Toro TimeCutter, 74727, SS 4225, MX 5000, 74706 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3417-979RevA
TimeCutter
®
SS4225orMX5000
RidingMower
ModelNo.74706—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74727—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemical
orchemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed, equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmower intendedtobeusedbyhomeownersinresidential applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrass onwell-maintainedlawns.Itisnotdesignedforcutting brush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongside highways,orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.com forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials, accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto registeryourproduct.
WARNING
Removingstandardoriginalequipmentparts andaccessoriesmayalterthewarranty, traction,andsafetyofthemachine.Failureto useoriginalT oropartscouldcauseserious injuryordeath.Makingunauthorizedchanges totheengine,fuelorventingsystem,may violateEPAandCARBregulations.
Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimited to,tires,belts,blades,andfuelsystem componentswithoriginalToroparts.
Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance, andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough theenginemanufacturer.
GrossorNetTorque
Thegrossornettorqueofthisenginewaslaboratory ratedbytheenginemanufacturerinaccordancewith theSocietyofAutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940 orJ2723.Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission, andoperatingrequirements,theactualenginetorque onthisclassofmowerwillbesignicantlylower. Pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer’sinformation includedwiththemachine.
Pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer’sinformation includedwiththemachine.
FortheOperator’sManual,thecompletewarranty details,ortoregisteryourproduct,usetheQR codeorvisitwww.Toro.com.Y oumayalsocallus at1-888-384-9939torequestawrittencopyofthe productwarranty.
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Figure1
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.
Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SlopeIndicator...................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6
ProductOverview...................................................13
Controls...........................................................13
BeforeOperation.................................................15
BeforeOperationSafety...................................15
AddingFuel......................................................15
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................16
BreakinginaNewMachine..............................16
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UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................16
PositioningtheSeat..........................................17
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers.................17
DuringOperation.................................................18
DuringOperationSafety...................................18
OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)............................................................20
OperatingtheThrottle.......................................20
OperatingtheChoke........................................20
StartingtheEngine...........................................21
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................21
UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................21
DrivingtheMachine..........................................21
UsingtheSideDischarge.................................23
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................24
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................24
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................25
OperatingTips.................................................25
AfterOperation....................................................26
AfterOperationSafety......................................26
PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................26
TransportingtheMachine.................................27
Maintenance...........................................................29
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........29
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................30
MaintenanceSafety..........................................30
RaisingtheSeat...............................................30
Lubrication..........................................................31
GreasingtheBearings......................................31
EngineMaintenance...........................................31
EngineSafety...................................................31
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................31
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................32
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................34
CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................35
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................35
ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter.......................35
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................36
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................36
ServicingtheBattery.........................................36
ServicingtheFuses..........................................38
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................38
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................38
ReleasingtheElectricBrake.............................39
BeltMaintenance................................................39
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ReplacingtheMower-DeckBelt........................39
MowerMaintenance.............................................42
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................42
LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................44
RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................46
InstallingtheMowerDeck.................................47
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................48
Cleaning..............................................................50
WashingtheUndersideoftheMower
Deck..............................................................50
DisposingofWaste...........................................50
Storage...................................................................51
StorageSafety..................................................51
CleaningandStorage.......................................51
StoringtheBattery............................................52
Troubleshooting......................................................53
Schematics.............................................................55
