Toro TimeCutter HD MyRide 48in, TimeCutter HD MyRide 54in, 75213, TimeCutter HD MyRide 60in, 75212 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3415-511RevA

TimeCutter

HDMyRide48in,

54in,and60inRidingMower

ModelNo.75211—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.75212—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.75213—SerialNo.400000000andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3415-511*A

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WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemical

orchemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian ICES-002

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

GrossHorsepower

Thegrossornethorsepowerofthisenginewas laboratoryratedbytheenginemanufacturerin accordancewiththeSocietyofAutomotiveEngineers (SAE)J1940.Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission, andoperatingrequirements,theactualenginetorque onthisclassofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.

Gotowww.T oro.comtoviewspecicationsonyour mowermodel.

Important:IfyouareusingamachinewithaToro

engineabove1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuous period,ensurethattheHighAltitudeKithasbeen installedsothattheenginemeetsCARB/EP A emissionregulations.TheHighAltitudeKit increasesengineperformancewhilepreventing spark-plugfouling,hardstarting,andincreased emissions.Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attach thehigh-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalon themachine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroService DealertoobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitand high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.Tolocate adealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsite atwww.T oro.comorcontactourToroCustomer CareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listedinyour EmissionControlWarrantyStatement.

Removethekitfromtheengineandrestorethe enginetoitsoriginalfactorycongurationwhen runningtheengineunder1500m(5,000ft).Do notoperateanenginethathasbeenconverted forhigh-altitudeuseatloweraltitudes;otherwise, youcouldoverheatanddamagetheengine.

Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachine hasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookfor thefollowinglabel.

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Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintended tobeusedbyresidentialhomeownersorhired operators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrasson well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor agriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.Toro.com forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials, accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto registeryourproduct.

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

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberplate

Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthe spacebelow:

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

PrintedintheUSA

AllRightsReserved

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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....................................................11

Controls............................................................11

BeforeOperation.................................................13

BeforeOperationSafety...................................13

RecommendedFuel.........................................13

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner.............................14

FillingtheFuelTank..........................................14

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................14

BreakinginaNewMachine..............................14

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

UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................15

PositioningtheSeat..........................................16

AdjustingtheMyRide™Suspension

System..........................................................17

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers.................18

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

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

OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................20

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

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

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................21

OperatingtheChoke.........................................21

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch............................21

StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.................22

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................22

DrivingtheMachine..........................................23

UsingtheSmartSpeed

Control

System..........................................................24

StoppingtheMachine.......................................24

UsingtheSideDischarge.................................25

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................26

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................27

UsingAttachmentsandAccessories.................27

OperatingTips.................................................28

AfterOperation....................................................29

AfterOperationSafety......................................29

PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................29

TransportingtheMachine.................................30

LoadingtheMachine........................................30

Maintenance...........................................................32

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RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........32

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................33

MaintenanceandStorageSafety......................33

EngineMaintenance...........................................34

EngineSafety...................................................34

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................34

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................35

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................37

CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................38

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................39

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter.......................39

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................40

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................40

ServicingtheBattery.........................................40

ServicingtheFuses..........................................42

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................42

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................42

MowerMaintenance.............................................43

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................43

LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................46

RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................47

InstallingtheMowerDeck.................................48

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................49

MowerBeltMaintenance......................................50

InspectingtheBelts..........................................50

ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................50

Cleaning..............................................................51

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower................51

CleaningtheSuspensionSystem.....................51

DisposingofWaste...........................................51

Storage...................................................................52

CleaningandStorage.......................................52

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

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

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Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ANSIB71.1-2012.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.

Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforeyoustarttheengine. Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows howtouseitandunderstandsthewarnings.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand workingonthemachine.

•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep

bystandersasafedistanceawayfromthe machine.

•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never

allowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebefore

servicing,fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.

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

Youcanndadditionalitemsofsafetyinformationin theirrespectivesectionsthroughoutthismanual.

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SlopeIndicator

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Figure4

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

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BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or smoking

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

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6.Keepbystandersasafe distanceawayfromthe battery.

7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.

8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot discard.

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1.Engine

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1.Warning—thrownobject hazard;keepthedeector shieldinplace.

2.Cuttinghazardofhandor foot,mowerblade—keep awayfrommovingparts.

1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine

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2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine

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1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Height-of-cutselection

3.Removethekeyfrom theignitionandreadthe Operator'sManualbefore performingmaintenance.

1.Oildrain

1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.

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

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3.Severinghazardofhand orfoot—keepawayfrom movingparts.

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

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1.Transport—lock

2.Transport—unlock

3.Heightofcut

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1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.

2.Warning—readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming

5.Ramphazard—Whenloadingontoatrailer,donotusesplit

6.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders,inreverse maintenance;movethemotion-controlleverstothepark (brake)position,removetheignitionkey,anddisconnectthe spark-plugwire.

3.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,mowerblade;entanglement

7.Tippinghazard—donotusethemachineneardrop-offswith hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingpartsandkeepall guardsandshieldsinplace.

4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance awayfromthemachine,pickupdebrisbeforeoperating,and keepthedeectorinplace.

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1.Camlock2.Camunlock

ramps.Onlyuseafull-widthrampwideenoughforthe machine.Rampanglewiththegroundshouldbelessthan15 degrees.Backuptherampanddriveforwardofftheramp.

andforward—donotcarrypassengers,lookbehindanddown whenreversing.

slopesgreaterthan15degreesornearwater;onlyuseon slopeslessthan15degrees.

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1.Fast

2.Slow5.PTOengage

3.Choke

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1.Fast4.Reverse

2.Slow

3.Neutral6.Parkingbrakeengaged

5.Parkingbrakedisengaged

4.PTOdisengage

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1.Fast3.Neutral

2.Slow

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1.Slow

2.Transport

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4.Reverse

3.Fast

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1.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours.

