Toro MX 5050 User Manual

FormNo.3398-974RevA

TimeCutter

®

MX5050Riding

Mower

ModelNo.74770—SerialNo.316000001andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

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WARNING

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CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orotherreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002

CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineonany
forest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandunless
theengineisequippedwithasparkarrester,asdenedin
Section4442,maintainedineffectiveworkingorderorthe
engineisconstructed,equipped,andmaintainedforthe
preventionofre.

Theenclosed

Engine Owner's Man ual

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informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection
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Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
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Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross
horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine
manufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1940.Ascongured
tomeetsafety,emission,andoperatingrequirements,the
actualenginehorsepoweronthisclassoflawnmowerwill
besignicantlylower.

Introduction

Figure1

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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safety-alertsymbol.

Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended
tobeusedbyhomeownersinresidentialapplications.Itis
primarilydesignedforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns.
Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassandother
growthalongsidehighways,orforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.

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Contents

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

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

ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................6

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

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

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

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

Operation....................................................................14

AddingFuel...........................................................14

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................15

BreakinginaNewMachine......................................15

ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................15

UnderstandingtheSafety-InterlockSystem................16

TestingtheSafety-InterlockSystem...........................16

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

OperatingtheBlades...............................................17

StoppingtheEngine...............................................17

DrivingtheMachine...............................................18

StoppingtheMachine.............................................20

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................20

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers...............................20

PositioningtheSeat................................................20

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers........................21

PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................21

UsingtheGrassDeector.......................................22

TransportingtheMachine........................................22

LoadingtheMachine..............................................22

OperatingTips......................................................24

Maintenance.................................................................25

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................25

PremaintenanceProcedures........................................26

RaisingtheSeat......................................................26

Lubrication...............................................................26

GreasingtheBearings.............................................26

EngineMaintenance..................................................27

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................27

ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................27

ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................29

CleaningtheBlowerHousing...................................30

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................31

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter...............................31

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................32

ChargingtheBattery...............................................32

ServicingtheFuses.................................................33

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................34

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................34

ReleasingtheElectricBrake.....................................34

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................35

CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel...........................35

ChangingtheHydraulicSystemFluidand

Filters................................................................35

MowerMaintenance...................................................37

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................37

LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................39

RemovingtheMower..............................................41

InstallingtheMower...............................................42

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................42

MowerBeltMaintenance............................................43

InspectingtheBelts................................................43

ReplacingtheMowerBelt........................................43

Cleaning...................................................................44

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower........................44

Storage........................................................................45

CleaningandStorage..............................................45

Troubleshooting...........................................................46

Schematics...................................................................48

3

Safety

Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywiththesesafety
instructionsandalwayspayattentiontothesafety-alert
symbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personal
safetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSIstandard
B71.1-2012.AllthelanguagewithinthisANSIstandard
appliestothismachine;however,duetotheapplicationof
thestandardacrossmanydifferenttypesofproductssome
statementscanseemgeneralormisleading.Intheseinstances,
Torohasrenedthestatementtoconveythemeaningofthe
standardwhilebettermatchingtheproductthisOperator's
Manualpertains.Safetyinformationinadditiontothe
instructionsfoundintheANSIstandardbelowcanbefound
inToroRidingMowerSafetyattheendofthissection.

GeneralOperation

•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsinthe

Operator'sManualandonthemachinebeforestarting.

•Donotplaceyourhandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor

underthemachine.Keepclearofthedischargeopening
atalltimes.

•Allowonlyresponsibleadultswhoarefamiliarwiththe

instructionstooperatethemachine.

•Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,toys,wire,etc.,

whichcouldbepickedupandthrownbytheblade.

•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebeforemowing.

Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Nevercarrypassengers.

•Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutelynecessary.

Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhilebacking
up.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot

pointitatanyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta
wallorobstruction.Materialmayricochetbacktoward
your.Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggravelsurfaces.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutdeector,discharge

coverorentiregrasscollectionsysteminplaceand
working.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns.

Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechangingdirections.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Alwaysturn

offblades,setparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,and
removethekeybeforedismountingthemachine.

•Turnoffthebladeswhennotmowing.Shutoffthe

engine,waitforallpartstocometoacompletestop,and

removethekeybeforecleaningthemachine,removing
thegrasscatcheroruncloggingthedischargechute.

•Operatethemachineonlyindaylightorgoodarticial

light.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhiletired,ill,orunderthe

inuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingnearorcrossing

roadways.

•Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine

intoatrailerortruck.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludingeyeprotectionand

substantial,slip-resistantshoes.Tiebacklonghair.Do
notwearjewelry.

•Alwaysfollowtherecommendationsforanyapplication

ofcounterweights.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.

SlopeOperation

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontroland
tip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevereinjuryordeath.
Operationonallslopesrequiresextracaution.Ifyoucannot
backuptheslopeorifyoufeeluneasyonit,donotmowit.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthatchange

theoperatingangle,asroughterraincouldoverturnthe
machine.

•Choosealowgroundspeedsothatyouwillnothaveto

stopwhileoperatingonaslope.

•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery

conditionsreducetractionandcouldcauseslidingand
lossofcontrol.

•Alwayskeepthedrivewheelsengagedwhengoingdown

slopes.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.

•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.

fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecausethe

mowermaytipbackward.

•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoingdownhill.

Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmaycausedrive
wheelstoslipandcauselossofbrakingandsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingonaslope.If

thetireslosetraction,stopthemachine,disengagethe
bladesandproceedslowlydowntheslope.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.

Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachineandcause
lossofcontrol.

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•Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfoot

ontheground.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanks,or

water.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathordrowning.

•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmernear

drop-offs,ditches,steepbanks,orwater.

Children

Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalerttothe
presenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtothe
machineandthemowingactivity.Neverassumethatchildren
willremainwhereyoulastsawthem.

•Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunderthe

watchfulcareofanotherresponsibleadult,notthe
operator.

•Bealertandturnthemachineoffifchildrenenterthe

area.

•Beforeandwhilebackingorchangingdirection,look

behind,down,andside-to-sideforsmallchildren.

•Nevercarrychildrenonthemachine,evenwiththe

bladesoff.Childrenmayfalloffandbeseriouslyinjured
orinterferewiththesafeoperationofthemachine.

•Childrenwhohavebeengivenridesinthepastmay

suddenlyappearinthemowingareaforanotherrideand
berunoverorbackedoverbythemower.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

Service

SafeHandlingofGasoline

Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,useextracare
whenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.Theyareammable
andthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources

ofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.

•Neverremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwhentheengineis

running.Allowtheenginetocoolbeforerefueling.

•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewhere

thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror
furnace.

•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor

trailerwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe
ground,awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Removefuel-poweredequipmentfromthetruckortrailer

andrefuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,then
refuelsuchequipmentwithaportablecontainerrather
thanfromagasoline-dispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank

orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilthefuelingis
complete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

•Ifyouspillfuelonclothing,changeyourclothing

immediately.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcapand

tightenitsecurely.

•Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,

trees,theendofafence,orotherobjectsthatmay
obscurevision.

TowingSafety

•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitchpoint.

•Followtheattachmentmanufacturer'srecommendation

forweightlimitsfortowedequipmentandtowingon
slopes.Towedweightmustnotexceedtheweightofthe
machine,operator,andballast.Usecounterweightsor
wheelweightsasdescribedintheattachment,orinthe
towingmachineOperator’sManual.

•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowedequipment.

