Toro 75730TA Operator's Manual

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orotherreproductiveharm.

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

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Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe usedbyhomeownersinresidentialapplications.Itis designedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained lawns.Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthan

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

Thesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2)appearsbothin thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant safetymessagesthatyoumustfollowtoavoid

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accidents.Thissymbolwillappearwiththeword Danger,Warning,orCaution.

•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...................................................10

Controls............................................................1 1

BeforeOperation.................................................12

BeforeOperationSafety...................................12

AddingFuel......................................................13

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................14

BreakinginaNewMachine..............................14

UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................14

PositioningtheSeat..........................................15

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers.................15

DuringOperation.................................................15

DuringOperationSafety...................................15

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................18

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................18

OperatingtheChoke.........................................18

StartingtheEngine...........................................19

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................19

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................20

DrivingtheMachine..........................................20

UsingtheSmartSpeed

System..........................................................21

UsingtheSideDischarge.................................22

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................22

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................23

OperatingTips.................................................23

AfterOperation....................................................24

AfterOperationSafety......................................24

CleaningtheMachine.......................................24

PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................24

Control

TransportingtheMachine.................................25

Maintenance...........................................................27

MaintenanceSafety..........................................27

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........27

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................28

RaisingtheMachine.........................................28

Lubrication..........................................................29

GreasingtheBearings......................................29

EngineMaintenance...........................................29

EngineSafety...................................................29

IdentifyingtheEngine.......................................29

ServicingaKawasakiEngine............................30

ServicingaKohlerEngine.................................34

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................38

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter.......................38

sa-black

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................39

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................39

ServicingtheBattery.........................................39

ServicingtheFuses..........................................41

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................41

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................41

ReleasingtheElectricBrake.............................42

AdjustingtheTracking......................................42

BeltMaintenance................................................43

InspectingtheBelts..........................................43

ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................43

MowerMaintenance.............................................44

BladeSafety.....................................................44

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................44

LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................46

RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................49

InstallingtheMowerDeck.................................49

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................50

Cleaning..............................................................51

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower

Deck..............................................................51

DisposingofWaste...........................................51

Storage...................................................................52

StorageSafety..................................................52

CleaningandStorage.......................................52

StoringtheBattery............................................53

Troubleshooting......................................................54

Schematics.............................................................56

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ANSIB71.1-2017.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•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.

SlopeIndicator

Figure3

Youmaycopythispageforpersonaluse.

1.Themaximumslopeyoucanoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslopeof hillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.

2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.

decalbatterysymbols

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

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.

93-7009

1.Warning—donotoperatethemowerwiththedeectorup orremoved;keepthedeectorinplace.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

decal105-7015

105-7015

1.Beltrouting

decaloemmarkt

decal121-2989b

121-2989

decal93-7009

1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine

2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine

decal132-0872

132-0872

1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard, raiseddeector—donot operatethemachinewith anopendeck;usea baggeroradeector .

3.Severinghazardofhand orfoot—keepawayfrom movingparts.

4.Entanglement hazard—keepaway frommovingparts;keep allguardsandshieldsin place.

Decal138-6074ismoldedintothefueltank.

138-6074

1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.

2.Parkthemachineona levelsurfacewhenlling thefueltank.

3.Donotoverllthefuel tank.

decal139-2388

139-2388

1.Slow

2.Hauling

decal138-2456

3.Fast

decal139-2391

139-2391

1.Fast

2.Slow

decal139-2395

139-2395

1.Parkingbrake4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

6.Tractioncontrols

decal142-5864

142-5864

decal139-2392

139-2392

139-2394

1.Tractioncontrols4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

decal139-2394

6.Parkingbrake

decal144-5288

144-5288

Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandard

stabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththe maximumrecommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.Reviewthe instructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’s Manualaswellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethe machinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineinthe conditionsonthatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincan resultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.

1.Warning—readthe Operator’sManual.

2.Cutting/dismemberment hazardofthengersor hand—keephandsaway frommovingparts;keep allguardsandshieldsin place.

3.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders away;pickupanydebris; keepthedeectorinplace.

4.Runoverhazard—donot carrypassengers;look behindyouwhenmoving inreverse.

5.Tippinghazard—when loadingontoatrailer,do notusedualramps;only useasingularrampwide enoughforthemachine; donotusearampwith aslopegreaterthan15°; backuptheramp(in reverse)anddriveforward offtheramp.

6.Tippinghazard—donot usethemachinenear drop-offsoronslopes greaterthan15°;only operateacrossslopesless than15°.

ProductOverview

1.Engine4.Frontcasterwheels

2.Fuel-tankcap

3.Reardrivewheel

5.Deector

6.Height-of-cutlever9.Controlpanel

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Figure4

7.SmartSpeed™lever10.Operatorseat

8.Motion-controllevers

Controls

Motion-ControlLevers

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine.

ControlPanel

Figure5

1.Throttlecontrol3.Blade-controlswitch

2.Chokecontrol

(powertakeoff)

4.Keyswitch

ThrottleControl

Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure4).

ParkPosition

Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardfromthe centertothePARKpositionwhenexitingthemachine toengagetheelectricbrake(Figure19).Always positionthemotion-controlleversintothePARK positionwhenyoustopthemachineorleaveit unattended.

SmartSpeed™ControlSystem Lever

TheSmartSpeed™Control-Systemlever,located

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belowtheoperatingposition,givesyouachoiceto drivethemachineat3speedranges—trim,tow,and mow(Figure4).

Fuel-PresenceWindow

Youcanusethefuelwindow,locatedontheleftside ofthemachine,toverifythepresenceoffuelinthe tank(Figure6).

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure5).

ChokeControl

Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine(Figure5).

Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Takeoff)

Theblade-controlswitch,representedbya power-takeoff(PTO)symbol,engagesand disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure5).

