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FormNo.3433-327RevB

Greensmaster

1018,1021,or

1026Mower

ModelNo.04820—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.04830—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.04840—SerialNo.400000000andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3433-327*B

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

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

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Operatingthismachine1,500m(5,000ft)above sealevelrequiresahigh-altitudejet.Refertoyour Hondaengineowner’smanual.

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orotherreproductiveharm.

Introduction

Thismachineisawalk-behind,reel-bladelawnmower intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators incommercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesigned forcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedturf.Usingthis productforpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecould provedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

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1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

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Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

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informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

Contents

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

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

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

Setup........................................................................6

1AdjustingandInstallingtheCutting

Unit.................................................................6

2InstallingtheTransportWheelShafts...............6

3InstallingtheTransportWheels........................7

4InstallingtheGrassBasket..............................8

ProductOverview.....................................................8

Controls.............................................................9

Specications...................................................11

Attachments/Accessories..................................11

BeforeOperation.................................................12

BeforeOperationSafety...................................12

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................12

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................12

FuelSpecications...........................................12

FillingtheFuelTank..........................................13

AdjustingtheClipRate.....................................13

AdjustingtheReelSpeed.................................13

AdjustingtheTraction-DrumPosition................14

AdjustingtheHandleHeight.............................14

TransportingtheMachinetoaJob

Site................................................................14

RemovingtheTransportWheels.......................15

UsingtheChokeLever.....................................15

OpeningandClosingtheFuel-Shutoff

Valve.............................................................16

DuringOperation.................................................16

DuringOperationSafety...................................16

StartingtheEngine...........................................17

OperatingTips..................................................18

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................19

AfterOperation....................................................19

AfterOperationSafety......................................19

OperatingtheControlsafterMowing.................19

TransportingtheMachine.................................19

InstallingtheTransportWheels.........................19

EngagingorDisengagingthe

Transmission................................................20

Maintenance...........................................................21

MaintenanceSafety..........................................21

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........21

DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................22

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................23

PreparingtheMachineforMaintenance............23

EngineMaintenance...........................................23

EngineSafety...................................................23

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................23

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................24

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................25

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................26

AdjustingtheTractionCable.............................26

AdjustingtheService/ParkingBrake.................27

TighteningtheHandle-Isolation

Hardware......................................................28

CuttingUnitMaintenance.....................................28

BladeSafety.....................................................28

InstallingtheCuttingUnit..................................28

RemovingtheCuttingUnit................................29

BacklappingtheCuttingUnit.............................30

Storage...................................................................30

StorageSafety..................................................30

StoringtheMachine..........................................30

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Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ENISO5395andANSIB71.4-2017.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet andofthrowingobjects.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforestartingthemachine.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsofthemachine.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand functioningproperlyonthemachine.

•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating

area.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey(ifequipped),

andwaitforallmovementtostopbeforeyouleave theoperator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan resultininjury .T oreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

,which

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

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1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards andshieldsinplace.

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1.Useonlyfuelwithan alcoholcontentbyvolume under10%.

2.ReadtheOperator's Manualformore informationonfuel.

3.Donotusefuelwithan alcoholcontentbyvolume greaterthan10%.

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1.Rotatethehandleto engage.

2.Withthemachineinthe Neutralposition,rotatethe handletodisengage.

3.Transmissioncontrol

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1.Engagethereels.2.Disengagethereels.

1.Poisonousfumesor toxicgases,asphyxiation hazard—donotrunthe

4.Warning—disconnectthe sparkplugwirebefore performingmaintenance.

engineinanenclosed space.

2.Explosionhazard—shut offtheenginebefore

5.Hotsurfacehazard—do nottouchthehotsurface.

addingfuel;nore,open ames,orsmokingwhen addingfuel.

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engineandclosethe fuelshutoffvalvebefore leavingthemachine.

3.Warning—shutoffthe

6.Attention—readthe Operator’sManualfor informationaboutlling thefueltank.

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1.Tractioncontrol—pressthetractioncontroldownthenpull ittothehandle.

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1.Slow

2.Fast

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1.Pulluptoreleasethebrake.6.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.

2.Pulldowntoapplythebrake.7.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

3.Parkingbrake—locked8.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.

4.Parkingbrake—unlocked

5.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.

9.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand shieldsinplace.

10.Donottowthemachine.

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Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

2 3

Cuttingunit(orderseparately;contact yourauthorizedT orodistributor)

Coupler Spring Rightwheelshaft Leftwheelshaft

TransportWheelKit(orderseparately; contactyourauthorizedT orodistributor)

Grassbasket

Qty.

1 1 1 1

1Installthegrassbasket.

MediaandAdditionalParts

Description

Operator'sManual EngineOwner'sManual CerticateofCompliance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Qty.

1 1 1

Readorviewtheitemsbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Use

Adjustandinstallthecuttingunittothe machine.

Installthetransportwheelshafts(Model 04840only).

Installthetransportwheels(optional).

Use

AdjustingandInstallingthe CuttingUnit

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Cuttingunit(orderseparately;contactyourauthorized

Torodistributor)

Coupler

Spring

Procedure

1.Adjustthecuttingunittoyourdesiredsettings; refertothecuttingunitOperator’sManual.

2.Installthecouplerandspringtothe reel-drive-assemblyofthecuttingunit(Figure3).

Figure3

1.Coupler

2.Spring

3.Installthecuttingunittothemachine;referto

InstallingtheCuttingUnit(page28).

3.Reel-driveassembly

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InstallingtheTransport WheelShafts

Model04840Only

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Rightwheelshaft

Leftwheelshaft

Procedure

1.Applythread-lockingcompoundtothethreads ofthewheelshafts.

2.Threadtherightwheelshaftintothedrumdrive assemblyontherightsideofthemachine.