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmaycause

lossoftraction,increasedriskofrollover,andlossof
control.Reducethetowedweightandslowdown.

•Thestoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweightofthe

towedload.Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.

•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearofthe

machine.

GeneralService

•Neveroperateamachineinsideaclosedarea.Engine

exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichisanodorless,
deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.

•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallythebladeattachment

bolts.Keepequipmentingoodcondition.

•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofasafety

deviceortoreducetheprotectionprovidedbyasafety
device.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.

•Keepthemachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebris

buildup.Cleanupoilorfuelspillsandfuel-soakeddebris.
Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoringit.

•Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrikeanobject.

Repair,ifnecessary,beforestartingthemachine.

•Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththeengine

running.

•Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear,damage,

anddeterioration,whichcouldexposemovingpartsor
allowobjectstobethrown.Frequentlycheckcomponents
andreplacethemwiththemanufacturers'recommended
parts,whennecessary.

•Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wraptheblade(s)or

wearthickly-paddedglovesanduseextracautionwhen
servicingthem.

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•Checkforproperbrakeoperationfrequently .Adjustand

servicethemasrequired.

•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructiondecalsas

necessary.

•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat

theoriginalstandardsaremaintained.

ToroRidingMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
maynotbeincludedintheANSIstandards.

•Stoptheengine,movethemotion-controlleversto

NEUTRALandoutwardtothePARKposition,disengage
theblade-controlswitch,removekeybeforeand
disconnectsparkplugwire(s)performinganyservice,
repairs,maintenanceoradjustments.

•Keephands,feet,hair,andlooseclothingawayfrom

attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerandany
movingpartswhileengineisrunning.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich

maybehotfromoperation.Allowthemtocoolbefore
attemptingtomaintain,adjust,orservicethem.

•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid

contactwithskin,eyes,andclothing.Protectyourface,
eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.

•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparksand

amesawayfromthebattery.

•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Youmayvoid

thewarrantyifyouusethemachinewithunapproved
attachments.

•Ifloadingthemachineontoatrailerortruck,useasingle,

full-widthramponly.Therampangleshouldnotexceed
15degrees.

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SlopeIndicator

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Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

93-7009

1.Warning—donotoperatethemowerwiththedeectorup
orremoved;keepthedeectorinplace.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

112-9840

1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.

2.Heightofcut

99-3943

1.Engine

1.Parkingposition4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

3.Removetheignitionkey
andreadtheinstructions
beforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.

119-8814

106-8717

1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance.

2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.

3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.

4.Engine

119-8815

1.Parkingposition4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

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132-0872

1.Heightofcut

1.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
awayfromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,
raisedbafe—donot
operatethemachinewith
anopendeck;usea
baggerorabafe.

3.Severinghazardofhand
orfoot—keepawayfrom
movingparts.

4.Entanglement
hazard—keepaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.

119-8870

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.

1.Bypassleverpositionfor
pushingthemachine

1.Maximumdrawbarpull36
kg(80lb)

121-2989

2.Bypassleverpositionfor
operatingthemachine

131-4036

2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe

7.Weareyeprotection;

8.Batteryacidcancause

10.Containslead;donot

distancefromthebattery.

explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries

blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.

discard.

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131-3947

1.Trim—slow

2.Tow—medium

3.Mow—fast

131-4162

1.Fast

2.Continuous-variablesetting4.Powertakeoff

3.Slow

10

132-0869

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;onlyusea
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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ProductOverview

Figure4

1.Deector

2.Reardrivewheel

3.Height-of-cutlever7.Foot-assistlever(certain

4.Controlpanel

5.Motion-controllevers9.Engine13.Anti-scalproller

6.Seat

modelsonly)

8.Fuel-tankcap12.Frontcasterwheel

Controls

BecomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsinFigure4andFigure5
beforeyoustarttheengineandoperatethemachine.

10.Engineguard

11.Mowerdeck15.Hydraulicreservoir

14.SmartSpeed™lever

IgnitionSwitch

Theignitionswitchhas3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART.
ThekeyturnstoSTARTandmovesbacktoRUNupon
release.TurningthekeytotheOFFpositionstopstheengine;
however,alwaysremovethekeywhenleavingthemachine
topreventsomeonefromaccidentallystartingtheengine
(Figure5).

Throttle

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeedandhasacontinuous
variablesettingfromSlowtoFast(Figure5).

Blade-ControlSwitch(PowerTakeoff)

Figure5

ControlPanel

1.Throttle3.Blade-controlswitch
(powertakeoff)

2.Ignitionswitch

Theblade-controlswitch,representedbyapower-takeoff
(PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengagespowertothemower
blades(Figure5).

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Motion-ControlLeversandPark

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Position

Themotion-controlleversarespeed-sensitivecontrolsof
independentwheelmotors.Movingaleverforwardor
backwardturnsthewheelonthesamesideforwardorin
reverse;thewheelspeedisproportionaltotheamountyou
movethelever.Movethemotion-controlleversoutward
fromthecentertothePARKpositionwhenexitingthe
machine(Figure14).Alwayspositionthemotion-control
leversintothePARKpositionwhenyoustopthemachine
orleaveitunattended.

SmartSpeed™ControlSystemLever

TheSmartSpeed™Control-Systemlever,locatedbelowthe
operatingposition,givesyouachoicetodrivethemachineat
3speedranges—trim,tow ,andmow(Figure17).

Fuel-PresenceWindow

Youcanusethefuelwindow ,locatedontheleftsideofthe
machine,toverifythepresenceofgasolineinthetank(Figure

6).

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourswhenyou
areintheseatandtheignitionswitchisintheONposition
(Figure7).

Figure7

1.Hourmeterlocationbehindtheseat

Figure6

1.Fuel-presencewindow

Height-of-CutLever

Usetheheight-of-cutlevertolowerandraisethedeckfrom
theseatedposition.Movingtheleverup(towardyou)raises
thedeckfromthegroundandmovingtheleverdown(away
fromyou)lowersthedecktowardtheground.Adjustthe
height-of-cutonlywhilethemachineisnotmoving(Figure

18).

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Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days

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

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)

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

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers

overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleased,causingasparkthatcan
ignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosionfrom
gasolinecanburnyouandothersandcandamage
property.

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor
onatruckortrailerbed,becauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment
fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment
withitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
containerratherthanfromagasoline-dispenser
nozzle.

•Ifyoumustuseagasoline-dispensernozzle,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.

DANGER

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

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

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

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditionerbottleopening.

•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillswith
soapandwater.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide
thefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.

Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank
bedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns.

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,

whichcauseshardstarting.

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountofgasolinestabilizer/conditioner
tothegasoline.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective
whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.T ominimizethechance

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ofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizer

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B

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D

C

atalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

Note:Ensurethattheengineisshutoffandthe

motion-controlleversareinthePARKEDposition.

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthesafety
section.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
bystandersavoidinjury.

DANGER

Note:Youcanusethefuelwindowtoverifythepresenceof

gasolinebeforellingthetank(Figure8).

Important:Donotoverllthefueltank.Fillthefuel
tanktothebottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspace
inthetankallowsthefueltoexpand.Overllingmay
resultinfuelleakage,damagetotheengine,ordamage
totheemissionssystem.

Operatingthemachineonwetgrassorsteepslopes
cancauseslidingandlossofcontrol.

•Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon
slopes.

•Donotoperatethemachinenearwater.

DANGER

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,or
drowning.

Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs.