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Figure6

1.Fuel-presencewindow

Height-of-CutLever

Usetheheight-of-cutlevertolowerandraisethedeck fromtheseatedposition.Movingtheleverup(toward you)raisesthedeckfromthegroundandmovingthe leverdown(awayfromyou)lowersthedecktoward theground.Adjusttheheight-of-cutonlywhilethe machineisnotmoving(Figure4).

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall approvedattachmentsandaccessories.

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe productwarranty.

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.

FuelSafety

•Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty .

–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe

fuel,removethemachinefromthetruckor trailerandrefuelitontheground,awayfrom allvehicles.Ifthisisnotpossible,placea portablefuelcontainerontheground,away fromallvehicles,andllit;thenrefuelthe machinefromthefuelcontainerratherthan fromafuel-dispensernozzle.

–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.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire

exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking condition.

AddingFuel

RecommendedFuel

TypeUnleadedgasoline

Minimumoctanerating

Ethanol

MethanolNone

MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl ether)

OilDonotaddtothefuel

Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel fromareputablesource.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep thefuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining

methanolorethanol.

Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe PARKposition.

3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.

5.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck (Figure7).Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull

87(US)or91(research octane;outsidetheUS)

Nomorethan10%byvolume

Lessthan15%byvolume

•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith

therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea nozzlelock-opendevice.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.

•Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap

andtightenitsecurely.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

mufer,drives,grasscatcher,andengine compartmenttohelppreventres.Cleanupoilor fuelspills.

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:

•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.

•Themotion-controlleversareinthePARKposition.

Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshut offtheenginewheneverthecontrolleversareoutof thePARKpositionandyourisefromtheseat.

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .

Figure7

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page27).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

UsingtheSafety-Interlock

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1.Sitontheseat,movethemotion-controllevers inthePARKposition,andmovetheblade-control switchtotheONposition.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotcrank.

2.Sitontheseatandmovetheblade-controlswitch totheOFFposition.Moveeithermotion-control levertothecenter,unlockedposition.Try startingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank. Repeatwiththeothermotion-controllever.

3.Sitontheseat,movetheblade-controlswitch totheOFFposition,andlockthemotion-control leversinthePARKposition.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,engagethe blade-controlswitch,andriseslightlyfromthe seat;theengineshouldshutoff.

4.Sitontheseat,movetheblade-controlswitch totheOFFposition,andlockthemotion-control leversinthePARKposition.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,movethe motion-controlleverstothecenter,unlocked positionandriseslightlyfromtheseat;the engineshouldshutoff.

System

WARNING

Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal injury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe machineandaremostcomfortable(Figure8).

AdjustingtheTilt

Youcanadjustthemotion-controlleversforwardor rearwardforyourcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollever tothecontrol-armshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe controlleverforwardorrearward.

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Figure8

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLevers

AdjustingtheHeight

Youcanadjustthemotion-controllevershigheror lowerformaximumcomfort(Figure9).

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3.Tightenbothboltstosecurethecontrolleverin thenewposition.

4.Repeattheadjustmentfortheothercontrollever.

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

Figure9

•Contactingthebladecanresultinseriouspersonal

injury.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,and

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waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.Whenyouturnthekeytothe OFFposition,theengineshouldshutoffandthe bladeshouldstop.Ifnot,stopusingyourmachine immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService Dealer.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand

appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting

units.Keepclearofthedischargeopening.

•Donotmowwiththedischargedeector

raised,removed,oralteredunlessthereisa grass-collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand workingproperly.

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Figure11

1.Wearhearingprotection.

•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.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey .

–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.

Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,which islethalifinhaled.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Attachtowedequipmenttothemachineonlyat

thehitchpoint.

•Donotoperatethemachineunlessallguardsand

safetydevices,suchasthedeectorsandthe entiregrasscatcher,areinplaceandfunctioning properly.Replacewornordeterioratedpartswhen necessary.

•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved

byT oro.

•Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess

of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof exposure.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

drives,mufer,andenginetohelppreventres.

•Starttheenginewithyourfeetwellawayfromthe

blades.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect

thedischargeawayfromothers.Avoiddischarging materialagainstawallorobstructionbecausethe materialmayricochetbacktowardyou.

•Stoptheblades,slowdownthemachine,anduse

cautionwhencrossingsurfacesotherthangrass orwhentransportingthemachinetoandfromthe operatingarea.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorspeedor

overspeedtheengine.

•Childrenareoftenattractedtothemachineand

themowingactivity.Neverassumethatchildren willremainwhereyoulastsawthem.

•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.

–Useanangleindicatortodeterminethe

approximateslopeangleofthearea.

–Neveroperateonslopesgreaterthan15°.

–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 brakingandsteering.Themachinecanslideeven ifthedrivewheelsarestopped.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,

ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards.Tall grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould overturnthemachine.

•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor

attachments,suchasgrass-collectionsystems. Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine andcausealossofcontrol.Followdirectionsfor counterweights.

•Ifpossible,keepthedeckloweredtotheground

whileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthedeckwhile operatingonslopescancausethemachineto becomeunstable.

Figure12

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, andlossofcontrol.Reducethetowedweightand slowdown.

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•Thestoppingdistancemayincreasewiththe

weightofatowedload.Travelslowlyandallow extradistancetostop.

•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearof

themachine.

OperatingtheMower

OperatingtheThrottle

Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Figure13

Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottlein

theFASTposition(Figure14).

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweentheFAST andSLOWpositions(Figure16).

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.

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Figure16

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OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Pullupthechokeknobtoengagethechoke beforeusingthekeyswitch(Figure17).

DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Note:Ensurethatyoufullyengagethechoke.

Youmayneedtoholdtheknobupwhenyou usethekeyswitch.

2.Pushdownthechoketodisengagethechoke aftertheenginehasstarted(Figure17).

