FormNo.3443-802RevB
eS3200DC72VTORO
ModelNo.75501—SerialNo.321000001andUp
®
81cm
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OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3443-802*
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Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe
usedbyhomeownersinresidentialapplications.Itis
designedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained
lawns.Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthan
itsintendedusecouldprovedangeroustoyouand
bystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .
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trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
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provided.
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SerialNo.
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Thesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2)appearsbothin
thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant
safetymessagesthatyoumustfollowtoavoid
accidents.Thissymbolwillappearwiththeword
Danger,Warning,orCaution.
•Dangerindicatesanimminentlyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,willresultindeath
orseriousinjury.
•Warningindicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultin
deathorseriousinjury.
•Cautionindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,mayresultinminoror
moderateinjury.
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Contents
Safety
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralPowerT oolSafetyWarnings..................3
LawnMowerSafetyWarnings............................5
AdditionalToroSafety.........................................6
SlopeIndicator.................................................10
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.........................11
Setup......................................................................14
1ConnectingtheBatteryCable........................14
2ChargingtheBattery......................................14
ProductOverview...................................................15
Controls...........................................................15
Specications..................................................17
Attachments/Accessories.................................17
BeforeOperation.................................................17
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................17
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................17
PositioningtheSeat..........................................18
RemovingtheGrassCatcher............................18
InstallingtheGrassCatcher..............................19
InstallingtheMulchingPlug..............................19
AdjustingtheFull-BagIndicatorSwitch.............20
DuringOperation.................................................20
StartingtheMachine.........................................20
DrivingtheMachine..........................................20
ShuttingOfftheMachine..................................20
OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)............................................................21
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................21
EmptyingtheGrassCatcher.............................22
OperatingTips.................................................22
AfterOperation....................................................23
ClearingtheDischargeChute...........................23
TransportingtheMachine.................................24
MovingaNon-FunctioningMachine..................26
Maintenance...........................................................27
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........27
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................28
AccessingtheBattery.......................................28
Lubrication..........................................................29
GreasingtheFrontWheelBearings..................29
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................29
MaintainingtheBattery.....................................29
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................31
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................31
MowerMaintenance.............................................31
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................31
Cleaning..............................................................34
CleaningtheUndersideoftheMower
Deck..............................................................34
DisposingofWaste...........................................34
Storage...................................................................34
CleaningandStorage.......................................34
Troubleshooting......................................................35
Schematics.............................................................36
GeneralPowerToolSafety
Warnings
WARNING
Readallsafetywarnings,instructions,
illustrationsandspecicationsprovidedwith
thispowertool.
Failuretofollowthewarningsandinstructions
mayresultinelectricshock,reand/orserious
injury.
Theterm“powertool”inallofthewarningslisted
belowreferstoyourmains-operated(corded)power
toolorbattery-operated(cordless)powertool.
1.Workareasafety
A.Keepworkareacleanandwelllit.
Clutteredordarkareasinviteaccidents.
B.Donotoperatepowertoolsinexplosive
atmospheres,suchasinthepresence
ofammableliquids,gasses,ordust.
Powertoolscreatesparkswhichmayignite
thedustorfumes.
C.Keepchildrenandbystandersaway
whileoperatingapowertool.Distractions
cancauseyoutolosecontrol.
2.Electricalsafety
A.Powertoolplugsmustmatchtheoutlet.
Nevermodifythepluginanyway .Do
notuseanyadapterplugswithearthed
(grounded)powertools.Unmodied
plugsandmatchingoutletswillreducerisk
ofelectricshock.
B.Avoidbodycontactwithearthedor
groundedsurfaces,suchaspipes,
radiators,ranges,andrefrigerators.
Thereisanincreasedriskofelectricshock
ifyourbodyisearthedorgrounded.
C.Donotexposepowertoolstorainorwet
conditions.Waterenteringapowertool
willincreasetheriskofelectricshock.
D.Donotabusethecord.Neverusethe
cordforcarrying,pullingorunplugging
thepowertool.Keepcordawayfrom
heat,oil,sharpedges,ormovingparts.
Damagedorentangledcordsincreasethe
riskofelectricshock.
E.Whenoperatingapowertooloutdoors,
useanextensioncordsuitablefor
outdooruse.Useofacordsuitablefor
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outdoorusereducestheriskofelectric
shock.
F.Ifoperatingapowertoolinadamp
locationisunavoidable,usearesidual
currentdevice(RCD)protectedsupply .
UseofanRCDreducestheriskofelectric
shock.
