
TITAN®MaxServiceManual
FormNo.3442-428RevA
©2020—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
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Published:XX2020
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Preface
ThisservicemanualwaswrittenexpresslyforToroservicetechnicians.TheToroCompanyhasmade
everyefforttomaketheinformationinthismanualcompleteandcorrect.
Basicshopsafetyknowledgeandmechanical/electricalskillsareassumed.TheT ableofContentslists
thesystemsandtherelatedtopicscoveredinthismanual.
Wearehopefulthatyouwillndthismanualavaluableadditiontoyourserviceshop.Ifyouhaveany
questionsorcommentsregardingthismanual,pleasecontactusatthefollowingaddress:
TheT oroCompany
RLC/SWSCustomerCareDepartment
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TheToroCompanyreservestherighttochangeproductspecicationsormakechangestothismanual
withoutnotice.
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ServiceProcedureIcons
ThefollowingiconsappearthroughoutthisServiceManualtobringattentionto
specicimportantdetailsofaserviceprocedure.
CriticalProcess
Thisiconisusedtohighlight:
•Installingsafetyequipment(shields,guards,seatbelts,brakes,andR.O.P.S.
components)thatmayhavebeenremoved
•Dimensionsorsettingsthatmustbemaintainedforpropermachineoperation
•Aspecicfastenertighteningsequence
•Componentorientationthatmaynotbeobvious
CriticalT orque
Thisiconisusedtohighlightanassemblytorquerequirementthatisdifferent
thanwhatisrecommendedintheStandardT orqueTables.
FluidSpecications
Thisiconisusedtohighlightuidspecicationsandcapacitiesthatareless
common,andmaynotappearonthemachineservicedecalorinthemachine
Operator’sManual.
Note:RefertotheservicedecalonthemachineandthemachineOperator’s
Manualforcommonlyuseduidspecicationsandcapacities.
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TableofContents
Preface................................................................................................................3
Chapter1:Safety............................................................................................1–1
SafetyInstructions.......................................................................................1–2
Chapter2:SpecicationsandMaintenance....................................................2–1
Specications...............................................................................................2–2
TorqueSpecications...................................................................................2–3
Chapter3:Troubleshooting.............................................................................3–1
GeneralTroubleshooting..............................................................................3–3
Chapter4:Engine...........................................................................................4–1
GeneralInformation.....................................................................................4–2
ServiceandRepairs.....................................................................................4–3
Chapter5:Chassis..........................................................................................5–1
GeneralInformation.....................................................................................5–2
ServiceandRepairs.....................................................................................5–3
Chapter6:MowerDeck...................................................................................6–1
GeneralInformation.....................................................................................6–2
ServiceandRepairs.....................................................................................6–3
Chapter7:HydrostaticDriveSystem...............................................................7–1
GeneralInformation.....................................................................................7–2
ServiceandRepairs.....................................................................................7–3
Chapter8:ElectricalSystem...........................................................................8–1
GeneralInformation.....................................................................................8–2
ServiceandRepairs.....................................................................................8–3
AppendixA......................................................................................................A–1
ElectricalDrawingAbbreviations...................................................................A–2
KohlerEngineElectricalSchematic..............................................................A–3
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Preface
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Chapter1
Safety
TableofContents
SafetyInstructions................................................................................................................................1–2
ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................................................................................................1–2
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Safety

SafetyInstructions
DANGER
Thissafetysymbolmeansdanger.Whenyouseethissymbol,
carefullyreadtheinstructionsthatfollow.Failuretoobeythe
instructionscouldcauseseriouspermanentinjury,disability,or
death.
WARNING
Thissafetysymbolmeanswarning.Whenyouseethissymbol,
carefullyreadtheinstructionsthatfollow.Failuretoobeythe
instructionscanresultinseriousinjury.
CAUTION
Thissafetysymbolmeanscaution.Whenyouseethissymbol,
carefullyreadtheinstructionsthatfollow.Failuretoobeythe
instructionscanresultinminortomoderateinjuryand/ordamage
topropertyorequipment.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Avoidunexpectedstartingofengine…
Alwaysturnofftheengine,removetheignitionkeyanddisconnectthesparkplug
wire(s)beforecleaning,adjusting,orrepair.
Avoidlacerationsandamputations…
Stayclearofallmovingpartswhenevertheengineisrunning.Treatallnormally
movingpartsasiftheyweremovingwhenevertheengineisrunningorhas
thepotentialtostart.
