Toro 75951 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3414-606RevC

ZMaster

®

Professional5000

SeriesRidingMower

with60inTURBOFORCE
Mower

ModelNo.75951—SerialNo.400000000andUp

®

SideDischarge

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3414-606*C

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002

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

WARNING

Removingstandardoriginalequipmentparts
andaccessoriesmayalterthewarranty,
traction,andsafetyofthemachine.Failureto
useoriginalToropartscouldcauseserious
injuryordeath.Makingunauthorizedchanges
totheengine,fuelorventingsystem,may
violateEPAandCARBregulations.

Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimited
to,tires,belts,blades,andfuelsystem
componentswithoriginalToroparts.

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

Pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer’sinformation
includedwiththemachine.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe
usedbyresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hired
operators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrasson
well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial
properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor
agriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Y ouareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.

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Figure2

1.Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

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forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,
accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto
registeryourproduct.

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Contents

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

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

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

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

ProductOverview...................................................13

Controls...........................................................13

Specications..................................................14

BeforeOperation.................................................15

BeforeOperationSafety...................................15

RecommendedFuel.........................................15

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner.............................16

FillingtheFuelTank..........................................16

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................17

BreakinginaNewMachine..............................17

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem

(ROPS).........................................................17

ThinkSafetyFirst..............................................18

UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................18

UnlatchingtheSeat..........................................19

AdjustingtheMyRide™Suspension

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

DuringOperation.................................................21

DuringOperationSafety...................................21

OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................22

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................23

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................23

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch............................23

StartingtheEngine...........................................23

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................24

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................25

DrivingtheMachine..........................................25

StoppingtheMachine.......................................26

UsingtheSideDischarge.................................26

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................27

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................28

AdjustingtheFlowBafeCamLocks................28

PositioningtheFlowBafe................................29

OperatingTips.................................................30

AfterOperation....................................................31

AfterOperationSafety......................................31

UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................31

UsingtheDrive-Wheel-ReleaseValves............31

TransportingtheMachine.................................32

LoadingtheMachine........................................33

Maintenance...........................................................34

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........34

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................35

MaintenanceandStorageSafety......................35

Lubrication..........................................................36

AddingLightOilorSprayLubrication................36

GreasingtheMowerDeck................................36

GreasingthePump-Belt-IdlerArm....................36

GreasingtheCaster-WheelBearings...............37

LubricatingtheCaster-WheelHubs..................37

EngineMaintenance...........................................38

EngineSafety...................................................38

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................38

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................40

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................43

CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................44

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................45

ServicingtheElectronicFuel-Injection

System..........................................................45

ReplacingtheLow-PressureFuel

Filter..............................................................45

ServicingtheHigh-PressureFuelFilter.............45

ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................45

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................46

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................46

ServicingtheBattery.........................................46

ServicingtheFuses..........................................47

Jump-StartingtheMachine...............................48

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................49

CheckingtheSeatBelt.....................................49

CheckingtheRolloverProtectionSystem

(ROPS)Knobs..............................................49

AdjustingtheTracking......................................50

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................50

CheckingtheWheel-LugNuts..........................51

CheckingtheWheel-HubSlottedNut................51

AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing...................51

UsingtheClutchShim......................................51

CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................53

CleaningtheEngineScreenandEngine-Oil

Cooler...........................................................53

CleaningtheEngine-CoolingFinsand

Shrouds........................................................54

CheckingandCleaningtheHydraulic-Unit

Shrouds........................................................54

BrakeMaintenance.............................................55

AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................55

BeltMaintenance................................................56

InspectingtheBelts..........................................56

ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................56

ReplacingtheHydraulicPump-Drive

Belt................................................................57

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................58

AdjustingtheControl-HandlePosition..............58

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage...............58

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlDamper...............59

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlNeutral-Lock

Pivot..............................................................60

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................60

HydraulicSystemSafety...................................60

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem........................60

MowerDeckMaintenance....................................63

LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................63

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................65

RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................68

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................69

Cleaning..............................................................70

CleaningundertheMower................................70

CleaningtheSuspensionSystem.....................70

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DisposingofWaste...........................................70

Storage...................................................................71

CleaningandStorage.......................................71

Troubleshooting......................................................72

Schematics.............................................................75

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSIB71.4-2012.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.

Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforeyoustarttheengine.
Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows
howtouseitandunderstandsthewarnings.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.

•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep

bystandersasafedistanceawayfromthe
machine.

•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never

allowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebefore

servicing,fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

Youcanndadditionalitemsofsafetyinformationin
theirrespectivesectionsthroughoutthismanual.

4

SlopeIndicator

Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

58-6520

1.Grease

93-7818

decal58-6520

decal106-2655

106-2655

1.Warning—donottouchorapproachmovingbelts;remove
theignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicing
orperformingmaintenance.

decal93-7818

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto1 15to149N∙m(85to110
ft-lb).

99-8936

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

decal106-5517

106-5517

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

decal99-8936

6

decal107-3069

107-3069

1.Warning—thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
down.

2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe
rollbarinthefullyraisedandlockedpositionandwear
theseatbelt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary;donotwearthetheseatbeltwhentherollbaris
down.

3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.

decal110-2068

110-2068

1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

decal112-9028

112-9028

1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.

decal114-4466

114-4466

1.Main(25A)3.Charge(25A)

2.PTO(10A)4.Auxiliary(15A)

decal110-2067

110-2067

7

decal116-4858

116-4858

decal116-8726

116-8726

1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforrecommendedhydraulic

decal136-5508

uid.

136-5508

1.Beltrouting

115-9625

1.Parking
brake—disengaged

2.Parkingbrake—engaged

116-1716

1.Fuel6.Hourmeter

2.Empty

3.Half

4.Full9.Neutral

5.Battery

7.PTO

8.Parkingbrake

10.Operator-presenceswitch

decal115-9625

decal117-0346

117-0346

decal116-1716

1.Fuelleakhazard—readtheOperator'sManual;donot
attempttoremovetherollbar;donotweld,drill,ormodify
therollbarinanyway.

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117-3848

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
awayfromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatethemachine
withoutdeector,dischargecover,orgrasscollection
systeminplace.

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

decal126-2055

126-2055

1.Wheellug-nuttorque129N∙m(95ft-lb)(4x)

2.Wheelhub-nuttorque319N∙m(235ft-lb)

3.ReadandunderstandtheOperator’sManualbefore
performinganymaintenance,checktorqueaftertherst

decal117-3848

100hoursthenevery500hoursthereafter.

1.ReadtheOperator’s

Manual.

1.Fast

2.Variablespeedcontrol

117-3864

2.Filltobottomofllerneck;

121–7586

3.Slow

4.Powertakeoff(PTO)

warning—donotoverll
thetank.

decal117-3864

decal126-4398

126-4398

1.ReadtheOperator’s
manual

2.Lock

decal121-7586

3.Unlock

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decal127-0326

127-0326

1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.

3.Removethekeyfrom
theignitionandreadthe
Operator'sManualbefore
performingmaintenance
orservicingthemachine.

2.Heightofcut

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .

decal132-5063

132-5063

1.Camlock2.Camunlock

decal132-5067

132–5067

decaloemmarkt

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.

decalbatterysymbols

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or

6.Keepbystandersasafe

7.Weareyeprotection;

smoking

3.Causticliquid/chemical

8.Batteryacidcancause

burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

10.Containslead;donot

Manual.

distanceawayfromthe
battery.

explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries.

blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.

discard

10

125–9383

1.Checkhydraulicuidevery50operatinghours.3.Checkthetirepressureevery50operatinghours.

2.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonlubricating
themachine.

4.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance.

decal125-9383

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132-0871

Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas
wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineinthoseconditions
onthatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible,keepthe
cuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhileoperatingthemachineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperatingonslopescan
causethemachinetobecomeunstable.

decal132-0871

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained;wearhearingprotection.

2.Cutting,dismembering,andentanglementhazard—keep
handsawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsin
place.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.6.Tippinghazardonslopes—donotuseonslopesnearopen

4.Ramphazard—whenloadingontoatrailer ,donotusedual
ramps;onlyuseasingularrampwideenoughforthemachine
andthathasaninclinelessthan15°;backuptheramp(in
reverse)anddriveforwardofftheramp.

5.Bodilyharmhazard—donotcarrypassengers;lookbehind
youwhenmowinginreverse.

water;donotuseonslopesgreaterthan15°.

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ProductOverview

HourMeter

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

FuelGauge

Thefuelgaugeislocatedwiththehourmeter,and
thebarslightupwhentheignitionswitchisintheON
position(Figure6).

Theindicatorlightappearswhenthefuellevelislow
(approximately1gallonremaininginthefueltank).

Safety-InterlockIndicators

Figure4

1.Side-dischargedeector

2.Height-of-cutdeck-lift
pedal

3.Parking-brakelever10.Fuelcap

4.Transportlock11.Mowerdeck

5.Controls12.Casterwheel

6.Motion-controllevers13.Front-shockassembly

7.Rollbar

8.Rear-shockassembly

9.Seatbelt

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart
theengineandoperatethemachine(Figure4and

Figure5).

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Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterthatindicate
withablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentis
positionedcorrectly(Figure6).

Battery-IndicatorLight

IfyouturntheignitionkeytotheONpositionfora
fewseconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea
wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.

Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturned
onandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperating
level(Figure6).

Figure5

1.PTOswitch

2.Throttlecontrol5.Ignitionswitch

3.Malfunctionindicatorlight
(MIL)

4.Hour

6.Fuses

meter/Safety-interlock
display/Fuelgauge

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Figure6

1.Fuelgauge(bars)4.Safety-interlocksymbols

2.Batterylight

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3.Hourmeter

5.Lowfuel-indicatorlight

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa
continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST
position(Figure5).

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Blade-ControlSwitch(Power
Takeoff)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)engagesand
disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure5).

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto

changewithoutnotice.

Width

IgnitionSwitch

Usethisswitchtostartthemowerengine.Ithas3
positions:START,RUN,andOFF.

Motion-ControlLevers

Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine
forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.

Neutral-LockPosition

UsetheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwiththe
safety-interlocksystemtoengageandtodetermine
theNEUTRALposition.

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalve(undertheseat)when
transportingorstoringthemower.

Electronic-ControlUnit

WithoutDeck

DeectorUp157cm(62inches)

DeectorDown192cm(76inches)

135cm(53inches)

Length

RollBarUp

RollBarDown

211cm(83inches)

215cm(85inches)

Height

RollBarUpRollBarDown

179cm(71inches)127.8cm(50.3inches)

Weight

Weight

587kg(1,295lb)

Malfunction-IndicatorLight

Theelectronic-controlunit(ECU)continuously
monitorstheoperationoftheEFIsystem.

Ifaproblemorfaultwithinthesystemisdetected,the
malfunction-indicatorlight(MIL)illuminates.

TheMIListheredlightlocatedintherightconsole
panel.

OncetheMILilluminates,makeinitialtroubleshooting
checks;refertotheMILsectionunderTroubleshooting

(page72).

Ifthesechecksdonotcorrecttheproblem,further
diagnosisandservicingbyanAuthorizedService
Dealerisnecessary.

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments
andaccessories.

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Operation

containersontheground,awayfromyourvehicle
beforelling.

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations
mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner
isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand
mechanics.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe

enginequickly.

•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety

switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.

•Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachineto

ensurethattheblades,bladebolts,andcutting
assembliesareingoodworkingcondition.
Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsets
topreservebalance.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine

andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould
throw.

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate

equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories
requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand
safely.

FuelSafety

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extremecareinhandlingfuel.Fuelvaporsare
ammableandexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothefuel

tankwhiletheengineisrunningorwhilehot.

•Donotrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck

ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace

•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer

andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot
possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer
ratherthanafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire

exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking
condition.

•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith

therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat
alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea
nozzlelock-opendevice.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap

andtightenitsecurely.

•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit

outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymorethan
a30-daysupplyoffuel.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Addfuelto

thefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13mm(1/4to
1/2inch)belowthebottomofthellerneck.This
emptyspaceinthetankallowsfueltoexpand.

–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

–Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleandfuel

tankopening.

–Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillswith

soapandwater.

RecommendedFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol

(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland
MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15%
ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.

Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan
10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains

15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or
enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder
warranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

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Using Stabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsfuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless

(drainthefueltankwhenstoringthemachinefor
morethan90days)

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel

system,whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditives

containingmethanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner
tothefuel.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.Tominimize
thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,
usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonlevelground.

2.Shutofftheengineandengagetheparking

brake.

3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.

4.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck

(Figure7).

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto
expand.

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Figure7

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CheckingtheEngine-Oil Level

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,
checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page40).

BreakinginaNewMachine

Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower
decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhen
new,placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow
40to50hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinesto
developfullpowerandbestperformance.

UsingtheRollover ProtectionSystem(ROPS)

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keep
therollbarinthefullyraisedlockedposition
andusetheseatbelt.

3.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure

8).

Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothe
machine.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll
barisinthedownposition.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbar
isinthedownposition.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance
permits.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances
(i.e.,branches,doorways,electricalwires)
beforedrivingunderanyobjectsanddo
notcontactthem.

Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhen

absolutelynecessary.

Important:Ensurethattheseatissecuredto

themachine.

1.Tolowertherollbar,applyforwardpressureto
theupperpartoftherollbar.

2.Pullbothknobsoutandrotatethem90°sothey
arenotengaged(Figure8).

Figure8

1.ROPSknob

2.PulltheROPSknobout
androtate90degrees

4.Toraisetherollbar,raisetherollbartothe

operateposition,rotatetheknobssothatthey
movepartiallyintothegrooves(Figure8).

5.Raisetherollbartothefulluprightpositionwhile

pushingontheupperrollbarandthepinssnap
intopositionwhentheholesalignwiththepins
(Figure8).

3.Rollbarintheupright
position

4.Rollbarinthefolded
position

Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththe

rollbarintheraisedposition.

6.Pushontherollbarandensurethatbothpins
areengaged.

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ThinkSafetyFirst

CAUTION

Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthe
safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelp
youorbystandersavoidinjury.

DANGER

Operatingthemachineonwetgrassorsteep
slopescancauseslidingandlossofcontrol.

•Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15
degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon
slopes.

•Donotoperatethemachinenearwater.

DANGER

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause
rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury,
death,ordrowning.

Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs.

DANGER

Operatingthemachinewhiletherollbaris
downmayleadtoseriousinjuryordeathin
theeventofarollover.

Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand
lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin
excessof85dBAattheoperator’searand
cancausehearinglossthroughextended
periodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.

Useprotectiveequipmentforyoureyes,ears,hands,
feet,andhead.

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Figure10

1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.

UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

WARNING

Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnected
ordamaged,themachinecouldoperate
unexpectedlycausingpersonalinjury.

1.SafeZone—usethe
machinehereonslopes
lessthan15degreesor
atareas.

2.DangerZone—usea
walk-behindmowerand/or
ahandtrimmeronslopes
greaterthan15degrees
andneardrop-offsor
water.

Figure9

3.Water

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock
switchesdaily,andreplaceanydamaged
switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe
enginefromstartingunless:

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

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•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.

•Themotion-controlleversareintheNEUTRAL-LOCK

position.

Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshutoff
theenginewhenthetractioncontrolsaremovedfrom
thelockedpositionwiththeparkingbrakeengagedor
ifyourisefromtheseatwhenthePTOisengaged.

Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhen
theinterlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition.
Whenthecomponentisinthecorrectposition,a
trianglelightsupinthecorrespondingsquare.

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Figure11

1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe
correctposition

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe
machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot
operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized
ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .

1.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake

andmovetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)tothe
ONposition.Trystartingtheengine;theengine
shouldnotstart.

2.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake

andmovetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)tothe
OFFposition.Moveeithermotion-controllever
(outoftheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition).Trystarting
theengine;theengineshouldnotstart.Repeat
fortheothercontrollever.

3.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,

movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF
position,andmovethemotion-controllevers
totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Nowstartthe
engine.Whiletheengineisrunning,disengage
theparkingbrake,engagetheblade-control
switch(PTO),andriseslightlyfromtheseat;the
engineshouldshutoff.

4.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,

movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF
position,andmovethemotion-controllevers
totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Nowstartthe
engine.Whiletheengineisrunning,center
eithermotioncontrolandmove(forwardor
reverse);theengineshouldshutoff.Repeatfor
othermotioncontrol.

5.Sittingontheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake,

movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF
position,andmovethemotion-controllevers
totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Trystartingthe
engine;theengineshouldnotstart.

UnlatchingtheSeat

Tounlatchtheseat,pushtheseatlatchforward
(Figure12).

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Figure12

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AdjustingtheMyRide™ SuspensionSystem

TheMyRide™suspensionsystemadjuststoprovide
asmoothandcomfortableride.Youcanadjustthe
rear2-shockassembliestoquicklyandeasilychange
thesuspensionsystem.Positionthesuspension
systemwhereyouaremostcomfortable.

AdjustingtheRear-Shock Assemblies

Theslotsfortherear-shockassemblieshave
detentpositionsforreference.Y oucanpositionthe
rear-shockassembliesanywhereintheslot,notjust
inthedetentpositions.

Thefollowinggraphicshowsthepositionforasoftor
rmrideandthedifferentdetentpositions(Figure13).

Adjusttherear-shockassemblies(Figure14).

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Figure13

1.Firmestposition3.Detentsintheslots

2.Softestposition

Note:Ensurethattheleftandrightrear-shock

assembliesarealwaysadjustedtothesamepositions.

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Figure14

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DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

protection;slip-resistant,substantialfootwear;and
hearingprotection.Tiebacklonghairanddonot
wearjewelry.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep

bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine
duringoperation.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid

holesorhiddenhazards.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(including

toemptythecatchersortounclogthechute),do
thefollowing:

–Stopthemachineonlevelground.

–Disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe

attachments.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk

oflightning.

•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicle.

•Donotchangethegovernorspeedoroverspeed

theengine.

•Useaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedby

Toroonly.

•Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Reducedtraction

couldcausethemachinetoslide.

•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutral,theparking

brakeisengaged,andyouareintheoperating
positionbeforeyoustarttheengine.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting

units.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall
times.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe

sureofaclearpath.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,

trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyour
vision.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,or

embankments.Themachinecouldsuddenlyroll
overifawheelgoesovertheedgeoriftheedge
givesway.

•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.

•Stopthemachineandinspectthebladesafter

strikinganobjectorifthereisanabnormal
vibrationinthemachine.Makeallnecessary
repairsbeforeresumingoperation.

RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)Safety

•Donotremovetherollbarfromthemachine.

•Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyou

canreleaseitquicklyinanemergency.

•Alwayswearyourseatbeltwhentherollbarisup.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadobstructionsanddo

notcontactthem.

•Keeptherollbarinsafeoperatingconditionby

thoroughlyinspectingitperiodicallyfordamage
andkeepingallthemountingfastenerstight.

•Replaceadamagedrollbar.Donotrepairoralter

it.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe
machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.

•Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunitandshut

offtheenginebeforeadjustingtheheightof
cut(unlessyoucanadjustitfromtheoperating
position).

•Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaust

gasesareenclosed.

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SlopeSafety

•Establishyourownproceduresandrulesfor

operatingonslopes.Theseproceduresmust
includesurveyingthesitetodeterminewhich
slopesaresafeformachineoperation.Always
usecommonsenseandgoodjudgmentwhen
performingthissurvey.

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtoloss-of-control

andtip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.Operatingthemachineonany
sloperequiresextracaution.

•Operatethemachineatalowerspeedwhenyou

areonaslope.

OperatingtheParking Brake

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe
machineorleaveitunattended.

EngagingtheParkingBrake

WARNING

Theparkingbrakemaynotholdthemachine
parkedonaslopeandcouldcausepersonal
injuryorpropertydamage.

•Ifyoufeeluneasyoperatingthemachineona

slope,donotdoit.

•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother

hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe
machine.T allgrasscanhideobstacles.

•Choosealowgroundspeedsoyouwillnothave

tostoporshiftwhileonaslope.

•Arollovercanoccurbeforethetireslosetraction.

•Avoidoperatingthemachineonwetgrass.Tires

maylosetraction;regardlessifthebrakesare
availableandfunctioning.

•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachine

onaslope.

•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.

Donotsuddenlychangethespeedordirectionof
themachine.

•Donooperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches,

embankments,orbodiesofwater.Themachine
couldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoesoverthe
edgeortheedgecavesin.Establishasafetyarea
betweenthemachineandanyhazard(2machine
widths).

Donotparkonslopesunlessthewheelsare
chockedorblocked.

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Figure15

DisengagingtheParkingBrake

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Figure16

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OperatingtheMower Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe
mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Note:Engagingtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)with

thethrottlepositionathalforlesscausesexcessive
weartothedrivebelts.

Figure17

DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

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Figure19

OperatingtheIgnition Switch

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTARTposition
(Figure20).

Note:Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey .

Important:Donotengagestarterformore

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than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefails
tostart,allowa15secondcool-downperiod
betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese
instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.

Note:Youmayneedmultipleattemptstostart

theenginewhenyoustartitthersttimeafter
thefuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

Figure18

OperatingtheThrottle

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweentheFAST
andSLOWpositions(Figure19).

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenturningonthe
mowerdeckwiththeblade-controlswitch(PTO).

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Figure20

2.Turntheignitionkeytoshutofftheengine.

StartingtheEngine

1.Raisetherollbarupandlockitintoplace,siton
theseat,andfastentheseatbelt.

2.MovethemotioncontrolstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position.

3.Engagetheparkingbrake;refertoEngagingthe

ParkingBrake(page22).

4.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF
position(Figure21).

5.Movethethrottlelevermidwaybetweenthe
SLOWandFASTpositions.

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ShuttingOfftheEngine

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandengage
theparkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.

Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60
secondsbeforeturningtheignitionswitchtotheOFF
position.

Figure21

6.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTARTposition
(Figure22).

Note:Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey .

Important:Donotengagestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefails
tostartallowa15-secondcool-downperiod
betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese
instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmaybe

requiredwhenstartingtheenginefortherst
timeafterthefuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuel
completely.

Figure22

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Figure23

Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoffvalve

isclosedbeforetransportingorstoringthe
machine,asfuelleakagemayoccur.Engagethe
parkingbrakebeforetransporting.Makesurethat
youremovethekeyasthefuelpumpmayrunand
causethebatterytolosecharge.

