Toro 75748 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3448-908RevA
TimeCutter
ModelNo.75748—SerialNo.400000000andUp
®
42inRidingMower
Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3448-908*
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed, equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
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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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orotherreproductiveharm.
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accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
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orotherreproductiveharm.
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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.
Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SlopeIndicator...................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6
ProductOverview.....................................................9
Controls...........................................................10
BeforeOperation..................................................11
BeforeOperationSafety....................................11
AddingFuel......................................................12
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................13
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
System..........................................................20
UsingtheSideDischarge.................................21
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................21
TM
Control
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
CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................34
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................34
sa-black
ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter.......................34
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................35
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................35
ServicingtheBattery.........................................35
ServicingtheFuses..........................................37
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................37
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................37
ReleasingtheElectricBrake.............................37
AdjustingtheTracking......................................38
BeltMaintenance................................................39
InspectingtheBelts..........................................39
ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................39
MowerMaintenance.............................................40
BladeSafety.....................................................40
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................40
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
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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.
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SlopeIndicator
Figure3
Youmaycopythispageforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucanoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslopeof hillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .
decalbatterysymbols
1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway
2.Nore,opename,or smoking
3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
fromthebattery .
7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.
8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.
10.Containslead;donot discard
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.
93-7009
1.Warning—donotoperatethemowerwiththedeectorup orremoved;keepthedeectorinplace.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
decal105-7015
105-7015
1.Beltrouting
decaloemmarkt
decal121-2989b
121-2989
decal93-7009
1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine
2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine
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decal132-0872
132-0872
1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard, raiseddeector—donot operatethemachinewith anopendeck;usea baggeroradeector .
3.Severinghazardofhand orfoot—keepawayfrom movingparts.
4.Entanglement hazard—keepaway frommovingparts;keep allguardsandshieldsin place.
Decal138-6074ismoldedintothefueltank.
138-6074
1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.
2.Parkthemachineona levelsurfacewhenlling thefueltank.
3.Donotoverllthefuel tank.
decal139-2388
139-2388
1.Slow
2.Hauling
decal138-2456
3.Fast
decal139-2392
139-2392
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139-2394
1.Tractioncontrols4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
139-2395
1.Parkingbrake
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
6.Parkingbrake
4.Neutral
6.Tractioncontrols
decal139-2394
decal144-5288
144-5288
decal139-2395
Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandard
stabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththe maximumrecommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.Reviewthe instructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’s Manualaswellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethe machinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineinthe conditionsonthatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincan resultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.
140-2716
1.Choke3.Slow
2.Fast
142-5864
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.
decal140-2716
3.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders away;pickupanydebris; keepthedeectorinplace.
6.Tippinghazard—donot usethemachinenear drop-offsoronslopes greaterthan15°;only operateacrossslopesless than15°.
decal142-5864
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ProductOverview
1.Engine4.Motion-controllevers
2.Operatorseat
3.Fuel-tankcap6.Frontcasterwheels
5.Reardrivewheel
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Figure4
7.Deector10.Controlpanel
8.SmartSpeed™lever
9.Height-of-cutlever
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Controls
Motion-ControlLevers
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine.
ControlPanel
Figure5
1.Throttle/chokecontrol
2.Blade-controlswitch (powertakeoff)
3.Keyswitch
KeySwitch
Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure4).
ParkPosition
Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardfromthe centertothePARKpositionwhenexitingthemachine toengagetheelectricbrake(Figure19).Always positionthemotion-controlleversintothePARK positionwhenyoustopthemachineorleaveit unattended.
SmartSpeed™ControlSystem Lever
TheSmartSpeed™Control-Systemlever,located
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belowtheoperatingposition,givesyouachoiceto drivethemachineat3speedranges—trim,tow,and mow(Figure22).
Fuel-PresenceWindow
Youcanusethefuelwindow,locatedontheleftside ofthemachine,toverifythepresenceoffuelinthe tank(Figure6).
Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine, has3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART(Figure5).
Throttle/ChokeControl
Thethrottleandchokecontrolsarecombinedinto1 controllever.Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed andhasacontinuous-variablesettingfromSLOWto FAST(Figure5).
Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Takeoff)
Theblade-controlswitch,representedbya power-takeoff(PTO)symbol,engagesand disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure5).
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Figure6
1.Fuel-presencewindow
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Height-of-CutLever
Usetheheight-of-cutlevertolowerandraisethedeck fromtheseatedposition.Movingtheleverup(toward you)raisesthedeckfromthegroundandmovingthe leverdown(awayfromyou)lowersthedecktoward theground.Adjusttheheight-of-cutonlywhilethe machineisnotmoving(Figure23).