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Figure14

Figure15

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1.ONposition2.OFFposition

Figure17

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StartingtheEngine

ShuttingOfftheEngine

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Engagingthestarter motorformorethan5secondscandamagethe startermotor.Iftheenginefailstostart,wait10 secondsbeforeoperatingtheenginestarteragain.

1.Disengagethebladesbymovingthe blade-controlswitchtotheOFFposition(Figure

15).

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe PARKposition.

3.Movethethrottlelevertheindicatedpositionand lettheengineidlefor1minute.

•ForKawasakiengines,movethethrottle

levertotheSLOWposition.

•ForKohlerengines,movethethrottlelever

halfwaybetweenthehalfandfullthrottle positions.

4.TurnthekeytotheOFFpositionandremove thekey .

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.

Figure18

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UsingtheMotion-Control

DrivingtheMachine

Levers

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

Figure19

1.Motion-control lever—PARKposition

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

4.Backward

Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenturning.

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1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotion-control leversforward(Figure20).

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Figure20

DrivingBackward

Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenbackingupand

turning.

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotion-control leversrearward(Figure21).

1.Movethemotion-controlleverstoneutraland outwardtothePARKposition.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

3.Adjustthelevertothedesiredposition.

Thefollowingareonlyrecommendationsforuse. Adjustmentsvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent, andtheheightofthegrass.

Figure21

UsingtheSmartSpeed ControlSystem

TheSmartSpeed belowtheoperatingposition(Figure22),givesthe operatorachoicetodrivethemachineat3ground speedranges—trim,tow,andmow.

Control-Systemlever,located

Suggested uses:

ParkingX

Heavy,wet grass

TrainingX

Trimming grass

BaggingX

MulchingX

Towing attachments

Normal mowing

Movingthe

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machine

TrimT owMow

Trim

Thisisthelowestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthis

speedareasfollows:

•Parking

•Heavy,wetgrassmowingconditions

•Training

•Trimminggrass

Tow

1.Smart-speedlever

Tochangespeeds,dothefollowing:

Figure22

Thisisthemediumspeed.Thesuggestedusesfor thisspeedareasfollows:

•Bagging

•Mulching

•Towingattachments

Mow

Thisisthefastestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthis speedareasfollows:

•Normalmowing

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•Movingthemachine

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.

Note:Thetransportpositionisthehighest

height-of-cutpositionorcuttingheightat1 14mm (4-1/2inches)asshowninFigure23.

Youcanadjusttheheightofcutfrom38to1 14mm (1-1/2to4-1/2inches)in13mm(1/2inch)increments. Theheightofcutiscontrolledbytheleverlocatedto therightoftheoperatingposition(Figure23).

•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe downposition.

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Figure23

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.

Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssothattherollers

donottouchthegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.

OperatingTips

MaximizingAirCirculation

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineattheFASTposition.Airisrequiredto thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower deckinuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohave1sideofthe mowerdeckfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsair tobedrawnintothemowerdeck.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersto1ofthefollowing positions:

•Upperhole—usethispositionwiththemower

deckinthe63mm(2-1/2inches)andbelow theheight-of-cutpositions(Figure24).

•Lowerhole—usethispositionwiththemower

deckinthe76mm(3inches)andabovethe height-of-cutpositions(Figure24).

Figure24

1.Anti-scalproller4.Upperhole—themower

2.Lowerhole—themower

deckinthe76mm(3 inches)andabovethe height-of-cutpositions

3.Flangenut

deckinthe63mm(2-1/2 inches)andbelowthe height-of-cutpositions

5.Bolt

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethat thecuttingheightofthemowerdeckdoesnotscalp anyunevenground.However,thecuttingheight usedinthepastisgenerallythebestonetouse. Whencuttinggrasslongerthan15cm(6inches)tall, youmaywanttocutthelawntwicetoensurean acceptablequalityofcut.

CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows moreslowly.

AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings,

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whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowingatCorrectIntervals

Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimesof theyear.Tomaintainthesamecuttingheight,mow moreofteninearlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrate slowsinmidsummer,mowlessfrequently .Ifyou cannotmowforanextendedperiod,rstmowata highcuttingheight,thenmowagain2dayslaterata lowerheightsetting.

MowingatSlowerSpeeds

Incertainconditions,mowingataslowerground speedcanimprovecutquality .

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.T earingandshredding turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth andincreasesthechanceofdisease.Checkthe mowerbladesaftereachuseforsharpness,and foranywearordamage.Filedownanynicksand sharpenthebladesasnecessary .Ifabladeis damagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywitha genuineT ororeplacementblade.RefertoServicing

theCuttingBlades(page44).

AfterOperation

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.

•Removethekeybeforestoringortransportingthe

machine.

CleaningtheMachine

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse

Important:Y oucanwashthemachinewithamild

detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially nearthecontrolpanel,undertheseat,aroundthe engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.

2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunit,mufer, drives,grasscatcher,andengine.

Note:RefertoWashingtheUndersideofthe

MowerDeck(page51)forinformationonusing

thedeck-washouttting.

PushingtheMachineby Hand

Thismachinehasanelectric-brakemechanism, andtopushthemachine,thekeymustbeinthe

RUNposition.Thebatteryneedstobechargedand

functioningtodisengagetheelectricbrake.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.

2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Locatethebypassleversontheframeonboth sidesoftheengine.

4.Movebothbypassleversforwardthroughthe slottedholeanddowntolocktheminplace (Figure25).

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycause personalinjury.

Important:Alwayspushthemachineby

hand.Donottowthemachine,because towingmaydamageit.

7.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe PARKposition.

8.TurnthekeytotheOFFpositionandremoveitto avoiddrainingthebatterycharge.

Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing andotherbodypartsawaytheengine, muferandotherhotsurfaces.

WARNING

Themachinecouldunintentionallymove whilethebypassleversarelocked forwardintheslotandinjureyouor bystanders.

Lockthebypassleversrearwardafter movingthemachine.

9.Movebothbypassleversrearwardanddown throughtheslottedholetolocktheminplace.