Avoidburns…
Donottouchtheengine,mufer,orothercomponents,whichmaybehotduring
operation,whiletheunitisrunningorshortlyafterithasbeenrunning.
Avoidresandexplosions…
Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisammableanditsvaporsareexplosive.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersourcesofignition.Avoid
spillingfuelandneversmokewhileworkingwithanytypeoffuelorlubricant.
Wipeupanyspilledfueloroilimmediately.Neverremovethefuelcaporadd
fuelwhentheengineisrunning.Alwaysuseapproved,labeledcontainersfor
storingortransportingfuelandlubricants.Donotaddordrainfuelinanenclosed
space.Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereisanopename,
spark,orpilotlight,suchasonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
Safety:SafetyInstructions
Avoidasphyxiation…
Donotoperateanengineinaconnedareawithoutproperventilation.
Avoidinjuryfrombatteries…
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ThinkSafetyFirst(continued)
Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoidcontactwithskin,eyes
andclothing.Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparksandames
awayfromthebattery.
Avoidinjuryduetoinferiorparts…
Useonlyoriginalequipmentpartstoensurethatimportantsafetycriteriaaremet.
Avoidinjurytobystanders…
Alwayscleartheareaofbystandersbeforestartingortestingpowered
equipment.
Avoidinjuryduetoprojectiles…
Alwayscleartheareaofsticks,rocksoranyotherdebristhatcouldbepickedup
andthrownbythepoweredequipment.
Avoidmodications…
Neveralterormodifyanypartunlessitisafactoryapprovedprocedure.
Avoidunsafeoperation…
Alwaystestthesafetyinterlocksystemaftermakingadjustmentsorrepairson
themachine.RefertotheElectricalsectioninthismanualformoreinformation.
Avoidelectricalshock…
Nevertouchelectricalwiresorcomponentswhiletheengineisrunning.They
canbesourcesofshock.De-energizethesystemifyouarehavingtodorepairs.
Iftestingelectricalcomponentsensureyouareworkinginadryenvironment.
HydraulicSystem...
Releaseallpressureinthehydraulicsystembeforeperforminganyworkon
thesystem.Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompin-holeleaksornozzles
thatejecthydraulicuidunderhighpressure.Donotuseyourhandstosearch
forleaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecanhavesufcientforceto
penetrateundertheskinandcauseseriousinjury.Seekmedicalattentionright
awayifhydraulicuidgetsintheskin.
PersonalProtectiveEquipment…
Tiebacklonghair,anddonotwearlooseclothingorjewelry.Useappropriate
personalprotectiveequipment(PPE)forprotectingyourselffrompotential
hazardsintheenvironmentinwhichyouwillwork.Eachprocessoutlinedinthis
manualmayneeddifferentPPEtoprotecttheserviceperson.Usetheproper
PPEforthetaskathand.
Tools…
Alltoolsshouldbeinproperworkingorder.Donotusetoolsthatarebrokenorin
disrepair.Usethepropertoolfortheproperapplication.
Lifts,Hoists,andJacks…
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Alllifts,hoists,andjacksshouldbeusedinaccordancewiththemanufacturer
information.Inspectlifts,hoists,andjackspriortouse.Donotoverloadlifts,
hoists,andjacks.Donotworkunderasuspendedload.Ensurechockblocks
areusedonequipmentthatcanmove.Useliftsorjacksandjackstandsthat
areratedtosupportthetotalweightofthemachineandanyattachments.Do
notrelyonjackstosupportthemachine.Ifyouareunsureoftheoperationof
anylifts,hoists,andjacksdonotuse.
FireExtinguishers…
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ThinkSafetyFirst(continued)
Theproperclassofreextinguishershouldbeusedincaseofre.
ClassAextinguishersareforordinarycombustiblematerialssuchaspaper,
wood,cardboard,andmostplastics.Thenumericalratingonthesetypesof
extinguishersindicatestheamountofwateritholdsandtheamountofreitcan
extinguish.Geometricsymbol(greentriangle).
ClassBresinvolveammableorcombustibleliquidssuchasgasoline,
kerosene,greaseandoil.ThenumericalratingforclassBextinguishers
indicatestheapproximatenumberofsquarefeetofreitcanextinguish.
Geometricsymbol(redsquare).
