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Toro 75311 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3437-664RevA
Titan
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MyRide48in,54in,and
60inRidingMower
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Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3437-664*A
GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith themachine.
Gotowww.T oro.comtoviewspecicationsonyour model.
Important:IfyouareusingamachinewithaToro
engineabove1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuous period,ensurethattheHighAltitudeKithasbeen installedsothattheenginemeetsCARB/EPA emissionregulations.TheHighAltitudeKit increasesengineperformancewhilepreventing spark-plugfouling,hardstarting,andincreased emissions.Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attach thehigh-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalon themachine.ContactanyAuthorizedService DealertoobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitand high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.Tolocate adealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsite atwww.T oro.comorcontactourToroCustomer CareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listedinyour EmissionControlWarrantyStatement.
Removethekitfromtheengineandrestorethe enginetoitsoriginalfactorycongurationwhen runningtheengineunder1500m(5,000ft).Do notoperateanenginethathasbeenconverted forhigh-altitudeuseatloweraltitudes;otherwise, youcouldoverheatanddamagetheengine.
Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachine hasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookfor thefollowinglabel.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .
Visitwww.T oro.comforproductsafetyandoperation trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother productinformation.
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1.Modelandserialnumberplate
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Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe usedbyhomeownersinresidentialapplications.Itis designedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained lawns.Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthan itsintendedusecouldprovedangeroustoyouand bystanders.
©2019—TheToro®Company 8111LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420
Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthe spacebelow:
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.
Thesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2)appearsbothin thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant safetymessagesthatyoumustfollowtoavoid accidents.Thissymbolwillappearwiththeword
Danger,Warning,orCaution.
Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
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PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
•Dangerindicatesanimminentlyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,willresultindeath orseriousinjury.
•Warningindicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultin deathorseriousinjury.
•Cautionindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,mayresultinminoror moderateinjury.
Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SlopeIndicator...................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6
ProductOverview....................................................11
Controls...........................................................12
Specications..................................................13
BeforeOperation.................................................13
BeforeOperationSafety...................................13
AddingFuel......................................................14
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PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................15
BreakinginaNewMachine..............................15
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................15
PositioningtheSeat..........................................16
AdjustingtheMyRide™Suspension
System..........................................................16
DuringOperation.................................................17
DuringOperationSafety...................................17
EnteringtheOperator’sPosition.......................19
OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................20
EngagingtheBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)............................................................20
DisengagingtheBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)............................................................20
OperatingtheThrottle.......................................21
OperatingtheChoke.........................................21
OperatingtheKeySwitch.................................21
StartingtheEngine...........................................22
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................22
UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................22
DrivingtheMachine..........................................23
UsingtheSideDischarge.................................24
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................24
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................24
OperatingTips.................................................25
AfterOperation....................................................26
AfterOperationSafety......................................26
PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................26
TransportingtheMachine.................................27
Maintenance...........................................................29
MaintenanceSafety..........................................29
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........30
EngineMaintenance...........................................31
EngineSafety...................................................31
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................31
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................32
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................34
CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................35
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................35
ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter.......................35
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................36
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................36
ServicingtheBattery.........................................36
ServicingtheFuses..........................................38
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................38
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................38
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BeltMaintenance................................................39
InspectingtheBelts..........................................39
ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................39
MowerMaintenance.............................................40
BladeSafety.....................................................40
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................40
LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................43
RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................45
InstallingtheMowerDeck.................................45
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................46
Cleaning..............................................................47
CleaningtheSuspensionSystem.....................47
DisposingofWaste...........................................47
Storage...................................................................47
StorageSafety..................................................47
CleaningandStorage.......................................47
StoringtheBattery............................................48
Troubleshooting......................................................49
Schematics.............................................................51
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ANSIstandardB71.1-2017.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
•Keepbystandersandchildrenaway.
•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Allowonlypeople whoareresponsible,trained,familiarwiththe instructions,andphysicallycapabletooperateor servicethemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,
ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or onslopesgreaterthan15°.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards,
safetyswitches,andothersafetyprotective devicesinplaceandfunctioningproperly.
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeservicing,adjusting,fueling,cleaning,or storingit.
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SlopeIndicator
Figure4
Youmaycopythispageforpersonaluse.
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.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .
1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway
2.Nore,opename,or smoking
3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
fromthebattery .
7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.
8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.
10.Containslead;donot discard
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1.Beltrouting
2.Engine
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1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine
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2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine
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1.Warning—thrownobject hazard;keepthedeector shieldinplace.
1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
2.Height-of-cutselection
2.Cuttinghazardofhandor foot,mowerblade—keep awayfrommovingparts.
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3.Removethekeybefore performingmaintenance.
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1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard, raisedbafe—donot operatethemachinewith anopendeck;usea baggerorabafe.
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3.Severinghazardofhand orfoot—keepawayfrom movingparts.
4.Entanglement hazard—keepaway frommovingparts;keep allguardsandshieldsin place.
1.Oildrain
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1.Fast4.Reverse
2.Slow
5.Parkingbrakedisengaged
3.Neutral6.Parkingbrakeengaged
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1.Fast3.Neutral
2.Slow
4.Reverse
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1.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours.