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UsingtheMotion-Control

DrivingtheMachine

Levers

Thedrivewheelsturnindependently,poweredby
hydraulicmotorsoneachaxle.Y oucanturn1side
inreversewhileyouturntheotherforward,causing
themachinetospinratherthanturn.Thisgreatly
improvesthemachinemaneuverabilitybutmay
requiresometimeforyoutoadapttohowitmoves.

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

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidly.Youmaylose
controlofmachineandcausepersonalinjury
ordamagetomachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking
sharpturns.

DrivingForward

Figure24

1.Motion-control
lever—NEUTRAL-LOCK
position

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

4.Backward

Note:Theengineshutsoffwhenyoumovethe

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traction-controlwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

Tostop,pullthemotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL
position.

1.Disengagetheparkingbrake;referto

DisengagingtheParkingBrake(page22).

2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

3.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotion-control
leversforward(Figure25).

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StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethetraction-controllevers
toneutral,andthenmovethemtothelockedposition,
disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),andturn
theignitionkeytotheOFFposition.

Engagetheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethe
machine;refertoEngagingtheParkingBrake(page

22).Remembertoremovethekeyfromtheignition

switch.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandengage
theparkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.

Figure25

DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotion-control
leversrearward(Figure26).

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UsingtheSideDischarge

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat
dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe
turf.

DANGER

Withoutagrassdeector,dischargecover,or
acompletegrass-catcherassemblymounted
inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade
contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith
rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris
willcauseinjuryordeath.

•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfrom
themowerbecausethegrassdeector
routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe
grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit
immediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe
mower.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargearea
ormowerbladesunlessyoumovethe
blade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF
position,rotatetheignitionkeytotheOFF
position,andremovethekey.

Figure26

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•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe
downposition.

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AdjustingtheHeightofCut

UsingtheTransportLock

Thetransportlockhas2positions,andisusedwith
thedeck-liftpedal.ThereisaLOCKpositionanda
UNLOCKpositionforthetransportposition(Figure27).

AdjustingtheHeight-of-CutPin

Theheight-of-cutisadjustedfrom25to140mm(1
to5-1/2inches)in6mm(1/4inch)incrementsby
relocatingtheclevispinintodifferentholelocations.

1.Movethetransportlocktothelockposition.

2.Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfoot,and
raisethemowerdecktothetransportposition
(alsothe140mm(5-1/2inches)cuttingheight
position)asshowninFigure28.

3.Toadjust,rotatethepin90degreesandremove
thepinfromtheheight-of-cutbracket(Figure

28).

4.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracket
correspondingtotheheight-of-cutdesired,and
insertthepin(Figure28).

5.Pushonthedecklift,pullbackonthetransport
lock,andslowlylowerthemowerdeck.

Figure27

Transport-LockPositions

1.Transportlock3.UNLOCKposition—does

2.LOCKposition—mower
decklocksintotransport
position

notlockthemowerdeck
intotransportposition

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Figure28

1.Deck-liftpedal

2.Cut-of-heightpin

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3.Transportlock

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,itis
recommendedtoadjusttheheightoftheanti-scalp
rollers.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move

themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure

29,Figure30,andFigure31.

Figure31

1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

5.Bolt

AdjustingtheFlowBafe
CamLocks

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Figure29

1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

1.Anti-scalproller3.Flangenut

2.Bushing4.Bolt

5.Bolt

Figure30

Thisprocedureisapplicableonlytomachineswiththe
ow-bafelocks.Certainmodelshavenutsandbolts
inplaceoftheow-bafelocksandcanbeadjusted
thesameway.

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Youcanadjustthemower-dischargeowfordifferent
typesofmowingconditions.Positionthecamlocks
andbafetogivethebestqualityofcut.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move
themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Toadjustthecamlocks,swingtheleverupto
loosenthecamlock(Figure32).

4.Adjustthebafeandcamlocksintheslotsto
thedesireddischargeow.

5.Swingtheleverbackovertotightenthebafe
andcamlocks(Figure32).

6.Ifthecamlocksdonotlockthebafeintoplace

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oritistootight,loosentheleverandthenrotate
thecamlock.

Note:Adjustthecamlockuntilyouachievethe

desiredlockingpressure.

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Figure32

PositioningtheFlowBafe

PositionB

Usethispositionwhenbagging.Alwaysalignitwith
thebloweropening.

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Thefollowingguresareonlyrecommendations
foruse.Adjustmentsvarybygrasstype,moisture
content,andtheheightofthegrass.

Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthe

mowergroundspeedisthesame,openupthebafe.

PositionA

Thisisthefullrearposition.Thesuggestedusefor
thispositionisasfollows:

•Short,lightgrassmowingconditions

•Dryconditions

•Smallergrassclippings

•Propelsgrassclippingsfartherawayfromthe

mower

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Figure34

PositionC

Thisisthefullopenposition.Thesuggestedusefor
thispositionisasfollows:

•Tall,densegrassmowingconditions

•Wetconditions

•Lowerstheengine-powerconsumption

•Allowsincreasedgroundspeedinheavyconditions

Figure33

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Figure35

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OperatingTips

UsingtheFastThrottleSetting

dropontoyourlawn.T oavoidthis,moveontoa
previouslycutareawiththebladesengagedoryou
candisengagethemowerdeckwhilemovingforward.

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate
theengineattheFASTposition.Airisrequiredto
thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe
height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower
inuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohave1sideofthemower
freefromuncutgrass,whichallowsairtobedrawn
intothemower.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethat
thecuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpany
unevenground.However,thecuttingheightusedin
thepastisgenerallythebestonetouse.Whencutting
grasslongerthan15cm(6inches)tall,youmaywant
tocutthelawntwicetoensureanacceptablequality
ofcut.

CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade.
Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless
grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows
moreslowly.

KeepingtheUndersideofthe
MowerClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe
moweraftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinside
themower,cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecome
unsatisfactory.

MaintainingtheBlade(s)

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

AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass
standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings
whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowingatCorrectIntervals

Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimesof
theyear.T omaintainthesamecuttingheight,mow
moreofteninearlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrate
slowsinmidsummer,mowlessfrequently .Ifyou
cannotmowforanextendedperiod,rstmowata
highcuttingheight,thenmowagain2dayslaterata
lowerheightsetting.

UsingaSlowerCuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeed
incertainconditions.

AvoidingCuttingTooLow

Whenmowinguneventurf,raisethecuttingheight
toavoidscalpingtheturf.

StoppingtheMachine

Ifyoumuststoptheforwardmotionofthemachine
whilemowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmay

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AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

Usingthe Drive-Wheel-Release Valves

GeneralSafety

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunits,

mufers,andenginecompartmenttohelpprevent
res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Shutoffthefuelbeforestoringortransportingthe

machine.

•Disengagethedrivetotheattachmentwhenever

youaretransportingornotusingthemachine.

•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingthemachineinto

atrailerortruck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,

chains,cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstraps
shouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfromthe
machine.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachine

inanyenclosure.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

UsingtheFuel-Shutoff Valve

Thefuel-shutoffvalveislocatedundertheseat.Move
theseatforwardtoaccessit.

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance,
andstorage.

Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhen
startingtheengine.

WARNING

Handsmaybecomeentangledintherotating
drivecomponentsbelowtheenginedeck,
whichcouldresultinseriousinjury.

Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andallow
allmovingpartstostopbeforeaccessingthe
drive-wheel-releasevalves.

WARNING

Theengineandhydraulicdriveunitscan
becomeveryhot.Touchingahotengineor
hydraulicdriveunitscancausesevereburns.

Allowtheengineandhydraulicdriveunits
tocoolcompletelybeforeaccessingthe
drive-wheel-releasevalves.

Thedrive-wheel-releasevalvesarelocatedinthe
backofeachhydraulic-driveunit,undertheseat.

Note:Makesurethatthereleasevalvesareinthe

fullyhorizontalpositionwhenoperatingthemachine;
otherwise,severedamagetothehydraulicsystem
canoccur.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),turn
theignitionkeytotheOFFposition,movethe
leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,engagethe
parkingbrake,andremovethekey.

2.Rotatetherelease-valveleversverticallyto
pushthemachine.Thisallowshydraulicuidto
bypassthepump,enablingthewheelstoturn
(Figure37).

Figure36

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

3.Disengagetheparkingbrakebeforepushing
themachine.

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1.Verticaltopushthe
machine

Figure37

2.Horizontaltorunthe

TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe
machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasall
thenecessarybrakes,lighting,andmarkingas
requiredbylaw.Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafety
instructions.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyou,
yourfamily,pets,orbystandersavoidinjury .

WARNING

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

Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet

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machine

orroadway.

1.Ifyouareusingatrailer,connectittothetowing
vehicle,andconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

4.Rotatethereleasevalvelevershorizontallyto
runthemachine(Figure37).

3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

4.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,engagethe
parkingbrake,andclosethefuelvalve.

5.Usethetie-downloopsonthemachineto
securelyfastenittothetrailerortruckwith
straps,chains,cable,orropes(Figure38).

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Figure38

1.Tractionunittie-downloops

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LoadingtheMachine

Useextremecautionwhenloadingorunloading
machinesontoatraileroratruck.Useafull-width
rampthatiswiderthanthemachineforthisprocedure.
Backthemachineuptherampanddriveitforward
downtheramp(Figure39).

Figure39

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1.Backthemachineupthe
ramp.

2.Drivethemachineforward
downtheramp.

Important:Donotusenarrowindividualramps

foreachsideofthemachine.

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck
increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould
causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga
machineonaramp.

•Ensurethattherollbarisintheupposition
andusetheseatbeltwhenloadingor
unloadingthemachine.Ensurethattheroll
barwillclearthetopofanenclosedtrailer.

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse
individualrampsforeachsideofthe
machine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween
therampandthegroundorbetweenthe
rampandthetrailerortruck.

1.Full-widthrampinstowed
position

2.Sideviewoffull-width
rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan
15degrees

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Figure40

4.Rampisatleast4times
aslongastheheightof
thetrailerortruckbedto
theground

5.H=heightofthetraileror
truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

•Ensurethatthelengthoframpisatleast
4timesaslongastheheightofthetrailer
ortruckbedtotheground.Thisensures
thattherampangledoesnotexceed15
degreesonatground.

•Backthemachineuptherampanddriveit
forwarddowntheramp.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration
whiledrivingthemachineonarampas
thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora
tip-oversituation.

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Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst100hours

Aftertherst250hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

Every100hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthewheellug-nuttorque.

•Checkthewheel-hubslotted-nuttorque.

•Checktheparkingbrakeadjustment.

•Changethehydraulicltersandhydraulicuidwhenusinganytypeofuid.

•Checkthesafetysystem.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Checktheseatbelt.

•Checktherolloverprotectionsystem(ROPS)knobs.

•Cleantheenginescreenandtheoilcooler.

•Checkandcleanthehydraulic-unitshrouds.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Cleanunderthemowerdeck.

•Greasethemowerdeckspindlesandidlerarm(ifapplicable).

•Checkthesparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.

•Lubricatethemowerdeck-liftpivots.

•Changetheengineoil(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Checkandcleanengine-coolingnsandshrouds.

Every150hours

Every200hours

Every250hours

Every300hours

Every500hours

Every600hours

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Inspecttheprimarylterandtheair-inletscreen.

•Changetheengine-oillter.

•Check,cleanandregapthesparkplug.

•Replacethefuellter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•ChangethehydraulicltersandhydraulicuidwhenusingMobil®1uid(more
oftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Replacetheprimaryairlter(moreoftenindustyorsandyconditions).

