Toro TimeCutter 74780, TimeCutter 74781, TimeCutter SW 3200 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3408-598RevA
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TimeCutter
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SW3200Riding
Mower
ModelNo.74780—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74781—SerialNo.400000000andUp
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineonany forest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandunless theengineisequippedwithasparkarrester,asdenedin Section4442,maintainedineffectiveworkingorderorthe engineisconstructed,equipped,andmaintainedforthe preventionofre.
GrossHorsepower
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Undertheseat
1.Modelandserialnumberplate
Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthespace below:
ModelNo.
Thegrossornethorsepowerofthisenginewaslaboratory ratedbytheenginemanufacturerinaccordancewiththe SocietyofAutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940.Ascongured tomeetsafety,emission,andoperatingrequirements, theactualenginetorqueonthisclassofmowerwillbe signicantlylower.
Gotowww .Toro.comtoviewspecicationsonyourmower model.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended tobeusedbyhomeownersinresidentialapplications.Itis primarilydesignedforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns. Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassandother growthalongsidehighways,orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe productproperlyandsafely.
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
GeneralSafety.........................................................4
SlopeIndicator.......................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................6
ProductOverview.........................................................10
Controls...............................................................10
BeforeOperation......................................................12
BeforeOperationSafety..........................................12
RecommendedFuel................................................12
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner...................................12
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................13
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................13
BreakinginaNewMachine......................................13
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................13
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem.............................15
PositioningtheSeat................................................16
PositioningtheSteeringWheel.................................16
DuringOperation.....................................................16
DuringOperationSafety.........................................16
OperatingtheSmartPark OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)...............................................................17
OperatingtheThrottle............................................18
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................18
StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.........................19
DrivingtheMachine...............................................19
StoppingtheMachine.............................................20
MowinginReverse.................................................20
AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................20
UsingtheGrassDeector.......................................21
OperatingTips......................................................21
AfterOperation........................................................22
AfterOperationSafety............................................22
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................22
TransportingtheMachine........................................23
LoadingtheMachine..............................................23
Maintenance.................................................................25
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................25
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures......................................25
MaintenanceandStorage.........................................25
RaisingtheSeat......................................................26
RaisingtheFrontoftheMachine..............................26
Lubrication...............................................................27
GreasingtheBearings.............................................27
EngineMaintenance..................................................27
EngineSafety.........................................................27
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................27
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................28
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................31
CleaningtheBlowerHousing...................................31
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................32
ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter...............................32
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................33
ElectricalSystemSafety...........................................33
ChargingtheBattery...............................................33
ServicingtheFuses.................................................34
ParkingBrake..................17
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................35
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................35
ReleasingtheElectricBrake.....................................35
MowerMaintenance...................................................36
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................36
LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................38
RemovingtheMowerDeck.....................................39
InstallingtheMowerDeck.......................................40
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................40
MowerBeltMaintenance............................................41
InspectingtheBelts................................................41
ReplacingtheMowerBelt........................................41
Cleaning...................................................................42
CleaningundertheFrontoftheMachine...................42
WashingtheUndersideoftheMower........................42
Storage........................................................................43
CleaningandStorage..............................................43
Troubleshooting...........................................................45
Schematics...................................................................47
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Safety
ThismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewithANSI B71.1-2012.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand ofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
ReadandunderstandthecontentsofthisOperator’ sManual
beforeyoustarttheengine.Ensurethateveryoneusing thisproductknowshowtouseitandunderstandsthe warnings.
Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingcomponents
ofthemachine.
Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguardsandother
safetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworkingonthe machine.
Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keepbystandersa
safedistanceawayfromthemachine.
Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Neverallow
childrentooperatethemachine.
Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebeforeservicing,
fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecanresult ininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe safety-alertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywith theseinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalitemsofsafetyinformationintheir respectivesectionsthroughoutthismanual.
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SlopeIndicator
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Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
93-7009
1.Warning—don'toperatethemowerwiththedeectorupor removed;keepthedeectorinplace.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
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1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.
2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.
3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.
4.Engine
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.
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1.Height-of-cut
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1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine
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2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine
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decalbatterysymbols
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or
6.Keepbystandersasafe
7.Weareyeprotection;
smoking
3.Causticliquid/chemical
8.Batteryacidcancause
burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator's
10.Containslead;donot
Manual.
distanceawayfromthe battery.
explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.
blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.
discard.
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1.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders—keep bystandersawayfromthemachine;donotstartthe machinewithbystandersnearby.
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1.Bladespinning
2.Reverse
3.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
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1.Pedalposition—forward
2.Pedalposition—neutral
3.Pedalposition—reverse
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1.On2.Off
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1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard, raisedbafe—donot operatethemachinewith anopendeck;usea baggerorabafe.
3.Severinghazardofhand orfoot—keepawayfrom movingparts.
4.Entanglement hazard—keepaway frommovingparts;keep allguardsandshieldsin place.
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1.Choke4.Slow
2.Fast
3.Continuousvariablesetting
5.Powertake-off(PTO),Bladecontrolswitch
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1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Cuttinghazardofhand,mowerblade; pinchinghazardofhand,belt—keep handsandfeetawayfrommoving parts;keepallguardsandshieldsin place.
3.Bodilyharmhazard—noriders;look behindyouwhenmowinginreverse.
4.Thrownobjecthazard—keep bystandersawayfromthemachine; removedebrisfromtheareabefore mowing;keepthedeectorshield down.
5.Ramptippinghazard—whenloading ontoatrailer,donotusedualramps; onlyuseasinglerampwideenough forthemachineandthathasanincline lessthan15degrees;backupthe ramp(inreverse)anddriveforwardoff theramp.
6.Tippinghazardonslopes—donot makesharp,quickturns;donotuse slopesgreaterthan15degrees.
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ProductOverview
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1.Traction-controlpedal
2.Height-of-cutlever5.Controlpanel
3.SmartPark
switch6.Operatorseat
4.Steeringwheel
Figure4
7.Engine
8.Fuel-tankcap11.Mowerdeck
9.Reardrivewheel12.Frontcasterwheels
10.KeyChoice
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Controls
BecomefamiliarwithallcontrolsinFigure4,Figure5,and
Figure6beforeyoustarttheengineandoperatethemachine.
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Figure6
1.Operating–in–Reverse warninglight
2.KeyChoicekey(bluein color)
Figure5
1.SmartPark™switch5.Parkingbrake—On
2.Throttle/Chokecontrol
3.Ignitionswitch
4.Blade-controlswitch (powertake-off)
ControlPanel
6.Parkingbrakeindicator light
7.Parkingbrake—Off
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IgnitionSwitch
Usethisswitchtostartthemowerengine.Ithas3positions: START,RUN,andOFF.
3.Fuel-presencewindow
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Throttle/ChokeControl
Attachments/Accessories
Thethrottleandchokecontrolsarecombinedinto1control lever.Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeedandhasa continuous-variablesettingfromSLOWtoFAST.Engagethe chokebymovingtheleverpasttheFASTsettinguntilitstops (Figure5).
Blade-ControlSwitch(PowerTakeoff)
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)engagesanddisengages powertothemowerblades(Figure5).
Fuel-PresenceWindow
Thefuelwindow ,locatedontheleftsideofthemachine,can beusedtoverifythepresenceoffuelinthetank(Figure6).
Height-of-CutLever
Usetheheight-of-cutlevertolowerandraisethedeckfrom theseatedposition.Movingtheleverup(towardyou)raises thedeckfromthegroundandmovingtheleverdown(away fromyou)lowersthedecktowardtheground.Adjustthe height-of-cutonlywhilethemachineisnotmoving(Figure
19).
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved attachmentsandaccessories.
KeyChoice
Thisswitchallowsyoutomowinreversewhenitisactivated. Toactivateit,turntheswitchtotheONpositionandrelease itafterthePTOisengaged.Todeactivateit,disengagethe powertakeoff(PTO)(Figure6).
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Switch
Operating-in-ReverseWarningLight
TheOperating-in-Reversewarninglightilluminates wheneveryouusetheKeyChoicekeytodeactivatethe operating-in-reverseinterlock.Itisareminderthatthe interlocksystemisdeactivated.Thelightgoesoutwhenever youdisengagethePTOorshutofftheengine.Whenthelight ison,lookbehindyouanduseextracautionwhenbackingup.
SmartPark
Theparkingbrakeisactivatedelectronically.
Engagetheparkingbrakeby1ofthefollowingactions:
PressingtheSmartPark
(Figure5).
Theparkingbrakeengagesautomaticallywhenyouleave
theseatandthetractioncontrolpedalisintheNEUTRAL position.
Theparkingbrakeautomaticallyengages5to6seconds
aftertheignitionswitchisturnedtotheOFFposition(if itisnotalreadyengaged).
Switch
switchtotheONposition
Todisengagetheparkingbrake,presstheSmartParkswitch totheOFFpositionwiththekeyintheRUNposition.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety
Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopletooperateor
servicethemachine.Localregulationsmayrestrictthe ageoftheoperator.Theownerisresponsiblefortraining alloperatorsandmechanics.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutofftheengine
quickly.
Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safetyswitches,
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot operatethemachineunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethat
theblades,bladebolts,andcuttingassembliesareingood workingcondition.Replacewornordamagedbladesand boltsinsetstopreservebalance.
Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachineand
removeallobjectsthatthemachinecouldthrow.
Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate
equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessoriesrequiredto operatethemachineproperlyandsafely.
FuelSafety
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,useextreme
careinhandlingfuel.Fuelvaporsareammableand explosive.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothefueltank
whiletheengineisrunningorwhilehot.
Donotrefuelthemachineindoors.
Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethere
isanopename,spark,orpilotlight,suchasonawater heateroronotherappliances.
Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson theground,awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible, thenrefuelfromaportablecontainerratherthana fuel-dispensernozzle.
Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworkingcondition.
Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfueling iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyourclothing
immediately.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcapand
tightenitsecurely.
Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepitoutofthe
reachofchildren.Neverbuymorethana30-daysupply offuel.
Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Addfueltothe
fueltankuntilthelevelis6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch) belowthebottomofthellerneck.Thisemptyspacein thetankallowsfueltoexpand.
Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleandfueltank
opening.
Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillswithsoapand
water.

