Toro Greenmaster Flex 1820, Greenmaster Flex 04045, Greenmaster Flex 2120, Greenmaster Flex 04044 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3418-623RevB

Greensmaster

Flex

™

TractionUnit

ModelNo.04044—SerialNo.401381001andUp ModelNo.04045—SerialNo.401400001andUp

1820/2120

Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

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ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemical

orchemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed, equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.

Introduction

Thismachineisawalk-behind,reel-bladelawnmower intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators incommercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesignedfor cuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,golf courses,sportselds,andoncommercialgrounds.

Important:Tomaximizethesafety,performance,

andproperoperationofthismachine,carefully readandfullyunderstandthecontentsofthis Operator’sManual.Failingtofollowthese operatinginstructionsortoreceiveproper trainingmayresultininjury.Formoreinformation onsafeoperatingpractices,includingsafetytips andtrainingmaterials,gotowww.Toro.com.

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.

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Figure2

1.Safety-alertsymbol.

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

Operatingthismachinebetween1,500and2,400 m(5,000to8,000ft)abovesealevelrequiresthe high-altitudekit.SeeyourauthorizedT orodistributor.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanauthorizedToro distributorandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationof themodelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Write thenumbersinthespaceprovided.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

scantheQRcode(ifequipped)ontheserial numberdecaltoaccesswarranty,parts,andother productinformation.

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Contents

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

GeneralSafety...................................................4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4

Setup........................................................................7

1PreparingtheTractionUnit..............................8

2InstallingtheCuttingUnittotheTraction

Unit.................................................................8

3InstallingtheHandleRetainers........................9

4InstallingtheTransportWheels........................9

5CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.......................10

6InstallingtheProduction-Y earDecal...............10

7InstallingtheGrassBasket..............................11

8BreakingintheMachine..................................11

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

Controls...........................................................12

Specications..................................................17

Attachments/Accessories.................................17

BeforeOperation.................................................17

BeforeOperationSafety...................................17

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................17

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................18

FuelSpecications...........................................18

FillingtheFuelTank..........................................18

SettingtheMachinetoMatchTurf

Conditions.....................................................20

AdjustingtheHandleHeight.............................21

AdjustingtheHandleAngle...............................21

AdjustingtheThrottleControl...........................21

CheckingtheOperationoftheInterlock

Switches......................................................22

TransportingtheMachinetoaJob

Site................................................................23

DuringOperation.................................................23

DuringOperationSafety...................................23

StartingtheEngine...........................................24

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................24

ReleasingtheTransmission..............................25

OperatingTips..................................................25

AfterOperation....................................................26

AfterOperationSafety......................................26

TransportingtheMachine.................................26

Maintenance...........................................................27

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........27

DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................28

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................29

Pre-MaintenanceSafety...................................29

EngineMaintenance...........................................30

EngineSafety...................................................30

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................30

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................31

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................32

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................32

CleaningtheFuel-T ankScreen.........................32

ReplacingtheFuelLine....................................32

ReplacingtheBreatherHose............................32

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................33

ServicingtheTraction-InterlockSwitch

......................................................................33

ServicingtheBrake-InterlockSwitch.................33

BrakeMaintenance.............................................34

AdjustingtheService/ParkingBrake.................34

BeltMaintenance................................................34

InspectingtheReel-DriveBelt...........................34

VisuallyInspectingtheReelClutch...................35

Engaging/Disengagingthe

Transmission-BeltT ensioner.........................35

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................36

AdjustingtheTractionControl...........................36

AdjustingtheReelControl................................36

Storage...................................................................37

StorageSafety..................................................37

StoringtheMachine..........................................37

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Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ENISO5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2017.

GeneralSafety

•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep

bystandersasafedistanceawayfromthe machine.

•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never

allowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebefore

servicing,fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.

Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand workingonthemachine.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere neededthroughoutthismanual.

1.Onlyusegasolinethat contains10%ethanolby volume(E10)orless.

2.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

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3.Donotusegasolinethat containsmorethan10% ethanolbyvolume(E10).

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1.Lowerthelevertodisengagethetraction.

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1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards

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andshieldsinplace.

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1.Brake4.Parkingbrake

2.Releasehandleto disengagethebrake.

3.Compressthehandleto engagethebrake.

5.Rotatethelatchtolockthe parkingbrake;compress thehandletoreleasethe latch.

1.Toxicgasinhalation hazard—donotoperate indoors.

4.Warning—disconnect thesparkplugwireand readtheOperator’s Manualbeforeservicingor

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2.Explosionhazard—shut offtheengineandkeep awayfromopenames

performingmaintenance.

5.Hotsurface/burn hazard—donottouch hotsurfaces.

whenrefueling.

3.Warning—shutoffthe engineandturnoffthe fuelbeforeleavingthe machine.

6.Warning—readthe Operator’sManual;when addingfueltothetank, onlylltothebottomof thelltube.

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1.Fast

2.Slow

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1.Engagethereel.3.Disengagethereel.

2.Engagethelever .4.Disengagethelever.

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1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual; donotoperatethemachineunlessyou aretrained.

2.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

1.Lights(optional)

2.Hourmeter

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keep bystandersasafedistanceawayfrom themachine.

4.Warning—stayawayfrommoving parts;keepallguardsandshieldsin place.

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3.Engine—start

4.Engine—shutoff

5.Donottowthemachine.

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Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

1 2

3 4

5 6 7 8

MediaandAdditionalParts

Description

Operator'sManual EngineOwner'sManual CerticateofCompliance

Qty.

Nopartsrequired

Bolt(3/8x3/4inch)

Handleretainer2 Hairpincotter2

Transportwheels—TransportWheelKit (ModelNo.04123[Optional])

Nopartsrequired

Production-yeardecal1Installtheproduction-yeardecal

Grassbasket

Nopartsrequired

Qty.

1 1 1

Readorviewthesematerialsbeforeoperatingthe machine.

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2Installthecuttingunittothetractionunit.

2Installthetransportwheels.

–

1Installthegrassbasket.

–

Preparethetractionunit(optional).

Installthehandleretainers.

Checktheengine-oillevel.

Breakinthemachine.

Use

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

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PreparingtheTractionUnit

Optional—CuttingUnitModels 04251,02452,04253,or04254

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

IfyouareinstallingcuttingunitModels04251,02452, 04253,or04254onthistractionunit,completethe followingsteps:

1.Positionthecuttingunitonaat,levelsurface.

2.Onbothpitcharms(Figure3),measure2.3mm (0.09inch)inonthetabsandgrinddownthe cornerasshowninFigure4.

InstallingtheCuttingUnit totheTractionUnit

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Bolt(3/8x3/4inch)

Procedure

Note:Toinstalltheweightrodontoyourmachine,

refertotheinstallationinstructionsinyourcuttingunit Operator’sManual.

1.Placethemoweronitsdrumsonalevelsurface.

2.Lowerthekickstandandpushinthelockingpin tolockthekickstandintheSERVICEposition (Figure5).Allowthemachinetorestonthe lockedkickstand.

Note:PlacethekickstandintheSERVICE

positionwheneveryouremovethecuttingunit. Thiskickstandpositionkeepsthemachinefrom tippingbackwardontothehandle.

Figure3

1.Pitcharms

Figure4

3.Painttherevealedmetaltopreventcorrosion.

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Figure5

1.Kickstand—STORAGE

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position

2.Lockingpin

3.Pushthecuttingunitunderthetractionunitand tothelefttoengagethetransmissioncoupling (Figure6).

3.Kickstand—SERVICE position

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Figure6

InstallingtheHandle Retainers

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

2Handleretainer

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2Hairpincotter

1.Transmissioncoupling

4.Maneuverthemachineframeforwarduntilit engagesthecuttingunitpivotarmsFigure7.

