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

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FormNo.3417-979RevA

TimeCutter

SS4225orMX5000

RidingMower

ModelNo.74706—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74727—SerialNo.400000000andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3417-979*A

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WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemical

orchemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

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

Introduction

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

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.com forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials, accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto registeryourproduct.

WARNING

Removingstandardoriginalequipmentparts andaccessoriesmayalterthewarranty, traction,andsafetyofthemachine.Failureto useoriginalT oropartscouldcauseserious injuryordeath.Makingunauthorizedchanges totheengine,fuelorventingsystem,may violateEPAandCARBregulations.

Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimited to,tires,belts,blades,andfuelsystem componentswithoriginalToroparts.

Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance, andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough theenginemanufacturer.

GrossorNetTorque

Thegrossornettorqueofthisenginewaslaboratory ratedbytheenginemanufacturerinaccordancewith theSocietyofAutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940 orJ2723.Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission, andoperatingrequirements,theactualenginetorque onthisclassofmowerwillbesignicantlylower. Pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer’sinformation includedwiththemachine.

Pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer’sinformation includedwiththemachine.

FortheOperator’sManual,thecompletewarranty details,ortoregisteryourproduct,usetheQR codeorvisitwww.Toro.com.Y oumayalsocallus at1-888-384-9939torequestawrittencopyofthe productwarranty.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberplate

Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthe spacebelow:

Gotowww.Toro.comtoviewspecicationsonyour mowermodel.

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

PrintedintheUSA

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ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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

Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

Contents

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

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

SlopeIndicator...................................................5

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6

ProductOverview...................................................13

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

BeforeOperation.................................................15

BeforeOperationSafety...................................15

AddingFuel......................................................15

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................16

BreakinginaNewMachine..............................16

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UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................16

PositioningtheSeat..........................................17

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers.................17

DuringOperation.................................................18

DuringOperationSafety...................................18

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................20

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................20

OperatingtheChoke........................................20

StartingtheEngine...........................................21

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................21

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................21

DrivingtheMachine..........................................21

UsingtheSideDischarge.................................23

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................24

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................24

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................25

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

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

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

PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................26

TransportingtheMachine.................................27

Maintenance...........................................................29

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........29

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................30

MaintenanceSafety..........................................30

RaisingtheSeat...............................................30

Lubrication..........................................................31

GreasingtheBearings......................................31

EngineMaintenance...........................................31

EngineSafety...................................................31

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

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................32

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................34

CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................35

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................35

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter.......................35

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................36

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................36

ServicingtheBattery.........................................36

ServicingtheFuses..........................................38

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................38

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................38

ReleasingtheElectricBrake.............................39

BeltMaintenance................................................39

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ReplacingtheMower-DeckBelt........................39

MowerMaintenance.............................................42

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................42

LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................44

RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................46

InstallingtheMowerDeck.................................47

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................48

Cleaning..............................................................50

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower

Deck..............................................................50

DisposingofWaste...........................................50

Storage...................................................................51

StorageSafety..................................................51

CleaningandStorage.......................................51

StoringtheBattery............................................52

Troubleshooting......................................................53

Schematics.............................................................55

Safety

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard B71.4-2012.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.

Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,

ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or onslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand workingonthemachine.

•Keepchildrenandbystandersoutoftheoperating

area.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebefore

servicing,fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.

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

Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere neededthroughoutthismanual.

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SlopeIndicator

Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

1.Themaximumslopeyoucanoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslopeof hillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .

decalbatterysymbols

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or smoking

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe distanceawayfromthe battery.

7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.

8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot discard

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

decal99-3943

99-3943

ForModelswith127cm(50inch)Decks

1.Engine

decaloemmarkt

93-7009

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

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

decal105-7015

decal93-7009

1.Beltrouting

ForModelswith107cm(42-inch)Decks

105-7015

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106-8717

1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.

2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.

3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.

4.Engine

decal106-8717

decal119-8870

119-8870

ForModelswith127cm(50inch)Decks

112-9840

ForModelswith127cm(50inch)Decks

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Heightofcut

119-8815

1.Parkingposition4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

decal112-9840

1.Height-of-cut

3.Removethekeyandread theinstructionsbefore servicingorperforming maintenance.

decal119-8815

ForModelswith107cm(42inch)MowerDecks

1.Heightofcut

2.4-1/2inches6.2-1/2inches

3.4inches7.2inches

4.3-1/2inches8.1-1/2inches

decal119-8871

119-8871

5.3inches

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121-0772

ForModelswith107cm(42inch)Decks

decal121-0772

1.Fast

4.Choke

2.Continuous-variablesetting5.Powertakeoff(PTO),blade-controlswitch

3.Slow

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121-0773

ForModelswith127cm(50inch)Decks

decal121-0773

1.Fast

4.Choke

2.Continuous-variablesetting5.Powertakeoff(PTO),blade-controlswitch

3.Slow

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decal121-2989b

121-2989

1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine

1.Trim—slow

2.Tow—medium

2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine

decal131-3947

131-3947

3.Mow—fast

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132-0869

Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineinthoseconditions onthatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible,keepthe cuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhileoperatingthemachineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperatingonslopescan causethemachinetobecomeunstable.

decal132-0869

1.Warning—readthe Operator'sManual.

2.Warning—beforeservicing, engagetheparkingbrake, removethekeyandthe sparkplugconnection.

3.Cuttinghazardofhand, mowerblade;pinching hazardofhand,belt—keep handsandfeetawayfrom movingparts;keepall guardsandshieldsinplace.

4.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine; removedebrisfromthe areabeforemowing;keep thedeectorshielddown.

5.Ramptipping hazard—whenloading ontoatrailer,donotuse dualramps;useonlya singlerampwideenough forthemachineandthat hasaninclinelessthan 15degrees;backupthe ramp(inreverse)anddrive forwardofftheramp.

6.Bodilyharmhazard—no riders;lookbehindyou whenmowinginreverse.

7.Tippinghazardon slopes—donotuseon slopesnearopenwater;do notuseonslopesgreater than15degrees.

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132-0872

1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.

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

1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.