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.

Figure25

1.Bypass-leverlocations

2.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine

5.TurntheignitionkeytotheRUNpositionand

disengagetheparkingbrakebymoving1 motion-controlleveroutofthePARKposition.

3.Leverpositionforpushing themachine

Note:Donotstartthemachine.

6.Movethemachineasrequired.

SelectingaTrailer

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure26).

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

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•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe rampandthetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethatthelengthoftherampisat least4timesaslongastheheightofthe trailerortruckbedtotheground.This ensuresthattherampangledoesnot exceed15degreesonatground.

1.Ifyouareusingatrailer,connectittothetowing vehicleandconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakesand lights.

3.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure26).

4.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure27).

Figure27

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1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

LoadingtheMachine

Figure26

4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground

5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.

2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.

5.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andmove themotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.

6.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearframewithstraps,chains, cable,orropes(Figure28).Refertolocal

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regulationsfortie-downrequirements.

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Figure28

1.Tie-downpoints

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

•Backthemachineuptherampanddriveit forwarddowntheramp.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.

UnloadingtheMachine

1.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure26).

2.Drivethemachineforwarddowntheramp (Figure27).

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.

•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.

•Disconnectthecablefromthenegativeterminalof

thebatterybeforerepairingthemachine.

•Toensureoptimumperformance,useonly

genuineT ororeplacementpartsandaccessories. Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustandserviceitasrequired.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse

Every25hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•ForKawasakiengines—checktheaircleanerfordirty ,loose,ordamagedparts.

•ForKawasakiengines—checktheengine-oillevel.

•ForKawasakiengines—cleantheairintakescreen.

•ForKohlerengines—checktheengine-oillevel.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,mufer,drives,grasscatcher,and engine.

•Cleanthemower-deckhousing.

•Greasethecasterwheelbearings(moreofteninsandysoilconditions).

•ForKohlerengines—cleanortheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty, dirtyconditions).

•Checktirepressure.

•Checkthebeltsforwearorcracks.

MaintenanceService

Interval

Every100hours

Every100hoursoryearly,

whichevercomesrst

Every200hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•ForKawasakiengines—cleanthepaperair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindirtyor dustyconditions).

•ForKawasakiengines—changetheengineoil(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

•ForKawasakiengines—replaceorcleanandgapthesparkplug.

•ForKohlerengines—Removeandcleantheblowerhousingandanyothercooling shrouds(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirtyconditions).

•Replacethein-linefuellter.

•ForKohlerengines—replacethepaperair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindusty , dirtyconditions).

•ForKohlerengines—changetheengineoilandoillter(moreoftenindirtyor dustyconditions).

•ForKohlerengines—Checkthesparkplug(s).

•ForKawasakiengines—replacethepaperair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindirtyor dustyconditions).

•ForKawasakiengines—changetheengine-oillter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

•ForKohlerengines—Replacethesparkplug(s).

Every300hours

Beforestorage

•ForKawasakiengines—checkandadjustthevalveclearance.Contactan AuthorizedServiceDealer.

•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectthebatterycables.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Paintanychippedsurfaces.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.

Shutofftheengineandremovethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

Pre-Maintenance Procedures

RaisingtheMachine

Usejackstandstosupportthemachinewhenyou raiseit.

WARNING

Supportingthemachineonthelowermufer shield(Figure29)maydamagetheshieldand causethemachinetofall,injuringyouor bystanders.

Donotusethelowermufershieldtoliftor supportthemachine.

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Figure29

1.Lowermufershield

Lubrication

EngineMaintenance

GreasingtheBearings

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greasethecaster

wheelbearings(moreofteninsandy soilconditions).

GreaseType:No.2lithiumgrease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettings(Figure30)witharag.

Note:Scrapeanypaintoffthefrontofthe

tting(s).

EngineSafety

•Keepyourhands,feet,face,otherbodyparts,

andclothingawayfromthemuferandotherhot surfaces.Allowenginecomponentstocoolbefore performingmaintenance.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorspeedor

overspeedtheengine.

IdentifyingtheEngine

Usethefollowinggraphictoidentifytheengineyou haveandproceedtothesectionlistedbelowfor service.

Figure30

1.Frontcastertire

4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure30).

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tooozeoutofthebearings.

6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

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Figure31

1.Kawasakiengine2.Kohlerengine

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•ForKawasakienginemaintenance,referto

ServicingaKawasakiEngine(page30).

•ForKohlerenginemaintenance,refertoServicing

aKohlerEngine(page34).

ServicingaKawasaki Engine

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(every

fewhours)ifoperatingconditionsareextremelydusty orsandy.

1.Cleanthepaperelementbytappingitgentlyto removedust.

Note:Ifitisverydirty ,replacethepaper

elementwithanewone.

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,or damagetotherubberseal.

3.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.

Important:Donotcleanthepaperelement.

RemovingtheAir-CleanerPaperElement

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundtheair-cleanercovertoprevent dirtfromgettingintotheengineandcausing damage.

4.Loosenthehoseclampandremovethepaper element(Figure32).

ServicingtheEngineOil

Engine-OilSpecications

OilType:DetergentoilofAPIserviceSJorhigher

CrankcaseCapacity:1.5L(51oz)withoutlter;

1.7L(57oz)withlter

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure32

1.Cover

2.Paperelement

3.Hoseclamp

ServicingthePaperAir-CleanerElement

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—ForKawasaki

engines—cleanthepaper air-cleanerelement(moreoftenin dirtyordustyconditions).

Every200hours—ForKawasaki engines—replacethepaperair-cleaner element(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

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Figure33

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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

Important:Ifyouoverllorunderlltheengine

crankcasewithoilandruntheengine,youmay damagetheengine.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Note:Ensurethattheengineiscoolsothatthe

oilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

3.Tokeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outofthe engine,cleantheareaaroundtheoil-llcapand dipstickbeforeremovingit(Figure34).