2.Engineoil

4.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours.

5.ReadtheOperator's Manualbeforeperforming maintenance.

3.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours.

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1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbeforeaddingweighttothe bucket.

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ProductOverview

Controls

BecomefamiliarwithallcontrolsinFigure6and

Figure7beforeyoustarttheengineandoperatethe

machine.

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Figure6

1.Hourmeter4.Ignitionswitch

2.Throttlecontrol

3.Chokecontrol

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Figure5

5.PTOswitch

6.12Vpowerpoint

1.Deck-liftpedal

2.Height-of-cutpin

3.Height-of-cut lever/transportlock

4.SmartSpeed™lever

5.Motion-controllever

6.Controls

7.Engine

8.Fuelcap

9.Mowerdeck

10.Anti-scalproller

11.Casterwheel

12.Parking-brakelever

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Figure7

1.Fuelgauge

FuelGauge

Thefuelgaugedisplaystheamountoffuelinthetank (Figure7).

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure6).

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ChokeControl

12VPowerPoint

Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine.Pullthe chokecontroluptoengageit.Pushdownonthe chokecontroltodisengageit.

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular maintenance(Figure6).

Motion-ControlLevers

Themotion-controlleversarespeed-sensitivecontrols ofindependentwheelmotors.Movingaleverforward orbackwardturnsthewheelonthesamesideforward orinreverse;wheelspeedisproportionaltothe amounttheleverismoved.Movethecontrollevers outwardfromthecentertotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition andexitthemachine(Figure5).Alwayspositionthe motion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition whenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.

Parking-BrakeLever

Usethepowerpointtopower12Vaccessories (Figure6).

Important:Whennotusingthe12Vpowerpoint,

inserttherubberplugtopreventdamagetothe powerpoint.

IgnitionSwitch

Usethisswitchtostartthemowerengine.Ithas3 positions:ST ART,RUN,andOFF.

Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Takeoff)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)engagesand disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure6).

Height-of-CutLever

Theheight-of-cutleverworkswiththefootpedalto lockthedeckinaspeciccuttingheight.Onlyadjust theheightofcutwhilemachineisnotmoving(Figure

5).

Theparking-brakeleverislocatedonleftsideof theconsole(Figure5).Thebrakeleverengagesa parkingbrakeonthedrivewheels.

Toengagetheparkingbrake,pulluptheleveruntilit latchesintothedetentslot.

Todisengagetheparkingbrake,pulltheleveroutof thedetentslotandtowardyou,thenpushitdown.

FootPedalDeck-LiftSystem

Thefootpedaldeck-liftsystemallowsyoutolower andraisethedeckfromtheseatedposition.Y ou canusethefootpedaltoliftthedeckbrieytoavoid obstaclesorlockthedeckinthehighestheightofcut ortransportposition(Figure5).

SmartSpeed™ControlSystem Lever

TheSmartSpeed™Control-Systemlever,located belowtheoperatingposition,givesyouachoiceto drivethemachineat3speedranges—trim,tow,and mow(Figure27).

Attachments/Accessories

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

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Operation

containersontheground,awayfromyourvehicle beforelling.

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

•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.

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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Using Stabilizer/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

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.

5.Fillthefueltankuntilthefuelgaugereadsatthe fullmark(Figure8).

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.

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Figure8

CheckingtheEngine-Oil Level

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine, checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page14).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

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ThinkSafetyFirst

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CAUTION

Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthe safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelp youorbystandersavoidinjury.

DANGER

Operatingthemachineonwetgrassorsteep slopescancauseslidingandlossofcontrol.

•Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15 degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Donotoperatethemachinenearwater.

DANGER

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury, death,ordrowning.

Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs.

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin excessof85dBAattheoperator’searand cancausehearinglossthroughextended periodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

Useprotectiveequipmentforyoureyes,ears,hands, feet,andhead.

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Figure10

1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.

UsingtheSafety-Interlock

1.SafeZone—usethe machinehereonslopes lessthan15degreesor atareas.

2.DangerZone—usea walk-behindmowerand/or ahandtrimmeronslopes greaterthan15degrees andneardrop-offsor water.

Figure9

3.Water

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-controlleversareintheNEUTRAL-LOCK

position.

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshut offtheenginewheneverthecontrolleversareoutof theNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionandyourisefromtheseat.

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TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .

1.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheON position.Trystartingtheengine;theengine shouldnotcrank.

2.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position.Moveeithermotion-controllever(out oftheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition).Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotcrank.Repeatfor othercontrollever.

3.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controlleversto theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,releasetheparking brake,engagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO), andriseslightlyfromtheseat;theengineshould shutoff.

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatmovesforwardandbackward.Positionthe seatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthemachine andaremostcomfortable.

Toadjust,movetheleversidewaystounlocktheseat (Figure11).

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Figure11

4.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controllevers toNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,centereither motion-controlleverandmoveitforwardor reverse;theengineshouldshutoff.Repeatfor othermotion-controllever.

5.Sitontheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controlleversto NEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Trystartingtheengine; theengineshouldnotcrank.

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AdjustingtheMyRide™ SuspensionSystem

TheMyRide™suspensionsystemadjuststoprovide asmoothandcomfortableride.Adjustingtherear 2-shockassembliesistheeasiestandquickest adjustmentforchangingthesuspensionsystem. Positionthesuspensionsystemwhereyouaremost comfortable.

Adjusttherear-shockassemblies(Figure13).

AdjustingtheRear-Shock Assemblies

Theslotsfortherear-shockassemblieshave detentpositionsforreference.Youcanpositionthe rear-shockassembliesanywhereintheslot,notjust inthedetentpositions.

Thefollowinggraphicshowsthepositionforasoftor rmrideandthedifferentdetentpositions(Figure12).

