Toro 75745 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3441-874RevA

TimeCutter

MX4275,5075,or

5475RidingMower

ModelNo.75745—SerialNo.407700000andUp ModelNo.75745TA—SerialNo.407530000andUp ModelNo.75745W—SerialNo.407200000andUp ModelNo.75754—SerialNo.407700000andUp ModelNo.75755—SerialNo.407700000andUp ModelNo.75755TA—SerialNo.407600000andUp ModelNo.75755W—SerialNo.407200000andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3441-874*

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed, equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.

GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith themachine.

Gotowww.Toro.comtoviewspecicationsonyour model.

Important:IfyouareusingamachinewithaToro

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

Removethekitfromtheengineandrestorethe enginetoitsoriginalfactorycongurationwhen runningtheengineunder1500m(5,000ft).Do notoperateanenginethathasbeenconverted forhigh-altitudeuseatloweraltitudes;otherwise, youcouldoverheatanddamagetheengine.

Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachine hasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookfor thefollowinglabel.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

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Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

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Introduction

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

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

Visitwww.T oro.comforproductsafetyandoperation trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother productinformation.

Figure1

Undertheseat

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthe spacebelow:

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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.

sa-black

Figure2

1.Safety-alertsymbol

Contents

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

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

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

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

ProductOverview...................................................10

Controls............................................................11

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AdjustingtheMyRide™Suspension

System..........................................................15

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers.................16

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DuringOperation.................................................16

DuringOperationSafety...................................16

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

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

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................19

OperatingtheChoke.........................................19

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

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................20

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

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

UsingtheSmartSpeed

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

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

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

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

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

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

Control

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

PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................25

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

Maintenance...........................................................28

MaintenanceSafety..........................................28

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

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................30

RaisingtheMachine.........................................30

Lubrication..........................................................30

GreasingtheBearings......................................30

EngineMaintenance...........................................31

EngineSafety...................................................31

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................31

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................33

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................35

CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................36

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................36

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter.......................36

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................37

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................37

ServicingtheBattery.........................................37

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................39

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................39

ReleasingtheElectricBrake.............................39

AdjustingtheTracking......................................39

BeltMaintenance................................................40

InspectingtheBelts..........................................40

ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................40

MowerMaintenance.............................................42

BladeSafety.....................................................42

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................42

LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................44

RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................47

InstallingtheMowerDeck.................................48

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................48

Cleaning..............................................................49

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower

Deck..............................................................49

DisposingofWaste...........................................50

Storage...................................................................50

StorageSafety..................................................50

CleaningandStorage.......................................50

StoringtheBattery............................................51

Troubleshooting......................................................52

Schematics.............................................................54

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ANSIB71.1-2017.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.

•Keepbystandersandchildrenaway.

•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

operateorservicethemachine.Allowonlypeople whoareresponsible,trained,familiarwiththe instructions,andphysicallycapabletooperateor servicethemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,

ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or onslopesgreaterthan15°.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards,

safetyswitches,andothersafetyprotective devicesinplaceandfunctioningproperly.

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeservicing,adjusting,fueling,cleaning,or storingit.

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 .

Decal99-3943isformodelswith127cm(50inch)or 137cm(54inch)decks.

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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.Beltrouting

2.Engine

Decal105-7015isformodelswith107cm(42inch) decks.

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

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

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decal105-7015

105-7015

1.Beltrouting

Decal1 12-9840isformodelswith127cm(50inch)or 137cm(54inch)decks.

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Heightofcut

1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine

112-9840

3.Removetheignitionkey andreadtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

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2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine

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1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.

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

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3.Severinghazardofhand orfoot—keepawayfrom movingparts.

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

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1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.

2.Parkthemachineona levelsurfacewhenlling thefueltank.

3.Donotoverllthefuel tank.

1.Oildrain

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1.Slow

3.Fast

2.Hauling

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1.Fast

2.Slow

1.Tractioncontrols4.Neutral

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2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

6.Parkingbrake

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1.Parkingbrake4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

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6.Tractioncontrols

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Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineintheconditionson thatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.

1.Warning—readthe Operator'sManual.

2.Warning—readthe Operator'sManualbefore performingmaintenance; engagetheparkingbrake, removethekey ,and disconnectthesparkplug.

3.Cutting/dismemberment hazardofthehand,mower blade;entanglement hazardofthehand, belt—stayawayfrom movingparts;keepall guardsandshieldsinplace.

