Toro 79504 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3425-643RevA

GrandStand

Mower

With48inor52inTURBOFORCE Unit

ModelNo.74504—SerialNo.404315000andUp ModelNo.74505—SerialNo.404315000andUp ModelNo.79504—SerialNo.404315000andUp ModelNo.79505—SerialNo.404315000andUp

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Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3425-643*A

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.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

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

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1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers

ModelNo.

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Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,stand-onlawnmowerisintended tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators.Itis designedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained lawnsonresidentialorcommercialproperties.Using thisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

Visitwww.Toro.comformoreinformation,including safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation, helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService

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

Figure2

1.Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

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Contents

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

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

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4

ProductOverview.....................................................8

Controls.............................................................8

Specications....................................................9

Attachments/Accessories...................................9

BeforeOperation.................................................10

BeforeOperationSafety...................................10

AddingFuel......................................................10

PerformingDailyMaintenance...........................11

BreakinginaNewMachine...............................11

UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem.....................11

DuringOperation.................................................12

DuringOperationSafety...................................12

OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................13

OperatingtheMower-Blade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................14

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................14

OperatingtheChoke........................................14

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch............................15

StartingtheEngine...........................................15

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................16

OperatingthePlatform......................................16

DrivingForwardorBackward............................17

SideDischargingorMulchingthe

Grass............................................................18

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut...............................19

AdjustingtheFlowBafe..................................19

PositioningtheFlowBafe................................20

UsingWeights..................................................21

AfterOperation....................................................21

AfterOperationSafety......................................21

UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................22

PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................22

TransportingtheMachine.................................23

Maintenance...........................................................25

MaintenanceSafety..........................................25

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........25

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................26

ReleasingtheCushionforRearAccess............26

Lubrication..........................................................27

GreasingtheMachine.......................................27

GreasingtheT orsionIdler.................................27

GreasingtheFrontCasterPivots......................27

GreasingtheCaster-WheelHubs.....................27

GreasingtheMotionControls...........................28

EngineMaintenance...........................................29

EngineSafety...................................................29

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................29

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................30

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................32

CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................33

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................33

DrainingtheFuelT ank......................................33

RemovingtheFuelT ank...................................34

ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................34

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................35

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................35

ServicingtheBattery.........................................35

ServicingtheFuses..........................................37

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................37

AdjustingtheTracking......................................37

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................38

AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing...................38

ServicingtheCasterWheelsand

Bearings........................................................38

RemovingtheClutchShim...............................39

CheckingtheWheel-LugNuts..........................41

CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................41

CleaningtheAir-IntakeScreen.........................41

CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................41

BrakeMaintenance.............................................42

TestingtheParkingBrake.................................42

AdjustingtheBrakes.........................................42

BeltMaintenance................................................42

CheckingtheBelts............................................42

ReplacingtheMower-DeckBelt........................42

ReplacingtheTransmissionBelt......................43

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................44

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers.................44

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................45

HydraulicSystemSafety...................................45

HydraulicSystemSpecications.......................45

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid............................45

ReplacingtheHydraulicFluidand

Filters............................................................46

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem.........................47

MowerDeckMaintenance....................................47

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................47

LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................49

AdjustingtheDeck-LiftSpring...........................52

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................52

Cleaning..............................................................53

CleaningundertheMowerDeck.......................53

DisposingofWaste...........................................53

Storage...................................................................53

StorageSafety..................................................53

CleaningandStorage.......................................53

Troubleshooting......................................................55

Schematics.............................................................57

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ANSIB71.4-2017.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand functioningproperlyonthemachine.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

•Keepclearofthedischargeopening.

•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating

area.Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine. Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained, familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically capabletooperatethemachine.

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove

theignitionkeybeforeservicing,fueling,or uncloggingthemachine.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan resultininjury .T oreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

,which

decalbatterysymbols

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .

1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway.

2.Nore,openames,or smoking

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.

7.Weareye protection—explosive gasescancauseblindness andotherinjuries.

8.Batteryacidcancause severeburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot discard.

decaloemmarkt

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.

decal93-7818

93-7818

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

decal106-5517

106-5517

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

decal116-8775

116-8775

1.ReadtheOperator’s

Manual.

2.Warning—lltothebottom ofthellerneck;donot overllthetank.

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

1.Heightofcut

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2.Belttensioner

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131-3521

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Short,lightgrass;dry conditions

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3.Baggingsetting

4.Tall,densegrass;wet

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conditions

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131-3524

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Transmissionuid

3.Fluidlevel

131-3528

15A 15A 10A

7.5A

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131-3528

1.Keyswitch—15A

2.Accessoryport—15A

3.Powertakeoff(PTO)—10

4.Infocenter—7.5A

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133-4604

1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard, openbafe—onlyoperate themachinewithabafe oragrasscollector.

3.Severinghazardofhand orfoot—keepawayfrom movingparts.

4.Entanglement hazard—keepaway frommovingparts;keep allguardsandshieldsin place.

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133-4641

1.Warning—donotcarryanypassengers.

decal131-3529

1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoreinformationon maintenanceintervalsandprocedures.

131-3536

1.Battery4.Parkingbrake

2.Time5.Engine—start

3.Powertakeoff(PTO)

6.Engagethehandlebars.

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133-8062

decal131-3536

131-3525

1.Disengagetheparkingbrake.5.Fast

2.Engagetheparkingbrake.6.Engine—speed

3.EngagethePTO.7.Slow

4.DisengagethePTO.

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1.Powertakeoff(PTO)—disengaged

5.Reverse

2.Fast6.Tractiondrive

3.Slow

7.Engagethehandles.

4.Neutral

139-2878

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.

2.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.

3.Warning—wearhearingprotection.8.Tippinghazard—whenloadingontoatrailer,donotusedual

4.Thrownobjecthazard—lowerthedeectorbeforeusingthe machine.

5.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot—stayaway frommovingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

6.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway .

7.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,and removethekeybeforeleavingthemachineorperforming maintenance.

ramps;onlyuseasingularrampwideenoughforthemachine; backuptheramp(inreverse)anddriveforwardofftheramp.

9.Tippinghazard—donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offsor water;stayasafedistancefromdrop-offs.

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ProductOverview

Figure3

1.Frontcasterwheel7.Fueltank

2.Side-dischargechute8.Platform(downposition)

3.Engine

4.Controlpanel

5.Motion-controllevers11.Mowerdeck

6.Hydraulictank

9.Fuel-shutoffvalve

10.Battery

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure4)before youstarttheengineandoperatethemachine.

ControlPanel

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Figure4

1.Fuelcap

2.Chokecontrol9.Height-of-cutpin

3.Parking-brakelever

4.Hydraulic-tankcap11.Rightmotion-controllever

5.Hourmeter

6.Keyswitch

7.Throttlecontrol

8.Height-of-cutlever

10.Platformlatch

12.Power-takeoffswitch (PTO)

13.Leftmotion-controllever

Power-TakeoffSwitch(PTO)

Usethepower-takeoffswitch(PTO)toengageand disengagemowerbladesorstartandstoppowered attachments(Figure4);refertoOperatingthe

Mower-Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)(page14).

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure4).

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine

isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular maintenance(Figure5).

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto

changewithoutnotice.

48inMowerDeck52inMowerDeck

Cuttingwidth122cm(48inches)131cm(52inches)

Figure5

1.Safety-interlocksymbols

2.Batterylight

3.Hourmeter

Safety-InterlockIndicators

Symbolsonthehourmeterindicatewithablack trianglethattheinterlockcomponentisinthecorrect position(Figure5).

Battery-IndicatorLight

IfyouturnthekeytotheONpositionforafew seconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.

Thebatterylightturnsonwhenyouturnthekeytothe ONpositionandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrect operatinglevel(Figure5).

ChokeControl

Widthwith deectordown

Widthwith

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deectorraised

Lengthwith platformdown

Lengthwith platformup

Height

Weight

163cm(64inches)173cm(68inches)

127cm(50inches)137cm(54inches)

191cm(75inches)191cm(75inches)

155cm(61inches)155cm(61inches)

122cm(48inches)122cm(48inches)

408kg(899lb)412kg(908lb)

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall approvedattachmentsandaccessories.

