Toro G132, H132 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3363-985RevA

G132Rear-EngineRidingMower
H132Rear-EngineRidingMower

ModelNo.70185—SerialNo.310000001andUp

ModelNo.70186—SerialNo.310000001andUp

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Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedto
beusedbyresidentialhomeowners.Itisdesigned
primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained
lawnsonresidentialproperties.Itisnotdesigned
forcuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.

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productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
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additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
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ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.

Figure1

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2otherwordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

Contents

Introduction.................................................................2

Safety...........................................................................3

SafeOperatingPractices.......................................3

ToroRidingMowerSafety....................................5

SoundPressure.....................................................5

SoundPower........................................................5

Vibration..............................................................5

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

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

ProductOverview......................................................10

Controls.............................................................10

Specications.....................................................11

Operation...................................................................12

AddingFuel.......................................................12

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................13

StartingtheEngine.............................................13

StoppingtheEngine...........................................14

DrivingtheMachineForwardor

Backward.......................................................14

SelectingGroundSpeeds....................................14

DrivingtheMachineForwardor

Backward.......................................................14

StoppingtheMachine.........................................15

PushingtheMachineManually............................15

UsingtheSafetyInterlockSystem.......................15

TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................17

TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................17

EmptyingtheGrassCollector.............................18

InstallingtheRecyclerCover...............................18

InstallingtheDischargeChute............................19

OperatingTips...................................................20

Maintenance...............................................................21

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................21

Lubrication.............................................................21

GreasingandLubricatingtheMachine................21

EngineMaintenance...............................................21

ServicingtheEngineOil.....................................21

ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................23

ServicingtheSparkPlug.....................................23

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FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................25

DrainingtheFuelTank.......................................25

ReplacingtheFuelFilter.....................................25

ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................26

ServicingtheBattery...........................................26

ServicingtheFuses.............................................27

BrakeMaintenance.................................................28

CheckingtheParkingBrake................................28

CheckingtheTirePressure.................................28

BladeMaintenance.................................................28

ServicingtheBlade.............................................28

LevelingtheMower............................................29

Cleaning.................................................................30

WashingundertheMower..................................30

WashingtheMachine..........................................31

Storage.......................................................................31

CleaningandStorage..........................................31

Troubleshooting.........................................................33

Schematics.................................................................35

..........................................................................39

ConditionsandProductsCovered.......................40

LimitedWarrantyforCommercialUse................40

InstructionsforObtainingWarranty

Service...........................................................40

OwnerResponsibilities.......................................40

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered.....................40

GeneralConditions............................................40

Safety

ThismachinemeetsorexceedsEuropeanStandardsin
effectatthetimeofproduction.However,improper
useormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeans
CAUTION,W ARNING,orDANGER-"personalsafety
instruction."Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromtheCENstandard
EN836:1997.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Training

•Readtheinstructionscarefully.Befamiliarwiththe
controlsandtheproperuseoftheequipment.

•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstousethelawnmower.Localregulations
canrestricttheageoftheoperator.

•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpets
arenearby .

•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsible
foraccidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleor
theirproperty.

•Donotcarrypassengers.

•Alldriversshouldseekandobtainprofessional
andpracticalinstruction.Suchinstructionshould
emphasize:

–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhen

workingwithride-onmachines;

–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslope

willnotberegainedbytheapplicationofthe
controllevers.Themainreasonsforlossof
controlare:

◊insufcientwheelgrip,especiallyonwet

grass;

◊beingdriventoofast;

◊inadequatebraking;

◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;

◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground

conditions,especiallyslopes;

◊incorrecthitchingandloaddistribution.

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Preparation

•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwearand
longtrousers.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhen
barefootorwearingopensandals.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipment
istobeusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybe
thrownbythemachine.

•Warning–Fuelishighlyammable.

–Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedfor

thispurpose.

–Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile

refuelling.

–Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never

removethecapofthefueltankoraddfuelwhile
theengineisrunningorwhentheengineishot.

–Iffuelisspilled,donotattempttostartthe

enginebutmovethemachineawayfromthe
areaofspillageandavoidcreatinganysourceof
ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.

–Replaceallfueltanksandcontainercapssecurely.

•Replacefaultysilencers.

•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethatthe
blades,bladeboltsandcutterassemblyarenotworn
ordamaged.Replacewornordamagedbladesand
boltsinsetstopreservebalance.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotatingone
bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.

Operation

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmaking
turns.Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechanging
directions.

•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.

•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.

•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageall
bladeattachmentclutchesandshiftintoneutral.

•Donotuseonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.
Travelongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.To
guardagainstoverturning:

–-donotstoporstartsuddenlywhenonaslope;
–-useslowspeedsonslopesandduringtight

turns;

–-stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandother

hiddenhazards;

•Usecarewhenpullingloadsorusingheavy
equipment.

–-Useonlyapproveddrawbarhitchpoints.

–-Limitloadstothoseyoucansafelycontrol.

–-Donotturnsharply.Usecarewhenreversing.

•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.

•Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfaces
otherthangrass.

•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischarge
ofmaterialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenear
themachinewhileinoperation.

•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguardsor
withoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor
overspeedtheengine.Operatingtheengineat
excessivespeedcanincreasethehazardofpersonal
injury.

•Beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition:

–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe

attachments;

–changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake;

–stoptheengineandremovethekey .

•Disengagedrivetoattachments,stoptheengine,
anddisconnectthesparkplugwire(s)orremovethe
ignitionkey

–beforeclearingblockagesoruncloggingchute;

–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthelawn

mower;

–afterstrikingaforeignobject.Inspectthelawn

mowerfordamageandmakerepairsbefore
restartingandoperatingtheequipment;ifthe
machinestartstovibrateabnormally(check
immediately).

•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransporting
ornotinuse.

•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment

–beforerefuelling;

–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher;

–beforemakingheightadjustmentunless

adjustmentcanbemadefromtheoperator’s
position.

•Reducethethrottlesettingduringenginerun-out
and,iftheengineisprovidedwithashut-offvalve,
turnthefueloffattheconclusionofmowing.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

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•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetank
insideabuildingwherefumescanreachanopen
ameorspark.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany
enclosure.

•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,silencer,
batterycompartmentandfuelstorageareafreeof
grass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.

•Checkthegrasscatcherfrequentlyforwearor
deterioration.

•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety .

•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,thisshouldbe
doneoutdoors.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotatingone
bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.

•Whenmachineistobeparked,storedorleft
unattended,lowerthecuttingmeansunlessapositive
mechanicallockisused.

ToroRidingMowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecicto
Toroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumust
knowthatisnotincludedintheCENstandard.

•Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichis
anodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.Donot
runengineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.

•Keephands,feet,hairandlooseclothingawayfrom
attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerand
anymovingpartswhileengineisrunning.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich
maybehotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbefore
attemptingtomaintain,adjust,orservice.

•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid
contactwithskin,eyesandclothing.Protectyour
face,eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.

•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparks
andamesawayfrombattery.

•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensure
thatoriginalstandardsaremaintained.

•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery
conditionsreducetractionandcouldcausesliding
andlossofcontrol.

