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Toro TITAN HD 1500 Series, 74466TE Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3421-131RevA
122cmor132cmTITAN SeriesRidingMower
ModelNo.74465TE—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74466TE—SerialNo.400000000andUp
®
HD1500
Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)
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ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
WARNING
Removingstandardoriginalequipmentparts andaccessoriesmayalterthewarranty, traction,andsafetyofthemachine.Failureto useoriginalToropartscouldcauseserious injuryordeath.Makingunauthorizedchanges totheengine,fuel,orventingsystem,may violateregulations.
Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimited to,tires,belts,blades,andfuelsystem componentswithoriginalToroparts.
Gotowww.Toro.comtoviewspecicationsonyour model.
GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.
Important:IfyouareusingamachinewithaT oro
engineabove1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuous period,ensurethattheHighAltitudeKithasbeen installedsothattheenginemeetsCARB/EPA emissionregulations.TheHighAltitudeKit increasesengineperformancewhilepreventing spark-plugfouling,hardstarting,andincreased emissions.Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attach thehigh-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalon themachine.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroService DealertoobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitand high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.Tolocate adealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsite atwww.T oro.comorcontactourToroCustomer CareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listedinyour EmissionControlWarrantyStatement.
Removethekitfromtheengineandrestorethe enginetoitsoriginalfactorycongurationwhen runningtheengineunder1500m(5,000ft).Do notoperateanenginethathasbeenconverted forhigh-altitudeuseatloweraltitudes;otherwise, youcouldoverheatanddamagetheengine.
Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehas beenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthe followinglabel(Figure3).
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Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe usedbyprofessional,hiredoperators.Itisdesigned primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnson residentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnotdesigned forcuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.T oro.com forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials, accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto registeryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcode(ifequipped)ontheserial numberdecaltoaccesswarranty,parts,andother productinformation.
©2017—TheToro®Company 8111LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420
Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
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Figure1
MachineswithMyRide
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SlopeIndicator...................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6
ProductOverview...................................................12
Controls...........................................................12
Specications..................................................14
BeforeOperation.................................................14
BeforeOperationSafety...................................14
AddingFuel......................................................15
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PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................16
BreakinginaNewMachine..............................16
UsingtheRollover-ProtectionSystem
(ROPS).........................................................16
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................17
PositioningtheSeat..........................................18
AdjustingtheMyRide™Suspension
System..........................................................19
UsingAttachmentsandAccessories.................20
DuringOperation.................................................20
DuringOperationSafety...................................20
EnteringtheOperator’sPosition.......................22
OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................22
OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)............................................................22
OperatingtheThrottle.......................................23
OperatingtheChoke........................................23
StartingtheEngine...........................................24
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................24
UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................25
DrivingtheMachine..........................................25
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................26
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................27
UsingtheSideDischarge.................................28
OperatingTips.................................................28
AfterOperation....................................................29
AfterOperationSafety......................................29
UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................29
UsingtheDrive-WheelReleaseValves.............29
TransportingtheMachine.................................30
Maintenance...........................................................32
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........32
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................33
MaintenanceSafety..........................................33
ReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain..................33
RemovingtheSheet-MetalGuard.....................34
Lubrication..........................................................34
GreasingtheMachine.......................................34
EngineMaintenance...........................................35
EngineSafety...................................................35
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................35
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................37
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................39
CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................40
CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................40
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ReplacingtheEmissions-AirIntake
Filter..............................................................40
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................41
ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................41
ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................41
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................42
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................42
ServicingtheBattery.........................................42
ServicingtheFuses..........................................44
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................44
CheckingtheSeatBelt.....................................44
CheckingtheRoll-BarKnobs............................44
AdjustingtheTracking......................................45
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................46
CheckingtheWheelLugNuts...........................46
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................46
CleaningtheEngineScreen.............................46
BrakeMaintenance.............................................47
AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................47
BeltMaintenance................................................48
InspectingtheBelts..........................................48
ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................48
ReplacingtheHydraulic-Pump-Drive
Belt................................................................49
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................50
AdjustingtheControl-HandlePosition..............50
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage...............51
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................52
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................52
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem........................52
MowerDeckMaintenance....................................55
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................55
LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................57
RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................59
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................59
Cleaning..............................................................60
CleaningundertheMowerDeck.......................60
CleaningtheSuspensionSystem.....................60
DisposingofWaste...........................................60
Storage...................................................................61
StorageSafety..................................................61
CleaningandStorage.......................................61
Troubleshooting......................................................62
Schematics.............................................................64
