Toro 77260 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3449-184RevB

ZMaster

Professional2000

SeriesRidingMower

With48in,52in,or60inTURBOFORCE Mower

ModelNo.77248—SerialNo.410200000andUp ModelNo.77260—SerialNo.410200000andUp ModelNo.77280—SerialNo.410200000andUp ModelNo.77282—SerialNo.410200000andUp ModelNo.77284—SerialNo.410200000andUp ModelNo.77287—SerialNo.410200000andUp ModelNo.77290—SerialNo.410200000andUp ModelNo.77293—SerialNo.410200000andUp ModelNo.77299—SerialNo.410200000andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3449-184*

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

Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance, andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough theenginemanufacturer.

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

Important:IfyouareusingamachinewithaToro

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

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

Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachine hasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookfor thefollowinglabel.

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Figure4

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe usedbyprofessional,hiredoperators.Itisdesigned primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns onresidentialorcommercialproperties.Usingthis productforpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecould provedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Y ouareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1 orFigure2identiesthelocationofthemodeland

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

PrintedintheUSA

AllRightsReserved

serialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersin thespaceprovided.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother productinformation.

safetymessagesthatyoumustfollowtoavoid accidents.Thissymbolwillappearwiththeword Danger,Warning,orCaution.

•Dangerindicatesanimminentlyhazardous

situationwhich,ifnotavoided,willresultindeath orseriousinjury.

•Warningindicatesapotentiallyhazardous

situationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultin deathorseriousinjury.

•Cautionindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation

which,ifnotavoided,mayresultinminoror moderateinjury.

Figure1

MachineswithoutMyRide

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

Figure2

MachineswithMyRide

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

Thesafety-alertsymbol(Figure3)appearsbothin thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant

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Figure3

Safety-alertsymbol

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Contents

Safety.......................................................................5

GeneralSafety...................................................5

SlopeIndicator...................................................6

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................7

ProductOverview...................................................14

Controls...........................................................14

Specications..................................................16

Attachments/Accessories.................................16

BeforeOperation.................................................17

BeforeOperationSafety...................................17

AddingFuel......................................................18

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................18

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

UsingtheRollover-ProtectionSystem

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

UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................20

PositioningtheSeat..........................................21

ChangingtheSeatSuspension.........................21

AdjustingtheRear-ShockAssemblies..............21

UsingAttachmentsandAccessories.................22

DuringOperation.................................................22

DuringOperationSafety...................................22

EnteringtheOperator’sPosition.......................25

OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................25

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................26

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................26

OperatingtheChoke........................................26

StartingtheEngine...........................................27

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................27

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................28

DrivingtheMachine..........................................29

UsingtheSideDischarge.................................30

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................30

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................31

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

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

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

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

UsingtheDrive-WheelReleaseValves.............33

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

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

MaintenanceSafety..........................................36

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

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

GreasingtheMachine.......................................38

GreasingtheCaster-WheelHubs.....................39

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

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

IdentifyingtheEngine.......................................40

ServicingaKawasaki

Engine..........................40

ServicingaT oroEngine....................................45

CleaningtheBlowerHousing............................49

CleaningtheEngineScreen.............................49

CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................50

CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................50

ReplacingtheEmissions-AirIntake

Filter..............................................................51

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................51

ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................51

ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................52

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................52

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................52

ServicingtheBattery.........................................52

ServicingtheFuses..........................................54

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................55

CheckingtheSeatBelt.....................................55

AdjustingtheTracking......................................55

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................56

CheckingtheWheelLugNuts...........................56

BrakeMaintenance.............................................56

AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................56

BeltMaintenance................................................58

InspectingtheBelts..........................................58

ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................58

ReplacingtheHydraulicPump-Drive

Belt................................................................59

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................60

AdjustingtheControl-HandlePosition..............60

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage...............61

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................62

HydraulicSystemSafety...................................62

HydraulicFluidSpecications...........................62

CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel...................62

ChangingtheHydraulicFluidand

Filters............................................................62

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem.........................64

MowerDeckMaintenance....................................65

BladeSafety.....................................................65

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

AdjustingtheSide-to-SideLevelingandthe

BladeSlope..................................................68

RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................70

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................71

Cleaning..............................................................72

CleaningundertheMowerDeck.......................72

CleaningtheSuspensionSystem.....................72

DisposingofWaste...........................................72

Storage...................................................................73

StorageSafety..................................................73

CleaningandStorage.......................................73

Troubleshooting......................................................74

Schematics.............................................................76

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ANSIstandardB71.4-2017.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.

•Keepbystandersandchildrenaway.

•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

operateorservicethemachine.Allowonlypeople whoareresponsible,trained,familiarwiththe instructions,andphysicallycapabletooperateor servicethemachine.

•Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand

lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.

•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,

ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or onslopesgreaterthan15°.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards,

safetyswitches,andothersafetyprotective devicesinplaceandfunctioningproperly.

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

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

SlopeIndicator

Figure5

Youmaycopythispageforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .

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1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

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1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway

2.Nore,opename,or smoking

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

fromthebattery .

7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.

8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot discard

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

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1.Warning–thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris

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down.

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

3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.

1.Tractionbeltrouting

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1.Hourmeter4.Neutral

2.Powertake-off(PTO)5.Operatorpresenceswitch

3.Parkingbrake6.Battery

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1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.ReadtheOperator's

3.Removethekeybefore adjustingtheheightofcut.

4.Height-of-cutsettings

Manualbeforeperforming maintenance.

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1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards andshieldsinplace.

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1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

2.Rotatethedrivereleaseknobtoloosen,slidetheknob, andtighten.

3.Pushthemachine.

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1.Parking brake—disengaged

2.Parkingbrake—engaged

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1.Beltrouting2.Engine

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1.Choke3.Slow

2.Fast4.Headlights

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1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,raiseddeector—donotoperate withoutthedeector ,dischargecover,orgrasscollection systeminplace.

3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand shieldsinplace.

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1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement hazard,belt.Shutofftheengineandremovethekeybefore adjusting,servicingorcleaningthemachine.

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1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

Decal131-1097isformachineswithT oroengines only.

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1.Oildrain

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1.Heightofcut

1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual

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2.Filltobottomofllerneck; warning–donotoverllthe tank

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1.ReadtheOperator’s Manualbeforeperforming

maintenance.

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2.Operatinghours5.Hydraulic-uidlevel

3.Engine-oillevel6.Tirepressure

4.Greasepoint

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PTOSwitchSymbols

1.PTO–disengage2.PTO–engage

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1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming

4.RefertotheOperator'sManualforgreaseinstructions.

maintenanceonthemachine.

2.Timeinterval

5.Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelandrefertotheOperator's Manualforfurtherinstructions.

3.Checktheoillevel.6.Checkthetirepressure.

Decal145-3668isformachineswithMyRideonly.

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1.Fuel—full

2.Fuel—50%

3.Fuel—empty

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Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineintheconditionson thatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.

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

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofthehand,mowerblade; entanglementhazardofthehand,belt—stayawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

3.Ramphazard—donotusedualrampswhenloadingontoa trailer;use1rampwideenoughforthemachine;usearamp withaslopelessthan15°;backuptherampwhenloadingthe machineanddriveforwardofftherampwhenunloading.

4.Runover/backoverhazard—donotcarrypassengers;look behindyouwhenmowinginreverse.

5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.

6.Tippinghazard—donotusethemachineneardrop-offsor onslopesgreaterthan15°;onlyoperateacrossslopesless than15°.

Decal132-0871isformachineswithMyRideonly.

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Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

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1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;alloperatorsshould betrainedbeforeoperatingthemachine;wearhearing protection.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand—stayawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.

Decal136-1720isformachineswithMyRideonly.

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1.Camlock2.Camunlock

4.Tippinghazard—donotusedualrampswhenloadingontoa trailer;use1rampwideenoughforthemachine;usearamp withaslopelessthan15°;backuptheramp(inreverse)and driveforwardofftheramp.

5.Runoverhazard—donotcarrypassengers;lookbehindyou whenmovinginreverse.

6.Tippinghazard—donotusethemachineneardrop-offsor onslopesgreaterthan15°;onlyoperateacrossslopesless than15°.

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ProductOverview

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine.

ControlPanel

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Figure7

Figure6

1.Height-of-cutdeck-lift pedal

2.Height-of-cutpositions8.Seatbelt

3.Transportlock9.Fuelcap

4.Controls

5.Motion-controllevers11.Mowerdeck

6.Rollbar

7.Shockassembly

10.Parking-brakelever

12.Casterwheel

1.Powerpoint5.Blade-controlswitch

2.Chokecontrol

3.Throttlecontrol

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4.Hourmeter

(powertakeoff)

6.Keyswitch

7.Lightswitch(formodels withlightsonly)—optional kitforothermodels

KeySwitch

Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine, has3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART.Referto

StartingtheEngine(page27).

LightSwitch

ForModelswithLightsOnly

UsethelightswitchtoturnthelightstotheONposition orOFFposition(Figure7).

