Toro GrandStand 74549, GrandStand 74553, GrandStand 79548, GrandStand 79549, GrandStand 79553 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3379-934RevB

GrandStand

®

Mower

With48in,52in,or60inTURBOFORCE
CuttingUnit

ModelNo.74549—SerialNo.314000001andUp

ModelNo.74553—SerialNo.314000001andUp

ModelNo.74578—SerialNo.314000001andUp

ModelNo.79548—SerialNo.314000001andUp

ModelNo.79549—SerialNo.314000001andUp

ModelNo.79553—SerialNo.314000001andUp

®

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OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3379-934*B

WARNING

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CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.

WARNING

Removingstandardoriginalequipmentpartsand
accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,and
safetyofthemachine.FailuretouseoriginalToro
partscouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.Making
unauthorizedchangestotheengine,fuelorventing
system,mayviolateEPAandCARBregulations.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready .
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.

1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Figure1identiesthelocationofthe

Figure1

Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires,
belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswith
originalT oroparts.

Theenclosed
informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection
Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl
Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe
enginemanufacturer.

Engine Owner's Man ual

issuppliedfor

Introduction

Thisrotaryblade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe
usedbyprofessional,hiredoperators,orresidential
homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrass
onwell-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial
properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor
agriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely .

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyandalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.

Figure2),

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Contents

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

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

SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4

ToroMowerSafety..................................................6

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

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

ProductOverview.........................................................12

Controls...............................................................13

Specications........................................................14

Operation....................................................................15

AddingFuel...........................................................15

CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel..................................16

BreakinginaNewMachine......................................16

ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................16

OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................16

OperatingtheMower-Blade-controlSwitch

(PTO)...............................................................17

OperatingtheThrottle............................................17

OperatingtheChoke...............................................17

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................18

UsingtheFuelShut-offValve...................................18

StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................18

TheSafety-interlockSystem.....................................20

OperatingthePlatform...........................................21

DrivingForwardorBackward..................................22

StoppingtheMachine.............................................23

UsingtheRotationIndicator....................................23

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

TransportingtheMachine........................................24

LoadingtheMachine..............................................24

SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass.....................25

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................25

AdjustingtheAnti-scalpRollers(60-inchMower

Decksonly)........................................................26

AdjustingtheFlowBafe........................................26

PositioningtheFlowBafe......................................26

UsingtheMid-sizeWeight.......................................27

Maintenance.................................................................28

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................28

PremaintenanceProcedures........................................29

RaisingtheMowerforAccess...................................29

ReleasingtheCushionforRearAccess.......................30

Lubrication...............................................................31

LubricatingtheMachine..........................................31

GreasingtheFrontCasterPivots..............................31

LubricateCaster-wheelHubs...................................32

EngineMaintenance..................................................33

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................33

ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................33

ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................36

CheckingtheSparkArrester(ifequipped)..................37

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................37

DrainingtheFuelTank...........................................37

ServicingtheFuelFilter...........................................38

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................38

ServicingtheBattery...............................................38

ServicingtheFuses.................................................40

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................40

AdjustingtheTracking...........................................40

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................42

AdjustingtheCaster-pivotBearing............................42

ServicingtheCasterWheelsandBearings...................42

AdjustingtheElectricClutch....................................43

CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................44

CleaningtheAir-intakeScreen..................................44

CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................44

CleaningtheHydraulic-oilCooler(52and60-inch

MowerModelsonly)...........................................44

ServicingtheHydraulic-oilCooler(52and60-inch

MowerModelsonly)...........................................44

BrakeMaintenance....................................................45

ServicingtheBrake.................................................45

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

ReplacingtheMower-deckBelt................................47

ReplacingthePump-driveBelt.................................48

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

AdjustingtheMotion-control-handle

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

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................51

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................51

MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................54

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................54

CorrectingtheMowerQuality-of-Cut........................56

AdjustingtheDeck-liftSpring..................................59

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................59

Cleaning...................................................................60

CleaningUndertheMower......................................60

DisposingoftheWaste............................................60

Storage........................................................................60

CleaningandStorage..............................................60

Troubleshooting...........................................................62

Schematics...................................................................64

3

Safety

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,

complywiththesesafetyinstructions,andpayattentionto
thesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or

Danger—“personalsafetyinstruction.”Failuretocomply
withtheinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjuryor
death.

Important:Thismachinewasmanufacturedaccording
totheappropriateregulatorystandardsineffectatthe
timeofmanufacture.Modifyingthismachineinany
waymaycauseittobeoutofcompliancewiththose
standardsandwiththeinstructionsinthisOperator’s
Manual.Modicationstothismachineshouldonlybe
madebyeitherthemanufactureroranAuthorizedT oro
Dealer.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet.Follow
allsafetyinstructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsibleforaccidents
orinjuriesoccurringtopeople,ordamagetoproperty.

Important:Theadditionofattachmentsmadeby
othermanufacturersthatdonotmeetAmerican
NationalStandardsInstitutecerticationwillcause
noncomplianceofthismachine.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand

attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothing;includingahardhat,safety

glasses,longpants,safetyshoes(rubberboots,gloves,
andhearingprotection.

Important:Longhair,looseclothingorjewelrymay
gettangledinmovingparts.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand

ensurethatallobjectsareremovedfromtheareabefore
use.

•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyareammable

andvaporsareexplosive.

–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.

–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe

enginerunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
refueling.Donotsmokenearthemachinewhenthe
engineisrunning.

–Donotrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.

•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety

switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlesstheyare
functioningproperly.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard
B71.4-2012.

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.

Note:Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadthe
manuallanguage,itistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplain
thismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,

operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The

ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice

theequipment.

Note:Localregulationsmayrestricttheageofthe
operator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor

accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other
people,ordamagetoproperty.

Operation

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseen,orthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.

•Donotrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Onlyoperateinwell-litareas,keepingawayfromholes

andhiddenhazards.

•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutralandthattheparking

brakeisengagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartthe
enginefromtheoperator’sposition.

•Makesurethatyouhavegoodfootingwhileusingthis

machine,especiallywhenbackingup.

Note:Reducedfootingcouldcauseslipping.

•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto

travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect
thestabilityofthemachine.Usecautionwhileoperating
neardrop-offs.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen

changingdirectionsonslopes.

•Donotraisethemowerdeckwiththebladesrunning.

•DonotoperatethemachinewithoutthePTOshieldor

otherguardssecurelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksare
attached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioningproperly .

•Donotoperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,

removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.

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•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed

theengine.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeyourclothing

immediately.

•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engagethe

parkingbrake(ifprovided),shutofftheenginebefore
leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason,including
emptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthechute.

•Stopequipmentandinspectthebladesafterstriking

objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makethe
necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptoensurea

clearpath.

•Keeppetsandbystandersawayfromanoperating

machine.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand

crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthebladesifyouare
notmowing.

•Beawareofthemower-dischargedirectionanddonot

pointitatanyone.

•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol

ordrugs.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto

orfromatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,

orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

Safehandlingoffuels

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources

ofignition.

•Donotoverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten

securely.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,

andremovethekeyordisconnectspark-plugwire.Wait
forallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,or
repairing.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,drives,

mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.

•Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoring.

•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored

energy.

•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plugwire

beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative
terminalrstandthepositiveterminallast.Reconnect
thepositiverstandnegativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wraptheblade(s)or

weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only
replaceblades;donotstraightenorweldthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,

donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware

tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine

running.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforefueling.

•Donotfuelthemachineindoors.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethere

isanopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicle,onatruck,orona

trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandfuelit

ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenaddfuelwith
suchequipmentasaportablecontainer,ratherthanfrom
afueldispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank

orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.

Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

traileroratruck.

•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingmachineintoatrailer

oratruck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,

orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine.

5

ToroMowerSafety

SlopeOperation

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsandothersafetyinformationyoumustknow.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet,and
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrass,or,
whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcutgrass.
Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecouldprovedangerous
totheuserandbystanders.

GeneralOperation

•Besurethattheareaisclearofbystandersbeforemowing.

Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay

behotfromoperation.Allowallofthepartstocool
beforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,orservicethe
machine.

•UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.Warrantymaybe

voidedifusedwithanyunapprovedattachments.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,

doorways,electricalwires,etc.)beforeoperatingunder
anyobjects,anddonotcontactthem.

•Slowdownbeforemakingturnsanduseextracaution.

•Usecautionwhenridingtheplatformovercurbs,rocks,

roots,orotherobstructions.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptoensurea

clearpath.Useextracarewhenoperatinginreverse.

•Donotjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.

•Whenloadingorunloadingthemachine,useone

full-widthrampthatiswideenoughtoextendbeyond
thewidthofthemachine.

•Donotcarrypassengers.

•Donotcarryequipmentonthemachine.

Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasy
onaslope,donotmowit.

•Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.fromthe

mowingarea.

•Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.

Note:Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.

•Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.

Note:Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheel
goesovertheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedgecavesin.

•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.

Note:Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine.

•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.

•Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.

•Mowslopessidetoside.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan20degrees.

Service

•Donotstorethemachineorafuelcontainerinsidewhere

thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror
furnace.

•Keepthenutsandboltstight,especiallythe

blade-attachmentbolts.

•Neverremoveortamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir

properoperationregularly .Neverdoanythingtointerfere
withtheintendedfunctionofasafetydeviceortoreduce
theprotectionprovidedbyasafetydevice.

•Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal

performanceofyourToroequipment,countonToro
genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,T orodelivers
replacementpartsdesignedtotheexactengineering
specicationsofourequipment.Forpeaceofmind,insist
onTorogenuineparts.

•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently .Adjustandserviceas

required.

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SlopeIndicator

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Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis20degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan20degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

7

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

Manufacturer'sMark

93-7818

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto115to149N-m(85to1 10
ft-lb).

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthebattery .

7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries

8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot
discard.

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.

110-2067

110-2068

1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

106-5517

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1.Interval

2.PowerT ake-off(PTO)

3.Parkingbrake

4.Neutral

5.Operatorpresenceswitch

6.Battery

116-3290

115-4186

117-0456

1.Heightofcut(HOC)—high3.Heightofcut(HOC)—low

2.Heightofcut
(HOC)—medium

115-4212

1.Hydraulicoillevel3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.

2.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

116-3267

119-0217

1.Warning—stoptheengine;stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

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120-6412

1.Belttensionadjustment;readtheOperator'sManualfor
moreinformation.

121–5972

1.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance.

121–6049

120-6424

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,hand—disengagethe
powertake-off(PTO),stoptheengineandwatchforall
movingpartstostop.

1.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
awayfromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,
mower—donotoperate
themowerwithguardsor
shieldsremoved.

3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—keephands
awayfrommovingparts.

117–3626

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

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

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepdeectorinplace.

4.Cutting,dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot—stayaway
frommovingpartsandkeepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

themachine.

andremovethesparkplugwirebeforeperformingany
maintenanceonthemachine.

7.Warning—engagetheparkingbrakeandstoptheengine
beforeleavingthemachine.

