Toro TimeCutter Z5020 74372, TimeCutter Z5020 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3358-277RevC

TimeCutter

Z5020RidingMower

ModelNo.74372—SerialNo.270000001andUp

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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.

Theenclosed

Engine Owner’ s Man ual

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

Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratoryratedbythe enginemanufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1940. Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating requirements,theactualenginehorsepoweronthisclass oflawnmowerwillbesignicantlylower.

Introduction

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating theproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comfor productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

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Undertheseat

1.Modelandserialnumberplate

Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthespace below:

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended precautions.

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1.Safetyalertsymbol.

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Contents

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

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

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

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

SlopeChart..........................................................7

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

ProductOverview......................................................11

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

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

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

RecommendedGasoline.....................................13

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................15

StartingandStoppingtheEngine........................15

OperatingtheBlades..........................................16

StoppingtheEngine...........................................16

TheSafetyInterlockSystem................................17

DrivingForwardorBackward.............................17

StoppingtheMachine.........................................18

AdjustingtheHeightofCut................................18

PositioningtheSeat............................................19

AdjustingtheMotionControlLevers..................19

PushingtheMachinebyHand.............................19

SideDischarge....................................................20

OperatingTips...................................................20

Maintenance...............................................................22

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................22

PremaintenanceProcedures....................................23

RaisingtheSeat..................................................23

AccessingtheBattery.........................................23

Lubrication.............................................................23

GreasingtheBearings.........................................23

EngineMaintenance...............................................24

ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................24

ServicingtheEngineOil.....................................25

ServicingtheSparkPlug.....................................27

CleaningtheBlowerHousing..............................28

FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................28

ReplacingtheFuelFilter.....................................28

ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................29

ChargingtheBattery...........................................29

ServicingtheFuses.............................................30

DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................31

CheckingtheTirePressure.................................31

MowerMaintenance...............................................32

ServicingtheCuttingBlades...............................32

LevelingtheMowerfromSide-to-Side................33

AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBladeSlope.............34

RemovingtheMower.........................................35

MowerBeltMaintenance....................................36

InstallingtheMower...........................................36

ReplacingtheGrassDeector.............................37

Cleaning.................................................................38

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower..................38

Storage.......................................................................39

CleaningandStorage..........................................39

Troubleshooting.........................................................40

Schematics.................................................................42

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Safety

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

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard B71.1-2003.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

GeneralOperation

•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsin theoperator’smanualandonthemachinebefore starting.

•Donotplacehandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor underthemachine.Keepclearofthedischarge openingatalltimes.

•Allowonlyresponsibleadultswhoarefamiliarwith theinstructionstooperatethemachine.

•Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,toys,wire, etc.,whichcouldbepickedupandthrownbythe blade.

•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore mowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Nevercarrypassengers.

•Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutelynecessary. Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhile backingup.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddo notpointitatanyone.Avoiddischargingmaterial againstawallorobstruction.Materialmayricochet backtowardtheoperator.Stoptheblade(s)when crossinggravelsurfaces.

•Donotoperatethemowerwithouteithertheentire grasscatcherortheguardinplace.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmaking turns.Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechanging directions.

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

•Turnoffbladeswhennotmowing.Stoptheengine andwaitforallpartstocometoacompletestop beforecleaningthemachine,removingthegrass catcheroruncloggingthedischargechute.

•Operatethemachineonlyindaylightorgood articiallight.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileunderthe inuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingnearorcrossing roadways.

•Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthe machineintoatrailerortruck.

•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenoperatingthe mower.

•Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsand above,areinvolvedinalargepercentageofriding mower-relatedinjuries.Theseoperatorsshould evaluatetheirabilitytooperatetheridingmower safelyenoughtoprotectthemselvesandothersfrom seriousinjury.

•Alwaysfollowtherecommendationsforwheel weightsorcounterweights.

SlopeOperation

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

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

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

•Choosealowgroundspeedsoyouwillnothaveto stopwhileoperatingonaslope.

•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery conditionsreducetractionandcouldcausesliding andlossofcontrol.

•Alwayskeepthewheelmotorsengagedwhengoing downslopes.Donotmovethemotioncontrollevers totheneutralpositionandcoastdownhill.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.

•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

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

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•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecause themowermaytipbackwards.

•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoing downhill.Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmay causedrivewheelstoslipandcauselossofbraking andsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingona slope.Iftireslosetraction,disengagethebladesand proceedslowlyofftheslope.

•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.

•Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunder thewatchfulcareofanotherresponsibleadult,not theoperator.

•Bealertandturnthemachineoffifchildrenenter thearea.

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

•Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththebladesoff.They mayfalloffandbeseriouslyinjuredorinterferewith safemachineoperation.

•Childrenwhohavebeengivenridesinthepastmay suddenlyappearinthemowingareaforanotherride andberunoverorbackedoverbythemower.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners, shrubs,trees,theendofafenceorotherobjectsthat mayobscurevision.

Towing

Thismachinedoesnotmakeanyprovisionsfortowing. Donotattachtowedequipmenttothismachine.

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 container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilthefueling iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing immediately.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacegascapand tightensecurely .

GeneralService:

•Neverrunamachineinsideaclosedarea.

•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.

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Frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplacewith manufacturers’recommendedparts,whennecessary.

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

•Checkforproperbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjust andserviceasrequired.

•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructiondecalsas necessary.

•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensure thatoriginalstandardsaremaintained.

ToroRidingMowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecicto Toroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumust knowthatisnotincludedintheANSIstandards.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichis anodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.Donot runengineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.

•Stoptheengine,disconnectsparkplugwire(s)and removekeybeforeperforminganyservice,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.

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

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SlopeChart

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SafetyandInstructional Decals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

114-1606

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.

93-7009

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

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

Manufacturer’sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

99-3943

1.Engine

106-8717

1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.

2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.

3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.

4.Engine

106-8743

1.Heightofcut

110-6691

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatethewithout deectororgrasscollectionsysteminplace.

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.