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Figure12

1.Firmestposition3.Detentsintheslots

2.Softestposition

Note:Ensurethattheleftandrightrear-shock

assembliesarealwaysadjustedtothesamepositions.

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Figure13

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Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLevers

AdjustingtheHeight

Youcanadjustthemotion-controllevershigheror lowerformaximumcomfort(Figure14).

Figure14

AdjustingtheTilt

Youcanadjustthemotion-controlleversforwardor rearwardforyourcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollever tothecontrol-armshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe controlleverforwardorrearward(Figure14).

3.Tightenbothboltstosecurethecontrolleverin thenewposition.

4.Repeattheadjustmentfortheothercontrollever.

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

protection;slip-resistant,substantialfootwear;and hearingprotection.Tiebacklonghairanddonot wearjewelry.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep

bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine duringoperation.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid

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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.

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•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(including

toemptythecatchersortounclogthechute),do thefollowing:

–Stopthemachineonlevelground.

–Disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe

attachments.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk

oflightning.

•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicle.

•Donotchangethegovernorspeedoroverspeed

theengine.

•Useaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedby

Toroonly.

SlopeSafety

•Establishyourownproceduresandrulesfor

operatingonslopes.Theseproceduresmust includesurveyingthesitetodeterminewhich slopesaresafeformachineoperation.Always usecommonsenseandgoodjudgmentwhen performingthissurvey.

machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes overtheedgeortheedgecavesin.Establisha safetyareabetweenthemachineandanyhazard (2machinewidths).

•A2-postROPS(RolloverProtectionSystem)is

availableforthemachineasanaccessory.A ROPSisrecommendedifyouwillbemowingnext todrop-offs,nearwater,oronsteepbankswhich couldresultinarollover.ContactanAuthorized ServiceDealerformoredetails.TheCalifornia CodeofRegulationsrequiresROPS(ifavailable) onallmowersusedcommerciallyeffectiveMarch 1,201 1.

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtoloss-of-control

andtip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevere injuryordeath.Operatingthemachineonany sloperequiresextracaution.

•Operatethemachineatalowerspeedwhenyou

areonaslope.

•Ifyoufeeluneasyoperatingthemachineona

slope,donotdoit.

•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother

hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe machine.T allgrasscanhideobstacles.

•Choosealowgroundspeedsoyouwillnothave

tostoporshiftwhileonaslope.

•Arollovercanoccurbeforethetireslosetraction.

•Avoidoperatingthemachineonwetgrass.Tires

maylosetraction;regardlessifthebrakesare availableandfunctioning.

•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachine

onaslope.

•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.

Donotsuddenlychangethespeedordirectionof themachine.

•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,

ditches,embankments,orbodiesofwater.The

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OperatingtheParking

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OperatingtheMower

Brake

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

EngagingtheParkingBrake

WARNING

Theparkingbrakemaynotholdthemachine parkedonaslopeandcouldcausepersonal injuryorpropertydamage.

Donotparkonslopesunlessthewheelsare chockedorblocked.

Toengagetheparkingbrake,pulluptheparking brakeuntilitlatchesintothedetentslot(Figure15).

Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

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Figure17

Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottlein

theFASTposition(Figure18).

Figure15

1.Pulluptheparkingbrake.

DisengagingtheParkingBrake

Todisengagetheparkingbrake,pulltheleveroutof thedetentslotandtowardyou,thenpushitdown (Figure16).

Figure16

1.Pushtheparkingbrake outofthedetentslotand towardyou.

2.Pushtheparkingbrake down.

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Figure18

DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

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Figure19

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OperatingtheThrottle

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START

RUN

STOP

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OperatingtheIgnition

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweentheFAST andSLOWpositions(Figure20).

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenturningonthe mowerdeckwiththeblade-controlswitch(PTO).

Figure20

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

Switch

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTARTposition (Figure22).

Note:Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

Important:Donotengagestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefails tostart,allowa15secondcool-downperiod betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.

Note:Y oumayneedmultipleattemptstostart

theenginewhenyoustartitthersttimeafter thefuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

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1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostartthe engine.

Figure22

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2.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechoke beforeusingtheignitionswitch(Figure21).

3.Pushdownonthechoketodisengagethechoke

2.Turntheignitionkeytoshutofftheengine.

aftertheenginehasstarted(Figure21).

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Figure21

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

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StartingandShuttingOff

UsingtheMotion-Control

theEngine

StartingtheEngine

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Engagingthestarter motorformorethan5secondscandamagethe startermotor.Iftheenginefailstostart,wait10 secondsbeforeoperatingtheenginestarteragain.

Levers

Figure23

ShuttingOfftheEngine

1.Disengagethebladesbymovingthe blade-controlswitchtotheOFFposition(Figure

21).

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Figure24

1.Motion-control lever—NEUTRAL-LOCK position

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

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4.Backward

2.MovethethrottlelevertotheFASTposition.

3.TurntheignitionkeytotheOFFpositionand removethekey.

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DrivingtheMachine

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DrivingForward

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

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place thethrottlecontrolintheFASTpositionforbest performance.Alwaysoperateinthefullthrottle positionwhenmowing.

CAUTION

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly ,which maycauseyoutolosecontrolofmachine, resultinginpersonalinjuryordamageto machine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.

Note:Theenginestopswhenyoumovethe

traction-controlwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

Tostop,pullthemotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL position.

1.Disengagetheparkingbrake;referto

DisengagingtheParkingBrake(page20).

2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

3.T ogoforward,slowlypushthemotion-control leversforward(Figure25).

Figure25

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DrivingBackward

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3.Adjustthelevertothedesiredposition.

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.T ogobackward,slowlypullthemotion-control leversrearward(Figure26).

Figure26

Thefollowingareonlyrecommendationsforuse. Adjustmentsvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent, andtheheightofthegrass.