•Checktheinnerairlter.

•Checkthewheellug-nuttorque.

•Checkthewheel-hubslotted-nuttorque.

•Adjustthecaster-pivotbearing.

•Checktheparkingbrakeadjustment.

•ChangethehydraulicltersandhydraulicuidwhenusingToro®HYPR-OIL™500
hydraulicuid(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Replacetheinnerairlter.

Monthly

Yearly

•Checkthebatterycharge.

•Greasethepump-belt-idlerarm.

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Repackthefrontcaster-wheelbearings(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Lubricatethecaster-wheelhubs.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Checkallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

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CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineand
seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.

Pre-Maintenance
Procedures

MaintenanceandStorage Safety

•Beforerepairingthemachinedothefollowing:

–Disengagethedrives.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
–Disconnectthespark-plugwire.

•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

drives,mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.

•Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor

drainthefuelindoors.

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe

machine.

•Usejackstandstosupportthemachineand/or

componentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plug

wirebeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthe
negativeterminalrstandthepositiveterminal
last.Connectthepositiveterminalrstand
negativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

blade(s)orwearthicklypaddedgloves,anduse
cautionwhenservicingthem.Onlyreplaceblades;
donotstraightenorweldthem.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving

parts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswith
theenginerunning.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition

andallhardwaretightened,especiallythe
blade-attachmentbolts.Replaceallwornor
damageddecals.

•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofa

safetydeviceorreducetheprotectionprovided
byasafetydevice.Checktheirproperoperation
regularly.

•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued

safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly
genuineT ororeplacementpartsandaccessories.
Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby
othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and
suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustandserviceasrequired.

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Lubrication

Greasemorefrequentlywhenoperatingconditions
areextremelydustyorsandy.

GreaseType:No.2lithiumormolybdenumgrease

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move
themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.

Note:Makesurethatyouscrapeanypaintoff

thefrontofthetting(s).

4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins
tooozeoutofthebearings.

6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Greasethemower-deckidlerpulleypivotuntil
greasecomesoutthebottom(Figure42).

4.Ifyoumachinehasgreasablespindles,grease
the3spindlebearingsuntilgreasecomesout
thelowerseals(Figure42).

AddingLightOilorSpray Lubrication

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Lubricatethedeck-liftpivots.

Figure41

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Figure42

Greasingthe Pump-Belt-IdlerArm

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Greasethepump-belt-idler

arm.

Greasethepump-belt-idlerarm(Figure43).

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GreasingtheMowerDeck

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Greasethemower

deckspindlesandidlerarm(if
applicable).

Important:Makesurethatthecuttingunit

spindlesarefullofgreaseweekly.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move
themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

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Figure43

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GreasingtheCaster-Wheel

Lubricatingthe

Bearings

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Greasethefrontcaster

pivots(moreoftenindirtyordusty
conditions).

Yearly—Repackthefrontcaster-wheelbearings
(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

1.Removethedustcapandadjustthecaster
pivots.

Note:Keepthedustcapoffuntilgreasingis

done.

2.Removethehexplug.

3.Threadagreasettingintothehole.

4.Pumpgreaseintothettinguntilitoozesout
aroundthetopbearing.

5.Removethegreasettinginthehole.

6.Installthehexpluganddustcap(Figure44).

Caster-WheelHubs

ServiceInterval:Yearly

1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto
stop,removethekey ,andengagetheparking
brake.

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Figure45

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench

ats

2.Raisethemowerforaccess.

3.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

4.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

5.Removeaspacernutfromtheaxleassemblyin
thecasterwheel.

Figure44

7.Greasethecaster-wheelbearings(Figure44).

Note:Thread-lockingadhesivehasbeen

appliedtolockthespacernutstotheaxle.

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6.Removetheaxle(withtheotherspacernutstill
assembledtoit)fromthewheelassembly.

7.Pryoutsealsandinspectbearingsforwearor
damageandreplaceifnecessary.

8.Packthebearingswithgeneral-purposegrease.

9.Insert1bearingand1newsealintothewheel.

Note:Replacetheseals.

10.Iftheaxleassemblyismissingbothspacernuts,
applyathread-lockingadhesiveto1spacernut
andthreaditontotheaxlewiththewrenchats
facingoutward.

Note:Donotthreadthespacernutallof

thewayontotheendoftheaxle.Leave
approximately3mm(1/8inch)fromtheouter
surfaceofthespacernuttotheendoftheaxle
insidethenut.

11.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheel
onthesideofthewheelwiththenewsealand
bearing.

12.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,ll
theareainsidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullof
general-purposegrease.

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13.Insertthesecondbearingandnewsealintothe
wheel.

EngineMaintenance

14.Applyathread-lockingadhesivetothesecond
spacernut,andthreaditontotheaxlewiththe
wrenchatsfacingoutward.

15.Torquethenutto8to9N∙m(75to80in-lb),
loosen,thentorqueto2to3N∙m(20to25in-lb).

Note:Makesurethattheaxledoesnotextend

beyondeithernut.

16.Installthesealguardsoverthewheelhub,and
insertthewheelintothecasterfork.

17.Installthecasterboltandtightenthenutfully.

Important:Topreventsealandbearingdamage,

checkthebearingadjustmentoften.Spinthe
castertire.Thetireshouldnotspinfreely(more
than1or2revolutions)orhaveanysideplay.If
thewheelspinsfreely,adjustthetorqueonthe
spacernutuntilthereisaslightamountofdrag.
Applyanotherlayerofthread-lockingadhesive.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal
injury.

Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing,and
otherbodypartsawaythemuferandother
hotsurfaces.

EngineSafety

Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoiloradding
oiltothecrankcase.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every150hours

Every300hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)—Replacetheprimaryairlter(moreoften
industyorsandyconditions).

Every300hours—Checktheinnerairlter.

Every600hours—Replacetheinnerairlter.

Note:Checktheltersmorefrequentlyifthe

operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy .

RemovingtheFilters

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control
leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andengage
theparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerand
pulltheair-inletcoverofftheair-cleanerbody
(Figure46).

4.Cleantheair-inletscreenandcover.

5.Installtheair-inletcoverandsecureitwiththe
latches(Figure46).

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Figure46

1.Air-inletcover3.Air-cleanerbody

2.Air-inletscreen4.Latch

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Figure47

6.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpull
theair-cleanercoverofftheair-cleanerbody
(Figure47).

7.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverwith
compressedair.

8.Gentlyslidetheprimarylteroutofthe
air-cleanerbody(Figure47).

Note:Avoidknockingthelterintothesideof

thebody.

9.Removetheinnerlteronlyifyouintendto
replaceit.

Important:Neverattempttocleantheinner

lter.Ifthesafetylterisdirty,thenthe
primarylterisdamaged.Replaceboth
lters.

1.Innerlter

2.Primarylter

3.Air-cleanercover

4.Latch

5.Air-cleanerbody

10.Inspecttheprimarylterfordamagebylooking
intothelter,whileshiningabrightlightonthe
outsideofthelter.

Note:Holesinthelterwillappearasbright

spots.Ifthelterisdamaged,discardit.

ServicingthePrimaryFilter

•Iftheprimarylterisdirty,bent,ordamaged,

replaceit.

•Donotcleantheprimarylter.

ServicingtheSafetyFilter

Replacethesafetylter,nevercleanit.

Important:Donotattempttocleanthesafety

lter.Ifthesafetylterisdirty ,thentheprimary
lterisdamaged.Replacebothlters.

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InstallingtheFilters

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewithbothairltersandthe
coverinstalled.

1.Ifinstallingnewlters,checkeachlterfor
shippingdamage.

Note:Donotuseadamagedlter.

2.Iftheinnerlterisbeingreplaced,carefullyslide
itintothelterbody(Figure47).

3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylterovertheinner
lter(Figure47).

Note:Ensurethattheprimarylterisfully

seatedbypushingontheouterrimwhile
installingit.

Important:Donotpressonthesoft,inside

areaofthelter.

ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSJorhigher)

OilCapacity:withalterchange—1.9L(2.0USqt);

withoutalterchange—1.60L(54.4oz)

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

4.Installtheair-cleanercoverandsecurethe
latches(Figure47).

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Figure48

Note:Useofsyntheticoilhaving5W-20or5W-30

ratingisacceptable,upto4°C(40°F).

Note:Syntheticoilsprovidebetterstartinginextreme

coldbelow-23°C(-10°F).

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal
injury.

Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing,and
otherbodypartsawayfromthemuferand
otherhotsurfaces.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil

becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donot
runenginewithoilbelowtheLowmarkbecause
theenginemaybedamaged.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control
leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,and
engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition(Figure49).

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ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every100hours(moreoftenindirtyordusty
conditions).

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

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1.Starttheengineandletitrunfor5minutes.

Note:Thiswarmstheoilsothatitdrainsbetter.

2.Parkthemachinesothattherearisslightly
lowerthanthefronttoensurethattheoildrains
completely.

3.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control
leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,and
engagetheparkingbrake.

4.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition(Figure50).

Figure49

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Figure50

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

51).

ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

Note:Changetheengine-oilltermorefrequently

whenoperatingconditionsareextremelydustyor
sandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChanging

theEngineOil(page41).

2.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure52).

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Figure51

6.Starttheengineanddrivetoaatarea.

7.Checktheoillevelagain.

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Figure52

Note:Ensuretheoil-ltergaskettouchesthe

engine,andthenturntheoillteranextra3/4
turn.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnew
oil;refertoChangingtheEngineOil(page41).

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ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Check,clean

andregapthesparkplug.

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside
electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.
Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling
thesparkplug(s)andagappingtool/feelergaugeto
checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewspark
plug(s)ifnecessary.

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Type:Champion

®

XC12YC,orequivalent

AirGap:0.76mm(0.030inch)

Torque:24.4to29.8N-m(18to22ft-lb)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control
leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,and
engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Removethelefthydraulic-unitshroudinthe
orderlistedwithFigure53.Thisgivesyou
accesstothefrontsparkplug.

1.Pullthistabouttothe
sideinthedirectionofthe
arrow

2.Pulltheshroudoffthis
frametabinthedirection
ofthearrow

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Figure53

3.Pulltheshroudoffthis
frametabinthedirection
ofthearrow

4.Shroud

4.Removethesparkplug.

Figure54

5.Installthelefthydraulic-unitshroud(Figure53).

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CheckingtheSparkPlug

InstallingtheSparkPlug

Important:Replacethesparkplug(s)whenit

has:ablackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,
cracksorreuseisquestionable.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the
engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe
insulatorusuallymeansthattheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.76mm(0.030inches).

Figure55

Tightenthesparkplug(s)to24.4to29.8N-m(18to
22ft-lb).

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Figure56

CheckingtheSpark Arrester

ForModelswithaSparkArrester

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

Hotexhaustsystemcomponentsmayignite
fuelvaporsevenafteryoushutofftheengine.
Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengine
operationmayigniteammablematerials.
Firemayresultinpersonalinjuryorproperty
damage.

Donotfuelorruntheengineunlessaspark
arresterisinstalled.

1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto
stop,removethekey ,andengagetheparking
brake.

2.Waitforthemufertocool.

3.Ifthereareanybreaksinthescreenorwelds
areobserved,replacethearrester.

4.Ifthescreenisplugged,removethearrester
andshakelooseparticlesoutofthearrester,
andcleanthescreenwithawirebrush(soakin
solventifnecessary).

