Toro 75740 Operator's Manual

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engineabove1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuous period,ensurethattheHighAltitudeKithasbeen installedsothattheenginemeetsCARB/EPA emissionregulations.TheHighAltitudeKit increasesengineperformancewhilepreventing spark-plugfouling,hardstarting,andincreased emissions.Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attach thehigh-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalon themachine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroService DealertoobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitand high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.Tolocate adealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsite atwww.T oro.comorcontactourT oroCustomer CareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listedinyour EmissionControlWarrantyStatement.

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theStateofCaliforniatocause

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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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1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

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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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1.Safety-alertsymbol

Contents

Safety.......................................................................4

GeneralSafety...................................................4

SlopeIndicator...................................................5

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6

ProductOverview.....................................................9

Controls...........................................................10

BeforeOperation..................................................11

BeforeOperationSafety....................................11

AddingFuel......................................................12

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................13

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BreakinginaNewMachine..............................13

UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................13

PositioningtheSeat..........................................14

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers.................14

DuringOperation.................................................14

DuringOperationSafety...................................14

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................17

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................17

OperatingtheChoke.........................................17

StartingtheEngine...........................................18

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................18

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................18

DrivingtheMachine..........................................19

UsingtheSmartSpeed

Control

System..........................................................20

UsingtheSideDischarge.................................21

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................21

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................22

OperatingTips.................................................22

AfterOperation....................................................23

AfterOperationSafety......................................23

CleaningtheMachine.......................................23

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

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

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

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

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........28

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................29

RaisingtheMachine.........................................29

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

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

EngineMaintenance...........................................30

EngineSafety...................................................30

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................30

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................31

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................33

CleaningtheBlowerHousing............................34

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................35

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter.......................35

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................36

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................36

ServicingtheBattery.........................................36

ServicingtheFuses..........................................37

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................38

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................38

ReleasingtheElectricBrake.............................38

AdjustingtheTracking......................................38

BeltMaintenance................................................39

InspectingtheBelts..........................................39

ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................39

MowerMaintenance.............................................41

BladeSafety.....................................................41

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................41

LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................43

RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................46

InstallingtheMowerDeck.................................46

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................47

Cleaning..............................................................48

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower

Deck..............................................................48

DisposingofWaste...........................................48

Storage...................................................................49

StorageSafety..................................................49

CleaningandStorage.......................................49

StoringtheBattery............................................50

Troubleshooting......................................................51

Schematics.............................................................53

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

Figure4

Youmaycopythispageforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

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.

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

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

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1.Beltrouting

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1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine

2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine

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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.

138-2456

1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.

2.Parkthemachineona levelsurfacewhenlling thefueltank.

3.Donotoverllthefuel tank.

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1.Slow

2.Hauling

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3.Fast

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1.Tractioncontrols4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

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1.Parkingbrake

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

6.Parkingbrake

4.Neutral

6.Tractioncontrols

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Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandard

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

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1.Choke3.Slow

2.Fast

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1.Warning—readthe Operator’sManual.

4.Runoverhazard—donot carrypassengers;look behindyouwhenmoving inreverse.

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

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

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

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

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ProductOverview

1.Engine4.Motion-controllevers

2.Operatorseat

3.Fuel-tankcap6.Frontcasterwheels

5.Reardrivewheel

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Figure5

7.Deector10.Controlpanel

8.SmartSpeed™lever

9.Height-of-cutlever

Controls

Motion-ControlLevers

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine.

ControlPanel

Figure6

1.Throttle/chokecontrol

2.Keyswitch

3.Blade-controlswitch (powertakeoff)

KeySwitch

Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure6).

ParkPosition

Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardfromthe centertothePARKpositionwhenexitingthemachine toengagetheelectricbrake(Figure20).Always positionthemotion-controlleversintothePARK positionwhenyoustopthemachineorleaveit unattended.

SmartSpeed™ControlSystem Lever

TheSmartSpeed™Control-Systemlever,located

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belowtheoperatingposition,givesyouachoiceto drivethemachineat3speedranges—trim,tow,and mow(Figure5).