Suggested uses:

ParkingX

Heavy,wet grass

TrainingX

BaggingX

MulchingX

Normal mowing

TransportX

TrimTowMow

Trim

Thisisthelowestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthis speedareasfollows:

•Parking

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•Heavy,wetgrassmowingconditions

•Training

UsingtheSmartSpeed ControlSystem

TheSmartSpeed therightoftheoperatingposition(Figure27),gives youachoicetodrivethemachineat3groundspeed ranges—trim,tow,andmow.

1.Smart-speedlever

Tochangespeeds,dothefollowing:

Control-Systemlever,locatedto

Figure27

Tow

Thisisthemediumspeed.Thesuggestedusesfor thisspeedareasfollows:

•Bagging

•Mulching

Mow

Thisisthefastestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthis speedareasfollows:

•Normalmowing

•Transportingthemachine

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethetraction-controllevers toneutral,andthenmovethemtothelockedposition, disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),andturn

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theignitionkeytotheOFFposition.

Engagetheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethe machine;refertoEngagingtheParkingBrake(page

20).Remembertoremovethekeyfromtheignition

switch.

1.Movethemotion-controlleverstoneutraland outwardtotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

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CAUTION

UsingtheSideDischarge

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandengage theparkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turf.

DANGER

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

•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfrom themowerbecausethegrassdeector routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mower.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargearea ormowerbladesunlessyoumovethe blade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,rotatetheignitionkeytotheOFF position,andremovethekey.

•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe downposition.

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AdjustingtheHeightofCut

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Themachineisequippedwithafootpedaldeck-lift system.Youcanusethefootpedaltoliftthedeck brieytoavoidobstaclesorlockthedeckinthe highestheightofcutortransportposition.Youcan usetheheight-of-cutleverwiththefootpedaltolock thedeckinaspeciccuttingheight.

UsingtheFootPedalDeck-Lift System

•Pressthedeck-liftpedaldowntoraisethedeck;

continuetopressthepedaluntilthedecklocksin thetransportposition(Figure28).

•Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfootandpull

thetransportlockhandlerearwardtodisengage thetransportlock(Figure28).

3.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutsystem correspondingtothedesiredheightofcutand insertthepin(Figure29).

4.Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfootand pullthehandlerearwardtodisengagethe transportlock(Figure28).

5.Lowerthedeckslowlyuntilthelevermakes contactwiththepin.

Figure28

TransportLockPosition

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Youcanadjusttheheightofcutfrom38to114mm (1-1/2to4-1/2inches)in6mm(1/4inch)increments byrelocatingtheheight-of-cutpinintodifferenthole locations.

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Figure29

1.Deck-liftpedal

2.Handle

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3.Pin

4.Height-of-cutpositions

1.Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfootand raisethemowerdecktothetransport-lock position(alsothe114mm(4-1/2inches)cutting heightposition)asshowninFigure29.

2.T oadjust,removethepinfromtheheight-of-cut bracket(Figure29).

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AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp

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UsingAttachmentsand

Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,itis recommendedtoadjusttheheightoftheanti-scalp rollers.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure

30.

Accessories

UseonlyToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.

Ifyouattachabuckettotheengineguard,useanylon straptosecureit.

Important:Thebucketweightimpactsthe

stabilityofthemachine.Ifyouarecarryingmore thantheweightlistedinthetablebelowina bucketattachedtotheengineguard,youmust equipyourmachinewiththeBucket-SupportKit.

ContactyourauthorizedToroservicedealer.

ModelMaximumweightperbucket

48-inchdeck

54-inchdeck

60-inchdeck

withouttheBucket-Support Kit

1.1kg(2.5lb)

4.5kg(10lb)

Figure30

1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

5.Bolt

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OperatingTips

UsingtheFastThrottleSetting

dropontoyourlawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoa previouslycutareawiththebladesengagedoryou candisengagethemowerdeckwhilemovingforward.

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineattheFASTposition.Airisrequiredto thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower inuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohave1sideofthemower freefromuncutgrass,whichallowsairtobedrawn intothemower.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethat thecuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpany unevenground.However,thecuttingheightusedin thepastisgenerallythebestonetouse.Whencutting grasslongerthan15cm(6inches)tall,youmaywant tocutthelawntwicetoensureanacceptablequality ofcut.

CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows moreslowly.

KeepingtheUndersideofthe MowerClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe moweraftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinside themower,cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecome unsatisfactory.

MaintainingtheBlade(s)

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

AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowingatCorrectIntervals

Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimesof theyear.T omaintainthesamecuttingheight,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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AfterOperation

PushingtheMachineby Hand

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunits,

mufers,andenginecompartmenttohelpprevent res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Shutoffthefuelbeforestoringortransportingthe

machine.

•Disengagethedrivetotheattachmentwhenever

youaretransportingornotusingthemachine.

•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingthemachineinto

atrailerortruck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,

chains,cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstraps shouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfromthe machine.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachine

inanyenclosure.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.Do

nottowthemachine,becausedamagemayoccur.

Thismachinehasanelectric-brakemechanism,and topushthemachine,theignitionkeymustbeinthe

RUNposition.Thebatteryneedstobechargedand

functioningfortheelectricbraketobedisengaged.

PushingtheMachine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,and disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine, andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Locatethebypassleversontheframeonboth sidesoftheengine.

4.Movethebypassleversforwardthroughthekey holeanddowntolocktheminplace(Figure31).

Note:Dothisforeachlever.

5.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

Note:Donotstartthemachine.

1.Bypasslever

2.Leverpositionforpushing

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Figure31

3.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine

themachine

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OperatingtheMachine

LoadingtheMachine

Movethebypassleversrearwardthroughthekeyhole anddowntolocktheminplaceasshowninFigure31.

Note:Dothisforeachlever.

TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasall necessarybrakes,lighting,andmarkingasrequired bylaw.Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafetyinstructions. Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyou,yourfamily, pets,orbystandersavoidinjury.