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

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119-8727

1.Tractioncontrol

2.Fast4.Neutral

3.Slow

5.Reverse

6.PowerT ake-off
(PTO)—disengage

7.Operatorpresenceswitch

120-6464

1.Parkingbrake—engage

2.Parkingbrake—disengage

3.PowerT ake-off
(PTO)—engage

4.PowerT ake-off
(PTO)—disengage

5.Enginespeed

6.Fast

7.Continuousvariablesetting

8.Slow

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ProductOverview

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Figure4

48inch(shown)and52-inchmachines

1.Side-dischargechute7.Controllevers

2.Battery8.Manualtube

3.Engine

4.Fuelshut-offvalve(behind
cushion)

5.Fueltank11.Mowerdeck

6.Controls

9.Platform(downposition)

10.Hydraulictank

12.Frontcasterwheel

Figure5

60-inchmachine

1.Side-dischargechute7.Controllevers

2.Battery8.Manualtube

3.Engine

4.Fuelshut-offvalve(behind
cushion)

5.Fueltank11.Mowerdeck

6.Controls

9.Platform(downposition)

10.Hydraulictank

12.Frontcasterwheel

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Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure6)beforeyou
starttheengineandoperatethemachine.

Figure6

48inchand52-inchmachines

1.Parking-brakelever

2.Choke9.Platformlatch

3.Hourmeter10.Throttlecontrol

4.Ignitionswitch11.Rightmotion-controllever

5.Fuelgauge12.Blade-controlswitch

6.Height-of-cutlever13.Leftmotion-controllever

7.Fuelcap

8.Height-of-cutpin

(PTO)

Figure7

60-inchmachine

1.Parking-brakelever8.Fuelcap

2.Choke9.Platformlatch

3.Hourmeter10.Throttlecontrol

4.Ignitionswitch11.Rightmotion-controllever

5.Fuelgauge12.Blade-controlswitch

6.Height-of-cutlever13.Leftmotion-controllever

7.Height-of-cutpin

(PTO)

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheenginehas
operated.Itoperateswhentheengineisrunning.Usethese
timesforschedulingregularmaintenance(

Figure7).

FuelGauge

Thefuelgaugeislocatedonthetop,middleofthetank
(Figure6).

Safety-interlockIndicators

Symbolsonthehourmeterindicatewithablacktrianglethat
theinterlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition(Figure7).

Battery-indicatorLight

IftheignitionkeyisturnedtotheOnpositionforafew
seconds,thebatteryvoltagewillbedisplayedinthearea
wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.

Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturnedonand
whenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperatinglevel(

7).

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Figure

ThrottleControl

Specications

ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow.

Choke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

Blade-controlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isusedtoengagethe
electricclutchtodrivethemowerbladeswiththerightside
motion-controlleverinthecenter,unlockedposition.Pull
theswitchuptoengagethebladesandrelease.Todisengage
theblades,pushtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)downor
moveorreleasetherightsidemotion-controlleverintothe
neutral-lockposition.

IgnitionSwitch

Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhasthree
positions:Off,RunandStart.

Motion-controlLevers

Themotion-controlleversareusedtodrivethemachine
forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.

FuelShut-offValve

Closethefuelshut-offvalve(locatedbehindtheoperator
cushionontheright-handsideofthefueltank)when
transportingorstoringthemower.

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .T oro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.

48-inchmowers:

Widthwithdeectordown161.3cm(63.5inches)

Widthwithdeectorraised125.7cm(49.5inches)

Lengthwithplatformdown188cm(74inches)

Lengthwithplatformup149.9cm(59inches)

Height

Weightformodel74578406.9kg(897lb)

Weightformodel79548409.6kg(903lb)

52-inchmowers:

Widthwithdeectordown171.7cm(67.6inches)

Widthwithdeectorraised135.9cm(53.5inches)

Lengthwithplatformdown188cm(74inches)

Lengthwithplatformup149.9cm(59inches)

Height

Weightformodel74549411.9kg(908lb)

Weightformodel79549414.6kg(914lb)

60-inchmowers:

Widthwithdeectordown192.0cm(75.6inches)

Widthwithdeectorraised156.2cm(61.5inches)

Lengthwithplatformdown197.9cm(77.9inches)

Lengthwithplatformup159.8cm(62.9inches)

Height

Weightformodel74553419.1kg(924lb)

Weightformodel79553421.8kg(930lb)

121.9cm(48inches)

121.9cm(48inches)

121.9cm(48inches)

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Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days

old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or
higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)

or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume
isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot
approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains
morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15
(contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or
E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine
damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers

overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

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

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor
onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment
fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment
withitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser
nozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.

DANGER

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

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13
mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe
llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditionerbottleopening.

•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillagewith
soapandwater.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide
thefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.

Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank
bedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,

whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionerto
thegas.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective
whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechance

15

ofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizer

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2

atalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethecap.
Addunleadedregulargasolinetothefueltank,untilthe
levelis6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom
ofthellerneck.Thisspaceinthetankallowsthe
gasolinetoexpand.Donotllthefueltankcompletely
full.

3.Installthefueltankcapsecurely.Wipeupanygasoline
thatmayhavespilled.

CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checktheoil
levelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingtheEngine-oil
Level(page34).

BreakinginaNewMachine

Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mowerdecks
anddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhennew,placing
additionalloadontheengine.Allow40to50hoursof
break-intimefornewmachinestodevelopfullpowerand
bestperformance.

OperatingtheParkingBrake

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor
leaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse,checktheparkingbrake
forproperoperation.

Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit;referto
ServicingtheBrake(page45).

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis
unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.

SettingtheParkingBrake

Pulltheparkingbrakeleverrearwardandoverintoengaged
position(Figure9).

ThinkSafetyFirst

Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsinthe
safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
anybystandersavoidinjury.

Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,feetand
headisrecommended.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperator'searandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.

Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,feet,andhead
isrecommended.

Figure9

1.Parkingbrakeengaged2.Parkingbrakereleased

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

Pullthebrakeleverbackandoverintotheslotandpushthe
parkingbrakeleverforward.

Figure8

1.Wearsafetyglasses

2.Wearhearingprotection

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Operatingthe

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2

Mower-Blade-controlSwitch
(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isusedinconjunctionwith
therightsidemotion-controllevertoengageanddisengage
themowerblades.

EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)

1.Toengagethemowerblades,movetherightside
motion-controllevertothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Pulltheblade-controlswitch(PTO)upandreleaseit
whileholdingdowntherightsidemotion-controllever
inthecenter,unlockedposition.

Figure12

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostarttheengine.

2.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechokebefore
usingtheignitionswitch(Figure13).

3.Pushdownonthechokeknobtodisengagethechoke
aftertheenginehasstarted(Figure13).

Figure10

DisengagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)

Thefollowingaretwooptionsfordisengagingthemower
blades.

•Pushtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)downtotheOff

position.

•Movethemotion-controlleverstoneutralandmove

therightsidemotion-controlleverintotheneutral-lock
position.

Figure13

1.Onposition2.Offposition

Figure11

OperatingtheThrottle

ThethrottlecontrolmovesbetweenFastandSlowpositions
(Figure12).

AlwaysusetheFastpositionwhenturningonthemower
deckwiththeblade-controlswitch(PTO).

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OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

START

RUN

STOP

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2

UsingtheFuelShut-offValve

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure14).
Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey .

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto
start,allowa15secondcool-downperiodbetween
attempts.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscan
burnoutthestartermotor.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel
systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

Figure14

Closethefuelshut-offvalvefortransport,maintenance,and
storage(Figure15).

Ensurethatthefuelshut-offvalveisopenwhenstartingthe
engine.

2.Turntheignitionkeytostoptoturnofftheengine.

Figure15

1.Onposition2.Offposition

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine

1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.

2.Openthefuelvalve.

3.Movetherightmotion-controllevertoneutrallocked
position.

4.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingtheParking
Brake.

5.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOff
position.

6.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheSlowand
Fastpositions.

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.

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Figure16

START

RUN

STOP

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7.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure14).
Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey .

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto
start,allowa15secondcool-downperiodbetween
attempts.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscan
burnoutthestartermotor.

StoppingtheEngine

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileitis
unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.

Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60seconds
beforeturningtheignitionswitchoff.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel
systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

Figure17

1.Offposition3.Startposition

2.Runposition

Figure18

Important:Makesurethefuelshut-offvalveisclosed

beforetransportingorstoringthemachine,asfuel
leakagemayoccur.Beforestoringthemachine,pull
wireoffsparkplug(s)topreventpossibilityofaccidental
starting.

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TheSafety-interlockSystem

3.Movetherightsidemotion-controllevertothecenter,
unlockedposition.

CAUTION

Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnectedor
damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly
causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore
operatingthemachine.

UnderstandingtheSafety-interlock
System

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthemower
bladesfromrotatingunless:

•Therightsidemotion-controlleverismovedtothe

center,unlockedposition.

•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)ispulledon.

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtostopthemower
bladesifyoumoveorreleasetherightsidemotion-control
leverintotheneutral-lockposition.

Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhenthe
interlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition.Whenthe
componentisinthecorrectposition,atrianglewilllight
upinthecorrespondingsquare.

Note:Thebladesshouldnotrotate.

4.Movethemotion-controlleversforward.

Note:Theengineshouldstoprunning.

5.Starttheengineandreleasetheparkingbrake.

6.Movetherightsidemotion-controllevertothecenter,
unlockedposition.

7.Continueholdingtherightsidemotion-controllever
inthecenter,unlockedposition,pulluponthe
blade-controlswitch(PTO),andrelease.

Note:Theclutchshouldengageandthemower
bladesrotate.

8.Moveorreleasetherightsidemotion-controlleverinto
theneutral-lockposition.

Note:Thebladesshouldstoprotatingandtheengine
continuestorun.

9.Pushtheblade-controlswitchdownandmovethe
rightsidemotion-controllevertothecenter,unlocked
position.

10.Continueholdingtherightsidemotion-controllever
inthecenter,unlockedposition,pulluponthe
blade-controlswitch(PTO),andrelease.

Note:Theclutchshouldengageandthemower
bladesrotate.

11.Pushtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)downtotheOff
position.

Figure19

1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe
correctposition

TestingtheSafety-interlockSystem

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine
eachtime.

Note:Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed
below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety
systemimmediately.

1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingandStoppingthe
Engine(page18).

2.Settheparkingbrake.

Note:Thebladesshouldstoprotating.

12.Withtheenginerunning,pulluptheblade-control
switch(PTO)andreleaseitwithoutholdingrightside
motion-controllevertothecenter,unlockedposition.

Note:Thebladesshouldnotrotate.

WARNING

Theoperatorplatformisheavyandmaycause
injurywhenloweringandraisingtheoperator
platform.Theplatformmaysuddenlydropifnot
supportedwhenthelatchpinispulledout.

•Donotputyourhandsorngersinthe
platform-pivotareawhenloweringorraisingthe
operatorplatform.

•Makesuretheplatformissupportedwhenthe
latchpinispulledout.

