Toro 75990 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3414-701RevC

ZMaster

®

Commercial3000

SeriesRidingMower

with60inTURBOFORCE
Mower

ModelNo.75990—SerialNo.400000000andUp

®

SideDischarge

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3414-701*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.

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

Pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer’sinformation
includedwiththemachine.

Introduction

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

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Y ouareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.T oro.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.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

Contents

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

SafeOperatingPractices....................................4

ToroMowerSafety..............................................5

SlopeIndicator...................................................7

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................8

ProductOverview...................................................15

Controls...........................................................15

Specications..................................................16

Operation................................................................17

AddingFuel......................................................17

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................19

BreakinginaNewMachine..............................19

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem

(ROPS).........................................................19

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EnteringtheUserPosition................................20

ThinkSafetyFirst..............................................20

OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................21

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................21

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................22

OperatingtheChoke.........................................22

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch............................22

UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................23

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

StoppingtheEngine.........................................24

TheSafety-InterlockSystem.............................24

DrivingForwardorBackward............................25

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

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................26

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

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

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

PositioningtheSeat..........................................29

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

AdjustingtheMyRide™Suspension

System..........................................................30

UsingtheDriveWheelReleaseV alves.............31

UsingtheSideDischarge.................................32

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

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

OperatingTips.................................................34

Maintenance...........................................................35

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........35

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

GreasingandLubrication..................................36

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

GreasingthePump-Belt-IdlerArm....................37

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

LubricatingtheCaster-WheelHubs..................38

EngineMaintenance...........................................39

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................39

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

ServicingtheSparkPlugs.................................42

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

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................44

ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................44

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

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................45

ServicingtheBattery.........................................45

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

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................48

CheckingtheSeatBelt.....................................48

CheckingtheRolloverProtectionSystem

(ROPS)Knobs..............................................48

AdjustingtheTracking......................................48

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................49

CheckingtheWheelLugNuts...........................49

CheckingtheWheelHubSlottedNut................49

AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing...................49

UsingtheClutchShim......................................50

CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................52

CleaningtheEngineScreenandEngine-Oil

Cooler...........................................................52

CleaningtheEngineCoolingFinsand

Shrouds........................................................52

CheckingandCleaningtheHydraulic

Units..............................................................53

BrakeMaintenance.............................................53

AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................53

BeltMaintenance................................................54

InspectingtheBelts..........................................54

ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................54

ReplacingtheHydraulicPump-Drive

Belt................................................................56

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................56

AdjustingtheControlHandlePosition...............56

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage...............57

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlDamper...............58

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlNeutral-Lock

Pivot..............................................................58

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................59

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem........................59

MowerDeckMaintenance....................................61

LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................61

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................63

RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................65

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................67

Cleaning..............................................................67

CleaningundertheMower................................67

CleaningtheSuspensionSystem.....................67

DisposingofWaste...........................................67

Storage...................................................................68

CleaningandStorage.......................................68

Troubleshooting......................................................69

Schematics.............................................................71

3

Safety

Improperuseormaintenanceofthemachinecan
resultininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personal
safetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywiththe
instructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecycling
grassor,whenequippedwithagrassbagger,for
catchingcutgrass.Anyuseforpurposesother
thanthesecouldprovedangeroustotheuserand
bystanders.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSI
standardB71.4-2012.

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertraining

material.

•Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadthe

manuallanguage,itistheowner'sresponsibilityto
explainthismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.

Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentisused,

andremoveallobjectsthatcanbethrownbythe
machine.

•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safety

switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.

Operation

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If

lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

•Donotrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Operateonlyinwell-litareas,keepingawayfrom

holesandhiddenhazards.

•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutralandthatthe

parkingbrakeisengagedbeforestartingengine.
Starttheengineonlyfromtheoperator’sposition.

•Makesurethatyouhavegoodfootingwhile

usingthismachine,especiallywhenbackingup.
Reducedfootingcouldcauseslipping.

•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Be

suretotravelsidetosideonhillsides.Turf
conditionscanaffectthestabilityofthemachine.
Usecautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andwhenchangingdirectionsonslopes.

•Donotraisethemowerdeckwiththeblades

running.

•DonotoperatethemachinewithoutthePTO

shieldorotherguardssecurelyinplace.Besure
thatallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,
andfunctioningproperly.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor

servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeople,or
damagetoproperty.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories

andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothingincluding:substantial

slip-resistantfootwear,safetyglasses,andhearing
protection.Tiebacklonghairanddonotwear
jewelry.

•Donotoperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,

removed,oraltered,unlessyouareusingagrass
catcher.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor

overspeedtheengine.

•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe

drives,engagetheparkingbrake(ifprovided),and
shutofftheenginebeforeleavingtheoperator's
positionforanyreason,includingemptyingthe
catchersoruncloggingthechute.

•Stopthemachineandinspectthebladesafter

strikingobjectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.
Makethenecessaryrepairsbeforeresuming
operation.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting

unit.

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•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackingupto

ensureaclearpath.

•Keeppetsandbystandersawayfromanoperating

machine.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthe
bladesifyouarenotmowing.

•Beawareofthemower-dischargedirectionand

donotpointitatanyone.

•Donotoperatethemowerwhileill,tired,orunder

theinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine

intoorfromatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,

trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

SafeHandlingofFuels

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis
extremelyammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe

enginerunning.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforefueling.

•Donotfuelthemachineindoors.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicle,onatruck,

oronatrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersonthegroundawayfromyourvehicle
beforelling.

•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerand

fuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,
thenaddfuelwithsuchequipmentasaportable
containerratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel

tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfueling
iscomplete.

•Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.

•Donotoverllthefueltank.Afterllingthetank,

replacethefuelcapandtightenitsecurelytothe
tank.

stopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,orrepairingthe
machine.

•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

drives,mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.

•Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.

•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainfuelindoors.

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe

machine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen

required.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plug

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

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

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

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If

possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall

hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.

Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine

intoatraileroratruck.

•Useafull-widthrampforloadingmachineintoa

traileroratruck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,

chains,cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstraps
shouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfromthe
machine.

ToroMowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
toT oroproductsandothersafetyinformationthatyou
mustknow.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feet,andofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Disengagedrives,engagetheparkingbrake,shut

offtheengine,andremovethekey,disconnect
thespark-plugwire,andwaitforallmovementto

Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecycling
grass,or,whenequippedwithagrassbagger,for
catchingcutgrass.Anyuseforpurposesother
thanthesecouldprovedangeroustotheuserand
bystanders.

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UsingtheRollover-Protection System(ROPS)

•TheROPSisanintegralsafetydevice.Keepthe

ROPSintheraisedandlockedpositionanduse
theseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.

•LowertheROPStemporarilyonlywhenabsolutely

necessary.Donotweartheseatbeltwhenthe
ROPSisfoldeddown.

•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhenthe

ROPSisinthedownposition.

•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleased

quicklyintheeventofanemergency.

•Checktheareatobemowedandneverfold

downtheROPSinareaswherethereareslopes,
drop-offs,orwater.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(e.g.,

branches,doorways,orelectricalwires)before
drivingunderanyobjectsanddonotcontactthem.

•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby

periodicallythoroughlyinspectingfordamageand
keepingallmountingfastenerstight.

•ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairor

revise.

•DonotremovetheROPS.

•AnyalterationstoaROPSmustbeapprovedby

themanufacturer.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

Service

•Donotstorethemachineorafuelcontainerinside

wherethereisanopename,suchasneara
waterheaterorfurnace.

•Keepthenutsandboltstight,especiallythe

blade-attachmentbolts.

•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofa

safetydeviceorreducetheprotectionprovided
byasafetydevice.Checktheirproperoperation
regularly.

•Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintain

optimalperformanceofyourToroequipment,count
onT orogenuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,
Torodeliversreplacementpartsdesignedtothe
exactengineeringspecicationsofourequipment.
Forpeaceofmind,insistonT orogenuineparts.

•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently .Adjustand

serviceasrequired.

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SlopeIndicator

Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

58-6520

1.Grease

93-7818

decal58-6520

decal106-2655

106-2655

1.Warning—donottouchorapproachmovingbelts;remove
theignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicing
orperformingmaintenance.

decal93-7818

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

99-8936

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

decal106-5517

106-5517

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

decal99-8936

8

decal107-3069

107-3069

1.Warning—thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
down.

2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe
rollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionandweartheseat
belt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary;do
notweartheseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.

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

2.PTO,10A

3.Charge,25A

4.Auxiliary,15A

decal110-2067

110-2067

decal115-7445

115-7445

1.Greasepulleysandspindles

2.Maintenanceinterval—50hours

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decal115-9625

115-9625

1.Parking

2.Parkingbrake—engaged

brake—disengaged

116-1716

1.Fuel6.Hourmeter

2.Empty

3.Half

4.Full9.Neutral

5.Battery

7.PTO

8.Parkingbrake

10.Operatorpresenceswitch

decal116-1716

decal117-0346

117-0346

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

116-4858

116-8726

1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforrecommendedhydraulicoil.

decal116-4858

117-3848

decal117-3848

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
awayfromthemachine

2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatewithoutthe
deector,dischargecoverorgrasscollectionsystemin
place.

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom

decal116-8726

movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

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1.ReadtheOperator’s

Manual.

117-3864

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

decal126-2055

126-2055

1.Wheellugnuttorque95ft-lb(129N-m)(4x)

2.Wheelhubnuttorque235ft-lb(319N-m)

decal117-3864

3.ReadandunderstandtheOperator’sManualbefore
performinganymaintenance,checktorqueaftertherst
100hoursthenevery500hoursthereafter.

121-7551

1.Powertakeoff(PTO)4.Continuousvariable
setting

2.Choke5.Slow

3.Fast

decal126-4398

126-4398

1.ReadtheOperator’s
manual

2.Lock

decal121-7551

3.Unlock

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BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

decalbatterysymbols

1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.

