Toro 75760 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3451-151RevA

TimeCutter

ModelNo.75760—SerialNo.410300000andUp
ModelNo.75760W—SerialNo.410300000andUp

®

6000RidingMower

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3451-151*

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

Gotowww.Toro.comtoviewspecicationsonyour
model.

Important:IfyouareusingamachinewithaToro

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

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

Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachine
hasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookfor
thefollowinglabel.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Introduction

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

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthe
spacebelow:

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2)appearsbothin
thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant
safetymessagesthatyoumustfollowtoavoid
accidents.Thissymbolwillappearwiththeword
Danger,Warning,orCaution.

•Dangerindicatesanimminentlyhazardous

situationwhich,ifnotavoided,willresultindeath
orseriousinjury.

•Warningindicatesapotentiallyhazardous

situationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultin
deathorseriousinjury.

•Cautionindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation

which,ifnotavoided,mayresultinminoror
moderateinjury.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UsingtheSmartSpeed

TM

Control

System..........................................................19

UsingtheSideDischarge.................................20

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

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................21

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

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

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

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

PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................23

TransportingtheMachine.................................24

Maintenance...........................................................26

MaintenanceSafety..........................................26

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........26

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................27

RaisingtheMachine.........................................27

EngineMaintenance...........................................27

EngineSafety...................................................27

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................27

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................29

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................31

CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................32

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................33

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter.......................33

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................34

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................34

ServicingtheBattery.........................................34

ServicingtheFuses..........................................35

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................36

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................36

ReleasingtheElectricBrake.............................36

BeltMaintenance................................................37

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InspectingtheBelts..........................................37

ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................37

MowerMaintenance.............................................38

BladeSafety.....................................................38

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................38

LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................40

RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................42

InstallingtheMowerDeck.................................43

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................43

Cleaning..............................................................44

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower

Deck..............................................................44

DisposingofWaste...........................................44

Storage...................................................................45

StorageSafety..................................................45

StoringtheBattery............................................45

Troubleshooting......................................................46

Schematics.............................................................48

Safety

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard
B71.1-2017.

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.

4

SlopeIndicator

Figure4

Youmaycopythispageforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .

decalbatterysymbols

1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway

2.Nore,opename,or
smoking

3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.

fromthebattery .

7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries.

8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot
discard

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.

93-7009

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

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

decal99-3943

99-3943

1.Beltrouting

2.Engine

decaloemmarkt

decal112-9840

112-9840

1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.

decal93-7009

2.Heightofcut

3.Removetheignitionkey
andreadtheinstructions
beforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.

6

decal138-2456

138-2456

1.Bypassleverpositionfor
pushingthemachine

121-2989

2.Bypassleverpositionfor
operatingthemachine

1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.

3.Donotoverllthefuel
tank.

2.Parkthemachineona
levelsurfacewhenlling
thefueltank.

decal121-2989b

1.Oildrain

1.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
awayfromthemachine.

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

131-1097

132-0872

3.Severinghazardofhand

4.Entanglement

decal131-1097

decal132-0872

orfoot—keepawayfrom
movingparts.

hazard—keepaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.

139-2388

1.Slow

2.Hauling

139-2394

1.Tractioncontrols4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

decal139-2388

3.Fast

decal139-2394

6.Parkingbrake

7

139-2395

1.Parkingbrake4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

decal142-5864

142-5864

decal139-2395

6.Tractioncontrols

decal144-5288

144-5288

Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandard

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

1.Heightofcut

1.Fast

decal139-5892

139-5892

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.

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

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

decal140-2717

than15°.

140-2717

2.Slow

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ProductOverview

1.Deck-liftpedal

2.Height-of-cutpin5.Controlpanel

3.SmartSpeed™lever6.Operatorseat

4.Motion-controllevers7.Engine10.Frontcasterwheel

Figure5

8.Fuel-tankcap

9.Anti-scalproller

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11.Deector

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Controls

Motion-ControlLevers

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart
theengineandoperatethemachine.

