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Operator's Manual
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Toro TimeCutter MX 3450 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3400-822RevA
TimeCutter
®
MX3450Riding
Mower
ModelNo.74750—SerialNo.3160000001andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)
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WARNING
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Introduction
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineonany forest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandunless theengineisequippedwithasparkarrester,asdenedin Section4442,maintainedineffectiveworkingorderorthe engineisconstructed,equipped,andmaintainedforthe preventionofre.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002
Theenclosed
Engine Owner's Man ual
informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe enginemanufacturer.
issuppliedfor
Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended tobeusedbyhomeownersinresidentialapplications.Itis primarilydesignedforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns. Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassandother growthalongsidehighways,orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct safetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,accessoryinformation, helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,oradditional information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers inthespaceprovided.
GrossHorsepower
Thegrossornethorsepowerofthisenginewaslaboratory ratedbytheenginemanufacturerinaccordancewiththe SocietyofAutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940.Ascongured tomeetsafety ,,andoperatingrequirements,theactualengine torqueonthisclassofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.
Gotowww .Toro.comtoviewspecicationsonyourmower model.
Figure1
Undertheseat
1.Modelandserialnumberplate
Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthespace below:
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
©2016—TheToro®Company 8111LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420
Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
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PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
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Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol.
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial attention.
Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................6
SlopeIndicator.......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
ProductOverview.........................................................12
Controls...............................................................12
Operation....................................................................14
AddingFuel...........................................................14
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................15
BreakinginaNewMachine......................................15
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................15
UnderstandingtheSafety-InterlockSystem................16
TestingtheSafety-InterlockSystem...........................16
StartingtheEngine.................................................17
OperatingtheBlades...............................................17
StoppingtheEngine...............................................17
DrivingtheMachine...............................................18
StoppingtheMachine.............................................20
AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................20
PositioningtheSeat................................................21
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers...............................21
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers........................21
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................22
GrassDeector......................................................22
TransportingtheMachine........................................23
LoadingtheMachine..............................................23
OperatingTips......................................................24
Maintenance.................................................................26
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................26
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................27
RaisingtheSeat......................................................27
Lubrication...............................................................27
GreasingtheBearings.............................................27
EngineMaintenance..................................................28
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................28
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................29
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................31
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................32
ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter...............................32
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................33
ChargingtheBattery...............................................33
ServicingtheFuses.................................................34
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................35
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................35
ReleasingtheElectricBrake.....................................35
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................35
CleaningtheEngineScreen......................................35
CleaningtheEngine-CoolingFinsand
Shrouds.............................................................35
MowerMaintenance...................................................36
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................36
LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................38
RemovingtheMower..............................................40
InstallingtheMower...............................................41
MowerBeltMaintenance.........................................41
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................41
Cleaning...................................................................43
WashingtheUndersideoftheMower........................43
Storage........................................................................44
CleaningandStorage..............................................44
Troubleshooting...........................................................45
Schematics...................................................................47
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Safety
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,orunderthe
inuenceofalcoholordrugs.
Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywiththesesafety instructionsandalwayspayattentiontothesafetyalert symbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personal safetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSIstandard B71.1-2012.
GeneralOperation
•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsinthe
Operator'sManualandonthemachinebeforestarting.
•Donotplaceyourhandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor
underthemachine.Keepclearofthedischargeopening atalltimes.
•Allowonlyresponsibleadultswhoarefamiliarwiththe
instructionstooperatethemachine.
•Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,toys,wire,etc.,
whichcouldbepickedupandthrownbytheblade.
•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebeforemowing.
Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.
•Nevercarrypassengers.
•Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutelynecessary.
Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhilebacking up.
•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta wallorobstruction.Materialmayricochetbacktoward you.Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggravelsurfaces.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutdeector,discharge
coverorentiregrasscollectionsysteminplaceand working.
•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns.
Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechangingdirections.
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Alwaysturn
offtheblades,settheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine, andremovethekeybeforedismountingthemachine.
•Turnoffthebladeswhennotmowing.Shutoffthe
engine,waitforallpartstocometoacompletestopand removethekeybeforecleaningthemachine,removing thegrasscatcheroruncloggingthedischargechute.
•Operatethemachineonlyindaylightorgoodarticial
light.
•Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingnearorcrossing
roadways.
•Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludingeyeprotectionand
substantial,slip-resistantshoes.Tiebacklonghair.Do notwearjewelry.
•Alwaysfollowtherecommendationsforanyapplication
ofcounterweights.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate themachine;seekshelter.
SlopeOperation
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontroland tip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevereinjuryordeath. Operationonallslopesrequiresextracaution.Ifyoucannot backuptheslopeorifyoufeeluneasyonit,donotmowit.
•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthatchange
theoperatingangle,asroughterraincouldoverturnthe machine.
•Choosealowgroundspeedsothatyouwillnothaveto
stopwhileoperatingonaslope.
•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery
conditionsreducetractionandcouldcauseslidingand lossofcontrol.
•Alwayskeepthedrivewheelsengagedwhengoingdown
slopes.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.
•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.
fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecausethe
mowermaytipbackwards.
•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoingdownhill.
Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmaycausedrive wheelstoslipandcauselossofbrakingandsteering.
•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingonaslope.If
thetireslosetraction,stopthemachine,disengagethe bladesandproceedslowlyoffdowntheslope.
•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.
Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachineandcause lossofcontrol.
•Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfoot
ontheground.
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•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksor
water.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathordrowning.
•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmernear
drop-offs,ditches,steepbanksorwater.
Children
Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalerttothe presenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtothe machineandthemowingactivity.Neverassumethatchildren willremainwhereyoulastsawthem.
•Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunderthe
watchfulcareofanotherresponsibleadult,notthe operator.
•Bealertandturnthemachineoffifchildrenenterthe
area.
•Beforeandwhilebackingorchangingdirection,look
behind,down,andside-to-sideforsmallchildren.
•Nevercarrychildrenonthemachine,evenwiththe
bladesoff.Childrenmayfalloffandbeseriouslyinjured orinterferewithsafeoperationofthemachine.
•Childrenwhohavebeengivenridesinthepastmay
suddenlyappearinthemowingareaforanotherrideand berunoverorbackedoverbythemower.
•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,theendofafenceorotherobjectsthatmayobscure vision.
SafeHandlingofGasoline
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,useextracare whenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.Theyareammable andthevaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources
ofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
•Neverremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwhentheengineis
running.Allowtheenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewhere
thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror furnace.
•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Removefuel-poweredequipmentfromthetruckortrailer
andrefuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,then refuelsuchequipmentwithaportablecontainer,rather thanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilthefuelingis complete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
•Ifyouspillfuelonclothing,changeyourclothing
immediately.
•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcapand
tightenitsecurely.
TowingSafety
•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitchpoint.
•Followtheattachmentmanufacturer'srecommendation
forweightlimitsfortowedequipmentandtowingon slopes.Towedweightmustnotexceedtheweightof themachine,operator,andballast.Usecounterweights orwheelweightsasdescribedintheattachment,orin towingthemachineOperator’sManual.
•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowedequipment.
•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmaycause
lossoftraction,increasedriskofrollover,andlossof control.Reducethetowedweightandslowdown.
•Thestoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweightofthe
towedload.Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.
•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearofthe
machine.
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GeneralService
•Neveroperateamachineinsideaclosedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichisanodorless, deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.
•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallythebladeattachment
bolts.Keepequipmentingoodcondition.
•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofasafety
deviceortoreducetheprotectionprovidedbyasafety device.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
•Keepthemachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebris
buildup.Cleanupoilorfuelspillsandfuel-soakeddebris. Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoring.
•Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrikeanobject.
Repair,ifnecessary,beforerestarting.
•Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththeengine
running.
•Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear,damage
anddeterioration,whichcouldexposemovingpartsor allowobjectstobethrown.Frequentlycheckcomponents andreplacewithmanufacturers'recommendedparts, whennecessary.
•Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wraptheblade(s)or
wearthickly-paddedgloves,anduseextracautionwhen servicingthem.
•Checkforproperbrakeoperationfrequently .Adjustand
serviceasrequired.
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructiondecalsas
necessary.
•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.
•Ifloadingthemachineontoatrailerortruck,useasingle,
full-widthramponly.Therampangleshouldnotexceed 15degrees.
•Removingstandardoriginalequipmentpartsand
accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,andsafety ofthemachine.FailuretouseoriginalToropartscould causeseriousinjuryordeath.Makingunauthorized changestotheengine,fuelorventingsystem,mayviolate EPAandCARBregulations.
•Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires,belts,
blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswithoriginalToro parts.

ToroRidingMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat maynotbeincludedintheANSIstandards.
•Shutofftheengine,movethemotion-controlleversto
NEUTRALandoutwardtothePARKposition,disengage theblade-controlswitch,removethekey,anddisconnect thespark-plugwire(s)beforeperforminganyservice, repairs,maintenance,oradjustments.
•Keephands,feet,hair,andlooseclothingawayfrom
attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerandany movingpartswhileengineisrunning.
•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay
behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting tomaintain,adjustorservice.
•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid
contactwithskin,eyes,andclothing.Protectyourface, eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.
•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparks,and
amesawayfrombattery.
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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.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
93-7009
1.Warning—don'toperatethemowerwiththedeectorupor removed;keepthedeectorinplace.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
112-9840
1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
2.Heightofcut
105-7015
1.Parkingposition4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
3.Removetheignitionkey andreadtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.
119-8814
106-8717
1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.
2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.
3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.
4.Engine
119-8815
1.Parkingposition4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
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BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or smoking
3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
6.Keepbystandersasafe distancefromthebattery.
7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.
8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.
10.Containslead;donot discard
119-8871
Certainmodelsonly
1.Height-of-cut
131-4036
1.Maximumdrawbarpull36 kg(80lb)
2.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
121-2989
1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine
2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.
1.Thrownobject
2.Thrownobjecthazard,
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hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.
raisedbafe—donot operatethemachinewith anopendeck;usea baggerorabafe.
132-0872
3.Severinghazardofhand orfoot—keepawayfrom movingparts.
4.Entanglement hazard—keepaway frommovingparts;keep allguardsandshieldsin place.
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121-0771
1.Choke4.Slow
2.Fast
3.Continuousvariablesetting
131–3947
5.Powertake-off(PTO),Bladecontrolswitch
1.Trim—slow
2.Tow—medium
3.Mow—fast
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132-0869
1.Warning—readthe Operator'sManual.
2.Warning—beforeservicing, engagetheparkingbrake, removethekeyandthe sparkplugconnection.
3.Cuttinghazardofhand, mowerblade;pinching hazardofhand,belt—keep handsandfeetawayfrom movingparts;keepall guardsandshieldsinplace.
4.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine; removedebrisfromthe areabeforemowing;keep thedeectorshielddown.
5.Ramptipping hazard—whenloading ontoatrailer,donotuse dualramps;onlyusea singlerampwideenough forthemachineandthat hasaninclinelessthan 15degrees;backupthe ramp(inreverse)anddrive forwardofftheramp.
6.Bodilyharmhazard—no riders;lookbehindyou whenmowinginreverse.
7.Tippinghazardon slopes—donotuseon slopesnearopenwater;do notuseonslopesgreater than15degrees.
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ProductOverview
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Figure4
1.Deector4.Operatorseat
2.Reardrivewheel5.Motioncontrollevers8.Frontcasterwheel
3.Controlpanel6.SmartSpeed™lever9.Lift-assistlever
Controls
BecomefamiliarwithallofthecontrolsinFigure4and
Figure5beforeyoustarttheengineandoperatethemachine.
7.Footrest
IgnitionSwitch
Theignitionswitchhas3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART. ThekeywillturntoSTARTandmovebacktoRUNupon release.TurningthekeytotheOFFpositionwillshutoff theengine;however,alwaysremovethekeywhenleaving themachinetopreventsomeonefromaccidentallystarting theengine(Figure5).
Throttle/ChokeControl
Thethrottleandchokearecombinedinto1control lever.Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeedandhasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWpositiontothe FASTposition.Engagethechokebymovingtheleverpast theFASTsettinguntilitstops(Figure5).
Blade-ControlSwitch(PowerTake-off)
10.Heightofcutlever
Figure5
ControlPanel
1.Throttle3.Bladecontrolswitch
2.Ignitionswitch
(powertake-off)
Theblade-controlswitchengagesanddisengagespowerto themowerblades(Figure5).
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Motion-ControlLeversandPark
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Position
Themotion-controlleversarespeed-sensitivecontrolsof independent-wheelmotors.Movingaleverforwardor backwardturnsthewheelonthesamesideforwardorin reverse;wheelspeedisproportionaltotheamountthelever ismoved.Movethecontrolleversoutwardfromthecenter tothePARKpositionwhenexitingthemachine(Figure14). Alwayspositionthemotion-controlleversintothePARK positionwhenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.
SmartSpeed™ControlSystemLever
TheSmartSpeed™Control-Systemlever,locatedbelowthe operatingposition,givestheoperatorachoicetodrivethe machineat3speedranges—trim,tow ,andmow(Figure17).
Fuel-PresenceWindow
Thefuelwindow ,locatedontheleftsideofthemachine,can beusedtoverifythepresenceofgasolineinthetank(Figure
6).
Figure7
1.Hourmeterlocationbehindtheseat
Figure6
1.Fuel-presencewindow
Height-of-CutLever
Theheightofcutleverallowstheoperatortolowerand raisethedeckfromtheseatedposition.Whentheleveris movedup,towardtheoperatorthedeckisraisedfromthe groundandwhenmoveddown,awayfromtheoperatoritis loweredtowardtheground.Adjusttheheightofcutonly whilemachineisnotmoving(Figure4).
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourswhenthe operatorisintheseatandtheignitionswitchisintheON position(Figure7).
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame. Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15 (contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan damageproperty.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment withitswheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.
•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan damageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13 mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows gasolinetoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin placeandinproperworkingcondition.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditionerbottleopening.
•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillagewith soapandwater.
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UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
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Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide thefollowingbenets:
•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.
Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank bedrained.
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,
whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionerto thegas.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechance ofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizer atalltimes.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page29).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthesafety section.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor bystandersavoidinjury.
FillingtheFuelTank
Note:Ensurethattheengineisshutoffandthemotion
controlsareintheparkedposition.
Note:Youcanusethefuelwindowtoverifythepresenceof gasolinebeforellingthetank(Figure8).
Important:Donotoverllfueltank.Fillthefueltank tothebottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe tankallowsthefueltoexpand.Overllingmayresultin fuelleakage,damagetotheengine,ordamagetothe emissionssystem.
DANGER
Operatingthemachineonwetgrassorsteepslopes cancauseslidingandlossofcontrol.
•Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.
•Donotoperatethemachinenearwater.
DANGER
Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,or drowning.
Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs.
Figure8
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Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

