Toro TimeCutter MX 4260, TimeCutter MX 5060 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3371-768RevA

TimeCutter

MX4260Riding

Mower

ModelNo.74640—SerialNo.312000001andUp

ToregisteryourproductordownloadanOperator'sManualorPartsCatalogatnocharge,gotowww.T oro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)

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

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

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

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian ICES-002.

WARNING

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

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

Theenclosed

Engine Owner's Man ual

issupplied forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCalifornia EmissionControlRegulationofemissionsystems, maintenance,andwarranty.Replacementsmaybe orderedthroughtheenginemanufacturer.

Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratorytestedbythe enginemanufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1995and ratedtoJ2723.

Introduction

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating theproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comfor productandaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer, ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts, oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealerorToroCustomerServiceandhave themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready. Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe spaceprovided.

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Figure1

Undertheseat

1.Modelandserialnumberplate

Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthespace below:

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjury ordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended precautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol.

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

PrintedintheUSA.

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Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizesgeneral informationworthyofspecialattention.

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Controls.............................................................14

Operation...................................................................15

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

BeforeStarting...................................................17

StartingtheEngine.............................................18

OperatingtheBlades..........................................19

TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................19

StoppingtheEngine...........................................20

Driving...............................................................20

StoppingtheMachine.........................................22

AdjustingtheHeightofCut................................22

PositioningtheSeat............................................22

AdjustingtheMotionControlLevers..................22

PushingtheMachinebyHand.............................23

GrassDeector..................................................23

OperatingTips...................................................24

Maintenance...............................................................26

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................26

PremaintenanceProcedures....................................27

RaisingtheSeat..................................................27

Lubrication.............................................................27

GreasingtheBearings.........................................27

EngineMaintenance...............................................28

ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................28

ServicingtheEngineOil.....................................29

ServicingtheSparkPlug.....................................31

CleaningtheCoolingSystem...............................32

FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................32

ReplacingtheIn-lineFuelFilter..........................32

ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................33

ChargingtheBattery...........................................33

ServicingtheFuses.............................................34

DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................35

CheckingtheTirePressure.................................35

ReleasingtheElectricBrake................................35

MowerMaintenance...............................................36

ServicingtheCuttingBlades...............................36

LevelingtheMowerDeck...................................39

RemovingtheMower.........................................41

MowerBeltMaintenance....................................41

InstallingtheMower...........................................42

ReplacingtheGrassDeector.............................42

Cleaning.................................................................44

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower..................44

Storage.......................................................................45

CleaningandStorage..........................................45

Troubleshooting.........................................................46

Schematics.................................................................48

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Safety

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

SafeOperatingPractices

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

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

GeneralOperation

•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsin theoperator'smanualandonthemachinebefore starting.

•Donotplacehandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor underthemachine.Keepclearofthedischarge openingatalltimes.

•Allowonlyresponsibleadultswhoarefamiliarwith theinstructionstooperatethemachine.

•Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,toys,wire,etc., whichcouldbepickedupandthrownbytheblade.

•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore mowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Nevercarrypassengers.

•Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutelynecessary. Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhile backingup.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddo notpointitatanyone.Avoiddischargingmaterial againstawallorobstruction.Materialmayricochet

backtowardtheoperator.Stoptheblade(s)when crossinggravelsurfaces.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutdeector, dischargecoverorentiregrasscollectionsystemin placeandworking.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmaking turns.Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechanging directions.

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

•Turnoffbladeswhennotmowing.Stoptheengine, waitforallpartstocometoacompletestop andremovethekeybeforecleaningthemachine, removingthegrasscatcheroruncloggingthe dischargechute.

•Operatethemachineonlyindaylightorgood articiallight.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileunderthe inuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingnearorcrossing roadways.

•Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthe machineintoatrailerortruck.

•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenoperatingthe mower.

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

•Alwaysfollowtherecommendationsforany applicationofcounterweights.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

SlopeOperation

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

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

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

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•Choosealowgroundspeedsoyouwillnothaveto stopwhileoperatingonaslope.

•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery conditionsreducetractionandcouldcausesliding andlossofcontrol.

•Alwayskeepthedrivewheelsengagedwhengoing downslopes.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.

•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

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

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecausethe mowermaytipbackwards.

•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoing downhill.Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmay causedrivewheelstoslipandcauselossofbraking andsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingonaslope. Iftireslosetraction,stopthemachine,disengagethe bladesandproceedslowlyofftheslope.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersorother attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe machineandcauselossofcontrol.

•Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyour footontheground.

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

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

Children

Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalertto thepresenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedto themachineandthemowingactivity.Neverassumethat childrenwillremainwhereyoulastsawthem.

•Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunderthe watchfulcareofanotherresponsibleadult,notthe operator.

•Bealertandturnthemachineoffifchildrenenter thearea.

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

•Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththebladesoff.They mayfalloffandbeseriouslyinjuredorinterferewith safemachineoperation.

•Childrenwhohavebeengivenridesinthepastmay suddenlyappearinthemowingareaforanotherride andberunoverorbackedoverbythemower.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners, shrubs,trees,theendofafenceorotherobjectsthat mayobscurevision.

Towing

Ahitchkitisavailableforthismachineandcanbe obtainedbycontactinganAuthorizedToroDealer. Donottowwithoutrstinstallingthismanufacturer approvedhitch.Thefollowingguidelinesapplywhen towingwiththeapprovedhitchkitinstalled.

•Towonlywithamachinethathasahitchdesigned fortowing.Donotattachtowedequipmentexcept atthehitchpoint.

•Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationfor weightlimitsfortowedequipmentandtowingon slopes.

•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowed equipment.

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmay causelossoftractionandlossofcontrol.

•Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.

Service

SafeHandlingofGasoline:

Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,useextra carewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.Theyare ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandother sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.

•Neverremovethegascaporaddfuelwhenthe engineisrunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore refueling.

•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater heaterorfurnace.

•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor trailerwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck ortrailerandrefuelitontheground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuelsuchequipmentwithaportable

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container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilthefueling iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing immediately.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacegascapand tightensecurely .

GeneralService:

•Neveroperateamachineinsideaclosedarea.Engine exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichisan odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.

•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallytheblade attachmentbolts.Keepequipmentingood condition.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir properoperationregularly.

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

•Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrikean object.Repair,ifnecessary,beforerestarting.

•Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththe enginerunning.

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

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

•Checkforproperbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjust andserviceasrequired.

•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructiondecalsas necessary.

•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensure thatoriginalstandardsaremaintained.

ToroRidingMowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecicto Toroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumust knowthatmaynotbeincludedintheANSIstandards.

•Stoptheengine,movethemotioncontrolleversto neutralandoutwardtotheparkposition,disengage

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

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

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich maybehotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbefore attemptingtomaintain,adjustorservice.

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

•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparks andamesawayfrombattery.

•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymay bevoidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.

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

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SlopeIndicator

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Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

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SafetyandInstructional Decals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

93-7009

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

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

105-7015

ForModelswith42InchDecks

106-8717

1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.

2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.

3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.

4.Engine

110-6691

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

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

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.

112-9840

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

3.Removetheignitionkey andreadtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

2.Heightofcut

114-1606

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.

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119-8814

1.Parkingposition4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

119-8815

1.Parkingposition4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

119-8871

Certainmodelsonly

1.Height-of-cut

121-2989

1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine

2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

6.Keepbystandersasafe distancefromthebattery.

2.Nore,opename,or smoking.

7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

10.Containslead;donot discard.

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119-8874

1.Lowspeed2.Highspeed

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121-0772

1.Fast

4.Choke

2.Continuousvariablesetting5.Powertake-off(PTO),Bladecontrolswitch

3.Slow

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120-2239

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

2.Warning—readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming

maintenance;movethemotioncontrolleverstothepark (brake)position,removetheignitionkeyanddisconnectthe sparkplugwire.

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

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

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

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

8.Tippinghazard—donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees, avoidsuddenandsharpturnswhileonslopes.

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ProductOverview

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Figure4

1.Deector4.Heightofcutlever

7.Footrest10.Engine

2.Reardrivewheel

5.Operatorseat

8.Fueltankcap

11.Engineguard(certain modelsonly)

3.Motioncontrollevers

6.SmartSpeed™lever9.Controlpanel

12.Frontcasterwheel

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Controls

BecomefamiliarwithallofthecontrolsinFigure4and Figure5beforeyoustarttheengineandoperatethe machine.

Figure5

ControlPanel

1.Throttle3.Bladecontrolswitch (powertake-off)

2.Ignitionswitch

4.Choke

IgnitionSwitch

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

Figure5).

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeedandithasa continuousvariablesettingfromSlowtoFast(Figure5).

ChokeControl

PullupontheChokecontroluntilitstopstochokethe engine(Figure5).PushdownontheChokecontrolfor normalengineoperation

BladeControlSwitch(PowerTake-Off)

Thebladecontrolswitch,representedbyapower take-off(PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengagespower tothemowerblades(Figure5).

MotionControlLeversandParking BrakePosition

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

Figure17).Alwayspositionthemotioncontrollevers intotheparkpositionwhenyoustopthemachineor leaveitunattended.

SmartSpeed™ControlSystemLever

TheSmartSpeed™ControlSystemlever,locatedbelow theoperatingposition,givestheoperatorachoiceto drivethemachineattwospeedranges,highandlow (Figure6).

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Figure6

1.Smartspeedlever

FuelWindow

Thefuelwindowlocatedonthelefthandsideofthe machinecanbeusedtoverifythepresenceofgasoline inthetank(Figure7).

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Figure7

1.Fuelpresencewindow

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Height-of-CutLever

Theheightofcutleverallowstheoperatortolower andraisethedeckfromtheseatedposition.Whenthe leverismovedup,towardtheoperatorthedeckisraised fromthegroundandwhenmoveddown,awayfromthe operatoritisloweredtowardtheground.Onlyadjust theheightofcutwhilemachineisnotmoving(Figure4).

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourswhenthe operatorisintheseatandtheignitionswitchisinthe ONposition(Figure8).

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Figure8

1.Hourmeterlocationbehindtheseat

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

ThinkSafetyFirst

OperatingSafety

Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsand

decalsinthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformation

couldhelpyou,yourfamily,petsorbystandersavoid

injury.

DANGER

Mowingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause

slidingandlossofcontrol.

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers,

whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor

drowning.

Alossoftractionisalossofsteeringcontrol.

Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:

•Donotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Whenmowingslopes,graduallyworkfrom lowertohigherareasontheincline.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Turnup,intoaninclinewhenchanging directionsonslopes.Turningdowntheslope reducestraction.

•Attachmentschangethehandling characteristicsofthemachine.Use extracautionwhenusingattachmentswiththe machine.

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Figure9

1.SafeZone-usethe TimeCutterhere

3.Water

2.Usewalkbehindmower and/orhandtrimmernear drop-offsandwater.