Figure7

1.Telescopingcoupler3.Bolt

2.Cutting-unithexshaft

5.Securethemachineframetothecuttingunit pivotarmswiththe2bolts(3/8x3/4inch) (Figure7).

Procedure

1.Whilesupportingthehandle,removethecable tiesthatsecurethehandleclampstotheside plates(Figure8).

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Figure8

1.Hairpincotter2.Handleretainer

6.MovethekickstandtotheSTORAGEposition byreleasingthelockingpinandallowingthe kickstandtorotateup.

7.Setthecutting-unitheightofcut;refertoyour cuttingunitOperator’sManual.

2.Pivotthehandletothedesiredoperatingposition andinsertahandleretaineroverthehandle clampandintothematchingholesintheside plate(Figure8).

3.Securetheclampinpositionwithahairpincotter (Figure8).

4.Repeattheprocedureontheoppositesideof thehandle.

5.Adjustthehandleheighttothedesiredposition; refertoAdjustingtheHandleHeight(page21).

Note:Themachineisshippedwiththehandle

adjustedtothelowestposition.Themachineis traditionallyoperatedwiththehandletelescoped outtoitsmaximumheight.

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InstallingtheTransport Wheels

Optional

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Transportwheels—TransportWheelKit(ModelNo.

04123[Optional])

Procedure

1.Useyourfoottopushthecenterofthekickstand downandpulluponthelowerhandlesupport untilthekickstandhasrotatedforwardandover center(Figure9).

Figure9

1.Kickstand

2.Pressthewheellockingcliptowardthecenter ofwheelandslidethewheelontothehexshaft (Figure10).

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Figure10

1.Lockingclip

3.Rotatethewheelbackandforthuntilittsonto theaxleandthelockingclipissecuredinthe grooveontheaxleshaft.

4.Repeattheprocedureontheoppositesideof themachine.

5.Inatethetiresto83to103kPa(12to15psi).

6.Carefullylowerthemachineoffofthekickstand bypushingforwardslowlyorbyliftingthelower handlesupport,allowingthekickstandtospring

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backtotheSTORAGEposition.

CheckingtheEngine-Oil Level

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Checktheengine-oillevel;refertoCheckingthe

Engine-OilLevel(page30).

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Installingthe Production-YearDecal

CEMachinesOnly

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Production-yeardecal

Procedure

Ifyouusethismachineinacountrythatcompliesto CEstandards,applytheproduction-yeardecalnear theserialplate;refertoFigure11.

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Figure12

1.Baskethooks

3.Installthebaskethooksovertheframeloop (Figure12).

Important:Ifyoueverdropthebasket,examine

thepitch-armcontactpointsnearthelowerlip ofthebasketfordamage(Figure13).Straighten thembeforeusingthebasket.

Usingthebasketwithbentpitch-armcontact pointsmaycausecontactbetweenthebasket andcuttingunit,causingundesirednoiseand/or damagetothebasketandcuttingunit.

Figure11

1.Serialplate

2.Production-yeardecal

InstallingtheGrassBasket

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Grassbasket

Procedure

1.Graspthebasketbythehandle.

2.Guidethebasketlipbetweenthecuttingunit sideplatesandoverthefrontroller(Figure12).

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Figure13

1.Pitch-armcontactpoint

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BreakingintheMachine

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Only8hoursofmowingoperationisrequiredforthe break-inperiod.

Therstseveralhoursofoperationarecriticaltofuture dependabilityofthemachine.Youmustmonitorthe machineperformancecloselysothatminordifculties, whichcouldleadtomajorproblems,arenotedand canbecorrected.Duringtherstfewhoursof operation,inspectthemachinefrequentlyforsignsof oilleakage,loosefasteners,oranyothermalfunction.

RefertotheengineOwner’sManualforthe recommendedbreak-in-periodoilchangeand maintenanceprocedures.

ProductOverview

Figure14

1.Tractionandreel-drive engagementlever

2.Operator-presencecontrol7.Grassbasket

3.Handle

4.Servicebrake

5.Controlpanel

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6.Fueltank

8.Cuttingunit

9.Transport-wheelaxle

Controls

Figure15

1.Openspaceforoptional lights

2.Parking-brakelatch

3.Servicebrake

4.Handle8.Tractionandreel-drive

5.Operator-presencecontrol

6.On/Offswitch

7.Throttlecontrol

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engagementlever

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ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrol(Figure15andFigure16)is locatedontheright,rearsideofthecontrolpanel. Rotatethethrottletoregulatetheenginespeed.

Figure16

1.Fullspeed

2.Slowspeed

TractionandReel-Drive

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Figure17

1.NEUTRAL3.Traction—FORWARD

2.Traction—NEUTRALand reeldrive—DISENGAGE

(transport)

4.Traction—FORWARDand reeldrive—ENGAGE

EngagementLever

Thetractionandreel-driveengagementlever(Figure

17)islocatedonthefrontrightsideofthecontrol

panel.

Totransportthemachine,theleverhas2positions: NEUTRALandFORWARD.Pushingthelevertothe traction—FORWARD(transport)positionorthe traction—FORWARDandreeldrive—ENGAGEposition engagesthetractiondrive(Figure17).

Note:T omovethelever,youmustrstengagethe

operator-presencecontrol.

Tooperatethereel,theleverhas2positions:ENGAGE andDISENGAGE.Movethetopofthelevertothe left,thenforwardtothetraction—FORWARDand reeldrive—ENGAGEpositiontoengagethereeland beginmowing.Pushthelevertotherighttothe traction—FORWARD(transport)positiontodisengage thereelandcontinueforwardmotionorpullbackonit tothetraction—NEUTRALandreeldrive—DISENGAGE positiontodisengageboththereelandthetraction drive(Figure17).

Note:Ifyoureleasetheoperator-presencecontrol,

theleverreturnstoneutralandthemachinestops.

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ServiceBrake

ChokeLever

Theservicebrake(Figure18)islocatedontheleft frontsideofthehandle.Pullingbacktheleverapplies theservicebrake.

Youmustdisengagethebrakebeforeyouengagethe tractiondrive.Ifyouoperatethemachinewiththe brakeengaged,themachinemoves,butwithahigh resistanceandincreasedpowerconsumption.

Thechokelever(Figure19)islocatedontheleftfront oftheengine.Theleverhas2positions:RUNand CHOKE.MovethelevertotheCHOKEpositionwhen startingacoldengine.Aftertheenginestarts,move thelevertotheRUNposition.

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Figure19

1.Chokelever2.Fuelshut-offvalve

Figure18

1.Parking-brakelatch

2.Servicebrake

Parking-BrakeLatch

Usetheparking-brakelatch(Figure18)withthe servicebrake.Rotatetheparking-brakelatchtoward thebrakehandletoholdtheservicebrakeinplace. Pullthebrakelevertorelease.

Note:Thetraction-controllevercannotbemoved

whilethelatchisengaged.

On/OffSwitch

TheOn/Offswitch(Figure15)islocatedonthetopof thecontrolpanel.MovetheswitchtotheONposition tostarttheengineandtheOFFpositiontoshutoff theengine.

Operator-PresenceControl(OPC)

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Youmustengagetheoperator-presencecontrol (Figure15)beforeyouengagethetractionlever.Ifyou releasetheOPCduringoperation,thetractionlever returnstoneutralandtheenginecontinuestorun.

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Fuel-ShutoffValve

Recoil-StarterHandle

Thefuel-shutoffvalve(Figure19andFigure20)is locatedontheleftfrontoftheenginenearthechoke lever.Thevalvehas2positions:CLOSEDandOPEN. MovetheleveruptotheCLOSEDpositionwhenyou storeortransportthemachine.Openthevalvebefore youstarttheenginebyrotatingtheleverdown.