ChokeControl

Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine.

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure7).

Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Takeoff)

Theblade-controlswitch,representedbya power-takeoff(PTO)symbol,engagesand disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure7).

HourMeter

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular maintenance(Figure8).

Figure8

1.Safety-interlocksymbols

2.Hourmeter

3.Batterylight

Safety-InterlockIndicators

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor storingthemachine;refertoUsingtheFuel-Shutoff

Valve(page33).

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Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterthatindicate withablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentis positionedcorrectly(Figure8).

Battery-IndicatorLight

IfyouturnthekeyswitchtotheONpositionfora fewseconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.

Thebatterylightturnsonwhenthekeyswitchis turnedonandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrect operatinglevel(Figure8).

Motion-ControlLevers

Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure6).

Neutral-LockPosition

Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardfromthe centertotheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwhenexiting themachine(Figure30).Alwayspositionthe motion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition whenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.

Parking-BrakeLever

Wheneveryoushutofftheengine,engagetheparking braketopreventaccidentalmovementofthemachine.

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

Width

48-inchDeck52-inchDeck60-inchDeck

Withoutmowerdeck

Deectorup133cm(53inches)144cm(56-3/4inches)161cm(63-1/2inches)

Deectordown160cm(63-1/4inches)171cm(67-1/4inches)191cm(75-1/4inches)

Length

Height

RollBar-UpRollBar-Down

179cm(70-1/2inches)125cm(49inches)

Weight

MachinesWeight

48-inchmachines

52-inchmachines

60-inchmachines

121cm(47-1/2inches)124cm(49inches)133cm(52inches)

48-inchDeck52-inchDeck60-inchDeck

208cm(82inches)208cm(82inches)209cm(83inches)

385to425kg(849to937lb)

391to434kg(862to957lb)

409to456kg(901to1,006lb)

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachinetoenhance andexpanditscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT orodistributororgoto

www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafetycerticationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand mechanics.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,

andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine couldthrow.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety

switches,andguardsareattachedandworking properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

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

•Beforemowing,inspectthemachinetoensure

thatthecuttingassembliesareworkingproperly .

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate

equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand safely.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose jewelry.

•Donotcarrypassengersonthemachine.

•Keepbystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine

duringoperation.Shutoffthemachineand attachment(s)ifanyoneentersthearea.

•Donotoperatethemachineunlessallguardsand

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

FuelSafety

•Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty.

–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,

placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron anobject.

–Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,in

anopenarea,andwhentheengineiscold. Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan

openameorsparks.

–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe

tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.

–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe

engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil thefuelvaporshavedissipated.

–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep

itoutofthereachofchildren.

•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term

exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.

–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors. –Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe

nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.

–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck

ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace containersonthegroundandawayfromyour vehiclebeforelling.

•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer

andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer ratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire

exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking condition.

•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith

therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea nozzlelock-opendevice.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.

•Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap

andtightenitsecurely.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

mufer,drives,grasscatcher,andengine compartmenttohelppreventres.Cleanupoilor fuelspills.

AddingFuel

RecommendedFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

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

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol

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

Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan 10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains

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

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsfuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedby

thefuel-stabilizermanufacturer

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel

system,whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditives

containingmethanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner tothefuel.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.Tominimize thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem, usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

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Figure9

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page36).

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.

5.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck (Figure9).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

Usingthe Rollover-ProtectionSystem (ROPS)

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover,keep therollbarinthefullyraised,lockedposition andusetheseatbelt.

Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothe machine.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll barisinthedownposition.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbar isinthedownposition.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance permits.

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Figure10

1.Full-downposition2.Downpositionwiththe baggerinstalled

Important:Ensurethatyousecuretherear

partoftheseatwiththeseatlatch.

RaisingtheRollBar

Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeroll

barintheraisedposition.

1.Removethehairpincottersandremovethe2

pins(Figure11).

2.Raisetherollbartotheuprightposition,install

the2pins,andsecurethemwiththehairpin cotters(Figure11).

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

LoweringtheRollBar

Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhen

absolutelynecessary.

1.Removethehairpincottersandremovethe2 pins(Figure11).

2.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure

10).

Note:Thereare2downpositions;referto

Figure10.

3.Installthe2pinsandsecurethemwiththe hairpincotters(Figure1 1).

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Figure11

1.Rollbar3.Pin

2.Raisedposition4.Hairpincotter

UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .

WARNING

Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal injury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunlessthefollowingoccurs:

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.

•Themotion-controlleversareintheNEUTRAL-LOCK

position.

Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshut offtheenginewhenthemotion-controlleversare movedfromtheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwiththe parkingbrakeengagedorifyourisefromtheseat whenthePTOisengaged.

Thehourmeterhasindicatorstonotifytheuserwhen theinterlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition. Whenthecomponentisinthecorrectposition,an indicatordisplaysonthescreen.

1.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheON position.Trystartingtheengine;theengine shouldnotstart.

2.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position.Moveeithermotion-controlleverout oftheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotstart.Repeatfor theothercontrollever.

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

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

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

Figure12

1.Indicatorsdisplaywhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe correctposition

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

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PositioningtheSeat

AdjustingtheRear-Shock

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward(Figure13). Positiontheseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolof themachineandaremostcomfortable.

Figure13

SeatformachineswithMyRideshown.

Assemblies

MachineswithMyRide™ SuspensionSystemOnly

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

Theslotsfortherear-shockassemblieshave detentpositionsforreference.Y oucanpositionthe rear-shockassembliesanywhereintheslot,notjustin thedetentpositions.Thefollowinggraphicshowsthe positionforasoftorrmrideandthedifferentdetent positions(Figure15).

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ChangingtheSeat Suspension

MachineswithoutMyRide™ SuspensionSystemOnly

Theseatisadjustabletoprovideasmoothand comfortableride.Positiontheseatwhereyouare mostcomfortable.

Toadjustit,turntheknobinfronteitherdirectionto providethebestcomfort(Figure14).

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Figure15

1.Firmestposition3.Detentsintheslots

2.Softestposition

Note:Ensurethattheleftandrightrear-shock

assembliesarealwaysadjustedtothesamepositions.

Adjusttherear-shockassemblies(Figure16).

1.Seat-suspensionknob

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Figure14

UsingAttachmentsand Accessories

UseonlyToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.

Ifyouaddmorethan1accessorymountkit(i.e., bucketkitoruniversalmountkit)tobothofthe locationsshowninFigure17,addafrontweightkit. ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealerforthefront

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weightkit.

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Figure17

Figure16

1.Addafrontweightkitwhenaccessorymountkitsare installedatbothofthesepositions.

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

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•Contactingthebladecanresultinseriouspersonal

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

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand

appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting

units.Keepclearofthedischargeopening.

•Donotmowwiththedischargedeector

raised,removed,oralteredunlessthereisa grass-collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand workingproperly.

•Donotmowinreverseunlessitisabsolutely

necessary.Alwayslookdownandbehindyou beforemovingthemachineinreverse.

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Figure18

1.Wearhearingprotection.

•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind

corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay blockyourview.

•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.

•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,

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

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.

•Beforeyouleavetheoperatingposition,dothe

following:

–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

–Disengagethepowertakeoffandlowerthe

attachments.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.

Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,which islethalifinhaled.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Attachtowedequipmenttothemachineonlyat

thehitchpoint.

•Donotoperatethemachineunlessallguardsand

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

•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved

byToro.

•Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess

of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof exposure.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

drives,mufer,andenginetohelppreventres.

•Starttheenginewithyourfeetwellawayfromthe

blades.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect

thedischargeawayfromothers.Avoiddischarging materialagainstawallorobstructionbecausethe materialmayricochetbacktowardyou.

•Stoptheblades,slowdownthemachine,anduse

cautionwhencrossingsurfacesotherthangrass orwhentransportingthemachinetoandfromthe operatingarea.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorspeedor

overspeedtheengine.

•Childrenareoftenattractedtothemachineand

themowingactivity.Neverassumethatchildren willremainwhereyoulastsawthem.

•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder

thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthan theoperator.

•Bealertandshutoffthemachineifchildrenenter

theoperatingarea.

•Beforebackinguporturningthemachine,look

downandallaroundforsmallchildren.

•Donotcarrychildrenonthemachine,evenwhen

thebladesarenotmoving.Childrencouldfall offandbeseriouslyinjuredorpreventyoufrom safelyoperatingthemachine.Childrenwhohave beengivenridesinthepastcouldappearinthe operatingareawithoutwarningandberunoveror backedoverbythemachine.

RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)Safety

•TheROPSisanintegralsafetydevice.Donot

removeanyoftheROPScomponentsfromthe machine.

•Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyou

canreleaseitquicklyinanemergency.

•Keeptherollbarinthefullyraisedandlocked

positionandalwayswearyourseatbeltwhenever therollbarisup.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadobjectsbeforeyou

driveunderthem,anddonotcontactthem.