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—ForKawasaki

engines—changetheengine oil(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoensurethatthe oildrainscompletely.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe PARKposition.

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.Draintheoilfromtheengine(Figure35).

Figure34

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Figure35

5.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied oilintothellertubeandslowlyaddthe additionaloiltobringittotheFullmark(Figure

36).

Figure36

6.Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

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Figure37

ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—ForKawasaki

engines—changetheengine-oil lter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChanging

theEngineOil(page31).

2.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure37).

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengine,andthenturntheoillteranextra 3/4turn.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnew oil(Figure36).

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug. Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplugandagappingtoolorfeelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug ifnecessary.

TypeofSparkPlug:NGK

AirGap:0.75mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.

BPR4ES

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.Allowtheenginetocool.

3.Cleantheareaaroundthebaseoftheplugto keepdirtanddebrisoutoftheengine.

4.Removethesparkplug(Figure38).

Figure38

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or cracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

InstallingtheSparkPlug

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Figure40

CleaningtheCoolingSystem

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Figure39

3.Removetheairlterfromtheengine.

4.Removetheengineshroud.

5.Topreventdebrisenteringtheairintake,install theairltertothelterbase.

6.Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.

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7.Removetheairlterandinstalltheengine shroud.

8.Installtheairlter.

ServicingaKohlerEngine

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—ForKohler

engines—cleanortheair-cleaner foamelement(moreoftenindusty, dirtyconditions).

Every100hoursoryearly,whichevercomes rst—ForKohlerengines—replacethepaper air-cleanerelement(moreoftenindusty,dirty conditions).

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Figure42

1.Paperelement2.Foamelement

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(every

fewhours)ifoperatingconditionsareextremelydusty orsandy.

RemovingtheFoamandPaperElements

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundtheair-cleanercovertoprevent dirtfromgettingintotheengineandcausing damage.

4.Rotatethelatchesoutwardandremovethe covertoaccesstheair-cleanerelements.

ServicingtheFoamElement

1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapand warmwater.Whentheelementisclean,rinse itthoroughly.

2.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.

Important:Replacethefoamelementifit

istornorworn.

3.Lightlyoilthefoamelementusingnewengineoil andsqueezeoutanyexcessoil.

ServicingthePaperAir-CleanerElement

1.Cleanthepaperelementbytappingitgentlyto removedust.

Note:Ifitisverydirty ,replacethepaper

elementwithanewone.

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,or damagetotherubberseal.

3.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.

Important:Donotcleanthepaperlter.

Figure41

1.Latch3.Air-cleanerelements

2.Engine4.Air-cleanerbase

5.Separatethefoamandpaperelements(Figure

42).

InstallingtheAirCleaner

1.Installthefoampre-cleanerelementoverthe paperelement.

Note:Ensurethatyoudonotdamagethe

elements.

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2.Installtheair-cleanerelementsontothe air-cleanerbase.

3.Installthecoverandsecureitwiththelatches (Figure32).

ServicingtheEngineOil

Engine-OilSpecications

OilType:Detergentoil(includingsynthetic)ofAPI

serviceSJorhigher

CrankcaseCapacity:1.9L(64oz)withoillter

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure43

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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

Important:Ifyouoverllorunderlltheengine

crankcasewithoilandruntheengine,youmay damagetheengine.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Note:Ensurethattheengineiscoolsothatthe

oilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

3.Tokeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outofthe engine,cleantheareaaroundtheoil-llcapand dipstickbeforeremovingit(Figure44).

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Figure44

ChangingtheEngineOilandOilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hoursoryearly,

whichevercomesrst—ForKohler engines—changetheengineoiland oillter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfacetoensure thattheoildrainscompletely.

2.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.Draintheoilfromtheengine(Figure45).

Figure46

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Figure45

5.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure46).

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengineandthenturnthelteranextra3/4 turn.

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6.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied oilintothellertubeandslowlyaddthe additionaloiltobringittotheFullmark(Figure

47).

3.Cleantheareaaroundthebaseoftheplugto keepdirtanddebrisoutoftheengine.

4.Removethesparkplug(Figure48).

Figure48

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or cracks.

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Figure47

7.Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hoursoryearly,

whichevercomesrst—ForKohler engines—Checkthesparkplug(s).

Every200hours/Every2years(whichever comesrst)—ForKohlerengines—Replacethe sparkplug(s).

Type:Champion

XC12YC

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engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

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Figure49

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the

Airgap:0.76mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

InstallingtheSparkPlug

Figure50

CleaningtheBlowerHousing

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)

Toensurepropercooling,ensurethatthegrass screen,coolingns,andotherexternalsurfacesofthe enginearekeptcleanatalltimes.

Cleanthecoolingnsandexternalsurfacesas necessary.Makesurethatthecoolingshroudsare installed.Torquetheblowerhousingscrewsto7.5 N∙m(5.5ft-lb).

FuelSystem Maintenance

DANGER

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers andcandamageproperty.

RefertoFuelSafety(page13)foracomplete listoffuelrelatedprecautions.

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuel Filter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethe

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Neverinstalladirtylterafterremovingitfromthe fuelline.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.Allowtheenginetocool.

3.Replacethelter(Figure51).

Note:Ensurethattheow-directionarrowon

thereplacementlterpointstowardtheengine.

in-linefuellter.

Important:Operatingtheenginewithablocked

grassscreen,dirtyorpluggedcoolingns,and/or coolingshroudsremoved,causesenginedamage duetooverheating.

Figure51

Kawasakiengineltershown

ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthecablefromthenegativeterminalof

thebatterybeforerepairingthemachine.

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated

area,awayfromsparksandames.Unplugthe chargerbeforeconnectingordisconnectingthe battery.Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulated tools.

ServicingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponents,causing

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sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery, donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch anymetalpartsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisetheseattoaccessthebattery.

4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcable fromthebatterypost(Figure52).

Note:Retainallfasteners.