WARNING

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

Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet orroadway.

1.Ifyouareusingatrailer,connectittothetowing vehicleandconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

Useextremecautionwhenloadingorunloading machinesontoatraileroratruck.Useafull-width rampthatiswiderthanthemachineforthisprocedure. Backthemachineuptherampanddriveitforward downtheramp(Figure33).

Figure33

1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.

2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.

Important:Donotusenarrowindividualramps

foreachsideofthemachine.

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure34).

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

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3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

4.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,setthe brake,andclosethefuelvalve.

5.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearbumper(Figure32).

Figure32

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe rampandthetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethatthelengthoframpisatleast 4timesaslongastheheightofthetrailer ortruckbedtotheground.Thisensures thattherampangledoesnotexceed15 degreesonatground.

•Backuprampsanddriveforwarddown ramps.

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•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.

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Figure34

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1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground

5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse

Every25hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Checktheaircleanerfordirty,loose,ordamagedparts.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheairintakescreen.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.

•Cleanthemower-deckhousing.

•Cleantheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty ,dirtyconditions).

•Checktirepressure.

•Checkthebeltsforwearorcracks.

•Replacetheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•Servicetheair-cleanerpaperelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•Changetheengineoil(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•Changetheoillter(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•Checkthesparkplug(s).

•Checkthein-linefuellter.

•Replacetheair-cleanerpaperelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•Replacethesparkplug(s).

•Replacethein-linefuellter.

•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectthebatterycables.

Beforestorage

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Paintanychippedsurfaces.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineand seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

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Pre-Maintenance

othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

Procedures

MaintenanceandStorage Safety

•Beforerepairingthemachinedothefollowing:

–Disengagethedrives.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

–Disconnectthespark-plugwire.

•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

drives,mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.

•Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor

drainthefuelindoors.

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe

machine.

•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustandserviceasrequired.

•Usejackstandstosupportthemachineand/or

componentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•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

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EngineMaintenance

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WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing,and otherbodypartsawaythemuferandother hotsurfaces.

EngineSafety

Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoiloradding oiltothecrankcase.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(every

fewhours)ifoperatingconditionsareextremelydusty orsandy.

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RemovingtheElements

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).

2.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundtheair-cleanercovertoprevent dirtfromgettingintotheengineandcausing damage.

4.Liftthecoverandrotatetheair-cleanerassembly outoftheengine(Figure35).

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Figure35

5.Removethefoamelementfromthepaper element(Figure36).

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Figure36

ServicingtheFoamElement

ServiceInterval:Every25hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)—Cleantheair-cleaner foamelement(moreoftenindusty, dirtyconditions).

Every100hours/Y early(whichevercomes rst)—Replacetheair-cleanerfoamelement (moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

Washthefoamelementwithwaterandreplacethe foamelementifitisdamaged.

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ServicingthePaperElement

SAE 5W -30, 10W -30

SAE 30

SYNTHETIC 5W -20, 5W -30, 10W -30

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ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)—Servicetheair-cleaner paperelement(moreoftenindusty, dirtyconditions).

Every200hours/Every2years(whichever comesrst)—Replacetheair-cleanerpaper element(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

1.Lightlytaptheelementonaatsurfaceto removedustanddirt.

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,and damagetotheseal.

Important:Donotcleanthepaperelement

withpressurizedairorliquids,suchas solvent,gasoline,orkerosene.Replacethe paperelementifitisdamagedorcannotbe cleanedthoroughly.

ServicingtheEngineOil

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

orSL)

Important:Ifyouoverllorunderlltheengine

crankcasewithoilandruntheengine,youmay damagetheengine.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,shutofftheengine, engageparkingbrake,andremovethekey.

2.Makesurethattheengineisshutoff,level,and iscool,sothattheoilhashadtimetodraininto thesump.

3.T okeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outofthe engine,cleantheareaaroundtheoil-llcapand dipstickbeforeremovingit(Figure38).

4.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

CrankcaseCapacity:withlter—2.4L(2.5USqt)

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure37

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

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Figure38

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing,and otherbodypartsawaythemuferandother hotsurfaces.

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ChangingtheEngineOilandOil

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Filter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours/Afterthe

rstmonth(whichevercomes rst)—Changetheengineoil.

Every100hours/Y early(whichevercomes rst)—Changetheengineoil(moreoftenin dusty,dirtyconditions).

Every100hours/Y early(whichevercomes rst)—Changetheoillter(moreoftenindusty, dirtyconditions).

Note:Changetheengine-oilltermorefrequently

whenoperatingconditionsareextremelydustyor sandy.

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfacetoensure thattheoildrainscompletely.

2.DisengagethePTOandensurethattheparking brakeisengaged.

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.Draintheengineoil.

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Figure39

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5.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure40).

C D

3/4

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Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengineandthenturnthelteranextra3/4 turn.

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Figure41

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

41).

Figure40

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)—Checkthespark plug(s).

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Every200hours/Every2years(whichever comesrst)—Replacethesparkplug(s).

Makesurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterand sideelectrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthespark plug.Useaspark-plugwrenchforremovingand installingthesparkplug(s)andagappingtool/feeler gaugetocheckandadjusttheairgap.Installanew sparkplug(s)ifnecessary.

Type:Champion

Airgap:0.76mm(0.03inch)

RN9YCorNGK

BPR6ES

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.DisengagethePTOandensurethattheparking brakeisengaged.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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Figure42

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25-30 N-m

18.5-22.1 ft-lb

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Note:Duetothedeeprecessaroundthespark

plug,blowingoutthecavitywithcompressedair isthemosteffectivemethodforcleaning.The sparkplugismostaccessiblewhentheblower housingisremovedforcleaning.