ControlPanel

Figure6

1.Hourmeter4.Keyswitch

2.Throttlecontrol5.Blade-controlswitch
(powertakeoff)

3.Chokecontrol

KeySwitch

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

ParkPosition

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

SmartSpeed™ControlSystem
Lever

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TheSmartSpeed™Control-Systemlever,located
belowtheoperatingposition,givesyouachoiceto
drivethemachineat3speedranges—trim,tow,and
mow(Figure5).

Fuel-PresenceWindow

Youcanusethefuelwindow,locatedontheleftside
ofthemachine,toverifythepresenceoffuelinthe
tank(Figure7).

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

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa
continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST
position(Figure6).

ChokeControl

Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine(Figure6).

Blade-ControlSwitch(Power
Takeoff)

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

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe
enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine
isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular
maintenance(Figure6).

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Figure7

1.Fuel-presencewindow

Height-of-CutPin

Theheight-of-cutpinworkswiththefootpedaltolock
thedeckinaspeciccuttingheight.Adjusttheheight
ofcutonlywhenthemachineisnotmoving(Figure5).

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FootPedalDeck-LiftSystem

Thefootpedaldeck-liftsystemallowsyoutolowerand
raisethedeckfromtheseatedposition.Youcanuse
thefootpedaltoliftthedeckbrieytoavoidobstacles
orassistinadjustingtheheightofcut(Figure5).

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Attachments/Accessories

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

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

BeforeOperation

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
(Figure8).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 .

Figure8

PerformingDaily
Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe
EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page26).

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(Figure9).

AdjustingtheTilt

Youcanadjustthemotion-controlleversforwardor
rearwardforyourcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollever
tothecontrol-armshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe
controlleverforwardorrearward.

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Figure11

Figure9

Adjustingthe
Motion-ControlLevers

AdjustingtheHeight

Youcanadjustthemotion-controllevershigheror
lowerformaximumcomfort(Figure10).

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3.Tightenbothboltstosecurethecontrolleverin
thenewposition.

4.Repeattheadjustmentfortheothercontrollever.

Figure10

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DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Contactingthebladecanresultinseriouspersonal

injury.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,and
waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.Whenyouturnthekeytothe
OFFposition,theengineshouldshutoffandthe
bladeshouldstop.Ifnot,stopusingyourmachine
immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand

appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting

units.Keepclearofthedischargeopening.

•Donotmowwiththedischargedeector

raised,removed,oralteredunlessthereisa
grass-collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand
workingproperly.

•Donotmowinreverseunlessitisabsolutely

necessary.Alwayslookdownandbehindyou
beforemovingthemachineinreverse.

•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind

corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay
blockyourview.

•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.

•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,

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

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe
machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.

•Beforeyouleavetheoperatingposition,dothe

following:

–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

–Disengagethepowertakeoffandlowerthe

attachments.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.

Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,which
islethalifinhaled.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Attachtowedequipmenttothemachineonlyat

thehitchpoint.

•Donotoperatethemachineunlessallguardsand

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

•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved

byT oro.

•Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess

of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof
exposure.

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Figure12

1.Wearhearingprotection.

•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.

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•Beforebackinguporturningthemachine,look

downandallaroundforsmallchildren.

•Donotcarrychildrenonthemachine,evenwhen

thebladesarenotmoving.Childrencouldfall
offandbeseriouslyinjuredorpreventyoufrom
safelyoperatingthemachine.Childrenwhohave
beengivenridesinthepastcouldappearinthe
operatingareawithoutwarningandberunoveror
backedoverbythemachine.

SlopeSafety

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.Theoperatorisresponsiblefor
safeslopeoperation.Operatingthemachineon
anysloperequiresextracaution.Beforeusingthe
machineonaslope,dothefollowing:

–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions

inthemanualandonthemachine.