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe productwarranty.

Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine.Pullthe chokecontroluptoengageit.Pushdownonthe chokecontroltodisengageit.

KeySwitch

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

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch(page15).

Motion-ControlLevers

Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure4).

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor storingthemachine;refertoUsingtheFuel-Shutoff

Valve(page22).

Operation

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopletooperate

themachine.Localregulationsmayrestrictthe ageoftheoperator.Theownerisresponsiblefor trainingalloperatorsandmechanics.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe

enginequickly.

•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety

switches,andguardsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.

•Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachineto

ensurethattheblades,bladebolts,andcutting assembliesareingoodworkingcondition.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine

andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould throw.

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate

equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand safely.

FuelSafety

•Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty.

–T opreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,

placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron anobject.

–Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,

whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthat spills.

–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 containersontheground,awayfromyourvehicle beforelling.

•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer

andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer ratherthanafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire

exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking condition.

•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith

therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea nozzlelock-opendevice.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap

andtightenitsecurely.

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

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

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol

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

Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan 10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains

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

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

BreakinginaNewMachine

Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep thefuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining

methanolorethanol.

Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,movethemotion-controlleverstothe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe cap.

4.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.

5.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.Wipeupany spilledfuel.

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

UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

WARNING

Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnected ordamaged,themachinecouldoperate unexpectedly,causingpersonalinjury .

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdaily,andreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtoprevent PTOfromengagingunlessyoudo1ofthefollowing:

•Moveeithermotion-controllevertothecenter,

unlockedposition.

•PullthePTOswitchtotheONposition.

Figure6

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page25).

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtostop theblades/attachmentifyoumoveorrelease bothmotion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position.

Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuser wheneachinterlockcomponentisinthecorrect position.Whenthecomponentisinthecorrect position,atrianglelightsupinthecorresponding square(Figure7).

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Figure7

1.Thetriangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsare inthecorrectposition.

TestingtheSafety-Interlock

DuringOperation

System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.

Note:Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateas

describedbelow,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealer repairthesafetysystemimmediately.

1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine

(page15).

2.Movethemotion-controlleverstothecenter, unlockedposition.

Note:Theblades/attachmentshouldstopand

theengineshouldstoprunning.

3.Starttheengineanddisengagetheparking brake.

4.Moveeithermotion-controllevertothecenter, unlockedposition.

5.Continueholdingthemotion-controlleverinthe center,unlockedposition,pulluponthePTO switch,andreleasetheswitch.

Note:Theclutchandblades/attachmentshould

engage.

6.Moveorreleasethemotion-controlleversinto theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

Note:Theblades/attachmentshouldstopand

theengineshouldcontinuetorun.

7.PushthePTOswitchdownandmoveeither motion-controllevertothecenter,unlocked position.

8.Continueholdingthemotion-controlleverinthe center,unlockedposition,pulluponthePTO switch,andreleasetheswitch.

Note:Theclutchandblades/attachmentshould

engage.

9.PushthePTOswitchdowntotheOFFposition.

Note:Theblades/attachmentshouldstop.

10.Withtheenginerunning,pullupthePTO switchandreleaseitwithoutholdingeither motion-controllevertothecenter,unlocked position.

Note:Theblades/attachmentshouldnot

engage.

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

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

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep

bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine duringoperation.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand

appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.

•Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif

youslipandcontacttheblade.Avoidmowingin wetconditions.

•Beforeyoustarttheengine,ensurethatalldrives

areinneutral,theparkingbrakeisengaged,and youareintheoperatingposition.

•Ensurethatyouhavegoodfootingwhileusingthis

machine,especiallywhenbackingup.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting

units.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall times.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe

sureofaclearpath.

•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind

corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay blockyourview.

•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.

•Stopthemachine,removetheignitionkey,and

waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeinspecting themowerdeckorattachmentafterstrikingan objectorifthereisanabnormalvibrationinthe machine.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore resumingoperation.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.

•Disengagethecuttingunitandshutofftheengine

beforeadjustingtheheightofcut(unlessyoucan adjustitfromtheoperatingposition).

•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.

Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,which islethalifinhaled.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(including

toemptythecatchersortounclogthechute),do thefollowing:

–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

–Disengagethepowertake-off.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovetheignitionkey .

–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Shutoffthemachineanddisengagethedriveto

thecuttingunitinthefollowingsituations:

–Beforefueling

–Beforeclearingblockages

–Beforechecking,cleaning,ormaintainingthe

cuttingunit

–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal

vibrationoccurs.Inspectthecuttingunitfor damageandmakerepairsbeforestartingand operatingthemachine

–Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition

•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicle.

•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved

byTheT oro®Company.

SlopeSafety

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere injuryordeath.Youareresponsibleforsafeslope operation.Operatingthemachineonanyslope requiresextracaution.Beforeusingthemachine onaslope,dothefollowing:

–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions

inthemanualandonthemachine.

–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto

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

•Operateacrossslopes,neverupanddown.Avoid

operationonexcessivelysteeporwetslopes.

•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do

notoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches, embankments,water,orotherhazards.The

machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe distance(twicethewidthofthemachine)between themachineandanyhazard.Useawalk-behind machineorahandheldtooltooperateinthese areas.

•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon

slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor direction;turnslowlyandgradually.

•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions

wheretraction,steeringorstabilityisinquestion. Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet grass,acrossslopesordownhillmaycausethe machinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe drivewheelsmayresultinslidingandalossof brakingandsteering.Themachinecanslideeven ifthedrivewheelsarestopped.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,

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

•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor

attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityof themachineandcausealossofcontrol.Follow directionsforcounterweights.

•Ifyoulosecontrolofthemachine,stepoffand

awayfromthedirectionoftravelofthemachine.

OperatingtheParking Brake

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoushutoff themachineorleaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse, checktheparkingbrakeforproperoperation.

Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit; refertoAdjustingtheBrakes(page42).

Pulltheparking-brakeleverrearwardtoengageit (Figure8).

Pushtheparking-brakeleverforwardtodisengageit.

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Figure8

1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking brake—disengaged

Operatingthe

OperatingtheThrottle Mower-Blade-Control Switch(PTO)

Usetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)inconjunctionwith themotion-controlleverstoengageanddisengage themowerblades.

EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)

Figure9

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweenFASTand

SLOWpositions(Figure12).

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.

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Figure12

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Pullupthechokeknobtoengagethechoke beforeusingthekeyswitch(Figure13).

2.Pushdownthechokeknobtodisengagethe

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chokeaftertheenginehasstarted(Figure13).

DisengagingtheMowerBlades (PTO)

Figure10andFigure11show2waystodisengage

themowerblades.

Figure10

Figure11

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Figure13

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

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OperatingtheIgnition

StartingtheEngine

Switch

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto start,wait15secondsbetweenattempts.Failure tofollowtheseinstructionscanburnoutthe startermotor.

Note:Y oumayneedtorepeatthecycleforstarting

theenginewhenyoustartitforthersttimeafteryou havelledacompletelyemptyfuelsystemwithfuel.

Figure14

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto start,wait15secondsbetweenattempts.Failure tofollowtheseinstructionscanburnoutthe startermotor.

Note:Y oumayneedtorepeatthecycleforstarting

theenginewhenyoustartitforthersttimeafteryou havelledacompletelyemptyfuelsystemwithfuel.

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Figure15

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Figure16

ShuttingOfftheEngine

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.

OperatingthePlatform

Youcanusethemachinewiththeplatforminthe upordownposition.Itisyourpreferenceonwhich positiontouse.

WARNING

Theoperatorplatformisheavyandmaycause injurywhenyouraiseorlowerit.Carefully lowerorraisetheoperatorplatform,as suddenlydroppingitcouldinjureyou.

Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60 secondsbeforeturningthekeyswitchtotheOFF position.

•Donotputyourhandsorngersinthe platform-pivotareawhenloweringor raisingtheoperatorplatform.

•Makesurethattheplatformissupported whenyoupullthelatchpinout.

•Makesurethatthelatchsecuresthe platformwhenfoldingitup.Pushittight againstthecushionforthelatchpinto lockintoplace.

