
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,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque
ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine
manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof
AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As
conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating
requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass
ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto
theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith
themachine.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe
usedbyhomeownersinresidentialapplications.Itis
designedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained
lawns.Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthan
itsintendedusecouldprovedangeroustoyouand
bystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .
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ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.
WARNING
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containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
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
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................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.Nore,opename,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.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart
fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.
93-7009
1.Warning—donotoperatethemowerwiththedeectorup
orremoved;keepthedeectorinplace.
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,
raiseddeector—donot
operatethemachinewith
anopendeck;usea
baggeroradeector .
3.Severinghazardofhand
orfoot—keepawayfrom
movingparts.
4.Entanglement
hazard—keepaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.
Decal138-6074ismoldedintothefueltank.
138-6074
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
2.Parkthemachineona
levelsurfacewhenlling
thefueltank.
3.Donotoverllthefuel
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
hazardofthengersor
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;
keepthedeectorinplace.
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.Deector10.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
certicationofthemachine,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,suchasthedeectorsandthe
entiregrasscatcher,areinplaceandfunctioning
properly.Replacewornordeterioratedpartswhen
necessary.
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FuelSafety
•Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.
–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe
fuel,removethemachinefromthetruckor
trailerandrefuelitontheground,awayfrom
allvehicles.Ifthisisnotpossible,placea
portablefuelcontainerontheground,away
fromallvehicles,andllit;thenrefuelthe
machinefromthefuelcontainerratherthan
fromafuel-dispensernozzle.
–Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,in
anopenarea,andwhentheengineiscold.
Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan
openameorsparks.
–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe
tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.
–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe
engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil
thefuelvaporshavedissipated.
–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep
itoutofthereachofchildren.
•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,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.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck
(Figure7).Donotllthefueltankcompletely
full.
87(US)or91(research
octane;outsidetheUS)
Nomorethan10%byvolume
Lessthan15%byvolume
•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith
therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat
alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea
nozzlelock-opendevice.
•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.
•Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurely.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,
mufer,drives,grasscatcher,andengine
compartmenttohelppreventres.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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Figure10
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
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
Figure9
•Contactingthebladecanresultinseriouspersonal
injury.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,and
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14
waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.Whenyouturnthekeytothe
OFFposition,theengineshouldshutoffandthe
bladeshouldstop.Ifnot,stopusingyourmachine
immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
units.Keepclearofthedischargeopening.
•Donotmowwiththedischargedeector
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,suchasthedeectorsandthe
entiregrasscatcher,areinplaceandfunctioning
properly.Replacewornordeterioratedpartswhen
necessary.
•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
byToro.
•Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess
of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof
exposure.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,
drives,mufer,andenginetohelppreventres.
•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°oratareas.
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
Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat
dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe
turf.
DANGER
Withoutagrassdeector,dischargecover,or
acompletegrass-catcherassemblymounted
inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade
contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith
rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris
willcauseinjuryordeath.
•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthe
mowerdeckbecausethegrassdeector
routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe
grassdeectoriseverdamaged,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).
•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe
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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whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.
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,
mufer,drives,grasscatcher,andengine
compartmenttohelppreventres.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,mufer,
drives,grasscatcher,andengine.
Note:RefertoWashingtheUndersideofthe
MowerDeck(page48)forinformationonusing
thedeck-washouttting.
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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,
muferandotherhotsurfaces.
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,reectivemarkings,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
exceed15degreesonatground.
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,
mufer,drives,grasscatcher,andengine
compartmenttopreventres.
•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,
whichevercomesrst
Beforestorage
Yearly
MaintenanceProcedure
•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Cleanthecoolingsystem(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).
•Inspecttheblades.
•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,mufer,drives,grasscatcher,and
engine.
•Cleanthemower-deckhousing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,mufer,drives,grasscatcher,and
engine.
•Greasethecasterwheelbearings(moreofteninsandysoilconditions).
•Cleantheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).
•Checktirepressure.
•Checkthebeltsforwearorcracks.
•Changetheengineoilandoillter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectthebatterycables.
•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.
•Paintanychippedsurfaces.
•Replacetheair-cleanerpaperandfoamelements(moreoftenindusty,dirty
conditions).
•Checkandadjustthevalveclearance.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
•Changethesparkplug(s).
•Replacethein-linefuellter.
Important:Refertoyourengineowner'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously
injureyouorotherbystanders.
Shutofftheengineandremovethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.
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Pre-Maintenance
Lubrication
Procedures
GreasingtheBearings
RaisingtheMachine
Usejackstandstosupportthemachinewhenyou
raiseit.
WARNING
Supportingthemachineonthelowermufer
shield(Figure29)maydamagetheshieldand
causethemachinetofall,injuringyouor
bystanders.
Donotusethelowermufershieldtoliftor
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.Cleanthegreasettings(Figure30)witharag.
Note:Scrapeanypaintoffthefrontofthe
tting(s).
1.Lowermufershield
Figure29
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Figure30
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1.Frontcastertire
4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure30).
5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins
tooozeoutofthebearings.
6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.
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EngineMaintenance
EngineSafety
•Keepyourhands,feet,face,otherbodyparts,
andclothingawayfromthemuferandotherhot
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.Lifttheendofthelterandremoveitfromthe
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,anoilylm,or
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damagetotherubberseal.
3.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.
Important:Donotcleanthepaperlter.
