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Toro 75211, 75212, 75213 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3417-438RevA
TimeCutter
®
HDMyRide48in,
54in,or60inRidingMower
ModelNo.75211—SerialNo.402000000andUp ModelNo.75212—SerialNo.402000000andUp ModelNo.75213—SerialNo.402000000andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3417-438*A
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemical
orchemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed, equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
GrossorNetTorque
high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.Tolocate adealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsite atwww.T oro.comorcontactourT oroCustomer CareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listedinyour EmissionControlWarrantyStatement.
Removethekitfromtheengineandrestorethe enginetoitsoriginalfactorycongurationwhen runningtheengineunder1500m(5,000ft).Do notoperateanenginethathasbeenconverted forhigh-altitudeuseatloweraltitudes;otherwise, youcouldoverheatanddamagetheengine.
Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachine hasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookfor thefollowinglabel.
decal127-9363
Thegrossornettorqueofthisenginewaslaboratory ratedbytheenginemanufacturerinaccordancewith theSocietyofAutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940or J2723.Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,and operatingrequirements,theactualenginetorqueon thisclassofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.
Gotowww.Toro.comtoviewspecicationsonyour 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,helpndingadealer,orto registeryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers 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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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberplate
Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthe spacebelow:
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.
Figure2
Safety-AlertSymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SlopeIndicator...................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6
ProductOverview....................................................11
Controls............................................................11
BeforeOperation.................................................13
BeforeOperationSafety...................................13
AddingFuel......................................................13
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................14
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BreakinginaNewMachine..............................14
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................15
PositioningtheSeat..........................................16
AdjustingtheMyRide™Suspension
System..........................................................16
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers.................17
DuringOperation.................................................18
DuringOperationSafety...................................18
EnteringtheOperator’sPosition.......................20
OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................20
OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)............................................................20
OperatingtheThrottle.......................................21
OperatingtheChoke.........................................21
StartingtheEngine...........................................22
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................22
UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................22
DrivingtheMachine..........................................23
UsingtheSmartSpeed
TM
Control
System..........................................................24
UsingtheSideDischarge.................................25
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................26
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................27
UsingAttachmentsandAccessories.................27
OperatingTips.................................................27
AfterOperation....................................................28
AfterOperationSafety......................................28
PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................28
TransportingtheMachine.................................29
Maintenance...........................................................31
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........31
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................32
MaintenanceSafety..........................................32
EngineMaintenance...........................................32
EngineSafety...................................................32
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................32
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................34
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................36
CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................37
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................38
ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter.......................38
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................39
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................39
ServicingtheBattery.........................................39
ServicingtheFuses..........................................40
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................41
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CheckingtheTirePressure...............................41
MowerMaintenance.............................................41
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................41
LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................44
RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................46
InstallingtheMowerDeck.................................47
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................47
MowerBeltMaintenance......................................48
InspectingtheBelts..........................................48
ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................48
Cleaning..............................................................49
WashingtheUndersideoftheMower................49
CleaningtheSuspensionSystem.....................50
DisposingofWaste...........................................50
Storage...................................................................50
StorageSafety..................................................50
CleaningandStorage.......................................50
StoringtheBattery............................................51
Troubleshooting......................................................52
Schematics.............................................................54
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ANSIB71.1-2012.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,
ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or onslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