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112-9802

1.Height-of-cut

110-6654

1.Fast

5.Powertake-off(PTO), Bladecontrolswitchon somemodels

2.Continuousvariable setting

6.Disengage

3.Slow

7.Engage

4.Choke

112-9750

1.Parkingbrake4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

112-9751

1.Parkingbrake4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

112-9840

1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.

3.Removetheignitionkey andreadtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

2.Heightofcut

110-6680

1.Bypasslever,engaged2.Bypasslever,disengaged

110-6690

1.Bypasslever,engaged2.Bypasslever,disengaged

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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.

1. < 15∞

110-6825

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.

2.Warning—readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperformingmaintenance;movethemotioncontrolleverstothebrakeposition, removetheignitionkeyanddisconnectthesparkplugwire.

3.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,mowerblade;entanglementhazard,belt—donotopenorremovesafetyshieldswhileengineis running.

4.Tippinghazard—donotmowupanddownslopes,onlymowacrossslopeslessthan15degrees,avoidsuddenandsharp turnswhileonslopes.

5.Lossoftraction/controlhazard,slopes—lossoftraction/controlonaslope,disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),proceed offtheslopeslowly.

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

7.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefromthemachine,pickupdebrisbeforeoperating,keepdeectorinplace.

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ProductOverview

Figure3

1.Operatorseat4.Heightofcutlever

7.Frontcasterwheel

10.Washouttting

2.Controllevers

5.Footrest8.Reardrivewheel

3.Controlpanel

6.Mowerdeck9.Anti-scalproller

Figure4

1.Motioncontrollevers

3.Gastankcap5.Deector

7.Footassistpedal

2.Heightofcutlever

4.Engine6.Engineguard

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Controls

BecomefamiliarwithallofthecontrolsinFigure3, Figure4,andFigure5beforeyoustarttheengineand operatethemachine.

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Figure5

ControlPanel

1.Ignitionswitch

3.Chokecontrol

2.Throttlecontrol4.Bladecontrolswitch

(powertake-off)

IgnitionSwitch

Theignitionswitchhasthreepositions,Off,Runand Start.ThekeywillturntoStartandmovebackto Runuponrelease.TuringthekeytotheOffposition willstoptheengine;however,alwaysremovethekey whenleavingthemachinetopreventtheenginefrom accidentallystarting(Figure5).

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeedandithasa continuousvariablesettingfromSlowtoFast(Figure5).

ChokeControl

PullupontheChokecontroluntilitstopstochokethe engine(Figure5).PushdownontheChokecontrolfor normalengineoperation

BladeControlSwitch(PowerTake-Off)

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

MotionControlLeversandParking Brake

Themotioncontrolleversarespeedsensitivecontrols ofindependentwheelmotors.Movingaleverforward

orbackwardturnsthewheelonthesamesideforward orinreverse;wheelspeedisproportionaltotheamount theleverismoved.Movingthecontrolleversoutward fromthecenterpositionengagestheparkingbrakeand allowstheoperatortoexitthemachine(Figure13). Alwayspositionthemotioncontrolleversintothe brakepositionwhenyoustopthemachineorleaveit unattended.

Height-of-CutLever

Theheightofcutleverallowstheoperatortolower andraisethedeckfromtheseatedposition.Whenthe leverismovedup,towardtheoperatorthedeckisraised fromthegroundandwhenmoveddown,awayfromthe operatoritisloweredtowardtheground.Onlyadjustthe heightofcutwhilemachineisnotmoving(Figure15).

FootAssistPedal

Thefootassistpedalallowstheoperatortosupportthe weightofthedeckwiththeirlegduringadjustingthe deckheightviatheheight-of-cutlever.

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Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsand decalsinthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformation couldhelpyou,yourfamily,petsorbystandersavoid injury.

Mowingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause slidingandlossofcontrol.

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor drowning.

Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityof rollover:

•Donotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

Figure6

1.SafeZone-usetheTimeCutterhere

2.Usewalkbehindmowerand/orhandtrimmerneardrop-offs andwater.

3.Water

RecommendedGasoline

UseUNLEADEDRegularGasolinesuitablefor automotiveuse(87pumpoctaneminimum).Leaded regulargasolinemaybeusedifunleadedregularisnot available.

Important:Neverusemethanol,gasoline containingmethanol,orgasoholcontainingmore than10%ethanolbecausethefuelsystemcouldbe damaged.Donotmixoilwithgasoline.

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupany gasolinethatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed trailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add gasolinetothefueltankuntilthebodyof thetankisfullbutfueldoesnotlltheneck ofthetank.Thisemptyspaceinthetank allowsgasolinetoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and stayawayfromanopenameorwhere gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Never buymorethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaust systeminplaceandinproperworking condition.

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Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark whichcanignitethegasolinevapors.Are orexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty.

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsidea vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedbecause interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners mayinsulatethecontainerandslowtheloss ofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe ground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporscancauseserious injuryandillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditioneropening.

•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof30daysor less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthe fueltankbedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel system,whichcauseshardstarting

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditioner tothegas.

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

Gasoline/Alcoholblends

Gasohol(upto10percentethylalcohol,90percent unleadedgasolinebyvolume)isapprovedforfueluse bytheenginemanufacturer.Othergasoline/alcohol blendsarenotapproved.

Gasoline/Etherblends

MethylTertiaryButylEther(MTBE)andunleaded gasolineblends(uptoamaximumof15percentMTBE byvolume)areapprovedforfuelusebytheengine manufacturer.Othergasoline/etherblendsarenot approved.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Shuttheengineoffandsetthemotioncontrolsto theparkposition.Raisetheseatsothegastankis visiblewhilefueling.

2.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethecap.

3.Addunleadedregulargasolineuntilthebodyofthe tankisfullbutfueldoesnotlltheneckofthe tank(Figure7).Thisspaceintheneckofthetank allowsgasolinetoexpand.Donotllthefueltank completelyfull.

4.Installthefueltankcapsecurely.Wipeupany gasolinethatmayhavespilled.