2.Parkthemachineona levelsurfacewhenlling thefueltank.

3.Severinghazardofhand orfoot—keepawayfrom movingparts.

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

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3.Donotoverllthefuel tank.

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ProductOverview

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine.

ControlPanel

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Figure4

1.Footrest

2.Deector9.SmartSpeed™lever

3.Height-of-cutlever

4.Motion-controllever11.Mowerdeck

5.Controlpanel

6.Operatorseat

7.Engine

8.Gas-tankcap

10.Reardrivewheel

12.Anti-scalproller

13.Frontcasterwheel

Figure5

1.Throttlecontrol

2.Chokecontrol

3.Blade-controlswitch (powertakeoff)

4.Keyswitch

KeySwitch

Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine, has3positions:OFF,RUN,andST ART.Referto

StartingtheEngine(page21).

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure5).

ChokeControl

Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine.

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Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Takeoff)

Theblade-controlswitch,representedbya power-takeoff(PTO)symbol,engagesand disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure5).

Motion-ControlLevers

Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure4).

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ParkPosition

Fuel-PresenceWindow

Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardfromthe centertothePARKpositionwhenexitingthemachine (Figure18).Alwayspositionthemotion-controllevers intothePARKpositionwhenyoustopthemachineor leaveitunattended.

SmartSpeed™ControlSystem Lever

TheSmartSpeed™Control-Systemlever,located belowtheoperatingposition,givesyouachoiceto drivethemachineat3speedranges—trim,tow,and mow(Figure21).

Youcanusethefuelwindow,locatedontheleftside ofthemachine,toverifythepresenceoffuelinthe tank(Figure6).

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Figure6

1.Fuel-presencewindow

Height-of-CutLever

Usetheheight-of-cutlevertolowerandraisethedeck fromtheseatedposition.Movingtheleverup(toward you)raisesthedeckfromthegroundandmovingthe leverdown(awayfromyou)lowersthedecktoward theground.Adjusttheheight-of-cutonlywhilethe machineisnotmoving(Figure22).

Attachments/Accessories

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

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

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Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand mechanics.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe

enginequickly.

•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety

switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.

•Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachineto

ensurethattheblades,bladebolts,andcutting assembliesareingoodworkingcondition. Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsets topreservebalance.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine

andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould throw.

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate

equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand safely.

FuelSafety

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extremecareinhandlingfuel.Fuelvaporsare ammableandexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothefuel

tankwhiletheengineisrunningorwhilehot.

•Donotrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck

ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace

containersontheground,awayfromyourvehicle beforelling.

•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer

andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer ratherthanafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire

exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking condition.

•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith

therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea nozzlelock-opendevice.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap

andtightenitsecurely.

•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit

outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymorethan a30-daysupplyoffuel.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Addfuelto

thefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13mm(1/4to 1/2inch)belowthebottomofthellerneck.This emptyspaceinthetankallowsfueltoexpand.

–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors. –Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleandfuel

tankopening.

–Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillswith

soapandwater.

AddingFuel

RecommendedFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol

(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15% ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.

Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan 10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains

15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85 (containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder warranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

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UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsfuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless

(drainthefueltankwhenstoringthemachinefor morethan90days)

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel

system,whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditives

containingmethanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner tothefuel.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.T ominimize thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem, usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

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Figure7

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.

5.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck (Figure7).

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page29).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

WARNING

Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal injury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

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Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:

•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.

•Themotion-controlleversareinthePARKposition.

Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshut offtheenginewheneverthecontrolleversareoutof thePARKpositionandyourisefromtheseat.

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .

1.Sitontheseat,movethemotion-controllevers inthePARKposition,andmovetheblade-control switchtotheONposition.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotcrank.

2.Sitontheseatandmovetheblade-controlswitch totheOFFposition.Moveeithermotion-control levertothecenter,unlockedposition.Try startingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank. Repeatwiththeothermotion-controllever.

3.Sitontheseat,movetheblade-controlswitch totheOFFposition,andlockthemotion-control leversinthePARKposition.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,engagethe blade-controlswitch,andriseslightlyfromthe seat;theengineshouldshutoff.

4.Sitontheseat,movetheblade-controlswitch totheOFFposition,andlockthemotion-control leversinthePARKposition.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,movethe motion-controlleverstothecenter,unlocked position,engagetheblade-controlswitch,and riseslightlyfromtheseat;theengineshould shutoff.

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Figure8

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLevers

AdjustingtheHeight

Youcanadjustthemotion-controllevershigheror lowerformaximumcomfort(Figure9).

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Figure9

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe machineandaremostcomfortable(Figure8).

AdjustingtheTilt

Youcanadjustthemotion-controlleversforwardor rearwardforyourcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollever tothecontrol-armshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe controlleverforwardorrearward(Figure9).

3.Tightenbothboltstosecurethecontrolleverin thenewposition.

4.Repeattheadjustmentfortheothercontrollever.

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DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

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

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep

bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine duringoperation.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid

holesorhiddenhazards.

•Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Reducedtraction

couldcausethemachinetoslide.

•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutral,theparking

brakeisengaged,andyouareintheoperating positionbeforeyoustarttheengine.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting

units.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall times.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe

sureofaclearpath.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,

trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyour vision.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,or

embankments.Themachinecouldsuddenlyroll overifawheelgoesovertheedgeoriftheedge givesway.

•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.

•Stopthemachineandinspectthebladesafter

strikinganobjectorifthereisanabnormal vibrationinthemachine.Makeallnecessary repairsbeforeresumingoperation.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.

•Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunitandshut

offtheenginebeforeadjustingtheheightof cut(unlessyoucanadjustitfromtheoperating position).

•Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaust

gasesareenclosed.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(including

toemptythecatchersortounclogthechute),do thefollowing:

–Stopthemachineonlevelground.

–Disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe

attachments.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk

oflightning.

•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicleunless

ithasahitchinstalled.

•Donotchangethegovernorspeedoroverspeed

theengine.

•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved

byToro.

•Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess

of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof exposure.

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Figure10

1.Wearhearingprotection.