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.
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FuelSafety
Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty.
–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe
fuel,removethemachinefromthetruckor trailerandrefuelitontheground,awayfrom allvehicles.Ifthisisnotpossible,placea portablefuelcontainerontheground,away fromallvehicles,andllit;thenrefuelthe machinefromthefuelcontainerratherthan fromafuel-dispensernozzle.
–Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,in
anopenarea,andwhentheengineiscold. Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan
openameorsparks.
–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe
tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.
–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe
engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil thefuelvaporshavedissipated.
–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep
itoutofthereachofchildren.
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire
exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking condition.
AddingFuel
RecommendedFuel
TypeUnleadedgasoline
Minimumoctanerating
Ethanol
MethanolNone
MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl ether)
OilDonotaddtothefuel
Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel fromareputablesource.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep thefuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe PARKposition.
3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.
5.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck (Figure7).Donotllthefueltankcompletely full.
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.
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Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.
Themotion-controlleversareinthePARKposition.
Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshut offtheenginewheneverthecontrolleversareoutof thePARKpositionandyourisefromtheseat.
TestingtheSafety-Interlock System
Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .
Figure7
PerformingDaily Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page27).
BreakinginaNewMachine
Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhen new,placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow 40to50hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinesto developfullpowerandbestperformance.
UsingtheSafety-Interlock
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1.Sitontheseat,movethemotion-controllevers inthePARKposition,andmovetheblade-control switchtotheONposition.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotcrank.
2.Sitontheseatandmovetheblade-controlswitch totheOFFposition.Moveeithermotion-control levertothecenter,unlockedposition.Try startingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank. Repeatwiththeothermotion-controllever.
3.Sitontheseat,movetheblade-controlswitch totheOFFposition,andlockthemotion-control leversinthePARKposition.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,engagethe blade-controlswitch,andriseslightlyfromthe seat;theengineshouldshutoff.
4.Sitontheseat,movetheblade-controlswitch totheOFFposition,andlockthemotion-control leversinthePARKposition.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,movethe motion-controlleverstothecenter,unlocked positionandriseslightlyfromtheseat;the engineshouldshutoff.
System
WARNING
Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal injury.
Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
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PositioningtheSeat
Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe machineandaremostcomfortable(Figure8).
AdjustingtheTilt
Youcanadjustthemotion-controlleversforwardor rearwardforyourcomfort.
1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollever tothecontrol-armshaft.
2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe controlleverforwardorrearward.
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Figure8
Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLevers
AdjustingtheHeight
Youcanadjustthemotion-controllevershigheror lowerformaximumcomfort(Figure9).
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3.Tightenbothboltstosecurethecontrolleverin thenewposition.
4.Repeattheadjustmentfortheothercontrollever.
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.
Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.
Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
Figure9
Contactingthebladecanresultinseriouspersonal
injury.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,and
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waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.Whenyouturnthekeytothe OFFposition,theengineshouldshutoffandthe bladeshouldstop.Ifnot,stopusingyourmachine immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService Dealer.
Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
units.Keepclearofthedischargeopening.
Donotmowwiththedischargedeector
raised,removed,oralteredunlessthereisa grass-collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand workingproperly.
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Figure11
1.Wearhearingprotection.
Donotmowinreverseunlessitisabsolutely
necessary.Alwayslookdownandbehindyou beforemovingthemachineinreverse.
Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay blockyourview.
Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.
Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelyshutofftheengine,removethekey (ifequipped),andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeexaminingthemachinefordamage.Make allnecessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperation.
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
Beforeyouleavetheoperatingposition,dothe
following:
–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
–Disengagethepowertakeoffandlowerthe
attachments.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.
Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,which islethalifinhaled.
Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
Attachtowedequipmenttothemachineonlyat
thehitchpoint.
Donotoperatethemachineunlessallguardsand
safetydevices,suchasthedeectorsandthe entiregrasscatcher,areinplaceandfunctioning properly.Replacewornordeterioratedpartswhen necessary.
Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
byToro.
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°.
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–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto
determineiftheslopeissafeformachine operation.Usecommonsenseandgood judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation. Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachineon aslope.
Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do
notoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches, embankments,water,orotherhazards.The machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe distance(twicethewidthofthemachine)between themachineandanyhazard.Useawalk-behind machineorahandtrimmertomowthegrassin theseareas.
Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon
slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor direction;turnslowlyandgradually.
Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions
wheretraction,steering,orstabilityisinquestion. Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet grass,acrossslopes,ordownhillmaycausethe machinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe drivewheelsmayresultinslidingandalossof 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.