4.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders away;pickupdebris beforeoperating;keepthe deectorinplace.

5.Tippinghazard—donot usedualrampswhen loadingontoatrailer;use 1rampwideenoughfor themachine;usearamp withaslopelessthan15°; backuptherampwhen loadingthemachineand driveforwardofftheramp whenunloading.

6.Runoverhazard—donot carrypassengers;look behindyouwhenmowing inreverse.

7.Tippinghazard—donotuse themachineneardrop-offs oronslopesgreaterthan 15°;onlyoperateacross slopeslessthan15°.

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ProductOverview

1.Engine4.Motion-controllevers

2.Operatorseat

3.Fuel-tankcap

5.Frontcasterwheel

6.SmartSpeed™lever9.Deector

Figure5

7.Deck-liftpedal(certain modelsonly)

8.Height-of-cutlever11.Controlpanel

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10.Reardrivewheel

12.MyRide™adjustmentlever

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine.

ControlPanel

Figure6

1.Throttlecontrol3.Blade-controlswitch

2.Chokecontrol

KeySwitch

(powertakeoff)

4.Keyswitch

ParkPosition

Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardfromthe centertothePARKpositionwhenexitingthemachine toengagetheelectricbrake(Figure21).Always positionthemotion-controlleversintothePARK positionwhenyoustopthemachineorleaveit unattended.

MyRide™AdjustmentLever

UsetheMyRide™adjustmentlevertoadjusttheseat suspension(Figure5).

SmartSpeed™ControlSystem Lever

TheSmartSpeed™Control-Systemlever,located

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belowtheoperatingposition,givesyouachoiceto drivethemachineat3speedranges—trim,tow,and mow(Figure24).

Fuel-PresenceWindow

Youcanusethefuelwindow,locatedontheleftside ofthemachine,toverifythepresenceoffuelinthe tank(Figure7).

Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine, has3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART(Figure6). RefertoStartingtheEngine(page19).

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure6).

ChokeControl

Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine(Figure6).

Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Takeoff)

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

Motion-ControlLevers

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Figure7

1.Fuel-presencewindow

Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure5).

Height-of-CutLever

Usetheheight-of-cutlevertolowerandraisethedeck fromtheseatedposition.Movingtheleverup(toward you)raisesthedeckfromthegroundandmovingthe leverdown(awayfromyou)lowersthedecktoward theground.Adjusttheheight-of-cutonlywhilethe machineisnotmoving(Figure25).

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

FootPedalDeck-LiftSystem

Machineswith127cm(50in)or137cm(54in)Decks Only

Thefootpedaldeck-liftsystemallowsyoutolower andraisethedeckfromtheseatedposition.Y ou canusethefootpedaltoliftthedeckbrieytoavoid obstacles(Figure5).

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.

–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,

placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron anobject.

–Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,in

anopenarea,andwhentheengineiscold. Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan

openameorsparks.

–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe

tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.

–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe

engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil thefuelvaporshavedissipated.

–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep

itoutofthereachofchildren.

•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term

exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.

–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe

nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.

–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck

ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace containersonthegroundandawayfromyour vehiclebeforelling.

•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer

andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer ratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire

exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking condition.

•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith

therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea nozzlelock-opendevice.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.

•Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap

andtightenitsecurely.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

mufer,drives,grasscatcher,andengine

compartmenttohelppreventres.Cleanupoilor fuelspills.

AddingFuel

RecommendedFuel

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).

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.

87(US)or91(research octane;outsidetheUS)

Nomorethan10%byvolume

Lessthan15%byvolume

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

(page28).

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

AdjustingtheMyRide™

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe machineandaremostcomfortable(Figure9).

Figure9

SuspensionSystem

TheMyRide™suspensionsystemadjuststoprovidea smoothandcomfortableride.Positionthesuspension systemwhereyouaremostcomfortable.

Theslotsforthesuspensionadjustmenthavedetent positionsforreference.

Thefollowinggraphicshowsthepositionforasoftor rmrideandthedifferentdetentpositions(Figure10).

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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3.Stepoffthemachine.

4.Whilestandingontherightsideofthemachine, movetheadjustmentleverlefttowardthe– symboltodecreasetheseatsuspension.

Movetheadjustmentleverrighttowardthe+ symboltoincreasetheseatsuspension.

Figure10

1.MyRideadjustmentlever3.Increaseseatsuspension

2.Decreaseseatsuspension

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Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLevers

AdjustingtheHeight

Youcanadjustthemotion-controllevershigheror lowerformaximumcomfort(Figure11).

