Toro 75967, 75968 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3414-610RevC

ZMaster

®

Professional6000

SeriesRidingMower

with60inor72inTURBOFORCE
DischargeMower

ModelNo.75967—SerialNo.400000000andUp
ModelNo.75968—SerialNo.400000000andUp

®

Side

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3414-610*C

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002

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

Pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer’sinformation
includedwiththemachine.

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

Introduction

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

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.Toro.com
forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,
accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto
registeryourproduct.

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

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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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

UsingtheRollover-ProtectionSystem

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

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

DuringOperation.................................................19

DuringOperationSafety...................................19

OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................20

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................20

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................21

OperatingtheChoke.........................................21

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch............................21

StartingtheEngine...........................................22

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................23

UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................23

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................24

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

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

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

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

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................27

AdjustingtheFlowBafeCamLocks................29

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

PositioningtheSeat..........................................30

UnlatchingtheSeat..........................................30

AdjustingtheMyRide™Suspension

System..........................................................31

OperatingTips.................................................32

AfterOperation....................................................32

AfterOperationSafety......................................32

UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................33

UsingtheDrive-Wheel-ReleaseValves............33

TransportingtheMachine.................................34

LoadingtheMachine........................................35

Maintenance...........................................................36

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........36

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................37

MaintenanceandStorageSafety......................37

Lubrication..........................................................38

AddingLightOilorSprayLubrication................38

GreasingtheMowerDeck................................38

GreasingthePump-Belt-IdlerArm....................38

GreasingtheCaster-WheelBearings...............39

LubricatingtheCaster-WheelHubs..................39

EngineMaintenance...........................................40

EngineSafety...................................................40

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................40

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................42

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................44

CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................46

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................46

ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................46

ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................47

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................47

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................47

ServicingtheBattery.........................................47

ServicingtheFuses..........................................49

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................50

CheckingtheSeatBelt.....................................50

CheckingtheRolloverProtectionSystem

(ROPS)Knobs..............................................50

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

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................51

CheckingtheWheelLugNuts...........................51

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

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

UsingtheClutchShim......................................52

CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................54

CleaningtheEngineScreenandEngine-Oil

Cooler...........................................................54

CleaningtheEngine-CoolingFinsand

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

CheckingandCleaningtheHydraulic-Unit

Shrouds........................................................55

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

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

BeltMaintenance................................................57

InspectingtheBelts..........................................57

ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................57

ReplacingtheHydraulicPump-Drive

Belt................................................................58

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................59

AdjustingtheControl-HandlePosition..............59

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage...............59

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlDamper...............60

AdjustingtheMotionControlNeutral-Lock

Pivot..............................................................61

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................61

HydraulicSystemSafety...................................61

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem........................61

MowerDeckMaintenance....................................64

LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................64

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................66

RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................69

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................70

Cleaning..............................................................71

CleaningundertheMower................................71

CleaningtheSuspensionSystem.....................71

DisposingofWaste...........................................71

Storage...................................................................72

CleaningandStoringtheMachine....................72

3

Troubleshooting......................................................73

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

5

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

58-6520

1.Grease

decal58-6520

decal106-2655

106-2655

1.Warning—donottouchorapproachmovingbelts;remove
theignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicing
orperformingmaintenance.

93-7818

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

99-8936

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

decal93-7818

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;donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris
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

decal116-1716

116-1716

1.Fuel6.Hourmeter

2.Empty

3.Half

7.PTO

8.Parkingbrake

4.Full9.Neutral

5.Battery

decal136-5508

10.Operator-presenceswitch

136-5508

For60-inchDecksOnly

1.Beltrouting

decal116-4858

116-4858

For72-inchDecksOnly

1.Greasepulleysandspindles

2.Maintenanceinterval—50hours

decal116-5988

116-5988

decal115-7445

115-7445

1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking

brake—disengaged

decal116-8726

116-8726

1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforrecommendedhydraulic
uid.

8

decal117-3864

117-3864

117-0346

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

1.ReadtheOperator’s

Manual.

2.Filltobottomofllerneck;
warning—donotoverll
thetank.

decal117-0346

BatterySymbols

decalbatterysymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthebattery.

7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries

8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot
discard.

117-3848

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
awayfromthemachine.

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

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

decal117-3848

decaloemmarkt

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.

9

120-5897

1.Chokecontrol4.Slow

2.Fast

5.Powertakeoff(PTO),
Blade-controlswitch

3.Continuous-variable
setting

126-2055

1.Wheellugnuttorque129N∙m(95ft-lb)(4x)

2.Wheelhubnuttorque319N∙m(235ft-lb)

3.ReadandunderstandtheOperator’smanualbefore
performinganymaintenance,checktorqueafterrst100
hoursthenevery500hoursthereafter.

decal120-5897

decal126-4398

126-4398

1.ReadtheOperator’s

Manual

2.Lock

decal126-2055

3.Unlock

decal127-0326

127-0326

1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.

2.Height-of-cut

3.Removethekeyfrom
theignitionandreadthe
Operator'sManualbefore
performingmaintenance
orservicingthemachine.

10

125-9383

1.Checkhydraulicuidevery50operatinghours.3.Checkthetirepressureevery50operatinghours.

2.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonlubricating
themachine.

4.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance.

decal125-9383

132-5063

1.Camlock2.Camunlock

decal132-5063

11

132-0871

Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

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

decal132-0871

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

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

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

5.Bodilyharmhazard—donotcarrypassengers;lookbehind
youwhenmowinginreverse.

place.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.6.Tippinghazardonslopes—donotuseonslopesnearopen
water;donotuseonslopesgreaterthan15°.

132-5067

decal132-5067

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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.Chokecontrol

3.Throttlecontrol6.Fuses

4.Hour

5.Ignitionswitch

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Figure6

1.Fuelgauge(bars)4.Safety-interlocksymbols

2.Batterylight

3.Hourmeter

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meter/Safety-interlock
display

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa

5.Lowfuel-indicatorlight

continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST
position(Figure5).

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ChokeControl

Specications

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.Pullthechoke
controluptoengageit.Pushthechokecontroldown
todisengageit(Figure5).

Blade-ControlSwitch(Power
Takeoff)

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

IgnitionSwitch

Usethisswitchtostartthemowerengine.Ithas3
positions:ST ART,RUN,andOFF.

Motion-ControlLevers

Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine
forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.

Neutral-LockPosition

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto

changewithoutnotice.

Width

60-inchDeck72-inchDeck

WithoutDeck

DeectorUp157cm(62inches)187cm(74inches)

DeectorDown192cm(76inches)222cm(88inches)

Length

RollBar-Up

RollBar-Down

Height

RollBar-UpRollBar-Down

179cm(71inches)119cm(47inches)

Weight

135cm(53inches)150cm(59inches)

60-inchDeck72-inchDeck

211cm(83inches)219cm(83inches)

215cm(85inches)223cm(88inches)

UsetheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwiththe
safety-interlocksystemtoengageandtodetermine
theNEUTRALposition.

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalve(undertheseat)when
transportingorstoringthemower(Figure38).

Attachments/Accessories

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

ModelWeight

75967

75968

576kg(1,269lb)

612kg(1,349lb)

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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.T ominimize
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(page42).

BreakinginaNewMachine

Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower
decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhen
theyarenew,placingadditionalloadontheengine.
Allow40to50hoursofbreak-intimefornew
machinestodevelopfullpowerandperformattheir
bestperformance.

