Toro TimeCutter ZS 3200S, TimeCutter ZS 4200S Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3409-383RevA

TimeCutter

ZS3200Sor4200S

RidingMower

ModelNo.74650—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74655—SerialNo.400000000andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3409-383*A

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ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives; fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproductspecicDeclaration ofConformity(DOC)sheet.

GrossHorsepower

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

Gotowww .Toro.comtoviewspecicationsonyourmower model.

Important:IfyouareusingamachinewithaT oro engineabove1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuousperiod, ensurethattheHighAltitudeKithasbeeninstalledso thattheenginemeetsCARB/EPAemissionregulations. TheHighAltitudeKitincreasesengineperformance whilepreventingspark-plugfouling,hardstarting,and increasedemissions.Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit, attachthehigh-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecal onthemachine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroService DealertoobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitand high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.Tolocateadealer convenienttoyou,accessourwebsiteatwww .Toro.com orcontactourToroCustomerCareDepartmentatthe number(s)listedinyourEmissionControlWarranty Statement.

Removethekitfromtheengineandrestoretheengine toitsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperateanengine thathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuseatlower altitudes;otherwise,youcouldoverheatanddamage theengine.

Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehasbeen convertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthefollowing label.

Introduction

Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladeintendedtobeused byhomeownersinresidentialapplications.Itisprimarily designedforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns.Itisnot designedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassandothergrowth alongsidehighways,orforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe productproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct safetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,accessoryinformation, helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

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

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1.Modelandserial-numberplate

Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthespace below:

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ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

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Contents

Figure2

1.Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial attention.

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

GeneralSafety.........................................................4

SlopeIndicator.......................................................5

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................6

ProductOverview.........................................................10

Controls...............................................................10

BeforeOperation......................................................11

BeforeOperationSafety..........................................11

RecommendedFuel................................................12

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner...................................12

FillingtheFuelTank...............................................12

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................13

BreakinginaNewMachine......................................13

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

UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem.............................14

PositioningtheSeat................................................14

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers........................14

ConvertingtoSideDischarge...................................15

DuringOperation.....................................................17

DuringOperationSafety.........................................17

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)...............................................................18

OperatingtheThrottle............................................18

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................19

StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.........................19

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.............................20

DrivingtheMachine...............................................20

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

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

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers...............................22

UsingtheSideDischarge.........................................23

OperatingTips......................................................23

AfterOperation........................................................24

AfterOperationSafety............................................24

PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................24

TransportingtheMachine........................................25

LoadingtheMachine..............................................25

Maintenance.................................................................27

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................27

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures......................................28

MaintenanceandStorage.........................................28

RaisingtheSeat......................................................28

ReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain...........................28

Lubrication...............................................................29

GreasingtheBearings.............................................29

EngineMaintenance..................................................29

EngineSafety.........................................................29

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................29

ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................30

ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................33

CleaningtheBlowerHousing...................................34

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................34

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter...............................34

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................35

ElectricalSystemSafety...........................................35

ServicingtheBattery...............................................35

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ServicingtheFuses.................................................37

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................37

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................37

ReleasingtheElectricBrake.....................................38

MowerMaintenance...................................................38

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................38

LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................41

RemovingtheMowerDeck.....................................43

InstallingtheMowerDeck.......................................43

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................44

MowerBeltMaintenance............................................45

InspectingtheBelts................................................45

ReplacingtheMowerBelt........................................45

Cleaning...................................................................46

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower........................46

Storage........................................................................47

CleaningandStorage..............................................47

Troubleshooting...........................................................49

Schematics...................................................................51

Safety

ThismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewithENISO 5395:2013.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand ofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriouspersonalinjury.

Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

•ReadandunderstandthecontentsofthisOperator’ sManual

beforeyoustarttheengine.Ensurethateveryoneusing thisproductknowshowtouseitandunderstandsthe warnings.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingcomponents

ofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguardsandother

safetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworkingonthe machine.

•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keepbystandersa

safedistanceawayfromthemachine.

•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Neverallow

childrentooperatethemachine.

•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebeforeservicing,

fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecanresult ininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe safety-alertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywith theseinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

Youcanndadditionalitemsofsafetyinformationintheir respectivesectionsthroughoutthismanual.

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SlopeIndicator

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Figure4

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

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1.Warning—donotoperatethemowerwiththedeectorup orremoved;keepthedeectorinplace.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

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1.PARKINGposition4.NEUTRAL

2.FAST5.REVERSE

3.SLOW

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ForModelswith107cm(42-inch)Decks

1.Beltrouting

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1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.

2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.

3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.

4.Engine

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1.PARKINGposition4.NEUTRAL

2.FAST5.REVERSE

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3.SLOW

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1.Heightofcut

1.Slow

3.Fast

2.Towing

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1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.

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

3.Severinghazardofhand orfoot—keepawayfrom movingparts.

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

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1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine

2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

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BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

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1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or

6.Keepbystandersasafe

7.Weareyeprotection;

smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical

8.Batteryacidcancause

burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

10.Containslead;donot

Manual.

distancefromthebattery.

explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries

blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

discard.

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1.Choke4.SLOW

2.FAST

3.Continuous-variablesetting

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5.Powertake-off(PTO)—Blade-controlswitch

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1.Warning—readthe Operator'sManual.

2.Warning—beforeservicing, engagetheparkingbrake, removethekeyandthe sparkplugconnection.

3.Cuttinghazardofhand, mowerblade;pinching hazardofhand,belt—keep handsandfeetawayfrom movingparts;keepall guardsandshieldsinplace.

4.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine; removedebrisfromthe areabeforemowing;keep thedeectorshielddown.

5.Ramptipping hazard—whenloading ontoatrailer,donotuse dualramps;onlyusea singlerampwideenough forthemachineandthat hasaninclinelessthan 15degrees;backupthe ramp(inreverse)anddrive forwardofftheramp.

6.Bodilyharmhazard—no riders;lookbehindyou whenmowinginreverse.

7.Tippinghazardon slopes—donotuseon slopesnearopenwater;do notuseonslopesgreater than15degrees.

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ProductOverview

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Figure5

1.Footrest

2.Height-of-cutlever6.Operatorseat

3.Motion-controllever7.Reardrivewheel

4.Smart-speedlever

5.Controlpanel9.Deector

8.Fuel-tankcap12.Mowerdeck

Controls

BecomefamiliarwithallcontrolsinFigure5andFigure6 beforeyoustarttheengineandoperatethemachine.

10.Engine

11.Washouttting

IgnitionSwitch

Usethisswitchtostartthemowerengine.Ithas3positions: START,RUN,andOFF.

13.Frontcasterwheels

Throttle/ChokeControl

Thethrottleandchokecontrolsarecombinedinto1control lever.Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeedandhasa continuous-variablesettingfromSLOWtoFAST.Engagethe chokebymovingtheleverpasttheFASTsettinguntilitstops (Figure6).

Blade-ControlSwitch(PowerTakeoff)

Theblade-controlswitch,representedbyapower-takeoff

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1.Throttle/Choke

2.Ignitionswitch

Figure6

ControlPanel

3.Blade-controlswitch (powertakeoff)

(PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengagespowertothemower blades(Figure6).

