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FormNo. 3417-433RevA
TimeCutter
®
HDZX4800and
ZX5400RidingMower
ModelNo.75201—SerialNo.401500000andUp
ModelNo.75202—SerialNo.401500000andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3417-433*A
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemical
orchemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
GrossorNetTorque
high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.Tolocate
adealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsite
atwww.T oro.comorcontactourT oroCustomer
CareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listedinyour
EmissionControlWarrantyStatement.
Removethekitfromtheengineandrestorethe
enginetoitsoriginalfactorycongurationwhen
runningtheengineunder1500m(5,000ft).Do
notoperateanenginethathasbeenconverted
forhigh-altitudeuseatloweraltitudes;otherwise,
youcouldoverheatanddamagetheengine.
Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachine
hasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookfor
thefollowinglabel.
decal127-9363
Thegrossornettorqueofthisenginewaslaboratory
ratedbytheenginemanufacturerinaccordancewith
theSocietyofAutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940or
J2723.Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,and
operatingrequirements,theactualenginetorqueon
thisclassofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.
Gotowww.Toro.comtoviewspecicationsonyour
mowermodel.
WARNING
Removingstandardoriginalequipmentparts
andaccessoriesmayalterthewarranty,
traction,andsafetyofthemachine.Failureto
useoriginalT oropartscouldcauseserious
injuryordeath.Makingunauthorizedchanges
totheengine,fuelorventingsystem,may
violateEPAandCARBregulations.
Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimited
to,tires,belts,blades,andfuelsystem
componentswithoriginalToroparts.
Important:IfyouareusingamachinewithaToro
engineabove1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuous
period,ensurethattheHighAltitudeKithasbeen
installedsothattheenginemeetsCARB/EP A
emissionregulations.TheHighAltitudeKit
increasesengineperformancewhilepreventing
spark-plugfouling,hardstarting,andincreased
emissions.Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attach
thehigh-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalon
themachine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroService
DealertoobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitand
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe
usedbyhomeownersinresidentialapplications.Itis
designedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained
lawns.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowing
grassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,orfor
agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.com
forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,
accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto
registeryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
©2017—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
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PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberplate
Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthe
spacebelow:
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
Figure2
Safety-AlertSymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Important callsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SlopeIndicator...................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6
ProductOverview...................................................10
Controls...........................................................10
BeforeOperation.................................................12
BeforeOperationSafety...................................12
AddingFuel......................................................12
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................13
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BreakinginaNewMachine..............................13
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................14
PositioningtheSeat..........................................14
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers.................15
DuringOperation.................................................15
DuringOperationSafety...................................15
OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................17
OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)............................................................18
OperatingtheThrottle.......................................18
OperatingtheChoke.........................................18
StartingtheEngine...........................................19
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................19
UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................19
DrivingtheMachine..........................................20
UsingtheSmartSpeed
TM
Control
System..........................................................21
UsingtheSideDischarge.................................21
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................22
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................22
UsingAttachmentsandAccessories.................23
OperatingTips.................................................23
AfterOperation....................................................24
AfterOperationSafety......................................24
PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................24
TransportingtheMachine.................................25
Maintenance...........................................................27
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........27
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................28
MaintenanceSafety..........................................28
EngineMaintenance...........................................28
EngineSafety...................................................28
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................28
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................30
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................32
CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................33
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................34
ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter.......................34
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................35
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................35
ServicingtheBattery.........................................35
ServicingtheFuses..........................................36
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................37
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................37
MowerMaintenance.............................................37
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................37
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LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................40
RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................42
InstallingtheMowerDeck.................................43
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................43
MowerBeltMaintenance......................................44
InspectingtheBelts..........................................44
ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................44
Cleaning..............................................................45
WashingtheUndersideoftheMower................45
DisposingofWaste...........................................46
Storage...................................................................46
StorageSafety..................................................46
CleaningandStorage.......................................46
StoringtheBattery............................................47
Troubleshooting......................................................48
Schematics.............................................................50
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSIB71.1-2012.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,
ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or
onslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManual beforestartingtheengine.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
•Keepchildrenandbystandersoutoftheoperating
area.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebefore
servicing,fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere
neededthroughoutthismanual.
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SlopeIndicator
Figure4
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucanoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslopeof
hillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .
decaloemmarkt
decal117-1 194
decalbatterysymbols
1.Engine
117-1194
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection. 9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
6.Keepbystandersasafe
7.Weareyeprotection;
8.Batteryacidcancause
10.Containslead;donot
distanceawayfromthe
battery.
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries.
blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
discard
1.Bypassleverpositionfor
pushingthemachine
decal121-2989b
121-2989
2.Bypassleverpositionfor
operatingthemachine
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decal131-1097
131-1097
1.Oildrain
decal130-0654
130-0654
1.Transport—lock
2.Transport—unlock
1.Warning—thrownobject
hazard;keepthedeector
shieldinplace.
3.Heightofcut
130-0731
2.Cuttinghazardofhandor
foot,mowerblade—keep
awayfrommovingparts.
decal132-0872
decal130-0731
1.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
awayfromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,
raisedbafe—donot
operatethemachinewith
anopendeck;usea
baggerorabafe.
132-0872
3.Severinghazardofhand
orfoot—keepawayfrom
movingparts.
4.Entanglement
hazard—keepaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual .
2.Height-of-cutselection
130-0765
3.Removethekeyfromthe
keyswitchandreadthe
Operator'sManual before
performingmaintenance.
decal130-0765
136-4243
decal136-4243
1.Fast 4.Reverse
2.Slow
5.Parkingbrakedisengaged
3.Neutral 6.Parkingbrakeengaged
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136-4244
1.Fast 3.Neutral
2.Slow
decal136-4244
decal136-5596
136-5596
1.Checkthetirepressure
4.Reverse
every25operatinghours.
2.Engineoil
3.Checkthetirepressure
every25operatinghours.
4.Checkthetirepressure
every25operatinghours.
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual beforeperforming
maintenance.
decal136-9186
136-9186
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbeforeaddingweighttothe
bucket.
decal131-3947
131-3947
1.Trim—slow
2.Tow—medium
3.Mow—fast
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decal133-9263
133-9263
1.Fast
4.PTOdisengage
2.Slow 5.PTOengage
3.Choke
133-9255
Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum
recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas
wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineinthoseconditions
onthatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible,keepthe
cuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhileoperatingthemachineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperatingonslopescan
causethemachinetobecomeunstable.
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1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Ramphazard—donotusedualrampswhenloadingontoa
trailer;use1rampwideenoughforthemachine;usearamp
withaslopelessthan15°;backuptherampwhenloadingthe
machineanddriveforwardofftherampwhenunloading.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine,pickupdebrisbeforeoperating,andkeepthe
deectorshielddown.
4.Bodilyharmhazard—donotcarrypassengers;lookbehind
youwhenmowinginreverse.
5.Tippinghazard—donotuseonslopesnearopenwater;do
notuseonslopesgreaterthan15°.
6.Cuttingandpinchhazard—keepawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
7.Warning—beforeperformingmaintenance,readthe
Operator'sManual ;engagetheparkingbrake,removethe
key,anddisconnectthesparkplug.