Usingthe Rollover-ProtectionSystem (ROPS)

2.Pullbothknobsoutandrotatethem90degrees
sotheyarenotengaged(Figure8).

3.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure

8).

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keep
therollbarinthefullyraised,lockedposition
andusetheseatbelt.

Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothe
machine.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll
barisinthedownposition.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbar
isinthedownposition.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance
permits.

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

Important:Ensurethattheseatissecuredto

themachine.

1.T olowertherollbar,applyforwardpressureto
theupperpartoftherollbar.

Figure8

1.ROPSknob

2.PulltheROPSknobout
androtateit90degrees.

4.T oraisetherollbar,raisetherollbartothe

operatepositionandrotatetheknobssothat
theymovepartiallyintothegrooves(Figure8).

5.Raisetherollbartothefulluprightpositionwhile

pushingontheupperrollbarsothatthepins
snapintopositionwhentheholesalignwiththe
pins(Figure8).

6.Pushontherollbarandensurethatbothpins

areengaged.

3.Rollbarintheupright
position

4.Rollbarinthefolded
position

Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeroll

barintheraisedposition.

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17

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthe
safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelp
youorbystandersavoidinjury.

DANGER

Operatingthemachineonwetgrassorsteep
slopescancauseslidingandlossofcontrol.

•Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15
degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon
slopes.

•Donotoperatethemachinenearwater.

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Figure9

DANGER

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause
rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury,
death,ordrowning.

Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs.

DANGER

Operatingthemachinewhiletherollbaris
downmayleadtoseriousinjuryordeathin
theeventofarollover.

Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand
lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.

1.SafeZone—usethe
machinehereonslopes
lessthan15degreesor
atareas.

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

3.Water

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CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin
excessof85dBAattheoperator’searand
cancausehearinglossthroughextended
periodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.

Useprotectiveequipmentforyoureyes,ears,hands,
feet,andhead.

Figure10

1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.

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.

•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.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe
machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.

•Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunitandshut

offtheenginebeforeadjustingtheheightof

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cut(unlessyoucanadjustitfromtheoperating
position).

•Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaust

gasesareenclosed.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(including

toemptythecatchersortounclogthechute),do
thefollowing:

–Stopthemachineonlevelground.
–Disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe

attachments.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk

oflightning.

•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicle.

•Donotchangethegovernorspeedoroverspeed

theengine.

•Useaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedby

Toroonly .

RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)Safety

•Donotremovetherollbarfromthemachine.

•Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyou

canreleaseitquicklyinanemergency.

•Alwayswearyourseatbeltwhentherollbarisup.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadobstructionsanddo

notcontactthem.

•Keeptherollbarinsafeoperatingconditionby

thoroughlyinspectingitperiodicallyfordamage
andkeepingallthemountingfastenerstight.

•Replaceadamagedrollbar.Donotrepairoralter

it.

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SlopeSafety

•Slowdownthemachineanduseextracareon

hillsides.Travelupanddownonhillsides.Turf
conditionscanaffectthestabilityofthemachine.

•Avoidturningthemachineonslopes.Ifyoumust

turnthemachine,turnitslowlyandgradually
downhill,ifpossible.

•Donotturnthemachinesharply .Usecarewhen

reversingthemachine.

•Useextracarewhileoperatingthemachinewith

attachments;theycanaffectthestabilityofthe
machine.

OperatingtheParking

DisengagingtheParkingBrake

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Figure12

Brake

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe
machineorleaveitunattended.

EngagingtheParkingBrake

WARNING

Theparkingbrakemaynotholdthemachine
parkedonaslopeandcouldcausepersonal
injuryorpropertydamage.

Donotparkonslopesunlessthewheelsare
chockedorblocked.

OperatingtheMower Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe
mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Note:Engagingtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)with

thethrottlepositionathalforlesscausesexcessive
weartothedrivebelts.

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Figure13

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DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

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Figure14

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OperatingtheThrottle

OperatingtheIgnition

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweentheFAST
andSLOWpositions(Figure15).

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenturningonthe
mowerdeckwiththeblade-controlswitch(PTO).

Figure15

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostartthe
engine.

Switch

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheST ARTposition
(Figure17).

Note:Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

Important:Donotengagestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefails
tostartallowa15secondcool-downperiod
betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese
instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.

Note:Y oumayneedtomakemorethan1

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attempttostarttheenginethersttimeafter
addingfueltoacompletelyemptyfuelsystem.

2.Pulluponthechokecontroltoengagethechoke
beforeusingtheignitionswitch(Figure16).

3.Pushdownonthechokecontroltodisengage
thechokeaftertheenginehasstarted(Figure

16).

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Figure17

2.Turntheignitionkeytoshutofftheengine.

Figure16

1.Onposition2.Offposition

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StartingtheEngine

1.Raisetherollbarupandlockitintoplace,siton
theseat,andfastentheseatbelt.

2.MovethemotioncontrolstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position.

3.Engagetheparkingbrake;refertoEngagingthe

ParkingBrake(page20).

4.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF
position(Figure18).

5.Movethethrottlelevermidwaybetweenthe
SLOWandFASTpositions.

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Figure19

Figure18

6.TurntheignitionkeytotheST ARTposition
(Figure19).

Note:Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

Important:Donotengagestarterformore

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

Note:Youmayneedtorepeatthestartingcycle

thersttimeafterllinganemptyfueltank.

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ShuttingOfftheEngine

CAUTION

UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandengage
theparkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.

Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60
secondsbeforeturningtheignitionswitchtotheOFF
position.

CAUTION

Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare
disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould
operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal
injury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock
switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged
switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe
enginefromstartingunless:

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.

•Themotion-controlleversareintheNEUTRAL-LOCK

position.

Figure20

Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoffvalve

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

Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostop
theenginewhenyoumovethetractioncontrolsfrom
thelockedpositionwiththeparkingbrakeengagedor
ifyourisefromtheseatwhenthePTOisengaged.

Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifyyouwhenthe
interlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition.When
thecomponentisinthecorrectposition,atriangle
lightsupinthecorrespondingsquare.

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Figure21

1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe
correctposition.

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TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe
machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot
operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized
ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .

1.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeand
movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheON
position.Trystartingtheengine;theengine
shouldnotcrank.

2.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeand
movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF
position.Moveeithermotion-controllever(out
oftheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition).Trystartingthe
engine;theengineshouldnotcrank.Repeatfor
othercontrollever.

3.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,
movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF
position,andmovethemotion-controlleversto
theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Starttheengine.
Whiletheengineisrunning,releasetheparking
brake,engagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),
andriseslightlyfromtheseat;theengineshould
shut-off.

4.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,
movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF
position,andmovethemotion-controllevers
toNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Starttheengine.
Whiletheengineisrunning,centereither
motion-controlleverandmoveitforwardor
reverse;theengineshouldshutoff.Repeatfor
othermotion-controllever.

UsingtheMotion-Control Levers

Figure22

1.Motion-control
lever—NEUTRAL-LOCK
position

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

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4.Backward

5.Sitontheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake,
movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF
position,andmovethemotion-controlleversto
NEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Trystartingtheengine;
theengineshouldnotcrank.

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DrivingtheMachine

DrivingForward

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

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

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidly.Youmaylose
controlofmachineandcausepersonalinjury
ordamagetomachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking
sharpturns.

