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Toro GrandStand 74504, GrandStand 74505, GrandStand 79504, GrandStand 79505 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3403-282RevB
GrandStand
®
Mower
With48inor52inTURBOFORCE Unit
®
Cutting
Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3403-282*B
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineonany forest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandunless theengineisequippedwithasparkarrester,asdenedin Section4442,maintainedineffectiveworkingorderorthe engineisconstructed,equipped,andmaintainedforthe preventionofre.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct safetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,accessoryinformation, helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,oradditional information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers inthespaceprovided.
Theenclosed informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe enginemanufacturer.
Engine Owner's Man ual
issuppliedfor
WARNING
Removingstandardoriginalequipmentpartsand accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,and safetyofthemachine.FailuretouseoriginalT oro partscouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.Making unauthorizedchangestotheengine,fuelorventing system,mayviolateEPAandCARBregulations.
Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires, belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswith originalToroparts.
Introduction
Figure1
1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thisrotaryblade,ride-onlawnmowerisintendedtobeused byprofessional,hiredoperators,orresidentialhomeowners. Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained lawnsonresidentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnot designedforcuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe productproperlyandsafely.
©2016—TheToro®Company 8111LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial attention.
Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
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PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroMowerSafety..................................................6
SlopeIndicator.......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
ProductOverview.........................................................12
Controls...............................................................12
Specications........................................................13
Operation....................................................................14
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................14
AddingFuel...........................................................14
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................15
BreakinginaNewMachine......................................15
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................15
OperatingtheMower-Blade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)...............................................................16
OperatingtheThrottle............................................16
OperatingtheChoke..............................................16
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................17
UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve...................................17
StartingandShuttingofftheEngine..........................18
TheSafety-InterlockSystem....................................19
OperatingthePlatform...........................................19
DrivingForwardorBackward..................................20
StoppingtheMachine.............................................21
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................22
TransportingtheMachine........................................22
LoadingtheMachine..............................................22
SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass.....................24
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................24
AdjustingtheFlowBafe........................................25
PositioningtheFlowBafe......................................25
UsingtheMid-SizeWeight.......................................26
Maintenance.................................................................27
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................27
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................28
ReleasingtheCushionforRearAccess.......................28
Lubrication...............................................................28
GreasingtheT orsionIdler.......................................28
GreasingtheFrontCasterPivots..............................29
GreasingtheCaster-WheelHubs..............................29
EngineMaintenance..................................................30
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................30
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................31
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................33
CheckingtheSparkArrester.....................................34
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................35
DrainingtheFuelTank...........................................35
RemovingtheFuelTank..........................................35
ServicingtheFuelFilter..........................................36
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................36
ServicingtheBattery...............................................36
ServicingtheFuses.................................................38
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................39
AdjustingtheTracking............................................39
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................39
AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing............................40
ServicingtheCasterWheelsandBearings...................40
UsingtheClutchShim............................................41
CheckingtheWheel-LugNuts..................................42
CheckingtheWheel-HubNuts.................................42
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................43
CleaningtheAir-IntakeScreen.................................43
CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................43
BrakeMaintenance....................................................43
ServicingtheBrake.................................................43
BeltMaintenance......................................................44
ReplacingtheMower-DeckBelt...............................44
ReplacingtheTransmissionBelt..............................44
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................45
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers........................45
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................46
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................46
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................48
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................48
CorrectingtheMowerQualityofCut........................50
AdjustingtheDeck-LiftSpring.................................53
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................53
Cleaning...................................................................54
CleaningundertheMower.......................................54
DisposingoftheWaste............................................54
Storage........................................................................54
CleaningandStorage..............................................54
Troubleshooting...........................................................56
Schematics...................................................................58
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Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructions,andpayattentionto thesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywith theinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Thismachinewasmanufacturedaccordingtotheappropriate regulatorystandardsineffectatthetimeofmanufacture. Modifyingthismachineinanywaymaycauseittobeoutof compliancewiththosestandardsandwiththeinstructionsin thisOperator’ sManual.Modicationstothismachineshould onlybemadebyeitherthemanufactureroranAuthorized ToroDealer.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet.Follow allsafetyinstructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsibleforaccidents orinjuriesoccurringtopeople,ordamagetoproperty.
Theadditionofattachmentsmadebyothermanufacturers thatdonotmeetAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute certicationmaycausenoncomplianceofthismachine.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard B71.4-2012.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If
theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadthemanual language,itistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthis materialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof theoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other people,ordamagetoproperty.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsyouneedtoproperlyandsafelyperformthe job.Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedby themanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothing;includingsafetyglasses,long
pants,substantialslip-resistantfootwear,gloves,and hearingprotection.Tiebacklonghair.Donotwear jewelry.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusetheequipmentand
ensurethatallobjectsareremovedfromtheareabefore use.
•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyareammable
andvaporsareexplosive.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe
enginerunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore refueling.Donotsmokenearthemachinewhenthe engineisrunning.
–Donotrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlesstheyare functioningproperly.
Operation
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseen,orthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate themachine;seekshelter.
•Donotrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Operateonlyinwell-litareas,keepingawayfromholes
andhiddenhazards.
•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutralandthattheparking
brakeisengagedbeforestartingengine.Starttheengine onlyfromtheoperator’ sposition.
•Makesurethatyouhavegoodfootingwhileusingthis
machine,especiallywhenbackingup.Reducedfooting couldcauseslipping.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto
travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect thestabilityofthemachine.Usecautionwhileoperating neardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen
changingdirectionsonslopes.
•Donotraisethemowerdeckwiththebladesrunning.
•DonotoperatethemachinewithoutthePTOshieldor
otherguardssecurelyinplace.Besurethatallinterlocks areattached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioningproperly.
•Donotoperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessyouareusingagrasscatcher.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
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•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engagethe
parkingbrake,shutofftheenginebeforeleavingthe operator'spositionforanyreason,includingemptyingthe catchersoruncloggingthechute.
•Stopequipmentandinspectthebladesafterstriking
objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makethe necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptoensurea
clearpath.
•Keeppetsandbystandersawayfromanoperating
machine.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthebladesifyouare notmowing.
•Beawareofthemower-dischargedirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhiletired,ill,orunderthe
inuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto
orfromatrailerortruck.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
traileroratruck.
•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingmachineintoatrailer
oratruck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected downandoutwardfromthemachine.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,shutoffthe
engine,andremovethekeyordisconnectspark-plugwire. Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning, orrepairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.
•Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.
•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainthefuelindoors.
•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plugwire
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative terminalrstandthepositiveterminallast.Connectthe positiveterminalrstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wraptheblade(s)or
weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only replaceblades;donotstraightenorweldthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.
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ToroMowerSafety