FuelSafety

DANGER

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

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

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

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystem inplaceandinproperworkingcondition.

DANGER

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

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicle oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulate thecontainerandslowthelossofanystatic charge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuel theequipmentwithitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporscancauseserious injuryandillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditioneropening .

•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.

UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock System

WARNING

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:

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•Thebladesaredisengaged.

•Themotioncontrolleversareintheparkposition.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostopthe enginewheneverthecontrolleversareoutofthepark positionandyourisefromtheseat.

BeforeStarting

RecommendedFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleaded gasolinewithanoctaneratingof87orhigher ((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15% MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.

•DoNotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15 orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume. Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemay resultwhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

•DoNotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•DoNotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel containersoverthewinterunlessafuelstabilizeris used.

•DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysor less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthe fueltankbedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns.

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel system,whichcauseshardstarting.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditioner tothegas.

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

FillingtheFuelTank

Makesuretheengineisshutoffandthemotion controlsareintheparkposition.Tankmaximum capacityis2.9gallons.

Important:DoNotoverllfueltank.Fillthe fueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.The emptyspaceinthetankallowsthefueltoexpand.

Overllingmayresultinfuelleakageordamageto theengineoremissionsystem.

1.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethecap.

Note:Y oucanusethefuelwindowtoverify thepresenceofgasolinebeforellingthetank (

Figure10).

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

G014474

Figure10

1.Fueltankcap

4.Baseofllerneck,DO

NOTFILLP ASTHERE

2.Fillopening5.Fuelwindow

3.Fillerneck

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Figure11

1.Fillopening3.Fuel

2.Baseofllerneck,DO

NOTFILLP ASTHERE

4.Emptyspaceforfuel expansion.

3.Installthefueltankcapsecurelyandtightenuntilit “clicks”.Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhavespilled.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoChecking theOilLevelintheEngineMaintenancesection.

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StartingtheEngine

1.Sitdownontheseatandmovethemotioncontrols outwardtotheparkposition.

2.Movethethrottlecontroltofast(Figure12).

3.Disengagethebladesbymovingthebladecontrol switchtoOff(

Figure12)

Figure12

1.Throttle

2.Bladecontrolswitch—Off position

4.PullupontheChokecontrolbeforestartingacold engine(Figure13).

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire choking.

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Figure13

1.Controlpanel4.Slow

2.Throttle

5.Chokecontrol

3.Fast

5.TurntheignitionkeytoStarttoenergizethestarter. Whentheenginestarts,releasethekey(Figure14).

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

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Figure14

1.Controlpanel4.Off

2.Chokecontrol

5.Run

3.Ignitionkey

6.Start

6.Aftertheenginestarts,pushdownontheChoke control(Figure14).Iftheenginestallsorhesitates, pullupontheChokecontrolandlettheenginerun forafewseconds.ThenpushdownontheChoke control.Repeatthisasrequired.

OperatingtheBlades

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

EngagingtheBlades

Important:Donotengagethebladeswhenparked

intallgrass.Beltorclutchdamagecanoccur.

1.Releasepressureonthemotioncontrolleversand placethemachineinneutral.

2.MovethethrottletotheFastposition.

Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottle intheFastposition.

3.Pulluponthebladecontrolswitchtomoveittothe Onpositionandengagetheblades(Figure15).

Figure15

1.Controlpanel2.Bladecontrolswitch—On position

DisengagingtheBlades

Pushdownonthebladecontrolswitchtomoveitto theOffpositionanddisengagetheblades(Figure16).

Figure16

1.Controlpanel2.Bladecontrolswitch—Off

TestingtheSafetyInterlock System

Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot

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operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorizedService Dealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately.

1.Whilesittingontheseat,withthecontrolleversin parkposition,andmovethebladecontrolswitchto On.Trystartingtheengine;theengineshouldnot crank.

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

3.Whilesittingontheseat,movethebladecontrol switchtoOff,andlockthemotioncontrolleversin theparkposition.Starttheengine.Whiletheengine isrunning,engagethebladecontrolswitch,andrise slightlyfromtheseat;theengineshouldstop.

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

StoppingtheEngine

1.Disengagethebladesbymovingthebladecontrol switchtoOff(Figure16).

2.MovethethrottlelevertobetweentheFastposition (Figure13).

3.TurntheignitionkeytoOff(Figure14)andremove thekey .

Driving

Drivingthemachinebenetsfromanunderstandingof whatzeroturnradiusmowermeans.Thedrivewheels turnindependently,poweredbyhydraulicmotorson eachaxle;henceonesidecanturninreversewhile theotherturnsforwardcausingthemachinetospin ratherthanturn.Thisvastlyimprovesthemachine maneuverabilitybutmayrequiresomeadjustmentif theoperatorisunfamiliar.

WARNING

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.Theoperator maylosecontrolofthemachineandcausepersonal injuryordamagetothemachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.

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

Figure17

1.Park(brake)position

4.Backward

2.Centerunlockposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

UsingtheSmartSpeed™Control System

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

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Figure18

1.Smartspeedlever

Tochangespeeds:

1.Movethemotioncontrolleverstoneutraland outwardtotheparkposition;disengagetheblade controlswitch.

WARNING

Removingyourhandsfromthemotioncontrol leverswhilethemachineisinmotioncanresult inalossofcontrolcausingharmtoyouor bystanders.

Alwaysstopthemachineandmovethemotion controlleverstotheparkpositionbefore adjustingtheSmartSpeed™ControlSystem.

2.Adjustthelevertothedesiredposition.

