(83.1inches)
215.4cm(84.8inches)
Neutral-LockPosition
Theneutral-lockpositionisusedwiththe
safety-interlocksystemandtodeterminetheneutral
position.
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalve(undertheseat)when
transportingorstoringthemower.
ElectronicControlUnit
MalfunctionIndicatorLight
Theelectroniccontrolunit(ECU)continuously
monitorstheoperationoftheEFIsystem.
Height:
RollBar—UpRollBar—Down
179.1cm(70.5inches)118.9cm(46.8inches)
Weight:
ModelWeight
74991
16
587kg(1295lbs)
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
AddingFuel
•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.
Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan10%
ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains15%
ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or
enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder
warranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessafuelstabilizer
isused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupany
gasolinethatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed
trailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6
to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom
ofthellerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthe
tankallowsgasolinetoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and
stayawayfromanopenameorwhere
gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainer
andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.
Neverbuymorethana30-daysupplyof
gasoline.
•Donotoperatewithouttheentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycancauseasparkwhichcanignite
thegasolinevapors.Areorexplosionfrom
gasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebefore
lling.
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsidea
vehicleoronatruckortrailerbed,because
interiorcarpetsorplastictruck-bedliners
mayinsulatethecontainerandslowthe
lossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
fueltheequipmentwiththewheelsonthe
ground.
Ifthisisnotpossible,thenfuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
gasoline-dispensernozzle.
•Ifagasolinedispensermustbeused,keep
thenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimes
untilfuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancause
seriousinjuryandillness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastank
orconditionerbottleopening.
•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillage
withsoapandwater.
UsingFuelStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
keepthefuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless.
Ifyouarestoringthemachineforlonger,drainthefuel
tank;refertoStorage(page71).
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionerto
thefuel,andfollowthedirectionsofthemanufacturer.
Note:Fuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective
whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.T ominimizethe
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chanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuel
stabilizeratalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonlevelground.
2.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremoveit.
Addregularunleadedgasolinetothefueltank
untilthelevelis6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)
belowthebottomofthellerneck.Thisextra
spaceinthetankallowsthegasolinetoexpand.
Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull;referto
(Figure7).
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Figure7
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CheckingtheEngine-Oil Level
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,
checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page40).
BreakinginaNewMachine
Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower
decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhen
new,placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow
40to50hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinesto
developfullpowerandbestperformance.
UsingtheRollover ProtectionSystem(ROPS)
WARNING
Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keep
therollbarinthefullyraisedlockedposition
andusetheseatbelt.
Ensurethattherearpartoftheseatissecured
withtheseatlatch.
WARNING
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll
barisinthedownposition.
•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.
•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbar
isinthedownposition.
•Driveslowlyandcarefully.
•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance
permits.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances
(i.e.branches,doorways,electricalwires)
beforedrivingunderanyobjectsanddo
notcontactthem.
Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhen
absolutelynecessary.
Figure8
1.ROPSknob
2.PullROPSknoboutand
rotate90degrees
4.Toraisetherollbar,raisetherollbartothe
operateposition,rotatetheknobssothatthey
movepartiallyintothegrooves(Figure8).
5.Raisetherollbartothefulluprightpositionwhile
pushingontheupperrollbarandthepinswill
snapintopositionwhentheholesalignwiththe
pins(Figure8).Pushontherollbarandensure
thatbothpinsareengaged.
3.Rollbarintheupright
position
4.Rollbarinthefolded
position
Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththe
rollbarinthefullyraisedposition.
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1.Tolowertherollbar,applyforwardpressureto
theupperpartoftherollbar.
2.Pullbothknobsoutandrotatethem90°sothat
theyarenotengaged(Figure8).
3.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure
8).
EnteringtheUserPosition
Usethemowerdeckasasteptogetintotheuser
position(Figure9).