Figure8

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check
theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe

Engine-OilLevel(page27).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

1.Safezone—usethe
machinehere

2.Useawalk-behindmower
and/orhandtrimmernear
drop-offsandwater.

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Figure9

3.Water

CAUTION

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TestingtheSafety-Interlock

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperator’searandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.

Useprotectiveequipmentforyoureyes,ears,hands,feet,
andhead.

Figure10

1.Wearsafetyglasses.

2.Wearhearingprotection.

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

WARNING

Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnectedor
damaged,themachinecouldoperateunexpectedly,
causingpersonalinjury.

System

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine
eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed
below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety
systemimmediately.

1.Whilesittingontheseat,withthecontrolleversinthe
PARKposition,andmovetheblade-controlswitchto
theONposition.Trystartingtheengine;theengine
shouldnotcrank.

2.Whilesittingontheseat,movetheblade-controlswitch
totheOFFposition.Moveeithermotioncontrol
levertothecenter,unlockedposition.Trystartingthe
engine;theengineshouldnotcrank.Repeatwiththe
othermotion-controllever.

3.Whilesittingontheseat,movethebladecontrolswitch
totheOFFposition,andlockthemotion-controllevers
inthePARKposition.Starttheengine.Whilethe
engineisrunning,engagetheblade-controlswitch,and
riseslightlyfromtheseat;theengineshouldstop.

4.Whilesittingontheseat,movetheblade-controlswitch
totheOFFposition,andlockthemotion-controllevers
inthePARKposition.Starttheengine.Whilethe
engineisrunning,movethemotion-controlleversto
thecenter,unlockedposition,engagetheblade-control
switch,andriseslightlyfromtheseat;theengine
shouldstop.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore
operatingthemachine.

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventtheengine
fromstartingunless:

•Thebladesaredisengaged.

•Themotion-controlleversareinthePARKposition.

Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostoptheengine
wheneverthecontrolleversareoutofthePARKpositionand
yourisefromtheseat.

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StartingtheEngine

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Important:Donotengagethestarterformorethan
10secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostart,wait
60secondsbetweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese
instructionscandamagethestartermotor.

Figure12

DisengagingtheBlades

Figure11

OperatingtheBlades

Theblade-controlswitchengagesanddisengagespower
tothemowerblades.Thisswitchcontrolspowertoany
attachmentsthatdrawpowerfromtheengine,includingthe
mowerdeckandcuttingblades.

EngagingtheBlades

Important:Donotengagethebladeswhenthemachine

isparkedintallgrass.Beltorclutchdamagecanoccur.

Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottleinthe
FASTposition.

Figure13

1.Blade-controlswitch—Off

StoppingtheEngine

1.Disengagethebladesbymovingtheblade-control
switchtotheOFFposition(Figure13).

2.MovethethrottlelevertotheFASTposition.

3.TurntheignitionkeytotheOFFpositionandremove
thekey.

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DrivingtheMachine

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DrivingForward

Thedrivewheelsturnindependently,poweredbyhydraulic
motorsoneachaxle.Youcanturn1sideinreversewhileyou
turntheotherforward,causingthemachinetospinrather
thanturn.Thisgreatlyimprovesthemachinemaneuverability
butmayrequiresometimeforyoutoadapttohowitmoves.

WARNING

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.Y oumaylose
controlofthemachineandcausepersonalinjuryor
damagetothemachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp
turns.

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured
inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Setthethrottlecontrolin
theFASTpositionforperformance.Formostapplications,
operatethemachineinthefull-throttleposition.

Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenbackingupandturning.

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotion-controllevers
forward(Figure14).

Figure15

Figure14

1.Park(brake)position

2.Center,unlockposition5.Frontofthemachine

3.Forward

4.Backward

Togostraight,applyequalpressuretoboth
motion-controllevers(Figure15).

Toturn,releasepressureonthemotion-controllever
towardthedirectionyouwanttoturn(Figure15).

Thefartheryoumovethemotion-controlleversin
eitherdirection,thefasterthemachinemovesinthat
direction.

Tostop,pullthemotion-controlleverstoneutral.

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DrivingBackward

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Tochangespeeds,dothefollowing:

Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenbackingupandturning.

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,lookbehindyouanddown,asyou
slowlypullthemotion-controlleversrearward(Figure

16).

Figure16

1.Movethemotion-controlleverstoneutralandoutward
tothePARKposition.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

3.Adjustthelevertothedesiredposition.

Thefollowingareonlyrecommendationsforuse.
Adjustmentsvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent,andthe
heightofthegrass.

Suggested
uses:

ParkingX

Heavy,wet
grass

TrainingX

BaggingX

MulchingX

Normal
mowing

TransportX

TrimTowMow

X

X

Trim

Togostraight,applyequalpressuretoboth
motion-controllevers(Figure16).

Toturn,releasethepressureonthemotion-control
levertowardthedirectionyouwanttoturn.

Tostop,pushthemotion-controlleverstoneutral.

UsingtheSmartSpeed

TM

Control

System

TheSmartSpeed
operatingposition(Figure17),givestheoperatorachoice
todrivethemachineat3groundspeedranges—trim,tow ,
andmow .

TM

Control-Systemlever,locatedbelowthe

Thisisthelowestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthisspeed
areasfollows:

•Parking

•Heavy,wetgrassmowingconditions

•Training

Tow

Thisisthemediumspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthisspeed
areasfollows:

•Bagging

•Mulching

Mow

Thisisthefastestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthisspeed
areasfollows:

•Normalmowing

•Transportingthemachine

1.Smart-speedlever

Figure17

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StoppingtheMachine

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AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp

Tostopthemachine,movethemotion-controlleversto
NEUTRALandoutwardtothePARKposition,disengagethe
blade-controlswitch,ensurethatthethrottleisintheFAST
position,andturntheignitionkeytoOFF.Removethekey
fromtheignitionswitch.

WARNING

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemowerwhileitis
unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandmovethe
motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARKposition
whenleavingthemachineunattended,evenifjust
forafewminutes.

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

Note:Thetransportpositionisthehighestheight-of-cut

positionat115mm(4-1/2inches)asshowninFigure18.

Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,adjusttheheight
oftheanti-scalprollers.

Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssothattherollersdonot
touchthegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe
motion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,
andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure19to
matchtheclosestheight-of-cutposition.

Figure19

1.Anti-scalproller3.FlangeNut

2.Bolt4.Holespacing

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Positiontheseat
whereyouhavethebestcontrolofthemachineandaremost
comfortable.

Figure18

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4.Movethebypassleversforwardthroughthekeyhole
anddowntolocktheminplace(Figure22).

Levers

Note:Dothisforeachlever.

AdjustingtheHeight

Youcanadjustthemotion-controllevershigherorlowerfor
maximumcomfort(Figure21).

Figure21

AdjustingtheTilt

Youcanadjustthemotion-controlleversforwardorrearward
foryourcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollevertothe
control-armshaft.

5.Movethemotion-controlleversinwardtothe
NEUTRALpositionandturntheignitionkeytothe
RUNposition.

Note:Donotstartthemachine.

Note:Youcannowpushthemachinebyhand.

Figure22

1.Bypass-leverlocations

2.Leverpositionfor
operatingthemachine

3.Leverpositionforpushing
themachine

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthecontrol
leverforwardorrearward(Figure21).

3.Tightenbothboltstosecurethecontrolleverinthe
newposition.

4.Repeattheadjustmentfortheothercontrollever.

PushingtheMachinebyHand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.Donot

towthemachine,becausedamagemayoccur.