WARNING
Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damaged,themachinecouldoperateunexpectedly, causingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.
Figure9
1.Safezone—usethe machinehere.
2.Useawalk-behindmower and/orhandtrimmernear drop-offsandwater.
3.Water
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperator’searandcancausehearing lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,hands,and feetisrecommended.
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1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventtheengine fromstartingunless:
•Thebladesaredisengaged.
•Themotion-controlleversareinthePARKposition.
Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshutoffthe enginewheneverthecontrolleversareoutofthePARK positionandyourisefromtheseat.

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety systemimmediately.
1.Whilesittingontheseat,withthecontrolleversinthe PARKposition,andmovetheblade-controlswitchto theONposition.Trystartingtheengine;theengine shouldnotstart.
2.Whilesittingontheseat,movetheblade-controlswitch totheOFFposition.Moveeithermotioncontrol levertothecenter,unlockedposition.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotstart.Repeatwiththe othermotion-controllever.
3.Whilesittingontheseat,movethebladecontrolswitch totheOFFposition,andlockthemotion-controllevers inthePARKposition.Starttheengine.Whilethe engineisrunning,engagetheblade-controlswitch,and riseslightlyfromtheseat;theengineshouldshutoff.
4.Whilesittingontheseat,movetheblade-controlswitch totheOFFposition,andlockthemotion-controllevers inthePARKposition.Starttheengine.Whilethe engineisrunning,movethemotion-controlleversto thecenter,unlockedposition,engagetheblade-control switch,andriseslightlyfromtheseat;theengine shouldshutoff.
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StartingtheEngine

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OperatingtheBlades

Important:Donotengagethestarterformorethan
5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostart,allowa 10-secondcool-downperiodbetweenattempts.Failure tofollowtheseinstructionscandamagethestarter motor.
Note:Itmaybenecessarytoholdtheleveragainstthestop, inthechokeposition,whiletryingtostarttheengine(Figure
11).
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.
Theblade-controlswitchengagesanddisengagespower tothemowerblades.Thisswitchcontrolspowertoany attachmentsthatdrawpowerfromtheengine,includingthe mowerdeckandcuttingblades.
EngagingtheBlades
Important:Donotengagethebladeswhenparkedin
tallgrass;beltorclutchdamagecanoccur.
Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottleinthe FASTposition.
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DisengagingtheBlades
Figure13
1.Controlpanel2.Blade-controlswitch—Off

StoppingtheEngine

1.Disengagethebladesbymovingtheblade-control switchtotheOFFposition(Figure13).
2.MovethethrottlelevertotheFASTposition.
3.TurntheignitionkeytotheOFFpositionandremove thekey.
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DrivingtheMachine

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Drivingthemachinebenetsfromanunderstandingof whatzero-turn-radiusmowermeans.Thedrivewheelsturn independently,poweredbyhydraulicmotorsoneachaxle; henceasidecanturninreversewhiletheotherturnsforward, causingthemachinetospinratherthanturn.Thisvastly improvesthemachinemaneuverabilitybutmayrequiresome adjustmentifyouareunfamiliar.
WARNING
Themachinecanspinrapidly .Y oumaylosecontrol ofthemachineandcausepersonalinjuryordamage tothemachine.
•Fornewoperators,drivetoanopenareaand practicedrivingthemachine.
•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.
•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placingthethrottlecontrol intheFASTpositioncanbebestforperformance.Formost applications,operatethemachineinthefull-throttleposition.
Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenbackingupandturning.
1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.
2.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotion-controllevers forward(Figure15).
Figure15
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Togostraight,applyequalpressuretoboth motion-controllevers(Figure15).
Toturn,releasepressureonthemotion-controllever towardthedirectionyouwanttoturn(Figure15).
Thefartheryoumovethemotion-controlleversin eitherdirection,thefasterthemachinemovesinthat direction.
Tostop,pullthemotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL position.
1.PARKposition4.Backward
2.Center,unlockposition5.Frontofthemachine
3.Forward
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Tochangespeeds,dothefollowing:
Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenbackingupandturning.
1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.
2.Togobackward,lookbehindyouanddown,asyou slowlypullthemotion-controlleversrearward(Figure
16).
Figure16
1.Movethemotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL positionandoutwardtothePARKposition.
2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch.
3.Adjustthelevertothedesiredposition.
Thefollowingareonlyrecommendationsforuse. Adjustmentsvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent,andthe heightofthegrass.
Suggested uses:
ParkingX
Heavy,wet grass
TrainingX
BaggingX
MulchingX
Normal mowing
TransportX
TrimTowMow
X
X
Trim
Togostraight,applyequalpressuretoboth motion-controllevers(Figure16).
Toturn,releasethepressureonthemotion-control levertowardthedirectionyouwanttoturn.
Tostop,pushthemotion-controlleverstothe NEUTRALposition.
UsingtheSmartSpeed
TM
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System
TheSmartSpeed operatingposition(Figure17),givestheoperatorachoice todrivethemachineat3groundspeedranges—trim,tow, andmow .
TM
Control-Systemlever,locatedbelowthe
Thisisthelowestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthisspeed areasfollows:
•Parking
•Heavy,wetgrassmowingconditions
•Training
Tow
Thisisthemediumspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthisspeed areasfollows:
•Bagging
•Mulching
•Tow
Mow
Thisisthefastestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthisspeed areasfollows:
•Normalmowing
•Transportingthemachine
1.Smart-speedlever
Figure17
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StoppingtheMachine

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Tostopthemachine,movethemotion-controlleversto theNEUTRALpositionandoutwardtothePARKposition, disengagetheblade-controlswitch,ensurethethrottleisat fullthrottle,andturntheignitionkeytooff.Removethe keyfromtheignitionswitch.
WARNING
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemowerwhileitis unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARKposition whenleavingthemachineunattended,evenifjust forafewminutes.
Note:Thetransportpositionisthehighestheight-of-cut positionorcuttingheight115mm(4.5inches)asshownin
Figure18.
Heightofcutiscontrolledbytheleverlocatedtotherightof theoperatingposition(Figure18).
Figure18
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PositioningtheSeat

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AdjustingtheMotion-Control
Positiontheseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe machineandaremostcomfortable(Figure19).
Figure19

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,adjusttheheight oftheanti-scalprollers.
Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssotherollersdonottouch thegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.
1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockpositionand settheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
Levers
AdjustingtheHeight
Youcanadjustthemotion-controllevershigherorlowerfor maximumcomfort(Figure21).
Figure21
AdjustingtheTilt
Youcanadjustthemotion-controlleversforwardorrearward foryourcomfort.
1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollevertothe control-armshaft.
2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthecontrol leverforwardorrearward(Figure21).
3.Tightenbothboltstosecurethecontrolleverinthe newposition.
4.Repeattheadjustmentfortheothercontrollever.
3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure20to matchtheclosestheight-of-cutposition.
Figure20
1.Anti-scalproller3.Flangenut
2.Bolt4.Holespacing
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PushingtheMachinebyHand

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OperatingtheMachine
Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.Donot
towthemachine,becausedamagemayoccur.
Thismachinehasanelectric-brakemechanism,andtopush themachine,theignitionkeyneedstobeintheRUNposition. Thebatteryneedstobechargedandfunctioningforthe electricbraketobedisengage.
PushingtheMachine
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,anddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Locatethebypassleversontheframeonbothsidesof theengine.
4.Movethebypassleversforwardthroughthekeyhole anddowntolocktheminplace(Figure22).
Note:Dothisforeachlever.
5.Movethemotion-controlleversinwardtotheNEUTRAL positionandturntheignitionkeytotheRUNposition.
Note:Donotstartthemachine.
Note:Youcannowpushthemachinebyhand.
Movethebypassleversrearwardthroughthekeyholeand downtolocktheminplaceasshowninFigure22.
Note:Dothisforeachlever.
GrassDeector
Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.
DANGER
Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover,or completegrasscatcherassemblymountedin place,youandothersareexposedtobladecontact andthrowndebris.Contactwithrotatingmower blade(s)andthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryor death.
•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthemower becausethegrassdeectorroutesmaterialdown towardtheturf.Ifthegrassdeectorisever damaged,replaceitimmediately .
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.
•Nevertrytocleardischargeareaormower bladesunlessyoumovethebladecontrolswitch toOffandrotatetheignitionkeytoOff.Also removethekeyandpullthewireoffthespark plug(s).
Figure22
1.Bypass-leverlocations
2.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine
6.Whennished,ensurethatthekeyhasbeenreturnedto theSTOPpositiontoavoiddrainingthebatterycharge.
Note:Ifthemachinefailstomove,theelectricbrakemay stillbeengaged.Ifnecessary,theelectricbrakecanbereleased manually;refertoReleasingtheElectricBrake(page35).
3.Leverpositionforpushing themachine
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TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthemachine. Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasallnecessarybrakes, lighting,andmarkingasrequiredbylaw .Pleasecarefullyread allthesafetyinstructions.Knowingthisinformationcould helpyou,yourfamily,pets,orbystandersavoidinjury.
WARNING
Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithoutturn signals,lights,reectivemarkings,oraslow movingvehicleemblemisdangerousandcanlead toaccidentscausingpersonalinjury.
Donotdrivemachineonapublicstreetorroadway.
1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicleand connectthesafetychains.
2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.
3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.
4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and closethefuelvalve.
5.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcasterwheelsand therearbumper(Figure23).
Important:Donotusenarrowindividualrampsfor eachsideofthemachine.
Ensuretherampislongenoughsothattheanglewiththe grounddoesnotexceed15degrees(Figure25).Onat ground,thisrequiresaramptobeatleastfourtimesaslong astheheightofthetrailerortruckbedtotheground.A steeperanglemaycausemowercomponentstogetcaughtas theunitmovesfromtheramptothetrailerortruck.Steeper anglesmayalsocausethemachinetotiporlosecontrol.If loadingonornearaslope,positionthetrailerortrucksothat itisonthedownsideoftheslopeandtherampextendsup theslope.Thiswillminimizetherampangle.
WARNING
Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruckincreases thepossibilityoftip-overandcouldcauseserious injuryordeath.
•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingamachine onaramp.
•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuseindividual rampsforeachsideofthemachine.
•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetweenthe rampandthegroundorbetweentherampand thetrailerortruck.
Figure23