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InstallingtheAirCleaner
1.Installthefoampre-cleanerelementoverthe
paperelement.
Note:Ensurethatyoudonotdamagethe
elements.
2.Installtheair-cleanerelementsontothe
air-cleanerbase.
3.Installthecoverandsecureitwiththelatches
(Figure31).
ServicingtheEngineOil
Engine-OilSpecications
OilType:Detergentoil(includingsynthetic)ofAPI
serviceSJorhigher
CrankcaseCapacity:1.4L(47oz)withoillter
Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.
Figure34
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.
Important:Ifyouoverllorunderlltheengine
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,
whichevercomesrst—Changethe
engineoilandoillter(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-oillter(Figure37).
Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches
theengineandthenturnthelteranextra3/4
turn.
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6.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied
oilintothellertubeandslowlyaddthe
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,anoilylm,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.Removetheairlterfromtheengine.
4.Removetheengineshroud.
5.Topreventdebrisenteringtheairintake,install
theairltertothelterbase.
6.Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.
7.Removetheairlterandinstalltheengine
shroud.
8.Installtheairlter.
Maintenance
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.
RefertoFuelSafety(page12)foracomplete
listoffuelrelatedprecautions.
ReplacingtheIn-LineFuel
Filter
ServiceInterval:Y early—Replacethein-linefuel
lter.
Neverinstalladirtylterafterremovingitfromthe
fuelline.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe
motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK
position.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.Allowtheenginetocool.
3.Replacethelter(Figure42).
Note:Ensurethattheow-directionarrowon
thereplacementlterpointstowardtheengine.
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ElectricalSystem
Maintenance
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ElectricalSystemSafety
•Disconnectthecablefromthenegativeterminalof
thebatterybeforerepairingthemachine.
•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated
area,awayfromsparksandames.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
specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseanuneven
cut.Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure46).
Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost
accuratepressurereading.
Inatethefrontcasterwheeltiresto206kPa(30psi)
orthepressureindicatedonthesidewall,whichever
islower.
Inatethereardrive-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
aat,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.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat
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.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat
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.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth
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-siderst;thenyoucan
adjustthefront-to-rearslope.
Requirements:
•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.
•Alltiresmustbeproperlyinated;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
theatsurface(Figure60).
Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin5
mm(3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired;refer
toLevelingfromSidetoSide(page44).
Figure60
1.Bladessidetoside
2.Outsidecuttingedges
3.Measurefromthetipofthe
bladetotheatsurface
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
bladetotheatsurface
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
Deector
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspect
thegrassdeectorfordamage.
WARNING
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow
themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor
bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also,
contactwiththebladecouldoccur.
Neveroperatethemachinewithoutthe
grassdeector,thedischargecover,orthe
grass-collectionsysteminplace.
1.Removethenut(3/8inch)fromtherodunder
themower(Figure68).
6.Placethespringontherod,withendwires
down,andbetweenthegrassdeectorbrackets.
7.Slidetherodthroughthesecondgrass-deector
pivot(Figure68).
8.Inserttherodatthefrontofthegrassdeector
intotheshortstandoffonthedeck.
9.Securetherearendoftherodintothemower
withanut(3/8inch)asshowninFigure68.
Important:Thegrassdeectormustbe
spring-loadedinthedownposition.Liftthe
deectoruptotestthatitsnapsintothe
full-downposition.
Figure68
1.Mowerdeck5.Rod
2.Shortstandoff6.Spring
3.Grass-deectorpivot7.Nut(3/8inch)
4.Grassdeector
2.Slidetherodoutoftheshortstand-off,spring,
andgrassdeector(Figure68).
3.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.
4.Installthenewgrassdeector(Figure68).
5.Slidethestraightendoftherodthroughtherear
grassdeectorpivot.
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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
mowerwashouttting,andturnthewateron
high(Figure69).
Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashout
ttingO-ringtomakethecouplingslideon
easierandprotecttheO-ring.
8.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfrom
thewashouttting.
Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafter1washing,
soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Then
repeattheprocess.
9.Runthemoweragainfor1to3minutesto
removeexcesswater.
WARNING
Abrokenormissingwashouttting
couldexposeyouandotherstothrown
objectsorbladecontact.Contactwitha
bladeorthrowndebriscancauseinjury
ordeath.
•Replacebrokenormissingwashout
ttingimmediately,beforeusing
machineagain.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunder
themowerorthroughopeningsinthe
machine.
DisposingofWaste
Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicuid,andengine
coolantarepollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeof
theseaccordingtoyourstateandlocalregulations.
Figure69
1.Washouttting3.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.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor
drainthefuelindoorsorinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,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-headnsandblowerhousing.
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.Thecoolingnsandairpassages
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.Thereisdirtinfuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.
7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel
system.
8.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.
9.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.9.Addoiltothecrankcase.
1.Cleanthepaperelement.
3.Removetheobstructionfromthe
coolingnsandairpassages.
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.Thecoolingnsandairpassages
undertheengineblowerhousingare
plugged.
5.Thesparkplug(s)ispitted,fouled,or
thegapisincorrect.
6.Thefuel-tankventisblocked.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.7.Replacethefuellter.
8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.
9.
Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.
2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.
4.Removetheobstructionfromthe
coolingnsandairpassages.
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
CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese
chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all
AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;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
“nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,TorohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover ,ifTorodoesnotprovidethese
warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.
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