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Figure7

1.Gastankbody

3.Filltohere,approximately

2.Gastankneck4.Gastankopening

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoChecking theOilLevelinEngineMaintenance,page24.

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine

1.Sitdownontheseatandmovethemotioncontrols outwardtotheparkposition.

2.Disengagethebladesbymovingthebladecontrol switchtoOff(Figure8).

Figure8

1.Controlpanel2.Bladecontrolswitch—Off position

3.PullupontheChokecontrolbeforestartingacold engine(Figure10).

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire choking.

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Figure9

1.Controlpanel4.Continuousvariable setting

2.Throttle

5.Slow

3.Fast

6.Chokecontrol

4.TurntheignitionkeytoStarttoenergizethestarter. Whentheenginestarts,releasethekey(Figure10).

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

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Figure10

1.Controlpanel

5.Run

2.Ignitionkey—runposition

6.Start

3.Ignitionkey—startposition

7.Chokecontrol

4.Off

5.Aftertheenginestarts,pushdownontheChoke control(Figure10).Iftheenginestallsorhesitates, pullupontheChokecontrolandlettheenginerun forafewseconds.ThenpushdownontheChoke controlandmovethethrottlelevertothedesired setting.Repeatthisasrequired.

OperatingtheBlades

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

EngagingtheBlades

1.Releasepressureonthemotioncontrolleversand placethemachineinneutral.

2.MovethethrottletotheFastposition.

Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottle intheFastposition.

3.PulloutonthebladecontrolswitchtoOnto engagetheblades(Figure11).

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Figure11

1.Controlpanel2.Bladecontrolswitch—On position

DisengagingtheBlades

PushthebladecontrolswitchtoOfftodisengagethe blades(Figure12).

Figure12

1.Controlpanel2.Bladecontrolswitch—Off

StoppingtheEngine

1.Disengagethebladesbymovingthebladecontrol switchtoOff(Figure8).

2.MovethethrottlelevertobetweenFastandhalf throttle(Figure10).

3.TurntheignitionkeytoOff(Figure9).

4.Pullthewireoffofthesparkplug(s)toprevent thepossibilityofsomeoneaccidentallystartingthe machinebeforetransportingorstoringthemachine.

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TheSafetyInterlockSystem

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnected ordamagedthemachinecouldoperate unexpectedlycausingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock System

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:

•Thebladesaredisengaged.

•Themotioncontrolleversareintheparkposition.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostop theenginewhenthecontrolleversareoutofthepark positionandyourisefromtheseatwhentheblades areengaged.

TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem

Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow ,haveanAuthorizedService Dealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .

1.Whilesittingontheseat,withthecontrolleversin parkposition,andmovethebladecontrolswitch toOn.Trystartingtheengine;theengineshould notcrank.

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.

DrivingForwardorBackward

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place thethrottlecontrolintheFastpositionforbest performance.Alwaysoperateinthefullthrottle position.

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly .The operatormaylosecontrolofthemachine andcausepersonalinjuryordamagetothe machine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.

Forward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotioncontrol leversforward(Figure13).

Figure13

1.Brakeposition3.Forward

2.Centerunlockposition

4.Backward

Togostraight,applyequalpressuretobothmotion controllevers(Figure13).

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Toturn,releasepressureonthemotioncontrollever towardthedirectionyouwanttoturn(Figure13).

Thefartheryoumovethemotioncontrolleversin eitherdirection,thefasterthemachinewillmovein thatdirection.

Tostop,pullthemotioncontrolleverstoneutral.

Backward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotioncontrol leversrearward(Figure13).

Togostraight,applyequalpressuretobothmotion controllevers(Figure13).

Toturn,releasethepressureonthemotion controllevertowardthedirectionyouwanttoturn (Figure13).

Tostop,pushthemotioncontrolleverstoneutral.

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethemotioncontrolleversto neutralandoutwardtotheparkposition,disengagethe bladecontrolswitch,ensurethethrottleisinthefast position,andturntheignitionkeytooff.Rememberto removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemowerwhileit isunattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandmovethe motioncontrolleversoutwardtothepark positionwhenleavingthemachineunattended, evenifjustforafewminutes.

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

1.Entertheoperator’sposition.Placeafootonthe footassistpedalandapplypressure.

2.Whilemaintainingpressureonthepedal,pull inwardandupontheheight-of-cutleverandmove ittothedesiredposition.

Figure14

3.Raisetheheight-of-cutlevertothetransport position,cuttingheightposition4.5(alsothe 4-1/2inch[115mm])(Figure15).

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4-1/2in(1 15mm)

4in.(102mm)

3-1/2in(89mm)

3in(76mm)

2-1/2in(64mm)

2in(51mm)

1-1/2in(38mm)

4-1/2in(1 15mm)

4in(102mm)

3-1/2in(89mm)

3in(76mm)

2-1/2in(64mm)

2in(51mm)

1-1/2in(38mm)

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4.5

3.5

2.5

1.5

Figure15

1.Height-of-cutlever2.Height-of-cutpositions

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Positionthe seatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthemachine andaremostcomfortable.

1.Raisetheseatandloosentheadjustmentknobjust enoughthatseatcanmove(Figure16).

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Figure16

1.Adjustmentknob

2.Movetheseattothedesiredpositionandtighten theknob.

AdjustingtheMotionControl Levers

AdjustingtheHeight

Themotioncontrolleverscanbeadjustedhigheror lowerformaximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Removethe2boltsholdingthecontrollevertothe controlarmshaft(Figure17).

2.Movethecontrollevertothenextsetofholes. Securetheleverwiththe2bolts(Figure17).

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Figure17

1.Controlarmshaft3.Slotted,upperhole

2.Controllever

4.Bolt

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.

AdjustingtheTilt

Themotioncontrolleverscanbetiltedforeoraftfor maximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrolleverto thecontrolarmshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe controlleverforeoraft(Figure17).Tightenboth boltstosecurethecontrolinthenewposition.

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.

PushingtheMachinebyHand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.

Nevertowthemachinebecausedamagemay occur.