LoadingtheMachine

Useextremecautionwhenloadingorunloadingmachines ontoatraileroratruck.Useafull-widthrampthatiswider thanthemachineforthisprocedure.Backthemachineup therampanddrivethemachineforwarddowntheramp. (Figure24).
•Ensurethelengthoframpisatleastfourtimes aslongastheheightofthetrailerortruckbed totheground.Thiswillensurethatrampangle doesnotexceed15degreesonatground.
•Backthemachineuptherampanddrivethe machineforwarddowntheramp.
•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordecelerationwhile drivingthemachineonarampasthiscould causealossofcontroloratip-oversituation.
1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.
Figure24
2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.
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OperatingTips
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.
1.Full-widthrampinstowed position
2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition
3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees
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4.Rampisatleastfourtimes (4X)aslongastheheight ofthetrailerortruckbed totheground
5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground
6.Trailer
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.
Stopping
Ifyoumuststoptheforwardmotionofthemachinewhile mowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydropontoyour lawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoapreviouslycutareawiththe bladesengagedoryoucandisengagethemowerdeckwhile movingforward.
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KeepingtheUndersideoftheMower Clean
Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthemower aftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinsidethemower, cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecomeunsatisfactory.
MaintainingtheBlade(s)
Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseasonbecause asharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthe grassblades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownat theedges,whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceof disease.Checkthemowerbladesaftereachuseforsharpness, andforanywearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpen thebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replace itimmediatelywithagenuineTororeplacementblade.
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst5hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Aftereachuse
Every25hours
Every50hours
Every100hours
Beforestorage
MaintenanceProcedure
•Changetheengineoilandlter.
•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.
•Cleanandchecktheaircleanerfoamelement.
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Cleantheengineair-intakescreen.
•Checkthecuttingblades.
•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage
•Cleanthemower-deckhousing.
•Greasealllubricationpoints.
•Checktirepressure.
•Checkthebeltsforwear/cracks.
•Replacetheaircleanerpaperelement.
•Checkthesparkplug.
•Changetheengineoil(changeitmoreoftenunderaheavyloadorinhigh temperatures).
•Changetheengine-oillter.
•Replacethesparkplug.
•Replacethein-linefuellter.
•Cleantheengine-coolingnsandshrouds.
•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectbatterycables.
•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.
•Paintanychippedsurfaces.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoany maintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.
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Procedures

GreasingtheBearings

RaisingtheSeat

Makesurethatthemotion-controlleversarelockedinthe PARKposition,andlifttheseatforward.
Thefollowingcomponentscanbeaccessedbyraisingtheseat:
•Serialplate
•Servicedecal
•Seat-adjustmentbolts
•Fuellter
•Batteryandbatterycables
ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greasealllubrication
points.
GreaseType:No.2lithiumgrease
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,anddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Cleanthegreasettings(Figure26andFigure27)with arag.
Note:Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffthefrontof thetting(s).
Figure26
1.Frontcastertire
Figure27
Locatedontheseat-panunderside
1.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance
2.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours
4.Connectagreaseguntoeachttingandpumpgrease intothettingsuntilgreasebeginstooozeoutofthe bearings(Figure26andFigure27).
3.Greaseevery25operating hours
4.Engine
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EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Cleanandcheck
theaircleanerfoamelement.
Every50hours—Replacetheaircleanerpaper element.
Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequentlyiftheoperating conditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.
RemovingtheFoamandPaper Elements
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).
2.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, andremovethekeybeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Cleanaroundtheaircleanertopreventdirtfrom gettingintotheengineandcausingdamage.
4.Removetheair-cleanercoverbyunscrewingthe2 knobs(Figure28).
Figure28
1.Air-cleanercover2.Knobs
5.Carefullyremovethefoamandpaperlterelements fromtheair-cleanerhousing(Figure29).
Figure29
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2.Paperelement
6.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.
InstallingtheFoamandPaperElements
Important:Topreventenginedamage,alwaysoperate
theenginewiththecompletefoamandpaperaircleaner assemblyinstalled.
1.Installthefoamlterontothepaperlter(Figure29).
2.Installthefoamandpaperlterontotheair-cleaner housing.
3.Installtheair-cleanercover,andtightenthe2knobs (Figure28).
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ServicingtheEngineOil

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CrankcaseCapacity:1.0L(34oz)whenyoudonotchange thelter;1.05L(36oz)whenyouchangethelter.
Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.
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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.
WARNING
Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.
Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.
Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoiland runtheengine;enginedamagemayresult.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).
3.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, andremovethekeybeforeleavingtheoperating position.
4.Checktheengine-oillevel(Figure31).
Figure31
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours
Every100hours(changeitmoreoftenunderaheavy loadorinhightemperatures).
Every100hours
Note:Changetheengine-oilltermorefrequentlywhenthe operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.
1.Parkthemachine,sothattherightsideisslightly lowerthantheleftside,toensurethattheoildrains completely.
2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).
3.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, andremovethekeybeforeleavingtheoperating position.
4.Draintheoilfromtheengine.
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6.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied amountofoilintothellhole(Figure34).
5.Removetheengine-oillter.
Note:Ensuretheoil-ltergaskettouchestheengine, andthenanextra3/4turniscompleted.
7.Checktheoillevel(Figure34).
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ServicingtheSparkPlug

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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).
ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthesparkplug.
Every100hours—Replacethesparkplug.
Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes iscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.Useasparkplug wrenchforremovingandinstallingthesparkpluganda gappingtoolorfeelergaugetocheckandadjusttheairgap. Installanewsparkplugifnecessary.
Type:Champion BCPR6ES
AirGap:0.76mm(0.03inch)
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RemovingtheSparkPlug
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,movethemotion controlsoutwardtothePARKposition,shutoffthe engine,andremovethekey.
2.Beforeremovingthesparkplug(s),cleanthearea aroundthebaseoftheplugtokeepdirtanddebrisout oftheengine.
3.Removethesparkplug(Figure35).
Figure36
InstallingtheSparkPlug
Tightenthesparkplugto20N•m(15ft-lb).
Figure37
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DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyou,others,andcan damageproperty.
•Performanyfuel-relatedmaintenancewhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea. Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.
•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereasparkmay ignitethegasolinefumes.