–Useanangleindicatortodeterminethe

approximateslopeangleofthearea.
–Neveroperateonslopesgreaterthan15°.
–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto

determineiftheslopeissafeformachine

operation.Usecommonsenseandgood

judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation.

Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can

quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachineon

aslope.

•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do

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

•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon

slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor
direction;turnslowlyandgradually .

•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions

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

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,

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

•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor

attachments,suchasgrass-collectionsystems.

Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine
andcausealossofcontrol.Followdirectionsfor
counterweights.

•Ifpossible,keepthedeckloweredtotheground

whileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthedeckwhile
operatingonslopescancausethemachineto
becomeunstable.

Figure13

1.SafeZone—usethe
machinehereonslopes
lessthan15°oratareas.

2.DangerZone—usea
walk-behindmowerand/or
ahandtrimmeronslopes
greaterthan15°andnear
drop-offsorwater.

3.Water

4.W=Widthofthemachine

5.Keepasafedistance
(twicethewidthofthe
machine)betweenthe
machineandanyhazard.

TowingSafety

•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitch

point.

•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicleunless

ithasahitchinstalled.

•Donotexceedtheweightlimitsfortowed

equipmentandtowingonslopes.Thetowed
weightmustnotexceedtheweightofthemachine
andoperator.

•Neverallowchildrenorothersnearthetowed

equipment.

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmay

causelossoftraction,increasedriskofrollover,
andlossofcontrol.Reducethetowedweightand
slowdown.

•Thestoppingdistancemayincreasewiththe

weightofatowedload.Travelslowlyandallow
extradistancetostop.

•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearof

themachine.

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OperatingtheMower

OperatingtheThrottle

Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe
mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-Control
Switch(PTO)

Figure14

Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottlein

theFASTposition(Figure15).

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweentheFAST
andSLOWpositions(Figure17).

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.

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Figure17

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OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Pullupthechokeknobtoengagethechoke
beforeusingthekeyswitch(Figure18).

DisengagingtheBlade-Control
Switch(PTO)

Note:Ensurethatyoufullyengagethechoke.

Youmayneedtoholdtheknobupwhenyou
usethekeyswitch.

2.Pushdownthechoketodisengagethechoke
aftertheenginehasstarted(Figure18).

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Figure15

Figure16

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Figure18

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

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StartingtheEngine

ShuttingOfftheEngine

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Engagingthestarter
motorformorethan5secondscandamagethe
startermotor.Iftheenginefailstostart,wait10
secondsbeforeoperatingtheenginestarteragain.

1.Disengagethebladesbymovingthe
blade-controlswitchtotheOFFposition(Figure

19).

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe
PARKposition.

3.MovethethrottlecontroltotheFASTposition.

4.TurnthekeytotheOFFpositionandremove
thekey .

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.

Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe
parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended.

UsingtheMotion-Control
Levers

Figure19

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Figure20

1.Motion-control

lever—PARKposition

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

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4.Backward

DrivingtheMachine

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

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

WARNING

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly .Y ou
maylosecontrolofthemachineandcause
personalinjuryordamagetothemachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking
sharpturns.

DrivingBackward

Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenbackingupand

turning.

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

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

DrivingForward

Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenturning.

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

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

Figure22

UsingtheSmartSpeed
ControlSystem

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

TM

Control-Systemlever,located

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TM

Figure21

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Figure23

1.Smart-speedlever

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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

X

X

Trim

Thisisthelowestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthis
speedareasfollows:

UsingtheSideDischarge

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.

•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe
downposition.

•Parking

•Heavy,wetgrassmowingconditions

•Training

•Trimminggrass

Tow

Thisisthemediumspeed.Thesuggestedusesfor
thisspeedareasfollows:

•Bagging

•Mulching

•Towingattachments

Mow

Thisisthefastestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthis
speedareasfollows:

•Normalmowing

•Movingthemachine

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AdjustingtheHeightofCut

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp

Themachineisequippedwithafootpedaldeck-lift
system.Youcanusethefootpedaltoliftthedeck
brieytoavoidobstaclesandtoraisethedeck.