Figure11

AdjustingtheTilt

Youcanadjustthemotion-controlleversforwardor rearwardforyourcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollever tothecontrol-armshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe controlleverforwardorrearward.

Figure12

3.Tightenbothboltstosecurethecontrolleverin thenewposition.

4.Repeattheadjustmentfortheothercontrollever.

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Contactingthebladecanresultinseriouspersonal

injury.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.Whenyouturnthekeytothe

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OFFposition,theengineshouldshutoffandthe bladeshouldstop.Ifnot,stopusingyourmachine immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService Dealer.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand

appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting

units.Keepclearofthedischargeopening.

•Donotmowwiththedischargedeector

raised,removed,oralteredunlessthereisa grass-collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand workingproperly.

•Donotmowinreverseunlessitisabsolutely

necessary.Alwayslookdownandbehindyou beforemovingthemachineinreverse.

•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind

corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay blockyourview.

•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.

•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,

immediatelyshutofftheengine,removethekey (ifequipped),andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeexaminingthemachinefordamage.Make allnecessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperation.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.

•Beforeyouleavetheoperatingposition,dothe

following:

–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface. –Disengagethepowertakeoffandlowerthe

attachments.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey. –Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.

Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,which islethalifinhaled.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Attachtowedequipmenttothemachineonlyat

thehitchpoint.

•Donotoperatethemachineunlessallguardsand

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

•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved

byToro.

•Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess

of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof exposure.

Figure13

1.Wearhearingprotection.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

drives,mufer,andenginetohelppreventres.

•Starttheenginewithyourfeetwellawayfromthe

blades.

•Neverraisethemowerdeckwhilethebladesare

moving.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect

thedischargeawayfromothers.Avoiddischarging materialagainstawallorobstructionbecausethe materialmayricochetbacktowardyou.

•Stoptheblades,slowdownthemachine,anduse

cautionwhencrossingsurfacesotherthangrass orwhentransportingthemachinetoandfromthe operatingarea.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorspeedor

overspeedtheengine.

•Childrenareoftenattractedtothemachineand

themowingactivity.Neverassumethatchildren willremainwhereyoulastsawthem.

•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

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•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do

•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon

•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,

•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor

judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation.

Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can

quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachineon

aslope.

notoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches, embankments,water,orotherhazards.The machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe distance(twicethewidthofthemachine)between themachineandanyhazard.Useawalk-behind machineorahandtrimmertomowthegrassin theseareas.

slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor direction;turnslowlyandgradually.

wheretraction,steering,orstabilityisinquestion. Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet grass,acrossslopes,ordownhillmaycausethe machinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe drivewheelsmayresultinslidingandalossof brakingandsteering.Themachinecanslideeven ifthedrivewheelsarestopped.

ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards.T all grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould overturnthemachine.

attachments,suchasgrass-collectionsystems.

Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine andcausealossofcontrol.Followdirectionsfor counterweights.

•Ifpossible,keepthedeckloweredtotheground

whileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthedeckwhile operatingonslopescancausethemachineto becomeunstable.

OperatingtheMower Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

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Figure15

Figure14

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.

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Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottlein

theFASTposition(Figure16).

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Figure16

DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmay

causelossoftraction,increasedriskofrollover, andlossofcontrol.Reducethetowedweightand slowdown.

•Thestoppingdistancemayincreasewiththe

weightofatowedload.Travelslowlyandallow extradistancetostop.

•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearof

themachine.

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Figure17

OperatingtheThrottle

StartingtheEngine

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweentheFAST andSLOWpositions(Figure18).

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.

Figure18

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Pullupthechokeknobtoengagethechoke beforeusingthekeyswitch(Figure19).

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Engagingthestarter motorformorethan5secondscandamagethe startermotor.Iftheenginefailstostart,wait10 secondsbeforeoperatingtheenginestarteragain.

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Note:Ensurethatyoufullyengagethechoke.

Youmayneedtoholdtheknobupwhenyou usethekeyswitch.

2.Pushdownthechoketodisengagethechoke aftertheenginehasstarted(Figure19).

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Figure20

Figure19

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

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ShuttingOfftheEngine

DrivingtheMachine

1.Disengagethebladesbymovingthe blade-controlswitchtotheOFFposition(Figure

20).

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe PARKposition.

3.MovethethrottlecontroltotheFASTposition.