5.Installthearresterontheexhaustoutlet.

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FuelSystem
Maintenance

WARNING

Fuel-systemcomponentsareunderhigh
pressure.Theuseofimpropercomponents
canresultinsystemfailure,fuelleakage,and
possibleexplosion.

Useonlyapprovedfuellinesandfuellters.

ServicingtheElectronic Fuel-InjectionSystem

Thismachinecontainsanelectronicfuel-injection
system.Itcontrolsthefuelowunderdifferent
operatingconditions.

Theelectronic-controlunit(ECU)continuously
monitorstheoperationoftheEFIsystem.

Ifaproblemorfaultwithinthesystemisdetected,the
malfunction-indicatorlight(MIL)illuminates.TheMIL
istheredlightlocatedintherightconsolepanel.

OncetheMILilluminates,makeinitialtroubleshooting
checks;refertotheMILsectionunderTroubleshooting

(page72).

Ifthesechecksdonotcorrecttheproblem,further
diagnosisandservicingbyanAuthorizedService
Dealerisnecessary.

Replacingthe Low-PressureFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours/Y early(whichever

comesrst)

Thefuellterislocatedneartheengineonthefront
orrearsideoftheengine.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move
themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

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Figure57

1.Fuellter

2.Hoseclamp

5.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogether
andslidethemawayfromthelter(Figure57).

6.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

7.Installanewlterandmovethehoseclamps
closetothelter(Figure57).

8.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

Important:Installthefuellinehosesandsecure

withplastictiesthesameastheywereoriginally
installedatthefactorytokeepthefuellineaway
fromcomponentsthatcancausefuellinedamage.

3.Fuelline

Servicingthe High-PressureFuelFilter

Donotattempttoservicethehigh-pressurefuel
lter.Thehigh-pressurelterisintegratedwithin
thefuel-pumpmodule.Thefuellterandother
componentsinsidethefuel-pumpmodulearenot
serviceable.

Important:Donotattempttoopenthefuel-pump

module.

EnsurethatanAuthorizedServiceDealerreplaces
thefuel-pumpmodulewiththehigh-pressurefuellter.

3.Waitforthemachinetocooldown.

4.Closethefuel-shutoffvalveundertheseat
(Figure57).

ServicingtheFuelTank

Donotattempttodrainthefueltank.Ensurethatan
AuthorizedServiceDealerdrainsthefueltankand
servicesanycomponentsofthefuelsystem.

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ElectricalSystem

RemovingtheBattery

Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe

machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst
andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal
rstandthenegativelast.

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated

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

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetalmachinecomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses
toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,
donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch
anymetalpartsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe
machine.

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage
themachineandcablescausingsparks.
Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)
batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe
positive(red)cable.

•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery
cablebeforeconnectingthenegative
(black)cable.

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid
whichisfatalifconsumedandcausessevere
burns.

Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontact
withskin,eyes,orclothing.Wearsafety
glassestoshieldyoureyesandrubbergloves
toprotectyourhands.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move
themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.RemovethebatteryasshowninFigure58.

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Figure58

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InstallingtheBattery

Note:Positionthebatteryinthetraywiththeterminal

postsoppositefromthehydraulictank(Figure58).

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Figure60

Figure59

ChargingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat
canexplode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks
andamesawayfrombattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged

(1.265specicgravity).Thisisespecially
importanttopreventbatterydamagewhenthe
temperatureisbelow0°C(32°F).

1.Positivebatterypost

2.Negativebatterypost

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3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Black(-)chargerlead

ServicingtheFuses

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires
nomaintenance,however,ifafuseblowscheckthe
component/circuitforamalfunctionorshort.

1.Thefusesarelocatedontheconsoletotheright
oftheseat(Figure61).

2.Toreplacethefuses,pulloutonthefuseto
removeit.

3.Installanewfuse(Figure61).

1.Chargebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to30
Aor30minutesat10A.

2.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug
thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then
disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery
posts(Figure60).

3.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnect
thebatterycables;refertoInstallingtheBattery

(page47).

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery

disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.

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Figure61

1.Optionalaccessory(15A)4.Main(25A)

2.Charge(25A)5.Console

3.PTO(10A)

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Jump-StartingtheMachine

1.Checkandcleancorrosionfromthebattery
terminalsbeforejump-starting.Ensurethatthe
connectionsaretight.

ventcapsonbothbatteries.Alsoensurethatthe
machinesdonottouchandthatbothelectrical
systemsareoffandatthesameratedsystem
voltage.Theseinstructionsarefornegative
groundsystemsonly.

CAUTION

Corrosionorlooseconnectionscan
causeunwantedelectricalvoltagespikes
atanytimeduringthejump-starting
procedure.

Donotattempttojump-startthemachine
withlooseorcorrodedbatteryterminals,
ordamagetotheengineorEFImay
occur.

DANGER

Jump-startingaweakbatterythatis
crackedorfrozenorhasalowelectrolyte
leveloranopen/shortedbatterycellcan
causeanexplosion,resultinginserious
personalinjury.

Donotjump-startaweakbatteryifthese
conditionsexist.

2.Makesurethattheboosterbatteryisagood
andfullychargedlead-acidbatteryat12.6Vor
greater.

Note:Useproperlysizedjumpercableswith

shortlengthstoreducevoltagedropbetween
systems.Makesurethatthecablesarecolor
codedorlabeledforthecorrectpolarity.

CAUTION

Connectingthejumpercablesincorrectly
(wrongpolarity)canimmediatelydamage
theEFIsystem.

3.Connectthepositive(+)cabletothepositive(+)
terminalofthedischargedbatterythatiswired
tothestarterorsolenoidasshowninFigure62.

Figure62

1.Positive(+)cableon

dischargedbattery

2.Positive(+)cableon

boosterbattery

3.Negative(–)cableonthe

boosterbattery

4.Negative(–)cableonthe

engineblock

4.Connecttheotherendofthepositivecableto
thepositiveterminaloftheboosterbattery.

5.Connecttheblacknegative(–)cabletotheother
terminal(negative)oftheboosterbattery.

6.Makethenalconnectionontheengineblockof
thestalledmachine(nottothenegativebattery
post),awayfromthebattery,andstandback
(Figure63).

5.Boosterbattery

6.Dischargedbattery

7.Engineblock

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Becertainofbattery-terminalpolarity
andjumper-cablepolaritywhenhooking
upthebatteries.

WARNING

Batteriescontainacidandproduce
explosivegases.

•Shieldyoureyesandfacefromthe
batteriesatalltimes.

•Donotleanoverthebatteries.

Note:Ensurethattheventcapsaretightand

level.Placeadampcloth,ifavailable,overany

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Figure63

DriveSystem
Maintenance

CheckingtheSeatBelt

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ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Inspecttheseatbeltforwear,cuts,andproper
operationofretractorandbuckle.Replacetheseat
beltifitisdamaged.

CheckingtheRollover ProtectionSystem(ROPS) Knobs

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ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Engineblock

7.Startthemachineandremovethecablesin
thereverseorderofconnection(disconnectthe
negativecablefromtheengineblockrst.).

2.Negative(–)cable

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keep
therollbarinthefullyraisedlockedposition
andusetheseatbelt.

Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothe
machine.

Checkthatboththemountinghardwareandtheknobs
areingoodworkingcondition.Makesurethatthe
knobsarefullyengagedwiththerollbarintheraised
position.Theupperhoopoftherollbarmayneed
tobepushedforwardorpulledrearwardtogetboth
knobsfullyengaged(Figure64).

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rightT-slotuntilthemachinetracksstraight
(Figure65).

6.Tightenthestopplate(Figure65).

Figure65

Leftcontrollevershown

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Figure64

1.ROPSknob(locked

position)

2.PulltheROPSknobout,

androtateit90degreesto
changetherollbarposition

3.Rollbarintheupright
position

4.Rollbarinthefolded
position

AdjustingtheTracking

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).

2.Drivetoanopenatarea,movethe
motion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position.

3.Movethethrottlemidwaybetweenfastandslow.

4.Movebothmotion-controlleversalltheway
forwarduntiltheybothhitthestopsintheT-slot.

5.Checkwhichwaythemachinetracks.

•Ifittrackstotheright,loosentheboltsand

adjusttheleftstopplaterearwardonthe
leftT-slotuntilthemachinetracksstraight
(Figure65).

•Ifittrackstotheleft,loosentheboltsand

adjusttherightstopplaterearwardonthe

1.Controllever3.Stopplate

2.Bolt

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CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresat
90kPa(13psi).Uneventirepressurecancausean
unevencut.Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtoget
themostaccuratepressurereading.

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Figure66

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CheckingtheWheel-Lug Nuts

Checkandtorquethewheellugnutsto122to129
N∙m(90to95ft-lb).

CheckingtheWheel-Hub SlottedNut

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every500hours

Checkandensurethatthetorqueoftheslottednutis
286to352N∙m(211to260ft-lb).

Note:Donotuseanti-seizecompoundonwheelhub.

Important:Makesurethatthespring

washersareinstalledcorrectlyasshownin

Figure68.

5.Installthedustcap(Figure68).

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Figure68

Figure67

1.Slottednut

AdjustingtheCaster-Pivot Bearing

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Y early(whichever

comesrst)

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move
themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Removethedustcapfromcasterandtighten
thelocknut(Figure68).

4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersare
at,andthenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlyset
thepreloadonthebearings(Figure68).

1.Springwashers

2.Locknut

3.Dustcap

UsingtheClutchShim

Somelatermodelyearunitshavebeenbuiltwith
clutchesthatcontainabrakeshim.Whentheclutch

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brakehasworntothepointwheretheclutchnolonger
engagesconsistently,theshimcanberemovedto
extendtheclutchlife.

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Figure69

1.Armature5.Brakespacer

2.Fieldshell6.Re-gapshim

3.Rotor7.Brakepole

4.Brake-mountingbolt

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RemovingtheClutchShim

1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto
stop,removethekey ,engagetheparkingbrake,
andallowthemachinetocoolcompletelybefore
startingtheseinstructions.

2.Usinganaircompressor,blowoutanydebris
fromunderthebrakepoleandaroundthebrake
spacers(Figure70).

Figure70

3.Checktheconditionofthewire-harnessleads,
connectors,andterminals.

Note:Cleanorrepairasnecessary.

4.Verifythat12Vispresentattheclutchconnector
whentheblade-controlswitch(PTO)switchis
engaged.

5.Measurethegapbetweentherotorand
armature.Ifthegapisgreaterthan1mm(0.04
inch),proceedwiththefollowingsteps:

A.Loosenbothbrake-mountingbolts1/2to1

fullturnasshowninFigure71.

B.Usingneedle-nosepliers,orbyhand,hold

thetabandremovetheshim(Figure72).

Note:Donotdiscardtheshimuntilproper

clutchfunctionhasbeenconrmed.

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Figure72

1.Shim

C.Usingapneumaticline,blowoutanydebris

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fromunderthebrakepoleandaroundthe
brakespacers.

D.Torqueeachbolt(M6x1)to13N∙m(10

ft-lb)+/-0.7N∙m(0.5ft-lb).

E.Usinga0.25mm(0.01inch)thickfeeler

gauge,verifythatagapispresentbetween
therotorandthearmaturefaceonboth
sidesofthebrakepoleasshowninFigure

73andFigure74.