Safety
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard B71.4-2012.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,
ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or onslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand workingonthemachine.
Keepchildrenandbystandersoutoftheoperating
area.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebefore
servicing,fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere neededthroughoutthismanual.
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SlopeIndicator
Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucanoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslopeof hillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .
decalbatterysymbols
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or smoking
3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
6.Keepbystandersasafe distanceawayfromthe battery.
7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.
8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.
10.Containslead;donot discard
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.
decal99-3943
99-3943
ForModelswith127cm(50inch)Decks
1.Engine
decaloemmarkt
93-7009
1.Warning—donotoperatethemowerwiththedeectorup orremoved;keepthedeectorinplace.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
decal105-7015
decal93-7009
1.Beltrouting
ForModelswith107cm(42-inch)Decks
105-7015
6
106-8717
1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.
2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.
3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.
4.Engine
decal106-8717
decal119-8870
119-8870
ForModelswith127cm(50inch)Decks
112-9840
ForModelswith127cm(50inch)Decks
1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
2.Heightofcut
119-8815
1.Parkingposition4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
decal112-9840
1.Height-of-cut
3.Removethekeyandread theinstructionsbefore servicingorperforming maintenance.
decal119-8815
ForModelswith107cm(42inch)MowerDecks
1.Heightofcut
2.4-1/2inches6.2-1/2inches
3.4inches7.2inches
4.3-1/2inches8.1-1/2inches
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decal119-8871
119-8871
5.3inches
121-0772
ForModelswith107cm(42inch)Decks
decal121-0772
1.Fast
4.Choke
2.Continuous-variablesetting5.Powertakeoff(PTO),blade-controlswitch
3.Slow
8
121-0773
ForModelswith127cm(50inch)Decks
decal121-0773
1.Fast
4.Choke
2.Continuous-variablesetting5.Powertakeoff(PTO),blade-controlswitch
3.Slow
9
decal121-2989b
121-2989
1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine
1.Trim—slow
2.Tow—medium
2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine
decal131-3947
131-3947
3.Mow—fast
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132-0869
Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum
recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineinthoseconditions onthatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible,keepthe cuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhileoperatingthemachineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperatingonslopescan causethemachinetobecomeunstable.
decal132-0869
1.Warning—readthe Operator'sManual.
2.Warning—beforeservicing, engagetheparkingbrake, removethekeyandthe sparkplugconnection.
3.Cuttinghazardofhand, mowerblade;pinching hazardofhand,belt—keep handsandfeetawayfrom movingparts;keepall guardsandshieldsinplace.
4.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine; removedebrisfromthe areabeforemowing;keep thedeectorshielddown.
5.Ramptipping hazard—whenloading ontoatrailer,donotuse dualramps;useonlya singlerampwideenough forthemachineandthat hasaninclinelessthan 15degrees;backupthe ramp(inreverse)anddrive forwardofftheramp.
6.Bodilyharmhazard—no riders;lookbehindyou whenmowinginreverse.
7.Tippinghazardon slopes—donotuseon slopesnearopenwater;do notuseonslopesgreater than15degrees.
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decal132-0872
132-0872
1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard, raisedbafe—donot operatethemachinewith anopendeck;usea baggerorabafe.
1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.
2.Parkthemachineona levelsurfacewhenlling thefueltank.
3.Severinghazardofhand orfoot—keepawayfrom movingparts.
4.Entanglement hazard—keepaway frommovingparts;keep allguardsandshieldsin place.
decal138-2456
138-2456
3.Donotoverllthefuel tank.
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ProductOverview
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine.
ControlPanel
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Figure4
1.Footrest
2.Deector9.SmartSpeed™lever
3.Height-of-cutlever
4.Motion-controllever11.Mowerdeck
5.Controlpanel
6.Operatorseat
7.Engine
8.Gas-tankcap
10.Reardrivewheel
12.Anti-scalproller
13.Frontcasterwheel
Figure5
1.Throttlecontrol
2.Chokecontrol
3.Blade-controlswitch (powertakeoff)
4.Keyswitch
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine, has3positions:OFF,RUN,andST ART.Referto
StartingtheEngine(page21).
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure5).
ChokeControl
Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine.
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Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Takeoff)
Theblade-controlswitch,representedbya power-takeoff(PTO)symbol,engagesand disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure5).
Motion-ControlLevers
Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure4).
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ParkPosition
Fuel-PresenceWindow
Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardfromthe centertothePARKpositionwhenexitingthemachine (Figure18).Alwayspositionthemotion-controllevers intothePARKpositionwhenyoustopthemachineor leaveitunattended.
SmartSpeed™ControlSystem Lever
TheSmartSpeed™Control-Systemlever,located belowtheoperatingposition,givesyouachoiceto drivethemachineat3speedranges—trim,tow,and mow(Figure21).
Youcanusethefuelwindow,locatedontheleftside ofthemachine,toverifythepresenceoffuelinthe tank(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Fuel-presencewindow
Height-of-CutLever
Usetheheight-of-cutlevertolowerandraisethedeck fromtheseatedposition.Movingtheleverup(toward you)raisesthedeckfromthegroundandmovingthe leverdown(awayfromyou)lowersthedecktoward theground.Adjusttheheight-of-cutonlywhilethe machineisnotmoving(Figure22).
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.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand mechanics.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe
enginequickly.
Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.
Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachineto
ensurethattheblades,bladebolts,andcutting assembliesareingoodworkingcondition. Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsets topreservebalance.
Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould throw.
Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate
equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand safely.

