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TITAN

MX4800,MX5400,or MX6000Zero-Turn-RadiusRiding Mower

ModelNo.74891—SerialNo.316000001andUp ModelNo.74892—SerialNo.316000001andUp ModelNo.74893—SerialNo.316000001andUp

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WARNING

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Introduction

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineonany forest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandunless theengineisequippedwithasparkarrester,asdenedin Section4442,maintainedineffectiveworkingorderorthe engineisconstructed,equipped,andmaintainedforthe preventionofre.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002

Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissuppliedfor informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughtheengine manufacturer.

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

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe productproperlyandsafely.

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

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

Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratorytestedbytheengine manufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1995andratedto J2723.

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1.Modelandserial-numberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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

Figure2

1.Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial attention.

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Controls...............................................................13

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

AddingFuel...........................................................15

ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................16

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)............17

UnderstandingtheSafety-InterlockSystem................17

TestingtheSafety-InterlockSystem...........................17

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................18

BreakinginaNewMachine......................................18

OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................18

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

OperatingtheChoke...............................................18

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

StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................19

OperatingtheBlade-ControlSwitch(PTO)................20

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

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

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

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers...............................23

PositioningtheSeat................................................23

ChangingtheSeatSuspension..................................23

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers........................24

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

UsingtheSideDischarge.........................................25

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

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

OperatingTips......................................................27

Maintenance.................................................................28

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................28

PremaintenanceProcedures........................................29

Service-IntervalChart.............................................29

RaisingtheSeat......................................................29

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

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

EngineMaintenance..................................................30

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................30

ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................31

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

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

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

ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................34

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

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

ServicingtheFuses.................................................36

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

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

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................38

CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel..........................38

ChangingtheHydraulicFilterandFluid.....................38

MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................40

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................40

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LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................42

InspectingtheBelts................................................44

ReplacingtheMowerBelt........................................44

RemovingtheMower..............................................45

InstallingtheMowerDeck.......................................46

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................46

Cleaning...................................................................47

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower........................47

DisposingofWaste.................................................48

Storage........................................................................48

CleaningandStorage..............................................48

Troubleshooting...........................................................50

Schematics...................................................................52

Safety

Improperlyusingormaintainingthemachinecanresult ininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe safetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomply withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryor death.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrassor, whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcutgrass. Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecouldprovedangerous touserandbystanders.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSIstandard B71.4-2012.

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If

theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadEnglishitis theowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,

operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The

ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice

theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof theoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor

accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleordamageto property.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand

attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform thejob.Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved bythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludingsubstantial

slip-resistantfootwear,ahardhat,eyeprotection,and hearingprotection.Tiebacklonghair.Donotwear jewelry.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand

removeallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwirewhichcan bethrownbythemachine.

•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safetyswitches

andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot operatethemachineunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.

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Operation

Rollover-ProtectionSystem(ROPS)

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate themachine;seekshelter.

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholesand

hiddenhazards.

•EnsurethatalldrivesareinNEUTRALandthatthe

parkingbrakeisengagedbeforestartingengine.Startthe engineonlyfromtheoperator'sposition.

•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto

travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect themachine'sstability.Usecautionwhileoperatingnear drop-offs.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen

changingdirectionsonslopes.

•Neverraisethedeckwiththebladesrunning.

•NeveroperatewiththePTOshield,orotherguardsnot

securelyinplace.Ensurethatallinterlocksareattached, adjustedproperly ,andfunctioningproperly .

•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,

removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed

theengine.

•Stoponlevelground,disengagethedrives,engagethe

parkingbrake(ifprovided),shutofftheenginebefore leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreasonincluding emptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthechute.

•Stopequipmentandinspectbladesafterstrikingobjects

orifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makenecessary repairsbeforeresumingoperations.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof

aclearpath.

•Keeppetsandbystandersaway .

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand

crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthebladesifyouare notmowing.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot

pointitatanyone.

•Donotoperatethemowerwhileill,tired,orunderthe

inuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto

orfromatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,

orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

•DonotremovetheROPS.

•TheROPSisanintegralandeffectivesafetydevice.Keep

theROPSonthemachineandusetheseatbeltwhen operatingthemachine.

•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin

theeventofanemergency.

•Checktheareatobemowedwherethereareslopes,

dropoffs,orwater.

•Carefullycheckforoverheadclearances(i.e.,branches,

doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany objectsanddonotcontactthem.

•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby

periodicallythoroughlyinspectingfordamageand keepingallmountingfastenerstight.

•ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairorrevise.

•AnyalterationstoaROPSmustbeapprovedbythe

manufacturer.

SafeHandlingofFuel

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources

ofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine

running.

•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.

•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis

anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater heateroronotherappliances.

•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor

trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandfuelit

ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentwithaportablecontainerratherthanfroma fueldispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank

orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete. Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcapand

tightenitsecurely.

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MaintenanceandStorage

•Disengagedrives,setparkingbrake,stopengineand

removekeyordisconnectspark-plugwire.Waitforall movementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningorrepairing.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunit,drives,mufers,

andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuel spillage.

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear

ame.

•Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot

storefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Settheparkingbrake.

Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored

energy.

•Disconnectthebatteryorremovespark-plugwirebefore

makinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Reconnectthepositiverstand negativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wraptheblade(s)orwear

thickly-paddedgloves,andusecautionwhenservicing them.Onlyreplaceblades.Neverstraightenorweld them.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,

donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware

tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.

Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

trailerortruck.

•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror

truck.Therampangleshouldnotexceed15degrees.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,

orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected downandoutwardfromthemachine.

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SlopeIndicator

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Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

115-9632

99-8936

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

115-9625

1.Parking brake—disengaged

2.Parkingbrake—engaged

1.Powertake-off(PTO), Bladecontrolswitchon somemodels

2.Bladecontrolswitch—On6.Continuousvariable

3.Bladecontrolswitch—Off7.Slow

4.Choke

5.Fast

setting

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe distancefromthebattery.

7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries

8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot discard.

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117-1194

1.Engine

130-0655

1.Fueltank

2.Full4.Empty

3.Half

130-0731

1.Warning—thrownobject hazard;keepthedeector shieldinplace.

2.Cuttinghazardofhandor foot,mowerblade—keep awayfrommovingparts.

130-0654

1.Transport—lock

2.Transport—unlock

3.Height-of-cut

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130-0765

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Height-of-cutselection

3.Removethekeyfrom theignitionandreadthe Operator'sManualbefore performingmaintenance.

130-6927

1.Warning—alwaysusetheROPSandweartheseatbelt whenseatedintheoperator'sposition.

1.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine.

130-6922

2.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine.

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132-0873

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersawayfromthe machine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatethewithout deector,dischargecover,orgrasscollectionsysteminplace.

130-6996

1.ReadtheOperator's Manualforinformationon

maintenance.

2.Checktheengineoilevery 8hours.

3.Checkthedrivewheeltire pressureevery25hours.

4.Checkthehydraulicuid every25hours.

5.Checkthecasterwheel tirepressureevery25 hours.

6.Lubricatethecasterwheel every25hours.

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.

4.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.

1.Maximumdrawbarpull80 lbs(36kg)

131-4036

2.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

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132–0871

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;donotoperatethis vehicleunlessyouaretrained;wearhearingprotection.

2.Cuttingandpinchinghazard—keephandsandfeetawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway .6.Tippinghazardonslopes—donotuseonslopesnearopen

4.Ramphazard—whenloadingontoatrailer,donotusedual ramps;onlyuseasingularrampwideenoughforthemachine; backuptheramp(inreverse)anddriveforwardofftheramp.

5.Bodilyharmhazard—lookbehindyouwhenmowingin reverse.

water;donotuseonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

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ProductOverview

Figure4

1.Drivewheel4.Motion-controllevers7.Frontcasterwheel

2.Operatorseat

3.RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)

5.Parkingbrake8.Anti-scalproller

6.Footrest

9.Footpedaldeckliftand heightofcut

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe engineandoperatethemachine(Figure5).

10.Deector

Figure5

1.Throttlecontrol4.Ignitionswitch

2.Choke

3.Hourmeter

5.Blade-controlswitch (PTO)

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IgnitionSwitch

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Motion-ControlLevers

Theignitionswitchhas3positions:START,RUN,andOFF.. ThekeywillturntotheSTARTpositionandmovebackto theRUNpositionuponrelease.TurningthekeytotheOFF positionshutsofftheengine;however,alwaysremovethe keywhenleavingthemachinetopreventtheenginefrom accidentallystarting(Figure5).

ThrottleControl

ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweentheFASTandSLOW position.Movingthrottleleverforwardincreasesengine speedandmovingthrottlelevertothereardecreasesengine speed.Movingthethrottleforwardintothedetentisfull throttle(Figure5).

Choke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.Pullthechokeknobup toengageit.Pushdownonthechokeknobtodisengageit.

Blade-ControlSwitch(PowerTakeoff)

Theblade-controlswitchengagesanddisengagespowerto themowerblades(Figure5).

Themotion-controlleversarespeed-sensitivecontrolsof independent-wheelmotors.Movingaleverforwardor backwardturnsthewheelonthesamesideforwardor inreverse;wheelspeedisproportionaltotheamountthe leverismoved.Movethecontrolleversoutwardfromthe centertotheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionandexitthemachine (Figure4).Alwayspositionthemotion-controlleversinto theNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwhenyoustopthemachine orleaveitunattended.

Parking-BrakeLever

Theparking-brakeleverislocatedonleftsideoftheconsole (Figure4).Thebrakeleverengagesaparkingbrakeonthe drivewheels.Pulltheleverupandrearwardtoengagethe brake.Pushtheleverforwardanddowntodisengagethe brake.

FootPedalDeck-LiftSystem

Thefootpedaldeck-liftsystemallowstheoperatortolower andraisethedeckfromtheseatedposition.Youcanusethe footpedaltoliftthedeckbrieytoavoidobstaclesorlock thedeckinthehighestheightofcutortransportposition (Figure4).

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheblades operate.Itoperateswhentheblade-controlswitch(PTO)is engaged.Usethesetimesforschedulingregularmaintenance (Figure5).

FuelGauge

Thefuelwindowlocatedbelowtheoperatorpositioncanbe usedtoverifythelevelofgasolineinthetank(Figure6).

Figure6

1.Fuel-gaugewindow

Height-of-CutLever

Theheight-of-cutleverworkswiththefootpedaltolockthe deckinaspeciccuttingheight.Onlyadjusttheheightofcut whilemachineisnotmoving(Figure4).

Attachments/Accessories

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

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Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline

withanoctaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2rating method).

•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%MTBE

byvolumeisacceptable.

•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15

orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume. Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemayresult whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers

overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

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

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling .

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditioneropening.

•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.

DANGER

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

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13 mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows gasolinetoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin placeandinproperworkingcondition.

•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment withitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.

•Ifyoumustagasoline-dispensernozzle,keep thenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide thefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.

Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank bedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,

whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionertothe gas.

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

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FillingtheFuelTank

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Shutofftheengineandmovethemotioncontrolstothe PARKposition.

Important:Donotoverllfueltank.Fillthefueltank tothebottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe tankallowsthefueltoexpand.Overllingmayresultin fuelleakageordamagetotheengineoremissionsystem.

1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethecap.

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthesafety section.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor bystandersavoidinjury.

DANGER

Operatingthemachineonwetgrassorsteepslopes cancauseslidingandlossofcontrol.

2.Slowlyaddregular,unleadedgasolineuntilthefuel reachesthebaseofthellerneckFigure7.

•Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Donotoperatethemachinenearwater.

DANGER

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,or drowning.

Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs.

DANGER

Operatingthemachinewhiletherollbarisdown mayleadtoseriousinjuryordeathintheeventofa rollover.

Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.

Figure7

3.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurelyandtightenuntilit clicks.

Note:Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhavespilled.

1.Safezone—usethe machinehere.

2.Useawalk-behindmower and/orhandtrimmernear drop-offsandwater.

Figure8

3.Water

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CAUTION

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Understandingthe

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearing lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

Wearprotectiveequipmentforyoureyes,ears,hands,andfeet whenusingthismachine(Figure9).

Figure9

1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.

UsingtheRolloverProtection System(ROPS)

Safety-InterlockSystem

WARNING

Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damaged,themachinecouldoperateunexpectedly, causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventtheengine fromstartingunless:

•Thebladesaredisengaged.

•Themotion-controlleversareinthePARKposition.

Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshutoffthe enginewheneverthecontrolleversareoutofthePARK positionandyourisefromtheseat.

TestingtheSafety-Interlock

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keeptheroll barinstalledandusetheseatbelt.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris removed.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e. branches,doorways,electricalwires)before drivingunderanyobjectsanddonotcontact them.

System

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety systemimmediately.

1.Whilesittingontheseat,withthecontrolleversinthe PARKposition,andmovetheblade-controlswitchto theONposition.Trystartingtheengine;theengine shouldnotstart.

2.Whilesittingontheseat,movetheblade-controlswitch totheOFFposition.Moveeithermotioncontrol levertothecenter,unlockedposition.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotstart.Repeatwiththe othermotion-controllever.

3.Whilesittingontheseat,movethebladecontrolswitch totheOFFposition,andlockthemotion-controllevers inthePARKposition.Starttheengine.Whilethe engineisrunning,engagetheblade-controlswitch,and riseslightlyfromtheseat;theengineshouldshutoff.

4.Whilesittingontheseat,movetheblade-controlswitch totheOFFposition,andlockthemotion-controllevers inthePARKposition.Starttheengine.Whilethe engineisrunning,movethemotion-controlleversto thecenter,unlockedposition,engagetheblade-control switch,andriseslightlyfromtheseat;theengine shouldshutoff.

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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

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OperatingtheThrottle

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe

Engine-OilLevel(page31).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

OperatingtheParkingBrake

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor leaveitunattended.

SettingtheParkingBrake

ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweentheSLOWand FASTpositions(Figure12).

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenturningonthemower deckwiththeblade-controlswitch(PTO).

Figure12

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostarttheengine.

2.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechokebefore usingtheignitionswitch(Figure13).

3.Pushdownonthechoketodisengagethechokeafter theenginestarts(Figure13).

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

Figure10

Figure11

Figure13

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

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OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

START

RUN

STOP

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1.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTARTposition(Figure14).

Note:Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired

whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

Figure14

2.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTOPposition.

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine

StarttheengineasshowninFigure15.

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.

Important:Donotengagestarterformorethan5

secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostartallowa15 secondcool-downperiodbetweenattempts.Failureto followtheseinstructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.

Note:Ifthefuelsystemwasdepletedoffuel—addfuelto themachineanduseadditionalstartingcycleswhenstarting theengine.

Figure15

StoppingtheEngine

CAUTION

Injurycanoccurifchildrenorbystandersmove orattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

StoptheengineasshowninFigure16.

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DisengagingtheBlade-ControlSwitch (PTO)

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DrivingtheMachine

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethethrottlecontrolin theFASTpositionforbestperformance.Alwaysoperatein thefull-throttlepositionwhenmowing.

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidly.Operatormaylose controlofmachineandcausepersonalinjuryor damagetomachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

OperatingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthemower bladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-ControlSwitch (PTO)

Engagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)withthethrottle positionatFAST.

Note:Engagingtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)withthe throttlepositionathalforlesswillcauseexcessivewearto thedrivebelts.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers

Usethemotion-controlleversasshowninFigure19.

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Figure20

1.Motion-control lever—NEUTRAL-LOCK position

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofthemachine

3.Forward

4.Backward

DrivingForward

Note:Theenginekillsifthetraction-controlleversare

movedwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

1.Releasetheparkingbrake.

2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

3.Tomoveforward,slowlypushthemotion-control leversforward(Figure20).

DrivingBackward

Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenbackingupandturning.

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotion-controllevers rearward(Figure21).

Figure21

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StoppingtheMachine

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WARNING

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARKposition whenleavingthemachineunattended,evenifjust forafewminutes.

Tostopthemachine,movethetraction-controlleversto theNEUTRALpositionandmovetothelockedposition, disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),andturnthe ignitionkeytotheOFFposition.

Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine.Remember toremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Themachineisequippedwithafootpedaldeck-liftsystem. Theoperatorcanusethefootpedaltoliftthedeckbrieyto avoidobstaclesorlockthedeckinthehighestheightofcut ortransportposition.Theoperatorcanusetheheight-of-cut leverwiththefootpedaltolockthedeckinaspeciccutting height.

Figure22

TransportLockPosition

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Theheightofcutcanbeadjustedfrom38to114mm(1-1/2 to4-1/2inches)in6mm(1/4inch)incrementsbyrelocating theheight-of-cutpinintodifferentholelocations.

UsingtheFootPedalDeck-LiftSystem

•Pressthepedaldowntoraisethedeck;continuetopress

thepedaluntilthedeckislockedinthetransportposition (Figure22).

•Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfootandpullthe

transportlockhandlerearwardtodisengagethetransport lock(Figure22).

1.Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfootandraise themowerdecktothetransport-lockposition(also the114mm(4-1/2inches)cuttingheightposition)as showninFigure23.

2.Toadjust,removethepinfromtheheight-of-cut bracket(Figure23).

3.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutsystemcorresponding tothedesiredheightofcutandinsertthepin(Figure

23).

4.Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfootandpull thehandlerearwardtodisengagethetransportlock (Figure22).

5.Lowerthedeckslowlyuntilthelevermakescontact withthepin.

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1.Deck-liftpedal3.Height-of-cutpositions

2.Handle4.Pin

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp

4.Aligntheboltandanti-scalprollerintheholeofthe bracketthatmatchedtheclosestheight-of-cutposition (Figure24).

5.Inserttheboltintothebracketholeandsecurethebolt andanti-scalprollerwiththeangenut(Figure24).

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward(Figure25). Positiontheseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe machineandaremostcomfortable.

Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,itisrecommendedto adjusttheheightoftheanti-scalprollers.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe motion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition, andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Removetheangenut,anti-scalproller,andboltfrom thebracket(Figure24).

Note:Keeptheboltandanti-scalprollertogether whenremoving.

Figure25

ChangingtheSeatSuspension

Theseatisadjustabletoprovideasmoothandcomfortable ride.Positiontheseatwhereyouaremostcomfortable.

Toadjustit,turntheknobinfronteitherdirectiontoprovide thebestcomfort(Figure26).

1.Flangenut4.Bushing

2.Spacer

3.Anti-scalproller

Figure24

5.Bolt

1.Seat-suspensionknob

Figure26

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AdjustingtheMotion-Control

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Levers

AdjustingtheHeight

Note:Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrollever.

Themotion-controlleverscanbeadjustedhigherorlowerfor maximumoperatorcomfort(Figure27).

Figure27

Note:Ensurethattheleftandrightbypassleversare

rearwardandlockedbeforemovingthemachine.

Figure28

6.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

AdjustingtheTilt

Themotion-controlleverscanbetiltedforwardorrearward formaximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollevertothe control-armshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthecontrol leverforwardorrearward.

3.Tightenbothboltstosecurethecontrolinthenew position.

4.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrollever.

PushingtheMachinebyHand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.Never

towthemachinebecausedamagemayoccur.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,shutofftheengine,remove thekey ,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.

OperatingtheMachine

Movethebypassleverstothepositionforoperatingthe machine(Figure28)toengagethewheelmotors.

4.Locatethebypassleversattherearofthemachine,on theleftandrightsideoftheframe.

5.Movethebypassleversrearwardandthendowntolock theminplacetodisengagethewheelmotors(Figure

28).

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UsingtheSideDischarge

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TransportingtheMachine

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.

DANGER

Withoutagrassdeector,dischargecover,or completegrasscatcherassemblymountedin 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.

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).

Figure29

LoadingtheMachine

Useextremecautionwhenloadingorunloadingmachines ontoatraileroratruck.Useafull-widthrampthatiswider thanthemachineforthisprocedure.Backthemachineupthe rampanddriveitforwarddowntheramp(Figure30).

Figure30

1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.

2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.

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Ensuretherampislongenoughsothattheanglewiththe grounddoesnotexceed15degrees(Figure31).Onat ground,thisrequiresaramptobeatleast4timesaslongas theheightofthetrailerortruckbedtotheground.Asteeper anglemaycausemowercomponentstogetcaughtastheunit movesfromtheramptothetrailerortruck.Steeperangles mayalsocausethemachinetotiporlosecontrol.Ifloading onornearaslope,positionthetrailerortrucksothatitis onthedownsideoftheslopeandtherampextendsupthe slope.Thiswillminimizetherampangle.

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruckincreases thepossibilityoftip-overandcouldcauseserious injuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingamachine onaramp.

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuseindividual rampsforeachsideofthemachine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetweenthe rampandthegroundorbetweentherampand thetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethelengthoframpisatleast4timesas longastheheightofthetrailerortruckbedto theground.Thiswillensurethatrampangle doesnotexceed15degreesonatground.

•Backuprampsanddriveforwarddownramps.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordecelerationwhile drivingthemachineonarampasthiscould causealossofcontroloratip-oversituation.

1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

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4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground

5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

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OperatingTips

UsingtheFastThrottleSetting

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

Stopping

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

KeepingtheUndersideoftheMower Clean

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

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

CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade.Cutting morethanthatisnotrecommendedunlessgrassissparse,or itislatefallwhengrassgrowsmoreslowly.

AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhichenhances decompositionandfertilization.

MowingatCorrectIntervals

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

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthemower aftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinsidethemower, cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecomeunsatisfactory.

MaintainingtheBlade(s)

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

UsingaSlowerCuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeedincertain conditions.

AvoidingCuttingTooLow

Whenmowinguneventurf,raisethecuttingheighttoavoid scalpingtheturf.

CuttingLongGrass

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

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Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst50hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every400hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changethehydrauliclteranduid.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Checktheaircleanerfordirty,looseordamagedparts.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheblowerhousing(moreoftenunderextremelydusty ,dirtyconditions).

•Checkthemowerblades.

•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.

•Cleanthemowerhousing.

•Greasealllubricationpoints.

•Serviceorreplacetheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenunderextremelydusty , dirtyconditions).

•Checktirepressure.

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelintheexpansiontank.

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear .

•Replacetheair-cleanerpaperelement(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirty conditions).

•Changetheengineoilandtheengine-oillter.

•Cleanthecoolingns(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirtyconditions).

•Replacethefuellter(moreoftenunderdusty,dirtyconditions).

•Changethehydrauliclteranduid.

Every500hours

Monthly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Replacethesparkplug(s).

•Checkthebatterycharge.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Checkallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoany maintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.

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Premaintenance Procedures

Service-IntervalChart

Figure32

Locatedontheseatpanunderside

1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbeforeperformingany maintenance.

2.Checktheengineoilevery8hours.5.Checkthecasterwheeltirepressureevery25hours.

3.Checkthedrivewheeltirepressureevery25hours.

RaisingtheSeat

Ensurethatthemotion-controlleversarelockedinthe NEUTRAL-LOCKpositionandlifttheseatforward.

Thefollowingcomponentscanbeaccessedbyraisingtheseat:

•Servicedecal

•Fuses

•Batteryandcables

4.Checkthehydraulicoilevery25hours.

6.Lubricatethecasterwheelevery25hours.

Lubrication

GreasingtheBearings

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greasealllubrication

points.

GreaseType:No.2lithiumgrease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,shutofftheengine,remove thekey ,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettings(Figure33andFigure32)with arag.

Note:Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffthefrontof thetting(s).

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1.Frontcastertire

4.Connectagreaseguntoeachttingandpumpgrease intothettingsuntilgreasebeginstooozeoutofthe bearings(Figure32andFigure33).

EngineMaintenance

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checktheair

cleanerfordirty,looseordamagedparts.

Every25hours—Serviceorreplacetheair-cleaner foamelement(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirty conditions).

Every100hours—Replacetheair-cleanerpaper element(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirty conditions).

Thisengineisequippedwithareplaceable,high-densitypaper andfoamair-cleanerelement.Checktheaircleanerdailyor beforestartingtheengine.Checkforabuildupofdirtand debrisaroundtheair-cleanersystem.Keepthisareaclean. Also,checkforlooseordamagedcomponents.Replaceall bentordamagedair-cleanercomponents.

Note:Operatingtheenginewithlooseordamaged air-cleanercomponentscouldallowunlteredairintothe engine,causingprematurewearandfailure.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermoreoftenunderextremely dusty,dirtyconditions.

RemovingtheElements

1.Rotatethelatchesoutward.

2.Removethecovertoaccesstheair-cleanerelements (Figure34).

Figure34

1.Air-cleanercover2.Air-cleanerlatch

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3.Removethefoamandpaperelements(Figure35).

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4.Removethefoamelementfromthepaperelement (Figure35).

Figure35

Figure36

1.Air-cleanercover3.Paperelement

2.Foamelement

ServicingtheFoamElement

1.Washthefoamelementinwarmwateranddetergent.

2.Rinseandallowittoairdry.

3.Lightlyoilthefoamelementwithnewoilandsqueeze outexcessoil.

ServicingthePaperElement

1.Gentlytapthepaperelementtodislodgedirt.

Note:Donotwashthepaperelementoruse pressurizedair,asthiswilldamagetheelement.

Note:Replaceadirty,bent,ordamagedelement. Handlethenewelementcarefully;donotuseifthe sealingsurfacesarebentordamaged.

2.Cleantheair-cleanerbaseasrequired,andcheckthe condition.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe

engine-oillevel.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe blade-controlswitch,shutofftheengine,andremove thekey.

2.Makesurethattheengineisstopped,level,andiscool, sotheoilhastimetodrainintothesump.

3.Checktheengine-oillevel(Figure37).

InstallingtheElements

1.Installthefoamelementontothepaperelement.

2.Installtheelementsontotheair-cleanerbase(Figure

35).

3.Installthecover,andsecureitwiththelatches(Figure

34).

ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSJorhigher)

CrankcaseCapacity:1.9L(64oz)whenthelterischanged

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure37

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ChangingtheEngineOilandthe

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Engine-OilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Changetheengineoil

andtheengine-oillter.

Note:Thedrainplugisattachedtothedrainhose.

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

Fillwithoilasspeciedinthe“ViscosityGrades”table (Figure36).

1.Parkthemachine,sothatthedrainsideisslightlylower thantheoppositeside,toensurethattheoildrains completely.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitchandmovethe motioncontrolsoutwardtothePARKposition.

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

Figure39

6.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil intothellertube(Figure40).

Figure38

4.Torquetheplugto14N•m(10ft-lb).

5.Changetheengine-oillterasshowninFigure39.

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ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every500hours—Replacethespark

plug(s).

Figure41

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).Always

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

Note:Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingontheinsulator usuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.76mm(0.03inch).

Figure42

ThesparkplugisRFIcompliant.Equivalentalternatebrand plugscanalsobeused.

Type:ChampionXC12YC

AirGap:0.76mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,movethemotion

2.Beforeremovingthesparkplug(s),cleanthearea

3.Removethesparkplug(Figure41).

controlsoutwardtotheparkposition,shutoffthe engine,andremovethekey.

aroundthebaseoftheplugtokeepdirtanddebrisout oftheengine.

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InstallingtheSparkPlug

20 ft-lb 27 N-m

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Tightenthesparkplugto27N•m(20ft-lb)asshownin

Figure43.

Figure43

FuelSystem Maintenance

DANGER

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

•Performanyfuelrelatedmaintenancewhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea. Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereasparkmay ignitethegasolinefumes.

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomes

rst)(moreoftenunderdusty ,dirty conditions).

CleaningtheBlowerHousing

Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomesrst)

Toensurepropercooling,ensurethatthegrassscreen, coolingns,andotherexternalsurfacesoftheengineare keptcleanatalltimes.

Annually,orevery100hoursofoperation(moreoften underextremelydusty,dirtyconditions),removetheblower housing,andanyothercoolingshrouds.Cleanthecooling nsandexternalsurfacesasnecessary.Makesurethecooling shroudsareinstalled.

Important:Operatingtheenginewithablockedgrass screen,dirtyorpluggedcoolingns,and/orcooling shroudsremoved,willcauseenginedamagedueto overheating.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe motion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition, andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.ReplacethefuellterasshowninFigure44.

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ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhichisa deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.

Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontactwith skin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafetyglassestoshield youreyesandrubberglovestoprotectyourhands.

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting inpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal partsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

Figure44

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe machineandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscan causethebatterygassestoexplode,resultingin personalinjury.

•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)battery cablebeforedisconnectingthepositive(red) cable.

•Alwaysreconnectthepositive(red)batterycable beforereconnectingthenegative(black)cable.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe motion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition, andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Removethewingnutsecuringthebatteryclamp (Figure45).

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Figure45

4.Removetheclamp(Figure45).

5.Firstdisconnectthenegativebatterycable(black)from thenegative(-)(black)batteryterminal(Figure45).

6.Slidetheredterminalbootoffthepositive(red)battery terminalandremovethepositive(+)(red)batterycable (Figure45).

7.Removethebattery.

1.Chargebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to30amps or30minutesat10amps.

2.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthecharger leadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure46).

3.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnectthe batterycables.

Figure46

1.Positivebatterypost

2.Negativebatterypost

3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Black(-)chargerlead

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetraywiththeterminalposts oppositefromthefueltank(Figure45).

2.Installthepositive(red)batterycabletopositive(+) batteryterminal.

3.Installthenegativebatterycabletothenegative(-) batteryterminal.

4.Securethecableswith2bolts,2washers,and2locknuts (Figure45).

5.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.

6.Installtheclampandsecureitwiththewingnut(Figure

45).

ChargingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan explode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparksand amesawayfrombattery.

ServicingtheFuses

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

Note:Thefusesarelocatedonrighthandconsolenextto theseat(Figure47).

Fusetype:

•Main—30A,blade-type

•Engine—20A,blade-type

1.Toreplacethemainfuse,graspthefuseandpullit straightandawayfromthefuseblock(Figure47).

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged.This isespeciallyimportanttopreventbatterydamagewhen thetemperatureisbelow32°F(0°C).

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Figure47

1.Fuseblock2.Main—30A

DriveSystem Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktirepressure.

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

Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.

Inatethereardrivewheeltiresto90kPa(13psi).

Important:Ensurethatthenewfusesarethe sametypeandamperageasthefusesremoved.

2.Toreplacetheenginefuse,removetheconsolefrom theplasticfender.

Figure48

1.Enginefuse—25A

3.Grasptheenginefuseandpullitstraightandaway fromthefuseblock(Figure48).

Figure49

1.Valvestem

4.Alignanewfusewiththeslotinthefuseblock(Figure

47).

5.Pushthefuseintothefuseblockuntilthefuseisseated (Figure47).

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HydraulicSystem

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Maintenance

OilType:ToroHYPR-OIL®500or20W -50motoroil.

SystemCapacity:4.495L(152oz)withalterchange.

Important:Useoilspeciedorequivalent.Otheruids couldcausesystemdamage.

CheckingtheHydraulic-Fluid Level

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

Checktheexpansionreservoir,and,ifnecessary,adduid totheFullColdline.

1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, allowtheenginetocool,removethekey,andengage theparkingbrake.

2.Locatethelterandguardsoneachtransaxledrive systemandremovethe3screwssecuringthelter guard(Figure51).

Figure51

Rightsideshown

Figure50

1.Expansionreservoir3.Engine

2.FullColdline

ChangingtheHydraulicFilter andFluid

Thelteranduidarechangedatthesametime.Oncethe newlterisinstalledanduidisadded,anyairinthesystem mustbepurged.

Thebleedingprocessisrepeateduntiltheuidremainsat theFullColdlineinthereservoirafterpurging.Failureto

properlyperformthisprocedurecanresultinirreparable damagetothetransaxledrivesystem.

RemovingtheHydraulicFilters

1.Transaxledrive

2.Hydrauliclter

3.Filterguard

3.Carefullycleantheareaaroundthelters.

Important:Donotallowdirttoenterthe hydraulicsystem,asitmaycausedamage.

4.Placeacontainerbelowthelteranddraintheuid.

5.Locateandremovetheventplugoneachtransmission.

6.Unscrewthelterandallowtheuidtodrainfrom thedrivesystem.

7.Repeatthisprocedureforbothlters.

4.Screws

5.Ventplug

InstallingtheHydraulicFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every400hours

1.Usingthe3screwstoinstallthelterguardsovereach lterremovedpreviously .

2.Verifythattheventplugsareremovedbeforeadding theuid.

3.Slowlypourthespecieduidthroughtheexpansion reservoiruntiluidcomesoutofavent-plughole.

4.Installtheventplugandtorqueitto20N•m(180in-lb).

Important:Whenthehydrauliclterisremoved,allof thehydraulicuidineachtransaxlewilldrainout.Usea containerthatholds4.495L(152oz)orlarger.

5.Continuetoadduidthroughtheexpansionreservoir untiluidcomesoutoftheremainingvent-plughole onthesecondtransmission.

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6.Installthesecondventplugandtorqueitto20N•m

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(180in-lb).

7.Continuetoadduidthroughtheexpansionreservoir untilitreachestheFullColdlineontheexpansion reservoir.

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

1.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportitwithjack stands(orequivalentsupport)justhighenoughto allowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely .

Important:Failuretoperformthe

the Hy draulic System

hydraulicltersandoilcanresultinirreparable damagetothetransaxledrivesystem.

procedureafterchanging

Bleeding

Figure53

1.Jackingpoints

2.Entertheoperator'sposition,starttheengine,move thethrottlecontrolto1/2throttleposition,and disengagetheparkingbrake.

A.Movethebypassleversintothepushingthe

machineposition;refertoPushingtheMachine

byHand(page24).Withthebypassvalves

openandtheenginerunning,slowlymovethe motion-controlleversinbothforwardandreverse directions(5or6times).

Figure52

B.Movethebypassleversintotheoperating

themachineposition.Withthebypassvalve closedandtheenginerunning,slowlymovethe directionalcontrolinbothforwardandreverse directions(5to6times).

C.Shutofftheengineandchecktheuidlevelinthe

expansionreservoir.Addthespecieduidas untilitreachestheFullColdlineontheexpansion reservoir.

3.Repeatstep2untilalloftheairiscompletelypurged fromthesystem.

Note:Whenthetransaxleoperatesatnormalnoise levelsandmovessmoothlyforwardandreverseat normalspeeds,thenthetransaxleisconsideredpurged.

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MowerDeck

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Maintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

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

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

WARNING

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece ofthebladecouldbethrownatyouorbystanders, resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

Figure54

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea

4.Damage

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfaceforthe

followingprocedure.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighestheight-of-cut position.

2.Whilewearingthickly-paddedgloves,orotheradequate handprotection,slowlyrotatethebladetobemeasure intoapositionthatallowseffectivemeasurementofthe distancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthelevelsurface themachineison(Figure55).

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe blade-controlswitch,movethemotion-controlleversoutward tothePARKposition,shutofftheengine,andremovethekey.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure54).

Note:Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblades;refertoSharpeningtheBlades

(page42).

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea(Figure

54).

Note:Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslot forminginthisarea(items3and4inFigure54), immediatelyinstallanewblade.

Figure55

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

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3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface

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(Figure56).

Figure56

1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothattheopposing cuttingedgeisnowinthesameposition(Figure57).

Figure58

1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreaterthan

3mm(1/8inch),replacethebladewithanew blade;refertoRemovingtheBlades(page41)and

InstallingtheBlades(page42).

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

Figure57

1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)

2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement position

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface (Figure58).

Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan3mm (1/8inch).

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,movetothe

nextblade.

Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.

RemovingtheBlades

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

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-paddedglove.

2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,andbladefrom thespindleshaft(Figure59).

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Figure59

1.SailAreaofBlade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure59).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademustbe pointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto ensurepropercutting.

2.Installthespringdiskandbladeboltwiththespring diskconeinstalledtowardthebolthead(Figure59).

3.Torquethebladeboltto135to150N•m(100to 110ft-lb).

LevelingtheMowerDeck

Ensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytimeyouinstallthe mowerdeckorwhenyouseeanunevencutonyourlawn.

Checkthemowerdeckforbentbladespriortoleveling; removeandreplaceanybentblades;refertoCheckingfor

BentBlades(page40)beforecontinuing.

Levelthemowerdeckside-to-sidebeforeadjustingthe front-to-rearslope.

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsof theblade(Figure60).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamount

ofmaterialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

Figure60

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade balancer(Figure61).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,the bladeisbalanced,andcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff theendofthesailareaonly(Figure60).

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•All4tiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoChecking

theTirePressure(page37).

CheckingtheSide-to-SideLevel

Themowerbladesmustbelevelfromsidetoside.Checkthe side-to-sidelevelanytimeyouinstallthemowerorwhenyou seeanunevencutonyourlawn.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,shutofftheengine,remove thekey,settheparkingbrake,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside.

4.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesandtheat surface(Figure62).

Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin5mm (3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired;refertoLeveling

theMowerDeck(page43).

Figure61

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

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1.Bladessidetoside

2.Outsidecuttingedges

Figure62

3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

Figure63

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

2.Outsidecuttingedges

CheckingtheFront-to-RearBladeSlope

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

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,engagetheparkingbrake, shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacingfrontto rear(Figure63).

4.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheatsurface (Figure63).

Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6to7.9mm(1/16 to5/16inch)lowerthantherearbladetip,continueto theLevelingtheMowerDeck(page43)procedure.

LevelingtheMowerDeck

1.Setanti-scalprollerstotopholesorremovethem completelyforthisprocedure;refertoAdjustingthe

Anti-ScalpRollers(page23).

2.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothe76mm(3inch) position;refertoAdjustingtheHeightofCut(page22).

3.Place26.6cm(2-5/8inches)blocksundereachsideof thefrontedgeofthedeck,butnotundertheanti-scalp rollerbrackets(Figure64).

4.Place27.3cm(2-7/8inches)thickblocksunderthe rearedgeofthecuttingdeckskirt;oneoneachsideof thecuttingdeck(Figure64).

Figure64

1.Woodblock—6.6cm (2-5/8inches)thick

2.Woodblock—7.3cm (2-7/8inches)thick

3.Frontedge

5.Loosentheadjustmentboltsonall4cornerssothat thedeckissittingsecurelyonall4blocks(Figure65).

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ReplacingtheMowerBelt

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

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe motion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition, andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inch)height-of-cut position.

4.Foreachofthebeltcovers,loosenthe2bolts,butdo

notremovethem.

Figure65

1.Deck-liftarm

2.Chain

3.Hook

4.Adjustmentbolt

6.Ensurethatthereistensiononall4chains(Figure65).

7.Tightenthe4adjustmentbolts(Figure65).

8.Ensurethattheblockstsnuglyunderthedeckskirt andthatallboltsaretight.

9.Verifythatthedeckislevelbycheckingtheside-to-side levelandfront-to-rearbladeslope;repeatthedeck levelingprocedureifnecessary.

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Checkthebeltsforsquealingwhenthebeltisrotating,blades slippingwhencuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarksand cracksaresignsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethemower beltifanyoftheseconditionsareevident.

5.Slidethecoveruntilitisclearoftheboltsandliftit upandouttoremoveit.

6.Removetheoorpantoaccesstheidlerpulley.

7.Usingaspringremovaltool,(ToroPartNo.92-5771), removetheidlerspringfromthedeckposttoremove tensionontheidlerpulley(Figure66).

Figure66

1.Spring-removaltool(Toro PartNo.92-5771)

2.Idlerspring5.Mowerbelt

3.Deckpost

4.Idlerarm

8.Lowerthemowertothelowestheightofcutandplace theheight-of-cutpininthelockpositionforthelowest height-of-cut.

9.Removethebeltfromthemower-deckpulleysand removetheexistingbelt.

10.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleysandthe clutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure66).

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WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwheninstalled andcancausepersonalinjury.

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

11.Usingaspring-removaltool,(ToroPartNo.92-5771), installtheidlerspringoverthedeckpostandplacing tensionontheidlerpulleyandmowerbelt(Figure66).

12.Ensurethatthebeltisproperlyseatedinallpulleys.

13.Toinstallthebeltcovers,insertthetabsontheeach coverintothecorrespondingslotsonthedeckbracket, ensuringthattheyseat.

RemovingtheMowerDeck

1.Removethehairpincotterandwashersecuringthe linkpintotheframeanddeck,andremovethelink bar(Figure67).

14.Rotatethecovertothedeckandslidethenotches undertheloosenedboltsuntiltheyareseated.

15.Tightentheboltstosecurethecovertothedeck.

RemovingtheMower

Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.Movethemotion-controllevers outwardtotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,engagetheparking brake,shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

Lowerthemowertothelowestheightofcut.Selectoneof thefollowingproceduresdependingonthemowerdecksize installedtocompletetheremoval.

PreparingtoRemovetheMowerDeck

1.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inch)height-of-cut position.

2.Removethemowerbeltfromtheenginepulley;refer toReplacingtheMowerBelt(page44).

Figure67

1.Linkpin3.Hairpincotter

2.Washer

2.Liftupthemowerdecktorelievetensionfromthe mowerdeck.

3.Removethechainsfromthehooksonthedeck-lift arms(Figure68).

Figure68

1.Deck-liftarm

2.Chain

4.Raisetheheightofcuttothetransportposition.

5.Removethebeltfromtheclutchpulleyontheengine.

6.Slidethemoweroutfromunderneaththemachine.

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

3.Hook

4.Adjustmentbolt

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InstallingtheMowerDeck

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1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,shutofftheengine,remove thekey,settheparkingbrake,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

5.Placetheheight-of-cutpininthelockpositionfor lowestheightofcut.

6.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandattachthechains totherearliftarms(Figure68).

7.Attachthefrontchainstothefrontliftarms(Figure

68).

8.Installthelonglinkbarthroughtheframehangerand deck.

9.Securethelinkpinwiththehairpincottersandwashers removedpreviously(Figure67).

10.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley;referto

ReplacingtheMowerBelt(page44).

ReplacingtheGrassDeector

Figure69

1.Deector4.Spring

2.Deckbrackets

3.Rod

5.Springinstalledoverthe rod

6.Cotterpin

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspectthegrass

deectorfordamage.

WARNING

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

Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstalla mulchplate,dischargedeector,orgrasscollection system.

Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamagebeforeeachuse. Replaceanydamagedpartsbeforeuse.

1.Removethecotterpinfromtheendoftherod(Figure

69).

2.Disengagethespringfromthenotchinthedeector bracketandslidetherodoutoftheweldeddeck brackets,spring,anddischargedeector(Figure69).

Note:Removethedamagedorworndischarge deector.

3.Positionthenewdischargedeectorwiththebracket endsbetweentheweldedbracketsonthedeck(Figure

69).

4.Installthespringontothestraightendoftherod.

Note:Positionthespringontherodasshowninso theshorterspringendiscomingfromundertherod beforethebendandgoingovertherodasitreturns fromthebend.

5.Lifttheloopendofthespringandplaceitintothe notchonthedeectorbracket(Figure70).

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partiallyinstalled

2.Loopendofthespring installedintothenotchin thedeectorbracket

Figure70

3.Rod,shortend,moved behindthemowerbracket

4.Shortend,retainedbythe mowerbracket

Cleaning

WashingtheUndersideofthe Mower

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthemowerhousing.

Washtheundersideofthemoweraftereachusetoprevent grassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionandclipping dispersal.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,shutofftheengine,remove thekey ,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthemower washouttting,andturnthewateronhigh(Figure71).

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

6.Securetherodandspringassemblybytwistingitsothe shortendoftherodcanbeplacedbehindthefront bracketweldedtothedeck(Figure70).

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

7.Installthecotterpinintotheendoftherod(Figure69).

Figure71

1.Washoutttinglocations on54-inchdecks

2.Washoutttinglocations on48-inchdecks

3.Washouttting6.Coupling

4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheightofcut.

5.Sitontheseat,starttheengine,engagethe blade-controlswitch,andletthemowerrunfor1to3 minutes.

4.O-ring

5.Hose

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

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7.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfromthe washouttting.

Storage

Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafteronewashing,

soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Thenrepeatthe process.

8.Runthemoweragainfor1to3minutestoremove excesswater.

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsor bladecontact.Contactwithbladeorthrown debriscancauseinjuryordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashouttting immediately,beforeusingmoweragain.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerorthroughopeningsinthemower.

DisposingofWaste

Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicuid,andenginecoolantare pollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeoftheseaccordingto yourstateandlocalregulations.

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),setthe parkingbrake,turntheignitionkeytotheOFFposition, andremovethekey.

2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe engineandhydraulicsystem.Cleandirtandchafffrom theoutsideoftheenginecylinderheadnsandblower housing.

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

3.Checktheparkingbrakeoperation;refertoOperating

theParkingBrake(page18).

4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page30).

5.Greasethemachine;refertoGreasingtheBearings

(page29).

6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoChangingtheEngine

OilandtheEngine-OilFilter(page32).

7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire

Pressure(page37).

8.Changethehydraulicuidandlter;refertoChanging

theHydraulicFilterandFluid(page38).

9.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery(page

36).

10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith agardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-controlswitch (PTO)engagedandtheengineathighidlefor2to 5minutesafterwashing.

11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoServicing

theCuttingBlades(page40).

12.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-useoccurs over30days.Preparethemachineforstorageas follows:

A.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditionerto

fuelinthetank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuseanalcohol basedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuelandusedat alltimes.

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

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C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,anddrain

thefueltank.

D.Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recyclethefuel

accordingtolocalcodes.

Important:Donotstore stabilizer/conditionedfuelover90days.

13.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor replaceanypartthatisdamaged.

14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

15.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea. Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchandkeepit outofreachofchildrenorotherunauthorizedusers. Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Enginedoesnotstart,startshard,orfails tokeeprunning

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)is engaged.

2.Theparkingbrakeisnoton.

3.Thedriveleversarenotin NEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

4.Theoperatorisnotseated.

5.Thebatteryisdead.

6.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.

7.Thefuseisblown.7.Replacethefuse.

8.Therelayorswitchisdefective.8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Fueltankisempty.

2.Fuelshutoffvalveisclosed.2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

4.Thethrottleandchokearenotinthe correctposition.

5.Dirtinfuellter.5.Replacethefuellter.

6.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

7.Aircleanerisdirty.

8.Seatswitchisnotfunctioningproperly .8.Checktheseatswitchindicator.

9.Electricalconnectionsarecorroded, looseorfaulty.

10.Relayorswitchisdefective.10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

11.Faultysparkplug.

12.Sparkplugwireisnotconnected.12.Checkthesparkplugwireconnection.

1.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO) todisengaged.

2.Settheparkingbrake.

3.Ensurethatthedriveleversareinthe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

4.Sitontheseat.

5.Chargethebattery.

6.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

1.Fillthefueltank.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Besurethethrottlecontrolismidway betweentheSLOWandFASTpositions, andthechokeisintheONpositionfor acoldengineortheOFFpositionfora warmengine.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner element.

Replaceseatifneeded.

9.Checktheelectricalconnections forgoodcontact.Cleanconnector terminalsthoroughlywithelectrical contactcleaner,applydielectricgrease andreconnect.

11.Clean,adjustorreplacesparkplug.

Theenginelosespower.

Theengineoverheats.

Themowerpullsleftorright(withlevers fullyforward).

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.

5.Theventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.5.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

6.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.

7.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelisin thefuelsystem.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.

1.Thetrackingneedsadjustment1.Adjustthetracking.

2.Thetirepressureindrivetiresnot correct.

2.Cleantheaircleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

2.Adjustthetirepressureinthedrive tires.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Themachinevibratesabnormally .

Themachinecuttingheightisuneven.

1.Thebypassvalvesarenotclosed tight.

2.Thepumpbeltisworn,looseorbroken.

3.Thepumpbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

5.Thehydraulicoillevelislowortoohot.5.Addhydraulicoiltoreservoirsorletit

1.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Thereisalooseenginepulley,idler pulley,orbladepulley.

5.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Thebladespindleisbent.

7.Themotormountislooseorworn.

1.Theblade(s)is/arenotsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

2.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebent.2.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

3.Themowerdeckisnotlevel.

4.Theundersideofmowerisdirty.4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

5.Thetirepressureisnotcorrect.5.Adjustthetirepressure.

6.Thebladespindlebent.

1.Tightenthebypassvalves.

2.Changethebelt.

cooldown.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley .

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Levelmowerdeckfromside-to-side andfront-to-rear.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

1.Themowerdeckbeltisworn,loose orbroken.

2.Themowerdeckbeltisoffpulley.

3.Thepumpdrivebeltisworn,looseor broken.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

1.Installnewdeckbelt.

2.Installmowerdeckpulleyandcheck theidlerpulley,idlerarmandspringfor correctpositionandfunction.

3.Checkthebelttensionorinstallnew belt.

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Schematics

WireDiagram(Rev .A)

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Notes:

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LimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)

TheToroWarranty

TimeCutter

and

TITAN

Mowers

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany ,pursuanttoan agreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairtheT oroProductslisted belowifdefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginal owner:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

TimeCutterandMXMowers

•Engines

Residentialuse

—ResidentialuseKawasaki–3years

–3years

Kohler–3years Toro–3years

TimeCutterandMXMowersCommercialuse30days

•Engines

—Commercialuse

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

TITANSWandZSSeriesMowers– ResidentialorCommercialuse

•Engines

—Residentialor

Commercialuse

•Frame

TITANMXSeriesMowers– ResidentialorCommercialuse

•Engines

—Residentialor

Commercialuse

•Frame

3yearsor300hours

Kawasaki–3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

4yearsor400hours

Kawasaki–3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

AllMowers

•Attachments1year

•Battery90daysPartsandLabor

1yearPartsonly

•BeltsandTires90days

SomeenginesusedonToroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer .

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply.

Whicheveroccursrst.

LifetimeFrameW arranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe

tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin

normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atToro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforpartsand

labor.Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustorcorrosion

arenotcovered.

Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance, whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.ContactanyAuthorizedToroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceat theirdealership.Tolocateadealerconvenienttoyou,accessourweb siteatwww .T oro.com.Youmayalsocallthenumberslistedinitem#3 tousethe24-hourT oroDealerlocatorsystem.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe ServiceDealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermineif itiscoveredunderwarranty.

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

ToroWarrantyCompany CustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1196 Tollfreeat866-216-6029(U.S.customers) Tollfreeat866-216-6030(Canadiancustomers)

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,

lubricants,oilchanges,sparkplugs,airltersbladesharpeningorworn blades,cable/linkageadjustments,orbrakeandclutchadjustments

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglected

orrequiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofproper maintenance

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedToro

ServiceDealer

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel

procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)

–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered

–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains

morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE

–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use

overonemonth

GeneralConditions

AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorized ToroServiceDealerusingToroapprovedreplacementparts.

NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletionof repairsunderthiswarranty.

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

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sothe aboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

ThiswarrantyisnotvalidinMexico.CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oro Distributor(Dealer)toobtainguaranteepoliciesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceor havedifcultyobtainingguaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter .Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany .

AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oro Dealer.

374-0258RevF