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ToPushtheMachine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtopark position,stoptheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Locatethebypassleversattherearofthemachine, ontheleftandrightsideoftheframe.

4.Movethebypassleversrearwardandthendown tolocktheminplaceasshowninFigure18to disengagethewheelmotors.Repeatthisoneach sideofthemachine.

5.Movethemotioncontrolleversinwardtodisengage theparkingbrake.

Themachineisnowabletobepushedbyhand.

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Figure18

Rightsideshown

1.Bypassleverlocation

3.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine

2.Leverpositionforpushing themachine

ToOperatetheMachine

Movethebypassleversupwardandpushthemforward, tothemiddleofthehorizontalslot(Figure18)to engagethewheelmotors.

Note:Donotmovethebypassleversfullyforward intotheverticalcutoutoftheslot.Themachinewill notdriveunlessthewheelmotorsareengaged,withthe bypassleversinthemiddleofthehorizontalslot.

SideDischarge

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.

Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover, orcompletegrasscatcherassemblymounted inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebriswill causeinjuryordeath.

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

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mower.

•Nevertrytocleardischargeareaormower bladesunlessyoumovethebladecontrol switchtoOffandrotatetheignitionkeyto Off.Alsoremovethekeyandpullthewire offthesparkplug(s).

OperatingTips

FastThrottleSetting

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

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

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

Cut1/3oftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrowsmore slowly.

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MowingDirection

Alternatemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhich enhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowatCorrectIntervals

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

CuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeed.

AvoidCuttingTooLow

Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthe moweryoupreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheightto ensurethatuneventurfisnotcuttooshort.

LongGrass

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

WhenStopping

Ifthemachine’sforwardmotionmustbestoppedwhile mowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydropontoyour lawn.T oavoidthis,moveontoapreviouslycutarea withthebladesengaged.

KeeptheUndersideoftheMower Clean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe moweraftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinside themower,cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecome unsatisfactory.

BladeMaintenance

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason becauseasharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingor 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

Beforeeachuseordaily

•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.

•Checktheaircleanerfordirty,looseordamagedparts.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Checkairintakeandcoolingareas,cleanasnecessary.

•Checkthecuttingblades.

•Cleanthemowerhousing.

Every25hours

•Greasealllubricationpoints.

•Checktirepressure.

•Checkthebeltsforwear/cracks.

Every50hours

•Servicethepaperelement.(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirtyconditions)

Every100hours

•Replacethepaperelement.(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirtyconditions)

•Changetheengineoilandlter.

•Cleantheblowerhousing(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirtyconditions).

•Replacethefuellter.

Every200hours

•Checksparkplug(s)conditionandgap.

Every500hours

•Replacethesparkplug(s).

Beforestorage

•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectbatterycables.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Paintanychippedsurfaces.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoany maintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.

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Premaintenance Procedures

RaisingtheSeat

Makesurethemotioncontrolleversarelockedinthe parkposition.Lifttheseatforwardandlowerittothe oorboard.

Thefollowingcomponentscanbeaccessedbyraising theseat:

•Serialplate

•Servicedecal

•Seatadjustmentknob

•Fuellter

•Fuses

•Batterycables

AccessingtheBattery

1.Raisetheseat.

2.RemovetheTORX

headfasteners(25)securing

theleftcovertotheframeasshowninFigure19.

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Figure19

1.Leftcover

3.Battery

2.Torxheadfasteners(25)

3.Lifttheplasticcoverawayfromthemachine.Retain allfasteners.

Replacethecoverandsecureittotheframeusingthe fastenersremovedpreviously.

Lubrication

GreasingtheBearings

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greaseall

lubricationpoints.

GreaseType:No.2GeneralPurposeLithiumBase Grease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

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

3.Cleanthegreasettings(Figure20andFigure21) witharag.Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffofthe frontofthetting(s).

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Figure20

1.Frontcastertire

Figure21

Locatedontheseatpanunderside

1.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

3.Greaseevery25operating hours.

2.Checktirepressureevery 25operatinghours.

4.Engine

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4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure20and Figure21).Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgrease beginstooozeoutofthebearings.

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe

aircleanerfordirty,looseordamaged parts.

Thisengineisequippedwithareplaceable,highdensity paperaircleanerelement.Checktheaircleanerdailyor beforestartingtheengine.Checkforabuildupofdirt anddebrisaroundtheaircleanersystem.Keepthisarea clean.Alsocheckforlooseordamagedcomponents. Replaceallbentordamagedaircleanercomponents.

Note:Operatingtheenginewithlooseordamagedair cleanercomponentscouldallowunlteredairintothe enginecausingprematurewearandfailure.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermoreoftenunder extremelydusty,dirtyconditions.

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Figure22

1.Aircleanercover3.Paperelement

2.Aircleanerlatch4.Aircleanerbase

ServicingPaperElement

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Servicethepaper

element.(moreoftenunderextremely dusty,dirtyconditions)

Every100hours—Replacethepaper element.(moreoftenunderextremely dusty,dirtyconditions)

1.Opentheaircleanercoverdoorontheblower housingtoaccesstheaircleanerelement(Figure22).

2.Unhookthelatchandremovetheaircleanerelement (Figure22).

3.Gentlytapthepaperelementtodislodgedirt.Do

notwashthepaperelementorusepressurized air,asthiswilldamagetheelement.Replaceadirty,

bent,ordamagedelement.Handlethenewelement

carefully;donotuseifthesealingsurfacesarebent ordamaged.

4.Cleantheaircleanerbaseasrequiredandcheck condition.

5.Installthepaperelementontotheaircleanerbase. Securewiththelatch.

6.Closetheaircleanercoverdoor.

ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSG,SH,SJ,or higher)

CrankcaseCapacity:1.7qt(1.6l)whenthelteris changed

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow .

Figure23

CheckingtheOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe

engineoillevel.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe bladecontrolswitch,stoptheengine,andremove thekey .

2.Makesuretheengineisstopped,level,andiscoolso theoilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

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

4.Unscrewandremovethedipstick;wipeoiloff (Figure24).Reinsertthedipstickintothetubeand restthecaponthetube.Donotscrewthecaponto thetube.