2.Engineoil
3.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours.
1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.
2.Parkthemachineona levelsurfacewhenlling thefueltank.
4.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours.
5.ReadtheOperator's Manualbeforeperforming maintenance.
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3.Donotoverllthefuel tank.
1.Heightofcut
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1.Camlock2.Camunlock
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Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum
recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineintheconditionson thatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.
1.Warning—readthe Operator'sManual.
2.Warning—readthe Operator'sManualbefore performingmaintenance; engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey ,and disconnectthesparkplug.
3.Cutting/dismemberment hazardofthehand,mower blade;entanglement hazardofthehand, belt—stayawayfrom movingparts;keepall guardsandshieldsinplace.
4.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders away;pickupdebris beforeoperating;keepthe deectorinplace.
5.Tippinghazard—donot usedualrampswhen loadingontoatrailer;use 1rampwideenoughfor themachine;usearamp withaslopelessthan15°; backuptherampwhen loadingthemachineand driveforwardofftheramp whenunloading.
6.Runoverhazard—donot carrypassengers;look behindyouwhenmowing inreverse.
7.Tippinghazard—donotuse themachineneardrop-offs oronslopesgreaterthan 15°;onlyoperateacross slopeslessthan15°.
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1.Fast
2.Slow5.PTO—engage
3.Choke
4.PTO—disengage
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ProductOverview
1.Deck-liftpedal4.Controls
2.Height-of-cutpin
3.Motion-controllever6.Fuelcap
5.Engine8.Anti-scalproller11.MyRide™suspension
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Figure5
7.Mowerdeck10.Parking-brakelever
system
9.Casterwheel
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Controls
ChokeControl
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine.
ControlPanel
Figure6
1.Hourmeter4.Keyswitch
2.Throttlecontrol5.Blade-controlswitch (powertakeoff)
3.Chokecontrol
Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine(Figure6).
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular maintenance(Figure6).
Motion-ControlLevers
Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure5).
Neutral-LockPosition
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Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardfromthe centertotheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwhenexiting themachine(Figure24).Alwayspositionthe motion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition whenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.
FuelGauge
Thefuelgaugedisplaystheamountoffuelinthetank (Figure7).
Figure7
Parking-BrakeLever
Theparking-brakeleverislocatedontheleftsideof theconsole(Figure5).Thebrakeleverengagesa parkingbrakeonthedrivewheels.
Toengagetheparkingbrake,pulluptheleveruntilit latchesintothedetentslot.
Todisengagetheparkingbrake,pulltheleveroutof thedetentslotandtowardyou,thenpushitdown.
FootPedalDeck-LiftSystem
Thefootpedaldeck-liftsystemallowsyoutolower andraisethedeckfromtheseatedposition.You canusethefootpedaltoliftthedeckbrieytoavoid obstacles(Figure5).
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine,
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has3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART(Figure6). RefertoStartingtheEngine(page22).
1.Fuelgauge2.Fuel-tankcap
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure6).
Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Takeoff)
Theblade-controlswitch,representedbya power-takeoff(PTO)symbol,engagesand disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure6).
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Height-of-CutPin
Theheight-of-cutpinworkswiththefootpedaltolock thedeckinaspeciccuttingheight.Adjusttheheight ofcutonlywhenthemachineisnotmoving(Figure5).
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe productwarranty.
Specications
Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange withoutnotice.
48inMower Deck
Cuttingwidth122cm(48
Widthwith deector down
Widthwith deector raised
Length
Height
Weight
inches)
163cm(64 inches)
140cm(55 inches)
206cm(81 inches)
122cm(48 inches)
356kg(784 lb)
54inMower Deck
137cm(54 inches)
178cm(70 inches)
155cm(61 inches)
206cm(81 inches)
122cm(48 inches)
363kg(800 lb)
60inMower Deck
152cm(60 inches)
193cm(76 inches)
170cm(67 inches)
206cm(81 inches)
122cm(48 inches)
370kg(815 lb)
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand mechanics.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,
andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine couldthrow.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety
switches,andguardsareattachedandworking properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeservicing,adjusting,fueling,cleaning,or storingit.
•Beforemowing,inspectthemachinetoensure
thatthecuttingassembliesareworkingproperly .
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate
equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand safely.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose jewelry.
•Donotcarrypassengersonthemachine.
•Keepbystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine
duringoperation.Shutoffthemachineand attachment(s)ifanyoneentersthearea.
•Donotoperatethemachineunlessallguardsand
safetydevices,suchasthedeectorsandthe entiregrasscatcher,areinplaceandfunctioning properly.Replacewornordeterioratedpartswhen necessary.
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FuelSafety
•Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty .
–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,
placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron anobject.
–Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,in
anopenarea,andwhentheengineiscold. Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan
openameorsparks.
–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe
tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.
–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe
engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil thefuelvaporshavedissipated.
–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep
itoutofthereachofchildren.
•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace containersonthegroundandawayfromyour vehiclebeforelling.
•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer
andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer ratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire
exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking condition.