•Makesurethelatchsecurestheplatformwhen
foldingitintheupposition.Pushittightagainst
thecushionforthelatchpintolockintoplace.

•Keepbystandersawaywhenraisingorlowering
theplatform.

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OperatingthePlatform

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Themachinecanbeusedwiththeplatformintheupordown
position.Itistheoperator'spreferenceonwhichposition
touse.

OperatingtheMachinewiththe
PlatformUp

Operatingthemachinewiththeplatformupisrecommended
forthefollowing:

•Mowingneardrop-offs

•Mowingsmallareaswherethemachineistoolarge

•Areaswithlow ,over-hangingbranchesorobstacles

•Loadingthemachinefortransport

•Drivingupslopes

Toraisetheplatform,pullthebackoftheplatformupsothat
thelatchpinandknoblockitintoplace.Pushittightagainst
thecushionforthelatchpintolockitintoplace.

OperatingtheMachinewiththe
PlatformDown

Operatingthemachinewiththeplatformdownis
recommendedforthefollowing:

•Mowingmostareas

•Drivingacrossslopes

•Drivingdownslopes

Tolowertheplatform,pushtheplatformforwardagainstthe
cushiontoreleasepressureonthelatchpin,thenpullthe
knobout,andlowertheplatform(Figure20).

1.Platformup

2.Platformdown

Figure20

3.Pulltheknobouttorelease
theplatform.

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DrivingForwardorBackward

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2

3

3 4

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured
inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethethrottlecontrolin
theFastpositionforbestperformance.Alwaysoperatethe
machineinthefullthrottlepositionwhenmowing.

CAUTION

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.Theoperator
maylosecontrolofmachine,andmaycause
personalinjuryordamagetomachine.

Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharpturns.

DrivingForward

1.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe
ParkingBrake(page16).

2.Movetherightsidemotion-controllevertothecenter,
unlockedposition.

Figure21

1.Frontreferencebar

2.Leftcontrollever

3.Rearreferencebar

3.Togoforward,movethespeed-controllevertothe
desiredspeed.

4.Slowlypushthemotion-controlleversforward(Figure

22).

Note:Theenginewillkillifamotion-controlleveris
movedwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

Note:Thefartheryoumovethemotion-controllevers
ineitherdirection,thefasterthemachinewillmove
inthatdirection.

Note:T ostop,pullthemotion-controlleversbackto
theneutralposition.

4.Rightcontrollever

5.Rightcontrolleverinthe
neutrallockposition

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StoppingtheMachine

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Tostopthemachine,movethemotion-controlleversto
neutral,movetherightsidemotion-controlleverintothe
neutral-lockposition,disengagethepower-takeoff(PTO),
andturntheignitionkeytotheOffposition.

Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine;referto
SettingtheParkingBrake(page16).Remembertoremove
thekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileitis
unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.

Figure22

DrivingBackward

1.Movetherightsidemotion-controllevertothecenter,
unlockedposition.

2.Slowlypullthemotion-controlleversrearward(Figure

23).

UsingtheRotationIndicator

Theslotsinthetopofthebeltcoversallowtheoperatorto
verifyifthebladeshavestoppedrotatingafterdisengagingthe
powertake-off(PTO)switch.

Disengagethepowertake-off(PTO)switch,stoptheengine,
removethekey ,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore
leavingtheoperatingposition.

Figure23

Figure24

52-inchmowerdeckshown

1.RotationIndicator—slots
inthetopofthebeltcover

2.Side-dischargechute

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PushingtheMachinebyHand

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Thebypassvalvesallowthemachinetobepushedbyhand
withouttheenginerunning.

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.Donot
towthemachine,becausehydraulicdamagemayoccur.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Openthebypassvalveonbothpumpsbyturningthem
counterclockwise1to2turns.Thisallowshydraulic
uidtobypassthepumpsandthewheelstoturn
(

Figure25).

Note:Rotatethebypassvalvesamaximumof2turns
sothevalvedoesnotcomeoutofthebodycausing
uidtorunout.

3.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

4.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

5.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and
closethefuelvalve.

6.Usethemetaltie-downloopsonthemachineto
securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruckwith
straps,chains,cable,orropes(

Figure26

1.Tractionunittie-downloop

Figure26).

Figure25

1.Pump-bypassvalve

3.Releasetheparkingbrake.

4.Pushthemachinetothedesiredlocation.

5.Settheparkingbrake.

6.Closethebypassvalves,butdonotovertightenthem.
Torqueto12to15N-m(9to11ft-lb).

Important:Donotstartoroperatethemachine
withthebypassvalvesopen.Damagetosystem
mayoccur.

TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthemachine.
Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasallthenecessarybrakes,
lighting,andmarkingasrequiredbylaw.Pleasecarefullyread
allthesafetyinstructions.

Totransportthemachine:

1.Raisetheplatformofthemachinebeforedrivingonto
thetrailerortruck.

2.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicleand
connectthesafetychains.

LoadingtheMachine

Useextremecautionwhenloadingunitsontotrailersor
trucks.Onefull-widthrampthatiswideenoughtoextend
beyondthereartiresisrecommendedinsteadofindividual
rampsforeachsideoftheunit(Figure27).Theplatform
whendownandlockedintoposition,extendsbackbetween
therearwheelsandservesasastopfortippingbackward.
Havingafull-widthrampprovidesasurfacefortheplatform
tocontactiftheunitstartstotipbackward.Withtheplatform
up,afull-widthrampprovidesasurfacetowalkonbehindthe
unit.Theoperatorshoulddetermineifitisbesttohavethe
platformupordownwhenloading,dependingonconditions.
Ifitisnotpossibletouseonefull-widthramp,useenough
individualrampstosimulateafull-width,continuousramp.

Therampshouldbelongenoughsothattheanglesdonot
exceed20degrees(Figure27).Asteeperanglemaycause
mowercomponentstogetcaught,astheunitmovesfrom
ramptotrailerortruck.Steeperanglesmayalsocausethe
unittotipbackward.Ifloadingonornearaslope,position
thetrailerortrucksoitisonthedownsideoftheslopeand
therampextendsuptheslope.Thiswillminimizetheramp
angle.Thetrailerortruckshouldbeaslevelaspossible.

Important:Donotattempttoturntheunitwhileonthe
ramp;youmaylosecontrolanddriveofftheside.

Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparampand
suddendecelerationwhenbackingdownaramp.Both
maneuverscancausetheunittotipbackward.

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WARNING

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DANGER

Loadingaunitontoatrailerortruckincreasesthe
possibilityofbackwardtip-over,andcouldcause
seriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingauniton
aramp.

•Useonlyasingle,full-widthramp;donotuse
individualrampsforeachsideoftheunit.

•Ifindividualrampsmustbeused,useenough
rampstocreateanunbrokenrampsurfacewider
thantheunit.

•Donotexceeda20-degreeanglebetweenramp
andground,orbetweenaramp,atrailer,ora
truck.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhiledrivingunitup
aramptoavoidtippingbackward.

•Avoidsuddendecelerationwhilebackingunit
downaramptoavoidtippingbackward.

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

•Donotremovethegrassdeectorfrom
themower,becausethegrassdeector
routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe
grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit
immediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaormower
bladesunlessyoureleasethebailandthepower
takeoff(PTO)isoff.Rotatetheignitionkeyto
theOffposition.Alsoremovethekeyandpull
thewire(s)offthesparkplug(s).

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

Theheight-of-cutcanbeadjustedfrom25to127mm(1to5
inches)in6mm(1/4inches)increments.

Figure27

1.Trailer3.Notgreaterthan

2.Full-widthramp

20degrees

4.Full-widthramp(sideview)

SideDischargingorMulching theGrass

Thismowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses
clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.

1.Movetheheight-of-cutlevertothetransportposition
(allthewayup).

2.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracketcorresponding
totheheight-of-cutdesiredand,insertthepin(Figure

28).

3.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothepin(Figure28).

Figure28

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

2.Height-of-cutpin

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Rollers(60-inchMowerDecks
only)

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,itisrecommended
toadjusttheheightoftheanti-scalprollers.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe
motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition
andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removethenutandboltpositiontheanti-scalprollers
andinstallthenutandbolt.

4.Ensurethespacersandbushingsareinstalled(

29).

Figure29

1.Bushing4.Bolt

2.Anti-scalproller5.Nut

3.Spacer

Figure30

Figure

1.Slot

2.Nut

PositioningtheFlowBafe

Thefollowingguresareonlyforrecommendeduse.
Adjustmentswillvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent,and
theheightofthegrass.

Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdown,andthemower
groundspeedisthesame,openupthebafe.

PositionA

Thisisthefull,rearposition(seeFigure31).Thesuggested
useforthispositionisasfollows:

•Inshort,lightgrassmowingconditions

•Indryconditions

•Smallergrassclippings

•Propelsgrassclippingsfartherawayfromthemower

AdjustingtheFlowBafe

Themower-dischargeowcanbeadjustedfordifferenttypes
ofmowingconditions.Positionthecamlockandbafeto
providethebestqualityofcut.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Toadjustthebafe,loosenthenut(

4.Adjustthebafeandnutintheslottothedesired
dischargeowandtightenthenut.

Figure30).

Figure31

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PositionB

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Usethispositionwhenbagging(Figure32).

Figure32

PositionC

Thisisthefull,openposition(Figure33).Thesuggesteduse
forthispositionisasfollows:

•Weightsareinstalledtoimprovehandling,balance,and

improveperformance.Weightscanbeaddedorremoved
tocreateoptimizedperformanceunderdifferentmowing
conditionsandforoperatorpreference.

•Itisrecommendedthatweightsbeaddedorremovedone

atatimeuntilthedesiredhandingandbalanceisachieved.

Note:ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealertoordera
WeightKit.

WARNING

Excessiveweightchangescanaffectthehandling
andoperationofthemachine.Thiscouldcause
seriousinjurytoyouorbystanders.

Makeweightchangesinsmallincrementsonly.

Evaluatethemoweraftereachweightchangeto
ensurethemachinecanbeoperatedsafely.

•Intall,densegrassmowingconditions

•Inwetconditions

•Lowerstheengine-powerconsumption

•Allowsincreasedgroundspeedinheavyconditions

Figure33

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.

•Changethehydrauliclter.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheair-intakescreen.

•Cleandebrisfromthehydraulic-oilcooler(ifequipped).

•Checkthebrakes.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

•Cleanfoamair-cleanerelement.

•Greasetheliftlinkage(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Greasethemowerdeckspindles(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Checkthepaperair-cleanerelement.

•Checkthesparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.

•Changetheengineoil.(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions)

•Check,cleanandgapthesparkplug.

•Checkthebattery.

•Checktheelectricclutch.

•Checkandcleantheenginecoolingnsandshrouds.

•Servicethehydraulic-oilcoolerindirtyconditions(ifequipped).

•Checkthemower-deckbelt.

•Checkthepump-drivebelt.

•Checkthehydraulichoses.

Every200hours

Every250hours

Every500hours

Every800hours

Beforestorage

Yearly

Important:Refertoyour

•Replacethepaperair-cleanerelement.

•Changetheengine-oillter.