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ENISO5395:2013.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury .
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand
lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.
•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,
ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or onslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand workingonthemachine.
•Keepchildrenandbystandersoutoftheoperating
area.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove
thekeybeforeservicing,fueling,orunclogging themachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan resultininjury .T oreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere neededthroughoutthismanual.
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SlopeIndicator
Figure4
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucanoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslopeof hillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.
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106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
decalbatterysymbols
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or smoking
3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
6.Keepbystandersasafe distanceawayfromthe battery.
7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.
8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.
10.Containslead;donot discard
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1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson torquingthebladebolt/nutto115-149N∙m(85-110ft-lb).
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1.Warning—thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris down.
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2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe rollbarinthefullyraisedandlockedpositionandwear theseatbelt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary;donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris down.
3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully .
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1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
2.Readtheinstructions
3.Removethekeybefore adjustingtheheightofcut.
4.Height-of-cutsettings.
beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.
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1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin place.
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1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
2.Rotatethedrivereleaseknobtoloosen,slidetheknob, andtighten.
3.Pushthemachine.
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109-6014
116–5610
1.Hourmeter4.Neutral
2.Powertake-off(PTO)5.Operator-presenceswitch
3.Parkingbrake6.Battery
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1.Engine
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1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance awayfromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatethemachine withoutdeector,dischargecover ,orgrasscollection systeminplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
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decal126-7816
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1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement hazard,belt.Shutofftheengineandremovethekeybefore adjusting,servicingorcleaningthemachine.
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1.Heightofcut
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1.Parkingbrakedisengaged2.Parkingbrakeengaged
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1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.
1.Oildrain
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ToroEnginesOnly
2.Filltothebottomofthe llerneck;warning—do notoverllthetank.
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1.Fuel—full
2.Fuel—50%
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3.Fuel—empty
decalptosymbols
PTOSwitchSymbols
1.PTO–disengage2.PTO–engage
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1.ReadtheOperator’s Manualbeforeperforming
maintenance.
2.Operatinghours5.Hydraulic-uidlevel
3.Engine-oillevel6.Tirepressure
4.Greasepoint
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TransportLock
1.Heightofcut
2.Pulluptounlockthe transportlock.
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LeftMotionControl
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RightMotionControl
1.Machinespeed4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
1.Machinespeed4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
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1.Fast
2.Continuous-variablesetting5.Worklight(optional)
3.Slow
4.Choke
6.Powerpoint
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1.Camlock2.Camunlock
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Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum
recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineinthoseconditions onthatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible,keepthe cuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhileoperatingthemachineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperatingonslopescan causethemachinetobecomeunstable.
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;donotoperatethis machineunlessyouaretrained;wearhearingprotection.
2.Cuttingandpinchinghazard—keephandsandfeetawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.6.Tippinghazardonslopes—donotuseonslopesnearopen
4.Ramphazard—whenloadingontoatrailer,donotusedual ramps;useonlyasingularrampwideenoughforthemachine andthathasaninclinelessthan15degrees;backupthe ramp(inreverse)anddriveforwardofftheramp.
5.Bodilyharmhazard—lookbehindyouwhenmowingin reverse.
water;donotuseonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
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ProductOverview
Figure5
1.Height-of-cutdeck-lift pedal
2.Height-of-cutpositions8.Seatbelt
3.Transportlock9.Fuelcap
4.Controls
5.Motion-controllevers11.Mowerdeck
6.Rollbar
7.Shockassembly
10.Parking-brakelever
12.Casterwheel
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine, has3positions:OFF,RUN,andST ART.Referto
StartingtheEngine(page24).
ChokeControl
Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine.Pullthe chokecontroluptoengageit.Pushdownonthe chokecontroltodisengageit.
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure6).
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Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Takeoff)
Theblade-controlswitch,representedbya power-takeoff(PTO)symbol,engagesand disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure6).
HourMeter
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine(Figure5and
Figure6).
ControlPanel
Figure6
1.Powerport5.Blade-controlswitch
2.Chokecontrol
3.Throttlecontrol
4.Hourmeter
(powertakeoff)
6.Keyswitch
7.Switchpositionforoptional lightkit
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular maintenance(Figure6).
Safety-InterlockIndicators
Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterthatindicate withablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentis positionedcorrectly(Figure7).
Battery-IndicatorLight
IfyouturntheignitionkeytotheONpositionfora fewseconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.
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Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturned onandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperating level(Figure7).
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Figure7
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1.Safety-interlocksymbols
2.Hourmeter
3.Batterylight
Motion-ControlLevers
Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure5).
Neutral-LockPosition
UsetheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwiththe safety-interlocksystemtoengageandtodetermine theNEUTRALposition.
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor storingthemachine;refertoUsingtheFuel-Shutoff
Valve(page29).
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments andaccessories.
Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal performanceofyourT oroequipment,countonToro genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,Toro deliversreplacementpartsdesignedtotheexact engineeringspecicationofourequipment.Forpeace ofmind,insistonTorogenuineparts.
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Width:
122cmmowerdeck132cmmowerdeck
Withoutmowerdeck
Deectorup133cm(53inches)144cm(56-3/4inches)
Deectordown160cm(63-1/4inches)171cm(67-1/4inches)
Length:
Length
Height:
RollBarUpRollBarDown
179cm(70-1/2inches)125cm(49inches)
Weight:
MachinesWeight
121cm(47-1/2inches)124cm(49inches)
122cmmowerdeck132cmmowerdeck
208cm(82inches)208cm(82inches)
421kg Machineswith122cmmowerdeck
928lb
429kg Machineswith132cmmowerdeck
946lb
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand mechanics.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe
enginequickly.
•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.
•Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachineto
ensurethattheblades,bladebolts,andcutting assembliesareingoodworkingcondition. Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsets topreservebalance.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould throw.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate
equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand safely.