Fuel-PresenceWindow

Youcanusethefuelwindow,locatedontheleftside ofthemachine,toverifythepresenceoffuelinthe tank(Figure7).

Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine, has3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART(Figure6).

Throttle/ChokeControl

Thethrottleandchokecontrolsarecombinedinto1 controllever.Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed andhasacontinuous-variablesettingfromSLOWto FAST(Figure6).

Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Takeoff)

Theblade-controlswitch,representedbya power-takeoff(PTO)symbol,engagesand disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure6).

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Figure7

1.Fuel-presencewindow

Height-of-CutLever

Usetheheight-of-cutlevertolowerandraisethedeck fromtheseatedposition.Movingtheleverup(toward you)raisesthedeckfromthegroundandmovingthe leverdown(awayfromyou)lowersthedecktoward theground.Adjusttheheight-of-cutonlywhilethe machineisnotmoving(Figure5).

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 (Figure8).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 .

Figure8

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(Figure9).

AdjustingtheTilt

Youcanadjustthemotion-controlleversforwardor rearwardforyourcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollever tothecontrol-armshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe controlleverforwardorrearward.

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Figure9

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLevers

AdjustingtheHeight

Youcanadjustthemotion-controllevershigheror lowerformaximumcomfort(Figure10).

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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.

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•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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Figure12

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.T all grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould overturnthemachine.

•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor

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

•Ifpossible,keepthedeckloweredtotheground

whileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthedeckwhile operatingonslopescancausethemachineto becomeunstable.

Figure13

1.SafeZone—usethe

machinehereonslopes lessthan15°oratareas.

2.DangerZone—usea

walk-behindmowerand/or ahandtrimmeronslopes greaterthan15°andnear drop-offsorwater.

3.Water

4.W=Widthofthemachine

5.Keepasafedistance (twicethewidthofthe machine)betweenthe machineandanyhazard.

TowingSafety

•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitch

point.

•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicleunless

ithasahitchinstalled.

•Donotexceedtheweightlimitsfortowed

equipmentandtowingonslopes.Thetowed weightmustnotexceedtheweightofthemachine andoperator.

•Neverallowchildrenorothersnearthetowed

equipment.

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmay

causelossoftraction,increasedriskofrollover, 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)

Figure14

Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottlein

theFASTposition(Figure15).

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweentheFAST andSLOWpositions(Figure17).

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.

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Figure17

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OperatingtheChoke

DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Pushthethrottle/chokecontrolpasttheFAST positiondetentandintotheCHOKEpositionto engagethechokebeforeusingthekeyswitch.

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Figure15

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Figure18

2.MovethecontroloutoftheCHOKEposition todisengagethechokeaftertheenginehas started.

Figure16

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StartingtheEngine

ShuttingOfftheEngine

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Engagingthestarter motorformorethan5secondscandamagethe startermotor.Iftheenginefailstostart,wait10 secondsbeforeoperatingtheenginestarteragain.

Note:Itmaybenecessarytoholdtheleveragainst

thestop,inthechokeposition,whiletryingtostartthe engine(Figure19).

1.Disengagethebladesbymovingthe blade-controlswitchtotheOFFposition(Figure

19).

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe PARKposition.

3.MovethethrottlecontroltotheFASTposition.

4.TurnthekeytotheOFFpositionandremove thekey .

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.

UsingtheMotion-Control Levers

Figure19

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Figure20

1.Motion-control

lever—PARKposition

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

4.Backward

DrivingtheMachine

DrivingBackward

Thedrivewheelsturnindependently,poweredby hydraulicmotorsoneachaxle.Youcanturn1side inreversewhileyouturntheotherforward,causing themachinetospinratherthanturn.Thisgreatly improvesthemachinemaneuverabilitybutmay requiresometimeforyoutoadapttohowitmoves.

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place thethrottlecontrolintheFASTpositionforbest performance.Alwaysoperateinthefullthrottle positionwhenmowing.

WARNING

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly .Y ou maylosecontrolofthemachineandcause personalinjuryordamagetothemachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.

DrivingForward

Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenbackingupand

turning.

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotion-control leversrearward(Figure22).

Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenturning.

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotion-control leversforward(Figure21).

Figure21

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Figure22

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UsingtheSmartSpeed ControlSystem

TheSmartSpeed belowtheoperatingposition(Figure23),givesthe operatorachoicetodrivethemachineat3ground speedranges—trim,tow,andmow.

Control-Systemlever,located

Trim

Thisisthelowestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthis speedareasfollows:

•Parking

•Heavy,wetgrassmowingconditions

•Training

•Trimminggrass

Tow

Thisisthemediumspeed.Thesuggestedusesfor thisspeedareasfollows:

•Bagging

•Mulching

•Towingattachments

Mow

Figure23

1.Smart-speedlever

Tochangespeeds,dothefollowing:

1.Movethemotion-controlleverstoneutraland outwardtothePARKposition.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

3.Adjustthelevertothedesiredposition.

Thefollowingareonlyrecommendationsforuse. Adjustmentsvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent, andtheheightofthegrass.

Suggested uses:

ParkingX

Heavy,wet grass

TrainingX

Trimming grass

BaggingX

MulchingX

Towing attachments

Normal mowing

Movingthe machine

TrimT owMow

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Thisisthefastestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthis speedareasfollows:

•Normalmowing

•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)asshowninFigure24.

Youcanadjusttheheightofcutfrom38to114mm (1-1/2to4-1/2inches)in13mm(1/2inch)increments. Theheightofcutiscontrolledbytheleverlocatedto therightoftheoperatingposition(Figure24).

•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe downposition.

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Figure24

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(Figure25).

•Lowerhole—usethispositionwiththemower

deckinthe76mm(3inches)andabovethe height-of-cutpositions(Figure25).

Figure25

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.

AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

KeepingtheUndersideofthe MowerDeckClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe mowerdeckaftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildup insidethemowerdeck,cuttingqualitywilleventually becomeunsatisfactory.

MaintainingtheBlade(s)

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason becauseasharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshredding turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth andincreasesthechanceofdisease.Checkthe mowerbladesaftereachuseforsharpness,and foranywearordamage.Filedownanynicksand sharpenthebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeis damagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywitha genuineT ororeplacementblade.RefertoServicing

theCuttingBlades(page41).

•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:Youcanwashthemachinewithamild

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(page48)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 (Figure26).

WARNING

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Figure26

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycause personalinjury.

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

WARNING

Themachinecouldunintentionallymove whilethebypassleversarelocked forwardintheslotandinjureyouor bystanders.

Lockthebypassleversrearwardafter movingthemachine.

1.Bypass-leverlocations

2.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine

5.TurntheignitionkeytotheRUNpositionand

disengagetheparkingbrakebymoving1 motion-controlleveroutofthePARKposition.

3.Leverpositionforpushing themachine

Note:Donotstartthemachine.

6.Movethemachineasrequired.

Important:Alwayspushthemachineby

hand.Donottowthemachine,because towingmaydamageit.

7.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe PARKposition.

8.TurnthekeytotheOFFpositionandremoveitto avoiddrainingthebatterycharge.

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.

SelectingaTrailer

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure27).

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe rampandthetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethatthelengthoftherampisat least4timesaslongastheheightofthe trailerortruckbedtotheground.This ensuresthattherampangledoesnot exceed15degreesonatground.

Figure27

1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground

5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

LoadingtheMachine

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

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•Backthemachineuptherampanddriveit forwarddowntheramp.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.

1.Ifyouareusingatrailer,connectittothetowing vehicleandconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakesand lights.

3.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure27).

4.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure28).

Figure28

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1.Backthemachineupthe

ramp.

2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.

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

6.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearframewithstraps,chains, cable,orropes(Figure29).Refertolocal regulationsfortie-downrequirements.

Figure29

1.Tie-downpoints

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UnloadingtheMachine

1.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure27).

2.Drivethemachineforwarddowntheramp (Figure28).

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

MaintenanceSafety

•Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecould

accidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjureyou orotherbystanders.Removethekeyfromthe switchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

•Beforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition,dothe

following:

–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

–Disengagethedrives.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

–Allowmachinecomponentstocoolbefore

performingmaintenance.

