Toro GrandStand 74534TE, GrandStand 74536TE Operator's Manual

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GrandStand

Mower

With91cmor102cmTURBOFORCE

CuttingUnit

ModelNo.74534TE—SerialNo.312000001andUp

ModelNo.74536TE—SerialNo.312000001andUp

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Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintended tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsor residentialhomeowners.Itisdesignedprimarily forcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnson residentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnot designedforcuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating theproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .T oro.comfor productandaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer, ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts, oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealerorToroCustomerServiceandhave themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready . Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe spaceprovided.

Figure1

1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjury ordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended precautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythefollowingwords:

•Dangersignalsanextremehazardthatwillcause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.

•Warningsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended precautions.

•Cautionsignalsahazardthatmaycauseminor ormoderateinjuryifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.

Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizesgeneral informationworthyofspecialattention.

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Contents

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

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

GeneralLawnMowerSafety.................................4

ToroMowerSafety...............................................5

SoundPressure.....................................................6

SoundPower........................................................6

VibrationLevelforModel74534TE.....................6

VibrationLevelforModel74536TE.....................6

SlopeIndicator.....................................................8

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................9

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

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

Specications.....................................................15

Operation...................................................................16

AddingFuel.......................................................16

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................17

BreakingInaNewMachine................................17

ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................17

OperatingtheParkingBrake...............................17

OperatingtheMowerBladeControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................18

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................18

OperatingtheChoke..........................................18

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch.............................19

UsingtheSpeedControlLever...........................19

UsingtheFuelShut-OffValve............................19

StartingandStoppingtheEngine........................20

TheSafetyInterlockSystem................................21

OperatingthePlatform......................................22

DrivingForwardorBackward.............................23

StoppingtheMachine.........................................24

PushingtheMachinebyHand.............................24

TransportingMachines.......................................25

LoadingMachines..............................................25

SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass..............26

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut...............................26

AdjustingtheFlowBafe...................................27

PositioningtheFlowBafe.................................27

UsingCounterweights........................................28

Maintenance...............................................................29

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................29

PremaintenanceProcedures....................................30

RaisingtheMowerforAccess.............................30

ReleasetheCushionforRearAccess...................31

Lubrication.............................................................32

HowtoGrease...................................................32

LubricatingtheMachine.....................................32

GreasingtheFrontCasterPivots.........................33

LubricatetheCasterWheelHubs........................33

EngineMaintenance...............................................34

ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................34

ServicingtheEngineOil.....................................35

ServicingtheSparkPlug.....................................37

FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................39

DrainingtheFuelTank.......................................39

ServicingtheFuelFilter......................................39

ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................40

ServicingtheBattery...........................................40

ServicingtheFuses.............................................41

DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................42

AdjustingtheTracking.......................................42

CheckingtheTirePressure.................................43

AdjustingtheCasterPivotBearing......................43

AdjustingtheElectricClutch..............................44

CoolingSystemMaintenance..................................45

CleaningtheAirIntakeScreen............................45

CleaningtheCoolingSystem...............................45

BrakeMaintenance.................................................46

ServicingtheBrake.............................................46

BeltMaintenance....................................................47

CheckingtheBelts..............................................47

ReplacingtheMowerDeckBeltfor91cm

Mowers..........................................................47

ReplacingtheMowerDeckBeltsfor102cm

Mowers..........................................................47

ReplacingtheRightMowerDeckBelt.................47

ReplacingtheLeftMowerDeckBelt...................48

ReplacingthePumpDriveBelt...........................48

ControlsSystemMaintenance.................................49

AdjustingtheMotionControlHandle

Positions........................................................49

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................52

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem...........................52

MowerDeckMaintenance......................................55

ServicingtheCuttingBlades...............................55

LevelingtheMower............................................56

ReplacingtheGrassDeector.............................60

Cleaning.................................................................61

CleaningUndertheMower.................................61

WasteDisposal...................................................61

Storage.......................................................................61

CleaningandStorage..........................................61

Troubleshooting.........................................................63

Schematics.................................................................65

Safety

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismowercan resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructions.

Torodesignedandtestedthismowerforreasonablysafe service;however,failuretocomplywiththefollowing instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.

Toensuremaximumsafety,bestperformance,and togainknowledgeoftheproduct,itisessential thatyouandanyotheroperatorofthemowerread andunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbefore theengineiseverstarted.Payparticularattention tothesafetyalertsymbol(

Figure2)whichmeans Caution,Warning,orDanger—“personalsafety instruction.”Readandunderstandtheinstruction becauseithastodowithsafety .Failuretocomply withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjury.

GeneralLawnMowerSafety

Thefollowinginstructionshavebeenadaptedfromthe standardEN836:1997.

Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghands andfeetandthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethe followingsafetyinstructionscouldresultinserious injuryordeath.

Training

•Readtheinstructionscarefully.Befamiliarwiththe controlsandtheproperuseoftheequipment.

•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese instructionstousethemower.Localregulationscan restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsible foraccidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleor theirproperty.

•Understandexplanationsforallpictogramsusedon themowerorintheinstructions.

•Donotcarrypassengers.

•Alloperatorsshouldseekandobtainprofessional andpracticalinstruction.

•Usecareandconcentrationwhenworkingwith machines.

•Thecontrolofamachineonaslopewillnotbe regainedbytheapplicationofthebrake.

Themainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:

–insufcientwheelgrip

–beingdriventoofast

–inadequatebraking

–thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforit'stask

–lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground

conditions,especiallyslopes

–incorrectloaddistribution

Gasoline

WARNING-Gasolineishighlyammable.Takethe followingprecautions.

•Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedforthis purpose.

•Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile refueling.

•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Neverremove thecapofthefueltankoraddgasolinewhilethe engineisrunningorwhentheengineishot.

•Ifgasolineisspilled,donotattempttostartthe enginebutmovethemowerawayfromtheareaof spillageandavoidcreatinganysourceofignition untilgasolinevaporshavedissipated.

•Replaceallfueltankandcontainercapssecurely.

Preparation

•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwearand longtrousers.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhen barefootorwearingopensandals.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentis tobeusedandremoveallstones,sticks,wires,bones andotherforeignobjects.

•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethat guards,andsafetydevices,suchasdeectorsand/or grasscatchers,areinplaceandworkingcorrectly.

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

Starting

•Disengageallbladeanddriveclutchesandshiftinto neutralbeforestartingtheengine.

•Starttheengineorswitchonthemotorcarefully accordingtoinstructionsandwithfeetwellaway fromtheblade(s)andnotinfrontofthedischarge chute.

Operation

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpets arenearby .

•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.

•Avoidoperatingthelawnmowerinwetgrass,where feasible.

•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhidden hazards.

•Neverdirectdischargeofmaterialtowards bystanders.

•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts. Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.

•Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpullinga pedestriancontrolledlawnmowertowardsyou.

•Walk,neverrun.

•Slopes:

–Donotmowexcessivelysteepslopes.Donot

mowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

–Exerciseextremecautionwhenonslopes.

–Mowacrossthefaceofslopes,neverupand

downandexerciseextremecautionwhen changingdirectiononslopes.

–Alwaysbesureofyourfootingonslopes.

•Uselowthrottlesettingswhenengagingthe traction-clutch,especiallyinhighgears.Reduce speedonslopesandinsharpturnstoprevent overturningorlossofcontrol.

•Stopthebladewhencrossingsurfacesotherthan grassandwhentransportingthelawnmowertoand fromtheareatobemowed.

•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.

•Stoptheengine

–wheneveryouleavethelawnmower.

–beforerefueling.

–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher.

•Stoptheengineanddisconnectthespark-plugwire orturnoffandremovethekey.

–beforeclearingblockagesoruncloggingchute.

–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthelawn

mower.

–afterstrikingaforeignobject,inspectthelawn

mowerfordamageandmakerepairsbefore restartingandoperatingthelawnmower.

–iflawnmowerstartstovibrateabnormally(check

immediately).

•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.

•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition

–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe

attachments.

–changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake.

–stoptheengineandremovethekey.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

•Donotusepressurecleaningequipmentonmachine.

•Neverstoretheequipmentwithgasolineinthetank andinsideabuildingwherefumescanreachanopen ameorspark.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany enclosure.

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

•Checkgrasscatchercomponentsandthedischarge guardfrequentlyandreplacewithmanufacturer's recommendedparts,whennecessary.

•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety .

•Replacefaultysilencers.

•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor overspeedtheengine.Operatinganengineat excessivespeedcanincreasethehazardofpersonal injury.

•Onmultibladedlawnmowers,takecareasrotating oneblademaycauseotherstorotate.

•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthelawnmowerto prevententrapmentofthengersbetweenmoving bladesandxedpartsofthelawnmower.

•Toensurethebestperformanceandsafety ,

purchaseonlygenuineT ororeplacementparts andaccessories.Donotuse

will t

partsand

accessories;theymaycauseasafetyhazard.

ToroMowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic toToroproductsandothersafetyinformationyoumust know .

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrass or,whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcut grass.Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecould provedangeroustouserandbystanders.

GeneralOperation

•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore mowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich maybehotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbefore attemptingtomaintain,adjustorservice.

•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymay bevoidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e. branches,doorways,electricalwires)beforeoperating underanyobjectsanddonotcontactthem.

•Slowdownbeforemakingturnsanduseextra caution.

•Usecautionwhenridingtheplatformovercurbs, rocks,roots,orotherobstructions.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesure ofaclearpath.Useextracarewhenoperationin reverse.

•Neverjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.

•Donotcarrypassengers.

SlopeOperation

Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeel uneasyonaslope,donotmowit.

•Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.from themowingarea.

•Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.Tallgrasscanhide obstacles.

•Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments. Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheel goesovertheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedge cavesin.

•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorother attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe machine.

•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.Do notmakesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.

•Mowslopessidetoside.

Service

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater heaterorfurnace.

•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallytheblade attachmentbolts.Keepequipmentingood condition.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checksafety systemsforproperoperationbeforeeachuse.

•Useonlygenuinereplacementpartstoensurethat originalstandardsaremaintained.

•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustandservice asrequired.

SoundPressure

Model74534TEhasasoundpressurelevelatthe operator’searof88dBA,whichincludesanUncertainty Value(K)of1dBA.

Model74536TEhasasoundpressurelevelatthe operator’searof86dBA,whichincludesanUncertainty Value(K)of1dBA.

Thesoundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingto theproceduresoutlinedinEN836.

SoundPower

Model74534TEhasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevel of100dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K) of1dBA.

Model74536TEhasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevel of100dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K) of1dBA.

Thesoundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.

VibrationLevelforModel 74534TE

Hand-Arm

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.8m/s

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.6m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.4m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinEN836.

WholeBody

Measuredvibrationlevel=0.79m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.39m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinEN836.

VibrationLevelforModel 74536TE

Hand-Arm

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=1.1m/s

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=1.1m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.6m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinEN836.

WholeBody

Measuredvibrationlevel=0.79m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.39m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinEN836.

SlopeIndicator

G015791

Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

SafetyandInstructional Decals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

93-7010

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—keepthedeectorinplace.