•Keepbystandersawayfromthemachine whenraisingorloweringtheplatform.

OperatingtheMachinewiththe PlatformUp

Operatethemachinewiththeplatformupforthe followingconditions:

•Usingthemachineneardrop-offs

•Usingthemachineinsmallareaswherethe

machineistoolarge

•Areaswithlow-hangingbranchesorobstacles

•Loadingthemachinefortransport

•Drivingupslopes

Figure17

Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoffvalve

isclosedbeforetransportingorstoringthe machinetopreventafuelleak.Beforestoringthe machine,disconnectthesparkplug(s)toprevent thepossibilityofaccidentalstarting.

Toraisetheplatform,pullthebackoftheplatformup

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sothatthelatchpinandknoblockitintoplace.Push ittightagainstthecushionforthelatchpintolockit intoplace.

OperatingtheMachinewiththe PlatformDown

Operatethemachinewiththeplatformdownforthe followingconditions:

•Usingthemachineinmostareas

•Drivingacrossslopes

•Drivingdownslopes

Tolowertheplatform,pushtheplatformforward againstthecushiontoreleasepressureonthelatch pin,thenpulltheknoboutandlowertheplatform (Figure18).

Figure18

DrivingForward

1.Disengagetheparkingbrake;refertoOperating

theParkingBrake(page13).

2.Movethemotion-controlleverstothecenter, unlockedposition.

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1.Platformup

2.Platformdown

3.Pulltheknobouttorelease theplatform.

DrivingForwardor Backward

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place thethrottlecontrolintheFASTpositionforbest performance.

Important:Backthemachineovercurbs,1wheel

atatime;drivingitforwardovercurbscould damagethemachine.

CAUTION

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly,andyou maylosecontrolofthemachine,causing personalinjurytoyouanddamagetothe machine.

Figure19

1.Frontreferencebar

2.Leftcontrollever

3.Rearreferencebar6.Leftcontrolleverinthe

4.Rightcontrollever

5.Rightcontrolleverinthe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition

NEUTRAL-LOCKposition

3.Slowlypushthemotion-controlleversforward (Figure20).

Note:Theengineshutsoffifyoumovea

motion-controlleverwhiletheparkingbrakeis engaged.

Note:Thefartheryoumovethemotion-control

leversineitherdirection,thefasterthemachine movesinthatdirection.

Note:T ostop,pullthemotion-controllevers

backtotheNEUTRALposition.

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Slowdownthemachinebeforemakingsharp turns.

Figure20

SideDischargingor MulchingtheGrass

Thismachinehasahingedgrassdeectorthat dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turf.

DANGER

Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover, orcompletegrasscatcherassemblymounted inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris causeinjuryordeath.

•Donotremovethegrassdeectorfrom themachine,becausethegrassdeector routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe

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grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe machine.

DrivingBackward

1.Movebothmotion-controlleverstothecenter, unlockedposition.

2.Slowlypullthemotion-controlleversrearward (Figure21).

Figure21

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaor mowerbladesunlessyoureleasethebail andthepowertakeoff(PTO)isoff.Rotate thekeytotheOFFposition.Alsoremove thekeyanddisconnectthewire(s)from thesparkplug(s).

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AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

AdjustingtheFlowBafe

Theheight-of-cutcanbeadjustedfrom38to127mm (1-1/2to5inches)in6mm(1/4inch)increments.

Note:Usingaheight-of-cutunder51mm(2inches)

increasesthewearonthemower-deckbelt.Usea height-of-cutthatisgreaterthan51mm(2inches) wheneverpossible.

Youcanadjustthemower-dischargeowfordifferent typesofmowingconditions.Positionthecamlock andbafetoprovidethebestqualityofcut.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Toadjustthebafe,loosenthenut(Figure23).

4.Adjustthebafeandnutintheslottothedesired dischargeowandtightenthenut.

Figure22

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Figure23

1.Slot

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2.Nut

PositioningtheFlowBafe

Thefollowingguresareforrecommendeduseonly. Adjustmentsvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent, andtheheightofthegrass.

Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthe

mowergroundspeedisthesame,openthebafe.

PositionA

Thisisthefull,rearposition(seeFigure24).Usethis positionforthefollowing:

•Inshort,lightgrassmowingconditions

•Indryconditions

•Smallergrassclippings

PositionB

Usethispositionwhenbagging(Figure25).

•Propelsgrassclippingsfartherawayfromthe

mower

Figure24

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Figure25

PositionC

Thisisthefull,openposition(Figure26).Usethis positionforthefollowing:

•Intall,densegrassmowingconditions

•Inwetconditions

•Lowerstheengine-powerconsumption

•Allowsincreasedgroundspeedinheavyconditions

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Figure26

UsingWeights

•Installweightstoimprovebalance.Youcanaddor

removeweightstocreateoptimizedperformance underdifferentoperatingconditionsandforyour preference.

AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

•Addorremoveweights1atatimeuntilyou

achievethedesiredhandlingandbalance.

•RefertotheOperator’sManualofattachmentsfor

recommendedweights.

Note:ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealertoorder

aweightkit.

WARNING

Excessiveweightchangescanaffectthe handlingandoperationofthemachine. Thiscouldcauseseriousinjurytoyouor bystanders.

•Makeweightchangesinsmallincrements only.

•Evaluatethemachineaftereachweight changetoensurethatyoucanoperatethe machinesafely.

GeneralSafety

•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,removetheignition

key,waitforallmovingpartstostop,andallow themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,servicing, cleaning,orstoringit.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunits,

mufers,andenginecompartmenttohelpprevent res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Shutoffthefuelbeforestoringortransportingthe

machine.

•DisengagethePTOwheneveryouaretransporting

ornotusingthemachine.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingthemachineinto

atrailerortruck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,

chains,cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstraps shouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfromthe machine.

UsingtheFuel-Shutoff

PushingtheMachineby

Valve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance, andstorage(Figure27).

Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhen startingtheengine.

Hand

Thebypassvalvesallowyoutopushthemachineby handwithouttheenginerunning.

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.

Donottowthemachine,becausehydraulic damagemayoccur.

Important:Donotstartoroperatethemachine

withthebypassvalvesopen.Damagetosystem mayoccur.

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Figure27

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

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Figure28

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.

SelectingaTrailer

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure29).

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Ensurethatthelengthoframpisatleast4 timesaslongastheheightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground.

Figure29

1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground

3.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

4.Trailer

LoadingtheMachine

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

•Backthemachineuptherampandwalkit forwarddowntheramp.

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•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.

1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakesand lights.

3.Lowertheramp(Figure29).

4.Raisetheplatform.

Important:Alwayskeeptheplatformup

whenloadingandunloadingthemachine.

5.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure30).

Figure30

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1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.

2.Walkthemachinedown theramp.

6.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andengage theparkingbrake.

7.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearbumperwithstraps,chains, cable,orropes(Figure31).Refertolocal regulationsfortie-downrequirements.

1.Tie-downloops

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Figure31

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineand seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthespark-plugwiresfromthesparkplugs beforeyoudoanymaintenance.Setthewiresasidesothattheydonotaccidentallycontact thesparkplugs.

MaintenanceSafety

•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,servicing,orleaving

themachine,dothefollowing:

–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

–Disengagethedrives.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovetheignitionkey .

–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

–Allowmachinecomponentstocoolbefore

performingmaintenance.

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe

machine.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving

parts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswith theenginerunning.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustandservicethebrakeasneeded.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir

properoperationregularly.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

drives,mufer,andenginetohelppreventres. Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Checkthegrasscatchercomponentsfrequently

andreplacethemwhentheyarewornordamaged.

•Donotrelyonahydraulicsystemtosupportthe

machine;supportthemachinewithjackstands wheneveryouraisethemachine.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall

hydraulicttingstight.Replaceallworn,damaged, ormissingpartsanddecals.Keepallfasteners tighttoensurethatthemachineisinsafeworking condition.

•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued

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

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst50hours

Aftertherst100hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.

•Changethehydraulicltersandhydraulicuid.

•Checkthewheel-lugnuts.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheair-intakescreen(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•T esttheparkingbrake.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Cleanunderthemowerdeck.