Note:Therightwheelshaftismarkedwitha

“R”ontheshaftendandhasleft-handthreads.

InstallingtheTransport Wheels

Optional

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

TransportWheelKit(orderseparately;contactyour

authorizedTorodistributor)

Procedure

Toinstallthetransportwheels,youmustrstacquire theTransportWheelKit(ModelNo.04123).Contact yourauthorizedTorodistributorforthiskit.

1.Installthetransportwheels;refertoInstalling

theTransportWheels(page19).

2.Ensurethatthetiresareinatedto83to103 kPa(12to15psi).

Figure4

1.Rightwheelshaft

3.Torquetheshaftto36to45N∙m(27to33ft-lb).

4.Repeatsteps1through3toinstalltheleftwheel shafttotheleftsideofthemachine.

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InstallingtheGrassBasket

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Grassbasket

Procedure

Graspthebasketbythetoplipandslideitontothe basketmountingrods(Figure5).

ProductOverview

1.Grassbasket

Figure5

2.Basketmountingrod

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Figure6

1.Grassbasket

2.Kickstand5.Transport-wheelaxle

3.Handle

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4.Fueltank

6.Cuttingunit

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Controls

ClutchBail

Usetheclutchbail(Figure7)toengageordisengage thetractiondrive.

•Engagethetractiondrive:Pullupandholdthe

bartothehandle.

•Disengagethetractiondrive:Releasethebar.

ThrottleControl

Usethethrottlecontrol(Figure7)toadjusttheengine speed.

•Increasetheenginespeed:Rotatetheleverup.

•Decreasetheenginespeed:Rotatethelever

down.

On/OffSwitch

Theswitch(Figure7)allowsyoutostartorshutoff theengine.

•Starttheengine:Pushdownontheupperpart

oftheswitch.

•Shutofftheengine:Pushdownonthelowerpart

oftheswitch.

Figure7

1.Clutchbail

2.Cutting-unit-drivelever

3.Parking-brakelatch

4.Service-brakelever8.On/Offswitch

5.Throttlecontrol

6.Hourmeter

7.Lift-assisthandle

Service-BrakeLever

Usetheservicebrake(Figure7)tosloworstopthe machine.Pullthelevertowardthehandletoengage theservicebrake.

Parking-BrakeLatch

Usetheparking-brakelatch(Figure7)toengagethe parkingbrakewhileyouareawayfromthemachine.

•Engagetheparkingbrake:Engageandholdthe

service-brakeleverandrotatetheparking-brake

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latchtowardyou.

•Disengagetheparkingbrake:Pullthe

service-brakelevertowardthehandle.

Cutting-Unit-DriveLever

Usethecutting-unit-drivelever(Figure7)toengage ordisengagethecuttingunitwhiletheclutchbailis engaged.

•Engagethecuttingunit:Movetheleverdown.

•Disengagethecuttingunit:Movetheleverup.

HourMeter

Thehourmeter(Figure7)recordsthetotalnumberof hoursthattheenginehasbeenrunning.Refertothe meterforschedulingregularmaintenance.

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Lift-AssistHandle

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Usethelift-assisthandle(Figure7)tohelpwith adjustingthehandleheightorraiseandlowerthe kickstand.

Handle-HeightAdjuster

Usethehandle-heightadjuster(Figure8)tomovethe handleheighttoacomfortableoperatingposition.Pull upontheadjusterandusethelift-assisthandleto raiseorlowerthehandleheight.

Thefuel-shut-offvalveislocatedonthesideofthe enginebelowthechokecontrol(Figure9).

Note:Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhenthemachine

isnotusedforafewdays,duringtransporttoand fromthejobsite,orwhenthemachineisparked insideabuilding;refertoOpeningandClosingthe

Fuel-ShutoffValve(page16).

Recoil-StarterHandle

Pulltherecoil-starterhandle(Figure9)tostartthe engine.

Kickstand

Thekickstand(Figure10)ismountedtotherearof themachine.Usethekickstandwhenyouinstallor removethetransportwheelsorthecuttingunit.

•TRANSPORT-WHEEL-SERVICEposition:

Tousethekickstandtoinstallthetransportwheels, putyourfootonthekickstandwhilepullingupand backonthelift-assisthandle(Figure10).

Figure8

1.Handle-heightadjuster

ChokeLever

Thechokelever(Figure9)islocatedontheleftfront oftheengine.Usethelevertoaidinstartingacold engine;refertoUsingtheChokeLever(page15).

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CAUTION

Themachineisheavyandcancauseback strainifliftedimproperly.

Putyourfootpressuredownonthe kickstandanduseonlythelift-assist handletoraisethemachine.Attemptingto raisethemachineontothekickstandany otherwaycancauseinjury.

•CUTTING-UNIT-SERVICEposition:

Topreventthemachinefromtippingbackward whenremovingthecuttingunit,lowerthekickstand andinsertapinorboltthroughthechassisholeon therightsideofthemachine(Figure11).

1.Chokelever

2.Fuel-shutoffvalve

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Figure9

3.Recoil-starterhandle

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1.Lift-assisthandle

2.Kickstand—STORAGE

position

Figure10

3.Kickstand—TRANSPORT-WHEEL SERVICEposition

Specications

Model04820Model04830Model04840

Width

Dryweight*95kg(210lb)

Widthofcut

Heightofcut

Clip

Engine

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speed

Mowing

speed

Transport

speed

*Tractionunitonly.RefertothecuttingunitOperator’s

Manualfortheweightofeachcuttingunit.

84cm(33

inches)

46cm(18

inches)

Dependentontraction-drumposition[referto

AdjustingtheTraction-DrumPosition(page

14)]anduseofHighHeight-of-CutKit.