Forward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotioncontrol leversforward(Figure17).

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Figure19

Togostraight,applyequalpressuretobothmotion controllevers(Figure19).

Toturn,releasepressureonthemotioncontrollever towardthedirectionyouwanttoturn(

Figure19).

Thefartheryoumovethemotioncontrolleversin eitherdirection,thefasterthemachinewillmovein thatdirection.

Tostop,pullthemotioncontrolleverstoneutral.

Backward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,lookbehindyouanddownas youslowlypullthemotioncontrolleversrearward (

Figure20).

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Figure20

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Togostraight,applyequalpressuretobothmotion controllevers(Figure20).

Toturn,releasethepressureonthemotioncontrol levertowardthedirectionyouwanttoturn.

Tostop,pushthemotioncontrolleverstoneutral.

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethemotioncontrolleversto neutralandoutwardtotheparkposition,disengagethe bladecontrolswitch,ensurethethrottleisinthefast position,andturntheignitionkeytoOff.Remember toremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

WARNING

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemowerwhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandmovethe motioncontrolleversoutwardtotheparkposition whenleavingthemachineunattended,evenifjust forafewminutes.

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Height-of-cutiscontrolledbytheleverlocatedtothe rightoftheoperatingposition(Figure21).

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Figure21

1.Height-of-cutlever3.4.5inch(115mm), Transportposition

2.Height-of-cutpositions

1.Pullupandinwardonthelevertomoveittothe desiredcuttingposition.

2.Onceatthedesiredcuttingposition,slowlylower theleveruntilitengagestheposition.

Thetransportpositionisthehighestheight-of-cut positionorcuttingheight4.5inch[115mm](

Figure21).

PositioningtheSeat

1.Raisetheseatandloosentheadjustmentboltsjust enoughthatseatcanmove(Figure22).

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Figure22

1.Adjustmentbolt

2.Movetheseattothedesiredpositionandtighten thebolts.

AdjustingtheMotionControl Levers

AdjustingtheHeight

Themotioncontrolleverscanbeadjustedhigheror lowerformaximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Removethe2boltsholdingthecontrollevertothe controlarmshaft(Figure23).

2.Movethecontrollevertothenextsetofholes. Securetheleverwiththe2bolts(

Figure23).

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Figure23

1.Controlarmshaft3.Slotted,upperhole

2.Controllever

4.Bolt

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.

AdjustingtheTilt

Themotioncontrolleverscanbetiltedforeoraftfor maximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrolleverto thecontrolarmshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe controlleverforeoraft(Figure23).Tightenboth boltstosecurethecontrolinthenewposition.

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.

PushingtheMachinebyHand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.

Nevertowthemachinebecausedamagemay occur.

Thismachinehasanelectricbrakemechanismandto pushthemachinetheignitionkeyneedstobeinthe Runposition.Thebatteryneedstobechargedand functioningfortheelectricbraketobedisengage.

ToPushtheMachine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtopark position,stoptheengine,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Locatethebypassleversontheframeonbothsides oftheengine.

4.Movethebypassleversforwardthroughthekey holeanddowntolocktheminplaceasshownin Figure24.Ensurethisisdoneforeachlever.

5.Movethemotioncontrolleversinwardtothe neutralpositionandturntheignitionkeytotherun position.Donotstartthemachine.

Themachineisnowabletobepushedbyhand.

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1 2

Figure24

1.Bypassleverlocation

3.Leverpositionforpushing themachine

2.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine

6.Whennished,ensurethekeyhasbeenreturned totheStoppositiontoavoiddrainingthebattery charge.

Ifthemachinefailstomovetheelectricbrake maystillbeengaged.Ifnecessarytheelectric brakecanbereleasedmanually.Refertothe ReleasingtheElectricBrake(page35)procedurein DriveMaintenance.

ToOperatetheMachine

Movethebypassleversrearwardthroughthekeyhole anddowntolocktheminplaceasshowninFigure24. Ensurethisisdoneforeachlever.

GrassDeector

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.

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DANGER

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

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

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.

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

OperatingTips

FastThrottleSetting

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

UsingtheSmartSpeed™Control System

TheSmartSpeed™ControlSystemlever,located belowtheoperatingposition,givestheoperatora choicetodrivethemachineattwospeedranges,high andlow .Anoperatorcanbenetfromthelower speedsettingwhenmaneuveringthemachineintight spacesoroperatingarounddelicatelandscapes.The lowsettingcanalsobeusedtooperatethemachineat ahighthrottlesettingandbladespeedwhilestillbeing abletoreducegroundspeedtoincreasequalityofcut.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethatthe cuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpanyuneven ground.However,thecuttingheightusedinthepastis generallythebestonetouse.Whencuttinggrasslonger thansixinchestall,youmaywanttocutthelawntwice toensureanacceptablequalityofcut.

Cut1/3oftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrowsmore slowly.

MowingDirection

Alternatemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhich enhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowatCorrectIntervals

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

AvoidCuttingTooLow

Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthe moweryoupreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheightto ensurethatuneventurfisnotcuttooshort.

LongGrass

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

WhenStopping

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

KeeptheUndersideoftheMower Clean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe moweraftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinside themower,cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecome unsatisfactory.

BladeMaintenance

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason becauseasharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingor

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

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Aftertherst8hours

•Changetheengineoil.

Beforeeachuseordaily

•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Cleantheairintakescreen.

•Checkthecuttingblades.

•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage

•Cleanthemowerhousing.

Every25hours

•Greasealllubricationpoints.

•Checktirepressure.