•Washthemachine,especiallyafterwinterapplications.

•Checkthesparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Checkthetirepressure.

MaintenanceService

Every100hours

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Check,cleanandgapthesparkplug.

•Checkthebattery.

•Checktheclutch.

•Checkandcleantheenginecoolingnsandshrouds(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

•Checkthemower-deckbelt(s).

Every200hours

Every250hours

Every300hours

Every500hours

Every800hours

Every1,000hours

Beforestorage

Yearly

•Changetheengine-oillter.

•Replacetheprimaryairlter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Checktheinnerairlter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Checkandadjustthevalveclearance.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

•Replacetheinnerairlter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Adjustthecaster-pivotbearing.

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.

•Changethehydraulicltersandhydraulicuid.

•Replacethefuellter.

•Replacethetransmissionbelt.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Greasethetorsionidler.

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Greasethecaster-wheelhubs.

•Greasethemotioncontrols.

•Applyanti-seizecompoundtothecushionknobs.

•Inspectthebladeboltsandcurvedwashers.Replaceifdamaged.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures

ReleasingtheCushionfor RearAccess

Youcanreleasethecushionforrearaccesstothe machineformaintenanceoradjustment.

1.Lowertheplatform.

2.Loosenthetwistknobsoneachsideofthe machine(Figure32).

Figure32

1.Twistknob

2.Cushion

3.Removethecushionandlowerittotheplatform.

4.Performanymaintenanceoradjustmentonthe machine.

5.Raisethecushion,andslideitontothepinson bothsidesofthemachine.

6.Tightenthetwistknobs.

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Lubrication

GreasingtheFrontCaster Pivots

GreasingtheMachine

GreasewithNo.2lithiumormolybdenumgrease.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.

Note:Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffthe

frontofthetting(s).

4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tooozeoutofthebearings.

6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

GreasingtheTorsionIdler

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Greasethetorsionidleronthemowerdeckusing high-temperaturegreaseatthegreasettingshown inFigure33.

Important:Useonlyhigh-temperaturegrease.

Donotusegeneral-purposegrease.

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Greasetype:Lithiumormolybdenumgrease

1.Removethedustcapandadjustthecaster pivots;refertoAdjustingtheCaster-Pivot

Bearing(page38).

Note:Keepthedustcapoffuntilyouhave

nishedgreasingthecasterpivots.

2.Removethehexplug.

3.Threadagreasettingintothehole.

4.Pumpgreaseintothettinguntilitoozesout aroundthetopbearing.

5.Removethegreasettingfromthehole.

6.Installthehexpluganddustcap.

GreasingtheCaster-Wheel Hubs

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Greasetype:Lithiumormolybdenumgrease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

4.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub (Figure34).

1.Greasetting

Figure33

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1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench

5.Remove1spacernutfromtheaxleassemblyin thecasterwheel.

Figure34

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Note:Thread-lockingadhesivehasbeen

appliedtolockthespacernutstotheaxle.

Removetheaxle(withtheotherspacernutstill assembledtoit)fromthewheelassembly.

6.Pryouttheseals,inspectbearingsforwearor damage,andreplacethemifnecessary.

7.Packthebearingswithageneral-purpose grease.

8.Insert1bearingand1newsealintothewheel.

Note:Y oumustreplacetheseals.

9.Ifbothspacernutsintheaxleassembly havebeenremoved(orbrokenloose),apply athread-lockingadhesiveto1spacernut, threadingitontotheaxlewiththewrenchats facingoutward.

Note:Donotthreadthespacernutallof

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

10.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheel onthesideofthewheelwiththenewsealand bearing.

GreasingtheMotion Controls

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Greasetheoperator-presence-controlballjointand themotion-controlbushingforbothlevers.

Note:Useanoildripbetweentheleverbracketsto

greasethebushing,locatedinthepivottube.

11.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,ll theareainsidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullof general-purposegrease.

12.Insertthesecondbearingandthenewsealinto thewheel.

13.Applyathread-lockingadhesivetothesecond spacernut,threadingitontotheaxlewiththe wrenchatsfacingoutward.

14.T orquethenutto8to9N∙m(71to80in-lb), loosenit,thentorqueitto2to3N∙m(20to25 in-lb).

Note:Makesurethattheaxledoesnotextend

beyondeithernut.

15.Installthesealguardsoverthewheelhuband insertthewheelintothecasterfork.

16.Installthecasterboltandtightenthenutfully.

Important:Topreventsealandbearingdamage,

checkthebearingadjustmentoftenbyspinning thecasterwheel.Thewheelshouldnotspinfreely (morethan1or2revolutions)orhaveanyside play.Ifthewheelspinsfreely,adjustthetorque onthespacernutuntilthereisaslightamountof drag,andapplythread-lockingadhesive.

1.Operator-presencecontrol balljoint

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Figure35

2.Pivottube

EngineMaintenance

EngineSafety

•Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoilor

addingoiltothecrankcase.

•Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing,andother

bodypartsawayfromthemuferandotherhot surfaces.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every300hours

Every250hours—Replacetheprimaryairlter (moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Every250hours—Checktheinnerairlter (moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Every500hours—Replacetheinnerairlter (moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Note:Avoidknockingthelterintothesideof

thebody.

6.Removetheinner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

RemovingtheFilters

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Releasetheretainingclampsontheaircleaner andpulltheair-cleanercoverofftheair-cleaner body(Figure36).

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewithbothairltersandthe coverinstalled.

1.Ifyouareinstallingnewlters,checkeachlter forshippingdamage.

Note:Donotuseadamagedlter.

2.Ifyouarereplacingtheinnerlter,carefullyslide itintothelterbody(Figure36).

3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylteroverthesafety lter(Figure36).

Note:Ensurethattheprimarylterisfully

seatedbypushingontheouterrimwhile installingit.

Important:Donotpressonthesoft,inside

areaofthelter.

4.Installtheair-cleanercoverwiththebreathercap down,androtatesothattheretainingclamps lockthecoverinplace(Figure36).

Figure36

1.Air-cleanerclamps

2.Air-cleanercover

4.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverwith compressedair.

5.Gentlyslidetheprimarylteroutofthe air-cleanerbody(Figure36).

3.Primarylter

4.Innerlter

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ServicingtheEngineOil

Engine-OilSpecications

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

orSL)

EngineOilCapacity:2.1L(71oz)withthelter;

1.8L(61oz)withoutthelter

Viscosity:Refertothetablebelow.

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Figure37

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

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

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil

becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donot runenginewithoilbelowthelowmarkbecause theenginemaybedamaged.

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Figure38

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Checktheengine-oillevelasshownin(Figure

38).

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every100hours

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoassuretheoil drainscompletely.

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

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.ChangetheengineoilasshowninFigure39.

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Figure40

Figure39

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6.Starttheengineanddrivetoaatarea.

7.Checktheoillevelagain.

ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

Note:Changetheengine-oilltermorefrequently

whenoperatingconditionsareextremelydustyor sandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChanging

theEngineOil(page31).

2.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure41).

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

40).

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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3.RemovethesparkplugasshowninFigure42.

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Figure41

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengine,thenrotatethelteranextra3/4turn.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnew oil;refertoEngine-OilSpecications(page30).

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

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Figure42

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or

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cracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.

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

Type:NGK®BPR4ESorequivalent

Airgap:0.75mm(0.03inch)

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Figure43

InstallingtheSparkPlug

Figure44

FuelSystem Maintenance

DrainingtheFuelTank

Youcandrainthefueltankbyremovingitandpouring thefueloutofthellneck;refertoRemovingtheFuel

Tank(page34).Youcanalsodrainthefueltankby

usingasiphoninthefollowingprocedure.

DANGER

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers

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andcandamageproperty.

•Drainfuelfromthefueltankwhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopen area.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

CheckingtheSpark 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.

•Neversmokewhendrainingfuel,andstay awayfromanopename,orwhereaspark mayignitethefuelfumes.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition

3.Cleanaroundthefuelcaptopreventdebrisfrom gettingintothefueltank(Figure45).

4.Removethefuelcap.

5.Insertasyphonpumpintothefueltank.

6.Usingthesyphonpump,drainthefuelintoafuel container.