SlopeSafety

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere injuryordeath.Theoperatorisresponsiblefor safeslopeoperation.Operatingthemachineon anysloperequiresextracaution.Beforeusingthe machineonaslope,dothefollowing:

–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions

inthemanualandonthemachine.

–Useanangleindicatortodeterminethe

approximateslopeangleofthearea.

–Neveroperateonslopesgreaterthan15

degrees.

–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto

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

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•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do

notoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches, embankments,water,orotherhazards.The machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe distance(twicethewidthofthemachine)between themachineandanyhazard.Useawalk-behind machineorahandtrimmertomowthegrassin theseareas.

•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon

slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor direction;turnslowlyandgradually.

•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions

wheretraction,steering,orstabilityisinquestion. Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet grass,acrossslopes,ordownhillmaycausethe machinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe drivewheelsmayresultinslidingandalossof brakingandsteering.Themachinecanslideeven ifthedrivewheelsarestopped.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,

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

•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor

attachments,suchasgrass-collectionsystems. Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine andcausealossofcontrol.Followdirectionsfor counterweights.

•Ifpossible,keepthedeckloweredtotheground

whileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthedeckwhile operatingonslopescancausethemachineto becomeunstable.

Figure11

1.SafeZone—usethe

machinehereonslopes lessthan15degreesor atareas.

2.DangerZone—usea

walk-behindmowerand/or ahandtrimmeronslopes greaterthan15degrees andneardrop-offsor water.

3.Water

4.W=widthofthemachine

5.Keepasafedistance (twicethewidthofthe machine)betweenthe machineandanyhazard.

TowingSafety

•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitch

point.

•Followtheattachmentmanufacturer's

recommendationforweightlimitsfortowed equipmentandtowingonslopes.Towedweight mustnotexceedtheweightofthemachine, operator,andballast.Usecounterweightsor wheelweightsasdescribedintheattachment,or intowingthemachineOperator’sManual.

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•Neverallowchildrenorothersinoronthetowed

equipment.

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmay

causelossoftraction,increasedriskofrollover, andlossofcontrol.Reducethetowedweightand slowdown.

•Thestoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweight

ofatowedload.Travelslowlyandallowextra distancetostop.

•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearof

themachine.

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OperatingtheMower

OperatingtheThrottle

Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Figure12

Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottlein

theFASTposition(Figure13).

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweenFASTand SLOWpositions(Figure15).

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.

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Figure15

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OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Pullupthechokeknobtoengagethechoke beforeusingthekeyswitch(Figure16).

DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

2.Pushdownthechokeknobtodisengagethe chokeaftertheenginehasstarted(Figure16).

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Figure13

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Figure16

Figure14

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

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StartingtheEngine

CAUTION

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Engagingthestarter motorformorethan5secondscandamagethe startermotor.Iftheenginefailstostart,wait10 secondsbeforeoperatingtheenginestarteragain.

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.

UsingtheMotion-Control Levers

Figure17

ShuttingOfftheEngine

1.Disengagethebladesbymovingthe blade-controlswitchtotheOFFposition(Figure

17).

2.Engagetheparkingbrake;refertoParkPosition

(page14).

3.MovethethrottlelevertotheSLOWpositionand lettheengineidlefor1minute.

4.TurnthekeytotheOFFpositionandremove thekey.

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Figure18

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1.Motion-control lever—PARKposition

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

4.Backward

DrivingtheMachine

Thedrivewheelsturnindependently,poweredby hydraulicmotorsoneachaxle.Youcanturn1side inreversewhileyouturntheotherforward,causing themachinetospinratherthanturn.Thisgreatly improvesthemachinemaneuverabilitybutmay requiresometimeforyoutoadapttohowitmoves.

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place

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thethrottlecontrolintheFASTpositionforbest performance.Alwaysoperateinthefullthrottle positionwhenmowing.

WARNING

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.You maylosecontrolofthemachineandcause personalinjuryordamagetothemachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.

DrivingForward

Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenbackingupand

turning.

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotion-control leversforward(Figure19).

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Figure20

Figure19

DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotion-control leversrearward(Figure20).

UsingtheSmartSpeed

Control

System

TheSmartSpeed belowtheoperatingposition(Figure21),givesthe operatorachoicetodrivethemachineat3ground speedranges—trim,tow,andmow.

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1.Smart-speedlever

Tochangespeeds,dothefollowing:

1.Movethemotion-controlleverstoneutraland outwardtothePARKposition.

Control-Systemlever,located

Figure21

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2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

3.Adjustthelevertothedesiredposition.

Thefollowingareonlyrecommendationsforuse. Adjustmentsvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent, andtheheightofthegrass.

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Suggested uses:

ParkingX

Heavy,wet grass

TrainingX

BaggingX

MulchingX

Normal mowing

TransportX

Trim

TrimTowMow

Tow

Thisisthemediumspeed.Thesuggestedusesfor thisspeedareasfollows:

•Bagging

•Mulching

Mow

Thisisthefastestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthis

speedareasfollows:

•Normalmowing

•Transportingthemachine

Thisisthelowestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthis speedareasfollows:

•Parking

•Heavy,wetgrassmowingconditions

•Training

UsingtheSideDischarge

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turf.

DANGER

Withoutagrassdeector,dischargecover,or acompletegrass-catcherassemblymounted inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris willcauseinjuryordeath.

•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthe mowerdeckbecausethegrassdeector routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerdeck.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargearea ormowerbladesunlessyoumovethe blade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,rotatethekeyswitchtotheOFF position,andremovethekeyfromthekey switch.

•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe downposition.

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AdjustingtheHeightofCut

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp

Note:Thetransportpositionisthehighest

height-of-cutpositionorcuttingheightat115mm (4-1/2inches)asshowninFigure22.

Heightofcutiscontrolledbytheleverlocatedtothe rightoftheoperatingposition(Figure22).

Rollers

ForMachinewith107cm(42-inch) MowerDecksOnly

Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.

Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssothattherollers

donottouchthegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitchandengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersto1ofthefollowing positions:

•Upperhole—usethispositionwiththemower

deckinthe63mm(2-1/2inches)andbelow theheight-of-cutpositions(Figure23).