2.Heightofcut

1.Maximumdrawbarpull36
kg(80lb)

127-0326

3.Removethekeyfrom

131-4036

2.ReadtheOperator's

theignitionandreadthe
Operator'sManualbefore
performingmaintenance
orservicingthemachine.

Manual.

1.Explosionhazard

6.Keepbystandersasafe
distanceawayfromthe
battery.

decal127-0326

2.Nore,opename,or
smoking

7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries.

3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard

8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

decal131-4036

10.Containslead;donot
discard

decaloemmarkt

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.

132-5063

1.Camlock2.Camunlock

decal132-5063

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decal132-5067

132–5067

decal125-9383

125–9383

1.Checkhydraulicoilevery50operatinghours.3.Checkthetirepressureevery50operatinghours.

2.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonlubricating
themachine.

4.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance.

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132-0871

Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

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

decal132-0871

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

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

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.6.Tippinghazardonslopes—donotuseonslopesnearopen

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

5.Bodilyharmhazard—donotcarrypassengers;lookbehind
youwhenmowinginreverse.

water;donotuseonslopesgreaterthan15°.

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ProductOverview

Figure4

1.Side-dischargedeector

2.Height-of-cutdecklift
pedal

3.Parking-brakelever10.Fuelcap

4.Transportlock11.Mowerdeck

5.Controls12.Casterwheel

6.Motion-controllevers13.Frontshockassembly

7.Rollbar

8.Rearshockassembly

9.Seatbelt

FuelGauge

Thefuelgaugeislocatedwiththehourmeter,andthe
barslightupwhentheignitionswitchison(Figure6).

Theindicatorlightappearswhenthefuellevelis
low—approximately3.8L(1USgallon)remainingin
thefueltank.

g029631

g008950

Figure6

1.Fuelgauge(bars)4.Safety-interlocksymbols

2.Batterylight

3.Hourmeter

5.Low-fuelindicatorlight

HourMeter

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart
theengineandoperatethemachine(Figure4and

Figure5).

Figure5

1.PTOswitch

2.Choke

3.Throttlecontrol6.Fuses

4.Hour
meter/Safety-interlock
display/Fuelgauge

5.Ignitionswitch

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

Safety-InterlockIndicators

Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterandtheindicate
withablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentisin
thecorrectposition(Figure6).

Battery-IndicatorLight

WhentheignitionkeyisinitiallyturnedtotheRUN
positionforafewseconds,thebatteryvoltage
appearswherethehoursnormallyappear.

Thebatterylightturnsonwhenyouturnontheignition
andwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperating

g008951

level(Figure6).

ThrottleControl

ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFASTand
SLOW.

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Choke

Specications

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.Pullthechoke
knobuptoengageit.

Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isusedtoengage
theelectricclutchanddrivethemowerblades.Pull
theswitchuptoengagethebladesandrelease.T o
disengagetheblades,pushtheblade-controlswitch
(PTO)downormoveamotion-controlleverintothe
neutral-lockposition.

IgnitionSwitch

Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhas
threepositions:ST ART,RUNandOFF.

Motion-ControlLevers

Themotion-controlleversareusedtodrivethe
machineforward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.

Neutral-LockPosition

Theneutral-lockpositionisusedwiththe
safety-interlocksystemtoengageandtodetermine
neutralposition.

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto

changewithoutnotice.

Width:

60inchDeck

Withoutdeck

Deectorup156.8cm(61.7inches)

Deectordown192.2cm(75.7inches)

Length:

Rollbarup

Rollbardown

Height:

RollbarupRollbar—down

179.1cm(70.5inches)118.9cm(46.8inches)

Weight:

ModelWeight

75990

134.6cm(53.0inches)

60inchDeck

211.1cm(83.1inches)

215.4cm(84.8inches)

585kg(1,290lb)

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalve(undertheseat)when
transportingorstoringthemower.

Attachments/Accessories

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

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Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

AddingFuel

•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.
Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan10%
ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains15%
ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or
enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder
warranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessafuelstabilizer
isused.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupany
gasolinethatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed
trailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6
to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom
ofthellerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthe
tankallowsgasolinetoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and
stayawayfromanopenameorwhere
gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainer
andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.
Neverbuymorethana30-daysupplyof
gasoline.

•Donotoperatewithouttheentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycancauseasparkwhichcanignite
thegasolinevapors.Areorexplosionfrom
gasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebefore
lling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsidea
vehicleoronatruckortrailerbed,because
interiorcarpetsorplastictruck-bedliners
mayinsulatethecontainerandslowthe
lossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
fueltheequipmentwiththewheelsonthe
ground.

Ifthisisnotpossible,thenfuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
gasoline-dispensernozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensermustbeused,keep
thenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimes
untilfuelingiscomplete.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancause
seriousinjuryandillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastank
orconditionerbottleopening.

•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillage
withsoapandwater.

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UsingFuelStabilizer/Conditioner

FillingtheFuelTank

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
keepthefuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless.
Ifyouarestoringthemachineforlonger,drainthefuel
tank;refertoServicingtheFuelT ank(page45).

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining

methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionerto
thefuel,andfollowthedirectionsofthemanufacturer.

Note:Fuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective

whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.T ominimizethe
chanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuel
stabilizeratalltimes.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremoveit.
Addregularunleadedgasolinetothefueltank
untilthelevelis6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)
belowthebottomofthellerneck.Thisspacein
thetankallowsthegasolinetoexpand.Donot
llthefueltankcompletelyfull;referto(Figure

7).

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Figure7

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CheckingtheEngine-Oil Level

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,
checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page40).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

UsingtheRollover ProtectionSystem(ROPS)

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover,keep
therollbarinthefullyraisedlockedposition
andusetheseatbelt.

Ensurethattherearpartoftheseatissecured
withtheseatlatch.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll
barisinthedownposition.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbar
isinthedownposition.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance
permits.

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

Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhen

absolutelynecessary.

Figure8

1.ROPSknob

2.PullROPSknoboutand
rotate90degrees

4.Toraisetherollbar,raisetherollbartowards

theuprightpositionandrotatetheknobssothat
theymovepartiallyintothegrooves(Figure8).

5.Raisetherollbartothefulluprightpositionwhile

pushingontheupperrollbarandthepinswill
snapintopositionwhentheholesalignwiththe
pins(Figure8).Pushontherollbarandensure
thatbothpinsareengaged.

3.Rollbarintheupright
position

4.Rollbarinthefolded
position

Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththe

rollbarinthefullyraisedposition.

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1.Tolowertherollbar,applyforwardpressureto
theupperpartoftherollbar.

2.Pullbothknobsoutandrotatethem90°sothat
theyarenotengaged(Figure8).

3.Lowertherollbartothefoldedposition(Figure

8).

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EnteringtheUserPosition

Usethemowerdeckasasteptogetintotheuser
position(Figure9).

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Figure10

Figure9

1.Mowerdeck

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthe
safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelp
youorbystandersavoidinjury.

DANGER

Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescan
causeslidingandlossofcontrol.

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause
rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury,
deathordrowning.

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll
barisdown.

1.SafeZone—usethe

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machinehereonslopes
lessthan15degreesor
atareas.

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

3.Water

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin
excessof85dBAattheoperator’searand
cancausehearinglossthroughextended
periodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.

Useofprotectiveequipmentforyoureyes,ears,
hands,feet,andhead.

Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand
lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.

Readandfollowtherolloverprotection
instructionsandwarnings.

Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityof
rollover:

•Donotoperateneardrop-offsornear
water.

•Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan
15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon
slopes.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeed
changes.

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Figure11

1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.

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OperatingtheParking

OperatingtheMower

Brake

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe
machineorleaveitunattended.

EngagingtheParkingBrake

WARNING

Theparkingbrakemaynotholdamachine
thatisparkedonaslopeandcouldcause
personalinjuryorpropertydamage.

Donotparkonslopesunlessthewheelsare
chockedorblocked.

Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe
mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Important:Engagingtheblade-controlswitch

(PTO)withthethrottlepositionathalforlesswill
causeexcessiveweartothedrivebelts.

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Figure14

Figure12

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

Figure13

DisengagingtheBlade-Control

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Switch(PTO)

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Figure15

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OperatingtheThrottle

OperatingtheIgnition

ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweentheFAST
andSLOWpositions(Figure16).

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthe
mowerdeckwiththeblade-controlswitch(PTO).

Figure16

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostartthe
engine.

Switch

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTARTposition
(Figure18).Whentheenginestarts,release
thekey.

Important:Donotengagethestarterfor

morethan5secondsatatime.Iftheengine
failstostart,allowa15secondcool-down
periodbetweenattempts.Failuretofollow
theseinstructionscanburnoutthestarter
motor.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmaybe

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requiredwhenstartingtheenginefortherst
timeafterthefuelsystemhasbeencompletely
withoutfuel.

2.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechoke
beforeusingtheignitionswitch(Figure17).

3.Pushdownonthechoketodisengagethechoke
aftertheenginehasstarted(Figure17).

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Figure18

2.Toshutofftheengine,turntheignitionkeyto
theSTOPposition.

Figure17

1.On2.Off

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UsingtheFuel-Shutoff

StartingtheEngine

Valve

Thefuel-shutoffvalveislocatedundertheseat.Move
theseatforwardtoaccessit.

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance,
andstorage.

Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhen
startingtheengine.

1.Raiseandlocktherollbarintoplace,sitonthe
seat,andfastentheseatbelt.

2.Movethemotioncontrolstoneutral-locked
position.

3.Engagetheparkingbrake;refertoEngagingthe

ParkingBrake(page21).

4.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF
position(Figure20).

5.Movethethrottlelevermidwaybetweenthe
SLOWandFASTpositions.