Note:Theengineshutsoffwhenyoumovethe

traction-controlwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

Tostopthemachine,pullthemotion-controllevers
totheNEUTRALposition.

1.Disengagetheparkingbrake;referto

DisengagingtheParkingBrake(page20).

2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

3.T ogoforward,slowlypushthemotion-control
leversforward(Figure23).

Figure23

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DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.T ogobackward,slowlypullthemotion-control
leversrearward(Figure24).

Figure24

StoppingtheMachine

Note:Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for

60secondsbeforeturningtheignitionswitchtothe
OFFposition.

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

Engagetheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethe
machine;refertoEngagingtheParkingBrake(page

20).Remembertoremovethekeyfromtheignition

switch.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandengage
theparkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.

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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 .

•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe
downposition.

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AdjustingtheHeightofCut

UsingtheTransportLock

Thetransportlockhas2positions,andisusedwith
thedeck-liftpedal.ThereisaLOCKpositionanda
UNLOCKpositionforthetransportposition(Figure25).

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)asshowninFigure26.

3.T oadjust,rotatethepin90degreesandremove
thepinfromtheheight-of-cutbracket(Figure

26).

4.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracket
correspondingtotheheight-of-cutdesired,and
insertthepin(Figure26).

5.Pushonthedecklift,pullbackonthetransport
lock,andslowlylowerthemowerdeck.

Figure25

Transport-LockPositions

1.Transportlock3.UNLOCKposition—does

2.LOCKposition—mower
decklocksintotransport
position

notlockthemowerdeck
intotransportposition

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Figure26

1.Deck-liftpedal

2.Height-of-cutpin

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AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp

3.Transportlock

Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,adjustthe
heightoftheanti-scalprollers.

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

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2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure

27,Figure28,andFigure29.

Figure27

1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

5.Bolt

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Figure29

1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

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5.Bolt

Figure28

1.Anti-scalproller3.Flangenut

2.Bushing4.Bolt

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AdjustingtheFlowBafe

PositioningtheFlowBafe

CamLocks

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

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

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.T oadjustthecamlocks,swingtheleverupto
loosenthecamlock(Figure30).

4.Adjustthebafeandcamlocksintheslotsto
thedesireddischargeow.

5.Swingtheleverbackovertotightenthebafe
andcamlocks(Figure30).

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

Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthe

mowergroundspeedisthesame,openupthebafe.

PositionA

Thisisthefullrearposition.Thesuggestedusefor
thispositionisasfollows:

•Short,lightgrassmowingconditions

•Dryconditions

•Smallergrassclippings

•Propelsgrassclippingsfartherawayfromthe

mower

6.Ifthecamlocksdonotlockthebafeintoplace
oritistootight,loosentheleverandthenrotate
thecamlock.

Note:Adjustthecamlockuntilyouachievethe

desiredlockingpressure.

Figure30

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Figure31

PositionB

Usethispositionwhenbagging.Alwaysalignitwith
thebloweropening.

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Figure32

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PositionC

Thisisthefullopenposition.Thesuggestedusefor
thispositionisasfollows:

•Tall,densegrassmowingconditions

•Wetconditions

•Lowerstheengine-powerconsumption

•Allowsincreasedgroundspeedinheavyconditions

UnlatchingtheSeat

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Figure35

Figure33

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position
theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe
machineandaremostcomfortable.

Toadjusttheseat,movetheleversidewaystounlock
seat(Figure34).

Figure34

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AdjustingtheMyRide™ SuspensionSystem

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

AdjustingtheRear-Shock Assemblies

Theslotsfortherear-shockassemblieshave
detentpositionsforreference.Youcanpositionthe
rear-shockassembliesanywhereintheslot,notjust
inthedetentpositions.

Thefollowinggraphicshowsthepositionforasoftor
rmrideandthedifferentdetentpositions(Figure36).

Adjusttherear-shockassemblies(Figure37).

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Figure36

1.Firmestposition3.Detentsintheslots

2.Softestposition

Note:Ensurethattheleftandrightrear-shock

assembliesarealwaysadjustedtothesamepositions.

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Figure37

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OperatingTips

UsingtheFastThrottleSetting

dropontoyourlawn.Toavoidthis,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.Tearingandshredding
turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth
andincreasesthechanceofdisease.Checkthe
mowerbladesaftereachuseforsharpness,and
foranywearordamage.Filedownanynicksand
sharpenthebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeis
damagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywitha
genuineT ororeplacementblade.

AfterOperation

AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass
standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings
whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowingatCorrectIntervals

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

UsingaSlowerCuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeed
incertainconditions.

AvoidingCuttingTooLow

Whenmowinguneventurf,raisethecuttingheight
toavoidscalpingtheturf.

StoppingtheMachine

AfterOperationSafety

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.

Ifyoumuststoptheforwardmotionofthemachine
whilemowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmay

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UsingtheFuel-Shutoff Valve

Thefuel-shutoffvalveislocatedundertheseat.Move
theseatforwardtoaccessit.

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance,
andstorage.

Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhen
startingtheengine.

Thedrive-wheel-releasevalvesarelocatedinthe
backofeachhydraulic-driveunit,undertheseat.

Note:Makesurethatthereleasevalvesareinthe

fullyhorizontalpositionwhenoperatingthemachine
orseveredamagetothehydraulicsystemcanoccur.

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

2.Rotatetherelease-valveleversverticallytopush
themachine(Figure39).

Note:Thisallowshydraulicuidtobypassthe

pumpenablingthewheelstoturn.

3.Disengagetheparkingbrakebeforepushing
themachine.

Figure38

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

Usingthe Drive-Wheel-Release Valves

WARNING

Handsmaybecomeentangledintherotating
drivecomponentsbelowtheenginedeck,
whichcouldresultinseriousinjury.

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

WARNING

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Figure39

1.Verticaltopushthe

machine

4.Rotatetherelease-valvelevershorizontallyto
runthemachine(Figure39).

2.Horizontaltorunthe
machine

Theengineandhydraulic-driveunitscan
becomeveryhot.Touchingahotengineor
hydraulic-driveunitscancausesevereburns.

Allowtheengineandhydraulic-driveunits
tocoolcompletelybeforeaccessingthe
drive-wheel-releasevalves.

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TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe
machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasall
necessarybrakes,lighting,andmarkingasrequired
bylaw.Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafetyinstructions.
Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyou,yourfamily,
pets,orbystandersavoidinjury.

WARNING

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

Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet
orroadway.

1.Ifyouareusingatrailer,connectittothetowing
vehicleandconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

4.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,setthe
brake,andclosethefuelvalve.

5.Usethemetaltie-downloopsonthemachine
tosecurelyfastenittothetrailerortruckwith
straps,chains,cable,orropes(Figure40).

Figure40

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1.Tie-downloops

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LoadingtheMachine

Useextremecautionwhenloadingorunloading
machinesontoatraileroratruck.Useafull-width
rampthatiswiderthanthemachineforthisprocedure.
Backuptherampanddriveforwarddowntheramp
(Figure41).

Figure41

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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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Figure42

4.Rampisatleast4times
aslongastheheightof
thetrailerortruckbedto
theground

5.H=heightofthetraileror
truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

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

•Backuprampsanddriveforwarddown
ramps.

•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.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

•Greasethemowerdeckspindlesandidlerarm(ifapplicable).

•Checksparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.

•Lubricatethemowerdeckliftpivots.

•Changetheengineoil(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Check,cleanandregapthesparkplug.

•Checkandcleanengine-coolingnsandshrouds.

Every200hours

Every250hours

Every500hours

Monthly

Yearly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Changetheengine-oillter.

•Replacetheprimaryairlter(moreoftenindustyorsandyconditions).

•Checkthesafetyairlter.

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

•Replacethesafetyairlter.

•Replacethefuellter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Checkthewheellug-nuttorque.

•Checkthewheel-hubslotted-nuttorque.

•Adjustthecaster-pivotbearing.

•Checktheparkingbrakeadjustment.

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

•Checkthebatterycharge.

•Greasethepump-belt-idlerarm.

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Repackthefrontcaster-wheelbearings(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Lubricatethecaster-wheelhubs.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Checkallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

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CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineand
seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

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.

Important:Makesurethatthecuttingunit

spindlesarefullofgreaseweekly.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Greasethemower-deckidlerpulleypivotuntil
greasecomesoutthebottom(Figure44).

4.Ifyourmachinehasgreasablespindles,grease
the3spindlebearingsuntilgreasecomesout
thelowerseals(Figure44).

AddingLightOilorSpray Lubrication

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Lubricatethedeckliftpivots.

Figure43

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Figure44

Greasingthe Pump-Belt-IdlerArm

ServiceInterval:Y early—Greasethepump-belt-idler

arm.

Greasethepump-belt-idlerarm(Figure45).

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GreasingtheMowerDeck

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Greasethemower

deckspindlesandidlerarm(if
applicable).

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Figure45

GreasingtheCaster-Wheel Bearings

ServiceInterval:Y early—Greasethefrontcaster

pivots(moreoftenindirtyordusty
conditions).

Yearly—Repackthefrontcaster-wheelbearings
(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

1.Removethedustcapandadjustthecaster
pivots.

Note:Keepthedustcapoffuntilgreasingis

done.

2.Removethehexplug.

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Figure46

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7.Greasethecaster-wheelbearings(Figure46).

Lubricatingthe Caster-WheelHubs

ServiceInterval:Y early

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

3.Threadagreasettingintothehole.

4.Pumpgreaseintothettinguntilitoozesout
aroundthetopbearing.

5.Removethegreasettinginthehole.

6.Installthehexpluganddustcap(Figure46).

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Figure47

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench
ats

2.Raisethemowerforaccess.

3.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

4.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

5.Removeaspacernutfromtheaxleassemblyin

thecasterwheel.

Note:Thread-lockingadhesivehasbeen

appliedtolockthespacernutstotheaxle.

6.Removetheaxle(withtheotherspacernutstill

assembledtoit)fromthewheelassembly.

7.Pryoutsealsandinspectbearingsforwearor

damageandreplaceifnecessary.

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8.Packthebearingswithageneral-purpose
grease.

EngineMaintenance

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.

13.Insertthesecondbearingandnewsealintothe
wheel.

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

15.T orquethenutto8to9N∙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,clothingand
otherbodypartsawaythemuferandother
hotsurfaces.

EngineSafety

Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoiloradding
oiltothecrankcase.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—Replacethe

primaryairlter(moreoftenindusty

orsandyconditions).
Every250hours—Checkthesafetyairlter.
Every500hours—Replacethesafetyairlter.

Note:Checktheltersmorefrequentlyifthe

operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy .

RemovingtheFilters

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpull
theair-cleanercoverofftheair-cleanerbody
(Figure48).

Figure48

1.Air-cleanerbody4.Air-cleanercover

2.Primarylter5.Safetylter

3.Latch

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4.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverwith
compressedair.

5.Gentlyslidetheprimarylteroutofthe
air-cleanerbody(Figure48).Avoidknockingthe
lterintothesideofthebody .

6.Removethesafetylteronlyifyouintendto
replaceit.

Important:Donotattempttocleanthe

safetylter.Ifthesafetylterisdirty ,then
theprimarylterisdamaged.Replaceboth
lters.

7.Inspecttheprimarylterfordamagebylooking
intothelterwhileshiningabrightlightonthe
outsideofthelter.

Note:Holesinthelterappearasbrightspots.

Ifthelterisdamaged,discardit.

Note:Ifthelterisdamageddiscardit.

ServicingthePrimaryFilter

•Iftheprimarylterisdirty ,bent,ordamaged,

replaceit.

InstallingtheFilters

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewithbothairltersandthe
coverinstalled.

1.Ifinstallingnewlters,checkeachlterfor
shippingdamage.

Note:Donotuseadamagedlter.

2.Ifyouarereplacingthesafetylter,carefully
slideitintothelterbody(Figure48).

3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylteroverthesafety
lter(Figure48).

Note:Ensurethattheprimarylterisfully

seatedbypushingonitsouterrimwhileinstalling
it.

Important:Donotpressonthesoftinside

areaofthelter.

4.Installtheair-cleanercoverwiththeside
indicatedasupfacingupwardandsecurethe
latches(Figure48).

•Donotcleantheprimarylter.

ServicingtheSafetyFilter

Replacethesafetylter,nevercleanit.

Important:Donotattempttocleanthesafety

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

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ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSG,SH,SJ,or

higher)

OilCapacity:withalterchange,1.9L(64oz);
withnolterchange,1.7L(57oz)

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure49

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Note:Usingmulti-gradeoils(5W-20,10W-30,or

10W-40)willincreaseoilconsumption.Checktheoil
levelmorefrequentlywhenusingthem.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal
injury.

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

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil

becausethatcoulddamageengine.Donotrun
enginewithoilbelowtheLowmarkbecausethe
enginemaybedamaged.

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

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Figure50

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

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ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every100hours(moreoftenindirtyordusty
conditions).

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Starttheengineandletitrunfor5minutes.

Note:Thiswarmstheoilsothatitdrainsbetter.

2.Parkthemachinesothattherearisslightly
lowerthanthefronttoensurethattheoildrains
completely.

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

4.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition(Figure51).

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

52).

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Figure52

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6.Starttheengineanddrivetoaatarea.

7.Checktheoillevelagain.

ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

Note:Changetheengine-oilltermorefrequently

whenoperatingconditionsareextremelydustyor
sandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChanging

theEngineOil(page43).

2.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure53).

Figure51

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ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Makesuretheairgapbetweenthecenterandside
electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.
Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling

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

Type:NGK

®

BPR5ESorequivalent

AirGap:0.75mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

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

3.Removethelefthandhydraulic-unitshroudin
theorderlistedinFigure54.

Note:Thisgivesyouaccesstothefrontspark

plug.

Figure53

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengine,andthentheoillteranextra3/4
turn.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnew
oil;refertoChangingtheEngineOil(page43).

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CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithas:a
blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or
cracks.

1.Pullthistabouttothe

sideinthedirectionofthe
arrow.

2.Pulltheshroudoffthis

frametabinthedirection
ofthearrow.

Figure54

3.Pulltheshroudoffthis

4.Shroud

frametabinthedirection
ofthearrow.

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Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the
engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe
insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

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Figure56

InstallingtheSparkPlug

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Tightenthesparkplug(s)to22N∙m(16ft-lb).

4.Removethesparkplug(Figure55).

Figure55

5.Installthelefthydraulic-unitshroud(Figure54).