•Lowerhole—usethispositionwiththemower

deckinthe76mm(3inches)andabovethe height-of-cutpositions(Figure23).

Figure22

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Figure23

1.Anti-scalproller4.Upperhole—themower

2.Lowerhole—themower

deckinthe76mm(3 inches)andabovethe height-of-cutpositions

3.Flangenut

deckinthe63mm(2-1/2 inches)andbelowthe height-of-cutpositions

5.Bolt

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AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp

OperatingTips

Rollers

ForMachinewith127cm(50-inch) MowerDecksOnly

Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.

Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssothattherollers

donottouchthegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitchandengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollers(Figure24)tomatch theclosestheight-of-cutposition.

UsingtheFastThrottleSetting

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineattheFASTposition.Airisrequiredto thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower deckinuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohave1sideofthe mowerdeckfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsair tobedrawnintothemowerdeck.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethat thecuttingheightofthemowerdeckdoesnotscalp anyunevenground.However,thecuttingheight usedinthepastisgenerallythebestonetouse. Whencuttinggrasslongerthan15cm(6inches)tall, youmaywanttocutthelawntwicetoensurean acceptablequalityofcut.

CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows moreslowly.

Figure24

1.Anti-scalproller3.Flangenut

2.Bolt4.Holespacing

AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings,

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whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowingatCorrectIntervals

Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimesof theyear.Tomaintainthesamecuttingheight,mow moreofteninearlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrate slowsinmidsummer,mowlessfrequently.Ifyou cannotmowforanextendedperiod,rstmowata highcuttingheight,thenmowagain2dayslaterata lowerheightsetting.

UsingaSlowerCuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeed incertainconditions.

AvoidingCuttingTooLow

Whenmowinguneventurf,raisethecuttingheight toavoidscalpingtheturf.

StoppingtheMachine

Ifyoumuststoptheforwardmotionofthemachine whilemowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmay

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dropontoyourlawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoa previouslycutareawiththebladesengagedoryou candisengagethemowerdeckwhilemovingforward.

KeepingtheUndersideofthe

AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

MowerDeckClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe mowerdeckaftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildup insidethemowerdeck,cuttingqualitywilleventually becomeunsatisfactory.

MaintainingtheBlade(s)

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason becauseasharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshredding turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth andincreasesthechanceofdisease.Checkthe mowerbladesaftereachuseforsharpness,and foranywearordamage.Filedownanynicksand sharpenthebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeis damagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywitha genuineT ororeplacementblade.

GeneralSafety

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunits,

mufers,andenginecompartmenttohelpprevent res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Shutoffthefuelbeforestoringortransportingthe

machine.

•Disengagethedrivetotheattachmentwhenever

youaretransportingornotusingthemachine.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachine

inanyenclosure.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

PushingtheMachineby Hand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.

Donottowthemachine,becausetowingmay damageit.

Thismachinehasanelectric-brakemechanism,and topushthemachine,theignitionkeymustbeinthe

RUNposition.Thebatteryneedstobechargedand

functioningtodisengagetheelectricbrake.

PushingtheMachine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Locatethebypassleversontheframeonboth sidesoftheengine.

4.Movethebypassleversforwardthroughthekey holeanddowntolocktheminplace(Figure25).

Note:Dothisforeachlever.

5.Turntheignitionkeyonanddisengagethe parkingbrake.

Note:Donotstartthemachine.

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Figure25

1.Bypass-leverlocations

2.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine

6.Whennished,ensurethatthekeyhasbeen

returnedtotheSTOPpositiontoavoiddraining thebatterycharge.

3.Leverpositionforpushing themachine

Note:Ifthemachinefailstomove,theelectricbrake

maystillbeengaged.Youcanreleasetheelectric brakemanuallyifnecessary;refertoReleasingthe

ElectricBrake(page39).

OperatingtheMachine

Movethebypassleversrearwardthroughthekeyhole anddowntolocktheminplaceasshowninFigure25.

Note:Dothisforeachlever.

TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe machine.Useafull-widthramp.Ensurethatthetrailer ortruckhasallthenecessarybrakes,lighting,and markingasrequiredbylaw.Pleasecarefullyreadall thesafetyinstructions.Knowingthisinformationcould helpyouorbystandersavoidinjury.Refertoyour localordinancesfortrailerandtie-downrequirements.

WARNING

Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithout turnsignals,lights,reectivemarkings,ora slow-moving-vehicleemblemisdangerous andcanleadtoaccidents,causingpersonal injury.

Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet orroadway.

SelectingaTrailer

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure26).

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe rampandthetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethatthelengthoframpisatleast4 timesaslongastheheightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground.Thisensuresthat rampangledoesnotexceed15degreeson atground.

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1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakesand lights.

3.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure26).

4.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure27).

Figure27

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1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

LoadingtheMachine

Figure26

4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground

5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.

2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.

5.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andengage theparkingbrake.

6.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearbumperwithstraps,chains, cable,orropes(Figure28).Refertolocal regulationsfortie-downrequirements.

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Figure28

1.Tie-downloops

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

•Backthemachineuptherampanddriveit forwarddowntheramp.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.

UnloadingtheMachine

1.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure26).

2.Drivethemachineforwarddowntheramp (Figure27).

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Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse

Every25hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

Beforestorage

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Cleanandchecktheair-cleanerelement.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheairintakescreen.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.

•Cleanthemower-deckhousing.

•Greaseallthelubricationpoints.

•Checktirepressure.

•Cleanthepaperair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Changetheengineoil(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Checkthesparkplug.

•Replacethein-linefuellter.

•Replacethepaperair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Changetheengine-oillter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectthebatterycables.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Paintanychippedsurfaces.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

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Pre-Maintenance

RaisingtheSeat

Procedures

MaintenanceSafety

•Beforerepairingthemachinedothefollowing:

–Disengagethedrives.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

–Disconnectthespark-plugwire.

•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

drives,mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.

•Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe

machine.