•Checkthebeltsforwear/cracks.

Every100hours

•Servicethepaperelement.(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions)

•Changetheengineoil.(moreoftenindusty ,dirtyconditions)

•Checkthesparkplug(s).

•Replacethein-linefuellter

Every200hours

•Replacethepaperelement.(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions)

•Changetheoillter.(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions)

Beforestorage

•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectbatterycables.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Paintanychippedsurfaces.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoany maintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.

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Premaintenance Procedures

RaisingtheSeat

Makesurethemotioncontrolleversarelockedinthe parkposition.Lifttheseatforward.

Thefollowingcomponentscanbeaccessedbyraising theseat:

•Serialplate

•Servicedecal

•Seatadjustmentbolts

•Fuellter

•Batteryandbatterycables

Lubrication

GreasingtheBearings

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greaseall

lubricationpoints.

GreaseType:No.2GeneralPurposeLithiumBase Grease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

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

3.Cleanthegreasettings(

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

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Figure25

1.Frontcastertire

Figure26

Locatedontheseatpanunderside

1.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

3.Greaseevery25operating hours.

2.Checktirepressureevery 25operatinghours.

4.Engine

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

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(every

fewhours)ifoperatingconditionsareextremelydusty orsandy .

RemovingtheElement

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrol(PTO).

2.Movethemotioncontrolleverstothebrakeposition, stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Cleanaroundtheaircleanercovertopreventdirt fromgettingintotheengineandcausingdamage. Liftthecoverandremovethehoseclampsecuring theaircleanerassemblytotheengine(

Figure27).

4.Loosenthehoseclampandremovethepaper element(

Figure27).

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Figure27

1.Cover

3.Hoseclamp

2.Paperelement

CleaningtheElement

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Servicethepaper

element.(moreoftenindusty,dirty conditions)

Every200hours/Y early(whichever comesrst)—Replacethepaper element.(moreoftenindusty,dirty conditions)

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1.Lightlytaptheelementonaatsurfacetoremove dustanddirt.

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,and damagetotheseal.

Important:Nevercleanthepaperelementwith pressurizedairorliquids,suchassolvent,gas, orkerosene.Replacethepaperelementifitis damagedorcannotbecleanedthoroughly.

ServicingtheEngineOil

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

CrankcaseCapacity:withalterchange,70ounces (2.1l);withoutalterchange,61ounces(1.8l)

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow .

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SAE V iscosity Grades

SAE 40

SAE 30

SAE 10W– 30/ SAE 10W– 40

-20 0 20 32 40 60 80 100

-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40

°F

°C

STARTING TEMPERA TURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

SAE 5W– 20

Figure28

Note:Usingmultigradeoils(5W -20,10W-30,and10W

-40)willincreaseoilconsumption.Checkoillevelmore

frequentlywhenusingthem.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donot runenginewithoilbelowthelowmarkbecausethe enginemaybedamaged.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe bladecontrolswitch,stoptheengine,engageparking brake,andremovethekey .

2.Makesuretheengineisstopped,level,andiscoolso theoilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

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

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position(

Figure29).

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Figure29

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours—Changethe

engineoil. Every100hours—Changetheengine

oil.(moreoftenindusty,dirty conditions)

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoassuretheoildrains completely.

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2.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position(

Figure30).

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5 6

Figure30

4.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil intothellertubeandslowlyaddtheadditionaloil tobringittotheFullmark(Figure31).

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Figure31

ChangingtheEngineOilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Changetheoil

lter.(moreoftenindusty,dirty conditions)

Note:Changetheengineoilltermorefrequently whenoperatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChangingthe EngineOil.

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2.Changetheengineoillter(Figure32).

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3/4

Figure32

Note:Ensuretheoilltergaskettouchestheengine

andthenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnewoil; refertoChangingtheOil.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthespark

plug(s).

Makesuretheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug. Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplug(s)andagappingtool/feelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug(s) ifnecessary.

Type:NGKBPR4ES(orequivalent)

AirGap:0.030inch(0.76mm)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

Figure33

Note:Duetothedeeprecessaroundthespark

plug,blowingoutthecavitywithcompressedair isusuallythemosteffectivemethodforcleaning. Thesparkplugismostaccessiblewhentheblower housingisremovedforcleaning.

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Nevercleanthesparkplug(s).Always

replacethesparkplug(s)whenithas:ablack coating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.030inches(0.76mm).

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Figure34

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InstallingtheSparkPlug

Tightenthesparkplug(s)to16ft-lb(22N-m).

16ft-lb 22N-m

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Figure35

CleaningtheCoolingSystem

Cleantheairintakescreenfromgrassanddebrisbefore eachuse.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitchandmovethe controlleverstotheneutrallockedpositionand applytheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Removetheairintakescreen,aircleanercover,and fanhousing.

4.Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.

5.Installtheairintakescreen,aircleanercover,and fanhousing.

FuelSystem Maintenance

DANGER

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

•Performanyfuelrelatedmaintenancewhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea. Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereasparkmay ignitethegasolinefumes.

ReplacingtheIn-lineFuel Filter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethein-line

fuellter

Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuel line.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

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

3.Locatethefuellteronthesideoftheengineas shownin

Figure36.

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Figure36

1.Fuellinefromtank

4.Fuellinetoengine

2.In-lineFuellter

5.Hoseclamp

3.Flowdirectionarrow

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4.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherand slidethemawayfromthelter(Figure36).

5.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

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

Figure36)tosecureitinplace.

ElectricalSystem Maintenance

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling.

ChargingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting inpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal partsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

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

3.Raisetheseattoaccessthebattery.

4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcablefrom thebatterypost(

Figure37).Retainallfasteners.

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WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage themachineandcablescausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode, resultinginpersonalinjury.

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

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

5.Slidetherubbercoverupthepositive(red)cable. Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthebattery post(Figure37).Retainallfasteners.

6.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure37)andlift thebatteryfromthebatterytray .

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Figure37

1.Battery5.Negativebatterypost

2.Positivebatterypost6.Wingnut,washer,andbolt

3.Bolt,washer,andnut7.Batteryhold-down

4.Terminalboot

ChargingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebattery

anddisconnectbatterycables.

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto RemovingtheBattery.

2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat6to 10amps.Donotoverchargethebattery.

3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthe chargerleadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure38).

Figure38

1.Positivebatterypost

3.Red(+)chargerlead

2.Negativebatterypost

4.Black(-)chargerlead

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure37).

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

3.Installthenegativebatterycabletothenegative (-)batteryterminalusingthefastenersremoved previously.

4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.

5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(

Figure37).

6.Lowertheseat.

ServicingtheFuses

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

Fuse:

•MainF1-30amp,blade-type

•ChargeCircuitF2-25amp,blade-type

1.Removethescrewssecuringthecontrolpaneltothe machine.Retainallfasteners

2.Liftthecontrolpaneuptoaccessthemainwiring harnessandfuseblock(

Figure39).

3.Toreplaceafuse,pulloutonthefusetoremoveit (Figure39).

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Figure39

1.Main-30amp

2.Chargecircuit-25amp

4.Returnthecontrolpaneltoitsoriginalposition.Use thescrewsremovedpreviouslytosecurethepanel tothemachine.

DriveSystem Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktirepressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut. Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(

Figure40).Check thetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccurate pressurereading.

Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.

Inatethereardrivewheeltiresto12psi.

Figure40

1.Valvestem

ReleasingtheElectricBrake

Theelectricbrakecanbereleasebymanuallyrotatingthe linkarmsforward.Oncetheelectricbrakeisenergized thebrakewillreset.

Toreleasethebrake:

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Figure41

1.Brakelinkarmontheelectricbrakecontrolmodule

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1.Locatetheshaftontheelectricbrakewherethe brakelinkarmsareconnected.

2.Rotatetheshaftforwardtoreleasethebrake.

MowerMaintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason becausesharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshreddingturns grassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowthand increasesthechanceofdisease.

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

WARNING

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

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagetheblade controlswitch,andmovethemotioncontrollevers outwardtotheparkposition.Stoptheengineand removethekey.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe

cuttingblades.

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure42).Iftheedges arenotsharporhavenicks,removeandsharpenthe blades;refertoSharpeningtheBlades.

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea (Figure42).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,or aslotforminginthisarea(item3inFigure42), immediatelyinstallanewblade.

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Figure42

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea

4.Damage

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfaceforthe

followingprocedure.

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

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedglovesorother adequatehandprotectionslowlyrotatebladeto bemeasuredintoapositionthatallowseffective measurementofthedistancebetweenthecutting edgeandthelevelsurfacethemachineison.

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Figure43

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface here.

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Figure44

1.Blade,inpositionformeasuring

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothatthe opposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesameposition.

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Figure45

1.Blade,sidepreviouslymeasured

2.Measurementpositionusedpreviously

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement position

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

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Figure46

1.Opposingbladeedge,inpositionformeasuring

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedbladewith anewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesofblade.

A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreater

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

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

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,movetothe

nextblade..

Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.

RemovingtheBlades

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

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

Figure47).

Figure47

1.Sailareaofblade

4.Bladebolt

2.Blade

5.Bladestiffener

3.Curvedwasher

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothends oftheblade(

Figure48).Maintaintheoriginalangle. Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamountof materialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

Figure48

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(

Figure49).Ifthebladestaysina horizontalposition,thebladeisbalancedandcanbe used.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff theendofthesailareaonly(Figure48).Repeatthis procedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

Figure49

1.Blade2.Balancer

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure47).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademust bepointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthe mowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthebladestiffener,thecurvedwasher(cupped sidetowardtheblade)andthebladebolt(Figure47).

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

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LevelingtheMowerDeck

Checktoensurethemowerdeckislevelanytimeyou installthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencuton yourlawn.

Themowerdeckmustbecheckedforbentblades priortoleveling;anybentbladesmustberemoved andreplaced.RefertotheCheckingforBentBlades procedurebeforecontinuing.

Themowerdeckmustbeleveledside-to-siderstthen thefronttorearslopecanbeadjusted.

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•Allfourtiremustbeproperlyinated.Referto CheckingtheTirePressureintheDriveSystem Maintenancesection.

LevelingtheMowerfromSide-to-Side

Themowerbladesmustbelevelfromsidetoside. Checktheside-to-sidelevelanytimeyouinstallthe mowerorwhenyouseeanunevencutonyourlawn.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

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

3.Checktheairpressureofallfourtires.Ifneeded, adjusttotherecommendedination;referto CheckingtheTirePressureintheDriveSystem Maintenancesection.

4.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothe3inch(76mm) position.

5.Carefullyrotatetheblade(s)sidetoside(Figure50). Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand theatsurface(Figure50).Ifbothmeasurements arenotwithin3/16inch(5mm),anadjustmentis required;continuewiththisprocedure.