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ProductOverview
1.Deck-liftpedal
2.Height-of-cutpin
3.Height-of-cut
lever/transportlock
4.SmartSpeed™lever
5.Motion-controllever
6.Controls
Figure5
7.Engine
8.Fuelcap
9.Mowerdeck
10.Anti-scalproller
11.Casterwheel
12.Parking-brakelever
Controls
BecomefamiliarwithallcontrolsinFigure6and
Figure7beforeyoustarttheengineandoperatethe
machine.
ControlPanel
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Figure6
1.Hourmeter 4.Keyswitch
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2.Throttlecontrol 5.Blade-controlswitch
3.Chokecontrol
(powertakeoff)
6.12Vpowerpoint
FuelGauge
Thefuelgaugedisplaystheamountoffuelinthetank
(Figure7).
Figure7
1.Fuelgauge 2.Fuel-tankcap
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa
continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST
position(Figure6).
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ChokeControl
12VPowerPoint
Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine.
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe
enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine
isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular
maintenance(Figure6).
Motion-ControlLevers
Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine
forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure5).
Neutral-LockPosition
Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardfromthe
centertotheNEUTRAL -LOCKpositionwhenexiting
themachine(Figure21).Alwayspositionthe
motion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL -LOCKposition
whenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.
Parking-BrakeLever
Theparking-brakeleverislocatedontheleftsideof
theconsole(Figure5).Thebrakeleverengagesa
parkingbrakeonthedrivewheels.
Usethepowerpointtopower12Vaccessories
(Figure6).
Important:Whennotusingthe12Vpowerpoint,
inserttherubberplugtopreventdamagetothe
powerpoint.
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine,
has3positions:OFF ,RUN ,andST ART .Referto
StartingtheEngine(page19).
Blade-ControlSwitch(Power
Takeoff)
Theblade-controlswitch,representedbya
power-takeoff(PTO)symbol,engagesand
disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure6).
Height-of-CutLever
Theheight-of-cutleverworkswiththefootpedalto
lockthedeckinaspeciccuttingheight.Adjustthe
heightofcutonlywhenthemachineisnotmoving
(Figure5).
Toengagetheparkingbrake,pulluptheleveruntilit
latchesintothedetentslot.
Todisengagetheparkingbrake,pulltheleveroutof
thedetentslotandtowardyou,thenpushitdown.
FootPedalDeck-LiftSystem
Thefootpedaldeck-liftsystemallowsyoutolower
andraisethedeckfromtheseatedposition.Y ou
canusethefootpedaltoliftthedeckbrieytoavoid
obstaclesorlockthedeckinthehighestheightofcut
ortransportposition(Figure5).
SmartSpeed™ControlSystem
Lever
TheSmartSpeed™Control-Systemlever,located
belowtheoperatingposition,givesyouachoiceto
drivethemachineat3speedranges—trim,tow,and
mow(Figure24).
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments
andaccessories.
Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal
performanceofyourToroequipment,countonT oro
genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,T oro
deliversreplacementpartsdesignedtotheexact
engineeringspecicationofourequipment.Forpeace
ofmind,insistonTorogenuineparts.
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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
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersontheground,awayfromyourvehicle
beforelling.
•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer
andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot
possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer
ratherthanafuel-dispensernozzle.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire
exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith
therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat
alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea
nozzlelock-opendevice.
•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurely.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit
outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymorethan
a30-daysupplyoffuel.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Addfuelto
thefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13mm(1/4to
1/2inch)belowthebottomofthellerneck.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.
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UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
providethefollowingbenets:
•Keepsfuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless
(drainthefueltankwhenstoringthemachinefor
morethan90days)
•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. Fillthefueltankuntilthefuelgaugereadsatthe
fullmark(Figure8).
Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto
expand.
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Figure8
PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe
EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page27).
BreakinginaNewMachine
Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower
decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhen
new,placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow
40to50hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinesto
developfullpowerandbestperformance.
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UsingtheSafety-Interlock
System
WARNING
Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare
disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould
operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal
injury.
• Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
• Checktheoperationoftheinterlock
switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged
switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Understandingthe
Safety-InterlockSystem
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe
enginefromstartingunless:
•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.
andriseslightlyfromtheseat;theengineshould
shutoff.
4. Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,
movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF
position,andmovethemotion-controllevers
toNEUTRAL -LOCKposition.Starttheengine.
Whiletheengineisrunning,centereither
motion-controlleverandmoveitforwardor
reverse;theengineshouldshutoff.Repeatfor
othermotion-controllever.
5. Sitontheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake,
movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF
position,andmovethemotion-controlleversto
NEUTRAL -LOCKposition.Trystartingtheengine;
theengineshouldnotcrank.
PositioningtheSeat
Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position
theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe
machineandaremostcomfortable(Figure9).
•Themotion-controlleversareintheNEUTRAL -LOCK
position.
•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.
Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshut
offtheenginewheneverthecontrolleversareoutof
theNEUTRAL -LOCKpositionandyourisefromtheseat.
TestingtheSafety-Interlock
System
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe
machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot
operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized
ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .
1. Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and
movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheON
position.Trystartingtheengine;theengine
shouldnotcrank.
2. Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and
movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF
position.Moveeithermotion-controllever(out
oftheNEUTRAL -LOCKposition).Trystartingthe
engine;theengineshouldnotcrank.Repeatfor
othercontrollever.
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Figure9
3. Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,
movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF
position,andmovethemotion-controlleversto
theNEUTRAL -LOCKposition.Starttheengine.
Whiletheengineisrunning,releasetheparking
brake,engagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),
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Adjusting the
Motion-ControlLevers
AdjustingtheHeight
Youcanadjustthemotion-controllevershigheror
lowerformaximumcomfort(Figure10).
Figure10
AdjustingtheTilt
Youcanadjustthemotion-controlleversforwardor
rearwardforyourcomfort.
1. Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollever
tothecontrol-armshaft.
2. Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe
controlleverforwardorrearward(Figure10).
3. Tightenbothboltstosecurethecontrolleverin
thenewposition.
4. Repeattheadjustmentfortheothercontrollever.
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;slip-resistant,substantial
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearjewelry.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep
bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine
duringoperation.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid
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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.
•Stopthemachineandinspectthebladesafter
strikinganobjectorifthereisanabnormal
vibrationinthemachine.Makeallnecessary
repairsbeforeresumingoperation.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe
machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
•Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunitandshut
offtheenginebeforeadjustingtheheightof
cut(unlessyoucanadjustitfromtheoperating
position).
•Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaust
gasesareenclosed.
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
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•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(including
toemptythecatchersortounclogthechute),do
thefollowing:
–Stopthemachineonlevelground.
–Disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk
oflightning.
•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicleunless
ithasahitchinstalled.
•Donotchangethegovernorspeedoroverspeed
theengine.
•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
byToro.
•Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess
of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof
exposure.
•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do
notoperatethemachineneardropoffs,ditches,
embankments,water,orotherhazards.The
machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes
overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe
distance(twicethewidthofthemachine)between
themachineandanyhazard.Useawalkbehind
machineorahandtrimmertomowthegrassin
theseareas.
