Toro TimeCutter SS 4200 74720, TimeCutter SS 4200 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3388-238RevA

TimeCutter

SS4200Riding

Mower

ModelNo.74720—SerialNo.315000001andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

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Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

WARNING

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

Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires, belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswith originalToroparts.

GrossHorsepower

Thegrossornethorsepowerofthisenginewaslaboratory ratedbytheenginemanufacturerinaccordancewiththe SocietyofAutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940.Ascongured tomeetsafety,emission,andoperatingrequirements, theactualenginetorqueonthisclassofmowerwillbe signicantlylower.

Gotowww .Toro.comtoviewspecicationsonyourmower model.

Introduction

Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended tobeusedbyhomeownersinresidentialapplications.Itis primarilydesignedforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns. Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassandother growthalongsidehighways,orforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe productproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister yourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,oradditional information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers inthespaceprovided.

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Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthespace below:

ModelNo.

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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

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1.Safetyalertsymbol.

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

ProductOverview.........................................................12

Controls...............................................................12

Operation....................................................................13

ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................13

TestingtheSafety-InterlockSystem...........................15

BeforeStarting.......................................................15

StartingtheEngine.................................................16

OperatingtheBlades...............................................17

StoppingtheEngine...............................................17

Driving.................................................................17

StoppingtheMachine.............................................19

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................19

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers...............................19

PositioningtheSeat................................................20

AdjustingtheMotionControlLevers........................20

PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................20

GrassDeector......................................................21

TransportingtheMachine........................................21

OperatingTips......................................................22

Maintenance.................................................................24

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................24

PremaintenanceProcedures........................................24

RaisingtheSeat......................................................24

Lubrication...............................................................25

GreasingtheBearings.............................................25

EngineMaintenance..................................................25

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................25

ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................26

ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................28

ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................29

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................30

ReplacingtheIn-lineFuelFilter................................31

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................31

ChargingtheBattery...............................................31

ServicingtheFuses.................................................32

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................33

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................33

ReleasingtheElectricBrake.....................................34

CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................34

CleaningtheEngineScreen......................................34

CleaningtheEngineCoolingFinsand

Shrouds.............................................................34

MowerMaintenance...................................................35

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................35

LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................37

RemovingtheMower..............................................39

MowerBeltMaintenance.........................................39

InstallingtheMower...............................................40

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................40

Cleaning...................................................................41

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower........................41

Storage........................................................................42

CleaningandStorage..............................................42

Troubleshooting...........................................................43

Schematics...................................................................45

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Safety

Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywiththese safetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothesafety alertsymbol,whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING, orDANGER-"personalsafetyinstruction."Failure tocomplywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal injuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSIstandard B71.1-2012.AllthelanguagewithinthisANSIstandard appliestothismachine;however,duetotheapplicationof thestandardacrossmanydifferenttypesofproductssome statementscanseemgeneralormisleading.Intheseinstances, Torohasrenedthestatementtoconveythemeaningofthe standardwhilebettermatchingtheproductthisOperator's Manualpertains.Safetyinformationinadditiontothe instructionsfoundintheANSIstandardbelowcanbefound inToroRidingMowerSafetyattheendofthissection.

GeneralOperation

•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsinthe

operator'smanualandonthemachinebeforestarting.

•Donotplacehandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsorunder

themachine.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall times.

•Allowonlyresponsibleadultswhoarefamiliarwiththe

instructionstooperatethemachine.

•Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,toys,wire,etc.,

whichcouldbepickedupandthrownbytheblade.

•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebeforemowing.

Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Nevercarrypassengers.

•Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutelynecessary.

Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhilebacking up.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot

pointitatanyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta wallorobstruction.Materialmayricochetbacktoward theoperator.Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggravel surfaces.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutdeector,discharge

coverorentiregrasscollectionsysteminplaceand working.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns.

Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechangingdirections.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Alwaysturn

offblades,setparkingbrake,stopengine,andremovekey beforedismounting.

•Turnoffbladeswhennotmowing.Stoptheengine,wait

forallpartstocometoacompletestopandremovethe keybeforecleaningthemachine,removingthegrass catcheroruncloggingthedischargechute.

•Operatethemachineonlyindaylightorgoodarticial

light.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileundertheinuence

ofalcoholordrugs.

•Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingnearorcrossing

roadways.

•Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine

intoatrailerortruck.

•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenoperatingthemower.

•Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsandabove,are

involvedinalargepercentageofridingmower-related injuries.Operatorsshouldevaluatetheirabilitytooperate theridingmowersafelyenoughtoprotectthemselvesand othersfromseriousinjury.

•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.

•Choosealowgroundspeedsoyouwillnothavetostop

whileoperatingonaslope.

•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery

conditionsreducetractionandcouldcauseslidingand lossofcontrol.

•Alwayskeepthedrivewheelsengagedwhengoingdown

slopes.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.

•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.

fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecausethe

mowermaytipbackwards.

•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoingdownhill.

Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmaycausedrive wheelstoslipandcauselossofbrakingandsteering.

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•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingonaslope.If

tireslosetraction,stopthemachine,disengagetheblades andproceedslowlyofftheslope.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.

Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachineandcause lossofcontrol.

•Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfoot

ontheground.

•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.

•Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththebladesoff.Theymay

falloffandbeseriouslyinjuredorinterferewithsafe machineoperation.

•Childrenwhohavebeengivenridesinthepastmay

suddenlyappearinthemowingareaforanotherrideand berunoverorbackedoverbythemower.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,

trees,theendofafenceorotherobjectsthatmayobscure vision.

TowingSafety

•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitchpoint.

•Followtheattachmentmanufacturer'srecommendation

forweightlimitsfortowedequipmentandtowingon slopes.Towedweightmustnotexceedtheweightofthe machine,operator,andballast.Usecounterweightsor wheelweightsasdescribedintheattachment,orinthe pullingmachineOperator’sManual.

•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowedequipment.

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmaycause

lossoftraction,increasedriskofrollover,andlossof control.Reducethetowedweightandslowdown.

•Stoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweightofthetowed

load.Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.