Thismachinehasanelectric-brakemechanism,andtopush
themachine,turntheignitionkeytotheRUNposition.The
batteryneedstobechargedandfunctioningtodisengage
theelectricbrake.

PushingtheMachine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe
blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK
position,shutofftheengine,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

6.Whennished,turnthekeytotheSTOPpositionto
avoiddrainingthebatterycharge.

Note:Ifthemachinefailstomove,theelectricbrakemay
stillbeengaged.Ifnecessary,releasetheelectricbrake
manually;refertoReleasingtheElectricBrake(page34).

OperatingtheMachine

Movethebypassleversrearwardthroughthekeyholeand
downtolocktheminplaceasshowninFigure22.

Note:Dothisforeachlever.

3.Locatethebypassleversontheframeonbothsidesof
theengine.

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UsingtheGrassDeector

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses
clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.

DANGER

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

Figure23

•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthemower
becausethegrassdeectorroutesmaterialdown
towardtheturf.Ifthegrassdeectorisever
damaged,replaceitimmediately .

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.

•Nevertrytocleardischargeareaormower
bladesunlessyoumovetheblade-controlswitch
toOFFandrotatetheignitionkeytoOFF.Also
removethekeyandpullthewireoffthespark
plug(s).

TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthemachine.
Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasallnecessarybrakes,
lighting,andmarkingasrequiredbylaw .Pleasecarefullyread
allthesafetyinstructions.Knowingthisinformationcould
helpyou,yourfamily,pets,orbystandersavoidinjury.

WARNING

Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithout
turnsignals,lights,reectivemarkings,ora
slow-moving-vehicleemblemisdangerousandcan
leadtoaccidents,causingpersonalinjury.

Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreetor
roadway.

1.Ifyouareusingatrailer,connectittothetowing
vehicleandconnectthesafetychains.

LoadingtheMachine

Useextremecautionwhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
ontoatraileroratruck.Useafull-widthrampthatiswider
thanthemachineforthisprocedure.Backthemachineupthe
rampsanddriveitforwarddowntheramps(Figure24).

Figure24

1.Backthemachineup
ramps.

Important:Donotusenarrowindividualrampsfor
eachsideofthemachine.

Ensuretherampislongenoughsothattheanglewiththe
grounddoesnotexceed15degrees(Figure25).Onat
ground,thisrequiresaramptobeatleast4timesaslongas
theheightofthetrailerortruckbedtotheground.Asteeper
anglemaycausemowercomponentstogetcaughtasthe
machinemovesfromtheramptothetrailerortruck.Steeper
anglesmayalsocausethemachinetotiporlosecontrol.If
youareloadingthemachineonornearaslope,positionthe
trailerortrucksothatitisonthedownsideoftheslopeand
therampextendsuptheslope.Thiswillminimizetheramp
angle.

2.Drivethemachineforward
downramps.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

4.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and
closethefuelvalve.

5.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcasterwheelsand
therearbumper(Figure23).

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Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruckincreases
thepossibilityofatip-overandcouldcauseserious
injuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingamachine
onaramp.

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuseindividual
rampsforeachsideofthemachine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetweenthe
rampandthegroundorbetweentherampand
thetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethelengthoframpisatleast4timesas
longastheheightofthetrailerortruckbedto
theground.Thiswillensurethatrampangle
doesnotexceed15degreesonatground.

•Backthemachineuprampsanddriveitforward
downramps.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordecelerationwhile
drivingthemachineonarampasthiscould
causealossofcontroloratip-over.

Figure25

1.Full-widthrampinstowed
position

2.Sideviewoffull-width
rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan
15degrees

4.Rampisatleast4times
aslongastheheightof
thetrailerortruckbedto
theground

5.H=heightofthetraileror
truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

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OperatingTips

FastThrottleSetting

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operatethe
engineattheFASTposition.Airisrequiredtothoroughlycut
grassclippings,sodonotsettheheight-of-cutsolowasto
surroundthemowerinuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohave1side
ofthemowerfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsairtobe
drawnintothemower.

UsingtheSmartSpeed™Control
System

LongGrass

Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan
normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,raisethe
cuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthegrassatthis
setting.Thencutthegrassagainusingthelower,normal
setting.

WhenStopping

Ifyoumuststopthemachine'sforwardmotionwhilemowing,
aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydropontoyourlawn.Toavoid
this,moveontoapreviouslycutareawiththebladesengaged.

TheSmartSpeed™ControlSystemlever,locatedbelowthe
operatingposition,givesyouachoicetodrivethemachineat
3speedranges—high,tow ,andlow.Youcanbenetfromthe
lowerspeedsettingwhenmaneuveringthemachineintight
spacesoroperatingarounddelicatelandscapes.Youcanalso
usethelowsettingtooperatethemachineatahighthrottle
settingandbladespeedwhilestillbeingabletoreduceground
speedtoincreasethequalityofcut.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutthegrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethat
thecuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpanyuneven
ground.However,thecuttingheightusedinthepastis
generallythebesttouse.Whencuttinggrasslongerthan15
cm(6inches)tall,youmaywanttocutthelawntwiceto
ensureanacceptablequalityofcut.

CutaThirdoftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade.Cutting
morethanthatisnotrecommendedunlessgrassissparse,or
itislatefallwhengrassgrowsmoreslowly.

KeeptheUndersideoftheMowerClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthemower
aftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinsidethemower,the
cuttingqualityeventuallybecomesunsatisfactory.

BladeMaintenance

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason,because
asharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthe
grassblades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownat
theedges,whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceof
disease.Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpnessandfor
anywearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpenthe
bladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replaceit
immediatelywithagenuineT ororeplacementblade.

MowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding
straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings,whichenhances
decompositionandfertilization.

MowatCorrectIntervals

Normally,mowevery4days.However,grassgrowsat
differentratesatdifferenttimes.Tomaintainthesamecutting
height,whichisagoodpractice,mowmoreofteninearly
spring.Asthegrassgrowthrateslowsinmidsummer,mow
lessfrequently .Ifyoucannotmowforanextendedperiod,
rstmowatahighcuttingheight;thenmowagain2days
lateratalowerheightsetting.

AvoidCuttingTooLow

Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthemower
youpreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheighttoensurethat
uneventurfisnotcuttooshort.

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst50hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

Every400hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheuidandltersforthehydraulicsystemandbleedthesystem.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Checktheaircleanerfordirty,looseordamagedparts.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Checkthecuttingblades.

•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.

•Cleanthemower-deckhousing.

•Greasealllubricationpoints.

•Checktirepressure.

•Checkthehydraulicuidlevelintheexpansiontank.

•Checkthebeltsforwearorcracks.

•Servicetheair-cleanerpaperelement(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirty
conditions).

•Replacetheair-cleanerpaperelement(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirty
conditions).

•Changetheengineoilandtheengine-oillter.

•Cleantheblowerhousing(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirtyconditions).

•Replacethein-linefuellter.

•Checkthesparkplug(s)conditionandgap.

•Changetheuidandltersforthehydraulicsystemandbleedthesystem.

Every500hours

Beforestorage

•Replacethesparkplug(s).

•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectthebatterycables.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Paintanychippedsurfaces.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure
youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoany
maintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.

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Premaintenance

Lubrication

Procedures

GreasingtheBearings

RaisingtheSeat

Makesurethatthemotion-controlleversarelockedinthe
PARKposition.Lifttheseatforward.