•Avoidstarting,stoppingorturningthemachineon
slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor
direction;turnslowlyandgradually.
•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions
wheretraction,steeringorstabilityisinquestion.
Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet
grass,acrossslopesordownhillmaycausethe
machinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe
drivewheelsmayresultinslidingandalossof
brakingandsteering.Themachinecanslideeven
ifthedrivewheelsarestopped.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,
ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards.T all
grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould
overturnthemachine.
Figure11
1.Wearhearingprotection.
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.
•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor
attachments,suchasgrasscollectionsystems.
Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine
andcausealossofcontrol.Followdirectionsfor
counterweights.
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•Ifpossible,keepthedeckloweredtotheground
whileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthedeckwhile
operatingonslopescancausethemachineto
becomeunstable.
•A2-postROPS(RolloverProtectionSystem)is
availableforthemachineasanaccessory.A
ROPSisrecommendedifyouwillbemowingnext
todrop-offs,nearwater,oronsteepbanks,which
couldresultinarollover.ContactanAuthorized
ServiceDealerformoredetails.TheCalifornia
CodeofRegulationsrequiresROPS(ifavailable)
onallmowersusedcommercially ,effectiveMarch
1,201 1.
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Figure12
OperatingtheParking
Brake
Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe
machineorleaveitunattended.
EngagingtheParkingBrake
Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
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1.SafeZone—usethe
machinehereonslopes
lessthan15degreesor
atareas.
2.DangerZone—usea
walk-behindmowerand/or
ahandtrimmeronslopes
greaterthan15degrees
andneardrop-offsor
water.
3.Water
4.W=widthofthemachine
5.Keepasafedistance
(twicethewidthofthe
machine)betweenthe
machineandanyhazard.
TowingSafety
•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitch
point.
•Followtheattachmentmanufacturer's
recommendationforweightlimitsfortowed
equipmentandtowingonslopes.Thetowed
weightmustnotexceedtheweightofthemachine,
operator,andballast.Usecounterweightsor
wheelweightsasdescribedintheattachment,or
inthetowingmachineOperator’sManual.
•Neverallowchildrenorothersnearthetowed
equipment.
•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmay
causelossoftraction,increasedriskofrollover,
andlossofcontrol.Reducethetowedweightand
slowdown.
Figure13
DisengagingtheParkingBrake
Todisengagetheparkingbrake,pulltheleveroutof
thedetentslotandtowardyou,thenpushitdown
(Figure14).
Figure14
1.Pushtheparkingbrake
outofthedetentslotand
towardyou.
2.Pushtheparkingbrake
down.
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•Thestoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweight
ofatowedload.Travelslowlyandallowextra
distancetostop.
•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearof
themachine.
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OperatingtheMower
OperatingtheThrottle
Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe
mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.
EngagingtheBlade-Control
Switch(PTO)
Figure15
Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottlein
theFASTposition(Figure16).
YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweenFASTand
SLOWpositions(Figure18).
AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.
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Figure18
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OperatingtheChoke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
1. Pullupthechokeknobtoengagethechoke
beforeusingthekeyswitch(Figure19).
DisengagingtheBlade-Control
Switch(PTO)
Note:Ensurethatyoufullyengagethechoke.
Youmayneedtoholdtheknobupwhenyou
usethekeyswitch.
2. Pushdownthechoketodisengagethechoke
aftertheenginehasstarted(Figure19).
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Figure16
Figure17
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Figure19
1.ONposition 2.OFFposition
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StartingtheEngine
ShuttingOfftheEngine
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.
Important:Donotengagethestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Engagingthestarter
motorformorethan5secondscandamagethe
startermotor.Iftheenginefailstostart,wait10
secondsbeforeoperatingtheenginestarteragain.
1. Disengagethebladesbymovingthe
blade-controlswitchtotheOFFposition(Figure
17).
2. Engagetheparkingbrake;refertoEngagingthe
ParkingBrake(page17).
3. MovethethrottlecontroltotheFASTposition.
4. TurnthekeytotheOFFpositionandremove
thekey.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.
Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe
parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended.
UsingtheMotion-Control
Levers
Figure20
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Figure21
1.Motion-control
lever—NEUTRAL -LOCK
position
2.Center,unlockedposition 5.Frontofmachine
3.Forward
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4.Backward
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DrivingtheMachine
Thedrivewheelsturnindependently,poweredby
hydraulicmotorsoneachaxle.Youcanturn1side
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(page17).
2. Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.
3. Togoforward,slowlypushthemotion-control
leversforward(Figure22).
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Figure22
DrivingBackward
1. Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.
2. Togobackward,slowlypullthemotion-control
leversrearward(Figure23).
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Figure23
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UsingtheSmartSpeed
ControlSystem
TheSmartSpeed
belowtheoperatingposition(Figure24),givesthe
operatorachoicetodrivethemachineat3ground
speedranges—trim,tow,andmow.
TM
Control-Systemlever,located
Figure24
TM
Tow
Thisisthemediumspeed.Thesuggestedusesfor
thisspeedareasfollows:
•Bagging
•Mulching
Mow
Thisisthefastestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthis
speedareasfollows:
•Normalmowing
•Movingthemachine
UsingtheSideDischarge
Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat
dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe
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turf.
1.Smart-speedlever
Tochangespeeds,dothefollowing:
1. Movethemotion-controlleverstoneutraland
outwardtothePARKposition.
2. Disengagetheblade-controlswitch.
3. Adjustthelevertothedesiredposition.
Thefollowingareonlyrecommendationsforuse.
Adjustmentsvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent,
andtheheightofthegrass.
Suggested
uses:
Parking X
Heavy,wet
grass
Training X
Bagging X
Mulching X
Normal
mowing
Movingthe
machine
Trim Tow Mow
X
DANGER
Withoutagrassdeector,dischargecover,or
acompletegrass-catcherassemblymounted
inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade
contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith
rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris
willcauseinjuryordeath.
• Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthe
mowerdeckbecausethegrassdeector
routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe
grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit
immediately.
• Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe
mowerdeck.
• Nevertrytoclearthedischargearea
ormowerbladesunlessyoumovethe
blade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF
position,rotatethekeyswitchtotheOFF
position,andremovethekeyfromthekey
switch.
X
X
• Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe
downposition.
Trim
Thisisthelowestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthis
speedareasfollows:
•Parking
•Heavy,wetgrassmowingconditions
•Training
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AdjustingtheHeightofCut
Themachineisequippedwithafootpedaldeck-lift
system.Youcanusethefootpedaltoliftthedeck
brieytoavoidobstaclesorlockthedeckinthe
highestheightofcutortransportposition.Youcan
usetheheight-of-cutleverwiththefootpedaltolock
thedeckinaspeciccuttingheight.
UsingtheFootPedalDeck-Lift
System
•Pressthedeck-liftpedaldowntoraisethedeck;
continuetopressthepedaluntilthedecklocksin
thetransportposition(Figure25).
•Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfootandpull
thetransportlockhandlerearwardtodisengage
thetransportlock(Figure25).
3. Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutsystem
correspondingtothedesiredheightofcutand
insertthepin(Figure26).
4. Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfootand
pullthehandlerearwardtodisengagethe
transportlock(Figure25).
5. Lowerthedeckslowlyuntilthelevermakes
contactwiththepin.
Figure25
TransportLockPosition
AdjustingtheHeightofCut
Youcanadjusttheheightofcutfrom38to114mm
(1-1/2to4-1/2inches)in6mm(1/4inch)increments
bymovingtheheight-of-cutpinintodifferenthole
locations.
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Figure26
1.Deck-liftpedal
2.Handle
3.Pin
4.Height-of-cutpositions
AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp
Rollers
Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,adjustthe
heightoftheanti-scalprollers.
Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssothattherollers
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donottouchthegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.
1. Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade-controlswitchandengagetheparking
brake;refertoEngagingtheParkingBrake
(page17).
2. Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3. Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure
27.
1. Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfootand
raisethemowerdecktothetransport-lock
position(alsothe114mm(4-1/2inch)cutting
heightposition)asshowninFigure26.
2. Toadjust,removethepinfromtheheight-of-cut
bracket(Figure26).
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Figure27
1.Anti-scalproller 4.Flangenut
2.Spacer
3.Bushing
5.Bolt
UsingAttachmentsand
OperatingTips
UsingtheFastThrottleSetting
Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate
theengineattheFASTposition.Airisrequiredto
thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe
height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower
deckinuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohave1sideofthe
mowerdeckfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsair
tobedrawnintothemowerdeck.
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CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime
Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethat
thecuttingheightofthemowerdeckdoesnotscalp
anyunevenground.However,thecuttingheight
usedinthepastisgenerallythebestonetouse.
Whencuttinggrasslongerthan15cm(6inches)tall,
youmaywanttocutthelawntwicetoensurean
acceptablequalityofcut.
Accessories
UseonlyToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.
Ifyouattachabuckettotheengineguard,useanylon
straptosecureit.
Important:Ifyouarecarryingmorethan4.5
kg(10lb)inabucketattachedtotheengine
guard,youshouldequipyourmachinewiththe
Bucket-SupportKit.
ContactyourauthorizedToroservicedealer.
CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade
Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade.
Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless
grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows
moreslowly.
AlternatingtheMowingDirection
Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass
standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings,
whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.
MowingatCorrectIntervals
Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimesof
theyear.Tomaintainthesamecuttingheight,mow
moreofteninearlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrate
slowsinmidsummer,mowlessfrequently.Ifyou
cannotmowforanextendedperiod,rstmowata
highcuttingheight,thenmowagain2dayslaterata
lowerheightsetting.
UsingaSlowerCuttingSpeed
Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeed
incertainconditions.
AvoidingCuttingTooLow
Whenmowinguneventurf,raisethecuttingheight
toavoidscalpingtheturf.
StoppingtheMachine
Ifyoumuststoptheforwardmotionofthemachine
whilemowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmay
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dropontoyourlawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoa
previouslycutareawiththebladesengagedoryou
candisengagethemowerdeckwhilemovingforward.
KeepingtheUndersideofthe
AfterOperation
AfterOperationSafety
MowerDeckClean
Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe
mowerdeckaftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildup
insidethemowerdeck,cuttingqualitywilleventually
becomeunsatisfactory.
MaintainingtheBlade(s)
Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason
becauseasharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingor
shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshredding
turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth
andincreasesthechanceofdisease.Checkthe
mowerbladesaftereachuseforsharpness,and
foranywearordamage.Filedownanynicksand
sharpenthebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeis
damagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywitha
genuineT ororeplacementblade.
GeneralSafety
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunits,
mufers,andenginecompartmenttohelpprevent
res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Shutoffthefuelbeforestoringortransportingthe
machine.
•Disengagethedrivetotheattachmentwhenever
youaretransportingornotusingthemachine.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachine
inanyenclosure.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
PushingtheMachineby
Hand
Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.
Donottowthemachine,becausetowingmay
damageit.
Thismachinehasanelectric-brakemechanism,
andtopushthemachine,thekeymustbeinthe
RUNposition.Thebatteryneedstobechargedand
functioningtodisengagetheelectricbrake.
PushingtheMachine
1. Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking
brake.
2. Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3. Locatethebypassleversontheframeonboth
sidesoftheengine.
4. Movethebypassleversforwardthroughthekey
holeanddowntolocktheminplace(Figure28).
Note:Dothisforeachlever.
5. Turntheignitionkeyonanddisengagethe
parkingbrake.
Note:Donotstartthemachine.
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TransportingtheMachine
Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe
machine.Useafull-widthramp.Ensurethatthetrailer
ortruckhasallthenecessarybrakes,lighting,and
markingasrequiredbylaw.Pleasecarefullyreadall
thesafetyinstructions.Knowingthisinformationcould
helpyouorbystandersavoidinjury.Refertoyour
localordinancesfortrailerandtie-downrequirements.
WARNING
Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithout
turnsignals,lights,reectivemarkings,ora
slow-moving-vehicleemblemisdangerous
andcanleadtoaccidents,causingpersonal
injury.
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Figure28
1.Bypass-leverlocations
2.Leverpositionfor
operatingthemachine
6. Whennished,ensurethatthekeyhasbeen
returnedtotheSTOPpositiontoavoiddraining
thebatterycharge.
3.Leverpositionforpushing
themachine
OperatingtheMachine
Movethebypassleversrearwardthroughthekeyhole
anddowntolocktheminplaceasshowninFigure28.
Note:Dothisforeachlever.
Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet
orroadway.
SelectingaTrailer
WARNING
Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck
increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould
causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure29).
• Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse
individualrampsforeachsideofthe
machine.
• Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween
therampandthegroundorbetweenthe
rampandthetrailerortruck.
• Ensurethatthelengthoftherampisat
least4timesaslongastheheightofthe
trailerortruckbedtotheground.This
ensuresthattherampangledoesnot
exceed15degreesonatground.
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1. Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle
andconnectthesafetychains.
2. Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakesand
lights.
3. Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle
betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot
exceed15degrees(Figure29).
4. Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure30).
Figure30
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1.Full-widthrampinstowed
position
2.Sideviewoffull-width
rampinloadingposition
3.Notgreaterthan
15degrees
LoadingtheMachine
Figure29
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(Figure31).Refertolocal
regulationsfortie-downrequirements.
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Figure31
1.Tie-downloops
WARNING
Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck
increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould
causeseriousinjuryordeath.
• Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga
machineonaramp.
• Backthemachineuptherampanddriveit
forwarddowntheramp.
• Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration
whiledrivingthemachineonarampas
thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora
tip-oversituation.
UnloadingtheMachine
1. Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle
betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot
exceed15degrees(Figure29).
2. Drivethemachineforwarddowntheramp
(Figure30).
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst5hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Aftereachuse
Every25hours
Every100hours
Every200hours
Beforestorage
MaintenanceProcedure
•Changetheengineoilandlter.
•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.
•Checktheaircleanerfordirty,loose,ordamagedparts.
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Cleantheairintakescreen.
•Inspecttheblades.
•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.
•Cleanthemower-deckhousing.
•Cleantheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).