•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmer
neardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksorwater.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,
etc.fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscanhide
obstacles.

•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthat
changetheoperatingangle,asroughterraincould
overturnthemachine.

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecause
themowermaytipbackwards.

•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoing
downhill.Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmay
causedrivewheelstoslipandcauselossofbraking
andsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingona
slope.Iftireslosetraction,disengagethebladesand
proceedslowlyofftheslope.

•Followthemanufacturer’srecommendationsfor
wheelweightsorcounterweightstoimprovestability.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersorother
attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe
machineandcauselossofcontrol.

SoundPressure

Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s
earof86dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)
of1dBA.Thesoundpressurelevelwasdetermined
accordingtotheproceduresoutlinedinEN836.

SoundPower

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof100
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Thesoundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.

•UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.Warrantymay
bevoidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.

SlopeOperation

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanks
orwater.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause
rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death
ordrowning.

Vibration

Hand-Arm

•Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=1.9m/s

•Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=2.2m/s

•UncertaintyValue(K)=1.1m/s

Themeasuredvaluewasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.

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WholeBody

•Measuredvibrationlevel=0.75m/s

•UncertaintyValue(K)=0.37m/s

Themeasuredvaluewasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.

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SlopeIndicator

G011841

Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

Manufacturer’sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.

99-2986

1.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders—donot
turnthekeywhilechildrenarepresent;keepchildrenasafe
distancefromthemachine.

105-0529

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurfaces.

105-0531

1.Disengagethecuttingblade.

105-0532

1.Engagethecuttingblade.

105-0535

1.Grasscollectorfull2.Operatinginreverse

1.Heightofcut

105-0538

1.Transmissionspeeds3.Reverse

2.Neutral

105-0530

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106-1802

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand—removethe
ignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.

4.Tippinghazard—donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan10
degrees.

106-2940

1.Warning—donotplaceyouhandsorfeetunderthemower.

106-2943

1.Thrownobjecthazard;cutting/dismembermenthazard—do
notoperatethemachinewiththedischargeopening
uncovered;alwaysoperatethemachinewiththerecycling
cover,reardischargedeector,orgrasscollectorinstalled.

Model70186only

1.Pushtheleverintopushthemachine.

2.Pulltheleverouttodrivethemachine.

1.Turnthekeytomowinreverse.

106-2941

106-2942

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ProductOverview

Note:Thebrakepedalshouldstayinthedepressed

(locked)position.

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

1.Pushdownonthebrakepedal(Figure5)andholdit.

2.Pushtheparkingbrakelever(Figure5)downand
graduallyreleasethebrakepedal.

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Positionthe
seatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthemachineand
aremostcomfortable.

Figure4

1.Throttle

2.Ignitionkey

3.Collectorbin9.Height-of-cutlever

4.Fueltankcap

5.Collectorrod

6.Seat12.Groundspeedpedal

7.KeyChoiceswitch(not
shown)

8.Steeringwheel

10.Bladecontrol(PTO)

11.Brakepedal

Controls

Becomefamiliarwiththecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe
engineandoperatethemachine.

UsingtheParkingBrake

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewheneveryoustopthe
machineorleaveitunattended.

SettingtheParkingBrake

1.Pushthebrakepedaldownandholdit(Figure5).

1.Raisetheseatandloosenthe4bolts(Figure6).

Figure6

1.Bolt(4)

2.Movetheseattothedesiredpositionandtighten
thebolts.

UsingtheBladeControl(PTO)

Thebladecontrol(PTO)leverengagesanddisengages
powertotheblade.

Figure5

1.Brakepedal2.Parkingbrakelever

2.Lifttheparkingbrakelever(Figure5)upand
graduallytakeyourfootoffthebrakepedal.

EngagingtheBlade

1.Depressthebrakepedaltostopthemachine.

2.Slowlyshiftthebladecontrol(PTO)toEngage
Figure7).

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Figure7

1.Disengage

2.Engage

3.Bladecontrol(PTO)

DisengagingtheBlade

1.Depressthebrakepedaltostopthemachine.

2.Shiftthebladecontrol(PTO)toDisengage
(Figure7).

Specications

ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight

70185390lb

(177kg)

70186390lb

(177kg)

74in

(188cm)

74in

(188cm)

(86cm)

(86cm)

34in

34in

41in

(104cm)

41in

(104cm)

SettingtheHeightofCut

Usetheheight-of-cutlevertoraiseandlowerthemower
tothedesiredcuttingheight.Youcansetthecutting
heightto1of4positionsfromapproximately3.8to9
cm.

1.Disengagethebladecontrol(PTO).

2.Pullontheheight-of-cutlever,moveittothe
desiredposition,andreleaseitslowlyintothenotch

Figure8).

(

1.Height-of-cutlever

Figure8

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Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

AddingFuel

UseUnleadedRegularGasolinesuitablefor
automotiveuse(85pumpoctaneminimum).Leaded
regulargasolinemaybeusedifunleadedregularisnot
available.

Important:Neverusemethanol,gasoline
containingmethanol,orgasoholcontainingmore
than10%ethanolbecausethefuelsystemcouldbe
damaged.Donotmixoilwithgasoline.

DANGER

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicle
oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior
carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulate
thecontainerandslowthelossofanystatic
charge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuel
theequipmentwithitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser
nozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis1/4to
1/2inch(6to13mm)belowthebottomofthe
llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystem
inplaceandinproperworkingcondition.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancauseserious
injuryandillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditioneropening .

•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysor
less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthe
fueltankbedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditioner
tothegas.

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Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective
whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethe
chanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuel
stabilizeratalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Cleanaroundeachfueltankcapandremovethecap.

3.Addunleadedregulargasolinetobothfueltanks,
untilthelevelis1/4to1/2inch(6mmto13mm)
belowthebottomofthellerneck.

Thisspaceinthetankallowsgasolinetoexpand.
Donotllthefueltankscompletelyfull.

4.Installfueltankcapssecurely.

5.Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhavespilled.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check
theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoChecking
OilLevelinMaintenance.

StartingtheEngine

1.Sitdownontheseat.

2.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingtheParking
Brake.

Note:Theenginewillnotstartunlessyouengage
theparkingbrake.

3.ShiftthegroundspeedleverintoNeutral(N)

Figure9).

(

Figure10

1.Disengage

2.Engage

3.Bladecontrol(PTO)

5.ShiftthethrottlelevertoChoke(Figure11).

Figure11

1.Choke3.Slow

2.Fast

Note:Anenginethathasbeenrunningandis
warmmaynotrequirethisstep.

Figure9

1.Groundspeedlever

4.Shiftthebladecontrol(PTO)levertoDisengage
(

Figure10).

6.Turntheignitionkeyclockwiseandholditinthe
Startposition(Figure12).Whentheenginestarts,
releasethekey .

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CAUTION

Suddenlyreleasingtheclutchpedalcould
causeyoutolosecontrolandsuddenlyputthe
machineinmotion.

Alwaysreleasetheclutchpedalslowlywhen
startingthemachineinmotion.