Figure20

Pulltherecoil-starterhandle(Figure21)tostartthe engine.

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Figure21

1.Recoil-starterhandle

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1.Fuel-shutoffvalve—CLOSEDposition

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Kickstand

Thekickstand(Figure23)ismountedtotherearof themachine.Usethekickstandwhenyouinstallor removethetransportwheelsorthecuttingunit.

•Tousethekickstandtoinstallthetransportwheels,

lowerthekickstandtothegroundandstepdown ontheloopwhilepullingupandbackonthe lower-centerhandle(Figure22).

CAUTION

Themachineisheavyandcancauseback strainifliftedimproperly.

Putyourfootpressuredownonthe kickstandloopanduseonlythe lower-centerhandletoraisethemachine. Attemptingtoraisethemachineontothe kickstandanyotherwaycancauseinjury.

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Figure23

1.Kickstand2.Kickstandloop

•Topreventthemachinefromtippingbackward

whenremovingthereel,lowerthekickstandand pushinthelockingpintolockitintheSERVICE position(Figure24).

Figure22

1.Lower-centerhandle2.Kickstandloop

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Figure24

1.Kickstand—STORAGE position

2.Lockingpin

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3.Kickstand—SERVICE position

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Specications

1820TractionUnit

Operation

Width

Height

Lengthwithbasket

NetWeight(with

11-bladecuttingunit

andgrassbasket

installed)

Widthofcut46cm(18inches)

Heightofcut1.5to7.5mm(1/16to19/64inch)with

ClipfrequencyAdjustable(refertoyourcuttingunit

82.5cm(32-1/2inches)

104.8cm(41-1/4inches)

152.4cm(60inches)

117kg(258lb)

Micro-Cutbedknife

Operator’sManual)

2120TractionUnit

Width

Height

Lengthwithbasket

NetWeight(with

11-bladecuttingunit

andgrassbasket

installed)

Widthofcut53.3cm(21inches)

Heightofcut1.5to7.5mm(1/16to19/64inch)with

ClipfrequencyAdjustable(refertoyourcuttingunit

90.1cm(35-1/2inches)

104.8cm(41-1/4inches)

152.4cm(60inches)

117.9kg(260lb)

Micro-Cutbedknife

Operator’sManual)

BeforeOperation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand mechanics.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns. Knowhowtoshutofftheenginequickly.

•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrol(ifequipped),

safetyswitches,andshieldsareattachedand functioningproperly.Donotoperatethemachine unlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,

andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine couldthrow.

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories

andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand safelyperformthejob.

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments andaccessories.

Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal performanceofyourToroequipment,countonT oro genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,T oro deliversreplacementpartsdesignedtotheexact engineeringspecicationofourequipment.Forpeace ofmind,insistonTorogenuineparts.

FuelSafety

•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisammable

anditsvaporsareexplosive

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank

whiletheengineisrunningorhot.

•Donotaddordrainthefuelinanenclosedspace.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.

•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;

avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilthefuel vaporshavedissipated.

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Performthedailymaintenanceprocedures;referto

PerformingDailyMaintenance(page17).

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CheckingtheEngine-Oil

FillingtheFuelTank

Level

Checktheengine-oillevelbeforeeachuseorevery 8operatinghours,refertoCheckingtheEngine-Oil

Level(page30).

FuelSpecications

Fueltankcapacity:3.0L(0.79USgallons)

Recommendedfuel:Unleadedgasolinewithan

octaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod)

Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol) or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame. Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot approvedforuse.

•Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan

10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains 15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85 (containsupto85%ethanol).

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessafuelstabilizer isused.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

30daysold)fuel.

•Usingunapprovedgasolinemaycause

performanceproblemsand/orenginedamage, whichmaynotbecoveredunderthewarranty

DANGER

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers andcandamageproperty.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuel thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed trailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull. Addfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis6 to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom ofthellerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthe tankallowsfueltoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay awayfromanopenameorwherefuel fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Never buymorethana30-daysupplyoffuel.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaust systeminplaceandinproperworking condition.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleased,causingaspark whichcanignitethefuelvapors.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers andcandamageproperty.

•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior carpetsorplastictruck-bedlinersmay insulatethecontainerandslowthelossof anystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removeequipmentfrom thetruckortrailerandfuelitonthe ground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenfuel suchequipmentwithaportablecontainer ratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Ifyoumustuseafuel-dispensernozzle, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.

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WARNING

Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporscancause seriousinjuryandillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleand fueltankorconditionerbottleopening.

•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspills withsoapandwater.

1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe capfromthetank(Figure25).Fillthefueltank nohigherthantothebottomofthelterscreen.

Important:Donotoverllthetankwithfuel.

Figure25

1.Fuel-tankcap

2.Installthefuel-tankcapandwipeupanyspilled fuel.

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SettingtheMachinetoMatchTurfConditions

Usethefollowingtabletosetthemachinetomatchturfconditions.

Bedbars:StandardandOptional(Flex/eFlex2120Machines)

PartNumberDescriptionAggressiveness

106-2468-01Non-AggressiveLess

99-3794-03AggressiveMoreBlack

Bedbars:StandardandOptional(Flex/eFlex1820Machines)

110-2282-01Non-AggressiveLess

110-2281-03AggressiveMoreBlack

Bedknives:StandardandOptional(Flex/eFlex2120Machines)

PartNumberDescription

115-1880Microcut-EdgeMax

93-4262Microcut

108-4303ExtendedMicrocut

115-1881Tournament-EdgeMax

93-4263Tournament

108-4302ExtendedTournament

93-4264

Bedknives:StandardandOptional(Flex/eFlex1820Machines)

117-1530Microcut-EdgeMax

98-7261Microcut

110-2300ExtendedMicrocut

98-7260Tournament

117-1532Tournament-EdgeMax

110-2301

LowCut6.4mm(0.25inch)andup

Height-of-cutRangeComments

1.6to3.2mm(0.062to0.125inch)Standard

1.6to3.2mm(0.062to0.125inch)

3.2to6.4mm(0.125to0.25inch)

1.6to3.2mm(0.062to0.125inch)Standard

1.6to3.2mm(0.062to0.125inch)

3.2to6.4mm(0.125to0.25inch)

Comments

Red,Standard

Lessaggressive

Rollers(Flex/eFlex2120Machines)

PartNumberDescription

04255NarrowWiehle

04256WideWiehle

04257FullRoller

04258NarrowWiehle—Long

04267Paspalum

115-7356RearRoller

120-9595RearRoller

Rollers(Flex/eFlex1820Machines)

120-9607NarrowWiehle

120-9609WideWiehle

120-9611FullRoller

121-4681NarrowWiehle—Long

120-9605RearRoller

Diameter/MaterialComments

6.4cm(2.5inches)/Aluminum

6.4cm(2.5inches)/Steel

6.4cm(2.5inches)/AluminumMoreedgesupport;4.3cm(1.7inches)longer

6.4cm(2.5inches)/AluminumLesspenetration,softenednarrowspacedgrooves

5.1cm(2.0inches)/AluminumStandardrear

5.1cm(2.0inches)/SteelSteelrear

6.4cm(2.5inches)/Aluminum

6.4cm(2.5inches)/Steel

6.4cm(2.5inches)/AluminumMoreedgesupport;4.3cm(1.7inches)longer

5.1cm(2.0inches)/AluminumStandardrear

Narrowspacedgrooves

Morepenetration,widespacedgrooves

Leastpenetration

Narrowspacedgrooves

Morepenetration,widespacedgrooves

Leastpenetration

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AdjustingtheHandle Height

Note:Themachineisshippedwiththehandle

adjustedtothelowestposition.Themachineis normallyoperatedwiththehandletelescopedoutto itsmaximumheight.