Youcanaccessthefollowingcomponentsbyraisingtheseat:

•Serialplate

•Servicedecal

•Seat-adjustmentbolts

•Fuellter

•Batteryandbatterycables

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greasealllubrication

points.

GreaseType:No.2lithiumgrease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe
blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK
position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and
waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettings(Figure26andFigure27)with
arag.

Note:Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffthefrontof
thetting(s).

Figure26

1.Frontcastertire

Figure27

Locatedontheseat-panunderside

1.Readtheinstructions
beforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.

2.Checkthetirepressure
every25operatinghours.

4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure26and

Figure27).

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebeginsto
oozeoutofthebearings.

3.Greaseevery25operating
hours.

4.Engine

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ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checktheair

cleanerfordirty,looseordamagedparts.

Every50hours—Servicetheair-cleanerpaperelement
(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirtyconditions).

Every100hours—Replacetheair-cleanerpaper
element(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirty
conditions).

Thisengineisequippedwithareplaceable,high-densitypaper
air-cleanerelement.Checktheaircleanerdailyorbefore
startingtheengine.Checkforabuildupofdirtanddebris
aroundtheair-cleanersystem.Keepthisareaclean.Also,
checkforlooseordamagedcomponents.Replaceallbentor
damagedair-cleanercomponents.

Note:Operatingtheenginewithlooseordamaged
air-cleanercomponentscouldallowunlteredairintothe
engine,causingprematurewearandfailure.

1.Rotatethelatchesoutward.

2.Removethecovertoaccesstheair-cleanerelement
(Figure28).

3.Removetheelement,andgentlytaptheelementto
dislodgedirt.

Note:Donotwashthepaperelementoruse
pressurizedair,asthiswilldamagetheelement.

Note:Replaceadirty,bent,ordamagedelement.
Handlethenewelementcarefully;donotuseifthe
sealingsurfacesarebentordamaged.

4.Cleantheair-cleanerbaseasrequiredandcheckthe
condition.

5.Installthepaperelementontotheair-cleanerbase.

6.Installthecoverandsecureitwiththelatches(Figure

28).

ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSJorhigher)

CrankcaseCapacity:1.9L(64oz)whenthelterischanged

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure29

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe

engine-oillevel.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe
blade-controlswitch,shutofftheengine,andremove
thekey.

2.Makesuretheengineisstopped,level,andcoolsothe
oilhastimetodrainintothesump.

3.Checktheengine-oillevel(Figure30).

Figure28

1.Air-cleanerlatch3.Paperelement

2.Engine4.Air-cleanerbase

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Engine-OilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Changetheengineoil

andtheengine-oillter.

Note:Thedrainplugisattachedtothedrainhose.

Note:Disposetheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

FillwithoilasspeciedinthetabletitledUseTheseSAE
ViscosityOils(Figure29).

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightlylower
thantheoppositesidetoensurethattheoildrains
completely.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitchandmovethe
motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARKposition.

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.

Figure30

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5.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil
intothellertube(Figure33).

Figure32

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ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Checkthesparkplug(s)

conditionandgap.

Every500hours—Replacethesparkplug(s).

ThesparkplugisRFIcompliant.Equivalentalternatebrand
plugscanalsobeused.

Type:ChampionXC12YC

AirGap:0.76mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,movethe
motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARKposition,
shutofftheengine,andremovethekey .

2.Beforeremovingthesparkplug(s),cleanthearea
aroundthebaseoftheplugtokeepdirtanddebrisout
oftheengine.

3.Removethesparkplug(Figure34).

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CleaningtheBlowerHousing

Toensurepropercooling,makesurethatthegrassscreen,
coolingns,andotherexternalsurfacesoftheengineare
keptcleanatalltimes.

Annually,orevery100hoursofoperation(moreoftenunder
extremelydusty,dirtyconditions),removetheblowerhousing
andanyothercoolingshrouds.Cleanthecoolingnsand
externalsurfacesasnecessary.Makesurethatthecooling
shroudsareinstalled.Torquetheblowerhousingscrewsto

7.5N·m(5.5ft-lb).

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).Always

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

Note:Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the
engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingontheinsulator
usuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.76mm(0.030inch).

Figure35

InstallingtheSparkPlug

Important:Operatingtheenginewithablocked

grassscreen,dirtyorpluggedcoolingns,and/or
coolingshroudsremoved,causesenginedamagedue
tooverheating.

Tightenthesparkplugto25to29N∙m(18to22ft-lb).

Figure36

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DANGER

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

•Performanyfuel-relatedmaintenancewhenthe
engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea.
Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasolineandstay
awayfromanopenameorwhereasparkmay
ignitethegasolinefumes.

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuel Filter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethein-linefuel

lter.

Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuelline.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe
blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK
position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and
waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Replacethein-linelter(Figure37).

Figure37

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ElectricalSystem

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Maintenance

WARNING

Incorrectbattery-cableroutingcoulddamage
themachineandcablescausingsparks.
Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto

WARNING

explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling.

ChargingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst
metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting
inpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot
allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal
partsofthemachine.

•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)
batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe
positive(red)cable.

•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery
cablebeforeconnectingthenegative
(black)cable.

5.Slidetherubbercoverupthepositive(red)cable.

6.Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthebattery
post(Figure38).

Note:Retainallfasteners.

7.Removethebatteryhold-downandliftthebattery
fromthebatterytray(Figure38).

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe
machine.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe
blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK
position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and
waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Raisetheseattoaccessthebattery.

4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcablefromthe
batterypost(Figure38).

Note:Retainallfasteners.

Figure38

1.Battery

2.Positive(+)batterypost

3.Bolt,washer,andnut7.Batteryhold-down

4.Terminalboot

5.Negative(–)batterypost

6.Wingnut,washer,andbolt

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ServicingtheFuses

ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebatteryand

disconnectthebatterycables.

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;refertoRemoving

theBattery(page32).

2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat6to
10A.

Note:Donotoverchargethebattery.

3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthecharger
leadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure39).

Figure39

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequiresno
maintenance;however,ifafuseblows,checkthecomponent
orcircuitforamalfunctionorshort.

Fusetype:

•Main—F1-30A,blade-type

•ChargeCircuit—F2-25A,blade-type

1.Removethescrewssecuringthecontrolpaneltothe
machine.

Note:Retainallfasteners.

2.Liftthecontrolpaneluptoaccessthemainwire
harnessandfuseblock(Figure40).

3.Toreplaceafuse,pulloutthefusetoremoveit(Figure

40).

1.Positive(+)batterypost3.Red(+)chargerlead

2.Negative(–)batterypost4.Black(–)chargerlead

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure38).

2.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,installthe
positive(red)batterycabletothepositive(+)battery
terminal.

3.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,installthe
negativebatterycabletothenegative(-)battery
terminal.

4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red)
batterypost.

5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure38).

6.Lowertheseat.

Figure40

1.Main—30A

2.Chargecircuit—25A

4.Returnthecontrolpaneltoitsoriginalposition.

Note:Usethescrewsremovedpreviouslytosecure
thepaneltothemachine.

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DriveSystem
Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktirepressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas
specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseanunevencut.
Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure41).Checkthe
tireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccuratepressure
reading.

Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire
manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.

Inatethereardrive-wheeltiresto90kPa(13psi).

ReleasingtheElectricBrake

Theelectricbrakereleasesbymanuallyrotatingthelinkarms
forward.Oncetheelectricbrakeisenergized,thebrakeresets.