FuelSafety

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlingfuel.Fuelvaporsare ammableandexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothefuel
tankwhiletheengineisrunningorwhilehot.
•Donotrefuelthemachineindoors.
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•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace containersontheground,awayfromyourvehicle beforelling.
•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer
andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer ratherthanafuel-dispensernozzle.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire
exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking condition.
•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith
therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea nozzlelock-opendevice.
•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurely.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit
outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymorethan a30-daysupplyoffuel.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Addfuelto
thefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13mm(1/4to 1/2inch)belowthebottomofthellerneck.This emptyspaceinthetankallowsfueltoexpand.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
–Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleandfuel
tankopening.
–Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillswith
soapandwater.

AddingFuel

RecommendedFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol
(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15% ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.
Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan 10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains
15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85 (containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder warranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:
•Keepsfuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless
(drainthefueltankwhenstoringthemachinefor morethan90days)
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditives
containingmethanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner tothefuel.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.T ominimize thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem, usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake.
3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.
5.Fillthefueltankuntilthefuelgaugereadsatthe fullmark(Figure8).
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Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.

Usingthe Rollover-ProtectionSystem (ROPS)

WARNING
Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover,keep therollbarinthefullyraised,lockedposition andusetheseatbelt.
Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothe machine.
WARNING
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll barisinthedownposition.
•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.
•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbar isinthedownposition.
Figure8

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page32).

BreakinginaNewMachine

Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhen new,placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow 40to50hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinesto developfullpowerandbestperformance.
•Driveslowlyandcarefully.
•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance permits.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances (i.e.,branches,doorways,electricalwires)
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beforedrivingunderanyobjectsanddo notcontactthem.

LoweringtheRollBar

Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhen
absolutelynecessary.
1.T olowertherollbar,applyforwardpressureto theupperpartoftherollbar.
2.Pullbothknobsoutandrotatethem90degrees sotheyarenotengaged(Figure9).
3.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure
9).
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UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

WARNING
Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal injury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:
•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.
Figure9
1.Rollbarintheupright position
2.ROPSknobinthelatched position
3.PulltheROPSknobout.6.Rollbarinthefolded
4.RotatetheROPSknob90 degrees.
5.ROPSknobinthe unlatchedposition
position

RaisingtheRollBar

Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeroll
barintheraisedposition.
1.Raisetherollbartotheoperatingpositionand rotatetheknobsuntiltheymovepartiallyinto thegrooves(Figure9).
2.Raisetherollbartothefulluprightpositionwhile pushingontheupperrollbarsothatthepins snapintopositionwhentheholesalignwiththe pins(Figure9).
3.Pushontherollbarandensurethatbothpins areengaged.
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•Themotion-controlleversareintheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position.
•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.
Thesafety-interlocksystemisalsodesignedtoshutoff theenginewhenthetractioncontrolsaremovedfrom thelockedpositionwiththeparkingbrakeengagedor ifyourisefromtheseatwhenthePTOisengaged.
Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhen theinterlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition. Whenthecomponentisinthecorrectposition,a trianglelightsupinthecorrespondingsquare.
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Figure10
1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe correctposition
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TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .
1.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheON position.Trystartingtheengine;theengine shouldnotcrank.
2.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position.Moveeithermotion-controllever(out oftheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition).Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotcrank.Repeatfor othercontrollever.

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe machineandaremostcomfortable(Figure11).
3.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controlleversto theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,disengagethe parkingbrake,engagetheblade-controlswitch (PTO),andriseslightlyfromtheseat;theengine shouldshutoff.
4.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controllevers toNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,centereither motion-controlleverandmoveitforwardor reverse;theengineshouldshutoff.Repeatfor othermotion-controllever.
5.Sitontheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controlleversto NEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Trystartingtheengine; theengineshouldnotcrank.
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AdjustingtheMyRide™ SuspensionSystem

TheMyRide™suspensionsystemadjuststoprovide asmoothandcomfortableride.Y oucanadjustthe rear2-shockassembliestoquicklyandeasilychange thesuspensionsystem.Positionthesuspension systemwhereyouaremostcomfortable.
Adjusttherear-shockassemblies(Figure13).

AdjustingtheRear-Shock Assemblies

Theslotsfortherear-shockassemblieshave detentpositionsforreference.Y oucanpositionthe rear-shockassembliesanywhereintheslot,notjust inthedetentpositions.
Thefollowinggraphicshowsthepositionforasoftor rmrideandthedifferentdetentpositions(Figure12).
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1.Firmestposition3.Detentsintheslots
2.Softestposition
Note:Ensurethattheleftandrightrear-shock
assembliesarealwaysadjustedtothesamepositions.
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UsingAttachmentsand Accessories

UseonlyT oroapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.
Ifmorethanoneaccessory-mountkit(i.e.,bucket kitoruniversalmountkit)isaddedtoanyofthe4 locationsshowninFigure14,addafront-weight kit.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealerforthe front-weightkit.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
units.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall times.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe
sureofaclearpath.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyour vision.
•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,or
embankments.Themachinecouldsuddenlyroll overifawheelgoesovertheedgeoriftheedge givesway.
•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.
•Shutoffthemachine,removethekey,andinspect
thebladesafterstrikinganobjectorifthereis anabnormalvibrationinthemachine.Makeall necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperation.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
Figure14
1.Addafront-weightkitwhen2ormoreaccessory-mountkits
areinstalledatthesepositions.
DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;slip-resistant,substantial footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong hairanddonotweardanglingjewelry.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep
bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine duringoperation.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid
holesorhiddenhazards.
•Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Reducedtraction
couldcausethemachinetoslide.
•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutral,theparking
brakeisengaged,andyouareintheoperating positionbeforeyoustarttheengine.
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•Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunitandshut
offtheenginebeforeadjustingtheheightof cut(unlessyoucanadjustitfromtheoperating position).
•Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaust
gasesareenclosed.
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(including
toemptythecatchersortounclogthechute),do thefollowing:
–Stopthemachineonlevelground.
–Disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey .
–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk
oflightning.
•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicleunless
ithasahitchinstalled.
•Donotchangethegovernorspeedoroverspeed
theengine.
•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
byToro.
•Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess
of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof exposure.
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Figure15
1.Wearhearingprotection.

RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)Safety

•Donotremovetherollbarfromthemachine.
•Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyou
canreleaseitquicklyinanemergency.
•Alwayswearyourseatbeltwhentherollbarisup.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadobstructionsanddo
notcontactthem.
•Keeptherollbarinsafeoperatingconditionby
thoroughlyinspectingitperiodicallyfordamage andkeepingallthemountingfastenerstight.
•Replaceadamagedrollbar.Donotrepairoralter
it.
machineorahandtrimmertomowthegrassin theseareas.
•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon
slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor direction;turnslowlyandgradually.
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•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions
wheretraction,steering,orstabilityisinquestion. Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet grass,acrossslopes,ordownhillmaycausethe machinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe drivewheelsmayresultinslidingandalossof brakingandsteering.Themachinecanslideeven ifthedrivewheelsarestopped.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,
ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards.Tall grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould overturnthemachine.
•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor
attachments,suchasgrass-collectionsystems. Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine andcausealossofcontrol.Followdirectionsfor counterweights.
•Ifpossible,keepthedeckloweredtotheground
whileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthedeckwhile operatingonslopescancausethemachineto becomeunstable.

SlopeSafety

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere injuryordeath.Theoperatorisresponsiblefor safeslopeoperation.Operatingthemachineon anysloperequiresextracaution.Beforeusingthe machineonaslope,dothefollowing:
–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions
inthemanualandonthemachine.
–Useanangleindicatortodeterminethe
approximateslopeangleofthearea.
–Neveroperateonslopesgreaterthan15
degrees.
–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto
determineiftheslopeissafeformachine operation.Usecommonsenseandgood judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation. Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachineon aslope.
•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do
notoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches, embankments,water,orotherhazards.The machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe distance(twicethewidthofthemachine)between themachineandanyhazard.Useawalk-behind
1.SafeZone—usethe machinehereonslopes lessthan15degreesor atareas.
2.DangerZone—usea walk-behindmowerand/or ahandtrimmeronslopes greaterthan15degrees andneardrop-offsor water.
3.Water
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4.W=widthofthemachine
5.Keepasafedistance (twicethewidthofthe machine)betweenthe machineandanyhazard.
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EnteringtheOperator’s Position

Usethemowerdeckasasteptogetintothe operator’sposition(Figure17).

DisengagingtheParkingBrake

Figure17

OperatingtheParking Brake

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

EngagingtheParkingBrake

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
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OperatingtheMower Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Note:Engagingtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)with
thethrottlepositionathalforlesscausesexcessive weartothedrivebelts.
Figure18
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DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Figure21

OperatingtheThrottle

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweenFASTand SLOWpositions(Figure22).
AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
1.Pullupthechokeknobtoengagethechoke beforeusingthekeyswitch(Figure23).
2.Pushdownthechokeknobtodisengagethe chokeaftertheenginehasstarted(Figure23).
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Figure23
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1.ONposition2.OFFposition
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StartingtheEngine

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.
Important:Donotengagethestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Engagingthestarter motorformorethan5secondscandamagethe startermotor.Iftheenginefailstostart,wait10 secondsbeforeoperatingtheenginestarteragain.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.
Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.
Figure24
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Figure25
Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoffvalve
isclosedbeforetransportingorstoringthe machine,asfuelleakagemayoccur.Engagethe parkingbrakebeforetransporting.Makesurethat youremovethekeyasthefuelpumpmayrunand causethebatterytolosecharge.
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UsingtheMotion-Control
WARNING
Levers
Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.You maylosecontrolofthemachineandcause personalinjuryordamagetothemachine.
•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.
•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.

DrivingForward

Note:Theengineshutsoffwhenyoumovethe
traction-controlwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.
Tostopthemachine,pullthemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRALposition.
1.Disengagetheparkingbrake;referto
DisengagingtheParkingBrake(page22).
2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.
3.T ogoforward,slowlypushthemotion-control leversforward(Figure27).
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Figure26
1.Motion-control lever—NEUTRAL-LOCK position
2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine
3.Forward
4.Backward

DrivingtheMachine

Thedrivewheelsturnindependently,poweredby hydraulicmotorsoneachaxle.Youcanturn1side inreversewhileyouturntheotherforward,causing themachinetospinratherthanturn.Thisgreatly improvesthemachinemaneuverabilitybutmay requiresometimeforyoutoadapttohowitmoves.
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place thethrottlecontrolintheFASTpositionforbest performance.Alwaysoperateinthefullthrottle positionwhenmowing.
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DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

2.T ogobackward,slowlypullthemotion-control
leversrearward(Figure28).