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Figure24

1.Oildipstick3.Oillevel—Fullmark

2.Fillertube

4.Oillevel—Addmark

5.Pullthedipstickoutandchecktheoillevel. (Figure24).

Theoillevelshouldbeupto,butnotover,the “FULL”or“F”markonthedipstick

6.Ifthelevelislow ,addoilofthepropertype,uptothe “FULL”or“F”markonthedipstick.Alwayscheck thelevelwiththedipstickbeforeaddingmoreoil.

Note:Topreventextensiveenginewearordamage, alwaysmaintaintheproperoillevelinthecrankcase. Neveroperatetheenginewiththeoillevelbelowthe “ADD”or“L”markorabovethe“FULL”or“F” markonthedipstick.

7.Removedipstickandcheckoillevel.Thelevelshould bebetweenthe“FullorF”and“ AddorL”marks.If low,addoilofthepropertypeuptothefullmark. Reinstalloilllcap/dipstickandscrewtight.

ChangingtheOilandtheFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Changetheengine

oilandlter.

RellwithserviceclassSG,SH,SJorhigheroilas speciedinthe“ViscosityGrades”table.

Changetheoilandlterwhiletheengineisstillwarm. Theoilwillowmorefreelyandcarryawaymore impurities.Makesuretheengineislevelwhenlling, checking,orchangingtheoil.

Changetheoilandoillterasfollows:

1.Starttheengineandletitrununtilwarm.This warmstheoilsoitdrainsbetter.

2.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoassuretheoildrains completely.

3.Disengagethebladecontrolswitchandmovethe motioncontrolsoutwardtotheparkposition.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

5.Locatetheoildrainhoseontheleftsideofthe engine.Thedrainplugisattachedtoadrainhose routedthroughadrainholeinthemachineframe (Figure25).Cleantheareaaroundtheoildrainplug capandtheoildrainhose.

6.Placeapanunderneathmachinedirectlybelowthe oildrainhoseasshowninFigure25.

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Figure25

1.Oildrainhose

3.Pan

2.Oildrainplugcap4.Machineframehole

7.Usingtwowrenches(onetoholdtheoildrainhose andonetoloosentheplug),removetheoildrain plug(Figure25).

8.Removetheoilllcap/dipstick(Figure24).

9.Besuretoallowampletimeforcompletedrainage.

10.Locatetheoillterontherightsideoftheengine. Removetheoldlterandwipeoffthelteradapter withacleancloth(Figure26).

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Figure26

1.Oillter

2.Adapter

11.Applyathinlmofcleanoiltotherubbergasketon thenewlter.

12.Installthereplacementoilltertotheadapter. Turntheoillterclockwiseuntiltherubbergasket contactsthepad,thentightenthelteranadditional 3/4to1turn(Figure26).Wipeupanyexcessoil ontheframe.

13.Whenoilhasdrainedcompletely,installtheoildrain plug.Tightentheplugto14N⋅m(125in-lb)torque. Wipeupanyexcessoil(Figure25).

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

14.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil intothellertube(Figure24).

15.Installtheoilllcap/dipstick(Figure24).

16.Checktheoillevel(Figure24);refertoChecking theOilLevel.

17.Slowlyaddadditionaloiltobringittothefullmark.

18.Installtheoilllcap/dipstickandscrewtight (Figure24).

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Checkspark

plug(s)conditionandgap.

Every500hours—Replacethespark plug(s).

ThesparkplugisRFIcompliant.Equivalentalternate brandplugscanalsobeused.Sparkplugreplacementis recommendedat500hours.

Type:ChampionXC12YC(orequivalent)

AirGap:0.030inch(0.76mm)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

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

2.Beforeremovingthesparkplug(s),cleanthearea aroundthebaseoftheplugtokeepdirtanddebris outoftheengine.

Pullthewireoffofthesparkplug(s)(Figure27).

3.Cleanaroundthesparkplug(s)topreventdirt fromfallingintotheengineandpotentiallycausing damage.Removethesparkplug(s)andmetalwasher.

Figure27

1.Sparkplugandwirelocations

CheckingtheSparkPlug

1.Lookatthecenterofthesparkplug(Figure28). Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly .Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Important:Nevercleanthesparkplug.Always replacethesparkplugwhenithasablack coating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.

2.Checkthegapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes (Figure28).Bendthesideelectrode(Figure28)if thegapisnotcorrect.

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Figure28

1.Centerelectrodeinsulator3.Airgap(nottoscale)

2.Sideelectrode

InstallingtheSparkPlug

1.Installthesparkplug.Makesurethattheairgapis setcorrectly.

2.Tightenthesparkplugto18-22ft-lb(25-29N⋅m).

3.Pushthewireontothesparkplug(Figure27).

CleaningtheBlowerHousing

Toensurepropercooling,makesurethegrassscreen, coolingns,andotherexternalsurfacesoftheengine arekeptcleanatalltimes.

Annuallyorevery100hoursofoperation(moreoften underextremelydusty ,dirtyconditions),removethe blowerhousingandanyothercoolingshrouds.Clean thecoolingnsandexternalsurfacesasnecessary.Make surethecoolingshroudsarereinstalled.

Important:Operatingtheenginewithablocked grassscreen,dirtyorpluggedcoolingns,and/or coolingshroudsremoved,willcauseenginedamage duetooverheating.

FuelSystem Maintenance

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty.

•Performanyfuelrelatedmaintenancewhen theengineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinan openarea.Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,and stayawayfromanopenameorwherea sparkmayignitethegasolinefumes.

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethefuel

lter.

Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuel line.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

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

3.Raisetheseatandlocatethefuellinecomingfrom thefueltankbelow .Thefuellterisinthefuelline betweenthetankandengine.

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212

Figure29

1.Fuellinefromtank

4.Fuellinetoengine

2.Hoseclamp5.Flowdirectionarrow

3.Filter6.Fueltank

4.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherand slidethemawayfromthelter(Figure29).