Figure42

1.Brakelinkarmontheelectric-brake-controlmodule

2.Leftreartire

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheOFFpositionordisconnect
thebattery.

1.Valvestem

Figure41

2.Locatetheshaftontheelectricbrakewherethe
brake-linkarmsareconnected(Figure42).

3.Rotatetheshaftforwardtoreleasethebrake.

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HydraulicSystem
Maintenance

HydraulicSystemFluidSpecication

OilType:ToroHYPR-OIL®500or20W -50motoroil.

SystemCapacity:approximately4.5L(152oz)witha

lterchange.

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid Level

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

Checkthehydraulicuidlevelintheexpansionreservoirand
ifnecessaryaddthespecieduidtotheFullColdline.

RemovingtheHydraulicSystemFilters

1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,
andallowenginetocool.Removethekeyandengage
theparkingbrake.

2.Raisetherearofthemachineandsupportitwithjack
stands(orequivalentsupport)justhighenoughto
allowdrivewheelstoturnfreely.

Figure44

Figure43

1.Expansionreservoir3.Engine

2.FullColdline

ChangingtheHydraulic SystemFluidandFilters

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every400hours

Important:Repeatthebleedingprocessuntilthe
uidremainsattheFullColdlineinthereservoirafter
purging.

can r esult in ir r epara ble dama ge to the transaxle dri v e
system.

F ailur e to pr oper l y perf or m this pr ocedur e

1.Jackingpoints

3.Locatethelterandlterguardsoneachtransaxle
drivesystem(Figure45).Removethe3screwssecuring
thelterguardandguard.

Figure45

Rightsideshown

1.Transaxledrive

2.Oillter

3.Filterguard

4.Screws

5.Ventplug

Note:Changethelteranduidatthesametime.Donot
reuseuid.Onceyouinstallthenewlterandadduid,
purgeanyairinthesystem.

4.Carefullycleanareaaroundthelters.

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5.Placeacontainerbelowtheltertocatchtheuidthat
drainswhenyouremovethelterandventplugs.

6.Locateandremovetheventplugoneachtransmission

7.Unscrewtheltertoremoveandallowtheuidto
drainfromdrivesystem.

8.Repeatthisprocedurefortheotherlter.

InstallingtheHydraulicSystemFilters

Note:Torquetheplugto20.3N∙m(180in-lb).

6.Continuetoaddoilthroughtheexpansionreservoir
untilitreachestheFullColdlineontheexpansion
reservoir.

7.ProceedtotheBleedingtheHydraulicSystem(page

36).

Important:Failuretobleedthehydraulicsystem
afterchangingthehydraulicltersandoilcan
resultinirreparabledamagetothetransaxledrive
system.

1.InstalltheltersasshowninFigure46.

2.Installthelterguardsovereachlteraspreviously
removed.

Figure46

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

1.Sitontheseat.Starttheengine,movethethrottle
controltothe1/2-throttleposition,anddisengagethe
parkingbrake.

A.Movethebypassleversintothepushingthe

machineposition;refertothePushingthe

MachinebyHand(page21).

B.Withthebypassvalvesopenandtheengine

running,slowlymovethemotion-controlleversin
bothforwardandreverse(5or6times).

C.Movethebypassleversintotheoperatingthe

machineposition.

D.Withthebypassvalveclosedandtheengine

running,slowlymovethemotion-controlleversin
bothforwardandreversedirections(5to6times).

E.Stoptheengineandchecktheoillevelinthe

expansionreservoir.Addthespeciedoilasuntil
itreachestheFullColdlineontheexpansion
reservoir.

2.Repeatstep1untilalltheairiscompletelypurgedfrom
thesystem.

Note:Whenthetransaxleoperatesatnormalnoise
levelsandmovessmoothlyforwardandreverseat
normalspeeds,thenthetransaxleisconsideredpurged.

3.Checktheoillevelintheexpansionreservoiranal
time.AddthespeciedoilasuntilitreachestheFull
Coldlineontheexpansionreservoirifnecessary.

Note:Usethe3screwstosecurethelterguards.

3.Verifythattheventplugsareremovedbeforeadding
theuid.

4.Slowlypourthespecieduidthroughexpansion
reservoiruntiloilcomesoutof1vent-plughole.Install
thatventplug.

Note:Torquetheplugto20.3N∙m(180in-lb).

5.Continuetoaddoilthroughtheexpansionreservoir
untiloilcomesoutoftheremainingventplugholeon
thesecondtransmission.Installthatventplug.

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ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason,because
sharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthe
grassblades.Tearingandshreddingthegrassturnsitbrown
attheedges,whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechance
ofdisease.

Checkthecuttingbladesdailyforsharpnessandforany
wearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpenthe
bladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replace
itimmediatelywithagenuineT ororeplacementblade.For
convenientsharpeningandreplacement,keepextrablades
onhand.

Figure47

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea

4.Damage

CheckingforBentBlades

WARNING

Awornordamagedbladecanbreakandapiece
ofthebladecouldbethrownatyouorbystanders,
resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor
damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe
Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe
blade-controlswitch,movethemotion-controlleversoutward
tothePARKposition,shutofftheengine,andremovethekey .

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe

cuttingblades.

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure47).

Note:Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove
andsharpentheblades;refertoSharpeningtheBlades

(page39).

Note:Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceforthefollowing
procedure.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighestheight-of-cut
position.

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedgloves,orotheradequate
handprotection,slowlyrotatethebladetobemeasured
intoapositionthatallowsyoutoeffectivelymeasure
thedistancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthelevel
surfacethatthemachineison(Figure48).

Figure48

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea(Figure

47).

Note:Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslot
forminginthisarea(items3and4inFigure47),
immediatelyinstallanewblade.

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(Figure49).

Figure49

1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothattheopposing
cuttingedgeisnowinthesameposition(Figure50).

Figure51

1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreaterthan

3mm(1/8inch),replacethebladewithanew
blade;refertoRemovingtheBlades(page39)and

InstallingtheBlades(page39).

Note:Ifyoureplaceabentbladewithanew
bladeandthedimensionobtainedcontinuesto
exceed3mm(1/8inch),thebladespindlecould
bebent.ContactanAuthorizedToroDealerfor
service.

Figure50

1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)

2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement
position

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface
(Figure51).

Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan3mm
(1/8inch).

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,movetothe

nextblade.

6.Repeatsteps1through5foreachblade.

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RemovingtheBlades

Replaceabladeifithitsasolidobject,ifthebladeisoutof
balance,orifthebladeisbent.Forbestperformanceand
continuedsafetyconformanceofthemachine,usegenuine
Tororeplacementblades.Replacementbladesmadebyother
manufacturersmayresultinnon-conformancewithsafety
standards.

Figure54

1.Blade2.Balancer

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthicklypaddedglove.

2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,andbladefrom
thespindleshaft(Figure52).

Figure52

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsof
theblade(Figure53).

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure52).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademust
pointupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto
ensurepropercutting.

2.Installthecurvedwasher(cuppedsidetowardthe
blade)andthebladebolt(Figure52).

3.Torquethebladeboltto47to88N∙m(35to65ft-lb).

LevelingtheMowerDeck

Ensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytimeyouinstallthe
mowerdeckorwhenyouseeanunevencutonyourlawn.

Checkthemowerdeckforbentbladespriortoleveling;
removeandreplaceanybentblades;refertoCheckingfor

BentBlades(page37)beforecontinuing.

Levelthemowerdeckside-to-sidebeforeadjustingthe
front-to-rearslope.

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifyouremovethe

sameamountofmaterialfrombothcuttingedges.

Figure53

1.Sharpenattheoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade
balancer(Figure54).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,the
bladeisbalancedandreadytouse.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff
onlytheendofthesailarea(Figure53).

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•All4tiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoChecking

theTirePressure(page34).

LevelingfromSidetoSide

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe
blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK
position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and
waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.

4.Carefullyrotatetheblade(s)sothattheyareallside
toside(Figure55).

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10.Continuelevelingthedeckbycheckingthefront-to-rear

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2

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bladeslope;refertoAdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade

Slope(page40).

AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade
Slope

Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyouinstallthe
mower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan7.9mm
(5/16inch)lowerthantherearofthemower,adjusttheblade
level.

Figure55

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Sailareaoftheblade4.measurefromthetipofthe

3.Outsidecuttingedges

bladetotheatsurface
here.

5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesandtheat
surface(Figure55).

Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin5mm
(3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired;continuewith
thisprocedure.

6.Movetotheleftsideofthemachine.

7.Loosenthesidelockingnut.

8.Raiseorlowertheleftsideofthemowerdeckby
rotatingtherearlockingnut.(Figure56).

Note:Rotatetherearlockingnutclockwiseto
raisethemowerdeck;rotatetherearlockingnut
counter-clockwisetolowerthemowerdeck.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe
blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK
position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and
waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.

Note:Checkandadjusttheside-to-sidebladelevel
ifyouhavenotcheckedthesetting;refertoLeveling

fromSidetoSide(page39).

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessothattheyarefacingfront
torear(Figure57).

Figure57

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe

2.Outsidecuttingedges

bladetotheatsurface
here.

5.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat
surface,andthetipoftherearbladetotheatsurface
(Figure57).

Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6to7.9mm(1/16
to5/16inch)lowerthantherearbladetip,adjustthe
frontlocknut.

Figure56

1.Hangerbracket3.Rearlockingnut

2.Sidelockingnut

6.Toadjustthefront-to-rearbladeslope,rotatethe
adjustmentnutinthefrontofthemower(Figure58).

Note:Toraisethefrontofthemower,tightenthe
adjustmentnut.Tolowerthefrontofthemower,
loosentheadjustmentnut.

9.Checktheside-to-sideadjustmentsagain.Repeatthis
procedureuntilthemeasurementsarecorrect.

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1.Adjustingrod3.Locknut

2.Adjustingblock

7.Afteradjustment,checkthefront-to-rearslopeagain,
continueadjustingthenutuntilthefrontbladetipis

1.6to7.9mm(1/16to5/16inch)lowerthantherear
bladetip(Figure57).

8.Whenthefront-to-rearbladeslopeiscorrect,checkthe
side-to-sidelevelofthemoweragain,refertoLeveling

fromSidetoSide(page39).

RemovingtheMower

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe
blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK
position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and
waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

4.Removethehairpincotterfromthefrontsupportrod
andremovetherodfromthedeckbracket(Figure59).

Figure59

1.Frontsupportrod3.Deckbracket

2.Lockingnut

5.Carefullylowerthefrontofthemowerdecktothe
ground.

6.Liftthemowerdeckandhangerbracketsclearof
therearliftrodandlowerthemowercarefullytothe
ground(Figure60).

Figure60

1.Mowerdeck

2.Hangerbracket

7.Slidethemowerdeckrearwardtoremovethemower
beltfromtheenginepulley.

8.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderneaththe

3.Rearliftrod

machine.

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InstallingtheMower

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe
blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK
position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and
waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

5.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandguidethehanger
bracketsovertherearliftrod(Figure60).

6.Attachthefrontsupportrodtothemowerdeckwith
theclevispinandhairpincotter(Figure59).

7.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley;referto

ReplacingtheMowerBelt(page43).

Figure61

1.Mowerdeck

2.Grassdeector6.Nut(3/8inch)

3.Grass-deectorbracket7.Shortstandoff

4.Rod

5.Spring

ReplacingtheGrassDeector

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspectthegrass

deectorfordamage.

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallowthe
lawnmowertothrowobjectsatyouorbystanders,
resultinginseriousinjury.Also,contactwiththe
bladecouldoccur.

Neveroperatethemachinewithoutthegrass
deector,thedischargecover,orthegrass-collection
systeminplace.

Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamagebeforeeachuse.
Replaceanydamagedpartsbeforeuse.

1.Removethenut(3/8inch)fromtherodunderthe
mower(Figure61).

2.Slidetherodoutoftheshortstandoff,spring,and
grassdeector(Figure61).

3.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.

4.Replacethegrassdeector(Figure61).

5.Slidetherod(straightend)throughtherear
grass-deectorbracket.

6.Placethespringontherod,withtheendwiresdown
andbetweenthegrass-deectorbrackets.

7.Sliderodthroughthesecondgrass-deectorbracket
(Figure61).

8.Inserttherodatthefrontofthegrassdeectorinto
theshortstandoffonthedeck.

9.Securetherearendoftherodintothemowerwitha
nut(3/8inch)asshowninFigure61.

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbe
spring-loadedandinthedownposition.Liftthe
deectoruptotestthatitsnapstothefulldown
position.

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InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checkthebeltsforwear

orcracks.

Checkthebeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks,orany
otherdamage.Replacedamagedbelts.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

Thesignsofawornbeltincludesquealingwhilethebeltis
rotating,bladesslippingwhilecuttinggrass,andfrayededges,
burnmarks,andcracksonthebelt.Replacethemowerbeltif
anyoftheseconditionsareevident.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe
blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK
position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and
waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutatthelowestcuttingpositionof
38mm(1-1/2inches).

8.Installthepulleycovers(Figure62).

Figure63

1.Idlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley

3.Outsidepulley6.Spring-removaltool

4.Spring

4.Removethepulleycovers(Figure62).

Figure62

1.Cover2.Screw

5.Usingaspring-removaltool(ToroPartNo.92-5771),
removetheidlerspringfromthedeckhooktoremove
tensionontheidlerpulley ,androllthebeltoffthe
pulleys(Figure63).

WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwheninstalled
andcancausepersonalinjury.

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

6.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand
mowerpulleys(Figure63).

7.Usingaspring-removaltool,installtheidlerspringover
thedeckhook,andplacetensionontheidlerpulley
andmowerbelt(Figure63).

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Cleaning

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3

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8.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfromthe
washouttting.

WashingtheUndersideofthe Mower

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthemower-deck

housing.

Washtheundersideofthemoweraftereachusetoprevent
grassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionandclipping
dispersal.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithmild
detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthemachine.
Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthecontrol
panel,undertheseat,andaroundtheengine,hydraulic
pumps,andmotors.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe
blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK
position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and
waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthe
mower-washoutttingandturnthewateronhigh
(Figure64).

Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafterasinglewashing,
soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Then,repeat
theprocess.

9.Runthemoweragainfor1to3minutestoremove
excesswater.

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould
exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsor
bladecontact,causinginjuryordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashouttting
immediatelybeforeusingmoweragain.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe
mowerorthroughopeningsinthemower.

Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashouttting
O-ringtomakethecouplingslideoneasierandto
protecttheO-ring.

Figure64

1.Washouttting3.O-ring

2.Hose

4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.

5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.

6.Engagetheblade-controlswitchandletthemowerrun
for1to3minutes.

7.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,shutoffthe
engine,removetheignitionkey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostop.

4.Coupling

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Storage

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,movethe
motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARKposition,
shutofftheengine,andremovethekey .

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

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithmild
detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe
machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially
nearthecontrolpanel,undertheseat,aroundthe
engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.

3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page27).

4.Greaseandoilthemachine;refertoLubrication(page

26).

5.Changetheengineoilandlter;refertoChangingthe

EngineOilandtheEngine-OilFilter(page28).

plug(s)removedfromtheengine,pour2tablespoons
ofengineoilintothesparkplughole.Usethestarter
tocranktheengineanddistributetheoilinsidethe
cylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Donotinstallthe
wireonthesparkplug(s).

11.Cleananydirtandchafffromthetopofthemower.

12.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe
undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith
agardenhose.

13.Checktheconditionofthedriveandmowerbelts.

14.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor
replaceanypartthatiswornordamaged.

15.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis
availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

6.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire

Pressure(page34).

7.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery(page

32).

8.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoServicing

theCuttingBlades(page37).

9.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-useoccurs
over30days.Preparethemachineforstorageas
follows.

A.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditionerto

thefuelinthetank.Followthemixinginstructions
fromthestabilizermanufacturer.Donotusean
alcoholbasedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshgasolineandused
atalltimes.

B.Runtheenginetodistributetheconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

C.Shutofftheengine,waitforittocool,anddrain

thefueltank.

D.Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Startandruntheengineuntilitdoesnotstart.

F.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recyclepursuantto

localcodes.

Important:Donotstoregasolinewith
stabilizer/conditionerover90days.

10.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckitscondition;refer
toServicingtheSparkPlug(page29).Withthespark

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Thefueltankisshowingsignsof
collapsingorthemachineisshowingsigns
offrequentlyrunningoutoffuel.

Theengineoverheats.

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or
failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theaircleanerpaperelementis
clogged.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages
undertheengineblowerhousingare
plugged.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty.

5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.

1.Theblade-controlswitchisengaged.1.Movetheblade-controlswitchto

2.Themotion-controlleversarenotin
thePARKposition.

3.Thebatteryisdead.

4.Theelectricalconnectionsare
corrodedorloose.

5.Afuseisblown.5.Replacethefuse.

6.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Thesparkplugwire(s)islooseor
disconnected.

4.Thesparkplug(s)ispitted,fouled,or
thegapisincorrect.

5.Thereisdirtinfuellter .5.Replacethefuellter.

6.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel
system.

7.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.7.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith

8.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.8.Addoiltothecrankcase.

1.Cleanthepaperelement.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe
coolingnsandairpassages.

4.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner
element.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Disengaged.

2.Movethemotion-controllevers
outwardtothePARKposition.

3.Chargethebattery.

4.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor
goodcontact.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner
element.

3.Installthewire(s)onthesparkplug.

4.Installanew,correctlygappedspark
plug(s).

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

thepropertype.

Theenginelosespower.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages
undertheengineblowerhousingare
plugged.

5.Thesparkplug(s)ispitted,fouled,or
thegapisincorrect.

6.Thefuel-tankventisblocked.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.7.Replacethefuellter.

8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.

9.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.9.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith

2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe
coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark
plug(s).

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

thepropertype.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Thereisanabnormalvibration.

Thecuttingheightisuneven.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

1.Thebypassvalvesareopen.

2.Thetractionbeltsareworn,loose,or
broken.

3.Thetractionbeltsareoffthepulleys.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Thetransmissionhasfailed.4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Theengine-mountingboltsareloose.1.Tightentheengine-mountingbolts.

2.Theenginepulley,idlerpulley ,orblade
pulleyisloose.

3.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

4.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor
unbalanced.

5.Ablade-mountingboltisloose.5.Tightentheblade-mountingbolt.

6.Abladespindleisbent.

1.Theblade(s)isnotsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

2.Acuttingblade(s)is/arebent.2.Installanewcuttingblade(s).

3.Themowerisnotlevel.

4.Ananti-scalpwheelisnotsetcorrectly.4.Adjusttheanti-scalpwheelheight.

5.Theundersideofthemowerisdirty.5.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

6.Thetirepressureisincorrect.6.Adjustthetirepressure.

7.Abladespindleisbent.

1.Thedrivebeltisworn,loose,orbroken.1.Installanewdrivebelt.

2.Thedrivebeltisoffthepulley.

3.Thepower-takeoff(PTO)switchor
PTOclutchisfaulty.

4.Themowerbeltisworn,loose,or
broken.

1.Closethetowvalves.

2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Tightentheappropriatepulley .

3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Installanewcuttingblade(s).

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Levelthemowerfromside-to-sideand
front-to-rear.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Installthedrivebeltandcheckthe
adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforthe
correctposition.

3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Installanewmowerbelt.

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Schematics

ElectricalDiagram(Rev .A)

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Notes:

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Notes:

50

Notes:

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LimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)

TheToroWarranty

TimeCutter

and

TITAN

Mowers

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany ,pursuanttoan
agreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairtheT oroProductslisted
belowifdefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginal
owner:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

TimeCutterandMXMowers

•Engines

1

Residentialuse

—ResidentialuseKawasaki–3years

2

–3years

Kohler–3years
Toro–3years

TimeCutterandMXMowersCommercialuse30days

•Engines

1

—Commercialuse

Kawasaki–3years
Kohler–90days
Toro–90days

TITANSWandZSSeriesMowers–
ResidentialorCommercialuse

•Engines

1

—Residentialor

Commercialuse

•Frame

TITANMXSeriesMowers–
ResidentialorCommercialuse

•Engines

1

—Residentialor

Commercialuse

•Frame

3yearsor300hours

Kawasaki–3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

4yearsor400hours

Kawasaki–3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

3

4

3

4

AllMowers

•Attachments1year

•Battery90daysPartsandLabor

1yearPartsonly

•BeltsandTires90days

1

SomeenginesusedonToroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.

2

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply.

3

Whicheveroccursrst.

4

LifetimeFrameW arranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe

tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin

normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atToro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforpartsand

labor.Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustorcorrosion

arenotcovered.

Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or
showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourToroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance
proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance,
whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor
workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceat
theirdealership.Tolocateadealerconvenienttoyou,accessourweb
siteatwww .Toro.com.Youmayalsocallthenumberslistedinitem#3
tousethe24-hourT oroDealerlocatorsystem.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe
ServiceDealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermineif
itiscoveredunderwarranty.

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s
analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

ToroWarrantyCompany
CustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision
811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420-1196
Tollfreeat866-216-6029(U.S.customers)
Tollfreeat866-216-6030(Canadiancustomers)

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem
coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress
warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,

lubricants,oilchanges,sparkplugs,airltersbladesharpeningorworn
blades,cable/linkageadjustments,orbrakeandclutchadjustments

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglected

orrequiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofproper
maintenance

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedToro

ServiceDealer

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel

procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)

–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered

–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains

morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE

–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use

overonemonth

GeneralConditions

AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorized
ToroServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacementparts.

NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor
indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe
useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany
costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring
reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletionof
repairsunderthiswarranty.

Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability(thattheproductistfor
ordinaryuse)andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticular
purpose)arelimitedtothedurationoftheexpresswarranty.

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential
damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sothe
aboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother
rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

ThiswarrantyisnotvalidinMexico.CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oro
Distributor(Dealer)toobtainguaranteepoliciesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceor
havedifcultyobtainingguaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.

AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oro
Dealer.

374-0258RevF