7.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

3.Waitforthemufertocool.

4.Ifyouseeanybreaksinthescreenorwelds, replacethearrester.

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

6.Installthearresterontheexhaustoutlet.

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every800hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)

Donotinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuel line.

Note:Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Figure45

1.Fuelcap

RemovingtheFuelTank

1.Lowertheplatform.

2.Releasethecushion;refertoReleasingthe

CushionforRearAccess(page26).

3.Removethecrossbracket.

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3.Closethefuel-shutoffvalve;refertoUsingthe

Fuel-ShutoffValve(page22).

4.ReplacethefuellterasshowninFigure47.

Figure46

1.Fueltank

2.Crossbracket

4.Removethefueltankandsetitontheoperator platform.

Note:Ifyouwanttomovethefueltankfurther

fromthemachine,removethefuelandvent linesfromthetopofthetank.

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Figure47

ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plug

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

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated

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

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Alwayskeepthebatterycleanandfullycharged.Use apapertoweltocleanthebatterycase.Ifthebattery terminalsarecorroded,cleanthemwithasolutionof fourpartswaterand1partbakingsoda.Applyalight coatingofgreasetothebatteryterminalstoprevent corrosion.

Voltage:12V

RemovingtheBattery

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.RemovethebatteryasshowninFigure48.

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Figure48

ChargingtheBattery

InstallingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat canexplode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks andamesawayfrombattery .

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged

(1.265specicgravity)topreventbatterydamage whenthetemperatureisbelow0°C(32°F).

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto

RemovingtheBattery(page35).

2.Checktheelectrolytelevel.

3.Ensurethatthellercapsareinstalledonthe battery.

4.Chargethebatteryfor1hourat25to30Aor6 hoursat4to6A.

5.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthe chargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,anddisconnect thechargerleadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure

49).

InstallthebatteryasshowninFigure50.

6.Installthebatteryontothemachineandconnect thebatterycables;refertoInstallingtheBattery

(page36).

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery

disconnected;electricaldamagemayoccur.

Figure49

1.Positivebatterypost

2.Negativebatterypost

3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Black(-)chargerlead

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Figure50

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ServicingtheFuses

DriveSystem

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfusesand requiresnomaintenance.Ifafuseblows,checkthe componentorcircuitforamalfunctionorshort.

1.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthe machine.

2.Pulloutthefusetoremoveorreplaceit(Figure

51).

3.Installthecushiontotherearofthemachine.

Note:Ensurethatthecorrect-sizefuseis

installedFigure51.

Maintenance

AdjustingtheTracking

Ifyoupushbothmotion-controlleversforwardthe samedistanceandthemachinepullsto1side,adjust thetrackingasfollows.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthe machine;refertoReleasingtheCushionfor

RearAccess(page26).

Note:Foreasieraccess,youcanalsoremove

thefueltank;refertoRemovingtheFuelT ank

(page34).

4.Rotatetheleftcontrolrodinquarter-turn incrementsuntilthemachinetracksstraight (Figure52).

Figure51

1.Ignitionfuse—15A3.Powertakeoff(PTO)

2.Accessory-portfuse—15 A

fuse—10A

4.Infocenterfuse—7.5A

Note:Ifthemachinepullstotheright,shorten

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thecontrolrodbyrotatingittotheright.Ifthe machinepullstotheleft,lengthentherodby rotatingittotheleft.

Note:Adjustonlytheleftcontrolrodtomatch

theleftwheelspeedtotherightwheelspeed. Donotadjusttherightwheelspeed,asthis positionstherightmotion-controlleveroutofthe centerforthecontrolpanelneutral-lockslot.

Important:Donotrotatethecontrolrodtoo

far,asthismaycausethemachinetocreep inneutral.

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Figure52

1.Rotatelefttolengthenthe rod.

2.Leftcontrolrod

5.Checkforpropertracking,andadjusttherod

asnecessary.

3.Rotaterighttoshortenthe rod.

Note:Ifyouareunabletoachieveproper

trackingbyadjustingtheleftcontrolrod,contact yourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.Checkthatthemachinedoesnotcreepfrom theneutralpositionwiththeparkbrakes disengaged.

7.Installthefueltank,ifyouremovedit.

8.Installthecushion.

CheckingtheTirePressure

AdjustingtheCaster-Pivot Bearing

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

Maintaintheairpressureinthereartiresat83to97 kPa(12to14psi).

Important:Uneventirepressurecancausean

unevencut.

Note:Thefronttiresaresemi-pneumatictiresanddo

notrequireair-pressuremaintenance.

Figure53

3.Removethedustcapfromthecasterandtighten thelocknut(Figure54).

4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersare at,andthenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlyset thepreloadonthebearings(Figure54).

Important:Makesurethatthespring

washersareinstalledcorrectlyasshownin

Figure54.

5.Installthedustcap(Figure54).

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Figure54

1.Springwashers

2.Locknut

3.Dustcap

ServicingtheCaster WheelsandBearings

Thecasterwheelsrotateonarollerbearingsupported byaspannerbushing.Ifthebearingiskeptwell lubricated,wearwillbeminimal.Failuretokeepthe bearingwelllubricatedcausesrapidwear.Awobbly casterwheelusuallyindicatesawornbearing.

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1.Removethelocknutandwheelboltholdingthe casterwheeltothecasterfork(Figure55).

RemovingtheClutchShim

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Whentheclutchbrakehasworntothepointwhere theclutchnolongerengagesconsistently,youcan removetheshimtoextendtheclutchlife(Figure56).

Figure55

1.Locknut4.Rollerbearing

2.Bushing

3.Spannerbushing

5.Casterwheel

6.Wheelbolt

2.Remove1bushing,thenpullthespanner bushingandrollerbearingoutofthewheelhub (Figure55).

3.Removetheotherbushingfromthewheelhub andcleananygreaseanddirtfromthewheel hub(Figure55).

4.Inspecttherollerbearing,bushings,spanner bushingandtheinsideofthewheelhubforwear.

Note:Replaceanydamagedorwornparts

(Figure55).

5.Place1bushingintothewheelhub(Figure55).

6.Greasetherollerbearingandspannerbushing, andslidethemintothewheelhub(Figure55).

7.Placethesecondbushingintothewheelhub (Figure55).

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1.Armature5.Brakespacer

2.Fieldshell

3.Rotor7.Brakepole

4.Brake-mountingbolt

Figure56

6.Shim.

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1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Usinganaircompressor,blowoutanydebris underthebrakepoleandaroundthebrake spacers.

8.Installthecasterwheelintothecasterforkand secureitwiththewheelboltandlocknut(Figure

55).

9.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespannerbushing bottomsagainsttheinsideofthecasterforks (Figure55).

10.Greasethettingonthecasterwheel.

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Figure57

4.Checktheconditionofthewire-harnessleads, connectors,andterminals.Cleanorrepairthem asnecessary.

5.Verifythat12Vispresentattheclutchconnector whentheyouengagethePTOswitch.

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

A.Loosenbothbrakemountingbolts1/2to1

fullturnasshowninFigure58.

Note:Donotremovethebrakepolefrom

theeldshell/armature.Thebrakepole hasworntomatchthearmatureandneeds tocontinuetomatchafteryouremovethe shimtoensuretheproperbraketorque.

Figure58

issometimesdifculttomeasurethetrue gap.

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Figure60

1.Feelergauge

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1.Brake-mountingbolt

B.Usingneedle-nosepliers,orbyhand,

removetheshim.

Note:Donotdiscardtheshimuntilyou

conrmthattheclutchfunctionsproperly.

Figure59

1.Shim

C.Usingapneumaticline,blowoutanydebris

underthebrakepoleandaroundthebrake spacers.

D.T orqueeachbolt(M6x1)to12.3to13.7

N∙m(9.5to10.5ft-lb).

E.Usinga0.010inchthick-feelergauge,verify

thatagapispresentbetweentherotorand armaturefaceonbothsidesofthebrake poleasshowninFigure60andFigure61.

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Figure61

1.Feelergauge

•Ifthegapislessthan0.010inch,

theninstalltheshimandreferto

Troubleshooting(page55).

•Ifthegapissufcient,proceedtothe

safetycheckinstepF.