WARNING

Incorrectlyremovingthecablesfrom batterycoulddamagethemachineand cables,causingsparks.Sparkscan causethebatterygassestoexplode, resultinginpersonalinjury .

•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative (black)batterycablebefore disconnectingthepositive(red) cable.

•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red) batterycablebeforeconnectingthe negative(black)cable.

5.Slidetherubbercoveroffthepositive(red) cable.

6.Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthe batterypost(Figure52).

Note:Retainallfasteners.

7.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure52),and liftthebatteryfromthebatterytray .

ChargingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebattery

anddisconnectthebatterycables.

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto

RemovingtheBattery(page39).

2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat 6to10A.

Note:Donotoverchargethebattery.

3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure53).

Figure52

1.Battery

2.Positive(+)batterypost

3.Bolt,washer,andnut7.Batteryhold-down

4.Terminalboot

5.Negative(–)batterypost

6.Wingnut,washer,andbolt

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Figure53

1.Positive(+)batterypost3.Red(+)chargerlead

2.Negative(–)batterypost4.Black(–)chargerlead

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure52).

2.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,install thepositive(red)batterycabletothepositive (+)batteryterminal.

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3.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,install thenegativebatterycabletothenegative(-) batteryterminal.

4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive (red)batterypost.

5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure

52).

6.Lowertheseat.

ServicingtheFuses

DriveSystem

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance;however,ifafuseblows,checkthe component/circuitforamalfunctionorshort.

Fusetype:

•Main—F1(25A,blade-type)

•ChargeCircuit—F2(15A,blade-type)

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisetheseattoaccessthefuses.

4.Toreplaceafuse,pulloutthefusetoremove it(Figure54).

Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktire

pressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseanuneven cut.Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure55). Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost accuratepressurereading.

Inatethefrontcasterwheeltiresto206kPa(30psi) orthepressureindicatedonthesidewall,whichever islower.

Inatethereardrive-wheeltiresto90kPa(13psi).

Figure54

1.Chargecircuit(15A)2.Main(25A)

5.Lowertheseat.

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Figure55

1.Valvestem

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ReleasingtheElectric Brake

Youcanmanuallyreleasetheelectricbrakeby rotatingthelinkarmsforward.Oncetheelectricbrake isenergized,thebrakeresets.

1.TurnthekeytotheOFFpositionandremove thekey .

2.Disconnectthebattery.

3.Locatetheshaftontheelectricbrakewherethe brakelinkarmsareconnected(Figure56).

4.Rotatetheshaftforwardtoreleasethebrake.

5.Connectthebatteryaftermovingthemachine.

4.Rotatethebolttodecreasethespeedforthat particularwheel.

Note:Rotatetheboltasmallamounttomake

minoradjustments.

Figure56

1.Brake-linkarmontheelectricbrakecontrolmodule

2.Left,reartire

AdjustingtheTracking

Whendrivingthemachineforwardfullspeedacross aat,levelsurface,ifthemachinepullsto1side, adjustthetracking.

Ifthemachinepullstotheleft,adjusttheright motion-controllever;ifthemachinepullstotheright, adjusttheleftmotion-controllever.

Note:Youcanadjustthetrackingonlyfordriving

forward.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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Figure57

1.Bolt

5.Startthemachineanddriveforwardacrossa at,levelsurfacewiththemotion-controllevers fullyforwardtocheckifthemachinetracks straight.Repeattheprocedureasneeded.

3.Locatethetracking-adjustmentboltnearthe motion-controlleverontheparticularsidethat needsadjusting(Figure57).

Note:Raisetheseatforeasieraccesstothe

adjustmentbolt.

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,andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.

WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwhen installedandcancausepersonalinjury.

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Settheheightofcutatthelowestcuttingposition (38mmor1-1/2inches).

4.Removethehairpincotterandpushinthetab onthecovertoremovethepulleycovers(Figure

58).

Figure59

1.Idlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley

3.Outsidepulley6.Spring-removaltool

6.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys(Figure59).

7.Usingaspring-removaltool(ToroPartNo. 92-5771),installtheidlerspringoverthedeck hookandplacetensionontheidlerpulleyand themowerbelt(Figure59).

8.Installthepulleycovers.

4.Spring

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Figure58

1.Cover

5.Usingaspring-removaltool(ToroPartNo. 92-5771),removetheidlerspringfromthedeck hooktoremovetensionontheidlerpulley,and rollthebeltoffthepulleys(Figure59).

2.Hairpincotter

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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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Figure60

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfacefor

thefollowingprocedure.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighest height-of-cutposition.

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedgloves,orother adequatehandprotection,slowlyrotatethe bladeintoapositionthatallowsyoutomeasure thedistancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthe levelsurfacethemachineison(Figure61).

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,and disconnectthespark-plugwiresfromthespark plugs.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure60).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe

Blades(page46).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure60).

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Figure61

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure62).

Figure62

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Figure64

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1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothat theopposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesame position(Figure63).

Figure63

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

(page45)andInstallingtheBlades(page

46).

Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwitha

newblade,andthedimensionobtained continuestoexceed3mm(1/8inch),the bladespindlecouldbebent.Contactan AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,moveto

thenextblade.

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6.Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Replacethebladesiftheyhitasolidobject,orifthe bladeisoutofbalanceorbent.

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure64).

Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan

3mm(1/8inch).

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthicklypadded glove.

2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,and bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure65).

Figure65

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

65).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside ofthemowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthecurvedwasher(cuppedsidetoward theblade)andthebladebolt(Figure65).

3.Torquethebladeboltto81to108N∙m(60to 80ft-lb).

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LevelingtheMowerDeck

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure66).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

Figure66

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure67).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Checktoensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytime youinstallthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencut onyourlawn.

Checkthemowerdeckforbentbladespriorto leveling,andremoveandreplaceanybentblades; refertotheServicingtheCuttingBlades(page44) beforecontinuing.