RecommendedFuel

Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame. Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15 (contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessyouuseafuelstabilizer.
Donotaddoiltogasoline.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide thefollowingbenets:
Keepsfuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless(drain
thefueltankwhenstoringthemachineformorethan 90days)
Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,
whichcauseshardstarting
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Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
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methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner tothefuel.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshfuel.T ominimizethechanceof varnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizerat alltimes.

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

ThinkSafetyFirst

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonlevelground.
2.Shutofftheengineandengagetheparkingbrake.
3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.
4.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck(Figure
7).
Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.The emptyspaceinthetankallowsthefueltoexpand.
Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthesafety section.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor bystandersavoidinjury.
DANGER
Operatingthemachineonwetgrassorsteepslopes cancauseslidingandlossofcontrol.
Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.
Donotoperatethemachinenearwater.
DANGER
Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,or drowning.
Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs.
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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page28).
DANGER
Operatingthemachinewhiletherollbarisdown mayleadtoseriousinjuryordeathintheeventofa rollover.
Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.
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Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperator’searandcancausehearing lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.
Useprotectiveequipmentforyoureyes,ears,hands,feet, andhead.
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1.SafeZone—usethe machinehereonslopes lessthan15degreesor atareas.
2.DangerZone—usea walk-behindmowerand/or ahandtrimmeronslopes greaterthan15degrees andneardrop-offsor water.
3.Water
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1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.
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UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

TestingtheSafety-InterlockSystem
1.Sitintheseatwiththeengineoffandensurethatthe PTOswitchisintheOFFposition.
WARNING
Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damaged,themachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.
Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches daily,andreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.
UnderstandingtheSafety-Interlock System
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedforthefollowing:
Topreventtheenginefromstartingunlessthetraction
pedalisintheNEUTRALposition.
Toautomaticallyensurethattheparkingbrakeisengaged
andthePTOisoffwhenstartingthemachine.
Toshutofftheenginewheneverthetractionpedalisnot
intheNEUTRALpositionandyourisefromtheseat.
Toautomaticallyengagetheparkingbrakeanddisengage
thePTO ,whenyouriseoutoftheseatwiththetraction pedalintheNEUTRALposition.
Toshutofftheenginewhenevertheparkingbrakeisnot
engagedandyourisefromtheseat.
2.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTARTposition;thestarter shouldcrank.Donotstartorshutofftheengineprior tostep3.
3.TurnthekeytotheONpositionandpushtheSmart ParkswitchtotheOFFposition.Thebrakeshould disengageandthebrakelightshouldturnoff.
4.Withthebrakedisengagedandtractionpedalinthe
NEUTRALposition,turntheignitionswitchtothe STARTposition.Thebrakeshouldautomatically
engage,theengineshouldcrank,andthebrakelight shouldturnon.
5.WiththeengineoffandthekeyintheONposition, engagethePTObypullinguptheblade-controlswitch; youshouldheartheclutchengage.
6.Ensurethatthetractionpedalisinneutralandturn theignitionswitchtotheSTARTposition.ThePTO shoulddisengageandtheengineshouldcrankandstart withoutthebladesmoving.
7.Withtheenginerunning,risefromtheseat.Theengine shouldremainrunningandthebrakelightshouldbe on.
8.Returntotheseatanddisengagetheparkingbrakeby pushingtheSmartParkswitchtotheOFFposition. Theengineshouldcontinuetorun.
9.Risefromtheseatagain.Thebrakeshould automaticallyengageandtheengineshouldcontinue torun.
10.Returntotheseatandengagethebladesbypullingup theblade-controlswitch.
11.Risefromtheseat.Thebladesshoulddisengageand theengineshouldcontinuetorun.
12.Returntotheseatandpulluptheblade-controlswitch. Thebladesshouldengage.Disengagethebladesby pushingdowntheblade-controlswitch.
13.Pulluptheblade-controlswitchtoengagetheblades. MovethetractionpedaltotheREVERSEposition.The bladesshoulddisengage.Movethetractionpedalto theNEUTRALposition.
14.Pulluptheblade-controlswitchtoengagetheblades. TurntheKeyChoiceswitchtotheONposition andreleaseit.Theoperating-in-reverselightshould illuminate.
15.MovethetractionpedaltotheREVERSEposition. Thebladesshouldremainengaged.Pushthe blade-controlswitchintodisengagetheblades.The operating-in-reverselightshouldturnoff.Movethe tractionpedaltotheNEUTRALposition.
16.Ifnotengaged,pushtheSmarkParkswitchtotheON positionandlightlytapthetractionpedalintheeither
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theFORWARDorREVERSEposition.Thebrakeshould
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disengageandthebrakelightshouldturnoff.
Note:Tapthepedal,donotfullyengagethepedalas thatcausesthebrakesystemtobindandnotrelease.
17.Withthebrakereleased,engagethetractionpedal slightlyandrisefromtheseat.Theengineshouldshut off.
18.Returntotheseatandturntheignitionkeytothe
OFFposition.Afterseveralseconds,thebrakesystem
shouldengage.
Note:WiththekeyintheOFFposition,thebrakelight doesnotilluminate.