SelectingGroundSpeeds

Figure12

1.Start3.Stop

2.Run

Important:Iftheenginedoesnotstartafter
30secondsofcontinuouscranking,turnthe
ignitionkeytoStopandletthestartermotor
cool;refertoTroubleshooting.

7.Aftertheenginestarts,slowlyshiftthethrottlelever
toFast(
shiftthethrottleleverbacktoChokeforafew
secondsandthenshiftthethrottlelevertoFast.
Repeatthisstepasrequired.

Figure11).Iftheenginestallsorhesitates,

StoppingtheEngine

1.ShiftthethrottlelevertoSlow(Figure11).

2.TurntheignitionkeytoStop(Figure12).

3.Removetheignitionkey.

Model70185only

Important:T oavoidtransmissiondamage,always
depressthebrakepedalbeforeshiftingintoorout
ofReverse.

Alwaysstartthemachineinmotionbydepressingthe
brakepedalandshiftingintothedesiredspeed.Once
themachineisinmotion,youcanshiftintoanyforward
speedwithoutdepressingthebrakepedal.Inmost
conditions,themachineispowerfulenoughtomove
outinanyspeed.Ifitwillnotmoveoutinaselected
speedduetoaheavyload,shifttoalowerspeed.

Important:Donotshiftonslopes.Chooseaslow
speedsothatyouwillnothavetostoporshift
whileontheslope.

DrivingtheMachineForward
orBackward

Model70186only

DrivingtheMachineForward
orBackward

Model70185only

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas
measuredinRPM(revolutionsperminute).

1.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe
ParkingBrake.

2.Depressthebrakepedal.

3.Shiftthegroundspeedlevertothedesiredforward
speedortoReverse.

Note:Asyouslowlyreleasethepedal,themachine
willbegintomove.Steerthemachinewiththe
steeringwheel.

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas
measuredinRPM(revolutionsperminute).

1.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe
ParkingBrake.

2.Placeyourfootonthetractioncontrolpedal.

3.Slowlypressonthetopofthepedaltomovethe
machineforwardoronthebottomofthepedalto
movethemachinebackward.

Note:Thefartheryoumovethetractioncontrol
pedalineitherdirection,thefasterthemachine
movesinthatdirection.Toslowdown,releasethe
pressureonthepedal.Steerthemachinewiththe
steeringwheel.

Important:Toavoidtransmissiondamage,
alwaysreleasetheparkingbrakebeforemoving
thetractioncontrolpedal.

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CAUTION

Suddenlyreleasingthebrakepedalcould
causeyoutolosecontrolandsuddenlyputthe
machineinmotion.

Alwaysreleasethebrakepedalslowlywhen
startingthemachineinmotion.

StoppingtheMachine

1.Depressthebrakepedal(model70185only).

2.ShiftthegroundspeedleverintoNeutral(model
70185only).

3.Releasethetractioncontrolpedal(model70186
only).

4.Disengagethebladecontrol(PTO).

5.TurntheignitionkeytoOfftostoptheengine.

6.Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

7.Settheparkingbrakeifyouleavethemachine
unattended;refertoSettingtheParkingBrake.

8.Removetheignitionkeyfromtheswitch.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe
parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.

PushingtheMachineManually

Figure13

1.Pushposition

Note:Thisdisengagesthedrivesystemandallows
thewheelstoturnfreely.

6.Lowerthegrasscollector(model70186only).

7.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

Note:Tooperatethemachine:Raisethegrass
collector,slidethedrivecontrolrodtherightand
pullitout,andthenlowerthegrasscollector.

2.Operateposition

UsingtheSafetyInterlock
System

CAUTION

Ifthesafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor
damaged,themachinecouldoperateunexpectedly,
causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore
operatingthemachine.

Important:Alwayspushthemachinemanually.
Nevertowthemachinebecauseyoumaydamage
thetransaxle.

1.ShiftthegroundspeedleverintoNeutral(model
70185only).

2.Disengagetheblade(PTO).

3.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.

4.Removetheignitionkey.

5.Pushthedrivecontrolrodinandslideittotheleft
tolockitinplace(model70186only)(

Figure13).

UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock
System

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe
enginefromstartingunless:

•Youaresittingontheseat.

•Thebrakepedalisdepressed.

•Thebladecontrol(PTO)leverisintheDisengage
position.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtostopthe
engineifyoudothefollowing:

•Yourisefromtheseatwhenthebrakepedalis
released.

•Yourisefromtheseatwhenthebladecontrol
(PTO)leverisintheEngageposition.

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•Youshiftintoreversewhilethebladecontrol
(PTO)leverisintheEngagepositionandthe
operating-in-reverseinterlockisnotdeactivated.

•Youremovethegrasscollectororthereardeector
whenthebladecontrol(PTO)leverisintheEngage
position.

DANGER

Youcouldbackoverachildorbystanderwhilethe
mowerbladeorotherattachmentisengagedand
causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutely
necessary.

SettingtheKeyChoice®Switchto
OperateinReverse

Aninterlockfeatureonthemachinepreventsthepower
take-off(PTO)fromoperatingwhenyoubackupthe
machine.Ifyouputthetractioncontrolpedalinto
ReversewiththePTOengaged(i.e.,withmowerblades
orotherattachmentrunning),theenginewillstop.Do

notmowinreverseunlessitisabsolutelynecessary.

Ifyouneedtousethebladecontrol(PTO)while
backingup,turnofftheinterlockfeatureusingthe
KeyChoiceswitchlocatedneartheseatbracket

Figure14).

(

•DonotinserttheKeyChoicekeyunlessitis
absolutelynecessary.

•Alwayslookbackwardanddownbefore
backingup.

•UsetheKeyChoiceswitchonlyifyouare
certainnochildrenorotherbystanderswill
enterthemowingarea.

•Beveryobservantafterdeactivatingthe
interlockbecausethesoundoftheengine
maypreventyoufromnoticingthatachildor
bystanderhasenteredtheworkarea.

•AlwaysremoveboththeignitionandKeyChoice
keysandputtheminasafeplaceoutofthe
reachofchildrenorunauthorizeduserswhen
leavingtheunitunattended.

1.Engagetheblade(PTO).

2.InserttheKeyChoicekeyintotheswitch(Figure14).

3.TurntheKeyChoicekey .

Note:Aredlightonthefrontconsole(Figure15)
turnson,indicatingthattheinterlockisdisabled.

1.KeyChoiceswitch

Figure14

Figure15

1.Operating-in-reverselight

4.ShiftthegroundspeedleverintoReverseand
completeyourtask(model70185only).

5.PutthetractioncontrolpedalintoReverseand
completeyourtask(model70186only).

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6.Disengagetheblade(PTO)toactivatetheinterlock.

7.RemovetheKeyChoicekeyandputitinasafeplace
outofthereachofchildren.

TestingtheSafetyInterlock
System

Model70185only

CAUTION

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor
damaged,themachinecouldoperateunexpectedly,
causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore
operatingthemachine.

1.Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethe
machineeachtime.Ifthesafetyinterlocksystem
doesnotoperateasdescribedbelow ,havean
AuthorizedServiceDealerrepairitimmediately.