Figure19

1.ON2.OFF

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Figure20

6.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTARTposition
(Figure18).Whentheenginesstarts,release
thekey.

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StoppingtheEngine

CAUTION

TheSafety-Interlock System

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe
parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.

LettheengineidleattheSLOWpositionfor60seconds
beforeturningtheignitionswitchoff.

CAUTION

Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare
disconnectedordamagedthemachinecould
operateunexpectedlycausingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock
switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged
switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe
enginefromstartingunless:

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.

•Themotion-controlleversareintheneutral-locked

position

Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshutoff
theenginewhenthetractioncontrolsaremovedfrom
thelockedpositionwiththeparkingbrakeengaged,or
ifyourisefromtheseatwhenthePTOisengaged.

Figure21

Important:Ensurethatthefuelshut-offvalveis

closedbeforetransportingorstoringthemachine,
asfuelleakagemayoccur.Engagetheparking
brakebeforetransporting.Makesuretoremove
thekeyfromtheignition,asthefuelpumpmay
runandcausethebatterytolosecharge.

Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhen
theinterlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition.
Whenthecomponentisinthecorrectposition,a
trianglewilllightupinthecorrespondingsquare.

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Figure22

1.Triangleindicatorlight

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TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe
machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot
operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized
ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .

1.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake
andmovetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)toon.
Trystartingtheengine;theengineshouldnot
crank.

2.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake
andmovetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)to
off.Moveeithermotion-controllever(outof
neutral-lockedposition).Trystartingtheengine;
theengineshouldnotcrank.Repeatforother
controllever.

3.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,
movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)tooffand
movethemotion-controlleverstoneutral-lock
position.Nowstarttheengine.Whiletheengine
isrunning,releasetheparkingbrake,engage
theblade-controlswitch(PTO)andriseslightly
fromtheseat;theengineshouldstop.

CAUTION

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.You
maylosecontrolofthemachineandcause
personalinjuryordamagetothemachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowdownthemachinebeforemaking
sharpturns.

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers

4.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,
movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)tooffand
movethemotion-controlleverstoneutral-lock
position.Nowstarttheengine.Whiletheengine
isrunning,centereithermotioncontroland
move(forwardorreverse);theengineshould
stop.Repeatforothermotioncontrol.

5.Sittingontheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake,
movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)tooffand
movethemotion-controlleverstoneutral-lock
position.Trystartingtheengine;theengine
shouldnotcrank.

DrivingForwardor Backward

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

Figure23

1.Motion-control
lever—neutral-lock
position

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

4.Backward

DrivingForward

Note:Ifyoumovethetraction-controlleverswiththe

parkingbrakeengaged,theenginewillshutoff.

Tostop,pullthemotion-controlleverstotheneutral
position.

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1.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasing

theParkingBrake(page21).

2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

3.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotion-control

leversforward(Figure24).

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StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethetractioncontrollevers
toneutralandmovetolockedposition,disengagethe
powertakeoff(blade-controlswitch(PTO),andturn
theignitionkeytooff.

Engagetheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethe
machine;refertoEngagingtheParkingBrake(page

21).Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandengage
theparkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.

Figure24

DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotion-control
leversrearward(Figure25).

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AdjustingtheHeightofCut

UsingtheTransportLock

ThetransportlockhasaLOCKpositionandanUNLOCK
positionandisusedwiththedeck-liftpedal.Refer
toFigure26.

Figure25

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AdjustingtheHeight-of-CutPin

Theheightofcutisadjustedfrom25to140mm(1to
5-1/2inches)in6mm(1/4inch)incrementsbymoving
theclevispinintodifferentholelocations.

1.MovethetransportlocktotheLOCKposition.

2.Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfootand
raisethemowerdecktothetransportposition
(alsothe140mm(5-1/2inch)cutting-height
position);refertoFigure27.

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

27).

4.Insertthepinintoaholethatcorrespondstothe
desiredheightofcut(Figure27).

5.Pushonthedeck-liftpedal,pullbackonthe
transportlock,andslowlylowerthemowerdeck.

Figure26

TransportLockPositions

1.Transportlock3.UNLOCKposition—the

2.LOCKposition—the
mowerdecklocksinto
thetransportposition.

mowerdeckisnotlocked
intothetransportposition

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Figure27

1.Deck-liftpedal

2.Height-of-cutpin

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3.Transportlock

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

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

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move
themotion-controlleverstotheneutral-locked
position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure

28,Figure29,andFigure30.

27

Figure28

1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

5.Bolt

AdjustingtheFlowBafe
CamLocks

Thisprocedureisapplicableonlytomachineswith
theowbafelocks.Certainmodelswillhavenuts
andboltsin-placeoftheowbafelocksandcanbe
adjustedthesame.

Themowerdischargeowcanbeadjustedfor
differenttypesofmowingconditions.Positionthecam

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locksandbafetogivethebestqualityofcut.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move
themotion-controlleverstotheneutral-locked
position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Toadjustthecamlocks,swingtheleverupto
loosenthecamlock(Figure31).

4.Adjustthebafeandcamlocksintheslotsto
thedesireddischargeow.

5.Swingtheleverbackovertotightenthebafe
andcamlocks(Figure31).

Figure29

1.Anti-scalproller3.Flangenut

2.Bushing4.Bolt

Figure30

1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

5.Bolt

6.Ifthecamlocksdonotlockthebafeintoplace
oritistootight,loosentheleverandthenrotate
thecamlock.Adjustthecamlockuntilyou

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achievethedesiredlockingpressure.

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Figure31

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PositioningtheFlowBafe

PositionC

Thefollowingguresareonlyrecommendationsfor
use.Adjustmentswillvarybygrasstype,moisture
content,andheightofgrass.

Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthe

mowergroundspeedisthesame,openupthebafe.

PositionA

Thisisthefull-rearposition.Thesuggestedusefor
thispositionisasfollows:

•Useforshort,lightgrassmowingconditions.

•Useindryconditions.

•Useforsmallergrassclippings.

•Usetopropelgrassclippingsfartherawayfrom

themower.

Thisisthefull-openposition.Thesuggestedusefor
thispositionisasfollows:

•Useintall,densegrass-mowingconditions.

•Useinwetconditions.

•Usetolowertheenginepowerconsumption.

•Usetoallowincreasedgroundspeedinheavy

conditions.

•Thispositionoffersbenetssimilartothoseofthe

ToroSFSmower.

Figure32

PositionB

Usethispositionwhenbagging.Alwaysalignitwith
thebloweropening.

Figure33

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Figure34

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position
theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe
machineandaremostcomfortable.

Toadjusttheseat,movetheleversidewaystounlock
(Figure35).

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Figure35

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UnlatchingtheSeat

AdjustingtheMyRide™ SuspensionSystem

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

AdjustingtheRear-Shock Assemblies

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

Thefollowinggraphicshowsthepositionforasoftor
rmrideandthedifferentdetentpositions(Figure37).

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Figure36

Figure37

1.Firmestposition3.Detentsintheslots

2.Softestposition

Note:Ensurethattheleftandrightrear-shock

assembliesarealwaysadjustedtothesamepositions.

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Adjusttherear-shockassemblies(Figure38).

UsingtheDriveWheel ReleaseValves

WARNING

Handsmaybecomeentangledintherotating
drivecomponentsbelowtheenginedeck,
whichcouldresultinseriousinjury.

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Stoptheengine,removethekey,andallow
allmovingpartstostopbeforeaccessingthe
drivewheelreleasevalves.

WARNING

Theengineandhydraulicdriveunitscan
becomeveryhot.Touchingahotengineor
hydraulicdriveunitscancausesevereburns.

Allowtheengineandhydraulicdriveunitsto
coolcompletelybeforeaccessingthedrive
wheelreleasevalves.

Thedrivewheelreleasevalvesarelocatedintheback
ofeachhydraulicdriveunit,undertheseat.

Note:Ensurethatthereleasevalvesareinthefully

horizontalpositionwhenoperatingthemachine;
otherwise,severedamagetothehydraulicsystem
canoccur.

1.DisengagethePTO(blade-controlswitch)and
turntheignitionkeytoOFF.Movethelevers
totheNEUTRAL-LOCKEDposition,engagethe
parkingbrake,andremovethekey.

Figure38

2.Rotatethereleasevalveleversverticallytopush
themachine.Thisallowsthehydraulicuidto
bypassthepump,enablingthewheelstoturn
(Figure39).

3.Disengageparkingbrakebeforepushingthe
machine.

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Figure39

1.Verticaltopushthe
machine

4.Rotatethereleasevalvelevershorizontallyto

runthemachine(Figure39).

2.Horizontaltorunthe
machine

TransportingtheMachine

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

WARNING

Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithout
turnsignals,lights,reectivemarkings,ora

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slow-movingvehicleemblemisdangerous
andcanleadtoaccidentscausingpersonal
injury.

Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet
orroadway.

1.Ifyouareusingatrailer,connectittothetowing
vehicleandconnectthesafetychains.

UsingtheSideDischarge

Thismachinehasahingedgrassdeectorthat
dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe
turf.

DANGER

Withoutagrassdeector,dischargecover,or
completegrass-catcherassemblymountedin
place,youandothersareexposedtoblade
contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith
rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris
willcauseinjuryordeath.

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

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe
machine.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaor
mowerbladesunlessyoumovethepower
takeoff(blade-controlswitch/PTO)tothe
OFFposition,shutofftheengine,and
removethekey .

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

4.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,
removethekey,andclosethefuelvalve.

5.Usethemetaltie-downloopsonthemachineto
securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruck
withstraps,chains,cable,orropes(Figure40).

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Figure40

1.Tie-downloops

•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe
downposition.