•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearofthe

machine.

Service

SafeHandlingofGasoline:

Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,useextracare whenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.Theyareammable andthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources

ofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.

•Neverremovethegascaporaddfuelwhentheengineis

running.Allowtheenginetocoolbeforerefueling.

•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewhere

thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror furnace.

•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor

trailerwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckortrailer

andrefuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,then refuelsuchequipmentwithaportablecontainer,rather thanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank

orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilthefuelingis complete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacegascapandtighten

securely.

GeneralService:

•Neveroperateamachineinsideaclosedarea.Engine

exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichisanodorless, deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.

•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallythebladeattachment

bolts.Keepequipmentingoodcondition.

•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofasafety

deviceorreducetheprotectionprovidedbyasafety device.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.

•Keepthemachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebris

build-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillagefuelsoakeddebris. Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoring.

•Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrikeanobject.

Repair,ifnecessary,beforerestarting.

•Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththeengine

running.

•Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear,damage

anddeterioration,whichcouldexposemovingpartsor allowobjectstobethrown.Frequentlycheckcomponents andreplacewithmanufacturers'recommendedparts, whennecessary.

•Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wraptheblade(s)or

weargloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.

•Checkforproperbrakeoperationfrequently .Adjustand

serviceasrequired.

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•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructiondecalsas

necessary.

•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat

originalstandardsaremaintained.

ToroRidingMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat maynotbeincludedintheANSIstandards.

•Stoptheengine,movethemotioncontrolleversto

neutralandoutwardtotheparkposition,disengagethe bladecontrolswitch,removethekeyanddisconnectthe sparkplugwire(s)beforeperforminganyservice,repairs, maintenanceoradjustments.

•Keephands,feet,hair,andlooseclothingawayfrom

attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerandany movingpartswhileengineisrunning.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay

behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting tomaintain,adjustorservice.

•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid

contactwithskin,eyes,andclothing.Protectyourface, eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.

•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparksand

amesawayfrombattery.

•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymaybe

voidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.

•Ifloadingthemachineontoatrailerortruck,useasingle,

full-widthramponly.Therampangleshouldnotexceed 15degrees.

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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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SafetyandInstructional Decals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.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.

114-1606

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

119-8814

1.Parkingposition4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

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119-8815

1.Parkingposition4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

119-8871

42InchModel

1.Height-of-cut

121-2989

1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine

2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine

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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131–3947

1.Trim—slow

3.Mow—fast

2.Tow—medium

131-4036

1.Donottoworpullweights greaterthan36kg(80lbs).

2.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

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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.

121-0771

1.Choke4.Slow

2.Fast

5.Powertake-off(PTO),Bladecontrolswitch

3.Continuousvariablesetting

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ProductOverview

Figure4

1.Deector6.Operatorseat

2.Reardrivewheel7.Fueltankcap

3.Controlpanel8.Smartspeedlever

4.Motioncontrollevers9.Footrest

5.Heightofcutlever

10.Frontcasterwheel

Controls

BecomefamiliarwithallofthecontrolsinFigure4and

Figure5beforeyoustarttheengineandoperatethemachine.

Figure5

ControlPanel

1.Throttle/Choke

3.Bladecontrolswitch (powertake-off)

2.Ignitionswitch

IgnitionSwitch

Theignitionswitchhasthreepositions,Off,RunandStart. ThekeywillturntoStartandmovebacktoRunuponrelease. TurningthekeytotheOffpositionwillstoptheengine; however,alwaysremovethekeywhenleavingthemachine topreventsomeonefromaccidentallystartingtheengine (Figure5).

Throttle/ChokeControl

Thethrottleandchokeiscombinedintoonecontrollever. Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeedandithasacontinuous variablesettingfromSlowtoFast.Engagethechokeby movingtheleverpasttheFastsettinguntilitstops(Figure5).

BladeControlSwitch(PowerTake-Off)

Thebladecontrolswitch,representedbyapowertake-off (PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengagespowertothemower blades(Figure5).

MotionControlLeversandPark Position

Themotioncontrolleversarespeedsensitivecontrolsof independentwheelmotors.Movingaleverforwardor backwardturnsthewheelonthesamesideforwardorin reverse;wheelspeedisproportionaltotheamountthelever ismoved.Movethecontrolleversoutwardfromthecenter totheparkpositionandexitthemachine(Figure14).Always positionthemotioncontrolleversintotheparkposition whenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.

SmartSpeed™ControlSystemLever

TheSmartSpeed™Control-Systemlever,locatedbelowthe operatingposition,givestheoperatorachoicetodrivethe machineat3speedranges—trim,tow ,andmow(Figure6).

Figure6

1.Smart-speedlever

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FuelWindow

Thefuelwindowlocatedonthelefthandsideofthemachine canbeusedtoverifythepresenceofgasolineinthetank (Figure7).

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Figure7

1.Fuelpresencewindow

Height-of-CutLever

Theheightofcutleverallowstheoperatortolowerand raisethedeckfromtheseatedposition.Whentheleveris movedup,towardtheoperatorthedeckisraisedfromthe groundandwhenmoveddown,awayfromtheoperatoritis loweredtowardtheground.Onlyadjusttheheightofcut whilemachineisnotmoving(Figure4).

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

ThinkSafetyFirst

OperatingSafety

Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsanddecals inthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelp you,yourfamily ,petsorbystandersavoidinjury.

DANGER

Mowingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause slidingandlossofcontrol.

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor drowning.

Alossoftractionisalossofsteeringcontrol.

Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:

•Donotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Whenmowingslopes,graduallyworkfrom lowertohigherareasontheincline.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Turnup,intoaninclinewhenchanging directionsonslopes.Turningdowntheslope reducestraction.

•Attachmentschangethehandlingcharacteristics ofthemachine.Useextracautionwhenusing attachmentswiththemachine.

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Figure8

1.SafeZone-usethe TimeCutterhere

3.Water

2.Usewalkbehindmower and/orhandtrimmernear drop-offsandwater.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof85 dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearingloss throughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,hands,feet, andheadisrecommended.