4.TurnthekeytotheOFFpositionandremove thekey.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.

UsingtheMotion-Control 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

Figure21

1.Motion-control lever—PARKposition

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

4.Backward

Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenbackingupand

turning.

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotion-control leversforward(Figure22).

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Figure22

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DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotion-control leversrearward(Figure23).

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

3.Adjustthelevertothedesiredposition.

Thefollowingareonlyrecommendationsforuse. Adjustmentsvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent, andtheheightofthegrass.

Figure23

UsingtheSmartSpeed ControlSystem

TheSmartSpeed belowtheoperatingposition(Figure24),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

Figure24

1.Smart-speedlever

Tochangespeeds,dothefollowing:

1.Movethemotion-controlleverstoneutraland outwardtothePARKposition.

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-cutpositionorcuttingheightat114mm (4-1/2inches)asshowninFigure25.

Youcanadjusttheheightofcutfrom38to114mm (1-1/2to4-1/2inches)in13mm(1/2inch)increments. Theheightofcutiscontrolledbytheleverlocatedto therightoftheoperatingposition(Figure25).

•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe downposition.

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Figure25

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

Machineswith107cm(42-inch) MowerDecks

Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.

Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssothattherollers

donottouchthegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe

motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersto1ofthefollowing positions:

•Upperhole—usethispositionwiththemower

deckinthe63mm(2-1/2inches)andbelow theheight-of-cutpositions(Figure26).

•Lowerhole—usethispositionwiththemower

deckinthe76mm(3inches)andabovethe height-of-cutpositions(Figure26).

Figure26

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

Machineswith127cm(50-inch)or 137(54-inch)MowerDecks

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Figure27

1.Anti-scalproller3.Flangenut

2.Bolt4.Holespacing

OperatingTips

UsingtheFastThrottleSetting

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineattheFASTposition.Airisrequiredto

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thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower deckinuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohave1sideofthe mowerdeckfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsair tobedrawnintothemowerdeck.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

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

Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.

Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssothattherollers

donottouchthegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollers(Figure27)tomatch theclosestheight-of-cutposition.

CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows moreslowly.

AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings, whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowingatCorrectIntervals

Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimesof theyear.Tomaintainthesamecuttingheight,mow moreofteninearlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrate

slowsinmidsummer,mowlessfrequently .Ifyou cannotmowforanextendedperiod,rstmowata highcuttingheight,thenmowagain2dayslaterata lowerheightsetting.

AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

UsingaSlowerCuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality ,useaslowergroundspeed incertainconditions.

AvoidingCuttingTooLow

Whenmowinguneventurf,raisethecuttingheight toavoidscalpingtheturf.

StoppingtheMachine

Ifyoumuststoptheforwardmotionofthemachine whilemowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmay dropontoyourlawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoa previouslycutareawiththebladesengagedoryou candisengagethemowerdeckwhilemovingforward.

KeepingtheUndersideofthe MowerDeckClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe mowerdeckaftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildup insidethemowerdeck,cuttingqualitywilleventually becomeunsatisfactory.

GeneralSafety

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeservicing,adjusting,fueling,cleaning,or storingit.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

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

•Shutoffthefuelandremovethekeybeforestoring

ortransportingthemachine.

MaintainingtheBlade(s)

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

PushingtheMachineby Hand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.

Donottowthemachine,becausetowingmay damageit.

Thismachinehasanelectric-brakemechanism, andtopushthemachine,thekeymustbeinthe

RUNposition.Thebatteryneedstobechargedand

functioningtodisengagetheelectricbrake.

PushingtheMachine

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

2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Locatethebypassleversontheframeonboth sidesoftheengine.

4.Movethebypassleversforwardthroughthe slottedholeanddowntolocktheminplace (Figure28).

1.Bypass-leverlocations

2.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine

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Figure28

3.Leverpositionforpushing themachine

Note:Dothisforeachlever.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycause personalinjury.

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

5.Turntheignitionkeyonanddisengagethe parkingbrakebymoving1motion-controllever outofthePARKposition.

Note:Donotstartthemachine.

6.Whennished,ensurethatthekeyhasbeen returnedtotheSTOPpositiontoavoiddraining thebatterycharge.

7.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe PARKposition.

OperatingtheMachine

Movethebypassleversrearwardthroughthekeyhole anddowntolocktheminplaceasshowninFigure28.

Note:Dothisforeachlever.

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(Figure29).