CheckingtheSparkPlug

InstallingtheSparkPlug

Tightenthesparkplug(s)to25to30N∙m(18.5to

22.1ft-lb).

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Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithas:a blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or cracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Setthegapto0.76mm(0.03inch).

Figure43

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Figure44

CleaningtheCooling System

Cleantheairintakescreenfromgrassanddebris beforeeachuse.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitchandapply theparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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3.Removetheairlterfromtheengine.

4.Removetheengineshroud.

5.T opreventdebrisenteringtheairintake,install theairltertothelterbase.

6.Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.

7.Removetheairlterandinstalltheengine shroud.

8.Installtheairlter.

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FuelSystem

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Maintenance

DANGER

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

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

•Neversmokewhendrainingfuel,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereaspark mayignitethefuelfumes.

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuel Filter

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ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)—Checkthein-linefuel lter.

Every200hours/Every2years(whichever comesrst)—Replacethein-linefuellter.

Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuel line.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Ensurethatthebrakeisengaged,shutoffthe engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

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Figure45

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ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe

machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal rstandthenegativelast.

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated

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

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Figure46

1.Batterycover2.Fasteners

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

ServicingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponentscausing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery, donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch anymetalpartsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcable fromthebatterypost(Figure47).

Note:Retainallfasteners.

WARNING

Incorrectbattery-cableroutingcould damagethemachineandcablescausing sparks.Sparkscancausethebattery gassestoexplode,resultinginpersonal injury.

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

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

5.Slidetherubbercoverupthepositive(red) cable.

6.Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthe batterypost(Figure47).

Note:Retainallfasteners.

7.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure47),and liftthebatteryfromthebatterytray.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Ensurethattheparkingbrakeisengaged, shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Loosenthe2fastenersonthebatterycover counterclockwise1/4turn,andremovethe batterycover(Figure46).

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Figure47

1.Battery

2.Negative(–)batterypost

3.Bolt,washer ,andnutfor thenegative(–)battery post

4.Bolt,washer ,andnutfor thepositive(+)battery post

5.Positive(+)batterypost

6.Terminalboot

7.Batteryhold-down

ChargingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebattery

anddisconnectthebatterycables.

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto

RemovingtheBattery(page40).

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Figure48

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

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

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InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure47).

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

3.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,install thenegativebatterycabletothenegative(-) batteryterminal.

4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive (red)batterypost.

5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure

47).

6.Installthebatterycoverbypushingdownand tighteningthe2fastenersclockwise(Figure46).

2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat 6to10A.

Note:Donotoverchargethebattery .

3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure48).

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ServicingtheFuses

DriveSystem

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

Fusetype:

•Main—F1(15A,blade-type)

•ChargeCircuit—F2(25A,blade-type)

ToreplacetheMain(15A)fuse,reachintothe openinginthesideoftheconsole,pulloutthefuse, andinstallanew15Afuse(Figure49).

Figure49

Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktire

pressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseuneven cut.Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure51). Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost accuratepressurereading.

Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.

Inatethefrontcasterwheeltiresto103kPa(15psi).

Inatethereardrivewheeltiresto90kPa(13psi).

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1.Main(15A)2.Consoleopening

ToreplacetheChargeCircuit(25A)fuse,locatethe fusetotheleftofbattery,pulloutthefuse,andinstall anew25Afuse(Figure50).

Figure50

1.Chargecircuit(25A)

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Figure51

1.Valvestem

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MowerMaintenance

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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.

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfacefor

thefollowingprocedure.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighest height-of-cutposition.

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedgloves,orother adequatehandprotection,slowlyrotatethe bladetobemeasureintoapositionthatallows effectivemeasurementofthedistancebetween thecuttingedgeandthelevelsurfacethe machineison(Figure53).

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure52).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe

Blades(page45).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

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

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Figure53

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure54).

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Figure54

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Figure56

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

(page45)andInstallingtheBlades(page

45).

Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwitha

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

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,moveto

thenextblade.

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6.Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure56).

Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan

3mm(1/8inch).

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RemovingtheBlades

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Thebladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,if thebladeisoutofbalance,orifthebladeisbent.For bestperformanceandcontinuedsafetyconformance ofthemachine,usegenuineTororeplacementblades. Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturers mayresultinnon-conformancewithsafetystandards.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthicklypadded glove.

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

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure58).

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Figure59

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

57).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside ofthemowertoensurepropercutting.

Figure57

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure58).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

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

3.T orquethebladeboltto135to150N∙m(100 to110ft-lb).

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Figure60

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

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Figure58

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure59).

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

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LevelingtheMowerDeck

Ensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytimeyou installthemowerdeckorwhenyouseeanuneven cutonyourlawn.

Checkthemowerdeckforbentbladespriorto leveling;removeandreplaceanybentblades;referto

CheckingforBentBlades(page43)beforecontinuing.

Levelthemowerdeckside-to-sidebeforeadjusting thefront-to-rearslope.

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•All4tiresmustbeproperlyinated;referto

CheckingtheTirePressure(page42).

CheckingtheFront-to-RearBlade Slope

Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyouinstall themower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan

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

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,engagetheparking brake,shutofftheengine,removethekey ,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving theoperatingposition.

3.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacing fronttorear(Figure62).

CheckingtheSide-to-SideLevel

Themowerbladesmustbelevelfromsidetoside. Checktheside-to-sidelevelanytimeyouinstallthe mowerorwhenyouseeanunevencutonyourlawn.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,shutofftheengine, removethekey,engagetheparkingbrake,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving theoperatingposition.

3.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside.

4.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand theatsurface(Figure61).

Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin5

mm(3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired;refer toLevelingtheMowerDeck(page47).

4.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetothe atsurfaceandthetipoftherearbladetothe atsurface(Figure62).

Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6to7.9mm

(1/16to5/16inch)lowerthantherearbladetip, continuetotheLevelingtheMowerDeck(page

47)procedure.