•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith
therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea nozzlelock-opendevice.
•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.
•Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurely.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,
mufer,drives,grasscatcher,andengine
compartmenttohelppreventres.Cleanupoilor fuelspills.
AddingFuel
RecommendedFuel
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol
(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15% ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.
Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan 10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains
15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85 (containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder warranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep thefuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake.
3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.
5.Fillthefueltankuntilthefuelgaugereadsatthe fullmark(Figure8).
Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.
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Figure8
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.
•Themotion-controlleversareintheNEUTRAL-LOCK
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position.
•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.
PerformingDaily Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page29).
BreakinginaNewMachine
Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhen new,placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow 40to50hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinesto developfullpowerandbestperformance.
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.
3.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controlleversto theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,releasetheparking brake,engagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO), andriseslightlyfromtheseat;theengineshould shutoff.
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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).
AdjustingtheMyRide™ SuspensionSystem
TheMyRide™suspensionsystemadjuststoprovidea smoothandcomfortableride.Youcanadjusttherear springstoquicklyandeasilychangethesuspension system.Positionthesuspensionsystemwhereyou aremostcomfortable(Figure10andFigure11).
Theslotsfortherearspringshavedetentpositionsfor reference.Youcanpositiontherearspringsanywhere intheslot,notjustinthedetentpositions.
Thefollowinggraphicshowsthepositionforasoftor rmrideandthedifferentdetentpositions(Figure10).
Figure9
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Figure10
1.Firmestposition3.Detentsintheslots
2.Softestposition
Note:Ensurethattheleftandrightspringsare
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alwaysadjustedtothesamepositions.
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Figure11
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
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propertydamage.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Contactingthebladecanresultinseriouspersonal
injury.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.Whenyouturnthekeytothe OFFposition,theengineshouldshutoffandthe bladeshouldstop.Ifnot,stopusingyourmachine immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService Dealer.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
units.Keepclearofthedischargeopening.
•Donotmowwiththedischargedoorraised,
removed,oralteredunlessthereisa grass-collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand workingproperly.
•Donotmowinreverseunlessitisabsolutely
necessary.Alwayslookdownandbehindyou beforemovingthemachineinreverse.
•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay blockyourview.
•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelyshutofftheengine,removethekey (ifequipped),andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeexaminingthemachinefordamage.Make allnecessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperation.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
•Beforeyouleavetheoperatingposition,dothe
following:
–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface. –Disengagethepowertakeoffandlowerthe
attachments.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
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–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.
Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,which islethalifinhaled.
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
•Attachtowedequipmenttothemachineonlyat
thehitchpoint.
•Donotoperatethemachineunlessallguardsand
safetydevices,suchasthedeectorsandthe entiregrasscatcher,areinplaceandfunctioning properly.Replacewornordeterioratedpartswhen necessary.Donotoperatethemachineunlessall guardsandsafetydevices,suchasthedeectors andtheentiregrasscatcher,areinplaceand functioningproperly.Replacewornordeteriorated partswhennecessary.
•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
byT oro.
•Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess
of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof exposure.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder
thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthan theoperator.
•Bealertandshutoffthemachineifchildrenenter
theoperatingarea.
•Beforebackinguporturningthemachine,look
downandallaroundforsmallchildren.
•Donotcarrychildrenonthemachine,evenwhen
thebladesarenotmoving.Childrencouldfall offandbeseriouslyinjuredorpreventyoufrom safelyoperatingthemachine.Childrenwhohave beengivenridesinthepastcouldappearinthe operatingareawithoutwarningandberunoveror backedoverbythemachine.
SlopeSafety
•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere injuryordeath.Theoperatorisresponsiblefor safeslopeoperation.Operatingthemachineon anysloperequiresextracaution.Beforeusingthe machineonaslope,dothefollowing:
–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions
inthemanualandonthemachine.
Figure12
1.Wearhearingprotection.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,
drives,mufer,andenginetohelppreventres.
•Starttheenginewithyourfeetwellawayfromthe
blades.
•Neverraisethemowerdeckwhilethebladesare
moving.
•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect
thedischargeawayfromothers.Avoiddischarging materialagainstawallorobstructionbecausethe materialmayricochetbacktowardyou.
•Stoptheblades,slowdownthemachine,anduse
cautionwhencrossingsurfacesotherthangrass orwhentransportingthemachinetoandfromthe operatingarea.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorspeedor
overspeedtheengine.
•Childrenareoftenattractedtothemachineand
themowingactivity.Neverassumethatchildren willremainwhereyoulastsawthem.
–Useanangleindicatortodeterminethe
approximateslopeangleofthearea.
–Neveroperateonslopesgreaterthan15°.
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–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto
determineiftheslopeissafeformachine operation.Usecommonsenseandgood judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation. Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachineon aslope.
•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do
notoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches, embankments,water,orotherhazards.The machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe distance(twicethewidthofthemachine)between themachineandanyhazard.Useawalk-behind machineorahandtrimmertomowthegrassin theseareas.
•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon
slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor direction;turnslowlyandgradually .