2.Shiftthebladecontrol(PTO)levertoEngage,sit
ontheseat,androtatetheignitionkeytoStart:
Theengineshouldnotcrank.Ifitdoescrank,the
safetyinterlocksystemismalfunctioningandmust
berepairedbyanAuthorizedServiceDealer.Ifthe
enginedoesnotcrank,gotostep

3.Shiftthebladecontrol(PTO)levertoDisengage,
sitontheseat,depressthebrakeandclutchpedals,
engagetheparkingbrake,shiftthegroundspeed
leverintogear,androtatetheignitionkeytoStart:
Theengineshouldnotcrank.Ifitdoescrank,the
safetyinterlocksystemismalfunctioningandmust
berepairedbyanAuthorizedServiceDealer.Ifthe
enginedoesnotcrank,gotostep

4.Sitontheseat,shiftthegroundspeedleverinto
Neutral,andshiftthebladecontrol(PTO)leverto
Disengage.Ensurethattheparkingbrakeisengaged
androtatetheignitionkeytoStart:Theengine
shouldstartandcontinuetorun.Thenengagethe
bladecontrol(PTO)leverandcarefullyrisefrom
theseat:Theengineshouldstop.Iftheengine
doesnotstoprunning,stoptheengine,waitforall
movingpartstostop,andhavethesafetyinterlock
systemrepairedbyanAuthorizedServiceDealer.If
theenginestopswhenyourisefromtheseat,the
safetyinterlocksystemisfunctioningproperly.

5.Shiftthebladecontrol(PTO)levertoDisengage,
shiftthegroundspeedleverintoNeutral,andstart
theengine.Whiletheengineisrunning,shiftthe
bladecontrol(PTO)levertoEngage,pushinthe

3.

4.

clutch,andshiftthegroundspeedlevertoReverse:
Theengineshouldstop.

6.Shiftthebladecontrol(PTO)levertoDisengage,
shiftthegroundspeedlevertoNeutral,andstart
theengine.Thenshiftthebladecontrol(PTO)lever
toEngageandturntheKeyChoicekeyandrelease
it:TheKeyChoicewarninglightshouldilluminate.
Shiftthebladecontrol(PTO)levertoDisengage:
TheKeyChoicewarninglightshouldturnoff.

TestingtheSafetyInterlock
System

Model70186only

CAUTION

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor
damaged,themachinecouldoperateunexpectedly,
causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore
operatingthemachine.

Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethe
machineeachtime.Ifthesafetyinterlocksystemdoes
notoperateasdescribedbelow ,haveanAuthorized
ServiceDealerrepairitimmediately.

1.Shiftthebladecontrol(PTO)levertoEngage,sit
ontheseat,androtatetheignitionkeytoStart:
Theengineshouldnotcrank.Ifitdoescrank,the
safetyinterlocksystemismalfunctioningandmust
berepairedbyanAuthorizedServiceDealer.Ifthe
enginedoesnotcrank,gotostep

2.Shiftthebladecontrol(PTO)levertoDisengage,
sitontheseat,depressthebrakepedal,engagethe
parkingbrake,androtatetheignitionkeytoStart:
Theengineshouldnotcrank.Ifitdoescrank,the
safetyinterlocksystemismalfunctioningandmust
berepairedbyanAuthorizedServiceDealer.Ifthe
enginedoesnotcrank,gotostep

3.Sitontheseat,putthetractioncontrolpedalinto
Neutral,andshiftthebladecontrol(PTO)leverto
Disengage.Ensurethattheparkingbrakeisengaged
androtatetheignitionkeytoStart:Theengine
shouldstartandcontinuetorun.Thenengagethe
bladecontrol(PTO)leverandcarefullyrisefrom
theseat:Theengineshouldstop.Iftheengine
doesnotstoprunning,stoptheengine,waitforall
movingpartstostop,andhavethesafetyinterlock
systemrepairedbyanAuthorizedServiceDealer.If

2.

3.

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theenginestopswhenyourisefromtheseat,the
safetyinterlocksystemisfunctioningproperly.

4.Shiftthebladecontrol(PTO)levertoDisengage,
putthetractioncontrolpedalintoNeutral,and
starttheengine.Whiletheengineisrunning,shift
thebladecontrol(PTO)levertoEngageandput
thetractioncontrolpedaltoReverse:Theengine
shouldstop.

5.Shiftthebladecontrol(PTO)levertoDisengage,
andstarttheengine.Thenshiftthebladecontrol
(PTO)levertoEngageandturntheKeyChoicekey
andreleaseit:TheKeyChoicewarninglightshould
illuminate.Shiftthebladecontrol(PTO)leverto
Disengage:TheKeyChoicewarninglightshould
turnoff.

EmptyingtheGrassCollector

Whenthecollectorwarninglightonthefrontconsole
comeson,thegrasscollectorisfullandmustbe
emptied.

1.Disengagethebladecontrol(PTO).

2.Pullthecollectorrodforwardtotiltthecollection

Figure16).

bin(

DANGER

Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover,or
completegrasscatcherassemblymountedinplace,
youandothersareexposedtobladecontactand
throwndebris.Contactwiththerotatingmower
bladeandthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryordeath.

•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthe
mowerbecausethegrassdeectorroutes
materialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe
grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit
immediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaormower
bladesunlessyoudisengagethepowertake-off
(PTO)andturntheignitionkeytoOff.Also
removethekeyanddisconnectthewirefrom
thesparkplug.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Disengagetheblade(PTO).

3.ShiftthegroundspeedleverintoNeutral(model
70185only).

4.Settheparkingbrake.

Figure16

1.Collectorrod2.Collectionbin

3.Shakethecollectionbinuntilitiscompletelyempty.

4.Slowlyreturnthecollectionrodtotheoperating
position.

InstallingtheRecyclerCover

ARecyclercoverisincludedwiththemachine.Youcan
useitwhenyoudonotwanttobagthegrassclippings.

5.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.

6.Removetheignitionkey.

7.Raisethegrasscollectorandremovethehairpin,
2washers,andclevispinthatsecurethedischarge
tubetotherearplate(

1.Rearplate4.Hairpin

2.Dischargetube5.Washers

3.Clevispin

Figure17).

Figure17

8.Removethenutandouterwasherthatsecurethe
dischargechutetothedischargetube(Figure18).

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Figure18

1.Dischargetube3.Dischargechute

2.Nutandouterwasher

9.Movetheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

12.Removethedischargechutefromthemower
housing.

Note:Attachthenutandouterwasherthatyou
removedtothedischargechutetopreventlosing
them.

13.InstalltheRecyclercoverontothemower.

14.Jointhe2strapendsaroundtheRecyclercoveras
shown(

Figure19).

15.Aligntheholesinthestrapendsandfastenthem
togethersnuglywiththebolt,washer,andnutyou
previouslyremoved.

16.Raisethegrasscollectorandinstalltheclevispin,2
washers,andhairpintosecurethedischargetubeto
therearplate(

Figure20).

10.Removethebolt,washer,andnutthatsecurethe2
strapendstogether(

1.Straps

2.Nut4.Bolt

Figure19).