•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.
Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere 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.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .
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decalbatterysymbols
1.Engine
117-1194
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,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
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1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine
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2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine
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1.Transport—lock
2.Transport—unlock
1.Warning—thrownobject hazard;keepthedeector shieldinplace.
130-0654
3.Heightofcut
130-0731
2.Cuttinghazardofhandor foot,mowerblade—keep awayfrommovingparts.
1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard, raisedbafe—donot operatethemachinewith anopendeck;usea baggerorabafe.
decal130-0654
decal130-0731
3.Severinghazardofhand orfoot—keepawayfrom movingparts.
4.Entanglement hazard—keepaway frommovingparts;keep allguardsandshieldsin place.
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1.Fast4.Reverse
2.Slow
3.Neutral6.Parkingbrakeengaged
5.Parkingbrakedisengaged
1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
2.Height-of-cutselection
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3.Removethekeyfromthe keyswitchandreadthe Operator'sManualbefore performingmaintenance.
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1.Fast3.Neutral
2.Slow
4.Reverse
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1.Slow
2.Transport
1.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours.
2.Engineoil
3.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours.
3.Fast
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4.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours.
5.ReadtheOperator's Manualbeforeperforming maintenance.
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1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbeforeaddingweighttothe bucket.
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Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum
recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineinthoseconditions onthatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible,keepthe cuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhileoperatingthemachineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperatingonslopescan causethemachinetobecomeunstable.
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1.Warning—readthe Operator'sManual.
2.Warning—beforeservicing, engagetheparkingbrake, removethekeyandthe sparkplugconnection.
3.Cuttinghazardofhand, mowerblade;pinching hazardofhand,belt—keep handsandfeetawayfrom movingparts;keepall guardsandshieldsinplace.
4.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine; removedebrisfromthe areabeforemowing;keep thedeectorshielddown.
5.Ramptipping hazard—whenloading ontoatrailer,donotuse dualramps;useonlya singlerampwideenough
7.Tippinghazardon slopes—donotuseon slopesnearopenwater;do notuseonslopesgreater than15degrees.
forthemachineandthat hasaninclinelessthan 15degrees;backupthe ramp(inreverse)anddrive forwardofftheramp.
6.Bodilyharmhazard—no riders;lookbehindyou whenmowinginreverse.
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1.Camlock2.Camunlock
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1.Fast
2.Slow5.PTOengage
3.Choke
4.PTOdisengage
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ProductOverview
Controls
BecomefamiliarwithallcontrolsinFigure6and
Figure7beforeyoustarttheengineandoperatethe
machine.
ControlPanel
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Figure6
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
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1.Hourmeter4.Keyswitch
2.Throttlecontrol5.Blade-controlswitch
3.Chokecontrol
(powertakeoff)
6.12Vpowerpoint
FuelGauge
Thefuelgaugedisplaystheamountoffuelinthetank (Figure7).
Figure7
1.Fuelgauge
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(Figure24).Alwayspositionthe motion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition whenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.
Parking-BrakeLever
Theparking-brakeleverislocatedonleftsideof theconsole(Figure5).Thebrakeleverengagesa parkingbrakeonthedrivewheels.
Usethepowerpointtopower12Vaccessories (Figure6).
Important:Whennotusingthe12Vpowerpoint,
inserttherubberplugtopreventdamagetothe powerpoint.
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine, has3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART.Referto
StartingtheEngine(page22).
Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Takeoff)
Theblade-controlswitch,representedbya power-takeoff(PTO)symbol,engagesand disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure6).
Height-of-CutLever
Theheight-of-cutleverworkswiththefootpedalto lockthedeckinaspeciccuttingheight.Adjustthe heightofcutonlywhenthemachineisnotmoving (Figure5).
Toengagetheparkingbrake,pulluptheleveruntilit latchesintothedetentslot.
Todisengagetheparkingbrake,pulltheleveroutof thedetentslotandtowardyou,thenpushitdown.
FootPedalDeck-LiftSystem
Thefootpedaldeck-liftsystemallowsyoutolower andraisethedeckfromtheseatedposition.Y ou canusethefootpedaltoliftthedeckbrieytoavoid obstaclesorlockthedeckinthehighestheightofcut ortransportposition(Figure5).
SmartSpeed™ControlSystem Lever
TheSmartSpeed™Control-Systemlever,located belowtheoperatingposition,givesyouachoiceto drivethemachineat3speedranges—trim,tow,and mow(Figure5).
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments andaccessories.
Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal performanceofyourToroequipment,countonT oro genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,T oro deliversreplacementpartsdesignedtotheexact engineeringspecicationofourequipment.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
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersontheground,awayfromyourvehicle beforelling.
•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer
andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer ratherthanafuel-dispensernozzle.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire
exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking condition.
•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith
therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea nozzlelock-opendevice.
•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurely.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit
outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymorethan a30-daysupplyoffuel.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Addfuelto
thefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13mm(1/4to 1/2inch)belowthebottomofthellerneck.This emptyspaceinthetankallowsfueltoexpand.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors. –Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleandfuel
tankopening.
–Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillswith
soapandwater.