Youcanadjusttheheightofcutfrom38to114mm
(1-1/2to4-1/2inches)in13mm(1/2inch)increments
bymovingtheheight-of-cutpinintodifferenthole
locations.

1.Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfoottoraise
themowerdeck.

2.Toadjust,removethepinfromtheheight-of-cut
bracket(Figure24).

3.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutsystem
correspondingtothedesiredheightofcutand
insertthepin(Figure24).

4.Lowerthedeckslowlyuntilthelevermakes
contactwiththepin.

Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,adjustthe
heightoftheanti-scalprollers.

Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssothattherollers

donottouchthegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure

25.

1.Deck-liftpedal

2.Height-of-cutpositions

Figure24

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Figure25

1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut

2.Spacer

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3.Pin

3.Bushing

5.Bolt

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OperatingTips

MaximizingAirCirculation

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

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

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

CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade.
Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless
grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows
moreslowly.

StoppingtheMachine

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

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(page38).

AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass
standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings,
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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AfterOperation

PushingtheMachineby
Hand

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

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

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

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

•Removethekeybeforestoringortransportingthe

machine.

CleaningtheMachine

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithamild

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

Thismachinehasanelectric-brakemechanism,
andtopushthemachine,thekeymustbeinthe

RUNposition.Thebatteryneedstobechargedand

functioningtodisengagetheelectricbrake.

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

2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Locatethebypassleversontheframeonboth
sidesoftheengine.

4.Movebothbypassleversforwardthroughthe
slottedholeanddowntolocktheminplace
(Figure26).

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycause
personalinjury.

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

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

2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

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

Note:RefertoWashingtheUndersideofthe

MowerDeck(page44)forinformationonusing

thedeck-washouttting.

WARNING

Themachinecouldunintentionallymove
whilethebypassleversarelocked
forwardintheslotandinjureyouor
bystanders.

Lockthebypassleversrearwardafter
movingthemachine.

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Figure26

1.Bypass-leverlocations

2.Leverpositionfor

operatingthemachine

5.TurntheignitionkeytotheRUNpositionand
disengagetheparkingbrakebymoving1
motion-controlleveroutofthePARKposition.

3.Leverpositionforpushing
themachine

WARNING

Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithout
turnsignals,lights,reectivemarkings,ora
slow-moving-vehicleemblemisdangerous
andcanleadtoaccidents,causingpersonal
injury.

Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet
orroadway.

SelectingaTrailer

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck
increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould
causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure27).

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse
individualrampsforeachsideofthe

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machine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween
therampandthegroundorbetweenthe
rampandthetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethatthelengthoftherampisat
least4timesaslongastheheightofthe
trailerortruckbedtotheground.This
ensuresthattherampangledoesnot
exceed15degreesonatground.

Note:Donotstartthemachine.

6.Movethemachineasrequired.

Important:Alwayspushthemachineby

hand.Donottowthemachine,because
towingmaydamageit.

7.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe
PARKposition.

8.TurnthekeytotheOFFpositionandremoveitto
avoiddrainingthebatterycharge.

9.Movebothbypassleversrearwardanddown
throughtheslottedholetolocktheminplace.

TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe
machine.Useafull-widthramp.Ensurethatthetrailer
ortruckhasallthenecessarybrakes,lighting,and
markingasrequiredbylaw.Pleasecarefullyreadall
thesafetyinstructions.Knowingthisinformationcould
helpyouorbystandersavoidinjury.Refertoyour
localordinancesfortrailerandtie-downrequirements.

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1.Ifyouareusingatrailer,connectittothetowing
vehicleandconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakesand
lights.

3.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle
betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot
exceed15degrees(Figure27).

4.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure28).