Figure12
1.SafeZone—usethe
machinehereonslopes lessthan15°oratareas.
2.DangerZone—usea
walk-behindmowerand/or ahandtrimmeronslopes greaterthan15°andnear drop-offsorwater.
3.Water
4.W=Widthofthemachine
5.Keepasafedistance (twicethewidthofthe machine)betweenthe machineandanyhazard.
TowingSafety
Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitch
point.
Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicleunless
ithasahitchinstalled.
Donotexceedtheweightlimitsfortowed
equipmentandtowingonslopes.Thetowed weightmustnotexceedtheweightofthemachine andoperator.
Neverallowchildrenorothersnearthetowed
equipment.
Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmay
causelossoftraction,increasedriskofrollover, andlossofcontrol.Reducethetowedweightand slowdown.
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Thestoppingdistancemayincreasewiththe
weightofatowedload.Travelslowlyandallow extradistancetostop.
Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearof
themachine.
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OperatingtheMower
OperatingtheThrottle
Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.
EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)
Figure13
Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottlein
theFASTposition(Figure14).
YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweentheFAST andSLOWpositions(Figure16).
AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.
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Figure16
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OperatingtheChoke
DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
1.Pushthethrottle/chokecontrolpasttheFAST positiondetentandintotheCHOKEpositionto engagethechokebeforeusingthekeyswitch.
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Figure14
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Figure17
2.MovethecontroloutoftheCHOKEposition todisengagethechokeaftertheenginehas started.
Figure15
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StartingtheEngine
ShuttingOfftheEngine
Important:Donotengagethestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Engagingthestarter motorformorethan5secondscandamagethe startermotor.Iftheenginefailstostart,wait1 minutebeforeoperatingtheenginestarteragain.
Note:Itmaybenecessarytoholdtheleveragainst
thestop,inthechokeposition,whiletryingtostartthe engine(Figure18).
1.Disengagethebladesbymovingthe blade-controlswitchtotheOFFposition(Figure
18).
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe PARKposition.
3.MovethethrottlecontroltotheFASTposition.
4.TurnthekeytotheOFFpositionandremove thekey.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.
Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.
UsingtheMotion-Control Levers
Figure18
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Figure19
1.Motion-control
lever—PARKposition
2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine
3.Forward
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4.Backward
DrivingtheMachine
DrivingBackward
Thedrivewheelsturnindependently,poweredby hydraulicmotorsoneachaxle.Youcanturn1side inreversewhileyouturntheotherforward,causing themachinetospinratherthanturn.Thisgreatly improvesthemachinemaneuverabilitybutmay requiresometimeforyoutoadapttohowitmoves.
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place thethrottlecontrolintheFASTpositionforbest performance.Alwaysoperateinthefullthrottle positionwhenmowing.
WARNING
Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.You maylosecontrolofthemachineandcause personalinjuryordamagetothemachine.
Usecautionwhenmakingturns.
Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.
DrivingForward
Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenbackingupand
turning.
1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.
2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotion-control leversrearward(Figure21).
Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenturning.
1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.
2.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotion-control leversforward(Figure20).
Figure20
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Figure21
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UsingtheSmartSpeed ControlSystem
TheSmartSpeed belowtheoperatingposition(Figure22),givesthe operatorachoicetodrivethemachineat3ground speedranges—trim,tow,andmow.
TM
Control-Systemlever,located
TM
Trim
Thisisthelowestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthis speedareasfollows:
Parking
Heavy,wetgrassmowingconditions
Training
Trimminggrass
Tow
Thisisthemediumspeed.Thesuggestedusesfor thisspeedareasfollows:
Bagging
Mulching
Towingattachments
Mow
Figure22
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
X
X
X
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Thisisthefastestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthis speedareasfollows:
Normalmowing
Movingthemachine
X
X
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UsingtheSideDischarge
AdjustingtheHeightofCut
Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turf.
DANGER
Withoutagrassdeector,dischargecover,or acompletegrass-catcherassemblymounted inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris willcauseinjuryordeath.
Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthe mowerdeckbecausethegrassdeector routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.
Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerdeck.
Nevertrytoclearthedischargearea ormowerbladesunlessyoumovethe blade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,rotatethekeyswitchtotheOFF position,andremovethekeyfromthekey switch.
Note:Thetransportpositionisthehighest
height-of-cutpositionorcuttingheightat114mm (4-1/2inches)asshowninFigure23.
Youcanadjusttheheightofcutfrom38to114mm (1-1/2to4-1/2inches)in13mm(1/2inch)increments. Theheightofcutiscontrolledbytheleverlocatedto therightoftheoperatingposition(Figure23).
Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe downposition.
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Figure23
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AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers
Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.
Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssothattherollers
donottouchthegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.
OperatingTips
MaximizingAirCirculation
Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineattheFASTposition.Airisrequiredto thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower deckinuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohave1sideofthe mowerdeckfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsair tobedrawnintothemowerdeck.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersto1ofthefollowing positions:
Upperhole—usethispositionwiththemower
deckinthe63mm(2-1/2inches)andbelow theheight-of-cutpositions(Figure24).
Lowerhole—usethispositionwiththemower
deckinthe76mm(3inches)andabovethe height-of-cutpositions(Figure24).
Figure24
1.Anti-scalproller4.Upperhole—themower
2.Lowerhole—themower
deckinthe76mm(3 inches)andabovethe height-of-cutpositions
3.Flangenut
deckinthe63mm(2-1/2 inches)andbelowthe height-of-cutpositions
5.Bolt
CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime
Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethat thecuttingheightofthemowerdeckdoesnotscalp anyunevenground.However,thecuttingheight usedinthepastisgenerallythebestonetouse. Whencuttinggrasslongerthan15cm(6inches)tall, youmaywanttocutthelawntwicetoensurean acceptablequalityofcut.
CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade
Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows moreslowly.
AlternatingtheMowingDirection
Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings,
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MowingatCorrectIntervals
Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimesof theyear.Tomaintainthesamecuttingheight,mow moreofteninearlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrate slowsinmidsummer,mowlessfrequently.Ifyou cannotmowforanextendedperiod,rstmowata highcuttingheight,thenmowagain2dayslaterata lowerheightsetting.
MowingatSlowerSpeeds
Incertainconditions,mowingataslowerground speedcanimprovecutquality.
AvoidingCuttingTooLow
Whenmowinguneventurf,raisethecuttingheight toavoidscalpingtheturf.
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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(page40).
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.
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PushingtheMachineby Hand
Thismachinehasanelectric-brakemechanism, andtopushthemachine,thekeymustbeinthe
RUNposition.Thebatteryneedstobechargedand
functioningtodisengagetheelectricbrake.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.
2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Locatethebypassleversontheframeonboth sidesoftheengine.
4.Movebothbypassleversforwardthroughthe slottedholeanddowntolocktheminplace (Figure25).
WARNING
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Figure25
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.
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TransportingtheMachine
Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe machine.Useafull-widthramp.Ensurethatthetrailer ortruckhasallthenecessarybrakes,lighting,and markingasrequiredbylaw.Pleasecarefullyreadall thesafetyinstructions.Knowingthisinformationcould helpyouorbystandersavoidinjury.Refertoyour localordinancesfortrailerandtie-downrequirements.
WARNING
Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithout turnsignals,lights,reectivemarkings,ora slow-moving-vehicleemblemisdangerous andcanleadtoaccidents,causingpersonal injury.
Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet orroadway.
SelectingaTrailer
WARNING
Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure26).
Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.
Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe rampandthetrailerortruck.
Ensurethatthelengthoftherampisat least4timesaslongastheheightofthe trailerortruckbedtotheground.This ensuresthattherampangledoesnot exceed15degreesonatground.
Figure26
1.Full-widthrampinstowed position
2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition
3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees
4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground
5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground
6.Trailer
LoadingtheMachine
WARNING
Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.
Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.
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Backthemachineuptherampanddriveit forwarddowntheramp.
Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.
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1.Ifyouareusingatrailer,connectittothetowing vehicleandconnectthesafetychains.
2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakesand lights.
3.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure26).
4.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure27).
Figure27
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1.Backthemachineupthe
ramp.
2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.
5.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andmove themotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.
6.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearframewithstraps,chains, cable,orropes(Figure28).Refertolocal regulationsfortie-downrequirements.
Figure28
1.Tie-downpoints
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UnloadingtheMachine
1.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure26).
2.Drivethemachineforwarddowntheramp (Figure27).
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
MaintenanceSafety
Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecould
accidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjureyou orotherbystanders.Removethekeyfromthe switchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.
Beforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition,dothe
following:
–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
–Disengagethedrives.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
–Allowmachinecomponentstocoolbefore
performingmaintenance.
Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe
machine.
Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving
partsorhotsurfaces.Ifpossible,donotmake adjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.
Adjustandserviceitasrequired.
Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir
properoperationregularly.
Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,
mufer,drives,grasscatcher,andengine compartmenttopreventres.
Cleanupoilorfuelspillsandremovefuel-soaked
debris.