PositioningtheSeat

PositioningtheSteeringWheel

Thesteeringwheelhas3positionsforoperationand1full-up position.Usethefull-uppositionforsteppingonandoff themachineandgettingoutoftheseat.Whenoperatingthe machine,positionthesteeringwheelwhereyouhavethebest controlofthemachineandaremostcomfortable.
1.Pressyourfootontothesteering-columnreleaselever.
2.Positionthesteeringwheeltothedesiredposition (Figure11).
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DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety
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Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryorproperty damage.
Wearappropriateclothing,includingeyeprotection;
slip-resistant,substantialfootwear;andhearing protection.Tiebacklonghairanddonotwearjewelry.
Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,orunderthe
inuenceofalcoholordrugs.
Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep
bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachineduring operation.
Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoidholes
orhiddenhazards.
Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Reducedtractioncould
causethemachinetoslide.
Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutral,theparkingbrake
isengaged,andyouareintheoperatingpositionbefore youstarttheengine.
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Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
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Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
OperatingtheSmartPark ParkingBrake
Theparkingbrakeisactivatedelectronically.
Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyourvision.
Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.
Themachinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes overtheedgeoriftheedgegivesway.
Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.
Stopthemachineandinspectthebladesafterstrikingan
objectorifthereisanabnormalvibrationinthemachine. Makeallnecessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperation.
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalkswiththemachine.Always yieldtheright-of-way.
Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunitandshutoffthe
enginebeforeadjustingtheheightofcut(unlessyoucan adjustitfromtheoperatingposition).
Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaustgasesare
enclosed.
Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(includingtoempty
thecatchersortounclogthechute),dothefollowing:
Stopthemachineonlevelground.
Disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments.
Engagetheparkingbrakeby1ofthefollowingactions:
PressingtheSmartPark
(Figure5).
switchtotheONposition
Theparkingbrakeengagesautomaticallywhenthe
operatorleavestheseatandthetractioncontrolpedalis intheNEUTRALposition.
Theparkingbrakeautomaticallyengages5to6seconds
aftertheignitionswitchisturnedtotheOFFposition(if itisnotalreadyengaged).
Disengagetheparkingbrakeby1ofthefollowingactions:
Tapthetraction-controlpedalforwardorreverse.
PressingthebrakeswitchtotheOFFposition(Figure5).

OperatingtheMower Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthemower bladesandanypoweredattachments.
EngagingtheBlade-ControlSwitch (PTO)
Engagetheparkingbrake.
Shutofftheengineandremovethekey .
Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistheriskof
lightning.
Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicle.
Donotchangethegovernorspeedoroverspeedthe
engine.
UseaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedbyToroonly.
SlopeSafety
Slowdownthemachineanduseextracareonhillsides.
Travelupanddownonhillsides.Turfconditionscan affectthestabilityofthemachine.
Avoidturningthemachineonslopes.Ifyoumustturnthe
machine,turnitslowlyandgraduallydownhill,ifpossible.
Donotturnthemachinesharply .Usecarewhenreversing
themachine.
Useextracarewhileoperatingthemachinewith
attachments;theycanaffectthestabilityofthemachine.
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Note:AlwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottleintheFAST
position(Figure13).
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Figure13
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DisengagingtheBlade-ControlSwitch (PTO)

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTARTposition(Figure16).
Note:Whentheenginestarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagethestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto start,wait15secondsbetweenattempts.Failureto followtheseinstructionscanburnoutthestarter motor.
Note:Youmayneedmultipleattemptstostartthe
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OperatingtheThrottle

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweentheFASTand SLOWpositions(Figure15).
AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenturningonthemower deckwiththeblade-controlswitch(PTO).
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2.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTOPpositiontoshutoff theengine.
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StartingandShuttingOffthe
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DrivingtheMachine

Engine
StartingtheEngine
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.
Important:Donotengagethestarterformorethan
5secondsatatime.Engagingthestartermotorfor morethan5secondscandamagethestartermotor.If theenginefailstostart,wait10secondsbeforeoperating theenginestarteragain.
Thismachinehasthecharacteristicsofbothagardentractor andazero-turnmachine.Likeagardentractor,themachine hasafootpedalthatcontrolstheforwardandreversemotion alongwiththespeed,andithasasteeringwheelthatcontrols thedirectionandtheturningradius.Likeazero-turnmachine, thereardrivewheelsoperateindependentlyofeachother, enablingyoutomakesharpturnsandtoturnindifferent directionsquickly.Thesecharacteristicsvastlyimprovethe maneuverabilityofthemachine,buttheymayalsorequire youtopracticedrivingifyouareunfamiliarwiththistypeof machine.
WARNING
Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.Y oumaylose controlofthemachineandcausepersonalinjuryor damagetothemachine.
Usecautionwhenmakingturns.
Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placingthethrottlecontrol intheFASTpositioncanbebestforperformance.Formost applications,operatingintheFULL-THROTTLEpositionis desirable.
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ShuttingOfftheEngine
1.Disengagethebladesbymovingtheblade-control switchtotheOFFposition(Figure17).
2.MovethethrottlelevertotheFASTposition.
3.TurntheignitionkeytotheOFFpositionandremove thekey.
DrivingForwardorBackward
1.MovethethrottletotheFASTposition.
2.Releasetheparkingbrake.
3.Placeyourfootontothetraction-controlpedaland slowlypressthetopofthepedaltogoforward,or pressonthebottomofthepedaltomovebackward (Figure18).
Note:Thefartheryoumovethepedalineither
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1.Forward3.Backward
2.Traction-controlpedal
4.Toslowdown,releasethepressureonthe traction-controlpedal.
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StoppingtheMachine

Toshutoffthemachine,releasethetraction-controlpedal, disengagetheblade-controlswitch,ensurethatthethrottle isintheF ASTposition,engagetheparkingbrake,andturn theignitionkeytooff.
Note:Remembertoremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.
WARNING
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemowerwhileitis unattended.
AlwaysremoveboththeignitionandKeyChoice keysandengagetheparkingbrakewhenleavingthe machineunattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.