Figure28

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1.Full-widthrampinstowed
position

2.Sideviewoffull-width
rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan
15degrees

LoadingtheMachine

Figure27

4.Rampisatleast4times
aslongastheheightof
thetrailerortruckbedto
theground

5.H=heightofthetraileror
truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

1.Backthemachineupthe
ramp.

2.Drivethemachineforward
downtheramp.

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

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

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regulationsfortie-downrequirements.

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Figure29

1.Tie-downpoints

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck
increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould
causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga
machineonaramp.

•Backthemachineuptherampanddriveit
forwarddowntheramp.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration
whiledrivingthemachineonarampas
thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora
tip-oversituation.

UnloadingtheMachine

1.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle
betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot
exceed15degrees(Figure27).

2.Drivethemachineforwarddowntheramp
(Figure28).

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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.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse

Every25hours

Every100hoursoryearly,

whichevercomesrst

Every200hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoilandlter.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Checktheaircleanerfordirty,loose,ordamagedparts.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheairintakescreen.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.

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

•Cleanthemower-deckhousing.

•Cleantheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•Checktirepressure.

•Checkthebeltsforwearorcracks.

•Replacetheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•Replacethepaperair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Changetheengineoilandoillter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Checkthesparkplug(s).

•Checkthein-linefuellter.

•Replacethesparkplug(s).

•Replacethein-linefuellter.

engine.

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MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Every300hours

Beforestorage

•Checkandadjustthevalveclearance.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectthebatterycables.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Paintanychippedsurfaces.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously
injureyouorotherbystanders.

Shutofftheengineandremovethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

Pre-Maintenance

EngineMaintenance

Procedures

EngineSafety

RaisingtheMachine

Usejackstandstosupportthemachinewhenyou
raiseit.

WARNING

•Keepyourhands,feet,face,otherbodyparts,

andclothingawayfromthemuferandotherhot
surfaces.Allowenginecomponentstocoolbefore
performingmaintenance.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorspeedor

overspeedtheengine.

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

Donotusethelowermufershieldtoliftor
supportthemachine.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(every

fewhours)ifoperatingconditionsareextremelydusty
orsandy .

RemovingtheFoamandPaper
Elements

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundtheair-cleanercovertoprevent
dirtfromgettingintotheengineandcausing
damage.

1.Lowermufershield

Figure30

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4.Liftthecoverandrotatetheair-cleanerassembly
outoftheengine(Figure31).

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Figure31

ServicingtheFoamAir-Cleaner
Element

ServiceInterval:Every25hours/Monthly(whichever

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

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

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1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapand
warmwater.Whentheelementisclean,rinse
itthoroughly.

2.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.

Important:Replacethefoamelementifit

istornorworn.

ServicingthePaperAir-Cleaner
Element

ServiceInterval:Every100hoursoryearly,

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

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1.Cleanthepaperelementbytappingitgentlyto
removedust.

5.Separatethefoamandpaperelements(Figure

32).

Figure32

Note:Ifitisverydirty ,replacethepaper

elementwithanewone.

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,or
damagetotherubberseal.

3.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.

Important:Donotcleanthepaperlter.

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InstallingtheAirCleaner

1.Installthefoamelementoverthepaperelement.

ServicingtheEngineOil

Note:Ensurethatyoudonotdamagethe

elements.

2.Aligntheholesofthelterintothemanifold
ports.

3.Rotatethelterdownintothechamberandfully
seatitagainstthemanifold(Figure33).

Figure33

Engine-OilSpecications

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

orSL)

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

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

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Figure34

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

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ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

4.Closethecover.

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:Aftertherst5hours/Afterthe

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

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

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfacetoensure
thattheoildrainscompletely.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,andmove
themotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK
position.

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

4.Draintheoilfromtheengine(Figure36).

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Figure36

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5.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure37).

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengineandthenturnthelteranextra3/4
turn.

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Figure38

Figure37

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

38).