•ReplacedamagedROPScomponents.Donot

repairoralterthem.

brakingandsteering.Themachinecanslideeven ifthedrivewheelsarestopped.

•Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbar

isdown.

•Wheelsdroppingoveredges,oversteepbanks,or

intowatercancausearollover,whichmayresult inseriousinjuryordeath.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary;

raiseitassoonasclearancepermits.

•Intheeventofarollover,takethemachinetoan

AuthorizedServiceDealertoinspecttheROPS.

•UseonlyT oroapprovedaccessoriesand

attachmentsfortheROPS.

SlopeSafety

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

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

–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions

inthemanualandonthemachine.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,

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

•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor

attachments,suchasgrass-collectionsystems. Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine andcausealossofcontrol.Followdirectionsfor counterweights.

•Ifpossible,keepthedeckloweredtotheground

whileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthedeckwhile operatingonslopescancausethemachineto becomeunstable.

–Useanangleindicatortodeterminethe

approximateslopeangleofthearea.

–Neveroperateonslopesgreaterthan15°.

–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto

determineiftheslopeissafeformachine operation.Usecommonsenseandgood judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation. Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachineon aslope.

•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do

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

•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon

slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor direction;turnslowlyandgradually.

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

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

3.Water

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Figure19

4.W=Widthofthemachine

5.Keepasafedistance (twicethewidthofthe machine)betweenthe machineandanyhazard.

•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions

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

EnteringtheOperator’s Position

Usethemowerdeckasasteptogetintothe operator’sposition(Figure20).

DisengagingtheParkingBrake

Figure20

1.Stephere.

OperatingtheParking Brake

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

EngagingtheParkingBrake

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

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Figure21

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OperatingtheMower

OperatingtheChoke

Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Note:Engagingtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)with

thethrottlepositionathalforlesscausesexcessive weartothedrivebelts.

Figure23

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Pullupthechokeknobtoengagethechoke beforeusingthekeyswitch(Figure26).

2.Pushdownthechokeknobtodisengagethe chokeaftertheenginehasstarted(Figure26).

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DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Figure24

OperatingtheThrottle

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweenFASTand SLOWpositions(Figure25).

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.

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Figure26

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

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Figure25

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StartingtheEngine

ShuttingOfftheEngine

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Engagingthestarter motorformorethan5secondscandamagethe startermotor.Iftheenginefailstostart,wait10 secondsbeforeoperatingtheenginestarteragain.

Note:RefertoFigure43todeterminewhichengine

youhave.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.

ShuttingOffKawasakiEngines

Lettheengineidleatslowthrottlefor60seconds beforeturningtheswitchoff.

Figure27

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Figure28

Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoff

valveisclosedbeforetransportingorstoring themachinetopreventfuelleakage.Engage theparkingbrakebeforetransporting.Remove thekeyasthefuelpumpmayrunandcausethe batterytolosecharge.

ShuttingOffToroEngines

UsingtheMotion-Control

Note:EnsurethethrottleisintheFASTposition

beforeshuttingofftheengine.

Levers

Figure29

Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoff

valveisclosedbeforetransportingorstoring themachinetopreventfuelleakage.Engage theparkingbrakebeforetransporting.Remove thekeyasthefuelpumpmayrunandcausethe batterytolosecharge.

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Figure30

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1.Motion-control

levers—NEUTRAL-LOCK position

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofthemachine

3.Forward

4.Reverse

DrivingtheMachine

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

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

WARNING

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.You maylosecontrolofthemachineandcause personalinjuryordamagetothemachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.

DrivingForward

Note:Theengineshutsoffwhenyoumovethe

traction-controlwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

Tostopthemachine,pullthemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRALposition.

1.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Movethemotion-controlleverstothecenter, unlockedposition.

3.T ogoforward,slowlypushthemotion-control leversforward(Figure31).

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Figure31

DrivinginReverse

1.Movethemotion-controlleverstothecenter, unlockedposition.

2.T ogoinreverse,slowlypullthemotion-control leversrearward(Figure32).

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Figure32

UsingtheSideDischarge

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turf.

DANGER

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

•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthe mowerdeckbecausethegrassdeector routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerdeck.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargearea ormowerbladesunlessyoumovethe blade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,rotatethekeyswitchtotheOFF position,andremovethekeyfromthekey switch.

•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe downposition.

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

UsingtheTransportLock

1.Pushonthedeck-liftpedalusingyourfootto raisethemowerdeck(Figure33).

2.Pushthetransport-lockleverforwardtounlock thetransportlock;pushthetransport-locklever rearwardtolockthetransportlock(Figure33).

Figure33

1.LOCKposition—the

mowerdecklocksinto thetransportposition.

2.UNLOCKposition—the

mowerdeckdoesnotlock intothetransportposition.

3.Pushonthedeck-liftpedal usingyourfoottoraisethe mowerdeck.

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AdjustingtheHeight-of-CutPin

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp

Theheightofcutisadjustedfrom25to140mm(1 to5-1/2inches)in6mm(1/4inch)incrementsby relocatingtheclevispinintodifferentholelocations.

1.MovethetransportlocktotheLOCKposition (Figure33).

2.Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfoot,and raisethemowerdecktotheTRANSPORTposition (alsothe140mm(5-1/2inches)cuttingheight position)asshowninFigure34.

3.T oadjust,removethepinfromtheheight-of-cut bracket(Figure34).

4.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracket correspondingtotheheightofcutdesired,and insertthepin(Figure34).

5.Pushonthedecklift,pullbackonthetransport lock,andslowlylowerthemowerdeck.

Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.

Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssothattherollers

donottouchthegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitchandengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure

35.

Figure34

1.Deck-liftpedal3.Height-of-cutpin

2.Height-of-cutbracket

4.Transport-locklever

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1.Flangenut4.Anti-scalproller

2.Bolt

3.Bushing

Figure35

5.Spacer

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OperatingTips

UsingtheFastThrottleSetting

dropontoyourlawn.T oavoidthis,moveontoa previouslycutareawiththebladesengagedoryou candisengagethemowerdeckwhilemovingforward.

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

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

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

CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows moreslowly.

KeepingtheUndersideofthe MowerDeckClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe mowerdeckaftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildup insidethemowerdeck,cuttingqualitywilleventually becomeunsatisfactory.

MaintainingtheBlade(s)

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

AfterOperation

AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings, whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowingatCorrectIntervals

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

UsingaSlowerCuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeed incertainconditions.

AvoidingCuttingTooLow

Whenmowinguneventurf,raisethecuttingheight toavoidscalpingtheturf.

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

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

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

mufer,drives,grasscatcher,andengine compartmenttohelppreventres.Cleanupoilor fuelspills.

•Shutoffthefuelandremovethekeybeforestoring

ortransportingthemachine.

StoppingtheMachine

Ifyoumuststoptheforwardmotionofthemachine whilemowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmay

UsingtheFuel-Shutoff

UsingtheDrive-Wheel

Valve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance, andstorage(Figure36).

Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhen startingtheengine.

ReleaseValves

WARNING

Handsmaybecomeentangledintherotating drivecomponentsbelowtheenginedeck, whichcouldresultinseriousinjury.

Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andallow allmovingpartstostopbeforeaccessingthe drive-wheelreleasevalves.

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WARNING

Theengineandhydraulic-driveunitscan becomeveryhot.Touchingahotengineor hydraulic-driveunitscancausesevereburns.

Allowtheengineandhydraulic-driveunits tocoolcompletelybeforeaccessingthe drive-wheelreleasevalves.

Thedrive-wheelreleasevalvesarelocatedontheleft andrightsidesunderneaththeenginedeck.

Figure36

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking brake.

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2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Locatethebypassleversbehindtheseat,down ontheleftandrightsideoftheframe.

4.T opushthemachine,movebothbypassknobs rearwardandlockthemintoplace(Figure37).

5.Disengagetheparkingbrakebeforepushing themachine.

TransportingtheMachine

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

WARNING

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

Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet orroadway.

Figure37

1.Frontofthemachine

2.Rotatebypassreleaseknobcounterclockwisetoloosen.

3.Leverpositionforoperatingthemachine

4.Pulltheleverinthisdirectiontopushthemachine.

5.Leverpositionforpushingthemachine

6.Rotatethebypass-releaseknobclockwisetotighten.

7.Engine

8.Releaselever

6.T orunthemachine,movethebypassknobsto theFORWARDpositionandlockthemintoplace (Figure37).

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SelectingaTrailer

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure38).

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe rampandthetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethatthelengthoftherampisat least4timesaslongastheheightofthe trailerortruckbedtotheground.This ensuresthattherampangledoesnot exceed15degreesonatground.

1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakesand lights.

3.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure38).

4.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure39).

Figure39

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1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

LoadingtheMachine

Figure38

4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground

5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.

2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.

5.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andengage theparkingbrake.

6.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearframewithstraps,chains, cable,orropes(Figure40).Refertolocal regulationsfortie-downrequirements.