5.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

6.Installanewlterwiththeowdirectionarrow comingfromthefueltankandpointingtothe engine.Movethehoseclampsclosetothelter (Figure29)tosecureitinplace.

ElectricalSystem Maintenance

Warning

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling.

ChargingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponentscausing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,do notallowthebatteryterminalstotouchany metalpartsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

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

3.Removetheleftsideconsoletoaccessthe battery.RefertheAccessingtheBatteryprocedurein PremaintenanceProcedures,page23forinstructions.

4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcablefrom thebatterypost(Figure30).Retainallfasteners.

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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(Figure30).Retainallfasteners.

6.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure30)andlift thebatteryfromthebatterytray.

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Figure30

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(Figure31).

Figure31

1.Positivebatterypost

3.Red(+)chargerlead

2.Negativebatterypost

4.Black(-)chargerlead

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetraywiththeterminal poststowardtheoperatingposition(Figure30).

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

3.Installthenegativebatterycabletothenegative (-)batteryterminalusingthefastenersremoved previously.

4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.

5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure30).

6.Installtheleftsideconsole.RefertheAccessingthe BatteryprocedureinPremaintenanceProcedures, page23forinstructions.

ServicingtheFuses

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

Fuse:

•MainF1-30amp,blade-type

•ChargeCircuitF2-25amp,blade-type

1.Raisetheseattogainaccesstothefuseholder (Figure32).

2.Toreplaceafuse,pulloutonthefusetoremoveit (Figure32).

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Figure32

1.Main-30amp

2.Chargecircuit-25amp

DriveSystem Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktirepressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut. Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure33).Check thetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccurate pressurereading.

RearTires:13psi(90kPa)

FrontTires(casterwheels):20psi(138kPa)

Figure33

1.Valvestem

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MowerMaintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason becausesharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshreddingturns grassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowthand increasesthechanceofdisease.

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

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,anda pieceofthebladecouldbethrownintothe operator’sorbystander’sarea,resultingin seriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagetheblade controlswitch,andmovethemotioncontrolleversto thebrakeposition.Stoptheengine,removethekey,and disconnectthesparkplugwire(s)fromthesparkplug(s).

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe

cuttingblades.

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure34).Iftheedges arenotsharporhavenicks,removeandsharpenthe blades;refertoSharpeningtheBlades.

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea (Figure34).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,or aslotforminginthisarea(item3inFigure34), immediatelyinstallanewblade.

Figure34

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea

CheckingforBentBlades

1.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforwardand backward(Figure35).Measurefromalevelsurface tothecuttingedge,position1.5,oftheblades (Figure35).Notethisdimension.

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Figure35

2.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

3.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeof thebladesatthesamepositionasinstep1.The differencebetweenthedimensionsobtainedinsteps 1and2mustnotexceed1/8inch(3mm).Ifthis dimensionexceeds1/8inch(3mm),thebladeis bentandmustbereplaced.RefertoRemovingthe BladesandInstallingtheBlades.

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedbladewith anewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesofblade.

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RemovingtheBlades

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

Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-paddedglove. Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,bladestiffener, andbladefromthespindleshaft(Figure36).

Figure36

1.Sailareaofblade

4.Bladebolt

2.Blade

5.Bladestiffener

3.Curvedwasher

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothends oftheblade(Figure37).Maintaintheoriginalangle. Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamountof materialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

Figure37

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure38).Ifthebladestaysina horizontalposition,thebladeisbalancedandcanbe used.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff theendofthesailareaonly(Figure37).Repeatthis procedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

Figure38

1.Blade2.Balancer

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure36).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademust bepointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthe mowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthebladestiffener,thecurvedwasher(cupped sidetowardtheblade)andthebladebolt(Figure36).

3.Torquethebladeboltto65-75ft-lb(88-101N⋅m).

LevelingtheMowerfrom Side-to-Side

Themowerbladesmustbelevelfromsidetoside. Checktheside-to-sidelevelanytimeyouinstallthe mowerorwhenyouseeanunevencutonyourlawn.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

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

3.Checktheairpressureofallfourtires.Ifneeded, adjusttotherecommendedination;referto CheckingtheTirePressureinDriveSystem Maintenance,page31.

4.Settheheight-of-cutlevertoposition3 [3inch(76mm)].

5.Carefullyrotatetheblade(s)sidetoside(Figure39). Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand theatsurface(Figure39).Ifbothmeasurements arenotwithin3/16inch(5mm),anadjustmentis required;continuewiththisprocedure.

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Figure39

1.Bladessidetoside

3.Outsidecuttingedges

2.Sailareaofbladè

4.Measurehere

6.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand theatsurface(Figure39).Ifbothmeasurements arenotwithin3/16inch(5mm),anadjustmentis required;continuewiththisprocedure.

7.Attheleftsideofthemachine.Loosen,butdonot remove,therearlockingnutonthehangerbracket (Figure40).

8.Loosenthesidelockingnutonthehangerbracket justenoughtoallowthecentricplatetobeadjusted (Figure40).Usea3/8inchdriveextensionona socketwrenchtomanipulatethecentricplate.Use thewrenchtorepositiontheheightofthemower deckandadjusttothedesiredheight.

9.Stopthedeckattheadjustedpositionandtighten thesidelockingnutonthehangerbrackettohold thenewposition(Figure40).

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

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Figure40

1.Hangerbracket

4.Centricadjustmentplate

2.Rearlockingnut

5.Socketwrenchhole

3.Sidelockingnut6.Socketwrenchwith3/8 inchextension

AdjustingtheFront-to-Rear BladeSlope

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

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

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

3.Checktheairpressureofallfourtires.Ifneeded, adjusttotherecommendedination;referto CheckingtheTirePressureinDriveSystem Maintenance,page31.

4.Checkandadjusttheside-to-sidebladelevelifyou havenotcheckedthesetting;refertoLevelingthe MowerfromSide-to-Side.

5.Settheheight-of-cutatposition3[3inch(76mm)] andcarefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacing fronttorear(Figure41).