UsingtheTransportLock

Thetransportlockhas2positions,andisusedwith thedeck-liftpedal.ThereisaLOCKpositionand anUNLOCKpositionforthetransportpositionofthe mowerdeck(Figure29).
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Transport-LockPositions
1.Transportlockknob3.UNLOCKposition—The
2.LOCKposition—The mowerdecklocksintothe transportposition.
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AdjustingtheHeight-of-CutPin

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp
Adjusttheheight-of-cutfrom38to127mm(1-1/2to5 inches)in6mm(1/4inch)incrementsbymovingthe height-of-cutpinintodifferentholelocations.
1.MovethetransportlocktotheLOCKposition.
2.Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfootand raisethemowerdecktotheTRANSPORTposition (alsothe127mmor5inchcutting-height position)asshowninFigure30.
3.Removethepinfromtheheight-of-cutbracket (Figure30).
4.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracket correspondingtotheheight-of-cutdesired,and insertthepin(Figure30).
5.Pushonthedecklift,pulluponthetransport lockknob,andslowlylowerthemowerdeck.
Rollers
Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.
Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollerssothattherollers
donottouchthegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitchandengagetheparking brake;refertoEngagingtheParkingBrake
(page22).
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure
31.
Figure30
1.Deck-liftpedal3.Height-of-cutpin
2.Height-of-cutholes
4.Transportlockknob
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1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut
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3.Bushing
1.Flangenut4.Anti-scalproller
2.Bolt
3.Bushing
5.Bolt
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UsingtheSideDischarge

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turf.
DANGER
Withoutagrassdeector,dischargecover,or acompletegrass-catcherassemblymounted inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris willcauseinjuryordeath.
•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthe mowerdeckbecausethegrassdeector routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerdeck.
•Nevertrytoclearthedischargearea ormowerbladesunlessyoumovethe blade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,rotatethekeyswitchtotheOFF position,andremovethekeyfromthekey switch.
•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe downposition.
grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows moreslowly.
AlternatingtheMowingDirection
Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings, whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.
MowingatCorrectIntervals
Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimesof theyear.Tomaintainthesamecuttingheight,mow moreofteninearlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrate slowsinmidsummer,mowlessfrequently .Ifyou cannotmowforanextendedperiod,rstmowata highcuttingheight,thenmowagain2dayslaterata lowerheightsetting.
UsingaSlowerCuttingSpeed
Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeed incertainconditions.
AvoidingCuttingTooLow
Whenmowinguneventurf,raisethecuttingheight toavoidscalpingtheturf.
StoppingtheMachine
OperatingTips
UsingtheFastThrottleSetting
Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineattheFASTposition.Airisrequiredto thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower deckinuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohave1sideofthe mowerdeckfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsair tobedrawnintothemowerdeck.
CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime
Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethat thecuttingheightofthemowerdeckdoesnotscalp anyunevenground.However,thecuttingheight usedinthepastisgenerallythebestonetouse. Whencuttinggrasslongerthan15cm(6inches)tall, youmaywanttocutthelawntwicetoensurean acceptablequalityofcut.
CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade
Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless
Ifyoumuststoptheforwardmotionofthemachine whilemowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmay dropontoyourlawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoa previouslycutareawiththebladesengagedoryou candisengagethemowerdeckwhilemovingforward.
KeepingtheUndersideofthe MowerDeckClean
Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe mowerdeckaftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildup insidethemowerdeck,cuttingqualitywilleventually becomeunsatisfactory.
MaintainingtheBlade(s)
Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason becauseasharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.T earingandshredding turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth andincreasesthechanceofdisease.Checkthe mowerbladesaftereachuseforsharpness,and foranywearordamage.Filedownanynicksand sharpenthebladesasnecessary .Ifabladeis damagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywitha genuineT ororeplacementblade.
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AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

UsingtheDrive-Wheel ReleaseValves

WARNING

GeneralSafety

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunits,
mufers,andenginecompartmenttohelpprevent res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Shutoffthefuelandremovethekeybeforestoring
ortransportingthemachine.
•Disengagethedrivetotheattachmentwhenever
youaretransportingornotusingthemachine.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachine
inanyenclosure.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

UsingtheFuel-Shutoff Valve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance, andstorage(Figure33).
Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhen startingtheengine.
Handsmaybecomeentangledintherotating drivecomponentsbelowtheenginedeck, whichcouldresultinseriousinjury.
Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andallow allmovingpartstostopbeforeaccessingthe drive-wheelreleasevalves.
WARNING
Theengineandhydraulic-driveunitscan becomeveryhot.Touchingahotengineor hydraulic-driveunitscancausesevereburns.
Allowtheengineandhydraulic-driveunits tocoolcompletelybeforeaccessingthe drive-wheelreleasevalves.
Thedrive-wheelreleasevalvesarelocatedontheleft andrightsidesunderneaththeenginedeck.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
Figure33
1.ONposition2.OFFposition
3.Locatethebypassleversbehindtheseat,down ontheleftandrightsideoftheframe.
4.T opushthemachine,movebothbypassknobs
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rearwardandlockthemintoplace(Figure34).
5.Disengagetheparkingbrakebeforepushing themachine.
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TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe machine.Useafull-widthramp.Ensurethatthetrailer ortruckhasallthenecessarybrakes,lighting,and markingasrequiredbylaw.Pleasecarefullyreadall thesafetyinstructions.Knowingthisinformationcould helpyouorbystandersavoidinjury.Refertoyour localordinancesfortrailerandtie-downrequirements.
WARNING
Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithout turnsignals,lights,reectivemarkings,ora slow-moving-vehicleemblemisdangerous andcanleadtoaccidents,causingpersonal injury.
Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet orroadway.
Figure34
1.Frontofthemachine
2.Rotatebypassreleaseknobcounterclockwisetoloosen.
3.Leverpositionforoperatingthemachine
4.Pulltheleverinthisdirectiontopushthemachine.
5.Leverpositionforpushingthemachine
6.Rotatethebypass-releaseknobclockwisetotighten.
7.Engine
8.Releaselever
6.T orunthemachine,movethebypassknobsto theFORWARDpositionandlockthemintoplace (Figure34).
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SelectingaTrailer