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuel Filter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethein-linefuel
lter.
Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuelline.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Replacethein-linelter(Figure38).
Figure38
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WARNING
Incorrectbattery-cableroutingcoulddamage themachineandcablescausingsparks. Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
WARNING
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.

ChargingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery
WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting inpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal partsofthemachine.
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black) batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe positive(red)cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery cablebeforeconnectingthenegative (black)cable.
5.Slidetherubbercoverupthepositive(red)cable.
6.Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthebattery post(Figure39).
Note:Retainallfasteners.
7.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure39),andliftthe batteryfromthebatterytray.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Raisetheseattoaccessthebattery.
4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcablefromthe batterypost(Figure39).
Note:Retainallfasteners.
Figure39
1.Battery
2.Positive(+)batterypost
3.Bolt,washer,andnut7.Batteryhold-down
4.Terminalboot
5.Negative(–)batterypost
6.Wingnut,washer,andbolt
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ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebatteryand
disconnectbatterycables.
1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;refertoRemoving
theBattery(page33).
2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat6to 10amps.
Note:Donotoverchargethebattery.
3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthecharger leadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure40).
Figure40
Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance;however,ifafuseblows,checkthe component/circuitforamalfunctionorshort.
Fusetype:
•Main—F1-30A,blade-type
•ChargeCircuit—F2-25A,blade-type
1.Removethescrewssecuringthecontrolpaneltothe machine.
Note:Retainallfasteners.
2.Liftthecontrolpaneuptoaccessthemainwireharness andfuseblock(Figure41).
3.Toreplaceafuse,pulloutonthefusetoremoveit (Figure41).
1.Positive(+)batterypost3.Red(+)chargerlead
2.Negative(–)batterypost4.Black(–)chargerlead
InstallingtheBattery
1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure39).
2.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,installthe positive(red)batterycabletothepositive(+)battery terminal.
3.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,installthe negativebatterycabletothenegative(-)battery terminal.
4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.
5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure39).
6.Lowertheseat.
Figure41
1.Main—30A
2.Chargecircuit—25A
4.Returnthecontrolpaneltoitsoriginalposition.
Note:Usethescrewsremovedpreviouslytosecure thepaneltothemachine.
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DriveSystem
CoolingSystem
Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktirepressure.
Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut.Check thepressureatthevalvestem(Figure42).Checkthetires whentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccuratepressurereading.
Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.
Inatethereardrivewheeltiresto90kPa(13psi).
Figure42
1.Valvestem
Maintenance

CleaningtheEngineScreen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Cleantheengine
air-intakescreen.
Toensurepropercooling,ensurethatthegrassscreen, coolingns,andotherexternalsurfacesoftheengineare keptcleanatalltimes.
Useadrybrushtocleangrassandaccumulateddebrisfrom theair-intakescreenandaroundtheengine.
Important:Topreventcontaminatingthefuelsystem, donotusewatertocleantheengine.

CleaningtheEngine-Cooling FinsandShrouds

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Cleantheengine-cooling
nsandshrouds.
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,movethecontrol leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andapplythe parkingbrake.

ReleasingtheElectricBrake

Theelectricbrakereleasesbymanuallyrotatingthelinkarms forward.Oncetheelectricbrakeisenergized,thebrakewill reset.
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheOFFpositionordisconnect thebattery.
2.Locatetheshaftontheelectricbrakewherethe brake-linkarmsareconnected(Figure43).
3.Rotatetheshaftforwardtoreleasethebrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
3.Removetheair-intakescreenandcoolingshrouds.
4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengineparts.
5.Installtheair-intakescreenandcoolingshrouds.
Figure43
1.Brake-linkarmontheelectric-brake-controlmodule
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MowerMaintenance

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ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason,because sharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthegrass blades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownattheedges, whichslowsgrowth,andincreasesthechanceofdisease.
Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andforany wearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpenthe bladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replace itimmediatelywithagenuineT ororeplacementblade.For convenientsharpeningandreplacement,youmaywantto keepextrabladesonhand.
WARNING
Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapieceof thebladecouldbethrowntowardyouorbystanders, resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.
•Replaceawornordamagedblade.
BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades
Figure44
1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming
2.Curvedarea
4.Damage
CheckingforBentBlades
Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfaceforthe
followingprocedure.
1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighestheight-of-cut position.
2.Whilewearingthickly-paddedgloves,orotheradequate handprotection,slowlyrotatethebladetobemeasure intoapositionthatallowseffectivemeasurementofthe distancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthelevelsurface themachineison(Figure45).
Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe blade-controlswitch,movethemotion-controlleversoutward tothePARKposition,shutofftheengine,andremovethekey .
InspectingtheBlades
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe
cuttingblades.
1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure44).
Note:Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblades;refertoSharpeningtheBlades
(page38).
2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea(Figure
44).
Note:Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslot forminginthisarea(items3and4inFigure44), immediatelyinstallanewblade.
Figure45
1.Deck3.Blade
2.Spindlehousing
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Figure46
1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)
2.Levelsurface
3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)
4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothattheopposing cuttingedgeisnowinthesameposition(Figure47).
Figure48
1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)
2.Levelsurface
3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)
A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreaterthan3
mm(1/8inch),replacethebladewithanewblade; refertoServicingtheCuttingBlades(page36).
Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwithanew blade,andthedimensionobtainedcontinuesto exceed3mm(1/8inch),thebladespindlecould bebent.ContactanAuthorizedToroDealerfor service.
Figure47
1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)
2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)
3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement position
5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface (Figure48).
Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan3mm (1/8inch).
B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,movetothe
nextblade.
Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.
RemovingtheBlades
Thebladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthe bladeisoutofbalance,orifthebladeisbent.Toensure optimumperformanceandcontinuedsafetyconformance ofthemachine,usegenuineTororeplacementblades. Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturersmayresult innon-conformancewithsafetystandards.
1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-paddedglove.
2.Removethebladebolt,thecurvedwasher,andthe bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure49).
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InstallingtheBlades
1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure49).
Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademustbe pointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto ensurepropercutting .
2.Installthebladestiffener(32-inchdecksonly),the curvedwasher(cuppedsidetowardtheblade),andthe bladebolt(Figure49).
3.Torquethebladeboltto47to88N•m(35to65ft-lb).
Figure49
107cm(42-Inch)Decks
1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher
2.Blade4.Bladebolt
SharpeningtheBlades
1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsof theblade(Figure50).
Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.
Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamount
ofmaterialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.
Figure50
1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