Motion-ControlLevers

Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachineforward, reverse,andturneitherdirection.

ParkPosition

Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardfromthecenterto thePARKpositionwhenexitingthemachine(Figure22). Alwayspositionthemotion-controlleversintothePARK positionwhenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.

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SmartSpeed™ControlSystemLever

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TheSmartSpeed™Control-Systemlever,locatedbelowthe operatingposition,givesyouachoicetodrivethemachineat 3speedranges—trim,tow ,andmow(Figure5).

Operation

BeforeOperation

Fuel-PresenceWindow

Youcanusethefuelwindow ,locatedontheleftsideofthe machine,toverifythepresenceoffuelinthetank(Figure7).

Figure7

1.Fuel-presencewindow

Height-of-CutLever

Usetheheight-of-cutlevertolowerandraisethedeckfrom theseatedposition.Movingtheleverup(towardyou)raises thedeckfromthegroundandmovingtheleverdown(away fromyou)lowersthedecktowardtheground.Adjustthe height-of-cutonlywhilethemachineisnotmoving(Figure5).

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved attachmentsandaccessories.

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopletooperateor

servicethemachine.Localregulationsmayrestrictthe ageoftheoperator.Theownerisresponsiblefortraining alloperatorsandmechanics.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,

operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutofftheengine

quickly.

•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safetyswitches,

andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot operatethemachineunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.

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•Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethat

theblades,bladebolts,andcuttingassembliesareingood workingcondition.Replacewornordamagedbladesand boltsinsetstopreservebalance.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachineand

removeallobjectsthatthemachinecouldthrow.

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate

equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessoriesrequiredto operatethemachineproperlyandsafely.

FuelSafety

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,useextreme

careinhandlingfuel.Fuelvaporsareammableand explosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources

ofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothefueltank

whiletheengineisrunningorwhilehot.

•Donotrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethere

isanopename,spark,orpilotlight,suchasonawater heateroronotherappliances.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor

trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson theground,awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailerand

refuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible, thenrefuelfromaportablecontainerratherthana fuel-dispensernozzle.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentireexhaust

systeminplaceandinproperworkingcondition.

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•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwiththerimof

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thefueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfueling iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyourclothing

immediately.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcapand

tightenitsecurely.

•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepitoutofthe

reachofchildren.Neverbuymorethana30-daysupply offuel.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Addfueltothe

fueltankuntilthelevelis6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch) belowthebottomofthellerneck.Thisemptyspacein thetankallowsfueltoexpand.

–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

–Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleandfueltank

opening.

–Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillswithsoapand

water.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide thefollowingbenets:

•Keepsfuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless(drain

thefueltankwhenstoringthemachineformorethan 90days)

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,

whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner tothefuel.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshfuel.T ominimizethechanceof varnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizerat alltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

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

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

overthewinterunlessyouuseafuelstabilizer.

1.Parkthemachineonlevelground.

2.Shutofftheengineandengagetheparkingbrake.

3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.

4.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck(Figure

8).

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.The emptyspaceinthetankallowsthefueltoexpand.

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Figure8

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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

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Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe

Engine-OilLevel(page13).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthesafety section.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor bystandersavoidinjury.

DANGER

Operatingthemachineonwetgrassorsteepslopes cancauseslidingandlossofcontrol.

•Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Donotoperatethemachinenearwater.

DANGER

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,or drowning.

Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs.

Figure9

1.SafeZone—usethe machinehereonslopes lessthan15degreesor atareas.

2.DangerZone—usea walk-behindmowerand/or ahandtrimmeronslopes greaterthan15degrees, neardrop-offsandwater.

3.Water

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperator’searandcancausehearing lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

Useprotectiveequipmentforyoureyes,ears,hands,feet, andhead.

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Figure10

1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.

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UsingtheSafety-Interlock

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System

WARNING

Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damaged,themachinecouldoperateunexpectedly, causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.

UnderstandingtheSafety-Interlock System

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventtheengine fromstartingunless:

•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.

PositioningtheSeat

•Themotion-controlleversareinthePARKposition.

Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshutoffthe enginewheneverthecontrolleversareoutofthePARK positionandyourisefromtheseat.

TestingtheSafety-InterlockSystem

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety systemimmediately.

1.Sitontheseat,movethemotion-controlleversinthe PARKposition,andmovetheblade-controlswitchto theONposition.Trystartingtheengine;theengine shouldnotcrank.

2.Sitontheseatandmovetheblade-controlswitchto theOFFposition.Moveeithermotion-controlleverto thecenter,unlockedposition.Trystartingtheengine; theengineshouldnotcrank.Repeatwiththeother motion-controllever.

3.Sitontheseat,movetheblade-controlswitchtothe OFFposition,andlockthemotion-controlleversin thePARKposition.Starttheengine.Whiletheengine isrunning,engagetheblade-controlswitch,andrise slightlyfromtheseat;theengineshouldshutoff.

4.Sitontheseat,movetheblade-controlswitchtothe OFFposition,andlockthemotion-controlleversinthe PARKposition.Starttheengine.Whiletheengineis running,movethemotion-controlleverstothecenter, unlockedposition,engagetheblade-controlswitch,and riseslightlyfromtheseat;theengineshouldshutoff.

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AdjustingtheMotion-Control Levers

AdjustingtheHeight

Youcanadjustthemotion-controllevershigherorlowerfor maximumcomfort(Figure12).

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Figure12

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AdjustingtheTilt

Youcanadjustthemotion-controlleversforwardorrearward foryourcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollevertothe control-armshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthecontrol leverforwardorrearward(Figure12).

3.Tightenbothboltstosecurethecontrolleverinthe newposition.

4.Repeattheadjustmentfortheothercontrollever.

ConvertingtoSideDischarge

ForModelswith81cm(32-inch)Mower Decks

Thismowerdeckhastheoptiontooperateinthe side-dischargemode.Removethedischargecoverfor operatingintheside-dischargemode.

RemovingtheDischargeCoverforSideDischarge

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtoPARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethewingnutandboltsecuringthecoverin place(Figure13).

Note:Retainallofthepartsforfutureuse.

Figure13

1.Grassdeector

2.Dischargecover5.Wingnut

3.Lowerlip

4.Removethehingepinsecuringthecovertothedeck (Figure13).

5.Liftthecoveroutandawayfromthedeck.

6.Lowerthegrassdeectoroverthedischargeopening.

Important:Ensurethatthemowerhasahinged grassdeectorthatdispersesclippingstotheside anddowntowardtheturf,whileinsidedischarge mode.

InstallingtheDischargeCoverforMulching

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtoPARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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3.Liftthegrassdeectorandplacethedischargecover overtheopeningontothelowerlipofthemowerand slideitintothefronthinge(Figure13).

4.Slidethehingepinthroughthehinge(Figure13).

5.Securethedischargecovertothemowerwiththewing nut(Figure13).

6.Lowerthegrassdeectoroverthedischargeopening.

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Machineswith107cm(42-inch)Mower

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Themowerdeckandmowerbladesshippedwiththismachine weredesignedforoptimummulchingandsidedischarge performance.