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WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

•Backthemachineuptherampanddriveit forwarddowntheramp.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.

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1.Tie-downpoints

UnloadingtheMachine

1.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure38).

2.Drivethemachineforwarddowntheramp (Figure39).

Maintenance

MaintenanceSafety

•Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecould

accidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjureyou orotherbystanders.Removethekeyfromthe switchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

•Beforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition,dothe

following:

–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

–Disengagethedrives.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

–Allowmachinecomponentstocoolbefore

performingmaintenance.

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe

machine.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving

partsorhotsurfaces.Ifpossible,donotmake adjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustandserviceitasrequired.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir

properoperationregularly.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

mufer,drives,grasscatcher,andengine compartmenttopreventres.

•Cleanupoilorfuelspillsandremovefuel-soaked

debris.

•Donotrelyonhydraulicormechanicaljacksto

supportthemachine;supportthemachinewith jackstandswheneveryouraisethemachine.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition

andallhardwaretightened,especiallythe blade-attachmenthardware.Replaceallwornor damageddecals.

•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe

machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal rstandthenegativelast.

•Toensureoptimumperformance,useonly

genuineT ororeplacementpartsandaccessories. Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst5hours

Aftertherst75hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse

Every25hours

Every50hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•ForT oroengines—changetheengineoilandlter.

•Changethehydraulic-systemltersanduid.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•ForKawasakiengines—checktheengine-oillevel.

•ForT oroengines—checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheblowerhousing(moreoftenunderdusty,dirtyconditions).

•Cleantheenginescreenandtheareaaroundtheengine.

•Cleanaroundtheengine-exhaustsystem.

•Cleantheairintakescreen.

•Checktheseatbelt.

•Checkthehydraulicuidlevelintheexpansiontank.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Cleanthesuspensionsystem.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

•Greasethefrontcasteraxles(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Greasethepump-idlerpivot.

•Checkthesparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Checkthetirepressure.Formachineswithpneumatictiresonly.

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.

Every100hours

•ForKawasakiengines—changetheengineoil(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

•ForKawasakiengines—replaceorcleanandgapthesparkplug.

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Every100hoursoryearly,

whichevercomesrst

Every200hours

Every250hours

Every300hours

Every500hours

•ForT oroengines—changetheengineoilandoillter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

•ForT oroengines—checkthesparkplug(s).

•ForKawasakiengines—changetheengine-oillter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

•ForT oroengines—replacethesparkplug(s).

•ForKawasakiengines—replacetheprimaryairlter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

•ForKawasakiengines—checkthesafetyairlter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

•ForT oroengines—replacetheairlter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Aftertheinitialchange—changethehydraulic-systemltersanduidwhenusing Mobil115W50uid.(Changeitmoreoftenunderdirtyordustyconditions)

•ForKawasakiengines—Checkandadjustthevalveclearance.SeeanAuthorized ServiceDealer.

•ForT oroengines—Checkandadjustthevalveclearance.SeeanAuthorized ServiceDealer.

•ForKawasakiengines—replacethesafetyairlter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

•Replacetheemissions-airintakelter.

•Replacethefuellter(moreoftenindusty ,dirtyconditions).

•Checktheparkingbrakeadjustment.

•Aftertheinitialchange—changethehydraulic-systemltersanduidwhenusing Toro®HYPR-OIL™500uid.(Changeitmoreoftenunderdirtyordustyconditions)

Monthly

Yearly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Checkthebatterycharge.

•Greasingthecaster-wheelhubs.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•CompletealltheproceduresintheStoragechapter.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.

Shutofftheengineandremovethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

Lubrication

GreasingtheMachine

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greasethefront

casteraxles(moreoftenindirtyor dustyconditions).

Every50hours—Greasethepump-idlerpivot.

Greasethemachinemoreoftenindirtyordusty conditions.

GreaseType:No.2lithiumormolybdenumgrease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.

Note:Scrapeanypaintoffthefrontofthe

tting(s).

4.Greasethepumpidler-pulleypivotwith1or2 pumpsofgrease(Figure41).

5.Greasethefrontcasteraxles(Figure41).

Figure41

1.Pump-idlerpivot

6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

2.Casteraxle

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GreasingtheCaster-Wheel Hubs

ServiceInterval:Y early

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisethemowerforaccess.

4.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

5.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

Figure42

13.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,ll theareainsidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullof general-purposegrease.

14.Insertthesecondbearingandnewsealintothe wheel.

15.Applyathread-lockingcompoundtothesecond spacernut,andthreaditontotheaxlewiththe wrenchatsfacingoutward.

16.T orquethenutto8to9N∙m(75to80in-lb), loosenthenut,thentorqueitto2to3N∙m(20 to25in-lb).

Note:Makesurethattheaxledoesnotextend

beyondeithernut.

17.Installthesealguardsoverthewheelhub,and insertthewheelintothecasterfork.

18.Installthecasterboltandtightenthenutfully.

Important:Topreventsealandbearingdamage,

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

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1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench

6.Removeaspacernutfromtheaxleassemblyin thecasterwheel.

ats

Note:Thread-lockingcompoundhasbeen

appliedtolockthespacernutstotheaxle.

7.Removetheaxle(withtheotherspacernutstill assembledtoit)fromthewheelassembly.

8.Pryoutsealsandinspectbearingsforwearor damageandreplaceifnecessary.

9.Packthebearingswithageneral-purpose grease.

10.Insert1bearingand1newsealintothewheel.

11.Iftheaxleassemblyismissingbothspacernuts, applyathread-lockingcompoundto1spacer nutandthreaditontotheaxlewiththewrench atsfacingoutward.

Note:Donotthreadthespacernutallof

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

12.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheel onthesidewiththenewsealandbearing.

EngineMaintenance

ServicingaKawasaki

Engine

EngineSafety

•Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing,andother

bodypartsawayfromthemuferandotherhot surfaces.Allowenginecomponentstocoolbefore performingmaintenance.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorspeedor

overspeedtheengine.

IdentifyingtheEngine

Usethefollowinggraphictoidentifytheengineyou haveandproceedtothesectionlistedbelowfor service(Figure43).

ThissectionisonlyformachineswithKawasaki engines.Ifyourenginelooksliketheoneshownin

Figure44,youhaveaKawasakiengine.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanual

foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

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Figure44

Figure43

1.Kawasakiengine2.T oroengine

•ForKawasakienginemaintenance,referto

ServicingaKawasaki

Engine(page40).

•ForToroenginemaintenance,refertoServicinga

ToroEngine(page45).

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ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—ForKawasaki

engines—replacetheprimaryair lter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

Every250hours—ForKawasaki engines—checkthesafetyairlter(moreoften indirtyordustyconditions).

Every500hours—ForKawasaki engines—replacethesafetyairlter (moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequentlyif

operatingconditionsareextremelydirtyordusty.

RemovingtheFilters

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpull theair-cleanercoverofftheair-cleanerbody (Figure45).

Figure45

1.Air-cleanerbody4.Air-cleanercover

2.Primarylter5.Safetylter

3.Latch

4.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverwith compressedair.

5.Gentlyslidetheprimarylteroutofthe air-cleanerbody(Figure45).

3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylteroverthesafety lter(Figure45).

Note:Ensurethattheprimarylterisfully

seatedbypushingontheouterrimwhile installingit.

Important:Donotpressonthesoft,inside

areaofthelter.

4.Installtheair-cleanercoverandsecurethe latches(Figure45).

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Note:Avoidknockingthelterintothesideof

thebody.

6.Removethesafetylteronlytoreplaceit.

InspectingtheFilters

1.Inspectthesafetylter.Ifitisdirty,replaceboth thesafetyandprimarylters.

Important:Donotattempttocleanthe

safetylter.Ifthesafetylterisdirty,then theprimarylterisdamaged.

2.Inspecttheprimarylterfordamagebylooking intothelterwhileshiningabrightlightonthe outsideofthelter.Iftheprimarylterisdirty , bent,ordamaged,replaceit.

Note:Holesinthelterappearasbrightspots.

Donotcleantheprimarylter.

InstallingtheFilters

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewithbothairltersandthe coverinstalled.

1.Ifyouareinstallingnewlters,checkeachlter forshippingdamage.

Note:Donotuseadamagedlter.

2.Ifyouarereplacingtheinnerlter,carefullyslide itintothelterbody(Figure45).

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Every100hours(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

Every200hours—ForKawasaki engines—changetheengine-oillter (moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Engine-OilSpecications

3.T okeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outofthe engine,cleantheareaaroundtheoil-llcapand dipstickbeforeremovingit(Figure47).

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

CrankcaseCapacity:1.8L(61oz)withouttheoil lter;2.1L(71oz)withtheoillter

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure46

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Note:Although10W-40engineoilisrecommended

formostconditions,youmayneedtochangeoil viscositytoaccommodateatmosphericconditions. Using20W-50engineoilinhigherambient temperaturescanreduceoilconsumption.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

Important:Ifyouoverllorunderlltheengine

crankcasewithoilandruntheengine,youmay damagetheengine.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Note:Ensurethattheengineiscoolsothatthe

oilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

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Figure47

ChangingtheEngineOil

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Starttheengineandletitrunfor5minutes.