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Figure62

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

2.Outsidecuttingedges

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Outsidecuttingedges

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Figure61

3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

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LevelingtheMowerDeck

1.Settheanti-scalprollerstothetopholesor removethemcompletelyforthisprocedure;refer toAdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers(page27).

2.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothe76mm(3inch) position;refertoAdjustingtheHeightofCut

(page26).

3.Place2blockseachhavingathicknessof6.6 cm(2-5/8inches)undereachsideofthefront edgeofthedeck,butnotundertheanti-scalp rollerbrackets(Figure63).

4.Place2blockseachhavingathicknessof7.3 cm(2-7/8inches)undertherearedgeofthe cuttingdeckskirt;1oneachsideofthecutting deck(Figure63).

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Figure64

Figure63

1.Woodblock—6.6cm (2-5/8inches)thick

2.Woodblock—7.3cm (2-7/8inches)thick

3.Frontedge

5.Loosentheadjustmentboltsonall4cornersso thatthedeckissittingsecurelyonall4blocks (Figure64).

1.Deck-liftarm

2.Chain

3.Hook

4.Adjustmentbolt

6.Ensurethatthereistensiononall4chains (Figure64).

7.Tightenthe4adjustmentbolts(Figure64).

8.Ensurethattheblockstsnuglyunderthedeck

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skirtandthatallboltsaretight.

9.Verifythatthedeckislevelbycheckingthe side-to-sidelevelandfront-to-rearbladeslope; repeatthedecklevelingprocedureifnecessary.

RemovingtheMowerDeck

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe blade-controlswitch,movethemotion-controllevers outwardtotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,engagethe parkingbrake,shutofftheengine,removethekey, andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Lowerthemowertothelowestheightofcut.Select1 ofthefollowingproceduresdependingonthemower decksizeinstalledtocompletetheremoval.

PreparingtoRemovetheMower Deck

1.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inches) height-of-cutposition.

2.Removethemowerbeltfromtheenginepulley; refertoReplacingtheMowerBelt(page50).

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RemovingtheMowerDeck

1.Removethehairpincotterandwashersecuring thelinkpintotheframeanddeck,andremove thelinkbar(Figure65).

Figure65

1.Linkpin3.Hairpincotter

2.Washer

InstallingtheMowerDeck

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,shutofftheengine, removethekey,engagetheparkingbrake,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving theoperatingposition.

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowest position.

5.Placetheheight-of-cutpininthelockposition

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forlowestheightofcut.

6.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandattachthe chainstotherearliftarms(Figure66).

7.Attachthefrontchainstothefrontliftarms (Figure66).

2.Liftupthemowerdecktorelievetensionfrom themowerdeck.

3.Removethechainsfromthehooksonthe deck-liftarms(Figure66).

Figure66

8.Installthelonglinkbarthroughtheframehanger anddeck.

9.Securethelinkpinwiththehairpincottersand washersremovedpreviously(Figure65).

10.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley; refertoReplacingtheMowerBelt(page50).

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1.Deck-liftarm

2.Chain

3.Hook

4.Adjustmentbolt

4.Raisetheheightofcuttothetransportposition.

5.Removethebeltfromtheclutchpulleyonthe engine.

6.Slidethemoweroutfromunderneaththe machine.

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

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ReplacingtheGrass

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Deector

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspect

thegrassdeectorfordamage.

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow thelawnmowertothrowobjectsatyouor bystandersandresultinseriousinjury.Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyou installamulchplate,dischargedeector,or grasscollectionsystem.

Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamagebeforeeach use.Replaceanydamagedpartsbeforeuse.

1.Disengagethespringfromthenotchinthe deectorbracketandslidetherodoutofthe weldeddeckbrackets,spring,anddischarge deector(Figure67).

4.Installthespringontothestraightendoftherod.

5.Positionthespringontherodasshowninso theshorterspringendiscomingfromunderthe rodbeforethebendandgoingovertherodasit returnsfromthebend.

6.Lifttheloopendofthespringandplaceitinto thenotchonthedeectorbracket(Figure68).

Figure67

1.Rod4.Deckbrackets

2.Deector5.Springinstalledoverthe

3.Spring

2.Removethedamagedorworndischarge deector.

rod

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Figure68

1.Rodandspringassembly installed

2.Loopendofthespring installedintothenotchin thedeectorbracket

3.Rod(shortend)moved behindmowerbracket

4.Shortend,retainedby mowerbracket.

7.Securetherodandspringassemblybytwisting itsotheshortendoftherodisplacedbehind thefrontbracketweldedtothedeck(Figure68).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbe

springloadedinthedownposition.Liftthe

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deectoruptotestthatitsnapstothefull downposition.

3.Positionthenewdischargedeectorwiththe bracketendsbetweentheweldedbracketson thedeckasshowninFigure68.

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MowerBeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checkthebelts

forwearorcracks.

Checkthebeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks, oranyotherdamage.Replacedamagedbelts.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslipping whencuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks, andcracksaresignsofawornmowerbelt.Replace themowerbeltifanyoftheseconditionsareevident.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inches) height-of-cutposition.

4.Foreachofthebeltcovers,loosenthe2bolts,

butdonotremovethem.

5.Slidethecoveruntilitisclearoftheboltsandlift itupandouttoremoveit.

6.Removetheoorpantoaccesstheidlerpulley.

Figure69

1.Spring-removaltool(T oro PartNo.92-5771)

2.Idlerspring5.Mowerbelt

3.Deckpost

8.Lowerthemowertothelowestheightofcutand placetheheight-of-cutpininthelockpositionfor thelowestheight-of-cut.

9.Removethebeltfromthemower-deckpulleys andremovetheexistingbelt.

10.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleys andtheclutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure

69).