7.Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hoursoryearly,

whichevercomesrst—Checkthe

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

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside
electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.
Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling
thesparkplugandagappingtoolorfeelergaugeto
checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug
ifnecessary.

Type:Champion

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).

sparkplug(s).

®

RN9YCorNGK

®

BPR6ES

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Figure39

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

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

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the
engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe
insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

CleaningtheCooling
System

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

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2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Removetheairlterfromtheengine;referto

RemovingtheFoamandPaperElements(page

27).

4.Loosentheboltsandremovethefanhousing
(Figure42).

Figure40

InstallingtheSparkPlug

Figure41

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Figure42

1.Bolt2.Fanhousing

5.Topreventdebrisenteringtheairintake,install
theairltertothelterbase.

6.Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.

7.Removetheairlterandinstallthefanhousing.
Torquetheboltsto8to12N·m(71to106in-lb).

8.Installtheairlter;refertoInstallingtheAir

Cleaner(page29).

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32

FuelSystem
Maintenance

DANGER

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

RefertoFuelSafety(page12)foracomplete
listoffuelrelatedprecautions.

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuel
Filter

ServiceInterval:Every100hoursoryearly,

whichevercomesrst—Checkthe
in-linefuellter.

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

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Neverinstalladirtylterafterremovingitfromthe
fuelline.

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

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

3.Replacethelter(Figure43).

Note:Ensurethatthemarkingsonthelter

followthefuelowdirection.

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Figure43

33

ElectricalSystem
Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthecablefromthenegativeterminalof

thebatterybeforerepairingthemachine.

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated

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

WARNING

Incorrectlyremovingthecablesfrom
batterycoulddamagethemachineand
cables,causingsparks.Sparkscan
causethebatterygassestoexplode,
resultinginpersonalinjury .

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

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

ServicingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetalmachinecomponents,causing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses
toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,
donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch
anymetalpartsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe
machine.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Raisetheseattoaccessthebattery .

4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcable
fromthebatterypost(Figure44).

5.Slidetherubbercoveroffthepositive(red)
cable.

6.Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthe
batterypost(Figure44).

Note:Retainallfasteners.

7.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure44),and
liftthebatteryfromthebatterytray.

Figure44

1.Battery

2.Positive(+)batterypost

3.Bolt,washer,andnut7.Batteryhold-down

4.Terminalboot

5.Negative(–)batterypost

6.Wingnut,washer,andbolt

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Note:Retainallfasteners.

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ChargingtheBattery

ServicingtheFuses

ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebattery

anddisconnectthebatterycables.

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto

RemovingtheBattery(page34).

2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat
6to10A.

Note:Donotoverchargethebattery .

3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug
thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then
disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery
posts(Figure45).

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(Figure46).

Figure45

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

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

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure44).

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

3.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,install
thenegativebatterycabletothenegative(-)
batteryterminal.

4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive
(red)batterypost.

5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure

44).

6.Lowertheseat.

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Figure46

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

5.Lowertheseat.

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DriveSystem

ReleasingtheElectric

Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktire

pressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas
specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseanuneven
cut.Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure47).
Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost
accuratepressurereading.

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

Inatethereardrive-wheeltiresto90kPa(13psi).

Brake

Youcanmanuallyreleasetheelectricbrakeby
rotatingthelinkarmsforward.Oncetheelectricbrake
isenergized,thebrakeresets.

1.TurnthekeytotheOFFpositionandremove
thekey .

2.Disconnectthebattery.

3.Locatetheshaftontheelectricbrakewherethe
brakelinkarmsareconnected(Figure48).

4.Rotatetheshafttoreleasethebrake(Figure48).

5.Connectthebatteryaftermovingthemachine.

1.Valvestem

Figure47

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1.Brake-linkarmontheelectricbrakecontrolmodule

2.Left,reartire

Figure48

36

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(PTO),andengagethe
parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

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

4.Loosenthescrewsandremovethepulley
covers(Figure49).

WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwhen
installedandcancausepersonalinjury .

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

Figure50

1.Idlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley

3.Outsidepulley6.Spring-removaltool

4.Spring

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Figure49

1.Cover2.Screw(4)

5.Usingaspring-removaltool(ToroPartNo.
92-5771),removetheidlerspringfromthedeck
hooktoremovetensionontheidlerpulleyand
rollthebeltoffthepulleys(Figure50).

6.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand
mowerpulleys(Figure50).

7.Usingaspring-removaltool(ToroPartNo.
92-5771),installtheidlerspringoverthedeck
hookandplacetensionontheidlerpulleyand
themowerbelt(Figure50).

8.Installthepulleycovers.

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37

MowerMaintenance

BladeSafety

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearordamage.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

bladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhen
servicingtheblades.Onlyreplaceorsharpenthe
blades;neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating

onebladecancauseotherbladestorotate.

•Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsets

topreservebalance.

ServicingtheCutting
Blades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades
sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement,
keepextrabladesonhand.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe
Blades

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Figure51

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfacefor

thefollowingprocedure.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighest
height-of-cutposition.

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedgloves,orother
adequatehandprotection,slowlyrotatethe
bladeintoapositionthatallowsyoutomeasure
thedistancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthe
levelsurfacethemachineison(Figure52).

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

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

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure51).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove
andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe

Blades(page40).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming
inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade
(Figure51).

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Figure52

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat
surface(Figure53).

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Figure53

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Figure55

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1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothat
theopposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesame
position(Figure54).

Figure54

1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)

2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement

position

1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreater

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

(page39)andInstallingtheBlades(page

40).

Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwitha

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

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,moveto

thenextblade.

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6.Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Replacethebladesiftheyhitasolidobject,orifthe
bladeisoutofbalanceorbent.

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat
surface(Figure55).

Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan

3mm(1/8inch).

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthicklypadded
glove.

2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,and
bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure56).

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Figure56

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

56).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside
ofthemowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthecurvedwasher(cuppedsidetoward
theblade)andthebladebolt(Figure56).

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

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LevelingtheMowerDeck

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth
endsoftheblade(Figure57).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting
edges.

Figure57

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona
bladebalancer(Figure58).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Checktoensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytime
youinstallthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencut
onyourlawn.

Checkthemowerdeckforbentbladespriorto
leveling,andremoveandreplaceanybentblades;
refertoCheckingforBentBlades(page38)before
continuing.

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

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•Alltiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoChecking

theTirePressure(page36).

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CheckingtheSide-to-SideLevel

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Settheheightofcutto76mm(3inches).

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure57).

Figure58

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis
balanced.

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside.

5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand
theatsurface(Figure59).

Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin5

mm(3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired;refer

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40

toLevelingtheMowerDeck(page41).

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Outsidecuttingedges

Figure59

3.Measurefromthetipofthe
bladetotheatsurface
here.

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Figure60

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe
bladetotheatsurface
here.

2.Outsidecuttingedges

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CheckingtheFront-to-RearBlade
Slope

Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyouinstall
themower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan

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

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Settheheightofcutto76mm(3inches).

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacing
fronttorear(Figure60).

5.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetothe
atsurfaceandthetipoftherearbladetothe
atsurface(Figure60).

Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6to7.9mm

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

41)procedure.

LevelingtheMowerDeck

1.Settheanti-scalprollerstothetopholesor
removethemcompletelyforthisprocedure;refer
toAdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers(page21).

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

(page21).

3.Place2blocks,eachhavingathicknessof6.6
cm(2-5/8inches),undereachsideofthefront
edgeofthedeckbutnotundertheanti-scalp
rollerbrackets(Figure61).

4.Place2blocks,eachhavingathicknessof7.3
cm(2-7/8inches),undertherearedgeofthe
cuttingdeckskirt,1oneachsideofthecutting
deck(Figure61).