SlopeOperation
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro productsandothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknow.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand ofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrass,or, whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcutgrass. Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecouldprovedangerous totheuserandbystanders.
GeneralOperation
•Besurethattheareaisclearofbystandersbeforemowing.
Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.
•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay
behotfromoperation.Allowallofthepartstocool beforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,orservicethe machine.
•UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.W arrantymaybe
voidedifusedwithanyunapprovedattachments.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.,branches,
doorways,electricalwires,etc.)beforeoperatingunder anyobjects,anddonotcontactthem.
•Slowdownbeforemakingturnsanduseextracaution.
Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasy onaslope,donotmowit.
•Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.fromthe
mowingarea.
•Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.Tallgrasscanhide
obstacles.
•Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.
Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheelgoes overtheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedgecavesin.
•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.
Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine.
•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.
•Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.
•Mowslopessidetoside.
•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan20degrees.
Service
•Donotstorethemachineorafuelcontainerinsidewhere
thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror furnace.
•Keepthenutsandboltstight,especiallythe
blade-attachmentbolts.
•Usecautionwhenridingtheplatformovercurbs,rocks,
roots,orotherobstructions.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptoensurea
clearpath.Useextracarewhenoperatingthemachine inreverse.
•Donotjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.
•Whenloadingorunloadingthemachine,useone
full-widthrampthatiswideenoughtoextendbeyond thewidthofthemachine.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Donotcarryequipmentonthemachine.
•Neverremoveortamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir
properoperationregularly.Neverdoanythingtointerfere withtheintendedfunctionofasafetydeviceortoreduce theprotectionprovidedbyasafetydevice.
•Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal
performanceofyourToroequipment,countonToro genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,Torodelivers replacementpartsdesignedtotheexactengineering specicationsofourequipment.Forpeaceofmind,insist onTorogenuineparts.
•Checktheoperationofthebrakesfrequently.Adjustand
servicethemasrequired.
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SlopeIndicator
G011841
Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis20degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan20degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
Manufacturer'sMark
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson torquingthebladebolt/nutto1 15to149N∙m(85to110 ft-lb).
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or smoking.
3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
6.Keepbystandersasafe distancefromthebattery.
7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.
8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.
10.Containslead;donot discard.
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.
112-3858
1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
2.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.
3.Removetheignitionkey beforeadjustingtheheight ofcut.
4.Height-of-cutsettings.
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
116-8775
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
2.Filltobottomofllerneck; warning—donotoverll thetank.
106-5517
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131-1180
131-3528
15A 15A 10A
7.5A
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.(A)Short,lightgrass;dry conditions;maximumdispersion;(B)Baggingsetting;(C) Tall,densegrass;wetconditions;maximumgroundspeed
131-3521
1.Height-of-cut
131-3524
1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
