Toro GrandStand 74568TE Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3371-939RevB

GrandStand

Mower

With122cmTURBOFORCE

CuttingUnit

ModelNo.74568TE—SerialNo.312000001andUp

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ToregisteryourproductordownloadanOperator'sManualorPartsCatalogatnocharge,gotowww.T oro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)

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ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean directives,fordetailspleaseseetheseparateproduct specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian ICES-002.

WARNING

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

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

Introduction

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

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating theproductproperlyandsafely.

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

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

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1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(

Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjury ordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended precautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizesgeneral informationworthyofspecialattention.

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

VibrationLevel.....................................................6

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

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

ProductOverview......................................................13

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

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

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

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

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................16

BreakingInaNewMachine................................16

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

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

OperatingtheMowerBladeControlSwitch

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

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

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

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

UsingtheFuelShut-OffValve............................18

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

TheSafetyInterlockSystem................................20

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

DrivingForwardorBackward.............................21

StoppingtheMachine.........................................22

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

PushingtheMachinebyHand.............................23

TransportingMachines.......................................23

LoadingMachines..............................................24

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

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

AdjustingtheFlowBafe...................................25

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

UsingtheMid-SizeWeight..................................26

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

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

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

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

ReleasetheCushionforRearAccess...................30

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

HowtoGrease...................................................31

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

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

LubricateCasterWheelHubs.............................32

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AdjustingtheCasterPivotBearing......................42

ServicingtheCasterWheelandBearings.............42

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

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

CleaningtheAirIntakeScreen............................44

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

BrakeMaintenance.................................................44

ServicingtheBrake.............................................44

BeltMaintenance....................................................46

ReplacingtheMowerDeckBelt..........................46

ReplacingthePumpDriveBelt...........................47

ControlsSystemMaintenance.................................48

AdjustingtheMotionControlHandle

Positions........................................................48

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................50

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem...........................50

MowerDeckMaintenance......................................53

ServicingtheCuttingBlades...............................53

CorrectingtheMowerQualityofCut..................55

ReplacingtheGrassDeector.............................57

Cleaning.................................................................58

CleaningUndertheMower.................................58

WasteDisposal...................................................58

Storage.......................................................................59

CleaningandStorage..........................................59

Troubleshooting.........................................................60

Schematics.................................................................62

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Safety

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismowercan resultininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructions.

Torodesignedandtestedthismowerforreasonablysafe service;however,failuretocomplywiththefollowing instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.

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

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

GeneralLawnMowerSafety

Thefollowinginstructionshavebeenadaptedfromthe standardEN836:1997.

Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghands andfeetandthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethe followingsafetyinstructionscouldresultinserious injuryordeath.

Training

•Readtheinstructionscarefully.Befamiliarwiththe controlsandtheproperuseoftheequipment.

•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese instructionstousethemower.Localregulationscan restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsible foraccidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleor theirproperty.

•Understandexplanationsforallpictogramsusedon themowerorintheinstructions.

•Donotcarrypassengers.

•Alloperatorsshouldseekandobtainprofessional andpracticalinstruction.

•Usecareandconcentrationwhenworkingwith machines.

•Thecontrolofamachineonaslopewillnotbe regainedbytheapplicationofthebrake.

Themainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:

–insufcientwheelgrip

–beingdriventoofast

–inadequatebraking

–thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforit'stask

–lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground

conditions,especiallyslopes

–incorrectloaddistribution

Gasoline

WARNING-Gasolineishighlyammable.Takethe followingprecautions.

•Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedforthis purpose.

•Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile refueling.

•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Neverremove thecapofthefueltankoraddgasolinewhilethe engineisrunningorwhentheengineishot.

•Ifgasolineisspilled,donotattempttostartthe enginebutmovethemowerawayfromtheareaof spillageandavoidcreatinganysourceofignition untilgasolinevaporshavedissipated.

•Replaceallfueltankandcontainercapssecurely.

Preparation

•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwearand longtrousers.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhen barefootorwearingopensandals.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentis tobeusedandremoveallstones,sticks,wires,bones andotherforeignobjects.

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

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

Starting

•Disengageallbladeanddriveclutchesandshiftinto neutralbeforestartingtheengine.

•Starttheengineorswitchonthemotorcarefully accordingtoinstructionsandwithfeetwellaway fromtheblade(s)andnotinfrontofthedischarge chute.

Operation

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

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•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpets arenearby .

•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.

•Avoidoperatingthelawnmowerinwetgrass,where feasible.

•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhidden hazards.

•Neverdirectdischargeofmaterialtowards bystanders.

•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts. Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.

•Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpullinga pedestriancontrolledlawnmowertowardsyou.

•Walk,neverrun.

•Slopes:

–Donotmowexcessivelysteepslopes.Donot

mowslopesgreaterthan20degrees.

–Exerciseextremecautionwhenonslopes.

–Mowacrossthefaceofslopes,neverupand

downandexerciseextremecautionwhen changingdirectiononslopes.

–Alwaysbesureofyourfootingonslopes.

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

•Stopthebladewhencrossingsurfacesotherthan grassandwhentransportingthelawnmowertoand fromtheareatobemowed.

•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.

•Stoptheengine

–wheneveryouleavethelawnmower.

–beforerefueling.

–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher.

•Stoptheengineanddisconnectthespark-plugwire orturnoffandremovethekey.

–beforeclearingblockagesoruncloggingchute.

–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthelawn

mower.

–afterstrikingaforeignobject,inspectthelawn

mowerfordamageandmakerepairsbefore restartingandoperatingthelawnmower.

–iflawnmowerstartstovibrateabnormally(check

immediately).

•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.

•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition

–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe

attachments.

–changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake.

–stoptheengineandremovethekey.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

•Donotusepressurecleaningequipmentonmachine.

•Neverstoretheequipmentwithgasolineinthetank andinsideabuildingwherefumescanreachanopen ameorspark.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany enclosure.

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

•Checkgrasscatchercomponentsandthedischarge guardfrequentlyandreplacewithmanufacturer's recommendedparts,whennecessary.

•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety .

•Replacefaultysilencers.

•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor overspeedtheengine.Operatinganengineat excessivespeedcanincreasethehazardofpersonal injury.

•Onmultibladedlawnmowers,takecareasrotating oneblademaycauseotherstorotate.

•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthelawnmowerto prevententrapmentofthengersbetweenmoving bladesandxedpartsofthelawnmower.

•Toensurethebestperformanceandsafety ,

purchaseonlygenuineT ororeplacementparts andaccessories.Donotuse

will t

partsand

accessories;theymaycauseasafetyhazard.

ToroMowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic toToroproductsandothersafetyinformationyoumust know .

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrass or,whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcut grass.Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecould provedangeroustouserandbystanders.

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GeneralOperation

•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore mowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich maybehotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbefore attemptingtomaintain,adjustorservice.

•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymay bevoidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.

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

•Slowdownbeforemakingturnsanduseextra caution.

•Usecautionwhenridingtheplatformovercurbs, rocks,roots,orotherobstructions.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesure ofaclearpath.Useextracarewhenoperationin reverse.

•Neverjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.

•Donotcarrypassengers.

SlopeOperation

Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeel uneasyonaslope,donotmowit.

•Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.from themowingarea.

•Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.Tallgrasscanhide obstacles.

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

•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorother attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe machine.

•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.Do notmakesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.

•Mowslopessidetoside.

Service

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater heaterorfurnace.

•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallytheblade attachmentbolts.Keepequipmentingood condition.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checksafety systemsforproperoperationbeforeeachuse.

•Useonlygenuinereplacementpartstoensurethat originalstandardsaremaintained.

•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustandservice asrequired.

SoundPressure

Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s earof93dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K) of1dBA.

Thesoundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingto theproceduresoutlinedinEN836.

SoundPower

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105 dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Thesoundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.

VibrationLevel

Hand-Arm

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=1.1m/s

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.8m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.6m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinEN836.

WholeBody

Measuredvibrationlevel=0.74m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.37m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinEN836.

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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.

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SafetyandInstructional Decals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

93-7010

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—keepthedeectorinplace.

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.

93-7818

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

106-5517

1.Warning–DoNottouchthehotsurface.

110-2067

110-2068

1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

115-4186

1.Interval

2.PowerT ake-off(PTO)

3.Parkingbrake

4.Neutral

5.Operatorpresenceswitch

6.Battery

115-4212

1.Hydraulicoillevel3.Warning—donottouchthe hotsurface.

2.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

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116–3267

116-3290

119-0217

1.Warning—stoptheengine;stayawayfrommovingparts; keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

119-1854

1.Adjustmentknobfortractiondrivespeed.