WARNING
Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure35).
•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.
•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe rampandthetrailerortruck.
•Ensurethatthelengthoframpisatleast4 timesaslongastheheightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground.Thisensuresthat rampangledoesnotexceed15degreeson atground.
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1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.
2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakesand lights.
3.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure35).
4.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure36).
Figure36
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1.Full-widthrampinstowed position
2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition
3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

LoadingtheMachine

Figure35
4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground
5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground
6.Trailer
1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.
2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.
5.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andengage theparkingbrake.
6.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearbumperwithstraps,chains, cable,orropes(Figure37).Refertolocal regulationsfortie-downrequirements.
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WARNING
Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.
•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.
•Backthemachineuptherampanddriveit forwarddowntheramp.
•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.
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1.Tie-downloops

UnloadingtheMachine

1.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure35).
2.Drivethemachineforwarddowntheramp (Figure36).
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst5hours
Aftertherst75hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every25hours
Every50hours
Every100hours
MaintenanceProcedure
•Changetheengineoilandlter.
•Changethehydraulic-systemltersanduid.
•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.
•Checktheaircleanerfordirty,loose,ordamagedparts.
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Cleantheairintakescreen.
•Checktheseatbelt.
•Checktherollbarknobs.
•Cleantheenginescreenandtheareaaroundtheengine.
•Cleanaroundtheengine-exhaustsystem.
•Checkthehydraulicuidlevelintheexpansiontank.
•Inspecttheblades.
•Cleanthemowerdeck.
•Cleanthesuspensionsystem.
•Greasethefrontcasteraxles.(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Cleantheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).
•Greasethepump-idlerpivot.
•Checkthesparkarrester(ifequipped).
•Checkthetirepressure.
•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.
•Replacetheair-cleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).
•Cleanthepaperair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Changetheengineoilandoillter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Checkthesparkplug(s).
Every200hours
Every250hours
Every500hours
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•Replacethepaperair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Replacethesparkplug(s).
•Aftertheinitialchange—changethehydraulic-systemltersanduidwhenusing Mobil115W50uid(changeitmoreoftenundersevereconditions).
•Replacetheemissions-airintakelter.
•Replacethefuellter(moreoftenindusty ,dirtyconditions).
•Checktheparkingbrakeadjustment.
•Aftertheinitialchange—changethehydraulic-systemltersanduidwhenusing Toro®HYPR-OIL™500uid(changeitmoreoftenundersevereconditions).
Monthly
•Checkthebatterycharge.
•Paintchippedsurfaces.
•Checkallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.
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Pre-Maintenance
ReleasingtheMower-Deck
Procedures

MaintenanceSafety

•Beforerepairingthemachinedothefollowing:
–Disengagethedrives.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey .
–Disconnectthespark-plugwire.
•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,
drives,mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.
•Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe
machine.
•Usejackstandstosupportthemachineand/or
componentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
Curtain
Loosenthetopboltofthecurtaintoreleasethe mower-deckcurtainandaccessthetopofthemower deck(Figure38).Tightentheboltaftermaintenance toinstallthecurtain.
Figure38
1.Bolt
2.Curtain
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•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plug
wirebeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthe negativeterminalrstandthepositiveterminal last.Connectthepositiveterminalrstand negativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe
blade(s)orwearthicklypaddedgloves,anduse cautionwhenservicingthem.Onlyreplaceblades; donotstraightenorweldthem.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving
parts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswith theenginerunning.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition
andallhardwaretightened,especiallythe blade-attachmentbolts.Replaceallwornor damageddecals.
•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofa
safetydeviceorreducetheprotectionprovided byasafetydevice.Checktheirproperoperation regularly.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued
safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly genuineT ororeplacementpartsandaccessories. Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.
Adjustandserviceasrequired.
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RemovingtheSheet-Metal Guard

Lubrication
Loosenthe2frontboltsandremovethesheet-metal guardtoaccessthemowerbeltsandspindles(Figure
39).Installthesheet-metalguardandtightenthebolts
aftermaintenance.

GreasingtheMachine

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greasethefront
casteraxles.(moreoftenindirtyor dustyconditions).
Every50hours—Greasethepump-idlerpivot.
GreaseType:No.2lithiumormolybdenumgrease
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking brake;refertoEngagingtheParkingBrake
(page22).
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.
Note:Scrapeanypaintoffthefrontofthe
tting(s).
4.Greasethepumpidler-pulleypivotwith1or2 pumpsofgrease(Figure40).
5.Greasethefrontcasteraxles(Figure40).
1.Sheet-metalguard
Figure39
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2.Bolt
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Figure40
1.Pump-idlerpivot
6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.
2.Casteraxle
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EngineMaintenance