2.Transmissionoil
3.Oillevel
131-3507
2.Belttensioner
131-3528
1.Ignition—15A
2.Accessoryport—15A
3.Powertakeoff(PTO)—10 A
4.Infocenter—7.5A
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133-4604
131-3529
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoreinformationon maintenanceintervalsandprocedures.
1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard, openbafe—onlyoperate themachinewithabafe oragrasscollector.
1.Warning—donotcarryanypassengers.
3.Severinghazardofhand orfoot—keepawayfrom movingparts.
4.Entanglement hazard—keepaway frommovingparts;keep allguardsandshieldsin place.
133-4641
131-3536
1.Battery4.Parkingbrake
2.Time5.Engine—start
3.Powertakeoff(PTO)
6.Engagethehandlebars.
131-3526
1.Powertakeoff(PTO)—disengaged
2.Fast6.Tractiondrive
3.Slow
4.Neutral
5.Reverse
7.Engagethehandles.
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131-3525
1.Disengagetheparkingbrake.5.Fast
2.Engagetheparkingbrake.6.Engine—speed
3.EngagethePTO.7.Slow
4.DisengagethePTO.
131-3527
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersawayfromthe
2.Warning—receivetrainingbeforeoperatingthemachine.6.Warning—1)Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepthedeectorloweredduring operation.
4.Cutting/severinghazardofhandorfoot—keepawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
machine.
andremovethekeyfromtheignition;2)ReadtheOperator's Manualbeforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.
7.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,and removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeleavingthemachine.
8.Tippinghazard—donotoperateneardrop-offsornearwater.
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ProductOverview
Figure4
1.Frontcasterwheel7.Fueltank
2.Side-dischargechute8.Platform(downposition)
3.Engine
4.Controls
5.Controllevers
6.Hydraulictank
9.Fuel-shutoffvalve
10.Battery
11.Mowerdeck
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure5)beforeyou starttheengineandoperatethemachine.
Figure5
1.Fuelcap
2.Choke9.Height-of-cutpin
3.Parking-brakelever
4.Hydraulic-tankcap11.Rightmotion-controllever
5.Hourmeter12.Blade-controlswitch
6.Ignitionswitch
7.Throttlecontrol
8.Height-of-cutlever
10.Platformlatch
(PTO)
13.Leftmotion-controllever
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheenginehas operated.Itoperateswhentheengineisrunning.Usethese timesforschedulingregularmaintenance(Figure5).
Safety-InterlockIndicators
Symbolsonthehourmeterindicatewithablacktrianglethat theinterlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition(Figure5).
Battery-IndicatorLight
IftheignitionkeyisturnedtotheONpositionforafew seconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysintheareawherethe hoursarenormallydisplayed.
Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturnedonand whenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperatinglevel(Figure
5).
ThrottleControl
ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweentheFASTandSLOW positions(Figure5).
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Choke
Specications
Usethechoketostartacoldengine(Figure5).
Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)
Usetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)toengageanddisengage themowerblades(Figure5).
IgnitionSwitch
Usetheignitionswitchtostartthemowerengine(Figure5). Theswitchhas3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART.
Motion-ControlLevers
Themotion-controlleversareusedtodrivethemachine forwardandreverseandtoturneitherdirection(Figure5).
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalve(locatedontheleftsideofthe fueltank)whentransportingorstoringthemower(Figure4).
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved attachmentsandaccessories.
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange withoutnotice.
48-inchMowers
Widthwithdeectordown163cm(64inches)
Widthwithdeectorraised127cm(50inches)
Lengthwithplatformdown191cm(75inches)
Lengthwithplatformup155cm(61inches)
Height
Weight
122cm(48inches)
408kg(899lb)
52-inchMowers
Widthwithdeectordown173cm(68inches)
Widthwithdeectorraised137cm(54inches)
Lengthwithplatformdown191cm(75inches)
Lengthwithplatformup155cm(61inches)
Height
Weight
122cm(48inches)
412kg(908lb)
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Operation
G009027
1
2
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine fromthenormaloperatingposition.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan damageproperty.