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Figure57

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CheckingtheSpark

FuelSystem

Arrester

ForaModelwithaSparkArrester

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

Hotexhaustsystemcomponentsmayignite
fuelvaporsevenyoushutofftheengine.Hot
particlesexhaustedduringengineoperation
mayigniteammablematerials.Firemay
resultinpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

Donotrefuelorruntheengineunlessaspark
arresterisinstalled.

1.Shutofftheengine,engageparkingbrake,
removethekeyfromtheignition,andwaitfor
allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

2.Waitformufertocool.

3.Ifthereareanybreaksinthescreenorwelds,
replacethearrester.

Maintenance

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)(moreoftenindirtyor
dustyconditions).

Thefuellterislocatedneartheengineonthefront
orrearsideoftheengine.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Allowthemachinetocooldown.

4.Closethefuel-shutoffvalveundertheseat.

5.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogether
andslidethemawayfromthelter(Figure58).

4.Ifthescreenisplugged,removethearrester
andshakethelooseparticlesoutofthearrester
andcleanthescreenwithawirebrush(soakit
insolventifnecessary).Installthearresteron
theexhaustoutlet.

Figure58

1.Fuellter

2.Hoseclamp

6.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

7.Installanewlterandmovethehoseclamps
closetothelter(Figure58).

3.Fuellinehose

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8.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

Important:Installthefuellinehosesandsecure

withplastictiesthesameastheywereoriginally
installedatthefactorytokeepthefuellineaway
fromcomponentsthatcandamagethefuelline.

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ServicingtheFuelTank

ElectricalSystem

Donotattempttodrainthefueltank.Ensurethatan
AuthorizedServiceDealerdrainsthefueltankand
servicesanycomponentsofthefuelsystem.

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.

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid,
whichisfatalifconsumedandcausessevere
burns.

Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontactwith
skin,eyes,orclothing.Weareyeprotectionto
shieldyoureyesandrubberglovestoprotect
yourhands.

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RemovingtheBattery

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.

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Figure59

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

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.RemovethebatteryasshowninFigure59.

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InstallingtheBattery

Note:Positionthebatteryinthetraywiththeterminal

postsoppositefromthehydraulictank(Figure59).

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Figure61

Figure60

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(Figure62).

2.T oreplacethefuses,pulloutonthefuseto
removeit.

3.Installanewfuse(Figure62).

1.Chargebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to30
Aor30minutesat10A.

2.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug
thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then
disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery
posts(Figure61).

3.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnect
thebatterycables;refertoInstallingtheBattery

(page49).

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery

disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.

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Figure62

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

2.Charge(25A)5.Console

3.PTO(10A)

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DriveSystem
Maintenance

CheckingtheSeatBelt

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Visuallyinspectseatbeltforwear,cuts,andproper
operationofretractorandbuckle.Replacebefore
operatingifdamaged.

CheckingtheRollover ProtectionSystem(ROPS) Knobs

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keep
therollbarinthefullyraisedlockedposition
andusetheseatbelt.

Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothe
machine.

Checkthatboththemountinghardwareandtheknobs
areingoodworkingcondition.Makesurethatthe
knobsarefullyengagedwiththerollbarintheraised
position.Theupperhoopoftherollbarmayneed
tobepushedforwardorpulledrearwardtogetboth
knobsfullyengaged(Figure63).

Figure63

1.ROPSknob(locked
position)

2.PulltheROPSknobout,
androtateit90degreesto
changetherollbarposition

3.Rollbarintheupright
position

4.Rollbarinthefolded
position

AdjustingtheTracking

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).

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

3.MovethethrottlemidwaybetweenFASTand
SLOW.

4.Movebothmotion-controlleversforwarduntil
theybothhitthestopsintheT-slot.

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5.Checkwhichwaythemachinetracks.

6.Ifittrackstotheright,loosentheboltsandadjust
theleftstopplaterearwardontheleftT-slotuntil
themachinetracksstraight(Figure64).

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7.Ifittrackstotheleft,loosentheboltsandadjust
therightstopplaterearwardontherightT-slot
untilthemachinetracksstraight(Figure64).

8.Tightenthestopplate(Figure64).

Figure64

Leftcontrollevershown

CheckingtheWheelLug Nuts

Checkandtorquethewheellugnutsto122to129
N∙m(90to95ft-lb).

CheckingtheWheel-Hub SlottedNut

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every500hours

Checkandensurethatthetorqueoftheslottednutis
286to352N∙m(21 1to260ft-lb).

Note:Donotuseanti-seizecompoundonwheelhub.

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1.Controllever3.Stopplate

2.Bolt

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

Maintaintheairpressureinthereartiresat90kPa
(13psi).Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut.
Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost
accuratepressurereading.

Note:Thefronttiresaresemi-pneumatictiresanddo

notrequireairpressuremaintenance.

Figure65

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Figure66

1.Slottednut

AdjustingtheCaster-Pivot Bearing

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Removethedustcapfromcasterandtighten

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thelocknut(Figure67).

4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersare
at,andthenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlyset
thepreloadonthebearings(Figure67).

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Important:Makesurethatthespring

washersareinstalledcorrectlyasshownin

Figure67.

5.Installthedustcap(Figure67).

Figure67

1.Springwashers

2.Locknut

3.Dustcap

RemovingtheClutchShim

1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto
stop,removethekey ,engagetheparkingbrake,
andallowthemachinetocoolcompletely.

2.Usinganaircompressor,blowoutanydebris
fromunderthebrakepoleandaroundthebrake
spacers(Figure69).

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Figure69

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3.Checktheconditionofthewire-harnessleads,
connectors,andterminals.

Note:Cleanorrepairasnecessary .

UsingtheClutchShim

Somelatermodelyearunitshavebeenbuiltwith
clutchesthatcontainabrakeshim.Whentheclutch
brakehasworntothepointwheretheclutchnolonger
engagesconsistently,youcanremovetheshimcan
beremovedtoextendtheclutchlife.

Figure68

4.Verifythat12Vispresentattheclutchconnector
whenyouengagetheblade-controlswitch
(PTO).

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

A.Loosenbothbrake-mountingbolts1/2to1

fullturnasshowninFigure70.

Note:Donotremovethebrakepolefrom

theeldshell/armature.Thebrakepole
hasworntomatchthearmatureandmust
continuetomatchafteryouremovethe
shimtoensureproperbraketorque.

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1.Armature5.Brakespacer

2.Fieldshell6.Re-gapshim

3.Rotor7.Brakepole

4.Brake-mountingbolt

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Figure70

1.Brake-mountingbolt

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B.Usingneedle-nosepliers,orbyhand,hold

thetabandremovetheshim(Figure71).

Note:Donotdiscardtheshimuntilthe

clutchfunctionproperly.

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Figure73

1.Feelergauge

Figure71

1.Shim

C.Usingapneumaticline,blowoutanydebris

fromunderthebrakepoleandaroundthe
brakespacers.

D.T orqueeachbolt(M6x1)to13N∙m(10

ft-lb)+/-0.7N∙m(0.5ft-lb).

E.Usinga0.25mm(0.01inch)thickfeeler

gauge,verifythatagapispresentbetween
therotorandthearmaturefaceonboth
sidesofthebrakepoleasshowninFigure

72andFigure73.