Dependentonreelspeedandreel-drive-pulley

position;refertoAdjustingtheClip

Lowidle:1,900±100rpm;Highidle:

3.2km/h(2mph)to5.6km/h(3.5mph)

91cm(36

inches)

100kg(220

lb)

53cm(21

inches)

Rate(page13).

3,450±100rpm

8.5km/h(5.3mph)

104cm(41

inches)

107kg(235

lb)

66cm(26

inches)

Figure11

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall approvedattachmentsandaccessories.

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe productwarranty.

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1.Chassishole2.Kickstand—CUTTING-UNIT SERVICEposition

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Operation

containersontheground,awayfromthevehicle beforelling.

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand mechanics.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey(ifequipped),

andwaitforallmovementtostopbeforeyouleave theoperator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerand

refuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,refuel suchequipmentwithaportablecontainerrather thanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel

tankorcontaineroperatingatalltimesuntilfueling iscomplete.

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Performthedailymaintenanceprocedures;referto

DailyMaintenanceChecklist(page22).

CheckingtheEngine-Oil Level

Checktheengine-oillevelbeforeeachuseorevery 8operatinghours,refertoCheckingtheEngine-Oil

Level(page23).

•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe

machinequickly.

•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety

switches,andsafetyprotectivedevicesare attachedandfunctioningproperly.Donotoperate themachineunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly .

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine

andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould throw.

FuelSafety

•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisammable

anditsvaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothetank

whiletheengineisrunningorhot.

•Donotaddordrainfuelinanenclosedspace.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.

•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;

avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntilthefuel vaporshavedissipated.

FuelSpecications

Fueltankcapacity:2.0L(0.59USgallons)

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

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

30daysold)fuel.

•Usingunapprovedgasolinemaycause

performanceproblemsand/orenginedamage, whichmaynotbecoveredunderthewarranty.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck

ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace

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FillingtheFuelTank

AdjustingtheClipRate

1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe

capfromthetank(Figure12).Fillthefueltank tothebottomofthetank-neckopening;referto yourengineOperator’sManual.

Important:Donotoverllthetankwithfuel.

Figure12

1.Fuel-tankcap

Thecliprateisdeterminedbythefollowingmachine settings:

•Reelspeed:Youcanadjustthereelspeedtoa

highorlowsetting;refertoAdjustingtheReel

Speed(page13).

•Reel-drive-pulleyposition:Youcansetthe

reel-drivepulleysin2positions;refertoyour cuttingunitOperator’sManual.

Todeterminethereelspeedandreel-drive-pulley positionfortheappropriateclip,refertothefollowing table:

ClipRate

Reel

Speed

LowLow7.3mm

LowHigh8.7mm

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HighLow5.9mm

HighHigh5.0mm

Belt

Position

8-blade11-blade14-blade

(0.286inch)

(0.241inch)

(0.233inch)

(0.196inch)

CuttingUnit

(0.208inch)

(0.175inch)

(0.169inch)

(0.142inch)

5.3mm

4.4mm

4.3mm

3.6mm

4.2mm

(0.164inch)

3.5mm

(0.137inch)

3.4mm

(0.133inch)

2.8mm

(0.112inch)

2.Installthefuel-tankcapandwipeupanyspilled

fuel.

AdjustingtheReelSpeed

Usethereel-speed-controlknob(Figure13)toadjust thereelspeed.

•Highreelspeed:Rotatetheknobsothatthe“H”

ontheknobisdirectedtowardthefrontofthe machine.

•Lowreelspeed:Rotatetheknobsothatthe“L”

ontheknobisdirectedtowardthefrontofthe machine.

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Figure14

Leftsideofthemachineshown

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Figure13

1.Reel-speed-controlknob(showninthehigh-reel-speed

position)

Adjustingthe Traction-DrumPosition

Thetractiondrumcanbeadjustedto2positions:

•LOWposition:Usethispositionformowingata

lowerheightofcut(e.g.,mowingagolf-course green).

•HIGHposition:Usethispositionformowingata

higherheightofcut(e.g.,mowingagolf-course teebox).

1.MovethekickstandtotheCUTTING-UNITSERVICE

position;refertoKickstand(page10).

2.Removetheshoulderbolts(Figure14)oneach

sideofthemachinethatsecurethedrumdrive housingtothechassis.

1.Insertshoulderbolthere fortheLOWposition.

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2.Insertshoulderbolthere fortheHIGHposition.

3.Aligntheholesinthechassiswiththeholesin

thedrivehousing.

4.Usethepreviouslyremovedshoulderboltsto

securethedrivehousingtothechassis(Figure

14).

5.MovethekickstandtotheSTORAGEposition;

refertoKickstand(page10).

3.Shoulderbolt

AdjustingtheHandle Height

Usethehandle-heightadjustertoadjustthehandle heighttoacomfortableoperatingposition;referto

Handle-HeightAdjuster(page10).

TransportingtheMachine toaJobSite

TransportingtheMachineUsing TransportWheels

Usethetransportwheelstotransportthemachinea shorterdistance.

1.Installthetransportwheels;refertoInstalling

theTransportWheels(page19).

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2.Ensurethatthetractionandreel-drivecontrols areintheNEUTRALposition.

3.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine

(page17).

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

5.Adjustthethrottletooperatethemoweratthe desiredgroundspeedandtransportthemachine tothedesireddestination.

TransportingtheMachineUsinga Trailer

Useatrailertotransportthemachineaconsiderable distance.Usecautionwhileloadingandunloadingthe machineontothetrailer.

1.Carefullydrivethemachineontothetrailer.

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2.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, andturnthefuelvalvetotheOFFposition.

3.Useafull-widthrampforloadingthemachine intoatrailerortruck.

4.Securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailer.

Note:Y oucanusetheT oroTransProtrailerto

transportthemachine.Forinstructionsonloadingthe trailer,refertoyourtrailerOperator’sManual.