•ChangethehydrauliclterandhydraulicoilwhenusingMobil®1oil.

•Adjustthecaster-pivotbearing.

•ChangethehydrauliclterandhydraulicoilwhenusingToro®HYPR-OIL™500
hydraulicoil.

•Greasethefrontwheelbearings(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Replacethefuellter.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Lubricatethecaster-wheelhubs.

Engine Operator's Man ual

foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

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CAUTION

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Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure
youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthespark-plugwiresfromthesparkplugsbeforeyoudo
anymaintenance.Setthewiresasidesothattheydonotaccidentallycontactthesparkplugs.

Premaintenance
Procedures

RaisingtheMowerforAccess

Thefrontofthemowercanberaisedandsupportedonits
backforaccessunderthemachineformaintenance.

1.Raisetheplatform;refertoOperatingthePlatform
(page21).

2.Removethebattery.

Figure34

1.Wingnut

2.Batterycover5.Battery

3.Negative-batterycable(–)

3.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank;refertoDraining
theFuelTank(page37).

4.Removethecapofthehydraulictank,andplaceapiece
ofplasticovertheopeningandinstallthehydrauliccap.

4.Positive-batterycable(+)

Figure35

1.Cap

2.Pieceofplastic

5.With2people,raisethefrontofthemowersothat
itrestsonthedrivetiresandtheplatformintheup
position.

6.Performanymaintenanceonthemachine.

7.With2people,lowerthefrontofthemowertothe
ground.

8.Removetheplasticunderthehydraulictankcap.

9.Installthebatteryforthemachine.

3.Hydraulictank

Note:Thiswillsealthehydraulictankandprevent
itfromleakingout.

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Figure36

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1.Removethebattery

2.Frontendofthemower

ReleasingtheCushionfor RearAccess

Youcanreleasethecushionforrearaccesstothemachinefor
maintenanceoradjustment.

1.Lowertheplatform.

2.Removethehairpin-cotterpinsoneachsideofthe
cushion.

3.Slidethelargewasherswiththeplasticbushingstothe
inside.

4.Removethecushion,andlowerittotheplatform.

5.Performanymaintenanceoradjustmentonthe
machine.

6.Raisethecushionandslideitontothepinsonboth
sidesofthemachine(

7.Slidethelargewasherswiththeplasticbushings
intothecushionbracket,andsecurethemwitha
hairpin-cotterpin(Figure37).

Figure37).

1.Plasticbushingwiththe
largewasher

2.Cushionbracketwiththe
keyhole

Figure37

3.Hairpin-cotterpin

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Lubrication

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GreasewithNo.2generalpurposelithiumbaseor
molybdenumbasegrease.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.

Note:Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffthefrontof
thetting(s).

4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebeginsto
oozeoutofthebearings.

6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

LubricatingtheMachine

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Greasetheliftlinkage

(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Every50hours—Greasethemowerdeckspindles
(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Every800hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)—Greasethefrontwheelbearings(moreoftenin
dirtyordustyconditions).

Every800hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)—Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenin
dirtyordustyconditions).

Usethefollowinggraphicsforlocatingthegreasepoints.

Figure39

Figure40

GreasingtheFrontCaster Pivots

Figure38

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Lubricatethefrontcasterpivotsonceayear.

1.Removethedustcapandadjustthecasterpivots;refer
toAdjustingtheCaster-pivotBearing(page42).

Note:Keepthedustcapoffuntilgreasingisdone.

2.Removethehexplug.

3.Threadagreasettingintothehole.

4.Pumpgreaseintothettinguntilitoozesoutaround
thetopbearing.

5.Removethegreasettinginthehole.Installthehex
plugandcap.

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LubricateCaster-wheelHubs

ServiceInterval:Yearly

1.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,
engagetheparkingbrake,andremovethekey.

Figure41

13.Torquethenutto8to9N-m(71to80in-lb),loosen,
thentorqueitto2to3N-m(20to25in-lb).

Note:Makesureaxledoesnotextendbeyondeither
nut.

14.Installthesealguardsoverthewheelhubandinsert
wheelintocasterfork.

15.Installcasterboltandtightennutfully.

Important:T opreventsealandbearingdamage,check
thebearingadjustmentoftenbyspinningthecaster
tire.Thetireshouldnotspinfreely(morethan1or2
revolutions)orhaveanysideplay.Ifthewheelspins
freely,adjustthetorqueonthespacernutuntilthere
isaslightamountofdrag,andapplythread-locking
adhesive.

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench

2.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

3.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

4.Removeoneofthespacernutsfromtheaxleassembly
inthecasterwheel.

Note:Thread-lockingadhesivehasbeenappliedto
lockthespacernutstotheaxle.Removetheaxle(with
theotherspacernutstillassembledtoit)fromthe
wheelassembly.

5.Pryoutthesealsandinspectbearingsforwearor
damage,andreplaceifnecessary.

6.Packthebearingswithageneral-purposegrease.

7.Insert1bearingand1sealintothewheel.

Note:Thesealsmustbereplaced.

8.Iftheaxleassemblyhashadbothspacernutsremoved
(orbrokenloose),applyathread-lockingadhesiveto
onespacernutandthreaditontotheaxlewiththe
wrenchatsfacingoutward.

ats

Note:DoNotthreadspacernutallofthewayonto
theendoftheaxle.Leaveapproximately3mm(1/8
inch)fromtheoutersurfaceofthespacernuttothe
endoftheaxleinsidethenut.

9.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheelonthe
sideofthewheelwiththenewsealandbearing.

10.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,llthearea
insidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullofgeneral-purpose
grease.

11.Insertthesecondbearingandthenewsealintothe
wheel.

12.Applyathread-lockingadhesivetothesecondspacer
nut,andthreaditontotheaxlewiththewrenchats
facingoutward.

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EngineMaintenance

CleaningtheFoamAir-cleanerElement

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval/Specication

Inspectthefoamandpaperelements,andreplacethemif
theyaredamagedorexcessivelydirty.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(everyfew
operatinghours)iftheoperatingconditionsareextremely
dustyorsandy.

Important:Donotapplyoiltothefoamorpaper
element.

RemovingtheFoamandPaper
Elements

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundtheaircleanertopreventdirtfrom
gettingintotheengineandcausingdamage(

4.Unscrewthecoverknobsandremovetheair-cleaner
cover(Figure42).

Figure42).

1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapandwarmwater.
Whentheelementisclean,rinseitthoroughly .

2.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.

Important:Replacethefoamelementifitistorn
orworn.

ServicingthePaperAir-cleanerElement

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthepaper

air-cleanerelement.

Every200hours—Replacethepaperair-cleaner
element.

1.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,ordamageto
therubberseal.

2.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged(

Figure42).

InstallingtheFoamandPaperElements

Important:T opreventenginedamage,alwaysoperate

theenginewiththecompletefoamandpaperair-cleaner
assemblyinstalled.

1.Carefullyslidethefoamelementontothepaper
air-cleanerelement(Figure42).

5.Unscrewthehoseclampandremovetheair-cleaner
assembly(Figure42).

6.Carefullypullthefoamelementoffthepaperelement
(Figure42).

Figure42

1.Cover

2.Hoseclamp4.Foamelement

3.Paperelement

2.Placetheair-cleanerassemblyontotheair-cleanerbase
orhoseandsecureit(Figure42).

3.Placetheair-cleanercoverintopositionandtighten
thecoverknob(Figure42).

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe

engine-oillevel.

Aftertherst8hours—Changetheengineoil.

Every100hours—Changetheengineoil.(moreoften
indirtyordustyconditions)

Every200hours—Changetheengine-oillter.

Note:Changetheoilmorefrequentlywhentheoperating
conditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

Note:Therearedifferentoilcapacitiesforthedifferent
modelslistedinthismanual.Ensurethatthecorrectamount
ofoilisused.

Important:Remembertoadd80%oftheoil,andthen
graduallyllittotheFullmarkonthedipstick.

OilType::Detergentoil(APIserviceSF ,SG,SH,SJorSL)

EngineOilCapacity:2.1L(71oz)withthelterremoved;

1.8L(61oz)withoutthelterremoved

Viscosity:Refertothetablebelow .

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Figure43

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5

6

7

3

9

10

4

8

CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal
injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody
partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil,
becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donotrun
enginewithoilbelowtheLowmark,becausetheengine
maybedamaged.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position(Figure44).

3.Checktheengine-oillevelasshownin

Figure44.

Figure44

ChangingtheEngineOil

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly
lowerthantheoppositesidetoassuretheoildrains
completely.

2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

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4.ChangetheengineoilasshowninFigure45.

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3

4

5

6

1

Figure46

Figure45

5.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil
intothellertube,andslowlyaddtheadditionaloilto
bringittotheFullmark(Figure46).

6.Starttheengineanddrivetoaatarea.

7.Checktheengineoillevel.

ChangingtheEngine-oilFilter

Note:Changetheengine-oilltermorefrequentlywhen

operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChangingthe
EngineOil(page34).

2.Placearagundertheoilltertosoakupanyspilledoil.

Important:Spilledoilmaydrainundertheengine
andontotheclutch.Oilspilledontheclutchmay
damagetheclutch,causethebladestostopslowly
whentheclutchisintheOffposition,andcause
theclutchtoslipwhentheclutchisswitchedto
theOnposition.Wipeupanyspilledoil.

3.Changetheengine-oillter(

Figure47).

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4

5

6

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RemovingtheSparkPlug

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1

2

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.RemovethesparkplugasshowninFigure48.

Figure47

Note:Ensuretheoil-ltergaskettouchestheengine,

andthenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

4.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnewoil;refer
ChangingtheEngineOil(page34).

to

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Makesuretheairgapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes
iscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.

Figure48

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).Always

replacethesparkplug(s)whenithasablackcoating,
wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,theengineis
operatingproperly.Ablackcoatingontheinsulatorusually
meanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

Figure49

Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstallingthespark
plug(s)andagappingtool/feelergaugetocheckandadjust
theairgap.Installanewsparkplug(s)ifnecessary.

TypeforallEngines:NGK

AirGap:0.75mm(0.03inch)

®

BPR4ESorequivalent

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InstallingtheSparkPlug

3

2

1

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Tightenthesparkplug(s)to22N-m(16ft-lb).

Figure50

CheckingtheSparkArrester (ifequipped)

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

Hotexhaust-systemcomponentsmayignite
gasolinevaporsevenaftertheengineisstopped.
Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengineoperation
mayigniteammablematerials.Firemayresultin
personalinjuryorpropertydamage.

Donotrefuelorruntheengineunlessthespark
arresterisinstalled.

FuelSystem
Maintenance

DrainingtheFuelTank

Note:Thereisnootherrecommendedwaytodrainfuel

fromthetank,otherthanusingasyphonpump.Asyphon
pumpcanbepurchasedatahardwarestore.

DANGER

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

•Draingasolinefromthefueltankwhenthe
engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea.
Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopename,orwhereasparkmay
ignitethegasolinefumes.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition

3.Cleanaroundthefuelcaptopreventdebrisfrom
gettingintothefueltank(Figure52).