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe

machine.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving

partsorhotsurfaces.Ifpossible,donotmake adjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustandserviceitasrequired.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir

properoperationregularly.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

mufer,drives,grasscatcher,andengine compartmenttopreventres.

•Cleanupoilorfuelspillsandremovefuel-soaked

debris.

•Donotrelyonhydraulicormechanicaljacksto

supportthemachine;supportthemachinewith jackstandswheneveryouraisethemachine.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition

andallhardwaretightened,especiallythe blade-attachmenthardware.Replaceallwornor damageddecals.

•Disconnectthecablefromthenegativeterminalof

thebatterybeforerepairingthemachine.

•Toensureoptimumperformance,useonly

genuineT ororeplacementpartsandaccessories. Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every100hoursoryearly,

whichevercomesrst

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoilandlter.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Cleanandchecktheair-cleanerfoamelement.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.

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

•Cleanthemower-deckhousing.

•Greasethecasterwheelbearings(moreofteninsandysoilconditions).

•Checktirepressure.

•Checkthebeltsforwearorcracks.

•Replacetheair-cleanerpaperelement.

•Checkthesparkplug.

•Changetheengineoil(moreoftenunderaheavyloadorinhightemperatures).

•Changetheengine-oillter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Replacethesparkplug.

•Removeandcleantheblowerhousingandanyothercoolingshrouds(moreoften underextremelydusty,dirtyconditions).

•Checkthein-linefuellter.

Every200hours

Every300hours

Beforestorage

•Replacethein-linefuellter.

•Checkandadjustthevalveclearance.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectthebatterycables.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Paintanychippedsurfaces.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.

Shutofftheengineandremovethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

Pre-Maintenance

Lubrication

Procedures

GreasingtheBearings

RaisingtheMachine

Usejackstandstosupportthemachinewhenyou raiseit.

WARNING

Supportingthemachineonthelowermufer shield(Figure30)maydamagetheshieldand causethemachinetofall,injuringyouor bystanders.

Donotusethelowermufershieldtoliftor supportthemachine.

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(Figure31)witharag.

Note:Scrapeanypaintoffthefrontofthe

tting(s).

1.Lowermufershield

Figure30

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Figure31

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1.Frontcastertire

4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure31).

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tooozeoutofthebearings.

6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

EngineMaintenance

EngineSafety

•Keepyourhands,feet,face,otherbodyparts,

andclothingawayfromthemuferandotherhot surfaces.Allowenginecomponentstocoolbefore performingmaintenance.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorspeedor

overspeedtheengine.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(every

fewhours)ifoperatingconditionsareextremelydusty orsandy .

RemovingtheFoamandPaper Elements

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundtheaircleanertopreventdirtfrom gettingintotheengineandcausingdamage.

4.Removetheair-cleanercoverbyunscrewingthe 2knobs(Figure32).

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Figure33

1.Foamelement2.Paperelement

6.Separatethefoamandpaperelements.

ServicingtheAir-CleanerFoam Element

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Clean

andchecktheair-cleanerfoam element.

1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapand warmwater.Whentheelementisclean,rinse itthoroughly.

2.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.

Important:Replacethefoamelementifit

istornorworn.

ServicingtheAir-CleanerPaper

Figure32

1.Air-cleanercover2.Knobs

5.Carefullyremovethefoamandpaperlter elementsfromtheair-cleanerhousing(Figure

33).

Element

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Replacethe

air-cleanerpaperelement.

1.Cleanthepaperelementbytappingitgentlyto removedust.

Note:Ifitisverydirty ,replacethepaper

element(Figure33).

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,or damagetotherubberseal.

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3.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.

Important:Donotcleanthepaperlter.

InstallingtheFoamandPaper Elements

ServicingtheEngineOil

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewiththecompletefoamand paperaircleanerassemblyinstalled.

1.Installthefoamlterontothepaperlter(Figure

33).

2.Installthefoamandpaperlterontothe air-cleanerhousing.