119-7247

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

2.Heightofcut (HOC)—medium

119-8663

>10∞

>20∞

119–8663

1.Tippinghazard—donotmowupordownslopesgreater than10degrees;donotmowacrossslopesgreaterthan 20degrees.

120-6412

1.Belttensionadjustment;readtheOperator'sManualfor moreinformation.

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120-6424

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

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

6.Keepbystandersasafe distancefromthebattery.

2.Nore,opename,or smoking.

7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

10.Containslead;donot discard.

117–3626

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

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

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepdeectorinplace.

7.Warning—engagetheparkingbrakeandstoptheengine beforeleavingthemachine.

4.Cutting,dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot—stayaway frommovingpartsandkeepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

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

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119-7285

1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbefore performinganymaintenance.

3.Lubricateevery50hours

5.Checkthehydraulicoilevery50hours

2.Checkthedrivewheeltirepressure every50hours

4.Lubricatethecasterwheelevery500 hours

6.Checktheengineoilevery8hours

119-8727

1.Tractioncontrol

3.Slow

5.Reverse

7.Operatorpresenceswitch

2.Fast4.Neutral

6.PowerT ake-off (PTO)—disengage

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120-6464

1.Parkingbrake—engage

3.PowerT ake-off (PTO)—engage

5.Enginespeed

7.Continuousvariablesetting

2.Parkingbrake—disengage

4.PowerT ake-off (PTO)—disengage

6.Fast

8.Slow

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ProductOverview

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Figure4

1.Sidedischargechute6.Controllevers

2.Battery

7.Platform(downposition)

3.Engine8.Hydraulictank

4.Fueltank9.Mowerdeck

5.Controls

10.Frontcasterwheel

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure5)before youstarttheengineandoperatethemachine.

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Figure5

1.Parkingbrakelever

8.Height-of-cutpin

2.Choke9.Platformlatch

3.Hourmeter10.Throttlecontrol

4.Ignitionswitch11.Rightmotioncontrollever

5.Fuelgauge

12.Bladecontrolswitch(PTO)

6.Height-of-cutlever13.Leftmotioncontrollever

7.Fuelcap

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheengine hasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengineisrunning. Usethesetimesforschedulingregularmaintenance (Figure6).

FuelGauge

Thefuelgaugeislocatedonthetop,middleofthetank (Figure5).

SafetyInterlockIndicators

Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterandindicatewith ablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentisinthe correctposition(Figure6).

BatteryIndicatorLight

IftheignitionkeyisturnedtotheOnpositionforafew seconds,thebatteryvoltagewillbedisplayedinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.

Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturned onandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperating level(Figure6).

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Figure6

1.Safetyinterlocksymbols

3.Hourmeter

2.Batterylight

ThrottleControl

ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow.

Choke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

BladeControlSwitch(PTO)

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

IgnitionSwitch

Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhas threepositions:Off,RunandStart.

MotionControlLevers

Themotioncontrolleversareusedtodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.

FuelShut-offValve

Closethefuelshut-offvalve(locatedbehindtheoperator cushionontherighthandsideofthefueltank)when transportingorstoringthemower.

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesareavailableforusewiththemachineto enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto

www.Toro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments andaccessories.

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange

withoutnotice.

Widthwithdeectordown63.5inches(161.3cm)

Lengthwithplatformdown74inches(188cm)

Lengthwithplatformup58inches(147.3cm)

Height

48inches(121.9cm)

Weight

881(399.6kg)

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Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

AddingFuel

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

•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15% MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.

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

•DoNotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•DoNotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel containersoverthewinterunlessafuelstabilizeris used.

•DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

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

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,in anopenarea,whentheengineiscold.Wipeup anygasolinethatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

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

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystem inplaceandinproperworkingcondition.

DANGER

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

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicle oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulate thecontainerandslowthelossofanystatic charge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuel theequipmentwithitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporscancauseserious injuryandillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditioneropening .

•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysor less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthe fueltankbedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel system,whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditives containingmethanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditioner tothegas.

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

FillingtheFuelTank

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Fillthe

fueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.Theempty spaceinthetankallowsthegasolinetoexpand.

1.Parkthemachineonlevelground.

2.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Cleanaroundthefueltankcap.

4.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck. Ensurethereisemptyspaceinthetanktoallowthe gasolinetoexpand

Figure7.

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Figure7

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoChecking OilLevelinEngineMaintenance.

BreakingInaNewMachine

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

ThinkSafetyFirst

Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsin thesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcould helpyouoranybystandersavoidinjury.

Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,feet andheadisrecommended.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperator'searandcancausehearing lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

OperatingtheParkingBrake

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse,check theparkingbrakeforproperoperation.

Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit. RefertoServicingtheParkingBrake.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileit isunattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

SettingtheParkingBrake

Pulltheparkingbrakeleverrearwardandoverinto engagedposition(

Figure8).

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Figure8

1.Parkingbrakeengaged2.Parkingbrakereleased

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

Pullthebrakeleverbackandoverintotheslotand pushtheparkingbrakeleverforward.

OperatingtheMowerBlade ControlSwitch(PTO)

Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)isusedinconjunction withtherightsidemotioncontrollevertoengageand disengagethemowerblades.

EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)

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

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

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Figure9

DisengagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)

Thefollowingaretwooptionsfordisengagingthe mowerblades.

•Pushthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)downtothe offposition.

•Movethemotioncontrolleverstoneutralandmove therightsidemotioncontrolleverintotheneutral lockposition.

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Figure10

OperatingtheThrottle

ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweenFastand Slowpositions(Figure11).

Alwaysusethefastpositionwhenturningonthe mowerdeckwiththebladecontrolswitch(PTO).

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Figure11

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostartthe engine.

2.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechoke beforeusingtheignitionswitch(

Figure12).

3.Pushdownonthechoketodisengagethechoke aftertheenginehasstarted(Figure12).

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Figure12

1.On2.Off

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition (Figure13).Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

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

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthe fuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely .

START

RUN

STOP

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Figure13

2.Turntheignitionkeytostoptostoptheengine.

UsingtheFuelShut-OffValve

Closethefuelshut-offvalvefortransport,maintenance, andstorage(Figure14).

Ensurethefuelshut-offvalveisopenwhenstarting theengine.

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Figure14

1.On2.Off

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine

1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.

2.Openthefuelvalve.

3.Movetherightmotioncontrollevertoneutral lockedposition.

4.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingtheParking Brake.

5.Movethebladecontrolswitch(PTO)totheOff position.

6.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheSlow andFastpositions.

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire choking.

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Figure15

7.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition (Figure13).Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

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

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthe fuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely .

START

RUN

STOP

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Figure16

1.Off3.Start

2.Run

StoppingtheEngine

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60 secondsbeforeturningtheignitionswitchoff.

Figure17

Important:Makesurefuelshutoffvalveisclosed

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

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TheSafetyInterlockSystem

CAUTION

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.

UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock System

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe mowerbladesfromrotatingunless:

•Therightsidemotioncontrolleverismovedtothe center,un-lockedposition.

•Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)ispulledon.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtostopthe mowerbladesifyoumoveorreleasetherightside motioncontrolleverintotheneutrallockposition.

Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhen theinterlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition. Whenthecomponentisinthecorrectposition,a trianglewilllightupinthecorrespondingsquare.

Figure18

1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe correctposition

TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.

Note:Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateas describedbelow,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealer repairthesafetysystemimmediately .

1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingandStoppingthe Engine.

2.Settheparkingbrake.

3.Movetherightsidemotioncontrollevertothe center,un-lockedposition.Thebladesshould

notrotate.

4.Movethemotioncontrolleversforward.The engineshouldkill.

5.Starttheengineandreleasetheparkingbrake.

6.Movetherightsidemotioncontrollevertothe center,un-lockedposition.

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

8.Moveorreleasetherightsidemotioncontrollever intotheneutrallockposition.Thebladesshould

stoprotatingandtheenginecontinuestorun.

9.Pushthebladecontrolswitchdownandmove therightsidemotioncontrollevertothecenter, un-lockedposition.

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

11.Pushthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)downtothe offposition.Thebladesshouldstoprotating.

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

WARNING

Theoperatorplatformisheavyandmaycause injurywhenloweringandraisingtheoperator platform.Theplatformmaysuddenlydropifnot supportedwhenthelatchpinispulledout.

•Donotputhandsorngersintheplatform pivotareawhenloweringorraisingtheoperator platform.

•Makesuretheplatformissupportedwhenthe latchpinispulledout.

•Makesurethelatchsecurestheplatformwhen foldingitintheupposition.Pushittight againstthecushionforthelatchpintolock intoplace.

•Keepbystandersawaywhenraisingorlowering theplatform.