RemovingtheDischargeCoverforSide-Discharging

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtoPARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethe2boltsandnutsthatsecurethedischarge covertothemower(Figure14).

Figure15

1.Pivotrod

2.Cutoffbafe(originally shippedwiththemachine)

3.Existingthinnut(3/8inch)

8.Torquethefastenerto7to9N∙m(14to18ft-lb).

9.Lowerthegrassdeectoroverthedischargeopening

Important:Ensurethatthemowerhasahinged grassdeectorthatdispersesclippingstotheside anddowntowardtheturf,whileinside-discharge mode.

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Figure14

1.Capnut(1/4inch)

2.Dischargecover5.Removethecover

3.Bolt(1/4x2-1/2inches)

4.Rotatethecoverup

4.Removethedischargecover.

5.Liftupthegrassdeector,andlocatethelocknuton thedeectorpivotrod.

6.Removetheexistingthinnut(3/8inch).

7.Installthecutoffbafetotheexposedpivotrod (Figure15).

Note:Usetheexistingthinnut(3/8inch)tosecure thebafetothemower.

InstallingtheDischargeCoverforMulching

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtoPARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe

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operatingposition.

3.Removethecutoffbafefromthemowerdeck(Figure

15).

4.Liftthegrassdeectorandslidethetabsontopofthe dischargecoverunderthegrassdeectorretainingrod.

5.Rotatethedischargecoverdownovertheopening,and ontothelowerlipofthemower(Figure16).

Note:Thecutoffbafewasshippedwiththemachine asaloosepart.

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Figure16

1.Dischargecover

2.Capnut(1/4inch)

6.Securethedischargecovertothelowerlipofthe mowerwith2bolts(1/4x2-1/2inches)and2capnuts (1/4inch)asshowninFigure16.

Note:Donotovertightenthenuts;thiscoulddistort thecoverandcausebladecontact.

3.Bolt(1/4x2-1/2inches)

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsiblefor

accidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryorproperty damage.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeyeprotection;

slip-resistant,substantialfootwear;andhearing protection.Tiebacklonghairanddonotwearjewelry.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,orunderthe

inuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep

bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachineduring operation.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoidholes

orhiddenhazards.

•Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Reducedtractioncould

causethemachinetoslide.

•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutral,theparkingbrake

isengaged,andyouareintheoperatingpositionbefore

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youstarttheengine.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.

Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof

aclearpath.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,

orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyourvision.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.

Themachinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes overtheedgeoriftheedgegivesway.

•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.

•Stopthemachineandinspectthebladesafterstrikingan

objectorifthereisanabnormalvibrationinthemachine. Makeallnecessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperation.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand

crossingroadsandsidewalkswiththemachine.Always yieldtheright-of-way.

•Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunitandshutoffthe

enginebeforeadjustingtheheightofcut(unlessyoucan adjustitfromtheoperatingposition).

•Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaustgasesare

enclosed.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(includingtoempty

thecatchersortounclogthechute),dothefollowing:

–Stopthemachineonlevelground. –Disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe

attachments. –Engagetheparkingbrake. –Shutofftheengineandremovethekey .

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–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

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•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistheriskof

lightning.

•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicle.

•Donotchangethegovernorspeedoroverspeedthe

engine.

•UseaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedbyToroonly.

SlopeSafety

•Slowdownthemachineanduseextracareonhillsides.

Travelupanddownonhillsides.Turfconditionscan affectthestabilityofthemachine.

•Avoidturningthemachineonslopes.Ifyoumustturnthe

machine,turnitslowlyandgraduallydownhill,ifpossible.

•Donotturnthemachinesharply .Usecarewhenreversing

themachine.

•Useextracarewhileoperatingthemachinewith

attachments;theycanaffectthestabilityofthemachine.

DisengagingtheBlade-ControlSwitch (PTO)

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Figure18

OperatingtheThrottle

OperatingtheMower Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthemower bladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-ControlSwitch (PTO)

Important:Donotengagethebladeswhenparkedin

tallgrass.Beltorclutchdamagecanoccur.

Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottleinthe FASTposition.

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweentheFASTand SLOWpositions(Figure19).

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenturningonthemower deckwiththeblade-controlswitch(PTO).

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Figure19

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OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

START

RUN

STOP

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StartingandShuttingOffthe

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTARTposition(Figure20).

Note:Whentheenginestarts,releasethekey.

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto start,wait15secondsbetweenattempts.Failureto followtheseinstructionscanburnoutthestarter motor.

Note:Youmayneedmultipleattemptstostartthe enginewhenyoustartitthersttimeafterthefuel systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

Figure20

Engine

StartingtheEngine

Important:Donotengagethestarterformorethan

5secondsatatime.Engagingthestartermotorfor morethan5secondscandamagethestartermotor.If theenginefailstostart,wait10secondsbeforeoperating theenginestarteragain.

Note:Itmaybenecessarytoholdtheleveragainstthestop, inthechokeposition,whiletryingtostarttheengine(Figure

21).

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2.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTOPpositiontoshutoff theengine.

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Figure21

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ShuttingOfftheEngine

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1.Disengagethebladesbymovingtheblade-control switchtotheOFFposition(Figure18).

2.MovethethrottlelevertotheFASTposition.

3.TurntheignitionkeytotheOFFpositionandremove thekey.

UsingtheMotion-Control Levers

DrivingtheMachine

Thedrivewheelsturnindependently,poweredbyhydraulic motorsoneachaxle.Youcanturn1sideinreversewhileyou turntheotherforward,causingthemachinetospinrather thanturn.Thisgreatlyimprovesthemachinemaneuverability butmayrequiresometimeforyoutoadapttohowitmoves.

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethethrottlecontrolin theFASTpositionforbestperformance.Alwaysoperatein thefullthrottlepositionwhenmowing.

WARNING

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.Y oumaylose controlofthemachineandcausepersonalinjuryor damagetothemachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.

DrivingForward

Figure22

1.Motion-control lever—PARKposition

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

4.Backward

Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenbackingupandturning.

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotion-controllevers forward(Figure23).

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DrivingBackward

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3.Adjustthelevertothedesiredposition.

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotion-controllevers rearward(Figure24).

Figure24

Thefollowingareonlyrecommendationsforuse. Adjustmentsvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent,andthe heightofthegrass.

Suggested uses:

ParkingX

Heavy,wet grass

TrainingX

BaggingX

MulchingX

Normal mowing

TransportX

TrimTowMow

Trim

Thisisthelowestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthisspeed areasfollows:

•Parking

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•Heavy,wetgrassmowingconditions

•Training

UsingtheSmartSpeed

Control

System

TheSmartSpeed operatingposition(Figure25),givestheoperatorachoice todrivethemachineat3groundspeedranges—trim,tow , andmow .

1.Smart-speedlever

Control-Systemlever,locatedbelowthe

Figure25

Tow

Thisisthemediumspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthisspeed areasfollows:

•Bagging

•Mulching

Mow

Thisisthefastestspeed.Thesuggestedusesforthisspeed areasfollows:

•Normalmowing

•Transportingthemachine

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Tochangespeeds,dothefollowing:

1.Movethemotion-controlleverstoneutralandoutward tothePARKposition.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

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StoppingtheMachine

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AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp

Tostopthemachine,movethemotion-controlleversto NEUTRALandoutwardtothePARKposition,disengagethe blade-controlswitch,ensurethatthethrottleisintheFAST position,andturntheignitionkeytoOFF.Removethekey fromtheignitionswitch.