Figure19

3.Washer

11.Movethestrapsawayfromthedischargechute.

Note:Donotremovethestrapsfromthemower
housing.Ifastrapcomesoffthehousing,insertit
asshownin(Figure20).

Figure20

1.Insertingthestrapintothe
slot

2.Thestrapisinsertedinto
theslot

InstallingtheDischargeChute

DANGER

Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover,or
completegrasscatcherassemblymountedinplace,
youandothersareexposedtobladecontactand
throwndebris.Contactwiththerotatingmower
bladeandthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryordeath.

•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthe
mowerbecausethegrassdeectorroutes
materialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe
grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit
immediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaormower
bladesunlessyoudisengagethepowertake-off
(PTO)andturntheignitionkeytoOff.Also
removethekeyanddisconnectthewirefrom
thesparkplug.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Disengagetheblade(PTO).

3.ShiftthegroundspeedleverintoNeutral(model
70185only).

4.Settheparkingbrake.

5.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.

6.Removetheignitionkey.

7.Raisethegrasscollectorandremovethehairpin
andclevispinthatsecurethedischargetubetothe
rearplate(

8.Movetheheightofcutlevertothelowestposition.

9.Removethebolt,washer,andnutthatsecurethe2
strapendstogether(

Figure17).

Figure19).

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10.Movethestrapsawayfromthethedischargechute.

Note:Donotremovethestrapsfromthemower
housing.

11.RemovetheRecyclercoverfromthemower
housing.

12.Installthedischargechuteontothemower.

13.Raisethegrasscollectorandinstalltheclevispin
andhairpintosecurethedischargetubetotherear

Figure17).

plate(

14.Installthenutandouterwasherthatsecurethe
dischargechutetothedischargetube(

15.Jointhe2strapendsaroundthedischargechuteas
showninFigure19.

16.Aligntheholesinthestrapendsandfastenthem
togethersnuglywiththebolt,washer,andnutyou
previouslyremoved(

Figure19).

Figure18).

OperatingTips

•Forthebestperformance,operatetheengineat
themaximumspeed.Themowerrequiresairto
thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe
height-of-cuttooloworcompletelysurroundthe
mowerinuncutgrass.Alwaysleaveonesideofthe
mowerfreefromuncutgrasstoallowtheairtobe
drawnintothemower.

–Engagethebladeandmovetoapreviouslycut

area.

–Dispersetheclippingsevenlybyraisingthe

mower1or2height-of-cutsettingswhiledriving
forwardwiththebladeengaged.

•Usethewashoutporttocleanclippingsanddirt
fromtheundersideofthemoweraftereachuse.If
grassanddirtbuildupinsidethemower,thecutting
qualitywilleventuallybecomeunsatisfactory.

•Maintainasharpbladethroughouttheseason.A
sharpbladecutsgrasscleanlywithouttearingor
shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshredding
thegrassturnsitbrownattheedges,whichslows
itsgrowthandincreasesthechanceofdisease.
Every30days,checkthebladeforsharpnessand
ledownanynicks.

•Cutthegrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensure
thatthecuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalp
anyunevenground.Whencuttinggrasslonger
than15cmtall,cutthelawntwicetoensurean
acceptableappearance.

•Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade.
Donotcutmorethanthatunlessthegrassissparse
oritislatefallwhengrassgrowsmoreslowly .

•Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass
standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings
andenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

•Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimesof
theseason.T omaintainthesamecuttingheight,
whichisagoodpractice,mowmoreofteninearly
spring.Asthegrassgrowthrateslowsinmid
summer,mowlessfrequently.

•Ifthegrassislongerthannormal,orifitcontains
ahighdegreeofmoisture,raisethecuttingheight
higherthanusual,cutthegrassatthatsetting,and
thencutthegrassagainatthelower,normalsetting.

•Ifyoumuststopthemachinewhilemowing,you
mayleaveaclumpofgrassclippingsonyourlawn.
Toavoidthis,dothefollowing:

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Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

Beforestorage

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheoil.

•Checktheoillevel.

•Greasethemachinewithageneral-purposegrease.

•Cleanthefoamelement.

•Checkthesparkplug.

•Changetheoil.

•Replacethepaperelement.

•Replacethesparkplug.

•Replacethefuellter.

•Chargethebattery .

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure
youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoany
maintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.

Lubrication

GreasingandLubricatingthe
Machine

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

1.Disengagetheblade(PTO).

2.ShiftthegroundspeedleverintoNeutral(model
70185only).

3.Settheparkingbrake.

4.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

5.Removetheignitionkey.

6.Lubricatethefrontwheels.

7.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSF ,SG,SH,SJ,or
higher)

CrankcaseCapacity:1400cc/1.4l

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow .

Figure21

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CheckingtheOilLevel

ChangingtheOil

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Disengagetheblade(PTO).

3.ShiftthegroundspeedleverintoNeutral(model
70185only).

4.Settheparkingbrake.

5.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

6.Removetheignitionkey.

7.Raisetheseat.

8.Cleanaroundtheoildipstick(

Figure22)sothatdirt

cannotfallintothelltubeanddamagetheengine.

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Every50hours

1.Starttheengineandletitrunfor5minutes.

Note:Thiswarmstheoilsothatitdrainsbetter.

2.Parkthemachinesothattherightfrontsideis
slightlylowerthantheleftsidetoensurethattheoil
drainscompletely .

3.Disengagetheblade(PTO).

4.ShiftthegroundspeedleverintoNeutral.(model
70185only).

5.Settheparkingbrake.

6.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

7.Removetheignitionkey.

8.Raisetheseat.

9.Insertthedrainingtubeontotheoildrainvalve

Figure23).

(

Figure22

1.Oildipstick/lltube

2.Metalend

9.Unscrewtheoildipstickandwipethemetalend
clean(Figure22).

10.Screwtheoildipstickfullyontothelltube
(

Figure22).Unscrewthedipstickagainandlookat
themetalend.Iftheoillevelislow ,slowlypouronly
enoughoilintothelltubetoraisetheleveltothe
Fullmarkonthedipstick.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewith
oilandruntheengine;enginedamagemay
result.

Figure23

1.Oildrainvalve

2.Oildipstick/lltube

3.Drainingtube

10.Placeapanbelowthedrainingtube.

11.Opentheoildrainvalve(

Figure23).

12.Whentheoilhasdrainedcompletely,removethe
drainingtubeandclosetheoildrainvalve.

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatacertiedrecycling
center.

13.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied
amountofoilintothelltube(Figure22).Check
theoillevel;refertosteps9and10ofCheckingthe
OilLevel.

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ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

Every100hours

RemovingtheFoamandPaper
Elements

1.Settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,andremove
theignitionkey .

2.Cleanaroundtheaircleanertopreventdirt
fromgettingintotheengineandcausingdamage

Figure24).

(

CleaningtheFoamandPaperElements

FoamElement:

1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapandwarm
water.Whentheelementisclean,rinseitthoroughly.

2.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.Do

notoiltheelement.

Important:Replacethefoamelementifitis
tornorworn.

PaperElement:

1.Lightlytaptheelementonaatsurfacetoremove
dustanddirt.