3.Personalsafety
A.Stayalert,watchwhatyouaredoing,
andusecommonsensewhenoperating
apowertool.Donotuseapowertool
whileyouaretiredorundertheinuence
ofdrugs,alcohol,ormedication.A
momentofinattentionwhileoperatingpower
toolsmayresultinseriouspersonalinjury .
B.Usepersonalprotectiveequipment.
Alwaysweareyeprotection.Protective
equipmentsuchasadustmask,non-skid
safetyshoes,orhearingprotectionusedfor
appropriateconditionswillreducepersonal
injuries.
C.Preventunintentionalstarting.Ensure
theswitchisintheoff-positionbefore
connectingtopowersourceand/or
batterypack,pickinguporcarryingthe
tool.Carryingpowertoolswithyournger
ontheswitchorenergisingpowertoolsthat
havetheswitchoninvitesaccidents.
D.Removeanyadjustingkeyorwrench
beforeturningthepowertoolon.A
wrenchorakeyleftattachedtoarotating
partofthepowertoolmayresultinpersonal
injury.
E.Donotoverreach.Keepproper
footingandbalanceatalltimes.This
enablesbettercontrolofthepowertoolin
unexpectedsituations.
F.Dressproperly.Donotwearloose
clothingorjewelry .Keepyourhairand
clothingawayfrommovingparts.Loose
clothes,jewelryorlonghaircanbecaught
inmovingparts.
G.Ifdevicesareprovidedforthe
connectionofdustextractionand
collectionfacilities,ensuretheseare
connectedandproperlyused.Useof
dustcollectioncanreducedust-related
hazards.
H.Donotletfamiliaritygainedfrom
frequentuseoftoolsallowyouto
becomecomplacentandignoretool
safetyprinciples.Acarelessactioncan
causesevereinjurywithinafractionofa
second.
4.Powertooluseandcare
A.Donotforcethepowertool.Usethe
correctpowertoolforyourapplication.
Thecorrectpowertoolwilldothejob
betterandsaferattherateforwhichitwas
designed.
B.Donotusethepowertooliftheswitch
doesnotturnitonandoff.Anypowertool
thatcannotbecontrolledwiththeswitchis
dangerousandmustberepaired.
C.Disconnecttheplugfromthepower
sourceand/orremovethebattery
pack,ifdetachable,fromthepower
toolbeforemakinganyadjustments,
changingaccessories,orstoringpower
tools.Suchpreventivesafetymeasures
reducetheriskofstartingthepowertool
accidentally.
D.Storeidlepowertoolsoutofthereach
ofchildrenanddonotallowpersons
unfamiliarwiththepowertoolorthese
instructionstooperatethepowertool.
Powertoolsaredangerousinthehandsof
untrainedusers.
E.Maintainpowertoolsandaccessories.
Checkformisalignmentorbindingof
movingparts,breakageofpartsand
anyotherconditionthatmayaffectthe
operationofthepowertool.Ifdamaged,
havethepowertoolrepairedbefore
use.Manyaccidentsarecausedbypoorly
maintainedpowertools.
F.Keepcuttingtoolssharpandclean.
Properlymaintainedcuttingtoolswithsharp
cuttingedgesarelesslikelytobindandare
easiertocontrol.
G.Usethepowertool,accessories,and
toolbitsetc.,inaccordancewiththese
instructions,takingintoaccountthe
workingconditionsandtheworkto
beperformed.Useofthepowertoolfor
operationsdifferentfromthoseintended
couldresultinahazardoussituation.
H.Keephandlesandgraspingsurfaces
dry,cleanandfreefromoilandgrease.
Slipperyhandlesandgraspingsurfacesdo
notallowforsafehandlingandcontrolof
thetoolinunexpectedsituations.
5.Batterytooluseandcare
A.Rechargeonlywiththechargerspecied
byamanufacturer.Achargerthatis
suitableforonetypeofbatterypackmay
createariskofrewhenusedwithanother
batterypack.
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B.Usepowertoolsonlywithspecically
designatedbatteries.Useofanyother
batteriesmaycreateariskofinjuryandre.
C.Whenbatterypackisnotinuse,keep
itawayfromothermetalobjects,like
paperclips,coins,keys,nails,screws
orothersmallmetalobjects,thatcan
makeaconnectionfromoneterminal
toanother.Shortingthebatteryterminals
togethermaycauseburnsorare.
D.Underabusiveconditions,liquidmaybe
ejectedfromthebattery;avoidcontact.