4.Removethefuelcap.

5.Insertasyphonpumpintothefueltank.

6.Usingthesyphonpump,drainthefuelintoacleangas

Figure51).

can(

7.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

1.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,
engagetheparkingbrake,andremovethekey.

2.Waitforthemufertocool.

3.Ifanybreaksinthescreenorweldsareobserved,
replacethearrester.

4.Ifpluggingofthescreenisobserved,removethe
arrester,shakelooseparticlesoutofthearrester,and
cleanthescreenwithawirebrush(soakinsolventif
necessary).

5.Installarresteronexhaustoutlet.

Figure51

1.Fuelcap

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ServicingtheFuelFilter

ElectricalSystem

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every800hours/Yearly(whichevercomes

rst)

Donotinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuelline.

Note:Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Closethefuelshut-offvalve(behindtheoperator
cushion).

4.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherandslide
themawayfromthelter(Figure52).

Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Alwayskeepthebatterycleanandfullycharged.Useapaper
toweltocleanthebatterycase.Ifthebatteryterminalsare
corroded,cleanthemwithasolutionoffourpartswaterand
onepartbakingsoda.Applyalightcoatingofgreasetothe
batteryterminalstopreventcorrosion.

Voltage:12V

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling.

Figure52

1.Hoseclamp3.Filter

2.Fuelline

5.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

6.Installanewlterandmovethehoseclampscloseto
thelter.

7.Openthefuelshut-offvalve.

8.Checkforfuelleaksandrepairifneeded.

9.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

DANGER

Donotdrinkelectrolyte,andavoidcontactwith
skin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafetyglassestoshield
youreyesandrubberglovestoprotectyourhands.

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhichisa
deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst
metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting
inpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot
allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal
partsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe
machine.

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WARNING

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Incorrectbattery-cableroutingcoulddamagethe
machineandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscan
causethebatterygassestoexplode,resultingin
personalinjury.

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

•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)batterycable
beforeconnectingthenegative(black)cable.

2.Securethebatterywiththeholddownplate,j-bolts,
andlocknuts.

3.Installthepositive(red)batterycabletopositive(+)
batteryterminalwithanut,awasher,andabolt(

53).

4.Slidetherubbercoveroverthepost.

5.Installthenegativebatterycableandthegroundwire
tothenegative(-)batteryterminalwithanut,awasher,
andabolt(

6.Slidetherubbercoveroverthepost.

Figure53).

Figure

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Lifttheblack,rubbercoveronthenegativecable.

4.Disconnectthenegativebatterycablefromthenegative
(-)batteryterminal(

Figure53).

ChargingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparksand
amesawayfrombattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged
(1.265specicgravity)topreventbatterydamagewhen
thetemperatureisbelow32°F(0°C).

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;refertoRemoving
theBattery(page38)

2.Checktheelectrolytelevel.

3.Ensurethatthellercapsareinstalledonthebattery.

4.Chargethebatteryfor1hourat25to30ampsor6
hoursat4to6amps.

5.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutlet,anddisconnectthecharger
leadsfromthebatteryposts(

.

Figure54).

Figure53

1.Wingnut4.Positivebatterycable

2.Batterycover5.Battery

3.Negativebatterycable

5.Slidetheredterminalbootoffthepositive(red)battery
terminal.

6.Removethepositive(red)batterycable(

7.Removethebatteryholddownplate(
removethebattery.

Figure53).

Figure53),and

InstallingtheBattery

1.Placethebatteryontothemachine(Figure53).

6.Installthebatteryontothemachineandconnectthe
batterycables;refertoInstallingtheBattery(page39).

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery
disconnected;electricaldamagemayoccur.

Figure54

1.PositiveBatteryPost

2.NegativeBatteryPost

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3.Red(+)ChargerLead

4.Black(-)ChargerLead

ServicingtheFuses

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DriveSystem

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses,andrequiresno
maintenance.Ifafuseblows,checkthecomponentorcircuit
foramalfunctionorshort.

1.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthemachine.

2.Pulloutonthefusetoremoveorreplaceit(

3.Installthecushiontotherearofthemachine.

Note:Ensurethatthecorrect-sizefuseisinstalled
Figure55.

Figure55).

Maintenance

AdjustingtheTracking

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

1.Pushbothcontrolleversforwardthesamedistance.

2.Checkifthemachinepullstooneside.

Note:Ifitdoes,stopthemachineandsettheparking
brake.

3.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthemachine.

4.Rotatetherightcableadjustmenttopositiontheright
motioncontrolinthecenterofthecontrolpanel
neutral-lockslot(

Figure57).

Figure55

1.Fuses

1.Leftmotion-controllever

2.Rightmotion-controllever4.Alignthecontrollevers

5.Rotatetheleftcableadjustmenttomatchtheleft
wheelspeedtothepreviouslysetrightwheelspeed.

6.Adjustinquarter-turnincrementsuntilthemachine
tracksstraight.

Note:Onlyadjusttheleftcabletomatchtheleft
wheelspeedtotherightwheelspeed.Donotadjust
therightwheelspeedasthiswillpositiontheright
motion-controlleveroutofthecenterforthecontrol
panelneutral-lockslot.

Figure56

3.Neutral-lockedposition

fronttoback

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6.Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeoperation.

1.Leftcableadjustment

2.Cablelock

3.Rightcableadjustment

7.Checkforpropertracking.

Note:Ifthemachinewillnotstartafteradjusting
thetracking,makesureproximityswitchtargetaligns
withboltattachedtomotion-controllever;referto
AdjustingtheProximitySwitch(page41).

8.Repeatthecableadjustmentuntilthetrackingis
correct.

9.Checkthatthemachinedoesnotcreepfromneutral
withtheparkbrakesdisengaged.

Important:Donotrotatethelinkagetoofar,asthis
maycausethemachinetocreepinneutral.

AdjustingtheProximitySwitch

Usethisprocedureifthemachinewillnotstartafteradjusting
thetracking.

1.Ensurethattheboltattachedtothemotion-control
leveralignswiththeproximityswitchtarget(Figure58).

Figure58

1.Proximityswitchtarget4.Boltattachedtothe
motion-controllever

2.Proximityswitch5.Distancebetween0.51
to1.02mm(0.02to0.04
inches)isneeded

3.Boltsandnuts6.Jamnut

2.Ifneeded,loosentheboltsandadjusttheproximity
switchuntilthetargetalignswiththeboltattachedto
themotion-controllever(Figure58).

3.Checkthedistanceofthebolttotheproximityswitch;
itneedstobebetween0.51to1.02mm(0.02to0.04
inches)asshowninFigure58.

4.Ifadjustmentisneeded,loosenthejamnutandadjust
thebolttothecorrectdistance.

5.Tightenthejamnutafteradjustingthebolt(Figure58).

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CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

Maintaintheairpressureinthereartiresat83to97kPa(12
to14psi).

Important:Uneventirepressurecancauseanuneven
cut.

Note:Thefronttiresaresemi-pneumatictiresanddonot
requireair-pressuremaintenance.

Figure60

Figure59

AdjustingtheCaster-pivot Bearing

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichevercomes

rst)

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe
motioncontrolleverstotheneutral-lockedposition,
andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removethedustcapfromthecasterandtightenthe
locknut(

4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersareat,
andthenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlysetthepreload
onthebearings(Figure60).

Figure60).

1.Springwashers

2.Locknut

3.Dustcap

ServicingtheCasterWheels andBearings

Thecasterwheelsrotateonarollerbearingsupportedbya
spannerbushing.Ifthebearingiskeptwelllubricated,wear
willbeminimal.Failuretokeepthebearingwelllubricated
willcauserapidwear.Awobblycasterwheelusuallyindicates
awornbearing.

1.Removethelocknutandwheelboltholdingthecaster
wheeltothecasterfork(

Figure61).

Important:Makesurespringwashersare
installedcorrectlyasshownin

5.Installthedustcap(Figure60).

Figure60.

1.Locknut

2.Wheelbolt5.Rollerbearing

3.Bushing

42

Figure61

4.Spannerbushing

2.Removeonebushing,thenpullthespannerbushing
androllerbearingoutofthewheelhub(Figure61).

3.Removetheotherbushingfromthewheelhub,and
cleananygreaseanddirtfromthewheelhub(Figure

61).

4.Inspecttherollerbearing,bushings,spannerbushing
andtheinsideofthewheelhubforwear.

Note:Replaceanydefectiveorwornparts(Figure61).

5.Placeonebushingintothewheelhub(Figure61).

6.Greasetherollerbearingandspannerbushing,and
slidethemintothewheelhub(

7.Placethesecondbushingintothewheelhub(Figure

61).

8.Installthecasterwheelintothecasterforkandsecure
itwiththewheelboltandlocknut(Figure61).

9.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespannerbushingbottoms
againsttheinsideofthecasterforks(Figure61).

10.Greasethettingonthecasterwheel.

Figure61).

Figure62

1.Adjustingnut3.Feelergauge

2.Slot

AdjustingtheElectricClutch

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checktheelectric

clutch.

Theclutchisadjustabletoensureproperengagementand
properbraking.

1.Inserta0.4to0.5mm(0.01to0.02inches)feelergauge
throughoneinspectionslotinthesideoftheassembly.

Note:Makesureitisbetweenthearmatureandthe
rotorfrictionsurfaces.

Note:Thegapneedstobeatleast0.4mm(0.02
inches)andnotmorethan0.5mm(0.02inches).

2.Ifadjustmentisneeded,usea0.4mm(0.02inches)
feelergaugetoseteachofthe3adjustment-slot
positions.

3.Tightenthelocknutsuntilthereisslightbindingon
thefeelergauge,butitcanbemovedeasilywithinthe
airgap(Figure62).

4.Repeatthisfortheremainingslots.

5.Checkeachslotagainandmakeslightadjustmentsuntil
thefeelergaugebetweentherotorandarmaturewith
veryslightcontactbetweenthem.

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CoolingSystem

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Maintenance

CleaningtheAir-intakeScreen

Note:Highpressureandover-speedingthefanmay

causefanfailure.Usecarewithcompressedairtoavoid
over-speedingtheelectricfan.

Important:Donotdirectapressurewasheronthe
electricfan.

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforeeachuse,removeanybuildupofgrass,dirt,or
otherdebrisfromthecylinderandcylinderheadcooling
ns,airintakescreenontheywheelend,andthe
carburetor-governorleversandlinkage.Thiswillhelpensure
adequatecoolingandcorrectenginespeed,andwillreduce
thepossibilityofoverheatingormechanicaldamagetothe
engine.

CleaningtheCoolingSystem

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkandcleanthe

enginecoolingnsandshrouds.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removetheair-intakescreenandfanhousing(Figure

63).

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengineparts.

5.Installtheair-intakescreen,therecoilstarter,andthe
fanhousing(

Figure63).

ServicingtheHydraulic-oil
Cooler(52and60-inchMower
Modelsonly)

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Servicethehydraulic-oil

coolerindirtyconditions(ifequipped).

1.Keepthehydraulic-oilcoolerfreeofdebrisbycleaning
thens.