2.Carefullycleantherubbersealonthepaperelement
topreventdebrisfromenteringtheengine.

3.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,and
damagetotherubberseal.

Important:Nevercleanthepaperelement
withpressurizedairorliquids,suchassolvent,
gasoline,orkerosene.Replacethepaper
elementifitisdamagedorcannotbecleaned
thoroughly.

Figure24

1.Aircleanercover2.Aircleanercoverhandle

3.Pullupontheaircleanercoverhandleandrotateit
towardtheengine(Figure24).

4.Removetheaircleanercover.

5.Carefullyslidethepaperelementandfoamelement
fromtheblowerhousing(

Figure25

1.Paperelement4.Tab

2.Foamelement

3.Aircleanercover

Figure25).

5.Slot

InstallingtheFoamandPaperElements

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewiththecompletefoamand
paperaircleanerassemblyinstalled.

1.Placethefoamelementandpaperelementintothe
blowerhousing.

Note:Ensurethattherubbersealisatagainstthe
aircleanerbase.

2.Alignthetabsontheaircleanercoverwiththeslots
oftheblowerhousing(

3.Hookthehandleontothecoverandpressdownon
thehandletolockthecoverinplace.

Figure25).

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

Every100hours

InstallanewChampionRJ-19LMorequivalentspark
plug.Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside
electrodesis0.76mmbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.
Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstallingthe
sparkplugandagappingtoolorfeelergaugetocheck
andadjusttheairgap.

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Disengagetheblade(PTO).

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2.ShiftthegroundspeedintoNeutral(model70185
only).

3.Settheparkingbrake.

4.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

5.Removetheignitionkey.

6.Reachunderthebodyofthemachineabovetheleft
rearwheelanddisconnectthewirefromthespark

Figure26).

plug(

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug.Always
replacethesparkplugwhenithasablack
coating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.

2.Checkthegapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes
Figure27)andbendthesideelectrodeifthegap

(
isnotcorrect.

InstallingtheSparkPlug

1.Installthesparkplugandmetalwasher.

Note:Ensurethattheairgapissetcorrectly.

2.Tightenthesparkplugto20N-m.

Figure26

1.Spark-plugwire2.Sparkplug

7.Cleanaroundthesparkplugtopreventdirtfrom
fallingintotheengineandpotentiallycausing
damage.

8.Removethesparkplugandmetalwasher.

CheckingtheSparkPlug

1.Lookatthecenterofthesparkplug(Figure27).
Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the
engineisoperatingproperly .Ablackcoatingonthe
insulatorusuallymeansthattheaircleanerisdirty.

3.Connectthewiretothesparkplug(

Figure26).

Figure27

1.Centerelectrodeinsulator3.Airgap(nottoscale)

2.Sideelectrode

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FuelSystem
Maintenance

DrainingtheFuelTank

10.Installthefuellineontothelter.

11.Slidethehoseclampclosetotheltertosecurethe
fuellineandlter.

12.Installtheenginecover.

DANGER

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.

•Draingasolinefromthefueltankwhenthe
engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea.
Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwhereasparkmay
ignitethegasolinefumes.

1.Parkthemachinesothattheleftfrontsideisslightly
lowerthantherightsidetoensurethatthefueltank
drainscompletely .

2.Disengagetheblade(PTO).

3.ShiftthegroundspeedleverintoNeutral(model
70185only).

4.Settheparkingbrake.

5.Stoptheengine.

6.Removetheignitionkey.

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Note:Thebesttimetoreplacethefuellter(Figure28)
iswhenthefueltankisempty .Neverinstalladirtylter
ifitisremovedfromthefuelline.

1.Disengagetheblade(PTO).

2.ShiftthegroundspeedleverintoNeutral(model
70185only).

3.Settheparkingbrake.

4.Stoptheengine.

5.Removetheignitionkey.

6.Removetheenginecover.

7.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherand
slidethemawayfromthelter(

8.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

9.Installanewlterandmovethehoseclampsclose
tothelter.

10.Installtheenginecover.

Figure28).

7.Removetheenginecover.

8.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclamptogether
andslideitupthefuellinetowardthefueltank
(Figure28).

Figure28

1.Hoseclamp3.Filter

2.Fuelline

9.Pullthefuellineoffthelter(Figure28)andallow
thegasolinetodrainintoagascanordrainpan.

Note:Nowisthebesttimetoinstallanewfuel
lterbecausethefueltankisempty.

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ElectricalSystem
Maintenance

9.Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthebattery
post.

10.Removethebatteryfromthebatterybox.

ServicingtheBattery

Alwayskeepthebatterycleanandfullycharged.Use
apapertoweltocleanthebatteryandbatterybox.If
thebatteryterminalsarecorroded,cleanthemwitha
solutionof4partswaterand1partbakingsoda.Apply
alightcoatingofgreasetothebatteryterminalsto
preventcorrosion.

Batteryvoltageandamperage:12volts,155
cold-crankingamps

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst
metalmachinecomponents,causingsparks.Sparks
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting
inpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot
allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal
partsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe
machine.

1.Disengagetheblade(PTO).

2.ShiftthegroundspeedleverintoNeutral.

3.Settheparkingbrake.

4.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

5.Removetheignitionkey.

6.Removetheenginecover.

7.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcablefrom
thebatterypost.

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage
themachineandcables,causingsparks.
Sparkscancausethebatterygassestoexplode,
resultinginpersonalinjury.

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

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

8.Slidetherubbercoverupthepositive(red)cable.

InstallingtheBattery

1.Putthebatteryintothebatteryboxinthechassis.

2.Usingthebolt,washers,andnut,connectthepositive
(red)cabletothepositive(+)batterypost.

3.Slidetherubbercoveroverthebatterypost.

4.Usingthebolt,washers,andnut,connectthe
negative(black)cabletothenegative(–)batterypost.

5.Installtheenginecover.

CheckingtheElectrolyteLevel

1.Removetheenginecover.

2.Lookatthesideofthebattery.Theelectrolytemust
beuptotheupperline(Figure29).

Figure29

1.Ventcaps3.Lowerline

2.Upperline

Note:Donotallowtheelectrolytetofallbelowthe
lowerline(Figure29).

3.Iftheelectrolyteislow,addtherequiredamountof
distilledwater;refertoAddingWatertotheBattery.

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid,a
deadlypoisonthatcanseverelyburnyouand
others.

•Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontact
withskin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafety
glassestoshieldyoureyesandrubbergloves
toprotectyourhands.

•Fillthebatterywherecleanwaterisalways
availableforushingtheskin.

AddingWatertotheBattery

Thebesttimetoadddistilledwatertothebatteryisjust
beforeyouoperatethemachine.Thisletsthewatermix
thoroughlywiththeelectrolytesolution.

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1.Removethebatteryfromthemachine;referto
RemovingtheBattery.

2.Cleanthetopofthebatterywithapapertowel.

Important:Neverllthebatterywithdistilled
waterwhilethebatteryisinstalledinthe
machine.Electrolytecouldbespilledonother
partsandcausecorrosion.