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OperatingthePlatform

Themachinecanbeusedwiththeplatformintheup ordownposition.Itistheoperator'spreferenceon whichpositiontouse.

OperatingtheMachinewiththe PlatformUp

Operatingthemachinewiththeplatformupis recommendedwhen:

•Mowingneardrop-off's

•Mowingsmallareaswherethemachineistoolong

•Areaswithlowoverhangingbranchesorobstacles

•Loadingthemachinefortransport

•Drivingupslopes

Toraisetheplatform,pullthebackoftheplatformup sothelatchpinandknoblockitintoplace.Pushittight againstthecushionforthelatchpintolockintoplace.

OperatingtheMachinewiththe PlatformDown

Operatingthemachinewiththeplatformdownis recommendedwhen:

•Mowingmostareas

•Drivingacrossslopes

•Drivingdownslopes

Tolowertheplatform,pushtheplatformforward againstthecushiontoreleasepressureonthelatchpin andthenpulltheknoboutandlowertheplatform.

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Figure19

1.Platformup

3.Pulltheknobouttorelease theplatform

2.Platformdown

DrivingForwardorBackward

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

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidly.Operatormaylose controlofmachineandcausepersonalinjuryor damagetomachine.

Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharpturns.

DrivingForward

1.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe ParkingBrakeinOperation.

2.Movetherightsidemotioncontrollevertothe center,un-lockedposition.

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3 4

Figure20

1.Frontreferencebar

4.Rightcontrollever

2.Leftcontrollever

5.Rightcontrolleverinthe neutrallockposition

3.Rearreferencebar

3.Togoforward,movethespeedcontrollevertothe desiredspeed.

4.Slowlypushthemotioncontrolleversforward (

Figure21).

Note:Theenginewillkillifamotioncontrollever ismovedwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

Thefartheryoumovethemotioncontrolleversin eitherdirection,thefasterthemachinewillmovein thatdirection.

Tostop,pullthemotioncontrolleversbacktothe neutralposition.

Figure21

DrivingBackward

1.Movetherightsidemotioncontrollevertothe center,un-lockedposition.

2.Slowlypullthemotioncontrolleversrearward (

Figure22).

Figure22

StoppingtheMachine

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

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Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine;refer toSettingtheParkingBrakeinOperation.Remember toremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

UsingtheRotationIndicator

Theslotsinthetopofthebeltcoversallowthe operatortoverifyifthebladeshavestoppedrotating afterdisengagingthepowertake-off(PTO)switch.

Disengagethepowertake-off(PTO)switch,stopthe engine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

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1 2

Figure23

52inchmowerdeckshown

1.RotationIndicator-slotsin thetopofthebeltcover

2.Sidedischargechute

PushingtheMachinebyHand

Theby-passvalvesallowthemachinetobepushedby handwithouttheenginerunning.

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand. Nevertowthemachinebecausehydraulicdamage mayoccur.

ToPushtheMachine

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

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

Figure24).

Note:Rotatetheby-passvalvesamaximumof2 turnssothevalvedoesnotcomeoutofthebody causinguidtorunout.

Figure24

1.Pumpby-passvalve

3.Releasetheparkingbrake.

4.Pushthemachinetothedesiredlocation.

5.Settheparkingbrake.

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

Important:Donotstartoroperatethemachine withtheby-passvalvesopen.Damageto systemmayoccur.

TransportingMachines

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

Totransportthemachine:

1.Raisetheplatformofthemachinebeforedrivingup ontothetrailerortruck.

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2.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

3.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

4.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

5.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and closethefuelvalve.

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

Figure25).

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Figure25

1.Tractionunittiedownloop

LoadingMachines

Useextremecautionwhenloadingunitsontrailersor trucks.Onefullwidthrampthatiswideenoughto extendbeyondthereartiresisrecommendedinsteadof individualrampsforeachsideoftheunit(Figure26). Theplatformwhendownandlockedintoposition, extendsbackbetweentherearwheelsandservesasa stopfortippingbackward.Havingafullwidthramp providesasurfacefortheplatformtocontactifthe unitstartstotipbackward.Withtheplatformup,afull widthrampprovidesasurfacetowalkonbehindthe unit.Theoperatorshoulddetermineifitisbesttohave theplatformupordownwhenloading,dependingon conditions.Ifitisnotpossibletouseonefullwidth ramp,useenoughindividualrampstosimulateafull widthcontinuousramp.

Therampshouldbelongenoughsothattheangles donotexceed20degrees(

Figure26).Asteeperangle maycausemowercomponentstogetcaughtastheunit movesfromramptotrailerortruck.Steeperangles mayalsocausetheunittotipbackward.Ifloadingon ornearaslope,positionthetrailerortrucksoitison thedownsideoftheslopeandtherampextendsupthe slope.Thiswillminimizetherampangle.Thetraileror truckshouldbeaslevelaspossible.

Important:DoNotattempttoturntheunitwhile ontheramp;youmaylosecontrolanddriveoff theside.

Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparampand suddendecelerationwhenbackingdownaramp.Both maneuverscancausetheunittotipbackward.

WARNING

Loadingaunitontoatrailerortruckincreasesthe possibilityofbackwardtip-overandcouldcause seriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingauniton aramp.

•Useonlyasingle,fullwidthramp;DoNotuse individualrampsforeachsideoftheunit.

•Ifindividualrampsmustbeused,useenough rampstocreateanunbrokenrampsurface widerthantheunit.

•Donotexceeda20degreeanglebetweenramp andgroundorbetweenrampandtraileror truck.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhiledrivingunitup aramptoavoidtippingbackward.

•Avoidsuddendecelerationwhilebackingunit downaramptoavoidtippingbackward.

Figure26

1.Trailer3.Notgreaterthan 20degrees

2.Fullwidthramp4.Fullwidthramp—sideview

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SideDischargingorMulching theGrass

Thismowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.

DANGER

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

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

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.

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

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

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

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

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

Figure27).

3.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothepin(Figure27).

Figure27

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

2.Height-of-cutpin

AdjustingtheFlowBafe

Themowerdischargeowcanbeadjustedfordifferent typesofmowingconditions.Positionthecamlockand bafetogivethebestqualityofcut.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Toadjustthebafe,loosenthenut(

Figure28).

4.Adjustthebafeandnutintheslottothedesired dischargeowandtightenthenut.

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Figure28

1.Slot

2.Nut

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PositioningtheFlowBafe

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

Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthemower groundspeedisthesame,openupthebafe.

PositionA

Thisisthefullrearposition(seeFigure29).The suggesteduseforthispositionisafollows.

•Useforshort,lightgrassmowingconditions.

•Useindryconditions.

•Forsmallergrassclippings.

•Propelsgrassclippingsfartherawayfromthe mower.

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Figure29

PositionB

Usethispositionwhenbagging(Figure30).

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Figure30

PositionC

Thisisthefullopenposition.Thesuggestedusefor thispositionisasfollows(Figure31).

•Useintall,densegrassmowingconditions.

•Useinwetconditions.

•Lowerstheenginepowerconsumption.

•Allowsincreasedgroundspeedinheavyconditions.

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Figure31

UsingtheMid-SizeWeight

•Weightsareinstalledtoimprovehandling,balance andimproveperformance.Weightscanbeaddedor removedtocreateoptimizedperformanceunder differentmowingconditionsandforoperator preference.

•Itisrecommendedthatweightsbeaddedor removedoneatatimeuntilthedesiredhandingand balanceisachieved.

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Note:ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealertoorder aW eightKit.

WARNING

Excessiveweightchangescaneffecthandlingand operationofthemachine.Thiscouldcauseserious injurytoyouorbystanders.

Makeweightchangesissmallincrementsonly.

Evaluatethemoweraftereachweightchangeto ensurethemachinecanbeoperatedsafely.

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Aftertherst8hours

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthehydraulicuidlevel.

•Changethehydrauliclter.

Beforeeachuseordaily

•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Cleantheairintakescreen.

•Checkthebrakes.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

Every25hours

•Cleanfoamaircleanerelement.

Every50hours

•Greasetheliftlinkage(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Greasethemowerdeckspindles(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Checkthepaperaircleanerelement.

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Checkthehydraulicuidlevel.

Every100hours

•Changetheengineoil.(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions)

•Check,cleanandregapthesparkplug.

•Checkthebattery.

•Checktheelectricclutch.

•Checkandcleanenginecoolingnsandshrouds.

•Checkthemowerdeckbelt.

•Checkthepumpdrivebelt.

•Checkthehydraulichoses.

Every200hours

•Replacethepaperaircleanerelement.

•Changetheengineoillter.

Every250hours

•ChangethehydrauliclterandhydraulicoilwhenusingMobil®1oil.