ClassCresinvolveelectricalequipment,suchasappliances,wiring,circuit
breakersandoutlets.NeverusewatertoextinguishclassCres-theriskof
electricalshockisfartoogreat!ClassCextinguishersdonothaveanumerical
rating.TheCclassicationmeanstheextinguishingagentisnon-conductive.
Geometricsymbol(bluecircle).
ABCreextinguishersareadrychemicaltypeusedformultiplepurposes.See
aboveinformationfordescription.Ensurereextinguishersareserviceableand
replaceanythataredischargedoroutofinspectiondates
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Chapter2
SpecicationsandMaintenance
TableofContents
Specications.......................................................................................................................................2–2
TorqueSpecications...........................................................................................................................2–3
EquivalentsandConversions.............................................................................................................2–8
U.S.toMetricConversions................................................................................................................2–9
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Specications
TITAN®MaxSpecications
Model76601
Engine
EngineModelKT745-3094
EngineDisplacement747cc
EngineSpeed
EngineOilCapacity1.9L(64oz)withoillter
Frame/AxleWidth
DeckSize152.4cm(60inches)
DeckConguration
DeckConstruction
HOCType
HOCRange3.81–12.7cm(1.5-5.0inches)
FuelTankCapacity26.5L(7gallons)
CARBCompliant
EPAComplaint
ClutchWarner142.36N•m(105ft-lb)
Hydros
HydroOilCapacity(WithFiltersRemoved)4.45L(1.2gallons)
UnitSpeed
RearWheels/Tires58.42x3.48–30.48cm(23x12-12inches)
CastorTires13x6.5-6Smooth
Seat(INCwithArmrests)60.96cm(24inch)SeatsINCwitharmrests
SeatSlideLeverSlide
FloorMatMoldedRubber
Recycler
BaggingSystemOptional
Hourmeter
FootLiftAssistStandard
DeckSpringAssistN/A
HitchKit
Anti-scalpeRollersYes
BatterySize300CCA
GrossWeight(lb)
Length
Width(DeectorDown)191.3cm(75.3inches)
Width(DeectorUp)160.5cm(63.2inches)
Height(ROPSDown)116cm(45.7inches)
Height(ROPSUp)179.6cm(70.7inches)
26HPKohlerwithProAirCleaner
3600±100
FullyWeldedTubularFrame
3-Blade
Fabricated
4Point
No
Yes
Hydro-GearZT-3100
9.0mph
Optional
Standard
Standard
Unit876
208.79cm(82.2inches)
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TorqueSpecications
Therecommendedfastenertorquevaluesarelistedinthefollowingtables.For
criticalapplications,asdeterminedbyT oro,eithertherecommendedtorqueora
torquethatisuniquetotheapplicationisclearlyidentiedandspeciedinthe
servicemanual.
Thesetorquespecicationsfortheinstallationandtighteningoffastenersshall
applyforallfastenerswhichdonothaveaspecicrequirementidentiedin
theservicemanual.Thefollowingfactorsshallbeconsideredwhenapplying
torque:cleanlinessofthefastener,useofathreadsealant(Loctite),degreeof
lubricationonthefastener,presenceofaprevailingtorquefeature,hardness
ofthesurfaceunderneathofthefastener’shead,orsimilarconditionwhich
affectstheinstallation.
Asnotedinthefollowingtables,torquevaluesshouldbereducedby25%for
lubricatedfastenerstoachievethesimilarstressasadryfastener.Torquevalues
mayalsohavetobereducedwhenthefasteneristhreadedintoaluminumor
brass.Thespecictorquevalueshouldbedeterminedbasedonthealuminum
orbrassmaterialstrength,fastenersize,lengthofthreadengagement,etc.
Thestandardmethodofverifyingtorqueshallbeperformedbymarkingalineon
thefastener(headornut)andmatingpart,thenbackofffastener1/4ofaturn.
Measurethetorquerequiredtotightenthefasteneruntilthelinesmatchup.