•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions
wheretraction,steering,orstabilityisinquestion. Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet grass,acrossslopes,ordownhillmaycausethe machinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe drivewheelsmayresultinslidingandalossof
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brakingandsteering.Themachinecanslideeven ifthedrivewheelsarestopped.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,
ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards.T all grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould overturnthemachine.
•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor
attachments,suchasgrass-collectionsystems. Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine andcausealossofcontrol.Followdirectionsfor counterweights.
•Ifpossible,keepthedeckloweredtotheground
whileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthedeckwhile operatingonslopescancausethemachineto becomeunstable.
andlossofcontrol.Reducethetowedweightand slowdown.
•Thestoppingdistancemayincreasewiththe
weightofatowedload.Travelslowlyandallow extradistancetostop.
•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearof
themachine.
EnteringtheOperator’s Position
Usethemowerdeckasasteptogetintothe operator’sposition(Figure14).
Figure13
1.SafeZone—usethe
machinehereonslopes lessthan15°oratareas.
2.DangerZone—usea
walk-behindmowerand/or ahandtrimmeronslopes greaterthan15°andnear drop-offsorwater.
3.Water
4.W=Widthofthemachine
5.Keepasafedistance (twicethewidthofthe machine)betweenthe machineandanyhazard.
TowingSafety
•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitch
point.
•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicleunless
ithasahitchinstalled.
•Donotexceedtheweightlimitsfortowed
equipmentandtowingonslopes.Thetowed weightmustnotexceedtheweightofthemachine andoperator.
•Neverallowchildrenorothersnearthetowed
equipment.
•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmay
causelossoftraction,increasedriskofrollover,
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Figure14
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OperatingtheParking
EngagingtheBlade-Control
Brake
Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.
EngagingtheParkingBrake
Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
Figure15
Switch(PTO)
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Figure17
Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottlein
theFASTposition(Figure18).
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DisengagingtheParkingBrake
Todisengagetheparkingbrake,pulltheleveroutof thedetentslotandtowardyou,thenpushitdown (Figure16).
Figure16
1.Pushtheparkingbrake outofthedetentslotand towardyou.
2.Pushtheparkingbrake down.
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Figure18
Disengagingthe Blade-ControlSwitch (PTO)
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Figure19
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OperatingtheThrottle
OperatingtheKeySwitch
YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweentheFAST andSLOWpositions(Figure20).
AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.
Figure20
OperatingtheChoke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
1.Pullupthechokeknobtoengagethechoke beforeusingthekeyswitch(Figure21).
1.TurnthekeytotheST ARTposition(Figure22).
Note:Whentheenginestarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagethestartermotor
formorethan5secondsatatime.Ifthe enginefailstostart,wait10secondsbetween attempts.Failuretofollowtheseinstructions canburnoutthestartermotor.
Note:Y oumayneedmultipleattemptstostart
theenginewhenyoustartitthersttimeafter thefuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.
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Figure22
Note:Ensurethatyoufullyengagethechoke.
Youmayneedtoholdtheknobupwhenyou usethekeyswitch.
2.Pushdownthechoketodisengagethechoke aftertheenginehasstarted(Figure21).
2.TurnthekeytotheSTOPpositiontoshutoffthe engine.
Figure21
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
23).
2.Engagetheparkingbrake.
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.T ogoforward,slowlypushthemotion-control leversforward(Figure25).
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Figure25
DrivingBackward
1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.
2.T ogobackward,slowlypullthemotion-control leversrearward(Figure26).
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Figure26
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UsingtheSideDischarge
AdjustingtheHeightofCut
Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turf.
DANGER
Withoutagrassdeector,dischargecover,or acompletegrass-catcherassemblymounted inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris willcauseinjuryordeath.
•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthe mowerdeckbecausethegrassdeector routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerdeck.
•Nevertrytoclearthedischargearea ormowerbladesunlessyoumovethe blade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,rotatethekeyswitchtotheOFF position,andremovethekeyfromthekey switch.
Themachineisequippedwithafootpedaldeck-lift system.Youcanusethefootpedaltoliftthedeck brieytoavoidobstaclesandtoraisethedeck.
Youcanadjusttheheightofcutfrom38to114mm (1-1/2to4-1/2inches)in6mm(1/4inch)increments bymovingtheheight-of-cutpinintodifferenthole locations.
1.Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfoottoraise themowerdeck.
2.T oadjust,removethepinfromtheheight-of-cut bracket(Figure27).
3.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutsystem correspondingtothedesiredheightofcutand insertthepin(Figure27).
4.Lowerthedeckslowlyuntilthelevermakes contactwiththepin.
•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe downposition.
Figure27
1.Deck-liftpedal
2.Height-of-cutpositions
3.Pin
AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers
Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.
Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssothattherollers
donottouchthegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.
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1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitchandengagetheparking brake;refertoEngagingtheParkingBrake
(page20).
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2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure
28.
AlternatingtheMowingDirection
Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings, whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.
MowingatCorrectIntervals
Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimesof theyear.T omaintainthesamecuttingheight,mow moreofteninearlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrate slowsinmidsummer,mowlessfrequently .Ifyou cannotmowforanextendedperiod,rstmowata highcuttingheight,thenmowagain2dayslaterata lowerheightsetting.