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.

93-7818

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson torquingthebladebolt/nutto115-149N-m(85-110ft-lb).

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

6.Keepbystandersasafe distancefromthebattery.

2.Nore,opename,or smoking.

7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

10.Containslead;donot discard.

106-5517

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

110-2067

120-6447

1.Tippinghazard—donotmowupanddownslopesgreater than10degrees,donotmowacrossslopesgreaterthan 15degrees.

115-4186

1.Interval

2.PowerT ake-off(PTO)

3.Parkingbrake

4.Neutral

5.Operatorpresenceswitch

6.Battery

115-4212

1.Hydraulicoillevel3.Warning—donottouchthe hotsurface.

2.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

116-3290

116-3267

119-0186

91cmMowerDeck

1.Beltrouting

119-0187

102cmMowerDeck

1.Beltrouting

119-0217

1.Warning—stoptheengine;stayawayfrommovingparts;

keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

119-1854

1.Adjustmentknobfortractiondrivespeed.

119-2317

1.Height-of-cut(inches)

117-0454

1.Tractioncontrol

3.Slow

5.Reverse

7.Operatorpresenceswitch

2.Fast4.Neutral

6.PowerT ake-off (PTO)—disengage

117–3626

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom themachine.

2.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.6.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,stoptheengine andremovethesparkplugwirebeforeperformingany maintenanceonthemachine.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepdeectorinplace.

7.Warning—engagetheparkingbrakeandstoptheengine beforeleavingthemachine.

4.Cutting,dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot—stayaway frommovingpartsandkeepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

8.Slidingandlossofcontrolhazard—donotoperatethe machineneardrop-offsorwater;keepasafedistancefrom drop-offs.

119-0234

1.Parkingbrake—disengaged4.Fast

7.PTO—engaged

2.Parkingbrake—engaged

5.Continuousvariablesetting8.PTO—disengaged

3.Drivespeed

6.Slow

9.Enginespeed

119–0241

1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbefore performinganymaintenance.

3.Lubricateevery50hours

5.Checkthehydraulicoilevery50hours

2.Checkthedrivewheeltirepressure every50hours

4.Lubricatethecasterwheelevery500 hours

6.Checktheengineoilevery8hours

ProductOverview

Figure4

1.Sidedischargechute

7.Manualtube

2.Battery

8.Platform(downposition)

3.Engine9.Hydraulictank

4.Fueltank10.Mowerdeck

5.Controls

11.Frontcasterwheel

6.Motioncontrollevers

12.Operatorcushion

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure5)before youstarttheengineandoperatethemachine.

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Figure5

1.Fuelcap7.Hourmeter

2.Height-of-cutlever8.Choke

3.Bladecontrolswitch(PTO)

9.Ignitionswitch

4.Rightmotioncontrollever

10.Speedcontrollever

5.Leftmotioncontrollever

11.Fuelgauge

6.Parkingbrakelever12.Throttlecontrol

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheengine hasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengineisrunning. Usethesetimesforschedulingregularmaintenance (

Figure6).

FuelGauge

Thefuelgaugeislocatedonthetop,middleofthetank (Figure5).

SafetyInterlockIndicators

Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterandindicatewith ablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentisinthe correctposition(

Figure6).

BatteryIndicatorLight

IftheignitionkeyisturnedtotheOnpositionforafew seconds,thebatteryvoltagewillbedisplayedinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.

Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturned onandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperating level(Figure6).

Figure6

1.Safetyinterlocksymbols

3.Hourmeter

2.Batterylight

SpeedControlLever

Thismachinehasavariablespeedcontrol.Thiscontrols howfastorslowthemachinewilltravelwiththemotion controlleverspushedallthewayforward.

Note:Thenumbersnexttothespeedcontrolare anapproximatemaximummilesperhour(mph)the machinewilltravel.

ThrottleControl

ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow.

Choke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

BladeControlSwitch(PTO)

Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)isusedtoengage theelectricclutchtodrivethemowerbladeswiththe rightsidemotioncontrolleverinthecenter,un-locked position.Pulltheswitchuptoengagethebladesand release.Todisengagetheblades,pushthebladecontrol switch(PTO)downormoveorreleasetherightside motioncontrolleverintotheneutrallockposition.

IgnitionSwitch

Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhas threepositions:Off,RunandStart.

MotionControlLevers

Themotioncontrolleversareusedtodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.

FuelShut-offValve

Closethefuelshut-offvalve(locatedbehindthe operatorcushionontherighthandsideoffueltank) whentransportingorstoringthemower.

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesareavailableforusewiththemachineto enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto www.Toro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments andaccessories.

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange

withoutnotice.

Model74534TE

Widthwithdeectordown51.62inches(131.1cm)

Lengthwithplatformdown74inches(188cm)

Lengthwithplatformup61inches(155cm)

Height

48inches(121.9cm)

Weight

756(343kg)

Model74536TE

Widthwithdeectordown55.75inches(141.6cm)

Lengthwithplatformdown70inches(177.8cm)

Lengthwithplatformup57inches(144.8cm)

Height

48inches(121.9cm)

Weight

773(350.6kg)

Operation

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleaded gasolinewithanoctaneratingof87orhigher ((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15% MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.

•DoNotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15 orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume. Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemay resultwhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

•DoNotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•DoNotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel containersoverthewinterunlessafuelstabilizeris used.

•DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

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

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,in anopenarea,whentheengineiscold.Wipeup anygasolinethatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Fill thefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck. Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsgasolineto expand.Overllingmayresultinfuelleakage ordamagetotheengineoremissionsystem(if equipped).

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystem inplaceandinproperworkingcondition.

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.

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:Donotusefueladditives containingmethanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditioner tothegas.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost effectivewhenmixedwithfreshgasoline.To minimizethechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuel system,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Fillthe

fueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.Theempty spaceinthetankallowsthegasolinetoexpand.

1.Parkthemachineonlevelground.

2.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Cleanaroundthefueltankcap.

4.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck. Ensurethereisemptyspaceinthetanktoallowthe gasolinetoexpand(

Figure7).

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Figure7

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoChecking OilLevelinEngineMaintenance.

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BreakingInaNewMachine

Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhennew, placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow40to50 hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinestodevelopfull powerandbestperformance.

ThinkSafetyFirst

Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsin thesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcould helpyouoranybystandersavoidinjury.

Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,feet andheadisrecommended.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperator'searandcancausehearing lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

OperatingtheParkingBrake

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse,check theparkingbrakeforproperoperation.

Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit. RefertoServicingtheParkingBrake.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileit isunattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

SettingtheParkingBrake

Pulltheparkingbrakeleverrearwardtotheengaged position(Figure8).

Figure8

1.Parkingbrakeengaged2.Parkingbrakereleased

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

Pushtheparkingbrakeleverforward.

OperatingtheMowerBlade ControlSwitch(PTO)

Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)isusedinconjunction withtherightsidemotioncontrollevertoengageand disengagethemowerblades.

EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)

1.Toengagethemowerblades,movetherightside motioncontrollevertothecenter,un-locked position.

2.Pullthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)upandrelease itwhileholdingdowntherightsidemotioncontrol leverinthecenter,un-lockedposition.

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DisengagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)

Thefollowingaretwooptionsfordisengagingthe mowerblades.

•Pushthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)downtothe offposition.

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•Movethemotioncontrolleverstoneutralandmove therightsidemotioncontrolleverintotheneutral lockposition.

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Figure11

OperatingtheThrottle

ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweenFastand Slowpositions(Figure12).

Alwaysusethefastpositionwhenturningonthe mowerdeckwiththebladecontrolswitch(PTO).

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Figure12

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostartthe engine.

2.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechoke beforeusingtheignitionswitch(Figure13).

3.Pushdownonthechoketodisengagethechoke aftertheenginehasstarted(Figure13).

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Figure13

1.On2.Off

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition (Figure14).Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

Important:Donotengagestarterformore than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefails tostartallowa15secondcool-downperiod betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthe fuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely .

START

RUN

STOP

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Figure14

2.Turntheignitionkeytothestoppositiontostop theengine.

UsingtheSpeedControlLever

Thismachinehasaspeedcontrolleverthatsets themaximumgroundspeedofthemachine.This canbeadjustedtotheoperator'sdesiredspeed.It isrecommendedtousetheslowestspeedfornew operator's.

Note:Thenumbersnexttothespeedcontrolarean approximatemilesperhour(mph)themachinewill travel.

1.Movethespeedcontrollevertosetthedesired speed.

•Fullforwardhasquickresponseandmaximum speed.

•Fullrearwardhassmoothresponseandslower speed.

2.Movethecontrolleverstodrivethemachine.The controlleversmaybepushedforwardtothefront referencebarwhilethemaximumspeedofthe machineissetbythespeedcontrollever.

Figure15

UsingtheFuelShut-OffValve

Thefuelshut-offvalveislocatedbehindtherightside oftheoperatorcushion.

Closethefuelshut-offvalvefortransport,maintenance, andstorage(Figure16).

Ensurethefuelshut-offvalveisopenwhenstarting theengine.

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Figure16

1.On2.Off

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine

1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.

2.Openthefuelvalve.

3.Movetherightmotioncontrollevertoneutral lockedposition.

4.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingtheParking Brake.

5.Movethebladecontrolswitch(PTO)totheOff position.

6.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheSlow andFastpositions.

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire choking.

Figure17

7.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition (Figure14).Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

Important:Donotengagestarterformore than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefails tostartallowa15secondcool-downperiod betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthe fuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely .

START

RUN

STOP

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Figure18

1.Off3.Start

2.Run

StoppingtheEngine

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60 secondsbeforeturningtheignitionswitchoff.

Figure19

Important:Makesurefuelshutoffvalveisclosed

beforetransportingorstoringthemachine,asfuel leakagemayoccur.Beforestoringthemachine, pullwireoffsparkplug(s)topreventpossibilityof accidentalstarting.

TheSafetyInterlockSystem

CAUTION

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.

UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock System

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe mowerbladesfromrotatingunless:

•Therightsidemotioncontrolleverismovedtothe center,un-lockedposition.

•Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)ispulledon.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtostopthe mowerbladesifyoumoveorreleasetherightside motioncontrolleverintotheneutrallockposition.

Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhen theinterlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition. Whenthecomponentisinthecorrectposition,a trianglewilllightupinthecorrespondingsquare.

Figure20

1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe correctposition

TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.

Note:Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateas describedbelow,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealer repairthesafetysystemimmediately .

1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingandStoppingthe Engine.

2.Settheparkingbrake.

3.Movetherightsidemotioncontrollevertothe center,un-lockedposition.Thebladesshould

notrotate.

4.Movethemotioncontrolleversforward.The engineshouldkill.

5.Starttheengineandreleasetheparkingbrake.

6.Movetherightsidemotioncontrollevertothe center,un-lockedposition.

7.Continueholdingtherightsidemotioncontrollever inthecenter,un-lockedpositionandpulluponthe bladecontrolswitch(PTO)andrelease.Theclutch shouldengageandthemowerbladesbeginrotating.