AddingFuel

RecommendedFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol
(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15% ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.
Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan 10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains
15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85 (containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder warranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
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UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

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

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake.
3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.
5.Fillthefueltankuntilthefuelgaugereadsatthe
fullmark(Figure8).
Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.
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Figure8

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page31).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
WARNING
Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal injury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:
•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.
•Themotion-controlleversareintheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position.
•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.
Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshut offtheenginewheneverthecontrolleversareoutof theNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionandyourisefromtheseat.
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.
3.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controlleversto theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,releasetheparking brake,engagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO), 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.
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PositioningtheSeat

AdjustingtheMyRide™
Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe machineandaremostcomfortable(Figure9).
Figure9
SuspensionSystem
TheMyRide™suspensionsystemadjuststoprovide asmoothandcomfortableride.Youcanadjustthe rear2-shockassembliestoquicklyandeasilychange thesuspensionsystem.Positionthesuspension systemwhereyouaremostcomfortable.

AdjustingtheRear-Shock Assemblies

Theslotsfortherear-shockassemblieshave detentpositionsforreference.Youcanpositionthe rear-shockassembliesanywhereintheslot,notjust inthedetentpositions.
Thefollowinggraphicshowsthepositionforasoftor rmrideandthedifferentdetentpositions(Figure10).
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Figure10
1.Firmestposition3.Detentsintheslots
2.Softestposition
Note:Ensurethattheleftandrightrear-shock
assembliesarealwaysadjustedtothesamepositions.
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Adjusttherear-shockassemblies(Figure11).

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLevers

AdjustingtheHeight

Youcanadjustthemotion-controllevershigheror lowerformaximumcomfort(Figure12).
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Figure12
Figure11

AdjustingtheTilt

Youcanadjustthemotion-controlleversforwardor rearwardforyourcomfort.
1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollever tothecontrol-armshaft.
2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe controlleverforwardorrearward(Figure12).
3.Tightenbothboltstosecurethecontrolleverin thenewposition.
4.Repeattheadjustmentfortheothercontrollever.
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DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;slip-resistant,substantial footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong hairanddonotwearjewelry.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep
bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine duringoperation.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid
holesorhiddenhazards.
•Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Reducedtraction
couldcausethemachinetoslide.
•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutral,theparking
brakeisengaged,andyouareintheoperating positionbeforeyoustarttheengine.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
units.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall times.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe
sureofaclearpath.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyour vision.
•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,or
embankments.Themachinecouldsuddenlyroll overifawheelgoesovertheedgeoriftheedge givesway.
•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.
•Stopthemachineandinspectthebladesafter
strikinganobjectorifthereisanabnormal vibrationinthemachine.Makeallnecessary repairsbeforeresumingoperation.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
•Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunitandshut
offtheenginebeforeadjustingtheheightof cut(unlessyoucanadjustitfromtheoperating position).
•Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaust
gasesareenclosed.
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
•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.
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Figure13
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.
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•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.
•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor
attachments,suchasgrasscollectionsystems. Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine andcausealossofcontrol.Followdirectionsfor counterweights.
•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.
Figure14
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.
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•Thestoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweight
ofatowedload.Travelslowlyandallowextra distancetostop.
•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearof
themachine.
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EnteringtheOperator’s Position

Usethemowerdeckasasteptogetintothe operator’sposition(Figure15).

DisengagingtheParkingBrake

Todisengagetheparkingbrake,pulltheleveroutof thedetentslotandtowardyou,thenpushitdown (Figure17).
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Figure17
Figure15

OperatingtheParking Brake

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

EngagingtheParkingBrake

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
1.Pushtheparkingbrake outofthedetentslotand
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towardyou.
2.Pushtheparkingbrake down.

OperatingtheMower Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Figure16
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Figure18
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Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottlein
theFASTposition(Figure19).
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DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
1.Pullupthechokeknobtoengagethechoke beforeusingthekeyswitch(Figure22).
Note:Ensurethatyoufullyengagethechoke.
Youmayneedtoholdtheknobupwhenyou usethekeyswitch.
2.Pushdownthechoketodisengagethechoke aftertheenginehasstarted(Figure22).
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Figure19
Figure20

OperatingtheThrottle

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweenFASTand SLOWpositions(Figure21).
AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.
Figure21
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Figure22
1.ONposition2.OFFposition
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StartingtheEngine

CAUTION
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.
Important:Donotengagethestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Engagingthestarter motorformorethan5secondscandamagethe startermotor.Iftheenginefailstostart,wait10 secondsbeforeoperatingtheenginestarteragain.
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.
Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.

UsingtheMotion-Control Levers

Figure23

ShuttingOfftheEngine

1.Disengagethebladesbymovingthe blade-controlswitchtotheOFFposition(Figure
20).
2.Engagetheparkingbrake;refertoEngagingthe
ParkingBrake(page20).
3.MovethethrottlecontroltotheFASTposition.
4.TurnthekeytotheOFFpositionandremove thekey.
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1.Motion-control lever—NEUTRAL-LOCK position
2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine
3.Forward
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Figure24
4.Backward

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(page20).
2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.
3.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotion-control leversforward(Figure25).
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Figure25
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DrivingBackward

3.Adjustthelevertothedesiredposition.
1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.
2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotion-control leversrearward(Figure26).
Figure26
Thefollowingareonlyrecommendationsforuse. Adjustmentsvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent, andtheheightofthegrass.
Suggested uses:
ParkingX
Heavy,wet grass
TrainingX
BaggingX
MulchingX
Normal mowing
Movingthe machine
TrimTowMow
X
X
X
Trim
Thisisthelowestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthis speedareasfollows:
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•Parking
•Heavy,wetgrassmowingconditions
UsingtheSmartSpeed ControlSystem
TheSmartSpeed therightoftheoperatingposition(Figure27),gives youachoicetodrivethemachineat3groundspeed ranges—trim,tow,andmow.
1.Smart-speedlever
TM
Control-Systemlever,locatedto
Figure27
•Training
TM
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Tochangespeeds,dothefollowing:
1.Movethemotion-controlleverstoneutraland outwardtotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.
2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch.
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Tow
Thisisthemediumspeed.Thesuggestedusesfor thisspeedareasfollows:
•Bagging