Figure28
1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut
2.Spacer
3.Bushing
5.Bolt
OperatingTips
UsingtheFastThrottleSetting
Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineattheFASTposition.Airisrequiredto thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower deckinuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohave1sideofthe mowerdeckfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsair tobedrawnintothemowerdeck.
CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime
Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethat thecuttingheightofthemowerdeckdoesnotscalp anyunevenground.However,thecuttingheight usedinthepastisgenerallythebestonetouse. Whencuttinggrasslongerthan15cm(6inches)tall, youmaywanttocutthelawntwicetoensurean acceptablequalityofcut.
CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade
Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows moreslowly .
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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.
MaintainingtheBlade(s)
Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason becauseasharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshredding turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth andincreasesthechanceofdisease.Checkthe mowerbladesaftereachuseforsharpness,and foranywearordamage.Filedownanynicksand sharpenthebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeis damagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywitha genuineT ororeplacementblade.
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AfterOperation
PushingtheMachineby Hand
AfterOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeservicing,adjusting,fueling,cleaning,or storingit.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,
mufer,drives,grasscatcher,andengine compartmenttohelppreventres.Cleanupoilor fuelspills.
•Shutoffthefuelandremovethekeybeforestoring
ortransportingthemachine.
Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.
Donottowthemachine,becausetowingmay damageit.
PushingtheMachine
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Locatethebypassleversontheframeonboth sidesoftheengine.
4.Movethebypassleversforwardthroughthekey holeanddowntolocktheminplace(Figure29).
Note:Dothisforeachlever.
5.Disengagetheparkingbrake.
Figure29
1.Bypass-leverlocations
2.Leverpositionfor
operatingthemachine
6.Whennished,engagetheparkingbrake.
3.Leverpositionforpushing themachine
OperatingtheMachine
Movethebypassleversrearwardthroughthekeyhole anddowntolocktheminplaceasshowninFigure29.
Note:Dothisforeachlever.
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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.
Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet orroadway.
SelectingaTrailer
WARNING
Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure30).
•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.
•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe rampandthetrailerortruck.
•Ensurethatthelengthoftherampisat least4timesaslongastheheightofthe trailerortruckbedtotheground.This ensuresthattherampangledoesnot exceed15degreesonatground.
Figure30
1.Full-widthrampinstowed position
2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition
3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees
4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground
5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground
6.Trailer
LoadingtheMachine
WARNING
Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.
•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.
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•Backthemachineuptherampanddriveit forwarddowntheramp.
•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.
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1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.
2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakesand lights.
3.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure30).
4.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure31).
Figure31
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1.Backthemachineupthe
ramp.
2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.
5.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andengage theparkingbrake.
6.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearbumperwithstraps,chains, cable,orropes(Figure32).Refertolocal regulationsfortie-downrequirements.
Figure32
1.Tie-downloops
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UnloadingtheMachine
1.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure30).
2.Drivethemachineforwarddowntheramp (Figure31).
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
MaintenanceSafety
•Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecould
accidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjureyou orotherbystanders.Removethekeyfromthe switchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.
•Beforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition,dothe
following:
–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
–Disengagethedrives.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
–Allowmachinecomponentstocoolbefore
performingmaintenance.
•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe
machine.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving
partsorhotsurfaces.Ifpossible,donotmake adjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.
Adjustandserviceitasrequired.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir
properoperationregularly.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,
mufer,drives,grasscatcher,andengine compartmenttopreventres.
•Cleanupoilorfuelspillsandremovefuel-soaked
debris.
•Donotrelyonhydraulicormechanicaljacksto
supportthemachine;supportthemachinewith jackstandswheneveryouraisethemachine.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition
andallhardwaretightened,especiallythe blade-attachmenthardware.Replaceallwornor damageddecals.
•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe
machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal rstandthenegativelast.
•Toensureoptimumperformance,useonly
genuineT ororeplacementpartsandaccessories. Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
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RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst5hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every25hours
Every100hoursoryearly,
whichevercomesrst
Every200hoursor2years,
whichevercomesrst
Every250hours
Every300hours
Beforestorage
MaintenanceProcedure
•Changetheengineoilandlter.
•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Cleantheairintakescreen.
•Inspecttheblades.
•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.
•Checktirepressure.
•Checkthebeltsforwearorcracks.
•Changetheengineoilandoillter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Checkthesparkplug(s).
•Checkthein-linefuellter.
•Replacethesparkplug(s).
•Replacethein-linefuellter.
•Replacetheairlter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Checkandadjustthevalveclearance.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectthebatterycables.
•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.
•Paintanychippedsurfaces.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.
Shutofftheengineandremovethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.
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EngineMaintenance
Note:Avoidknockingthelterintothesideof
thebody .
EngineSafety
•Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing,andother
bodypartsawayfromthemuferandotherhot surfaces.Allowenginecomponentstocoolbefore performingmaintenance.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorspeedor
overspeedtheengine.