1.Loosenthe3carriageboltsandnutssecuring eachsideofthehandleinthehandleclamps (Figure26).

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Figure27

1.Hairpincotter2.Handleretainer

2.Whilesupportingthehandle,removethehairpin cottersfromeachsideandpivotthehandleto thedesiredoperatingposition(Figure27).

Figure26

1.Handleclamp

2.Nut

2.Pulluponthehandleslowlyandevenlyoneach sideuntilitisinthedesiredoperatingposition.

3.Tightenthecarriageboltsandnutstolockthe adjustment.

3.Carriagebolts

AdjustingtheHandleAngle

1.Removethehairpincottersfromthehandle retainersoneachsideofthemachine(Figure

27).

3.Installthehandleretainersandhairpincotters.

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AdjustingtheThrottle Control

1.Removetheconsolecover.

2.Loosenthe2fastenerssecuringthethrottle control(Figure28).

Figure28

1.Fasteners2.Throttlecontrol

3.Adjustthethrottlecontroltothedesiredposition.

4.Tightenthethrottle-controlfasteners.

5.Installthepreviouslyremovedconsolecover.

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CheckingtheOperationof theInterlockSwitches

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

CAUTION

Ifthesafetyinterlockswitchesare disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal injury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Checkingthe Operator-Presence-Control(OPC) InterlockSwitch

1.Pushthekickstanddownwithyourfootandpull uponthehandlesupportuntilthekickstandhas rotatedforward,overcenter.

2.Starttheengine.

3.WiththeOPCreleased,attempttoengage thetractionlever(Figure29).Thetraction levershouldnotengage.Ifthetractionlever engages,theinterlocksystemneedsservice. Correcttheproblembeforeoperatingthe machine;refertoServicingtheTraction-Interlock

Switch(page33).

leverdoesnotdisengage,theinterlocksystem needsservice.Correcttheproblembefore operatingthemachine;refertoServicingthe

Traction-InterlockSwitch(page33).

5.WiththeOPCpressedandtheshiftlever movedtotheleft,engagethetractionandreel driveandreleasetheOPC(Figure29).The tractionlevershoulddisengage.Ifthetraction leverdoesnotdisengage,theinterlocksystem needsservice.Correcttheproblembefore operatingthemachine;refertoServicingthe

Traction-InterlockSwitch(page33)orAdjusting theReelControl(page36).

6.WiththeOPCpressedandtheshiftlevermoved tothelefttoengagethetractionandreeldrive, movetheshiftlevertotherighttodisengagethe reeldrive(Figure29).Thereeldriveshould disengage.Ifthereeldrivedoesnotdisengage, theinterlocksystemneedsservice.Correctthe problembeforeoperatingthemachine;referto

AdjustingtheReelControl(page36).

7.Carefullylowerthemachineoffthekickstand.

CheckingtheTraction-Interlock Switch

1.Pushthekickstanddownwithyourfootandpull uponthehandlesupportuntilthekickstandhas rotatedforward,overcenter.

2.WiththeOPCpressed,thetractionlever engaged,andtheenginecontrolsinthestarting position(Figure29),attempttostarttheengine. Theengineshouldnotstart.Iftheenginestarts, theinterlockswitchneedsservice.Correctthe problembeforeoperatingthemachine;referto

ServicingtheTraction-InterlockSwitch(page

33).

Figure29

1.Operator-presencecontrol (OPC)

2.Tractionlever

4.WiththeOPCpressedandthetractionlever

engaged,releasetheOPC(Figure29).The tractionlevershoulddisengage.Ifthetraction

3.Brakelever

3.Carefullylowerthemachineoffthekickstand.

CheckingtheBrake-Interlock Switch

1.Pushthekickstanddownwithyourfootandpull uponthehandlesupportuntilthekickstandhas rotatedforward,overcenter.

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2.Withthetractionleverdisengaged,theservice brakeengaged,andtheenginecontrolsin thestartingposition(Figure29),attemptto starttheengine.Theengineshouldstart.If theenginedoesnotstart,theinterlockswitch needsservice.Correcttheproblembefore operatingthemachine;refertoServicingthe

Brake-InterlockSwitch(page33).

3.Withtheenginerunning,engagetheservice brake(nottheparking-brakelatch),pressthe

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OPC,andengagethetractionlever(Figure29). Theengineshouldlabortoovercomethebrake butshouldnotshutoff.Iftheengineshutsoff immediately,theinterlockswitchneedsservice. Correcttheproblembeforeoperatingthe machine;refertoCheckingtheBrake-Interlock

Switch(page22).

4.Withtheenginerunning,engagethe parking-brakelatch,presstheOPC,andengage thetractionlever(Figure29).Theengine shouldshutoff.Iftheenginedoesnotshutoff, theinterlockswitchneedsservice.Correctthe problembeforeoperatingthemachine;referto

ServicingtheBrake-InterlockSwitch(page33).

5.Carefullylowerthemachineoffthekickstand.

Important:Donotruntheenginewhile

transportingitonatrailerbecausedamagecan occurtothemachine.

HaulingtheMachine

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine

intoatraileroratruck.

•Useafull-widthrampforloadingthemachineinto

atrailerortruck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurely.

DuringOperation

TransportingtheMachine toaJobSite

TransportingtheMachineUsing TransportWheels

Usethetransportwheelstotransportthemachinea shorterdistance.

1.Installthetransportwheels;referto4Installing

theTransportWheels(page9)

2.Ensurethatthetractionandreel-drivecontrols areintheNEUTRALposition.

3.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine

(page24)

4.SetthethrottlecontroltoSLOW,tipthefrontof themachineup,graduallyengagethetraction drive,andslowlyincreasetheenginespeed.

5.Adjustthethrottletooperatethemoweratthe desiredgroundspeedandtransportthemachine tothedesireddestination.

TransportingtheMachineUsinga Trailer

Useatrailertotransportthemachineaconsiderable distance.Usecautionwhileloadingandunloadingthe machineontothetrailer.

1.Carefullydrivethemachineontothetrailer.

2.Shutofftheengineandengagetheparking brake.

3.Securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailer.

Note:TheT oroTransProtrailercanbeusedto

transportthemachine.Forinstructionsonloadingthe trailer,refertoyourtrailerOperator’sManual.

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

protection;longpants;slip-resistant,substantial footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong hair,securelooseclothing,anddonotwearloose jewelry.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,orunder

theinuenceofalcoholordrugs.Keepbystanders, especiallysmallchildren,outoftheoperatingarea. Shutofftheengineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Donotrunanengineinanenclosedareawhere

exhaustgasescancollect.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand

appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.

•Beforeyoustarttheengine,disengageall

blade-attachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,and engagetheparkingbrake.

•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother

hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldcausea slip-and-fallaccident.

•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind

corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay blockyourview.

•Alwaysstandintheoperatingposition(behindthe

handle)whenstartingandoperatingthemachine.

•Ensurethatthegrassbasketisinplacewhile

mowing.Shutofftheenginebeforeemptyingthe basket.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

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•Donottouchtheengine,mufer,orexhaustpipe

whiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas shutoffbecausetheseareascouldbehotenough tocauseburns.

•Shutofftheengineanddisengagethedrivetothe

cuttingunitinthefollowingsituations:

–Beforefueling –Beforeclearingblockages –Beforeremovingthegrassbasket –Beforechecking,cleaning,ormaintainingthe

cuttingunit

–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal

vibrationoccurs.Inspectthecuttingunitfor damageandmakerepairsbeforestartingand operatingthemachine

–Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition

•Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunitwhen

transportingornotusingthemachine.