G009027

Figure9

1.Wearsafetyglasses

2.Wearhearingprotection

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.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin placeandinproperworkingcondition.

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.

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WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditioneropening.

•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.

UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock System

WARNING

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventtheengine fromstartingunless:

•Thebladesaredisengaged.

•Themotioncontrolleversareintheparkposition.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostoptheengine wheneverthecontrolleversareoutoftheparkpositionand yourisefromtheseat.

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety systemimmediately.

1.Whilesittingontheseat,withthecontrolleversinpark position,andmovetheblade-controlswitchtoOn.

2.Trystartingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.

3.Whilesittingontheseat,movetheblade-control switchtoOff.

4.Moveeithermotion-controllevertothecenter, unlockedposition.

5.Trystartingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.

6.Repeatwiththeothermotion-controllever.

7.Whilesittingontheseat,movetheblade-control switchtoOff,andlockthemotion-controlleversin theparkposition.

8.Starttheengine.

9.Whiletheengineisrunning,engagetheblade-control switch,andriseslightlyfromtheseat.

Note:Theengineshouldstop.

10.Whilesittingontheseat,movetheblade-control switchtoOff,andlockthemotion-controlleversin theparkposition.

11.Starttheengine.

12.Whiletheengineisrunning,movethemotion-control leverstothecenter,unlockedposition,engagethe blade-controlswitch,andriseslightlyfromtheseat.

Note:Theengineshouldstop.

BeforeStarting

RecommendedFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days

old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)

or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame. Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15 (contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers

overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide thefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.

Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank bedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns.

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,

whichcauseshardstarting.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionertothe gas.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffectivewhen mixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechanceofvarnish depositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

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FillingtheFuelTank

Note:Ensurethattheengineisshutoffandthemotion

controlsareintheparkedposition.

Note:Youcanusethefuelwindowtoverifythepresenceof gasolinebeforellingthetank(Figure10).

Important:Donotoverllfueltank.Fillthefueltank tothebottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe tankallowsthefueltoexpand.Overllingmayresultin fuelleakage,damagetotheengine,ordamagetothe emissionssystem.

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Figure10

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checktheoil levelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingtheOilLevel intheEngineMaintenancesection.

StartingtheEngine

Note:Itmaybenecessarytoholdtheleveragainstthestop,

inthechokeposition,whiletryingtostarttheengine(Figure

11).

Important:Donotengagethestarterformorethan 5secondsatatime.Engagingthestartermotorfor morethan5secondscandamagethestartermotor.If theenginefailstostart,wait10secondsbeforeoperating theenginestarteragain.

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OperatingtheBlades

Theblade-controlswitch,representedbyapowertake-off (PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengagespowertothemower blades.Thisswitchcontrolspowertoanyattachmentsthat drawpowerfromtheengine,includingthemowerdeckand cuttingblades.

EngagingtheBlades

Important:Donotengagethebladeswhenparkedin

tallgrass.Beltorclutchdamagecanoccur.

Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottleinthe Fastposition.

Figure12

DisengagingtheBlades

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Figure13

1.Controlpanel2.Blade-controlswitch—Off

StoppingtheEngine

1.Disengagethebladesbypushingtheblade-control switchtoOff(Figure13).

2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition.

Note:Runitatidlespeedforapproximatelyone minute.

3.TurntheignitionkeytoOffandremovethekey.

Driving

Drivingthemachinebenetsfromanunderstandingof whatzero-turn-radiusmowermeans.Thedrivewheelsturn independently,poweredbyhydraulicmotorsoneachaxle; henceonesidecanturninreversewhiletheotherturns forwardcausingthemachinetospinratherthanturn.This vastlyimprovesthemachinemaneuverabilitybutmayrequire someadjustmentiftheoperatorisunfamiliar.

WARNING

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.Theoperator maylosecontrolofthemachineandcausepersonal injuryordamagetothemachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placingthethrottlecontrol intheFastpositioncanbebestforperformance.Formost applications,operatinginthefull-throttlepositionisdesirable.

Figure14

1.Park(brake)position

4.Backward

2.Center,unlockposition5.Frontofthemachine

3.Forward

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UsingtheSmartSpeed

Control

System

TheSmartSpeed

Control-Systemlever,locatedbelowthe operatingposition(Figure15),givestheoperatorachoice todrivethemachineat3groundspeedranges—trim,tow , andmow .

Figure15

1.Smartspeedlever

Tochangespeeds,dothefollowing:

1.Movethemotioncontrolleverstoneutralandoutward totheparkposition.

2.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch

3.Adjustthelevertothedesiredposition.

Thefollowingareonlyrecommendationsforuse. Adjustmentswillvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent,and theheightofthegrass.

Suggested uses:

TrimTowMow

ParkingX

Heavy,wet grass

TrainingX

BaggingX

MulchingX

Normal mowing

TransportX

Trim

Thisisthelowestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthisspeed areasfollows:

•Parking

•Heavy,wetgrassmowingconditions

•Training

Tow

Thisisthemediumspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthisspeed areasfollows:

•Bagging

•Mulching

Mow

Thisisthefastestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthisspeed areasfollows:

•Normalmowing

•Transportingthemachine

DrivingForward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotion-controllevers forward(Figure16).

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Figure16

Togostraight,applyequalpressuretoboth motion-controllevers(Figure16).

Toturn,releasepressureonthemotion-controllever towardthedirectionyouwanttoturn(Figure16).

Thefartheryoumovethemotion-controlleversin eitherdirection,thefasterthemachinewillmovein thatdirection.

Tostop,pullthemotion-controlleverstoneutral.

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DrivingBackward

Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenbackingupandturning.

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,lookbehindyouanddown,asyou slowlypullthemotion-controlleversrearward(Figure

17).

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Figure17

Togostraight,applyequalpressuretoboth motion-controllevers(Figure17).

Toturn,releasethepressureonthemotion-control levertowardthedirectionyouwanttoturn.

Tostop,pushthemotion-controlleverstoneutral.