Note:Duetothewaytherotorandthe

armaturefaceswear(peaksandvalleys)it
issometimesdifculttomeasurethegap
accurately.

Note:Donotremovethebrakepolefrom

theeldshell/armature.Thebrakepole
hasworntomatchthearmatureandneeds
tocontinuetomatchafteryouremovethe
shimtoensureproperbraketorque.

1.Brake-mountingbolt

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Figure73

1.Feelergauge

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Figure71

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CoolingSystem
Maintenance

CleaningtheEngineScreen andEngine-OilCooler

1.Feelergauge

•Ifthegapislessthan0.25mm(0.01

inch),theninstalltheshim;referto

Troubleshooting(page72).

•Ifthegapissufcient,proceedtothe

safetycheckinstepF.

F.Performthefollowingsafetycheck:

i.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.

ii.Makesurethatthebladesdonot

engagewiththeblade-controlswitch
(PTO)intheOFFposition,andthat
theclutchisdisengaged.

Iftheclutchdoesnotdisengage,
installtheshimagain;referto

Troubleshooting(page72).

iii.Engageanddisengagethe

blade-controlswitch(PTO)10
consecutivetimestoensurethatthe
clutchisfunctioningproperly.

Figure74

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ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Removeanybuildupofgrass,dirt,orotherdebris
fromtheoilcooler(Figure75).

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Figure75

Removeanybuildupofgrass,dirt,orotherdebris
fromtheenginescreen.Thishelpsensureadequate
coolingandcorrectenginespeedandreducesthe
possibilityofoverheatingandmechanicaldamageto
theengine(Figure75).

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Cleaningthe

CheckingandCleaningthe
Engine-CoolingFinsand
Shrouds

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Y early(whichever

comesrst)

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and
engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Removetheair-intakescreen,therecoilstarter,
andthefanhousing(Figure76).

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengine
parts.

5.Installtheair-intakescreen,therecoilstarter,
andthefanhousing(Figure76).

Hydraulic-UnitShrouds

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and
engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Movetheseatforward.

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromthe
hydraulic-unitshrouds(Figure77).

5.Positiontheseat.

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Figure76

1.Engineguard4.Fanhousing

2.Engineair-intakescreen

3.Bolt

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Figure77

1.Hydraulic-unitshrouds

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5.Screw

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BrakeMaintenance

AdjustingtheParking Brake

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every500hoursthereafter

Note:Performthisprocedurewheneveryouremove

orreplaceabrakecomponent.

1.Drivethemachineontoalevelsurface.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move
themotioncontrolleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto
stop,andremovethekey .

4.Raisethebackofthemachineandsupportthe
machinewithjackstands.

DANGER

Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmayfail
tosupportmachineandcauseaserious
injury.

•Usejackstandswhensupporting
machine.

•Donotusehydraulicjacks.

5.Removethereartiresfromthemachine.

6.Removeanydebrisfromthebrakearea.

7.Rotatethedrive-wheelreleasehandleto
thereleasedposition;refertoUsingthe

Drive-Wheel-ReleaseValves(page31).

8.Checktoseeifthereisavisiblegapbetween
theL-bracketandthelinkagestop(Figure78).

Figure78

LeftSideShown

1.L-bracket4.Rearlinkageassembly

2.Linkagestop

3.Gap

9.Disengagetheparkingbrake,thelevershould
beinthedownposition.

10.Turnthewheelhubbyhandinbothdirections
relativetothecaliper;thewheelhubshould
movefreelybetweenthecaliper.

11.Ifagapisneededorthewheelhubdoesnot
movefreely:

A.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

B.Disconnectandne-tunetherearlinkage

assembly:

5.Caliper

6.Wheelhub

•Shortenthelinktocreateagap.

•Lengthenthelinktoallowwheelhub

movement.

C.Connecttherearlinkageassembly.

12.Engagetheparkingbrakeandcheckthegap.

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13.Repeatsteps9through13untilavisiblegapis
achievedandthewheelhubrotatesfreely.

14.Repeatthisprocedureforthebrakeonthe
oppositeside.

15.Rotatethedrive-wheelreleasehandleto
theoperatingposition;refertoUsingthe

Drive-Wheel-ReleaseValves(page31).

16.Installthereartiresandtorquethelugnuts;refer
toCheckingtheWheel-LugNuts(page51).

17.Removethejackstands.

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BeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Checkthebeltsforsquealingwhenthebeltisrotating;
bladesslippingwhencuttinggrass;frayedbeltedges;
burnmarks;andcracks,whicharesignsofaworn
mowerbelt.Replacethemowerbeltifanyofthese
conditionsoccur.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move
themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inch)
height-of-cut.

4.Removethebeltcovers(Figure79).

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Figure80

Figure79

1.Pushthetabdown2.Removethebeltcover

5.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarm
toremovetensionontheidlerspring(Figure80).

6.Removethebeltfromthemower-deckpulleys.

7.Removethebeltguideonthespring-loaded
idlerarm(Figure80).

8.Removetheexistingbelt.

9.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleys
andtheclutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure

80).

1.Clutchpulley5.Squareholeintheidler

2.Mowerbelt

3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

4.Ratchet

armfortheratchet

6.Idler-greasetting

7.Beltguide

10.Installthebeltguideontheidlerarm(Figure80).

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11.Usingtheratchetinthesquarehole,installthe
idlerspring(Figure80).

Note:Makesurethatthespringendsare

seatedintheanchorgrooves.

12.Installthebeltcovers(Figure81).

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Figure81

1.Positionthebeltcover.3.Ensurethatthetabis
underthemetalcatch.

2.Slidethebeltcoverunder

thesidecatches.

ReplacingtheHydraulic

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Figure82

1.Idlerpulley

2.Clutchpulley6.Squareholeintheidler

3.Pump-drivebelt7.Idlerspring

4.Righthydraulic-pump
pulley

5.Lefthydraulic-pumppulley

arm

Pump-DriveBelt

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and
engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Removethemowerbelt;refertoReplacingthe

MowerBelt(page56).

4.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjack
stands(Figure82).

5.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarm
toremovetheidlerspring(Figure82).

6.Unhooktheidlerspringfromtheframe(Figure

82).

7.Removethebeltfromthehydraulic-unit-drive
pulleysandtheenginepulley.

8.Installthenewbeltaroundenginepulleyand
the2drivepulleys.

9.Usingaratchetinthesquareholeintheidler
arm,installtheidlerspringtotheframe(Figure

82).

10.Installthemowerbelt;refertoReplacingthe

MowerBelt(page56).

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ControlsSystem
Maintenance

Adjustingthe Control-HandlePosition

Thereare2heightpositionsforthecontrol
levers—highandlow.Removetheboltstoadjustthe
heightfortheoperator.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move
themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Loosentheboltsandangenutsinstalledinthe
levers(Figure83).

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Figure84

4.Aligntheleversinthefront-to-rearpositionby
bringingtheleverstogethertotheNEUTRAL
position,andslidethemuntiltheyarealigned,
thentightenthebolts(Figure84).

Figure83

1.Bolt

2.Handle4.Nut

3.Controllever

5.Iftheendsofthelevershitagainsteachother,
refertoAdjustingtheControl-HandlePosition

(page58).

6.Repeattoadjustthecontrollevers.

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLinkage

Locatedoneithersideofthefueltank,belowtheseat
arethepump-controllinkages.Rotatingthepump
linkagewithawrench(1/2inch)allowsnetuning
adjustmentssothatthemachinedoesnotmovein
neutral.Anyadjustmentsshouldbemadeforneutral
positioningonly.

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WARNING

Toadjustthemotioncontrol,youmustrun
theengineandturnthedrivewheels.Contact
withmovingpartsorhotsurfacesmaycause
personalinjury.

Keepyourngers,hands,andclothingclear
ofrotatingcomponentsandhotsurfaces.

1.Priortostartingtheengine,pushthedeck-lift
pedal,andremovetheheight-of-cutpin.

2.Lowerdecktotheground.

3.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportitwith
jackstands(orequivalentsupport).

Note:Raisethemachinejusthighenoughto

allowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely.

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4.Removetheelectricalconnectionfromtheseat
safetyswitch,locatedunderthebottomcushion
oftheseat.

Note:Theswitchisapartoftheseatassembly.

5.Temporarilyinstallajumperwireacrossthe
terminalsintheconnectorofthemainwire
harness.

6.Starttheengineandrunitatfullthrottleand
disengagethebrake.

Note:Youdonotneedtobeintheseat,

becauseofthejumperwirebeingused.

7.Runtheunitforatleast5minuteswiththedrive
leversatfullforwardspeedtobringthehydraulic
uiduptotheoperatingtemperature.

Note:Themotion-controlleversneedsto

beinneutralwhilemakinganynecessary
adjustments.

8.Bringthemotion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL
position.

9.Adjustthepumpcontrolrodlengthsbyrotating
thedoublenutsontherodintheappropriate
directionuntilthewheelsslightlycreepin
reverse(Figure85).

Note:Thewheelsmuststopturningorslightly

creepinreverse.

11.Shutoffthemachine,removethejumperwire
fromthewireharness,andplugtheconnector
intotheseatswitch.

12.Removethejackstands.

13.Raisethedeckandinstalltheheight-of-cutpin.

14.Checkthatthemachinedoesnotcreepin
neutralwiththeparkbrakesdisengaged.

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlDamper

Youcanadjustthetopdamper-mountingbolttoobtain
thedesiredmotion-controlleverresistance.Referto

Figure86formountingoptions.

Figure85

1.Doublenuts

10.Movethemotion-controlleverstothereverse
positionandwhileapplyingslightpressureto
thelever,allowthereverse-indicatorspringsto
bringtheleversbacktoneutral.

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Figure86

RightMotionControlShown

1.T orquethelocknutto23N-m(17ft-lb).Theboltmust
protrudepasttheendofthelocknutaftertorquing.

2.Mostresistance(rmestfeel)

3.Damper

4.Mediumresistance(mediumfeel)

5.Leastresistance(softestfeel)

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Adjustingthe

HydraulicSystem

Motion-Control
Neutral-LockPivot

Youcanadjusttheangednuttoobtainthedesired
motion-controlleverresistancewhenmovingittothe
NEUTRAL-LOCKposition.SeeFigure87foradjustment
options.

1.Loosenthejamnut.

2.Tightenorloosentheangednuttothedesired
feel.

•Formoreresistance,tightentheangednut.

•Forlessresistance,loosentheangednut

3.Tightenthejamnut.

Maintenance

HydraulicSystemSafety

•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhosesand

linesareingoodconditionandallhydraulic
connectionsandttingsaretightbefore
applyingpressuretothehydraulicsystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole

leaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressure
hydraulicuid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic

systembeforeperforminganyworkonthe
hydraulicsystem.

•Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuid

isinjectedintoskin.Injecteduidmustbe
surgicallyremovedwithinafewhoursbya
doctor.

ServicingtheHydraulic

Figure87

1.Flangednut2.Jamnut

System

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Hydraulic-FluidType:T oro
hydraulicuidorMobil

Important:Usethespecieduid.Otheruids

coulddamagethehydraulicsystem.

EachHydraulicSystemFluidCapacity:1.5L(52

oz)persidewithlterchange

®

®

115W-50.

HYPR-OIL

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthe

hydraulic-uidlevel.

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move
themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

4.Allowtheengineandthehydraulicsystemto
coolfor10minutes.