3.Installtheair-cleanercover,andtightenthe2 knobs(Figure32).

Engine-OilSpecications

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSF,SG,SH,SJ,

orhigher)

CrankcaseCapacity:1.1L(37oz)withoillter

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

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Figure34

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(Figure35).

Figure35

ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Every100hours(moreoftenunderaheavy loadorinhightemperatures).

Every100hours(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

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Figure36

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoensurethatthe oildrainscompletely.

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

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.Draintheoilfromtheengine(Figure36).

5.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure37).

Note:Ensuretheoil-ltergaskettouchesthe

engine,andthenturnthelteranextra3/4turn.

Figure37

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Figure38

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7.Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

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

38).

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthespark

plug.

Every100hours—Replacethesparkplug.

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug. Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplugandagappingtoolorfeelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug ifnecessary.

Type:Champion

RC12YCorAutolite

AirGap:0.75mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

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

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

3.Cleantheareaaroundthebaseoftheplugto keepdirtanddebrisoutoftheengine.

4.Removethesparkplug(Figure39).

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Figure39

CheckingtheSparkPlug

CleaningtheBlower Housing

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)

Toensurepropercooling,ensurethatthegrass

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screen,coolingns,andotherexternalsurfacesofthe enginearekeptcleanatalltimes.

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

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

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

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

Figure40

InstallingtheSparkPlug

Important:Operatingtheenginewithablocked

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

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Figure41

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FuelSystem Maintenance

DANGER

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

RefertoFuelSafety(page12)foracomplete listoffuelrelatedprecautions.

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuel Filter

ServiceInterval:Every100hoursoryearly,

whichevercomesrst—Checkthe in-linefuellter.

Every200hours/Every2years(whichever comesrst)—Replacethein-linefuellter.

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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(Figure42).

Note:Ensurethatthemarkingsonthelter

followthefuelowdirection.

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Figure42

ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthecablefromthenegativeterminalof

thebatterybeforerepairingthemachine.

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated

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

WARNING

Incorrectlyremovingthecablesfrom batterycoulddamagethemachineand cables,causingsparks.Sparkscan causethebatterygassestoexplode, resultinginpersonalinjury .

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

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

ServicingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponents,causing 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(Figure43).

5.Slidetherubbercoveroffthepositive(red) cable.

6.Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthe batterypost(Figure43).

Note:Retainallfasteners.

7.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure43),and liftthebatteryfromthebatterytray.

Figure43

1.Battery

2.Positive(+)batterypost

3.Bolt,washer,andnut7.Batteryhold-down

4.Terminalboot

5.Negative(–)batterypost

6.Wingnut,washer,andbolt

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Note:Retainallfasteners.

ChargingtheBattery

ServicingtheFuses

ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebattery

anddisconnectthebatterycables.

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto

RemovingtheBattery(page36).

2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat 6to10A.

Note:Donotoverchargethebattery .

3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure44).

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(Figure45).

Figure44

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

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

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure43).

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

3.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,install thenegativebatterycabletothenegative(-) batteryterminal.

4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive (red)batterypost.

5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure

43).

6.Lowertheseat.

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Figure45

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

5.Lowertheseat.

DriveSystem Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktire

pressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseanuneven cut.Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure46). Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost accuratepressurereading.

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

Inatethereardrive-wheeltiresto90kPa(13psi).

Figure46

1.Valvestem

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Figure47

1.Brake-linkarmontheelectricbrakecontrolmodule

2.Left,reartire

AdjustingtheTracking

Whendrivingthemachineforwardfullspeedacross aat,levelsurface,ifthemachinepullsto1side, adjustthetracking.

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

Note:Youcanadjustthetrackingonlyfordriving

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forward.

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

ReleasingtheElectric Brake

Youcanmanuallyreleasetheelectricbrakeby rotatingthelinkarmsforward.Oncetheelectricbrake isenergized,thebrakeresets.

1.TurnthekeytotheOFFpositionandremove thekey .

2.Disconnectthebattery.

3.Locatetheshaftontheelectricbrakewherethe brakelinkarmsareconnected(Figure47).

4.Rotatetheshaftforwardtoreleasethebrake.