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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.Heightofthetraileror
truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

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

•Backthemachineuptherampanddriveit
forwarddowntheramp.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration
whiledrivingthemachineonarampas
thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora
tip-oversituation.

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OperatingTips

FastThrottleSetting

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate
theengineatthefastthrottleposition.Airisrequired
tothoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe
height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower
byuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohaveonesideofthe
mowerfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsairtobe
drawnintothemower.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethe
cuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpanyuneven
ground.However,thecuttingheightusedinthepast
isgenerallythebestonetouse.Whencuttinggrass
longerthan15.2cm(6inches)tall,youmaywantto
cutthelawntwicetoensureanacceptablequalityof
cut.

Cut1/3oftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade.
Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless
grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows
moreslowly.

MowingDirection

Alternatemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding
straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhich
enhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

LongGrass

Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan
normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,
raisethecuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthe
grassatthissetting.Thencutthegrassagainusing
thelower,normalsetting.

WhenStopping

Ifyoumuststoptheforwardmotionofthemachine
whilemowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydrop
ontoyourlawn.T oavoidthis,moveontoapreviously
cutareawiththebladesengaged.

KeeptheUndersideoftheMower
Clean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe
moweraftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinside
themower,cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecome
unsatisfactory.

BladeMaintenance

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason
becauseasharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingor
shreddingthegrassblades.T earingandshredding
turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth
andincreasesthechanceofdisease.Checkthe
cutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andforanywearor
damage.Filedownanynicksandsharpentheblades
asnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replace
itimmediatelywithagenuineT ororeplacementblade.

MowatCorrectIntervals

Normally,moweveryfourdays.Butremember,
grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimes.So
tomaintainthesamecuttingheight,whichisagood
practice,mowmoreofteninearlyspring.Asthe
grassgrowthrateslowsinmidsummer,mowless
frequently.Ifyoucannotmowforanextendedperiod,
rstmowatahighcuttingheight;thenmowagaintwo
dayslateratalowerheightsetting.

CuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeed
incertainconditions.

AvoidCuttingTooLow

Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthe
moweryoupreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheightto
ensurethatuneventurfisnotcuttooshort.

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Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst100hours

Aftertherst250hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

Every100hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthewheellugnuttorque.

•Checkthewheelhubslotted-nuttorque.

•Checktheparkingbrakeadjustment.

•Changethehydraulicltersandhydraulicuidwhenusinganytypeofuid.

•Checkthesafetysystem.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Checktheseatbelt.

•Checktherolloverprotectionsystem(ROPS)knobs.

•Cleantheenginescreenandtheoilcooler.

•Checkandcleanthehydraulicunits.

•Checkthemowerblades.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

•Greasethemowerdeckspindlesandidlerarm(ifequipped).

•Checkthesparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.

•Checkthehydraulicuidlevel.

•Lubricatethemowerdeckliftpivots.

•Changetheengineoil(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Checkandgapthesparkplugs.

•Checkandcleanenginecoolingnsandshrouds.

Every200hours

Every250hours

Every500hours

Monthly

Yearly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Changetheengineoillter.

•Replacetheprimaryairlter.

•Checkthesecondaryairlter.

•ChangethehydraulicltersandhydraulicuidwhenusingMobil®1oil(moreoften
indirtyordustyconditions).

•Replacethesecondaryairlter.

•Replacethefuellter.(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Checkthewheellugnuttorque.

•Checkthewheelhubslotted-nuttorque.

•Adjustthecasterpivotbearing.

•Checktheparkingbrakeadjustment.

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

•Checkthebattery.

•Greasethepump-belt-idlerarm.

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Repackthefrontcaster-wheelbearings(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Lubricatethecasterwheelhubs

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Checkallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

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CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineand
seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.

Lubrication

GreasingandLubrication

Greasemorefrequentlywhenoperatingconditions
areextremelydustyorsandy.

GreaseType:No.2lithiumormolybdenumgrease

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move
themotion-controlleverstotheneutral-locked
positionandengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.Scrapeany
paintoffthefrontofthetting(s).

4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.Pump
greaseintothettingsuntilgreasebeginsto
oozeoutofthebearings.

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

GreasingtheMowerDeck

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Greasethemower

deckspindlesandidlerarm(if
equipped).

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.Ifequipped,greasethe3spindlebearingsuntil
greasecomesoutthelowerseals(Figure44).

UsingLightOilorSpray Lubrication

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Deckliftpivots.

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Figure44

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Figure43

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Greasingthe

GreasingtheCaster-Wheel

Pump-Belt-IdlerArm

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Greasethepump-belt-idler

arm.

Greasethepump-belt-idlerarm(Figure45).

Figure45

Bearings

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Greasethefrontcaster

pivots(moreoftenindirtyordusty
conditions).

Yearly—Repackthefrontcaster-wheelbearings
(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

1.Removethedustcapandadjustthecaster
pivots.

Note:Keepthedustcapoffuntilgreasingis

done.

2.Removethehexplug.

3.Threadagreasettingintothehole.

4.Pumpgreaseintothettinguntilitoozesout
aroundthetopbearing.

5.Removethegreasettinginthehole.

6.Installthehexpluganddustcap(Figure46).

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Figure46

7.Greasethecaster-wheelbearings(Figure46).

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Lubricatingthe Caster-WheelHubs

ServiceInterval:Yearly

1.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,
waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremove
thekey.

11.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,ll
theareainsidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullof
general-purposegrease.

12.Insertthesecondbearingandanewsealinto
thewheel.

13.Applyathread-lockingadhesivetothesecond
spacernutandthreaditontotheaxlewiththe
wrenchatsfacingoutward.

14.T orquethenutto8to9N∙m(75to80in-lb),
loosenit,thentorqueitto2to3N∙m(20to25
in-lb).Makesurethattheaxledoesnotextend
beyondeithernut.

15.Installthesealguardsoverthewheelhuband
insertthewheelintothecasterfork.Installthe
casterboltandtightenthenutfully.

16.Removethejackstands.

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Figure47

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench
ats

2.Raisethefrontofthemachineup,andsupportit

withjackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh
enoughtoallowthefrontwheelstoturnfreely.

3.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

4.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

5.Remove1ofthespacernutsfromtheaxle

assemblyinthecasterwheel.Notethat
thread-lockingadhesivehasbeenappliedto
lockthespacernutstotheaxle.Removethe
axle(withtheotherspacernutstillassembledto
it)fromthewheelassembly.

6.Pryoutseals,andinspectthebearingsforwear

ordamageandreplacethemifnecessary.

7.Packthebearingswithageneral-purpose

grease.

8.Insertonebearing,onenewsealintothewheel.

Important:Topreventsealandbearingdamage,

checkthebearingadjustmentoften.Spinthe
casterwheel.Thewheelshouldnotspinfreely
(morethan1or2revolutions)orhaveanyside
play.Ifthewheelspinsfreely,adjustthetorqueon
spacernutuntilthereisaslightamountofdrag.
Applythread-lockingadhesive.

Note:Thesealsmustbereplaced.

9.Iftheaxleassemblyhashadbothspacer

nutsremoved(orbrokenloose),applya
thread-lockingadhesivetoonespacernutand
threaditontotheaxlewiththewrenchats
facingoutward.Donotthreadthespacernut
allthewayontotheendoftheaxle.Leave
approximately3mm(1/8inch)fromtheouter
surfaceofthespacernuttotheendoftheaxle
insidethenut.

10.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheel
onthesideofthewheelwiththenewsealand
bearing.

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EngineMaintenance

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal
injury.

Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothingand
otherbodypartsawaythemuferandother
hotsurfaces.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—Replacethe

primaryairlter.

Every250hours—Checkthesecondaryair
lter.

Every500hours—Replacethesecondaryair
lter.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequentlyif

operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy .

Figure48

1.Air-cleanerclamps

2.Air-cleanercover

3.Primaryairlter

4.Secondaryairlter

ServicingthePrimaryFilter

1.Donotcleanthepaperlter,replaceit(Figure

48).

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RemovingtheFilters

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Pushdowntoreleasetheretainingclampson
theaircleanerandpulltheair-cleanercoveroff
oftheair-cleanerbody(Figure48).

4.Cleantheinsideoftheaircleanercoverwith
compressedair.

5.Gentlyslidetheprimarylteroutoftheair
cleanerbody(Figure48).Avoidknockingthe
lterintothesideofthebody.

6.Removethesecondarylteronlyifyouintend
toreplaceit.

Important:Neverattempttocleanthe

secondarylter.Ifthesecondarylteris
dirty,thentheprimarylterisdamagedand
youshouldreplacebothlters.

7.Inspecttheprimarylterfordamagebylooking
intothelterwhileshiningabrightlightonthe
outsideofthelter.Holesinthelterwillappear
asbrightspots.Ifthelterisdamageddiscardit.

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,or
damagetotherubberseal.

3.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.

ServicingtheSecondaryFilter

Donotcleanthesecondarylter,replaceit.

Important:Neverattempttocleanthesecondary

lter.Ifthesecondarylterisdirty ,thenthe
primarylterisdamagedandyoushouldreplace
bothlters.

InstallingtheFilters

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewithbothairltersandcover
installed.

1.Ifinstallingnewlters,checkeachlterfor
shippingdamage.Donotuseadamagedlter.

2.Ifthesecondarylterisbeingreplaced,carefully
slideitintothelterbody(Figure48).

3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylteroverthe
secondarylter(Figure48).Ensurethatitis
fullyseatedbypushingontheouterrimofthe
lterwhileinstallingit.

Important:Donotpressonthesoftinside

areaofthelter.

4.Installtheair-cleanercoverwiththebreather
capdownandrotatesotheretainingclamps
lockthecoverinplace(Figure48).