EngineSafety

•Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoilor
addingoiltothecrankcase.
•Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing,andother
bodypartsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(every
fewhours)ifoperatingconditionsareextremelydusty orsandy.
RemovingtheFoamandPaper Elements
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.
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2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Cleanaroundtheair-cleanercovertoprevent dirtfromgettingintotheengineandcausing damage.
4.Liftthecoverandrotatetheair-cleanerassembly outoftheengine(Figure41).
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Figure41
5.Separatethefoamandpaperelements(Figure
42).
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Figure42
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ServicingtheFoamAir-Cleaner
InstallingtheAirCleaner
Element
ServiceInterval:Every25hours/Monthly(whichever
comesrst)—Cleantheair-cleaner foamelement(moreoftenindusty, dirtyconditions).
Every100hours/Y early(whichevercomes rst)—Replacetheair-cleanerfoamelement (moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).
1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapand warmwater.Whentheelementisclean,rinse itthoroughly.
2.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.
Important:Replacethefoamelementifit
istornorworn.
ServicingthePaperAir-Cleaner Element
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Cleanthepaper
air-cleanerelement(moreoftenin dirtyordustyconditions).
1.Installthefoamelementoverthepaperelement.
Note:Ensurethatyoudonotdamagethe
elements.
2.Aligntheholesofthelterintothemanifold ports.
3.Rotatethelterdownintothechamberandfully seatitagainstthemanifold(Figure43).
Every200hours—Replacethepaperair-cleaner element(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
1.Cleanthepaperelementbytappingitgentlyto removedust.
Note:Ifitisverydirty ,replacethepaper
elementwithanewone.
2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,or damagetotherubberseal.
3.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.
Important:Donotcleanthepaperlter.
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Figure43
4.Closethecover.
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ServicingtheEngineOil

Engine-OilSpecications
OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSF,SG,SH,SJ,
orSL)
CrankcaseCapacity:2.4L(81oz)withoillter
Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.
Figure44
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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.
Important:Ifyouoverllorunderlltheengine
crankcasewithoilandruntheengine,youmay damagetheengine.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
Note:Ensurethattheengineiscoolsothatthe
oilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.
3.T okeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outofthe engine,cleantheareaaroundtheoil-llcapand dipstickbeforeremovingit(Figure45).
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Figure45
ChangingtheEngineOilandOil Filter
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours/Afterthe
rstmonth(whichevercomes rst)—Changetheengineoiland lter.
Every100hours/Y early(whichevercomes rst)—Changetheengineoilandoillter(more oftenindirtyordustyconditions).
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfacetoensure thattheoildrainscompletely.
2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and engagetheparkingbrake.
3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
4.Draintheoilfromtheengine.
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5.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure47).
Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches
theengineandthenturnthelteranextra3/4 turn.
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Figure46
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Figure47
6.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied oilintothellertubeandslowlyaddthe additionaloiltobringittotheFullmark(Figure
48).
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Figure48
7.Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichever
comesrst)—Checkthespark plug(s).
Every200hours/Every2years(whichever comesrst)—Replacethesparkplug(s).
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Figure49
CheckingtheSparkPlug
Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).
Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or cracks.
Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe
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insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.
Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).
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Figure50
Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug. Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplugandagappingtoolorfeelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug ifnecessary.
Type:Champion
®
RN9YCorNGK
®
BPR6ES
Airgap:0.76mm(0.03inch)
RemovingtheSparkPlug
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Cleantheareaaroundthebaseoftheplugto keepdirtanddebrisoutoftheengine.
4.Removethesparkplug(Figure49).
InstallingtheSparkPlug
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Figure51
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CleaningtheCooling
Replacingthe
System
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Removetheairlterfromtheengine.
4.Removetheengineshroud.
5.T opreventdebrisenteringtheairintake,install theairltertothelterbase.
6.Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.
7.Removetheairlterandinstalltheengine shroud.
8.Installtheairlter.

CheckingtheSpark Arrester

Emissions-AirIntakeFilter
ServiceInterval:Every500hours
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Removethelterfromtheventhose.
4.Insertanewlterintotheendoftheventhose.
ForMachineswithaSpark Arrester
ServiceInterval:Every50hours
WARNING
Hotexhaust-systemcomponentsmayignite fuelvaporsevenafteryoushutofftheengine. Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengine operationmayigniteammablematerials, resultinginpersonalinjuryorproperty damage.
Donotrefuelorruntheengineunlessthe sparkarresterisinstalled.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Waitforthemufertocool.
4.Ifyouseeanybreaksinthescreenorwelds, replacethearrester.
5.Ifthescreenisplugged,removethearrester, shakelooseparticlesoutofthearrester,and cleanthescreenwithawirebrush(soakthe screeninsolventifnecessary).
6.Installthearresterontheexhaustoutlet.
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FuelSystem Maintenance
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyou,others,and candamageproperty.
•Performanyfuel-relatedmaintenance whentheengineiscold.Dothisoutdoors inanopenarea.Wipeupanyfuelthat spills.
•Neversmokewhendrainingfuel,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereaspark mayignitethefuelfumes.

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichever
comesrst)(moreoftenindusty, dirtyconditions).
Important:Installthefuellinehosesandsecure
withplastictiesthesameastheywereoriginally installedatthefactorytokeepthefuellineaway fromcomponentsthatcancausefuellinedamage.
Thefuellterislocatedneartheengineontheleft frontoftheengine.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Allowthemachinetocooldown.
4.Closethefuel-shutoffvalveundertheseat.
5.Replacethefuellter(Figure52).
Note:Ensurethatthemarkingsonthelter
followthefuelowdirection.
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Figure52
6.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

ServicingtheFuelTank

Donotattempttodrainthefueltank.Ensurethatan AuthorizedServiceDealerdrainsthefueltankand servicesanycomponentsofthefuelsystem.
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ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe
machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal rstandthenegativelast.
•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated
area,awayfromsparksandames.Unplugthe chargerbeforeconnectingordisconnectingthe battery.Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulated tools.