1.Woodblock—6.6cm

(2-5/8inches)thick

2.Woodblock—7.3cm

(2-7/8inches)thick

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Figure61

3.Frontedge

5.Loosentheadjustmentboltsonall4cornersso
thatthedeckissittingsecurelyonall4blocks
(Figure62).

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Figure63

Figure62

1.Deck-liftarm

2.Deckpin4.Adjustmentbolt

3.Deckhanger

6.Ensurethatthedeckpinsareatthetopofthe
slotinthedeckhangers(Figure62).

7.Tightenthe4adjustmentbolts(Figure62).

8.Ensurethattheblockstsnuglyunderthedeck
skirtandthatallboltsaretight.

9.Verifythatthedeckislevelbycheckingthe
side-to-sidelevelandfront-to-rearbladeslope;
repeatthedecklevelingprocedureifnecessary.

1.Nut

2.Pivotpan

3.Shoulderbolt

5.Atall4cornersofthedeck,removethehairpin
cotterandwasherfromthedeckpin(Figure64).

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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.Attherearofthemowerdeck,removethe2
shoulderboltsandnutssecuringthedecktothe
pivotpan(Figure63).

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Figure64

1.Deckpin3.Washer

2.Hairpincotter

6.Raisetheheightofcuttothehighestposition.

7.Removethebeltfromtheclutchpulleyonthe
engine.

8.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderneaththe
machine.

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

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InstallingtheMowerDeck

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Slidethemowerdeckunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowest
position.

5.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley.

6.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandattachthe
reardeckhangerstothereardeckpins(Figure

64).

7.Attachthefrontdeckhangerstothefrontdeck
pins(Figure64).

8.Securethedeckpinswiththehairpincottersand
washersremovedpreviously(Figure64).

9.Securetherearofthedecktothepivotpan
usingtheshoulderboltsandnutsremoved
previously(Figure63).

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Figure65

1.Mowerdeck4.Rod

2.Grass-deectorpivot5.Spring

3.Grassdeector6.Nut(3/8inch)

2.Slidetherodoutofthedeckbracket,spring,and
grassdeector(Figure65).

3.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.

4.Installthenewgrassdeector(Figure65).

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(Figure65).

5.Slidethestraightendoftherodthroughtherear
grassdeectorpivot.

6.Placethespringontherod,withendwires
down,andbetweenthegrassdeectorbrackets.

7.Slidetherodthroughthesecondgrass-deector
pivot(Figure65).

8.Inserttherodatthefrontofthegrassdeector
intothebracketonthedeck.

9.Securetherearendoftherodintothemower
withanut(3/8inch)asshowninFigure65.

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbe

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

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Cleaning

8.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfrom
thewashouttting.

WashingtheUndersideof
theMowerDeck

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithamild

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

Washtheundersideofthemowerdeckaftereachuse
topreventgrassbuildupforimprovedmulchaction
andclippingdispersal.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthe
mowerwashouttting,andturnthewateron
high(Figure66).

Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashout

ttingO-ringtomakethecouplingslideon
easierandprotecttheO-ring.

Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafter1washing,

soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Then
repeattheprocess.

9.Runthemoweragainfor1to3minutesto
removeexcesswater.

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashouttting
couldexposeyouandotherstothrown
objectsorbladecontact.Contactwitha
bladeorthrowndebriscancauseinjury
ordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashout
ttingimmediately,beforeusing
machineagain.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunder
themowerorthroughopeningsinthe
machine.

DisposingofWaste

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

Figure66

1.Washouttting3.O-ring

2.Hose

4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.

5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.

6.Engagetheblade-controlswitchandletthe
mowerrunfor1to3minutes.

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

4.Coupling

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Storage

StoringtheBattery

1.Fullychargethebattery .

StorageSafety

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

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

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor

drainthefuelindoorsorinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

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

ElectricalDiagram(Rev .A)

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Notes:

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
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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

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•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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