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethemotioncontrolleversto neutralandoutwardtotheparkposition,disengagetheblade controlswitch,movethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition, runitatidlespeedforapproximatelyoneminute,.andturn theignitionkeytooff.Remembertoremovethekeyfrom theignitionswitch.

WARNING

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemowerwhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandmovethe motioncontrolleversoutwardtotheparkposition whenleavingthemachineunattended,evenifjust forafewminutes.

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

Note:Thetransportpositionisthehighestheight-of-cut

positionorcuttingheight(115mm(4.5inches))asshown inFigure18.

Figure18

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,itisrecommended toadjusttheheightoftheanti-scalprollers.

Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssotherollersdonottouch thegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockpositionand settheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollerstooneofthefollowing positions:

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•Upperhole—usethispositionwiththemowerdeck

inthe63mm(2-1/2inch)andbelowheight-of-cut positions(Figure19).

•Lowerhole—usethispositionwiththemower

deckinthe76mm(3inch)andaboveheight-of-cut positions(Figure19).

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Figure19

1.Anti-scalproller4.Upperhole—themower deckinthe63mm (2-1/2inch)andbelow height-of-cutpositions

2.Lowerhole—themower

deckinthe76mm(3inch) andaboveheight-of-cut positions

5.Bolt

3.FlangeNut

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Positiontheseat whereyouhavethebestcontrolofthemachineandaremost comfortable(Figure20).

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Figure20

AdjustingtheMotionControl Levers

AdjustingtheHeight

Themotioncontrolleverscanbeadjustedhigherorlowerfor maximumoperatorcomfort(Figure21).

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Figure21

AdjustingtheTilt

Themotioncontrolleverscanbetiltedforeoraftfor maximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollevertothe controlarmshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthecontrol leverforeoraft(Figure21).Tightenbothboltsto securethecontrolinthenewposition.

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrollever.

PushingtheMachinebyHand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.Never

towthemachinebecausedamagemayoccur.

Thismachinehasanelectricbrakemechanismandtopush themachinetheignitionkeyneedstobeintheRunposition. Thebatteryneedstobechargedandfunctioningforthe electricbraketobedisengage.

ToPushtheMachine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtopark position,stoptheengine,andwaitforallmovingparts tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Locatethebypassleversontheframeonbothsidesof theengine.

4.Movethebypassleversforwardthroughthekeyhole anddowntolocktheminplaceasshowninFigure22. Ensurethisisdoneforeachlever.

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5.Movethemotioncontrolleversinwardtotheneutral positionandturntheignitionkeytotherunposition. Donotstartthemachine.

Themachineisnowabletobepushedbyhand.

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1 2

Figure22

1.Bypassleverlocations

3.Leverpositionforpushing themachine

2.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine

6.Whennished,ensurethekeyhasbeenreturnedtothe Stoppositiontoavoiddrainingthebatterycharge.

Ifthemachinefailstomovetheelectricbrakemaystillbe engaged.Ifnecessarytheelectricbrakecanbereleased manually.RefertoReleasingtheElectricBrake(page34).

ToOperatetheMachine

Movethebypassleversrearwardthroughthekeyholeand downtolocktheminplaceasshown(Figure22).Ensurethis isdoneforeachlever.

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).

TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthemachine. Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasallnecessarybrakes, lighting,andmarkingasrequiredbylaw .Pleasecarefullyread allthesafetyinstructions.Knowingthisinformationcould helpyou,yourfamily,pets,orbystandersavoidinjury.

WARNING

Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithoutturn signals,lights,reectivemarkings,oraslow movingvehicleemblemisdangerousandcanlead toaccidentscausingpersonalinjury.

Donotdrivemachineonapublicstreetorroadway.

Totransportthemachine:

1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicleand connectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and closethefuelvalve.

5.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcasterwheelsand therearbumper(Figure23).

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Figure23

OperatingTips

FastThrottleSetting

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operatethe engineattheFastposition.Airisrequiredtothoroughlycut grassclippings,sodonotsettheheight-of-cutsolowasto totallysurroundthemowerbyuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohave onesideofthemowerfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsair tobedrawnintothemower.

UsingtheSmartSpeed™Control System

TheSmartSpeed™ControlSystemlever,locatedbelow theoperatingposition,givestheoperatorachoicetodrive themachineatthreespeedranges—high,tow,andlow .An operatorcanbenetfromthelowerspeedsettingwhen maneuveringthemachineintightspacesoroperatingaround delicatelandscapes.Thelowsettingcanalsobeusedto operatethemachineatahighthrottlesettingandbladespeed whilestillbeingabletoreducegroundspeedtoincrease qualityofcut.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethatthe cuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpanyuneven ground.However,thecuttingheightusedinthepastis generallythebestonetouse.Whencuttinggrasslongerthan sixinchestall,youmaywanttocutthelawntwicetoensure anacceptablequalityofcut.

Cut1/3oftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade.Cutting morethanthatisnotrecommendedunlessgrassissparse,or itislatefallwhengrassgrowsmoreslowly.

MowingDirection

Alternatemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhichenhances decompositionandfertilization.

MowatCorrectIntervals

Normally,moweveryfourdays.Butremember,grassgrows atdifferentratesatdifferenttimes.Sotomaintainthesame cuttingheight,whichisagoodpractice,mowmoreoftenin earlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrateslowsinmidsummer, mowlessfrequently.Ifyoucannotmowforanextended period,rstmowatahighcuttingheight;thenmowagain twodayslateratalowerheightsetting.

AvoidCuttingTooLow

Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthemower youpreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheighttoensurethat uneventurfisnotcuttooshort.

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LongGrass

Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,raisethe cuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthegrassatthis setting.Thencutthegrassagainusingthelower,normal setting.

WhenStopping

Ifthemachine'sforwardmotionmustbestoppedwhile mowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydropontoyour lawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoapreviouslycutareawiththe bladesengagedoryoucandisengagethemowerdeckwhile movingforward.

KeeptheUndersideoftheMowerClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthemower aftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinsidethemower, cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecomeunsatisfactory.