Note:Duetothewaytherotorandthe

armaturefaceswear(peaksandvalleys)it
issometimesdifculttomeasurethegap
accurately.

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•Ifthegapislessthan0.25mm(0.01

inch),theninstalltheshim;referto

Troubleshooting(page73).

•Ifthegapissufcient,proceedtothe

safetycheckinstepF.

F.Performthefollowingsafetycheck:

i.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.

ii.Makesurethatthebladesdonot

engagewiththeblade-controlswitch
(PTO)intheOFFposition,andthat
theclutchisdisengaged.

Iftheclutchdoesnotdisengage,
installtheshimagain;referto

Troubleshooting(page73).

iii.Engageanddisengagethe

blade-controlswitch(PTO)10
consecutivetimestoensurethatthe
clutchisfunctioningproperly .

1.Feelergauge

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Figure72

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CoolingSystem

Cleaningthe

Maintenance

CleaningtheEngineScreen andEngine-OilCooler

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Removeanybuildupofgrass,dirt,orotherdebris
fromtheoilcooler(Figure74).

Engine-CoolingFinsand
Shrouds

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and
engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Removetheair-intakescreen,therecoilstarter,
andthefanhousing(Figure75).

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengine
parts.

5.Installtheair-intakescreen,therecoilstarter,

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andthefanhousing(Figure75).

Figure74

Beforeeachuse,removeanybuildupofgrass,
dirt,orotherdebrisfromtheenginescreen.This
helpsensureadequatecooling,correcttheengine
speed,andreducesthepossibilityofoverheatingand
mechanicaldamagetotheengine(Figure75).

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Figure75

1.Engineguard4.Fanhousing

2.Engineair-intakescreen

3.Bolt

5.Screw

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CheckingandCleaningthe Hydraulic-UnitShrouds

BrakeMaintenance

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and
engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Movetheseatforward.

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromthe
hydraulic-unitshrouds(Figure76).

5.Positiontheseat.

AdjustingtheParking Brake

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every500hoursthereafter

Note:Thisproceduremustbefollowedafterthe

rst100hoursorwhenabrakecomponenthasbeen
removedorreplaced.

1.Drivethemachineontoalevelsurface.

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

3.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto
stop,andremovethekey .

4.Raisethebackofthemachineandsupportthe
machinewithjackstands.

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DANGER

Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmayfail
tosupportmachineandcauseaserious
injury.

1.Hydraulic-unitshrouds

Figure76

•Usejackstandswhensupporting
machine.

•Donotusehydraulicjacks.

5.Removethereartiresfromthemachine.

6.Removeanydebrisfromthebrakearea.

7.Rotatethedrive-wheelreleasehandleto

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thereleasedposition;refertoUsingthe

Drive-Wheel-ReleaseValves(page33).

8.Checktoseeifthereisavisiblegapbetween
theL-bracketandthelinkagestop(Figure77).

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Figure77

LeftSideShown

1.L-bracket4.Rearlinkageassembly

2.Linkagestop

3.Gap

5.Caliper

6.Wheelhub

9.Disengagetheparkingbrake,thelevershould
beinthedownposition.

10.Turnthewheelhubbyhandinbothdirections
relativetothecaliper;thewheelhubshould
movefreelybetweenthecaliper.

11.Ifagapisneededorthewheelhubdoesnot
movefreely:

A.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

B.Disconnectandne-tunetherearlinkage

assembly:

•Shortenthelinktocreateagap.

•Lengthenthelinktoallowwheelhub

movement.

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C.Connecttherearlinkageassembly.

12.Engagetheparkingbrakeandcheckthegap.

13.Repeatsteps9through13untilavisiblegapis
achievedandthewheelhubrotatesfreely.

14.Repeatthisprocedureforthebrakeonthe
oppositeside.

15.Rotatethedrive-wheelreleasehandleto
theoperatingposition;refertoUsingthe

Drive-Wheel-ReleaseValves(page33).

16.Installthereartiresandtorquethelugnuts;
refertoCheckingtheWheelLugNuts(page51).

17.Removethejackstands.

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BeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Replacethebeltifitisworn.Thesignsofawornbelt
includesquealingwhilethebeltisrotating;theblades
slippingwhilecuttinggrass;andfrayededges,burn
marks,andcracksonthebelt.

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(Figure78).

Figure78

1.Pushthetabdown2.Removethebeltcover

5.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarm
toremovetensionontheidlerspring(Figure79).

6.Removethebeltfromthemower-deckpulleys.

7.Removethebeltguideonthespring-loaded
idlerarm(Figure79).

8.Removetheexistingbelt.

9.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleys
andtheclutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure

79).

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Figure79

1.Clutchpulley5.Squareholeintheidler

2.Mowerbelt

3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

4.Ratchet

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10.Installthebeltguideontheidlerarm(Figure79).

armfortheratchet

6.Idler-greasetting

7.Beltguide

11.Usingtheratchetinthesquarehole,installthe
idlerspring(Figure79).

Note:Makesurethatthespringendsare

seatedintheanchorgrooves.

12.Installthebeltcovers(Figure80).

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Figure80

1.Positionthebeltcover3.Ensurethatthetabis
underthemetalcatch

2.Slidethebeltcoverunder

thesidecatches

ReplacingtheHydraulic

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Figure81

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(page57).

4.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjack
stands(Figure81).

5.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarm
toremovetheidlerspring(Figure81).

6.Unhooktheidlerspringfromtheframe(Figure

81).

7.Removethebeltfromthehydraulic-unit-drive
pulleysandtheenginepulley .

8.Installthenewbeltaroundenginepulleyand
the2drivepulleys.

9.Usingaratchetinthesquareholeintheidler
arm,installtheidlerspringtotheframe(Figure

81).

10.Installthemowerbelt;refertoReplacingthe

MowerBelt(page57).

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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(Figure82).

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Figure83

4.Aligntheleversinthefront-to-rearpositionby
bringingtheleverstogethertotheNEUTRAL
position,andslidethemuntiltheyarealigned,
thentightenthebolts(Figure83).

Figure82

1.Bolt

2.Handle4.Nut

3.Controllever

5.Iftheendsofthelevershitagainsteachother,
refertoAdjustingtheControl-HandlePosition

(page59).

6.Repeattoadjustthecontrollevers.

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLinkage

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

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WARNING

Enginemustberunninganddrivewheels
mustbeturningsomotioncontroladjustment
canbeperformed.Contactwithmovingparts
orhotsurfacesmaycausepersonalinjury .

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 .

thelever,allowthereverse-indicatorspringsto
bringtheleversbacktoneutral.

Note:Thewheelsmuststopturningorslightly

creepinreverse.

5.T emporarilyinstallajumperwireacrossthe
terminalsintheconnectorofthemainwire
harness.

6.Starttheengineandrunitatfullthrottleand
disengagethebrake.

Note:Thebrakemustbeengagedandthe

motion-controlleversmustbeouttostart
theengine.Y oudonotneedtobeintheseat
becauseofthejumperwirebeingused.

7.Runthemachineforatleast5minuteswiththe
driveleversatfullforwardspeedtobringthe
hydraulicuiduptotheoperatingtemperature.

Note:Themotion-controlleversneedsto

beinneutralwhilemakinganynecessary
adjustments.

8.Bringthemotion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL
position.

9.Adjustthepumpcontrolrodlengthsbyrotating
thedoublenutsontherodintheappropriate
directionuntilthewheelsslightlycreepin
reverse(Figure84).