Important:Donotruntheenginewhile

transportingitonatrailerbecausedamagecan occurtothemachine.

RemovingtheTransport Wheels

1.Releasetheclutchbail,usethethrottlecontrolto lowertheenginespeed,andshutofftheengine.

2.Movethekickstandtothe TRANSPORT-WHEEL-SERVICEposition;referto

Kickstand(page10).

1.Axle2.Wheel-lockingclip

4.Carefullylowerthemachineoffofthekickstand bypushingforwardslowlyorbyliftingthelower handlesupport,allowingthekickstandtospring backtotheSTORAGEposition;refertoKickstand

(page10).

UsingtheChokeLever

Usethechokelevertoaidinstartingacoldengine. MovethelevertotheCHOKEpositionwhenstartinga coldengine.Aftertheenginestarts,movethelever totheRUNposition.

3.Removethetransportwheelsbypushingthe wheel-lockingclipsoutoftheaxles(Figure15).

1.Chokelever—CHOKE

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Figure16

position

2.Chokelever—RUN position

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OpeningandClosingthe Fuel-ShutoffValve

Controlfuelowtotheenginewiththefuel-shutoff valveasfollows:

•T oopenthefuelvalve,turnthefuel-shutofflever

towardtherecoilstarterhandle(Figure17).

•T oshutthefuelvalve,turnthefuel-shutofflever

awayfromtherecoilstarterhandle(Figure17).

Figure17

1.Fuel-shutoff lever—CLOSEDposition

2.Fuel-shutofflever—OPEN position

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose jewelry.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.

•Beforeyoustartthemachine,ensurethatalldrives

areinneutral,theparkingbrakeisengaged,and youareintheoperatingposition.

•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating

area.Ifco-workersmustbepresent,usecaution andensurethatthegrassbasketisinstalledon themachine.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid

holesorhiddenhazards.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk

oflightning.

•Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Poorfootingcould

causeaslip-and-fallaccident.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting

unit.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe

sureofaclearpath.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,

trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyour vision.

•Stopthecuttingunitwheneveryouarenotmowing.

•Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunitandshutoff

theenginebeforeadjustingtheheightofcut.

•Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaust

gassesareenclosed.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

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•Beforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition,dothe

following:

–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

–Disengagethecuttingunit.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutoffthemachineandremovethekey(if

equipped).

–Waitforallmovementtostop.

•Shutoffthemachinebeforeemptyingthebasket.

•Donottouchtheengine,mufer,orexhaustpipe

whiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas shutoffbecausetheseareascouldbehotenough tocauseburns.

•Shutoffthemachineanddisengagethedriveto

thecuttingunitinthefollowingsituations:

–Beforefueling

–Beforeclearingblockages

–Beforeremovingthegrassbasket

–Beforechecking,cleaning,ormaintainingthe

cuttingunit

–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal

vibrationoccurs.Inspectthecuttingunitfor damageandmakerepairsbeforestartingand operatingthemachine

–Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition

•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved

byTheT oro®Company.

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SlopeSafety

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere injuryordeath.Y ouareresponsibleforsafeslope operation.Operatingthemachineonanyslope requiresextracaution.Beforeusingthemachine onaslope,dothefollowing:

–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions

inthemanualandonthemachine.

–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto

determineiftheslopeissafeformachine operation.Usecommonsenseandgood judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation. Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachineon aslope.

•Operateacrossslopes,neverupanddown.Avoid

operationonexcessivelysteeporwetslopes. Poorfootingcouldcauseaslip-and-fallaccident.

•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do

notoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches, embankments,water,orotherhazards.The machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe distancebetweenthemachineandanyhazard. Useahandheldtooltooperateintheseareas.

1.Ensurethatthetraction-driveleverisinthe neutralposition.

2.Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopen;refer toOpeningandClosingtheFuel-ShutoffValve

(page16)

3.MovetheOn/OffswitchtotheONposition.

4.Usethethrottlecontroltoincreasetheengine speed.

5.Movethechokeleverhalfwaybetweenthe CHOKEandRUNpositionswhenstartingacold engine;refertoUsingtheChokeLever(page

15)

Note:Thechokemaynotberequiredwhen

startingawarmengine.

6.Pulltherecoil-starthandleoutuntilpositive engagementresults,thenpullitvigorouslyto starttheengine.

Important:Donotpulltherecoilropetoits

limitorletgoofthestarterhandlewhenthe ropeispulledout;theropemaybreakorthe recoilassemblymaybedamaged.

7.MovethechokelevertotheRUNpositionasthe enginewarmsup.

•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon

slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor direction;turnslowlyandgradually.

•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions

wheretraction,steeringorstabilityisinquestion. Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet grass,acrossslopesordownhillmaycausethe machinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe drivewheelsmayresultinslidingandalossof brakingandsteering.Themachinecanslideeven ifthedrivewheelsarestopped.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,

ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards.T all grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould overturnthemachine.

•Ifyoulosecontrolofthemachine,stepawayfrom

thedirectionoftravelofthemachine.

•Alwayskeepthemachineingearwhengoing

downslopes.Donotcoastdownhill(applicable onlytogear-driveunits).

StartingtheEngine

Note:Forillustrationsanddescriptionsofthecontrols

referencedinthissection,refertoControls(page9).

Note:Ensurethatthespark-plugwireisinstalledon

thesparkplug.

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OperatingTips

Important:Grassclippingsactasalubricant

whenmowing.Operatingthecuttingunit excessivelywithoutgrassclippingscandamage thecuttingunit.

•Mowthegreensinastraightback-and-forth

directionacrossthegreen.

•Avoidcircularmowingorturningthemachineon

thegreensareastopreventscufng.