BladeMaintenance

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseasonbecause asharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthe grassblades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownat theedges,whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceof disease.Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andfor anywearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpenthe bladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replaceit immediatelywithagenuineT ororeplacementblade.

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Aftertherst5hours

•Changetheengineoil.

Beforeeachuseordaily

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Cleanandchecktheaircleanerfoamelement.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Cleantheengineairintakescreen.

•Checkthecuttingblades.

•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage

Aftereachuse

•Cleanthemowerhousing.

Every25hours

•Greasealllubricationpoints.

•Checktirepressure.

•Checkthebeltsforwear/cracks.

Every50hours

•Replacetheaircleanerpaperelement.

•Checkthesparkplug.

Every100hours

•Changetheengineoil(changeitmoreoftenunderaheavyloadorinhigh temperatures).

•Changetheengine-oillter.

•Replacethesparkplug.

•Replacethein-linefuellter.

•Cleantheenginecoolingnsandshrouds.

Beforestorage

•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectbatterycables.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Paintanychippedsurfaces.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoany maintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.

Premaintenance Procedures

RaisingtheSeat

Makesurethemotioncontrolleversarelockedinthepark position.Lifttheseatforward.

Thefollowingcomponentscanbeaccessedbyraisingtheseat:

•Serialplate

•Servicedecal

•Seatadjustmentbolts

•Fuellter

•Batteryandbatterycables

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Lubrication

GreasingtheBearings

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greasealllubrication

points.

GreaseType:No.2GeneralPurposeLithiumBaseGrease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Cleanthegreasettings(Figure24andFigure25)with arag.Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffofthefront ofthetting(s).

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Figure24

1.Frontcastertire

Figure25

Locatedontheseatpanunderside

1.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

3.Greaseevery25operating hours.

2.Checktirepressureevery 25operatinghours.

4.Engine

4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure24and

Figure25).Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgrease

beginstooozeoutofthebearings.

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Cleanandcheck

theaircleanerfoamelement.

Every50hours—Replacetheaircleanerpaper element.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequentlyiftheoperating conditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

RemovingtheFoamandPaper Elements

1.Disengagethebladecontrol(PTO).

2.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removethekeybeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundtheaircleanertopreventdirtfrom gettingintotheengineandcausingdamage.

4.Removetheaircleanercoverbyunscrewingthe2 knobs(Figure26).

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Figure26

1.Aircleanercover2.Knobs

5.Carefullyremovethefoamandpaperlterelements fromtheaircleanerhousing(Figure27).

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Figure27

1.Foamelement2.Paperelement

6.Separatethefoamandpaperelements.

CleaningtheFoamandPaperElements

FoamElement:

1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapandwarmwater. Whentheelementisclean,rinseitthoroughly .

2.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.Do

notoiltheelement.

Important:Replacethefoamelementifitistorn orworn.

3.Installthefoamelementonacleanpaperelement.

PaperElement:

1.Tapthepaperelementonasolidatsurfaceandblow itoutfromtheinsidewithcompressedairtoremove dustanddirt.

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,anddamage totherubberseal.

Important:Donotcleanthepaperelementwith liquids,suchassolvents,gasoline,orkerosene. Replacethepaperelementifitisdamagedor cannotbecleanedthoroughly.

3.Cleantheinsideoftheaircleanercoverofalldirt,dust, anddebris.

InstallingtheFoamandPaperElements

Important:Topreventenginedamage,alwaysoperate

theenginewiththecompletefoamandpaperaircleaner assemblyinstalled.

1.Installthefoamlterontothepaperlter(Figure27).

2.Installthefoamandpaperlterontotheaircleaner housing.

3.Installtheaircleanercoverandtightenthetwoknobs (Figure26).

ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSF ,SG,SH,SJ,or higher)

CrankcaseCapacity:1.0L(34oz)whenyoudonotchange thelter;1.05L(36oz)whenyouchangethelter.

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure28

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.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removethekeybeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

4.Checktheengine-oillevel(Figure29).

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Figure29

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Every100hours(changeitmoreoftenunderaheavy loadorinhightemperatures).

1.Parkthemachine,sothattherightsideisslightly lowerthantheleftside,toensurethattheoildrains completely.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).

3.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removethekeybeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

C D

E F

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4.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied amountofoilintothellhole(Figure31).

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Figure31

5.Checktheoillevel;refertoCheckingtheEngine-Oil

Level(page26).

ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Note:Changetheengine-oilltermorefrequentlywhenthe operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChangingthe

EngineOil(page27).

C D

3/4

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Figure32

Note:Ensuretheoil-ltergaskettouchestheengine,

andthenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

2.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnewoil;refer toChangingtheEngineOil(page27).

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthesparkplug.

Every100hours—Replacethesparkplug.

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes iscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.Useasparkplug wrenchforremovingandinstallingthesparkpluganda gappingtoolorfeelergaugetocheckandadjusttheairgap. Installanewsparkplugifnecessary.

Type:ChampionRC12YC,Autolite3924,NGKBCPR6ES orequivalent

AirGap:0.76mm(0.030inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Disengagethebladecontrol(PTO).

2.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removethekeybeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(Figure33).

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Figure33

1.Spark-plugwire

4.Cleanaroundthesparkplugtopreventdirtfromfalling intotheengineandpotentiallycausingdamage.

5.Removethesparkplugandmetalwasher.

CheckingtheSparkPlug

1.Inspectthesparkplug(Figure34).

Note:Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator, theengineisoperatingproperly .Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeansthattheaircleanerisdirty.

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Figure34

1.Centerelectrodeinsulator3.Airgap(nottoscale)

2.Sideelectrode

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug.Always replacethesparkplugwhenithasablackcoating, wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.

2.Checkthegapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes (Figure34).Bendthesideelectrodeifthegapisnot correct.

InstallingtheSparkPlug

Tightenthesparkplugto20N-m(15ft-lb).

15 ft-lb 20 N-m

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Figure35

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthesparkplug.

Every100hours—Replacethesparkplug.