™

500

Note:Theoillevelonthedipstickisincorrect

whentheoilischeckedandtheunitishot.

5.Movetheseatforward.

6.Cleantheareaaroundthedipsticksof
hydraulic-systemreservoirs(Figure88).

7.Remove1dipstickfromthehydraulicreservoir
(Figure88).

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8.Wipethedipstickoffandthreadthedipstickinto
thereservoir.

9.Removethedipstickandlookattheend(Figure

88).

Important:Donotoverllthehydraulic

unitswithoilasdamagemayoccur.Donot
runthemachinewiththeoilbelowtheadd
mark.

10.IftheoillevelisattheAddmark,slowlypour
onlyenoughoilintothehydraulicreservoirto
raisetheleveltotheFullorHline.

11.Installthedipstick.

12.Repeattheprocedurefortheoppositedipstick.

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressure
canpenetrateskinandcauseinjury .

•Ifhydraulicuidisinjectedintothe
skinitmustbesurgicallyremoved
withinafewhoursbyadoctorfamiliar
withthistypeofinjury.Gangrenemay
resultifthisisnotdone.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom
pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject
high-pressurehydraulicuid.

•Usecardboardorpapertond
hydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthe
hydraulicsystembeforeperforming
anyworkonthehydraulicsystem.

•Makesurethatallhydraulichoses
andlinesareingoodcondition,and
allhydraulicconnectionsandttings
aretightbeforeapplyingpressureto
thehydraulicsystem.

Figure88

Eitherdipstickisusedinthemachine

1.Full3.Hmeanshighlevel

2.Add4.Dipsticklocationsunder
seat

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ReplacingtheHydraulicFluidand Filters

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst250hours—Change

thehydraulicltersandhydraulic
uidwhenusinganytypeofuid.

Every250hours—Changethehydrauliclters
andhydraulicuidwhenusingMobil

®

1uid

(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Every500hours—Changethehydraulic
ltersandhydraulicuidwhenusingT oro
HYPR-OIL

™

500hydraulicuid(moreoftenin

dirtyordustyconditions).

Toreplacethehydraulicuid,removethelters.
Replacebothatthesametime;refertoServicingthe

HydraulicSystem(page60)fortheuidspecications.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move

themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjack

stands(Figure89).

®

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Figure90

Bottomviewofthemachine

1.Filterlocations

2.Hydrauliclter

6.Applyathincoatofhydraulicuidtotherubber
gasketonthereplacementlter(Figure90).

7.Installthereplacementhydrauliclter.

8.Installthepump-drivebeltandthemowerbelt.

Figure89

1.Jackstands

4.Removeboththemowerbeltandthepump-drive
belt;refertoServicingtheHydraulicSystem

(page60)andReplacingtheHydraulic
Pump-DriveBelt(page57).

Note:Thispreventsuidfromgettingonthe

belts.

9.Removethejackstandsandlowerthemachine
(Figure89).

10.Adduidtothehydraulicreservoirandcheck
foranyleaks.

11.Cleanupanyspilleduid.

12.Starttheengineandletitrunforabout2minutes
topurgeairfromthesystem.

13.Shutofftheengineandcheckforleaks.

14.Checktheuidlevelwhiletheuidiscold.

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15.Ifrequired,addoiltothehydraulicreservoir.

Note:Donotoverll.

5.Placeadrainpanunderthelter,removethe
oldlter,andwipethesurfaceclean(Figure90).

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MowerDeck Maintenance

LevelingtheMowerDeck

SettinguptheMachine

Note:Ensurethatthemowerdeckislevelbefore

matchingtheheightofcut(HOC).

1.Positionthemoweronaatsurface.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move
themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

4.Checktirepressureofthedrivetires.

5.Ifneeded,adjustto90kPa(13psi).

6.Positionthemowertothe76mm(3inches)
height-of-cutposition.

LevelingtheDeck

1.Positionthemoweronaatsurface.

2.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,
removethekey,andengagetheparkingbrake.

3.Checkthetirepressureinthedrivetires.

Note:Properinationpressureforthetiresis

90kPa(13psi).

4.Positionthetransportlockinthelatching
position.

5.Pushthedeck-liftpedalallthewayforwardand
thedecklatchesatthe14cm(5-1/2inches)
transportposition(Figure91).

Figure91

1.Deck-liftpedal

2.Height-of-cutpin

6.Inserttheheight-adjustmentpinintothe7.6cm
(3inches)cutting-heightlocation.

7.Releasethetransportlockandallowthedeckto
lowertothecuttingheight.

8.Raisethedischargechute.

9.Onbothsidesofthedeck,measurefromthe
levelsurfacetothefronttipoftheblade(Postion
A)asshowninFigure92.

3.Transportlock

Note:Themeasurementshouldread7.6mm

(3inches).

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1.7.6cm(3inch)atposition

Aiscorrect

2.8.3cm(3-1/4inch)at

positionBiscorrect

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Figure92

3.Measureherefromthe
bladetiptothehard
surface

4.MeasureatpositionAand
Bonbothsides

10.Fine-tunetheadjustmentnutonthefrontdeck
liftassemblybyturningit(Figure93).

Note:T oincreasetheheight,turnthe

adjustmentnutclockwise;todecrease,turn
counterclockwise.

Note:Ifthefrontdecklinksdonothaveenough

adjustmenttoachieveaccuratecutheight,the
single-pointadjustmentcanbeutilizedtogain
moreadjustment.

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Figure94

1.Boltsatthebottomoftheheight-of-cutplate

12.Ifthedeckistoolow,tightenthe
single-point-adjustmentboltbyrotatingit
clockwise.Ifthedeckistoohigh,loosenthe
adjustmentboltbyrotatingitcounterclockwise
(Figure95).

Figure93

1.Adjustmentnut3.Reardeckadjustment

2.Jamnut4.Frontdeckadjustment

11.T oadjustthesingle-pointsystem,loosenthe
2boltsatthebottomoftheheight-of-cutplate
(Figure94).

Note:Loosenortightentheadjustmentbolt

enoughtomovetheheight-of-cutplatemounting
boltsatleast1/3thelengthoftheavailable
travelintheirslots.Thisregainssomeupand
downadjustmentoneachofthe4decklinks.

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Figure95

1.Adjustmentbolt

13.Tightenthe2boltsatthebottomofthe
height-of-cutplate(Figure94).

Note:Inmostconditions,thebackbladetip

shouldbeadjusted6.4mm(1/4inch)higher
thanthefront.

14.T orquethe2boltsto37to45N∙m(27to33ft-lb).

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15.Onbothsidesofthedeck,measurefromthe
levelsurfacetothebacktipoftheblade(postion
B)asshowninFigure92.

ServicingtheCutting Blades

Note:Themeasurementshouldread8.3cm

(3-1/4inches).

16.Finetunethescrewadjusterbyturningittoget

8.3mm(3-1/4inches)height(Figure93).

Toincreasetheheight,turntheadjustmentnut
clockwise;todecrease,turncounterclockwise.

17.Measureuntilall4sidesarethecorrectheight.

18.Tightenallofthenutsonthedeck-lift-arm
assemblies.

19.Lowerthedischargechute.

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades
sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement,
youmaywanttokeepextrabladesonhand.

BladeSafety

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapieceof
thebladecouldbethrowntowardyouorbystanders,
resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.Tryingto
repairadamagedblademayresultindiscontinued
safetycerticationoftheproduct.

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearordamage.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

bladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhen
servicingtheblades.Onlyreplaceorsharpenthe
blades;neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating1

bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe
parkingbrake.

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

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure96).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove
andsharpentheblade;refertoRemovingthe

Blades(page67)andSharpeningtheBlades
(page67).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming
inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade
(Figure96).

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Note:Ifthisdimensionexceeds3mm(1/8

inch),thebladeisbentandmustbereplaced.

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcould
breakapartandcouldseriouslyinjureor
killyouorbystanders.

Figure96

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move
themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforward
andbackward.

4.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecutting
edge,positionA,oftheblades(Figure97).

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•Alwaysreplaceabentordamaged
bladewithanewblade.

•Donotleorcreatesharpnotchesin
theedgesorsurfacesoftheblade.

Figure97

1.Measureherefromblade
tohardsurface

2.PositionA

5.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

6.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge

ofthebladesatthesamepositionasinstep4
above.

Note:Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions

obtainedinsteps4and6mustnotexceed3
mm(1/8inch).

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RemovingtheBlades

Bladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthe
bladeisoutofbalance,orifthebladeisbent.T o
ensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
conformanceofthemachine,usegenuineToro
replacementblades.Replacementbladesmadeby
othermanufacturersmayresultinnonconformance
withsafetystandards.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragora

thickly-paddedglove.

2.Removethebladebolt,thecurvedwasher,and

thebladefromthespindleshaft(Figure98).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure99).

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Figure100

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis
balanced.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

101).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside
ofthemowertoensurepropercutting.

Figure98

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth
endsoftheblade(Figure99).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting
edges.

2.Installthespringdiskandbladebolt(Figure

101).

Note:Thespring-diskconemustbeinstalled

towardthebolthead(Figure101).

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3.T orquethebladeboltto115to150N∙m(85to
110ft-lb).

Figure99

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingiton
abladebalancer(Figure100).

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1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Springdisk

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

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Figure101

RemovingtheMowerDeck

Lockoutthespring-loadeddeckarmsbeforeservicing
orremovingthemowerdeck.

WARNING

Deck-liftarmassemblieshavestoredenergy.
Removingthedeckwithoutreleasingthe
storedenergycancauseseriousinjuryor
death.

Donotattempttodisassemblethedeckfrom
thefrontframewithoutlockingoutthestored
energy.

1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallofthemoving
partstostop,removethekey,andengagethe
parkingbrake.

2.Removetheheight-adjustmentpinandlower
thedecktotheground.

3.Placetheheightadjustmentpininthe7.6cm(3
inch)cutting-heightlocation.

Note:Thislocksthedeck-liftarmsinthelowest

positionwhenthedeckisremovedandthe
storedenergyinthedeckspringisreleased.

4.Removethebeltcovers.

5.Liftuptheoorpanandinsertaratchetintothe
squareholeinthedeckidler(Figure102).

Figure102

1.Clutchpulley5.Squareholeintheidler

2.Mowerbelt

3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

4.Ratchet

armfortheratchet

6.Idlergreasetting

7.Beltguide

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6.Rotatethedeckidlerclockwiseandremovethe
mowerbelt(Figure102).

7.Removeandretainthehardwareonbothsides
ofthedeckasshowninFigure103.

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Figure103

1.Rightstabilizer

2.Deckstrut(rightsideshown)

3.Removetheshoulderboltandnut.

4.Removetheshoulderboltandnut.

ReplacingtheGrass
Deector

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow
thelawnmowertothrowobjectsatyouor
bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also,
contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyou
installacoverplate,mulchplate,grass
deector,orbagger.

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,spring,andspacer

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holdingthedeectortothepivotbrackets
(Figure104).

8.Raisethedeckstrutsandsecuretheminthe
raisedposition.

9.Slidethedeckouttotherightsideofthe
machine.

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Figure104

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.Grassdeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring

5.Springinstalled

7.J-hookendofspring

2.Removedamagedorworngrassdeector.

3.Placespacerandspringontothegrassdeector.

PlaceaJ-endofspringbehinddeckedge.

Note:EnsurethataJ-endofspringisinstalled

behinddeckedgebeforeinstallingtheboltas
showninFigure104.