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe rampandthetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethatthelengthoftherampisat least4timesaslongastheheightofthe trailerortruckbedtotheground.This ensuresthattherampangledoesnot exceed15degreesonatground.

Figure29

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.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakesand lights.

3.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure29).

4.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure30).

Figure30

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1.Backthemachineupthe

ramp.

2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.

5.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andengage theparkingbrake.

6.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearframewithstraps,chains, cable,orropes(Figure31).Refertolocal regulationsfortie-downrequirements.

Figure31

1.Tie-downpoints

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UnloadingtheMachine

1.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure29).

2.Drivethemachineforwarddowntheramp (Figure30).

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

MaintenanceSafety

•Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecould

accidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjureyou orotherbystanders.Removethekeyfromthe switchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

•Beforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition,dothe

following:

–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

–Disengagethedrives.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

–Allowmachinecomponentstocoolbefore

performingmaintenance.

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe

machine.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving

partsorhotsurfaces.Ifpossible,donotmake adjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustandserviceitasrequired.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir

properoperationregularly.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

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

•Cleanupoilorfuelspillsandremovefuel-soaked

debris.

•Donotrelyonhydraulicormechanicaljacksto

supportthemachine;supportthemachinewith jackstandswheneveryouraisethemachine.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition

andallhardwaretightened,especiallythe blade-attachmenthardware.Replaceallwornor damageddecals.

•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe

machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal rstandthenegativelast.

•Toensureoptimumperformance,useonly

genuineT ororeplacementpartsandaccessories. Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse

Every25hours

Every100hoursoryearly,

whichevercomesrst

Every200hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoilandlter.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Checktheaircleanerfordirty,loose,ordamagedparts.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheairintakescreen.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.

•Cleanthemower-deckhousing.

•Greasethecasterwheelbearings.

•Cleantheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty ,dirtyconditions).

•Checktirepressure.

•Checkthebeltsforwearorcracks.

•Replacetheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•Replacethepaperair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Changetheengineoilandoillter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Checkthesparkplug(s).

•Checkthein-linefuellter.

•Replacethesparkplug(s).

•Replacethein-linefuellter.

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Every300hours

Beforestorage

•Checkandadjustthevalveclearance.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectthebatterycables.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Paintanychippedsurfaces.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.

Shutofftheengineandremovethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

Pre-Maintenance

Lubrication

Procedures

GreasingtheBearings

RaisingtheMachine

Usejackstandstosupportthemachinewhenyou raiseit.

WARNING

Supportingthemachineonthelowermufer shield(Figure32)maydamagetheshieldand causethemachinetofall,injuringyouor bystanders.

Donotusethelowermufershieldtoliftor supportthemachine.

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greasethecaster

wheelbearings.

GreaseType:No.2lithiumgrease

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettings(Figure33)witharag.

Note:Scrapeanypaintoffthefrontofthe

tting(s).

1.Lowermufershield

Figure32

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Figure33

1.Frontcastertire

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4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure33).

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tooozeoutofthebearings.

6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

EngineMaintenance

EngineSafety

•Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing,andother

bodypartsawayfromthemuferandotherhot surfaces.Allowenginecomponentstocoolbefore performingmaintenance.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorspeedor

overspeedtheengine.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(every

fewhours)ifoperatingconditionsareextremelydusty orsandy.

RemovingtheFoamandPaper Elements

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundtheair-cleanercovertoprevent dirtfromgettingintotheengineandcausing damage.

4.Liftthecoverandrotatetheair-cleanerassembly outoftheengine(Figure34).

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Figure34

5.Separatethefoamandpaperelements(Figure

35).

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Figure35

ServicingtheFoamAir-Cleaner

InstallingtheAirCleaner

Element

ServiceInterval:Every25hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)—Cleantheair-cleaner foamelement(moreoftenindusty, dirtyconditions).

Every100hoursoryearly,whichevercomes rst—Replacetheair-cleanerfoamelement (moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapand warmwater.Whentheelementisclean,rinse itthoroughly.

2.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.

Important:Replacethefoamelementifit

istornorworn.

ServicingthePaperAir-Cleaner Element

ServiceInterval:Every100hoursoryearly,

whichevercomesrst—Replacethe paperair-cleanerelement(more oftenindirtyordustyconditions).

1.Installthefoamelementoverthepaperelement.

Note:Ensurethatyoudonotdamagethe

elements.

2.Aligntheholesofthelterintothemanifold ports.