8.Moveorreleasetherightsidemotioncontrollever intotheneutrallockposition.Thebladesshould

stoprotatingandtheenginecontinuestorun.

9.Pushthebladecontrolswitchdownandmove therightsidemotioncontrollevertothecenter, un-lockedposition.

10.Continueholdingtherightsidemotioncontrollever inthecenter,un-lockedpositionandpulluponthe bladecontrolswitch(PTO)andrelease.Theclutch shouldengageandthemowerbladesbeginrotating.

11.Pushthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)downtothe offposition.Thebladesshouldstoprotating.

12.Withtheenginerunning,pullupthebladecontrol switch(PTO)andreleasewithoutholdingright sidemotioncontrollevertothecenter,un-locked position.Thebladesshouldnotrotate.

WARNING

Theoperatorplatformisheavyandmaycause injurywhenloweringandraisingtheoperator platform.Theplatformmaysuddenlydropifnot supportedwhenthelatchpinispulledout.

•Donotputhandsorngersintheplatform pivotareawhenloweringorraisingtheoperator platform.

•Makesuretheplatformissupportedwhenthe latchpinispulledout.

•Makesurethelatchsecurestheplatformwhen foldingitintheupposition.Pushittight againstthecushionforthelatchpintolock intoplace.

•Keepbystandersawaywhenraisingorlowering theplatform.

OperatingthePlatform

Themachinecanbeusedwiththeplatformintheup ordownposition.Itistheoperator'spreferenceon whichpositiontouse.

OperatingtheMachinewiththe PlatformUp

Operatingthemachinewiththeplatformupis recommendedwhen:

•Mowingneardrop-off's

•Mowingsmallareaswherethemachineistoolong

•Areaswithlowoverhangingbranchesorobstacles

•Loadingthemachinefortransport

•Drivingupslopes

Toraisetheplatform,pullthebackoftheplatformup sothelatchpinlocksitintoplace.Pushtheplatform tightagainstthecushionforthelatchpintolockinto place.

OperatingtheMachinewiththe PlatformDown

Operatingthemachinewiththeplatformdownis recommendedwhen:

•Mowingmostareas

•Drivingacrossslopes

•Drivingdownslopes

Tolowertheplatform,pushtheplatformforward againstthecushiontoreleasepressureonthelatchpin andthenpulltheknoboutandlowertheplatform. Makesuretoholdontotheplatformwhenreleasing thelatch.

Figure21

1.Platformup

3.Pulltheknobouttorelease theplatform

2.Platformdown

DrivingForwardorBackward

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

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidly.Operatormaylose controlofmachineandcausepersonalinjuryor damagetomachine.

Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharpturns.

DrivingForward

1.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe ParkingBrakeinOperation.

2.Togoforward,movethespeedcontrollevertothe desiredspeed.

3.Movetherightsidemotioncontrollevertothe center,un-lockedposition.

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Figure22

1.Frontreferencebar

4.Rightcontrollever

2.Leftcontrollever

5.Rightcontrolleverinthe neutrallockposition

3.Rearreferencebar

4.Slowlypushthemotioncontrolleversforward (Figure23).

Note:Theenginewillkillifamotioncontrollever ismovedwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

Thefartheryoumovethemotioncontrolleversin eitherdirection,thefasterthemachinewillmovein thatdirection.

Tostop,pullthemotioncontrolleversbacktothe neutralposition.

Figure23

DrivingBackward

1.Movetherightsidemotioncontrollevertothe center,un-lockedposition.

2.Slowlypullthemotioncontrolleversrearward (

Figure24).

Figure24

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethemotioncontrolleversto neutral,movetherightsidemotioncontrolleverinto theneutrallockposition,disengagethepowertakeoff (PTO),andturntheignitionkeytooff.

Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine;refer toSettingtheParkingBrakeinOperation.Remember toremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

PushingtheMachinebyHand

Theby-passvalvesallowthemachinetobepushedby handwithouttheenginerunning.

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand. Nevertowthemachinebecausehydraulicdamage mayoccur.

ToPushtheMachine

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Lowerthemowerdecktothelowestheight-of-cut (HOC).Thiswillallowaccesstothebypassvalves.

3.Opentheby-passvalveonbothpumpsbyturning themcounterclockwise1to2turns.Thisallows hydraulicuidtoby-passthepumpsandthewheels toturn(

Figure25).

Note:Rotatetheby-passvalvesamaximumof2 turnssothevalvedoesnotcomeoutofthebody causinguidtorunout.

Figure25

1.Pumpby-passvalve

4.Releasetheparkingbrake.

5.Pushthemachinetothedesiredlocation.

6.Settheparkingbrake.

7.Closetheby-passvalves,butdonotovertighten them.Torqueto110to130in-lb(12to15N-m).

Important:Donotstartoroperatethemachine withtheby-passvalvesopen.Damageto systemmayoccur.

TransportingMachines

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasall necessarybrakes,lighting,andmarkingasrequiredby law .Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafetyinstructions. Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyou,yourfamily, petsorbystandersavoidinjury.

Totransportthemachine:

1.Raisetheplatformofthemachinebeforedrivingup ontothetrailerortruck.

2.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

3.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

4.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

5.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and closethefuelvalve.

6.Usethemetaltiedownloopsonthemachineto securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruck withstraps,chains,cable,orropes(

Figure26).

Figure26

1.Tractionunittiedownloop

LoadingMachines

Useextremecautionwhenloadingunitsontrailersor trucks.Onefullwidthrampthatiswideenoughto extendbeyondthereartiresisrecommendedinsteadof individualrampsforeachsideoftheunit(Figure27). Theplatformwhendownandlockedintoposition, extendsbackbetweentherearwheelsandservesasa stopfortippingbackward.Havingafullwidthramp providesasurfacefortheplatformtocontactifthe unitstartstotipbackward.Withtheplatformup,afull widthrampprovidesasurfacetowalkonbehindthe unit.Theoperatorshoulddetermineifitisbesttohave theplatformupordownwhenloading,dependingon conditions.Ifitisnotpossibletouseonefullwidth ramp,useenoughindividualrampstosimulateafull widthcontinuousramp.

Therampshouldbelongenoughsothattheangles donotexceed20degrees(

Figure27).Asteeperangle maycausemowercomponentstogetcaughtastheunit movesfromramptotrailerortruck.Steeperangles mayalsocausetheunittotipbackward.Ifloadingon ornearaslope,positionthetrailerortrucksoitison thedownsideoftheslopeandtherampextendsupthe slope.Thiswillminimizetherampangle.Thetraileror truckshouldbeaslevelaspossible.

Important:DoNotattempttoturntheunitwhile ontheramp;youmaylosecontrolanddriveoff theside.

Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparampand suddendecelerationwhenbackingdownaramp.Both maneuverscancausetheunittotipbackward.

WARNING

Loadingaunitontoatrailerortruckincreasesthe possibilityofbackwardtip-overandcouldcause seriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingauniton aramp.

•Useonlyasingle,fullwidthramp;DoNotuse individualrampsforeachsideoftheunit.

•Ifindividualrampsmustbeused,useenough rampstocreateanunbrokenrampsurface widerthantheunit.

•Donotexceeda15degreeanglebetweenramp andgroundorbetweenrampandtraileror truck.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhiledrivingunitup aramptoavoidtippingbackward.

•Avoidsuddendecelerationwhilebackingunit downaramptoavoidtippingbackward.

Figure27

1.Trailer3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

2.Fullwidthramp4.Fullwidthramp—sideview

SideDischargingorMulching theGrass

Thismowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.

DANGER

Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover,or completegrasscatcherassemblymountedin place,youandothersareexposedtobladecontact andthrowndebris.Contactwithrotatingmower blade(s)andthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryor death.

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

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.

•Nevertrytocleardischargeareaormower bladesunlessyoureleasethebailandthepower takeoff(PTO)isoff.Rotatetheignitionkeyto Off.Alsoremovethekeyandpullthewire(s) offthesparkplug(s).

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

Theheight-of-cutcanbeadjustedfrom1to5inches (25to127mm)in1/4inch(6mm)increments.

1.Movetheheight-of-cutlevertothetransport position(allthewayup).

2.Toadjust,rotatethepin90degreesandremovethe pinfromtheheight-of-cutbracket

3.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracket correspondingtotheheight-of-cutdesiredand, insertthepin(

Figure28).

4.Pushthebuttonontopandlowertheheight-of-cut levertothepin(

Figure28).

Figure28

1.Height-of-cutholes3.Height-of-cutlever

2.Height-of-cutpin

AdjustingtheFlowBafe

Themowerdischargeowcanbeadjustedfordifferent typesofmowingconditions.Positionthecamlockand bafetogivethebestqualityofcut.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Toadjustthebafe,loosenthenut(

Figure29).

4.Adjustthebafeandnutintheslottothedesired dischargeowandtightenthenut.

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Figure29

1.Slot

2.Nut

PositioningtheFlowBafe

Thefollowingguresareonlyrecommendationsfor use.Adjustmentswillvarybygrasstype,moisture content,andheightofgrass.

Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthemower groundspeedisthesame,openupthebafe.

PositionA

Thisisthefullrearposition(seeFigure30).The suggesteduseforthispositionisafollows.

•Useforshort,lightgrassmowingconditions.

•Useindryconditions.

•Forsmallergrassclippings.

•Propelsgrassclippingsfartherawayfromthe mower.

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Figure30

PositionB

Usethispositionwhenbagging(Figure31).

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Figure31

PositionC

Thisisthefullopenposition.Thesuggestedusefor thispositionisasfollows(Figure32).

•Useintall,densegrassmowingconditions.

•Useinwetconditions.

•Lowerstheenginepowerconsumption.

•Allowsincreasedgroundspeedinheavyconditions.

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Figure32

UsingCounterweights

•Weightsareinstalledtoimprovehandling,balance andimproveperformance.Weightscanbeaddedor removedtocreateoptimizedperformanceunder differentmowingconditionsandforoperator preference.

•Itisrecommendedthatweightsbeaddedor removedoneatatimeuntilthedesiredhandingand balanceisachieved.

Note:ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealertoorder aW eightKit.

WARNING

Excessiveweightchangescaneffecthandlingand operationofthemachine.Thiscouldcauseserious injurytoyouorbystanders.

Makeweightchangesinsmallincrementsonly.

Evaluatethemoweraftereachweightchangeto ensurethemachinecanbeoperatedsafely.

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Aftertherst8hours

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthehydraulicuidlevel.

•Changethehydrauliclter.

Beforeeachuseordaily

•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Cleantheairintakescreen.

•Checkthebrakes.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

Every25hours

•Cleanfoamaircleanerelement.

Every50hours

•Greasethemowerdeckidlerarms(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Greasetheliftlinkage(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Lubricatethespeedcontrolslidingparts(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Cleanthepaperaircleanerelement.

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Checkthehydraulicuidlevel.

Every100hours

•Changetheengineoil.(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions)

•Check,cleanandregapthesparkplug.

•Checkthebattery .

•Checkandcleanenginecoolingnsandshrouds.

•Checkthepumpdrivebelt.

•Checkthemowerdeckbelt(s).