Ifcontactaccidentallyoccurs,ushwith
water.Ifliquidcontactseyes,additionally
seekmedicalhelp.Liquidejectedfromthe
batterymaycauseirritationorburns.
E.Donotuseabatterypackortoolthat
isdamagedormodied.Damagedor
modiedbatteriesmayexhibitunpredictable
behaviorresultinginre,explosionorrisk
orinjury .
F.Donotexposeabatterypackortoolto
reorexcessivetemperature.Exposure
toretemperatureabove130°Cmaycause
anexplosion.
G.Followallcharginginstructionsand
donotchargethebatterypackortool
outsidethetemperaturerangespecied
intheinstructions.Changingimproperly
orattemperaturesoutsidethespecied
rangemaydamagethebatteryandincrease
theriskofre.
6.Service
A.Haveyourpowertoolservicedby
aqualiedrepairpersonusingonly
identicalreplacementparts.Thiswill
ensurethatthesafetyofthepowertoolis
maintained.
B.Neverservicedamagedbatterypacks.
Serviceofbatterypacksshouldbe
performedonlybythemanufactureror
authorizedserviceproviders.
C.Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwilluse
thelawnmowerandremoveallstones,sticks,
wires,bones,andotherforeignobjects.Thrown
objectscancausepersonalinjury.
D.Beforeusingthelawnmower,alwaysvisually
inspecttoseethatthebladeandtheblade
assemblyarenotwornordamaged.Wornor
damagedpartsincreasetheriskofinjury.
E.Keepguardsinplace.Guardsmustbein
workingorderandbeproperlymounted.Aguard
thatisloose,damaged,orisnotfunctioning
correctlymayresultinpersonalinjury.
F.Keepallcoolingairinletsclearofdebris.
Blockedairinletsanddebrismayresultin
overheatingorriskofre.
G.Donotoperatethelawnmoweronsteepslopes.
Thisreducestheriskoflossofcontrol,slipping,
andfalling,whichmayresultinpersonalinjury.
H.Whileoperatingthelawnmower,alwayswear
longtrousers.Exposedskinincreasesthe
likelihoodofinjuryfromthrownobjects.
I.Alwaysworkupordownthefaceofslopes,
neveracross,andexerciseextremecaution
whenchangingdirection.Thisreducestherisk
oflossofcontrol,slippingandfallingwhichmay
resultinpersonalinjury.
J.Donottouchbladesandotherhazardous
movingpartswhiletheyarestillinmotion.This
reducestheriskofinjuryfrommovingparts.
K.Beforeclearingjammedmaterialorcleaning
thelawnmower,turnoffallpowerswitches
andremovethekey.Unexpectedoperationof
thelawnmowermayresultinseriouspersonal
injury.
L.Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartsto
vibrate,immediatelyturnoffthelawnmower,
removethekey(ifequipped),andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeexaminingthe
machinefordamage.Makeallnecessary
repairsbeforeresumingoperation.
M.Beforestoringthelawnmower,cleangrass
anddebrisfromthecuttingunit,drives,grass
catcher,andmotortohelppreventres.
LawnMowerSafety
Warnings
A.Donotusethelawnmowerinbadweather
conditions,especiallywhenthereisariskof
lightning.Thisdecreasestheriskofbeingstruck
bylightning.
B.Thoroughlyinspecttheareaforwildlifewhere
youwillusethelawnmower.Wildlifemaybe
injuredbythelawnmowerduringoperation.
N.T oensureoptimumperformance,use
onlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand
accessories.Replacementpartsand
accessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscould
bedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
O.Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsin
setstopreservebalance.
P .Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating
onebladecancauseotherbladestorotate.
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Q.Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Alwayslookdownandbehindyoubeforemoving
themachineinreverse.
R.Shutoffthelawnmower,removethekey ,and
waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeyouleave
theoperator’sposition.Allowthemachineto
coolbeforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,or
storingit.
S.Avoidmowingonwetgrassorintherain.Doing
somayincreasetheriskofelectricshock.
AdditionalToroSafety
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Allowonlypeople
whoareresponsible,trained,familiarwiththe
instructions,andphysicallycapabletooperate
orservicethemachine.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.
•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,
ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or
onslopesgreaterthan12°.
BeforeOperationSafety
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety
switches,andguardsareattachedandworking
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
•Beforemowing,inspectthemachinetoensure
thatthecuttingassembliesareworkingproperly .
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate
equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories
requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand
safely.
•Donotcarrypassengersonthemachine.
DuringOperationSafety
•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
units.Keepclearofthedischargeopening.
•Donotmowwiththedischargedeector
raised,removed,oralteredunlessthereisa
grass-collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand
workingproperly.