Note:Thiswarmstheoilsothatitdrainsbetter.

2.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoensurethatthe oildrainscompletely.

3.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and engagetheparkingbrake.

4.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

5.Draintheoilfromtheengine(Figure48).

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

49).

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Figure48

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Figure49

7.Starttheengineanddrivetoaatarea.

8.Checktheoillevelagain.

ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChanging

theEngineOil(page42).

2.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure50).

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ServicingtheSparkPlug(s)

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug. Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplugandagappingtoolorfeelergaugeto

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checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug ifnecessary.

TypeofSparkPlug:NGK

BPR4ESorequivalent

AirGap:0.75mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug(s)

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleantheareaaroundthebaseoftheplugto keepdirtanddebrisoutoftheengine.

4.Locateandremovethesparkplug(s)asshown inFigure51.

Figure50

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengine,andthenturntheoillteranextra 3/4turn.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnew oil;refertoEngine-OilSpecications(page42).

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Figure51

CheckingtheSparkPlug(s)

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

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

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

InstallingtheSparkPlug(s)

ServicingaToroEngine

ThissectionisonlyformachineswithToroengines. IfyourenginelooksliketheoneshowninFigure54, youhaveaT oroengine.

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Figure52

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Figure54

ServicingtheAirCleaner

Figure53

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—ForToro

engines—replacetheairlter(more oftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequentlyif

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operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy .

RemovingtheFilter

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpull theair-cleanercoverofftheair-cleanerbody (Figure56).

Figure55

1.Air-cleanerbody3.Latch

2.Filter4.Air-cleanercover

4.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverwith compressedair.

5.Gentlyslidethelteroutoftheair-cleanerbody (Figure56).

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—ForToro

engines—checktheengine-oillevel.

Aftertherst5hours/Aftertherst month(whichevercomesrst)—ForToro engines—changetheengineoilandlter.

Every100hoursoryearly,whichevercomes rst—ForToroengines—changetheengine oilandoillter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

Engine-OilSpecications

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

CrankcaseCapacity:2.4L(81oz)withoillter

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Note:Avoidknockingthelterintothesideof

thebody.

InspectingtheFilter

Inspectthelterfordamagebylookingintothelter whileshiningabrightlightontheoutsideofthelter. Ifthelterisdirty ,bent,ordamaged,replaceit.

Note:Holesinthelterappearasbrightspots.Do

notcleanthelter.

InstallingtheFilter

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewiththeairlterandthecover installed.

1.Ifyouareinstallinganewlter,checkthelter forshippingdamage.

Note:Donotuseadamagedlter.

2.Carefullyslidethelterintotheair-cleanerbody (Figure56).

Note:Ensurethatthelterisfullyseatedby

pushingontheouterrimwhileinstallingit.

Important:Donotpressonthesoft,inside

areaofthelter.

3.Installtheair-cleanercoverandsecurethe latches(Figure56).

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Figure56

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

Important:Ifyouoverllorunderlltheengine

crankcasewithoilandruntheengine,youmay damagetheengine.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Note:Ensurethattheengineiscoolsothatthe

oilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

3.T okeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outofthe engine,cleantheareaaroundtheoil-llcapand dipstickbeforeremovingit(Figure47).

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Figure57

ChangingtheEngineOilandOilFilter

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfacetoensure thattheoildrainscompletely.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.Draintheoilfromtheengine.

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Figure58

5.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure59).

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengineandthenturnthelteranextra3/4 turn.

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Figure59

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

60).

7.Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

ServicingtheSparkPlug(s)

ServiceInterval:Every100hoursoryearly,

whichevercomesrst—ForToro

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Every200hours/Every2years(whichever comesrst)—ForT oroengines—replacethe sparkplug(s).

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug. Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplugandagappingtoolorfeelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug ifnecessary.

Type:Champion

Airgap:0.76mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug(s)

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleantheareaaroundthebaseoftheplugto keepdirtanddebrisoutoftheengine.

4.Locateandremovethesparkplug(s)asshown inFigure62.

engines—checkthesparkplug(s).

RN9YCorNGK

BPR6ES

Figure61

CheckingtheSparkPlug(s)

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

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

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Setthegapto0.76mm(0.03inch).

InstallingtheSparkPlug(s)

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Figure63

CleaningtheBlower Housing

Toensurepropercooling,ensurethatthegrass screen,coolingns,andotherexternalsurfacesofthe enginearekeptcleanatalltimes.

Important:Operatingtheenginewithablocked

grassscreen,dirtyorpluggedcoolingns,and/or coolingshroudsremoved,willcauseengine damageduetooverheating.

Figure62

CleaningtheEngineScreen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

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Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforeeachuseremoveanybuildupofgrass,dirt,or otherdebrisfromtheenginescreen,engineexhaust, andtheareaaroundtheengine.Thishelpsensure adequatecoolingandcorrectenginespeedand reducesthepossibilityofoverheatingandmechanical damagetotheengine.

CleaningtheCooling

CheckingtheSpark

System

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removetheairlterfromtheengine.

4.Removetheengineshroud.

5.T opreventdebrisenteringtheairintake,install theairltertothelterbase.

6.Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.

7.Removetheairlterandinstalltheengine shroud.

8.Installtheairlter.

Arrester

ForMachineswithaSpark Arrester

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

Hotexhaust-systemcomponentsmayignite fuelvaporsevenafteryoushutofftheengine. Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengine operationmayigniteammablematerials, resultinginpersonalinjuryorproperty damage.

Donotrefuelorruntheengineunlessthe sparkarresterisinstalled.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Waitforthemufertocool.

4.Ifyouseeanybreaksinthescreenorwelds, replacethearrester.

5.Ifthescreenisplugged,removethearrester, shakelooseparticlesoutofthearrester,and cleanthescreenwithawirebrush(soakthe screeninsolventifnecessary).

6.Installthearresterontheexhaustoutlet.

Replacingthe

FuelSystem

Emissions-AirIntakeFilter

ServiceInterval:Every500hours

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethelterfromtheventhose.

4.Insertanewlterintotheendoftheventhose.

Maintenance

DANGER

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers andcandamageproperty.

RefertoFuelSafety(page17)foracomplete listoffuelrelatedprecautions.

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Y early(whichever

comesrst)(moreoftenindusty, dirtyconditions).

Important:Installthefuellinehosesandsecure

withplastictiesthesameastheywereoriginally installedatthefactorytokeepthefuellineaway fromcomponentsthatcancausefuellinedamage.

Thefuellterislocatedneartheengineontheleft frontoftheengine.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Allowthemachinetocooldown.

4.Closethefuel-shutoffvalveundertheseat (Figure64).

ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe

machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal rstandthenegativelast.

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated

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

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly

RemovingtheBattery

Figure64

5.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

ServicingtheFuelTank

Donotattempttodrainthefueltank.Ensurethatan AuthorizedServiceDealerdrainsthefueltankand servicesanycomponentsofthefuelsystem.

WARNING

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Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponentscausing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery , donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch anymetalpartsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

WARNING

Incorrectlyremovingthecablesfrombattery coulddamagethemachineandcables, causingsparks.Sparkscancausethebattery gassestoexplode,resultinginpersonal injury.

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

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

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnect thebatterycables;refertoInstallingtheBattery

(page54).

3.RemovethebatteryasshowninFigure65.

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery

disconnected;electricaldamagemayoccur.

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Figure66

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

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

Figure65

ChargingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat canexplode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks andamesawayfromthebattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged

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

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto

RemovingtheBattery(page52).

2.Chargethebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to 30Aorfor30minutesat10A.

Note:Donotoverchargethebattery.

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3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure66).

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetraywiththeterminal postsoppositefromthehydraulictank(Figure

65).

2.Installthepositive(red)batterycabletothe positive(+)batteryterminal.

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

Note:ForMyRidemachines,ensurethatthe

groundcabledoesnotrubagainstthetrailing armorlowershockmount(Figure68).

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Figure68

Figure67

1.Ensurethattheground

cabledoesnotrubagainst thelowershockmount.

2.Ensurethattheground

cabledoesnotrubagainst thetrailingarm.

3.Groundcable

4.Securethecableswith2bolts,2washers,and 2locknuts(Figure65).

5.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(+) batteryterminal.

1.Fusecover

2.Fuseholder

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3.Fuel-shutoffvalve

6.Securethebatterywiththerubberstrap(Figure

65).

ServicingtheFuses

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance;however,ifafuseblowscheckthe componentandcircuitforamalfunctionorshort.

Thefusesarelocatedontherightconsolenexttothe seat(Figure68).

1.T oreplacethefuses,pulloutthefusetoremove it.

2.Installanewfuse(Figure68).