•Usejackstandstosupportthemachineand/or

componentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

Ensurethattheparkingbrakeisengaged.Liftthe seatforward.

Youcanaccessfollowingcomponentsbyraisingthe seat:

•Serialplate

•Servicedecal

•Seat-adjustmentbolts(ifapplicable)

•Fuellter

•Batteryandbatterycables

•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plug

wirebeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthe negativeterminalrstandthepositiveterminal last.Connectthepositiveterminalrstand negativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

blade(s)orwearthicklypaddedgloves,anduse cautionwhenservicingthem.Onlyreplaceblades; donotstraightenorweldthem.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving

parts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswith theenginerunning.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition

andallhardwaretightened,especiallythe blade-attachmentbolts.Replaceallwornor damageddecals.

•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofa

safetydeviceorreducetheprotectionprovided byasafetydevice.Checktheirproperoperation regularly.

•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued

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

•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustandserviceasrequired.

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Lubrication

EngineMaintenance

GreasingtheBearings

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greaseallthe

lubricationpoints.

GreaseType:No.2lithiumgrease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking brake;refertoParkPosition(page14).

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettings(Figure29andFigure

30)witharag.

Note:Scrapeanypaintoffthefrontofthe

tting(s).

EngineSafety

•Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoilor

addingoiltothecrankcase.

•Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing,andother

bodypartsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Clean

andchecktheair-cleanerelement.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(every

fewhours)ifoperatingconditionsareextremelydusty orsandy.

RemovingtheAir-CleanerPaper Element

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Figure29

1.Frontcastertire

Figure30

Locatedontheseat-panunderside

1.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance

2.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours

4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure29

andFigure30).

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins

tooozeoutofthebearings.

6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

3.Greaseevery25operating hours

4.Engine

3.Cleanaroundtheair-cleanercovertoprevent

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decal106-8717

dirtfromgettingintotheengineandcausing damage.

4.Loosenthehoseclampandremovethepaper element(Figure31).

Figure31

1.Cover

2.Paperelement

3.Hoseclamp

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ServicingthePaperAir-Cleaner Element

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Cleanthepaper

air-cleanerelement(moreoftenin dirtyordustyconditions).

Every200hours—Replacethepaperair-cleaner element(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

1.Cleanthepaperelementbytappingitgentlyto removedust.

Note:Ifitisverydirty,replacethepaper

elementwithanewone.

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,or damagetotherubberseal.

3.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.

Important:Donotcleanthepaperlter.

ServicingtheEngineOil

Engine-OilSpecications

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Note:Ensurethattheengineiscoolsothatthe

oilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

3.Tokeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outofthe engine,cleantheareaaroundtheoil-llcapand dipstickbeforeremovingit(Figure33).

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSF,SG,SH,SJ, orSL)

CrankcaseCapacity:1.8L(61oz);withoutlter;

2.1L(70oz)withlter

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure32

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

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Figure33

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours—Changethe

engineoil.

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

Important:Ifyouoverllorunderlltheengine

crankcasewithoilandruntheengine,youmay damagetheengine.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

Every100hours—Changetheengineoil(more oftenindirtyordustyconditions).

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoensurethatthe oildrainscompletely.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and engagetheparkingbrake.

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3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.Draintheoilfromtheengine(Figure34).

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Figure35

Figure34

5.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied oilintothellertubeandslowlyaddthe additionaloiltobringittotheFullmark(Figure

35).

6.Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

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ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Changethe

engine-oillter(moreoftenindirty ordustyconditions).

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChanging

theEngineOil(page32).

2.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure36).

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Figure36

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleantheareaaroundthebaseoftheplugto keepdirtanddebrisoutoftheengine.

4.Removethesparkplug(Figure37).

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Figure37

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or cracks.

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Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengine,andthenturntheoillteranextra 3/4turn.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnew oil(Figure35).

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthespark

plug.

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug. Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplugandagappingtoolorfeelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug ifnecessary.

Type:NGK

AirGap:0.75mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

BCPR6ES

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

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Figure38

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

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InstallingtheSparkPlug

Figure39

FuelSystem Maintenance

DANGER

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyou,others,and candamageproperty.

•Performanyfuel-relatedmaintenance whentheengineiscold.Dothisoutdoors inanopenarea.Wipeupanyfuelthat spills.

•Neversmokewhendrainingfuel,andstay

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awayfromanopenameorwhereaspark mayignitethefuelfumes.

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuel

CleaningtheCooling System

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removetheairlterfromtheengine.

4.Removetheengineshroud.

5.Topreventdebrisenteringtheairintake,install theairltertothelterbase.

6.Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.

7.Removetheairlterandinstalltheengine shroud.

8.Installtheairlter.

Filter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethe

in-linefuellter.

Neverinstalladirtylterafterremovingitfromthe fuelline.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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ElectricalSystem Maintenance

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ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe

machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal rstandthenegativelast.

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated

area,awayfromsparksandames.Unplugthe chargerbeforeconnectingordisconnectingthe battery.Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulated tools.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

Figure40

ServicingtheBattery

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RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponents,causing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery, donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch anymetalpartsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisetheseattoaccessthebattery.

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4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcable fromthebatterypost(Figure41).

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto

RemovingtheBattery(page36).

Note:Retainallfasteners.

WARNING

Incorrectlyremovingthecablesfrom batterycoulddamagethemachineand cables,causingsparks.Sparkscan causethebatterygassestoexplode, resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative (black)batterycablebefore disconnectingthepositive(red) cable.

•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red) batterycablebeforeconnectingthe negative(black)cable.

5.Slidetherubbercoveroffthepositive(red) cable.

6.Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthe batterypost(Figure41).

Note:Retainallfasteners.

7.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure41),and liftthebatteryfromthebatterytray.

2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat 6to10A.

Note:Donotoverchargethebattery .

3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure42).

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Figure42

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

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

Figure41

1.Battery

2.Positive(+)batterypost

3.Bolt,washer,andnut7.Batteryhold-down

4.Terminalboot

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure41).

2.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,install thepositive(red)batterycabletothepositive (+)batteryterminal.