Every500hours

•Adjustthecasterpivotbearing.

•ChangethehydrauliclterandhydraulicoilwhenusingT oro®HYPR-OIL™500 hydraulicoil.

Beforestorage

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

Yearly

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Lubricatethecasterwheelhubs

•Replacethefuellter.

Important:Refertoyour

Engine Operator's Man ual

foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthesparkplugwiresfromthesparkplugsbeforeyoudo anymaintenance.Setthewiresasidesothattheydonotaccidentallycontactthesparkplugs.

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Premaintenance Procedures

RaisingtheMowerforAccess

Thefrontofthemowercanberaisedandsupportedon itsbackforaccessunderthemachineformaintenance.

1.Raisetheplatform.RefertoOperatingthePlatform inOperation.

2.Removethebattery.

Figure32

1.Wingnut4.Positivebatterycable

2.Batterycover5.Battery

3.Negativebatterycable

3.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank.RefertoDraining theFuelTankinMaintenance.

4.Removethecapofthehydraulictankandplace apieceofplasticovertheopeningandinstallthe hydrauliccap.Thiswillsealthehydraulictankand preventitfromleakingout.

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Figure33

1.Cap

3.Hydraulictank

2.Pieceofplastic

5.Withtwopeople,raisethefrontofthemowersoit restsonthedrivetiresandtheplatformintheup position.

6.Performanymaintenanceonthemachine.

7.Withtwopeople,lowerthefrontofthemowerto theground.

8.Removetheplasticunderthehydraulictankcap.

9.Installthebatteryforthemachine.

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Figure34

1.Removebattery

2.Withtwopeople,liftthe frontendofthemower (ensuretheplatformisup)

ReleasetheCushionforRear Access

Thecushioncanbereleasedforrearaccesstothe machineformaintenanceoradjustment.

1.Lowertheplatform.

2.Removethehairpincotterpinsoneachsideofthe cushion.

3.Slidethelargewasherswithplasticbushingstothe inside.

4.Removethecushionandlowerittotheplatform.

5.Performanymaintenanceoradjustmentonthe machine.

6.Raisethecushionandslideitontothepinsonboth sidesofthemachine(

Figure35).

7.Slidethelargewashersplasticbushingsintothe cushionbracketandsecurethemwithahairpin cotterpin(Figure35).

Figure35

1.Plasticbushingwithlarge washer

3.Hairpincotterpin

2.Cushionbracketwithkey hole

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Lubrication

GreasewithNo.2generalpurposelithiumbaseor molybdenumbasegrease.

HowtoGrease

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

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

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

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

LubricatingtheMachine

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Greasethelift

linkage(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

Every50hours—Greasethemower deckspindles(moreoftenindirtyor dustyconditions).

Usethefollowinggraphicsforlocatingthegreasepoints.

Figure36

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Figure37

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Figure38

GreasingtheFrontCaster Pivots

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Lubricatethefrontcasterpivotsonceayear.

1.Removethedustcapandadjustthecasterpivots. Keepthedustcapoffuntilgreasingisdone.Referto AdjustingtheCasterPivotBearinginMaintenance Section.

2.Removethehexplug.Threadagreasezerkintothe hole.

3.Pumpgreaseintothezerkuntilitoozesoutaround thetopbearing.

4.Removethegreasezerkinthehole.Installthehex plugandcap.

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LubricateCasterWheelHubs

ServiceInterval:Yearly

1.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, andremovethekey.Engagetheparkingbrake.

Figure39

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench ats

2.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

3.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

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

5.Pryoutseals,andinspectbearingsforwearor damageandreplaceifnecessary.

6.Packthebearingswithageneral-purposegrease.

7.Insertonebearing,onenewsealintothewheel.

Note:Thesealsmustbereplaced.

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

9.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheelon thesideofthewheelwiththenewsealandbearing.

10.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,ll theareainsidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullof general-purposegrease.

11.Insertthesecondbearingandnewsealintothe wheel.

12.Applyathreadlockingadhesivetothe2ndspacer nutandthreadontotheaxlewiththewrenchats facingoutward.

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

14.Reinstallthesealguardsoverthewheelhuband insertwheelintocasterfork.Reinstallcasterbolt andtightennutfully .

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

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EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval/Specication

Inspectthefoamandpaperelementsandreplacethem iftheyaredamagedorexcessivelydirty.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(every fewoperatinghours)iftheoperatingconditionsare extremelydustyorsandy .

Important:Donotoilthefoamorpaperelement.

RemovingtheFoamandPaper Elements

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Cleanaroundtheaircleanertopreventdirt fromgettingintotheengineandcausingdamage (

Figure40).

4.Unscrewthecoverknobsandremovetheaircleaner cover(Figure40).

5.Unscrewthehoseclampandremovetheaircleaner assembly(

Figure40).

6.Carefullypullthefoamelementoffthepaper element(Figure40).

Figure40

1.Cover

3.Paperelement

2.Hoseclamp4.Foamelement

CleaningtheFoamAirCleanerElement

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapandwarm water.Whentheelementisclean,rinseitthoroughly.

2.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.

Important:Replacethefoamelementifitis tornorworn.

ServicingthePaperAirCleaner Element

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthepaperair

cleanerelement.

Every200hours—Replacethepaper aircleanerelement.

1.Donotcleanthepaperlter,replaceit(

Figure40).

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,ordamage totherubberseal.

3.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.

InstallingtheFoamandPaperElements

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewiththecompletefoamand paperaircleanerassemblyinstalled.

1.Carefullyslidethefoamelementontothepaperair cleanerelement(

Figure40).

2.Placetheaircleanerassemblyontotheaircleaner baseorhoseandsecureit(

Figure40).

3.Placetheaircleanercoverintopositionandtighten thecoverknob(Figure40).

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe

engineoillevel.

Aftertherst8hours—Changethe engineoil.

Every100hours—Changetheengine oil.(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions)

Every200hours—Changetheengine oillter.

Note:Changetheoilmorefrequentlywhenthe operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

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Note:Therearedifferentoilcapacitiesforthedifferent modelslistedinthismanual.Ensurethecorrectamount ofoilisused.

Important:Remembertoadd80%oftheoiland thengraduallyllittothefullmarkonthedipstick.

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSF ,SG,SH,SJ

orSL)

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

Viscosity:Refertothetablebelow

Figure41

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donot runenginewithoilbelowthelowmarkbecausethe enginemaybedamaged.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position(Figure42).

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Figure42

ChangingtheEngineOil

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoassuretheoildrains completely.

2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

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3.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position(Figure43).

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Figure43

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

Figure44).

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Figure44

ChangingtheEngineOilFilter

Note:Changetheengineoilltermorefrequently

whenoperatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChangingthe EngineOil.

2.Placearagundertheoilltertosoakupanyspilled oil.

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

3.Changetheengineoillter(

Figure45).

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3/4

Figure45

Note:Ensuretheoilltergaskettouchestheengine

andthenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

4.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnewoil; refertoChangingtheOil.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

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

Type:NGK

BPR4ESorequivalent

AirGap:0.030inch(0.75mm)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

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Figure46

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Nevercleanthesparkplug(s).Always

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

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.030inches(0.75mm).

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Figure47

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InstallingtheSparkPlug

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

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Figure48

FuelSystem Maintenance

DrainingtheFuelTank

Note:Thereisnootherrecommendedwaytodrain

fuelfromthetank,otherthanusingasyphonpump.A syphonpumpcanbepurchasedatahardwarestore.

DANGER

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

•Draingasolinefromthefueltankwhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea. Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereasparkmay ignitethegasolinefumes.

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

2.Cleanaroundthefuelcaptopreventdebrisfrom gettingintothefueltank(

Figure50).

3.Removethefuelcap.

4.Insertasyphonpumpintothefueltank.

5.Usingthesyphonpump,drainthefuelintoaclean gascan(

Figure49).

6.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

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Figure49

1.Fuelcap

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ServicingtheFuelFilter

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuel line.

Note:Notehowthefuellterisinstalledinorderto installthenewltercorrectly.

Note:Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Closefuelshut-offvalve(behindtheoperator cushion).

4.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherand slidethemawayfromthelter(

Figure50).

Figure50

1.Hoseclamp3.Filter

2.Fuelline

5.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

6.Installanewlterandmovethehoseclampsclose tothelter.

7.Openthefuelshut-offvalve.

8.Checkforfuelleaksandrepairifneeded.

9.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

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

Voltage:12V

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling.

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhichisa deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.

Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontactwith skin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafetyglassestoshield youreyesandrubberglovestoprotectyourhands.

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting inpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery ,donot allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal partsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

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WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe machineandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscan causethebatterygassestoexplode,resultingin personalinjury.