Donotrelyonhydraulicormechanicaljacksto
supportthemachine;supportthemachinewith jackstandswheneveryouraisethemachine.
Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition
andallhardwaretightened,especiallythe blade-attachmenthardware.Replaceallwornor damageddecals.
Disconnectthecablefromthenegativeterminalof
thebatterybeforerepairingthemachine.
Toensureoptimumperformance,useonly
genuineT ororeplacementpartsandaccessories. Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
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RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Beforeeachuseordaily
Aftereachuse
Every25hours
Every100hoursoryearly,
whichevercomesrst
Beforestorage
Yearly
MaintenanceProcedure
•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Cleanthecoolingsystem(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).
•Inspecttheblades.
•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,mufer,drives,grasscatcher,and engine.
•Cleanthemower-deckhousing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,mufer,drives,grasscatcher,and engine.
•Greasethecasterwheelbearings(moreofteninsandysoilconditions).
•Cleantheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).
•Checktirepressure.
•Checkthebeltsforwearorcracks.
•Changetheengineoilandoillter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectthebatterycables.
•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.
•Paintanychippedsurfaces.
•Replacetheair-cleanerpaperandfoamelements(moreoftenindusty,dirty conditions).
•Checkandadjustthevalveclearance.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
•Changethesparkplug(s).
•Replacethein-linefuellter.
Important:Refertoyourengineowner'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.
Shutofftheengineandremovethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.
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Pre-Maintenance
Lubrication
Procedures
GreasingtheBearings
RaisingtheMachine
Usejackstandstosupportthemachinewhenyou raiseit.
WARNING
Supportingthemachineonthelowermufer shield(Figure29)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(Figure30)witharag.
Note:Scrapeanypaintoffthefrontofthe
tting(s).
1.Lowermufershield
Figure29
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Figure30
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1.Frontcastertire
4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure30).
5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tooozeoutofthebearings.
6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.
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EngineMaintenance
EngineSafety
Keepyourhands,feet,face,otherbodyparts,
andclothingawayfromthemuferandotherhot surfaces.Allowenginecomponentstocoolbefore performingmaintenance.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorspeedor
overspeedtheengine.
ServicingtheAirCleaner
ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Cleanthe
air-cleanerfoamelement(more oftenindusty,dirtyconditions).
Yearly—Replacetheair-cleanerpaperandfoam elements(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).
Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(every
fewhours)ifoperatingconditionsareextremelydusty orsandy.
5.Lifttheendofthelterandremoveitfromthe airintake.
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Figure32
6.Separatethefoamandpaperelements.
RemovingtheAir-Cleaner Elements
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Cleanaroundtheair-cleanercovertoprevent dirtfromgettingintotheengineandcausing damage.
4.Rotatethelatchescounterclockwiseandremove thecover.
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Figure33
1.Paperelement2.Foamelement
ServicingtheFoamElement
1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapand warmwater.Whentheelementisclean,rinse itthoroughly.
2.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.
Important:Replacethefoamelementifit
istornorworn.
3.Lightlyoilthefoamelementusingnewengineoil andsqueezeoutanyexcessoil.
ServicingthePaperAir-Cleaner Element
1.Cleanthepaperelementbytappingitgentlyto removedust.
Figure31
Note:Ifitisverydirty,replacethepaper
elementwithanewone.
2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,or
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damagetotherubberseal.
3.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.
Important:Donotcleanthepaperlter.
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InstallingtheAirCleaner
1.Installthefoampre-cleanerelementoverthe paperelement.
Note:Ensurethatyoudonotdamagethe
elements.
2.Installtheair-cleanerelementsontothe air-cleanerbase.
3.Installthecoverandsecureitwiththelatches (Figure31).
ServicingtheEngineOil
Engine-OilSpecications
OilType:Detergentoil(includingsynthetic)ofAPI
serviceSJorhigher
CrankcaseCapacity:1.4L(47oz)withoillter
Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.
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).
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Figure35
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ChangingtheEngineOilandOil Filter
ServiceInterval:Every100hoursoryearly,
whichevercomesrst—Changethe engineoilandoillter(moreoften indirtyordustyconditions).
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfacetoensure thattheoildrainscompletely.
2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,andmove themotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.
3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
4.Draintheoilfromtheengine(Figure36).
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Figure37
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Figure36
5.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure37).
Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches
theengineandthenturnthelteranextra3/4 turn.
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6.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied oilintothellertubeandslowlyaddthe additionaloiltobringittotheFullmark(Figure
38).
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Figure38
7.Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.
ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Y early—Changethesparkplug(s).