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Figure9
1.Mowerdeck
ThinkSafetyFirst
Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthe
safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelp
youorbystandersavoidinjury.
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Figure10
1.SafeZone-usethe
ZMasterhereonslopes
lessthan15degreesor
atareas.
2.DangerZone-useawalk
behindmowerand/ora
handtrimmeronslopes
greaterthan15degrees,
neardrop-offsandwater.
3.Water
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DANGER
Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescan
causeslidingandlossofcontrol.
Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause
rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury,
death,ordrowning.
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll
barisdown.
Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand
lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.
Readandfollowtherolloverprotection
instructionsandwarnings.
Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityof
rollover:
•Donotoperateneardrop-offsornear
water.
•Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan
15degrees.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin
excessof85dBAattheoperator’searand
cancausehearinglossthroughextended
periodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,feet,
andheadisrecommended.
Figure11
1.Wearsafetyglasses
2.Wearhearingprotection
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•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon
slopes.
•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeed
changes.
OperatingtheParking Brake
Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe
machineorleaveitunattended.
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SettingtheParkingBrake
WARNING
Theparkingbrakemaynotholdmachine
parkedonaslopeandcouldcausepersonal
injuryorpropertydamage.
Donotparkonslopesunlessthewheelsare
chockedorblocked.
Figure12
ReleasingtheParkingBrake
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Figure14
DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)
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Figure15
OperatingtheThrottle
ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweenFastand
Slowpositions(Figure16).
Figure13
OperatingtheMower Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe
mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.
EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)
Note:Engagingtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)with
thethrottlepositionathalforlesswillcauseexcessive
weartothedrivebelts.
Alwaysusethefastpositionwhenturningonthe
mowerdeckwiththeblade-controlswitch(PTO).
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Figure16
OperatingtheIgnition Switch
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure
17).Whentheenginestarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagethestarterfor
morethan5secondsatatime.Iftheengine
failstostart,allowa15secondcool-down
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periodbetweenattempts.Failuretofollow
theseinstructionscanburnoutthestarter
motor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmaybe
requiredwhenstartingtheenginefortherst
timeafterthefuelsystemhasbeencompletely
withoutfuel.
Figure17
2.Tostoptheengine,turntheignitionkeytothe
stopposition.
StartingandStoppingthe Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.RaisetheROPSupandlockintoplace,siton
theseatandfastentheseatbelt.
2.Movethemotioncontrolstoneutral-locked
position.
3.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingthe
ParkingBrake.
4.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOff
position(Figure19).
5.Movethethrottlelevermidwaybetweenthe
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SlowandFastpositions.
UsingtheFuel-Shutoff Valve
Thefuel-shutoffvalveislocatedundertheseat.Move
theseatforwardtoaccessit.
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance,
andstorage.
Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhen
startingtheengine.
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Figure19
6.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure
17).Whentheenginestarts,releasethekey.
Figure18
1.On2.Off
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StoppingtheEngine
TheSafety-Interlock
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe
parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60
secondsbeforeturningtheignitionswitchoff.
System
CAUTION
Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnected
ordamagedthemachinecouldoperate
unexpectedlycausingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock
switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged
switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe
enginefromstartingunless:
•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.
•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.
•Themotion-controlleversareintheneutral-locked
position
Figure20
Important:Makesurethatthefuelshutoff
valveisclosedbeforetransportingorstoring
themachine,asfuelleakagemayoccur.Setthe
parkingbrakebeforetransporting.Makesureto
removethekeyasthefuelpumpmayrunand
causethebatterytolosecharge.
Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostop
theenginewhenthetractioncontrolsaremovedfrom
thelockedpositionwiththeparkingbrakeengagedor
ifyourisefromtheseatwhenthePTOisengaged.
Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhen
theinterlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition.
Whenthecomponentisinthecorrectposition,a
trianglewilllightupinthecorrespondingsquare.
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Figure21
1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe
correctposition
TestingtheSafety-Interlock System
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
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