2.Blowthehydraulic-oilcoolernstoremoveanyloose
drydebris.

3.Flushthecoolernswithwaterfromahosetoremove
anydirt.

Note:Asoftbrush(i.e.toothbrush)withasoapand
watersolutionmaybeusedtocleanthecooler.

Note:Donotuseapressurewasher.

Note:Highpressureandover-speedingthefanmay

causefanfailure.Usecarewithcompressedairtoavoid
over-speedingtheelectricfan.

Important:Donotdirectapressurewasheron
theelectricfan.

Figure63

1.Guardandengine
air-intakescreen

CleaningtheHydraulic-oil
Cooler(52and60-inchMower

2.Fanhousing

Modelsonly)

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforeeachuse,removeanybuildupofgrass,dirt,orother
debrisfromthehydraulic-oilcoolerandfan.Thiswillhelp
ensureadequatecooling,correctenginespeed,andreducethe
possibilityofoverheatingormechanicaldamagetotheengine.

Figure64

1.Hydraulictank3.Hydraulic-oilcooler

2.Bolts

44

BrakeMaintenance

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4

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ServicingtheBrake

Beforeeachuse,checkthebrakesonalevelsurfaceandslope.

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor
leaveitunattended.

Important:Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,
anadjustmentisrequired.

CheckingtheParkingBrake

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethePTO .

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Releasethebrake.

Note:Thebrakebarsshouldliftoffthetiresandthe
handlevershouldtravelforwardtotheendoftheslot
inthecontrolpanel.

Note:Adjustthebrakeifneeded.

4.Engagethebrakeleveruntilthebrakebarsrstcontact
thetire(Figure65).

5.Measurethegapfromthefrontofthehandleverto
theendoftheslotinthecontrolpanelwhenthebrake
barcontactsthetire(Figure65).

Note:Thismeasurementneedstobe19mm(3/4
inch).

Note:Adjustthebrakeifneeded.

1.Handlever

2.Frontofhandlever

3.19mm(3/4inch)gap

Figure65

4.Frontofslot

5.Brakebar

6.Brakebarjusttouching
thetire

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AdjustingtheBrakes

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Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,anadjustment
isrequired.

1.Checkthebrakebeforeyouadjustit;referto
theParkingBrake(page45).

2.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe
PTO,andsettheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

4.Releasetheparkingbrake.

5.Toadjustthebrake,removethehairpincotterand
clevispinfromthelowerbrakeleverandyoke(

66).

6.Loosenthejamnut(Figure66).

7.Rotatetheyoke(Figure66).

Note:T otightenthebrake,rotatetheyokeup.

Note:T oloosenthebrake,rotatetheyokedown.

8.Securetheyoketothelowerbrakeleverwiththe
hairpincotterandclevispin(Figure66).

9.Tightenthejamnut(Figure66).

10.Checkthebrakeoperationagain;referto
ParkingBrake(page45).

Checking

Checkingthe

Figure

Figure67

1.3mm(1/8inch)gap
neededbetweenthe
switchandthebrakelever

2.Brakelever

3.Switch

4.Switchbutton

5.Faceoftheswitch

1.Jamnut4.Hairpincotter

2.Yoke5.Flatwasher

3.Clevispin

Figure66

6.Lower-brakelever

11.Afterthebrakeisadjusted,checktheleverswitch
(

Figure67).

12.Checkthegapbetweenthebrakeleverandthefaceof
theswitchasshowninFigure67.

Note:Thegapneedstobewithin3mm(1/8inch)
withthebrakeengaged.

13.Ifneeded,loosenthescrewsholdingtheswitchand
adjusttheswitch.

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BeltMaintenance

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ReplacingtheMower-deck Belt

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthemower-deck

belt.

Squeakingwhenthebeltisrotating,thebladeisslippingwhen
cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks,andcracksare
signsofaworndeckbelt.

Replacethedeckbeltifanyoftheseconditionsareevident.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Unlatchandremovethebeltcovers.

4.Loosenthefrontidlerpulleybylooseningthenut

Figure68andFigure69).

(

5.Removethewornmowerbelt(Figure68andFigure

69).

6.Installthenewmowerbeltaroundthedeckpulleysand
clutchpulley(Figure68andFigure69).

7.Usingaratchetintheidlerarm,tightentheidlerpulley
untilthespringisstretched16.5cm(6.5inches)from
hooktohook(Figure68andFigure69).

8.Tightenthefrontidlerpulleybytighteningthenut
(Figure68andFigure69).

9.Installthebeltcoversontothecuttingunitandsecure
thelatches.

Figure68

48and52-inchmowerdecks

1.16.5cm(6.5inches)from
hooktohook

2.Spring5.Squareholeforratchet

3.Spring-loadedidler

4.Ratchet

6.Nut

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4

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60-inchmowerdecks

1.16.5cm(6.5inches)from
hooktohook

2.Spring5.Squareholeforratchet

3.Spring-loadedidler

4.Ratchet

6.Nut

ReplacingthePump-driveBelt

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthepump-drive

belt.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removethemower-deckbelt.

4.Tiltthemachine;refertoRaisingtheMowerforAccess
(page29).

5.Removetheshoulderbolt,thenut,andthewasher
fromtheenginedeckandconnectedspring(Figure70).

Figure70

1.Hydraulicpumps

2.Idlerpulley5.Pump-drivebelt

3.Clutchpulley6.Shoulderbolt,nut,and

4.Clutchretainer

washer

6.Removethepump-drivebelt(Figure70).

7.Installthenewbeltaroundtheclutchandthe2pump
pulleys.

8.Installthespringontotheshoulderboltandwasher,
andconnectittotheenginedeckwiththenut(

70).

9.Lowerthemachinetotheoperatingposition.

10.Installthemower-deckbelt.

Figure

48

ControlsSystem
Maintenance

Adjustingthe Motion-control-handle Positions

AdjustingtheRightSideMotion-control
Lever

Ifthemotion-controlleversdonotalignhorizontally ,adjust
therightsidemotion-controllever.

Note:Adjustthehorizontalalignmentbeforethefrontto
backalignment.

1.DisengagethePTO ,movetherightsidemotion-control
levertotheneutralposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

Figure72

1.Cam

2.Nut

3.Pushtherightmotion-controlleverdownoutofthe
neutral-lockedposition(Figure71).

4.Checkiftherightmotion-controlleveraligns
horizontallywiththeleftmotion-controllever(
71

).

Figure71

1.Leftmotion-controllever3.Checkthehorizontal

2.Rightmotion-controllever
intheneutral-locked
position

alignmenthere

4.Rightmotion-controllever

8.Adjustthecamuntilitalignswiththeleft
motion-controlleverandtightenthenutforthecam.

Figure

Note:Movingthecamclockwise(inthevertical
position)lowersthehandle,whilemovingit
counterclockwise(intheverticalposition)raisesthe
handle.

Important:Ensurethattheatportionofthe
camdoesnotgoaboveaverticalposition(rightor
left),oryoumaycausedamagetotheswitch.

5.Toadjusttherightmotion-controlleverhorizontally,
thecamneedstobeadjusted.

6.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthemachine.

7.Loosenthenutholdingthecam(

Figure72).

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AdjustingtheNeutralPositionforthe

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Motion-controlLevers

Important:Ensurethetrackingofthemoweriscorrect

afteradjustingthemotion-controllevers.Adjustingthe
trackingandaligningthemotion-controlleversfrontto
backisthesameprocedure(Figure73).

Note:Adjustthehorizontalalignmentbeforethefrontto
backalignment.

Ifthemotion-controlleversdonotalignfronttoback,or
therightsidecontrolleverdoesnotmoveeasilyintothe
neutral-lockposition,adjustmentisrequired.

1.Afterthehorizontalalignmentisnished,checkthe
fronttobackalignmentbyslightlypushingthecontrol
leversforwardtotakeupanyslackinthelinkagefor
thecontrollevers(Figure73).

Figure74

Figure73

1.Leftmotion-controllever

2.Rightmotion-controllever4.Alignthecontrollevers

3.Neutral-lockedposition

fronttoback

2.Ensuretherightmotion-controllevermoveseasilyinto
theneutral-lockposition.

Note:Turnthecableadjustmentclockwiseto
movethemotion-controlhandleforward.Turn
thecableadjustmentcounterclockwisetomovethe
motion-controlhandlerearward.

3.Rotatethecableadjustmentonrightsidewhen
adjustmentisneeded.

1.Leftcableadjustment

2.Cablelock

3.Rightcableadjustment

Note:Adjustthecableadjustmentinquarter-turn
increments.

4.Aftertherightmotion-controllevermoveseasilyinto
theneutral-lockposition,adjusttheleftmotion-control
levertoalignwiththerightmotion-controllever.

5.Checkforpropertracking;referto
Tracking(page40).

Adjustingthe

6.Installthecablelockontothecable-adjustingnutsto
securetheadjustment(

Figure74).

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HydraulicSystem

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Maintenance

ServicingtheHydraulic System

HydraulicOilType:Toro
orMobil

HydraulicSystemOilCapacity:2L(67oz)

Important:Useoilspecied.Otheruidscouldcause
systemdamage.

®

115W -50syntheticmotoroil.

®

HYPR-OIL

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every50hours

Note:Thereare2waystocheckthehydraulicoil;whenthe
oiliswarm,orwhentheoiliscold.Thebafeinsidethetank
has2levelsdependingiftheoiliswarmorcold.

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO)andshutoffthe
engine.

3.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingpositionandthensettheparkingbrake.

4.Cleantheareaaroundthecapandthellerneckofthe
hydraulictank(

Figure75).

™

500hydraulicoil

8.Checktheuidlevelwhiletheuidiswarm.

Note:Ifrequired,adduidtothereservoiruntilitis
betweenthehotlevelandthecoldlevel.

Note:Theuidlevelshouldbebelowthehotlevelof
thebafewhentheuidiswarm(Figure75).

9.Installthecaponthellerneck.

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan
penetrateskinandcauseinjury.

•Ifhydraulicuidisinjectedintotheskin,
itmustbesurgicallyremovedwithinafew
hoursbyadoctorfamiliarwiththistype
ofinjury.Gangrenemayresultifthisis
notdone.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom
pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject
high-pressurehydraulicuid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic
leaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic
systembeforeperforminganyworkonthe
hydraulicsystem.

•Makesureallhydraulic-uidhosesarein
goodcondition,andallthatthehydraulic
connectionsandttingsaretightbefore
applyingpressuretohydraulicsystem.

Figure75

1.Cap3.Colduidlevel—full

2.Bafe4.Hotuidlevel—full

5.Removethecapfromthellerneck(Figure75).

Note:Lookinsidetochecktheuidlevelinthe
reservoir.

6.Adduidtothereservoiruntilitreachesthecoldlevel
ofthebafe.

7.Runthemachineatlowidlefor15minutestoallow
anyairtopurgeoutofthesystemandwarmtheuid;
refertoStartingandStoppingtheEngine(page18).

ReplacingtheHydraulicFluid

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—Changethehydraulic

lterandhydraulicoilwhenusingMobil
1oil.