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ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSG,SH,SJ,or

SL)

CrankcaseCapacity:withalterchange,2.1L(2.2
USqt);withoutalterchange,1.8L(1.9USqt)

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure49

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

10W-40)willincreaseoilconsumption.Checktheoil
levelmorefrequentlywhenusingthem.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal
injury.

Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothingand
otherbodypartsawayfromthemuferand
otherhotsurfaces.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil

becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donot
runtheenginewithoilbelowthelowmark;the
enginemaybedamaged.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control
leverstotheneutral-lockedpositionandengage
theparkingbrake.

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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.Parkthemachinesothattherearisslightlylower
thanthefronttoensuretheoildrainscompletely.

2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control
leverstotheneutral-lockedposition,andengage
theparkingbrake.

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

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

52).

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Figure52

5.Starttheengineanddrivetoaatarea.Check
theoillevelagain.

ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

Note:Changetheengineoilltermorefrequently

whenoperatingconditionsareextremelydustyor
sandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChanging

theEngineOil(page41).

2.Changetheengineoillter(Figure53).

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Figure51

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ServicingtheSparkPlugs

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Makesurethattheairgapbetweenthecenter
electrodeandthesideelectrodeiscorrectbefore
installingeachsparkplug.Useaspark-plugwrench

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forremovingandinstallingthesparkplugsanda
gappingtool/feelergaugetocheckandadjusttheair
gap.Installnewsparkplugsifnecessary .

Type:NGK

®

BPR4ESorequivalent

AirGap:0.76mm(0.030inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control
leverstotheneutral-lockedposition,andengage
theparkingbrake.

3.Removethelefthydraulic-unitshroudinthe
orderlistedinFigure54.

Note:Thisgivesyouaccesstothefrontspark

plug.

Figure53

Note:Ensuretheoilltergaskettouchesthe

engineandthenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnew
oil;refertoChangingtheEngineOil(page41).

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CheckingtheSparkPlugs

Important:Nevercleanthesparkplug(s).Always

replacethesparkplug(s)whenithas:ablack
coating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the

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engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe
insulatorusuallymeansthattheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.76mm(0.030inch).

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Figure56

1.Pullthistabouttothe

sideinthedirectionofthe
arrow

2.Pulltheshroudoffofthis

frametabinthedirection
ofthearrow

4.Removethesparkplug.

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Figure54

3.Pulltheshroudoffofthis
frametabinthedirection
ofthearrow

4.Shroud

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Figure55

5.Installthelefthydraulic-unitshroud(Figure54).

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InstallingtheSparkPlugs

Tightenthesparkplugsto24.4to29.8N∙m(18to22
ft-lb).

FuelSystem
Maintenance

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Y early(whichever

comesrst)(moreoftenindirtyor
dustyconditions).

Thefuellterislocatedneartheengineonthefront
orrearsideoftheengine.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control
leverstotheneutral-lockedposition,andengage
theparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

Figure57

CheckingtheSpark Arrester

IfEquipped

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

Hotexhaustsystemcomponentsmayignite
fuelvaporsevenafteryoushutofftheengine.
Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengine
operationmayigniteammablematerials.
Firemayresultinpersonalinjuryorproperty
damage.

Donotfuelorruntheengineunlessthespark
arresterisinstalled.

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3.Allowthemachinetocooldown.

4.Closethefuel-shutoffvalveundertheseat
(Figure58).

Figure58

1.Fuellter

2.Hoseclamp

3.Fuelline

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1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto
stop,andremovethekey.Engagetheparking
brake.

2.Waitforthemufertocool.

3.Ifanybreaksinthescreenorweldsare
observed,replacethearrester.

4.Ifpluggingofthescreenisobserved,remove
thearresterandshakeanylooseparticlesoutof
thearrester,andcleanthescreenwithawire
brush(soakitinsolventifnecessary).Installthe
sparkarresterontheexhaustoutlet.

5.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogether
andslidethemawayfromthelter(Figure58).

6.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

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

8.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

Important:Installthefuellinehosesandsecure

withplastictiesthesameastheywereoriginally
installedatthefactory,tokeepthefuellineaway
fromcomponentsthatcoulddamagethefuelline.

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ServicingtheFuelTank

ElectricalSystem

Donotattempttodrainthefueltank.Ensurethatan
AuthorizedServiceDealerdrainsthefueltankand
servicesanycomponentsofthefuelsystem.

Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid,
whichislethalifconsumedandcauses
severeburns.

Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontact
withskin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafety
glassestoshieldyoureyesandrubbergloves
toprotectyourhands.

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetalmachinecomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygases
toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,
donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch
anymetalpartsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe
machine.

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WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage
themachineandcablescausing,sparks.
Sparkscancausethebatterygasesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

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

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

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move
themotion-controlleverstotheneutral-locked
position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Disconnectthenegativebatterycable(black)
fromthenegative(-)batteryterminal(Figure59).

4.Slidetheredterminalbootoffthepositive(red)
batteryterminalandremovethepositive(+)
batterycable(Figure59).

5.Removethewingnutsecuringthebatteryclamp
(Figure59).

6.Removetheclamp(Figure59).

7.Removethebattery.

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionbatteryinthetraywiththeterminal
postsoppositefromthehydraulictank(Figure

59).

2.Installthepositive(red)batterycabletopositive
(+)batteryterminal.

3.Installthenegative(black)batterycableand
groundwiretothenegative(-)batteryterminal.

4.Securethecableswith2bolts,2washers,and
2locknuts(Figure59).

5.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive
(red)batterypost.

6.Installtheclampandsecureitwiththewingnut
(Figure59).

Figure59

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ChargingtheBattery

ServicingtheFuses

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgasesthatcan
explode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks
andamesawayfrombattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged

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

1.Chargebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to30
A,or30minutesat10A.

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

3.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnect
thebatterycables,refertoInstallingtheBattery

(page46).

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery

disconnected;electricaldamagemayoccur.

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

1.Thefusesarelocatedonrighthandconsole
nexttotheseat(Figure61).

2.T oreplacethefuses,pulloutonthefuseto
removeit.

3.Installanewfuse(Figure61).

1.Positivebatterypost

2.Negativebatterypost

Figure60

3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Black(-)chargerlead

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Figure61

1.Optionalaccesory—15A

2.Charge—25A

3.PTO—10A

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4.Main—25A

5.Console

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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.

Ensurethatthemountinghardwareandtheknobsare
ingoodworkingcondition.Makesuretheknobsare
fullyengagedwiththeROPSintheraisedposition.
Youmayneedtopushorpullupperhoopoftheroll
bartofullyengagebothknobs.

Figure62

1.ROPSknob(locked

position)

2.PullROPSknoboutand

rotate90degreesto
changerollbarposition

3.Rollbarintheupright
position

4.Rollbarinthefolded
position

AdjustingtheTracking

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).

2.Drivetoanopenatarea,movethe
motion-controlleverstotheneutral-locked
position.

3.Movethethrottlemidwaybetweenfastandslow.

4.Movebothmotion-controlleversalltheway
forwarduntiltheybothhitthestopsintheT-slot.

5.Checkwhichwaythemachinetracks.

6.Ifittrackstotheright,loosentheboltsandadjust
theleftstopplaterearwardontheleftT-slotuntil
themachinetracksstraight(Figure63).

7.Ifittrackstotheleft,loosentheboltsandadjust
therightstopplaterearwardontherightT-slot
untilthemachinetracksstraight(Figure63).

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8.Tightenthestopplate(Figure63).

Figure63

Leftcontrollevershown

1.Controllever3.Stopplate

2.Bolt

CheckingtheWheelLug Nuts

Checkandtorquethewheellugnutsto122to129
N∙m(90to95ft-lb).

CheckingtheWheelHub SlottedNut

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every500hours

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

Note:Donotuseanti-seizecompoundonthewheel

hub.

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CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

Maintaintheairpressureinthereartiresat90kPa
(13psi).Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut.
Togetthemostaccuratepressurereading,checkthe
tireswhentheyarecold.

Note:Thefronttiresaresemi-pneumatictiresanddo

notrequireairpressuremaintenance.

Figure64

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Figure65

1.Slottednut

AdjustingtheCaster-Pivot Bearing

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Y early(whichever

comesrst)

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move
themotion-controlleverstotheneutral-locked
position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait

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forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Removethedustcapfromthecasterandtighten
thelocknut(Figure66).

4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersare
at,thenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlysetthe
preloadonthebearings(Figure66).

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Important:Makesurethespringwashers

areinstalledcorrectlyasshowninFigure66.

5.Installthedustcap(Figure66).

RemovingtheClutchShim

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,engagethe
parkingbrake.shutofftheengine,waitforall
movingpartstostop,andremovethekey.Allow
themachinetocoolcompletelybeforestarting
theseinstructions.

2.Usinganaircompressor,blowoutanydebris
fromunderthebrakepoleandaroundthebrake
spacers.

Figure66

1.Springwasher

2.Locknut

3.Dustcap

UsingtheClutchShim

Somelatermodelyearunitshavebeenbuiltwith
clutchesthatcontainabrakeshim.Whentheclutch
nolongerengagesconsistently,theshimcanbe
removedtoextendtheclutchlife.

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Figure68

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3.Checktheconditionofthewireharnessleads,
connectors,andterminals.Cleanorrepairas
necessary.

4.Verifythat12Vispresentattheclutchconnector
whenthePTOswitchisengaged.

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

A.Loosenbothbrakemountingboltsone-half

toone-fullturnasshownbelow.

Note:Donotremovethebrakepolefrom

theeldshell/armature.Thebrakepole
hasworntomatchthearmatureandneeds
tocontinuetomatchafteryouremovethe
shimtoensureproperbraketorque.

Figure67

1.Armature5.Brakespacer

2.Fieldshell6.Re-gapshim

3.Rotor7.Brakepole

4.Brakemountingbolt

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Figure69

1.Brakemountingbolt

50

B.Usingneedle-nosepliers,orbyhand,take

holdofthetabandremovetheshim.