5.Connectthebatteryaftermovingthemachine.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Locatethetracking-adjustmentboltnearthe motion-controlleverontheparticularsidethat needsadjusting(Figure48).

Note:Raisetheseatforeasieraccesstothe

adjustmentbolt.

4.Rotatethebolttodecreasethespeedforthat particularwheel.

Note:Rotatetheboltasmallamounttomake

minoradjustments.

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

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Figure48

1.Bolt

position.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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

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

4.Loosenthescrewsandremovethepulley covers(Figure49).

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Figure49

1.Cover2.Screw(3)

5.Loosenthenutsecuringthewireformtothe idlerpulley(Figure50).

Figure50

7.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys(Figure51).

8.Usingaspring-removaltool(ToroPartNo. 92-5771),installtheidlerspringoverthedeck hookandplacetensionontheidlerpulleyand themowerbelt(Figure51).

9.Tightenthenutsecuringthewireformtothe idlerpulley.

Note:Positionthewireformagainsttheidler

armasshowninFigure50.

10.Installthepulleycovers.

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1.Wireform

2.Nut

3.Idlerpulley

6.Usingaspring-removaltool(ToroPartNo. 92-5771),removetheidlerspringfromthedeck hooktoremovetensionontheidlerpulley,and rollthebeltoffthepulleys(Figure51).

WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwhen installedandcancausepersonalinjury .

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

Figure51

1.Idlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley

3.Outsidepulley6.Spring-removaltool

4.Spring

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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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Figure52

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfacefor

thefollowingprocedure.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighest height-of-cutposition.

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedgloves,orother adequatehandprotection,slowlyrotatethe bladeintoapositionthatallowsyoutomeasure thedistancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthe levelsurfacethemachineison(Figure53).

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

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

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure52).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe

Blades(page43).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure52).

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Figure53

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure54).

Figure54

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Figure56

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1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothat theopposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesame position(Figure55).

Figure55

1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)

2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement

position

1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreater

than3mm(1/8inch),replacethebladewith anewblade;refertoRemovingtheBlades

(page42)andInstallingtheBlades(page

43).

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(Figure56).

Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan

3mm(1/8inch).

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthicklypadded glove.

2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,and bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure57).

Figure57

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

57).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside ofthemowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthecurvedwasher(cuppedsidetoward theblade)andthebladebolt(Figure57).

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

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LevelingtheMowerDeck

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure58).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

Figure58

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure59).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Checktoensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytime youinstallthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencut onyourlawn.

Checkthemowerdeckforbentbladespriorto leveling,andremoveandreplaceanybentblades; refertotheServicingtheCuttingBlades(page41) beforecontinuing.

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

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•Alltiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoChecking

theTirePressure(page38).

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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(Figure58).

Figure59

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside.

5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand theatsurface(Figure60).

Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin5

mm(3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired;refer

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toLevelingfromSidetoSide(page44).

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Outsidecuttingedges

Figure60

3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

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Figure61

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(Figure61).

5.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetothe atsurfaceandthetipoftherearbladetothe atsurface(Figure61).

Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6to7.9mm

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

BladeSlope(page45)procedure.

LevelingfromSidetoSide

1.Movetotheleftsideofthemachine.

2.Settheanti-scalprollerstothetopholesor removethemcompletelyforthisprocedure;refer toAdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers(page22).

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

(page21).

4.Place2blocks,eachhavingathicknessof6.6 cm(2-5/8inches),undereachsideofthefront edgeofthedeckbutnotundertheanti-scalp rollerbrackets(Figure62).

5.Place2blocks,eachhavingathicknessof7.3 cm(2-7/8inches),undertherearedgeofthe cuttingdeckskirt,1oneachsideofthecutting deck(Figure62).

Figure64

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Figure62

1.Woodblock—6.6cm (2-5/8inches)thick

2.Woodblock—7.3cm (2-7/8inches)thick

6.Removethehairpincotterandwasherfromthe lowerlift-armpin(Figure63).

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8.Installthewasherandhairpincotter(Figure64).

9.Repeatsteps6through8fortheothersideof themachine.