•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay
blockyourview.
•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe
machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
•Beforeyouleavetheoperatingposition,dothe
following:
–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
–Disengagethepowertakeoff.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutoffthemachineandremovethekey.
–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect
thedischargeawayfromothers.Avoiddischarging
materialagainstawallorobstructionbecausethe
materialmayricochetbacktowardyou.
•Stoptheblades,slowdownthemachine,anduse
cautionwhencrossingsurfacesotherthangrass
orwhentransportingthemachinetoandfromthe
operatingarea.
•Childrenareoftenattractedtothemachineand
themowingactivity.Neverassumethatchildren
willremainwhereyoulastsawthem.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder
thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthan
theoperator.
•Bealertandshutoffthemachineifchildrenenter
theoperatingarea.
•Beforebackinguporturningthemachine,look
downandallaroundforsmallchildren.
•Donotcarrychildrenonthemachine,evenwhen
thebladesarenotmoving.Childrencouldfall
offandbeseriouslyinjuredorpreventyoufrom
safelyoperatingthemachine.Childrenwhohave
beengivenridesinthepastcouldappearinthe
operatingareawithoutwarningandberunoveror
backedoverbythemachine.
•Useextracarewithattachments.Theycan
changethestabilityofthemachine.
•Donotattempttostabilizethemachinebyputting
yourfootontheground.
SlopeSafety
•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
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injuryordeath.Theoperatorisresponsiblefor
safeslopeoperation.Operatingthemachineon
anysloperequiresextracaution.Beforeusingthe
machineonaslope,dothefollowing:
–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions
inthemanualandonthemachine.
–Useanangleindicatortodeterminethe
approximateslopeangleofthearea.
–Neveroperatethelawnmoweronslopes
greaterthan12°.
–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.
•Driveupanddownslopes,notacross.Exercise
extremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon
slopes.
•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon
slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor
direction;turnslowlyandgradually.
•Ifthemachinestopsgoinguphill,stoptheblades
andbackdownslowly.
•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions
wheretraction,steering,orstabilityisinquestion.
Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet
grass,acrossslopes,ordownhillmaycausethe
machinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe
drivewheelsmayresultinslidingandalossof
brakingandsteering.Themachinecanslideeven
ifthedrivewheelsarestopped.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,
ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards.T all
grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould
overturnthemachine.
•Ifpossible,keepthedeckloweredtotheground
whileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthedeckwhile
operatingonslopescancausethemachineto
becomeunstable.
AfterOperationSafety
1.SafeZone—usethe
machinehereonslopes
lessthan12°oratareas.
2.DangerZone—usea
walk-behindmowerand/or
ahandtrimmeronslopes
greaterthan12°andnear
drop-offsorwater.
3.Water
Figure3
4.W=Widthofthemachine
5.Keepasafedistance
(twicethewidthofthe
machine)betweenthe
machineandanyhazard.
Removethekeybeforestoringortransportingthe
machine.
BatteryandChargerSafety
General
•Improperlyusingormaintainingthebattery
chargercouldresultininjury.Toreducethis
potential,complywiththeallsafetyinstructions.
•Useonlythesuppliedchargerforbatterycharging.
•Conrmthevoltagethatisavailableinyour
countrybeforeusingthecharger.
•ForconnectiontoasupplynotintheUS,
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useanattachmentplugadapteroftheproper
congurationforthepoweroutlet,ifneeded.
•Donotgetthechargerwet;keepitprotectedfrom
rainandsnow.
•Ariskofre,electricshock,orinjurymayresult
fromusinganaccessorynotrecommendedor
soldbyToro.
•T oreduceriskofabatteryexplosion,followthese
instructionsandtheinstructionsforanyequipment
thatyouintendtousenearthecharger.
•Batteriescouldemitexplosivegassesiftheyare
signicantlyovercharged.
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Training
•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethecharger.Localregulations
mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner
isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand
mechanics.
•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionson
thechargerandinthemanualbeforeoperating
thecharger.Befamiliarwiththeproperuseofthe
charger.
Preparation
•Keepbystandersandchildrenawaywhile
charging.
•Wearappropriateclothingwhilecharging,
includingeyeprotection;longpants;and
substantial,slip-resistantfootwear.
•Shutoffthemachineandwaituntilthemachine
hascompletelypowereddownbeforecharging.
Failuretodothismaycausearcing.
•Ensurethattheareaiswellventilatedwhile
charging.
•Readandfollowallprecautionsforcharging.