Note:Donotdiscardtheshimuntilproper

clutchfunctionhasbeenconrmed.

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Figure72

1.Feelergauge

Figure70

1.Shim

C.Useapneumaticlinetoblowoutanydebris

fromunderthebrakepoleandaroundthe
brakespacers.

D.Re-torqueeachbolt(M6x1)to13N∙m(10

ft-lb)+/-0.7N∙m(0.5ft-lb).

E.Usinga0.010inchthickfeelergauge,verify

thatagapispresentbetweentherotorand
armaturefaceonbothsidesofthebrake
poleasshown.

Note:Duetothewaytherotorand

armaturefaceswear(peaksandvalleys),it
issometimesdifculttomeasurethetrue
gap.

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•Ifthegapislessthan0.010inch,

thenreinstalltheshimandreference

Troubleshooting(page69).

•Ifthegapissufcient,proceedtothe

safetycheckinstepF.

F.Performthefollowingsafetycheck:

i.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.

ii.Makesurethatthebladesdonot

engagewiththePTOswitchedoff
andtheclutchdisengaged.

Iftheclutchdoesnotdisengage,
installtheshimandreference

Troubleshooting(page69).

iii.EngageanddisengagethePTO

switch10consecutivetimesto
ensurethattheclutchisfunctioning
properly.Iftheclutchdoes
notengageproperly,reference

Troubleshooting(page69).

1.Feelergauge

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Figure71

51

CoolingSystem
Maintenance

CleaningtheEngineScreen andEngine-OilCooler

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Removeanybuildupofgrass,dirt,orotherdebris
fromtheoilcooler(Figure73).

Figure73

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Figure74

1.Engineguard4.Fanhousing

2.Engine-air-intakescreen

3.Bolt

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5.Screw

Beforeeachuseremoveanybuildupofgrass,
dirt,orotherdebrisfromtheenginescreen.This
helpsensureadequatecoolingandcorrectengine
speedandreducesthepossibilityofoverheatingand
mechanicaldamagetotheengine(Figure74).

CleaningtheEngine CoolingFinsandShrouds

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Y early(whichever

comesrst)

1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking
brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Removetheair-intakescreen,recoilstarter,and
fanhousing(Figure74).

4.Cleandebrisfromtheengineparts.

5.Installtheairintakescreen,recoilstarter,and
fanhousing(Figure74).

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CheckingandCleaningthe HydraulicUnits

BrakeMaintenance

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking
brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Movetheseatforward.

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromthehydraulic
units(Figure75).

5.Positiontheseat.

AdjustingtheParking Brake

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every500hoursthereafter

Checktomakesurethebrakeisadjustedproperly
beforeadjusting.

Note:Performthisprocedurealsoafterremovingor

replacingabrakecomponent.

1.Drivethemachineontoalevelsurface.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move
themotion-controlleverstotheneutral-locked
positionandengagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwaitfor
allmovingpartstostop.

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4.Raisethebackofthemachineupandsupport
themachinewithjackstands.

DANGER

1.Hydraulicunits

Figure75

Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmayfail
tosupportmachineandcauseaserious
injury.

•Usejackstandwhensupporting
machine.

•Donotusehydraulicjacks.

5.Removethereartiresfromthemachine.

6.Removeanydebrisfromthebrakearea.

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7.Rotatethedrivewheelreleasehandletothe
releasedposition.RefertoUsingtheDrive

WheelReleaseV alves(page31).

8.Checktoseeifthereisavisiblegapbetween
theL-bracketandthelinkagestop(Figure76).

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BeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Checkthebeltsforsquealingwhenthebeltisrotating,
bladesslippingwhencuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,
burnmarks,andcracks.Thesearesignsofaworn
mowerbelt;replacethemowerbeltifanyofthese
conditionsareevident.

Figure76

LeftSideShown

1.L-bracket4.Rear-linkageassembly

2.Linkagestop

3.Gap

9.Disengagetheparkingbrake.Thelevershould
beinthedownposition.

10.Turnthewheelhubbyhandinbothdirections
relativetothecaliper;thewheelhubshould
movefreelybetweenthecaliper.

11.Ifagapisneededorthewheelhubdoesnot
movefreely:

A.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

B.Disconnectandne-tunetherearlinkage

assembly:

5.Caliper

6.Wheelhub

•Shortenthelinktocreateagap.

•Lengthenthelinktoallowwheelhub

movement.

C.Reconnecttherearlinkageassembly.

12.Engagetheparkingbrakeandcheckthegap.

13.Repeatsteps9through13untilavisiblegapis
achievedandthewheelhubrotatesfreely.

14.Repeatthisprocedureforthebrakeonthe
oppositesideofthemachine.

15.Rotatethedrivewheelreleasehandletothe
operatingposition;refertoUsingtheDrive

WheelReleaseV alves(page31).

16.Installthereartiresandtorquethelugnuts;
refertoCheckingtheWheelLugNuts(page49).

17.Removethejackstands.

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ReplacingtheMowerBelt

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslipping
whencuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks,
andcracksaresignsofawornmowerbelt.Replace
themowerbeltifanyoftheseconditionsareevident.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control
leverstotheneutral-lockedposition,andengage
theparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

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

4.Removethebeltcovers(Figure77).

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Figure77

1.Pushthetabdown2.Removethebeltcover

5.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarm
toremovetensionontheidlerspring(Figure78).

6.Removethebeltfromthemower-deckpulleys.

7.Removethebeltguideonthespring-loaded
idlerarmshowninFigure78.

8.Removetheexistingbelt.

9.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleys
andtheclutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure

78).

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Figure79

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Figure78

1.Clutchpulley5.Squareholeintheidler

2.Mowerbelt

3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

4.Ratchet

armfortheratchet

6.Idlergreasetting

7.Beltguide

10.Installthebeltguideontheidlerarmshownin

Figure78.

11.Usingtheratchetinthesquarehole,installthe
idlerspring(Figure78).

Makesurethatthespringendsareseatedin
theanchorgrooves.

12.Installthebeltcovers(Figure79).

1.Positionthebeltcover.3.Ensurethatthetabis
underthemetalcatch.

2.Slidethebeltcoverunder

thesidecatches.

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55

ReplacingtheHydraulic

ControlsSystem

Pump-DriveBelt

1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking
brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Removethemowerbelt;refertoReplacingthe

MowerBelt(page54).

4.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjack
stands(Figure80).

Maintenance

AdjustingtheControl HandlePosition

Therearetwoheightpositionsforthecontrollevers;
highandlow.Removetheboltstoadjusttheheight
fortheoperator.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control
leverstotheneutral-lockedposition,andengage
theparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Loosentheboltsandangenutsinstalledinthe
levers(Figure81).

4.Aligntheleversfromthefronttotherearposition
bybringtheleverstogethertotheneutral
positionandslidethemuntiltheyarealigned,
thentightenthebolts(Figure82).

Figure80

1.Idlerpulley

2.Clutchpulley6.Squareholeinidlerarm

3.Pumpdrivebelt7.Idlerspring

4.Righthandhydraulicpump
pulley

5.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarm

toremovetheidlerspring(Figure80).

6.Unhooktheidlerspringfromtheframe(Figure

80).

7.Removethebeltfromthehydraulicunitdrive

pulleysandtheenginepulley

8.Installthenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand

thetwodrivepulleys.

9.Usingaratchetinthesquareholeintheidler

arm,installtheidlerspringtotheframe(Figure

80).

10.Installthemowerbelt;refertoReplacingthe

MowerBelt(page54).

5.Lefthandhydraulicpump
pulley

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Figure81

1.Bolt

2.Handle4.Nut

3.Controllever

56

Adjustingthe

Figure82

5.Starttheengine.Thebrakemustbeengaged
andmotion-controlleversouttostartengine.
Youdonothavetobeintheseatbecauseof
thejumperwirebeingused.Runtheengine

atfullthrottleandreleasethebrake.

6.Runtheunitatleast5minuteswiththedrive
leversatfullforwardspeedtobringhydraulicoil
uptooperatingtemperature.

Note:Themotion-controlleverneedsto

beinneutralwhilemakinganynecessary
adjustments.

7.Bringthemotion-controlleversintotheneutral
position.Adjustpumpcontrolrodlengths
byrotatingthedoublenutsontherodinthe
appropriatedirectionuntilthewheelsslightly
creepinreverse(Figure83).Movethe

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motion-controlleverstothereverseposition
whileapplyingslightpressuretothelever,
allowingthereverseindicatorspringstobring
theleversbacktoneutral.Thewheelsmuststop
turningorslightlycreepinreverse.

Motion-ControlLinkage

Locatedoneithersideofthefueltank,belowtheseat
arethepumpcontrollinkages.Rotatingthepump
linkagewitha1/2inchwrenchallowsnetuning
adjustmentssothatthemachinedoesnotmovein
neutral.Anyadjustmentsshouldbemadeforneutral
positioningonly.

WARNING

Theenginemustberunningandthedrive
wheelsmustbeturningsothatyoucan
performthemotioncontroladjustment.
Contactwithmovingpartsorhotsurfaces
maycausepersonalinjury.

Keepyourhandsandclothingclearofrotating
componentsandhotsurfaces.

1.Priortostartingtheengine,pushthedecklift
pedalandremovetheheightofcutpin.Lower
thedecktotheground.

2.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwith
jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh
enoughtoallowdrivewheelstoturnfreely.

3.Removetheelectricalconnectionfromtheseat
safetyswitch,locatedunderthebottomcushion
oftheseat.Theswitchisapartoftheseat
assembly.

4.T emporarilyinstallajumperwireacrossthe
terminalsintheconnectorofthemainwiring
harness.