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

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

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Lifttheblackrubbercoveronthenegativecable. Disconnectthenegativebatterycablefromthe negative(-)batteryterminal(

Figure51).

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

Figure51).

5.Removethebatteryholddownplate(Figure51)and removethebattery.

InstallingtheBattery

1.Placethebatteryontothemachine(Figure51).

2.Securethebatterywiththeholddownplate,j-bolts, andlocknuts.

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

Figure51).Slidetherubbercoveroverthepost.

4.Theninstallthenegativebatterycableandground wiretothenegative(-)batteryterminalwithanut, washerandbolt(

Figure51).Slidetherubbercover

overthepost.

Figure51

1.Wingnut4.Positivebatterycable

2.Batterycover5.Battery

3.Negativebatterycable

ChargingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan explode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparksand amesawayfrombattery.

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

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto RemovingtheBattery.

2.Checktheelectrolytelevel;refertoCheckingthe ElectrolyteLevel.

3.Makesurethellercapsareinstalledinbattery. Chargebatteryfor1hourat25to30ampsor6 hoursat4to6amps.

4.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthe chargerleadsfromthebatteryposts(

Figure52).

5.Installthebatteryontothemachineandconnectthe batterycables,refertoInstallingtheBattery.

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Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.

Figure52

1.PositiveBatteryPost

3.Red(+)ChargerLead

2.NegativeBatteryPost

4.Black(-)ChargerLead

ServicingtheFuses

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance.Ifafuseblows,checkthecomponent orcircuitforamalfunctionorshort.

1.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthemachine.

2.Pulloutonthefusetoremoveorreplaceit (Figure53).

3.Installthecoverunderthecusion.

Note:Ensurethecorrectsizefuseisinstallwiththe correctwirecolorasshowninFigure53.

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Figure53

1.Controls

DriveSystem Maintenance

AdjustingtheTracking

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

1.Pushbothcontrolleversforwardthesamedistance.

2.Checkifthemachinepullstooneside.Ifitdoes, stopthemachineandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthemachine.

4.Liftandremovethecablelocksecuringthecable adjustingnuts(

Figure55).

5.Rotatetherightcableadjustmenttopositionthe rightmotioncontrolinthecenterofthecontrol panelneutrallockslot(

Figure55).

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Figure54

1.Leftmotioncontrollever

3.Neutrallockedposition

2.Rightmotioncontrollever4.Alignthecontrollevers fronttoback

6.Rotatetheleftcableadjustmenttomatchtheleft wheelspeedtothepreviouslysetrightwheelspeed. Adjustinquarter-turnincrementsuntilthemachine tracksstraight.

Note:Onlyadjusttheleftcabletomatchtheleft wheelspeedtotherightwheelspeed.Donotadjust therightwheelspeedasthiswillpositiontheright motioncontrolleveroutofthecenterforthecontrol panelneutrallockslot.

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Figure55

1.Leftcableadjustment

3.Rightcableadjustment

2.Cablelock

7.Checkforpropertracking.

Note:Ifthemachinewillnotstartafteradjusting thetracking,makesureproximityswitchtargetaligns withboltattachedtomotioncontrollever.Referto AdjustingtheProximitySwitch(page41).

8.Repeatthecableadjustmentuntilthetrackingis correct.

9.Checkthatthemachinedoesnotcreepfromneutral withtheparkbrakesdisengaged.

Important:DoNotrotatethelinkagetoofar,as thismaycausethemachinetocreepinneutral.

10.Installthecablelockontothecableadjustingnutsto securetheadjustment(

Figure55).

AdjustingtheProximitySwitch

Usethisprocedureifthemachinewillnotstartafter adjustingthetracking.

1.Checkandensuretheboltattachedtothemotion controlleveralignswiththeproximityswitchtarget (

Figure56).

2.Ifneeded,loosentheboltsandadjusttheproximity switchuntilthetargetalignswithboltattachedtothe motioncontrollever(Figure56).

3.Checkthedistanceofthebolttotheproximity switch.Itneedstobebetween0.050and0.090 inches(1.27to2.29mm)(Figure56).

4.Ifadjustmentisneeded,loosenthejamnutand adjustthebolttothecorrectdistance.Tightenthe jamnutafteradjustingthebolt(Figure56).

5.Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeoperation.

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1 6

2 3 4

Figure56

1.Proximityswitchtarget4.Boltattachedtothemotion controllever

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

2.29mm)isneeded

3.Boltsandnuts6.Jamnut

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CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

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

Note:Thefronttiresaresemi-pneumatictiresanddo notrequireairpressuremaintenance.

Figure57

AdjustingtheCasterPivot Bearing

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Removethedustcapfromcasterandtightenlock nut(

Figure58).

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

Figure58).

Important:Makesurespringwashersare installedcorrectlyasshowninFigure58.

5.Installthedustcap(Figure58).

Figure58

1.SpringWashers3.DustCap

2.LockNut

ServicingtheCasterWheel andBearings

Thecasterwheelsrotateonarollerbearingsupportedby aspannerbushing.Ifthebearingiskeptwelllubricated, wearwillbeminimal.Failuretokeepthebearingwell lubricatedwillcauserapidwear.Awobblycasterwheel usuallyindicatesawornbearing.

1.Removethelocknutandwheelboltholdingthe casterwheeltothecasterfork(

Figure59).

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Figure59

1.Locknut

4.SpannerBushing

2.WheelBolt5.RollerBearing

3.Bushing

2.Removeonebushing,thenpullthespannerbushing androllerbearingoutofthewheelhub(Figure59).

3.Removetheotherbushingfromthewheelhub andcleananygreaseanddirtfromthewheelhub (Figure59).

4.Inspecttherollerbearing,bushings,spannerbushing andinsideofthewheelhubforwear.Replaceany defectiveorwornparts(

Figure59).

5.Toassemble,placeonebushingintothewheelhub. Greasetherollerbearingandspannerbushingand slidethemintothewheelhub.Placethesecond bushingintothewheelhub(Figure59).

6.Installthecasterwheelintothecasterforkand securewiththewheelboltandlocknut.Tightenthe locknutuntilthespannerbushingbottomsagainst theinsideofthecasterforks(Figure59).

7.Greasethettingonthecasterwheel.

AdjustingtheElectricClutch

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checktheelectric

clutch.

Theclutchisadjustabletoensureproperengagement andproperbraking.

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

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

2.Ifadjustmentisneeded,usea.015inches(0.381 mm)feelergaugetoseteachofthethreeadjustment slotpositions.Tightenthelocknutsuntilthere isslightbindingonthefeelergaugebutitcanbe movedeasilywithintheairgap(Figure60).

3.Repeatthisfortheremainingslots.

4.Checkeachslotagainandmakeslightadjustments untilthefeelergaugebetweentherotorandarmature withveryslightcontactbetweenthem.

Figure60

1.Adjustingnut3.Feelergauge

2.Slot

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CoolingSystem Maintenance

CleaningtheAirIntakeScreen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

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

CleaningtheCoolingSystem

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkandclean

enginecoolingnsandshrouds.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Removetheairintakescreenandfanhousing (

Figure61).

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengineparts.

5.Installairintakescreen,recoilstarterandfanhousing (

Figure61).

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Figure61

1.Guardandengineair intakescreen

2.Fanhousing

BrakeMaintenance

ServicingtheBrake

Beforeeachuse,checkbrakesonbothalevelsurface andslope.

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachine orleaveitunattended.Iftheparkingbrakedoesnot holdsecurely,anadjustmentisrequired.

CheckingtheParkingBrake

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe PTO.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Releasethebrake.Thebrakebarsshouldliftoff thetiresandthehandlevershouldtravelforwardto theendoftheslotinthecontrolpanel.Adjustthe brakeifneeded.

4.Engagethebrakeleveruntilthebrakebarsrst contactthetire(

Figure62).

5.Measurethegapfromthefrontofthehandlever totheendoftheslotinthecontrolpanelwhenthe brakebarcontactsthetire.Thismeasurementneeds tobe3/4inch(19mm).Adjustthebrakeifneeded (

Figure62).

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Figure62

1.Handlever

4.Frontofslot

2.Frontofhandlever

5.Brakebar

3.3/4inch(19mm)gap

6.Brakebarjusttouching thetire

AdjustingtheBrakes

Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,an adjustmentisrequired.

1.Checkthebrakebeforeyouadjustit;referto CheckingtheBrakes.

2.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe PTO,andsettheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

4.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe ParkingBrakeOperation.

5.Toadjustthebrake,removethehairpincotter andclevispinfromthelowerbrakeleverandyoke (

Figure63).

6.Loosenthejamnut(

Figure63).