UsingtheSideDischarge

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turf.
•Mulching
Mow
Thisisthefastestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthis speedareasfollows:
•Normalmowing
•Movingthemachine
DANGER
Withoutagrassdeector,dischargecover,or acompletegrass-catcherassemblymounted inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris willcauseinjuryordeath.
•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthe mowerdeckbecausethegrassdeector routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerdeck.
•Nevertrytoclearthedischargearea ormowerbladesunlessyoumovethe blade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,rotatethekeyswitchtotheOFF position,andremovethekeyfromthekey switch.
•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe downposition.
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AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Themachineisequippedwithafootpedaldeck-lift system.Youcanusethefootpedaltoliftthedeck brieytoavoidobstaclesorlockthedeckinthe highestheightofcutortransportposition.Youcan usetheheight-of-cutleverwiththefootpedaltolock thedeckinaspeciccuttingheight.

UsingtheFootPedalDeck-Lift System

•Pressthedeck-liftpedaldowntoraisethedeck;
continuetopressthepedaluntilthedecklocksin thetransportposition(Figure28).
•Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfootandpull
thetransportlockhandlerearwardtodisengage thetransportlock(Figure28).
3.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutsystem correspondingtothedesiredheightofcutand insertthepin(Figure29).
4.Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfootand pullthehandlerearwardtodisengagethe transportlock(Figure28).
5.Lowerthedeckslowlyuntilthelevermakes contactwiththepin.
Figure28
TransportLockPosition

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Youcanadjusttheheightofcutfrom38to114mm (1-1/2to4-1/2inches)in6mm(1/4inch)increments bymovingtheheight-of-cutpinintodifferenthole locations.
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Figure29
1.Deck-liftpedal
2.Handle
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3.Pin
4.Height-of-cutpositions
1.Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfootand raisethemowerdecktothetransport-lock position(alsothe114mm(4-1/2inch)cutting heightposition)asshowninFigure29.
2.Toadjust,removethepinfromtheheight-of-cut bracket(Figure29).
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AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp
UsingAttachmentsand
Rollers
Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.
Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssothattherollers
donottouchthegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitchandengagetheparking brake;refertoEngagingtheParkingBrake
(page20).
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure
30.
Accessories
UseonlyToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.
Ifyouattachabuckettotheengineguard,useastrap tosecureit.
Important:Thebucketweightimpactsthe
stabilityofthemachine.Ifyouarecarryingmore thantheweightlistedinthetablebelowina bucketattachedtotheengineguard,youmust equipyourmachinewiththeBucket-SupportKit.
ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
ModelMaximumweightperbucket
48-inchdeck
54-inchdeck
60-inchdeck
withouttheBucket-Support Kit
1.1kg(2.5lb)
1.1kg(2.5lb)
4.5kg(10lb)
OperatingTips
Figure30
1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut
2.Spacer
3.Bushing
5.Bolt
UsingtheFastThrottleSetting
Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineattheFASTposition.Airisrequiredto
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thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower deckinuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohave1sideofthe mowerdeckfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsair tobedrawnintothemowerdeck.
CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime
Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethat thecuttingheightofthemowerdeckdoesnotscalp anyunevenground.However,thecuttingheight usedinthepastisgenerallythebestonetouse. Whencuttinggrasslongerthan15cm(6inches)tall, youmaywanttocutthelawntwicetoensurean acceptablequalityofcut.
CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade
Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows moreslowly.
AlternatingtheMowingDirection
Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings, whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.
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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 dropontoyourlawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoa previouslycutareawiththebladesengagedoryou candisengagethemowerdeckwhilemovingforward.
KeepingtheUndersideofthe MowerDeckClean
Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe mowerdeckaftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildup insidethemowerdeck,cuttingqualitywilleventually becomeunsatisfactory.
AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunits,
mufers,andenginecompartmenttohelpprevent res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Shutoffthefuelbeforestoringortransportingthe
machine.
•Disengagethedrivetotheattachmentwhenever
youaretransportingornotusingthemachine.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachine
inanyenclosure.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

PushingtheMachineby Hand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.
Donottowthemachine,becausetowingmay damageit.
Thismachinehasanelectric-brakemechanism, andtopushthemachine,thekeymustbeinthe
RUNposition.Thebatteryneedstobechargedand
functioningtodisengagetheelectricbrake.