•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornear

roadways.

•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor

overspeedtheengine.Operatingtheengineat excessivespeedmayincreasethehazardof personalinjury.

•Useaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedby

TheT oro®Companyonly.

SlopeSafety

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere injuryordeath.Theoperatorisresponsiblefor safeslopeoperation.Operatingthemachineon anysloperequiresextracaution.

•Evaluatethesiteconditionstodetermineifthe

slopeissafeformachineoperationincluding surveyingthesite.Alwaysusecommonsense andgoodjudgmentwhenperformingthissurvey .

•Reviewtheslopeinstructions,listedbelow,for

operatingthemachineonslopesandreview theconditionsinwhichthemachineisbeing operatedtodeterminewhetherthemachinecan beoperatedintheconditionsonthatdayandat thatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultina changeinslopeoperationforthemachine.

–Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachine

onslopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesin speedordirection.Maketurnsslowlyand gradually.

–Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions

wheretraction,steering,orstabilityisin question.

–Removeormarkobstructionssuchasditches,

holes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhidden

hazards.T allgrasscanhideobstructions. Uneventerraincouldoverturnthemachine.

–Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet

grass,acrossslopes,ordownhillmaycause themachinetolosetraction.Lossoftraction mayresultinslidingandalossofbrakingand steering.

–Useextremecautionwhenoperatingthe

machineneardropoffs,ditches,embankments, waterhazards,orotherhazards.Themachine couldsuddenlyrolloverifpartofthetraction goesovertheedgeortheedgecavesin. Establishasafetyareabetweenthemachine andanyhazard.

–Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.

StartingtheEngine

Note:Forillustrationsanddescriptionsofthecontrols

referencedinthissection,refertoControls(page12).

Note:Ensurethatthespark-plugwireisinstalledon

thesparkplug.

1.Ensurethatthetractionandreeldriveleversare intheDISENGAGEDposition.

Note:Theenginewillnotstartifthetraction

leverisintheENGAGEDposition.

2.Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopen.

3.MovetheOn/OffswitchtotheONposition.

4.MovethethrottlecontroltotheFASTposition.

5.Movethechokeleverhalfwaybetweenthe CHOKEandRUNpositionswhenstartingacold engine.

Note:Thechokemaynotberequiredwhen

startingawarmengine.

6.Pulltherecoil-starthandleoutuntilpositive engagementresults,thenpullitvigorouslyto starttheengine.

Important:Donotpulltherecoilropetoits

limitorletgoofthestarterhandlewhenthe ropeispulledout;theropemaybreakorthe recoilassemblymaybedamaged.

7.MovethechokelevertotheRUNpositionasthe enginewarmsup.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

1.Movethetractionandreeldrivecontrolstothe DISENGAGEDposition.

2.MovethethrottlecontroltotheSLOWposition.

3.MovetheOn/OffswitchtotheOFFposition.

4.Closethefuel-shutoffvalvebeforeyoustoreor transportthemachine

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ReleasingtheTransmission

Ifthemachinebecomesdisabled,youcandisengage thedrumfromthetransmissiontoallowthemachine tobemaneuvered.

1.Ontheright,rearcornerofthemachine,locate thetractionengage/disengagelevernexttothe drive-housingdrum(Figure30).

Figure30

•Mowthegreensinastraightback-and-forth

directionacrossthegreen.

•Avoidcircularmowingorturningthemachineon

thegreensareastopreventscufng.

•Turnthemachineoffthegreenbyraisingthe

cuttingreel(pushingthehandledown)andturning onthetractiondrum.

•Mowatanormalwalkingpace.Fastspeedssaves

littletimeandresultsinaninferiormowingjob.

•Toassistinmaintainingastraightlineacross

thegreenandtokeepthemachineanequal distancefromtheedgeofthepreviouscut,usethe alignmentstripesonthebasket(Figure31).

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1.Traction

engage/disengage lever—ENGAGED

2.Carefullyrotatetheleverrearwardtodisengage thetransmissionfromthedrum.

2.Traction engage/disengage lever—DISENGAGED

CAUTION

Thespring-loadedlevermaystrikeyour handifitisnotrotatedcarefully.

Carefullyrotatethelever.

3.Movethemachineasnecessary.

Important:Ifpossible,donottowthe

machine.Iftowingthemachineisabsolutely necessary,donottowatanyspeedgreater than4.8kph(3mph);alwaysdisengagethe transmissionfromthedrum.Failingtodoso likelycausesdamagetothemachine.

4.Finishmovingthemachine,thenrotatethelever forwardtoengagethetransmissiontothedrum.

Note:Theservicebrakeisstilloperationalwiththe

transmissiondisengagedfromthedrum.

OperatingTips

Important:Grassclippingsactasalubricant

whenmowing.Operatingthecuttingunit excessivelywithoutgrassclippingscandamage thecuttingunit.

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Figure31

1.Alignmentstripes

OperatingtheMachineinLow LightConditions

UsetheLEDLightKitwhenyouoperatethemachine inlowlightconditions;contactyourauthorizedT oro distributor.

Important:Donotuseotherlightsystemswith

thismachine,astheywillnotoperateproperly withtheengineACoutput.

OperatingtheControlswhile Mowing

1.Starttheengine,setthethrottletoareduced speed,pushdownonthehandletoraisethe cuttingunit,presstheoperator-presencecontrol, movethetractionandreel-driveengagement levertotheFORWARD(transport)position,and transportthemachineontothecollarofthe green(Figure32).

2.MovethelevertotheNEUTRALposition(Figure

32).

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Figure32

TractionandReel-DriveLeverPositions

AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Reducethethrottlesettingbeforeshuttingoffthe

engineand,iftheenginehasafuel-shutoffvalve, turnoffthevalveaftermowing.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthemachinetohelp

preventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

TransportingtheMachine

Aftermowing,transportthemachineawayfromthe jobsite;refertoTransportingtheMachineUsing

TransportWheels(page23)orTransportingthe MachineUsingaTrailer(page23).

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1.NEUTRAL3.Traction—FORWARD

2.Traction—NEUTRALand reeldrive—DISENGAGE

3.Movethelevertothetraction—NEUTRALand

reeldrive—DISENGAGEposition(Figure32).

4.Movethelevertothetraction—FORWARD

andreeldrive—ENGAGEposition(Figure32), increasethethrottlespeeduntilthemachineis travelingatthedesiredgroundspeed,drivethe machineontothegreen,lowerthecuttingunitto theground,andbeginmowing.

(transport)

4.Traction—FORWARDand reeldrive—ENGAGE

OperatingtheControlsafter Mowing

1.Driveoffthegreen,movethereeldriveand tractioncontrolleverstotheDISENGAGED position,andshutofftheengine.

2.Emptythegrassbasketofclippings,installthe grassbasketonthemower,andtransportthe machinetostorage.

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Important:Donottipthemachineatananglegreaterthan25°.Tippingthemachinebeyond25°leads

tooilleakingintothecombustionchamberand/orfuelleakingoutofthefuel-tankcap.

Important:WhenusingthemachineinconjunctionwiththeTransPro80,alwaysusethestopsonthe

trailerwhenservicingthemachine.Overtippingcanresultinfuelspills. ThestopontheRailRampKitrequiresinsertingabroomhandleorsimilaritemthroughtheholes

behindthewheels.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst20hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every500hours

Every1,000hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Aftertherst20hours—Changetheengineoil.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Cleanthefuel-tankscreen.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches.

•Beforeeachuseordaily—Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Changetheengineoil(morefrequentlyindustyordirtyconditions).

•Changetheengineoil.

•Cleantheaircleaner(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Replacethepaperairlterelement(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Checkthesparkplug.

•Cleanthefuel-tankscreen.