WARNING

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemowerwhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARKposition whenleavingthemachineunattended,evenifjust forafewminutes.

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Note:Thetransportpositionisthehighestheight-of-cut

positionorcuttingheightat115mm(4-1/2inches)asshown inFigure26.

Heightofcutiscontrolledbytheleverlocatedtotherightof theoperatingposition(Figure26).

Rollers

ForMachineswith107cm(42-inch) MowerDecks

Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,adjusttheheight oftheanti-scalprollers.

Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssotherollersdonottouch thegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtoPARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersto1ofthefollowing positions:

•Upperhole—usethispositionwiththemower

deckinthe63mm(2-1/2inch)andbelowthe height-of-cutpositions(Figure27).

•Lowerhole—usethispositionwiththemowerdeck

inthe76mm(3inch)andabovetheheight-of-cut positions(Figure27).

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Figure27

1.Anti-scalproller4.Upperhole—themower

2.Lowerhole—themower deckinthe76mm(3 inch)andabovethe height-of-cutpositions

3.Flangenut

deckinthe63mm(2-1/2 inch)andbelowthe height-of-cutpositions

5.Bolt

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UsingtheSideDischarge

MowingatCorrectIntervals

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.

DANGER

Withoutagrassdeector,dischargecover,ora completegrass-catcherassemblymountedin place,youandothersareexposedtobladecontact andthrowndebris.Contactwithrotatingmower blade(s)andthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryor death.

•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthemower becausethegrassdeectorroutesmaterialdown towardtheturf.Ifthegrassdeectorisever damaged,replaceitimmediately .

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaormower bladesunlessyoumovetheblade-controlswitch (PTO)totheOFFposition,rotatetheignition keytotheOFFposition,andremovethekey.

•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthedown position.

Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimesoftheyear. Tomaintainthesamecuttingheight,mowmoreofteninearly spring.Asthegrassgrowthrateslowsinmidsummer,mow lessfrequently .Ifyoucannotmowforanextendedperiod, rstmowatahighcuttingheight,thenmowagain2days lateratalowerheightsetting.

UsingaSlowerCuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeedincertain conditions.

AvoidingCuttingTooLow

Whenmowinguneventurf,raisethecuttingheighttoavoid scalpingtheturf.

StoppingtheMachine

Ifyoumuststoptheforwardmotionofthemachinewhile mowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydropontoyour lawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoapreviouslycutareawiththe bladesengagedoryoucandisengagethemowerdeckwhile movingforward.

OperatingTips

UsingtheFastThrottleSetting

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operatethe engineattheFASTposition.Airisrequiredtothoroughlycut grassclippings,sodonotsettheheight-of-cutsolowasto totallysurroundthemowerinuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohave 1sideofthemowerfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsair tobedrawnintothemower.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethatthe cuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpanyuneven ground.However,thecuttingheightusedinthepastis generallythebestonetouse.Whencuttinggrasslongerthan 15cm(6inches)tall,youmaywanttocutthelawntwiceto ensureanacceptablequalityofcut.

CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade.Cutting morethanthatisnotrecommendedunlessgrassissparse,or itislatefallwhengrassgrowsmoreslowly.

KeepingtheUndersideoftheMower Clean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthemower aftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinsidethemower, cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecomeunsatisfactory.

MaintainingtheBlade(s)

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseasonbecause asharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthe grassblades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownat theedges,whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceof disease.Checkthemowerbladesaftereachuseforsharpness, andforanywearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpen thebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replace itimmediatelywithagenuineTororeplacementblade.

AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhichenhances decompositionandfertilization.

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AfterOperation

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AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunits,mufers,

andenginecompartmenttohelppreventres.Cleanup oilorfuelspills.

•Shutoffthefuelbeforestoringortransportingthe

machine.

•Disengagethedrivetotheattachmentwheneveryouare

transportingornotusingthemachine.

•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingthemachineintoa

trailerortruck.

Note:Donotstartthemachine.

Note:Youcannowpushthemachinebyhand.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,

orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected downandoutwardfromthemachine.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachinein

anyenclosure.

•Shutoffthefuelbeforestoringortransportingthe

machine.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis

anopename,spark,orpilotlight,suchasonawater heateroronotherappliances.

PushingtheMachinebyHand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.Donot

towthemachine,becausedamagetothehydraulicdrive systemmayoccur.

Thismachinehasanelectric-brakemechanism.Topushthe machine,turntheignitionkeytotheRUNposition.The batterymustbechargedandfunctioningtodisengagethe electricbrake.

PushingtheMachine

Figure28

1.Bypass-leverlocations

2.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine

6.Whennished,turnthekeytotheSTOPpositionto avoiddrainingthebatterycharge.

Note:Ifthemachinefailstomove,theelectricbrake maystillbeengaged.Youcanreleasetheelectricbrakeif necessary;refertoReleasingtheElectricBrake(page38).

3.Leverpositionforpushing themachine

OperatingtheMachine

Movethebypassleversrearwardthroughthekeyholeand downtolocktheminplaceasshowninFigure28.

Note:Dothisforeachlever.

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1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Locatethebypassleversontheframeonbothsidesof theengine.

4.Movethebypassleversforwardthroughthekeyhole anddowntolocktheminplace(Figure28).

Note:Dothisforeachlever.

5.Movethemotion-controlleversinwardtothe NEUTRALpositionandturntheignitionkeytothe RUNposition.

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TransportingtheMachine

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

WARNING

Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithout turnsignals,lights,reectivemarkings,ora slow-moving-vehicleemblemisdangerousandcan leadtoaccidents,causingpersonalinjury.

Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreetor roadway.

1.Ifyouareusingatrailer,connectittothetowing vehicleandconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

4.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and closethefuelvalve.

5.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcasterwheelsand therearbumper(Figure29).

Important:Donotusenarrowindividualrampsfor eachsideofthemachine.

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruckincreases thepossibilityoftip-overandcouldcauseserious injuryordeath(Figure31).

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingamachine onaramp.

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuseindividual rampsforeachsideofthemachine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetweenthe rampandthegroundorbetweentherampand thetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethatthelengthoframpisatleast4times aslongastheheightofthetrailerortruckbed totheground.Thisensuresthattherampangle doesnotexceed15degreesonatground.

•Backuprampsanddriveforwarddownramps.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordecelerationwhile drivingthemachineonarampasthiscould causealossofcontroloratip-oversituation.

Figure29

LoadingtheMachine

Useextremecautionwhenloadingorunloadingmachines ontoatraileroratruck.Useafull-widthrampthatiswider thanthemachineforthisprocedure.Backuptherampand driveforwarddowntheramp(Figure30).

Figure30

1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.

2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.

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Figure31

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1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground

5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

Beforestorage

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoilandlter.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Cleanandchecktheaircleanerfoamelement.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.