3.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,install thenegativebatterycabletothenegative(-) batteryterminal.

4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive (red)batterypost.

5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure

41).

6.Lowertheseat.

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5.Negative(–)batterypost

6.Wingnut,washer,andbolt

ChargingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebattery

anddisconnectthebatterycables.

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ServicingtheFuses

DriveSystem

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

Fusetype:

•Main—F1(30A,blade-type)

•ChargeCircuit—F2(25A,blade-type)

1.Removethescrewssecuringthecontrolpanel tothemachine.

Note:Retainallfasteners.

2.Liftthecontrolpaneuptoaccessthemainwire harnessandfuseblock(Figure43).

3.Toreplaceafuse,pulloutthefusetoremove it(Figure43).

Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktire

pressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseanuneven cut.Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure44). Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost accuratepressurereading.

Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.

Inatethereardrive-wheeltiresto90kPa(13psi).

Figure43

1.Main(30A)2.Chargecircuit(25A)

4.Returnthecontrolpaneltoitsoriginalposition.

Note:Usethescrewsremovedpreviouslyto

securethepaneltothemachine.

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Figure44

1.Valvestem

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ReleasingtheElectric Brake

BeltMaintenance

Youcanmanuallyreleasetheelectricbrakeby rotatingthelinkarmsforward.Oncetheelectricbrake isenergized,thebrakeresets.

1.TurnthekeytotheOFFpositionordisconnect thebattery.

2.Locatetheshaftontheelectricbrakewherethe brakelinkarmsareconnected(Figure45).

3.Rotatetheshaftforwardtoreleasethebrake.

Figure45

1.Brake-linkarmontheelectricbrakecontrolmodule

2.Left,reartire

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ReplacingtheMower-Deck Belt

SSMachines

WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwheninstalled andcancausepersonalinjury.

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

Thesignsofawornbeltincludesquealingwhilethe beltisrotating,bladesslippingwhilecuttinggrass, andfrayededges,burnmarks,andcracksonthebelt. Replacethemowerbeltifanyoftheseconditionsare evident.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutatthelowestcutting positionof38mm(1-1/2inches).

4.Removethepulleycovers(Figure46).

Figure46

1.Cover2.Screw

5.Usingaspring-removaltool,(T oroPartNo. 92-5771),removetheidlerspringfromthedeck hooktoremovetensionontheidlerpulley,and rollthebeltoffthepulleys(Figure47orFigure

48).

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Figure47

MowerDeckswith2Blades

1.Idlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt

3.Outsidepulley6.Spring-removaltool

4.Spring

5.Enginepulley

7.Usingaspring-removaltool,installtheidler springoverthedeckhook,andplacetension ontheidlerpulleyandmowerbelt(Figure47 orFigure48).

8.Installthepulleycovers.

MXMachines

Thesignsofawornbeltincludesquealingwhilethe beltisrotating,bladesslippingwhilecuttinggrass, andfrayededges,burnmarks,andcracksonthebelt. Replacethemowerbeltifanyoftheseconditionsare evident.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

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forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutatthelowestcutting positionof38mm(1-1/2inches).

4.Removethepulleycovers(Figure49).

Figure48

MowerDeckswith3Blades

1.Idlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley

3.Outsidepulley6.Spring-removaltool

4.Spring

6.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys(Figure47orFigure48).

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Figure49

1.Cover2.Screw

5.Usingaspring-removaltool,(T oroPartNo. 92-5771),removetheidlerspringfromthedeck hooktoremovetensionontheidlerpulley,and rollthebeltoffthepulleys(Figure50andFigure

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51).

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Figure50

MowerDeckswith2Blades

1.Idlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley

3.Outsidepulley6.Spring-removaltool

4.Spring

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Figure51

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1.Idlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley

3.Outsidepulley6.Spring-removaltool

MowerDeckswith3Blades

4.Spring

6.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys(Figure50orFigure51).

7.Usingaspring-removaltool,installtheidler springoverthedeckhook,andplacetension ontheidlerpulleyandmowerbelt(Figure50 orFigure51).

8.Installthepulleycovers.

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MowerMaintenance

ServicingtheCutting Blades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement, keepextrabladesonhand.

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Figure52

BladeSafety

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapieceof thebladecouldbethrowntowardyouorbystanders, resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.Tryingto repairadamagedblademayresultindiscontinued safetycerticationoftheproduct.

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearordamage.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

bladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhen servicingtheblades.Onlyreplaceorsharpenthe blades;neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating1

bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,and disconnectthespark-plugwiresfromthespark plugs.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfacefor

thefollowingprocedure.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighest height-of-cutposition.

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedgloves,orother adequatehandprotection,slowlyrotatethe bladeintoapositionthatallowsyoutomeasure thedistancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthe levelsurfacethemachineison(Figure53).

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Figure53

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure52).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe

Blades(page44).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure52).

3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure54).

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Figure54

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Figure56

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1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothat theopposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesame position(Figure55).

Figure55

1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)

2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement

position

1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreater

than3mm(1/8inch),replacethebladewith anewblade;refertoRemovingtheBlades

(page43)andInstallingtheBlades(page

44).

Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwitha

newblade,andthedimensionobtained continuestoexceed3mm(1/8inch),the bladespindlecouldbebent.Contactan AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,moveto

thenextblade.

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6.Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Replacethebladesiftheyhitasolidobject,orifthe bladeisoutofbalanceorbent.

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure56).

Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan

3mm(1/8inch).

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthicklypadded glove.

2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,and bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure57).

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Figure57

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

57).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside ofthemowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthecurvedwasher(cuppedsidetoward theblade)andthebladebolt(Figure57).

3.Torquethebladeboltto47to88N∙m(35to65 ft-lb).

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LevelingtheMowerDeck

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure58).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

Figure58

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure59).

Checktoensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytime youinstallthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencut onyourlawn.

Checkthemowerdeckforbentbladespriorto leveling,andremoveandreplaceanybentblades; refertotheCheckingforBentBlades(page42)before continuing.

Levelthemowerdeckside-to-siderst;thenyoucan adjustthefront-to-rearslope.