DriveSystem Maintenance

CheckingtheSeatBelt

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Inspecttheseatbeltforwear,cuts,andproper operationoftheretractorandbuckle.Replacethe seatbeltifitisdamaged.

AdjustingtheTracking

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).

2.Drivetoanopen,atareaandmovethe motion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position.

3.MovethethrottlemidwaybetweentheFASTand SLOWpositions.

4.Movebothmotion-controlleversforwarduntil theybothhitthestopsintheT-slot.

5.Checkwhichwaythemachinetracks.

6.Ifthemachinetrackstotheright,inserta3/16 inchhexwrenchthroughtheaccessholeinthe rightfrontcoverpanelandrotatethetracking screwclockwiseorcounterclockwisetoadjust thetravelofthelever(Figure69).

7.Ifthemachinetrackstotheleft,inserta3/16 inchhexwrenchthroughtheaccessholeinthe rightfrontcoverpanelandrotatethetracking screwclockwiseorcounterclockwisetoadjust thetravelofthelever(Figure69).

8.Drivethemachineandcheckthefullforward tracking.

9.Repeattheadjustmentuntilthedesiredtracking isobtained.

Rightcontrollevershown

1.Accessholeonfrontcover panel

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Figure69

2.Trackingscrew

CheckingtheTirePressure

ForMachineswithPneumatic TiresOnly

BrakeMaintenance

AdjustingtheParking

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)Formachineswith pneumatictiresonly.

Maintaintheairpressureinthecastertiresandrear tiresat90kPa(13psi).Uneventirepressurecan causeunevencut.Checkthetireswhentheyarecold togetthemostaccuratepressurereading.

Figure70

CheckingtheWheelLug Nuts

Checkandtorquethewheellugnutsto122to136 N∙m(90to100ft-lb).

Brake

ServiceInterval:Every500hours

Note:Performthisprocedurewheneveryouremove

orreplaceabrakecomponent.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage

theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait

forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Setupthemachinetobepushedbyhand.

RefertoUsingtheDrive-WheelReleaseValves

(page33).

4.Raisethebackofthemachineupandsupport

themachinewithjackstands.

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WARNING

Relyingsolelyonmechanicalor hydraulicjackstosupportaraised machineforserviceormaintenance couldbedangerousbecausethejacks maynotprovideenoughsupportormay malfunction,allowingthemachinetofall andpossiblycauseseriousinjury.

Donotrelysolelyonmechanical orhydraulicjacksforsupport.Use adequatejackstandsorequivalent support.

5.Engageanddisengagetheparkingbrakeand

checkeachdrivetiretoensurethateachbrake engagesanddisengages.

6.Ifanadjustmentisnecessary,disengagethe

parkingbrake.Removethecotterpinfromthe brakelinkageshaft(Figure71).

Figure71

1.Cotterpin3.Brakelinkageshaft

2.Parkingbrake

7.CheckbothspringlengthsasshowninFigure

72.Ifanadjustmentisnecessary,turnthe

topnutclockwisetoshortenthespringand counterclockwisetolengthenit.

9.Rotatethebrake-linkageshaftuntiltheend

alignswiththeholeinthelever.

•Shortenthelinkagebyturningitclockwise.

•Lengthenthelinkagebyturningit

counterclockwise.

10.Insertthebrake-linkageshaftintothe parking-brakeholeandsecurewiththecotter pin.Repeatstep5andadjustifnecessary .

11.Whenadjustmentiscomplete,removethejack standsorequivalentsupportandlowerthe machine.

12.PlacethemachineintotheOPERATINGposition.

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RefertoUsingtheDrive-WheelReleaseValves

(page33).

Figure72

1.T opnut

2.Spring

3.44mm(1-3/4inches)

8.Pushtheparkingbrakeleverallthewayforward anddown.

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BeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

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

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inches)height ofcut.

4.Removethebeltcovers(Figure73).

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Figure74

Figure73

5.Removethespringtensionfromthe spring-loadedidlerpulley;refertoFigure75.

Note:Usethespringremovaltool(T oroPart

No.92-5771)toremovethespringfromthe mower-deckpost(Figure75).

6.Removethebeltfromthemower-deckpulleys andtheclutchpulley.

7.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleys andtheclutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure

74).

1.Clutchpulley3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt

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1.Spring-removaltool(Toro PartNo.92-5771)

2.Idlerspring5.Mowerbelt

3.Mower-deckpost

4.Spring

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Figure75

4.Idlerarm

8.Installtheidlerspring(Figure74).

Note:Seatthespringendsintheanchor

grooves.

9.Installthebeltcovers(Figure76).

Figure76

ReplacingtheHydraulic Pump-DriveBelt

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethemowerbelt;refertoReplacingthe

MowerBelt(page58).

4.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjack stands(Figure78).

6.Removetheidlerspringfromthepost(Figure

78).

7.Removetheexistingbeltfromthe hydraulic-pump-drivepulleysandthe enginepulley.

8.Installthenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand the2hydraulic-pumppulleys(Figure78).

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Figure78

1.Idlerpulley4.Pump-drivebelt

2.Idler-springpost5.Righthydraulic-pump

3.Enginepulley

pulley

6.Lefthydraulic-pumppulley

9.Installtheclutchstop(Figure77).

10.Installthemowerbelt;refertoBeltMaintenance

(page58).

5.Removetheclutchstop(Figure77).

Figure77

1.Clutchstop

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ControlsSystem Maintenance

AdjustingtheTilt

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

Adjustingthe Control-HandlePosition

Iftheendsofthelevershitagainsteachother,referto

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage(page61).

AdjustingtheHeight

Youcanadjustthemotioncontrollevershigheror lowerformaximumcomfort.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethehardwareholdingthecontrollever tothecontrol-armshaft.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollever tothecontrolarmshaft.

4.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe controlleverforeoraft.Tightenbothboltsto securethecontrolinthenewposition.

5.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.

Figure79

1.Bolts

2.Slottedhole4.Control-armshaft

4.Movethecontrollevertothenextsetofholes. Securetheleverwiththehardware.

5.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.

3.Controllever

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Figure80

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Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLinkage

Locatedoneithersideofthemachine,belowtheseat, arethepump-controllinkages.Rotatingtheendnut witha1/2-inchdeepsocketwrenchallowsnetuning adjustmentssothatthemachinedoesnotmovein neutral.Anyadjustmentsshouldbemadeforneutral positioningonly.

WARNING

Theenginemustberunningandthedrive wheelsturningsothatyoucanperformthe adjustments.Contactwithmovingpartsor hotsurfacesmaycausepersonalinjury .

Keepyourngers,hands,andclothingclear ofrotatingcomponentsandhotsurfaces.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Pushthedeck-liftpedal,removetheheight-of-cut pin,andlowerthemowerdecktotheground

4.Raisetherearofthemachineupandsupportit withjackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely.

5.Removetheelectricalconnectionfromtheseat safetyswitch,locatedunderthebottomcushion oftheseat.

Note:Theswitchisapartoftheseatassembly.

6.T emporarilyinstallajumperwireacrossthe terminalsintheconnectorofthemainwire harness.

7.Starttheengine,runitatfullthrottle,and disengagetheparkingbrake.

Note:Beforestartingtheengine,ensurethat

theparkingbrakeisengagedandthatthe motion-controlleversareout.Youdonothave tobeintheseat.

8.Runthemachineatleast5minuteswiththe driveleversatfullforwardspeedtobringthe hydraulicuiduptotheoperatingtemperature.

Note:Themotion-controlleversmustbein

neutralwhileyouaremakinganyadjustments.

9.Bringthemotion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL position.

10.Checkandensurethatthecontrol-platetabs touchthereturn-to-neutralplatesonthe hydraulicunits.

11.Adjustthepump-control-rodlengthsbyrotating thenutintheappropriatedirectionuntilthe wheelsslightlycreepinreverse(Figure81).

Figure81

1.Nut4.Return-to-neutralplate

2.Stationaryplate

3.Controlplate

12.Movethemotion-controlleverstotheREVERSE positionandwhileapplyingslightpressureto thelever,allowthereverse-indicatorspringsto bringtheleversbacktoneutral.

5.T abstouchingreturnto neutralplate

Note:Thewheelsshouldstopturningorslightly

creepinreverse.

Note:Youmayneedtoremovethe

motion-controlcovertogainaccess.

13.Shutoffthemachine.

14.Removethejumperwirefromthewireharness andplugtheconnectorintotheseatswitch.

15.Removethejackstands.

16.Raisethemowerdeckandinstallthe height-of-cutpin.

17.Checkandensurethatthemachinedoes notcreepinneutralwiththeparkingbrake disengaged.

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HydraulicSystem Maintenance

HydraulicSystemSafety

•Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidisinjected

intoskin.Injecteduidmustbesurgicallyremoved withinafewhoursbyadoctor.

•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhosesandlinesare

ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto thehydraulicsystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole

leaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressurehydraulic uid.

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Figure82

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem

beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic system.

HydraulicFluid Specications

HydraulicFluidT ype:Toro

hydraulicuidorMobil115W-50oil.