•Turnthemachineoffthegreenbyraisingthe

cuttingreel(pushingthehandledown)and performingatear-shapedturnonthetractiondrum (Figure18).

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Figure19

1.Alignmentstripes

Figure18

•Mowatanormalwalkingpace.Fastspeedssaves

littletimeandresultsinaninferiormowingjob.

•T oassistinmaintainingastraightlineacross

thegreenandtokeepthemachineanequal distancefromtheedgeofthepreviouscut,usethe alignmentstripesonthebasket(Figure19).

OperatingtheMachineinLow LightConditions

UsetheLEDLightKitwhenyouoperatethemachine inlowlightconditions.ContactyourauthorizedToro distributorforthiskit.

Important:Donotuseotherlightsystemswith

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thismachine,astheywillnotoperateproperly withtheengineACoutput.

OperatingtheControlswhile Mowing

1.Starttheengine,setthethrottletoareduced speed,pushdownonthehandletoraisethe cuttingunit,andengagethetractiondriveto transportthemachineontothecollarofthe green.

2.Stopthemachineonthegreen.

3.Usethecutting-unit-drivelevertoengagethe cuttingunit,increasethethrottlespeeduntil themachineistravelingatthedesiredground speed,engagethetractiondrivetomovethe machineontothegreen,lowerthecuttingunitto theground,andbeginmowing.

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ShuttingOfftheEngine

InstallingtheTransport

1.Releasetheclutchbail.

2.MovethethrottlecontroltotheSLOWposition.

3.MovetheOn/OffswitchtotheOFFposition.

4.Closethefuel-shutoffvalvebeforeyoustoreor transportthemachine

AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey(ifequipped),

andwaitforallmovementtostopbeforeyouleave theoperator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthemachinetohelp

preventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoringthe

machineinanyenclosure.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

Wheels

1.Movethekickstandtothe TRANSPORT-WHEEL-SERVICEposition;referto

Kickstand(page10)

2.Slideawheelontoanaxle(Figure20).

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Figure20

1.Axle2.Wheel-lockingclip

•Reducethethrottlesettingbeforeshuttingoff

theengineandturnoffthefuel-shutoffvalve(if equipped)aftermowing.

OperatingtheControls afterMowing

1.Drivethemachineoffofthegreen,pushdown onthehandletoraisethecuttingunit,release theclutchbail,disengagethecuttingunit,and shutofftheengine.

2.Removethegrassbasketandemptythebasket ofclippings.

3.Installthegrassbasketonthemachineand transportthemachinetostorage.

TransportingtheMachine

Aftermowing,transportthemachineawayfromthe jobsite;refertoTransportingtheMachineUsing

TransportWheels(page14)orTransportingthe MachineUsingaTrailer(page15).

3.Pivotthewheel-lockingclip(Figure20)away fromcenterofthewheel,allowingittoslide fartherontotheaxle.

4.Rotatethewheelbackandforthuntilitslides completelyontotheaxleandthelockingclipis securedinthegrooveontheaxleshaft.

5.Repeattheprocedureontheoppositesideof themachine.

6.Carefullylowerthemachineoffthekickstand.

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EngagingorDisengaging theTransmission

Youcandisengagethedrumfromthetransmission toallowthemachinetobemaneuvered.Disengage thetransmissionwhenyouneedtomovethe machinewithoutstartingtheengine(e.g.,performing maintenanceinanenclosedarea).

Beforeyouoperatethemachine,ensurethatyou engagethetransmission.

1.Locatethetraction-engagementleveronthe transmissiongearbox(Figure18).

Figure21

1.Traction-engagement

lever—DISENGAGED position

2.Transmissiongearbox

2.Performthefollowingsteptoengageor disengagethetransmission:

3.Traction-engagement lever—ENGAGEDposition

•Disengagethetransmission:Rotatethe

levertotheDISENGAGEDposition.

•Engagethetransmission:Rotatethelever

totheENGAGEDposition.

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Maintenance

WARNING

Failuretoproperlymaintainthemachinecouldresultinprematurefailureofmachinesystems causingpossibleharmtoyouorbystanders.

Keepthemachinewellmaintainedandingoodworkingorderasindicatedintheseinstructions.

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Important:Donottipthemachineatananglegreaterthan25°.Tippingthemachinebeyond25°leads

tooilleakingintothecombustionchamberand/orfuelleakingoutofthefuel-tankcap.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

MaintenanceSafety

•Beforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition,dothe

following:

–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

–Movethethrottletothelow-idleposition.

–Disengagethecuttingunit(s).

–Ensurethatthetractionisinneutral.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutoffthemachineandremovethekey(if

equipped).

–Waitforallmovementtostop.

•Allowmachinecomponentstocoolbefore

performingmaintenance.

•Ifpossible,donotperformmaintenancewhilethe

machineisrunning.Keepawayfrommovingparts.

•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperforma

maintenanceadjustment,keepyourhands,feet,

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

clothing,andanypartsofthebodyawayfromthe cuttingunit,attachments,andanymovingparts. Keepbystandersaway.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,drive,

mufer,coolingscreen,andtheenginetohelp preventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition.Replace

allworn,damaged,ormissingpartsanddecals. Keepallhardwaretighttoensurethatthemachine isinsafeworkingcondition.

•Checkthegrasscatchercomponentsfrequently

andreplacethemwhennecessary.

•T oensuresafe,optimalperformanceofthe

machine,useonlygenuineT ororeplacement parts.Replacementpartsmadebyother manufacturerscouldbedangerous,andsuchuse couldvoidtheproductwarranty .

•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceis

desired,contactanauthorizedT orodistributor.

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst20hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every300hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Tightenthehandle-isolationhardware.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Inspecttheair-lterelements.

•Cleantheair-lterelements.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Inspectandadjustthesparkplug;replaceitifnecessary .