F.Performthefollowingsafetycheck:

i.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.

ii.Makesurethatthebladesdonot

engagewhenthePTOswitchisin

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theOFFpositionandtheclutchis disengaged.

Note:Iftheclutchdoesnot

disengage,installtheshim,andrefer toTroubleshooting(page55).

iii.EngageanddisengagethePTO

switch10consecutivetimesto ensurethattheclutchisfunctioning properly.

Note:Iftheclutchdoesnotengage

properly,refertoTroubleshooting

(page55).

Note:Duetothewaytherotorand

armaturefaceswear(peaksandvalleys),it

CheckingtheWheel-Lug

CoolingSystem

Nuts

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours—Checkthe

wheel-lugnuts.

Checkandtorquethewheel-lugnutsto115to142 N∙m(85to105ft-lb).

Maintenance

CleaningtheAir-Intake Screen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforeeachuse,removeanybuildupofgrass,dirt, orotherdebrisfromthecylinderandcylinder-head coolingns,air-intakescreenontheywheelend, andthecarburetor-governorleversandlinkage.This helpsensureadequatecoolingoftheengineandthe correctenginespeed,anditreducesthepossibilityof overheatingormechanicaldamagetotheengine.

CleaningtheCooling System

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkand

cleantheenginecoolingnsand shrouds(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removetheair-intakescreenandfanhousing (Figure62).

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengine parts.

5.Installtheair-intakescreenandfanhousing (Figure62).

Figure62

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1.Guardandengine

air-intakescreen

2.Fanhousing

BrakeMaintenance

BeltMaintenance

TestingtheParkingBrake

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforeeachuse,testtheparkingbrakeonbotha levelsurfaceandslope.

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.Iftheparkingbrake doesnotholdsecurely ,adjustit.

1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

4.Engagethebrakeleverandensurethatthe machinedoesnotmove.

5.Adjustthebrakeifneeded.

AdjustingtheBrakes

1.Removethefueltank;refertoRemovingthe

FuelT ank(page34).

CheckingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthe

mower-deckbelt(s).

Checkbeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks, wear,signsofoverheating,oranyotherdamage.

Thesignsofawornmowerbeltaresquealingwhile thebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhileyouare cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks,and cracks.Replacethemowerbeltifyoudetectanyof thesesigns.

ReplacingtheMower-Deck Belt

1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.ReplacethebeltasshowninFigure64.

2.Loosentheboltonthecableclampontheleft sideofthemachine.

Figure63

1.Cable

2.Cableclamp

3.Pulldownonthecablesuntiltheyaretaut.

4.Tightenthenut.

3.Boltandnut

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5.Installthefueltank,crossbracket,andcushion.

ReplacingtheTransmission Belt

ServiceInterval:Every1,000hours—Replacethe

transmissionbelt.

1.Removethefueltank;refertoRemovingthe

FuelT ank(page34).

2.Removethehydraulic-reservoircap.

3.Locatethedrainplugsinthebottomofthe transmissionandplaceadrainpanunderthe plug(Figure65).

Figure64

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Figure65

1.Drainplug

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4.Allowthehydraulicuidtodrainfromthe machine.

5.Removethelowerhydraulichose(Figure66).

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Figure66

1.Lowerhydraulichose3.T ensionspring

2.Transmissionbelt

6.Removethetensionspring(Figure66).

CAUTION

Thespringisundertensionwhen installedandcancausepersonalinjury .

Wearsafetyglassesandbecarefulwhen removingthespring.

ControlsSystem Maintenance

Adjustingthe

7.Removethedeckbeltfromtheclutchandclutch stop(Figure66).

8.Installthenewbelt.

9.Installthetensionspringandlowerhydraulic hose.

10.Installthedrainplugsandtorqueto22to27 N∙m(16to20ft-lb).

11.Addhydraulicuidtothelllevel.

12.Installthehydraulic-reservoircap.

13.Runthemachinefor10minutesandverifythat thehydraulicuidisatthecorrectlevel.

Motion-ControlLevers

Ifthemotion-controlleversdonotalignhorizontally , adjustthemotion-controllevers.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Pushthemotion-controlleversdownoutofthe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition(Figure67).

4.Checkiftherightmotion-controlleveraligns horizontallywiththeleftmotion-controllever (Figure67).

Figure67

1.Leftmotion-controllever3.Checkthehorizontal

2.Rightmotion-controllever

intheNeutral-lockposition

alignmenthere

4.Rightmotion-controllever

Note:T oadjusttherightmotion-controllever

horizontally,adjustthecam.

5.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthe machine.

6.Loosenthenutholdingthecam(Figure68).

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Figure68

1.Cam

7.Adjustthecamuntilitalignswiththeleft motion-controlleverandtightenthenutforthe cam.

2.Nut

Note:Movingthecamclockwise(inthevertical

position)lowersthehandle;movingthecam counterclockwise(intheverticalposition)raises thehandle.

HydraulicSystem Maintenance

HydraulicSystemSafety

•Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidisinjected

intoskin.Injecteduidmustbesurgicallyremoved withinafewhoursbyadoctor.

•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhosesandlinesare

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ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto thehydraulicsystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole

leaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressurehydraulic uid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem

beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic system.

Important:Ensurethattheatportionofthe

camdoesnotgoaboveaverticalposition (rightorleft);otherwiseyoumaydamagethe switch.

8.Repeatsteps3through7fortheleft motion-controllever.

HydraulicSystem Specications

HydraulicFluidType:T oro

hydraulicuid

HydraulicSystemFluidCapacity:4.7L(159oz)

HYPR-OIL

Important:Usetheuidspecied.Otheruids

coulddamagethesystem.

™

500

CheckingtheHydraulic Fluid

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every500hours

Note:Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelwhentheuid

iscold.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleantheareaaroundthecapandthellerneck ofthehydraulictank(Figure69).

Figure69

1.Hydraulic-tankcap2.Filllevel

4.Removethecapfromthellerneck(Figure69).

Note:Lookinsidetochecktheuidlevelin

thereservoir.

5.Adduidtothereservoiruntilitreachesthe reachestheminimumcoldlllevel.

6.Installthecaponthellerneck.

ReplacingtheHydraulic FluidandFilters

4.Removethehydraulic-reservoircap.

5.Locatethedrainpluginthebottomofeach transmissionandplaceadrainpanunderthe plugs(Figure70).

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Figure70

1.Drainplug

2.Hydrauliclter

6.Removethedrainplugs.

7.Allowthehydraulicuidtofullydrainfromthe machine.

8.Removethehydraulicltercapandlterfrom eachtransmission.

9.Installnewhydrauliclterswiththespringside facingoutandinstalltheltercaps.

10.Installthedrainplugsandtorqueto22to27 N∙m(16to20ft-lb).

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every500hours/Y early(whichevercomes rst)—Changethehydraulicltersandhydraulic uid.

Changethehydraulicuidmorefrequentlyinsevere conditionsorinahotoperatingclimate.Contact yourAuthorizedServiceDealerforahydraulickitto replacethehydrauliclters.

WARNING

Hothydraulicuidcancausesevereburns.

Allowthehydraulicuidtocoolbefore performinganymaintenanceonthehydraulic system.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethefueltank;refertoRemovingthe

FuelT ank(page34).

11.Loosentheventplugineachtransmissionso thatitislooseandwobbles(Figure71).

Note:Thisallowsairtoescapethehydraulic

systemasyouaddhydraulicuid.

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Figure71

Lefttransmissionshown

1.Ventplug

12.Slowlyadduidtothehydraulictankuntilit startstocomeout1oftheventplugs.

Important:Usetheuidspeciedin

HydraulicSystemSpecications(page45)or

equivalent.Otheruidscouldcausesystem damage.

Important:Monitorthelevelofuidinthe

hydraulictanksothatyoudonotoverllit.

MowerDeck Maintenance

ServicingtheCutting

13.Tightentheventplugs.

14.Installthehydraulic-tankcap.

15.Installthefueltank.

16.Starttheengineandletitrunforabout2minutes topurgeairfromthesystem.

17.Shutofftheengineandcheckforleaks.

Note:If1orbothwheelsdonotdrive,referto

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem(page47).