PushingtheMachine

MaintainingtheBlade(s)
Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason becauseasharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshredding turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth andincreasesthechanceofdisease.Checkthe mowerbladesaftereachuseforsharpness,and foranywearordamage.Filedownanynicksand sharpenthebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeis damagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywitha genuineT ororeplacementblade.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Locatethebypassleversontheframeonboth sidesoftheengine.
4.Movethebypassleversforwardthroughthekey holeanddowntolocktheminplace(Figure31).
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,reectivemarkings,ora slow-moving-vehicleemblemisdangerous andcanleadtoaccidents,causingpersonal injury.
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Figure31
1.Bypass-leverlocations
2.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine
6.Whennished,ensurethatthekeyhasbeen
returnedtotheSTOPpositiontoavoiddraining thebatterycharge.
3.Leverpositionforpushing themachine

OperatingtheMachine

Movethebypassleversrearwardthroughthekeyhole anddowntolocktheminplaceasshowninFigure31.
Note:Dothisforeachlever.
Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet orroadway.

SelectingaTrailer

WARNING
Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure32).
•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.
•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe rampandthetrailerortruck.
•Ensurethatthelengthoftherampisat least4timesaslongastheheightofthe trailerortruckbedtotheground.This ensuresthattherampangledoesnot exceed15degreesonatground.
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1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.
2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakesand lights.
3.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure32).
4.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure33).
Figure33
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1.Full-widthrampinstowed position
2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition
3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

LoadingtheMachine

Figure32
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(Figure34).Refertolocal regulationsfortie-downrequirements.
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Figure34
1.Tie-downloops
WARNING
Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.
•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.
•Backthemachineuptherampanddriveit forwarddowntheramp.
•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.

UnloadingtheMachine

1.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure32).
2.Drivethemachineforwarddowntheramp (Figure33).
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst5hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Aftereachuse
Every25hours
Every100hours
Every200hours
Beforestorage
MaintenanceProcedure
•Changetheengineoilandlter.
•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.
•Checktheaircleanerfordirty,loose,ordamagedparts.
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Cleantheairintakescreen.
•Inspecttheblades.
•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.
•Cleanthemower-deckhousing.
•Cleantheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty ,dirtyconditions).
•Checktirepressure.
•Checkthebeltsforwearorcracks.
•Replacetheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).
•Cleanthepaperair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Changetheengineoilandoillter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Checkthesparkplug(s).
•Checkthein-linefuellter.
•Replacethepaperair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Replacethesparkplug(s).
•Replacethein-linefuellter.
•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,mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.
•Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe
machine.
•Usejackstandstosupportthemachineand/or
componentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plug
wirebeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthe negativeterminalrstandthepositiveterminal last.Connectthepositiveterminalrstand negativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe
blade(s)orwearthicklypaddedgloves,anduse cautionwhenservicingthem.Onlyreplaceblades; donotstraightenorweldthem.
•Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoilor
addingoiltothecrankcase.
•Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing,andother
bodypartsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

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(Figure35).
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving
parts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswith theenginerunning.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition
andallhardwaretightened,especiallythe blade-attachmentbolts.Replaceallwornor damageddecals.
•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofa
safetydeviceorreducetheprotectionprovided byasafetydevice.Checktheirproperoperation regularly.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued
safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly genuineT ororeplacementpartsandaccessories. Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.
Adjustandserviceasrequired.
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ServicingtheFoamAir-Cleaner Element
ServiceInterval:Every25hours/Monthly(whichever
comesrst)—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).
Figure35
5.Separatethefoamandpaperelements(Figure
36).
Figure36
Every200hours—Replacethepaperair-cleaner
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element(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
1.Cleanthepaperelementbytappingitgentlyto removedust.
Note:Ifitisverydirty,replacethepaper
elementwithanewone.
2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,or damagetotherubberseal.
3.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.
Important:Donotcleanthepaperlter.
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InstallingtheAirCleaner
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
1.Installthefoamelementoverthepaperelement.
Note:Ensurethatyoudonotdamagethe
elements.
2.Aligntheholesofthelterintothemanifold ports.
3.Rotatethelterdownintothechamberandfully seatitagainstthemanifold(Figure37).
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.
Important:Ifyouoverllorunderlltheengine
crankcasewithoilandruntheengine,youmay damagetheengine.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
Note:Ensurethattheengineiscoolsothatthe
oilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.
3.Tokeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outofthe engine,cleantheareaaroundtheoil-llcapand dipstickbeforeremovingit(Figure39).
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4.Closethecover.