•Checkthehydraulichoses.

Every200hours

•Replacethepaperaircleanerelement.

•Changetheengineoillter.

Every250hours

•ChangethehydraulicoilwhenusingMobil®1oil.

Every500hours

•Adjustthecasterpivotbearing.

•Checktheelectricclutch.

•ChangethehydraulicoilwhenusingT oro®HYPR-OIL™500hydraulicoil.

•Changethehydrauliclter.

Beforestorage

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

Yearly

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Lubricatethecasterwheelhubs.

•Replacethefuellter.

Important:Refertoyour

Engine Operator's Man ual

foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthesparkplugwiresfromthesparkplugsbeforeyoudo anymaintenance.Setthewiresasidesothattheydonotaccidentallycontactthesparkplugs.

Premaintenance Procedures

RaisingtheMowerforAccess

Thefrontofthemowercanberaisedandsupportedon itsbackforaccessunderthemachineformaintenance.

1.Raisetheplatform.RefertoOperatingthePlatform inOperation.

2.Removethebattery.

Figure33

1.Wingnut4.Positivebatterycable

2.Batterycover5.Battery

3.Negativebatterycable

3.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank.RefertoDraining theFuelTankinMaintenance.

4.Removethecapofthehydraulictankandplace apieceofplasticovertheopeningandinstallthe hydrauliccap.Thiswillsealthehydraulictankand preventitfromleakingout.

Figure34

1.Cap

3.Hydraulictank

2.Pieceofplastic

5.Withtwopeople,raisethefrontofthemowersoit restsonthedrivetiresandtheplatformintheup position.

6.Performanymaintenanceonthemachine.

7.Withtwopeople,lowerthefrontofthemowerto theground.

8.Removetheplasticunderthehydraulictankcap.

9.Installthebatteryforthemachine.

Figure35

1.Removebattery

2.Withtwopeople,liftthe frontendofthemower (ensuretheplatformisup)

ReleasetheCushionforRear Access

Thecushioncanbereleasedforrearaccesstothe machineformaintenanceoradjustment.

1.Lowertheplatform.

2.Removethehairpincotterpinsoneachsideofthe cushion.

3.Slidethelargewasherswithplasticbushingstothe inside.

4.Removethecushionandlowerittotheplatform.

5.Performanymaintenanceoradjustmentonthe machine.

6.Raisethecushionandslideitontothepinsonboth sidesofthemachine(

Figure36).

7.Slidethelargewasherswithplasticbushingsinto thecushionbracketandsecurethemwithahairpin cotterpin(Figure36).

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Figure36

Lubrication

GreasewithNo.2generalpurposelithiumbaseor molybdenumbasegrease.

Lubricatethespeed/tractioncontrollinkagewithadry lubricant,PTFE(Polytetrauoroethylene)(

Figure40).

HowtoGrease

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.Makesureto scrapeanypaintoffthefrontofthetting(s).

4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.Pumpgrease intothettingsuntilgreasebeginstooozeoutof thebearings.

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

LubricatingtheMachine

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Greasethemower

deckidlerarms(moreoftenindirty ordustyconditions).

Every50hours—Greasethelift linkage(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

Every50hours/Yearly(whichever comesrst)—Lubricatethespeed controlslidingparts(moreoftenin dirtyordustyconditions).

Usethefollowinggraphicsforlocatingthegreasepoints.

Figure37

91cmMowerDeck

Figure38

102cmMowerDeck

Figure39

Lubricatethespeed/tractioncontrollinkagewithadry PTFE(Polytetrauoroethylene)lubricant.

Important:UseonlyadryPTFE (Polytetrauoroethylene)lubricant.Donot useawetoillm,whichwillattractdustanddirt.

Figure40

GreasingtheFrontCaster Pivots

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Greasethefrontcaster

pivots(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

Lubricatethefrontcasterpivotsonceayear.

1.Removethedustcapandadjustthecasterpivots. Keepthedustcapoffuntilgreasingisdone.Referto AdjustingtheCasterPivotBearinginMaintenance Section.

2.Removethehexplug.Threadagreasezerkintothe hole.

3.Pumpgreaseintothezerkuntilitoozesoutaround thetopbearing.

4.Removethegreasezerkinthehole.Installthehex plugandcap.

LubricatetheCasterWheel Hubs

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Lubricatethecasterwheel

hubs.

1.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, andremovethekey.Engagetheparkingbrake.

Figure41

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench ats

2.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

3.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

4.Removeoneofthespacernutsfromtheaxle assemblyinthecasterwheel.Notethatthread lockingadhesivehasbeenappliedtolockthespacer nutstotheaxle.Removetheaxle(withtheother spacernutstillassembledtoit)fromthewheel assembly.

5.Pryoutseals,andinspectbearingsforwearor damageandreplaceifnecessary.

6.Packthebearingswithageneral-purposegrease.

7.Insertonebearing,onenewsealintothewheel.

Note:Thesealsmustbereplaced.

8.Iftheaxleassemblyhashadbothspacernuts removed(orbrokenloose),applyathreadlocking adhesivetoonespacernutandthreadontotheaxle withthewrenchatsfacingoutward.DoNotthread spacernutallofthewayontotheendoftheaxle. Leaveapproximately1/8inch(3mm)fromtheouter surfaceofthespacernuttotheendoftheaxleinside thenut.

9.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheelon thesideofthewheelwiththenewsealandbearing.

10.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,ll theareainsidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullof general-purposegrease.

11.Insertthesecondbearingandnewsealintothe wheel.

12.Applyathreadlockingadhesivetothe2ndspacer nutandthreadontotheaxlewiththewrenchats facingoutward.

13.Torquethenutto75-80in-lb(8-9N-m),loosen, thenre-torqueto20-25in-lb(2-3N-m).Makesure axledoesnotextendbeyondeithernut.

14.Reinstallthesealguardsoverthewheelhuband insertwheelintocasterfork.Reinstallcasterbolt andtightennutfully .

Important:Topreventsealandbearingdamage, checkthebearingadjustmentoften.Spinthecaster tire.Thetireshouldnotspinfreely(morethan1or 2revolutions)orhaveanysideplay .Ifthewheel spinsfreely,adjusttorqueonspacernutuntilthere isaslightamountofdrag.Reapplythreadlocking adhesive.

EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval/Specication

Inspectthefoamandpaperelementsandreplacethem iftheyaredamagedorexcessivelydirty.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(every fewoperatinghours)iftheoperatingconditionsare extremelydustyorsandy .

Important:Donotoilthefoamorpaperelement.

RemovingtheFoamandPaper Elements

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Cleanaroundtheaircleanertopreventdirt fromgettingintotheengineandcausingdamage (

Figure42).

4.Unscrewthecoverknobsandremovetheaircleaner cover(Figure42).

5.Unscrewthehoseclampandremovetheaircleaner assembly(

Figure42).

6.Carefullypullthefoamelementoffthepaper element(Figure42).

Figure42

1.Cover

3.Paperelement

2.Hoseclamp4.Foamelement

CleaningtheFoamAirCleanerElement

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapandwarm water.Whentheelementisclean,rinseitthoroughly.

2.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.

Important:Replacethefoamelementifitis tornorworn.

ServicingthePaperAirCleaner Element

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Cleanthepaperair

cleanerelement.

Every200hours—Replacethepaper aircleanerelement.

1.Cleanthepaperelementbytappinggentlytoremove dust.Ifitisverydirty,replacethepaperelement withanewone(

Figure42).

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,ordamage totherubberseal.

3.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.

InstallingtheFoamandPaperElements

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewiththecompletefoamand paperaircleanerassemblyinstalled.

1.Carefullyslidethefoamelementontothepaperair cleanerelement(Figure42).

2.Placetheaircleanerassemblyontotheaircleaner baseorhoseandsecureit(Figure42).

3.Placetheaircleanercoverintopositionandtighten thecoverknob(Figure42).

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe

engineoillevel.

Aftertherst8hours—Changethe engineoil.

Every100hours—Changetheengine oil.(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions)

Every200hours—Changetheengine oillter.

Note:Changetheoilmorefrequentlywhenthe operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

Note:Therearedifferentoilcapacitiesforthedifferent modelslistedinthismanual.Ensurethecorrectamount ofoilisused.

Important:Remembertoadd80%oftheoiland thengraduallyllittothefullmarkonthedipstick.

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSF,SG,SH,SJ

orSL)

EngineOilCapacity:58ounces(1.7liter)withthe lterremoved;51ounces(1.5liter)withoutthelter removed

Viscosity:Refertothetablebelow

Figure43

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donot runenginewithoilbelowthelowmarkbecausethe enginemaybedamaged.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position(

Figure44).

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Figure44

ChangingtheEngineOil

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoassuretheoildrains completely.

2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position(Figure45).

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Figure45

4.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil intothellertubeandslowlyaddtheadditionaloil tobringittotheFullmark(Figure46).

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Figure46

ChangingtheEngineOilFilter

Note:Changetheengineoilltermorefrequently

whenoperatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChangingthe EngineOil.

2.Placearagundertheoilltertosoakupanyspilled oil.

Important:Spilledoilmaydrainunderthe engineandontotheclutch.Oilspilledonthe clutchmaydamagetheclutch,causetheblades tostopslowlywhentheclutchisswitchedoff andcausetheclutchtoslipwhentheclutchis switchedon.Wipeupanyspilledoil.

3.Changetheengineoillter(

Figure47).

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Figure47

Note:Ensuretheoilltergaskettouchestheengine

andthenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

4.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnewoil; refertoChangingtheOil.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Makesuretheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug. Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplug(s)andagappingtool/feelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug(s) ifnecessary.

TypeforallEngines:NGK

BPR4ESorequivalent

AirGap:0.030inch(0.75mm)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

Figure48

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Nevercleanthesparkplug(s).Always

replacethesparkplug(s)whenithas:ablack coating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.030inches(0.75mm).

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Figure49

InstallingtheSparkPlug

Tightenthesparkplug(s)to16ft.-lb(22N-m).

Figure50

FuelSystem Maintenance

DrainingtheFuelTank

Note:Thereisnootherrecommendedwaytodrain

fuelfromthetank,otherthanusingasyphonpump.A syphonpumpcanbepurchasedatahardwarestore.

DANGER

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

•Draingasolinefromthefueltankwhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea. Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereasparkmay ignitethegasolinefumes.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.Disengagethe powertakeoff(PTO),settheparkingbrake,turnthe ignitionkeytoOffandremovethekey .

2.Cleanaroundthefuelcaptopreventdebrisfrom gettingintothefueltank(

Figure52).

3.Removethefuelcap.

4.Insertasyphonpumpintothefueltank.

5.Usingthesyphonpump,drainthefuelintoaclean gascan(

Figure51).

6.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

Figure51

1.Fuelcap

ServicingtheFuelFilter

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuel line.

Note:Notehowthefuellterisinstalledinorderto installthenewltercorrectly.

Note:Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Closefuelshut-offvalve.

4.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherand slidethemawayfromthelter(

Figure52).