BleedingtheHydraulic System

Thetractionsystemisself-bleeding,however,itmay benecessarytobleedthesystemifuidischanged orafterworkisperformedonthesystem.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Blades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement, keepextrabladesonhand.

BladeSafety

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapieceof thebladecouldbethrowntowardyouorbystanders, resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearordamage.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

bladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhen servicingtheblades.Onlyreplaceorsharpenthe blades;neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethatthe

bladesandbladeboltsarenotwornordamaged. Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsets topreservebalance.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating1

bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.

3.Raisetherearofthemachineontojackstands highenoughtoraisethedrivewheelsoffthe ground.

4.Starttheengineandmovethethrottlecontrolto theidleposition.

Note:Ifthedrivewheeldoesnotrotate,assist

thepurgingofthesystembycarefullyrotating thetireintheforwarddirection.

5.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelasitdrops,and adduidasrequiredtomaintaintheproperlevel.

6.Repeatthisprocedurefortheoppositewheel.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

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

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure72).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe

Blades(page48).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure72).

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcould breakapartandcouldcriticallyinjure youorbystanders.

•Alwaysreplaceabentordamaged bladewithanewblade.

Figure72

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

1.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforward andbackward.

2.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecutting edge,positionA,oftheblades(Figure73).

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theedgesorsurfacesoftheblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Replacetheifabladehitsasolidobject,isout ofbalance,orisbent.Forbestperformanceand continuedsafetyconformanceofthemachine,use genuineTororeplacementblades.Replacement bladesmadebyothermanufacturersmayresultin non-conformancewithsafetystandards.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthicklypadded glove.

2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,and bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure74).

•Donotleorcreatesharpnotchesin

Figure73

1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface

2.PositionA

3.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

4.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge

ofthebladesatthesamepositionasinstep2 above.

Note:Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions

obtainedinsteps2and3mustnotexceed3mm (1/8inch).

Note:Ifthisdimensionexceeds3mm

(1/8inch),replacetheblade.

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Figure74

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure75).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

Figure75

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure76).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure75).

Figure76

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

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Figure77

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

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2.Blade4.Bladebolt

LevelingtheMowerDeck

PreparingtheMachine

InstallingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Yearly

1.Inspectthebladeboltfordamagedthreads. Replacetheboltandcurvedwasheras necessary.

2.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

77).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside ofthedecktoensurepropercutting.

3.Installthecurvedwasherandbladebolt(Figure

77).

Note:Thecurvedwasherconemustbe

installedtowardthebolthead(Figure77).

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

Ensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytimeyou installthemowerdeckorwhenyouseeanuneven cutonyourlawn.

Levelthemowerdecksidetosidebeforeadjusting thefront-to-rearslope.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

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

3.Checkthetirepressureofbothdrivetires;refer toCheckingtheTirePressure(page38).

4.Checkthemowerdeckforbentblades;remove andreplaceanybentblades;refertoChecking

forBentBlades(page48).

5.Lowerthemowerdecktothe76mm(3inch) height-of-cutposition.

CheckingtheMowerDeck Side-to-SideHeight

1.Adjusttherear-tirepressure.

2.Ensurethatthebladesarenotbent;referto

CheckingforBentBlades(page48).

3.Positionthebladessidetoside.

4.MeasureattheBandClocationsfromalevel

surfacetothecuttingedgeofbladetips(Figure

78).

Figure78

1.Measurefromalevel surface

2.Measurethebladeat

pointsBandC

2.Rotatethetopboltoftheyokestoadjustthe heightofthemowerdeck(Figure79).

Note:Rotatetheboltsclockwisetoraisethe

deck;rotatetheboltcounterclockwisetolowerit.

3.Tightenthejamnutsandsidebolts.

4.Checktheside-to-sideheight;refertoChecking

theMowerDeckSide-to-SideHeight(page49).

CheckingtheMowerDeck Front-to-RearPitch

1.Adjustthetirepressureinthereartirestothe correctspecications.

2.Position1bladefront-to-rear.MeasureatAand Blocationsfromalevelsurfacetothecutting

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edgeofthebladetips(Figure80).

Note:Themowerbladeshouldbe6mm(1/4

inch)lowerinfrontatAthanintherearatB.

3.Rotatethebladesandrepeatforotherblades.

5.ThedifferencebetweenmeasurementsBandC

shouldbenomorethan6mm(1/4inch).

Note:Ifitisnotcorrect,refertoLevelingthe

MowerDeckfromSidetoSide(page50).

LevelingtheMowerDeckfrom SidetoSide

1.Loosenthesidenutandjamnutintheyokes youwanttoadjust(Figure79).

Figure80

1.Measurethebladeat

pointsAandB

2.Measurefromalevel surface

4.Ifthefront-to-rearpitchisnotcorrect,referto

LevelingtheMowerDeckfromFronttoRear (page50).

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Figure79

1.Topbolt

2.Jamnut5.Adjusttheseyokesto

3.Yoke6.Adjusttheseyokesto

4.Sidenut

adjusttherightsideofthe mowerdeck.

adjusttheleftsideofthe mowerdeck.

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LevelingtheMowerDeckfrom FronttoRear

1.Loosenthejamnutandsideboltintheyokes thatyouwanttoadjust(Figure81).

Figure81

1.Topbolt

2.Jamnut5.Adjusttheseyokesto

3.Yoke6.Adjusttheseyokesto

4.Sidenut

adjustthefrontsideofthe mowerdeck.

adjusttherearsideofthe mowerdeck.

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Figure82

1.Measurefromalevel

surface

2.Measurethebladeatpoint

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5.Ifthemeasurementisnotcorrect,locatethe front2yokesonthemachine(Figure81).

6.Loosenthesideboltandjamnutoftheyokes.

2.Rotatethetopboltoftheyokestoadjustthe heightofthemowerdeck(Figure81).

Note:Rotatetheboltclockwisetoraisethe

deck;rotatetheboltcounterclockwisetolowerit.

3.Tightenthejamnutsandsidebolts.

4.Checkthefront-to-rearpitch;refertoChecking

theMowerDeckFront-to-RearPitch(page50).

MatchingtheHeight-of-Cut

1.Checkthereartirepressure.

2.Settheheight-of-cuttothe7.6cm(3inches) position;refertoAdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

(page19).

3.Withthemachineonlevelsurface,position1 bladefront-to-rear.

4.MeasureatA,andfromalevelsurfacetothe cuttingedgeofthebladetips(Figure82).

Note:Themeasurementshouldbe7.6cm(3

inches).

7.Adjustthetopboltoftheyokesuntiltheblade tipsmatch7.6cm(3inches).

8.Tightenthejamnutsandsidebolts.

AdjustingtheDeck-Lift

ReplacingtheGrass

Spring

Note:Adjustingthecompressionspringaltershow

muchthedeckoatsandtheamountofeffortneeded toliftthedeckwhenusingtheheight-of-cutlever.

•Morespringcompressionreducestheleverlift

forcerequiredandcausesthedecktooatmore.

•Lessspringcompressionincreasestheleverlift

forcerequiredandcausesthedecktooatless.

1.Raisetheheight-of-cutleverandlockitintothe transportposition.

2.Checkthedistancebetweenthespringnut andtherearsideoftheweldedmountbracket (Figure83).

3.Ensurethatthelengthisbetween47to50mm (1.8to2inches)(Figure83).

4.Ifneeded,adjustthedistancebyadjustingthe boltonthefrontofthemountbracket(Figure83).

Deector

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Donotoperatethemachineunlessyouinstall acoverplate,amulchplate,grassdeector, orbagger.

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,spring,andspacer holdingthedeectortothepivotbrackets (Figure84).

Figure83

1.Deck-liftspring

2.Springnut

3.Rearsideofthemount bracket

5.Repeatthisprocedurefortheoppositedeck-lift

spring.

4.Adjustmentbolt

5.Lengthisbetween47to 50mm(1.8to2inches).

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Figure84

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.Grassdeector

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3.Locknut

4.Spring

2.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.

3.Placethespacerandthespringontothegrass deector.

4.Place1J-hookendofthespringbehindthe deckedge.