11.Shutoffthemachine,removethejumperwire
fromthewireharness,andplugtheconnector
intotheseatswitch.

12.Removethejackstands.

13.Raisethedeckandinstalltheheight-of-cutpin.

14.Checkthatthemachinedoesnotcreepin
neutralwiththeparkbrakesdisengaged.

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlDamper

Thetopdampermountingboltcanbeadjustedto
obtainamoredesiredmotion-controlleverresistance.
SeeFigure85formountingoptions.

Figure84

1.Doublenuts

10.Movethemotion-controlleverstothereverse
positionandwhileapplyingslightpressureto

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Figure85

RightControlShown

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

2.Mostresistance(rmestfeel)

3.Damper

4.Mediumresistance(mediumfeel)

5.Leastresistance(softestfeel)

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AdjustingtheMotion

HydraulicSystem

ControlNeutral-LockPivot

Youcanadjusttheangednuttoobtainamore
desiredmotion-controlleverresistancewhenmoving
ittotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition(Figure86).

1.Loosenthejamnut.

2.Tightenorloosentheangednuttothedesired
feel.

Note:Formoreresistance,tightentheanged

nut.

Note:Forlessresistance,loosentheanged

nut

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

Figure86

1.Flangednut2.Jamnut

System

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Hydraulic-FluidType:T oro
hydraulicuidorMobil

®

®

HYPR-OIL

115W-50.

Important:Usethespecieduid.Otheruids

coulddamagethehydraulicsystem.

EachHydraulicSystemFluidCapacity:1.5L(52

oz)persidewithlterchange

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(Figure87).

7.Remove1dipstickfromthehydraulicreservoir
(Figure87).

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8.Wipethedipstickoffandthreadthedipstickinto
thereservoir.

9.Removethedipstickandlookattheend(Figure

87).

Important:Donotoverllthehydraulic

unitswithoilasdamagemayoccur.Donot
runthemachinewiththeoilbelowtheadd
mark.

10.Iftheoillevelisattheaddmark,slowlypour
onlyenoughoilintothehydraulicreservoirto
raisetheleveltothefullorHline.

11.Installthedipstick.

12.Repeattheprocedurefortheoppositedipstick.

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressure
canpenetrateskinandcauseinjury .

•Ifhydraulicuidisinjectedintothe
skin,itmustbesurgicallyremoved
withinafewhoursbyadoctorfamiliar
withthistypeofinjury.Gangrenemay
resultifthisisnotdone.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom
pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject
high-pressurehydraulicuid.

•Usecardboardorpapertond
hydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthe
hydraulicsystembeforeperforming
anyworkonthehydraulicsystem.

•Makesurethatallhydraulic-uid
hosesandlinesareingoodcondition,
andallhydraulicconnectionsand
ttingsaretightbeforeapplying
pressuretothehydraulicsystem.

Figure87

Eitherdipstickisusedinthemachine

1.Full3.H—meanshighlevel

2.Add4.Dipsticklocationsunder
seat

ReplacingtheHydraulicFluidand Filters

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst250hours—Change

thehydraulicltersandhydraulic
uidwhenusinganytypeofuid.

Every250hours—Changethehydrauliclters
andhydraulicuidwhenusingMobil
(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Every500hours—Changethehydraulic
ltersandhydraulicuidwhenusingT oro
HYPR-OIL

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dirtyordustyconditions).

Toreplacethehydraulicuid,theltersneedtobe
removed.Replacebothatthesametime;referto

ReplacingtheHydraulicFluidandFilters(page62)

fortheoilspecications.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

™

500hydraulicuid(moreoftenin

®

1uid

®

3.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjack
stands(Figure88).

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Figure88

1.Jackstands

4.Removeboththemowerbeltandthepump-drive
belt;refertoReplacingtheMowerBelt(page

57)andReplacingtheHydraulicPump-Drive
Belt(page58).

7.Installthereplacementhydrauliclter.

8.Installthepump-drivebeltandthemowerbelt.

9.Removethejackstandsandlowerthemachine
(Figure88).

10.Adduidtothehydraulicreservoirandcheck
foranyleaks.

11.Cleanupanyspilleduid.

12.Starttheengineandletitrunforabout2minutes
topurgeairfromthesystem.

13.Shutofftheengineandcheckforleaks.

14.Checktheuidlevelwhiletheuidiscold.

15.Ifrequired,adduidtothehydraulicreservoir.

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Note:Donotoverll.

Note:Thispreventsoilfromgettingonthe

belts.

5.Placeadrainpanunderthelter,removethe
oldlter,andwipethesurfaceclean(Figure89).

Figure89

Bottomviewofthemachine

1.Filterlocations

2.Hydrauliclter

6.Applyathincoatofhydraulicuidtotherubber
gasketonthereplacementlter(Figure89).

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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.

Figure90

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)asshowninFigure91.

3.Transportlock

Note:Themeasurementshouldread7.6mm

(3inches)

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5.Pushthedeck-liftpedalallthewayforwardand
thedecklatchesatthe14cm(5-1/2inches)
transportposition(Figure90).

Figure91

1.7.6cm(3inch)atposition
Aiscorrect

2.8.3cm(3-1/4inch)at
positionBiscorrect

10.Fine-tunetheadjustmentnutonthefrontdeck
liftassemblybyturningit(Figure92).

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3.Measureherefromthe
bladetiptothehard
surface

4.MeasureatpositionAand
Bonbothsides

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Note:T oincreasetheheight,turnthe

adjustmentnutclockwise;todecrease,turnit
counterclockwise.

Note:Ifthefrontdecklinksdonothaveenough

adjustmenttoachieveaccuratecutheight,you
canusethesingle-pointadjustmenttogain
moreadjustment.

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Figure93

1.Boltsatthebottomoftheheight-of-cutplate

Figure92

1.Adjustmentnut3.Reardeckadjustment

2.Jamnut4.Frontdeckadjustment

11.Toadjustthesingle-pointsystem,loosenthe
2boltsatthebottomoftheheight-of-cutplate
(Figure93).

12.Ifthedeckistoolow,tightenthesingle-point
adjustmentboltbyrotatingitclockwise.If
thedeckistoohigh,loosenthesingle-point
adjustmentboltbyrotatingitcounterclockwise
(Figure94).

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Note:Loosenortightenthesingle-point

adjustmentboltenoughtomovethe
height-of-cutplatemountingboltsatleast1/3
thelengthoftheavailabletravelintheirslots.
Thisregainssomeupanddownadjustmenton
eachofthe4decklinks.

Figure94

1.Single-pointadjustmentbolt

13.Tightenthe2boltsatthebottomofthe
height-of-cutplate(Figure93).

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Note:Inmostconditions,thebackbladetip

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

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

15.Onbothsidesofthedeck,measurefromthe
levelsurfacetothebacktipoftheblade(postion
B)asshowninFigure91.

ServicingtheCutting Blades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades
sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement,
youmaywanttokeepextrabladesonhand.

Note:Themeasurementshouldread8.3cm

(3-1/4inches)

16.Finetunethescrewadjusterbyturningittoget

8.3mm(3-1/4inches)height(Figure92).

Toincreasetheheight,turntheadjustmentnut
clockwise;todecrease,turncounterclockwise.

17.Measureuntilall4sidesarethecorrectheight.