Type:ChampionRC12YC,Autolite3924,NGKBCPR6ES orequivalent

AirGap:0.76mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,movethemotion controlsoutwardtotheparkposition,stoptheengine, andremovethekey.

2.Beforeremovingthesparkplug(s),cleanthearea aroundthebaseoftheplugtokeepdirtanddebrisout oftheengine.

3.Removethesparkplug(Figure36).

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Figure36

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).Always

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

Note:Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingontheinsulator usuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.76mm(0.030inch).

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Figure37

InstallingtheSparkPlug

Tightenthesparkplugto20N-m(15ft-lb).

15 ft-lb 20 N-m

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Figure38

FuelSystem Maintenance

DANGER

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

•Performanyfuelrelatedmaintenancewhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea. Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereasparkmay ignitethegasolinefumes.

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ReplacingtheIn-lineFuel Filter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethein-linefuel

lter.

Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuelline.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,removethekey, andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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Figure39

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.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Raisetheseattoaccessthebattery.

4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcablefromthe batterypost(Figure40).Retainallfasteners.

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage themachineandcablescausingsparks. Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

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

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

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5.Slidetherubbercoverupthepositive(red)cable. Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthebattery post(Figure40).Retainallfasteners.

6.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure40)andliftthe batteryfromthebatterytray .

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Figure40

1.Battery5.Negativebatterypost

2.Positivebatterypost6.Wingnut,washer,andbolt

3.Bolt,washer,andnut7.Batteryhold-down

4.T erminalboot

ChargingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebatteryand

disconnectbatterycables.

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;refertoRemoving theBattery.

2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat6to10 amps.Donotoverchargethebattery.

3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthecharger leadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure41).

Figure41

1.Positivebatterypost

3.Red(+)chargerlead

2.Negativebatterypost

4.Black(-)chargerlead

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure40).

2.Installthepositive(red)batterycabletothepositive(+) batteryterminalusingthefastenersremovedpreviously.

3.Installthenegativebatterycabletothenegative(-) batteryterminalusingthefastenersremovedpreviously.

4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.

5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure40).

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(Figure42).

3.Toreplaceafuse,pulloutonthefusetoremoveit (Figure42).

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Figure42

1.Main-30amp

2.Chargecircuit-25amp

4.Returnthecontrolpaneltoitsoriginalposition.Use thescrewsremovedpreviouslytosecurethepanelto themachine.

DriveSystem Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktirepressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut.Check thepressureatthevalvestem(Figure43).Checkthetires whentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccuratepressurereading.

Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.

Inatethereardrivewheeltiresto90kPa(13psi).

Figure43

1.V alvestem

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ReleasingtheElectricBrake

Theelectricbrakereleasesbymanuallyrotatingthelinkarms forward.Oncetheelectricbrakeisenergizedthebrakewill reset.

Toreleasethebrake:

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheOffpositionordisconnect thebattery.

2.Locatetheshaftswherethebrake-linkarmsare connectedonbothsidesoftheelectricbrake(Figure

44).

3.Rotatetheshaftsforwardtoreleasethebrakes.

Figure44

1.Rotatebrake-linkarmforwardontheelectric-brake-control module

2.Leftreartire

CoolingSystem Maintenance

CleaningtheEngineScreen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Cleantheengine

airintakescreen.

Toensurepropercooling,makesurethegrassscreen,cooling ns,andotherexternalsurfacesoftheenginearekeptclean atalltimes.

Useadrybrushtocleangrassandaccumulateddebrisfrom theairintakescreenandaroundtheengine.

Important:Topreventcontaminatingthefuelsystem, donotusewatertocleantheengine.

CleaningtheEngineCooling FinsandShrouds

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Cleantheenginecooling

nsandshrouds.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitchandmovethe controlleverstotheneutrallockedpositionandapply theparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removetheairintakescreenandcoolingshrouds.

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengineparts.

5.Installtheairintakescreenandcoolingshrouds.

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MowerMaintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason,because sharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthegrass blades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownattheedges, whichslowsgrowth,andincreasesthechanceofdisease.

Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andforany wearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpenthe bladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replace itimmediatelywithagenuineT ororeplacementblade.For convenientsharpeningandreplacement,youmaywantto keepextrabladesonhand.

WARNING

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

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe blade-controlswitch,movethemotion-controlleversoutward totheparkposition,stoptheengine,andremovethekey .

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe

cuttingblades.

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure45).

Note:Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblades;refertoSharpeningtheBlades

(page37).

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea(Figure

45).

Note:Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslot forminginthisarea(items3and4inFigure45), immediatelyinstallanewblade.

Figure45

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea

4.Damage

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfaceforthe

followingprocedure.

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

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedgloves,orotheradequate handprotection,slowlyrotatethebladetobemeasure intoapositionthatallowseffectivemeasurementofthe distancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthelevelsurface themachineison(Figure46).

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Figure46

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

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3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface (Figure47).

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Figure47

1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degrees,sothattheopposing cuttingedgeisnowinthesameposition(Figure48).

G009681

Figure48

1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)

2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement position

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface (Figure49).

Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan3mm (1/8inch).

G009680

Figure49

1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreaterthan

3mm(1/8inch),replacethebladewithanew blade;refertoRemovingtheBlades(page36)and

InstallingtheBlades(page37).

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

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,movetothe

nextblade.

Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Thebladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthe bladeisoutofbalance,orifthebladeisbent.T oensure optimumperformanceandcontinuedsafetyconformance ofthemachine,usegenuineTororeplacementblades. Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturersmayresult innon-conformancewithsafetystandards.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-paddedglove.

2.Removethebladebolt,thecurvedwasher,andthe bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure50).

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Figure50

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsof theblade(Figure51).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamount

ofmaterialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

Figure51

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade balancer(Figure52).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,the bladeisbalanced,andcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff theendofthesailareaonly(Figure51).

Figure52

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure50).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademustbe pointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto ensurepropercutting.

2.Installthethecurvedwasher(cuppedsidetowardthe blade)andthebladebolt(Figure50).

3.Torquethebladeboltto47to88N-m(35to65ft-lb).