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Figure39
CheckingtheSparkPlug
Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).
Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or cracks.
Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe
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insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .
Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).
Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug. Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplugandagappingtoolorfeelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug ifnecessary.
Type:BriggsandStratton
®
491055orChampion
XC92YC
Airgap:0.76mm(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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Figure40
InstallingtheSparkPlug
®
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Figure41
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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(page12)foracomplete listoffuelrelatedprecautions.
ReplacingtheIn-LineFuel Filter
ServiceInterval:Y early—Replacethein-linefuel
lter.
Neverinstalladirtylterafterremovingitfromthe fuelline.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.Allowtheenginetocool.
3.Replacethelter(Figure42).
Note:Ensurethattheow-directionarrowon
thereplacementlterpointstowardtheengine.
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ElectricalSystem Maintenance
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ElectricalSystemSafety
Disconnectthecablefromthenegativeterminalof
thebatterybeforerepairingthemachine.
Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated
area,awayfromsparksandames.Unplugthe chargerbeforeconnectingordisconnectingthe battery.Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulated tools.
ServicingtheBattery
RemovingtheBattery
WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponents,causing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery, donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch anymetalpartsofthemachine.
Figure42
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(Figure43).
Note:Retainallfasteners.
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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(Figure43).
Note:Retainallfasteners.
7.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure43),and liftthebatteryfromthebatterytray.
ChargingtheBattery
ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebattery
anddisconnectthebatterycables.
1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto
RemovingtheBattery(page35).
2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat 6to10A.
Note:Donotoverchargethebattery .
3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure44).
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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Figure44
1.Positive(+)batterypost3.Red(+)chargerlead
2.Negative(–)batterypost4.Black(–)chargerlead
InstallingtheBattery
1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure43).
2.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,install thepositive(red)batterycabletothepositive (+)batteryterminal.
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3.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,install thenegativebatterycabletothenegative(-) batteryterminal.
4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive (red)batterypost.
5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure
43).
6.Lowertheseat.
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ServicingtheFuses
DriveSystem
Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance;however,ifafuseblows,checkthe component/circuitforamalfunctionorshort.
Fusetype:
Main—F1(25A,blade-type)
ChargeCircuit—F2(15A,blade-type)
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Raisetheseattoaccessthefuses.
4.Toreplaceafuse,pulloutthefusetoremove it(Figure45).
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).
Figure45
1.Chargecircuit(15A)2.Main(25A)
5.Lowertheseat.
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Figure46
1.Valvestem
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ReleasingtheElectric Brake
Youcanmanuallyreleasetheelectricbrakeby rotatingthelinkarmsforward.Oncetheelectricbrake isenergized,thebrakeresets.
1.TurnthekeytotheOFFpositionandremove thekey.
2.Disconnectthebattery.
3.Locatetheshaftontheelectricbrakewherethe brakelinkarmsareconnected(Figure47).
4.Rotatetheshafttoreleasethebrake(Figure47).
5.Connectthebatteryaftermovingthemachine.
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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.
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Figure48
Note:Youcanadjustthetrackingonlyfordriving
forward.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Locatethetracking-adjustmentboltnearthe motion-controlleverontheparticularsidethat needsadjusting(Figure48).
Note:Raisetheseatforeasieraccesstothe
adjustmentbolt.
4.Rotatethebolttodecreasethespeedforthat particularwheel.
Note:Rotatetheboltasmallamounttomake
minoradjustments.
1.Bolt
5.Startthemachineanddriveforwardacrossa at,levelsurfacewiththemotion-controllevers fullyforwardtocheckifthemachinetracks straight.Repeattheprocedureasneeded.
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BeltMaintenance
InspectingtheBelts
ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checkthebelts
forwearorcracks.
Replacethebeltifitisworn.Thesignsofawornbelt includesquealingwhilethebeltisrotating;theblades slippingwhilecuttinggrass;andfrayededges,burn marks,andcracksonthebelt.
ReplacingtheMowerBelt
Thesignsofawornbeltincludesquealingwhilethe beltisrotating,bladesslippingwhilecuttinggrass, andfrayededges,burnmarks,andcracksonthebelt. Replacethemowerbeltifanyoftheseconditionsare evident.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Settheheightofcutatthelowestcuttingposition (38mm(1-1/2inches).
4.Loosenthescrewsandremovethepulley covers(Figure49).
Figure50
1.Wireform
2.Nut
3.Idlerpulley
6.Usingaspring-removaltool(T oroPartNo. 92-5771),removetheidlerspringfromthedeck hooktoremovetensionontheidlerpulley,and rollthebeltoffthepulleys(Figure51).