•Checktirepressure.
•Checkthebeltsforwearorcracks.
•Replacetheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).
•Cleanthepaperair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Changetheengineoilandoillter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Checkthesparkplug(s).
•Checkthein-linefuellter.
•Replacethepaperair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Replacethesparkplug(s).
•Replacethein-linefuellter.
•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectthebatterycables.
•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.
•Paintanychippedsurfaces.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously
injureyouorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.
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Pre-Maintenance
EngineMaintenance
Procedures
EngineSafety
MaintenanceSafety
•Beforerepairingthemachinedothefollowing:
–Disengagethedrives.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
–Disconnectthespark-plugwire.
•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,
drives,mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.
•Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe
machine.
•Usejackstandstosupportthemachineand/or
componentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plug
wirebeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthe
negativeterminalrstandthepositiveterminal
last.Connectthepositiveterminalrstand
negativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe
blade(s)orwearthicklypaddedgloves,anduse
cautionwhenservicingthem.Onlyreplaceblades;
donotstraightenorweldthem.
•Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoilor
addingoiltothecrankcase.
•Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing,andother
bodypartsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.
ServicingtheAirCleaner
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(every
fewhours)ifoperatingconditionsareextremelydusty
orsandy.
RemovingtheFoamandPaper
Elements
1. Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe
parkingbrake.
2. Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3. Cleanaroundtheair-cleanercovertoprevent
dirtfromgettingintotheengineandcausing
damage.
4. Liftthecoverandrotatetheair-cleanerassembly
outoftheengine(Figure32).
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving
parts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswith
theenginerunning.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition
andallhardwaretightened,especiallythe
blade-attachmentbolts.Replaceallwornor
damageddecals.
•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofa
safetydeviceorreducetheprotectionprovided
byasafetydevice.Checktheirproperoperation
regularly.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued
safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly
genuineT ororeplacementpartsandaccessories.
Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby
othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and
suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.
Adjustandserviceasrequired.
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ServicingtheFoamAir-Cleaner
Element
ServiceInterval:Every25hours/Monthly(whichever
comesrst)—Cleantheair-cleaner
foamelement(moreoftenindusty,
dirtyconditions).
Every100hours/Y early(whichevercomes
rst)—Replacetheair-cleanerfoamelement
(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).
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1. Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapand
warmwater.Whentheelementisclean,rinse
itthoroughly.
2. Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.
Important:Replacethefoamelementifit
istornorworn.
ServicingthePaperAir-Cleaner
Element
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Cleanthepaper
air-cleanerelement(moreoftenin
dirtyordustyconditions).
Figure32
5. Separatethefoamandpaperelements(Figure
33).
Figure33
Every200hours—Replacethepaperair-cleaner
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element(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
1. Cleanthepaperelementbytappingitgentlyto
removedust.
Note:Ifitisverydirty,replacethepaper
elementwithanewone.
2. Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,or
damagetotherubberseal.
3. Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.
Important:Donotcleanthepaperlter.
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InstallingtheAirCleaner
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
1. Installthefoamelementoverthepaperelement.
Note:Ensurethatyoudonotdamagethe
elements.
2. Aligntheholesofthelterintothemanifold
ports.
3. Rotatethelterdownintothechamberandfully
seatitagainstthemanifold(Figure34).
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.
Important:Ifyouoverllorunderlltheengine
crankcasewithoilandruntheengine,youmay
damagetheengine.
1. Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe
parkingbrake.
2. Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
Note:Ensurethattheengineiscoolsothatthe
oilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.
3. Tokeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outofthe
engine,cleantheareaaroundtheoil-llcapand
dipstickbeforeremovingit(Figure36).
Figure34
4. Closethecover.
ServicingtheEngineOil
Engine-OilSpecications
OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSF,SG,SH,SJ,
orSL)
CrankcaseCapacity:2.4L(81oz)withoillter
Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.
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Figure35
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Figure36
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ChangingtheEngineOilandOil
Filter
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours/Afterthe
rstmonth(whichevercomes
rst)—Changetheengineoiland
lter.
Every100hours/Y early(whichevercomes
rst)—Changetheengineoilandoillter(more
oftenindirtyordustyconditions).
1. Parkthemachineonalevelsurfacetoensure
thattheoildrainscompletely.
2. Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and
engagetheparkingbrake.
3. Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
4. Draintheoilfromtheengine.
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Figure37
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5. Changetheengine-oillter(Figure38).
Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches
theengineandthenturnthelteranextra3/4
turn.
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Figure39
Figure38
6. Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied
oilintothellertubeandslowlyaddthe
additionaloiltobringittotheFullmark(Figure
39).
7. Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.
ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichever
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Every200hours/Every2years(whichever
comesrst)—Replacethesparkplug(s).
Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside
electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.
Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling
thesparkplugandagappingtoolorfeelergaugeto
checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug
ifnecessary.
Type:Champion
Airgap:0.76mm(0.03inch)
RemovingtheSparkPlug
1. Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe
parkingbrake.
comesrst)—Checkthespark
plug(s).
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2. Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3. Cleantheareaaroundthebaseoftheplugto
keepdirtanddebrisoutoftheengine.
4. Removethesparkplug(Figure40).
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CleaningtheCooling
System
1. Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe
parkingbrake.
Figure40
CheckingtheSparkPlug
Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).
Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa
blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or
cracks.
Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the
engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe
insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .
Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).
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2. Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3. Removetheairlterfromtheengine.
4. Removetheengineshroud.
5. Topreventdebrisenteringtheairintake,install
theairltertothelterbase.
6. Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.
7. Removetheairlterandinstalltheengine
shroud.
8. Installtheairlter.
Figure41
InstallingtheSparkPlug
Figure42
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Fuel System
Maintenance
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyou,others,and
candamageproperty.
• Performanyfuel-relatedmaintenance
whentheengineiscold.Dothisoutdoors
inanopenarea.Wipeupanyfuelthat
spills.
• Neversmokewhendrainingfuel,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwhereaspark
mayignitethefuelfumes.
ReplacingtheIn-LineFuel
Filter
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ServiceInterval: Every100hours/Yearly(whichever
comesrst)—Checkthein-linefuel
lter.
Every200hours/Every2years(whichever
comesrst)—Replacethein-linefuellter.
Neverinstalladirtylterafterremovingitfromthe
fuelline.
1. Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe
parkingbrake.
2. Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3. Replacethelter(Figure43).
Note:Note:Ensurethatthemarkingsonthe
lterfollowthefuelowdirection.
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Figure43
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ElectricalSystem
Maintenance
ElectricalSystemSafety
•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe
machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst
andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal
rstandthenegativelast.
•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated
area,awayfromsparksandames.Unplugthe
chargerbeforeconnectingordisconnectingthe
battery.Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulated
tools.
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Figure44
1.Batterycover 2.Fasteners
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
ServicingtheBattery
RemovingtheBattery
WARNING
Incorrectlyremovingthecablesfrombattery
coulddamagethemachineandcables,
causingsparks.Sparkscancausethebattery
gassestoexplode,resultinginpersonal
injury.
• Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)
batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe
positive(red)cable.
• Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery
cablebeforeconnectingthenegative
(black)cable.
4. Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcable
fromthebatterypost(Figure45).
Note:Retainallfasteners.
5. Slidetherubbercoverupthepositive(red)
cable.
6. Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthe
batterypost(Figure45).
Note:Retainallfasteners.
7. Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure45),and
liftthebatteryfromthebatterytray.
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Figure45
1. Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe
parkingbrake.
2. Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3. Loosenthe2fastenersonthebatterycover
counterclockwise1/4turn,andremovethe
batterycover(Figure44).
1.Battery
2.Negative(–)batterypost
3.Bolt,washer,andnutfor
thenegative(–)battery
post
4.Bolt,washer,andnutfor
thepositive(+)battery
post
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5.Positive(+)batterypost
6.Terminalboot
7.Batteryhold-down
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ChargingtheBattery
ServicingtheFuses
ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebattery
anddisconnectthebatterycables.
1. Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto
RemovingtheBattery(page35).
2. Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat
6to10A.
Note:Donotoverchargethebattery .
3. Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug
thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then
disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery
posts(Figure46).
Figure46
1.Positive(+)batterypost 3.Red(+)chargerlead
2.Negative(–)batterypost 4.Black(–)chargerlead
InstallingtheBattery
Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires
nomaintenance;however,ifafuseblows,checkthe
component/circuitforamalfunctionorshort.
Fusetype:
•Main—F1(15A,blade-type)
•ChargeCircuit—F2(25A,blade-type)
ToreplacetheMain(15A)fuse,reachintothe
openinginthesideoftheconsole,pulloutthefuse,
andinstallanew15Afuse(Figure47).
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1.Main(15A) 2.Consoleopening
Figure47
ToreplacetheChargeCircuit(25A)fuse,locatethe
fusetotheleftofbattery,pulloutthefuse,andinstall
anew25Afuse(Figure48).
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1. Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure45).
2. Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,install
thepositive(red)batterycabletothepositive
(+)batteryterminal.
3. Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,install
thenegativebatterycabletothenegative(-)
batteryterminal.
4. Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive
(red)batterypost.
5. Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure
45).
6. Installthebatterycoverbypushingdownand
tighteningthe2fastenersclockwise(Figure44).
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Figure48
1.Chargecircuit(25A)
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Drive System
MowerMaintenance
Maintenance
ServicingtheCutting
CheckingtheTirePressure
ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktire
pressure.
Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas
specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseuneven
cut.Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure49).
Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost
accuratepressurereading.
Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire
manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.
Inatethefrontcasterwheeltiresto103kPa(15psi).
Inatethereardrivewheeltiresto90kPa(13psi).
Figure49
1.Valvestem
Blades
Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades
sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement,
keepextrabladesonhand.
BladeSafety
Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapieceof
thebladecouldbethrowntowardyouorbystanders,
resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.Tryingto
repairadamagedblademayresultindiscontinued
safetycerticationoftheproduct.
•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearordamage.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe
bladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhen
servicingtheblades.Onlyreplaceorsharpenthe
blades;neverstraightenorweldthem.
•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating1
bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.
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BeforeInspectingorServicingthe
Blades
1. Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe
parkingbrake.
2. Shutofftheengine,removethekey,and
disconnectthespark-plugwiresfromthespark
plugs.
InspectingtheBlades
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1. Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure50).
2. Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove
andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe
Blades(page39).
3. Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.
4. Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming
inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade
(Figure50).
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Figure50
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1.Cuttingedge 3.Wear/slotforming
2.Curvedarea 4.Crack
CheckingforBentBlades
Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfacefor
thefollowingprocedure.
1. Raisethemowerdecktothehighest
height-of-cutposition.
2. Whilewearingthicklypaddedgloves,orother
adequatehandprotection,slowlyrotatethe
bladeintoapositionthatallowsyoutomeasure
thedistancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthe
levelsurfacethemachineison(Figure51).
Figure51
1.Deck 3.Blade
2.Spindlehousing
3. Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat
surface(Figure52).
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Figure52
1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)
2.Levelsurface
3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)
4. Rotatethesameblade180degreessothat
theopposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesame
position(Figure53).
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Figure53
1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)
2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)
3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement
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position
5. Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat
surface(Figure54).
Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan
3mm(1/8inch).
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Figure54
1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)
2.Levelsurface
3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)
A. IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreater
than3mm(1/8inch),replacethebladewith
anewblade;refertoRemovingtheBlades
(page39)andInstallingtheBlades(page
40).
RemovingtheBlades
Replacethebladesiftheyhitasolidobject,orifthe
bladeisoutofbalanceorbent.
1. Holdthebladeendusingaragorthicklypadded
glove.
2. Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,and
bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure55).
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Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwitha
newblade,andthedimensionobtained
continuestoexceed3mm(1/8inch),the
bladespindlecouldbebent.Contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
B. Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,moveto
thenextblade.
6. Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.
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Figure55
1.Sailareaoftheblade 3.Curvedwasher
2.Blade 4.Bladebolt
SharpeningtheBlades
1. Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth
endsoftheblade(Figure56).
Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.
Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame
amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting
edges.
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Figure56
1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.
2. Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona
bladebalancer(Figure57).
Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,
thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.
Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome
metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure56).
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Figure57
1.Blade 2.Balancer
3. Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis
balanced.
InstallingtheBlades
1. Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure
55).
Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade
mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside
ofthemowertoensurepropercutting.
2. Installthecurvedwasher(cuppedsidetoward
theblade)andthebladebolt(Figure55).
3. Torquethebladeboltto135to150N∙m(100
to110ft-lb).
LevelingtheMowerDeck
Checktoensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytime
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youinstallthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencut
onyourlawn.
Checkthemowerdeckforbentbladespriorto
leveling,andremoveandreplaceanybentblades;
refertoServicingtheCuttingBlades(page37)before
continuing.
Levelthemowerdeckside-to-siderst;thenyoucan
adjustthefront-to-rearslope.
Requirements:
•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.
•Alltiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoChecking
theTirePressure(page37).
CheckingtheSide-to-SideLevel
1. Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe
parkingbrake.
2. Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
Figure58
1.Sailareaoftheblade 3.Curvedwasher
2.Blade 4.Bladebolt
3. Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside.
4. Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand
theatsurface(Figure59).
Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin5
mm(3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired;refer
toLevelingtheMowerDeck(page41).
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Figure59
1.Bladessidetoside
2.Outsidecuttingedges
3.Measurefromthetipofthe
bladetotheatsurface
here.
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CheckingtheFront-to-RearBlade
LevelingtheMowerDeck
Slope
Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyouinstall
themower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan
7.9mm(5/16inch)lowerthantherearofthemower,
adjustthebladelevel.
1. Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe
parkingbrake.
2. Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3. Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacing
fronttorear(Figure60).
4. Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetothe
atsurfaceandthetipoftherearbladetothe
atsurface(Figure60).
Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6to7.9mm
(1/16to5/16inch)lowerthantherearbladetip,
continuetotheLevelingtheMowerDeck(page
41)procedure.
1. Settheanti-scalprollerstothetopholesor
removethemcompletelyforthisprocedure;refer
toAdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers(page22).
2. Settheheight-of-cutlevertothe76mm(3inch)
position;refertoAdjustingtheHeightofCut
(page22).