MowinginReverse

Themachinehasaninterlockfeaturethatpreventsthemower deckfrommowingwhilethemachineistravelinginreverse. IfyoushiftintoreversewiththePTOengaged,thePTO stops.Ifyouneedtomowwhileinreversegear,youcan temporarilydeactivatethisinterlock.
4.Performthemowing.
5.Whennishedmowing,removetheKeyChoicekey (Figure6).
Note:Onceyoudeactivatetheinterlock,itstaysin thismode—withyourmowerbladeorPTOpowered attachmentoperatingwheneveryoubackup—andthe consolelightstaysonuntilyoueitherdisengagethe PTOorshutofftheengine.

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Note:Thetransportpositionisthehighestheight-of-cut
positionorcuttingheightat115mm(4-1/2inches)asshown inFigure19.
Heightofcutiscontrolledbytheleverlocatedtotherightof theoperatingposition(Figure19).
Note:Donotmowwhilebackingupunlessitisnecessary.
DANGER
Achildorbystandercouldbebackedoverbya ridingmowerwithbladesengagedandcause seriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutely necessary.
Alwayslookbackwardanddownbeforebacking up.
UsetheKeyChoiceswitchonlyifyouarecertain nochildrenorotherbystanderswillappearin themowingarea.
AlwaysremoveboththeignitionandKeyChoice keysandputtheminasafeplaceoutofthe reachofchildrenorunauthorizeduserswhen leavingthemachineunattended.
Ifyouarecertainthatyoucansafelymoworoperatean attachmentinreverse,completethefollowingprocedure:
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1.InserttheKeyChoicekeyintotheKeyChoiceswitch (Figure6).
2.EngagethePTO .
3.TurntheKeyChoicekeyclockwiseuntilitstopsand releaseit.
Note:Aredlightilluminatingontheconsoleindicates thattheinterlockhasbeendeactivated.
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UsingtheGrassDeector
OperatingTips
Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.
DANGER
Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover,or completegrasscatcherassemblymountedin place,youandothersareexposedtobladecontact andthrowndebris.Contactwithrotatingmower blade(s)andthrowndebriscausesinjuryordeath.
Neverremovethegrassdeectorfrom themower,becausethegrassdeector routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.
Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.
Nevertrytocleardischargeareaormower bladesunlessyoumovetheblade-controlswitch totheOFFpositionandrotatetheignitionkey toOFFposition.Alsoremovethekeyandpull thewireoffthesparkplug(s).
UsingtheFastThrottleSetting
Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operatethe engineattheFASTposition.Airisrequiredtothoroughlycut grassclippings,sodonotsettheheight-of-cutsolowasto totallysurroundthemowerinuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohave 1sideofthemowerfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsair tobedrawnintothemower.
CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime
Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethatthe cuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpanyuneven ground.However,thecuttingheightusedinthepastis generallythebestonetouse.Whencuttinggrasslongerthan 15cm(6inches)tall,youmaywanttocutthelawntwiceto ensureanacceptablequalityofcut.
CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade
Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade.Cutting morethanthatisnotrecommendedunlessgrassissparse,or itislatefallwhengrassgrowsmoreslowly.
AlternatingtheMowingDirection
Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhichenhances decompositionandfertilization.
MowingatCorrectIntervals
Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimesoftheyear. Tomaintainthesamecuttingheight,mowmoreofteninearly spring.Asthegrassgrowthrateslowsinmidsummer,mow lessfrequently .Ifyoucannotmowforanextendedperiod, rstmowatahighcuttingheight,thenmowagain2days lateratalowerheightsetting.
UsingaSlowerCuttingSpeed
Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeedincertain conditions.
AvoidingCuttingTooLow
Whenmowinguneventurf,raisethecuttingheighttoavoid scalpingtheturf.
StoppingtheMachine
Ifyoumuststoptheforwardmotionofthemachinewhile mowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydropontoyour lawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoapreviouslycutareawiththe bladesengagedoryoucandisengagethemowerdeckwhile movingforward.
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KeepingtheUndersideoftheMower
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Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthemower aftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinsidethemower, cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecomeunsatisfactory.
MaintainingtheBlade(s)
Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseasonbecause asharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthe grassblades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownat theedges,whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceof disease.Checkthemowerbladesaftereachuseforsharpness, andforanywearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpen thebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replace itimmediatelywithagenuineTororeplacementblade.
AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

PushingtheMachinebyHand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.Donot
towthemachine,becausedamagemayoccur.
Thismachinehasanelectric-brakemechanism,andtopush themachine,theignitionkeymustbeintheRUNposition. Thebatteryneedstobechargedandfunctioningforthe electricbraketobedisengaged.
PushingtheMachine
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,anddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Locatethebypassleversontheframeonbothsidesof theengine.
4.Movethebypassleversforwardthroughthekeyhole anddowntolocktheminplace(Figure20).
Note:Dothisforeachlever.
GeneralSafety
Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunits,mufers,
andenginecompartmenttohelppreventres.Cleanup oilorfuelspills.
Shutoffthefuelbeforestoringortransportingthe
machine.
Disengagethedrivetotheattachmentwheneveryouare
transportingornotusingthemachine.
Usefull-widthrampsforloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected downandoutwardfromthemachine.
Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachinein
anyenclosure.
Shutoffthefuelbeforestoringortransportingthe
machine.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis
anopename,spark,orpilotlight,suchasonawater heateroronotherappliances.
5.Turntheignitionkeyonanddisengagetheparking brake.
Note:Donotstartthemachine.
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1.Bypass-leverlocations
2.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine
3.Leverpositionforpushing themachine
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6.Whennished,ensurethatthekeyhasbeenreturnedto theSTOPpositiontoavoiddrainingthebatterycharge.
Note:Ifthemachinefailstomove,theelectricbrakemay stillbeengaged.Youcanreleasetheelectricbrakemanuallyif necessary;refertoReleasingtheElectricBrake(page35).
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OperatingtheMachine

LoadingtheMachine

Movethebypassleversrearwardthroughthekeyholeand downtolocktheminplaceasshowninFigure20.
Note:Dothisforeachlever.

TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthemachine. Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasallnecessarybrakes, lighting,andmarkingasrequiredbylaw .Pleasecarefullyread allthesafetyinstructions.Knowingthisinformationcould helpyou,yourfamily,pets,orbystandersavoidinjury.
WARNING
Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithout turnsignals,lights,reectivemarkings,ora slow-moving-vehicleemblemisdangerousandcan leadtoaccidents,causingpersonalinjury.
Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreetor roadway.
1.Ifyouareusingatrailer,connectittothetowing vehicleandconnectthesafetychains.
2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.
3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.
4.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,engagetheparking brake,andclosethefuelvalve.
5.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcasterwheelsand therearbumper(Figure21).
Useextremecautionwhenloadingorunloadingmachines ontoatraileroratruck.Useafull-widthrampthatiswider thanthemachineforthisprocedure.Backuptherampand driveforwarddowntheramp(Figure22).
Figure22
1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.
Important:Donotusenarrowindividualrampsfor eachsideofthemachine.
2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.
WARNING
Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruckincreases thepossibilityoftip-overandcouldcauseserious injuryordeath(Figure23).
Useextremecautionwhenoperatingamachine onaramp.
Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuseindividual rampsforeachsideofthemachine.
Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetweenthe rampandthegroundorbetweentherampand thetrailerortruck.
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Ensurethatthelengthoframpisatleast4times aslongastheheightofthetrailerortruckbed totheground.Thisensuresthattherampangle doesnotexceed15degreesonatground.
Backuprampsanddriveforwarddownramps.
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Avoidsuddenaccelerationordecelerationwhile drivingthemachineonarampasthiscould causealossofcontroloratip-oversituation.
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2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition
3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees
4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground
5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground
6.Trailer
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst5hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Aftereachuse
Every25hours
Every50hours
Every100hours
Beforestorage
MaintenanceProcedure
•Changetheengineoilandlter.
•Cleanandchecktheaircleanerfoamelement.
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Inspecttheblades.
•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.
•Checkandcleanthefrontofthemachine.
•Cleanthemower-deckhousing.
•Greaseallthelubricationpoints.
•Checktirepressure.
•Checkthebeltsforwearorcracks.
•Replacetheaircleanerpaperelement.
•Checkthesparkplug.
•Changetheengineoil(changeitmoreoftenunderaheavyloadorinhigh temperatures).
•Changetheengine-oillter.
•Replacethesparkplug.
•Cleantheblowerhousing(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirtyconditions).
•Replacethein-linefuellter.
•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectbatterycables.
•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.
•Paintanychippedsurfaces.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoany maintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.
Pre-Maintenance Procedures
Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.
Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesordrain
thefuelindoors.
Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.

MaintenanceandStorage

Beforerepairingthemachinedothefollowing:
Disengagethedrives.
Engagetheparkingbrake.
Shutofftheengineandremovethekey .
Disconnectthespark-plugwire.
Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.
Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
Usejackstandstosupportthemachineand/or
componentswhenrequired.
Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plugwire
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative terminalrstandthepositiveterminallast.Connectthe positiveterminalrstandnegativelast.
Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wraptheblade(s)
orwearthicklypaddedgloves,andusecautionwhen
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servicingthem.Onlyreplaceblades;donotstraighten orweldthem.
Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.
Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine running.
Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened,especiallytheblade-attachmentbolts.Replace allwornordamageddecals.
Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofasafety
deviceorreducetheprotectionprovidedbyasafety device.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementparts andaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustand
serviceasrequired.

RaisingtheSeat

Ensurethattheparkingbrakeisengagedandlifttheseat forward.
Youcanaccessfollowingcomponentsbyraisingtheseat:
Serialplate
Servicedecal
Seat-adjustmentbolts
Fuellter
Batteryandbatterycables

RaisingtheFrontofthe Machine

Ifyouneedtoraisethefrontofthemachine,usethevery frontedgeasshowninFigure24.
Important:Topreventdamagetothesteering mechanism,ensurethattheveryfrontedgeofthe machineisusedforjackingpoints.
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Lubrication
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GreasingtheBearings

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greaseallthelubrication
points.
GreaseType:No.2lithiumgrease
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,anddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Ensurethattheparkingbrakeisengaged,shutoffthe engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Cleanthegreasettings(Figure25andFigure26)with arag.
Note:Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffthefrontof thetting(s).

EngineSafety

Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoiloraddingoilto thecrankcase.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Cleanandcheck
theaircleanerfoamelement.
Every50hours—Replacetheaircleanerpaper element.
Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(everyfew hours)ifoperatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.
RemovingtheFoamandPaper Elements
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe blade-controlswitch(PTO),engagetheparkingbrake, shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position..
Figure25
1.Frontcastertire
Figure26
Locatedontheseat-panunderside
1.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance
2.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours
4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure25and
Figure26).
5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebeginsto oozeoutofthebearings.
3.Greaseevery25operating hours
4.Engine
2.Cleanaroundtheaircleanertopreventdirtfrom gettingintotheengineandcausingdamage.
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3.Removetheair-cleanercoverbyunscrewingthe2 knobs(Figure27).
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1.Air-cleanercover2.Knobs
4.Carefullyremovethefoamandpaperlterelements fromtheair-cleanerhousing(Figure28).
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Important:Topreventenginedamage,alwaysoperate theenginewiththecompletefoamandpaperaircleaner assemblyinstalled.
1.Installthefoamlterontothepaperlter(Figure28).
2.Installthefoamandpaperlterontotheair-cleaner housing.
3.Installtheair-cleanercover,andtightenthe2knobs (Figure27).
Figure28
1.Foamelement2.Paperelement
5.Separatethefoamandpaperelements.
CleaningtheFoamandPaperElements
FoamElement:
1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapandwarmwater.
2.Whentheelementisclean,rinseitthoroughly.
3.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.
Note:Donotoiltheelement.
Important:Replacethefoamelementifitistorn
orworn.
4.Installthefoamelementontoacleanpaperelement.
PaperElement:
1.Tapthepaperelementonasolid,atsurface,andblow itoutfromtheinsidewithcompressedairtoremove dustanddirt.
2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,anddamage totherubberseal.
Important:Donotcleanthepaperelementwith liquids,suchassolvents,gasoline,orkerosene. Replacethepaperelementifitisdamagedor cannotbecleanedthoroughly.
3.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverofalldirt,dust, anddebris.
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ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSF ,SG,SH,SJ,or higher)
CrankcaseCapacity:withlter—1.4L(1.5USqt)
Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.
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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.
WARNING
Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.
Keephands,feet,face,clothing,andotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.
Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil, becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donotrun enginewithoilbelowtheLowmark,becausetheengine maybedamaged.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe blade-controlswitch,shutofftheengine,engagethe parkingbrake,andremovethekey.
2.Makesurethattheengineisstopped,level,andiscool, sotheoilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.
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ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours
Every100hours(changeitmoreoftenunderaheavy loadorinhightemperatures).
Every100hours
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5.Changetheengine-oillter.
Note:Changetheengine-oilltermorefrequentlywhenthe operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.
1.Parkthemachine,sothattherightsideisslightly lowerthantheleftside,toensurethattheoildrains completely.
2.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparkingbrake.
3.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, andremovethekeybeforeleavingtheoperating position.
4.Draintheoilfromtheengine.
Note:Ensuretheoil-ltergaskettouchestheengine, andthenturnthelteranextra3/4turn.
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ServicingtheSparkPlug

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InstallingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthesparkplug.
Every100hours—Replacethesparkplug.
Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes iscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.Useasparkplug wrenchforremovingandinstallingthesparkpluganda gappingtoolorfeelergaugetocheckandadjusttheairgap. Installanewsparkplugifnecessary.
Type:Champion BCPR6ES
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RemovingtheSparkPlug
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,engagetheparking brake,shutofftheengine,andremovethekey.
2.Beforeremovingthesparkplug(s),cleanthearea aroundthebaseoftheplugtokeepdirtanddebrisout oftheengine.
3.Removethesparkplug(Figure34).
Tightenthesparkplugto20N∙m(15ft-lb).
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CheckingtheSparkPlug
Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).Always
replacethesparkplug(s)whenithas:ablackcoating, wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.
Note:Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingontheinsulator usuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.
Setthegapto0.76mm(0.030inch).