WARNING
Thespringisundertensionwhen installedandcancausepersonalinjury .
Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.
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Figure49
1.Cover2.Screw(3)
5.Loosenthenutsecuringthewireformtothe idlerpulley(Figure50).
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Figure51
1.Idlerpulley
2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley
3.Outsidepulley6.Spring-removaltool
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4.Spring
7.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys(Figure51).
8.Usingaspring-removaltool(T oroPartNo. 92-5771),installtheidlerspringoverthedeck hookandplacetensionontheidlerpulleyand themowerbelt(Figure51).
9.Tightenthenutsecuringthewireformtothe idlerpulley.
Note:Positionthewireformagainsttheidler
armasshowninFigure50.
10.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
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(page42).
3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.
4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure52).
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Figure52
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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).
Figure53
1.Deck3.Blade
2.Spindlehousing
3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure54).
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Figure54
1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)
2.Levelsurface
3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)
4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothat theopposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesame position(Figure55).
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Figure55
1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)
2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)
3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement
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position
5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure56).
Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan
3mm(1/8inch).
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Figure56
1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)
2.Levelsurface
3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)
A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreater
than3mm(1/8inch),replacethebladewith anewblade;refertoRemovingtheBlades
(page42)andInstallingtheBlades(page
43).
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Figure57
1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher
2.Blade4.Bladebolt
SharpeningtheBlades
1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure58).
Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwitha
newblade,andthedimensionobtained continuestoexceed3mm(1/8inch),the bladespindlecouldbebent.Contactan AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,moveto
thenextblade.
6.Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.
RemovingtheBlades
Replacethebladesiftheyhitasolidobject,orifthe bladeisoutofbalanceorbent.
1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthicklypadded glove.
2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,and bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure57).
Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.
Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame
amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.
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Figure58
1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.
2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure59).
Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,
thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.
Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome
metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure58).
Figure59
1.Blade2.Balancer
3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.
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InstallingtheBlades
1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure
57).
Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade
mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside ofthemowertoensurepropercutting.
2.Installthecurvedwasher(cuppedsidetoward theblade)andthebladebolt(Figure57).
3.Torquethebladeboltto81to108N∙m(60to 80ft-lb).
LevelingtheMowerDeck
Checktoensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytime youinstallthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencut onyourlawn.
Checkthemowerdeckforbentbladespriorto leveling,andremoveandreplaceanybentblades; refertotheServicingtheCuttingBlades(page40) beforecontinuing.
Levelthemowerdeckside-to-siderst;thenyoucan adjustthefront-to-rearslope.
Requirements:
Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.
Alltiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoChecking
theTirePressure(page37).
CheckingtheSide-to-SideLevel
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Settheheightofcutto76mm(3inches).
4.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside.
5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand theatsurface(Figure60).
Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin5
mm(3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired;refer toLevelingfromSidetoSide(page44).
Figure60
1.Bladessidetoside
2.Outsidecuttingedges
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.
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.
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Figure61
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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
(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).
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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Figure63
1.Height-of-cutplate
2.Hairpincotter
3.Washer
7.Rotatetheheight-of-cutplatetoadifferenthole sothatitsupportstheweightofthemowerdeck afteryouinstalltheplate(Figure64).
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Figure64
8.Installthewasherandhairpincotter(Figure64).
9.Repeatsteps6through8fortheothersideof themachine.
10.Checktheside-to-sidelevelagain;repeatthis procedureuntilthemeasurementsarecorrect.
11.Continuelevelingthemowerdeckbychecking thefront-to-rearbladeslope;refertoChecking
theFront-to-RearBladeSlope(page43).
3.T olowerthefrontofthemower,loosenthe adjustmentnut.
4.Afteradjustment,checkthefront-to-rearslope again,continueadjustingthenutuntilthefront bladetipis1.6to7.9mm(1/16to5/16inch) lowerthantherearbladetip;refertoChecking
theFront-to-RearBladeSlope(page43).
5.Whenthefront-to-rearbladeslopeiscorrect, checktheside-to-sidelevelofthemoweragain; refertoCheckingtheSide-to-SideLevel(page
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43).
AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade Slope
1.Rotatetheadjustmentnutinthefrontofthe mower(Figure65).
Figure65
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1.Adjustingrod3.Adjustmentnut
2.Adjustingblock
2.T oraisethefrontofthemower,tightenthe adjustmentnut.
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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 (Figure66).
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Figure67
Figure66
1.Frontsupportrod2.Deckbracket
5.Carefullylowerthefrontofthemowerdeckto theground.