FuelSafety

Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlingfuel.Fuelvaporsare ammableandexplosive.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothefuel
tankwhiletheengineisrunningorwhilehot.
Donotrefuelthemachineindoors.
Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersontheground,awayfromyourvehicle beforelling.
Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer
andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer ratherthanafuel-dispensernozzle.
Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire
exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking condition.
Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith
therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea nozzlelock-opendevice.
Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurely.
Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit
outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymorethan a30-daysupplyoffuel.
Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Addfuelto
thefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13mm(1/4to 1/2inch)belowthebottomofthellerneck.This emptyspaceinthetankallowsfueltoexpand.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors. –Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleandfuel
tankopening.
–Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillswith
soapandwater.

AddingFuel

RecommendedFuel

Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol
(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15% ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.
Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan 10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains
15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85 (containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder warranty.
Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.
Donotaddoiltogasoline.
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UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:
Keepsfuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless
(drainthefueltankwhenstoringthemachinefor morethan90days)
Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditives
containingmethanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner tothefuel.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.T ominimize thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem, usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

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Figure7
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake.
3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.
5.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck (Figure7).
Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page29).

BreakinginaNewMachine

Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhen new,placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow 40to50hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinesto developfullpowerandbestperformance.

UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

WARNING
Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal injury.
Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
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Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.
Themotion-controlleversareinthePARKposition.
Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshut offtheenginewheneverthecontrolleversareoutof thePARKpositionandyourisefromtheseat.

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .
1.Sitontheseat,movethemotion-controllevers inthePARKposition,andmovetheblade-control switchtotheONposition.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotcrank.
2.Sitontheseatandmovetheblade-controlswitch totheOFFposition.Moveeithermotion-control levertothecenter,unlockedposition.Try startingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank. Repeatwiththeothermotion-controllever.
3.Sitontheseat,movetheblade-controlswitch totheOFFposition,andlockthemotion-control leversinthePARKposition.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,engagethe blade-controlswitch,andriseslightlyfromthe seat;theengineshouldshutoff.
4.Sitontheseat,movetheblade-controlswitch totheOFFposition,andlockthemotion-control leversinthePARKposition.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,movethe motion-controlleverstothecenter,unlocked position,engagetheblade-controlswitch,and riseslightlyfromtheseat;theengineshould shutoff.
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Figure8

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLevers

AdjustingtheHeight

Youcanadjustthemotion-controllevershigheror lowerformaximumcomfort(Figure9).
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Figure9

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe machineandaremostcomfortable(Figure8).

AdjustingtheTilt

Youcanadjustthemotion-controlleversforwardor rearwardforyourcomfort.
1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollever tothecontrol-armshaft.
2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe controlleverforwardorrearward(Figure9).
3.Tightenbothboltstosecurethecontrolleverin thenewposition.
4.Repeattheadjustmentfortheothercontrollever.
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