CleaningtheBlowerHousing

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)
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Toensurepropercooling,makesurethatthegrassscreen, coolingns,andotherexternalsurfacesoftheengineare keptcleanatalltimes.
Cleanthecoolingnsandexternalsurfacesasnecessary. Makesurethatthecoolingshroudsareinstalled.Torquethe blowerhousingscrewsto7.5N·m(5.5ft-lb).
Important:Operatingtheenginewithablocked grassscreen,dirtyorpluggedcoolingns,and/or coolingshroudsremoved,causesenginedamagedue tooverheating.
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FuelSystem
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Maintenance
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremelyammable andhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosionfromfuel canburnyou,others,andcandamageproperty.
Performanyfuel-relatedmaintenancewhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea. Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
Neversmokewhendrainingfuel,andstayaway fromanopenameorwhereasparkmayignite thefuelfumes.

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuel Filter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethein-linefuel
lter.
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Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuelline.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,remove thekey ,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.
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ElectricalSystemSafety

Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthemachine.
Disconnectthenegativeterminalrstandthepositive last.Connectthepositiveterminalrstandthenegative last.
Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilatedarea,away
fromsparksandames.Unplugthechargerbefore connectingordisconnectingthebattery.Wearprotective clothinganduseinsulatedtools.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage themachineandcablescausingsparks. Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black) batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe positive(red)cable.
Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery cablebeforeconnectingthenegative (black)cable.
5.Slidetherubbercoverupthepositive(red)cable. Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthebattery post(Figure38).Retainallfasteners.
6.Removethebatteryhold-downandliftthebattery fromthebatterytray(Figure38).

ChargingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery
WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst metalmachinecomponents,causingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting inpersonalinjury.
Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal partsofthemachine.
Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,remove thekey ,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Raisetheseattoaccessthebattery.
4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcablefromthe batterypost(Figure38).Retainallfasteners.
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Figure38
1.Battery5.Negativebatterypost
2.Positivebatterypost6.Wingnut,washer,andbolt
3.Bolt,washer,andnut7.Batteryhold-down
4.T erminalboot
ChargingtheBattery
ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebatteryand
disconnectbatterycables.
1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;refertoRemoving
theBattery(page33).
2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat6to 10A.
Important:Donotoverchargethebattery.
3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthecharger leadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure39).
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ServicingtheFuses

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Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance;however,ifafuseblows,checkthe component/circuitforamalfunctionorshort.
Fusetype:
Main—F1(30A,blade-type)
ChargeCircuit—F2(25A,blade-type)
Figure39
1.Positivebatterypost
2.Negativebatterypost
3.Red(+)chargerlead
4.Black(-)chargerlead
InstallingtheBattery
1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure38).
2.Installthepositive(red)batterycabletothepositive(+) batteryterminalusingthefastenersremovedpreviously.
3.Installthenegativebatterycabletothenegative(-) batteryterminalusingthefastenersremovedpreviously.
4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.
5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure38).
6.Lowertheseat.
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1.Removethescrewssecuringthecontrolpaneltothe machine.
Note:Retainallfasteners.
2.Liftthecontrolpaneuptoaccessthemainwireharness andfuseblock(Figure40).
3.Toreplaceafuse,pulloutonthefusetoremoveit (Figure40).
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Figure40
1.Main(30A)2.Chargecircuit(25A)
4.Returnthecontrolpaneltoitsoriginalposition.
Note:Usethescrewsremovedpreviouslytosecure thepaneltothemachine.
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DriveSystem Maintenance

ReleasingtheElectricBrake

Youcanmanuallyreleasetheelectricbrakebyrotatingthe linkarmsforward.Oncetheelectricbrakeisenergized,the brakeresets.

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktirepressure.
Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut.Check thepressureatthevalvestem(Figure41).Checkthetires whentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccuratepressurereading.
Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.
Inatethereardrivewheeltiresto90kPa(13psi).
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Figure41
1.Valvestem
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheOFFpositionordisconnect thebattery.
2.Locatetheshaftontheelectricbrakewherethebrake linkarmsareconnected(Figure42).
3.Rotatetheshaftforwardtoreleasethebrake.
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Figure42
1.Brake-linkarmontheelectricbrakecontrolmodule
2.Left,reartire
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MowerMaintenance

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ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keepthebladessharp.For convenientsharpeningandreplacement,keepextrablades onhand.
BladeSafety
Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapieceoftheblade couldbethrowntowardyouorbystanders,resultinginserious personalinjuryordeath.Tryingtorepairadamagedblade mayresultindiscontinuedsafetycerticationoftheproduct.
Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearordamage.
Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthebladesor
weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingtheblades. Onlyreplaceorsharpentheblades;neverstraightenor weldthem.
CheckingforBentBlades
Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfaceforthe
followingprocedure.
1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighestheight-of-cut position.
2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedgloves,orotheradequate handprotection,slowlyrotatethebladetobemeasure intoapositionthatallowseffectivemeasurementofthe distancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthelevelsurface themachineison(Figure44).
Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating1blade
cancauseotherbladestorotate.
BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades
Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe blade-controlswitch,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoffthe engine,andremovethekey.
InspectingtheBlades
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure43).
2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,removeand sharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningtheBlades(page
37).
3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.
4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforminginthis area,immediatelyinstallanewblade(Figure43).
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Figure44
1.Deck3.Blade
2.Spindlehousing
3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface (Figure45).
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Figure45
1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)
2.Levelsurface
3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)
4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothattheopposing cuttingedgeisnowinthesameposition(Figure46).
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Figure43
1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming
2.Curvedarea4.Crack
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1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)
2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)
3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement position
RemovingtheBlades
Replacethebladesiftheyhitasolidobject,orifthebladeis outofbalanceorbent.
1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthicklypaddedglove.
2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,andbladefrom thespindleshaft(Figure48).
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5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface (Figure47).
Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan3mm (1/8inch).
Figure47
1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)
2.Levelsurface
3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)
A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreaterthan
3mm(1/8inch),replacethebladewithanew blade;refertoRemovingtheBlades(page37)and
InstallingtheBlades(page38).
Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwithanew blade,andthedimensionobtainedcontinuesto exceed3mm(1/8inch),thebladespindlecould bebent.ContactanAuthorizedToroDealerfor service.
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Figure48
1.Sailareaoftheblade
2.Blade
3.Curvedwasher
4.Bladebolt
5.Bladestiffener
SharpeningtheBlades
1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsof theblade(Figure49).
Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.
Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamount
ofmaterialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.
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Figure49
1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.
2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade balancer(Figure50).
Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,the bladeisbalancedandcanbeused.
Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff theendofthesailareaonly(Figure49).
B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,movetothe
nextblade.
6.Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.
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1.Blade2.Balancer
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3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.
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InstallingtheBlades
1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure48).
Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademust pointupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto ensurepropercutting.
2.Installthecurvedwasher(cuppedsidetowardthe blade)andthebladebolt(Figure48).
3.Torquethebladeboltto47to88N∙m(35to65ft-lb).