•ReplacetheclutchoilwithMobilA TFD/MAutomaticTransmissionFluid(T oroPart No.505-136).

•Replacethefuelline.

•Replacethebreatherhose.

•Inspectthereel-drivebelt.

•Checkthetransmission-drivebelts.

•Checkthetransmissionbearings.

Important:RefertoyourengineOwner’sManualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

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DailyMaintenanceChecklist

Important:Duplicatethispageforroutineuse.

Maintenance CheckItem

Checkthe safetyinterlock operation.

Checkthe parkingbrake operation.

Checkthatpivot jointsoperate freely.

Checkthefuel level.

Checktheengine oillevel.

Checktheair lter.

Cleantheengine coolingns.

Checkfor unusualengine noises.

Checkfor unusual operatingnoises.

Checkthe reel-to-bedknife adjustment.

Checkthe height-of-cut adjustment.

Touchup damagedpaint.

Fortheweekof:

Mon.T ues.Wed.Thurs.Fri.

Sat.Sun.

NotationforAreasofConcern

Inspectionperformedby:

ItemDate

Information

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Pre-Maintenance Procedures

Pre-MaintenanceSafety

•Disengagethedrivesandthecuttingunit,

engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine, anddisconnectthespark-plugwire.Waitforall movementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,or repairingthemachine.

•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperforma

maintenanceadjustment,keepyourhands,feet, clothing,andanypartsofthebodyawayfromthe cuttingunit,attachments,andanymovingparts. Keepbystandersaway.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall

hydraulicttingstight.Replaceallworn,damaged, ormissingpartsanddecals.Keepallfasteners tighttoensurethatthemachineisinsafeworking condition.

•Checkthegrasscatchercomponentsfrequently

andreplacethemwhennecessary.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

drives,mufers,coolingscreens,andtheengine tohelppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Replacefaultysilencers.

•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceis

desired,contactanauthorizedT orodistributor.

•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued

safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly genuineT ororeplacementpartsandaccessories. Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

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EngineMaintenance

fortheday.Ifyouhavealreadyrantheengine,allow theoiltodrainbackdowntothesumpforatleast10 minutesbeforeyouchecktheengine-oillevel.

EngineSafety

•Fuelisammableandexplosive,andcancause

personalinjury.

•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwear

regularly.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.

•Tippingthemachinemaycausethefueltoleak.

Donottipthemachineatananglegreaterthan 25°.Iffuelcomesincontactwiththefuelcap, replacethecap.

•Runtheenginedryorremovethefuelwithahand

pump;neversiphonthefuel.Ifyoumustdrainthe fueltank,doitoutdoors.

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst20hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

Fillthecrankcasewithapproximately0.6L(20 oz)oftheproperviscosityoilbeforestarting.The engineusesahigh-qualityoilthathastheAmerican PetroleumInstitute(API)serviceclassicationofSEor higher.Selecttheproperoilviscosity(weight)based ontheambienttemperature.Figure33illustratesthe temperature/viscosityrecommendations.

1.Removethetransportwheels(ifinstalled).

2.Positionthemachinesothattheengineislevel, andcleantheareaaroundtheoil-levelgauge (Figure34).

Figure34

1.Oil-leveldipstick

3.Removetheoil-leveldipstickbyrotatingit counterclockwise(Figure34).

4.Wipethedipstickandinsertitintothellerport, butdonotscrewthedipstickintotheport.

5.Removethedipstickandcheckthelevelofthe oil.

2.Drainplug

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Figure33

Note:Multi-gradeoils(5W-20,10W-30and10W-40)

increaseoilconsumption.Checktheengine-oillevel morefrequentlywhenyouusetheseoils.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Theidealtimetochecktheengine-oilleveliswhenthe engineiscoolorbeforeyouhavestartedtheengine

6.Ifthelevelislow,addonlyenoughoiltoraise theleveluntilitisbetweenthe“H”and“L”marks onthedipstick(Figure35).Checkthelevelof theoil.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcase.

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Figure35

7.Installthedipstickandwipeupanyoilthatmay havespilled.

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ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst20hours

Every50hours

1.Startandruntheengineforafewminutesto warmtheengineoil.

2.Attherearofthemachine,placeadrainpan underthedrainplug(Figure34).Loosenthe drainplug.

3.Pushdownonthehandletotipthemachineand enginebackward,allowingalltheoiltoruninto thedrainpan.

Important:Donottipthemachineatan

anglegreaterthan25°.Tippingthemachine beyond25°leadstooilleakingintothe combustionchamberand/orfuelleakingout ofthefuel-tankcap.

4.Installthedrainplugandrellthecrankcase withthespeciedoil.

5.Torquethedrainplugto20to23N∙m(15to17 ft-lbs).

A.Washthefoamelementinasolutionof

liquidsoapandwarmwater.Squeezethe elementtoremovethedirt,butdonottwist it,asthefoammaytear.

B.Drythefoamelementbywrappingitina

cleanrag.Squeezetheragandelementto dryit,butdonottwistit,asthefoammay tear.

C.Saturatetheelementwithcleanengineoil.

Squeezetheelementtoremovetheexcess oilandtodistributetheoil.

Note:Afoamelementthatisdampwith

oilisdesirable.

6.Wipeupanyspilledoil.

7.Disposeoftheusedoilproperly.Recycleasper localcodes.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Ensurethatthewireisoffofthesparkplug.

2.Removethewingnutthatsecurestheair-cleaner covertotheaircleanerandremovethecover.

3.Cleanthecover(Figure36andFigure37).

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Figure37

1.Wingnut4.Foamelement

2.Air-cleanercover5.Paperelement

3.Wingnut6.Air-cleanerbase

5.Checktheconditionofthepaperelement.Clean itbygentlytappingorreplaceitasnecessary.

Figure36

1.Air-cleanercover

4.Ifthefoamelementisdirty,removeitfromthe paperelement(Figure37).Cleanitasfollows.

Important:Donotusecompressedairto

cleanthepaperelement.

6.Installthefoamelement,paperelement,and

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air-cleanercover.

Important:Donotoperatetheengine

withouttheair-cleanerelement,asextreme wearanddamagecanlikelyoccurtothe engine.

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ServicingtheSparkPlug

FuelSystem

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

UseanNGKBR6HSsparkplugorequivalent.The correctairgapis0.6to0.7mm(0.024to0.028inch).

1.Pullthemoldedwireoffthesparkplug(Figure

38).

Figure38

Maintenance

CleaningtheFuel-Tank Screen

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst20hours

Every100hours/Monthly(whichevercomes rst)

1.Unscrewandremovethefuel-tankcapfromthe fueltank(Figure40).

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1.Spark-plugwire

2.Cleanaroundthesparkplugandremovethe plugfromthecylinderhead.

Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,or

dirtysparkplug.Donotsandblast,scrape, orcleantheelectrodesbecauseengine damagecouldresultfromgritenteringthe cylinder.

3.Settheairgapat0.6to0.7mm(0.024to0.028 inch)asshowninFigure39.Installthecorrectly gappedsparkplugandtightenitrmlyto23 N∙m(17ft-lb).

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Figure40

1.Fuel-tankcap2.Fuel-tankscreen

2.Removethefuel-tankscreenfrominsidethe fueltank.

3.Cleanthescreenincleanfuelandinstallitin thetank.

4.Installthefuel-tankcaptothefueltank.

ReplacingtheFuelLine

ServiceInterval:Every1,000hours

Iffuelleaksfromthefuelline,replacetheline immediately.

1.Center-electrodeinsulator

2.Sideelectrode

Figure39

3.Airgap—0.6to0.7mm (0.024to0.028inch)

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ReplacingtheBreather Hose

Ifthebreatherhoseisdamaged,replaceit immediately.