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•Alltiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoChecking

theTirePressure(page38).

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LevelingfromSidetoSide

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure58).

Figure59

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothemiddleposition.

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessothattheyareall sidetoside(Figure60andFigure61).

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Figure60

MowerDeckswith2Blades

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Sailareaoftheblade4.Measurefromthetipofthe

3.Outsidecuttingedges

bladetotheatsurface here.

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Figure62

1.Hangerbracket3.Rearnut

2.Sidelockingnut

9.Checktheside-to-sideadjustmentsagain. Repeatthisprocedureuntilthemeasurements arecorrect.

10.Continuelevelingthemowerdeckbychecking thefront-to-rearbladeslope;refertoAdjusting

theFront-to-RearBladeSlope(page45).

AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade Slope

Figure61

MowerDeckswith3Blades

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Sailareaoftheblade4.Measurefromthetipofthe

3.Outsidecuttingedges

bladetotheatsurface here.

5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand theatsurface(Figure60andFigure61).

Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin

5mm(3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired; continuewiththisprocedure.

6.Movetotheleftsideofthemachine.

7.Loosenthesidelockingnut.

8.Raiseorlowertheleftsideofthemowerdeck byrotatingtherearnut(Figure62).

Note:Rotatetherearnutclockwiseto

raisethemowerdeck;rotatetherearnut counter-clockwisetolowerthemowerdeck (Figure62).

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Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyouinstall themower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan

7.9mm(5/16inch)lowerthantherearofthemower, adjustthebladelevelusingthefollowinginstructions:

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothemiddleposition.

Note:Checkandadjusttheside-to-sideblade

levelifyouhavenotcheckedthesetting;referto

LevelingfromSidetoSide(page44).

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacing fronttorear(Figure63andFigure64).

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Figure63

MowerDeckswith2Blades

1.Bladesfronttorear

2.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurfacehere.

Figure64

MowerDeckswith3Blades

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

2.Outsidecuttingedges

5.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat

surface,andthetipoftherearbladetotheat surface(Figure63andFigure64).

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Figure65

1.Adjustingrod3.Locknut

2.Adjustingblock

7.Toraisethefrontofthemower,tightenthe adjustmentnut.

8.Tolowerthefrontofthemower,loosenthe adjustmentnut.

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9.Afteradjustment,checkthefront-to-rearslope again,continueadjustingthenutuntilthefront bladetipis1.6to7.9mm(1/16to5/16inch) lowerthantherearbladetip(Figure63and

Figure64).

10.Whenthefront-to-rearbladeslopeiscorrect checktheside-to-sidelevelofthemoweragain, refertoLevelingfromSidetoSide(page44).

RemovingtheMowerDeck

Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6to7.9mm

(1/16to5/16inch)lowerthantherearbladetip, adjustthefrontlocknut.

6.Toadjustthefront-to-rearbladeslope,rotatethe adjustmentnutinthefrontofthemower(Figure

65).

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowest position.

4.Removethehairpincotterfromthefrontsupport rod,andremovetherodfromthedeckbracket (Figure66).

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8.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderneaththe machine.

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

InstallingtheMowerDeck

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowest position.

5.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandguidethe hangerbracketsovertherearliftrod(Figure67).

Figure66

1.Frontsupportrod3.Deckbracket

2.Lockingnut

5.Carefullylowerthefrontofthemowerdeckto theground.

6.Liftthemowerdeckandhangerbracketsclear oftherearliftrodandlowerthemowercarefully totheground(Figure67).

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6.Attachthefrontsupportrodtothemowerdeck withtheclevispinandhairpincotter(Figure66).

7.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley; refertoReplacingtheMower-DeckBelt(page

39).

Figure67

1.Mowerdeck

2.Hangerbracket

3.Rearliftrod

7.Slidethemowerdeckrearwardtoremovethe mowerbeltfromtheenginepulley.

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ReplacingtheGrass Deector

SSMachines

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspect

thegrassdeectorfordamage.

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

8.Inserttherodatthefrontofthegrassdeector intotheshortstandoffonthedeck.

9.Securetherearendoftherodintothemower withanut(3/8inch)asshowninFigure68.

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbe

spring-loadedinthedownposition.Liftthe deectoruptotestthatitsnapsintothe full-downposition.

MXMachines

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspect

thegrassdeectorfordamage.

Neveroperatethemachinewithoutthe grassdeector,thedischargecover,orthe grass-collectionsysteminplace.

1.Removethenut(3/8inch)fromtherodunder themower(Figure68).

Figure68

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Neveroperatethemachinewithoutthe grassdeector,thedischargecover,orthe grass-collectionsysteminplace.

1.Disengagethespringfromthenotchinthe deectorbracketandslidetherodoutofthe weldeddeckbrackets,spring,anddischarge deector(Figure69).

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1.Mowerdeck

2.Grassdeector6.Nut(3/8inch)

3.Grass-deectorbracket7.Shortstandoff

4.Rod

2.Slidetherodoutoftheshortstand-off,spring, andgrassdeector(Figure68).

3.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.

4.Replacethegrassdeector(Figure68).

5.Slidetherod,straightend,throughtherear grassdeectorbracket.

6.Placethespringontherod,withendwires down,andbetweenthegrassdeectorbrackets.

7.Slidetherodthroughthesecondgrass-deector bracket(Figure68).

5.Spring

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Figure70

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Figure69

1.Rod4.Deckbrackets

2.Spring5.Springinstalledoverthe

rod

3.Deector

2.Removethedamagedorworndischarge deector.

3.Positionthenewdischargedeectorwiththe bracketendsbetweentheweldedbracketson thedeckasshowninFigure70.

4.Installthespringontothestraightendoftherod.

1.Rodandspringassembly installed

2.Loopendofthespring installedintothenotchin thedeectorbracket

3.Rod,shortend,moved behindthemowerbracket

4.Shortend,retainedby mowerbracket.

7.Securetherodandspringassemblybytwisting itsothattheshortendoftherodisbehindthe frontbracketweldedtothedeck(Figure70).