•Replacethepaperlterelement(Morefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions).

•Replacethesparkplug.

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DailyMaintenanceChecklist

Important:Duplicatethispageforroutineuse.

Maintenance CheckItem

Checkthe brake-lock-lever operation.

Checkthefuel level.

Checkthe engine-oillevel.

Checktheair lter.

Cleantheengine coolingns.

Checkfor unusualengine noises.

Checkfor unusual operatingnoises.

Checkthe reel-to-bedknife adjustment.

Checkthe height-of-cut adjustment.

Touchup damagedpaint.

Cleanthe machine.

Fortheweekof:

Mon.Tues.Wed.Thurs.Fri.

Sat.Sun.

NotationforAreasofConcern

Inspectionperformedby:

ItemDate

Information

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Pre-Maintenance

EngineMaintenance

Procedures

EngineSafety

PreparingtheMachinefor Maintenance

WARNING

Whileyouaremaintainingoradjustingthe machine,someonecouldstarttheengine. Accidentallystartingtheenginecould seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.

Releasetheclutchbail,engagetheparking brake,andpullthewireoffthesparkplug beforeyoudoanymaintenance.Alsopush thewireasidesoitdoesnotaccidentally contactthesparkplug.

Performthefollowingbeforeservicing,cleaning,or makinganyadjustmentstothemachine.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Shutofftheengine.

3.Engagetheparkingbrake.

•Donotchangethegovernorspeedoroverspeed

theengine.

•Runtheenginedryorremovethefuelwithahand

pump;neversiphonthefuel.Ifyoumustdrainthe fueltank,doitoutdoors.

ServicingtheEngineOil

Fillthecrankcasewithapproximately0.56L(19 oz)oftheproperviscosityoilbeforestarting.The engineusesahigh-qualityoilthathastheAmerican PetroleumInstitute(API)serviceclassicationofSJor higher.Selecttheproperoilviscosity(weight)based ontheambienttemperature.Figure23illustratesthe temperature/viscosityrecommendations.

4.Waitforallmovingpartstostopandallowthe enginetocoolbeforeservicing,storing,or makingrepairs.

5.Disconnectthespark-plugwire(Figure22).

Figure22

1.Spark-plugwire

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Figure23

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

increaseoilconsumption.Checktheengine-oillevel morefrequentlywhenyouusetheseoils.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Theidealtimetochecktheengine-oilleveliswhenthe engineiscoolorbeforeyouhavestartedtheengine fortheday.Ifyouhavealreadyrantheengine,allow theoiltodrainbackdowntothesumpforatleast10 minutesbeforeyouchecktheengine-oillevel.

1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop;refertoShuttingOfftheEngine(page

19).

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2.Positionthemachinesothattheengineislevel, andcleantheareaaroundtheoil-lltube(Figure

24).

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ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst20hours/Aftertherst

month(whichevercomesrst)

Every100hours/Every6months(whichever comesrst)

WARNING

Oilmaybehotaftertheenginehasbeenrun, andcontactwithhotoilcancausesevere personalinjury.

Avoidcontactingthehotengineoilwhenyou drainit.

Figure24

1.Dipstick2.Drainplugandwasher

3.Removethedipstickbyrotatingit counterclockwise.

4.Removethedipstickandwipetheendclean.

5.Insertthedipstickfullyintotheoil-lltube,but donotthreaditin.

6.Removethedipstickandchecktheengine-oil level(Figure25).

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1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop;refertoShuttingOfftheEngine(page

19).

2.Placeapanunderthedrainplugtocatchtheoil.

3.Removethedrainplug,washer,anddipstick (Figure24).

4.Positiontheenginesothattheoildrainsfrom theengine.

5.Whentheoilhasdrainedcompletely,movethe enginetoalevelpositionandinstallthedrain plugandanewwasher.

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatacertied

recyclingcenter.

6.Slowlypouroilintotheoil-llholeuntiltheoil isatthecorrectlevel.

7.Ensurethattheoilisatthecorrectlevelonthe dipstick;refertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

(page23).

8.Threadthedipstickintotheoil-llhole.

9.Wipeupanyspilledoil.

10.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

Figure25

1.Fillertube4.Lowerlimit

2.Dipstick5.Drainplug

3.Upperlimit

7.Iftheengine-oillevelisincorrect,addordrainoil tocorrectthelevel;refertoChangingtheEngine

Oil(page24).

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours/Every3months(whichever comesrst)

Every300hours/Yearly(whichevercomesrst)

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Important:Donotoperatetheenginewithout

theairlterassembly;extremeenginedamage willoccur.

1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop;refertoShuttingOfftheEngine(page

19).

2.Removethewingnutsecuringtheair-cleaner cover(Figure26).

3.Removetheair-cleanercover.

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Note:Ensurethatnodirtordebrisfromthe

air-cleanercoverfallintothebase.

Note:Ensurethatdirtanddebrisdonotenter

theairductleadingtothecarburetor.

4.Removethefoamandpaperelementsfromthe base.

5.Removethefoamelementfromthepaper element.

6.Inspectthefoamandpaperelements;replace themiftheyaredamagedorexcessivelydirty.

11.Installtheair-cleanerelementsandensurethat theyareproperlypositioned.Installthelower wingnut.

12.Installthecoverandinstalltheupperwingnut tosecureit.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Every6months

(whichevercomesrst)

Every300hours/Yearly(whichevercomesrst)

UseanNGKBPR6ESsparkplugorequivalent.

1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop;refertoShuttingOfftheEngine(page

19).

2.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.

3.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.

Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,or

dirtysparkplug.Donotsandblast,scrape, orcleantheelectrodesbecauseengine damagecouldresultfromgritenteringthe cylinder.

Figure26

1.Wingnut

2.Air-cleanercover

3.Foamelement

4.Paperlterelement

5.Gasketandairduct

7.Cleanthepaperelementbytappingitgentlyto removethedirt.