3.Removetheventcapsfromthebattery(

Figure29).

4.Slowlypourdistilledwaterintoeachbatterycelluntil
theelectrolytelevelisuptotheUpperline(Fig.19)
onthebatterycase.

Important:Donotoverllthebatterybecause
electrolyte(sulfuricacid)cancausesevere
corrosionanddamagetothechassis.

5.Wait5to10minutesafterllingthebatterycells.
Adddistilledwater,ifnecessary,untiltheelectrolyte
levelisuptotheUpperline(

Figure29)onthe

batterycase.

6.Installthebatteryventcaps.

ChargingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Beforestorage

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.

Figure30

1.Positivebatterypost

2.Negativebatterypost

3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Black(–)chargerlead

6.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnectthe
batterycables;refertoInstallingtheBattery.

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery
disconnected;electricaldamagemayoccur.

ServicingtheFuses

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedby7.5amp,blade-type
fuses.Nomaintenanceisrequired,however,ifafuse
blows,checkthecircuitwiringforashort.

1.Pulloutthefuse(Figure31)toremoveitfromthe
socket.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparksand
amesawayfrombattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged
(1.260specicgravity).Thisisespeciallyimportant
topreventbatterydamagewhenthetemperatureis
below32°F(0°C).

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto
RemovingtheBattery.

2.Checktheelectrolytelevel;refertoCheckingthe
ElectrolyteLevel.

3.Ensurethattheventcapsareinstalledinthebattery.
Chargethebatteryfor1hourat25to30ampsor6
hoursat4to6amps.Donotoverchargethebattery.

4.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutlet.

5.Disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebatteryposts

Figure30).

(

Figure31

1.Fuses(undertheseat)

2.Pushdownonthefusetoinsertit.

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BrakeMaintenance

BladeMaintenance

CheckingtheParkingBrake

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachine
orleaveitunattended.Checktheparkingbrakedailyto
ensurethatitholdssecurely .

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Disengagetheblade(PTO).

3.Settheparkingbrake.

4.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

5.Removetheignitionkey.

6.Iftherearwheelslockandskidwhenyoutrytopush
themachineforward,youdonotneedtoadjustthe
parkingbrake.Butiftherearwheelsturnanddonot
lock,youneedtohaveanAuthorizedServiceDealer
adjusttheparkingbrake.

CheckingtheTirePressure

Maintaintheairpressureinthetiresat80kPa.Check
thetirepressureaftereachuse.Checkthetireswhen
theyarecoldtogetthemostaccuratepressurereading.

ServicingtheBlade

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keepthebladesharp.
Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement,youmay
wanttohaveanextrablade.

DANGER

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece
ofthebladecouldbethrownintotheoperator’s
orbystander’sarea,resultinginseriouspersonal
injuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor
damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

InspectingtheBlade

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure32).Iftheedges
arenotsharporhavenicks,removethebladeand
sharpenthem;refertoSharpeningtheBlade.

Figure32

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea

2.Inspecttheblade,especiallythecurvedarea

Figure32).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslot

(
forminginthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade.

RemovingtheBlade

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Removetheignitionkey.

3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

4.Shiftthetransaxleintorstgear.

5.Settheparkingbrake.

6.Grasptheendofthebladeusingaragorthickly
paddedglove.Thenremovethebladebolt,curved
washer,bladestiffener,andblade(
blockofwoodmaybewedgedbetweentheblade

Figure33).A

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andthemowertolockthebladewhenyouare
removingthebolt.

Figure33

1.Blade3.Bladeboltandcurved
washer

2.Bladestiffener

SharpeningtheBlade

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothends
oftheblade(Figure34).Maintaintheoriginalangle.
Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamountof
materialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

InstallingtheBlade

1.Installtheblade,bladestiffener,curvedwasher,and
bladebolt(Figure33).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademust
bepointingtowardtheinsideofthemowerto
ensurepropercutting.

2.Tightenthebladeboltto61to82N-m.

Important:Ensurethatthecuttingedgeofthe
bladeisawayfromthemowerhousing.

LevelingtheMower

1.Ifthemowercutsunevenlyandthecuttingbladeis
notbent,youmustlevelthemower.

2.Settheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

4.Removetheignitionkey.

5.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

6.Settheairpressureinthetirestotherecommended
level;refertoCheckingtheTirePressure.

7.Removethecotterpinatthefrontoftheadjusting

Figure36).

rod(

Figure34

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona
bladebalancer(Figure35).Ifthebladestaysina
horizontalposition,thebladeisbalancedandcanbe
used.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetal
offofthebacksideoftheblade.Repeatthisstep
untilthebladeisbalanced.

Figure35

1.Blade2.Balancer

Figure36

1.Adjustingrod3.Nut

2.Cotterpin

8.Loosenthenutattherearoftheadjustingrod
(Figure36).

Important:Ensurethatthecuttingedgeofthe
bladeisawayfromthemowerhousing.

9.Turntheadjustingrodtothedesiredlevel.

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10.Tightenthenut.

11.Installthecotterpin.

Cleaning

WashingundertheMower

1.Parkthemachineonahardlevelsurface.

2.Disengagetheblade(PTO).

3.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

4.Removetheignitionkey.

5.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthe
mowerwashoutttingandturnthewateronhigh

Figure37).

(

Figure37

1.Washoutport3.Hose

2.Coupling

Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashouttting
o-ringtomakethecouplingslideoneasierandto
protecttheo-ring.

6.Setthemowertothesecondheight-of-cut(B)level.

7.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.

8.Engagetheblade(PTO)andletthemowerrunfor
1to3minutes.

9.Disengagetheblade(PTO).

10.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

11.Removetheignitionkey .

12.Shutoffthewaterandremovethecouplingfrom
thewashouttting.

Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafteronewashing,
soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Thenrepeat
theprocess.

13.Runthemoweragainfor1to3minutestoremove
theexcesswater.

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WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould
exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsorblade
contact.Contactwiththebladeorthrowndebris
contactmaycauseinjuryordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashouttting
immediately,beforeusingmoweragain.

•Pluganyholesinmowerwithboltsand
locknuts.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe
mowerorthroughopeningsinthemower.

WashingtheMachine

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Removetheignitionkey.

3.Wait10to15minutesfortheenginetocooldown.

4.Washthemachinewithmilddetergentandwater.

Important:Donotuseapressurewasher
towashthemachine.Pressurewashingmay
damagetheelectricalsystemorwashaway
necessarygreaseatfrictionpoints.Avoid
excessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthe
controlpanel,lights,engine,andbattery .

5.Starttheenginetodryitoff.

Storage

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagetheblade(PTO).

2.Settheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

4.Removetheignitionkey.

5.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe
externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe
engine.Cleanthedirtandchafffromtheoutsideof
theenginecylinderheadnsandblowerhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith
milddetergentandwater.Donotuseapressure
washertowashthemachine.Pressurewashing
maydamagetheelectricalsystemorwash
awaynecessarygreaseatfrictionpoints.Avoid
excessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthe
controlpanel,lights,engine,andbattery .

6.Checktheparkingbrake;refertoCheckingthe
ParkingBrake.