18.Tightenallofthenutsonthedeck-lift-arm
assemblies.

19.Lowerthedischargechute.

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.

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InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure95).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove
andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe

Blades(page68).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming
inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade
(Figure95).

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Figure96

Figure95

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(Figure96).

1.Measureherefromblade
tohardsurface

2.PositionA

5.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

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6.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge

ofthebladesatthesamepositionasinstep4
above.

Note:Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions

obtainedinsteps4and6mustnotexceed3
mm(1/8inch).

Note:Ifthisdimensionexceeds3mm(1/8

inch),thebladeisbentandmustbereplaced.

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcould
breakapartandcouldseriouslyinjureor
killyouorbystanders.

•Alwaysreplaceabentordamaged
bladewithanewblade.

•Donotleorcreatesharpnotchesin
theedgesorsurfacesoftheblade.

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RemovingtheBlades

Bladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthe
bladeisoutofbalance,orifthebladeisbent.To
ensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
conformanceofthemachine,usegenuineT oro
replacementblades.Replacementbladesmadeby
othermanufacturersmayresultinnonconformance
withsafetystandards.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragora
thickly-paddedglove.

2.Removethebladebolt,thecurvedwasher,and
thebladefromthespindleshaft(Figure97).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure98).

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Figure99

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis
balanced.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

100).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside
ofthemowertoensurepropercutting.

Figure97

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth
endsoftheblade(Figure98).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting
edges.

2.Installthespringdiskandbladebolt(Figure

100).

Note:Thespring-diskconemustbeinstalled

towardthebolthead(Figure100).

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

Figure98

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona
bladebalancer(Figure99).

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1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Springdisk

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

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Figure100

RemovingtheMowerDeck

Beforeservicingorremovingthemowerdeck,lock
outthespring-loadeddeckarms.

WARNING

Deck-lift-armassemblieshavestoredenergy.
Removingthedeckwithoutreleasingthe
storedenergycancauseseriousinjuryor
death.

Donotattempttodisassemblethedeckfrom
thefrontframewithoutlockingoutthestored
energy.

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

2.Removetheheight-adjustmentpinandlower
thedecktotheground.

3.Placetheheight-adjustmentpininthe7.6cm(3
inch)cutting-heightlocation.

Note:Thislocksthedeck-liftarmsinthelowest

positionwhenthedeckisremovedandthe
storedenergyinthedeckspringisreleased.

4.Removethebeltcovers.

5.Liftuptheoorpanandinsertaratchetintothe
squareholeinthedeckidler(Figure101).

Figure101

1.Clutchpulley5.Squareholeintheidler

2.Mowerbelt

3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

4.Ratchet

armfortheratchet

6.Idlergreasetting

7.Beltguide

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6.Rotatethedeckidlerclockwiseandremovethe
mowerbelt(Figure101).

7.Removeandretainthehardwareonbothsides
ofthedeck(Figure102).

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Figure102

ReplacingtheGrass
Deector

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow
thelawnmowertothrowobjectsatyouor
bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also,
contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Donotoperatethelawnmowerunlessyou
installacoverplate,amulchplate,grass
deectororbagger.

1.Removethelocknut,thebolt,thespring,andthe
spacerholdingthedeectortothepivotbrackets
(Figure103).

2.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector
(Figure103).

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1.Rightstabilizer

2.Deckstrut(rightsideshown)

3.Removetheshoulderboltandnut.

4.Removetheshoulderboltandnut.

8.Raisethedeckstrutsandsecuretheminthe
upposition.

9.Slidethedeckouttotherightsideofthe
machine.

Figure103

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.Grassdeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring

5.Springinstalled

7.J-hookendofspring

3.Placethespacerandthespringontograss
deector.

4.PlacetheJ-endofthespringbehindthedeck
edge.

Note:MakesurethattheJ-endofthespringis

installedbehindthedeckedgebeforeinstalling
theboltasshowninFigure103.

5.Installtheboltandthenut.

6.PlacetheJ-hookendofthespringaroundthe
grassdeector(Figure103).

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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,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Raisethemowertothetransportposition.

CleaningtheSuspension System

Note:Donotcleantheshockassemblieswith

pressurizedwater(Figure104).

Figure104

DisposingofWaste

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

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Storage

CleaningandStoringthe Machine

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),
engagetheparkingbrake,turntheignitionkey
totheOFFposition,andremovethekey.

2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrime
fromtheexternalpartsoftheentiremachine
(especiallytheengineandhydraulicsystem).
Cleandirtandchafffromtheoutsideofthe
engine-cylinder-headnsandtheblower
housing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachine

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

3.Checkthebrake;refertoBrakeMaintenance

(page55).

4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page40).

5.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page

38).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland
usedatalltimes.

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltank;refertoServicingthe

FuelT ank(page47).

D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recycleasper

localcodes.

Important:Donotstore

stabilizer/conditionedfuelover
90days.

13.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.
Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint
isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

15.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor
storagearea.

16.Removethekeyandkeepitoutofreachof
childrenorotherunauthorizedusers.

17.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoServicingthe

EngineOil(page42).

7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page51).

8.Changethehydrauliclters;refertoReplacing

theHydraulicFluidandFilters(page62).

9.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery

(page49).

10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt
fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe
mowerwithagardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control

switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh
idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.

11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto

InspectingtheBlades(page67).

12.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use
occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor
storageasfollows:

A.Addapetroleumbased

stabilizer/conditionertofuelinthe
tank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom
thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuse
analcoholbasedstabilizer(ethanolor
methanol).

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or
failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

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.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.

1.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)
tothedisengagedposition.

3.Ensurethatthemotion-controllevers
areintheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

4.Sitontheseat.

5.Chargethebattery.

6.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor
goodcontact.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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.

Theenginelosespower.

Theengineoverheats.

Themowerpullstotheleftorright(with
leversfullyforward)

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.

2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe
coolingnsandtheairpassages.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe
coolingnsandtheairpassages.

2.Adjustthetirepressureinthedrive
tires.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Themachinevibratesabnormally .

Themachineproducesanunevencutting
height.

1.Thebypassvalvesarenotclosedtight.1.Tightenthebypassvalves.

2.Thepumpbeltisworn,loose,or
broken.

3.Thepumpbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

5.Thehydraulic-uidlevelislowortoo
hot.

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.

2.Changethebelt.

5.Addhydraulicuidtothereservoirsor
letitcooldown.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

Theclutchdoesnotengage.

1.Themowerdeckbeltisworn,loose,
orbroken.

2.Themowerdeckbeltisoffpulley.

3.Thepumpdrivebeltisworn,loose,or
broken.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

1.Thefuseisblown.

2.Thereislowvoltagesupplyatthe
clutch.

3.Thecoilisdamaged.3.Replacetheclutch.

4.Thereisinadequatecurrentsupply.4.Repairorreplacetheclutchlead

5.

Therotor/armatureairgapistoolarge.

1.Installanewdeckbelt.

2.Installthemowerdeckpulleyand
checktheidlerpulley,idlerarm,and
springforcorrectpositionandfunction.

3.Checkthebelttensionorinstallanew
belt.

1.Replacethefuse.Checkthecoil
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

ElectricalSchematic(Rev .A)

75

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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.ContactanyAuthorizedToroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir
dealership.T olocateadealerconvenienttoyou,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

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedT oroService

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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