•UseonlyapowercordapprovedbyToro.
Operation
•Donotchargeafrozenbattery.
•Donotabusethecord.Donotcarrythecharger
bythecordoryankonthepowersupplycordto
disconnectthechargerfromthereceptacle.Keep
thecordfromheat,oil,andsharpedges.
•Connectthechargerdirectlytoagrounding
receptacle.Donotusethechargeronan
ungroundedoutlet,evenwithanadaptor.
•Donotaltertheprovidedpowercordorplug.
•Avoiddroppingametaltoolnearorontoabattery;
itmightcauseasparkorshort-circuitanelectrical
partthatcouldleadtoanexplosion.
•Removemetalitemssuchasrings,bracelets,
necklaces,andwatcheswhenworkingwitha
lithium-ionbattery.Alithium-ionbatterycan
produceenoughcurrenttocauseasevereburn.
•Neveroperatethechargerwithoutgoodvisibility
orlight.
•Useanappropriateextensioncord.
•Ifthepowersupplycordisdamagedwhileitis
pluggedin,disconnectthecordfromthewall
receptacleandcontactanAuthorizedService
Dealerforareplacement.
•Unplugthechargerfromtheelectricaloutletwhen
notinuse,beforemovingittoanotherlocation,or
priortoservicingit.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Storethechargerindoorsinadry,secureplace
thatisoutofthereachofunauthorizedusers.
•Donotdisassemblethecharger.T akethecharger
toanAuthorizedServiceDealerwhenserviceor
repairisrequired.
•Unplugthepowercordfromtheoutletbefore
startinganymaintenanceorcleaningtoreduce
riskofelectricshock.
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels
asneeded.
•Donotoperatethechargerwithadamaged
cordorplug.Replaceadamagedcordorplug
immediately.
•Ifthechargerhasreceivedanimpact,been
dropped,orotherwisedamaged,donotuseit;
takeittoanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
MaintenanceSafety
•Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecould
accidentlystartthemachineandseriouslyinjure
youorotherbystanders.Removethekeyfromthe
switchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.
•Beforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition,dothe
following:
–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
–Disengagethedrives.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutoffthemachineandremovethekey.
–Allowmachinecomponentstocoolbefore
performingmaintenance.
•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe
machine.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.
Adjustandserviceitasrequired.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir
properoperationregularly.
•Donotrelyonhydraulicormechanicaljacksto
supportthemachine;supportthemachinewith
jackstandswheneveryouraisethemachine.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition
andallhardwaretightened,especiallythe
blade-attachmenthardware.Replaceallwornor
damageddecals.
•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe
machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst
andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal
rstandthenegativelast.
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•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearordamage.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe
bladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhen
servicingtheblades.Onlyreplaceorsharpenthe
blades;neverstraightenorweldthem.
StorageSafety
•Shutoffthemachine,removethekey ,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeyouleavethe
operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Donotstorethemachinewherethereisanopen
ame,spark,orpilotlight,suchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.
Saveallwarningsandinstructions
forfuturereference.
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SlopeIndicator
Figure4
Youmaycopythispageforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucanoperatethemachineonis12degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslopeof
hillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan12degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal134-6563
134-6563
134-6026
1.Batterycharge;readtheOperator’sManual.
134-6032
1.Brake
134-6033
1.Propel
decal134-6026
1.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
3.Attention—donotspray
withwater.
awayfromthemachine.
2.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—keepaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.
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1.Parkingbrake—engage2.Parkingbrake—disengage
1.Batterypowered
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Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum
recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas
wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineintheconditionson
thatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.
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1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Tippinghazard—donotturnsharplywhiletravelingfast;drive
slowlywhenturning;onlyoperateupslopeslessthan12°;
onlyoperateacrossslopeslessthan12°.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—keepawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
6.Tippinghazard—donotusedualrampswhenloadingontoa
trailer;use1rampwideenoughforthemachine;usearamp
withaslopelessthan12°;backuptherampwhenloadingthe
machineanddriveforwardofftherampwhenunloading.
3.Runoverhazard—donotcarrypassengers;lookbehindyou
7.Warning—wearhearingprotection;weareyeprotection.
whenmowinginreverse.
4.Thrownobjecthazard—pickupdebrisbeforeoperating;keep
thedeectorinplace;keepbystandersaway.
8.Warning—shutoffthemachineandremovethekeybefore
performingmaintenance.
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1.Forward
2.Reverse
3.Reversewithoutmowing
4.Reversemowing
5.Cruisecontrol
6.On
7.Off
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