Figure52

1.Fuellter

3.Fuelline

2.Hoseclamp

5.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

6.Installanewlterandmovethehoseclampsclose tothelter.

7.Openthefuelshut-offvalve.

8.Checkforfuelleaksandrepairifneeded.

9.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

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

Voltage:12V

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling .

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhichisa deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.

Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontactwith skin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafetyglassestoshield youreyesandrubberglovestoprotectyourhands.

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting inpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery ,donot allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal partsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe machineandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscan causethebatterygassestoexplode,resultingin personalinjury.

•AlwaysDisconnectthenegative(black)battery cablebeforedisconnectingthepositive(red) cable.

•AlwaysReconnectthepositive(red)battery cablebeforereconnectingthenegative(black) cable.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Disconnectthenegativebatterycablefromthe negative(-)batteryterminal(

Figure53).

4.Slidetheredterminalbootoffthepositive(red) batteryterminal.Thenremovethepositive(red) batterycable(Figure53).

5.Removethebatteryholddownplate(

Figure53)and

removethebattery.

InstallingtheBattery

1.Placethebatteryontothemachine(Figure53).

2.Securethebatterywiththeholddownplate,j-bolts, andlocknuts.

3.First,installthepositive(red)batterycableto positive(+)batteryterminalwithanut,washerand bolt(

Figure53).Slidetherubbercoveroverthepost.

4.Theninstallthenegativebatterycableandground wiretothenegative(-)batteryterminalwithanut, washerandbolt(Figure53).

Note:Thebatterycableswillcrossovereachother whenthearecorrectlyinstalled(

Figure53).

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Figure53

1.Wingnut4.Positivebatterycable

2.Batterycover5.Battery

3.Negativebatterycable6.Thebatterycablescross wheninstalledcorrectly

ChargingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan explode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparksand amesawayfrombattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged (1.265specicgravity).Thisisespeciallyimportant topreventbatterydamagewhenthetemperatureis below32°F(0°C).

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto RemovingtheBattery.

2.Chargebatteryfor1hourat25to30ampsor6 hoursat4to6amps.

3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthe chargerleadsfromthebatteryposts(

Figure54).

4.Installthebatteryontothemachineandconnectthe batterycables,refertoInstallingtheBattery.

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.

Figure54

1.PositiveBatteryPost

3.Red(+)ChargerLead

2.NegativeBatteryPost

4.Black(-)ChargerLead

ServicingtheFuses

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance.Ifafuseblows,checkthecomponent orcircuitforamalfunctionorshort.

1.Releasetheoperatorcushionfromtherearofthe machine.

2.Pulloutonthefusetoremoveandreplaceit (

Figure55).

3.Installtheoperatorcushion.

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Figure55

1.Controls

3.Fuses

2.Wire

DriveSystem Maintenance

AdjustingtheTracking

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

1.Pushbothcontrolleversforwardthesamedistance.

2.Checkifthemachinepullstooneside.Ifitdoes, stopthemachineandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthemachine.

4.Rotatetherightcableadjustmenttopositionthe rightmotioncontrolinthecenterofthecontrol panelneutrallockslot(

Figure57).

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Figure56

1.Leftmotioncontrollever

3.Neutrallockedposition

2.Rightmotioncontrollever4.Alignthecontrollevers fronttoback

5.Rotatetheleftcableadjustmenttomatchtheleft wheelspeedtothepreviouslysetrightwheelspeed. Adjustinquarter-turnincrementsuntilthemachine tracksstraight.

Note:Onlyadjusttheleftcabletomatchtheleft wheelspeedtotherightwheelspeed.Donotadjust therightwheelspeedasthiswillpositiontheright motioncontrolleveroutofthecenterforthecontrol panelneutrallockslot.

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Figure57

1.Leftcableadjustment

2.Rightcableadjustment

6.Checkforpropertracking.

Note:Ifthemachinewillnotstartafteradjusting thetracking,makesureproximityswitchtargetaligns withboltattachedtomotioncontrollever.Referto AdjustingtheProximitySwitch(page42).

7.Repeatthecableadjustmentuntilthetrackingis correct.

8.Checkthatthemachinedoesnotcreepfromneutral withtheparkbrakesdisengaged.

Important:DoNotrotatethelinkagetoofar,as thismaycausethemachinetocreepinneutral.

AdjustingtheProximitySwitch

Usethisprocedureifthemachinewillnotstartafter adjustingthetracking.

1.Checkandensuretheboltattachedtothemotion controlleveralignswiththeproximityswitchtarget (Figure58).

2.Ifneeded,loosentheboltsandadjusttheproximity switchuntilthetargetalignswithboltattachedtothe motioncontrollever(

Figure58).

3.Checkthedistanceofthebolttotheproximity switch.Itneedstobebetween0.050and0.090 inches(1.27to2.29mm)(Figure58).

4.Ifadjustmentisneeded,loosenthejamnutand adjustthebolttothecorrectdistance.Tightenthe jamnutafteradjustingthebolt(Figure58).

5.Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeoperation.

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1 6

2 3 4

Figure58

1.Proximityswitchtarget4.Boltattachedtothemotion controllever

2.Proximityswitch5.Distancebetween0.050 and0.090inches(1.27to

2.29mm)isneeded

3.Boltsandnuts6.Jamnut

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

Maintaintheairpressureinthereartiresat12-14psi (83-97kPa).Uneventirepressurecancauseanuneven cut.

Note:Thefronttiresaresemi-pneumatictiresanddo notrequireairpressuremaintenance.

Figure59

AdjustingtheCasterPivot Bearing

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Removethedustcapfromcasterandtightenlock nut(

Figure60).

4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersareat andthenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlysetthe pre-loadonthebearings(

Figure60).

Important:Makesurespringwashersare installedcorrectlyasshowninFigure60.

5.Installthedustcap(

Figure60).

Figure60

1.SpringWashers3.DustCap

2.LockNut

AdjustingtheElectricClutch

ServiceInterval:Every500hours—Checktheelectric

clutch.

Theclutchisadjustabletoensureproperengagement andproperbraking.

1.Inserta0.015–0.021inch(0.381–0.533mm)feeler gaugethroughoneinspectionslotinthesideofthe assembly.Makesureitisbetweenthearmatureand therotorfrictionsurfaces.

Thegapneedstobeatleast.015inches(0.381mm) andnotmorethan.021inches(0.533mm).

2.Ifadjustmentisneeded,thensetat.015inches(0.381 mm)foreachofthethreeadjustmentslotpositions. Tightenthelocknutsuntilthereisslightbindingon thefeelergaugebutitcanbemovedeasilywithinthe airgap(

Figure61).

3.Repeatthisfortheremainingslots.

4.Checkeachslotagainandmakeslightadjustments untilthefeelergaugebetweentherotorandarmature withveryslightcontactbetweenthem.

Figure61

1.Adjustingnut3.Feelergauge

2.Slot

CoolingSystem Maintenance

CleaningtheAirIntakeScreen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforeeachuseremoveanybuild-upofgrass,dirt orotherdebrisfromthecylinderandcylinderhead coolingns,airintakescreenonywheelend,and carburetor-governorleversandlinkage.Thiswillhelp insureadequatecoolingandcorrectenginespeedand willreducethepossibilityofoverheatingandmechanical damagetotheengine.

CleaningtheCoolingSystem

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkandclean

enginecoolingnsandshrouds.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Removetheairintakescreenandfanhousing (

Figure62).

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengineparts.

5.Installtheairintakescreenandfanhousing (

Figure62).

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Figure62

1.Guard

4.Fanhousing

2.Engineairintakescreen

5.Screw

3.Bolt

BrakeMaintenance

ServicingtheBrake

Beforeeachuse,checkbrakesonbothalevelsurface andslope.

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachine orleaveitunattended.Iftheparkingbrakedoesnot holdsecurely,anadjustmentisrequired.

CheckingtheParkingBrake

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Important:Ensurethemowerisonalevelsurface whencheckingandadjustingthebrake.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe PTO.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe ParkingBrakeinOperation.

4.Withthebrakereleased,measurethedistance betweenthebrakebarandthetire.Thedistance needsbebetween3/16and5/16inches(5and8 mm)(

Figure63).RefertoAdjustingtheParking

Brakewhenadjustmentisneeded.

Figure63

1.Tire

3.Gapbetween3/16and 5/16inches(5and8mm)

2.Brakebar

AdjustingtheBrakes

Ifthegapbetweenthebrakebarandtireisnotcorrect, anadjustmentisrequired.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe PTO,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe ParkingBrakeinOperation.

4.Toadjustthebrake,removeclevispinandhairpin cotterpinfromthelowerbrakeleverandyoke (

Figure64).

5.Adjusttheyoke.Thedistancebetweenthebrake barandthetireneedsbebetween3/16and5/16 inches(5and8mm).T otightenthebrake,rotatethe yokeup.Toloosenthebrake,rotatetheyokedown (

Figure63).

6.Checkthebrakeoperationagain;refertoChecking theParkingBrake.

7.Securetheyoketolowerbrakeleverwiththeclevis pinandhairpincotterpin(

Figure64).

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Figure64

1.Yoke3.Lowerbrakelever

2.Clevispin

4.Hairpincotterpin

BeltMaintenance

CheckingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthepump

drivebelt.

Every100hours—Checkthemower deckbelt(s).

Checkbeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks,wear, signsofoverheatingoranyotherdamage.

Thesignsofawornmowerbeltaresquealingwhilethe beltisrotating,bladesslippingwhileyouarecutting grass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks,andcracks.Replace themowerbeltifyoudetectanyofthesesigns.

ReplacingtheMowerDeck Beltfor91cmMowers

Important:Thefastenersonthecoversofthis

machinearedesignedtoremainonthecoverafter removal.Loosenallofthefastenersoneachcovera fewturnssothatthecoverisloosebutstillattached, thengobackandloosenthemuntilthecover comesfree.Thiswillpreventyoufromaccidentally strippingtheboltsfreeoftheretainers.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Loosentheboltsandremovetherightbeltcover withtheboltattachedtoit.

4.Removethespringfromtheanchorpostontheidler pulleyarm(

Figure65).

5.Removethewornmowerbelt(Figure65).

6.Installthenewmowerbeltaroundtheclutchpulley, deckpulleysandidlerpulley(

Figure65).

7.Installthespringontotheanchorpostontheidler pulleyarm(

Figure65).

8.Installthebeltcoverontothecuttingunitandsecure thebolt.

Figure65

1.Belt

3.Spring

2.Springloadedidlerpulley

ReplacingtheMowerDeck Beltsfor102cmMowers

Important:Thefastenersonthecoversofthis

ReplacingtheRightMower DeckBelt

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Loosentheboltsandremovethebeltcoverswiththe boltsattachedtothem.

4.Removethespringfromtheanchorpostontheidler pulleyarm(

Figure65).

5.Removethewornmowerbelt(Figure65).

6.Installthenewmowerbeltaroundthedeckpulleys andidlerpulley(Figure65).

7.Installthespringontotheanchorpostontheidler pulleyarm(Figure65).

8.Installthebeltcoversontothecuttingunitand securethebolts.