3. Place2blocks,eachhavingathicknessof6.6
cm(2-5/8inches),undereachsideofthefront
edgeofthedeckbutnotundertheanti-scalp
rollerbrackets(Figure61).
4. Place2blocks,eachhavingathicknessof7.3
cm(2-7/8inches),undertherearedgeofthe
cuttingdeckskirt,1oneachsideofthecutting
deck(Figure61).
Figure60
1.Bladesfronttorear 3.Measurefromthetipofthe
bladetotheatsurface
here.
2.Outsidecuttingedges
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Figure61
1.Woodblock—6.6cm
(2-5/8inches)thick
2.Woodblock—7.3cm
(2-7/8inches)thick
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3.Frontedge
5. Loosentheadjustmentboltsonall4cornersso
thatthedeckissittingsecurelyonall4blocks
(Figure62).
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Figure62
1.Deck-liftarm
2.Chain
3.Hook
4.Adjustmentbolt
6. Ensurethatthereistensiononall4chains
(Figure62).
7. Tightenthe4adjustmentbolts(Figure62).
8. Ensurethattheblockstsnuglyunderthedeck
skirtandthatallboltsaretight.
9. Verifythatthedeckislevelbycheckingthe
side-to-sidelevelandfront-to-rearbladeslope;
repeatthedecklevelingprocedureifnecessary.
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Figure63
1.Linkpin 3.Hairpincotter
2.Washer
6. Liftupthemowerdecktorelievetensionfrom
themowerdeck.
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7. Removethechainsfromthehooksonthe
deck-liftarms(Figure64).
RemovingtheMowerDeck
1. Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe
parkingbrake.
2. Shutofftheengine,removethekey,and
disconnectthespark-plugwiresfromthespark
plugs.
3. Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inches)
height-of-cutposition.
4. Removethemowerbeltfromtheenginepulley;
refertoReplacingtheMowerBelt(page44).
5. Removethehairpincotterandwashersecuring
thelinkpintotheframeanddeck,andremove
thelinkbar(Figure63).
Figure64
1.Deck-liftarm
2.Chain
3.Hook
4.Adjustmentbolt
8. Raisetheheightofcuttothetransportposition.
9. Removethebeltfromtheclutchpulleyonthe
engine.
10. Slidethemoweroutfromunderneaththe
machine.
Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.
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InstallingtheMowerDeck
ReplacingtheGrass
1. Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe
parkingbrake.
2. Shutofftheengine,removethekey,and
disconnectthespark-plugwiresfromthespark
plugs.
3. Slidethemowerunderthemachine.
4. Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowest
position.
5. Placetheheight-of-cutpininthelockposition
forlowestheightofcut.
6. Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandattachthe
chainstotherearliftarms(Figure64).
7. Attachthefrontchainstothefrontliftarms
(Figure64).
8. Installthelonglinkbarthroughtheframehanger
anddeck.
9. Securethelinkpinwiththehairpincottersand
washersremovedpreviously(Figure63).
10. Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley;
refertoReplacingtheMowerBelt(page44).
Deector
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspect
thegrassdeectorfordamage.
WARNING
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow
thelawnmowertothrowobjectstowardyou
orbystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.
Also,contactwiththebladecouldoccur.
Neveroperatethemachinewithoutthe
grassdeector,thedischargecover,orthe
grass-collectionsysteminplace.
Neveroperatethemachinewithoutthe
grassdeector,thedischargecover,orthe
grass-collectionsysteminplace.
1. Disengagethespringfromthenotchinthe
deectorbracketandslidetherodoutofthe
weldeddeckbrackets,spring,anddischarge
deector(Figure65).
Figure65
1.Rod 4.Deckbrackets
2.Spring 5.Springinstalledoverthe
rod
3.Deector
2. Removethedamagedorworndischarge
deector.
3. Positionthenewdischargedeectorwiththe
bracketendsbetweentheweldedbracketson
thedeckasshowninFigure66.
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4. Installthespringontothestraightendoftherod.
5. PositionthespringontherodasshowninFigure
66sothattheshorterspringendcomesfrom
undertherodbeforethebendandgoingover
therodasitreturnsfromthebend.
6. Lifttheloopendofthespringandplaceitinto
thenotchonthedeectorbracket(Figure66).
MowerBeltMaintenance
InspectingtheBelts
ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checkthebelts
forwearorcracks.
Replacethebeltifitisworn.Thesignsofawornbelt
includesquealingwhilethebeltisrotating;theblades
slippingwhilecuttinggrass;andfrayededges,burn
marks,andcracksonthebelt.
ReplacingtheMowerBelt
Thesignsofawornbeltincludesquealingwhilethe
beltisrotating,bladesslippingwhilecuttinggrass,
andfrayededges,burnmarks,andcracksonthebelt.
Replacethemowerbeltifanyoftheseconditionsare
evident.
1. Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe
parkingbrake.
Figure66
1.Rodandspringassembly
installed
2.Loopendofthespring
installedintothenotchin
thedeectorbracket
7. Securetherodandspringassemblybytwisting
itsothattheshortendoftherodisbehindthe
frontbracketweldedtothedeck(Figure66).
3.Rod,shortend,moved
behindthemowerbracket
4.Shortend,retainedby
mowerbracket.
Important:Thegrassdeectormustbe
springloadedinthedownposition.Liftthe
deectoruptotestthatitsnapstothefull
downposition.
2. Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3. Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inches)
height-of-cutposition.
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4. Foreachofthebeltcovers,loosenthe2bolts,
butdonotremovethem.
5. Slidethecoveruntilitisclearoftheboltsandlift
itupandouttoremoveit.
6. Removetheoorpantoaccesstheidlerpulley.
7. Usingaspringremovaltool,(T oroPartNo.
92-5771),removetheidlerspringfromthe
deckposttoremovetensionontheidlerpulley
(Figure67).
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Figure67
1.Spring-removaltool(T oro
PartNo.92-5771)
2.Idlerspring 5.Mowerbelt
3.Deckpost
4.Idlerarm
8. Lowerthemowertothelowestheightofcutand
placetheheight-of-cutpininthelockpositionfor
thelowestheight-of-cut.
9. Removethebeltfromthemower-deckpulleys
andremovetheexistingbelt.
10. Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleys
andtheclutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure
67).
Cleaning
WashingtheUndersideof
theMower
ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthe
mower-deckhousing.
Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithamild
detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe
machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially
nearthecontrolpanel,undertheseat,aroundthe
engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.
Washtheundersideofthemowerdeckaftereachuse
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topreventgrassbuildupforimprovedmulchaction
andclippingdispersal.
1. Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe
parkingbrake.
2. Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3. Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthe
mowerwashouttting,andturnthewateron
high(Figure68).
Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashout
ttingO-ringtomakethecouplingslideon
easierandprotecttheO-ring.
WARNING
Thespringisundertensionwhen
installedandcancausepersonalinjury .
Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.
11. Usingaspring-removaltool,(T oroPartNo.
92-5771),installtheidlerspringoverthedeck
postandplacingtensionontheidlerpulleyand
mowerbelt(Figure67).
12. Ensurethatthebeltisproperlyseatedinall
pulleys.