3.Rotatethelterdownintothechamberandfully seatitagainstthemanifold(Figure36).

1.Cleanthepaperelementbytappingitgentlyto removedust.

Note:Ifitisverydirty,replacethepaper

elementwithanewone.

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,or damagetotherubberseal.

3.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.

Important:Donotcleanthepaperlter.

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Figure36

4.Closethecover.

ServicingtheEngineOil

Engine-OilSpecications

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

orSL)

CrankcaseCapacity:2.4L(81oz)withoillter

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure37

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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(Figure38).

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Figure38

ChangingtheEngineOilandOil Filter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours/Afterthe

rstmonth(whichevercomes rst)—Changetheengineoiland lter.

Every100hoursoryearly,whichevercomes rst—Changetheengineoilandoillter(more oftenindirtyordustyconditions).

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfacetoensure thattheoildrainscompletely.

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

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.Draintheoilfromtheengine(Figure39).

5.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure40).

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengineandthenturnthelteranextra3/4 turn.

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Figure39

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Figure40

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

41).

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Figure41

7.Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hoursoryearly,

whichevercomesrst—Checkthe sparkplug(s).

Every200hours/Every2years(whichever comesrst)—Replacethesparkplug(s).

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Figure42

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

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

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe

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insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

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Figure43

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug. Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplugandagappingtoolorfeelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug ifnecessary.

Type:Champion

RN9YCorNGK

BPR6ES

Airgap:0.76mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleantheareaaroundthebaseoftheplugto keepdirtanddebrisoutoftheengine.

4.Removethesparkplug(Figure42).

InstallingtheSparkPlug

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Figure44

CleaningtheCooling

FuelSystem

System

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removetheairlterfromtheengine.

4.Removetheengineshroud.

5.Topreventdebrisenteringtheairintake,install theairltertothelterbase.

6.Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.

7.Removetheairlterandinstalltheengine shroud.

8.Installtheairlter.

Maintenance

DANGER

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

RefertoFuelSafety(page13)foracomplete listoffuelrelatedprecautions.

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuel Filter

ServiceInterval:Every100hoursoryearly,

whichevercomesrst—Checkthe in-linefuellter.

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

Neverinstalladirtylterafterremovingitfromthe fuelline.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Replacethelter(Figure45).

Note:Ensurethatthemarkingsonthelter

followthefuelowdirection.

ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

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•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe

machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal rstandthenegativelast.

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated

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

ServicingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponents,causing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery, donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch anymetalpartsofthemachine.

Figure45

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween

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thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisetheseattoaccessthebattery.

4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcable fromthebatterypost(Figure46).

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(Figure46).

Note:Retainallfasteners.

7.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure46),and liftthebatteryfromthebatterytray.

ChargingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebattery

anddisconnectthebatterycables.

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto

RemovingtheBattery(page37).

2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat 6to10A.

Note:Donotoverchargethebattery .

3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure47).

Figure46

1.Battery

2.Positive(+)batterypost

3.Bolt,washer,andnut7.Batteryhold-down

4.Terminalboot

5.Negative(–)batterypost

6.Wingnut,washer,andbolt

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Figure47

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

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

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure46).

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

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3.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,install thenegativebatterycabletothenegative(-) batteryterminal.

4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive (red)batterypost.

5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure

46).

6.Lowertheseat.

DriveSystem Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktire

pressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseanuneven cut.Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure48). Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost accuratepressurereading.

Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.

Inatethereardrive-wheeltiresto90kPa(13psi).

Figure48

1.Valvestem

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Figure49

1.Brake-linkarmontheelectricbrakecontrolmodule

2.Left,reartire

AdjustingtheTracking

Whendrivingthemachineforwardfullspeedacross aat,levelsurface,ifthemachinepullsto1side, adjustthetracking.

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

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Note:Youcanonlyadjustthetrackingfordriving

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(Figure49).

4.Rotatetheshaftforwardtoreleasethebrake.

5.Connectthebatteryaftermovingthemachine.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Locatethetracking-adjustmentboltnearthe motion-controlleverontheparticularsidethat needsadjusting(Figure50).

Note:Raisetheseatforeasieraccesstothe

adjustmentbolt.

4.Rotatethebolttodecreasethespeedforthat particularwheel.

Note:Rotatetheboltasmallamounttomake

minoradjustments.

Figure50

1.Bolt

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

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.

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2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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

4.Removethehairpincotterandpushinthetab onthecovertoremovethepulleycovers(Figure

51).