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Figure50

1.Bladessidetoside

3.Outsidecuttingedges

2.Sailareaofblade

4.Measurehere

6.Movetotheleftsideofthemachine.Loosen,but donotremove,therearlockingnutonthehanger bracket(Figure51).

7.Loosenthesidelockingnutonthehangerbracket justenoughtoallowtheeccentricplatetobeadjusted (

Figure51).Usea3/8inchdriveextensionona socketwrenchtomanipulatetheeccentricplate.Use thewrenchtorepositiontheheightofthemower deckandadjustitsothemeasurementstakeninStep 5arewithin3/16inch(5mm).

8.Stopthedeckattheadjustedpositionandtightenthe sidelockingnutonthehangerbrackettoholdthe newposition(Figure51).Tightentherearlocking nutonthehangerbracket.

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

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Figure51

1.Hangerbracket4.Eccentricadjustmentplate

2.Rearlockingnut

5.Socketwrenchhole

3.Sidelockingnut6.Socketwrenchwith3/8 inchextension

AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade Slope

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

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

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

3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.

Note:Checkandadjusttheside-to-sideblade level.Ifyouhavenotcheckedthesetting;referto Side-to-SideLeveling.

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacingfront torear(

Figure52).

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Figure52

1.Bladesfronttorear

2.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurfacehere

5.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheat surface(Figure52).Ifthefrontbladetipisnot 1/16-5/16inch(1.6-7.9mm)lowerthantherear bladetip,adjustthefrontlocknut.

6.Toadjustthefront-to-rearbladeslope,rotatethe adjustmentnutinthefrontofthemower(

Figure53).

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Figure53

1.Adjustingrod3.Locknut

2.Adjustingblock

7.Toraisethefrontofthemower,tightenthe adjustmentnut.Tolowerthefrontofthemower, loosentheadjustmentnut.

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

Figure52).

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

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RemovingtheMower

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

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

3.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

4.Removethehairpincotterfromthefrontsupport rodandremovetherodfromthedeckbracket (

Figure54).Carefullylowerthefrontofthemower

decktotheground.

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Figure54

1.Frontsupportrod3.Deckbracket

2.Lockingnut

5.Usingthemowerdeckhandles,liftthemower deckandhangerbracketsclearoftherearlift rodandlowerthemowercarefullytotheground (

Figure55andFigure56).

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Figure55

1.Mowerdeck

3.Rearliftrod

2.Hangerbracket

6.Slidethemowerdeckrearwardtoremovethemower beltfromtheenginepulley.

7.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderneaththe machine.

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

MowerBeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checkthebeltsfor

wear/cracks.

Checkthebeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks,or anyotherdamage.Replacedamagedbelts.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

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

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

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

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

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

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removetensionontheidlerpulleyandrollthebelt offofthepulleys(Figure56).

WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwheninstalledand cancausepersonalinjury.

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

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Figure56

1.Idlerpulley5.Enginepulley

2.Mowerbelt

6.Springremovaltoo

3.Outsidepulley

7.Mowerdeckhandles

4.Spring

5.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys(

Figure56).

6.Usingaspringremovaltool,(Toropartno.92-5771), installtheidlerspringoverthedeckhookand placingtensionontheidlerpulleyandmowerbelt ((Figure56).

InstallingtheMower

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

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

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

5.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandguidethehanger bracketsovertherearliftrod(

Figure55).

6.Attachthefrontsupportrodtothemowerdeckwith theclevispinandhairpincotter(Figure54).

7.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley;refer toReplacingtheMowerBelt.

ReplacingtheGrassDeector

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspectthe

grassde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(

Figure57).

Removethedamagedorworndischargedeector.

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Figure57

1.Rod4.Deckbrackets

2.Spring5.Springinstalledoverthe rod

3.Deector

2.Positionthenewdischargedeectorwiththebracket endsbetweentheweldedbracketsonthedeckas shownin

Figure57.

3.Installthespringontothestraightendoftherod. Positionthespringontherodasshowninsothe shorterspringendiscomingfromundertherod beforethebendandgoingovertherodasitreturns fromthebend.

4.Lifttheloopendofthespringandplaceitintothe notchonthedeectorbracket(

Figure58).

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Figure58

1.Rodandspringassembly installed

3.Rod,shortend,moved behindmowerbracket

2.Loopendofthespring installedintothenotchin thedeectorbracket

4.Shortend,retainedby mowerbracket.

5.Securetherodandspringassemblybytwistingitso theshortendoftherodcanbeplacedbehindthe frontbracketweldedtothedeck(Figure58).

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

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Cleaning

WashingtheUndersideofthe Mower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Cleanthe

mowerhousing.

Washtheundersideofthemoweraftereachuseto preventgrassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionand clippingdispersal.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

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

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthemower washouttting,andturnthewateronhigh (

Figure59).

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

Figure59

1.Washouttting3.O-ring

2.Hose

4.Coupling

4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.

5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.Engagetheblade controlswitchandletthemowerrunforoneto threeminutes.

6.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,stoptheengine, andremovetheignitionkey .Waitforallmoving partstostop.

7.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfrom thewashouttting.

Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafteronewashing, soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Thenrepeat theprocess.

8.Runthemachineandmowerbladesagainforoneto threeminutestoremoveexcesswater.

9.Turnoffthemowerblades.

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsorblade contact.Contactwithbladeorthrowndebris cancauseinjuryordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashouttting immediately,beforeusingmoweragain.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerorthroughopeningsinthemower.

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Storage

CleaningandStorage

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

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

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith milddetergentandwater.Donotpressurewash themachine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater, especiallynearthecontrolpanel,underthe seat,aroundtheengine,hydraulicpumps,and motors.