ThinkSafetyFirst

Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsinthe safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor bystandersavoidinjury.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperator'searandcancausehearing lossfromextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13 mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows gasolinetoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
Useprotectiveequipmentforyoureyes,ears,andfeet.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin placeandinproperworkingcondition.
Figure6
1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark,which canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame. Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15 (contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessyouuseafuelstabilizer.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan damageproperty.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment withitswheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable containerratherthanfromagasoline-dispenser nozzle.
•Ifyoumustuseagasoline-dispensernozzle mustbeused,keepthenozzleincontactwith therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
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WARNING

BreakinginaNewMachine

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditionerbottleopening.
•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillswith soapandwater.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide thefollowingbenets:
•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.
Forlongerstorage,drainthefueltank.
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,
whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionerto thegas.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechance ofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizer atalltimes.
Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mowerdecks anddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhennew,placing additionalloadontheengine.Allow40to50hoursof break-intimefornewmachinestodevelopfullpowerand bestperformance.

OperatingtheParkingBrake

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor leaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse,checktheparkingbrake forproperoperation.
Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit;referto
AdjustingtheBrakes(page43).
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended.
SettingtheParkingBrake
Pulltheparking-brakeleverrearwardintotheENGAGED position(Figure7).
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethecap.
3.Addunleadedregulargasolinetothefueltank,until thelevelis6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthe bottomofthellerneck.
Note:Thisspaceinthetankallowsthegasolineto expand.Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
4.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.Wipeupanygasoline thatmayhavespilled.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page31).
Figure7
1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parkingbrake—released
ReleasingtheParkingBrake
Pushtheparking-brakeleverforward(Figure7).
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Operatingthe
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OperatingtheThrottle Mower-Blade-ControlSwitch (PTO)
Usetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)inconjunctionwiththe motion-controlleverstoengageanddisengagethemower blades.
EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
Figure8
ThethrottlecontrolmovesbetweenFASTandSLOWpositions
(Figure11).
AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthemower
bladeswiththeblade-controlswitch(PTO).
Figure11

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
1.Pullupthechokeknobtoengagethechokebefore usingtheignitionswitch(Figure12).
2.Pushdownthechokeknobtodisengagethechoke aftertheenginehasstarted(Figure12).
DisengagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
Figure9andFigure10show2waystodisengagethemower
blades.
Figure9
1.Onposition2.Offposition
Figure10
Figure12
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OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve

Important:Donotengagethestarterformorethan
5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostart,wait 15secondsbetweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.
Note:Youmayneedtorepeatthecycleforstartingthe enginewhenyoustartitforthersttimeafteryouhavelled acompletelyemptyfuelsystemwithfuel.
Figure13
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance,and storage(Figure15).
Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhenstartingthe engine.
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Figure15
1.ONposition2.OFFposition
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StartingandShuttingoffthe
ShuttingofftheEngine
Engine
StartingtheEngine
Important:Donotengagethestarterformorethan
5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostart,wait 15secondsbetweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.
Note:Youmayneedtorepeatthecycleforstartingthe enginewhenyoustartitforthersttimeafteryouhavelled acompletelyemptyfuelsystemwithfuel.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended.
Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60seconds beforeturningtheignitionswitchoff.
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Figure17
Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveis
closedbeforetransportingorstoringthemachine topreventafuelleak.Beforestoringthemachine, disconnectthesparkplug(s)topreventthepossibility ofaccidentalstarting.
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