4.Idlerarm

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7.Usingaspringremovaltool,(T oroPartNo. 92-5771),removetheidlerspringfromthe deckposttoremovetensionontheidlerpulley (Figure69).

WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwhen installedandcancausepersonalinjury .

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

11.Usingaspring-removaltool,(T oroPartNo. 92-5771),installtheidlerspringoverthedeck postandplacingtensionontheidlerpulleyand mowerbelt(Figure69).

12.Ensurethatthebeltisproperlyseatedinall pulleys.

13.T oinstallthebeltcovers,insertthetabsonthe eachcoverintothecorrespondingslotsonthe deckbracket,ensuringthattheyseat.

14.Rotatethecovertothedeckandslidethe notchesundertheloosenedboltsuntiltheyare seated.

15.Tightentheboltstosecurethecovertothedeck.

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Cleaning

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WashingtheUndersideof theMower

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthe

mower-deckhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithamild

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

Washtheundersideofthemoweraftereachuseto preventgrassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionand clippingdispersal.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,engagetheparking brake,shutofftheengine,removethekey ,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving theoperatingposition.

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthe mowerwashouttting,andturnthewateron high(Figure70).

Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashout

ttingO-ringtomakethecouplingslideon easierandprotecttheO-ring.

4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheightofcut.

5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.

6.Engagetheblade-controlswitchandletthe mowerrunfor1to3minutes.

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

8.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfrom thewashouttting.

Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafter1washing,

soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Then, repeattheprocess.

9.Runthemoweragainfor1to3minutesto removeexcesswater.

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashouttting couldexposeyouandotherstothrown objectsorbladecontact.Contactwitha bladeorthrowndebriscancauseinjury ordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashout ttingimmediately,beforeusing moweragain.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunder themowerorthroughopeningsinthe mower.

1.Washoutttinglocations on54-inchdecks

2.Washoutttinglocations on48-inchdecks

3.Washouttting

CleaningtheSuspension System

Note:Donotcleantheshockassemblieswith

pressurizedwater(Figure71).

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Figure71

Figure70

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4.O-ring

5.Hose

DisposingofWaste

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

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Storage

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO), engagetheparkingbrake,turntheignitionkey totheOFFposition,andremovethekey.

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

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith

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

3.Checktheparkingbrakeoperation;referto

OperatingtheParkingBrake(page20).

4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page34).

D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitshutsoff.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel

accordingtolocalcodes.

Important:Donotstore

stabilizer/conditionedfuelover 90days.

11.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

12.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

13.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor storagearea.Removethekeyfromtheignition switchandkeepitoutofreachofchildrenor otherunauthorizedusers.Coverthemachineto protectitandkeepitclean.

5.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoServicingthe

EngineOil(page35).

6.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page42).

7.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery

(page41).

8.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe mowerwithagardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control

switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.

9.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto

ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page43).

10.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor storageasfollows:

A.Addapetroleumbased

stabilizer/conditionertofuelinthe tank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuse analcoholbasedstabilizer(ethanolor methanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland usedatalltimes.

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltank.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Thefueltankisshowingsignsof collapsingorthemachineisshowingsigns offrequentlyrunningoutoffuel.

Theengineoverheats.

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theair-cleanerpaperelementclogged.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengineblowerhousingare plugged.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty.

5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel system.

1.Themotion-controlleversarenotin theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

2.Theparkingbrakeisdisengaged.2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Thebatteryisdead.

4.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.

5.Afuseisblown.5.Replacethefuse.

6.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.

1.Cleanthepaperelement.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

4.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

1.Movethemotion-controlleverstothe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

3.Chargethebattery.

4.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.MovethechokelevertoOn.

3.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

4.Installthewire(s)onthesparkplug.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

thepropertype.

Theenginelosespower.

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

2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

thepropertype.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Thereisanabnormalvibration.

Thecuttingheightisuneven.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

1.Thebypassvalvesareopen.

2.Thetractionbeltsareworn,loose,or broken.

3.Thetractionbeltsareoffofthepulleys.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Thetransmissionhasfailed.4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

2.Theenginepulley ,idlerpulley,orblade pulleyisloose.

3.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

4.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

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

6.Abladespindleisbent.

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

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

3.Themowerisnotlevel.

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

5.Theundersideofthemowerisdirty.5.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

6.Thetirepressureisincorrect.6.Adjustthetirepressure.

7.Abladespindleisbent.

1.Thedrivebeltisworn,looseorbroken.1.Installanewdrivebelt.

2.Thedrivebeltisoffofthepulley .

3.Thepower-takeoff(PTO)switchor PTOclutchisfaulty.

4.Themowerbeltisworn,loose,or broken.

1.Closethetowvalves.

2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Installanewcuttingblade(s).

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Installthedrivebeltandcheckthe adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforthe correctposition.

3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Installanewmowerbelt.

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Schematics

ElectricalDiagram(Rev .A)

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LimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)

TheToroWarranty

TimeCutter

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuanttoan agreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairtheToroProductslisted belowifdefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromtheoriginaldateofpurchase:

Products

TimeCutterMowers

•Engines

TimeCutterMowersCommercialuse30days

•Engines

TimeCutterHDMowers

•Engines CommercialUse

AllMowers

•Attachments1year

•Battery90daysPartsandLabor

•BeltsandTires90days

SomeenginesusedonT oroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply.

Whicheveroccursrst.

Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.

—ResidentialuseKawasaki–3years

—Commercialuse

—Residentialand

WarrantyPeriod

ResidentialUse

Kohler–3years Toro–3years

Kawasaki–3years Kohler–90days ToroSingleCylinder–90days ToroTwinCylinder–3years/300

Hours 3yearsor300Hours

3yearsor300Hours

1yearPartsonly

–3years

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance, whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceat theirdealership.Tolocateadealerconvenienttoyou,accessourweb siteatwww .T oro.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,contacttheToroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.

AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalToro Dealer.

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