LevelingtheMowerDeck

Ensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytimeyouinstallthe mowerdeckorwhenyouseeanunevencutonyourlawn.
Checkthemowerdeckforbentbladespriortoleveling; removeandreplaceanybentblades;refertotheCheckingfor
BentBlades(page36)beforecontinuing.
Levelthemowerdeckside-to-sidebeforeadjustingthe front-to-rearslope.
Requirements:
•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.
•All4tiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoChecking
theTirePressure(page35).
LevelingSide-to-Side
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade balancer(Figure51).
Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,the bladeisbalanced,andcanbeused.
Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff theendofthesailareaonly(Figure50).
Figure51
1.Blade2.Balancer
3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.
3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.
4.Carefullyrotatethebladessothattheyareallsideto side(Figure52).
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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)lowerthantherearofthemowerdeck.
Figure52
1.Bladessidetoside
2.Sailareaofblade4.Measurefromthetipofthe
3.Outsidecuttingedges
bladetotheatsurface here
5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesandtheat surface(Figure52).
Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin5mm (3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired;continuewith thisprocedure.
6.Movetotheleftsideofthemachine.
7.Loosenthesidelockingnut.
8.Raiseorlowertheleftsideofthemowerdeckby rotatingtherearnut.(Figure53).
Note:Rotatetherearnutclockwisetoraisethemower deck;rotatetherearnutcounter-clockwisetolower themowerdeck.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.
Note:Checkandadjusttheside-to-sidebladelevel ifyouhavenotcheckedthesetting;refertoLeveling
Side-to-Side(page38).
4.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacingfrontto rear(Figure54).
Figure54
1.Bladesfronttorear
2.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurfacehere
5.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheatsurface (Figure54).
Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6to7.9mm(1/16 to5/16inch)lowerthantherearbladetip,adjustthe frontlocknut.
6.Toadjustthefront-to-rearbladeslope,rotatethe adjustmentnutinthefrontofthemower(Figure55).
Figure53
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2.Sidelockingnut
9.Checktheside-to-sideadjustmentsagain.
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2.Adjustingblock
7.Toraisethefrontofthemower,tightentheadjustment nut.
8.Tolowerthefrontofthemower,loosentheadjustment nut.
9.Afteradjustment,checkthefront-to-rearslopeagain. Continueadjustingthenutuntilthefrontbladetipis
1.6-7.9mm(1/16-5/16inch)lowerthantherearblade tip(Figure54).
10.Whenthefront-to-rearbladeslopeiscorrectcheckthe side-to-sidelevelofthemoweragain;refertoLeveling
Side-to-Side(page38).

RemovingtheMower

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.
Figure56
1.Frontsupportrod3.Deckbracket
2.Lockingnut
5.Usingthemowerdeckhandles,liftthemowerdeckand hangerbracketsclearoftherearliftrodandlowerthe mowercarefullytotheground(Figure57).
4.Removethehairpincotterfromthefrontsupportrod, andremovetherodfromthedeckbracket(Figure56).
Note:Carefullylowerthefrontofthemowerdeck totheground.
1.Mowerdeck
2.Hangerbracket
Figure57
3.Rearliftrod
6.Slidethemowerdeckrearwardtoremovethemower beltfromtheenginepulley.
7.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderneaththe machine.
Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.
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1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.
4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.
5.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandguidethehanger bracketsovertherearliftrod(Figure57).
6.Attachthefrontsupportrodtothemowerdeckwith theclevispinandhairpincotter(Figure56).
7.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley.

MowerBeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts
ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checkthebeltsfor
wear/cracks.
Checkthebeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks,orany otherdamage.Replacedamagedbelts.
ReplacingtheMowerBelt
Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks,andcracksare signsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethemowerbeltifanyof theseconditionsareevident.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Settheheightofcutatthelowestcuttingposition(38 mm(1-1/2inches).
4.Removethepulleycovers.
5.Usingaspringremovaltool(ToroPartNo.92-5771), removetheidlerspringfromthedeckhooktoremove tensionontheidlerpulleyandrollthebeltoffthe pulleys(Figure58).
WARNING
Thespringisundertensionwheninstalled andcancausepersonalinjury.
Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.
Figure58
1.Idlerpulley5.Enginepulley
2.Mowerbelt
3.Outsidepulley
4.Spring
6.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys(Figure58).
7.Usingaspringremovaltool(ToroPartNo.92-5771), installtheidlerspringoverthedeckhookandplacing tensionontheidlerpulleyandmowerbelt(Figure58).
6.Springremovaltool
7.Mowerdeckhandles
ReplacingtheGrassDeector
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspectthegrass
deectorfordamage
WARNING
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallowthe lawnmowertothrowobjectsintheoperator’sor bystander’sdirectionandresultinseriousinjury. Also,contactwiththebladecouldoccur.
Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstalla mulchplate,dischargedeector,orgrasscollection system.
Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamagebeforeeachuse. Replaceanydamagedpartsbeforeuse.
1.Disengagethespringfromthenotchinthedeector bracketandslidetherodoutoftheweldeddeck brackets,spring,anddischargedeector(Figure59).
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Figure59
1.Rod4.Deckbrackets
2.Spring5.Springinstalledoverthe
3.Deector
rod
2.Removethedamagedorworndischargedeector.
3.Positionthenewdischargedeectorwiththebracket endsbetweentheweldedbracketsonthedeckas showninFigure60.
4.Installthespringontothestraightendoftherod.
5.Positionthespringontherodasshowninsothe shorterspringendiscomingfromundertherodbefore thebendandgoingovertherodasitreturnsfromthe bend.
1.Rodandspringassembly installed
2.Loopendofthespring installedintothenotchin thedeectorbracket
3.Rod,shortend,moved behindmowerbracket
4.Shortend,retainedby mowerbracket.
7.Securetherodandspringassemblybytwistingitsothe shortendoftherodisplacedbehindthefrontbracket weldedtothedeck(Figure60).
Important:Thegrassdeectormustbespring loadedinthedownposition.Liftthedeectorup totestthatitsnapstothefulldownposition.
6.Lifttheloopendofthespringandplaceitintothe notchonthedeectorbracket(Figure60).
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Cleaning
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WashingtheUndersideofthe Mower

Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafteronewashing,
soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Then,repeat theprocess.
9.Runthemoweragainfor1to3minutestoremove excesswater.
ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthemower-deck
housing.
Washtheundersideofthemoweraftereachusetoprevent grassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionandclipping dispersal.
Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithmild detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthemachine. Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthecontrol panel,engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthemower washouttting,andturnthewateronhigh(Figure61).
Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashouttting O-ringtomakethecouplingslideoneasierandprotect theO-ring.
WARNING
Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsor bladecontact.Contactwithbladeorthrown debriscancauseinjuryordeath.
•Replacebrokenormissingwashouttting immediately,beforeusingmoweragain.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerorthroughopeningsinthemower.
Figure61
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.
4.Coupling
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Storage

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,movethemotion controlsoutwardtotheparkposition,shutoffthe engine,andremovethekey.
2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe engine.Cleandirtandchafffromtheoutsideofthe enginecylinderheadnsandblowerhousing.
Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithmild detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially nearthecontrolpanel,undertheseat,aroundthe engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.
3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
Cleaner(page28).
4.Greaseandoilthemachine;refertoLubrication(page
27).
5.Changethecrankcaseoilandlter;refertoServicing
theEngineOil(page29).
6.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire
Pressure(page35).
7.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery(page
33).
8.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoInspecting
theBlades(page36).
9.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-useoccurs over30days.Preparethemachineforstorageas follows.
10.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditionerto thefuelinthetank.Followthemixinginstructions fromthestabilizermanufacturer.Donotusean alcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).
14.Checktheconditionofthedriveandmowerbelts.
15.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor replaceanypartthatiswornordamaged.
16.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
17.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea. Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchandkeepit inamemorableplace.Coverthemachinetoprotect itandkeepitclean.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasolineandusedatalltimes.
Runtheenginetodistributetheconditionedfuel throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).
Important:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned gasolineover90days.
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.
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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.Thebladecontrolswitchisengaged.1.Movetheblade-controlswitchto
2.Themotion-controlleversarenotin thePARKposition.
3.Thebatteryisdead.
4.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.
5.Afuseisblown.5.Replacethefuse.
6.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.
1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.
2.Thechokeisnoton.
3.Theaircleanerisdirty.
4.Thesparkplugwire(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.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner element.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer
Disengaged.
2.Movethemotion-controllevers outwardtothePARKposition.
3.Chargethebattery.
4.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
2.MovethechokelevertoOn.
3.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner 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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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.Thedrivebeltisoffthepulley.
3.ThePowerT ake-Off(PTO)switchor PTOclutchisfaulty.
4.Themowerbeltisworn,loose,or broken.
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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LimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)
TheToroWarranty
TimeCutter
and
TITAN
Mowers
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany ,pursuanttoan agreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairtheT oroProductslisted belowifdefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.
Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginal owner:
ProductsWarrantyPeriod
TimeCutterandMXMowers
•Engines
1
Residentialuse
—ResidentialuseKawasaki–3years
2
–3years
Kohler–3years Toro–3years
TimeCutterandMXMowersCommercialuse30days
•Engines
1
—Commercialuse
Kawasaki–3years Kohler–90days Toro–90days
TITANSWandZSSeriesMowers– ResidentialorCommercialuse
•Engines
1
—Residentialor
Commercialuse
•Frame
TITANMXSeriesMowers– ResidentialorCommercialuse
•Engines
1
—Residentialor
Commercialuse
•Frame
3yearsor300hours
Kawasaki–3years
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
4yearsor400hours
Kawasaki–3years
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
3
4
3
4
AllMowers
•Attachments1year
•Battery90daysPartsandLabor
1yearPartsonly
•BeltsandTires90days
1
SomeenginesusedonToroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.
2
Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone
locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply.
3
Whicheveroccursrst.
4
LifetimeFrameW arranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe
tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin
normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atToro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforpartsand
labor.Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustorcorrosion
arenotcovered.
Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.
OwnerResponsibilities
YoumustmaintainyourToroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance, whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.
InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService
IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:
1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceat theirdealership.Tolocateadealerconvenienttoyou,accessourweb siteatwww .Toro.com.Youmayalsocallthenumberslistedinitem#3 tousethe24-hourT oroDealerlocatorsystem.
2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe ServiceDealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermineif itiscoveredunderwarranty.
3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:
ToroWarrantyCompany CustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1196 Tollfreeat866-216-6029(U.S.customers) Tollfreeat866-216-6030(Canadiancustomers)
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:
•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,
lubricants,oilchanges,sparkplugs,airltersbladesharpeningorworn blades,cable/linkageadjustments,orbrakeandclutchadjustments
•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear
•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglected
orrequiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofproper maintenance
•Pickupanddeliverycharges
•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedToro
ServiceDealer
•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel
procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)
–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered
–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains
morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE
–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use
overonemonth
GeneralConditions
AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorized ToroServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacementparts.
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletionof repairsunderthiswarranty.
Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability(thattheproductistfor ordinaryuse)andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticular purpose)arelimitedtothedurationoftheexpresswarranty.
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sothe aboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada
ThiswarrantyisnotvalidinMexico.CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirToro Distributor(Dealer)toobtainguaranteepoliciesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceor havedifcultyobtainingguaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.
AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oro Dealer.
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