7.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
Cleaner.

8.Changetheengineoil;refertoServicingtheEngine
Oil.

9.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire
Pressure.

10.Whenstoringthemachineforover30days,prepare
itasfollows:

A.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditionerto

thefuelinthetankaccordingtotheinstructions
fromthestabilizermanufacturer.Donot

useanalcoholbasedstabilizer(ethanolor
methanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshgasolineand
usedatalltimes.

B.Runtheenginefor5minutestodistribute

conditionedfuelthroughthefuelsystem.

C.Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthe

fueltank;refertoDrainingtheFuelTank.
D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.
E.Chokeorprimetheengine.
F.Startandruntheengineuntilitwillnotstart

again.
G.Recycletheoldfuelaccordingtolocalcodes.

Important:Donotstore

stabilizer/conditionedgasolineover90

days.

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11.Removeandinspectthesparkplug;refertoServicing
theSparkPlug.Withthesparkplugremovedfrom
theengine,pour2tablespoonsofengineoilintothe
sparkplughole.Usetheelectricstartertocrank
theengineanddistributetheoilinsidethecylinder.
Installthesparkplug,butdonotconnectthewireto
thesparkplug.

12.Disconnectthenegativebatterycable.Cleanthe
batteryandbatteryterminals.Checktheelectrolyte
levelandchargeitfully;refertoServicingtheBattery.
Leavethenegativebatterycabledisconnectedfrom
thebatteryduringstorage.

Important:Thebatterymustbefullycharged
topreventitfromfreezingandbeingdamaged
attemperaturesbelow32°F(0°C).Youcanstore
afullychargedbatteryduringthewinterwithout
recharging.

13.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repair
orreplaceanypartthatiswornordamaged.

14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaceswithpaint
availablefromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

15.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstorage
area.RemovetheignitionandKeyChoicekeysfrom
themowerandkeeptheminamemorableplace.
Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginewillnotstart,startshard,or
failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Thebladecontrol(PTO)isengaged.1.Disengagetheblade(PTO).

2.Theparkingbrakeisnotengaged.

3.Thebatteryisdead.

4.Theelectricalconnectionsarecorroded
orloose.

5.Afuseisblown.5.Replacethefuse.

6.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.

1.Theoperatorisnotseated.

2.Thefueltankisempty.2.Fillthefueltankwithgasoline.

3.Theaircleanerisdirty.

4.Thesparkplugwireislooseor
disconnected.

5.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe
gapisincorrect.

6.Thechokeisnotclosing.6.Adjustthethrottlecable.

7.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.7.Replacethefuellter.

8.Theidlespeedistooloworthemixture
isincorrect.

9.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.

10.Theengineisooded.

11.Thebatteryisdead.

2.Settheparkingbrake.

3.Chargethebattery .

4.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor
goodcontact.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Sitontheseat.

3.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner
element.

4.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

5.Installanew ,correctly-gappedspark
plug.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

9.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

10.Removethesparkpluganddryitout.

11.Chargethebattery .

Theenginelosespower .

Theengineoverheats.

Thereisanabnormalvibration.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.

2.Theaircleanerelementisdirty.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages
undertheengineblowerhousingare
plugged.

5.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe
gapisincorrect.

6.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages
undertheengineblowerhousingare
plugged.

1.Thebladeisbentorunbalanced.1.Installanewblade.

2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Thereisalooseenginepulley ,idler
pulley,orbladepulley.

5.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

1.Shiftintoalowergeartoreducethe
groundspeed.

2.Cleantheaircleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe
coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Installanew ,correctly-gappedspark
plug.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Shiftintoalowergeartoreducethe
groundspeed.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe
coolingnsandairpassages.

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Thebladedoesnotrotate.

1.Thebladedrivebeltisworn,loose,or
broken.

2.Thebladedrivebeltisoffofthepulley.2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Thecuttingheightisuneven.

Thecuttingqualityispoor.

Thegrasscollectorfailstoll.

1.Thetractionbeltisworn,loose,or
broken.

2.Thetractionbeltisoffthepulley.2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Thetransmissiondoesnotshift.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Thetirepressureisincorrect.

2.Themowerisnotlevel.2.Levelthemower .

3.Theundersideofthemowerisdirty.3.Cleanunderthemower.

1.Thecuttingbladeisworn.

2.Thecuttingheightisincorrect.2.Adjustthecuttingheight.

1.Thecuttingheightistoolow.1.Raisethecuttingheight.

2.Thegrassistooheavyordamp.2.Waituntilthegrasshasdried.

3.Thecuttingbladeisworn.

4.Thegrassistoohigh.4.Raisethecuttingheight.

5.Thedischargeareaisblocked.

1.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Setthetirepressure.

1.Sharpenorreplacethecuttingblade.

3.Sharpenorreplacetheblade.

5.Removetheobstructionfromthe
dischargearea.

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Schematics

Model70185(Rev.A)

35

Model70186(Rev.A)

36

Notes:

37

Notes:

38

InternationalDistributorList

Distributor:

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TheToro®Companyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany ,pursuantto
anagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairtheToroProduct
listedbelowifusedforresidentialpurposes*ifdefectiveinmaterialsor
workmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchase:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

WalkPowerMowers2yearlimitedwarranty
RearEngineRiders2yearlimitedwarranty
Lawn&GardenTractors
ElectricHandHeldProducts2yearlimitedwarranty
Snowthrowers
ConsumerZeroTurn

*OriginalPurchasermeansthepersonwhooriginallypurchasedtheT oro
Product

*Residentialpurposesmeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyour
home.Useatmorethanonelocation,orinstitutionalorrentaluse,is
consideredcommercialuse,andthecommercialusewarrantywould
apply.

2yearlimitedwarranty

2yearlimitedwarranty
2yearlimitedwarranty

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ToroConsumerProductsandattachmentsusedforcommercial,
institutional,orrentaluse,arewarrantedagainstdefectsinmaterials
orworkmanshipforthefollowingtimeperiodsfromthedateoforiginal
purchase:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

WalkPowerMowers90daywarranty
RearEngineRiders90daywarranty
Lawn&GardenTractors
ElectricHandHeldProducts90daywarranty
Snowthrowers
ConsumerZeroTurn

90daywarranty

90daywarranty
45daywarranty

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IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor
workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.Contactyoursellertoarrangeserviceoftheproduct.Ifforanyreason
itisimpossibleforyoutocontactyourseller,youmaycontactany
ToroAuthorizedDistributortoarrangeservice.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe
ServiceDealer.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeService
Dealer’sanalysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

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proceduresdescribedintheOperator’sManual.Suchroutine
maintenance,whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thisexpresswarrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorwearparts,suchasrotor

blades(paddles),scraperblades,belts,fuel,lubricants,oilchanges,
sparkplugs,cable/linkageorbrakeadjustments

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedandrequires

replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretousefreshfuel(lessthanone

monthold),orfailuretoproperlypreparetheunitpriortoanyperiod
ofnon-useoveronemonth

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manufacturer’sguaranteeswithseparatetermsandconditions

Allrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyan
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restrictedbythiswarranty.

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