Every500hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)—Changethehydrauliclterandhydraulicoil
whenusingToro

Note:Changethehydraulicuidmorefrequentlyinsevere
conditionsorinahotoperatingclimate.

®

HYPR-OIL

™

500hydraulicoil.

WARNING

Hothydraulicuidcancausesevereburns.

Allowthehydraulicuidtocoolbeforeperforming
anymaintenancetothehydraulicsystem.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removehydraulic-reservoircap.

4.Locatethefronthydraulichoseunderthehydraulic
tank,andplaceadrainpanunderthetank(

Figure76).

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5.Loosenthehoseclampandmoveitdownthehose.

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ReplacingtheHydraulicFilter

6.Removethefronthydraulichose,andallowtheuidto
runoutofthetank.

Figure76

1.Hydraulictank3.Fronthydraulichose

2.Hydrauliclter

7.Changethehydrauliclter;refertoReplacingthe
HydraulicFilter(page52).

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

WARNING

Hothydraulicuidcancausesevereburns.

Allowthehydraulicuidtocoolbeforeperforming
anymaintenancetothehydraulicsystem.

Important:Donotsubstitutewithanautomotiveoil
lter,orseverehydraulicsystemdamagemayresult.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Locatethelterandplaceadrainpanunderlter

Figure77).

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8.Connectthehydraulichoseunderthetank.

9.Adduidtothetankuntilitreachesthecoldbafe
ofthetank.

Important:Useoilspeciedorequivalent.Other
uidscouldcausesystemdamage.

10.Installthehydraulic-tankcap.

11.Starttheengineandletitrunforabout2minutesto
purgeairfromthesystem.

12.Stoptheengineandcheckforleaks.

Note:Ifoneorbothwheelswillnotdrive,referto
BleedingtheHydraulicSystem(page53).

13.Checktheleveloftheuidandadduid,ifrequired.

Note:Donotoverll.

Figure77

1.Hydraulictank

2.Hydrauliclter

4.Removetheoldlterandwipethelter-adaptergasket
surfaceclean(Figure78).

5.Applyathincoatofhydraulicuidtotherubbergasket
onthereplacementlter.

6.Installthereplacementhydrauliclterontothelter
adapter.

7.Turntheoillterclockwiseuntiltherubbergasket
contactsthelteradapter,thentightenthelteran
additional1/2turn(

52

Figure78).

Figure78

1.Hydrauliclter

2.Gasket

3.Adapter

8.Cleanupanyspilleduid.

9.Checktheuidinthereservoir,andadduidtothe
tankuntilitreachesthecoldbafeofthetank.

Important:Usetheoilspeciedorequivalent.
Otheruidscouldcausesystemdamage.

CheckingtheHydraulicLines

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Checkhydraulichosesandhosesforleaks,loosettings,
kinkedhoses,loosemountingsupports,wear,general
weathering,andchemicaldeterioration.Makeanynecessary
repairsbeforeoperating.

Note:Keepareasaroundthehydraulicsystemcleanfrom
grassanddebrisbuildup.

Note:Extendedoperatingtimeathightemperaturesinahot
climatemayleadtodeteriorationofhosesandseals.Inspect
morefrequentlyinahotclimate,andchangethehydraulic
oilandltermorefrequently.

10.Starttheengineandletitrunforabout2minutesto
purgeairfromthesystem.

11.Stoptheengineandcheckforleaks.

Note:Ifoneorbothwheelswillnotdrive,referto
BleedingtheHydraulicSystem(page53).

12.Checktheleveloftheuidandadduid,ifrequired.

Note:Donotoverll.

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

Thetractionsystemisself-bleeding,however,itmaybe
necessarytobleedthesystemifuidischangedorafterwork
isperformedonthesystem.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisetherearofthemachineontojackstandshigh
enoughtoraisethedrivewheelsofftheground.

4.Starttheengineandmovethethrottlecontroltothe
idleposition.

Note:Ifthedrivewheeldoesnotrotate,itispossible
toassistthepurgingofthesystembycarefullyrotating
thetireintheforwarddirection.

5.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelasitdrops,andadduid
asrequiredtomaintaintheproperlevel.

6.Repeatthisprocedurefortheoppositewheel.

7.Thoroughlycleantheareaaroundeachofthecharge
pumphousings.

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MowerDeck Maintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keepthebladessharp.
Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement,youmaywant
tokeepextrabladesonhand.

WARNING

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece
ofthebladecouldbethrownintotheoperator's
orbystanders’area,resultinginseriouspersonal
injuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearor
damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe
Blades

CheckingforBentBlades

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforwardand
backward.

4.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge,
positionA,oftheblades(Figure80).

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethebladesand
settheparkingbrake.Turntheignitionkeytooff.Remove
thekey ,anddisconnectthesparkplugwiresfromthespark
plugs.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure79).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,removeand
sharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningtheBlades(page

55).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforminginthis
area,immediatelyinstallanewblade(Figure79).

Figure80

1.Measureherefromblade
tohardsurface

5.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

6.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthe
bladesatthesamepositionasinstep

Note:Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions
obtainedinsteps4and5mustnotexceed3mm
(1/8inch).

Note:Ifthisdimensionexceeds3mm(1/8inch),the
bladeisbentandmustbereplaced.

2.PositionA

4above.

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak
apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor
bystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedblade
withanewblade.

Figure79

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

•Donotleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe
edgesorsurfacesoftheblade.

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RemovingtheBlades

Bladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthe
bladeisoutofbalance,orifthebladeisbent.Toensure
optimumperformanceandcontinuedsafetyconformance
ofthemachine,usegenuineT ororeplacementblades.
Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturersmayresult
innonconformancewithsafetystandards.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorathickly-padded
glove.

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,the
bladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Figure83

1.Blade2.Balancer

2.Removethebladebolt,thecurvedwasher,andthe
bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure81).

Figure81

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

3.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetalofftheend
ofthesailareaonly(Figure81).

4.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure84).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademustbe
pointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto
ensurepropercutting.

2.Installthespringdiskandbladebolt(Figure84).

Note:Thespring-diskconemustbeinstalledtoward
thebolthead(Figure84).

3.Torquethebladeboltto115to150N-m(85to
110ft-lb).

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsof
theblade(Figure82).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsbalanceifthesameamount

ofmaterialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

Figure82

1.Sharpenattheoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade
balancer(Figure83).

Figure84

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Springdisk

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

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CorrectingtheMower

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Quality-of-Cut

Ifonedeckbladecutslowerthantheother,correctitas
follows:

Note:Tireairpressureiscriticalintheseprocedures;make
surethereartireshavethecorrectpressure.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Disconnectthesparkplugwire(s)fromthespark
plug(s).

4.Adjustthetirepressureinthereartiresto83to97kPa
(12to14psi).

5.Checkthatthebladesandspindleshaftsarenotbent;
referto

6.Settheheight-of-cuttothe7.6cm(3inches)position;
refertoAdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut(page25).

CheckingtheMowerDeckSide-to-Side
Height

CheckingforBentBlades(page54).

ChangingtheMowerDeckSide-to-Side
Height

Changingtheside-to-sideheightisdonebyadjustingthe
rear-tirepressureandU-platesonthesideoftheenginedeck.

1.Changetherear-tirepressure.

Note:Dothistothecorrespondingsidethatneeds
adjustment.

2.LocatetheU-platesonthesideoftheenginedeck
(Figure86).

3.LoosentheU-plateon1side,andadjustitupordown
tomakethedifferencebetweenmeasurementsBandC
nomorethana6mm(1/4inch)asshowninFigure86.

4.ProceedtoCheckingtheMowerDeckFront-to-Rear
Pitch(page56).

1.Adjusttherear-tirepressure.

2.Ensurethatthebladesarenotbent;refertoChecking
forBentBlades(page54).

3.Positionthebladesside-to-side.

4.MeasureattheBandClocationsfromalevelsurface
tothecuttingedgeofbladetips(Figure85).

Figure85

1.Measurefromalevel
surface

5.ThedifferencebetweenmeasurementsBandCshould
benomorethan6mm(1/4inch).

Note:Ifitisnotcorrect,refertoChangingtheMower
DeckSide-to-SideHeight(page56).

2.Measurethebladeat

pointsBandC

Figure86

1.U-plate2.Nutsandbolts

CheckingtheMowerDeckFront-to-Rear
Pitch

1.Adjustthetirepressureinthereartirestothecorrect
specications.

2.Position1bladefront-to-rear.MeasureatAandB
locationsfromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeof
thebladetips(

Note:Themowerbladeshouldbe6mm(1/4inch)
lowerinfrontatAthanintherearatB.

3.Rotatethebladesandrepeatforotherblades.

Figure87).

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Figure87

G015245

G015246

Note:Theweightofthemowerdeckmustberesting
onall3ofthe2x4pieces(Figure89).

Note:Thebacklipofthemowerdeckisbuilt6mm
(1/4inch)lowerthanthefrontlipofthemowerdeck.

5.For60-inchmowerdecks,tightentheliftlinks(Figure

90).

6.Tightenboththefrontandrearnuts.

7.Checkthefront-to-rearpitchofthecuttingunit.

8.Ifthedimensionsarenotcorrect,adjustthefrontand
rearnutsoneithersidetogetthecorrectfront-to-rear

Figure89).

pitch(

1.Measurethebladeat

pointsAandB

2.Measurefromalevel
surface

4.Ifitisnotcorrect,refertoChangingtheMowerDeck
Front-to-RearPitch(page57).

ChangingtheMowerDeck
Front-to-RearPitch

Changingthefront-to-rearpitchisdonebyadjustingthe
frontheight-of-cutposts.

1.Place3piecesof2x4woodunderthemowerdeckas
shownin

2.Standthe2x4piecesonthe4-inchpart.

Figure88.

Figure88

1.2x4pieceofwoodunderthemowerdeck

3.For48and52-inchmowerdecks,loosenboththefront
andrearnutsontheadjustmentrods(Figure89).

4.For60-inchmowerdecks,loosenboththefrontand
rearnutsandliftlinksontheadjustmentrods(

90).

Figure89

48and52-inchmowerdecks

1.Adjustmentrods3.Frontnuts

2.Rearnuts

Figure

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G015501

1
2

3

4

Figure91

g015336

1

2

Figure90

60-inchmowerdecks

1.Adjustmentrods

2.Rearnuts4.Frontnuts

3.Liftlink

MatchingtheHeight-of-Cut

1.Checkthereartirepressure.

2.Settheheight-of-cuttothe7.6cm(3inches)position;
refertoAdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut(page25).

3.Withthemachineonlevelsurface,positiononeblade
front-to-rear.

1.Measurefromalevel
surface

2.Measurethebladeatpoint

A

5.Ifitdoesnotmeasurecorrectly,locatetheheight-of-cut
rodontherightsideofthemachine(Figure92).

6.Adjusttheadjustmentboltuntilthebladetipsmatch

7.6cm(3inches)asshowninFigure92.

Figure92

1.Height-of-cutrod

2.Adjustmentbolt

4.MeasureatA,andfromalevelsurfacetothecutting
edgeofthebladetips(Figure91).