FastenerIdentication
InchSeriesBoltsandScrews
g272208
Figure1
1.Grade13.Grade8
2.Grade5
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MetricBoltsandScrews
g272209
Figure2
1.Class8.82.Class10.9
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StandardTorqueforDry,ZincPlated,andSteelFasteners(InchSeries)
ThreadSizeGrade1,
#6-32UNC
#6-40UNF
#8-32UNC
#8-36UNF
#10-24UNC
#10-32UNF
1/4-20UNC
1/4-28UNF
5/16-18UNC
5/16-24UNF
3/8-16UNC
3/8-24UNF
7/16-14UNC
7/16-20UNF
1/2-13UNC
1/2-20UNF
5/8-11UNC
5/8-18UNF
3/4-10UNC
3/4-16UNF
7/8-9UNC
7/8-14UNF
5,&8
Fasteners
withThin
HeightNuts
in-lbin-lbN•cmin-lbN•cmin-lbN•cm
10±213±2147±23
13±225±5282±30
18±230±5339±56
48±753±7599±79100±101130±113140±151582±169
53±765±10734±113115±121299±136160±171808±192
115±15105±151186±169200±252260±282300±303390±339
138±17128±171446±192225±252542±282325±333672±373
ft-lbft-lb
16±216±222±330±341±443±558±7
17±218±224±335±447±550±668±8
27±327±337±450±568±770±795±9
29±329±339±455±675±877±8104±11
30±348±765±975±8102±11105±11142±15
32±453±772±985±9115±12120±12163±16
65±1088±12119±16150±15203±20210±21285±28
75±1095±15129±20170±18230±24240±24325±33
93±12140±20190±27265±27359±37375±38508±52
115±15165±25224±34300±30407±41420±43569±58
140±20225±25305±34430±45583±61600±60813±81
155±25260±30353±41475±48644±65667±66904±89
SAEGrade1Bolts,Screws,
Studes&Semswith
RegularHeightNuts(SAE
Grade2orBetterNut)
N•m
SAEGrade5Bolts,Screws,
Studs&SemswithRegular
HeightNuts(SAEGrade
5orBetterNut)
15±2169±2323±3260±34
17±2192±2325±3282±34
29±3328±3441±5463±56
31±4350±4543±5486±56
42±5475±5660±6678±68
48±5542±5668±7768±79
ft-lb
N•m
SAEGrade8Bolts,Screws,
Studs&SemswithRegular
HeightNuts(SAEGrade
8orBetterNut)
ft-lb
N•m
Note:Reducetorquevalueslistedinthetableaboveby25%forlubricatedfasteners.Lubricated
fastenersaredenedasthreadscoatedwithalubricantsuchasoil,graphite,orthreadsealantsuch
asLoctite.
Torquevaluesmyhavetobereducedwheninstallingfastenersintothreadedaluminumorbrass.The
specictorquevalueshouldbedeterminedbasedonthefastenersize,thealuminumorbasematerial
strength,lengthofthreadengagement,etc.
ThenominaltorquevalueslistedaboveforGrade5and8fastenersarebasedon75%oftheminimum
proofloadspeciedinSAEJ429.Thetoleranceisapproximately±10%ofthenominaltorquevalue.
Thinnutsincludejamnuts.
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StandardTorqueforDry,ZincPlated,andSteelFasteners(MetricSeries)
ThreadSize
M5X0.857±6644±6878±8881±90
M6X1.096±101085±113133±141503±158
M8X1.2519±226±328±338±4
M10X1.538±452±554±673±8
M12X1.7566±790±1093±10126±14
M16X2.0166±17255±23229±23310±31
M20X2.5325±33440±45450±46610±62
Class8.8Bolts,Screws,StudswithRegular
HeightNuts(Class8orStrongerNuts)
in-lbN•cmin-lbN•cm
ft-lb
N•m
Class10.9Bolts,Screws,StudswithRegular
HeightNuts(Class10orstrongerNuts)
ft-lb
N•m
Note:Reducetorquevalueslistedinthetableaboveby25%forlubricatedfasteners.Lubricated
fastenersaredenedasthreadscoatedwithalubricantsuchasoil,graphite,orthreadsealantsuch
asLoctite.
Torquevaluesmayhavetobereducedwheninstallingfastenersintothreadedaluminumorbrass.The
specictorquevalueshouldbedeterminedbasedonthefastenersize,thealuminumorbasematerial
strength,lengthofthreadengagement,etc.
Thenominaltorquevalueslistedabovearebasedon75%oftheminimumproofloadspeciedinSAE
J1199.Thetoleranceisapproximately±10%ofthenominaltorquevalue.Thinheightnutsincludejam
nuts.