3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir CleanerintheEngineMaintenancesection.

4.Greaseandoilthemachine;refertotheLubrication section.

5.Changethecrankcaseoilandlter;refertoServicing theEngineOilintheEngineMaintenancesection.

6.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire PressureintheDriveSystemMaintenancesection.

7.Chargethebattery;refertoServicingtheBattery intheElectricalSystemMaintenancesection.

8.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoServicing theCuttingBladesintheMowerMaintenance section.

9.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachineforstorage asfollows.

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

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasolineandusedatalltimes.

Runtheenginetodistributetheconditionedfuel throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

Important:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned gasolineover90days.

11.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckitscondition; refertoServicingtheSparkPlugintheEngine Maintenancesection.Withthesparkplug(s) removedfromtheengine,pourtwotablespoonsof engineoilintothesparkplughole.Usethestarter

tocranktheengineanddistributetheoilinsidethe cylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Donotinstallthe wireonthesparkplug(s).

12.Cleananydirtandchafffromthetopofthemower.

13.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith agardenhose.

14.Checktheconditionofthedriveandmowerbelts.

15.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repair orreplaceanypartthatiswornordamaged.

16.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

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Troubleshooting

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengineblowerhousingare plugged.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty .

4.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner element.

Theengineoverheats.

5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel system.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

1.Thebladecontrolswitchisengaged.1.Movethebladecontrolswitchto

Disengaged.

2.Themotioncontrolleversarenotinthe parkposition.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutward totheparkposition.

3.Thebatteryisdead.

3.Chargethebattery .

4.Theelectricalconnectionsarecorroded orloose.

4.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

5.Afuseisblown.5.Replacethefuse.

Thestarterdoesnotcrank

6.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Thefueltankisempty .1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Thechokeisnoton.

2.MovethechokelevertoOn.

3.Theaircleanerisdirty .

3.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner element.

4.Thesparkplugwire(s)islooseor disconnected.

4.Installthewire(s)onthesparkplug.

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

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

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

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel system.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.8.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith

thepropertype.

Theenginewillnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

9.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.9.Addoiltothecrankcase.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty .

2.Cleantheaircleanerelement.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengineblowerhousingare plugged.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

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

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

6.Thefueltankventisblocked.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Theenginelosespower.

9.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.9.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith

thepropertype.

1.Thebypassvalvesareopen

1.Closethetowvalves.

2.Thetractionbeltsareworn,loose,or broken.

2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Thetractionbeltsareoffofthepulleys.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

4.Thetransmissionhasfailed.4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.1.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

2.Theenginepulley,idlerpulley,orblade pulleyisloose.

2.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

3.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

4.Installanewcuttingblade(s).

5.Ablademountingboltisloose.5.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

Thereisabnormalvibration.

6.Abladespindleisbent.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

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

3.Themowerisnotlevel.

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

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

5.Theundersideofthemowerisdirty.5.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

6.Thetirepressureisincorrect.6.Adjustthetirepressure.

Unevencuttingheight.

7.Abladespindleisbent.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Thedrivebeltisworn,looseorbroken.1.Installanewdrivebelt.

2.Thedrivebeltisoffofthepulley.

2.Installthedrivebeltandcheckthe adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforthe correctposition.

3.ThePowerT ake-Off(PTO)switchor PTOclutchisfaulty.

3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

4.Themowerbeltisworn,loose,or broken.

4.Installanewmowerbelt.

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Schematics

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ElectricalDiagram(Rev.A)

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Notes:

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Notes:

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Notes:

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TimeCutter

TheToroT otalCoverageWarranty

and

TITAN

Mowers

LimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany,pursuantto anagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchaser torepairtheToroProductslistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginal owner:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

TimeCutterandMXMowers

Residentialuse

–3years

•Engines

—ResidentialuseKawasaki–3years

Kohler–3years Toro–3years

TimeCutterandMXMowersCommercialuse30days

•Engines

—Commercialuse

Kawasaki–3years Kohler–90days Toro–90days

TITANMowers–Residentialor Commercialuse

3yearsor240hours

•Engines

—Residentialor

Commercialuse

Kawasaki–3years Kohler–2years

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

TITANMXMowers–Residentialor Commercialuse

3yearsor400hours

•Engines

—Residentialor

Commercialuse

Kawasaki–3years Kohler–2years

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

AllMowers

•Attachments1year

•Battery90daysPartsandLabor

1yearPartsonly

•BeltsandTires90days

SomeenginesusedonToroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply .

Whicheveroccursrst.

LifetimeFrameWarranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe

tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin

normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atToro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforparts

andlabor.Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustor

corrosionarenotcovered.

Thiswarrantyincludesthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay transportationcosts.

Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.

OwnerResponsibilities

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

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

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

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

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

CustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision ToroWarrantyCompany 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/worn bladeonmowers,cable/linkageadjustments,orbrakeandclutch adjustments

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedandrequires

replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance

•Repairsnecessaryduetoimproperbatterycare,failuretousefresh

fuel(lessthanonemonthold),orfailuretoproperlypreparetheunit priortoanyperiodofnon-useoveronemonth

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•Operationalmisuse,neglect,oraccidents

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorized

ToroServiceDealer

GeneralConditions

Allrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyan AuthorizedToroServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacementparts.

NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheT oroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletion ofrepairsunderthiswarranty.

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

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,so theaboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedToroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirToroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguarantee policiesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguarantee information,contacttheToroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.

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