HYPR-OIL

Important:Usethespecieduid.Otheruids

coulddamagethehydraulicsystem.

HydraulicSystemCapacity(withltersremoved):

4.45L(150oz)

™

CheckingtheHydraulic FluidLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Allowthehydraulicuidtocooldown.Checkthe oillevelwhentheuidiscold.

2.Checkexpansionreservoirandifnecessary addT oro FULLCOLDline.

HYPR-OIL

™

500hydraulicuidtothe

1.Engine2.Expansiontank

ChangingtheHydraulic FluidandFilters

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst75hours—Changethe

hydraulic-systemltersanduid.

500

Every250hours—Aftertheinitial change—changethehydraulic-system ltersanduidwhenusingMobil115W50 uid.(Changeitmoreoftenunderdirtyordusty conditions)

Every500hours—Aftertheinitial change—changethehydraulic-system ltersanduidwhenusingT oro 500uid.(Changeitmoreoftenunderdirtyor dustyconditions)

Toreplacethehydraulicuid,theltersneedtobe removed.Replacebothatthesametime;referto

HydraulicFluidSpecications(page62)foruid

specications.

Purgeanyairinthesystemafteryouinstallthenew ltersandadduid.RefertoBleedingtheHydraulic

System(page64).Repeatthebleedingprocessuntil

theuidremainsattheFULLCOLDlineinthereservoir afterpurging.Failuretoproperlyperformthis

procedurecanresultinirreparabledamagetothe transaxledrivesystem.

HYPR-OIL

™

RemovingHydraulic-System Filters

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Allowtheenginetocool.

4.Locatethelterandguardsoneach transaxle-drivesystem(Figure83).

5.Removethe3screwssecuringthelterguard andguard(Figure83).

Figure83

Rightsideshown

1.Transaxledrive

2.Filter5.Ventplug

3.Filterguard

4.Screws

4.Installthelterguardsovereachlterthatyou previouslyremoved.

5.Usethe3screwstosecurethelterguards.

6.Verifythattheventplugsareremovedbefore addingtheuid.

7.Slowlypourthespecieduidthroughthe expansionreservoiruntiluidcomesoutof1 ofthevent-plugholes.

8.Installtheventplug.

9.T orquetheplugto20N∙m(15ft-lb).

10.Continuetoadduidthroughtheexpansion reservoiruntiluidcomesoutoftheremaining vent-plugholeonthesecondtransmission.

11.Installtheoppositeventplug.

12.T orquetheplugto20N∙m(15ft-lb).

13.Continuetoadduidthroughtheexpansion reservoiruntilitreachestheFULLCOLDlineon theexpansionreservoir.

14.ProceedtoBleedingtheHydraulicSystem

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(page64).

Important:FailuretoperformtheBleeding

theHydraulicSystemprocedureafter

changinghydraulicltersanduidcan resultinirreparabledamagetothetransaxle drivesystem.

6.Carefullycleantheareaaroundthelters.

Important:Donotallowdirttoenterthe

hydraulicsystem,orcontaminationmay occur.

7.Placeadrainpanbelowtheltertocatchthe uidthatdrainswhenthelterandventplugs areremoved.

8.Locateandremovetheventplugoneach transmission

9.Unscrewtheltertoremoveit,andallowthe uidtodrainfromthedrivesystem.

10.Repeatthisprocedureforbothlters.

InstallingtheHydraulic-System Filters

1.Applyathincoatofhydraulicuidonthesurface oftherubbersealofeachlter.

2.Turnthelterclockwiseuntiltherubberseal contactsthelteradapter,thentightenthelter anadditional3/4to1fullturn.

3.Repeatfortheoppositelter.

BleedingtheHydraulic System

1.Raisetherearofmachineandsupportitwith jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely.

Figure85

1.Jackingpoints

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Figure84

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2.Starttheengine,movethethrottlecontrolahead tothe1/2throttleposition,anddisengagethe parkingbrake.

A.Movethebypassleversintothepushingthe

machineposition.Withthebypassvalves openandtheenginerunning,slowlymove themotion-controlleversinbothforward andreverse5or6times.

B.Movethebypassleversintotheoperating

themachineposition.

C.Withthebypassvalveclosedandthe

enginerunning,slowlymovethecontrol leverinbothforwardandreversedirections 5to6times.

D.Shutofftheengineandchecktheuid

levelintheexpansionreservoir.Addthe specieduiduntilitreachestheFULLCOLD lineontheexpansionreservoir.

3.Repeatstep2untilalltheairiscompletely purgedfromthesystem.

Note:Whenthetransaxleoperatesatnormal

noiselevels,movessmoothlyforward,and reversesatnormalspeeds,itispurged.

4.Checktheuidlevelintheexpansionreservoir analtime.Addthespecieduidasuntilit reachestheFULLCOLDlineontheexpansion reservoir.

MowerDeck Maintenance

BladeSafety

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearordamage.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

bladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhen servicingtheblades.Onlyreplaceorsharpenthe blades;neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating

onebladecancauseotherbladestorotate.

•Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsets

topreservebalance.

ServicingtheCutting Blades

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

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

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

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure86).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe

Blades(page67).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure86).

Figure86

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1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfacefor

thefollowingprocedure.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighest height-of-cutposition.

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedgloves,orother adequatehandprotection,slowlyrotatethe bladeintoapositionthatallowsyoutomeasure thedistancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthe levelsurfacethemachineison(Figure87).

Figure87

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure88).

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Figure88

1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothat theopposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesame position(Figure89).

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Figure89

1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)

2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement

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position

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure90).

Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan

3mm(1/8inch).

Figure90

1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

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A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreater

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

(page67)andInstallingtheBlades(page

68).

Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwitha

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

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,moveto

thenextblade.

6.Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Replacethebladesiftheyhitasolidobject,orifthe bladeisoutofbalanceorbent.

1.Holdthespindleshaftwithawrench.

2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,and bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure91).

Figure91

1.Sailareaoftheblade

2.Blade

3.Curvedwasher

4.Bladebolt

5.Spindleshaft

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure92).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

Figure92

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

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2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure93).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure92).

Figure93

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

91).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustpointupwardtowardtheinsideofthe mowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthecurvedwasherandbladebolt(Figure

91).

Note:Installthecurved-washerconetoward

thebolthead.

3.T orquethebladeboltto1 15to150N∙m(85to 110ft-lb).

4.Positionthemowerdeckinthetransport-lock position.

5.Carefullyrotatethebladesfromsidetoside.

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6.Measurebetweenthebladetipandtheat surface(Figure94).Ifbothmeasurementsare notwithin5mm(3/16inch),adjusttheleveling; continuewiththisprocedure.

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Figure94

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Bladetip

3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

AdjustingtheSide-to-Side LevelingandtheBlade Slope

Checktoensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytime youinstallthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencut onyourlawn.

Checkthemowerdeckforbentbladespriorto leveling,andremoveandreplaceanybentblades; refertoCheckingforBentBlades(page66)before continuing.

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

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•Alltiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoChecking

theTirePressure(page56).

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

7.Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevel(Figure95). Ensurethefrontbladetipislowerthantherear bladetipasshownintheblockheightandrake table.Ifadjustmentisneeded,continuewiththis procedure.

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Figure95

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe

bladetotheatsurface here.

2.Bladetip

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Checkthetirepressureinthedrivetires;referto

CheckingtheTirePressure(page56).

8.Settheanti-scalprollerstotopholesorremove themcompletelyforthisadjustment.

9.For60-inchmowerdecksonly:

A.Raisethedecktothetransportposition

(12.7cmor5inches).

B.Slowlyloosentheadjustingscrewonthe

lift-assistspringuntilyoucanremovethe screw(seeFigure96).

Note:Savethescrewforinstallation.

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Figure97

Bottomview

Figure96

Reardischargemowerdeckshown

1.Adjustingscrew

2.Bracket

3.Setthegapto22to29 mm(7/8to1-1/8inch).

10.Place2blocks(seeBlockHeightandRake Table)undertherearedgeofthecuttingdeck skirt;1oneachsideofthecuttingdeck(Figure

97).

11.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothe3inch(76mm) position.

1.Block—7.3cm(2.87 inches)

2.Welds

BlockHeightandRakeTable

Deck Size

Allmower decks

13.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside(Figure

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94).

14.Loosenthelocknuts(Figure98)onall4corners andensurethatthemowerdeckissitting securelyonall4blocks.

15.Removeanyslackfromthedeckhangersand makesurethedeck-liftfootleverispushedback againstthestop.

16.Tightenthe4locknuts.

FrontBlockHeightRake

7.3cm(2.87inches)4.8to6.4mm(3/16to1/4 inch)

12.Place2blocksundereachsideofthefrontedge ofthedeck,butnotundertheanti-scalproller bracketsorwelds.

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Figure98

1.Locknuts3.Deckhanger

2.Deckliftarm4.Chain

17.Ensurethattheblockstsnuglyunderthedeck skirtandthatallattachmentboltsaretight

18.Continuelevelingthedeckbycheckingthe front-to-rearbladeslope.