13. T oinstallthebeltcovers,insertthetabsonthe
eachcoverintothecorrespondingslotsonthe
deckbracket,ensuringthattheyseat.
14. Rotatethecovertothedeckandslidethe
notchesundertheloosenedboltsuntiltheyare
seated.
15. Tightentheboltstosecurethecovertothedeck.
Figure68
1.Washoutttinglocations
on54-inchdecks
2.Washoutttinglocations
on48-inchdecks
3.Washouttting
4.O-ring
5.Hose
4. Lowerthemowertothelowestheightofcut.
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5. Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.
6. Engagetheblade-controlswitchandletthe
mowerrunfor1to3minutes.
7. Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),shut
offtheengine,removethekeyfromthekey
switch,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
8. Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfrom
thewashouttting.
Storage
StorageSafety
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor
drainthefuelindoors.
Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafter1washing,
soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Then,
repeattheprocess.
9. Runthemoweragainfor1to3minutesto
removeexcesswater.
WARNING
Abrokenormissingwashouttting
couldexposeyouandotherstothrown
objectsorbladecontact.Contactwitha
bladeorthrowndebriscancauseinjury
ordeath.
• Replacebrokenormissingwashout
ttingimmediately,beforeusing
machineagain.
• Neverputyourhandsorfeetunder
themowerorthroughopeningsinthe
machine.
DisposingofWaste
Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicuid,andengine
coolantarepollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeof
theseaccordingtoyourstateandlocalregulations.
CleaningandStorage
1. Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),and
engagetheparkingbrake.
2. Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3. Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe
externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especially
theengineandhydraulicsystem.Cleandirtand
chafffromtheoutsideoftheenginecylinder
headnsandblowerhousing.
Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith
milddetergentandwater.Donotpressure
washthemachine.Avoidexcessiveuse
ofwater,especiallynearthecontrolpanel,
engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.
4. Checktheparkingbrakeoperation;referto
OperatingtheParkingBrake(page17).
5. Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
Cleaner(page28).
6. Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoChangingthe
EngineOilandOilFilter(page31).
7. Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe
TirePressure(page37).
8. Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery
(page36).
9. Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt
fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe
mowerwithagardenhose.
Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control
switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh
idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.
10. Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto
ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page37).
11. Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use
occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor
storageasfollows:
A. Addapetroleum-based
stabilizer/conditionertofuelinthe
tank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom
thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuse
analcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanolor
methanol).
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Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland
usedatalltimes.
B. Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel
throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).
StoringtheBattery
1. Fullychargethebattery.
2. Letthebatteryrestfor24hours,thencheckthe
batteryvoltage.
C. Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and
drainthefueltank.
D. Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.
E. Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel
accordingtolocalcodes.
Important:Donotstore
stabilizer/conditionedfuelover
90days.
12. Removeandchecktheconditionofthespark
plug(s);refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(page
32).Withthesparkplug(s)removedfromthe
engine,pour30ml(2tablespoons)ofengine
oilintothesparkplughole.Usethestarterto
cranktheengineanddistributetheoilinsidethe
cylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Donotinstall
thewireonthesparkplug(s).
13. Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.
Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.
14. Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint
isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
15. Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor
storagearea.Removethekeyfromtheswitch
andkeepitoutofreachofchildrenorother
unauthorizedusers.Coverthemachineto
protectitandkeepitclean.
Note:Ifthebatteryvoltageisbelow12.6V ,
repeatsteps1and2.
3. Disconnectthecablesfromthebattery.
4. Checkthevoltageperiodicallytoensurethatthe
voltageis12.4Vorhigher.
Note:Ifthebatteryvoltageisbelow12.4V ,
repeatsteps1and2.
BatteryStorageTips
•Storethebatteryinacool,dryareainanupright
position.
•Donotstackbatteriesdirectlyontopofeachother,
unlesstheyareincartons.
•Donotstackmorethan3batteries(only2ifthe
batterytypeiscommercial).
•Testawetbatteryevery4to6monthsandcharge
it,ifnecessary.
•Alwaystestandchargethebatterybefore
installation.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Thefueltankisshowingsignsofcollapsing
orthemachineisfrequentlyshowingsigns
ofrunningoutoffuel.
Theengineoverheats.
Thestarterdoesnotcrank.
Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or
failstokeeprunning.
PossibleCause CorrectiveAction
1.Theair-cleanerpaperelementclogged.
1.Theengineloadisexcessive. 1.Reducethegroundspeed.
2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow. 2.Addoiltothecrankcase.
3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages
undertheengine-blowerhousingare
plugged.
4.Theaircleanerisdirty.
5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.
1.Theblade-controlswitchisengaged. 1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch.
2.Themotion-controlleversarenotin
theNEUTRAL -LOCKposition.
3.Thebatteryisdead.
4.Theelectricalconnectionsare
corrodedorloose.
5.Afuseisblown. 5.Replacethefuse.
6.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.
1.Thefueltankisempty. 1.Fillthefueltank.
2.Thechoke(ifapplicable)isnoton.
3.Theaircleanerisdirty.
4.Thespark-plugwire(s)islooseor
disconnected.
5.Thesparkplug(s)ispitted,fouled,or
thegapisincorrect.
6.Thereisdirtinfuellter. 6.Replacethefuellter.
7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel
system.
8.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.
9.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow. 9.Addoiltothecrankcase.
1.Cleanthepaperelement.
3.Removetheobstructionfromthe
coolingnsandairpassages.
4.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner
element.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer
2.Movethemotion-controllevers
outwardtotheNEUTRAL -LOCKposition.
3.Chargethebattery.
4.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor
goodcontact.
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
2.MovethechokelevertotheON
position.
3.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner
element.
4.Installthewire(s)onthesparkplug.
5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark
plug(s).
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
8.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith
thepropertype.
Theenginelosespower.
1.Theengineloadisexcessive. 1.Reducethegroundspeed.
2.Theaircleanerisdirty.
3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow. 3.Addoiltothecrankcase.
4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages
undertheengineblowerhousingare
plugged.
5.Thesparkplug(s)ispitted,fouled,or
thegapisincorrect.
6.Thefuel-tankventisblocked. 6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.Thereisdirtinthefuellter. 7.Replacethefuellter.
8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.
9.
Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.
2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.
4.Removetheobstructionfromthe
coolingnsandairpassages.
5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark
plug(s).
8.
ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
9.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith
thepropertype.
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Problem
PossibleCause CorrectiveAction
Themachinedoesnotdrive.
Themachinevibratesabnormally .
Thecuttingheightisuneven.
1.Thebypassvalvesareopen.
2.Thetractionbeltsareworn,loose,or
broken.
3.Thetractionbeltsareoffthepulleys. 3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
4.Thetransmissionhasfailed. 4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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.
1.Closethetowvalves.
2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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.
1.Thedrivebeltisworn,looseorbroken. 1.Installanewdrivebelt.
2.Thedrivebeltisoffofthepulley .
3.Thepower-takeoff(PTO)switchor
PTOclutchisfaulty.
4.Themowerbeltisworn,loose,or
broken.
2.Installthedrivebeltandcheckthe
adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforthe
correctposition.
3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
4.Installanewmowerbelt.
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