Figure66

1.Belt

3.Springloadedidlerpulley

2.Spring

ReplacingtheLeftMowerDeck Belt

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Loosentheboltsandremovethebeltcoverswiththe boltsattachedtothem.

4.Toremovetheleftmowerbelt,therightmowerbelt needstoberemovedrst.RefertoReplacingthe RightMowerBelt.

5.Removethespringfromtheanchorpostontheidler pulleyarm(

Figure65).

6.Removethewornmowerbelt(

Figure65).

7.Installthenewmowerbeltaroundthedeckpulleys, clutchpulleyandidlerpulley(Figure65).

8.Installthespringontotheanchorpost(

Figure65).

9.Installtherightmowerbelt.RefertoReplacingthe RightMowerBelt.

10.Installthebeltcoversontothecuttingunitand securethebolts.

Figure67

1.Belt

3.Spring

2.Springloadedidlerpulley

ReplacingthePumpDriveBelt

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Removethemowerdeckbeltfromtheclutchon 30inmowerdecksorremovetheleftmowerbelt fromtheclutchfor40inmowerdecks.Referto ReplacingtheMowerDeckBelts.

4.Tiltthemachineonit'sback.Referto Pre-Maintenanceatthebeginningofthe MaintenanceSection.

5.Unhooktheidlerspringfromtheframe(

Figure68).

6.Installthenewbeltaroundenginepumpdrivepulley andthetwopumppulleys.

7.Installtheidlerspringtotheframe(

Figure68).

Figure68

1.Hydraulicpumps

4.Clutchretainer

2.Idlerpulley5.Pumpdrivebelt

3.Clutchpulley

6.Pumpdrivepulley

8.Lowerthemachinetotheoperatingposition. RefertoPreMaintenanceatthebeginningofthe MaintenanceSection.

9.Installthemowerdeckbelttotheclutchon30in mowerdecksorinstalltheleftmowerbeltinstallthe clutchfor40inmowerdecks.RefertoReplacingthe MowerDeckBelts.

ControlsSystem Maintenance

AdjustingtheMotionControl HandlePositions

AdjustingtheRightSideMotionControl Lever

Ifthemotioncontrolleversdonotalignhorizontally, adjusttherightsidemotioncontrollever.

Note:Adjustthehorizontalalignmentbeforethefront tobackalignment.

1.DisengagethePTO,movetherightsidemotion controllevertotheneutralpositionandsetthe parkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Pushtherightmotioncontrolleverdownoutof lockedneutralposition(

Figure69).

4.Checkifitalignshorizontallywiththeleftmotion controllever(

Figure69).

Figure69

1.Leftmotioncontrollever3.Checkthehorizontal alignmenthere

2.Rightmotioncontrollever

inneutrallockedposition

4.Rightmotioncontrollever

5.Toadjusttherightmotioncontrolleverhorizontally, thecamneedstobeadjusted.

6.Removethecushionfromtherearofthemachine.

7.Loosenthenutholdingthecam(Figure70).

8.Adjustthecamuntiltherightmotioncontrollever alignswiththeleftmotioncontrolleverandtighten thenutandboltforthecam.

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Figure70

1.Switchscrews

3.Nut

2.Cam

9.Afterthecamisadjusted,theleverswitchneedsto bechecked.

10.Checkthegapbetweenthecontrolleverandswitch asshownin

Figure71.Thegapneedstobean1/8 inch(3mm)withtherightmotioncontrolleverin theneutral,unlockedposition.

11.Ifneeded,loosenthescrewsholdingtheswitchand adjusttheswitch(Figure70andFigure71).

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Figure71

1.Switch(onfrontside)

3.Rightmotioncontrollever intheneutralunlocked position

2.1/8inch(3mm)

12.Tightentheswitchscrews.

AdjustingtheNeutralPositionforthe MotionControlLevers

Important:Ensurethetrackingofthemoweris

correctafteradjustingthemotioncontrollevers. Adjustingthetrackingandaligningthemotion controlleversfronttobackisthesameprocedure (

Figure72).

Note:Adjustthehorizontalalignmentbeforethefront tobackalignment.

Ifthemotioncontrolleversdonotalignfronttoback, ortherightsidecontrolleverdoesnotmoveeasilyinto theneutrallockposition,adjustmentisrequired.

1.Afterthehorizontalalignmentisnished,check thefronttobackalignmentbyslightlypushingthe controlleversforwardtotakeupanyslackinthe linkageforthecontrollevers(

Figure72).

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Figure72

1.Leftmotioncontrollever

3.Neutrallockedposition

2.Rightmotioncontrollever4.Alignthecontrollevers fronttoback

2.Ensuretherightmotioncontrollevermoveseasily intotheneutrallockposition.

Note:Turnthecableadjustmentclockwisetomove themotioncontrolhandleforward.Turnthecable adjustmentcounter-clockwisetomovethemotion controlhandlerearward.

3.Rotatethecableadjustmentonrightsidewhen adjustmentisneeded.Adjustthecableadjustmentin quarter-turnincrements.

4.Aftertherightmotioncontrollevermoveseasily intotheneutrallockposition,adjusttheleftmotion controllevertoalignwiththerightmotioncontrol lever.

5.Checkforpropertracking.RefertoAdjustingthe TrackingintheMaintenanceSection.

Figure73

1.Leftcableadjustment3.Platformdown

2.Rightcableadjustment

HydraulicSystem Maintenance

ServicingtheHydraulic System

HydraulicOilType:Toro

HYPR-OIL

™

500

hydraulicoilorMobil

115W-50syntheticmotoroil.

Important:Useoilspeciedorequivalent.Other uidscouldcausesystemdamage.

HydraulicSystemOilCapacity:67oz.(2.0l)

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every50hours

HydraulicOilType:Toro

HYPR-OIL

™

500

hydraulicoilorMobil

115W-50syntheticmotoroil.

Important:Useoilspeciedorequivalent.Other uidscouldcausesystemdamage.

HydraulicSystemOilCapacity:67oz.(2.0l)

Note:Therearetwowaysofcheckingthehydraulicoil. Oneiswhentheoiliswarmandoneiswhentheoilis cold.Thebafeinsidethetankhastwolevelsdepending iftheoiliswarmorcold.

1.Positionmachineonalevelsurface.

2.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO)andshutoff theengine.

3.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingpositionandthensettheparkingbrake.

4.Cleanareaaroundcapandllerneckofhydraulic tank(

Figure74).

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Figure74

1.Cap3.Colduidlevel-full

2.Bafe4.Hotuidlevel-full

5.Removecapfromllerneck.Lookinsidetocheck theuidlevelinthereservoir.(Figure74).

6.Adduidtothereservoiruntilitreachesthecold levelofthebafe.

7.Runthemachineatlowidlefor15minutestoallow anyairtopurgeoutofthesystemandwarmuid. RefertoStartingandStoppingtheEngine.

8.Rechecktheuidlevelwhiletheuidiswarm.If required,adduidtothereservoiruntilitreaches thehotlevelofthebafe.

Note:Theuidlevelshouldbetothetopofthehot levelofthebafe,whentheuidiswarm(Figure74).

9.Installcaponllerneck.

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan penetrateskinandcauseinjury.

•Ifhydraulicuidisinjectedintotheskin itmustbesurgicallyremovedwithinafew hoursbyadoctorfamiliarwiththistypeof injury.Gangrenemayresultifthisisnot done.

•Keepbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole leaksornozzlesthatejecthighpressure hydraulicuid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic leaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic systembeforeperforminganyworkonthe hydraulicsystem.

•Makesureallhydraulicuidhosesand linesareingoodconditionandallhydraulic connectionsandttingsaretightbefore applyingpressuretohydraulicsystem.

ReplacingtheHydraulicFluid

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—Changethe

hydraulicoilwhenusingMobil

1oil.

Every500hours—Changethe hydraulicoilwhenusingT oro

HYPR-OIL

™

500hydraulicoil.

WARNING

Hothydraulicuidcancausesevereburns.

Allowthehydraulicuidtocoolbeforeperforming anymaintenancetothehydraulicsystem.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removehydraulicreservoircap.

4.Locatethefronthydraulichoseunderthehydraulic tankandplacedrainpanunderthetank(

Figure75).

5.Loosenthehoseclampandmoveitdownthehose.

6.Removethefronthydraulichoseandallowtheuid torunoutofthetank.

Figure75

1.Hydraulictank3.Fronthydraulichose

2.Hydrauliclter

7.Changethehydrauliclter.RefertoReplacingthe HydraulicFilter.

8.Connectthehydraulichoseunderthetank.

9.Adduidtothetankuntilitreachesthecoldbafe ofthetank.

Important:Useoilspeciedorequivalent. Otheruidscouldcausesystemdamage.

10.Installthehydraulictankcap.

11.Startengineandletrunforabouttwominutesto purgeairfromthesystem.Stoptheengineand checkforleaks.Ifoneorbothwheelswillnotdrive, refertoBleedingHydraulicSystem.

12.Checktheleveloftheuidandadduid,ifrequired.

Donotoverll.

ReplacingtheHydraulicFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every500hours/Y early(whichever comesrst)

WARNING

Hothydraulicuidcancausesevereburns.

Allowthehydraulicuidtocoolbeforeperforming anymaintenancetothehydraulicsystem.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

Important:Donotsubstituteautomotiveoil lterorseverehydraulicsystemdamagemay result.

3.Locatethelterandplacedrainpanunderlter (

Figure76).

Figure76

1.Hydraulictank

2.Hydrauliclter

4.Removetheoldlterandwipethelteradapter gasketsurfaceclean(Figure77).

5.Applyathincoathydraulicuidtotherubbergasket onthereplacementlter.

6.Installreplacementhydrauliclterontothelter adapter.Turntheoillterclockwiseuntiltherubber gasketcontactsthelteradapter,thentightenthe lteranadditional1/2turn(Figure77).

Figure77

1.Hydrauliclter

3.Adapter

2.Gasket

7.Cleanupanyspilleduid.

8.Checktheuidinthereservoir,adduidtothetank untilitreachesthecoldbafeofthetank.

Important:Useoilspeciedorequivalent. Otheruidscouldcausesystemdamage.

9.Startengineandletrunforabouttwominutesto purgeairfromthesystem.Stoptheengineand checkforleaks.Ifoneorbothwheelswillnotdrive, refertoBleedingHydraulicSystem.

10.Rechecklevelandadduid,ifrequired.Donot

overll.

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

Thetractionsystemisselfbleeding,however,itmaybe necessarytobleedthesystemifuidischangedorafter workisperformedonthesystem.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisetherearofthemachineupontojackstands highenoughtoraisethedrivewheelsofftheground.

4.Starttheengineandmovethethrottlecontroltoidle position.

Ifthedrivewheeldoesnotrotate,itispossibleto assistthepurgingofthesystembycarefullyrotating thetireintheforwarddirection.

5.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelasitdropsadduid asrequiredtomaintaintheproperlevel.

6.Repeatthisprocedurefortheoppositewheel.

7.Thoroughlycleantheareaaroundeachofthecharge pumphousings.