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6.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheat surface(Figure41).Ifthefrontbladetipisnot 1/16-5/16inch(1.6-7.9mm)lowerthantherear bladetip,adjustthefrontlocknut.

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Figure41

1.Bladesfronttorear

3.Measurehere

2.Outsidecuttingedges

7.Toadjustthefront-to-rearbladeslope,rotatethe adjustmentnutinthefrontofthemower(Figure42).

Figure42

1.Adjustingrod3.Locknut

2.Adjustingblock

8.Toraisethefrontofthemower,tightenthe adjustmentnut.T olowerthefrontofthemower, loosentheadjustmentnut.

9.Afteradjustment,checkthefront-to-rearslopeagain. Continueadjustingthenutuntilthefrontbladetip

is1/16-5/16inch(1.6-7.9mm)lowerthantherear bladetip(Figure41).

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

RemovingtheMower

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

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

3.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

4.Removethehairpincotterandclevispinfromthe frontsupportrod(Figure43).Carefullylowerthe frontofthemowerdecktotheground.

Figure43

1.Frontsupportrod3.Hairpincotterandclevis pin

2.Lockingnut

5.Liftthemowerandhangerbracketsclearoftherear liftrodandlowerthemowercarefullytotheground (Figure44).

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Figure44

1.Mowerdeck

3.Rearliftrod

2.Hangerbracket

6.Slidethemowerrearwardtoremovethemowerbelt fromtheenginepulley .

7.Slidethemoweroutfromunderneaththemachine.

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-cutat1.5[1-1/2inch(38mm)].

4.Removethebeltcoversovertheoutsidespindles.

5.Pulltheidlerpulleyinthedirectionshownin Figure45androllthebeltoffofthepulleys.

Thespringisundertensionwheninstalledand cancausepersonalinjury.

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

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Figure45

1.Idlerpulley

4.Spring

2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley

3.Outsidepulley

6.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys(Figure45).

7.Pulltheidlerpulleyinthedirectionshownin Figure45androutethebeltontotheidlerpulley (Figure45).

8.Installthebeltcoversovertheoutsidespindles.

InstallingtheMower

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

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

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

5.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandguidethehanger bracketsovertherearliftrod(Figure44).

6.Attachthefrontsupportrodtothemowerdeckwith theclevispinandhairpincotter(Figure43).

7.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley;refer toReplacingtheMowerBelt.

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ReplacingtheGrassDeector

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow thelawnmowertothrowobjectsinthe operator’sorbystander’sdirectionandresult inseriousinjury.Also,contactwiththeblade couldoccur.

Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstall acoverplate,amulchplate,oragrasschute andcatcher.

1.LocateitemsshowninFigure46.

2.Removethenut(3/8inch)fromtherodunderthe mower(Figure46).

3.Slidetherodoutoftheshortstand-off,internal lockwasher,spring,andgrassdeector(Figure46). Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.

4.Replacethegrassdeectorandinternallockwasher (Figure46).

5.Sliderod,straightend,throughthereargrass deectorbracket.

6.Placethespringontherod,withendwiresdown, andbetweenthegrassdeectorbrackets.Sliderod throughsecondgrassdeectorbracketandinternal lockwasher(Figure46).

7.Insertrodatfrontofgrassdeectorintoshort stand-offondeck.Securerearendofrodintothe mowerwithanut(3/8inch)(Figure46).

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

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Figure46

1.Mowerdeck5.Rod

2.Grassdeector6.Nut,3/8inch

3.Grassdeectorbracket7.Shortstand-off

4.Spring

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Cleaning

WashingtheUndersideofthe Mower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Cleanthe

mowerhousing.

Washtheundersideofthemowertopreventgrass buildupforimprovedmulchactionandclipping dispersal.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

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

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthemower washouttting,andturnthewateronhigh (Figure47).

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

Figure47

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.Runthemoweragainforonetothreeminutesto removeexcesswater.

Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsor bladecontact.Contactwithbladeorthrown debriscancauseinjuryordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashouttting immediately,beforeusingmoweragain.

•Pluganyhole(s)inmowerwithboltsand locknuts.

•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.Donotpressure washthemachine.Avoidexcessiveuseof water,especiallynearthecontrolpanel,engine, hydraulicpumps,andmotors.

3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir CleanerinEngineMaintenance,page24.

4.Greaseandoilthemachine;refertoLubrication, page23.

5.Changethecrankcaseoilandlter;refertoServicing theEngineOilinEngineMaintenance,page24.

6.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire PressureinDriveSystemMaintenance,page31.

7.Chargethebattery;refertoServicingtheBattery inElectricalSystemMaintenance,page29.

8.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoServicing theCuttingBladesinMowerMaintenance,page32.

9.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachineforstorage asfollows.

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

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasolineandusedatalltimes.

Runtheenginetodistributetheconditionedfuel throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthefuel tank;refertoDrainingtheFuelTankinFuelSystem Maintenance,page28.

Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

Chokeorprimetheengine.Startandrunthe engineuntilitwillnotstart.Operatetheprimer,if equipped,severaltimestoensurenofuelremainsin theprimersystem.

Disposeoffuelproperly.Recycleasperlocalcodes.

Important:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned gasolineover30days.

11.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckitscondition; refertoServicingtheSparkPluginEngine Maintenance,page24.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.Theoperatorisnotseated.

3.Sitontheseat.

4.Thebatteryisdead.

4.Chargethebattery .

5.Theelectricalconnectionsarecorroded orloose.

5.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

6.Afuseisblown.6.Replacethefuse.

Thestarterdoesnotcrank

7.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Thechokeisnoton.2.Pulluponthechokecontrol.

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.Theventinthefuelcapisclosed.6.Opentheventinthefuelcap.

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

8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Theenginelosespower.

9.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.9.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith

thepropertype.

1.Thetractionbeltsareworn,loose,or broken.

1.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

2.Thetractionbeltsareoffofthepulleys.2.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.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

3.Themowerbeltisworn,loose,or broken.

3.Installanewmowerbelt.