ServicingtheAirCleaner
ServiceInterval:Every250hours/Yearly(whichever
comesrst)—Replacetheair lter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).
Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequentlyif
operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy .
RemovingtheFilter
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpull theair-cleanercoverofftheair-cleanerbody (Figure34).
InspectingtheFilter
Inspectthelterfordamagebylookingintothelter whileshiningabrightlightontheoutsideofthelter. Ifthelterisdirty ,bent,ordamaged,replaceit.
Note:Holesinthelterappearasbrightspots.Do
notcleanthelter.
InstallingtheFilter
Important:Topreventenginedamage,always
operatetheenginewiththeairlterandthecover installed.
1.Ifyouareinstallinganewlter,checkthelter forshippingdamage.
Note:Donotuseadamagedlter.
2.Carefullyslidethelterintotheair-cleanerbody (Figure34).
Note:Ensurethatthelterisfullyseatedby
pushingontheouterrimwhileinstallingit.
Important:Donotpressonthesoft,inside
areaofthelter.
3.Installtheair-cleanercoverandsecurethe latches(Figure34).
Figure33
1.Air-cleanerbody3.Latch
2.Filter4.Air-cleanercover
4.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverwith compressedair.
5.Gentlyslidethelteroutoftheair-cleanerbody (Figure34).
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ServicingtheEngineOil
Engine-OilSpecications
OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSF,SG,SH,SJ,
orSL)
CrankcaseCapacity:2.4L(81oz)withoillter
Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.
Figure34
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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.
Important:Ifyouoverllorunderlltheengine
crankcasewithoilandruntheengine,youmay damagetheengine.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
Note:Ensurethattheengineiscoolsothatthe
oilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.
3.T okeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outofthe engine,cleantheareaaroundtheoil-llcapand dipstickbeforeremovingit(Figure35).
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Figure35
ChangingtheEngineOilandOil Filter
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours/Afterthe
rstmonth(whichevercomes rst)—Changetheengineoiland lter.
Every100hoursoryearly,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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5.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure37).
Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches
theengineandthenturnthelteranextra3/4 turn.
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Figure36
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Figure37
6.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied oilintothellertubeandslowlyaddthe additionaloiltobringittotheFullmark(Figure
38).
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Figure38
7.Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.
ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every100hoursoryearly,
whichevercomesrst—Checkthe sparkplug(s).
Every200hoursor2years,whichevercomes rst—Replacethesparkplug(s).
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Figure39
CheckingtheSparkPlug
Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).
Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or cracks.
Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe
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insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .
Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).
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Figure40
Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug. Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplugandagappingtoolorfeelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug ifnecessary .
Type:Champion
®
RN9YCorNGK
®
BPR6ES
Airgap:0.76mm(0.03inch)
RemovingtheSparkPlug
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Cleantheareaaroundthebaseoftheplugto keepdirtanddebrisoutoftheengine.
4.Removethesparkplug(Figure39).
InstallingtheSparkPlug
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Figure41
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CleaningtheCooling
FuelSystem
System
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Removetheairltercanisterfromtheengine, butdonotdisconnectthehose.
Figure42
Maintenance
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers andcandamageproperty.
RefertoFuelSafety(page14)foracomplete listoffuelrelatedprecautions.
ReplacingtheIn-LineFuel Filter
ServiceInterval:Every100hoursoryearly,
whichevercomesrst—Checkthe in-linefuellter.
Every200hoursor2years,whichevercomes rst—Replacethein-linefuellter.
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Neverinstalladirtylterafterremovingitfromthe fuelline.
1.Airltercanister3.Hairpincotter(2)
2.Clevispin(2)
4.Loosentheboltsandremovethefanhousing (Figure43).
Figure43
1.Bolt2.Fanhousing
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Replacethelter(Figure44).
Note:Note:Ensurethatthemarkingsonthe
lterfollowthefuelowdirection.
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5.Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.
6.Installthefanhousing.T orquetheboltsto8.8 N·m(78in-lb).
7.Installtheairltercanister.
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ElectricalSystem Maintenance
ElectricalSystemSafety
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•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe
machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal rstandthenegativelast.
•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated
area,awayfromsparksandames.Unplugthe chargerbeforeconnectingordisconnectingthe battery.Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulated tools.
ServicingtheBattery
RemovingtheBattery
WARNING
Incorrectlyremovingthecablesfrombattery coulddamagethemachineandcables, causingsparks.Sparkscancausethebattery gassestoexplode,resultinginpersonal injury.
Figure44
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black) batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe positive(red)cable.
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•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery cablebeforeconnectingthenegative (black)cable.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Loosenthe2fastenersonthebatterycover counterclockwise1/4turn,andremovethe batterycover(Figure45).
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Figure45
1.Batterycover2.Fasteners
4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcable fromthebatterypost(Figure46).
Note:Retainallfasteners.
5.Slidetherubbercoverupthepositive(red) cable.
6.Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthe batterypost(Figure46).
Note:Retainallfasteners.
7.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure46),and liftthebatteryfromthebatterytray.
ChargingtheBattery
ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebattery
anddisconnectthebatterycables.
1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto
RemovingtheBattery(page36).