Figure51

1.Cover

5.Usingaspring-removaltool(T oroPartNo. 92-5771),removetheidlerspringfromthedeck hooktoremovetensionontheidlerpulley,and rollthebeltoffthepulleys(Figure52orFigure

53).

2.Hairpincotter

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WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwhen installedandcancausepersonalinjury .

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

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Figure53

Mowerdeckswith3blades

Figure52

Mowerdeckswith2blades

1.Idlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley

3.Outsidepulley6.Spring-removaltool

4.Spring

1.Idlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt

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3.Outsidepulley6.Spring-removaltool

4.Spring

5.Enginepulley

6.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys(Figure52orFigure53).

7.Usingaspring-removaltool(T oroPartNo. 92-5771),installtheidlerspringoverthedeck hookandplacetensionontheidlerpulleyand themowerbelt(Figure52orFigure53).

8.Installthepulleycovers.

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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Figure54

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfacefor

thefollowingprocedure.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighest height-of-cutposition.

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedgloves,orother adequatehandprotection,slowlyrotatethe bladeintoapositionthatallowsyoutomeasure thedistancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthe levelsurfacethemachineison(Figure55).

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

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

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure54).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe

Blades(page44).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure54).

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Figure55

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure56).

Figure56

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Figure58

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1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothat theopposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesame position(Figure57).

Figure57

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

(page43)andInstallingtheBattery(page

38).

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(Figure58).

Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan

3mm(1/8inch).

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthicklypadded glove.

2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,and bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure59).

Figure59

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

59).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside ofthemowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthecurvedwasher(cuppedsidetoward theblade)andthebladebolt(Figure59).

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

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LevelingtheMowerDeck

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure60).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

Figure60

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure61).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Checktoensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytime youinstallthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencut onyourlawn.

Checkthemowerdeckforbentbladespriorto leveling,andremoveandreplaceanybentblades; refertotheServicingtheCuttingBlades(page42) beforecontinuing.

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

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•Alltiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoChecking

theTirePressure(page39).

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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(Figure60).

Figure61

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside.

5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand theatsurface(Figure62andFigure63).

Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin5

mm(3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired;refer

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toLevelingfromSidetoSide(page46).

Figure62

MowerDeckswith2Blades

3.Settheheightofcutto76mm(3inches).

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacing fronttorear(Figure64).

5.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheat surface(Figure64orFigure65).

Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6to7.9mm

(1/16to5/16inch)lowerthantherearbladetip, continuetotheLevelingfromSidetoSide(page

46)procedure.

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1.Bladessidetoside

2.Outsidecuttingedges

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Outsidecuttingedges

3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

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Figure64

MowerDeckswith2Blades

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

2.Outsidecuttingedges

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Figure63

MowerDeckswith3Blades

3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

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.

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Figure65

MowerDeckswith3Blades

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

2.Outsidecuttingedges

LevelingfromSidetoSide

1.Movetotheleftsideofthemachine.

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

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

(page22).

4.Place2blocks,eachhavingathicknessof6.6 cm(2-5/8inches),undereachsideofthefront edgeofthedeckbutnotundertheanti-scalp rollerbrackets(Figure66orFigure67).

5.Place2blocks,eachhavingathicknessof7.3 cm(2-7/8inches),undertherearedgeofthe cuttingdeckskirt,1oneachsideofthecutting deck(Figure66orFigure67).

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Figure67

MowerDeckswith3Blades

MowerDeckswith2Blades

1.Woodblock—6.6cm

(2-5/8inches)thick

Figure66

2.Woodblock—7.3cm (2-7/8inches)thick

1.Woodblock—6.6cm (2-5/8inches)thick

2.Woodblock—7.3cm (2-7/8inches)thick

6.Removethehairpincotterandwasherfromthe lowerlift-armpin(Figure68).

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Figure68

1.Height-of-cutplate

2.Hairpincotter

3.Washer

7.Rotatetheheight-of-cutplatetoadifferenthole sothatitsupportstheweightofthemowerdeck afteryouinstalltheplate(Figure69).

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Figure69

8.Installthewasherandhairpincotter(Figure69).

9.Repeatsteps6through8fortheothersideof themachine.

10.Checktheside-to-sidelevelagain;repeatthis procedureuntilthemeasurementsarecorrect.

11.Continuelevelingthemowerdeckbychecking thefront-to-rearbladeslope;refertoChecking

theFront-to-RearBladeSlope(page45).

AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade

3.T olowerthefrontofthemower,loosenthe adjustmentnut.

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

theFront-to-RearBladeSlope(page45).

5.Whenthefront-to-rearbladeslopeiscorrect, checktheside-to-sidelevelofthemoweragain; refertoLevelingfromSidetoSide(page46).

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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 (Figure71).

Slope

1.Rotatetheadjustmentnutinthefrontofthe mower(Figure70).

Figure70

1.Adjustingrod3.Adjustmentnut

2.Adjustingblock

2.T oraisethefrontofthemower,tightenthe adjustmentnut.

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Figure71

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1.Frontsupportrod3.Deckbracket

2.Lockingnut

5.Carefullylowerthefrontofthemowerdeckto theground.

6.On1sideofthemachine,removethewasher andhairpincotterfromthedeckpin(Figure72).

8.Attachthefrontsupportrodtothemowerdeck withtheclevispinandhairpincotter(Figure71).

9.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley; refertoReplacingtheMowerBelt(page40).

ReplacingtheGrass Deector

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspect

thegrassdeectorfordamage.

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Figure72

1.Liftarm

2.Hairpincotter

7.Removetheliftarmfromthedeckpin(Figure

72).

8.Repeatsteps6and7fortheothersideofthe machine.

9.Slidethemowerdeckrearwardtoremovethe mowerbeltfromtheenginepulley.

10.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderneaththe machine.

3.Washer

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

InstallingtheMowerDeck

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowest position.

5.On1sideofthemachine,lifttherearofthe mowerdeckandinstalltheliftarmtothedeck pin(Figure72).

6.Installtheliftarmusingthewasherandhairpin cotter(Figure72).

7.Repeatsteps5and6fortheothersideofthe machine.

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

1.Removethenut(3/8inch)fromtherodunder themower(Figure73).

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Figure73

1.Mowerdeck5.Rod

2.Shortstandoff6.Spring

3.Grass-deectorbracket

4.Grassdeector

2.Slidetherodoutoftheshortstand-off,spring, andgrassdeector(Figure73).

3.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.

4.Installthenewgrassdeector(Figure73).

5.Slidethestraightendoftherodthroughtherear grassdeectorbracket.

6.Placethespringontherod,withendwires down,andbetweenthegrassdeectorbrackets.

7.Nut(3/8inch)

7.Slidetherodthroughthesecondgrass-deector bracket(Figure73).

8.Inserttherodatthefrontofthegrassdeector intotheshortstandoffonthedeck.

9.Securetherearendoftherodintothemower withanut(3/8inch)asshowninFigure73.

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbe

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

Cleaning

WashingtheUndersideof theMowerDeck

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthe

mower-deckhousing.

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(Figure74).

Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashout

ttingO-ringtomakethecouplingslideon easierandprotecttheO-ring.

Figure74

1.Washouttting3.O-ring

2.Hose

4.Coupling

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4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.

5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.

6.Engagetheblade-controlswitchandletthe mowerrunfor1to3minutes.

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

8.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfrom thewashouttting.

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.

Storage

StorageSafety

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

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

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor

drainthefuelindoorsorinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

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;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page31).

6.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page

30).

7.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoChangingthe

EngineOilandOilFilter(page33).

8.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page39).

9.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery

(page38).

10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe machinewithagardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control

switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.

11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto

ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page42).

12.Preparethemachineforstorageforover 30daysasfollows:

A.Addfuelstabilizer/conditionertofreshfuel

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

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystemfor5minutes.

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltankusingapumptype syphonoroperateengineuntilitshutsoff.

StoringtheBattery

1.Fullychargethebattery .

2.Letthebatteryrestfor24hours,thencheckthe batteryvoltage.

Note:Ifthebatteryvoltageisbelow12.6V ,

repeatsteps1and2.

3.Disconnectthecablesfromthebattery.

4.Checkthevoltageperiodicallytoensurethatthe voltageis12.4Vorhigher.

Note:Ifthebatteryvoltageisbelow12.4V ,

repeatsteps1and2.

D.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel

accordingtolocalcodes.

Important:Donotstorefuelcontaining

stabilizer/conditionerlongerthan thedurationrecommendedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

13.Removeandchecktheconditionofthespark plug(s);refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(page

35).Withthesparkplug(s)removedfromthe

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

14.Checkandtightenallfasteners.Repairor replaceanypartthatisdamaged.

15.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

BatteryStorageTips

•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)

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 ,ifT orodoesnotprovidethese warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.

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