Note:Donottrytobrushdirtoffthepaper

element;brushingforcesthedirtintothebers. Replacetheelementiftappingitfailstoremove thedirt.

8.Cleanthefoamelementinwarm,soapywater orinanonammablesolvent.

Note:Donotusegasolinetocleanthefoam

elementbecauseitcouldcreateariskofreor explosion.

9.Rinseanddrythefoamelementthoroughly .

10.Wipedirtfromthebaseandthecoverwitha moistrag.

4.Setthegapontheplugto0.7to0.8mm(0.028 to0.031inch)

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Figure27

1.Center-electrodeinsulator

2.Sideelectrode

3.Airgap

5.Carefullyinstallthesparkplugbyhand(toavoid crossthreading)untilitishandtight.

6.Tightenthesparkpluganadditional1/2turnif itisnew;otherwise,tightenitanadditional1/8 to1/4turn.

Important:Aloosesparkplugcanbecome

veryhotandcandamagetheengine; overtighteningasparkplugmaydamagethe threadsinthecylinderhead.

7.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

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ControlsSystem Maintenance

AdjustingtheTraction Cable

Adjustthetractioncabletoachieveagapof1.5mm (0.06inch)betweenthefrictiondiscandthepressure plate.

1.Accessthefrictiondiscandpressureplateby removingtheclutchcover(Figure28).

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Figure29

1.Tractioncable2.Jamnut

Figure28

1.Clutchcover

2.Loosenthejamnutsandadjustthetraction cablesothata1.5mm(0.06inch)gapis betweenthefrictiondiscandthepressureplate (Figure29andFigure30).

2.Bolt

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1.Frictiondisc

2.Pressureplate

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Figure30

3.Gap—1.5mm(0.06inch)

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Adjustingthe Service/ParkingBrake

Adjusttheservice/parkingbrakeifitslipsduring operation.

1.Engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Usingaspringscale,applyaforceonthe service-brakelever(Figure31).

Theparkingbrakeshouldreleasewhenyou attainaforceof8to10kg(18to22lb).Ifthe parkingbrakedoesnotreleasewithin8to10kg (18to22lb)offorce,adjustthebrakecable.

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Figure32

Figure31

1.Applyforcetoreleasetheparkingbrake.

3.Performthefollowingstepstoadjustthe brake-cabletension:

•T oincreasethecabletension,loosenthe

front-cablejamnutandtightentherearjam nut(Figure32).Repeatstep2andadjust thetensionifnecessary .

•T odecreasethecabletension,loosenthe

rearjamnutandtightenthefront-cablejam nut(Figure32).Repeatstep2andadjust thetensionifnecessary .

1.Front-cablejamnut3.Brakecable

2.Rearjamnut

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Tighteningthe Handle-IsolationHardware

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst20hours

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.LoosentheboltandnutasshowninFigure33.

CuttingUnitMaintenance

BladeSafety

Usecarewhencheckingthecutting-unitreel.Wear glovesandusecautionwhenservicingthereel.

Awornordamagedbladeorbedknifecanbreak,and apiececouldbethrowntowardyouorbystanders, resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladesandbedknivesperiodicallyfor

excessivewearordamage.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Weargloves

andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only replaceorbacklapthebladesandbedknives; neverstraightenorweldthem.

InstallingtheCuttingUnit

1.MovethekickstandtotheCUTTING-UNIT-SERVICE position;refertoKickstand(page10).

2.Alignthecuttingunittotheframe.

Figure33

1.Bolt2.Nut

3.Pushthehandleasfarforwardaspossible.

4.Whilesupportingthehandle,torquetheboltand nutthatyouloosenedinstep2to91to1 11Nm (67to82ft-lb).

Note:Haveanassistanthelpyoutosupport

thehandleortorquethehardware.

5.Releasethehandle.

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3.Use4socket-headscrewstosecurethecutting unittotheframe(Figure34).

Figure34

1.Socket-headscrew2.Cutting-unit-drivecoupler

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4.Slidethecutting-unit-drivecouplerontothe transmissiondriveshaft(Figure34).

Thecouplershouldslideontothetransmission driveshaftwithoutresistance.Ifthereis resistance,ensurethatthereeldriveshaftand thetransmissiondriveshaftarealigned.

Youcanadjustthereeldriveshaftpositionby adjustingthereel-drive-assemblyposition:

A.LoosentheboltshowninFigure35.

RemovingtheCuttingUnit

1.MovethekickstandtotheCUTTING-UNIT-SERVICE position;refertoKickstand(page10).

2.Removethegrassbasket(ifequipped).

3.Releasethecutting-unit-drivecouplerfromthe transmissiondriveshaft(Figure36).

Figure35

1.Reel-driveassembly2.Bolt

B.Rotatethereel-driveassemblysothatthe

reeldriveshaftisproperlyalignedwiththe transmissiondriveshaft.

C.Tightentheboltthatyoupreviously

loosened.

Ifresistancecontinues,adjusttheengineand transmissionalignment;refertotheService Manual.

5.Installthegrassbasket.

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Figure36

1.Cutting-unit-drivecoupler2.Socket-headscrew

4.Removethesocket-headscrewsthatsecurethe cuttingunittotheframe(Figure36).

5.Removethecuttingunitfromtheframe.

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BacklappingtheCutting Unit

Tobacklapthecuttingunit,usetheAccessBacklap Kit(ModelNo.139-4342)ortheBacklapKit(Model No.04800);refertotheoperatinginstructionsinthe kitInstallationInstructions.Contactyourauthorized Torodistributortoacquireoneofthesekits.

Storage

StorageSafety

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey(ifequipped),

andwaitforallmovementtostopbeforeyouleave theoperator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.