ServicingtheEngineOil

Engine-OilSpecications
OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSF,SG,SH,SJ,
orSL)
CrankcaseCapacity:2.4L(81oz)withoillter
Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.
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ChangingtheEngineOilandOil Filter
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours/Afterthe
rstmonth(whichevercomes rst)—Changetheengineoiland lter.
Every100hours/Y early(whichevercomes rst)—Changetheengineoilandoillter(more oftenindirtyordustyconditions).
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfacetoensure thattheoildrainscompletely.
2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and engagetheparkingbrake.
3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
4.Draintheoilfromtheengine.
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Figure40
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5.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure41).
Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches
theengineandthenturnthelteranextra3/4 turn.
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Figure41
6.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied oilintothellertubeandslowlyaddthe additionaloiltobringittotheFullmark(Figure
42).
7.Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichever
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Every200hours/Every2years(whichever comesrst)—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.
comesrst)—Checkthespark plug(s).
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2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Cleantheareaaroundthebaseoftheplugto keepdirtanddebrisoutoftheengine.
4.Removethesparkplug(Figure43).
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CleaningtheCooling System

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.
Figure43
CheckingtheSparkPlug
Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).
Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or cracks.
Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .
Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).
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2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Removetheairlterfromtheengine.
4.Removetheengineshroud.
5.Topreventdebrisenteringtheairintake,install theairltertothelterbase.
6.Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.
7.Removetheairlterandinstalltheengine shroud.
8.Installtheairlter.
Figure44
InstallingtheSparkPlug
Figure45
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FuelSystem Maintenance
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyou,others,and candamageproperty.
•Performanyfuel-relatedmaintenance whentheengineiscold.Dothisoutdoors inanopenarea.Wipeupanyfuelthat spills.
•Neversmokewhendrainingfuel,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereaspark mayignitethefuelfumes.

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuel Filter

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ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichever
comesrst)—Checkthein-linefuel lter.
Every200hours/Every2years(whichever comesrst)—Replacethein-linefuellter.
Neverinstalladirtylterafterremovingitfromthe fuelline.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Replacethelter(Figure46).
Note:Note:Ensurethatthemarkingsonthe
lterfollowthefuelowdirection.
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Figure46
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ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe
machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal rstandthenegativelast.
•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated
area,awayfromsparksandames.Unplugthe chargerbeforeconnectingordisconnectingthe battery.Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulated tools.
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Figure47
1.Batterycover2.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(Figure48).
Note:Retainallfasteners.
5.Slidetherubbercoverupthepositive(red) cable.
6.Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthe batterypost(Figure48).
Note:Retainallfasteners.
7.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure48),and liftthebatteryfromthebatterytray.
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Figure48
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Loosenthe2fastenersonthebatterycover counterclockwise1/4turn,andremovethe batterycover(Figure47).
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
ChargingtheBattery

ServicingtheFuses

ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebattery
anddisconnectthebatterycables.
1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto
RemovingtheBattery(page39).
2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat 6to10A.
Note:Donotoverchargethebattery .
3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure49).
Figure49
1.Positive(+)batterypost3.Red(+)chargerlead
2.Negative(–)batterypost4.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(Figure50).
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1.Main(15A)2.Consoleopening
Figure50
ToreplacetheChargeCircuit(25A)fuse,locatethe fusetotheleftofbattery,pulloutthefuse,andinstall anew25Afuse(Figure51).
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1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure48).
2.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,install thepositive(red)batterycabletothepositive (+)batteryterminal.
3.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,install thenegativebatterycabletothenegative(-) batteryterminal.
4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive (red)batterypost.
5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure
48).
6.Installthebatterycoverbypushingdownand tighteningthe2fastenersclockwise(Figure47).
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Figure51
1.Chargecircuit(25A)
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DriveSystem

MowerMaintenance

Maintenance
ServicingtheCutting

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktire
pressure.
Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseuneven cut.Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure52). Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost accuratepressurereading.
Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.
Inatethefrontcasterwheeltiresto103kPa(15psi).
Inatethereardrivewheeltiresto90kPa(13psi).
Figure52
1.Valvestem
Blades
Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement, keepextrabladesonhand.
BladeSafety
Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapieceof thebladecouldbethrowntowardyouorbystanders, resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.Tryingto repairadamagedblademayresultindiscontinued safetycerticationoftheproduct.
•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(Figure53).
2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe
Blades(page43).
3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.
4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure53).
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Figure53
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1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming
2.Curvedarea4.Crack
CheckingforBentBlades
Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfacefor
thefollowingprocedure.
1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighest height-of-cutposition.
2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedgloves,orother adequatehandprotection,slowlyrotatethe bladeintoapositionthatallowsyoutomeasure thedistancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthe levelsurfacethemachineison(Figure54).
Figure54
1.Deck3.Blade
2.Spindlehousing
3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure55).
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Figure55
1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)
2.Levelsurface
3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)
4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothat theopposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesame position(Figure56).
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Figure56
1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)
2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)
3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement
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position
5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure57).
Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan
3mm(1/8inch).
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Figure57
1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)
2.Levelsurface
3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)
A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreater
than3mm(1/8inch),replacethebladewith anewblade;refertoRemovingtheBlades
(page43)andInstallingtheBlades(page
44).
RemovingtheBlades
Replacethebladesiftheyhitasolidobject,orifthe bladeisoutofbalanceorbent.
1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthicklypadded glove.
2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,and bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure58).
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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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Figure58
1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher
2.Blade4.Bladebolt
SharpeningtheBlades
1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure59).
Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.
Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame
amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.
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Figure59
1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.
2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure60).
Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,
thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.
Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome
metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure59).
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Figure60
1.Blade2.Balancer
3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.
InstallingtheBlades
1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure
58).
Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade
mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside ofthemowertoensurepropercutting.
2.Installthecurvedwasher(cuppedsidetoward theblade)andthebladebolt(Figure58).
3.Torquethebladeboltto135to150N∙m(100 to110ft-lb).

LevelingtheMowerDeck

Checktoensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytime
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youinstallthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencut onyourlawn.
Checkthemowerdeckforbentbladespriorto leveling,andremoveandreplaceanybentblades; refertoServicingtheCuttingBlades(page41)before continuing.
Levelthemowerdeckside-to-siderst;thenyoucan adjustthefront-to-rearslope.
Requirements:
•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.
•Alltiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoChecking
theTirePressure(page41).
CheckingtheSide-to-SideLevel
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
Figure61
1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher
2.Blade4.Bladebolt
3.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside.
4.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand theatsurface(Figure62).
Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin5
mm(3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired;refer toLevelingtheMowerDeck(page45).
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Figure62
1.Bladessidetoside
2.Outsidecuttingedges
3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface 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(Figure63).
4.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetothe atsurfaceandthetipoftherearbladetothe atsurface(Figure63).
Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6to7.9mm
(1/16to5/16inch)lowerthantherearbladetip, continuetotheLevelingtheMowerDeck(page
45)procedure.
1.Settheanti-scalprollerstothetopholesor removethemcompletelyforthisprocedure;refer toAdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers(page27).
2.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothe76mm(3inch) position;refertoAdjustingtheHeightofCut
(page26).
3.Place2blocks,eachhavingathicknessof6.6 cm(2-5/8inches),undereachsideofthefront edgeofthedeckbutnotundertheanti-scalp rollerbrackets(Figure64).
4.Place2blocks,eachhavingathicknessof7.3 cm(2-7/8inches),undertherearedgeofthe cuttingdeckskirt,1oneachsideofthecutting deck(Figure64).
Figure63
1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.
2.Outsidecuttingedges
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Figure64
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 (Figure65).
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Figure65
1.Deck-liftarm
2.Chain
3.Hook
4.Adjustmentbolt
6.Ensurethatthereistensiononall4chains (Figure65).
7.Tightenthe4adjustmentbolts(Figure65).
8.Ensurethattheblockstsnuglyunderthedeck skirtandthatallboltsaretight.
9.Verifythatthedeckislevelbycheckingthe side-to-sidelevelandfront-to-rearbladeslope; repeatthedecklevelingprocedureifnecessary.
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Figure66
1.Linkpin3.Hairpincotter
2.Washer
6.Liftupthemowerdecktorelievetensionfrom themowerdeck.
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7.Removethechainsfromthehooksonthe deck-liftarms(Figure67).

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(page48).
5.Removethehairpincotterandwashersecuring thelinkpintotheframeanddeck,andremove thelinkbar(Figure66).
Figure67
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(Figure67).
7.Attachthefrontchainstothefrontliftarms (Figure67).
8.Installthelonglinkbarthroughtheframehanger anddeck.
9.Securethelinkpinwiththehairpincottersand washersremovedpreviously(Figure66).
10.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley; refertoReplacingtheMowerBelt(page48).
Deector
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspect
thegrassdeectorfordamage.
WARNING
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow thelawnmowertothrowobjectstowardyou orbystanders,resultinginseriousinjury. Also,contactwiththebladecouldoccur. Neveroperatethemachinewithoutthe grassdeector,thedischargecover,orthe grass-collectionsysteminplace.
Neveroperatethemachinewithoutthe grassdeector,thedischargecover,orthe grass-collectionsysteminplace.
1.Disengagethespringfromthenotchinthe deectorbracketandslidetherodoutofthe weldeddeckbrackets,spring,anddischarge deector(Figure68).
Figure68
1.Rod4.Deckbrackets
2.Spring5.Springinstalledoverthe
rod
3.Deector
2.Removethedamagedorworndischarge deector.
3.Positionthenewdischargedeectorwiththe bracketendsbetweentheweldedbracketson thedeckasshowninFigure69.
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4.Installthespringontothestraightendoftherod.
5.PositionthespringontherodasshowninFigure
69sothattheshorterspringendcomesfrom
undertherodbeforethebendandgoingover therodasitreturnsfromthebend.
6.Lifttheloopendofthespringandplaceitinto thenotchonthedeectorbracket(Figure69).