2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat 6to10A.
Note:Donotoverchargethebattery .
3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug
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thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure47).
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Figure47
1.Positive(+)batterypost3.Red(+)chargerlead
2.Negative(–)batterypost4.Black(–)chargerlead
1.Battery
2.Negative(–)batterypost
3.Bolt,washer,andnutfor thenegative(–)battery post
4.Bolt,washer,andnutfor thepositive(+)battery post
Figure46
5.Positive(+)batterypost
6.Terminalboot
7.Batteryhold-down
InstallingtheBattery
1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure46).
2.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,install thepositive(red)batterycabletothepositive (+)batteryterminal.
3.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,install thenegativebatterycabletothenegative(-) batteryterminal.
4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive (red)batterypost.
5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure
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46).
6.Installthebatterycoverbypushingdownand tighteningthe2fastenersclockwise(Figure45).
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ServicingtheFuses
DriveSystem
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(Figure48).
Figure48
1.Main(15A)2.Consoleopening
Maintenance
CheckingtheTirePressure
ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktire
pressure.
Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseuneven cut.Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure50). Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost accuratepressurereading.
Inatethefrontcasterwheeltiresto103kPa(15psi).
Inatethereardrivewheeltiresto90kPa(13psi).
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Figure50
1.Valvestem
ToreplacetheChargeCircuit(25A)fuse,locatethe fusetotheleftofbattery,pulloutthefuse,andinstall anew25Afuse(Figure49).
Figure49
1.Chargecircuit(25A)
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BeltMaintenance
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.
WARNING
Thespringisundertensionwhen installedandcancausepersonalinjury .
Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Settheheightofcutatthelowestcuttingposition (38mm(1-1/2inches).
4.Removethepulleycovers(Figure51).
Figure52
1.Idlerpulley
2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley
3.Outsidepulley6.Spring-removaltool
6.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys(Figure52).
7.Usingaspring-removaltool(T oroPartNo. 92-5771),installtheidlerspringoverthedeck hookandplacetensionontheidlerpulleyand themowerbelt(Figure52).
8.Installthepulleycovers.
4.Spring
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Figure51
1.Cover2.Screw
5.Usingaspring-removaltool(T oroPartNo. 92-5771),removetheidlerspringfromthedeck hooktoremovetensionontheidlerpulleyand rollthebeltoffthepulleys(Figure52).
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MowerMaintenance
BladeSafety
•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearordamage.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe
bladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhen servicingtheblades.Onlyreplaceorsharpenthe blades;neverstraightenorweldthem.
•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating
onebladecancauseotherbladestorotate.
•Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsets
topreservebalance.
ServicingtheCutting Blades
Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement, keepextrabladesonhand.
BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades
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Figure53
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).
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(page42).
3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.
4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure53).
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Figure54
1.Deck3.Blade
2.Spindlehousing
3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure55).
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Figure55
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Figure57
1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)
2.Levelsurface
3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)
4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothat theopposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesame position(Figure56).
Figure56
1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)
2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)
3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement
position
1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)
2.Levelsurface
3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)
A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreater
than3mm(1/8inch),replacethebladewith anewblade;refertoRemovingtheBlades
(page42)andInstallingtheBlades(page
42).
Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwitha
newblade,andthedimensionobtained continuestoexceed3mm(1/8inch),the bladespindlecouldbebent.Contactan AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,moveto
thenextblade.
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6.Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.
5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure57).
Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan
3mm(1/8inch).
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RemovingtheBlades
Replacethebladesiftheyhitasolidobject,orifthe bladeisoutofbalanceorbent.
1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthicklypadded glove.
2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,and bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure58).
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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.T orquethebladeboltto135to150N∙m(100 to110ft-lb).
Figure58
1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher
2.Blade4.Bladebolt
SharpeningtheBlades
1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure59).
Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.
Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame
amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.
Figure59
1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.
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Figure61
1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher
2.Blade4.Bladebolt
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2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure60).
Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,
thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.
Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome
metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure59).
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LevelingtheMowerDeck
Checktoensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytime youinstallthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencut onyourlawn.
Checkthemowerdeckforbentbladespriorto leveling,andremoveandreplaceanybentblades; refertoCheckingforBentBlades(page40)before continuing.
Levelthemowerdeckside-to-siderst;thenyoucan adjustthefront-to-rearslope.
Requirements:
•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.
•Alltiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoChecking
theTirePressure(page38).
CheckingtheSide-to-SideLevel
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
CheckingtheFront-to-RearBlade 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.Settheheightofcutto76mm(3inches).
4.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacing fronttorear(Figure63).
5.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetothe atsurfaceandthetipoftherearbladetothe atsurface(Figure63).
Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6to7.9mm
(1/16to5/16inch)lowerthantherearbladetip, continuetotheLevelingtheMowerDeck(page
44)procedure.
3.Settheheightofcutto76mm(3inches).
4.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside.
5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand theatsurface(Figure62).
Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin5
mm(3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired;refer toLevelingtheMowerDeck(page43).
Figure62
1.Bladessidetoside
2.Outsidecuttingedges
3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.