CheckingtheHydraulicLines

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Checkhydraulichosesandhosesforleaks,loosettings, kinkedhoses,loosemountingsupports,wear,weather andchemicaldeterioration.Makenecessaryrepairs beforeoperating.

Note:Keepareasaroundhydraulicsystemcleanfrom grassanddebrisbuildup.

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan penetrateskinandcauseinjury.

•Ifhydraulicuidisinjectedintotheskinit mustbesurgicallyremovedwithinafewhours byadoctorfamiliarwiththistypeofinjury. Gangrenemayresultifthisisnotdone.

•Keepbodyandhandsawayfrompinholeleaks ornozzlesthatejecthighpressurehydraulic uid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic system.

•Makesureallhydraulicuidhosesandhosesare ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto hydraulicsystem.

MowerDeck Maintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement,you maywanttokeepextrabladesonhand.

WARNING

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

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagetheblades andsettheparkingbrake.Turntheignitionkeytooff. Removethekeyanddisconnectthesparkplugwires fromthesparkplugs.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(

Figure78).Iftheedges arenotsharporhavenicks,removeandsharpenthe blades.RefertoSharpeningtheBlades.

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea.Ifyou noticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforminginthisarea immediatelyinstallanewblades(

Figure78).

Figure78

1.CuttingEdge3.Wear/slotForming

2.CurvedArea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforwardand backward.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothe cuttingedge,positionA,oftheblades(

Figure79).

Notethisdimension.

Figure79

1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface

2.PositionA

4.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

5.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeof thebladesatthesamepositionasinstep3above. Thedifferencebetweenthedimensionsobtainedin steps

3and4mustnotexceed1/8inch(3mm).If thisdimensionexceeds1/8inch(3mm),theblade isbentandmustbereplaced;refertoRemovingthe BladesandInstallingtheBlades.

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedbladewith anewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesofblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Bladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthe bladeisoutofbalanceorisbent.Toensureoptimum performanceandcontinuedsafetyconformanceof

themachine,usegenuineTororeplacementblades. Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturersmay resultinnon-conformancewithsafetystandards.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-padded glove.

2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,andblade fromthespindleshaft(

Figure80).

Figure80

1.SailAreaofBlade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.BladeBolt

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothends oftheblade(Figure81).Maintaintheoriginalangle. Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamountof materialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

Figure81

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure82).Ifthebladestaysina horizontalposition,thebladeisbalancedandcanbe used.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff theendofthesailareaonly(Figure80).Repeatthis procedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

Figure82

1.Blade2.Balancer

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure83).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademust bepointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthe mowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthespringdiskandbladebolt.Thespring diskconemustbeinstalledtowardthebolthead (

Figure83).Torquethebladeboltto85-110ft-lb

(115-150N-m).

Figure83

1.SailAreaofBlade

4.BladeBolt

2.Blade

5.ConeTowardsBoltHead

3.SpringDisk

LevelingtheMower

PreparingtheMachine

1.Positionmoweronaatsurface.

2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

4.Checkthetirepressureofbothdrivetires.Ifneeded, adjustto13psi(90kPa)

5.Lowerthemowertothe3inch(76mm)height-of-cut position.

Note:Theactualcuttingheightwillnotbeadjusted untilthedeckhasbeenleveled.RefertoAdjusting HeightofCut.

6.Checkthedistancebetweentheswivels,measureat thecenteroftheswivels(center-to-centerlength) onthethreadedrod.Thislengthneedstobe 19-1/2inches(49.5cm)for91cmmowerdecksand 17-3/16inches(43.7cm)for102cmmowerdecks (

Figure84).

7.Inspectthefourchains.Thechainsneedtohave tension.

8.Ifeitherrearchainisloose,thelengthofthethreaded rodonthatsidewillneedtobeadjustedtogetequal tensiononbothrearchains.

9.Usethejamnutsatthefrontswiveltoadjustthe lengthbetweenfrontandrearswivelsonthatside (

Figure84).

10.Ifeitherfrontchainisloose,loosenthenutonthe upperchainboltandthejamnutontheadjustment bolt.

11.Usetheadjustmentbolttogetequaltensiononboth frontchains(

Figure84).

12.Tightenthenutontheupperchainboltandthejam nutontheadjustmentbolt.

2 3 2

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5 6 7 8

Figure84

1.Measurehereatthe centeroftheswivels (center-to-centerlength)

5.Rearchain

2.Swiveljamnuts

6.Adjustmentbolt

3.Frontswivel7.JamNut

4.Frontchain8.Upperchainbolt

AdjustingtheLeftSideFront-to-Rear MowerPitch

1.Positiontheleftbladefront-to-rear

2.MeasuretheleftbladeattheAlocation,froma levelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetipand recordthismeasurement(Figure85).

3.MeasuretheleftbladeattheBlocation,froma levelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetipand recordthismeasurement(

Figure85).

4.Themowerbladeshouldbea1/4to3/8inch(6 to10mm)loweratpositionAthanatposition B(Figure85).Ifitisnotcorrect,proceedtothe followingsteps.

5.Loosenthenutontheupperchainboltandthejam nutontheadjustmentbolt(

Figure84).

6.Usetheadjustmentbolttoachieve1/4to3/8inch (6to10mm)lowerinfrontatAthanintherearat B(Figure84).

7.Tightenthenutontheupperchainboltandthejam nutontheadjustmentbolt.

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Figure85

1.Measureherefromthe bladetoahardsurface

2.MeasureatAandB

LevelingtheMowerSide-to-Side

1.Positiontheleftbladefront-to-rear(Figure86).

2.MeasuretheleftbladeattheAlocation,froma levelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetipand recordthismeasurement(

Figure86).

3.Positiontherightbladefront-to-rear(Figure86).

4.MeasuretherightbladeattheClocation,froma levelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetipand recordthismeasurement(

Figure86).

5.ThemeasurementbetweenlocationAandCneeds tobewithin1/8inch.Ifitisnotcorrect,adjust thefrontchainatlocationCtoachievethecorrect height.

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Figure86

1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface

2.MeasureatAandC

AdjustingtheRightSideFront-to-Rear MowerPitch

1.Positiontherightbladefront-to-rear(Figure87).

2.MeasuretherightbladeattheClocation,froma levelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetipand recordthismeasurement(Figure87).

3.MeasuretherightbladeattheDlocation,froma levelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetipand recordthismeasurement(

Figure87).

4.Themowerbladeshouldbea1/4to3/8inch(6 to10mm)loweratpositionCthanatposition D(

Figure87).Ifitisnotcorrect,proceedtothe

followingsteps.

5.Thelengthofthethreadedrodontherightsidewill needtobeadjustedtoachieveproperfront-to-rear pitch.

6.Usethejamnutsatthefrontswiveltoadjustthe lengthbetweenfrontandrearswivelsonthatside.

7.Checktomakesurethereisequaltensiononallfour chains.Togetequaltensiononallfourchains,make minoradjustmentstomaintainproperdeckpitch.

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Figure87

1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface

2.MeasureatCandD

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

1.Lowerthemowertothe3inch(76mm)height-of-cut position.

2.Positiontheleftbladefront-to-rear(

Figure86).

3.MeasuretheleftbladeattheAlocation,froma levelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetipand recordthismeasurement(Figure86).

4.Positiontherightbladefront-to-rear(

Figure86).

5.MeasuretherightbladeattheClocation,froma levelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetipand recordthismeasurement(Figure86).

6.ThemeasurementbetweenlocationAandCneeds tobewithinan1/8inchofthe3inch(76mm) height-of-cutsetting.Ifitisnotcorrect,proceedto thefollowingsteps.

7.Loosenthejamnutsatbothendsoftheturnbuckle (

Figure88).

Note:Theendoftheturnbucklewiththegroove machinedinithaslefthandthreads(Figure88).

8.Adjusttheturnbuckletoraiseorlowerthedeck heighttoachieve3inchesatlocationsAandC.

9.Tightenthejamnutsatbothendsoftheturnbuckle.

Figure88

1.Jamnut

3.Grooveindicatinglefthand threads

2.Turnbuckle

AdjustingtheCompressionSpring

Note:Adjustingthecompressionspringwillalterhow

muchthedeckwilloatandhowmucheffortittakesto liftthedeckwhenusingtheheight-of-cuthandle.

•Morespringcompressionwillreducethehandlelift forcerequiredandcausethedecktooatmore.

•Lessspringcompressionwillincreasethehandlelift forcerequiredandcausethedecktooatless.

1.Raisethedeckliftleverandlockintothetransport position.

2.Checkthelengthofthecompressionspring. Nominallengthis11-1/8inches(28.2cm)for91cm mowerdecksand10-1/8inches(25.7cm)for102 cmmowerdecks(

Figure89).

3.Adjustthisdistance,bylooseningthespringjam nutandturningthenutinfrontofeachspring (

Figure89).

4.Lockthenutintopositionbytighteningthespring jamnut(

Figure89).

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4 3 2

Figure89

1.10-1/8inch(25.7cm)for 102cmmowerdecksand 11-1/8inch(28.2cm)for 91cmmowerdecks

3.Frontnut

2.Springjamnut4.Compressionspring

ReplacingtheGrassDeector

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallowthe lawnmowertothrowobjectsintheoperator'sor bystander'sdirectionandresultinseriousinjury. Also,contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstalla coverplate,amulchplate,grassdeectororbagger.

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,springandspacerholding thedeectortothepivotbrackets(

Figure90).

Removedamagedorworngrassdeector.

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6 2

Figure90

1.Bolt

5.Springinstalled

2.Spacer6.GrassDeector

3.Locknut

7.Jhookendofspring

4.Spring

2.Placethespacerandspringontograssdeector. PlaceoneJendofthespringbehindthedeckedge.

Note:MakesureoneJendofthespringisinstalled behindthedeckedgebeforeinstallingtheboltas shownin

Figure90.

3.Installtheboltandnut.PlaceoneJhookendofthe springaroundthegrassdeector(Figure90).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable torotate.Liftthedeectoruptothefullopen positionandensurethatitrotatesintothefull downposition.

Cleaning

CleaningUndertheMower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Removethegrassbuildupunderthemowerdaily.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Raisethefrontofthemachineandusejackstandsto supportthemower.

WasteDisposal

Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicoil,andenginecoolant arepollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeofthese accordingtoyourstateandlocalregulations.

Storage

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO),settheparking brake,andturntheignitionkeytooff.Removethe key.

2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe engine.Cleandirtandchafffromtheoutsideofthe engine'scylinderheadnsandblowerhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith milddetergentandwater.Donotpressurewash themachine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater, especiallynearthedrivesystemandengine. Pressurewashingcanforcedirtandwaterinto criticalparts,suchasspindlebearingsand electricalswitches.

3.Checkthebrake;refertoServicingtheBrakein BrakeMaintenance(page46).

4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir CleanerinEngineMaintenance(page34).

5.Greasethemachine;refertoGreasingand LubricationinLubrication(page32).

6.Changetheengineoil;refertoServicingtheEngine inEngineMaintenance(page34).

7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire PressureinDriveSystemMaintenance(page42).

8.Forlong-termstorage:

A.Addstabilizer/conditioneradditivetofuelinthe

tank.