4.Installtheboltandnut.

5.PlaceaJ-hookendofspringaroundgrass

deector(Figure104).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable

torotate.Liftthedeectoruptothefullopen
positionandensurethatitrotatesintothe
fulldownposition.

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Cleaning

CleaningundertheMower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move
themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Raisethemowertothetransportposition.

CleaningtheSuspension System

Note:Donotcleantheshockassemblieswith

pressurizedwater(Figure105).

Figure105

DisposingofWaste

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

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70

Storage

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland
usedatalltimes.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(blade-control
switch(PTO),engagetheparkingbrake,and
turntheignitionkeytotheOFFposition.Remove
thekey.

2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe
externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especially
theengineandhydraulicsystem.Cleandirtand
chafffromtheoutsideoftheenginecylinder
headnsandblowerhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachine

withmilddetergentandwater.Donot
pressure-washthemachine.Avoid
excessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthe
controlpanel,engine,hydraulicpumps,and
motors.

3.Checkthebrake;refertoAdjustingtheParking

Brake(page55).

4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page38).

5.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page

36).

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltank;refertoServicingthe

FuelT ank(page45).

D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Recyclethefuelaccordingtolocalcodes.

Important:Donotstoreconditioned

fuelover90days.

13.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.
Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint
isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

15.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor
storagearea.

16.Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch
andkeepitoutofreachofchildrenorother
unauthorizedusers.

17.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoChangingthe

EngineOil(page41).

7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page50).

8.Changethehydrauliclters;refertoReplacing

theHydraulicFluidandFilters(page62).

9.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery

(page47).

10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt
fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe
mowerwithagardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control

switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh
idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.

11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto

ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page65).

12.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use
occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor
storageasfollows:

A.Addapetroleumbased

stabilizer/conditionertofuelinthe
tank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom
thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuse
analcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanolor
methanol).

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Themalfunction-indicatorlight(MIL)
comeson.

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theengineistoohot.

2.Thereisoldfuelinthefueltank.2.Usenewfuel.

3.Thefuel-shutoffvalveisnotopen
completely.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty.4.Makesurethattheaircleanerand

5.Thebatteryisnotcharged.

6.Incorrectfuelltersarebeingusedor
thefuelltersaredirty.

7.Theconnectionstothesensors
electronic-controlunit(ECU)andfuel
injectorsarenotsecuredproperly .

8.Thereislowvoltagefromthebattery.

9.Afuseisblown.9.Checkandreplaceanyblownfuses.

1.Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)is
engaged.

2.Theparkingbrakeisdisengaged.2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Themotion-controlleversarenotin
theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

4.Theoperatorisnotseated.

5.Thebatteryisdead.

6.Theelectricalconnectionsare
corrodedorloose.

7.Thefuseisblown.7.Replacethefuse.

8.Therelayorswitchiswornor
damaged.

1.Shutofftheengineandletitcool.

3.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

precleanerareclean.Replaceif
necessary.

5.Chargeorreplacethebattery.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.Ensurethatyouareusingagood12V
batteryandthatitisfullycharged.

1.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)
tothedisengagedposition.

3.Ensurethatthemotion-controllevers
areintheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

4.Sitontheseat.

5.Chargethebattery.

6.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor
goodcontact.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or
failstokeeprunning.

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Thefuel-shutoffvalveisclosed.2.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thethrottleisnotinthecorrect
position.

5.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.5.Replacethefuellter.

6.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelinthe
fuelsystem.

7.Theaircleanerisdirty.

8.Theseatswitchisnotfunctioning
properly.

9.Theelectricalconnectionsare
corroded,loose,ordamaged.

10.Therelayorswitchiswornor
damaged.

11.Thesparkplugisfouledorimproperly
gapped.

12.Thespark-plugwireisnotconnected.

4.Besurethatthethrottlecontrolis
midwaybetweentheslowandfast
positions.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner
element.

8.Checktheseat-switchindicator.
Replacetheseatifnecessary .

9.Checktheelectricalconnections
forgoodcontact.Cleanthe
connectorterminalsthoroughlywith
electrical-contactcleaner,apply
dielectricgrease,andmakethe
appropriateconnections.

10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

11.Adjustorreplacethesparkplug.

12.Checkthespark-plugwireconnection.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Theenginelosespower.

Theengineoverheats.

Themowerpullstotheleftorright(with
leversfullyforward)

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandtheairpassages
abovetheengineareplugged.

5.Theventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.5.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

6.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.

7.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelinthe
fuelsystem.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandtheairpassages
abovetheengineareplugged.

1.Thetrackingneedsadjustment1.Adjustthetracking.

2.Thetirepressureinthedrivetiresis
notcorrect.

1.Thebypassvalvesarenotclosedtight.1.Tightenthebypassvalves.

2.Thepumpbeltisworn,loose,or
broken.

3.Thepumpbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

5.Thehydraulic-uidlevelislowortoo
hot.

2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe
coolingnsandtheairpassages.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe
coolingnsandtheairpassages.

2.Adjustthetirepressureinthedrive
tires.

2.Changethebelt.

5.Addhydraulicuidtothereservoirsor
letitcooldown.

Themachinevibratesabnormally .

Themachineproducesanunevencutting
height.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

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)is/arenotsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

2.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebent.2.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

3.Themowerdeckisnotlevel.

4.Theundersideofmowerisdirty.4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

5.Thetirepressureisnotcorrect.5.Adjustthetirepressure.

6.Thebladespindleisbent.

1.Themowerdeckbeltisworn,loose,
orbroken.

2.Themowerdeckbeltisoffpulley.

3.Thepumpdrivebeltisworn,loose,or
broken.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Levelthemowerdeckfromside-to-side
andfront-to-rear.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Installanewdeckbelt.

2.Installthemowerdeckpulleyand
checktheidlerpulley,idlerarm,and
springforcorrectpositionandfunction.

3.

Checkthebelttensionorinstallanew
belt.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Theclutchdoesnotengage.

1.Thefuseisblown.1.Replacethefuse.Checkthecoil

2.Thereislowvoltagesupplyatthe
clutch.

3.Thecoilisdamaged.3.Replacetheclutch.

4.Thereisinadequatecurrentsupply.4.Repairorreplacetheclutchlead

5.Therotor/armatureairgapistoolarge.

resistance,batterycharge,charging
system,andwiringconnections,and
replacecomponentsifnecessary.

2.Checkthecoilresistance,battery
charge,chargingsystem,andwiring
connectionsandreplacepartsif
necessary.

wireorelectricalsystem.Cleanthe
connectorcontacts.

5.Removetheshimorreplacetheclutch.

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Schematics

BN

BN

BU

BK

Y

W

T

PK

BN

PK

OR

GN

S R

PK PK

PK

LTGR

GY

GY

PK

V

BN

V

OR

GN

OR

R

PK R BK

T

R

BK

GND

PK

BK

BN

BN

BK PK

BK

GND

15A

F4

GY

R

IBA

W

V

BU

V

V

BK

+

S

-

FUEL SENDER

10A

F3

(BRAKE)

SW6

PK

OR

R

F2

25A

PTO

CLUTCH

BU

1

2

5

4

7

8

(PTO SWITCH)

SW2

25A

LAMP

F1

(SEAT)

SW7

2

3

5

4

1

K2

(START RELAY)

TVS DIODE

U2

(NEUT_R)

SW5

B+

MAG

ECU

REG

START

AC

STARTER

+-

AC

IGNITION

MODULES

SPARK PLUGSPARK PLUG

KOHLER EFI

(NEUT_L)

SW4

12

B+

10

KEY_S

9

KEY_A

4

SEAT

11

BRAKE

2

NEUTRAL

3

PTO

5

FUEL

1

START_RELAY

7

MAGNETO

6

FUEL_SOLENOID

8

GROUND

HOUR METER

2

R A

I

A

4

7

1 3

6

5

A

3

SW1

1

B

B

C

B

8

2

4

5

(IGNITION)

6

5

1

KEY SW

OPTIONAL

ACCESSORIES

2

S

Ignition switch terminal locations

viewed from back

OFF = no connections

ON = BRIA

START = BRIS

BK = BLACK

BN = BROWN

BU = BLUE

GN = GREEN

GY = GREY

LT GR = LIGHT GREEN

OR = ORANGE

PK = PINK

R = RED

T = T

AN

V = VIOLET

W = WHITE

WireDiagram(Rev .A)

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TheToroWarranty

ALimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)Contractor

Landscape

Equipment(LCE)

RidingProduct

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany,pursuanttoanagreement
betweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairtheT oroProductslistedbelowifdefectivein
materialsorworkmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromtheoriginaldateofpurchase:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

GrandStand

•Engines

ZMaster

•Engines
ZMaster

•Engines

ZMaster

•Engines

ZMaster

•Engines

ZMaster

•Engines

TITANHD1500Series

3

®

3

®

3

®

3

®

7000SeriesMowers

3

®

8000SeriesMowers

3

®

3000SeriesMowers

5000SeriesMowers

6000SeriesMowers

Mowers

5yearsor1,200hours

3years

5yearsor1,200hours
3years
5yearsor1,200hours

3years

5yearsor1,400hours

3years

4yearsor1,200hours

2years

2years

3years

4yearsor500Hours

2

2

2

2

2

2

•EnginesToro–4yearsor500hours

TITANHD2000Series

•Engines

TITANHD2500Series

•Engines

3

Kohler–3years

4yearsor1000Hours

4yearsor750Hours

3

Kawasaki–3years

2

2

AllMowers

•Battery90daysPartsandLabor

1yearPartsonly

•BeltsandTires90days

•Attachments1year

1

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialwarrantywouldapply .

2

Whicheveroccursrst.

3

SomeenginesusedonT oroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer .

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenanceprocedures
describedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance,whetherperformedby
adealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsorworkmanship,
followthisprocedure:

1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir
dealership.Tolocateadealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsiteat
www.T oro.com.Youmayalsocallthenumberslistedinitem#3tousethe
24-hourT oroDealerlocatorsystem.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)totheService
Dealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermineifitiscovered
underwarranty.

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’sanalysisorwith
theassistanceprovided,contactusat:

ToroWarrantyCompany

CustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision

811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth

Bloomington,MN55420-1 196

888-865-5676(U.S.Customers)

888-865-5691(Canadacustomers)

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystemcoverage
andenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpresswarrantydoesnot
coverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,lubricants,oil

changes,sparkplugs,airlters,bladesharpeningorwornblades,cable/linkage
adjustments,orbrakeandclutchadjustments

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenaltered,misused,neglected,orrequires

replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedToroService

Dealer

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuelprocedure(consult

Operator'sManualformoredetails)

–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered

–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontainsmorethan

10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE

–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-useoverone

month

GeneralConditions

AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorizedT oro
ServiceDealerusingToroapprovedreplacementparts.

NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliableforindirect,
incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththeuseoftheToro
Productscoveredbythiswarranty ,includinganycostorexpenseofproviding
substituteequipmentorserviceduringreasonableperiodsofmalfunctionor
non-usependingcompletionofrepairsunderthiswarranty .

Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability(thattheproductistforordinaryuse)
andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticularpurpose)arelimitedto
thedurationoftheexpresswarranty.

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,
orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheaboveexclusions
andlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights
whichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedToroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguaranteepoliciesforyourcountry,
province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter.Ifallother
remediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany .

AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oroDealer.

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