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Figure63
1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.
2.Outsidecuttingedges
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LevelingtheMowerDeck
1.Settheanti-scalprollerstothetopholesor removethemcompletelyforthisprocedure;refer toAdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers(page24).
2.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothe76mm(3inch) position;refertoAdjustingtheHeightofCut
(page24).
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).
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Figure65
Figure64
1.Woodblock—6.6cm
(2-5/8inches)thick
2.Woodblock—7.3cm
(2-7/8inches)thick
3.Frontedge
5.Loosentheadjustmentboltsonall4cornersso thatthedeckissittingsecurelyonall4blocks (Figure65).
1.Deck-liftarm
2.Chain
3.Hook
4.Adjustmentbolt
6.Ensurethatthereistensiononall4chains (Figure65).
7.Tightenthe4adjustmentbolts(Figure65).
8.Ensurethattheblockstsnuglyunderthedeck skirtandthatallboltsaretight.
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9.Verifythatthedeckislevelbycheckingthe side-to-sidelevelandfront-to-rearbladeslope; repeatthedecklevelingprocedureifnecessary.
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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(page39).
5.Removethehairpincotterandwashersecuring thelinkpintotheframeanddeck,andremove thelinkbar(Figure66).
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Figure67
Figure66
1.Linkpin3.Hairpincotter
2.Washer
6.Liftupthemowerdecktorelievetensionfrom themowerdeck.
7.Removethechainsfromthehooksonthe deck-liftarms(Figure67).
1.Deck-liftarm
2.Chain
3.Hook
4.Adjustmentbolt
8.Raisetheheightofcuttothetransportposition.
9.Removethebeltfromtheclutchpulleyonthe engine.
10.Slidethemoweroutfromunderneaththe machine.
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Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.
InstallingtheMowerDeck
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(page39).
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ReplacingtheGrass Deector
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspect
thegrassdeectorfordamage.
WARNING
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.
Neveroperatethemachineunlessyouinstall amulchplate,dischargedeector,orgrass collectionsystem.
1.Disengagethespringfromthenotchinthe deectorbracketandslidetherodoutofthe weldeddeckbrackets,spring,anddischarge deector(Figure68).
3.Positionthenewdischargedeectorwiththe bracketendsbetweentheweldedbracketson thedeckasshowninFigure69.
4.Installthespringontothestraightendoftherod.
5.PositionthespringontherodasshowninFigure
69sothattheshorterspringendcomesfrom
undertherodbeforethebendandgoingover therodasitreturnsfromthebend.
6.Lifttheloopendofthespringandplaceitinto thenotchonthedeectorbracket(Figure69).
Figure68
1.Rod4.Deckbrackets
2.Spring5.Springinstalledoverthe rod
3.Deector
2.Removethedamagedorworndischarge
deector.
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Figure69
1.Rodandspringassembly installed
2.Loopendofthespring installedintothenotchin thedeectorbracket
3.Rod,shortend,moved behindthemowerbracket
4.Shortend,retainedby mowerbracket.
7.Securetherodandspringassemblybytwisting itsothattheshortendoftherodisbehindthe frontbracketweldedtothedeck(Figure69).
Important:Thegrassdeectormustbe
springloadedinthedownposition.Liftthe
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Cleaning
Storage
CleaningtheSuspension System
Note:Donotcleantheshockassemblieswith
pressurizedwater(Figure70).
Figure70
DisposingofWaste
Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicuid,andengine coolantarepollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeof theseaccordingtoyourstateandlocalregulations.
StorageSafety
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeyouleavethe operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor
drainthefuelindoorsorinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
CleaningandStorage
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),and engagetheparkingbrake.
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2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especially theengineandhydraulicsystem.Cleandirtand chafffromtheoutsideoftheenginecylinder headnsandblowerhousing.
Important:Youcanwashthemachine
withmilddetergentandwater.Donot pressure-washthemachine.Avoid excessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthe controlpanel,engine,hydraulicpumps,and motors.
4.Checktheparkingbrakeoperation;referto
OperatingtheParkingBrake(page20).
5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
Cleaner(page31).
6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoServicingthe
EngineOil(page32).
7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe
TirePressure(page38).
8.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery
(page37).
9.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe machinewithagardenhose.
Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control
switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.
10.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto
ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page40).
11.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor storageasfollows:
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A.Addfuelstabilizer/conditionertofreshfuel
inthetank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom thefuelstabilizermanufacturer.Donot useanalcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanolor methanol).
B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel
throughthefuelsystemfor5minutes.
C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and
drainthefueltank.
D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitshutsoff.
E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel
accordingtolocalcodes.
Important:Donotstorefuelcontaining
stabilizer/conditionerlongerthan thedurationrecommendedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
12.Removeandchecktheconditionofthespark plug(s);refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(page
34).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.
StoringtheBattery
1.Fullychargethebattery.
2.Letthebatteryrestfor24hours,thencheckthe batteryvoltage.
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.
15.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor storagearea.Removethekeyfromtheswitch andkeepitoutofreachofchildrenorother unauthorizedusers.Coverthemachineto protectitandkeepitclean.
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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.
ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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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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