LevelingtheMowerDeck

Checktoensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytimeyou installthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencutonyour lawn.

Themowerdeckmustbecheckedforbentbladespriorto leveling;anybentbladesmustberemovedandreplaced; refertotheServicingtheCuttingBlades(page35)before continuing.

Themowerdeckmustbeleveledside-to-siderstthenthe fronttorearslopecanbeadjusted.

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•Alltiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page33).

LevelingfromSidetoSide

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.

4.Carefullyrotatetheblade(s)sothattheyareallside toside(Figure53).

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Figure53

Mowerdeckswith2Blades

1.Bladessidetoside

3.Outsidecuttingedges

2.Sailareaofblade4.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here

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5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesandthe atsurface(Figure53).Ifbothmeasurementsarenot within5mm(3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired; continuewiththisprocedure.

6.Movetotheleftsideofthemachine.

7.Loosenthesidelockingnut.

8.Raiseorlowertheleftsideofthemowerdeckby rotatingtherearnut.(Figure54).

Note:Rotatetherearnutclockwisetoraisethemower deck;rotatetherearnutcounter-clockwisetolower themowerdeck.

Figure54

1.Hangerbracket3.Rearlockingnut

2.Sidelockingnut

9.Checktheside-to-sideadjustmentsagain.Repeatthis procedureuntilthemeasurementsarecorrect.

10.Continuelevelingthedeckbycheckingthefront-to-rear bladeslope;refertoAdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade

Slope(page38).

AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade Slope

Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyouinstallthe mower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan7.9mm (5/16inch)lowerthantherearofthemower,adjusttheblade levelusingthefollowinginstructions:

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.

Note:Checkandadjusttheside-to-sidebladelevel ifyouhavenotcheckedthesetting;refertoLeveling

fromSidetoSide(page37).

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacingfrontto rear(Figure55).

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Figure55

Mowerdeckswith2Blades

1.Bladesfronttorear

2.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurfacehere

5.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat surface,andthetipoftherearbladetotheatsurface (Figure55).

Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6to7.9mm(1/16 to5/16inch)lowerthantherearbladetip,adjustthe frontlocknut.

6.Toadjustthefront-to-rearbladeslope,rotatethe adjustmentnutinthefrontofthemower(Figure56).

G014634

Figure56

1.Adjustingrod3.Locknut

2.Adjustingblock

7.Toraisethefrontofthemower,tightentheadjustment nut.

8.Tolowerthefrontofthemower,loosentheadjustment nut.

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9.Afteradjustment,checkthefront-to-rearslopeagain, continueadjustingthenutuntilthefrontbladetipis

1.6to7.9mm(1/16to5/16inch)lowerthantherear bladetip(Figure55).

10.Whenthefront-to-rearbladeslopeiscorrectcheckthe side-to-sidelevelofthemoweragain,refertoLeveling

fromSidetoSide(page37).

RemovingtheMower

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

4.Removethehairpincotterfromthefrontsupportrod andremovetherodfromthedeckbracket(Figure

57).Carefullylowerthefrontofthemowerdeckto

theground.

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Figure57

1.Frontsupportrod3.Deckbracket

2.Lockingnut

5.Liftthemowerdeckandhangerbracketsclearof therearliftrodandlowerthemowercarefullytothe ground(Figure58).

G005077

Figure58

1.Mowerdeck

3.Rearliftrod

2.Hangerbracket

6.Slidethemowerdeckrearwardtoremovethemower beltfromtheenginepulley.

7.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderneaththe machine.

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

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 bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

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

4.Usingaspringremovaltool,(Toropartno.92-5771), removetheidlerspringfromthedeckhooktoremove tensionontheidlerpulleyandrollthebeltoffofthe pulleys(Figure59).

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WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwheninstalled andcancausepersonalinjury.

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

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Figure59

1.Idlerpulley

4.Spring

2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley

3.Outsidepulley6.Springremovaltoo

5.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys(Figure59).

6.Usingaspringremovaltool,(Toropartno.92-5771), installtheidlerspringoverthedeckhookandplacing tensionontheidlerpulleyandmowerbelt(Figure59).

InstallingtheMower

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

5.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandguidethehanger bracketsovertherearliftrod(Figure58).

6.Attachthefrontsupportrodtothemowerdeckwith theclevispinandhairpincotter(Figure57).

7.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley;referto ReplacingtheMowerBelt.

ReplacingtheGrassDeector

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspectthegrass

deectorfordamage

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallowthe lawnmowertothrowobjectsintheoperator'sor bystander'sdirectionandresultinseriousinjury. Also,contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Neveroperatethemachinewithoutgrassdeector, dischargecoverorgrasscollectionsysteminplace.

Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamagebeforeeachuse. Replaceanydamagedpartsbeforeuse.

1.LocateitemsshowninFigure60.

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Figure60

1.Mowerdeck

5.Spring

2.Grassdeector6.Nut(3/8inch)

3.Grassdeectorbracket7.Shortstand-off

4.Rod

2.Removethenut(3/8inch)fromtherodunderthe mower(Figure60).

3.Slidetherodoutoftheshortstand-off,spring,and grassdeector(Figure60).Removethedamagedor worngrassdeector.

4.Replacethegrassdeector(Figure60).

5.Sliderod,straightend,throughthereargrassdeector bracket.

6.Placethespringontherod,withendwiresdown,and betweenthegrassdeectorbrackets.Sliderodthrough secondgrassdeectorbracket(Figure60).

7.Insertrodatfrontofgrassdeectorintoshort stand-offondeck.Securerearendofrodintothe mowerwithanut(3/8inch)(Figure60).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbespring loadedinthedownposition.Liftthedeectorup totestthatitsnapstothefulldownposition.

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Cleaning

WashingtheUndersideofthe Mower

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthemowerhousing.

Important:Y oucanwashthemachinewithamild detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthemachine. Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthecontrol panel,undertheseat,aroundtheengine,hydraulic pumps,andmotors.