10.Checktheside-to-sidelevelagain;repeatthis procedureuntilthemeasurementsarecorrect.

11.Continuelevelingthemowerdeckbychecking thefront-to-rearbladeslope;refertoChecking

theFront-to-RearBladeSlope(page44).

AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade Slope

1.Rotatetheadjustmentnutinthefrontofthe mower(Figure65).

Figure63

1.Height-of-cutplate

2.Hairpincotter

3.Washer

7.Rotatetheheight-of-cutplatetoadifferenthole sothatitsupportstheweightofthemowerdeck afteryouinstalltheplate(Figure64).

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Figure65

1.Adjustingrod3.Adjustmentnut

2.Adjustingblock

2.T oraisethefrontofthemowerdeck,tightenthe adjustmentnut.

3.T olowerthefrontofthemowerdeck,loosenthe adjustmentnut.

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

theFront-to-RearBladeSlope(page44).

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

(page43).

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 (Figure66).

Figure67

1.Liftarm

2.Hairpincotter

3.Washer

7.Removetheliftarmfromthedeckpin(Figure

67).

8.Repeatsteps6and7fortheothersideofthe machine.

9.Slidethemowerdeckrearwardtoremovethe mowerbeltfromtheenginepulley.

10.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderneaththe machine.

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Figure66

1.Frontsupportrod2.Deckbracket

5.Carefullylowerthefrontofthemowerdeckto theground.

6.On1sideofthemachine,removethewasher andhairpincotterfromthedeckpin(Figure67).

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(Figure67).

6.Installtheliftarmusingthewasherandhairpin cotter(Figure67).

7.Repeatsteps5and6fortheothersideofthe machine.

8.Attachthefrontsupportrodtothemowerdeck withtheclevispinandhairpincotter(Figure66).

9.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley; refertoReplacingtheMowerBelt(page39).

ReplacingtheGrass Deector

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspect

thegrassdeectorfordamage.

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Neveroperatethemachinewithoutthe grassdeector,thedischargecover,orthe grass-collectionsysteminplace.

1.Removethenut(3/8inch)fromtherodunder themower(Figure68).

6.Placethespringontherod,withendwires down,andbetweenthegrassdeectorbrackets.

7.Slidetherodthroughthesecondgrass-deector pivot(Figure68).

8.Inserttherodatthefrontofthegrassdeector intotheshortstandoffonthedeck.

9.Securetherearendoftherodintothemower withanut(3/8inch)asshowninFigure68.

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbe

spring-loadedinthedownposition.Liftthe deectoruptotestthatitsnapsintothe full-downposition.

Figure68

1.Mowerdeck5.Rod

2.Shortstandoff6.Spring

3.Grass-deectorpivot7.Nut(3/8inch)

4.Grassdeector

2.Slidetherodoutoftheshortstand-off,spring, andgrassdeector(Figure68).

3.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.

4.Installthenewgrassdeector(Figure68).

5.Slidethestraightendoftherodthroughtherear grassdeectorpivot.

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Cleaning

8.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfrom thewashouttting.

WashingtheUndersideof theMowerDeck

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithamild

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(Figure69).

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.

Figure69

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(page41).

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(page10).

5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page30).

6.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page

29).

7.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoChangingthe

EngineOilandFilter(page32).

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltankusingapumptype syphonoroperateengineuntilitshutsoff.

D.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel

accordingtolocalcodes.

Important:Donotstorefuelcontaining

stabilizer/conditionerlongerthan thedurationrecommendedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

14.Removeandchecktheconditionofthespark plug(s);refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(page

33).Withthesparkplug(s)removedfromthe

engine,pour30ml(2tablespoons)ofengine oilintothesparkplughole.Usethestarterto cranktheengineanddistributetheoilinsidethe cylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Donotinstall thewireonthesparkplug(s).

15.Checkandtightenallfasteners.Repairor replaceanypartthatisdamaged.

16.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

8.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page38).

9.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery

(page37).

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).

•Testawetbatteryevery4to6monthsandcharge

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)

g307974

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.

WhydoesToroincludethiswarning?

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

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