StoringtheMachine

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

throughthefuelsystemfor5minutes.

B.Eithershutofftheengine,allowittocool,

anddrainthefueltank,oroperatethe engineuntilitshutsoff.

C.Starttheengineandrunituntilitshuts

off.Starttheengineagain,withthechoke closed,untiltheenginedoesnotstart.

D.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthe

sparkplug.

E.Disposeofthefuelproperly .Recycleit

accordingtolocalcodes.

Note:Donotstorefuelcontaining

stabilizer/conditionerlongerthanthe durationrecommendedbythefuel-stabilizer manufacturer.

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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Notes:

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Notes:

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TheToroWarranty

Two-Y earor1,500HoursLimitedWarranty

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuant toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantyourT oroCommercial product(“Product”)tobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship for2yearsor1,500operationalhours*,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.Repairsforproductissues causedbyfailuretoperformrequiredmaintenanceandadjustmentsarenot coveredunderthiswarranty.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarranty periodaredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thiswarrantydoesnot coverthefollowing:

•Productfailureswhichresultfromtheuseofnon-T ororeplacement

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

•Productfailureswhichresultfromfailuretoperformrecommended

maintenanceand/oradjustments.

•ProductfailureswhichresultfromoperatingtheProductinanabusive,

negligent,orrecklessmanner.

•Partsconsumedthroughusethatarenotdefective.Examplesofparts

whichareconsumed,orusedup,duringnormalProductoperation include,butarenotlimitedto,brakepadsandlinings,clutchlinings, blades,reels,rollersandbearings(sealedorgreasable),bedknives, sparkplugs,castorwheelsandbearings,tires,lters,belts,andcertain sprayercomponentssuchasdiaphragms,nozzles,andcheckvalves.

•Failurescausedbyoutsideinuence,including,butnotlimitedto,

weather,storagepractices,contamination,useofunapprovedfuels, coolants,lubricants,additives,fertilizers,water ,orchemicals.

•Failureorperformanceissuesduetotheuseoffuels(e.g.gasoline,

diesel,orbiodiesel)thatdonotconformtotheirrespectiveindustry standards.

•Normalnoise,vibration,wearandtear,anddeterioration.Normal

“wearandtear”includes,butisnotlimitedto,damagetoseatsdueto wearorabrasion,wornpaintedsurfaces,scratcheddecalsorwindows.

Parts

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

DeepCycleandLithium-IonBatteryWarranty

DeepcycleandLithium-Ionbatterieshaveaspeciedtotalnumber ofkilowatt-hourstheycandeliverduringtheirlifetime.Operating, recharging,andmaintenancetechniquescanextendorreducetotal batterylife.Asthebatteriesinthisproductareconsumed,theamount ofusefulworkbetweenchargingintervalswillslowlydecreaseuntilthe batteryiscompletelywornout.Replacementofwornoutbatteries, duetonormalconsumption,istheresponsibilityoftheproductowner. Note:(Lithium-Ionbatteryonly):Pro-ratedafter2years.Refertothe batterywarrantyforadditionalinformation.

LifetimeCrankshaftWarranty(ProStripe02657Model

Only)

TheProstripewhichisttedwithagenuineT oroFrictionDiscand Crank-SafeBladeBrakeClutch(integratedBladeBrakeClutch(BBC)+ FrictionDiscassembly)asoriginalequipmentandusedbytheoriginal purchaserinaccordancewithrecommendedoperatingandmaintenance procedures,arecoveredbyaLifetimeWarrantyagainstenginecrankshaft bending.Machinesttedwithfrictionwashers,BladeBrakeClutch(BBC) unitsandothersuchdevicesarenotcoveredbytheLifetimeCrankshaft Warranty.

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.

NoteRegardingEmissionsWarranty

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

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

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

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CaliforniaProposition65WarningInformation

Whatisthiswarning?

Youmayseeaproductforsalethathasawarninglabellikethefollowing:

WARNING:CancerandReproductiveHarm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.

WhatisProp65?

Prop65appliestoanycompanyoperatinginCalifornia,sellingproductsinCalifornia,ormanufacturingproductsthatmaybesoldinorbroughtinto California.ItmandatesthattheGovernorofCaliforniamaintainandpublishalistofchemicalsknowntocausecancer,birthdefects,and/orother reproductiveharm.Thelist,whichisupdatedannually,includeshundredsofchemicalsfoundinmanyeverydayitems.ThepurposeofProp65isto informthepublicaboutexposuretothesechemicals.

Prop65doesnotbanthesaleofproductscontainingthesechemicalsbutinsteadrequireswarningsonanyproduct,productpackaging,orliteraturewith theproduct.Moreover,aProp65warningdoesnotmeanthataproductisinviolationofanyproductsafetystandardsorrequirements.Infact,the CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all

AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2) haschosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsunderstandingaboutthepresenceofalistedchemicalwithoutattemptingtoevaluatetheexposure.

Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?

Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly.ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproducts.Additionally,someonlineandmailorder retailersprovideProp65warningsontheirwebsitesorincatalogs.

HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?

Prop65standardsareoftenmorestringentthanfederalandinternationalstandards.TherearevarioussubstancesthatrequireaProp65warning atlevelsthatarefarlowerthanfederalactionlimits.Forexample,theProp65standardforwarningsforleadis0.5μg/day,whichiswellbelow thefederalandinternationalstandards.

Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?

•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.

•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies

makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.

•TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.

•CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora

productdoesnotmeanthattheproductisfreeoflistedchemicalsatsimilarlevels.

WhydoesToroincludethiswarning?

Torohaschosentoprovideconsumerswithasmuchinformationaspossiblesothattheycanmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheproductstheybuyand use.T oroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalsprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromT oroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe “nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,T orohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover ,ifTorodoesnotprovidethese warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.

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