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.
Figure69
1.Rodandspringassembly installed
2.Loopendofthespring installedintothenotchin thedeectorbracket
7.Securetherodandspringassemblybytwisting
itsothattheshortendoftherodisbehindthe frontbracketweldedtothedeck(Figure69).
3.Rod,shortend,moved behindthemowerbracket
4.Shortend,retainedby mowerbracket.
Important:Thegrassdeectormustbe
springloadedinthedownposition.Liftthe deectoruptotestthatitsnapstothefull 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.Removetheoorpantoaccesstheidlerpulley.
7.Usingaspringremovaltool,(T oroPartNo. 92-5771),removetheidlerspringfromthe deckposttoremovetensionontheidlerpulley (Figure70).
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Figure70
1.Spring-removaltool(T oro PartNo.92-5771)
2.Idlerspring5.Mowerbelt
3.Deckpost
4.Idlerarm
8.Lowerthemowertothelowestheightofcutand
placetheheight-of-cutpininthelockpositionfor thelowestheight-of-cut.
9.Removethebeltfromthemower-deckpulleys
andremovetheexistingbelt.
10.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleys andtheclutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure
70).
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 mowerwashouttting,andturnthewateron high(Figure71).
Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashout
ttingO-ringtomakethecouplingslideon easierandprotecttheO-ring.
WARNING
Thespringisundertensionwhen installedandcancausepersonalinjury .
Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.
11.Usingaspring-removaltool,(T oroPartNo. 92-5771),installtheidlerspringoverthedeck postandplacingtensionontheidlerpulleyand mowerbelt(Figure70).
12.Ensurethatthebeltisproperlyseatedinall pulleys.
13.T oinstallthebeltcovers,insertthetabsonthe eachcoverintothecorrespondingslotsonthe deckbracket,ensuringthattheyseat.
14.Rotatethecovertothedeckandslidethe notchesundertheloosenedboltsuntiltheyare seated.
15.Tightentheboltstosecurethecovertothedeck.
Figure71
1.Washoutttinglocations on54-inchdecks
2.Washoutttinglocations on48-inchdecks
3.Washouttting
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 thewashouttting.
Storage

StorageSafety

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor
drainthefuelindoors.
Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafter1washing,
soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Then, repeattheprocess.
9.Runthemoweragainfor1to3minutesto removeexcesswater.
WARNING
Abrokenormissingwashouttting couldexposeyouandotherstothrown objectsorbladecontact.Contactwitha bladeorthrowndebriscancauseinjury ordeath.
•Replacebrokenormissingwashout ttingimmediately,beforeusing machineagain.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunder themowerorthroughopeningsinthe machine.

CleaningtheSuspension System

Note:Donotcleantheshockassemblieswith
pressurizedwater(Figure72).

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),and engagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especially theengineandhydraulicsystem.Cleandirtand chafffromtheoutsideoftheenginecylinder headnsandblowerhousing.
Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith
milddetergentandwater.Donotpressure washthemachine.Avoidexcessiveuse ofwater,especiallynearthecontrolpanel, engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.
4.Checktheparkingbrakeoperation;referto
OperatingtheParkingBrake(page20).
5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
Cleaner(page32).
6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoChangingthe
EngineOilandOilFilter(page35).
7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe
TirePressure(page41).
Figure72

DisposingofWaste

Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicuid,andengine coolantarepollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeof theseaccordingtoyourstateandlocalregulations.
8.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery
(page40).
9.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe mowerwithagardenhose.
Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control
switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.
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10.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto
ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page41).
11.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor storageasfollows:
A.Addapetroleum-based
stabilizer/conditionertofuelinthe tank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuse
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analcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanolor methanol).
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland usedatalltimes.
B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel
throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).
C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and
drainthefueltank.
D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

StoringtheBattery

1.Fullychargethebattery.
2.Letthebatteryrestfor24hours,thencheckthe batteryvoltage.
Note:Ifthebatteryvoltageisbelow12.6V ,
repeatsteps1and2.
3.Disconnectthecablesfromthebattery.
4.Checkthevoltageperiodicallytoensurethatthe voltageis12.4Vorhigher.
E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel
accordingtolocalcodes.
Important:Donotstore
stabilizer/conditionedfuelover 90days.
12.Removeandchecktheconditionofthespark plug(s);refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(page
36).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:Ifthebatteryvoltageisbelow12.4V ,
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.
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Theair-cleanerpaperelementclogged.
1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.
2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.
3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages 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.Thereisdirtinfuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.
7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel system.
8.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.
9.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.9.Addoiltothecrankcase.
1.Cleanthepaperelement.
3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.
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.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengineblowerhousingare plugged.
5.Thesparkplug(s)ispitted,fouled,or thegapisincorrect.
6.Thefuel-tankventisblocked.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.7.Replacethefuellter.
8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.
9.
Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.
2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.
4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.
5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).
8.
ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
9.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith thepropertype.
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Problem
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
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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Schematics
ElectricalDiagram(Rev .A)
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Notes:
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