7.Rotatetheyoke.Totightenthebrake,rotatethe yokeup.T oloosenthebrake,rotatetheyokedown (

Figure63).

8.Securetheyoketolowerbrakeleverwiththehairpin cotterpinandclevispin(Figure63).

9.Tightenthejamnut(Figure63).

10.Checkthebrakeoperationagain;refertoChecking theBrake.

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2 3

5 6

Figure63

1.JamNut4.Hairpincotterpin

2.Yoke5.Flatwasher

3.Clevispin

6.Lowerbrakelever

11.Afterthebrakeisadjusted,theleverswitchneeds tobechecked.

12.Checkthegapbetweenthebrakeleverandtheface oftheswitchasshownin

Figure64.Thegapneeds

tobean1/8inch(3mm)withthebrakeengaged.

13.Ifneeded,loosenthescrewsholdingtheswitchand adjusttheswitch.

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Figure64

1.1/8inch(3mm)gap neededbetweenswitch andbrakelever

4.Switchbutton

2.Brakelever

5.Faceoftheswitch

3.Switch

BeltMaintenance

ReplacingtheMowerDeck Belt

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthemower

deckbelt.

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarksandcracks aresignsofaworndeckbelt.Replacethedeckbeltif anyoftheseconditionsareevident.

Important:Thefastenersonthecoversofthis machinearedesignedtoremainonthecoverafter removal.Loosenallofthefastenersoneachcovera fewturnssothatthecoverisloosebutstillattached, thengobackandloosenthemuntilthecover comesfree.Thiswillpreventyoufromaccidentally strippingtheboltsfreeoftheretainers.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Loosentheboltsandremovethebeltcoverswiththe boltsattachedtothem.

4.Loosenthefrontidlerpulleybylooseningthenut.

5.Removethewornmowerbelt(

Figure65).

6.Installthenewmowerbeltaroundthedeckpulleys andclutchpulley(Figure65).

7.Usingaratchetintheidlerarm,tightentheidler pulleyuntilthespringisstretched6-1/2inches(165 mm)fromhooktohook(

Figure65).

8.Tightenthefrontidlerpulleybytighteningthenut.

9.Installthebeltcoversontothecuttingunitand securethebolts.

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Figure65

1.6-1/2inches(165mm) fromhooktohook

4.Ratchet

2.Spring5.Squareholeforratchet

3.Springloadedidler

6.Nut

ReplacingthePumpDriveBelt

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthepump

drivebelt.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Removethemowerdeckbelt.

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

5.Removetheshoulderbolt,nutandwasherfromthe enginedeckandconnectedtothespring(Figure66).

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Figure66

1.Hydraulicpumps

4.Clutchretainer

2.Idlerpulley5.Pumpdrivebelt

3.Clutchpulley6.Shoulderbolt,nutand washerconnectedtothe enginedeck

6.Removethepumpdrivebelt(Figure66).

7.Installthenewbeltaroundclutchandthetwopump pulleys.

8.Installthespringontotheshoulderboltandwasher andconnectittotheenginedeckwiththenut (Figure66).

9.Lowerthemachinetotheoperatingposition. RefertoPre-Maintenanceatthebeginningofthe MaintenanceSection.

10.Installthemowerdeckbelt.

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ControlsSystem Maintenance

AdjustingtheMotionControl HandlePositions

AdjustingtheRightSideMotionControl Lever

Ifthemotioncontrolleversdonotalignhorizontally, adjusttherightsidemotioncontrollever.

Note:Adjustthehorizontalalignmentbeforethefront tobackalignment.

1.DisengagethePTO,movetherightsidemotion controllevertotheneutralpositionandsetthe parkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Pushtherightmotioncontrolleverdownoutof lockedneutralposition(

Figure67).

4.Checkifitalignshorizontallywiththeleftmotion controllever(

Figure67).

Figure67

1.Leftmotioncontrollever3.Checkthehorizontal alignmenthere

2.Rightmotioncontrollever

inneutrallockedposition

4.Rightmotioncontrollever

5.Toadjusttherightmotioncontrolleverhorizontally, thecamneedstobeadjusted.

6.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthemachine.

7.Loosenthenutandboltholdingthecam(Figure68).

8.Adjustthecamuntilitalignswiththeleftmotion controlleverandtightenthenutandboltforthe cam.

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Figure68

1.Switchscrews

3.Nutandbolt

2.Cam

9.Afterthecamisadjusted,theleverswitchneedsto bechecked.

10.Checkthegapbetweenthecontrolleverandswitch asshownin

Figure69.Thegapneedstobean1/8 inch(3mm)withtherightmotioncontrolleverin theneutral,unlockedposition.

11.Ifneeded,loosenthescrewsholdingtheswitchand adjusttheswitch(Figure68andFigure69).

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1 2 3

Figure69

1.Switch

3.Rightmotioncontrollever intheneutralunlocked position

2.1/8inch(3mm)

12.Tightentheswitchscrews.

AdjustingtheNeutralPositionforthe MotionControlLevers

Important:Ensurethetrackingofthemoweris

correctafteradjustingthemotioncontrollevers. Adjustingthetrackingandaligningthemotion controlleversfronttobackisthesameprocedure (

Figure70).

Note:Adjustthehorizontalalignmentbeforethefront tobackalignment.

Ifthemotioncontrolleversdonotalignfronttoback, ortherightsidecontrolleverdoesnotmoveeasilyinto theneutrallockposition,adjustmentisrequired.

1.Afterthehorizontalalignmentisnished,checkthe fronttobackalignment(

Figure70).

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Figure70

1.Leftmotioncontrollever

3.Neutrallockedposition

2.Rightmotioncontrollever4.Alignthecontrollevers fronttoback

2.Liftandremovethecablelocksecuringthecable adjustingnuts(Figure71).

3.Rotatetherightcableadjustmenttoplacetheright motioncontrolleverinthecenteroftheneutrallock slotinthecontrolpanel.

4.Rotatetheleftcableadjustmenttoplacetheleft motioncontrolleveralignmentequalwiththe rightmotioncontrollever.Thiswillprovidean approximateequaltrackingoftheleftwheelspeed totherightwheelspeed.

5.Checkforpropertracking.RefertoAdjustingthe TrackingintheMaintenanceSection.

6.Installthecablelockontothecableadjustingnutsto securetheadjustment(

Figure71).

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Figure71

1.Leftcableadjustment

3.Rightcableadjustment

2.Cablelock

HydraulicSystem Maintenance

ServicingtheHydraulic System

HydraulicOilType:Toro

HYPR-OIL

™

500

hydraulicoilorMobil

115W-50syntheticmotoroil.

HydraulicSystemOilCapacity:67oz.(2.0l)

Important:Useoilspecied.Otheruidscould causesystemdamage.

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every50hours

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

1.Positionmachineonalevelsurface.

2.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO)andshutoff theengine.

3.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingpositionandthensettheparkingbrake.

4.Cleanareaaroundcapandllerneckofhydraulic tank(

Figure72).

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4 1 3

Figure72

1.Cap3.Colduidlevel-full

2.Bafe4.Hotuidlevel-full

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

Figure72).

6.Adduidtothereservoiruntilitreachesthecold levelofthebafe.

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7.Runthemachineatlowidlefor15minutestoallow anyairtopurgeoutofthesystemandwarmuid. RefertoStartingandStoppingtheEngine.

8.Rechecktheuidlevelwhiletheuidiswarm.If required,adduidtothereservoiruntilitisbetween thehotlevelandthecoldlevel.

Note:Theuidlevelshouldbetothetopofthehot levelofthebafe,whentheuidiswarm(

Figure72).

9.Installcaponllerneck.

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan penetrateskinandcauseinjury.

•Ifhydraulicuidisinjectedintotheskin itmustbesurgicallyremovedwithinafew hoursbyadoctorfamiliarwiththistypeof injury.Gangrenemayresultifthisisnot done.

•Keepbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole leaksornozzlesthatejecthighpressure hydraulicuid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic leaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic systembeforeperforminganyworkonthe hydraulicsystem.

•Makesureallhydraulicuidhosesand linesareingoodconditionandallhydraulic connectionsandttingsaretightbefore applyingpressuretohydraulicsystem.

ReplacingtheHydraulicFluid

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—Changethe

hydrauliclterandhydraulicoilwhen usingMobil

1oil.

Every500hours/Y early(whichever comesrst)—Changethehydraulic lterandhydraulicoilwhenusing Toro

HYPR-OIL

™

500hydraulic

oil.

Note:Changethehydraulicuidmorefrequentlyin severeconditionsorinahotoperatingclimate.

WARNING

Hothydraulicuidcancausesevereburns.