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SAEGrade8SteelSetScrews
ThreadSize
SquareHeadHexSocket
1/4-20UNC
5/16-18UNC
1/2-13UNC75±15ft-lb50±10ft-lb
3/8-16UNC35±10ft-lb18±3ft-lb
140±20in-lb73±12in-lb
215±35in-lb145±20in-lb
RecommendedTorque
WheelBoltsandLugNuts
ThreadSizeRecommendedTorque**
7/16-20UNFGrade565±10ft-lb
1/2-20UNFGrade580±10ft-lb
M12X1.25Class8.880±10ft-lb
M12X1.5Class8.880±10ft-lb
88±14N•m
108±14N•m
108±14N•m
108±14N•m
**Forsteelwheelsandnon-lubricatedfasteners.
ThreadCuttingScrews(ZincPlatedSteel)
Type1,Type23,orTypeF
ThreadSizeBaselineTorque*
No.6-32UNC
No.8-32UNC
No.10-24UNC
1/4-20UNC
5/16-18UNC
3/8-16UNC
20±5in-lb
30±5in-lb
38±7in-lb
85±15in-lb
110±20in-lb
200±100in-lb
*Holesize,materialstrength,materialthicknessandnishmustbeconsideredwhendetermining
specictorquevalues.Alltorquevaluesarebasedonnon-lubricatedfasteners.
ConversionFactors
in-lbX11.2985=N•cm
ft-lbX1.3558=N•m
N•cmX0.08851=in-lb
N•cmX0.73776=ft-lb
ThreadCuttingScrews(ZincPlatedSteel)
ThreadsSize
TypeATypeB
No.6182020±5in-lb
No.8151830±5in-lb
No.10121638±7in-lb
No.12111485±15in-lb
ThreadsperInch
BaselineTorque*
*Holesize,materialstrength,materialthicknessandnishmustbeconsideredwhendetermining
specictorquevalues.Alltorquevaluesarebasedonnon-lubricatedfasteners.
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EquivalentsandConversions
DecimalandMillimeterEquivalents
FractionsDecimals
1/64
1/32
3/64
1/16
5/64
3/32
1/8
9/64
5/32
11/64
3/16
13/64
7/32
15/64
1/4
17/64
9/32
19/64
5/16
21/64
11/32
23/64
3/8
25/64
13/32
27/64
7/16
29/64
15/32
31/64
1/2
mm
0.0156250.397
0.031250.794
0.0468751.191
0.06251.588
0.0781251.984
0.93752.381
0.12503.175
0.1406253.572
0.156253.969
0.1718754.366
0.18754.762
0.2031255.159
0.218755.556
0.2343755.953
0.25006.350
0.2656256.747
0.281257.144
0.2968757.541
0.31257.541
0.3281258.334
0.343758.731
0.3593759.128
0.37509.525
0.3906259.922
0.4062510.319
0.42187510.716
0.437511.112
0.45312511.509
0.4687511.906
0.48437512.303
0.500012.70011.00025.400
1mm=0.03937in.0.001in.=0.0254mm
FractionsDecimals
33/64
16/32
35/64
9/16
37/64
19/32
5/8
41/64
21/32
43/64
11/64
45/64
23/32
47/64
3/4
49/64
25/32
51/64
13/16
53/64
27/32
55/64
7/8
57/64
29/32
59/64
15/16
61/64
31/32
63/64
0.51562513.097
0.5312513.484
0.54687513.891
0.562514.288
0.57812514.684
0.5937515.081
0.625015.875
0.64062516.272
0.6562516.669
0.67187517.066
0.687517.462
0.70312517.859
0.7187518.256
0.73437518.653
0.750019.050
0.76562519.447
0.7812519.844
0.79687520.241
0.812520.638
0.82812521.034
0.8437521.431
0.85937521.828
0.875022.225
0.89062522.622
0.9062523.019
0.92187523.416
0.937523.812
0.95312524.209
0.9687524.606
0.98437525.003
mm
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U.S.toMetricConversions
LinearMeasurement
Area
Volume
Pressure
Work
LiquidVolume
LiquidFlows
TemperatureFahrenheit
ToConvert
MilesKilometers1.609
YardsMeters0.9144
FeetMeters0.3048
Feet
InchesMeters0.0254
Inches
InchesMillimeters25.4
SquareMilesSquareKilometers
SquareFeetSquareMeters
SquareInchesSquareCentimeters
AcreHectare0.4047
CubicY ardsCubicMeters
CubicFeetCubicMeters
CubicInchesCubicCentimeters
Tons(Short)
PoundsKilograms0.4536 Weight
OuncesGrams
Pounds/SquareInch
Foot-PoundsNewton-Meters1.356
Foot-PoundsKilogram-Meters0.1383
Inch-Pounds
Quarts
Gallons
Gallons/MinuteLiters/Minute
Kilogram-Centimeters
IntoMultiplyBy
Centimeters
Centimeters
MetricT ons0.9078
Kilopascal6.895
Liters0.9463
Liters3.785
Celsius
30.48
2.54
2.59
0.0929
6.452
0.7646
0.02832
16.39
28.3495
1.152144
3.785
1.Subtractby32°
2.Multiplyby5/9
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Chapter3
Troubleshooting
TableofContents
GeneralTroubleshooting.......................................................................................................................3–3
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GEARS
TheSystematicapproachtodening,diagnosingandsolvingproblems.