6.On1sideofthemachine,removethewasher andhairpincotterfromthedeckpin(Figure67).
1.Liftarm
2.Hairpincotter
3.Washer
7.Removetheliftarmfromthedeckpin(Figure
67).
8.Repeatsteps6and7fortheothersideofthe machine.
9.Slidethemowerdeckrearwardtoremovethe mowerbeltfromtheenginepulley.
10.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderneaththe
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machine.
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(Figure67).
6.Installtheliftarmusingthewasherandhairpin cotter(Figure67).
7.Repeatsteps5and6fortheothersideofthe machine.
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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
7.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,shutoffthe engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostop.
WashingtheUndersideof theMowerDeck
ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthe
mower-deckhousing.
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.
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.
Figure69
1.Washouttting3.O-ring
2.Hose
4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.
5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.
6.Engagetheblade-controlswitchandletthe mowerrunfor1to3minutes.
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(page40).
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
EngineOilandOilFilter(page31).
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(page37).
9.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery
(page36).
10.Ifstoringthemachinewiththebatteryinstalled, disconnectthenegative(black)cablefromthe battery.
11.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe machinewithagardenhose.
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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.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Thefueltankisshowingsignsofcollapsing orthemachineisfrequentlyshowingsigns ofrunningoutoffuel.
Theengineoverheats.
Thestarterdoesnotcrank.
Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Theair-cleanerpaperelementclogged.
1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.
2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.
3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengine-blowerhousingare plugged.
4.Theaircleanerisdirty.
5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.
1.Theblade-controlswitchisengaged.1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch.
2.Themotion-controlleversarenotin 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.
9.
Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.
2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.
4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.
5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).
8.
ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
9.
ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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Problem
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
Themachinedoesnotdrive.
Themachinevibratesabnormally .
Thecuttingheightisuneven.
1.Thebypassvalvesareopen.
2.Thetractionbeltsareworn,loose,or broken.
3.Thetractionbeltsareoffthepulleys.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
4.Thetransmissionhasfailed.4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.
2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.
3.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.
4.Theenginepulley ,idlerpulley,orblade pulleyisloose.
5.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.
6.Thebladespindleisbent.
7.Themotormountislooseorworn.
1.Theblade(s)isnotsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).
2.Acuttingblade(s)is/arebent.2.Installanewcuttingblade(s).
3.Themowerisnotlevel.
4.Ananti-scalproller(ifapplicable)isnot setcorrectly .
5.Theundersideofthemowerdeckis dirty.
6.Thetirepressureisincorrect.6.Adjustthetirepressure.
7.Abladespindleisbent.
1.Closethetowvalves.
2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).
4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
3.Levelthemowerfromside-to-sideand front-to-rear.
4.Adjusttheanti-scalpwheelheight.
5.Cleantheundersideofthemower deck.
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Thebladesdonotrotate.
1.Thedrivebeltisworn,looseorbroken.1.Installanewdrivebelt.
2.Thedrivebeltisoffofthepulley .
3.Thepower-takeoff(PTO)switchor PTOclutchisfaulty.
4.Themowerbeltisworn,loose,or broken.
2.Installthedrivebeltandcheckthe adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforthe correctposition.
3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
4.Installanewmowerbelt.
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Schematics
ElectricalDiagram139-2356(Rev.A)
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Notes:
CaliforniaProposition65WarningInformation
Whatisthiswarning?
Youmayseeaproductforsalethathasawarninglabellikethefollowing:
WARNING:CancerandReproductiveHarm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.
WhatisProp65?
Prop65appliestoanycompanyoperatinginCalifornia,sellingproductsinCalifornia,ormanufacturingproductsthatmaybesoldinorbroughtinto California.ItmandatesthattheGovernorofCaliforniamaintainandpublishalistofchemicalsknowntocausecancer,birthdefects,and/orother reproductiveharm.Thelist,whichisupdatedannually,includeshundredsofchemicalsfoundinmanyeverydayitems.ThepurposeofProp65isto informthepublicaboutexposuretothesechemicals.
Prop65doesnotbanthesaleofproductscontainingthesechemicalsbutinsteadrequireswarningsonanyproduct,productpackaging,orliteraturewith theproduct.Moreover,aProp65warningdoesnotmeanthataproductisinviolationofanyproductsafetystandardsorrequirements.Infact,the CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all
AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2) haschosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsunderstandingaboutthepresenceofalistedchemicalwithoutattemptingtoevaluatetheexposure.
Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?
Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly.ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproducts.Additionally,someonlineandmailorder retailersprovideProp65warningsontheirwebsitesorincatalogs.
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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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