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Important:Thegrassdeectormustbe

springloadedinthedownposition.Liftthe deectoruptotestthatitsnapstothefull downposition.

5.PositionthespringontherodasshowninFigure

67sothattheshorterspringendcomesfrom

undertherodbeforethebendandgoingover therodasitreturnsfromthebend.

6.Lifttheloopendofthespringandplaceitinto thenotchonthedeectorbracket(Figure70).

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Cleaning

7.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,shutoffthe engine,removetheignitionkey,andwaitforall movingpartstostop.

WashingtheUndersideof theMowerDeck

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthe

mower-deckhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithamild

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

Washtheundersideofthemowerdeckaftereachuse topreventgrassbuildupforimprovedmulchaction andclippingdispersal.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthe mowerwashouttting,andturnthewateron high(Figure71).

8.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfrom thewashouttting.

Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafter1washing,

soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Then, repeattheprocess.

9.Runthemoweragainfor1to3minutesto removeexcesswater.

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashouttting couldexposeyouandotherstothrown objectsorbladecontact.Contactwitha bladeorthrowndebriscancauseinjury ordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashout ttingimmediately,beforeusing machineagain.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunder themowerorthroughopeningsinthe machine.

Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashout

ttingO-ringtomakethecouplingslideon easierandprotecttheO-ring.

Figure71

1.Washouttting3.O-ring

2.Hose

4.Coupling

DisposingofWaste

Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicuid,andengine coolantarepollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeof theseaccordingtoyourstateandlocalregulations.

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4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.

5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.

6.Engagetheblade-controlswitchandletthe mowerrunfor1to3minutes.

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Storage

StorageSafety

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor

drainthefuelindoors.

thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuse analcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanolor methanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland usedatalltimes.

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),and engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especially theengineandhydraulicsystem.Cleandirtand chafffromtheoutsideoftheenginecylinder headnsandblowerhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith

milddetergentandwater.Donotpressure washthemachine.Avoidexcessiveuse ofwater,especiallynearthecontrolpanel, engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.

4.Checktheparkingbrakeoperation;refertoPark

Position(page14).

5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page31).

6.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page

31).

7.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoChangingthe

EngineOil(page32).

8.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page38).

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltank.

D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel

accordingtolocalcodes.

Important:Donotstore

stabilizer/conditionedfuelover 90days.

13.Removeandchecktheconditionofthespark plug(s);refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(page

34).Withthesparkplug(s)removedfromthe

engine,pour30ml(2tablespoons)ofengine oilintothesparkplughole.Usethestarterto cranktheengineanddistributetheoilinsidethe cylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Donotinstall thewireonthesparkplug(s).

14.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

15.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

16.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor storagearea.Removethekeyfromtheswitch andkeepitoutofreachofchildrenorother unauthorizedusers.Coverthemachineto protectitandkeepitclean.

9.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery

(page37).

10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe mowerwithagardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control

switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.

11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto

ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page42).

12.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor storageasfollows:

A.Addapetroleumbased

stabilizer/conditionertofuelinthe tank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom

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StoringtheBattery

1.Fullychargethebattery.

2.Letthebatteryrestfor24hours,thencheckthe batteryvoltage.

Note:Ifthebatteryvoltageisbelow12.6V ,

repeatsteps1and2.

3.Disconnectthecablesfromthebattery.

4.Checkthevoltageperiodicallytoensurethatthe voltageis12.4Vorhigher.

Note:Ifthebatteryvoltageisbelow12.4V ,

repeatsteps1and2.

BatteryStorageTips

•Storethebatteryinacool,dryareainanupright

position.

•Donotstackbatteriesdirectlyontopofeachother,

unlesstheyareincartons.

•Donotstackmorethan3batteries(only2ifthe

batterytypeiscommercial).

•Testawetbatteryevery4to6monthsandcharge

it,ifnecessary.

•Alwaystestandchargethebatterybefore

installation.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Thefueltankisshowingsignsofcollapsing orthemachineisfrequentlyshowingsigns ofrunningoutoffuel.

Theengineoverheats.

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theair-cleanerpaperelementclogged.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengine-blowerhousingare plugged.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty.

5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

1.Theblade-controlswitchisengaged.1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Themotion-controlleversarenotin thePARKposition.

3.Thebatteryisdead.

4.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.

5.Afuseisblown.5.Replacethefuse.

6.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Thechoke(ifapplicable)isnoton.

3.Theaircleanerisdirty.

4.Thespark-plugwire(s)islooseor disconnected.

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

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

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel system.

8.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.

9.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.9.Addoiltothecrankcase.

1.Cleanthepaperelement.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

4.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

2.Movethemotion-controllevers outwardtothePARKposition.

3.Chargethebattery.

4.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.MovethechokelevertotheON position.

3.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

4.Installthewire(s)onthesparkplug.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith 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.

Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.

2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

9.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith thepropertype.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Themachinevibratesabnormally .

Thecuttingheightisuneven.

1.Thebypassvalvesareopen.

2.Thetractionbeltsareworn,loose,or broken.

3.Thetractionbeltsareoffthepulleys.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Thetransmissionhasfailed.4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Theenginepulley ,idlerpulley,orblade pulleyisloose.

5.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Thebladespindleisbent.

7.Themotormountislooseorworn.

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

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

3.Themowerisnotlevel.

4.Ananti-scalproller(ifapplicable)isnot setcorrectly .

5.Theundersideofthemowerdeckis dirty.

6.Thetirepressureisincorrect.6.Adjustthetirepressure.

7.Abladespindleisbent.

1.Closethetowvalves.

2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

4.Adjusttheanti-scalpwheelheight.

5.Cleantheundersideofthemower deck.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

1.Thedrivebeltisworn,looseorbroken.1.Installanewdrivebelt.

2.Thedrivebeltisoffofthepulley .

3.Thepower-takeoff(PTO)switchor PTOclutchisfaulty.

4.Themowerbeltisworn,loose,or broken.

2.Installthedrivebeltandcheckthe adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforthe correctposition.

3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Installanewmowerbelt.

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Schematics

ElectricalDiagram(Rev .A)

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