LevelingtheMowerDeck

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Figure51
Checktoensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytimeyou installthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencutonyour lawn.
Themowerdeckmustbecheckedforbentbladespriorto leveling;anybentbladesmustberemovedandreplaced;refer toCheckingforBentBlades(page36)beforecontinuing.
Themowerdeckmustbeleveledside-to-siderstthenthe fronttorearslopecanbeadjusted.
Requirements:
Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.
All4tiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoChecking
theTirePressure(page35).
LevelingfromSidetoSide
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,remove thekey ,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.
1.Bladesidetoside
2.Sailareaoftheblade4.Measurefromthetipofthe
3.Outsidecuttingedges
bladetotheatsurface here
5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesandtheat surface(Figure51.
Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin5mm (3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired;continuewith thisprocedure.
6.Movetotheleftsideofthemachine.
7.Loosenthesidelockingnut.
8.Raiseorlowertheleftsideofthemowerdeckby rotatingtherearnut(Figure52).
Note:Rotatetherearnutclockwisetoraisethemower deck;rotatetherearnutcounter-clockwisetolower themowerdeck.
3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothemiddleposition.
4.Carefullyrotatethebladesothatitissidetoside (Figure51.
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1.Hangerbracket3.Rearnut
2.Sidelockingnut
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9.Checktheside-to-sideadjustmentsagain.Repeatthis
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10.Continuelevelingthedeckbycheckingthefront-to-rear bladeslope;refertoAdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade
Slope(page39).
AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade Slope
Checkthefront-to-rearbladeslopeanytimeyouinstallthe mower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan7.9mm (5/16inch)lowerthantherearofthemower,adjusttheblade levelusingthefollowinginstructions:
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,remove thekey ,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.
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Figure54
1.Adjustingrod3.Locknut
2.Adjustingblock
Note:Checkandadjusttheside-to-sidebladelevel ifyouhavenotcheckedthesetting;refertoLeveling
fromSidetoSide(page38).
4.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacingfrontto rear(Figure53.
Figure53
Mowerdeckswith1blade
1.Bladefronttorear
2.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurfacehere.
5.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheatsurface (Figure53).
7.Toraisethefrontofthemower,tightentheadjustment nut.
8.Tolowerthefrontofthemower,loosentheadjustment nut.
9.Afteradjustment,checkthefront-to-rearslopeagain, continueadjustingthenutuntilthefrontbladetipis
1.6to7.9mm(1/16to5/16inch)lowerthantherear bladetip(Figure53).
10.Whenthefront-to-rearbladeslopeiscorrectcheckthe side-to-sidelevelofthemoweragain;refertoLeveling
fromSidetoSide(page38).

RemovingtheMowerDeck

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,remove
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3.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.
4.Removethehairpincotterfromthefrontsupportrod andremovetherodfromthedeckbracket(Figure
55).Carefullylowerthefrontofthemowerdeckto
theground.
Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6to7.9mm(1/16 to5/16inch)lowerthantherearbladetip,adjustthe frontlocknut.
6.Toadjustthefront-to-rearbladeslope,rotatethe adjustmentnutinthefrontofthemower(Figure54).
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2.Lockingnut

InstallingtheMowerDeck

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,remove thekey ,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.
4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.
5.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandguidethehanger bracketsovertherearliftrod(Figure56).
6.Attachthefrontsupportrodtothemowerdeckwith theclevispinandhairpincotter(Figure55).
7.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley;referto
ReplacingtheMowerBelt(page41).
ReplacingtheGrassDeector
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ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspectthegrass
deectorfordamage.
WARNING
5.Usingthemower-deckhandles,liftthemowerdeck andhangerbracketsclearoftherearliftrodandlower themowercarefullytotheground(Figure56).
Figure56
1.Mowerdeck
2.Hangerbracket
3.Rearliftrod
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallowthe lawnmowertothrowobjectsintheoperator'sor bystander'sdirectionandresultinseriousinjury. Also,contactwiththebladecouldoccur.Never operatethemachinewithoutthegrassdeector, thedischargecover,orthegrass-collectionsystem inplace.
Neveroperatethemachinewithoutthegrass deector,thedischargecover,orthegrass-collection systeminplace.
1.Removethenut(3/8inch)fromtherodunderthe mower(Figure57).
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6.Slidethemowerdeckrearwardtoremovethemower beltfromtheenginepulley.
7.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderneaththe machine.
Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.
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1.Mowerdeck
2.Grassdeector6.Nut(3/8inch)
3.Grass-deectorbracket7.Shortstandoff
4.Rod
2.Slidetherodoutoftheshortstand-off,spring,and grassdeector(Figure57).
3.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.
4.Replacethegrassdeector(Figure57).
5.Slidetherod,straightend,throughthereargrass deectorbracket.
5.Spring

MowerBeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checkthebeltsforwear
orcracks.
Checkthebeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks,orany otherdamage.Replacedamagedbelts.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen
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cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks,andcracksare signsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethemowerbeltifanyof theseconditionsareevident.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,remove thekey ,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Settheheightofcutatthelowestcuttingpositionof 38mm(1-1/2inches).
4.Usingaspring-removaltool(ToroPartNo.92-5771), removetheidlerspringfromthedeckhooktoremove tensionontheidlerpulley,androllthebeltoffofthe pulleys(Figure58).
6.Placethespringontherod,withendwiresdown,and betweenthegrassdeectorbrackets.
WARNING
Thespringisundertensionwheninstalled
7.Slidetherodthroughthesecondgrass-deector bracket(Figure57).
8.Inserttherodatthefrontofthegrassdeectorinto theshortstandoffonthedeck.
9.Securetherearendoftherodintothemowerwitha nut(3/8inch)asshowninFigure57.
Important:Thegrassdeectormustbe spring-loadedinthedownposition.Liftthe deectoruptotestthatitsnapsintothefull-down position.
andcancausepersonalinjury.
Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.
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Mowerdeckswith1blade
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2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley
3.Outsidepulley6.Spring-removaltool
4.Spring
Cleaning

CleaningundertheFrontof theMachine

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Checkandcleanthefront
ofthemachine.
Removedebrisunderthefrontofthemachinewith compressedairorbyhandwithabrush(Figure59).
Note:Donotusewatertocleanunderthefrontofthe machine,thiscancausebuildupofdebris.
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WashingtheUndersideofthe
5.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys(Figure58).
6.Usingaspring-removaltool(ToroPartNo.92-5771), installtheidlerspringoverthedeckhookandplacing tensionontheidlerpulleyandthemowerbelt(Figure
58).
Mower
ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthemower-deck
housing.
Important:Y oucanwashthemachinewithamild detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthemachine. Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthecontrol panel,undertheseat,aroundtheengine,hydraulic pumps,andmotors.
Washtheundersideofthemoweraftereachusetoprevent grassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionandclipping dispersal.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Ensurethattheparkingbrakeisengaged,shutoffthe engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthemower washouttting,andturnthewateronhigh(Figure60).
Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashouttting O-ringtomakethecouplingslideoneasierandprotect theO-ring.
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Figure60
1.Washouttting3.O-ring
2.Hose
4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.
5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.
6.Engagetheblade-controlswitchandletthemowerrun for1to3minutes.
7.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,shutoffthe engine,removetheignitionkey,andwaitforallmoving partstostop.
8.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfromthe washouttting.
Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafter1washing,soak itandletitstandfor30minutes.Then,repeatthe process.
9.Runthemoweragainfor1to3minutestoremove excesswater.
4.Coupling
WARNING
Storage