Allowthehydraulicuidtocoolbeforeperforming anymaintenancetothehydraulicsystem.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removehydraulicreservoircap.

4.Locatethefronthydraulichoseunderthehydraulic tankandplacedrainpanunderthetank(

Figure73).

5.Loosenthehoseclampandmoveitdownthehose.

6.Removethefronthydraulichoseandallowtheuid torunoutofthetank.

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Figure73

1.Hydraulictank3.Fronthydraulichose

2.Hydrauliclter

7.Changethehydrauliclter.RefertoReplacingthe HydraulicFilter.

8.Connectthehydraulichoseunderthetank.

9.Adduidtothetankuntilitreachesthecoldbafe ofthetank.

Important:Useoilspeciedorequivalent. Otheruidscouldcausesystemdamage.

10.Installthehydraulictankcap.

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

12.Checktheleveloftheuidandadduid,ifrequired.

Donotoverll.

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ReplacingtheHydraulicFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

WARNING

Hothydraulicuidcancausesevereburns.

Allowthehydraulicuidtocoolbeforeperforming anymaintenancetothehydraulicsystem.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

Important:Donotsubstituteautomotiveoil lterorseverehydraulicsystemdamagemay result.

3.Locatethelterandplacedrainpanunderlter (

Figure74).

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Figure74

1.Hydraulictank

2.Hydrauliclter

4.Removetheoldlterandwipethelteradapter gasketsurfaceclean(Figure75).

5.Applyathincoathydraulicuidtotherubbergasket onthereplacementlter.

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

Figure75).

Figure75

1.Hydrauliclter

3.Adapter

2.Gasket

7.Cleanupanyspilleduid.

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

Important:Useoilspeciedorequivalent. Otheruidscouldcausesystemdamage.

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

10.Rechecklevelandadduid,ifrequired.Donot

overll.

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

Thetractionsystemisselfbleeding,however,itmaybe necessarytobleedthesystemifuidischangedorafter workisperformedonthesystem.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisetherearofthemachineupontojackstands highenoughtoraisethedrivewheelsofftheground.

4.Starttheengineandmovethethrottlecontroltoidle position.

Ifthedrivewheeldoesnotrotate,itispossibleto assistthepurgingofthesystembycarefullyrotating thetireintheforwarddirection.

5.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelasitdropsadduid asrequiredtomaintaintheproperlevel.

6.Repeatthisprocedurefortheoppositewheel.

7.Thoroughlycleantheareaaroundeachofthecharge pumphousings.

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CheckingtheHydraulicLines

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

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

Note:Keepareasaroundhydraulicsystemcleanfrom grassanddebrisbuildup.

Note:Extendedoperatingtimeathightemperatures inahotclimatemayleadtodeteriorationofhosesand seals.Inspectmorefrequentlyinahotclimateand changehydraulicoilandltermorefrequently.

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan penetrateskinandcauseinjury.

•Ifhydraulicuidisinjectedintotheskinit mustbesurgicallyremovedwithinafewhours byadoctorfamiliarwiththistypeofinjury. Gangrenemayresultifthisisnotdone.

•Keepbodyandhandsawayfrompinholeleaks ornozzlesthatejecthighpressurehydraulic uid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic system.

•Makesureallhydraulicuidhosesandhosesare ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto hydraulicsystem.

MowerDeck Maintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement,you maywanttokeepextrabladesonhand.

WARNING

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

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagetheblades andsettheparkingbrake.Turntheignitionkeytooff. Removethekeyanddisconnectthesparkplugwires fromthesparkplugs.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(

Figure76).Iftheedges arenotsharporhavenicks,removeandsharpenthe blades.RefertoSharpeningtheBlades.

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

Figure76).

Figure76

1.CuttingEdge3.Wear/slotForming

2.CurvedArea4.Crack

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CheckingforBentBlades

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforwardand backward.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothe cuttingedge,positionA,oftheblades(Figure77). Notethisdimension.

Figure77

1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface

2.PositionA

4.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward. Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeof thebladesatthesamepositionasinstep3above.

5.Thedifferencebetweenthedimensionsobtainedin steps3and4mustnotexceed1/8inch(3mm).If thisdimensionexceeds1/8inch(3mm),theblade isbentandmustbereplaced;refertoRemovingthe BladesandInstallingtheBlades.

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedbladewith anewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesofblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Bladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthe bladeisoutofbalanceorisbent.Toensureoptimum

performanceandcontinuedsafetyconformanceof themachine,usegenuineTororeplacementblades. Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturersmay resultinnon-conformancewithsafetystandards.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-padded glove.

2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,andblade fromthespindleshaft(

Figure78).

Figure78

1.SailAreaofBlade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.BladeBolt

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothends oftheblade(Figure79).Maintaintheoriginalangle. Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamountof materialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

Figure79

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure80).Ifthebladestaysina horizontalposition,thebladeisbalancedandcanbe used.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff theendofthesailareaonly(Figure78).Repeatthis procedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

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Figure80

1.Blade2.Balancer

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure81).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademust bepointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthe mowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthespringdiskandbladebolt.Thespring diskconemustbeinstalledtowardthebolthead (

Figure81).T orquethebladeboltto85-110ft-lb

(115-150N-m).

Figure81

1.SailAreaofBlade

4.BladeBolt

2.Blade

5.ConeTowardsBoltHead

3.SpringDisk

CorrectingtheMowerQuality ofCut

Ifonedeckbladecutslowerthantheother,correctas follows.

Note:Tireairpressureiscriticalintheseprocedures. Makesurethereartireshavecorrectpressure.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating

position.Disconnectthesparkplugwire(s)fromthe sparkplug(s).

3.Adjustthetirepressureinthereartiresto12-14psi (83-97kPa).

4.Checkthatthebladesandspindleshaftsarenotbent. RefertoCheckingforBentBlades.

5.Settheheight-of-cuttothe3inch(7.6cm)position. RefertoAdjustingtheHeight-Of-CutinOperation.

6.Performthestepsinthefollowingproceduresin order.

CheckingtheMowerDeckSide-to-Side Height

1.Adjustthereartirepressure.

2.Ensurethebladesarenotbent.RefertoChecking forBentBlades.

3.Positionthebladesside-to-side.MeasureatBand Clocationsfromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge ofbladetips(

Figure82).

Figure82

1.Measurefromalevel surface

2.MeasurebladeatpointsB andC

4.ThedifferencebetweenmeasurementsBandC shouldbenomorethan1/4inch(6mm).IIfitis notcorrect,proceedtoChangingtheMowerDeck Side-to-SideHeight.

ChangingtheMowerDeckSide-to-Side Height

Changingtheside-to-sideheightisdonebyadjustingthe reartirepressureandU-platesonthesideoftheengine deck.

1.Changethereartirepressure.Dothistothe correspondingsidethatneedsadjustment.

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2.LocatetheU-platesonthesideoftheenginedeck (Figure83).

3.LoosentheU-plateononesideandadjustitupor downtomakethedifferencebetweenmeasurements BandCnomorethana1/4inch(6mm)(

Figure83).

4.ProceedtoCheckingtheMowerDeckFront-to-Rear Pitch.

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Figure83

1.U-plate2.Nutsandbolts

CheckingtheMowerDeckFront-to-Rear Pitch

1.Adjustthetirepressureinthereartiresto specications.

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

Figure84).

3.Themowerbladeshouldbea1/4inch(6mm)lower infrontatAthanintherearatB.Rotatebladesand repeatforotherblades.Ifitisnotcorrect,proceed toChangingtheDeckFront-to-RearPitch.

Figure84

1.MeasurebladeatpointsA andB

2.Measurefromalevel surface

ChangingtheMowerDeck Front-to-RearPitch

Changingthefront-to-rearpitchisdonebyadjustingthe frontheight-of-cutposts.

1.Place3piecesof2x4woodunderthemowerdeck asshowninFigure85.Standthe2x4'sonthe4inch part.

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Figure85

1.2x4pieceofwoodundermowerdeck

2.Loosenboththefrontandrearnutsonthe adjustmentrods(Figure86).

3.Theweightofthemowerdeckmustberestingonall threeofthe2x4's(Figure86).Thebacklipofthe mowerdeckisbuilta1/4inch(6mm)lowerthanthe frontlipofthemowerdeck.

4.Tightenboththefrontandrearnuts.

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5.Checkthefront-to-rearpitchofthecuttingunit.

6.Ifthedimensionsarenotcorrect,adjustthefront andrearnutsoneithersidetogetthecorrect front-to-rearpitch(

Figure86).

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Figure86

1.Adjustmentrods3.Frontnuts

2.Rearnuts

MatchingHeightofCut

1.Checkthereartirepressure.