G
E
A
GatherInformation
•Informationreportedbythecustomer
•Informationobservedbyyou
•Establishthewhat,whereandwhenoftheissue
EvaluatePotentialCauses
•Considerpossiblecausesoftheproblemtodevelopahypothesis
•Narrowdownthefocusoftheproblem
AssessPerformance
•Ensureyouhaveallthenecessarytoolsfortesting
•T estallpotentialcausesofthefailure
•Reevaluateandcreatenewhypothesesifnecessary
Repair
R
•Returntheunittoservicebyrepairing,rebuildingorreplacing
SolutionConrmation
•Didtheissuegoaway
S
•Wastherootcauseoftheissuecorrectlyrepaired
•Arethereanyothernewsymptoms
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GeneralTroubleshooting
Problem
Thestarterdoesnotcrank
Theenginedoesnotstart,starts
hard,orfailstokeeprunning
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)is
engaged.
Theparkingbrakeisnotengaged.
Themotion-controlleversarenotinthe
Neutral-Lockposition.
Thebatteryisdead.
Theelectricalconnectionsarecorroded
orloose.
Thefuseisblown.Replacethefuse.
Therelayorswitchiswornordamaged.
Thefueltankisempty.Fillthefueltank.
Thefuelshut-offvalveisclosed.Openthefuelshut-offvalve.
Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow .Addoiltothecrankcase.
Thethrottleisnotinthecorrectposition.Besurethatthethrottlecontrolis
Thereisdirtinthefuellter .Replacethefuellter .
Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelinthe
fuelsystem.
Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)to
thedisengagedposition.
Settheparkingbrake.
Ensurethatthemotion-controllevers
areintheNeutral-Lockposition.
Chargethebattery.
Checktheelectricalconnectsforgood
contact.
Testandreplacefaultyrelayorswitch.
midwaybetweentheslowandfast
positions.
Cleanandushthefuelsystem.
Enginelosespower
Theaircleanerisdirty.
Theseatswitchisnotfunctioning
properly.
Theelectricalconnectionsare
corroded,loose,ordamaged.
Therelayorswitchiswornordamaged.
Thesparkplugisfouledorimproperly
gapped.
Thesparkplugwireisnotconnected.
Theengineloadisexcessive.Reducethegroundspeed.
Theaircleanerisdirty.
Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow .Addoiltothecrankcase.
Thecoolingnsandairpassages
abovetheengineareplugged.
Theventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.
Thereisdirtinthefuellter .Replacethefuellter .
Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner
element.
Checktheseat-switchindicator.
Replacetheseatifnecessary.
Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor
goodcontact.Cleantheconnector
terminalsthoroughlywithelectricalcontactcleaner,applydielectricgrease,
andmaketheappropriateconnections.
Testandreplacefaultyrelayorswitch.
Adjustorreplacethesparkplug.
Checkthesparkplugwireconnection.
Cleantheaircleanerelement.
Removetheobstructionandthoroughly
cleancoolingnsandtheairpassages.
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Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelinthe
fuelsystem.
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Cleanandushthefuelsystem.
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GeneralTroubleshooting(continued)
Problem
Theengineoverheats
Themowerpullstotheleftorright
(withleversfullyforward)
Themachinedoesnotdrive
Themachinevibratesabnormally
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
Theengineloadisexcessive.Reducethegroundspeed.
Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow .Addoiltothecrankcase.
Thecoolingnsandtheairpassages
abovetheengineareplugged.
Thetrackingneedsadjustment.Adjustthetracking.
Thetirepressureinthedrivetiresis
notcorrect.
Thebypassvalvesarenotclosedtight.Tightenthebypassvalves.
Thepumpbeltisworn,looseorbroken.
Thepumpbeltisoffapulley.Changethebelt.
Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.Replacethespring.
Thehydraulicoillevelislowortoohot.Addhydraulicoiltothereservoirsorlet
Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor
unbalanced.
Theblademountingboltisloose.Tightentheblademountingbolt.
Theenginemountingboltsareloose.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.
Removetheobstructionandthoroughly
cleancoolingnsandtheairpassages.
Adjustthetirepressureinthedrive
tires.
Changethebelt.
itcooldown.
Installnewcuttingblade(s).
Themachineproducesanuneven
cuttingheight
Thebladesdonotrotate
Theenginepulley,idlerpulley,orblade
pulleyisloose.
Theenginepulleyisdamaged.Replacetheenginepulley.
Thebladespindleisbent.Replacethespindle.
Themotormountislooseorworn.
Theblade(s)is/arenotsharp.Sharpentheblade(s).
Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebent.Installnewcuttingblade(s).
Themowerdeckisnotlevel.
Theundersideofmowerisdirty .Cleantheundersideofthemower.
Thetirepressureisnotcorrect.Adjustthetirepressure.
Thebladespindleisbent.Replacethespindle.
Themowerdeckbeltisdamaged,
worn,loose,orbroken.
Themowerdeckbeltisoffthepulley.
Tightentheappropriatepulley,check
tomakesureidlerspringsarenotover
stretched.
Checkthemountingbolts.
Levelthemowerdeckfromside-tosideandfront-to-rear.
Installanewdeckbelt.
Installthemowerbeltonthedeck
pulleyandchecktheidlerpulley,idler
arm,andspringforcorrectpositionand
function.
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Thepumpdrivebeltisworn,looseor
broken.
Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.Replacethespring.
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Checkthebelttensionorinstallanew
belt.
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GeneralTroubleshooting(continued)
Theclutchdoesnotengage
Problem
Thefuseisblown.Replacethefuse.Checkthecoil
Thereisalowvoltagesupplyatthe
clutch.
Thecoilisdamaged.Replacetheclutch.
Thereisinadequatecurrentsupply .Repairorreplacetheclutchleadwireor
Therotor/armatureairgapistoolarge.
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
resistance,batterycharge,charging
system,andwiringconnections,and
replacecomponentsifnecessary.
Checkthecoilresistance,battery
charge,chargingsystem,andwiring
connectionsandreplacepartsif
necessary.
electricalsystem.Cleantheconnector
contacts.
Removetheshimorreplacetheclutch.
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Chapter4
Engine
TableofContents
GeneralInformation..............................................................................................................................4–2
ServiceandRepairs.............................................................................................................................4–3
EngineReplacement..........................................................................................................................4–4
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GeneralInformation
TheTitanMaxusesA26HP747ccKohlertwincylinderOHV4cycleengine
withaproaircleaner(KT745-3094).
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ServiceandRepairs
EngineAssembly
g341898
1.Engine
2.OilDrainHoseAssembly
3.Mufer
4.EngineSheave
5.ClutchAnchor
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Figure3
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6.PTOClutch
7.FlatIdlerPulley
8.IdlerArmAssembly
9.V-belt
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EngineReplacement
EngineRemoval
1.ParkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethePTO.Stoptheengine,
waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremovekey.Engagetheparkingbrake.
2.Disconnectthebatterybyremovingthenegativecablerst,thenthepositive
cablefromthebattery.
3.Draintheoilintoasuitablecontainer.
4.Closethefuelsupply .
g344221
Figure4
5.Removetheengineguard.
6.Removethedeckdrivebeltfromthemowerdeck.DeckDriveBeltRemoval
(page6–10)
7.Removethehydrostaticdrivebeltfromthemachine.HydrostaticDriveBelt
Removal(page7–8)
8.Disconnectthechassiswireharnessfromthemainenginewireharness.
Engine:ServiceandRepairs
g335893
Figure5
9.Disconnectthered(B+)wirefromthestarter.
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