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,shutoffthe engine,andremovethekey.
2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe engine.Cleandirtandchafffromtheoutsideofthe enginecylinderheadnsandblowerhousing.
Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithmild detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially
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nearthecontrolpanel,undertheseat,aroundthe engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.
3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
Cleaner(page27).
4.Greaseandoilthemachine;refertoLubrication(page
27).
5.Changethecrankcaseoilandlter;refertoChanging
theEngineOilandFilter(page29).
6.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire
Pressure(page35).
7.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery(page
33).
8.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoServicing
theCuttingBlades(page36).
9.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-useoccurs over30days.Preparethemachineforstorageas follows.
10.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditionertothe fuelinthetank.Followthemixinginstructionsfrom thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuseanalcohol basedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasolineandusedatalltimes.
Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsor bladecontact.Contactwithabladeorthrown debriscancauseinjuryordeath.
Replacebrokenormissingwashouttting immediately,beforeusingmoweragain.
Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerorthroughopeningsinthemower.
Runtheenginetodistributetheconditionedfuel throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).
Important:Donotstoregasolinewith stabilizer/conditionerover90days.
11.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckitscondition;refer toCheckingtheSparkPlug(page31).Withthespark plug(s)removedfromtheengine,pour2tablespoons ofengineoilintothesparkplughole.Usethestarter tocranktheengineanddistributetheoilinsidethe cylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Donotinstallthe wireonthesparkplug(s).
12.Cleananydirtandchafffromthetopofthemower.
13.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith agardenhose.
14.Checktheconditionofthedriveandmowerbelts.
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15.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor replaceanypartthatiswornordamaged.
16.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
17.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea. Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchandkeepit inamemorableplace.Coverthemachinetoprotect itandkeepitclean.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Theengineoverheats.
Thestarterdoesnotcrank.
Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducegroundspeed.
2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.
3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengineblowerhousingare plugged.
4.Theaircleanerisdirty.
5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel system.
1.Theblade-controlswitchisengaged.1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch.
2.Thebatteryisdead.
3.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.
4.Afuseisblown.4.Replacethefuse.
5.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.
1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.
2.Thechokeisnoton.
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.8.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith
9.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.9.Addoiltothecrankcase.
3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.
4.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer
2.Chargethebattery.
3.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
2.MovethechokelevertotheON position.
3.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.
4.Installthewire(s)onthesparkplug.
5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
thepropertype.
Theenginelosespower.
Themachinedoesnotdrive.
1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducegroundspeed.
2.Theaircleanerisdirty.
3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.
4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengineblowerhousingare plugged.
5.Thesparkplug(s)ispitted,fouled,or thegapisincorrect.
6.Thefueltankventisblocked.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.7.Replacethefuellter.
8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.
9.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.9.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith
1.Thebypassvalvesareopen.
2.Thetractionbeltsareworn,loose,or broken.
3.Thetractionbeltsareoffofthepulleys.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
4.Thetransmissionhasfailed.4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
2.Cleantheaircleanerelement.
4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.
5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).
8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
thepropertype.
1.Closethetowvalves.
2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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Problem
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
Thereisabnormalvibration.
Thecuttingheightisuneven.
Thebladesdonotrotate.
1.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.1.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.
2.Theenginepulley,idlerpulley ,orblade pulleyisloose.
3.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.
4.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.
5.Ablademountingboltisloose.5.Tightentheblademountingbolt.
6.Abladespindleisbent.
1.Theblade(s)isnotsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).
2.Acuttingblade(s)is/arebent.2.Installanewcuttingblade(s).
3.Themowerisnotlevel.
4.Ananti-scalpwheelisnotsetcorrectly.4.Adjusttheanti-scalpwheelheight.
5.Theundersideofthemowerisdirty.5.Cleantheundersideofthemower.
6.Thetirepressureisincorrect.6.Adjustthetirepressure.
7.Abladespindleisbent.
1.Thedrivebeltisworn,looseorbroken.1.Installanewdrivebelt.
2.Thedrivebeltisoffofthepulley.
3.Thepowertakeoff(PTO)switchor PTOclutchisfaulty.
4.Themowerbeltisworn,loose,or broken.
2.Tightentheappropriatepulley .
3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
4.Installanewcuttingblade(s).
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
3.Levelthemowerfromsidetosideand fronttorear.
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
2.Installthedrivebeltandcheckthe adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforthe correctposition.
3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
4.Installanewmowerbelt.
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TheToroWarranty
LimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)
TimeCutter
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany ,pursuanttoan agreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairtheT oroProductslisted belowifdefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.
Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromtheoriginaldateofpurchase:
Products
TimeCutterMowers
Engines
TimeCutterMowersCommercialuse30days
Engines
TimeCutterHDMowers
Engines CommercialUse
AllMowers
Attachments1year
Battery90daysPartsandLabor
BeltsandTires90days
1
SomeenginesusedonT oroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.
2
Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone
locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply.
3
Whicheveroccursrst.
Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.
1
—ResidentialuseKawasaki–3years
1
—Commercialuse
1
—Residentialand
WarrantyPeriod
ResidentialUse
Kohler–3years Toro–3years
Kawasaki–3years Kohler–90days Toro–2years/300Hours 3yearsor300Hours
3yearsor300Hours
1yearPartsonly
2
–3years
3
3
3
OwnerResponsibilities
YoumustmaintainyourToroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance, whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.
InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService
IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:
1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceat theirdealership.Tolocateadealerconvenienttoyou,accessourweb siteatwww .Toro.com.Youmayalsocallthenumberslistedinitem#3 tousethe24-hourT oroDealerlocatorsystem.
2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe ServiceDealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermineif itiscoveredunderwarranty.
3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:
ToroWarrantyCompany CustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1196 Tollfreeat866-216-6029(U.S.customers) Tollfreeat866-216-6030(Canadiancustomers)
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:
Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,
lubricants,oilchanges,sparkplugs,airlters,bladesharpening orwornblades,cable/linkageadjustments,orbrakeandclutch adjustments
Componentsfailingduetonormalwear
Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenaltered,misused,neglected,
requiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofproper maintenance
Pickupanddeliverycharges
RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedToro
ServiceDealer
Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel
procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)
Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered
Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains
morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE
Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use
overonemonth
GeneralConditions
AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorized ToroServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacementparts.
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletionof repairsunderthiswarranty.
Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability(thattheproductistfor ordinaryuse)andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticular purpose)arelimitedtothedurationoftheexpresswarranty.
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sothe aboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada
ThiswarrantyisnotvalidinMexico.CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oro Distributor(Dealer)toobtainguaranteepoliciesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceor havedifcultyobtainingguaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.
AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oro Dealer.
374-0258RevH
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