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Schematics

ElectricalDiagram(Rev.A)

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Evaporative Emission Control Warranty Statement

California Evaporative Emission Control Warranty Statement

Your Warranty Rights and Obligations

Introduction

The California Air Resources Board and The Toro® Company are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system’s warranty on your 2007 model year equipment. In California, new equipment that use small off-road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. The Toro® Company must warrant the evaporative emission control system on your equipment for two years provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your equipment.

Your evaporative emission control system may include parts such as: fuel lines, fuel line ttings, and clamps.

Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage:

This evaporative emission control system is warranted for two years. If any evaporative emission-related part on your equipment is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by The Toro® Company.

Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities:

• As the equipment owner, you are responsible for performance of the required maintenance listed in your Operator’s Manual. The Toro® Company recommends

that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your equipment, but The Toro® Company cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts.

• As the equipment owner, you should however be aware that The Toro® Company may deny you warranty coverage if your emission warranty parts have failed

due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modications.

• You are responsible for presenting your equipment to an Authorized Service Dealer as soon as the problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed

in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact The Toro® Company at 1-952–948–4027 or call us toll free at the number listed in your Toro Warranty statement.

Defects Warranty Requirements:

1. The warranty period begins on the date the engine or equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser.

2. General Evaporative Emissions Warranty Coverage. The emission warranty parts must be warranted to the ultimate purchaser and any subsequent owner that the evaporative emission control system when installed was:

A. Designed, built, and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations; and B. Free from defects in materials and workmanship that causes the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years.

3. The warranty on evaporative emissions-related parts will be interpreted as follows: A. Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions must be warranted for the warranty period

of two years. If any such part fails during the period of warranty coverage, it must be repaired or replaced by The Toro® Company. Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be warranted for a time not less than the remaining warranty period.

B. Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the written instructions must be warranted for the warranty period of two years. A

statement in such written instructions to the effect of “repair or replace as necessary” will not reduce the period of warranty coverage. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty must be warranted for a time not less than the remaining warranty period.

C. Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions must be warranted for the period of time

prior to the rst scheduled replacement point for that part. If the part fails prior to the rst scheduled replacement, the part must be repaired or replaced by The Toro® Company. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty must be warranted for a time not less than the remainder of the period prior to the rst scheduled replacement point for the part.

D. Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be performed at no charge to the owner at an Authorized

Service Dealer. E. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (D) above, warranty services or repairs must be provided at an Authorized Service Dealer. F. The owner must not be charged for diagnostic labor that leads to the determination that a warranted part is in fact defective, provided that such

diagnostic work is performed at an Authorized Service Dealer. G. Throughout the evaporative emission control system’s two year warranty period, The Toro® Company must maintain a supply of warranted parts

sufcient to meet the expected demand for such parts. H. Manufacturer approved replacement parts must be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without

charge to the owner. Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of The Toro® Company. I. The use of any add-on or modied parts will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim made in accordance with this article. The Toro® Company will

not be liable under this Article to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of an add-on or modied part. J. The Toro® Company shall provide any documents that describe the warranty procedures or policies within ve working days of request by the Air

Resources Board.

Emission Warranty Parts List:

The following lists includes the parts covered under this warranty:

• Fuel Lines

• Fuel Line Fittings

• Clamps

374-0092 Rev B

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Consumer

TimeCutter

Z and ZX

Mowers

The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

A Three-Year Limited Warranty (Limited Warranty for

Commercial Use)

Conditions and Products Covered

The Toro Company and its afliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair any Toro Product used for normal residential purposes* if defective in materials or workmanship. The following time periods apply from the date of purchase:

Products Warranty Period

All TimeCutter Z Mowers and Attachments All TimeCutter ZX (Models 74812 and 74814) Mowers and Attachments

3 year limited warranty

All Batteries 1 year limited warranty

This warranty includes the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay the cost of transportation to and from the servicing dealer.

This warranty applies to all consumer TimeCutter Z Mowers and attachments and TimeCutterZX (Models 74812 and 74814) Mowers and attachments.

* Normal residential purposes means use of the product on the same lot as your home. Use at more than one location is considered commercial use, and there is no commercial use warranty.

Limited Warranty for Commercial Use

Toro Consumer Products and attachments used for commercial, institutional, or rental use are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for the following time periods from the date of purchase:

Products Warranty Period Air Cooled Gas Engines 90 day limited warranty All other items 30 day limited warranty

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or workmanship, follow this procedure:

1. Contact any Toro Authorized or Master Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, refer to the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory (look under “Lawn Mowers") or access our web site at www.Toro.com. U.S. Customers may also call toll free: 866-854–9035 to use our 24-hour Toro dealer locator system.

2. Bring the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to the Service Dealer.

If for any reason you are dissatised with the Service Dealer’s analysis or with the assistance provided, contact us at:

Customer Care Department, Consumer Division Toro Warranty Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420-1196 Toll Free: 866-216-6029 (U.S. customers) Toll Free: 866-216-6030 (Canada customers)

Owner Responsibilities

You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the Operator’s Manual . Such routine maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your expense.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

There is no other express warranty except for special emission system coverage on some products. This express warranty does not cover:

• Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as lters,

fuel, lubricants, tune-up parts, blade sharpening, brake and clutch adjustments.

• Any product or part which has been altered or misused

or required replacement or repair due to normal wear, accidents, or lack of proper maintenance.

• Repairs necessary due to improper fuel, contaminants in the

fuel system, or failure to properly prepare the fuel system prior to any period of non-use over three months.

• Pickup and delivery charges to and from an Authorized Toro

Service Dealer.

General Conditions

All repairs covered by this warranty must be performed by an Authorized Toro Service Dealer using Toro approved replacement parts.

Repair by an Authorized Toro Service Dealer is your sole remedy under this warranty.

Neither The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of the Toro Products covered by this warranty, including any cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or service during reasonable periods of malfunction or non-use pending completion of repairs under this warranty.

Some states do not allow exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion and limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Countries Other than the United States or Canada

Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatised with your Distributor’s service or have difculty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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