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Figure83

1.Doublenuts

8.Shutoffthemachine.Removethejumperwire
fromthewireharnessandplugtheconnector
intotheseatswitch.

9.Removethejackstands.

10.Raisethedeckandinstalltheheight-of-cutpin.

11.Checkthatthemachinedoesnotcreepin
neutralwhiletheparkingbrakeisdisengaged.

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Adjustingthe

Adjustingthe

Motion-ControlDamper

Thetopdampermountingboltcanbeadjustedto
obtainamoredesiredmotion-controlleverresistance.
SeeFigure84formountingoptions.

Figure84

Right-handmotioncontrolshown

1.Torquethelocknutto23N∙m(17ft-lb).Theboltmust
protrudepasttheendofthelocknutaftertorquing.

2.Mostresistance(rmestfeel)

3.Damper

4.Mediumresistance(mediumfeel)

5.Leastresistance(softestfeel)

Motion-Control
Neutral-LockPivot

Theangednutcanbeadjustedtoobtainamore
desiredmotion-controlleverresistancewhenmoving
ittotheneutral-lockposition.SeeFigure85for
adjustmentoptions.

1.Loosenthejamnut.

2.Tightenorloosentheangednuttothedesired
feel.

Formoreresistance,tightentheangednut.

Forlessresistance,loosentheangednut

3.Tightenthejamnut.

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Figure85

1.Flangednut2.Jamnut

58

HydraulicSystem
Maintenance

ServicingtheHydraulic System

HydraulicFluidT ype:Toro

hydraulicoilorMobil

®

®

115W-50.

HYPR-OIL

™

Important:Useoilspecied.Otheruidscould

causesystemdamage.

EachHydraulicSystemOilCapacity:1.5L(1.59

USqt)persidewithlterchange

CheckingtheHydraulicOil

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthe

hydraulicuidlevel.

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.

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

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

4.Allowtheengineandthehydraulicsystemto
coolfor10minutes.

500

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Figure86

Eitherdipstickwillbeusedinthemachine

1.Full3.H—meanshighlevel

2.Add4.Dipsticklocationsunder
seat

Note:Theoillevelonthedipstickwillbe

incorrectiftheoilischeckedwhenthemachine
ishot.

5.Movetheseatforward.

6.Cleantheareaaroundthedipsticksofthe
hydraulic-systemreservoirs(Figure86).

7.Removeonedipstickfromthehydraulicreservoir
(Figure86).

8.Wipethedipstickoffandthreadthedipstickinto
thereservoir.

9.Removethedipstickandlookattheend(Figure

86).IftheoillevelisattheAddmark,slowly

pouronlyenoughoilintothehydraulicreservoir
toraisetheleveltotheFullorHline.

Important:Donotoverllthehydraulic

unitswithoilasdamagemayoccur.Donot
runthemachinewiththeoilbelowtheadd
mark.

10.Installthedipstick.

11.Repeatprocedurefortheoppositedipstick.

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressure
canpenetrateskinandcauseinjury .

•Ifhydraulicuidisinjectedintothe
skinitmustbesurgicallyremoved
withinafewhoursbyadoctorfamiliar
withthistypeofinjury.Gangrenemay
resultifthisisnotdone.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom
pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject
high-pressurehydraulicuid.

•Usecardboardorpapertond
hydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthe
hydraulicsystembeforeperforming
anyworkonthehydraulicsystem.

•Ensurethatallhydraulicuidhoses
andlinesareingoodconditionandall
hydraulicconnectionsandttingsare
tightbeforeapplyingpressuretothe
hydraulicsystem.

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ReplacingtheHydraulicFilters andHydraulicFluid

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst250hours—Change

thehydraulicltersandhydraulic
uidwhenusinganytypeofuid.

Every250hours—Changethehydrauliclters
andhydraulicuidwhenusingMobil

®

1oil

(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Every500hours—Changethehydraulic
ltersandhydraulicuidwhenusingT oro
HYPR-OIL

™

500hydraulicoil(moreoftenin

dirtyordustyconditions).

Toreplacethehydraulicoil,theltersneedtobe
removed.Replacebothatthesametime.Referto
theoilspecicationsunderServicingtheHydraulic

System(page59)forthecorrectoil.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move
themotion-controlleverstotheneutral-locked
positionandengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjack
stands(Figure87).

®

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Figure88

BottomViewofMachine

1.Filterlocations

2.Hydrauliclter

6.Applyathincoatofhydraulicoiltotherubber
gasketonthereplacementlter(Figure88).

7.Installthereplacementhydrauliclter.

8.Installthepump-drivebeltandthemowerbelt.

Figure87

1.Jackstands

4.Removethemowerbeltandthepump-drive
belt;refertoBeltMaintenance(page54).

5.Placeadrainpanunderthelter,removethe
oldlter,andwipethesurfaceclean(Figure88).

9.Removethejackstandsandlowerthemachine
(Figure87).

10.Addoiltothehydraulicreservoirandcheckfor
anyleaks.

11.Cleanupanyspilledoil.

12.Starttheengineandletitrunfor2minutesto
purgeairfromthesystem.Shutofftheengine
andcheckforleaks.

13.Checktheoillevelwhiletheoiliscold.

14.Ifrequired,addoiltothehydraulicreservoir.

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Important:Donotoverllthehydraulic

reservoirwithuid.

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MowerDeck Maintenance

LevelingtheMowerDeck

SettinguptheMachine

Note:Ensurethatthemowerdeckisleveledbefore

matchingtheheightofcut(HOC).

1.Positionthemachineonaatsurface.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move
themotion-controlleverstotheneutral-locked
position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

4.Checkthetirepressureofthedrivetires.If
needed,adjustthepressureto90kPa(13psi)

5.Positionthemowertothe76mm(3inch)
height-of-cutposition.

Figure89

1.Deck-liftpedal

2.Height-of-cutpin

6.Inserttheheight-adjustmentpinintothe7.6cm
(3inch)cutting-heightposition.

7.Releasethetransportlockandallowthedeckto
lowertothecuttingheight.

8.Raisethedischargechute.

3.Transportlock

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LevelingtheDeck

1.Positionthemoweronaatsurfaceandengage
theparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto
stop,andremovethekey .

3.Checkthetirepressureinthedrivetires.Proper
inationpressurefortiresis90kPa(13psi).
Adjustifnecessary.

4.Positionthetransportlockinthelatching
position.

5.Pushthedeckliftpedalallthewayforwardand
thedeckwilllatchatthe14cm(5-1/2inch)
transportposition(Figure89).

9.Onbothsidesofthedeck,measurefromthe
levelsurfacetothefronttipoftheblade(Postion
A).Themeasurementshouldread7.6mm(3
inches);refertoFigure90.

Figure90

1.7.6cm(3inches)atAis

correct

2.8.3cm(3-1/4inches)atB

iscorrect

3.Measureherefromthe
bladetiptohardsurface.

4.MeasureatAandBon
bothsides.

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10.Ifneeded,loosentheangedlocknutontheside
oftheyokeandthejamnutontop.Fine-tune
theadjusterscrewbyturningittoget7.6mm(3
inch)height(Figure91).

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Note:Toincreasetheheight,turntheadjuster

screwclockwise;todecreasetheheight,turnit
counterclockwise.

thelengthoftheavailabletravelintheirslots.
Thiswillregainsomeup-and-downadjustment
oneachofthe4decklinks.

Figure91

1.Flangedlocknut3.Jamnut

2.Adjusterscrew4.Y oke

11.Ifthefront-decklinksdonothaveenough
adjustmenttoachieveaccuratecutheight,the
singlepointadjustmentcanbeutilizedtogain
moreadjustment.

12.T oadjustthesingle-pointsystem,loosenthe
twoboltsatthebottomoftheheight-of-cutplate.
RefertoFigure92.

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Figure93

1.Singlepointadjustmentbolt

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14.Tightenthe2boltsatthebottomofthe
height-of-cutplate(Figure92).T orquethemto
37to45N-m(27to33ft-lb).

Note:Inmostconditions,thebackbladetip

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

15.Onbothsidesofthedeck,measurefromthe
levelsurfacetothebacktipoftheblade(Postion
B).Themeasurementshouldread8.3cm(3-1/4
inches);refertoFigure90.

16.Fine-tunetheadjusterscrewbyturningittoget

8.3mm(3-1/4inches)height(Figure91).

Toincreasetheheight,turntheadjustmentnut
clockwise;todecreasetheheight,turnthenut
counterclockwise.

17.Measureuntilall4sidesarethecorrectheight.
Tightenallthejamnutsonthedeck-liftarm
assemblies.

Figure92

1.Boltsatthebottomoftheheight-of-cutplate

13.Ifthedeckistoolow,tightenthesinglepoint
adjustmentboltbyrotatingitclockwise.If
thedeckistoohigh,loosenthesinglepoint
adjustmentboltbyrotatingitcounterclockwise
(Figure93).

Note:Loosenortightenthesinglepoint

adjustmentboltenoughtomovethe
height-of-cutplatemountingboltsatleast1/3

18.Lowerthedischargechute.

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62

ServicingtheCutting Blades

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason,
becausesharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingor
shreddingthegrassblades.T earingandshredding
turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth
andincreasesthechanceofdisease.

Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,and
foranywearordamage.Filedownanynicksand
sharpenthebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeis
damagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywitha
genuineTororeplacementblade.Forconvenient
sharpeningandreplacement,youmaywanttokeep
extrabladesonhand.

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Figure94

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

DANGER

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,anda
pieceofthebladecouldbethrowntowardyou
orbystanders,resultinginseriouspersonal
injuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor
damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe
blade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagetheparking
brake.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure94).Ifthe
edgesarenotsharporhavenicks,removeand
sharpentheblades.RefertoSharpeningthe
Blades.