Levelthemowerdeckside-to-siderst;thenyoucan adjustthefront-to-rearslope.

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•Alltiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoChecking

theTirePressure(page41).

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CheckingtheSide-to-SideLevel

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Settheheightofcutto76mm(3inches).

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure66).

Figure67

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside.

5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand theatsurface(Figure68).

Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin5

mm(3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired;refer

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toLevelingfromSidetoSide(page47).

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Outsidecuttingedges

Figure68

3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

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Figure69

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

2.Outsidecuttingedges

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CheckingtheFront-to-RearBlade Slope

Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyouinstall themower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan

7.9mm(5/16inch)lowerthantherearofthemower, adjustthebladelevel.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Settheheightofcutto76mm(3inches).

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacing fronttorear(Figure69).

5.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetothe atsurfaceandthetipoftherearbladetothe atsurface(Figure69).

Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6to7.9mm

(1/16to5/16inch)lowerthantherearblade tip,continuetotheCheckingtheFront-to-Rear

BladeSlope(page47)procedure.

LevelingfromSidetoSide

1.Movetotheleftsideofthemachine.

2.Settheanti-scalprollerstothetopholesor removethemcompletelyforthisprocedure;refer toAdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers(page23).

3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothe76mm(3inch) position;refertoAdjustingtheHeightofCut

(page22).

4.Place2blocks,eachhavingathicknessof6.6 cm(2-5/8inches),undereachsideofthefront edgeofthedeckbutnotundertheanti-scalp rollerbrackets(Figure70).

5.Place2blocks,eachhavingathicknessof7.3 cm(2-7/8inches),undertherearedgeofthe cuttingdeckskirt,1oneachsideofthecutting deck(Figure70).

1.Woodblock—6.6cm (2-5/8inches)thick

Figure70

2.Woodblock—7.3cm (2-7/8inches)thick

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Figure72

8.Installthewasherandhairpincotter(Figure72).

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9.Repeatsteps6through8fortheothersideof themachine.

10.Checktheside-to-sidelevelagain;repeatthis procedureuntilthemeasurementsarecorrect.

6.Removethehairpincotterandwasherfromthe lowerlift-armpin(Figure71).

Figure71

11.Continuelevelingthemowerdeckbychecking thefront-to-rearbladeslope;refertoChecking

theFront-to-RearBladeSlope(page47).

AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade Slope

1.Rotatetheadjustmentnutinthefrontofthe mower(Figure73).

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1.Height-of-cutplate

2.Hairpincotter

3.Washer

7.Rotatetheheight-of-cutplatetoadifferenthole sothatitsupportstheweightofthemowerdeck afteryouinstalltheplate(Figure72).

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Figure73

1.Adjustingrod3.Adjustmentnut

2.Adjustingblock

2.Toraisethefrontofthemowerdeck,tightenthe adjustmentnut.

3.Tolowerthefrontofthemowerdeck,loosenthe adjustmentnut.

4.Afteradjustment,checkthefront-to-rearslope again,continueadjustingthenutuntilthefront bladetipis1.6to7.9mm(1/16to5/16inch) lowerthantherearbladetip;refertoChecking

theFront-to-RearBladeSlope(page47).

5.Whenthefront-to-rearbladeslopeiscorrect, checktheside-to-sidelevelofthemowerdeck again;refertoCheckingtheSide-to-SideLevel

(page46).

RemovingtheMowerDeck

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowest position.

4.Removethehairpincotterfromthefrontsupport rod,andremovetherodfromthedeckbracket (Figure74).

Figure75

1.Liftarm

2.Hairpincotter

3.Washer

7.Removetheliftarmfromthedeckpin(Figure

75).

8.Repeatsteps6and7fortheothersideofthe machine.

9.Slidethemowerdeckrearwardtoremovethe mowerbeltfromtheenginepulley.

10.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderneaththe machine.

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Figure74

1.Frontsupportrod2.Deckbracket

5.Carefullylowerthefrontofthemowerdeckto theground.

6.On1sideofthemachine,removethewasher andhairpincotterfromthedeckpin(Figure75).

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

InstallingtheMowerDeck

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowest position.

5.On1sideofthemachine,lifttherearofthe mowerdeckandinstalltheliftarmtothedeck pin(Figure75).

6.Installtheliftarmusingthewasherandhairpin cotter(Figure75).

7.Repeatsteps5and6fortheothersideofthe machine.

8.Attachthefrontsupportrodtothemowerdeck withtheclevispinandhairpincotter(Figure74).

9.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley; refertoReplacingtheMowerBelt(page43).

ReplacingtheGrass Deector

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspect

thegrassdeectorfordamage.

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Neveroperatethemachineunlessyouinstall amulchplate,dischargedeector,orgrass collectionsystem.

1.Disengagethespringandslidetherodoutof theweldeddeckbrackets,spring,anddischarge deector(Figure76).

3.Positionthenewdischargedeectorwiththe bracketendsbetweentheweldedbracketson thedeckandinstalltherodandspringasshown inFigure76.

Note:Positionthespringontherodasshown

sothattheshorterspringendcomesfromunder therodbeforethebendandgoesovertherod asitreturnsfromthebend.

4.Placetheendoftherodinthenotchofthe bracket(Figure76).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbe

springloadedinthedownposition.Liftthe deectoruptotestthatitsnapstothefull downposition.

Figure76

1.Rod4.Deckbrackets

2.Spring5.Springinstalledoverthe rod

3.Deector

2.Removethedamagedorworndischarge

deector.

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Cleaning

8.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfrom thewashouttting.

WashingtheUndersideof theMowerDeck

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse

Important:Y oucanwashthemachinewithamild

detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially nearthecontrolpanel,undertheseat,aroundthe engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.

Washtheundersideofthemowerdeckaftereachuse topreventgrassbuildupforimprovedmulchaction andclippingdispersal.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthe mowerwashouttting,andturnthewateron high(Figure77).

Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashout

ttingO-ringtomakethecouplingslideon easierandprotecttheO-ring.

Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafter1washing,

soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Then repeattheprocess.

9.Runthemoweragainfor1to3minutesto removeexcesswater.

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashouttting couldexposeyouandotherstothrown objectsorbladecontact.Contactwitha bladeorthrowndebriscancauseinjury ordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashout ttingimmediately,beforeusing machineagain.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunder themowerorthroughopeningsinthe machine.

DisposingofWaste

Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicuid,andengine coolantarepollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeof theseaccordingtoyourstateandlocalregulations.

Figure77

1.Washouttting3.O-ring

2.Hose

4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.

5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.

6.Engagetheblade-controlswitchandletthe mowerrunfor1to3minutes.

7.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,shutoffthe engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostop.

4.Coupling

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Storage

StorageSafety

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

forallmovingpartstostopbeforeyouleavethe operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor

drainthefuelindoorsorinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control

switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.

12.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto

ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page44).

13.Preparethemachineforstorageforover 30daysasfollows:

A.Addfuelstabilizer/conditionertofreshfuel

inthetank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom thefuelstabilizermanufacturer.Donot useanalcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanolor methanol).

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystemfor5minutes.

CleaningandStorage

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especially theengineandhydraulicsystem.Clean dirtandchafffromtheoutsideoftheengine cylinder-headnsandblowerhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachine

withmilddetergentandwater.Donot pressure-washthemachine.Avoid excessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthe controlpanel,engine,hydraulicpumps,and motors.

4.Checktheparkingbrakeoperation;refertoPark

Position(page11).

5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoEngine

Maintenance(page29).

6.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page

29).

7.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoEngine

Maintenance(page29).

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltankusingapumptype syphonoroperateengineuntilitshutsoff.

D.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recyclethefuel

accordingtolocalcodes.

Important:Donotstorefuelcontaining

stabilizer/conditionerlongerthan thedurationrecommendedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

14.Removeandchecktheconditionofthespark plug(s);refertoEngineMaintenance(page29). Withthesparkplug(s)removedfromtheengine, pour30ml(2tablespoons)ofengineoilintothe sparkplughole.Usethestartertocrankthe engineanddistributetheoilinsidethecylinder. Installthesparkplug(s).Donotinstallthewire onthesparkplug(s).

15.Checkandtightenallfasteners.Repairor replaceanypartthatisdamaged.

16.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

17.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor storagearea.Removethekeyfromtheswitch andkeepitoutofreachofchildrenorother unauthorizedusers.Coverthemachineto protectitandkeepitclean.

8.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page41).

9.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery

(page40).

10.Ifstoringthemachinewiththebatteryinstalled, disconnectthenegative(black)cablefromthe battery.

11.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe machinewithagardenhose.

StoringtheBattery

1.Fullychargethebattery.

2.Letthebatteryrestfor24hours,thencheckthe batteryvoltage.

Note:Ifthebatteryvoltageisbelow12.6V ,

repeatsteps1and2.

3.Disconnectthecablesfromthebattery.

4.Checkthevoltageperiodicallytoensurethatthe voltageis12.4Vorhigher.

Note:Ifthebatteryvoltageisbelow12.4V ,

repeatsteps1and2.

BatteryStorageTips

Ifyouarestoringthebatteryoutsidethemachine,do thefollowing:

•Storethebatteryinacool,dryareainanupright

position.

•Donotstackbatteriesdirectlyontopofeachother,

unlesstheyareincartons.

•Donotstackmorethan3batteries(only2ifthe

batterytypeiscommercial).

•T estawetbatteryevery4to6monthsandcharge

it,ifnecessary .

•Alwaystestandchargethebatterybefore

installation.

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 thePARKposition.

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 outwardtothePARKposition.

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.

Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.

2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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.

Schematics

ElectricalDiagram139-2356(Rev.A)

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Notes:

CaliforniaProposition65WarningInformation

Whatisthiswarning?

Youmayseeaproductforsalethathasawarninglabellikethefollowing:

WARNING:CancerandReproductiveHarm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.

WhatisProp65?

Prop65appliestoanycompanyoperatinginCalifornia,sellingproductsinCalifornia,ormanufacturingproductsthatmaybesoldinorbroughtinto California.ItmandatesthattheGovernorofCaliforniamaintainandpublishalistofchemicalsknowntocausecancer,birthdefects,and/orother reproductiveharm.Thelist,whichisupdatedannually,includeshundredsofchemicalsfoundinmanyeverydayitems.ThepurposeofProp65isto informthepublicaboutexposuretothesechemicals.

Prop65doesnotbanthesaleofproductscontainingthesechemicalsbutinsteadrequireswarningsonanyproduct,productpackaging,orliteraturewith theproduct.Moreover,aProp65warningdoesnotmeanthataproductisinviolationofanyproductsafetystandardsorrequirements.Infact,the CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all

AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2) haschosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsunderstandingaboutthepresenceofalistedchemicalwithoutattemptingtoevaluatetheexposure.

Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?

Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly.ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproducts.Additionally,someonlineandmailorder retailersprovideProp65warningsontheirwebsitesorincatalogs.

HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?

Prop65standardsareoftenmorestringentthanfederalandinternationalstandards.TherearevarioussubstancesthatrequireaProp65warning atlevelsthatarefarlowerthanfederalactionlimits.Forexample,theProp65standardforwarningsforleadis0.5μg/day,whichiswellbelow thefederalandinternationalstandards.

Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?

•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.

•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies

makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.

•TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.

•CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora

productdoesnotmeanthattheproductisfreeoflistedchemicalsatsimilarlevels.

WhydoesT oroincludethiswarning?

Torohaschosentoprovideconsumerswithasmuchinformationaspossiblesothattheycanmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheproductstheybuyand use.T oroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalsprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromToroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe “nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,TorohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover,ifT orodoesnotprovidethese warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.

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