5.Spring(installed)

7.J-hookendofthespring

Note:Makesurethat1J-hookendofspringis

installedbehinddeckedgebeforeinstallingthe boltasshowninFigure84.

5.Installtheboltandthenut.

6.Place1J-hookendofthespringaroundthe grassdeector(Figure84).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable

torotate.Liftthedeectoruptothefullopen position,andensurethatitrotatesintothe full-downposition.

Cleaning

Storage

CleaningundertheMower Deck

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforeeachuseordaily

Removethegrassbuildupunderthemowerdaily.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,movethemotion-controlleverstothe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisethefrontofthemachineandusejack standstosupportthemower.

DisposingofWaste

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

StorageSafety

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor

drainthefuelindoors.

CleaningandStorage

ServiceInterval:Beforestorage

Beforestorage

1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO),engagethe parkingbrake,shutofftheengine,andremove thekey.

2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especially theengine.

Important:Youcanwashthemachine

withamilddetergentandwater.Donot pressure-washthemachine.Avoidexcessive useofwater,especiallynearthedrivesystem andengine.Pressure-washingcanforcedirt andwaterintocriticalparts,suchasspindle bearingsandelectricalswitches.

3.Cleananydirtandchafffromtheoutsideofthe enginecylinder-headnsandblowerhousing.

4.Checkthebrake;refertoT estingtheParking

Brake(page42).

5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page29).

6.Greasethemachine;refertoGreasingthe

Machine(page27).

7.Changetheengineoil;refertoServicingthe

EngineOil(page30).

8.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page38).

9.Forlong-termstorage,dothefollowing:

A.Addfuelstabilizer/conditionertothefuelin

thetankasdirectedbythefuelstabilizer manufacturer.

B.Runtheenginetodistributetheconditioned

fuelthroughthefuelsystemfor5minutes.

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltank;refertoDrainingthe

FuelT ank(page33),oroperatetheengine

untilitshutsoff.

D.Starttheengineandallowittorununtilit

shutsoff.Repeatwiththechokeengaged(if applicable)untiltheenginedoesnotstart.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly;recycleitaccording

tolocalregulations.

Important:Donotstorefuelcontaining

stabilizer/conditionerlongerthan thedurationrecommendedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

10.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckits condition;refertoServicingtheSparkPlug

(page32).

11.Withthesparkplug(s)removedfromtheengine, pour15ml(2tablespoons)ofengineoilintothe spark-plughole,andusethestartertocrankthe engineanddistributetheoilinsidethecylinder.

12.Installthesparkplug(s)butdonotconnectthe wiretothesparkplug(s).

13.Checkandtightenallfasteners.Repairor replaceanypartthatisdamagedormissing.

14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaceswith paintfromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

15.Storethemachineinaclean,dry ,garageor storagearea.Removethekeyfromtheswitch andstoreitinamemorableplace.Coverthe machinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

Theenginelosespower.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Thefueltankisemptyortheshutoff valveisclosed.

2.Aspark-plugwireislooseor disconnected.

3.Asparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty.

5.Dirtisinthefuellter.5.Replacethefuellter.

6.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

7.Thegapbetweenthesafety-interlock switchesisnotcorrect.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengineblowerhousingare plugged.

5.Asparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.

6.Theventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.6.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

7.Dirtisinthefuellter.7.Replacethefuellter.

8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

1.Fillthefueltankwithfuelandopenthe valve

2.Installthewireonsparkplug.

3.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug.

4.Servicetheair-cleanerelement.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Servicetheair-cleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Theengineoverheats.

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Thereisabnormalvibration.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengineblowerhousingare plugged.

1.Thehydraulic-uidreservoirislow.1.Addhydraulicuidtothereservoir.

2.Airisinthehydraulicsystem.2.Bleedtheairoutthehydraulicsystem.

3.Apump-drivebeltslips.3.Replacethepump-drivebelt.

4.Apump-drivebeltidlerspringis missing.

5.Thepump-bypassvalvesareopen.5.Tightenthebypassvalves.T orqueto

1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

2.Ablade-mountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblade-mountingbolt.

3.Theengine-mountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheengine-mountingbolts.

4.Anenginepulley,idlerpulley,orblade pulleyisloose.

5.Anenginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Abladespindleisbent.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

4.Replacethepump-drivebeltidler spring.

12to15N∙m(9to11ft-lb).

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Thecuttingheightisuneven.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

1.Blade(s)arenotsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

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

3.Themowerdeckisnotlevel.3.Levelthemowerdeckside-to-side

4.Themowerdeckpitchiswrong.

5.Theundersideofmowerdeckisdirty.5.Cleantheundersideofthemower

6.Thetirepressureisnotcorrect.6.Adjustthetirepressure.

7.Abladespindleisbent.

1.Apump-drivebeltisworn,looseor broken.

2.Apump-drivebeltisoffpulley.

3.Amower-deckbeltisworn,looseor broken.

4.Amower-deckbeltisoffthepulley.

5.Anidlerspringisbrokenormissing.5.Replacethespring.

6.Theelectricclutchisoutofadjustment.

7.Theclutchconnectororwireis damaged.

8.Theelectricclutchisdamaged.

9.Thesafety-interlocksystemprevents bladerotation.

10.ThePTOswitchisfaulty .10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

position.

4.Adjustthefront-to-rearpitch.

deck.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Checkthebelttension.

2.Installthedrivebeltandcheckthe adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforthe correctposition.

3.Installthenewdeckbelt.

4.Installthedeckpulleyandcheckthe idlerpulley,idlerarmandspringforthe correctpositionandfunction.

6.Adjusttheclutchairgap.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

9.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Theclutchdoesnotengage.

1.Thefuseisblown.

2.Thereislowvoltagesupplyatthe clutch.

3.Thecoilisdamaged.3.Replacetheclutch.

4.Thereisinadequatecurrentsupply.4.Repairorreplacetheclutchlead

5.Therotor/armatureairgapistoolarge.

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

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

wireorelectricalsystem.Cleanthe connectorcontacts.

5.Removetheshimorreplacetheclutch.

Schematics

ElectricalSchematic(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,ifTorodoesnotprovidethese warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.

RevA

Toro 79504 Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Attachments/Accessories

AddingFuel

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

BreakinginaNewMachine

FillingtheFuelTank

UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

PerformingDaily Maintenance

OperatingtheParking Brake

EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)

OperatingtheChoke

DisengagingtheMowerBlades (PTO)

StartingtheEngine

ShuttingOfftheEngine

OperatingthePlatform

OperatingtheMachinewiththe PlatformUp

OperatingtheMachinewiththe PlatformDown

DrivingForward

DrivingForwardor Backward

SideDischargingor MulchingtheGrass

DrivingBackward

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

PositionA

PositionB

PositionC

UsingWeights

TransportingtheMachine

SelectingaTrailer

LoadingtheMachine

ReleasingtheCushionfor RearAccess

GreasingtheFrontCaster Pivots

GreasingtheMachine

GreasingtheTorsionIdler

GreasingtheCaster-Wheel Hubs

GreasingtheMotion Controls

ServicingtheAirCleaner

InspectingtheFilters

InstallingtheFilters

RemovingtheFilters

ServicingtheEngineOil

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ChangingtheEngineOil

ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

RemovingtheSparkPlug

ServicingtheSparkPlug

CheckingtheSparkPlug

InstallingtheSparkPlug

DrainingtheFuelTank

CheckingtheSpark Arrester

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

RemovingtheFuelTank

ServicingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

ChargingtheBattery

InstallingtheBattery

ServicingtheFuses

AdjustingtheTracking

CheckingtheTirePressure

AdjustingtheCaster-Pivot Bearing

ServicingtheCaster WheelsandBearings

RemovingtheClutchShim

CleaningtheAir-Intake Screen

CleaningtheCooling System

TestingtheParkingBrake

AdjustingtheBrakes

CheckingtheBelts

ReplacingtheMower-Deck Belt

ReplacingtheTransmission Belt

CheckingtheHydraulic Fluid

ReplacingtheHydraulic FluidandFilters

MowerDeck Maintenance

BleedingtheHydraulic System

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

InspectingtheBlades

CheckingforBentBlades

RemovingtheBlades