2.Settheheight-of-cuttothe3inch(7.6cm)position. RefertoAdjustingtheHeight-Of-CutinOperation.

3.Withthemachineonlevelsurface,positiononeblade front-to-rear.MeasureatAandfromlevelsurfaceto thecuttingedgeofthebladetips(

Figure87).

Figure87

1.Measurefromalevel surface

2.MeasurebladeatpointA

4.Themeasurementshouldbe3inch(7.6cm).

5.Ifitdoesnotmeasurecorrectly,locatethe height-of-cutrodontherightsideofthemachine (Figure88).

6.Adjusttheadjustmentboltuntilthebladetipsmatch 3inches(7.6cm)(

Figure88).

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Figure88

1.Height-of-cutrod

2.Adjustmentbolt

ReplacingtheGrassDeector

WARNING

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

Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstalla coverplate,amulchplate,grassdeectororbagger.

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1.Removethelocknut,bolt,springandspacerholding thedeectortothepivotbrackets(Figure89). Removedamagedorworngrassdeector.

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Figure89

1.Bolt

5.Springinstalled

2.Spacer6.GrassDeector

3.Locknut

7.Jhookendofspring

4.Spring

2.Placespacerandspringontograssdeector.Place oneJendofspringbehinddeckedge.

Note:MakesureoneJendofspringisinstalled behinddeckedgebeforeinstallingtheboltasshown inFigure89.

3.Installboltandnut.PlaceoneJhookendofspring aroundgrassdeector(

Figure89).

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

Cleaning

CleaningUndertheMower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Removethegrassbuildupunderthemowerdaily.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Raisethefrontofthemachineandusejackstandsto supportthemower.

WasteDisposal

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

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Storage

CleaningandStorage

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

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

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

3.Checkthebrake;refertoServicingtheBrakein Maintenance.

4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir CleanerinMaintenance.

5.Greasethemachine;refertoGreasingand LubricationinMaintenance.

6.Changetheengineoil;refertoServicingtheEngine inMaintenance.

7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire PressureinMaintenance.

8.Forlong-termstorage:

A.Addstabilizer/conditioneradditivetofuelinthe

tank.

B.Runenginetodistributeconditionedfuelthrough

thefuelsystem(5minutes).

C.Stopengine,allowtocoolanddrainthefueltank;

refertoServicingtheFuelTankinMaintenance, oroperateengineuntilitstops.

D.Restartengineandrununtilitstops.Repeat,on

Chokeuntilenginewillnotrestart.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recycleasperlocal

codes.

Note:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned gasolineover90days.

9.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckitscondition; refertoServicingtheSparkPluginMaintenance. Withthesparkplug(s)removedfromtheengine, pourtwotablespoonsofengineoilintothespark plughole.Nowusethestartertocranktheengine

anddistributetheoilinsidethecylinder.Installthe sparkplug(s).Donotinstallthewireonthespark plug(s).

10.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repair orreplaceanypartthatisdamagedordefective.

11.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

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Troubleshooting

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Fueltankisempty.

1.Fillfueltankwithgasoline.

2.Chokeisnoton.

2.Movethechokelevertochokeposition.

3.Sparkplugwireislooseor disconnected.

3.Installwireonsparkplug.

4.Sparkplugispitted,fouled,orthegap isincorrect.

4.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug.

5.Aircleanerisdirty.

5.Servicetheaircleanerelement.

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

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Enginewillnotstart,startshard,orfails tokeeprunning.

8.Thegapbetweenthesafetyinterlock switchesisnotcorrect.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Aircleanerisdirty.

2.Servicetheaircleaner.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Coolingnsandairpassagesunder theengineblowerhousingareplugged.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Sparkplugispitted,fouled,orthegap isincorrect.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug.

6.Ventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.6.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

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

Enginelosespower.

8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

Engineoverheats.

3.Coolingnsandairpassagesunder theengineblowerhousingareplugged.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

1.Hydraulicoilreservoirlow.1.Addhydraulicoiltothereservoir .

2.Airinthehydraulicsystem.2.Bleedtheairoutthehydraulicsystem.

3.Pumpdrivebeltslipping.3.Replacethepumpdrivebelt.

4.Pumpdrivebeltidlerspringmissing.4.Replacethepumpdrivebeltidler spring.

Machinedoesnotdrive.

5.Pumpby-passvalvesareopen.5.Tightentheby-passvalves.Torqueto 110to130in-lb(12to15N-m).

1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentor

unbalanced.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

2.Blademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Enginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Looseenginepulley,idlerpulley ,or

bladepulley .

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.Enginepulleyisdamaged.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Abnormalvibration.

6.Bladespindleisbent.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

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

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

4.Mowerdeckpitchiswrong.

4.Adjustthefront-to-rearpitch.

5.Undersideofmowerdeckisdirty.5.Cleantheundersideofthemower deck.

6.Tirepressureisnotcorrect.6.Adjustthetirepressure.

Unevencuttingheight.

7.Bladespindlebent.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Pumpdrivebeltisworn,looseor

broken.

1.Checkthebelttension.

2.Pumpdrivebeltisoffpulley.

2.Installdrivebeltandcheckadjusting shaftsandbeltguidesforcorrect position.

3.Mowerdeckbeltisworn,looseor broken.

3.Installnewdeckbelt.

4.Mowerdeckbeltisoffpulley.

4.Installdeckpulleyandchecktheidler pulley,idlerarmandspringforcorrect positionandfunction.

5.Brokenormissingidlerspring.5.Replacethespring.

6.Electricclutchoutofadjustment.

6.Adjusttheclutchairgap.

7.Clutchconnectororwiredamaged.7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.Damagedelectricclutch.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

9.Safetyinterlocksystempreventsblade rotation.

9.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Bladesdonotrotate.

10.PTOswitchisfaulty.10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .

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Schematics

HydraulicSchematic(Rev.A)

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ElectricalSchematic(Rev.A)

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Notes:

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Notes:

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Argentina541148219999 OslingerTurfEquipmentSA

Ecuador59342396970 OyHakoGroundandGardenAb

Finland35898700733 ParklandProductsLtd.NewZealand6433493760 Prochaska&Cie

Austria4312785100 RTCohen2004Ltd.

Israel97298617979 Riversa

Spain

34952837500

ScSvendCarlsenA/S

Denmark4566109200 SolvertS.A.S.

France33130817700 SpyprosStavrinidesLimitedCyprus

35722434131

SurgeSystemsIndiaLimited

India911292299901 T-MarktLogisticsLtd.Hungary3626525500 ToroAustraliaAustralia61395807355 ToroEuropeNVBelgium3214562960

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Landscape Contractor Equipment(LCE)

TheToroTotalWarranty

ConditionsandProductsCovered

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

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginal owner:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

53cmMowers–Residentialuse

2years

53cmMowers–Commercialuse

1year

Mid-SizeWalk-BehindMowers

2years

•Engine2years

GrandStand

Mowers

5yearsor1,200hours

•KawaskiEngine2years

•KohlerEFIEngine3years

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

ZMaster

2000SeriesMowers

4yearsor500hours

•Engine2years

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

ZMaster

3000SeriesMowers

5yearsor1,200hours

•Engine2years

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

ZMaster

5000and6000Series

Mowers

5yearsor1,200hours

•KawaskiEngine2years

•KohlerEngine2years

•KohlerEFIEngine3years

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

ZMaster

7000SeriesMowers

4yearsor1,200hours

•Engine2years

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

AllMowers

•Battery2years

•Attachments2years

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialwarrantywouldapply.

SomeenginesusedonT oroLCEProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.

Whicheveroccursrst.

LifetimeFrameWarranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe

tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin

normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplacedunderwarrantyatnocostforpartsandlabor .Frame

failureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustorcorrosionarenotcovered.

Thiswarrantyincludesthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay transportationcosts.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.Contactyoursellertoarrangeserviceoftheproduct.Ifforanyreason itisimpossibleforyoutocontactyourseller,youmaycontactany ToroAuthorizedDistributortoarrangeservice.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe ServiceDealer.

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

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

SeeattachedDistributorList.

OwnerResponsibilities

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

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemission systemandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts. Thisexpresswarrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorwearparts,suchaslters,

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

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedandrequires

replacementorrepairduetonormalwear,accidents,orlackof propermaintenance.

•Repairsnecessaryduetoimproperfuel,contaminantsinthefuel

system,orfailuretoproperlypreparethefuelsystempriortoany periodofnon-useoverthreemonths.

•Allrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyan

AuthorizedToroServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacement parts.

GeneralConditions

Thepurchaseriscoveredbythenationallawsofeachcountry.Therights towhichthepurchaserisentitledwiththesupportoftheselawsarenot restrictedbythiswarranty.

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