B.Runenginetodistributeconditionedfuelthrough

thefuelsystem(5minutes).

C.Stopengine,allowtocoolanddrainthefuel

tank;refertoServicingtheFuelTankin FuelSystemMaintenance(page39),oroperate engineuntilitstops.

D.Restartengineandrununtilitstops.Repeat,on

Chokeuntilenginewillnotrestart.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recycleasperlocal

codes.

Note:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned gasolineover90days.

9.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckits condition;refertoServicingtheSparkPlugin EngineMaintenance(page34).Withthespark plug(s)removedfromtheengine,pourtwo tablespoonsofengineoilintothesparkplug hole.Nowusethestartertocranktheengineand

distributetheoilinsidethecylinder.Installthespark plug(s).Donotinstallthewireonthesparkplug(s).

10.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repair orreplaceanypartthatisdamagedordefective.

11.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

12.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstorage area.Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchand keepitinamemorableplace.Coverthemachineto protectitandkeepitclean.

Troubleshooting

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Fueltankisemptyorshut-offvalve closed.

1.Fillfueltankwithgasolineandopen valve

2.Chokeisnoton.

2.Movethechokelevertochokeposition.

3.Sparkplugwireislooseor disconnected.

3.Installwireonsparkplug.

4.Sparkplugispitted,fouled,orthegap isincorrect.

4.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug.

5.Aircleanerisdirty.

5.Servicetheaircleanerelement.

6.Dirtinthefuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Enginewillnotstart,startshard,orfails tokeeprunning.

8.Thegapbetweenthesafetyinterlock switchesisnotcorrect.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Aircleanerisdirty.

2.Servicetheaircleaner.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Coolingnsandairpassagesunder theengineblowerhousingareplugged.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Sparkplugispitted,fouled,orthegap isincorrect.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug.

6.Ventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.6.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

7.Dirtinthefuellter.7.Replacethefuellter.

Enginelosespower.

8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

Engineoverheats.

3.Coolingnsandairpassagesunder theengineblowerhousingareplugged.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

1.Hydraulicoilreservoirlow.1.Addhydraulicoiltothereservoir.

2.Airinthehydraulicsystem.2.Bleedtheairoutthehydraulicsystem.

3.Pumpdrivebeltslipping.3.Replacethepumpdrivebelt.

4.Pumpdrivebeltidlerspringmissing.4.Replacethepumpdrivebeltidler spring.

Machinedoesnotdrive.

5.Pumpby-passvalvesareopen.5.Tightentheby-passvalves.

1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentor

unbalanced.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

2.Blademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Enginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Looseenginepulley ,idlerpulley,or

bladepulley .

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.Enginepulleyisdamaged.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Abnormalvibration.

6.Bladespindleisbent.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Blade(s)notsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

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

3.Mowerdeckisnotlevel.3.Levelthemowerdeckside-to-side position.

4.Mowerdeckpitchiswrong.

4.Adjustthefront-to-rearpitch.

5.Undersideofmowerdeckisdirty.5.Cleantheundersideofthemower deck.

6.Tirepressureisnotcorrect.6.Adjustthetirepressure.

Unevencuttingheight.

7.Bladespindlebent.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Pumpdrivebeltisworn,looseor

broken.

1.Checkthebelttension.

2.Pumpdrivebeltisoffpulley.

2.Installdrivebeltandcheckadjusting shaftsandbeltguidesforcorrect position.

3.Mowerdeckbeltisworn,looseor broken.

3.Installnewdeckbelt.

4.Mowerdeckbeltisoffpulley.

4.Installdeckpulleyandchecktheidler pulley,idlerarmandspringforcorrect positionandfunction.

5.Brokenormissingidlerspring.5.Replacethespring.

6.Electricclutchoutofadjustment.

6.Adjusttheclutchairgap.

7.Clutchconnectororwiredamaged.7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.Damagedelectricclutch.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

9.Safetyinterlocksystempreventsblade rotation.

9.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Bladesdonotrotate.

10.PTOswitchisfaulty.10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Motioncontrolcablesareoutof adjustment.

1.Adjustthecablesattheadjustmentnut.

2.Pumpdrivebeltslippingononepump pulley.

2.Installnewpumpdrivebelt.

Themachinedoesnottrackcorrectly .

3.Hyraulicpumpby-passvalveispartially open.

3.Closetheby-passvalve.T orqueto1 10 to130in-lb(12to15N-m).

Schematics

HydraulicSchematic(Rev.A)

G015606

ElectricalSchematic(Rev.A)

Notes:

EuropeanPrivacyNotice

TheInformationT oroCollects ToroWarrantyCompany(T oro)respectsyourprivacy .Inordertoprocessyourwarrantyclaimandcontactyouintheeventofaproductrecall,weaskyou tosharecertainpersonalinformationwithus,eitherdirectlyorthroughyourlocalTorodealer.

TheTorowarrantysystemishostedonserverslocatedwithintheUnitedStateswhereprivacylawmaynotprovidethesameprotectionasapplies inyourcountry.

BYSHARINGYOURPERSONALINFORMATIONWITHUS,YOUARECONSENTINGTOTHEPROCESSINGOFYOURPERSONALINFORMATION ASDESCRIBEDINTHISPRIVACYNOTICE.

TheWayT oroUsesInformation Toromayuseyourpersonalinformationtoprocesswarrantyclaimsandtocontactyouintheeventofaproductrecall.Toromayshareyourinformation withToro'safliates,dealersorotherbusinesspartnersinconnectionwithanyoftheseactivities.Wewillnotusepersonalinformationprovidedfor warrantypurposesformarketing,norshallwegiveorsellpersonalinformationprovidedforwarrantypurposestoanyothercompanyformarketing.We reservetherighttodisclosepersonalinformationinordertocomplywithapplicablelawsandwithrequestsbytheappropriateauthorities,tooperateits systemsproperlyorforourownprotectionorthatofotherusers.

RetentionofyourPersonalInformation Wewillkeepyourpersonalinformationaslongasweneeditforthepurposesforwhichitwasoriginallycollectedorforotherlegitimatepurposes (suchasregulatorycompliance),orasrequiredbyapplicablelaw.

Toro'sCommitmenttoSecurityofY ourPersonalInformation Wetakereasonableprecautionsinordertoprotectthesecurityofyourpersonalinformation.Wealsotakestepstomaintaintheaccuracyandcurrent statusofpersonalinformation.

AccessandCorrectionofyourPersonalInformation Ifyouwouldliketorevieworcorrectyourpersonalinformation,pleasecontactusbyemailatlegal@toro.com.

374-0282RevA

IntlDistList

Distributor:

Country:

PhoneNumber:

AtlantisSuveSulamaSisstemleriLt

Turkey902163448674 BalamaPrimaEngineeringEquip.HongKong85221552163 B-RayCorporation

Korea82325512076 CascoSalesCompany

PuertoRico7877888383 CeresS.A.CostaRica

5062391 138

CSSCTurfEquipment(pvt)Ltd.SriLanka

94112746100

CyrilJohnston&Co.

NorthernIreland442890813121 EquiverMexico525553995444 FemcoS.A.Guatemala

5024423277

G.Y .K.CompanyLtd.

Japan81726325861 GeomechanikiofAthensGreece

30109350054

GuandongGoldenStarChina

862087651338

HakoGroundandGardenSweden

4635100000

HakoGroundandGarden

Norway4722907760 HayterLimited(U.K.)

UnitedKingdom441279723444 HydroturfInt.CoDubai

UnitedArabEmirates97143479479 HydroturfEgyptLLC

Egypt2025194308 IbeaS.P.A.

Italy390331853611 IrriamcPortugal351212388260 IrrigationProductsInt'lPvtLtd.India862283960789 JeanHeybroekb.v .Netherlands3130639461 1 MaquiverS.A.Colombia

5712364079

MaruyamaMfg.Co.Inc.

Japan81332522285 MetraKft

Hungary3613263880 Mountelda.s.CzechRepublic

420255704220

MunditolS.A.

Argentina541148219999 OslingerTurfEquipmentSA

Ecuador59342396970 OyHakoGroundandGardenAb

Finland35898700733 ParklandProductsLtd.NewZealand6433493760 Prochaska&Cie

Austria4312785100 RTCohen2004Ltd.

Israel97298617979 Riversa

Spain

902497798

ScSvendCarlsenA/S

Denmark4566109200 SolvertS.A.S.

France33130817700 SpyprosStavrinidesLimitedCyprus

35722434131

SurgeSystemsIndiaLimited

India911292299901 T-MarktLogisticsLtd.Hungary3626525500 ToroAustraliaAustralia61395807355 ToroEuropeBVBABelgium3214562960

374-0269RevC

Landscape Contractor Equipment(LCE)

TheToroTotalWarranty

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany,pursuantto anagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchaser torepairtheToroProductslistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginal owner:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

53cmMowers–Residentialuse

2years

53cmMowers–Commercialuse

1year

Mid-SizeWalk-BehindMowers

2years

•Engine2years

GrandStand

Mowers

5yearsor1,200hours

•KawaskiEngine2years

•KohlerEFIEngine3years

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

ZMaster

2000SeriesMowers

4yearsor500hours

•Engine2years

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

ZMaster

3000SeriesMowers

5yearsor1,200hours

•Engine2years

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

ZMaster

5000and6000Series

Mowers

5yearsor1,200hours

•KawaskiEngine2years

•KohlerEngine2years

•KohlerEFIEngine3years

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

ZMaster

7000SeriesMowers

4yearsor1,200hours

•Engine2years

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

AllMowers

•Battery2years

•Attachments2years

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialwarrantywouldapply.

SomeenginesusedonT oroLCEProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.

Whicheveroccursrst.

LifetimeFrameWarranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe

tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin

normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplacedunderwarrantyatnocostforpartsandlabor .Frame

failureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustorcorrosionarenotcovered.

Thiswarrantyincludesthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay transportationcosts.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.Contactyoursellertoarrangeserviceoftheproduct.Ifforanyreason itisimpossibleforyoutocontactyourseller,youmaycontactany ToroAuthorizedDistributortoarrangeservice.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe ServiceDealer.

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

RLCCustomerCareDepartment ToroWarrantyCompany 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1196 001-952-948-4650

SeeattachedDistributorList.

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutine maintenance,whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemission systemandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts. Thisexpresswarrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorwearparts,suchaslters,

fuel,lubricants,tune-upparts,bladesharpening,brakeandclutch adjustments.

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedandrequires

replacementorrepairduetonormalwear,accidents,orlackof propermaintenance.

•Repairsnecessaryduetoimproperfuel,contaminantsinthefuel

system,orfailuretoproperlypreparethefuelsystempriortoany periodofnon-useoverthreemonths.

•Allrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyan

AuthorizedToroServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacement parts.

GeneralConditions

Thepurchaseriscoveredbythenationallawsofeachcountry.Therights towhichthepurchaserisentitledwiththesupportoftheselawsarenot restrictedbythiswarranty.

374-0272RevB

Toro GrandStand 74534TE, GrandStand 74536TE Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual