Toro SS 3200, SS 4200, TimeCutter SS 3200, TimeCutter SS 4200, 74622 Operator's Manual

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RidingMowers

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Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmower intendedtobeusedbyhomeownersinresidential applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrass onwell-maintainedlawns.Itisnotdesignedforcutting brush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongside highways,orforagriculturaluses.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

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Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or grass-coveredland.Otherstatesorfederalareas mayhavesimilarlaws.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian ICES-002.

WARNING

Removingstandardoriginalequipmentpartsand accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,and safetyofthemachine.FailuretouseoriginalT oro partscouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.Making unauthorizedchangestotheengine,fuelorventing system,mayviolateEPAandCARBregulations.

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

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Introduction

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating theproductproperlyandsafely.

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1.Modelandserialnumberplate

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ModelNo.

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Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended precautions.

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................14

BeforeStarting...................................................15

StartingtheEngine.............................................16

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

TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................18

StoppingtheEngine...........................................18

Driving...............................................................18

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

AdjustingtheHeightofCut................................20

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

AdjustingtheMotionControlLevers..................21

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

GrassDeector..................................................22

OperatingTips...................................................22

Maintenance...............................................................24

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................24

PremaintenanceProcedures....................................24

RaisingtheSeat..................................................24

Lubrication.............................................................25

GreasingtheBearings.........................................25

EngineMaintenance...............................................26

ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................26

ServicingtheEngineOil.....................................26

ServicingtheSparkPlug.....................................28

CleaningtheBlowerHousing..............................29

FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................30

ReplacingtheIn-lineFuelFilter..........................30

ServicingtheEmissionsFilter.............................30

ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................31

ChargingtheBattery...........................................31

ServicingtheFuses.............................................32

DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................33

CheckingtheTirePressure.................................33

ReleasingtheElectricBrake................................33

MowerMaintenance...............................................34

ServicingtheCuttingBlades...............................34

LevelingtheMowerDeck...................................36

RemovingtheMower.........................................39

MowerBeltMaintenance....................................39

InstallingtheMower...........................................40

ReplacingtheGrassDeector.............................40

Cleaning.................................................................42

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower..................42

Storage.......................................................................43

CleaningandStorage..........................................43

Troubleshooting.........................................................44

Schematics.................................................................46

Safety

ThismachinemeetsorexceedstheB71.1-2003 specicationsoftheAmericanNationalStandards Institute,ineffectatthetimeofproduction. However,improperuseormaintenancebythe operatororownercanresultininjury.Toreduce thepotentialforinjury ,complywiththesesafety instructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe safetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCAUTION, WARNING,orDANGER-"personalsafety instruction."Failuretocomplywiththeinstruction mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard B71.1-2003.AllthelanguagewithinthisANSIstandard appliestothismachine;however,duetotheapplication ofthestandardacrossmanydifferenttypesofproducts somestatementscanseemgeneralormisleading.In theseinstances,Torohasrenedthestatementtoconvey themeaningofthestandardwhilebettermatching theproductthisOperator’sManualpertains.Safety informationinadditiontotheinstructionsfoundin theANSIstandardbelowcanbefoundinToroRiding MowerSafetyattheendofthissection.

GeneralOperation

•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsin theoperator’smanualandonthemachinebefore starting.

•Donotplacehandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor underthemachine.Keepclearofthedischarge openingatalltimes.

•Allowonlyresponsibleadultswhoarefamiliarwith theinstructionstooperatethemachine.

•Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,toys,wire, etc.,whichcouldbepickedupandthrownbythe blade.

•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore mowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Nevercarrypassengers.

•Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutelynecessary. Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhile backingup.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddo notpointitatanyone.Avoiddischargingmaterial

againstawallorobstruction.Materialmayricochet backtowardtheoperator.Stoptheblade(s)when crossinggravelsurfaces.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutdeector, dischargecoverorentiregrasscollectionsystemin placeandworking.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmaking turns.Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechanging directions.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Always turnoffblades,setparkingbrake,stopengine,and removekeybeforedismounting.

•Turnoffbladeswhennotmowing.Stoptheengine, waitforallpartstocometoacompletestop andremovethekeybeforecleaningthemachine, removingthegrasscatcheroruncloggingthe dischargechute.

•Operatethemachineonlyindaylightorgood articiallight.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileunderthe inuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingnearorcrossing roadways.

•Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthe machineintoatrailerortruck.

•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenoperatingthe mower.

•Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsand above,areinvolvedinalargepercentageofriding mower-relatedinjuries.Operatorsshouldevaluate theirabilitytooperatetheridingmowersafely enoughtoprotectthemselvesandothersfrom seriousinjury.

•Alwaysfollowtherecommendationsforany applicationofcounterweights.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

SlopeOperation

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontroland tip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevereinjuryor death.Operationonallslopesrequiresextracaution.If youcannotbackuptheslopeorifyoufeeluneasyonit, donotmowit.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthat changetheoperatingangle,asroughterraincould overturnthemachine.

•Choosealowgroundspeedsoyouwillnothaveto stopwhileoperatingonaslope.

•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery conditionsreducetractionandcouldcausesliding andlossofcontrol.

•Alwayskeepthedrivewheelsengagedwhengoing downslopes.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.

•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs, etc.fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscanhide obstacles.

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecause themowermaytipbackwards.

•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoing downhill.Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmay causedrivewheelstoslipandcauselossofbraking andsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingonaslope. Iftireslosetraction,stopthemachine,disengagethe bladesandproceedslowlyofftheslope.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersorother attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe machineandcauselossofcontrol.

•Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyour footontheground.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanks orwater.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury ,death ordrowning.

•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmer neardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksorwater.

Children

Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalertto thepresenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedto themachineandthemowingactivity .Neverassumethat childrenwillremainwhereyoulastsawthem.

•Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunder thewatchfulcareofanotherresponsibleadult,not theoperator.

•Bealertandturnthemachineoffifchildrenenter thearea.

•Beforeandwhilebackingorchangingdirection,look behind,down,andside-to-sideforsmallchildren.

•Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththebladesoff.They mayfalloffandbeseriouslyinjuredorinterferewith safemachineoperation.

•Childrenwhohavebeengivenridesinthepastmay suddenlyappearinthemowingareaforanotherride andberunoverorbackedoverbythemower.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners, shrubs,trees,theendofafenceorotherobjectsthat mayobscurevision.

Towing

Ahitchkitisavailableforthismachineandcanbe obtainedbycontactinganAuthorizedToroDealer. Donottowwithoutrstinstallingthismanufacturer approvedhitch.Thefollowingguidelinesapplywhen towingwiththeapprovedhitchkitinstalled.

•Towonlywithamachinethathasahitchdesigned fortowing.Donotattachtowedequipmentexcept atthehitchpoint.

•Followthemanufacturer’ srecommendationfor weightlimitsfortowedequipmentandtowingon slopes.

•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowed equipment.

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmay causelossoftractionandlossofcontrol.

•Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.

Service

SafeHandlingofGasoline:

Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,useextra carewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.Theyare ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandother sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.

•Neverremovethegascaporaddfuelwhenthe engineisrunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore refueling.

•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater heaterorfurnace.

•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor trailerwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck ortrailerandrefuelitontheground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuelsuchequipmentwithaportable

container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilthefueling iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing immediately.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacegascapand tightensecurely .

GeneralService:

•Neveroperateamachineinsideaclosedarea.Engine exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichisan odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.

•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallytheblade attachmentbolts.Keepequipmentingood condition.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir properoperationregularly.

•Keepthemachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orother debrisbuild-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillagefuel soakeddebris.Allowthemachinetocoolbefore storing.

•Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrikean object.Repair,ifnecessary,beforerestarting.

•Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththe enginerunning.

•Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear, damageanddeterioration,whichcouldexpose movingpartsorallowobjectstobethrown. Frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplacewith manufacturers’recommendedparts,whennecessary.

•Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthe blade(s)orweargloves,anduseextracautionwhen servicingthem.

•Checkforproperbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjust andserviceasrequired.

•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructiondecalsas necessary.

•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensure thatoriginalstandardsaremaintained.

ToroRidingMowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecicto Toroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumust knowthatmaynotbeincludedintheANSIstandards.

•Stoptheengine,movethemotioncontrolleversto neutralandoutwardtotheparkposition,disengage

thebladecontrolswitch,removekeybeforeand disconnectsparkplugwire(s)performinganyservice, repairs,maintenanceoradjustments.

•Keephands,feet,hair,andlooseclothingawayfrom attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerand anymovingpartswhileengineisrunning.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich maybehotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbefore attemptingtomaintain,adjustorservice.

•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid contactwithskin,eyes,andclothing.Protectyour face,eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.

•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparks andamesawayfrombattery.

•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymay bevoidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.

•Ifloadingthemachineontoatrailerortruck,usea single,full-widthramponly.Therampangleshould notexceed15degrees.

SlopeIndicator

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Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

SafetyandInstructional Decals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

114-1606

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.

93-7009

1.Warning—don’toperatethemowerwiththedeectorupor removed;keepthedeectorinplace.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

Manufacturer’sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

105-7015

ForModelswith42InchDecks

106-8717

1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.

2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.

3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.

4.Engine

110-6691

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatewithoutthe deector,dischargecover ,orgrasscollectionsystemin place.

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.

112-9840

1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.

3.Removetheignitionkey andreadtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

2.Heightofcut

119-8814

1.Parkingposition4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

119-8815

1.Parkingposition4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

119-8871

1.Height-of-cut

120-5465

1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine

2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

6.Keepbystandersasafe distancefromthebattery .

2.Nore,opename,or smoking.

7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

5.ReadtheOperator’s

Manual.

10.Containslead;donot discard.

119-8874

1.Lowspeed2.Highspeed

119-3468

1.Choke5.Powertake-off(PTO),Bladecontrolswitchonsomemodels

2.Fast

6.Bladecontrolswitch—Off

3.Continuousvariablesetting7.Bladecontrolswitch—On

4.Slow

120-2239

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.5.Warning—donotusesplitramps,useafullrampswhen transportingmachine.

2.Warning—readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming

maintenance;movethemotioncontrolleverstothepark (brake)position,removetheignitionkeyanddisconnectthe sparkplugwire.

6.Lossoftraction/controlhazard,slopes—lossoftraction/control onaslope,disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO), proceedofftheslopeslowly .

3.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,mowerblade;entanglement hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards andshieldsinplace.

7.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders,reversing; crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders—donotcarry passengers,lookbehindanddownwhenreversing.

4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom themachine,pickupdebrisbeforeoperating,keepdeector inplace.

8.Tippinghazard—donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees, avoidsuddenandsharpturnswhileonslopes.

ProductOverview

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Figure4

Modelswith32inchdecks

1.Footrest

5.Controlpanel9.Deector

13.Frontcasterwheel

2.Heightofcutlever6.Operatorseat

10.Engine

3.Motioncontrollevers7.Reardrivewheel

11.Washouttting

4.Smartspeedlever

8.Fueltankcap12.Mowerdeck

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Figure5

Modelswith42inchdecks

1.Deector4.Heightofcutlever

7.Footrest10.Engine

2.Reardrivewheel

5.Operatorseat

8.Fueltankcap11.Frontcasterwheel

3.Motioncontrollevers

6.Smartspeedlever9.Controlpanel

Controls

BecomefamiliarwithallofthecontrolsinFigure4, Figure5,andFigure6beforeyoustarttheengineand operatethemachine.

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Figure6

ControlPanel

1.Throttle/Choke

3.Bladecontrolswitch (powertake-off)

2.Ignitionswitch

IgnitionSwitch

Theignitionswitchhasthreepositions,Off,Runand Start.ThekeywillturntoStartandmovebackto Runuponrelease.TurningthekeytotheOffposition willstoptheengine;however,alwaysremovethekey whenleavingthemachinetopreventsomeonefrom accidentallystartingtheengine(

Figure6).

Throttle/ChokeControl

Thethrottleandchokeiscombinedintoonecontrol lever.Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeedandithasa continuousvariablesettingfromSlowtoFast.Engage thechokebymovingtheleverpasttheFastsettinguntil itstops(

Figure6).

BladeControlSwitch(PowerTake-Off)

Thebladecontrolswitch,representedbyapower take-off(PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengagespower tothemowerblades(

Figure6).

MotionControlLeversandPark Position

Themotioncontrolleversarespeedsensitivecontrolsof independentwheelmotors.Movingaleverforwardor backwardturnsthewheelonthesamesideforwardorin reverse;wheelspeedisproportionaltotheamountthe leverismoved.Movethecontrolleversoutwardfrom thecentertotheparkpositionandexitthemachine (

Figure17).Alwayspositionthemotioncontrollevers

intotheparkpositionwhenyoustopthemachineor leaveitunattended.

SmartSpeed™ControlSystemLever

TheSmartSpeed™ControlSystemlever,locatedbelow theoperatingposition,givestheoperatorachoiceto drivethemachineattwospeedranges,highandlow (

Figure7).

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Figure7

1.Smartspeedlever

FuelWindow

Thefuelwindowlocatedonthelefthandsideofthe machinecanbeusedtoverifythepresenceofgasoline inthetank(Figure8).

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Figure8

1.Fuelpresencewindow

Height-of-CutLever

Theheightofcutleverallowstheoperatortolower andraisethedeckfromtheseatedposition.Whenthe leverismovedup,towardtheoperatorthedeckisraised fromthegroundandwhenmoveddown,awayfromthe operatoritisloweredtowardtheground.Onlyadjustthe heightofcutwhilemachineisnotmoving(

Figure21).

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

ThinkSafetyFirst

OperatingSafety

Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsand decalsinthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformation couldhelpyou,yourfamily,petsorbystandersavoid injury.

DANGER

Mowingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause slidingandlossofcontrol.

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor drowning.

Alossoftractionisalossofsteeringcontrol.

Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:

•Donotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Whenmowingslopes,graduallyworkfrom lowertohigherareasontheincline.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Turnup,intoaninclinewhenchanging directionsonslopes.Turningdowntheslope reducestraction.

•Attachmentschangethehandling characteristicsofthemachine.Use extracautionwhenusingattachmentswiththe machine.

Figure9

1.SafeZone-usethe TimeCutterhere

3.Water

2.Usewalkbehindmower and/orhandtrimmernear drop-offsandwater.

FuelSafety

DANGER

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

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add gasolinetothefueltankuntilthefuelreaches thebaseofthellerneck.Thisemptyspacein thetankallowsgasolinetoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystem inplaceandinproperworkingcondition.

DANGER

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

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicle oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulate thecontainerandslowthelossofanystatic charge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuel theequipmentwithitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporscancauseserious injuryandillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditioneropening .

•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.

UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock System

WARNING

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:

•Thebladesaredisengaged.

•Themotioncontrolleversareintheparkposition.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostop theenginewhenthecontrolleversareoutofthepark positionandyourisefromtheseatwhentheblades areengaged.

BeforeStarting

RecommendedFuel

UseUNLEADEDRegularGasolinesuitablefor automotiveuse(87pumpoctaneminimum).Leaded regulargasolinemaybeusedifunleadedregularisnot available.

Important:Neverusemethanol,gasoline containingmethanol,orgasoholcontainingmore than10percentethanolbecausethefuelsystem couldbedamaged.Donotmixoilwithgasoline.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof30daysor less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthe fueltankbedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns.

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel system,whichcauseshardstarting.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditioner tothegas.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethe chanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuel stabilizeratalltimes.

Gasoline/Alcoholblends

Gasohol(upto10percentethylalcohol,90percent unleadedgasolinebyvolume)isapprovedforfueluse bytheenginemanufacturer.Othergasoline/alcohol blends,suchasE85,arenotapproved.

Gasoline/Etherblends

MethylTertiaryButylEther(MTBE)andunleaded gasolineblends(uptoamaximumof15percentMTBE byvolume)areapprovedforfuelusebytheengine manufacturer.Othergasoline/etherblendsarenot approved.

FillingtheFuelT ank

Makesuretheengineisshutoffandthemotion controlsareintheparkposition.Tankmaximum capacityis2.9gallons.

Important:DoNotoverllfueltank.Fillthe fueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.The emptyspaceinthetankallowsthefueltoexpand. Overllingmayresultinfuelleakageordamageto theengineoremissionsystem.

1.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethecap.

Note:Youcanusethefuelwindowonthepod verifythepresenceofgasolinebeforellingthe tank(

Figure10).

2.Slowlyaddregular,unleadedgasolineuntilthefuel reachesthebaseofthellerneck(Figure10).

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Figure10

1.Fueltankcap

4.Baseofllerneck,DO

NOTFILLPASTHERE

2.Fillopening5.Fuelwindow

3.Fillerneck

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Figure11

1.Fillopening3.Fuel

2.Baseofllerneck,DO

NOTFILLPASTHERE

4.Emptyspaceforfuel expansion.

Important:DoNotoverllfueltank.Fill thefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck. Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.Overllingmayresultinfuelleakage ordamagetotheengineoremissionsystem.

3.Installthefueltankcapsecurelyandtightenuntilit “clicks”.Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhavespilled.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoChecking theOilLevelintheEngineMaintenancesection.

StartingtheEngine

1.Sitdownontheseatandmovethemotioncontrols outwardtotheparkposition.

2.Disengagethebladesbymovingthebladecontrol switchtoOff(

Figure12).

G014458

Figure12

1.Controlpanel2.Bladecontrolswitch—Off position

3.MovethethrottlelevertoChokebeforestartinga coldengine(Figure13).

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire choking.

G014459

Figure13

1.Controlpanel

4.Fast

2.Throttle/choke lever—chokeposition

5.Continuousvariable setting

3.Choke6.Slow

4.TurntheignitionkeytoStarttoenergizethestarter. Whentheenginestarts,releasethekey(Figure14).

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore than10secondsatatime.Iftheenginefails tostart,allowa60secondcool-downperiod betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese instructionscandamagethestartermotor.

G014460

Figure14

1.Controlpanel4.Off

2.Ignitionkey—runposition5.Run

3.Ignitionkey—startposition

6.Start

5.Aftertheenginestarts,movethethrottleleverto Fast(

Figure13).Iftheenginestallsorhesitates, movethethrottleleverbacktoChokeforafew seconds.Repeatthisasrequired.

OperatingtheBlades

Thebladecontrolswitch,representedbyapower take-off(PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengagespower tothemowerblades.Thisswitchcontrolspowertoany attachmentsthatdrawpowerfromtheengine,including themowerdeckandcuttingblades.

EngagingtheBlades

Important:Donotengagethebladeswhen

parkedintallgrass.Beltorclutchdamagecan occur.

1.Releasepressureonthemotioncontrolleversand placethemachineinneutral.

2.MovethethrottletotheFastposition.

Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottle intheFastposition.

3.Pulluponthebladecontrolswitchtomoveitto theOnpositionandengagetheblades(Figure15).

G014461

Figure15

1.Controlpanel2.Bladecontrolswitch—On position

DisengagingtheBlades

Pushdownonthebladecontrolswitchtomoveitto theOffpositionanddisengagetheblades(Figure16).

G014520

Figure16

1.Controlpanel2.Bladecontrolswitch—Off

TestingtheSafetyInterlock System

Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorizedService Dealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately.

1.Whilesittingontheseat,withthecontrolleversin parkposition,andmovethebladecontrolswitch toOn.Trystartingtheengine;theengineshould notcrank.

2.Whilesittingontheseat,movethebladecontrol switchtoOff.Moveeithermotioncontrollever tothecenter,unlockedposition.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotcrank.Repeatwith theothermotioncontrollever.

3.Whilesittingontheseat,movethebladecontrol switchtoOff,andlockthemotioncontrolleversin

theparkposition.Starttheengine.Whiletheengine isrunning,engagethebladecontrolswitch,andrise slightlyfromtheseat;theengineshouldstop.

4.Whilesittingontheseat,movethebladecontrol switchtoOff,andlockthemotioncontrollevers intheparkposition.Starttheengine.Whilethe engineisrunning,movethemotioncontrollevers tothecenter,unlockedposition,engagetheblade controlswitch,andriseslightlyfromtheseat;the engineshouldstop.

StoppingtheEngine

1.Disengagethebladesbymovingthebladecontrol switchtoOff(Figure16).

2.MovethethrottlelevertobetweenFastandhalf throttle(

Figure14).

3.TurntheignitionkeytoOff(Figure13)andremove thekey .

Driving

Drivingthemachinebenetsfromanunderstandingof whatzeroturnradiusmowermeans.Thedrivewheels turnindependently,poweredbyhydraulicmotorson eachaxle;henceonesidecanturninreversewhilethe otherturnsforwardcausingthemachinetospinrather turn.Thisvastlyimprovesthemachinemaneuverability butmayrequiresomeadjustmentiftheoperatoris unfamiliar.

WARNING

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.Theoperator maylosecontrolofthemachineandcausepersonal injuryordamagetothemachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placingthe throttlecontrolintheFastpositioncanbebestfor performance.Formostapplications,operatinginthe fullthrottlepositionisdesirable.

Figure17

1.Park(brake)position

3.Forward

2.Centerunlockposition

4.Backward

UsingtheSmartSpeed™Control System

TheSmartSpeed™ControlSystemlever,located belowtheoperatingposition(Figure18),givesthe operatorachoicetodrivethemachineattwoground speedranges,highandlow.

G014475

Figure18

1.Smartspeedlever

Tochangespeeds:

1.Movethemotioncontrolleverstoneutraland outwardtotheparkposition;disengagetheblade controlswitch.

WARNING

Removingyouhandsfromthemotioncontrol leverswhilethemachineisinmotioncanresult inalossofcontrolcausingharmtoyouor bystanders.

Alwaysstopthemachineandmovethemotion controlleverstotheparkpositionbefore adjustingtheSmartSpeed™ControlSystem.

2.Adjustthelevertothedesiredposition.

Forward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotioncontrol leversforward(Figure17).

G008952

Figure19

Togostraight,applyequalpressuretobothmotion controllevers(Figure17).

Toturn,releasepressureonthemotioncontrollever towardthedirectionyouwanttoturn(Figure17).

Thefartheryoumovethemotioncontrolleversin eitherdirection,thefasterthemachinewillmovein thatdirection.

Tostop,pullthemotioncontrolleverstoneutral.

Backward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,lookbehindyouanddownas youslowlypullthemotioncontrolleversrearward (Figure20).

G008953

Figure20

Togostraight,applyequalpressuretobothmotion controllevers(Figure20).

Toturn,releasethepressureonthemotioncontrol levertowardthedirectionyouwanttoturn.

Tostop,pushthemotioncontrolleverstoneutral.

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethemotioncontrolleversto neutralandoutwardtotheparkposition,disengagethe bladecontrolswitch,ensurethethrottleisinthefast position,andturntheignitionkeytooff.Rememberto removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

WARNING

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemowerwhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandmovethe motioncontrolleversoutwardtotheparkposition whenleavingthemachineunattended,evenifjust forafewminutes.

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

1.Raisetheheight-of-cutlevertothetransport position,cuttingheightposition4.5(alsothe 4-1/2inch[115mm])(Figure21).

G014476

Figure21

1.Height-of-cutlever3.4.5inch(1 15mm), Transportposition

2.Height-of-cutpositions

2.Toadjusttheheightofcut,pullupwardandinthe leverthenmoveittothedesiredposition.

PositioningtheSeat

1.Raisetheseatandloosentheadjustmentboltsjust enoughthatseatcanmove(Figure22).

G014477

Figure22

1.Adjustmentbolt

2.Movetheseattothedesiredpositionandtighten thebolts.

AdjustingtheMotionControl Levers

AdjustingtheHeight

Themotioncontrolleverscanbeadjustedhigheror lowerformaximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Removethe2boltsholdingthecontrollevertothe controlarmshaft(

Figure23).

2.Movethecontrollevertothenextsetofholes. Securetheleverwiththe2bolts(Figure23).

G014970

Figure23

1.Controlarmshaft3.Slotted,upperhole

2.Controllever

4.Bolt

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.

AdjustingtheTilt

Themotioncontrolleverscanbetiltedforeoraftfor maximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrolleverto thecontrolarmshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe controlleverforeoraft(

Figure23).Tightenboth

boltstosecurethecontrolinthenewposition.

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.

PushingtheMachinebyHand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.

Nevertowthemachinebecausedamagemay occur.

Thismachinehasanelectricbrakemechanismandto pushthemachinetheignitionkeyneedstobeinthe Runposition.Thebatteryneedstobechargedand functioningfortheelectricbraketobedisengage.

ToPushtheMachine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtopark position,stoptheengine,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisetheseattolocatethebypassleversbehindthe battery,ontheframe.

4.Movethebypassleversforwardsandthenout tolocktheminplaceasshownin

Figure24to disengagethewheelmotors.Repeatthisforeach lever.

5.Lowertheseatandmovethemotioncontrollevers inwardtotheneutralpositionandturntheignition keytotherunposition.Donotstartthemachine.

Themachineisnowabletobepushedbyhand.

G014479

Figure24

1.Bypassleverlocations

3.Leverpositionforpushing themachine

2.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine

6.Whennished,ensurethekeyhasbeenreturned totheStoppositiontoavoiddrainingthebattery charge.

Ifthemachinefailstomovetheelectricbrake maystillbeengaged.Ifnecessarytheelectric brakecanbereleasedmanually.Refertothe ReleasingtheElectricBrake(page33)procedurein DriveMaintenance.

ToOperatetheMachine

Movethebypassleversinwardandpushthemback inthehorizontalslot(

Figure24)toengagethewheel

motors.

GrassDeector

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.

DANGER

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

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

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.

•Nevertrytocleardischargeareaormower bladesunlessyoumovethebladecontrolswitch toOffandrotatetheignitionkeytoOff.Also removethekeyandpullthewireoffthespark plug(s).

OperatingTips

FastThrottleSetting

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineattheFastposition.Airisrequiredto thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower byuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohaveonesideofthe mowerfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsairtobe drawnintothemower.

UsingtheSmartSpeed™Control System

TheSmartSpeed™ControlSystemlever,located belowtheoperatingposition,givestheoperatora choicetodrivethemachineattwospeedranges,high andlow.Anoperatorcanbenetfromthelowerspeed settingwhenmaneuveringthemachineintightspaces oroperatingarounddelicatelandscapes.Thelow settingcanalsobeusedtooperatethemachineata highthrottlesettingandbladespeedwhilestillbeing abletoreducegroundspeedtoincreasequalityofcut.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethatthe cuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpanyuneven ground.However,thecuttingheightusedinthepastis

generallythebestonetouse.Whencuttinggrasslonger thansixinchestall,youmaywanttocutthelawntwice toensureanacceptablequalityofcut.

Cut1/3oftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrowsmore slowly.

MowingDirection

Alternatemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhich enhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowatCorrectIntervals

Normally,moweveryfourdays.Butremember, grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimes.So tomaintainthesamecuttingheight,whichisagood practice,mowmoreofteninearlyspring.Asthegrass growthrateslowsinmidsummer,mowlessfrequently. Ifyoucannotmowforanextendedperiod,rstmow atahighcuttingheight;thenmowagaintwodayslater atalowerheightsetting.

AvoidCuttingTooLow

Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthe moweryoupreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheightto ensurethatuneventurfisnotcuttooshort.

LongGrass

Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,raise thecuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthegrassat thissetting.Thencutthegrassagainusingthelower, normalsetting.

WhenStopping

Ifthemachine’sforwardmotionmustbestoppedwhile mowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydropontoyour lawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoapreviouslycutarea withthebladesengaged.

KeeptheUndersideoftheMower Clean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe moweraftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinside themower,cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecome unsatisfactory.

BladeMaintenance

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason becauseasharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshreddingturns grassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowthand increasesthechanceofdisease.Checkthecutterblades dailyforsharpness,andforanywearordamage.File downanynicksandsharpenthebladesasnecessary.If abladeisdamagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywith agenuineTororeplacementblade.

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Beforeeachuseordaily

•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.

•Checktheaircleanerfordirty,looseordamagedparts.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Checkairintakeandcoolingareas,cleanasnecessary.

•Checkthecuttingblades.

•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage

•Cleanthemowerhousing.

Every25hours

•Greasealllubricationpoints.

•Servicethepaperelement.(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirtyconditions)

•Checktirepressure.

•Checkthebeltsforwear/cracks.

Every100hours

•Replacethepaperelement.(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirtyconditions)

•Changetheengineoilandlter.

•Cleantheblowerhousing(moreoftenunderextremelydusty ,dirtyconditions).

•Replacethein-linefuellter

•Inspecttheemissionslter.

Every200hours

•Checksparkplugconditionandgap.

Every500hours

•Replacethesparkplug.

Beforestorage

•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectbatterycables.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Paintanychippedsurfaces.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoany maintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug .

Premaintenance Procedures

RaisingtheSeat

Makesurethemotioncontrolleversarelockedinthe parkposition.Lifttheseatforward.

Thefollowingcomponentscanbeaccessedbyraising theseat:

•Serialplate

•Servicedecal

•Seatadjustmentbolts

•Fuellter

•Batteryandbatterycables

Lubrication

GreasingtheBearings

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greaseall

lubricationpoints.

GreaseType:No.2GeneralPurposeLithiumBase Grease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettings(

Figure25andFigure26) witharag.Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffofthe frontofthetting(s).

G014522

Figure25

1.Frontcastertire

Figure26

Locatedontheseatpanunderside

1.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

3.Greaseevery25operating hours.

2.Checktirepressureevery 25operatinghours.

4.Engine

4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure25and Figure26).Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgrease beginstooozeoutofthebearings.

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe

aircleanerfordirty,looseordamaged parts.

Thisengineisequippedwithareplaceable,highdensity paperaircleanerelement.Checktheaircleanerdailyor beforestartingtheengine.Checkforabuildupofdirt anddebrisaroundtheaircleanersystem.Keepthisarea clean.Alsocheckforlooseordamagedcomponents. Replaceallbentordamagedaircleanercomponents.

Note:Operatingtheenginewithlooseordamagedair cleanercomponentscouldallowunlteredairintothe enginecausingprematurewearandfailure.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermoreoftenunder extremelydusty,dirtyconditions.

G014524

Figure27

1.Knobs,aircleanercover3.Paperelement

2.Aircleanercover4.Aircleanerbase

ServicingPaperElement

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Servicethepaper

element.(moreoftenunderextremely dusty,dirtyconditions)

Every100hours—Replacethepaper element.(moreoftenunderextremely dusty,dirtyconditions)

1.Removetheaircleanercover(

Figure27).

2.Removetheaircleanerelementwiththeintegral rubberseal(

Figure27).

3.Gentlytapthepleatedsideofthepaperelementto dislodgedirt.Donotwashthepaperelementor usepressurizedair,asthiswilldamagetheelement.

Replaceadirty,bent,ordamagedelement.Handle newelementscarefully;donotuseiftherubberseal isdamaged.

4.Cleanallaircleanercomponentsofanyaccumulated dirtorforeignmaterial.Preventanydirtfrom enteringthecarburetor.

5.Installtheaircleanerelementwiththepleatedside “out”andseattherubbersealontotheedgesofthe aircleanerbase(

Figure27).

6.Reinstalltheaircleanercoverandsecurewiththe twoknobs(Figure27).

ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSG,SH,SJ,or higher)

CrankcaseCapacity:1.6qt(1.5l)whenthelteris changed

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow .

G005176

Figure28

CheckingtheOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe

engineoillevel.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe bladecontrolswitch,stoptheengine,andremove thekey .

2.Makesuretheengineisstopped,level,andiscoolso theoilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

3.Tokeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outoftheengine, cleantheareaaroundtheoilllcap/dipstickbefore removingit.

4.Pullandremovetheoilllcap/dipstick;wipeoil off.Reinsertthedipstickandpushrmlyintoplace (Figure29).

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G014532

Figure29

1.Oildipstick3.Oillevel

2.Fillertube

5.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel. (Figure29).

Theoillevelshouldbeupto,butnotover,theF markonthedipstick.

6.Ifthelevelislow ,addoilofthepropertype,upto theFmarkonthedipstick.Alwayscheckthelevel withthedipstickbeforeaddingmoreoil.

Note:Topreventextensiveenginewearordamage, alwaysmaintaintheproperoillevelinthecrankcase. Neveroperatetheenginewiththeoillevelbelowthe “L”markoroverthe“F”markonthedipstick.

ChangingtheOilandtheFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Changetheengine

oilandlter.

RellwithserviceclassSG,SH,SJorhigheroilas speciedinthe“ViscosityGrades”table.

Changetheoilandlterwhiletheengineisstillwarm. Theoilwillowmorefreelyandcarryawaymore impurities.Makesuretheengineislevelwhenlling, checking,orchangingtheoil.

Changetheoilandoillterasfollows:

1.Starttheengineandletitrununtilwarm.This warmstheoilsoitdrainsbetter.

2.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoassuretheoildrains completely.

3.Disengagethebladecontrolswitchandmovethe motioncontrolsoutwardtotheparkposition.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

5.Cleantheareaaroundthedrainvalveandonthe machineframe.Locatetheoildrainhoseandslide itoverthedrainvalve(

Figure30).

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Figure30

1.Oildrainhose3.Endofframe

2.Drainvalve

4.Oillter

6.Placetheoppositeendoftheoildrainhoseoverthe endoftheframe(Figure30).

7.Placeapanunderneathmachinedirectlybelowthe drainhoseasshowninFigure31.

G014536

Figure31

1.Oildrainvalve

4.Pan

2.Machineframe5.Oillter

3.Oildrainhose

8.Turnthedrainvalve1/4counterclockwisetoopen andallowtheoiltodrain(

Figure31).Removethe

oilllcap/dipstick(Figure29).

9.Besuretoallowampletimeforcompletedrainage.

10.Removetheoldlterandwipeoffthemountingpad (Figure31).

11.Whenoilhasdrainedcompletely,closetheoildrain valve.Removetheoildrainhoseandwipeupany excessoilontheframe(

Figure31).

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

12.Placethenewreplacementlterinashallowpan withtheopenendup.Pournewoiloftheproper type,inthroughthethreadedcenterhole.Stop pouringwhentheoilreachesthebottomofthe threads.Allowaminuteortwofortheoiltobe absorbedbytheltermaterial.

13.Applyathinlmofcleanoiltotherubbergasketon thenewlter.

14.Installthereplacementoilltertothemountingpad. Turntheoillterclockwiseuntiltherubbergasket contactsthepad,thentightenthelteranadditional 2/3to1turn(

Figure32).

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Figure32

1.Oillter

3.Adapter

2.Gasket

15.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil intothellertube(Figure29).

16.Installtheoilllcap/dipstickandpushrmlyinto place(

Figure29).

17.Checktheoillevel(Figure29);refertoChecking theOilLevel.

18.Slowlyaddadditionaloiltobringittothefullmark.

19.Installtheoilllcap/dipstickandpushrmlyinto place(

Figure29).

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Checksparkplug

conditionandgap.

Every500hours—Replacethespark plug.

ThesparkplugisRFIcompliant.Equivalentalternate brandplugscanalsobeused.Sparkplugreplacementis recommendedat500hours.

Type:ChampionXC12YC(orequivalent)

AirGap:0.030inch(0.76mm)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,movethe motioncontrolsoutwardtotheparkposition,stop theengine,andremovethekey.

2.Pullthewireoffofthesparkplug(

Figure33).Clean aroundthesparkplugtopreventdirtfromfalling intotheengineandpotentiallycausingdamage.

Note:Duetothedeeprecessaroundthespark plug,blowingoutthecavitywithcompressedair isusuallythemosteffectivemethodforcleaning. Thesparkplugismostaccessiblewhentheblower housingisremovedforcleaning.

3.Removethesparkplugandmetalwasher.

G014537

Figure33

1.Sparkplugandwirelocation

CheckingtheSparkPlug

1.Lookatthecenterofthesparkplug(Figure34). Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly .Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Important:Nevercleanthesparkplug.Always replacethesparkplugwhenithasablack coating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.

2.Checkthegapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes (

Figure34).Bendthesideelectrode(Figure34)if

thegapisnotcorrect.

Figure34

1.Centerelectrodeinsulator3.Airgap(nottoscale)

2.Sideelectrode

InstallingtheSparkPlug

1.Installthesparkplug.Makesurethattheairgapis setcorrectly.

2.Tightenthesparkplugto30ft-lb(41N-m).

3.Pushthewireontothesparkplug(Figure33).

CleaningtheBlowerHousing

Toensurepropercooling,makesurethegrassscreen, coolingns,andotherexternalsurfacesoftheengine arekeptcleanatalltimes.

Annuallyorevery100hoursofoperation(moreoften underextremelydusty,dirtyconditions),removethe blowerhousingandanyothercoolingshrouds.Clean thecoolingnsandexternalsurfacesasnecessary.Make surethecoolingshroudsarereinstalled.Torquethe blowerhousingscrewsto5.5ft-lb(7.5N-m).

Important:Operatingtheenginewithablocked grassscreen,dirtyorpluggedcoolingns,and/or coolingshroudsremoved,willcauseenginedamage duetooverheating.

FuelSystem Maintenance

DANGER

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

•Performanyfuelrelatedmaintenancewhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea. Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereasparkmay ignitethegasolinefumes.

ReplacingtheIn-lineFuel Filter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethein-line

fuellter

Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuel line.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisetheseatandlocatethefuelltersasshownin Figure35.

G014689

Figure35

1.TeeFitting,ventline

5.In-lineFuellter

2.Emissionslter

6.Flowdirectionarrow

3.Openport

7.Fuellinetoengine

4.Fuellinefromtank

8.Hoseclamp

4.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherand slidethemawayfromthelter(Figure35).

5.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

6.Installanewlterwiththeowdirectionarrow comingfromthefueltankandpointingtothe engine.Movethehoseclampsclosetothelter (

Figure35)tosecureitinplace.

ServicingtheEmissionsFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)

Themachineisequippedwithaemissionslter (Figure35)connectedtoateettingontheventline comingfromthegastank.Thelterhasanopenportby design.Theltershouldbeinspectedregularly.Replace thelterifthelterisdirtyorclogged.

ElectricalSystem Maintenance

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling.

ChargingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting inpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal partsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisetheseattoaccessthebattery.

4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcablefrom thebatterypost(

Figure36).Retainallfasteners.

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage themachineandcablescausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode, resultinginpersonalinjury .

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

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

5.Slidetherubbercoverupthepositive(red)cable. Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthebattery post(Figure36).Retainallfasteners.

6.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure36)andlift thebatteryfromthebatterytray.

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Figure36

1.Battery5.Negativebatterypost

2.Positivebatterypost6.Wingnut,washer,andbolt

3.Bolt,washer,andnut7.Batteryhold-down

4.Terminalboot

ChargingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebattery

anddisconnectbatterycables.

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto RemovingtheBattery.

2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat6to 10amps.Donotoverchargethebattery.

3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthe chargerleadsfromthebatteryposts(

Figure37).

Figure37

1.Positivebatterypost

3.Red(+)chargerlead

2.Negativebatterypost

4.Black(-)chargerlead

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetraywiththeterminal poststowardtheoperatingposition(

Figure36).

2.Installthepositive(red)batterycabletothepositive (+)batteryterminalusingthefastenersremoved previously.

3.Installthenegativebatterycabletothenegative (-)batteryterminalusingthefastenersremoved previously.

4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.

5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(

Figure36).

6.Lowertheseat.

ServicingtheFuses

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance;however,ifafuseblows,checkthe component/circuitforamalfunctionorshort.

Fuse:

•MainF1-30amp,blade-type

•ChargeCircuitF2-25amp,blade-type

1.Removethefourscrewssecuringthecontrolpanel tothemachine.Retainallfasteners

2.Liftthecontrolpaneuptoaccessthemainwiring harnessandfuseblock(Figure38).

3.Toreplaceafuse,pulloutonthefusetoremoveit (Figure38).

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Figure38

1.Main-30amp

2.Chargecircuit-25amp

4.Returnthecontrolpaneltoitsoriginalposition.Use thefourscrewsremovedpreviouslytosecurethe paneltothemachine.

DriveSystem Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktirepressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut. Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(

Figure39).Check thetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccurate pressurereading.

Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.

Inatethereardrivewheeltiresto12psi.

Figure39

1.Valvestem

ReleasingtheElectricBrake

Theelectricbrakecanbereleasebymanuallyrotatingthe linkarmsforward.Oncetheelectricbrakeisenergized thebrakewillreset.

Toreleasethebrake:

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Figure40

1.Brakelinkarmontheelectricbrakecontrolmodule

1.Locatetheshaftontheelectricbrakewherethe brakelinkarmsareconnected.

2.Rotatetheshaftforwardtoreleasethebrake.

MowerMaintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason becausesharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshreddingturns grassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowthand increasesthechanceofdisease.

Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andforany wearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpenthe bladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn, replaceitimmediatelywithagenuineTororeplacement blade.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement,you maywanttokeepextrabladesonhand.

WARNING

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

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagetheblade controlswitch,andmovethemotioncontrollevers outwardtotheparkposition.Stoptheengineand removethekey .

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe

cuttingblades.

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure41).Iftheedges arenotsharporhavenicks,removeandsharpenthe blades;refertoSharpeningtheBlades.

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea (Figure41).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,or aslotforminginthisarea(item3inFigure41), immediatelyinstallanewblade.

Figure41

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea

4.Damage

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfaceforthe

followingprocedure.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighestheight-of-cut position;alsoconsideredthe’transport’position.

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedglovesorother adequatehandprotectionslowlyrotatebladeto bemeasureintoapositionthatallowseffective measurementofthedistancebetweenthecutting edgeandthelevelsurfacethemachineison.

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Figure42

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface here.

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Figure43

1.Blade,inpositionformeasuring

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothatthe opposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesameposition.

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Figure44

1.Blade,sidepreviouslymeasured

2.Measurementpositionusedpreviously

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement position

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface here.Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan1/8inch (3mm).

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Figure45

1.Opposingbladeedge,inpositionformeasuring

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedbladewith anewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesofblade.

A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreater

than1/8inch(3mm)replacethebladewitha newblade.RefertoRemovingtheBladesand InstallingtheBlades.

Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwithanewone andthedimensionobtainedcontinuestoexceed 1/8inch(3mm),thebladespindlecouldbebent. ContactanAuthorizedToroDealerforservice.

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,movetothe

nextblade.

Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Thebladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit, ifthebladeisoutofbalance,orthebladeisbent. Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued safetyconformanceofthemachine,usegenuineToro replacementblades.Replacementbladesmadebyother manufacturersmayresultinnon-conformancewith safetystandards.

Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-paddedglove. Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,bladestiffener, andbladefromthespindleshaft(Figure46).

Figure46

1.Sailareaofblade

4.Bladebolt

2.Blade

5.Bladestiffener

3.Curvedwasher

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothends oftheblade(Figure47).Maintaintheoriginalangle. Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamountof materialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

Figure47

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure48).Ifthebladestaysina horizontalposition,thebladeisbalancedandcanbe used.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff theendofthesailareaonly(

Figure47).Repeatthis

procedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

Figure48

1.Blade2.Balancer

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure46).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademust bepointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthe mowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthebladestiffener,thecurvedwasher(cupped sidetowardtheblade)andthebladebolt(

Figure46).

3.Torquethebladeboltto35-65ft-lb(47-88N-m).

LevelingtheMowerDeck

Checktoensurethemowerdeckislevelanytimeyou installthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencuton yourlawn.

Themowerdeckmustbecheckedforbentblades priortoleveling;anybentbladesmustberemoved andreplaced.RefertotheCheckingforBentBlades procedurebeforecontinuing.

Themowerdeckmustbeleveledside-to-siderstthen thefronttorearslopecanbeadjusted.

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•Allfourtiremustbeproperlyinated.Referto CheckingtheTirePressureintheDriveSystem Maintenancesection.

Side-to-SideLeveling

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.

4.Carefullyrotatetheblade(s)sothattheyareallside toside(

Figure49orFigure50).

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Figure49

MowerDeckswithOneBlade

1.Bladesidetoside

3.Outsidecuttingedges

2.Sailareaofblade4.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here

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Figure50

MowerDeckswithT woBlades

1.Bladessidetoside

3.Outsidecuttingedges

2.Sailareaofblade4.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here

5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesandthe atsurface(

Figure50).Ifbothmeasurements arenotwithin3/16inch(5mm),anadjustmentis required;continuewiththisprocedure.

6.Supporttheweightofmowerdeckbyplacingwood blocksundertheedgesofthedeck.

Note:Avoidplacingthesupportsunderany anti-scalprollersifpresentonthedeck.

7.Movetotheleftsideofthemachine.Removethe sidecarriageboltandlockingnutfromthexed positionandinstallitintotherear,slottedposition (

Figure51).Leavethelocknutslightlyloose.

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Figure51

1.Hangerbracket

4.Sidelockingnut.

2.Slottedadjustment position

5.Sidecarriagebolt

3.Fixedposition

8.Loosentherearlockingnutonthehangerbracket justenoughtoallowthehangertobeadjusted (Figure51).

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Figure52

1.Hangerbracket

3.Sidelockingnut,slotted position.

2.Rearlockingnut4.Adjustmentnotches

9.Usethenotchesontheweldedbrackettomeasure theamountofadjustment.Eachnotchsurfaceis equivalentto0.25inch,whileasinglesideis0.125 inch(Figure53).Adjusttheheightofthemower decktothedesiredheight.

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Figure53

1.0.25inch2.0.125inch

10.Stopthedeckattheadjustedpositionandtightenthe rearlockingnutonthehangerbrackettoholdthe newposition(Figure52).Tightenthesidelocking nutonthehangerbracket.

11.Continuelevelingthedeckbycheckingthe front-to-rearbladeslope;refertoAdjustingthe Front-to-RearBladeSlope.

AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade Slope

Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyouinstall themower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan 5/16inch(7.9mm)lowerthantherearofthemower, adjustthebladelevelusingthefollowinginstructions:

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.

Note:Checkandadjusttheside-to-sideblade levelifyouhavenotcheckedthesetting;referto Side-to-SideLeveling.

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacingfrontto rear(

Figure54orFigure55).

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Figure54

MowerDeckswithOneBlade

1.Bladefronttorear

2.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurfacehere

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Figure55

MowerDeckswithT woBlades

1.Bladesfronttorear

2.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurfacehere

5.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheat surface(

Figure55).Ifthefrontbladetipisnot 1/16-5/16inch(1.6-7.9mm)lowerthantherear bladetip,adjustthefrontlocknut.

6.Toadjustthefront-to-rearbladeslope,rotatethe adjustmentnutinthefrontofthemower(Figure56).

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Figure56

1.Adjustingrod3.Locknut

2.Adjustingblock

7.Toraisethefrontofthemower,tightenthe adjustmentnut.Tolowerthefrontofthemower, loosentheadjustmentnut.

8.Afteradjustment,checkthefront-to-rearslopeagain. Continueadjustingthenutuntilthefrontbladetip is1/16-5/16inch(1.6-7.9mm)lowerthantherear bladetip(Figure55).

9.Whenthefront-to-rearbladeslopeiscorrectcheck theside-to-sidelevelofthemoweragain;referto LevelingtheMowerfromSide-to-Side.

RemovingtheMower

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

4.Removethehairpincotterfromthefrontsupport rodandremovetherodfromthedeckbracket (

Figure57).Carefullylowerthefrontofthemower

decktotheground.

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Figure57

1.Frontsupportrod3.Deckbracket

2.Lockingnut

5.Liftthemowerdeckandhangerbracketsclearof therearliftrodandlowerthemowercarefullyto theground(Figure58).

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Figure58

1.Mowerdeck

3.Rearliftrod

2.Hangerbracket

6.Slidethemowerdeckrearwardtoremovethemower beltfromtheenginepulley .

7.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderneaththe machine.

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

MowerBeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checkthebeltsfor

wear/cracks.

Checkthebeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks,or anyotherdamage.Replacedamagedbelts.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks,andcracks aresignsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethemowerbelt ifanyoftheseconditionsareevident.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutatthelowestcuttingposition [1-1/2inch(38mm)].

4.Usingaspringremovaltool,(Toropartno.92-5771), removetheidlerspringfromthedeckhookto removetensionontheidlerpulleyandrollthebelt offofthepulleys(

Figure59andFigure60).

WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwheninstalledand cancausepersonalinjury .

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

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Figure59

MowerDeckswith1Blade

1.Idlerpulley

4.Spring

2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley

3.Outsidepulley6.Springremovaltoo

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Figure60

MowerDeckswith2Blades

1.Idlerpulley

4.Spring

2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley

3.Outsidepulley6.Springremovaltoo

5.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys(

Figure60).

6.Usingaspringremovaltool,(Toropartno.92-5771), installtheidlerspringoverthedeckhookandplacing tensionontheidlerpulleyandmowerbelt(Figure59 andFigure60).

InstallingtheMower

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

5.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandguidethehanger bracketsovertherearliftrod(

Figure58).

6.Attachthefrontsupportrodtothemowerdeckwith theclevispinandhairpincotter(Figure57).

7.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley;refer toReplacingtheMowerBelt.

ReplacingtheGrassDeector

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspectthe

grassdeectorfordamage

WARNING

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

Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgrassdeector, dischargecoverorgrasscollectionsysteminplace.

32inchDecks

1.LocateitemsshowninFigure61.

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Figure61

1.Mowerdeck

5.Spring

2.Grassdeector6.Nut(3/8inch)

3.Grassdeectorbracket7.Shortstand-off

4.Rod

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

3.Slidetherodoutoftheshortstand-off,spring,and grassdeector(

Figure61).Removethedamaged

orworngrassdeector.

4.Replacethegrassdeector(Figure61).

5.Sliderod,straightend,throughthereargrass deectorbracket.

6.Placethespringontherod,withendwiresdown, andbetweenthegrassdeectorbrackets.Sliderod throughsecondgrassdeectorbracket(Figure61).

7.Insertrodatfrontofgrassdeectorintoshort stand-offondeck.Securerearendofrodintothe mowerwithanut(3/8inch)(Figure61).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbespring loadedinthedownposition.Liftthedeector uptotestthatitsnapstothefulldownposition.

42inchDecks

Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamagebeforeeachuse. Replaceanydamagedpartsbeforeuse.

1.LocateitemsshowninFigure62.

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Figure62

1.Mowerdeck

5.Spring

2.Grassdeector6.Nut(3/8inch)

3.Grassdeectorbracket7.Shortstand-off

4.Rod

2.Removethenut(3/8inch)fromtherodunderthe mower(Figure62).

3.Slidetherodoutoftheshortstand-off,spring,and grassdeector(Figure62).Removethedamaged orworngrassdeector.

4.Replacethegrassdeector(

Figure62).

5.Sliderod,straightend,throughthereargrass deectorbracket.

6.Placethespringontherod,withendwiresdown, andbetweenthegrassdeectorbrackets.Sliderod throughsecondgrassdeectorbracket(Figure62).

7.Insertrodatfrontofgrassdeectorintoshort stand-offondeck.Securerearendofrodintothe mowerwithanut(3/8inch)(

Figure62).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbespring loadedinthedownposition.Liftthedeector uptotestthatitsnapstothefulldownposition.

Cleaning

WashingtheUndersideofthe Mower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Cleanthe

mowerhousing.

Washtheundersideofthemoweraftereachuseto preventgrassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionand clippingdispersal.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe parkposition,stoptheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthemower washouttting,andturnthewateronhigh (

Figure63).

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

Figure63

1.Washouttting3.O-ring

2.Hose

4.Coupling

4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.

5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.Engagetheblade controlswitchandletthemowerrunforoneto threeminutes.

6.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,stoptheengine, andremovetheignitionkey.Waitforallmoving partstostop.

7.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfrom thewashouttting.

Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafteronewashing, soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Thenrepeat theprocess.

8.Runthemoweragainforonetothreeminutesto removeexcesswater.

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsorblade contact.Contactwithbladeorthrowndebris cancauseinjuryordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashouttting immediately,beforeusingmoweragain.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerorthroughopeningsinthemower.

Storage

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,movethe motioncontrolsoutwardtotheparkposition,stop theengine,andremovethekey.

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

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith milddetergentandwater.Donotpressure washthemachine.Avoidexcessiveuseof water,especiallynearthecontrolpanel,engine, hydraulicpumps,andmotors.

3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir CleanerintheEngineMaintenancesection.

4.Greaseandoilthemachine;refertotheLubrication section.

5.Changethecrankcaseoilandlter;refertoServicing theEngineOilintheEngineMaintenancesection.

6.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire PressureintheDriveSystemMaintenancesection.

7.Chargethebattery;refertoServicingtheBattery intheElectricalSystemMaintenancesection.

8.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoServicing theCuttingBladesintheMowerMaintenance section.

9.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachineforstorage asfollows.

10.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditionertothe fuelinthetank.Followthemixinginstructionsfrom thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuseanalcohol basedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasolineandusedatalltimes.

Runtheenginetodistributetheconditionedfuel throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthefuel tank.

Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

Choketheengine.Startandruntheengineuntilit willnotstart.

Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclepursuanttolocal codes.

Important:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned gasolineover30days.

11.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckitscondition; refertoServicingtheSparkPlugintheEngine Maintenancesection.Withthesparkplug(s) removedfromtheengine,pourtwotablespoonsof engineoilintothesparkplughole.Usethestarter tocranktheengineanddistributetheoilinsidethe cylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Donotinstallthe wireonthesparkplug(s).

12.Cleananydirtandchafffromthetopofthemower.

13.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith agardenhose.

14.Checktheconditionofthedriveandmowerbelts.

15.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repair orreplaceanypartthatiswornordamaged.

16.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

Troubleshooting

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengineblowerhousingare plugged.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty .

4.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner element.

Theengineoverheats.

5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel system.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

1.Thebladecontrolswitchisengaged.1.Movethebladecontrolswitchto

Disengaged.

2.Themotioncontrolleversarenotinthe parkposition.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutward totheparkposition.

3.Theoperatorisnotseated.

3.Sitontheseat.

4.Thebatteryisdead.

4.Chargethebattery.

5.Theelectricalconnectionsarecorroded orloose.

5.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

6.Afuseisblown.6.Replacethefuse.

Thestarterdoesnotcrank

7.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .

1.Thefueltankisempty .1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Thechokeisnoton.

2.MovethechokelevertoOn.

3.Theaircleanerisdirty .

3.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner element.

4.Thesparkplugwire(s)islooseor disconnected.

4.Installthewire(s)onthesparkplug.

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

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

6.Thereisdirtinfuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel system.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .

8.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.8.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith

thepropertype.

Theenginewillnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

9.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.9.Addoiltothecrankcase.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty .

2.Cleantheaircleanerelement.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengineblowerhousingare plugged.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

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

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

6.Theventinthefuelcapisclosed.6.Opentheventinthefuelcap.

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

8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .

Theenginelosespower.

9.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.9.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith

thepropertype.

1.Thebypassvalvesareopen

1.Closethetowvalves.

2.Thetractionbeltsareworn,loose,or broken.

2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .

3.Thetractionbeltsareoffofthepulleys.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

4.Thetransmissionhasfailed.4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.1.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

2.Theenginepulley ,idlerpulley ,orblade pulleyisloose.

2.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

3.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .

4.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

4.Installanewcuttingblade(s).

5.Ablademountingboltisloose.5.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

Thereisabnormalvibration.

6.Abladespindleisbent.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .

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

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

3.Themowerisnotlevel.

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

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

5.Theundersideofthemowerisdirty .5.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

6.Thetirepressureisincorrect.6.Adjustthetirepressure.

Unevencuttingheight.

7.Abladespindleisbent.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .

1.Thedrivebeltisworn,looseorbroken.1.Installanewdrivebelt.

2.Thedrivebeltisoffofthepulley.

2.Installthedrivebeltandcheckthe adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforthe correctposition.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

3.Themowerbeltisworn,loose,or broken.

3.Installanewmowerbelt.

Schematics

G014644

ElectricalDiagram(Rev .A)

Notes:

TimeCutter

TheToroT otalCoverageWarranty

and

TITAN

Mowers

LimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuantto anagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchaser torepairtheToroProductslistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginal owner:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

AllMowers

•Engine

Seeenginemanufacturer’swarranty

•Battery1–90daysPartsandLabor 91–365daysPartsonly

•BeltsandTires90days

TimeCutterZMowersand Attachments

30DaysCommercialUse 3yearsResidentialUse

TITANMowersandAttachments3yearsor240hours

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

TITANMXMowersandAttachments3yearsor400hours

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

SomeenginesusedonT oroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply .

Whicheveroccursrst.

LifetimeFrameWarranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe

tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin

normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atT oro’soption,underwarrantyatnocostforparts

andlabor.Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustor

corrosionarenotcovered.

Thiswarrantyincludesthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay transportationcosts.

Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.

OwnerResponsibilities

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

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir dealership.Tolocateadealerconvenienttoyou,refertotheYellow Pagesofyourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“LawnMowers”)or accessourwebsiteatwww.T oro.com.Y oumayalsocallthenumbers listedinitem#3tousethe24-hourT oroDealerlocatorsystem.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe ServiceDealer .Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermine ifitiscoveredunderwarranty .

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

CustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision ToroWarrantyCompany 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1 196 Tollfreeat866-216-6029(U.S.customers) Tollfreeat866-216-6030(Canadiancustomers)

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,

lubricants,oilchanges,sparkplugs,airlters,bladesharpening/worn bladeonmowers,cable/linkageadjustments,orbrakeandclutch adjustments

•Componentsfailingduetonormalweararenotcoveredbythis

warranty

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedandrequires

replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance

•Repairsnecessaryduetoimproperbatterycare,failuretousefresh

fuel(lessthanonemonthold),orfailuretoproperlypreparetheunit priortoanyperiodofnon-useoveronemonth

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•Operationalmisuse,neglect,oraccidents

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorized

ToroServiceDealer

GeneralConditions

Allrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyan AuthorizedToroServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacementparts.

NeitherTheT oroCompanynorT oroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheT oroProductscoveredbythiswarranty ,includingany costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletion ofrepairsunderthiswarranty.

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

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,so theaboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguarantee policiesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor’sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguarantee information,contacttheT oroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany .

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