19.Checkthebladesforlevelnessandrepeatdeck levelingprocedureifnecessary.

20.For60-inchmowerdecksonly:

A.Raisethedecktothetransportposition

(12.7cmor5inches).

RemovingtheMowerDeck

Beforeservicingorremovingthemowerdeck,lock outthespring-loadeddeckarms.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

B.Installthelift-assistspringadjustingscrew

previouslyremovedinstep9.

C.Setthegapbetweenthespringandthe

bracketto22to29mm(7/8to1-1/8inch).

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

4.Removethebeltcovers.

5.Loosenthemowerdeckidlerandremovethe mowerbelt;refertoBeltMaintenance(page58).

6.Removetheboltsandnutsfromthefrontofthe plateunderthefootrest.

7.Removeandretaintheboltsandnutsonboth sidesofthemachine(Figure99).

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Figure99

1.Removethenutsandboltshere.

2.Removethenutsandboltshere.

8.Slidethedeckouttotherightsideofthe machine.

ReplacingtheGrass Deector

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Neveroperatethemachineunlessyouinstall amulchplate,dischargedeector,orgrass collectionsystem.

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,spring,andspacer holdingthedeectortothepivotbrackets (Figure100).

2.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector (Figure100).

Figure100

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.Grassdeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring

3.Placethespacerandthespringontograss deector.

4.Place1J-hookendofthespringbehindthe deckedge.

5.Springinstalled

7.J-hookendofspring

Note:Makesurethat1J-hookendofthe

springisinstalledbehindthedeckedgebefore installingtheboltasshowninFigure100.

5.Installtheboltandthenut.

6.Place1J-hookendofthespringaroundthe grassdeector(Figure100).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable

torotate.Liftthedeectoruptothefullopen positionandensurethatitrotatesintothe fulldownposition.

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Cleaning

CleaningundertheMower Deck

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.RaisethemowerdecktotheTRANSPORT position.

CleaningtheSuspension System

MachineswithMyRide™ SuspensionSystemOnly

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Usecompressedairtocleanthesuspensionsystem.

Note:Donotcleantheshockassemblieswith

pressurizedwater(Figure101).

Figure101

DisposingofWaste

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

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Storage

StorageSafety

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

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

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor

drainthefuelindoorsorinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

12.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto

ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page65).

13.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor storageasfollows:

A.Addapetroleum-based

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

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland usedatalltimes.

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),and engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especially theengineandhydraulicsystem.Cleandirtand chafffromtheoutsideoftheenginecylinder headnsandblowerhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith

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

4.Checktheparkingbrakeoperation;referto

AdjustingtheParkingBrake(page56).

5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page40).

6.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page

38).

7.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoServicingthe

EngineOil(page42).

8.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page56).

9.Changethehydrauliclters;refertoChanging

theHydraulicFluidandFilters(page62).

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystemfor5minutes.

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltank.

D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel

accordingtolocalcodes.

Important:Donotstorefuelcontaining

stabilizer/conditionerlongerthan thedurationrecommendedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

14.Removeandchecktheconditionofthespark plug(s);refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(s)

(page44).Withthesparkplug(s)removedfrom

theengine,pour30ml(2tablespoons)ofengine oilintothesparkplughole.Usethestarterto cranktheengineanddistributetheoilinsidethe cylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Donotinstall thewireonthesparkplug(s).

15.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

16.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

17.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor storagearea.Removethekeyfromtheswitch andkeepitoutofreachofchildrenorother unauthorizedusers.Coverthemachineto protectitandkeepitclean.

10.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery

(page53).

11.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe mowerwithagardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control

switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Theengineoverheats.

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengine-blowerhousingare plugged.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty.

5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

1.Theblade-controlswitchisengaged.1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Themotion-controlleversarenotin theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

3.Thebatteryisdead.

4.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.

5.Afuseisblown.5.Replacethefuse.

6.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

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

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thethrottleisnotinthecorrect position.

5.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.5.Replacethefuellter.

6.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel system.

7.Theaircleanerisdirty.

8.Theseatswitchisnotfunctioning properly.

9.Theelectricalconnectionsare corroded,loose,ordamaged.

10.Therelayorswitchiswornor damaged.

11.Thesparkplugisfouledorimproperly gapped.

12.Thespark-plugwireisnotconnected.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

4.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

2.Movethemotion-controllevers outwardtotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

3.Chargethebattery.

4.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

6.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.

Themowerpullstotheleftorright(with leversfullyforward)

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandtheairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.

Theventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.

6.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.

7.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelinthe fuelsystem.

1.Thetrackingneedsadjustment1.Adjustthetracking.

2.Thetirepressureinthedrivetiresis notcorrect.

2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandtheairpassages.

Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Adjustthetirepressureinthedrive tires.

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Themachinevibratesabnormally .

Thecuttingheightisuneven.

1.Thebypassvalvesarenotclosedtight.1.Tightenthebypassvalves.

2.Thepumpbeltisworn,loose,or broken.

3.Thepumpbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

5.Thehydraulicuidlevelislowortoo hot.

1.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Theenginepulley ,idlerpulley,orblade pulleyisloose.

5.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Thebladespindleisbent.

7.Themotormountislooseorworn.

1.Theblade(s)isnotsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

2.Acuttingblade(s)is/arebent.2.Installanewcuttingblade(s).

3.Themowerisnotlevel.

4.Ananti-scalproller(ifapplicable)isnot setcorrectly .

5.Theundersideofthemowerdeckis dirty.

6.Thetirepressureisincorrect.6.Adjustthetirepressure.

7.Abladespindleisbent.

2.Changethebelt.

5.Addhydraulicuidtothereservoirsor letitcooldown.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Levelthemowerfromside-to-sideand front-to-rear.

4.Adjusttheanti-scalpwheelheight.

5.Cleantheundersideofthemower deck.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

Theclutchdoesnotengage.

1.Thedrivebeltisworn,looseorbroken.1.Installanewdrivebelt.

2.Thedrivebeltisoffofthepulley .

3.Thepowertakeoff(PTO)switchor PTOclutchisfaulty.

4.Themowerbeltisworn,loose,or broken.

1.Thefuseisblown.

2.Thereislowvoltagesupplyatthe clutch.

3.Thecoilisdamaged.3.Replacetheclutch.

4.Thereisinadequatecurrentsupply.4.Repairorreplacetheclutchlead

Therotor/armatureairgapistoolarge.

2.Installthedrivebeltandcheckthe adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforthe correctposition.

3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Installanewmowerbelt.

1.Replacethefuse.Checkthecoil resistance,batterycharge,charging system,andwiringconnections,and replacecomponentsifnecessary.

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

wireorelectricalsystem.Cleanthe connectorcontacts.

5.Removetheshimorreplacetheclutch.

Schematics

WireDiagram—ToroEngines(Rev .A)

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WireDiagram—KawasakiEngines(Rev.A)

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Notes:

CaliforniaProposition65WarningInformation

Whatisthiswarning?

Youmayseeaproductforsalethathasawarninglabellikethefollowing:

WARNING:CancerandReproductiveHarm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.

WhatisProp65?

Prop65appliestoanycompanyoperatinginCalifornia,sellingproductsinCalifornia,ormanufacturingproductsthatmaybesoldinorbroughtinto California.ItmandatesthattheGovernorofCaliforniamaintainandpublishalistofchemicalsknowntocausecancer,birthdefects,and/orother reproductiveharm.Thelist,whichisupdatedannually,includeshundredsofchemicalsfoundinmanyeverydayitems.ThepurposeofProp65isto informthepublicaboutexposuretothesechemicals.

Prop65doesnotbanthesaleofproductscontainingthesechemicalsbutinsteadrequireswarningsonanyproduct,productpackaging,orliteraturewith theproduct.Moreover,aProp65warningdoesnotmeanthataproductisinviolationofanyproductsafetystandardsorrequirements.Infact,the CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all

AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2) haschosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsunderstandingaboutthepresenceofalistedchemicalwithoutattemptingtoevaluatetheexposure.

Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?

Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly .ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproducts.Additionally ,someonlineandmailorder retailersprovideProp65warningsontheirwebsitesorincatalogs.

HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?

Prop65standardsareoftenmorestringentthanfederalandinternationalstandards.TherearevarioussubstancesthatrequireaProp65warning atlevelsthatarefarlowerthanfederalactionlimits.Forexample,theProp65standardforwarningsforleadis0.5μg/day,whichiswellbelow thefederalandinternationalstandards.

Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?

•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.

•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies

makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.

•TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.

•CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora

productdoesnotmeanthattheproductisfreeoflistedchemicalsatsimilarlevels.

WhydoesToroincludethiswarning?

Torohaschosentoprovideconsumerswithasmuchinformationaspossiblesothattheycanmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheproductstheybuyand use.T oroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalsprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromT oroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe “nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,T orohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover ,ifT orodoesnotprovidethese warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.

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