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ElectricalSystem

Servicingthe

Maintenance

Servicingthe Traction-InterlockSwitch

Usethefollowingprocedureifthetraction-interlock switchneedsadjustmentorreplacement.

1.Ensurethattheengineisoff.

2.Removethecontrolpanel.

3.Engagethetractionlever.

Brake-InterlockSwitch

1.Ensurethattheengineisoff.

2.Removethecontrolpanel.

3.Engagetheservice-brakeleverandengagethe parking-brakelatch.

4.Loosenandremovetheinterlock-switch mountingfasteners(Figure42).

Figure41

1.Tractionlever2.Interlockswitch

4.Loosentheinterlockswitchmountingfasteners (Figure41).

5.Placea1.6mm(0.062inch)thickshimbetween thetractionleverandtheinterlockswitch(Figure

41).

6.Tightentheinterlockswitchmountingfasteners.

7.Engagethetractionleverandcheckthegap. Thenormaloperatingrangeisbetween0.76to

3.05mm(0.03to0.12inch).Withthetraction leverengaged,verifythattheswitchloses continuity.Replacetheswitchifnecessary.

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Figure42

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1.Parking-brakelatch

2.Interlockswitch

5.Placea1.6mm(0.062inch)thickshimbetween theparking-brakelatchandtheinterlockswitch (Figure42).

6.Installandtightentheinterlockswitchmounting fasteners.Checkthegap.Thelatchmustnot contacttheswitch.

7.Engagethebrakeleverandrotatethelatch. Verifythattheswitchlosescontinuity.Replace theswitchifnecessary.

3.Service-brakelever

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BrakeMaintenance

BeltMaintenance

Adjustingthe Service/ParkingBrake

Iftheservice/parkingbrakeslipswhenoperated, adjustthecableasfollows:

1.Movetheservice/parkingbrakelevertotheOFF position.

2.Removethecontrolpanel.

3.Toincreasethecabletension,loosentheupper cablejamnutandtightenthelowercablejam nut(Figure43)untilaforceof156N(35lb) appliedtothebrake-leverhandleisrequiredto releasetheparking-brakelatch.

Important:Donotoveradjustthebrake,as

thebrakebandmaydrag.

InspectingtheReel-Drive Belt

ServiceInterval:Every1,000hours

1.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

2.Loosentheangeboltthatsecuresthebelt coverandremovethebeltcovertoexposethe belt(Figure44).

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Figure44

1.Jamnuts

Figure43

2.Service-brakecable

1.Beltcover

3.Performhefollowingstepstoadjustthebelt tension:

A.Loosenthebearing-housingmountingnut

(Figure45).

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Figure45

1.Bearing-housingmounting

nut

2.Reel-drivebelt

3.Compressionspring

B.Usinga16mm(5/8inch)wrench,rotatethe

bearinghousingtoensurethatitoperates freely.

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C.Cleananydebrisfrominsidethebelt

compartmentandfromaroundthe compressionspring(Figure45).

D.Ensurethatthecompressionspringis

applyingthepropertensiononthebelt.

E.Tightenthebearinghousingmountingnut.

F.Installthebeltcover.

VisuallyInspectingtheReel

Engaging/Disengaging theTransmission-Belt Tensioner

Thetransmissionbeltistensionedbyaspring-loaded idlerpulley.Ifyoumustengageordisengagethe belttension,usea3/8-inchwrenchtorotatethe engage/disengageshaft(Figure46)tothedesired position.Rotatingtheshaft1/4-turn(90°)clockwise disengagestheidlerfromthebelt(Figure47).

Clutch

Removetherubberplug(Figure46)fromtheholein thefrontofthetransmissiontovisuallyinspectthe reelclutchwhenmakingadjustments.

Important:Replacetheplugwhennishedto

preventwateranddebrisfromcontaminatingthe clutch.

Note:Youmustdisengagethebelttensionbefore

removingthetransmissioncover

Note:Thetransmissionbeltisproperlytensioned

whenthealignmentmarksonthetransmissioncover andtheengagementshaftarealigned.

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Figure47

1.ENGAGED2.DISENGAGED

1.Rubber-holeplug

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Figure46

2.Engage/disengageshaft

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ControlsSystem

E.MovethetractioncontroltotheENGAGED

position.

Maintenance

AdjustingtheTraction Control

Ifthetractioncontroldoesnotengageorifitslips duringoperation,anadjustmentisnecessary.

1.MovethetractioncontroltotheENGAGED position.

2.Measurethedistancefromthepinoneither endofthetraction-controlspring(Figure48);if itisnotwithin7.3to7.6cm(2-7/8to3inches), adjusttheclutchaccordingtothestepsbelow.

F.Measurethedistancefromthepinoneither

endofthetraction-controlspring(Figure

48);repeatstepsAthroughFuntilitis

within7.3to7.6cm(2-7/8to3inches).

AdjustingtheReelControl

Ifthereelcontroldoesnotproperlyengage,an adjustmentisnecessary.

1.Ensurethatthereelcontrolisdisengaged.

2.Atthetransmissionbulkhead,adjustthe reel-controlcable(Figure49)toattainaspring lengthof70.6to72.4mm(2.78to2.85inches).

Figure48

1.Measurethisdistance (shouldbe7.3to7.6cm (2-7/8to3inches).

2.Traction-controlspring5.Jamnut

3.Clevispin

A.Disengagethetraction-controllever.

B.Loosenthejamnutontheturnbuckleand

removetheclevispin,disconnectingthe springfromtheturnbuckle(Figure48).

C.Turntheturnbuckleinorouttoadjustthe

lengthasnecessary.

D.Installtheturnbuckletothespringwiththe

clevispin.

4.Turnbuckle

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Figure49

1.Reel-controlcable2.Jamnuts

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3.Atthecontrol-handlebulkhead,loosenthe reel-controlcableuntilthereisslackinthecable (Figure50).

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Storage

StorageSafety

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachine

inanyenclosure.

StoringtheMachine

Figure50

1.Jamnuts3.Reel-controlcable

2.Traction-controlcable

4.Atthecontrol-handlebulkhead,tightenthe reel-controlcableenoughtoremovetheslack fromthecablewithoutextendingthespring.

5.Checktheoperationasfollows:

•Verifythatthereel-clutchteethdisengage

whentheclutchisreleasedandthe reel-clutchteethdonotbottomoutwhen engaged.

Note:Removetherubberplug(Figure46)

fromtheholeinthefrontofthetransmission toviewreelclutch.

•Thereelstoppingtimemustbelessthan7

secondswiththereeltobedknifebackedoff.

•RefertotheServiceManualorcontact

yourauthorizedT orodistributorforfurther assistance.

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1.Removeanygrassclippings,dirt,andgrime fromtheexternalpartsoftheentiremachine, especiallytheengine.Cleanthedirtandchaff fromtheoutsideoftheenginecylinder-headns andtheblowerhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachine

withmilddetergentandwater.Donot pressure-washthemachine.Avoid excessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthe shift-leverplateandtheengine.

2.Forlong-termstorage(morethan30days)add stabilizer/conditioneradditivetothefuelinthe tank.

A.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

B.Eithershutofftheengine,allowittocool,

anddrainthefueltank,oroperatethe engineuntilitshutsoff.

C.Starttheengineandrunituntilitshuts

off.Starttheengineagain,withthechoke closed,untiltheenginewillnotstart.

D.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthe

sparkplug.

E.Disposeofthefuelproperly .Recycleit

accordingtolocalcodes.

Note:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned

gasolineover90days.

3.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatiswornor damaged.

4.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourauthorizedT orodistributor.

5.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor storagearea.Coverthemachinetoprotectit andkeepitclean.