Washtheundersideofthemoweraftereachusetoprevent grassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionandclipping dispersal.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthemower washouttting,andturnthewateronhigh(Figure61).

Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashouttting O-ringtomakethecouplingslideoneasierandprotect theO-ring.

G020098

Figure61

1.Washouttting3.O-ring

2.Hose

4.Coupling

4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.

5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.Engagetheblade controlswitchandletthemowerrunforonetothree minutes.

6.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,stoptheengine, andremovetheignitionkey.Waitforallmovingparts tostop.

7.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfromthe washouttting.

Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafteronewashing,let itsoakfor30minutes.Thenrepeattheprocedureof washingtheundersideofthemower.

8.Runthemoweragainforonetothreeminutesto removeexcesswater.

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsor bladecontact.Contactwithbladeorthrown debriscancauseinjuryordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashouttting immediately,beforeusingmoweragain.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerorthroughopeningsinthemower.

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Storage

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,movethemotion controlsoutwardtotheparkposition,stoptheengine, andremovethekey.

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

Important:Y oucanwashthemachinewithamild detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially nearthecontrolpanel,undertheseat,aroundthe engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.

3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir CleanerintheEngineMaintenancesection.

4.Greaseandoilthemachine;refertotheLubrication section.

5.Changethecrankcaseoilandlter;refertoServicing theEngineOilintheEngineMaintenancesection.

6.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire PressureintheDriveSystemMaintenancesection.

7.Chargethebattery;refertoServicingtheBatteryinthe ElectricalSystemMaintenancesection.

8.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoServicing theCuttingBladesintheMowerMaintenancesection.

9.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-useoccurs over30days.Preparethemachineforstorageas follows.

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

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasolineandusedatalltimes.

Runtheenginetodistributetheconditionedfuel throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthefueltank.

Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

Choketheengine.Startandruntheengineuntilitwill notstart.

Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclepursuanttolocal codes.

Important:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned gasolineover90days.

11.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckitscondition;refer toServicingtheSparkPlugintheEngineMaintenance

section.Withthesparkplug(s)removedfromthe engine,pourtwotablespoonsofengineoilintothe sparkplughole.Usethestartertocranktheengineand distributetheoilinsidethecylinder.Installthespark plug(s).Donotinstallthewireonthesparkplug(s).

12.Cleananydirtandchafffromthetopofthemower.

13.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith agardenhose.

14.Checktheconditionofthedriveandmowerbelts.

15.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor replaceanypartthatiswornordamaged.

16.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

17.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea. Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchandkeepit inamemorableplace.Coverthemachinetoprotect itandkeepitclean.

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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.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.

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.ThePowerTake-Off(PTO)switchor PTOclutchisfaulty.

3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

4.Themowerbeltisworn,loose,or broken.

4.Installanewmowerbelt.

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Schematics

ElectricalDiagram(Rev .A)

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Notes:

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Notes:

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TheToroTotalCoverageWarranty

Landscape

ALimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)Contractor

Equipment (LCE)

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuanttoanagreement betweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchasertorepairtheT oroProducts listedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginalowner:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

21in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse

1yearCommercialUse

•Engines

Honda–2years

Kawasaki–3years

30in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse

1yearCommercialUse

•Engines

Kawasaki–3years

Mid-SizeWalk-BehindMowers

2years

•Engines

Kawasaki–3years

GrandStand

Mowers

5yearsor1,200hours

•Engines

3years

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

ZMaster

2000SeriesMowers

4yearsor500hours

•Engines

3years

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

ZMaster

3000SeriesMowers

5yearsor1,200hours

•Engines

3years

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

ZMaster

5000SeriesMowers

5yearsor1,200hours

•Engines

KohlerCommand–2years

KohlerEFI–3years

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

ZMaster

6000SeriesMowers

5yearsor1,200hours

•Engines

Kawasaki–3years

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

ZMaster

7000SeriesMowers

5yearsor1,200hours

•Engines

2years

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

ZMaster

8000SeriesMowers

2yearsor1,200hours

•Engines

2years

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

AllMowers

•Battery90daysPartsandLabor

1yearPartsonly

•BeltsandTires90days

•Attachments1year

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialwarrantywouldapply.

Whicheveroccursrst.

LifetimeFrameW arranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atToro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforpartsand labor.Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustorcorrosion arenotcovered.

SomeenginesusedonToroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer .

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsorworkmanship, followthisprocedure:

1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir dealership.T olocateadealerconvenienttoyou,refertotheYellowPagesof yourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“LawnMowers”)oraccessourwebsite atwww.Toro.com.Y oumayalsocallthenumberslistedinitem#3tousethe 24-hourT oroDealerlocatorsystem.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)totheService Dealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermineifitiscovered underwarranty.

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’sanalysisorwith theassistanceprovided,contactusat:

RLCCustomerCareDepartment

ToroWarrantyCompany

811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth

Bloomington,MN55420-1 196

888-865-5676(U.S.Customers)

888-865-5691(Canadacustomers)

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenanceprocedures describedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance,whetherperformedby adealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystemcoverage andenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpresswarrantydoesnot coverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,lubricants,oil

changes,sparkplugs,airltersbladesharpeningorwornblades,cable/linkage adjustments,orbrakeandclutchadjustments

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglectedandrequires

replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedT oroService

Dealer

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuelprocedure(consult

Operator'sManualformoredetails)

–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered

–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontainsmorethan

10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE

–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-useoverone

month

GeneralConditions

AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorizedT oro ServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacementparts.

NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliableforindirect, incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththeuseoftheT oro Productscoveredbythiswarranty ,includinganycostorexpenseofproviding substituteequipmentorserviceduringreasonableperiodsofmalfunctionor non-usependingcompletionofrepairsunderthiswarranty.

Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability(thattheproductistforordinaryuse) andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticularpurpose)arelimitedto thedurationoftheexpresswarranty.

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequentialdamages, orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheaboveexclusions andlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights whichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguaranteepoliciesforyourcountry , province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguaranteeinformation,contacttheToroimporter.Ifallother remediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany .

AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oroDealer.

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