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea
(Figure94).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,ora
slotforminginthisarea(Figure94),immediately
installanewblade.

1.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforward
andbackward(Figure95).Measurefromalevel
surfacetothecuttingedge,positionA,ofthe
blades(Figure95).Notethisdimension.

Figure95

1.Measureherefromblade

tohardsurface

2.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

3.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge
ofthebladesatthesamepositionasinstep1
above.Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions
obtainedinsteps1and2mustnotexceed
1/8inch(3mm).Ifthisdimensionexceeds
1/8inch(3mm),thebladeisbentandmustbe
replaced;refertoRemovingtheBlades(page

64)andInstallingtheBlades(page65).

2.PositionA

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WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcould
breakapartandcouldseriouslyinjureor
killyouorbystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamaged
bladewithanewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesin
theedgesorsurfacesofblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Bladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthe
bladeisoutofbalanceorisbent.T oensureoptimum
performanceandcontinuedsafetyconformanceof
themachine,usegenuineTororeplacementblades.
Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturers
mayresultinnon-conformancewithsafetystandards.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-padded
glove.

2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,and
bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure96).

Figure96

1.Sailareaofblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

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64

SharpeningtheBlades

WARNING

Whensharpeningblades,piecesofablade
couldbethrownandcauseseriousinjury.

Wearpropereyeprotectionwhensharpening
blades.

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth
endsoftheblade(Figure97).Maintainthe
originalangle.Thebladeretainsitsbalanceif
thesameamountofmaterialisremovedfrom
bothcuttingedges.

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Figure99

Figure97

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingiton
abladebalancer(Figure98).Ifthebladestays
inahorizontalposition,thebladeisbalanced
andcanbeused.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,
lesomemetalofftheendofthesailareaonly
(Figure99).Repeatthisprocedureuntilthe
bladeisbalanced.

Figure98

1.Blade2.Balancer

1.Sailareaofblade

2.Blade

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3.Curvedwasher

4.Bladebolt

5.Conetowardbolthead

RemovingtheMowerDeck

Beforeservicingorremovingthemowerdeck,the
spring-loadeddeckarmsmustbelockedout.

WARNING

Deckliftarmassemblieshavestoredenergy.
Removingthedeckwithoutreleasingthe
storedenergycancauseseriousinjuryor
death.

Donotattempttodisassemblethedeckfrom

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thefrontframewithoutlockingoutthestored
energy.

1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto
stop,andremovethekey.Engagetheparking
brake.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

99).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside
ofthemowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthespringdiskandthebladebolt.The
springdiskconemustbeinstalledtowardthe
bolthead(Figure99).T orquethebladeboltto
115to150N∙m(85to110ft-lb).

2.Removetheheight-adjustmentpinandlower
thedecktotheground.

3.Placetheheight-adjustmentpininthe7.6cm(3
inch)cutting-heightlocation.Thislocksthedeck
liftarmsinthelowestpositionwhenthedeck
isremovedandthestoredenergyinthedeck
springisreleased.

4.Removethebeltcovers.

5.Liftuptheoorpanandinsertaratchetintothe
squareholeinthedeckidler(Figure100).

6.Rotatethedeckidlerclockwiseandremovethe
mowerbelt(Figure100).

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8.Raisethedeckstrutsandsecurethemintheup
position.Slidethedeckouttotherightsideof
themachine.

Figure100

1.Clutchpulley5.Squareholeintheidler

2.Mowerbelt

3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

4.Ratchet

armfortheratchet

6.Idlergreasetting

7.Beltguide

7.Removeandretainthehardwareonbothsides
ofthedeckasshowninFigure101.

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Figure101

1.Rightstabilizer

2.Deckstrut(rightsideshown)

3.Removethereardeckliftattachmentshoulderboltandnut.

4.Removethefrontdeckliftattachmentshoulderboltandnut.

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ReplacingtheGrass
Deector

WARNING

Operatingthemachinewiththeengine
runningataspeedgreaterthanthefactory
settingcancausethemachinetothrowa
partofthebladeorenginetowardyouor
bystanders,resultinginseriouspersonal
injuryordeath.

Neveroperatethemachineunlessyouinstall
acoverplate,amulchplate,agrassdeector,
orabagger.

Cleaning

CleaningundertheMower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move
themotion-controlleverstotheneutral-locked
position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Raisethemowertothetransportposition.

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,spring,andspacer
holdingthedeectortothepivotbrackets
(Figure102).Removethedamagedorworn
grassdeector.

Figure102

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.Grassdeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring

5.Springinstalled

7.J-hookendofspring

CleaningtheSuspension System

Note:Donotcleantheshockassemblieswith

pressurizedwater.

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Figure103

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DisposingofWaste

Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicoil,andenginecoolant
arepollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeofthese
accordingtoyourstateandlocalregulations.

2.Placethespacerandthespringontothegrass
deector.PlaceoneJendofthespringbehind
thedeckedge.

Note:MakesureoneJ-hookendofthe

springisinstalledbehindthedeckedgebefore
installingtheboltasshowninFigure102.

3.Installtheboltandthenut.PlaceoneJ-hook
endofthespringaroundthegrassdeector
(Figure102).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable

torotate.Liftthedeectoruptothefullopen
positionandensurethatitrotatesintothe
fulldownposition.

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Storage

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(blade-control
switch(PTO),settheparkingbrake,andturnthe
ignitionkeytotheoffposition.Removethekey.

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

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith

milddetergentandwater.Donotpressure
washthemachine.Avoidexcessiveuse
ofwater,especiallynearthecontrolpanel,
engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.

3.Checkthebrake;refertoBrakeMaintenance

(page53).

4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page39).

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

C.Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrain

thefueltank;refertoServicingtheFuel

Tank(page45).

D.Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recycleasper

localcodes.

Important:Donotstore

stabilizer/conditionedfuelover
90days.

13.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.
Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint
isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

15.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor
storagearea.Removethekeyfromtheignition
switchandkeepitoutofreachofchildrenor
otherunauthorizedusers.Coverthemachineto
protectitandkeepitclean.

5.Greasethemachine;refertoGreasingand

Lubrication(page36).

6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoServicingthe

EngineOil(page40).

7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page49).

8.Changethehydrauliclters;refertoServicing

theHydraulicSystem(page59).

9.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery

(page47).

10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt
fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe
mowerwithagardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control

switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh
idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.

11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto

ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page63).

12.Forstorageover30days,preparethemachine
asfollows:

A.Addapetroleum-based

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

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland
usedatalltimes.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or
failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)is
engaged.

2.Theparkingbrakeisnoton.

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.

2.Settheparkingbrake.

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.Thehydraulicoillevelislowortoohot.5.Addhydraulicoiltothereservoirsor

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.

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.

Removetheshimorreplacetheclutch.

5.

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Schematics

WireDiagram(Rev .A)

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TheToroTotalCoverageWarranty

ALimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)Contractor

Landscape

Equipment
(LCE)

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroW arrantyCompany,pursuanttoanagreement
betweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchasertorepairtheT oroProducts
listedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginalowner:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

21in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse

1yearCommercialUse

4

•Engines

Honda–2years

Kawasaki–3years

30in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse

1yearCommercialUse

4

•Engines

Mid-SizeWalk-BehindMowers

4

•Engines

GrandStand

4

•Engines

•Frame

®

ZMaster

•Engines

2000SeriesMowers

4

•Frame

®

ZMaster

•Engines

•Frame

ZMaster

•Engines

4

®

4

3000SeriesMowers

5000SeriesMowers

®

Mowers

Kawasaki–3years

2years

Kawasaki–3years

5yearsor1,200hours

3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

4yearsor500hours

3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

5yearsor1,200hours
3years
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
5yearsor1,200hours

KohlerCommand–2years

KohlerEFI–3years

•Frame

®

ZMaster

•Engines

6000SeriesMowers

4

•Frame

®

ZMaster

•Engines

7000SeriesMowers

4

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

5yearsor1,200hours

Kawasaki–3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

5yearsor1,200hours

2years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

AllMowers

•Battery90daysPartsandLabor

1yearPartsonly

•BeltsandTires90days

•Attachments1year

1

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialwarrantywouldapply.

2

Whicheveroccursrst.

3

LifetimeFrameW arranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe
tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin
normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atT oro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforpartsand
labor.Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustorcorrosion
arenotcovered.

4

SomeenginesusedonToroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.

1

1

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsorworkmanship,
followthisprocedure:

1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir
dealership.T olocateadealerconvenienttoyou,refertotheYellowPagesof
yourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“LawnMowers”)oraccessourwebsite
atwww.Toro.com.Y oumayalsocallthenumberslistedinitem#3tousethe
24-hourT oroDealerlocatorsystem.

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

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’sanalysisorwith
theassistanceprovided,contactusat:

RLCCustomerCareDepartment

ToroWarrantyCompany

811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth

Bloomington,MN55420-1 196

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

888-865-5691(Canadacustomers)

OwnerResponsibilities

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

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystemcoverage
andenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpresswarrantydoesnot
coverthefollowing:

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

changes,sparkplugs,airltersbladesharpeningorwornblades,cable/linkage
adjustments,orbrakeandclutchadjustments

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglectedandrequires

replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedT oroService

Dealer

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuelprocedure(consult

Operator'sManualformoredetails)

–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered

–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontainsmorethan

10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE

–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-useoverone

month

GeneralConditions

AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorizedT oro
ServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacementparts.

NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliableforindirect,
incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththeuseoftheT oro
Productscoveredbythiswarranty ,includinganycostorexpenseofproviding
substituteequipmentorserviceduringreasonableperiodsofmalfunctionor
non-usependingcompletionofrepairsunderthiswarranty.

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

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,
orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheaboveexclusions
andlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights
whichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

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

AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oroDealer.

374-0252RevF