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Notes:

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EuropeanPrivacyNotice

TheInformationToroCollects ToroWarrantyCompany(Toro)respectsyourprivacy .Inordertoprocessyourwarrantyclaimandcontactyouintheeventofaproductrecall,weaskyou tosharecertainpersonalinformationwithus,eitherdirectlyorthroughyourlocalT orocompanyordealer.

TheT orowarrantysystemishostedonserverslocatedwithintheUnitedStateswhereprivacylawmaynotprovidethesameprotectionasapplies inyourcountry.

BYSHARINGYOURPERSONALINFORMATIONWITHUS,YOUARECONSENTINGTOTHEPROCESSINGOFYOURPERSONALINFORMATION ASDESCRIBEDINTHISPRIV ACYNOTICE.

TheWayT oroUsesInformation Toromayuseyourpersonalinformationtoprocesswarrantyclaims,tocontactyouintheeventofaproductrecallandforanyotherpurposewhichwetell youabout.ToromayshareyourinformationwithT oro'safliates,dealersorotherbusinesspartnersinconnectionwithanyoftheseactivities.Wewillnot sellyourpersonalinformationtoanyothercompany .Wereservetherighttodisclosepersonalinformationinordertocomplywithapplicablelawsand withrequestsbytheappropriateauthorities,tooperateoursystemsproperlyorforourownprotectionorthatofotherusers.

RetentionofyourPersonalInformation Wewillkeepyourpersonalinformationaslongasweneeditforthepurposesforwhichitwasoriginallycollectedorforotherlegitimatepurposes (suchasregulatorycompliance),orasrequiredbyapplicablelaw .

Toro'sCommitmenttoSecurityofYourPersonalInformation Wetakereasonableprecautionsinordertoprotectthesecurityofyourpersonalinformation.Wealsotakestepstomaintaintheaccuracyandcurrent statusofpersonalinformation.

AccessandCorrectionofyourPersonalInformation Ifyouwouldliketorevieworcorrectyourpersonalinformation,[email protected].

AustralianConsumerLaw

AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oroDealer.

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ToroGeneralCommercialProductWarranty

ATwo-YearLimitedWarranty

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuant toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantyourT oroCommercial product(“Product”)tobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship fortwoyearsor1500operationalhours*,whicheveroccursrst.This warrantyisapplicabletoallproductswiththeexceptionofAerators (refertoseparatewarrantystatementsfortheseproducts).Wherea warrantableconditionexists,wewillrepairtheProductatnocosttoyou includingdiagnostics,labor,parts,andtransportation.Thiswarranty beginsonthedatetheProductisdeliveredtotheoriginalretailpurchaser . *Productequippedwithanhourmeter.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

YouareresponsiblefornotifyingtheCommercialProductsDistributoror AuthorizedCommercialProductsDealerfromwhomyoupurchasedthe Productassoonasyoubelieveawarrantableconditionexists.Ifyouneed helplocatingaCommercialProductsDistributororAuthorizedDealer,or ifyouhavequestionsregardingyourwarrantyrightsorresponsibilities, youmaycontactusat:

ToroCommercialProductsServiceDepartment ToroWarrantyCompany 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1196

952–888–8801or800–952–2740 E-mail:[email protected]

OwnerResponsibilities

AstheProductowner,youareresponsibleforrequiredmaintenanceand adjustmentsstatedinyourOperator'sManual.Failuretoperformrequired maintenanceandadjustmentscanbegroundsfordisallowingawarranty claim.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarranty periodaredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thiswarrantydoesnot coverthefollowing:

•Productfailureswhichresultfromtheuseofnon-T ororeplacement

parts,orfrominstallationanduseofadd-on,ormodiednon-Toro brandedaccessoriesandproducts.Aseparatewarrantymaybe providedbythemanufactureroftheseitems.

•Productfailureswhichresultfromfailuretoperformrecommended

maintenanceand/oradjustments.Failuretoproperlymaintainyour ToroproductpertheRecommendedMaintenancelistedinthe Operator’sManualcanresultinclaimsforwarrantybeingdenied.

•ProductfailureswhichresultfromoperatingtheProductinanabusive,

negligent,orrecklessmanner.

•Partssubjecttoconsumptionthroughuseunlessfoundtobedefective.

Examplesofpartswhichareconsumed,orusedup,duringnormal Productoperationinclude,butarenotlimitedto,brakepadsand linings,clutchlinings,blades,reels,rollersandbearings(sealedor greasable),bedknives,sparkplugs,castorwheelsandbearings,tires, lters,belts,andcertainsprayercomponentssuchasdiaphragms, nozzles,andcheckvalves,etc.

•Failurescausedbyoutsideinuence.Conditionsconsideredtobe

outsideinuenceinclude,butarenotlimitedto,weather,storage practices,contamination,useofunapprovedfuels,coolants,lubricants, additives,fertilizers,water,orchemicals,etc.

•Failureorperformanceissuesduetotheuseoffuels(e.g.gasoline,

diesel,orbiodiesel)thatdonotconformtotheirrespectiveindustry standards.

•Normalnoise,vibration,wearandtear,anddeterioration.

•Normal“wearandtear”includes,butisnotlimitedto,damagetoseats

duetowearorabrasion,wornpaintedsurfaces,scratcheddecalsor windows,etc.

Parts

Partsscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenancearewarranted fortheperiodoftimeuptothescheduledreplacementtimeforthatpart. Partsreplacedunderthiswarrantyarecoveredforthedurationofthe originalproductwarrantyandbecomethepropertyofT oro.T orowillmake thenaldecisionwhethertorepairanyexistingpartorassemblyorreplace it.T oromayuseremanufacturedpartsforwarrantyrepairs.

DeepCycleandLithium-IonBatteryWarranty:

DeepcycleandLithium-Ionbatterieshaveaspeciedtotalnumberof kilowatt-hourstheycandeliverduringtheirlifetime.Operating,recharging, andmaintenancetechniquescanextendorreducetotalbatterylife.Asthe batteriesinthisproductareconsumed,theamountofusefulworkbetween chargingintervalswillslowlydecreaseuntilthebatteryiscompletelyworn out.Replacementofwornoutbatteries,duetonormalconsumption, istheresponsibilityoftheproductowner.Batteryreplacementmaybe requiredduringthenormalproductwarrantyperiodatowner’sexpense. Note:(Lithium-Ionbatteryonly):ALithium-Ionbatteryhasapartonly proratedwarrantybeginningyear3throughyear5basedonthetime inserviceandkilowatthoursused.RefertotheOperator'sManualfor additionalinformation.

MaintenanceisatOwner’sExpense

Enginetune-up,lubrication,cleaningandpolishing,replacementoflters, coolant,andcompletingrecommendedmaintenancearesomeofthe normalservicesT oroproductsrequirethatareattheowner’sexpense.

GeneralConditions

RepairbyanAuthorizedToroDistributororDealerisyoursoleremedy underthiswarranty.

NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletion ofrepairsunderthiswarranty.ExceptfortheEmissionswarranty referencedbelow,ifapplicable,thereisnootherexpresswarranty.All impliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityandtnessforusearelimitedto thedurationofthisexpresswarranty.

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheabove exclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarrantygivesyou speciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfrom statetostate.

Noteregardingenginewarranty:

TheEmissionsControlSystemonyourProductmaybecoveredby aseparatewarrantymeetingrequirementsestablishedbytheU.S. EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EP A)and/ortheCaliforniaAirResources Board(CARB).Thehourlimitationssetforthabovedonotapplytothe EmissionsControlSystemWarranty.RefertotheEngineEmissionControl WarrantyStatementsuppliedwithyourproductorcontainedintheengine manufacturer’sdocumentationfordetails

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsexportedfromtheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtain guaranteepoliciesforyourcountry ,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtaining guaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter.

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