•Cleanthemower-deckhousing.

•Greasealllubricationpoints.

•Checktirepressure.

•Checkthebeltsforwearorcracks.

•Replacetheaircleanerpaperelement.

•Checkthesparkplug.

•Changetheengineoil(changeitmoreoftenunderaheavyloadorinhigh temperatures).

•Changetheengine-oillter.

•Replacethesparkplug.

•Cleantheblowerhousing(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirtyconditions).

•Checkthein-linefuellter.

•Replacethein-linefuellter.

•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectthebatterycables.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Paintanychippedsurfaces.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoany maintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.

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Pre-Maintenance

RaisingtheSeat

Procedures

MaintenanceandStorage

•Beforerepairingthemachinedothefollowing:

–Disengagethedrives.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey .

–Disconnectthespark-plugwire.

•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,drives,

mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.

•Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesordrain

thefuelindoors.

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportthemachineand/or

componentswhenrequired.

Makesurethatthemotion-controlleversarelockedinthe PARKposition.Lifttheseatforward.

Youcanaccessthefollowingcomponentsbyraisingtheseat:

•Serialplate

•Servicedecal

•Seat-adjustmentbolts

•Fuellter

•Batteryandbatterycables

ReleasingtheMower-Deck Curtain

Loosenthe2bottomboltsofthecurtaintoaccessthetopof themowerdeck(Figure32).

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored

energy.

•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plugwire

beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative terminalrstandthepositiveterminallast.Connectthe positiveterminalrstandnegativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wraptheblade(s)

orwearthicklypaddedgloves,andusecautionwhen servicingthem.Onlyreplaceblades;donotstraighten orweldthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,

donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware

tightened,especiallytheblade-attachmentbolts.Replace allwornordamageddecals.

•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofasafety

deviceorreducetheprotectionprovidedbyasafety device.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.

•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety

certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementparts andaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

Figure32

1.Bottombolt

Note:Alwaystightentheboltstoconnectthecurtainafter maintenance.

2.Curtain

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•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustand

serviceasrequired.

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Lubrication

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EngineMaintenance

GreasingtheBearings

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greasealllubrication

points.

GreaseType:No.2lithiumgrease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettings(Figure33andFigure34)with arag.

Note:Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffthefrontof thetting(s).

EngineSafety

Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoiloraddingoilto thecrankcase.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Cleanandcheck

theaircleanerfoamelement.

Every50hours—Replacetheaircleanerpaper element.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(everyfew hours)ifoperatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

RemovingtheFoamandPaper Elements

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe blade-controlswitch(PTO),engagetheparkingbrake, shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position..

Figure33

1.Frontcastertire

Figure34

Locatedontheseat-panunderside

1.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

2.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours.

4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure33and

Figure34).

3.Greaseevery25operating hours.

4.Engine

2.Cleanaroundtheaircleanertopreventdirtfrom gettingintotheengineandcausingdamage.

3.Removetheair-cleanercoverbyunscrewingthe2 knobs(Figure35).

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Figure35

1.Air-cleanercover2.Knobs

4.Carefullyremovethefoamandpaperlterelements fromtheair-cleanerhousing(Figure36).

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebeginsto oozeoutofthebearings.

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InstallingtheFoamandPaperElements

SAE 5W -30, 10W -30

SAE 30

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

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Important:Topreventenginedamage,alwaysoperate theenginewiththecompletefoamandpaperaircleaner assemblyinstalled.

1.Installthefoamlterontothepaperlter(Figure36).

2.Installthefoamandpaperlterontotheair-cleaner housing.

3.Installtheair-cleanercover,andtightenthe2knobs (Figure35).

Figure36

1.Foamelement2.Paperelement

5.Separatethefoamandpaperelements.

CleaningtheFoamandPaperElements

FoamElement:

1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapandwarmwater.

2.Whentheelementisclean,rinseitthoroughly.

3.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.

Note:Donotoiltheelement.

Important:Replacethefoamelementifitistorn

orworn.

4.Installthefoamelementontoacleanpaperelement.

PaperElement:

1.Tapthepaperelementonasolid,atsurface,andblow itoutfromtheinsidewithcompressedairtoremove dustanddirt.

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,anddamage totherubberseal.

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

3.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverofalldirt,dust, anddebris.

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ServicingtheEngineOil

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

CrankcaseCapacity:withlter—1.4L(1.5USqt)

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

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Figure37

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothing,andotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil, becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donotrun enginewithoilbelowtheLowmark,becausetheengine maybedamaged.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe blade-controlswitch,shutofftheengine,engagethe parkingbrake,andremovethekey.

2.Makesurethattheengineisstopped,level,andiscool, sotheoilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

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3.Tokeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outoftheengine,

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cleantheareaaroundtheoil-llcapanddipstickbefore removingit(Figure38).

ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Every100hours(changeitmoreoftenunderaheavy loadorinhightemperatures).

Every100hours

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Figure38

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Figure39

5.Changetheengine-oillter.

Note:Changetheengine-oilltermorefrequentlywhenthe operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

1.Parkthemachine,sothattherightsideisslightly lowerthantheleftside,toensurethattheoildrains completely.

2.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, andremovethekeybeforeleavingtheoperating position.

4.Draintheoilfromtheengine.

Note:Ensuretheoil-ltergaskettouchestheengine, andthenturnthelteranextra3/4turn.

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3/4

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6.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil intothellertubeandslowlyaddtheadditionaloilto bringittotheFullmark(Figure41).

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ServicingtheSparkPlug

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InstallingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthesparkplug.

Every100hours—Replacethesparkplug.

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes iscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.Useasparkplug wrenchforremovingandinstallingthesparkpluganda gappingtoolorfeelergaugetocheckandadjusttheairgap. Installanewsparkplugifnecessary.

Type:Champion BCPR6ES

AirGap:0.76mm(0.03inch)

RC12YC,Autolite

3924,orNGK

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,engagetheparking brake,shutofftheengine,andremovethekey.

2.Beforeremovingthesparkplug(s),cleanthearea aroundthebaseoftheplugtokeepdirtanddebrisout oftheengine.

3.Removethesparkplug(Figure42).

Tightenthesparkplugto20N∙m(15ft-lb).

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Figure44

Figure42

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).Always

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

Note:Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingontheinsulator usuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.76mm(0.030inch).

Figure43

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CleaningtheBlowerHousing

FuelSystem

Toensurepropercooling,makesurethatthegrassscreen, coolingns,andotherexternalsurfacesoftheengineare keptcleanatalltimes.

Annually,orevery100hoursofoperation(moreoftenunder extremelydusty,dirtyconditions),removetheblowerhousing andanyothercoolingshrouds.Cleanthecoolingnsand externalsurfacesasnecessary.Makesurethatthecooling shroudsareinstalled.Torquetheblowerhousingscrewsto

7.5N∙m(5.5ft-lb).

Important:Operatingtheenginewithablocked grassscreen,dirtyorpluggedcoolingns,and/or coolingshroudsremoved,causesenginedamagedue tooverheating.

Maintenance

DANGER

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremelyammable andhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosionfromfuel canburnyou,others,andcandamageproperty.

•Performanyfuel-relatedmaintenancewhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea. Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

•Neversmokewhendrainingfuel,andstayaway fromanopenameorwhereasparkmayignite thefuelfumes.

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuel Filter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomes

rst)—Checkthein-linefuellter.

Every200hours/Every2years(whichevercomes rst)—Replacethein-linefuellter.

Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuelline.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Ensurethatthebrakeisengaged,shutofftheengine, removethekey ,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

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ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthemachine.

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Disconnectthenegativeterminalrstandthepositive last.Connectthepositiveterminalrstandthenegative last.

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilatedarea,away

fromsparksandames.Unplugthechargerbefore connectingordisconnectingthebattery.Wearprotective clothinganduseinsulatedtools.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling.

Figure45

ServicingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

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Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting inpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal partsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisetheseattoaccessthebattery.

4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcablefromthe batterypost(Figure46).

Note:Retainallfasteners.

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WARNING

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Incorrectbattery-cableroutingcoulddamage themachineandcablescausingsparks. Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

ChargingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebatteryand

disconnectthebatterycables.

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;refertoRemoving

theBattery(page35).

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

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

5.Slidetherubbercoverupthepositive(red)cable.

6.Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthebattery post(Figure46).

Note:Retainallfasteners.

7.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure46),andliftthe batteryfromthebatterytray .

2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat6to 10A.

Note:Donotoverchargethebattery.

3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthecharger leadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure47).

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Figure47

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

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

1.Battery

2.Positive(+)batterypost

3.Bolt,washer,andnut7.Batteryhold-down

4.Terminalboot

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure46).

2.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,installthe positive(red)batterycabletothepositive(+)battery terminal.

3.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,installthe

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Figure46

5.Negative(–)batterypost

6.Wingnut,washer,andbolt

negativebatterycabletothenegative(-)battery terminal.

4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.

5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure46).

6.Lowertheseat.

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ServicingtheFuses

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DriveSystem

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

Fusetype:

•Main—F1(30A,blade-type)

•ChargeCircuit—F2(25A,blade-type)

1.Removethescrewssecuringthecontrolpaneltothe machine.

Note:Retainallfasteners.

2.Liftthecontrolpaneuptoaccessthemainwireharness andfuseblock(Figure48).

3.Toreplaceafuse,pulloutonthefusetoremoveit (Figure48).

Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktirepressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut.Check thepressureatthevalvestem(Figure49).Checkthetires whentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccuratepressurereading.

Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.

Inatethereardrivewheeltiresto90kPa(13psi).

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Figure49

Figure48

1.Main(30A)2.Chargecircuit(25A)

4.Returnthecontrolpaneltoitsoriginalposition.

Note:Usethescrewsremovedpreviouslytosecure thepaneltothemachine.

1.Valvestem

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ReleasingtheElectricBrake

Youcanmanuallyreleasetheelectricbrakebyrotatingthe linkarmsforward.Oncetheelectricbrakeisenergized,the brakeresets.

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheOFFpositionordisconnect thebattery.

2.Loosenthebottom2boltsholdingthemower-deck curtaintothemowerdeck.RefertoReleasingthe

Mower-DeckCurtain(page28).

3.Locatetheshaftontheelectricbrakewherethebrake linkarmsareconnected(Figure50).

4.Rotatetheshaftforwardtoreleasethebrake.

5.Tightenthebottom2boltsforthemower-deckcurtain tothemowerdeck.RefertoReleasingtheMower-Deck

Curtain(page28).

MowerMaintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keepthebladessharp.For convenientsharpeningandreplacement,keepextrablades onhand.

BladeSafety

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapieceoftheblade couldbethrowntowardyouorbystanders,resultinginserious personalinjuryordeath.Tryingtorepairadamagedblade mayresultindiscontinuedsafetycerticationoftheproduct.

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearordamage.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthebladesor

weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingtheblades. Onlyreplaceorsharpentheblades;neverstraightenor weldthem.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating1blade

cancauseotherbladestorotate.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARKposition.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,anddisconnectthe spark-plugwiresfromthesparkplugs.

Figure50

1.Brake-linkarmontheelectricbrakecontrolmodule

2.Left,reartire

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InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure51).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,removeand sharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningtheBlades(page

40).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforminginthis area,immediatelyinstallanewblade(Figure51).

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Figure51

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

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CheckingforBentBlades

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Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfaceforthe followingprocedure.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighestheight-of-cut position.

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedgloves,orotheradequate handprotection,slowlyrotatethebladetobemeasure intoapositionthatallowseffectivemeasurementofthe distancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthelevelsurface themachineison(Figure52).

Figure52

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

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Figure54

1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)

2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement position

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface (Figure55).

Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan3mm

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(1/8inch).

3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface (Figure53).

Figure53

1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothattheopposing cuttingedgeisnowinthesameposition(Figure54).

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Figure55

1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

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A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreaterthan

3mm(1/8inch),replacethebladewithanew blade;refertoRemovingtheBlades(page40)and

SharpeningtheBlades(page40).

Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwithanew blade,andthedimensionobtainedcontinuesto exceed3mm(1/8inch),thebladespindlecould bebent.ContactanAuthorizedToroDealerfor service.

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,movetothe

nextblade.

6.Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.

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RemovingtheBlades

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SharpeningtheBlades

Thebladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,iftheblade isoutofbalance,orifthebladeisbent.Forbestperformance andcontinuedsafetyconformanceofthemachine,use genuineT ororeplacementblades.Replacementbladesmade byothermanufacturersmayresultinnon-conformancewith safetystandards.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-paddedglove.

2.Removethebladestiffener(32-inchdecksonly),blade bolt,thecurvedwasher,andthebladefromthespindle shaft(Figure56andFigure57).

Figure56

81cm(32-Inch)Decks

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsof theblade(Figure58).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamount

ofmaterialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

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Figure58

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade balancer(Figure59).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,the bladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

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Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff theendofthesailareaonly(Figure58).

1.Sailareaoftheblade

2.Blade

3.Curvedwasher

107cm(42-Inch)Decks

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

4.Bladebolt

5.Bladestiffener

Figure57

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Figure59

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure57).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademustbe pointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto ensurepropercutting.

2.Installthebladestiffener(32-inchdecksonly),curved

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washer(cuppedsidetowardtheblade),andbladebolt (Figure57).

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

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LevelingtheMowerDeck

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Checktoensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytimeyou installthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencutonyour lawn.

Themowerdeckmustbecheckedforbentbladespriorto leveling;anybentbladesmustberemovedandreplaced;refer totheCheckingforBentBlades(page39)beforecontinuing.

Themowerdeckmustbeleveledside-to-siderstthenthe fronttorearslopecanbeadjusted.

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•Alltiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page37).

LevelingfromSidetoSide

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothemiddleposition.

4.Carefullyrotatetheblade(s)sothattheyareallsideto side(Figure60andFigure61).

Figure61

MowerDeckswith2Blades

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Sailareaofblade4.Measurefromthetipofthe

3.Outsidecuttingedges

bladetotheatsurface here.

5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesandtheat surface(Figure60andFigure61).

Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin5mm (3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired;continuewith thisprocedure.

6.Movetotheleftsideofthemachine.

7.Loosenthesidelockingnut.

8.Raiseorlowertheleftsideofthemowerdeckby rotatingtherearnut(Figure62).

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Note:Rotatetherearnutclockwisetoraisethemower deck;rotatetherearnutcounter-clockwisetolowerthe mowerdeck(Figure62).

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Figure60

MowerDeckswith1Blade

1.Bladesidetoside

2.Sailareaoftheblade4.Measurefromthetipofthe

3.Outsidecuttingedges

bladetotheatsurface here.

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Figure62

1.Hangerbracket3.Rearlockingnut

2.Sidelockingnut

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9.Checktheside-to-sideadjustmentsagain;repeatthis

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procedureuntilthemeasurementsarecorrect.

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

Slope(page42).

AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade Slope

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

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

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Figure64

MowerDeckswith2Blades

1.Bladesfronttorear

2.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurfacehere.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.

Note:Checkandadjusttheside-to-sidebladelevel ifyouhavenotcheckedthesetting;refertoLeveling

fromSidetoSide(page41).

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacingfrontto rear(Figure63andFigure64).

5.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat surface,andthetipoftherearbladetotheatsurface (Figure63andFigure64).

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

6.Toadjustthefront-to-rearbladeslope,rotatethe adjustmentnutinthefrontofthemower(Figure65).

Figure63

MowerDeckswith1Blade

1.Bladefronttorear

2.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurfacehere.

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1.Adjustingrod3.Locknut

2.Adjustingblock

Figure65

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7.Toraisethefrontofthemower,tightentheadjustment nut.

8.Tolowerthefrontofthemower,loosentheadjustment nut.

9.Afteradjustment,checkthefront-to-rearslopeagain, continueadjustingthenutuntilthefrontbladetipis

1.6to7.9mm(1/16to5/16inch)lowerthantherear bladetip(Figure64andFigure65).

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10.Whenthefront-to-rearbladeslopeiscorrectcheckthe

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side-to-sidelevelofthemoweragain,refertoLeveling

fromSidetoSide(page41).

RemovingtheMowerDeck

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

4.Loosenthebottom2boltsholdingthemower-deck curtaintothemowerdeck.RefertoReleasingthe

Mower-DeckCurtain(page28).

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Figure67

5.Removethehairpin-cotterpinfromthefrontsupport rod,andremovetherodfromthedeckbracket(Figure

66).

Figure66

1.Frontsupportrod3.Deckbracket

2.Lockingnut

1.Mowerdeck

2.Hangerbracket

3.Rearliftrod

8.Slidethemowerdeckrearwardtoremovethemower beltfromtheenginepulley.

9.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderneaththe machine.

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

InstallingtheMowerDeck

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

5.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandguidethehanger

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bracketsovertherearliftrod(Figure67).

6.Attachthefrontsupportrodtothemowerdeckwith theclevispinandhairpin-cotterpin(Figure66).

7.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley;referto

ReplacingtheMowerBelt(page45).

6.Carefullylowerthefrontofthemowerdecktothe ground.

7.Liftthemowerdeckandhangerbracketsclearof

8.Tightenthebottom2boltsforthemower-deckcurtain tothemowerdeck.RefertoReleasingtheMower-Deck

Curtain(page28).

therearliftrodandlowerthemowercarefullytothe ground(Figure67).

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ReplacingtheGrassDeector

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ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspectthegrass

deectorfordamage.

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallowthe lawnmowertothrowobjectsatyouorbystanders, resultinginseriousinjury.Also,contactwiththe bladecouldoccur.Neveroperatethemachine withoutthegrassdeector,thedischargecover,or thegrass-collectionsysteminplace.

Neveroperatethemachinewithoutthegrass deector,thedischargecover,orthegrass-collection systeminplace.

1.Removethenut(3/8inch)fromtherodunderthe mower(Figure68andFigure69).

Figure69

107cm(42-Inch)Deck

1.Mowerdeck

2.Grassdeector6.Nut(3/8inch)

3.Grass-deectorbracket7.Shortstandoff

4.Rod

5.Spring

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Figure68

81cm(32-Inch)Deck

1.Mowerdeck

2.Grassdeector6.Nut(3/8inch)

3.Grass-deectorbracket7.Shortstandoff

4.Rod

5.Spring

2.Slidetherodoutoftheshortstand-off,spring,and grassdeector(Figure68andFigure69).

3.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.

4.Replacethegrassdeector(Figure68andFigure69).

5.Slidetherod(straightend),throughthe rear-grass-deectorbracket.

6.Placethespringontherod,withtheendwiresdown, andbetweenthegrassdeectorbrackets.

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7.Slidetherodthroughsecondgrassdeectorbracket (Figure68andFigure69).

8.Inserttherodatthefrontofthegrassdeectorinto theshortstandoffonthedeck.

9.Securetherearendoftherodintothemowerwitha nut(3/8inch)asshowninFigure68andFigure69.

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

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MowerBeltMaintenance

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InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checkthebeltsforwear

orcracks.

Checkthebeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks,orany otherdamage.Replacedamagedbelts.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks,andcracksare signsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethemowerbeltifanyof theseconditionsareevident.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Settheheightofcutatthelowestcuttingposition(38 mm(1-1/2inches).

4.Removethepulleycovers(Figure70).

Figure71

MowerDeckswith1Blade

1.Idlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley

3.Outsidepulley6.Spring-removaltool

4.Spring

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Figure70

Modelwith107cm(42-inch)DeckOnly

1.Cover2.Screw

5.Loosenthebottom2boltsholdingthemower-deck curtaintothemowerdeck;refertoReleasingthe

Mower-DeckCurtain(page28).

6.Usingaspring-removaltool(Toropartno.92-5771), removetheidlerspringfromthedeckhooktoremove tensionontheidlerpulley,androllthebeltoffofthe pulleys(Figure71andFigure72).

WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwheninstalled andcancausepersonalinjury.

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

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Figure72

MowerDeckswith2Blades

1.Idlerpulley

2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley

3.Outsidepulley6.Spring-removaltool

4.Spring

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7.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys(Figure71andFigure72).

8.Usingaspring-removaltool(Toropartno.92-5771), installtheidlerspringoverthedeckhookandplace tensionontheidlerpulleyandthemowerbelt(Figure

71andFigure72).

9.Tightenthebottom2boltsholdingthemower-deck curtaintothemowerdeck;refertoReleasingthe

Mower-DeckCurtain(page28).

10.Installthepulleycovers.

Cleaning

WashingtheUndersideofthe Mower

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthemower-deck

housing.

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

Washtheundersideofthemoweraftereachusetoprevent grassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionandclipping dispersal.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthemower washouttting,andturnthewateronhigh(Figure73).

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

Figure73

1.Washouttting3.O-ring

2.Hose

4.Coupling

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4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.

5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.

6.Engagetheblade-controlswitchandletthemowerrun for1to3minutes.

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7.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,shutoffthe engine,removetheignitionkey,andwaitforallmoving partstostop.

8.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfromthe washouttting.

Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafter1washing,soak itandletitstandfor30minutes.Then,repeatthe process.

9.Runthemoweragainfor1to3minutestoremove excesswater.

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsor bladecontact.Contactwithabladeorthrown debriscancauseinjuryordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashouttting immediately,beforeusingmoweragain.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerorthroughopeningsinthemower.

Storage

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,movethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARKposition, shutofftheengine,andremovethekey .

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

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

3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page29).

4.Greaseandoilthemachine;refertoLubrication(page

29).

5.Changetheengineoilandlter;refertoChangingthe

EngineOilandFilter(page31).

6.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire

Pressure(page37).

7.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery(page

36).

8.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoServicing

theCuttingBlades(page38).

9.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-useoccurs over30days.Preparethemachineforstorageas follows.

A.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditionerto

thefuelinthetank.Followthemixinginstructions fromthestabilizermanufacturer.Donotusean alcoholbasedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuelandusedat alltimes.

B.Runtheenginetodistributetheconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

C.Shutofftheengine,waitforittocool,anddrain

thefueltank.

D.Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Startandruntheengineuntilitdoesnotstart.

F.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recyclepursuantto

localcodes.

Important:Donotstorefuelwith stabilizer/conditionerover90days.

10.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckitscondition; refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(page33).Withthe sparkplug(s)removedfromtheengine,pour30ml (2tablespoons)ofengineoilintothesparkplughole.

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Usethestartertocranktheengineanddistributethe oilinsidethecylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Donot installthewireonthesparkplug(s).

11.Cleananydirtandchafffromthetopofthemower.

12.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith agardenhose.

13.Checktheconditionofthedriveandmowerbelts.

14.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor replaceanypartthatiswornordamaged.

15.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Theengineoverheats.

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengine-blowerhousingare plugged.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty .

5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

1.Theblade-controlswitchisengaged.1.Movetheblade-controlswitchto

2.Themotion-controlleversarenotin thePARKposition.

3.Thebatteryisdead.

4.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.

5.Afuseisblown.5.Replacethefuse.

6.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.

1.Thefueltankisempty .1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Thechokeisnoton.

3.Theaircleanerisdirty .

4.Thespark-plugwire(s)islooseor disconnected.

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

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

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel system.

8.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.8.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith

9.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.9.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

4.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

Disengaged.

2.Movethemotion-controllevers outwardtothePARKposition.

3.Chargethebattery.

4.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.MovethechokelevertoOn.

3.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

4.Installthewire(s)onthesparkplug.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

thepropertype.

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Thereisanabnormalvibration.

1.Thebypassvalvesareopen.

2.Thetractionbeltsareworn,loose,or broken.

3.Thetractionbeltsareoffofthepulleys.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Thetransmissionhasfailed.4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

2.Theenginepulley,idlerpulley,orblade pulleyisloose.

3.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

4.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

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

6.Abladespindleisbent.

1.Closethetowvalves.

2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Installanewcuttingblade(s).

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Thecuttingheightisuneven.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

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

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

3.Themowerisnotlevel.

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

5.Theundersideofthemowerisdirty.5.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

6.Thetirepressureisincorrect.6.Adjustthetirepressure.

7.Abladespindleisbent.

1.Thedrivebeltisworn,looseorbroken.1.Installanewdrivebelt.

2.Thedrivebeltisoffofthepulley.

3.ThePowerTake-Off(PTO)switchor PTOclutchisfaulty.

4.Themowerbeltisworn,loose,or broken.

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

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Installthedrivebeltandcheckthe adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforthe correctposition.

3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Installanewmowerbelt.

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Schematics

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TheInformationToroCollects ToroWarrantyCompany(T oro)respectsyourprivacy.Inordertoprocessyourwarrantyclaimandcontactyouintheeventofaproductrecall,weaskyou tosharecertainpersonalinformationwithus,eitherdirectlyorthroughyourlocalT orocompanyordealer.

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TheT oroWarranty

TheToroGTSStartingGuarantee

ResidentialProducts

and

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuantto anagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairtheToroProduct listedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanshiporiftheToroGTS (GuaranteedtoStart)enginewillnotstartontherstorsecondpull, providedtheroutinemaintenancerequiredintheOperator'sManualhave beenperformed.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromtheoriginaldateofpurchase:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

WalkPowerMowers

•CastDeck

5yearsResidentialUse

90DaysCommercialUse

—Engine

5yearsGTSGuarantee, ResidentialUse

—Battery2years

•SteelDeck

2yearsResidentialUse

30DaysCommercialUse

—Engine

TimeMasterMowers3yearsResidentialUse

2yearsGTSGuarantee, ResidentialUse

90DaysCommercialUse

•Engine

3yearsGTSGuarantee, ResidentialUse

•Battery2years

ElectricHandHeldProducts andWalkPowerMowers

2yearsResidentialUse NoWarrantyforCommercialUse

AllRide-OnUnitsBelow

•Engine

•Battery2yearsResidentialUse

•Attachments2yearsResidentialUse

DHLawn&GardenTractors

Seeenginemanufacturer'swarranty

2yearsResidentialUse

30DaysCommercialUse

XLSLawn&GardenTractors

3yearsResidentialUse

30DaysCommercialUse

TimeCutter

3yearsResidentialUse

30DaysCommercialUse

OriginalPurchasermeansthepersonwhooriginallypurchasedtheT oroProduct.

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply .

TheToroGTSStartingGuaranteedoesnotapplywhentheproductisusedcommercially .

SomeenginesusedonT oroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.

Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourToroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance, whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.Contactyoursellertoarrangeserviceoftheproduct.Ifforany reasonitisimpossibleforyoutocontactyourseller,youmay contactanyToroAuthorizedDistributortoarrangeservice.Visit http://www.toro.com/en-us/locator/pages/default.aspxtolocateaT oro distributorinyourarea.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe servicingoutlet.Ifforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeservicing outlet’sanalysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

ToroWarrantyCompany ToroCustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1196 001–952–948–4707

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,

lubricants,oilchanges,sparkplugs,airlters,bladesharpening orwornblades,cable/linkageadjustments,orbrakeandclutch adjustments

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenaltered,misused,neglected,

requiresreplacement,orrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofproper maintenance

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedT oro

ServiceDealer

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel

procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)

–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered

–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains

morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE

–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use

overonemonth

•Repairsoradjustmentstocorrectstartingdifcultiesduetothe

following:

–Failuretofollowpropermaintenanceproceduresorrecommended

fuelprocedure

–Rotarymowerbladestrikinganobject

•Specialoperationalconditionswherestartingmayrequiremorethan

twopulls:

–Firsttimestartsafterextendedperiodofnon-useoverthree

monthsorseasonalstorage

–Cooltemperaturestartssuchasthosefoundinearlyspringand

lateautumn

–Improperstartingprocedures-ifyouarehavingdifcultystarting

yourunit,pleasechecktheOperator'sManualtoensurethat youareusingthecorrectstartingprocedures.Thiscansavean unnecessaryvisittoanAuthorizedToroServiceDealer.

GeneralConditions

Thepurchaseriscoveredbythenationallawsofeachcountry.Therights towhichthepurchaserisentitledwiththesupportoftheselawsarenot restrictedbythiswarranty.

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