Note:Themeasurementshouldbe7.6cm(3inches).

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AdjustingtheDeck-liftSpring

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1, 2

3

4

5

6

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1

6 2

4

7

3

5

ReplacingtheGrassDeector

Note:Adjustingthedeck-liftspringwillalterhowmuchthe

deckwilloatandhowmucheffortittakestoliftthedeck
whenusingtheheight-of-cuthandle.

1.Raisethedeck-liftleverandlockitintothetransport
position.

2.Checkthelengthbetweenthespringnutandthe
bottomoftheweldedU-bracket(

Figure93).

3.Ensurethatthelengthisbetween47to50mm(1.8to
2inches)for48and52-inchmowerdecks,andbetween
43to46mm(1.7to1.8inches)for60-inchmower
decks(Figure93).

4.Ifneeded,adjustthedistancebyadjustingthebolton
topoftheU-bracket(Figure93).

WARNING

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

Donotoperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstall
acoverplate,amulchplate,grassdeector,or
bagger.

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,spring,andspacerholding
thedeectortothepivotbrackets(Figure94).

Figure93

1.Lengthisbetween47to
50mm(1.8to2inches)
for48and52-inchmower
decks

2.Lengthisbetween43to
46mm(1.7to1.8inches)
for60-inchmowerdecks

3.Adjustmentbolt

4.Bottomofthewelded
U-bracket

5.Springnut

6.Deck-liftspring

5.Repeatthisprocedurefortheoppositedeck-liftspring.

Figure94

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.Grassdeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring

5.Spring(installed)

7.J-hookendofthespring

2.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.

3.Placethespacerandthespringontothegrassdeector.

4.Place1Jendofthespringbehindthedeckedge.

Note:Makesure1Jendofspringisinstalledbehind
deckedgebeforeinstallingtheboltasshowninFigure

94.

5.Installtheboltandthenut.

6.Place1J-hookendofthespringaroundthegrass
deector(

Figure94).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable
torotate.Liftthedeectoruptothefullopen
position,andensurethatitrotatesintothefull
downposition.

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Cleaning

Storage

CleaningUndertheMower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Removethegrassbuildupunderthemowerdaily.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto
theneutral-lockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisethefrontofthemachineandusejackstandsto
supportthemower.

DisposingoftheWaste

Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicoil,andenginecoolantare
pollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeoftheseaccordingto
yourstateandlocalregulations.

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO),settheparking
brake,turntheignitionkeytooff,andremovethekey .

2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe
externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe
engine.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithamild
detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe
machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially
nearthedrivesystemandengine.Pressure
washingcanforcedirtandwaterintocriticalparts,
suchasspindlebearingsandelectricalswitches.

3.Cleandirtandchafffromtheoutsideoftheengine
cylinderheadnsandblowerhousing.

4.Checkthebrake;refertoServicingtheBrakein
Maintenance(page45).

5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
CleanerinEngineMaintenance(page33).

6.Greasethemachine;refertoGreasingandLubrication

Lubrication(page31).

in

7.Changetheengineoil;refertoServicingtheEnginein
EngineMaintenance(page33).

8.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire
PressureinDriveSystemMaintenance(page40).

9.Forlong-termstorage:

A.Addstabilizer/conditioneradditivetofuelinthe

tank.

B.Runenginetodistributeconditionedfuelthrough

thefuelsystem(5minutes).

C.Stopengine,allowtocoolanddrainthefueltank;

refertoServicingtheFuelTankin
Maintenance(page37),oroperateengineuntil
itstops.

D.Restartengineandrununtilitstops.Repeat,on

Chokeuntilenginewillnotrestart.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recycleasperlocal

codes.

FuelSystem

Brake

Note:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned
gasolineover90days.

10.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckitscondition;refer
toServicingtheSparkPluginEngineMaintenance
(page33).Withthesparkplug(s)removedfromthe
engine,pourtwotablespoonsofengineoilintothe
sparkplughole.Nowusethestartertocrankthe
engineanddistributetheoilinsidethecylinder.Install
thesparkplug(s).Donotinstallthewireonthespark
plug(s).

11.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor
replaceanypartthatisdamagedordefective.

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12.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis
availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

13.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchandkeepit
inamemorableplace.Coverthemachinetoprotect
itandkeepitclean.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Enginewillnotstart,startshard,orfails
tokeeprunning.

Enginelosespower.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Fueltankisemptyorshut-offvalve
closed.

2.Chokeisnoton.

3.Sparkplugwireislooseor
disconnected.

4.Sparkplugispitted,fouled,orthegap
isincorrect.

5.Aircleanerisdirty .

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

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.

8.Thegapbetweenthesafetyinterlock
switchesisnotcorrect.

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Aircleanerisdirty .

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow .

4.Coolingnsandairpassagesunder
theengineblowerhousingareplugged.

5.Sparkplugispitted,fouled,orthegap
isincorrect.

6.V entholeinthefuelcapisplugged.6.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

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

8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.

1.Fillfueltankwithgasolineandopen
valve

2.Movethechokelevertochokeposition.

3.Installwireonsparkplug.

4.Installanew,correctlygappedspark
plug.

5.Servicetheaircleanerelement.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Servicetheaircleaner .

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe
coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark
plug.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Theengineoverheats.

Machinedoesnotdrive.

Thereisabnormalvibration.

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow .

3.Coolingnsandairpassagesunder
theengineblowerhousingareplugged.

1.Hydraulicoilreservoirlow.1.Addhydraulicoiltothereservoir.

2.Airinthehydraulicsystem.2.Bleedtheairoutthehydraulicsystem.

3.Pumpdrivebeltslipping.3.Replacethepumpdrivebelt.

4.Pumpdrivebeltidlerspringmissing.4.Replacethepumpdrivebeltidler

5.Pumpby-passvalvesareopen.5.Tightentheby-passvalves.T orqueto

1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentor
unbalanced.

2.Blademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Enginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Looseenginepulley ,idlerpulley,or
bladepulley.

5.Enginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Bladespindleisbent.

2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe
coolingnsandairpassages.

spring.

12to15N-m(9to11ft-lb).

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Thecuttingheightisuneven.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

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

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

3.Mowerdeckisnotlevel.3.Levelthemowerdeckside-to-side

4.Mowerdeckpitchiswrong.

5.Undersideofmowerdeckisdirty.5.Cleantheundersideofthemower

6.Tirepressureisnotcorrect.6.Adjustthetirepressure.

7.Bladespindlebent.

1.Pumpdrivebeltisworn,looseor
broken.

2.Pumpdrivebeltisoffpulley .

3.Mowerdeckbeltisworn,looseor
broken.

4.Mowerdeckbeltisoffpulley.

5.Brokenormissingidlerspring.5.Replacethespring.

6.Electricclutchoutofadjustment.

7.Clutchconnectororwiredamaged.7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.Damagedelectricclutch.

9.Safetyinterlocksystempreventsblade
rotation.

10.PTOswitchisfaulty .10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

position.

4.Adjustthefront-to-rearpitch.

deck.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Checkthebelttension.

2.Installdrivebeltandcheckadjusting
shaftsandbeltguidesforcorrect
position.

3.Installnewdeckbelt.

4.Installdeckpulleyandchecktheidler
pulley,idlerarmandspringforcorrect
positionandfunction.

6.Adjusttheclutchairgap.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

9.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Schematics

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COOLER

HydraulicSchematicfor48-inchmowermodels(Rev.A)

HydraulicSchematicfor52and60inchMowerModels(Rev.A)

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ElectricalSchematicfor48inchMowerModels(Rev .A)

65

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ElectricalSchematicfor52and60inchMowerModels(Rev.A)

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Notes:

67

TheToroTotalCoverageWarranty

ALimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)Contractor

Landscape

Equipment(LCE)

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany,pursuanttoan
agreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchasertorepairtheT oro
Productslistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginalowner:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

21in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse

1yearCommercialUse

4

•Engines

Honda–2years

Kawasaki–3years

30in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse

1yearCommercialUse

4

•Engines

Mid-SizeWalk-BehindMowers

4

•Engines

GrandStand

4

•Engines

•Frame

®

ZMaster

•Engines

2000SeriesMowers

4

•Frame

®

ZMaster

•Engines

•Frame

ZMaster

•Engines

®

4

4

3000SeriesMowers

5000SeriesMowers

®

Mowers

Kawasaki–3years

2years

Kawasaki–3years

5yearsor1,200hours

3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

4yearsor500hours

3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

5yearsor1,200hours
3years
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
5yearsor1,200hours

KohlerCommand–2years

KohlerEFI–3years

•Frame

®

ZMaster

•Engines

6000SeriesMowers

4

•Frame

®

ZMaster

•Engines

7000SeriesMowers

4

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

5yearsor1,200hours

Kawasaki–3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

5yearsor1,200hours

2years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

AllMowers

•Battery90daysPartsandLabor

1yearPartsonly

•BeltsandTires90days

•Attachments1year

1

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialwarrantywouldapply.

2

Whicheveroccursrst.

3

LifetimeFrameWarranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe
tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin
normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atT oro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforparts
andlabor .Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustor
corrosionarenotcovered.

4

SomeenginesusedonToroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.

1

1

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourToroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsorworkmanship,
followthisprocedure:

1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir
dealership.T olocateadealerconvenienttoyou,refertotheYellowPagesof
yourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“LawnMowers”)oraccessourwebsite
atwww.Toro.com.Y oumayalsocallthenumberslistedinitem#3tousethe
24-hourT oroDealerlocatorsystem.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)totheService
Dealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermineifitiscovered
underwarranty.

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’sanalysisorwith
theassistanceprovided,contactusat:

RLCCustomerCareDepartment

ToroWarrantyCompany

811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth

Bloomington,MN55420-1196

888-865-5676(U.S.Customers)

888-865-5691(Canadacustomers)

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourToroProductbyfollowingthemaintenanceprocedures
describedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance,whetherperformed
byadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystemcoverage
andenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpresswarrantydoesnot
coverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,lubricants,oil

changes,sparkplugs,airltersbladesharpeningorwornblades,cable/linkage
adjustments,orbrakeandclutchadjustments

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglectedand

requiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedT oroService

Dealer

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuelprocedure

(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)

–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered

–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontainsmore

than10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE

–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-useoverone

month

GeneralConditions

AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorizedT oro
ServiceDealerusingToroapprovedreplacementparts.

NeitherTheToroCompanynorT oroWarrantyCompanyisliableforindirect,
incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththeuseoftheToro
Productscoveredbythiswarranty,includinganycostorexpenseofproviding
substituteequipmentorserviceduringreasonableperiodsofmalfunctionor
non-usependingcompletionofrepairsunderthiswarranty.

Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability(thattheproductistforordinary
use)andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticularpurpose)are
limitedtothedurationoftheexpresswarranty.

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,
orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheaboveexclusions
andlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights
whichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedToroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirToroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguaranteepoliciesforyourcountry ,
province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter .Ifallother
remediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.

AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalToroDealer.

374-0252RevF