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly
RemovingtheBattery
WARNING
Incorrectlyremovingthecablesfrom batterycoulddamagethemachineand cables,causingsparks.Sparkscan causethebatterygassestoexplode, resultinginpersonalinjury .
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative (black)batterycablebefore disconnectingthepositive(red) cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red) batterycablebeforeconnectingthe negative(black)cable.
4.Slidetherubbercoveroffthepositive(red) cable.
5.Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthe batterypost(Figure53).
Note:Retainallfasteners.
6.Removetherubberstrap(Figure53).
WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponents,causing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery, donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch anymetalpartsofthemachine.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcable fromthebatterypost(Figure53).
7.Removethebattery .
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Note:Retainallfasteners.
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Figure53
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ChargingtheBattery
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat canexplode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks andamesawayfromthebattery.
InstallingtheBattery
1.Positionthebatteryinthetraywiththeterminal postsoppositefromthehydraulictank(Figure
53).
2.Installthepositive(red)batterycabletothe positive(+)batteryterminal.
3.Installthenegative(black)batterycableand groundwiretothenegative(-)batteryterminal.
Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged
(1.265specicgravity).Thisisespecially importanttopreventbatterydamagewhenthe temperatureisbelow0°C(32°F).
1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto
RemovingtheBattery(page42).
2.Chargethebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to 30Aorfor30minutesat10A.
Note:Donotoverchargethebattery.
3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure54).
4.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnect thebatterycables;refertoInstallingtheBattery
(page43).
Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery
disconnected;electricaldamagemayoccur.
Note:ForMyRidemachines,ensurethatthe
groundcabledoesnotrubagainstthetrailing armorlowershockmount(Figure55).
Figure55
1.Ensurethattheground cabledoesnotrubagainst thelowershockmount.
2.Ensurethattheground cabledoesnotrubagainst thetrailingarm.
3.Groundcable
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Figure54
1.Positive(+)batterypost3.Red(+)chargerlead
2.Negative(–)batterypost4.Black(–)chargerlead
4.Securethecableswith2bolts,2washers,and
2locknuts(Figure53).
5.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(+)
batteryterminal.
6.Securethebatterywiththerubberstrap(Figure
53).
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ServicingtheFuses

DriveSystem
Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance;however,ifafuseblowscheckthe componentandcircuitforamalfunctionorshort.
Thefusesarelocatedontherightconsolenexttothe seat(Figure56).
1.T oreplacethefuses,pulloutthefusetoremove it.
2.Installanewfuse(Figure56).
Figure56
1.Fusecover
2.Fuseholder
3.Fuel-shutoffvalve
Maintenance

CheckingtheSeatBelt

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Inspecttheseatbeltforwear,cuts,andproper operationoftheretractorandbuckle.Replacethe seatbeltifitisdamaged.

CheckingtheRoll-Bar Knobs

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
WARNING
Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover,keep therollbarinthefullyraised,lockedposition andusetheseatbelt.
Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothe
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machine.
•Checkthatboththemountinghardwareandthe
knobsareingoodworkingcondition.
•Makesurethattheknobsarefullyengagedwith
therollbarintheraisedposition.
Note:Theupperhoopoftherollbarmayneed
tobepushedforwardorpulledrearwardtofully engagebothknobs(Figure57andFigure58).
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1.Rollbarintheupright
position
2.Roll-barknobinthe
latchedposition
3.Pulltheroll-barknobout
androtateit90degrees.
Figure57
4.Rotatetheroll-barknob90 degrees.
5.Roll-barknobinthe unlatchedposition
6.Rollbarinthefolded position

AdjustingtheTracking

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).
2.Drivetoanopen,atareaandmovethe motion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position.
3.MovethethrottlemidwaybetweentheFASTand SLOWpositions.
4.Movebothmotion-controlleversforwarduntil theybothhitthestopsintheT-slot.
5.Checkwhichwaythemachinetracks.
6.Ifthemachinetrackstotheright,inserta3/16 inchhexwrenchthroughtheaccessholeinthe rightfrontcoverpanelandrotatethetracking screwclockwiseorcounterclockwisetoadjust thetravelofthelever(Figure59).
7.Ifthemachinetrackstotheleft,inserta3/16 inchhexwrenchthroughtheaccessholeinthe rightfrontcoverpanelandrotatethetracking screwclockwiseorcounterclockwisetoadjust thetravelofthelever(Figure59).
8.Drivethemachineandcheckthefullforward
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tracking.
9.Repeattheadjustmentuntilthedesiredtracking isobtained.
Figure58
1.Engaged2.Partiallyengaged—donot operatewiththerollbarin thisposition.
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1.Accessholeonfrontcover panel
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Rightcontrollevershown
Figure59
2.Trackingscrew
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CheckingtheTirePressure

CoolingSystem
ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever
comesrst)
Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartires at90kPa(13psi).Uneventirepressurecancause unevencut.Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtoget themostaccuratepressurereading.
Figure60
Maintenance

CleaningtheEngineScreen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Beforeeachuseordaily
Beforeeachuseremoveanybuildupofgrass,dirt,or otherdebrisfromtheenginescreen,engineexhaust, andtheareaaroundtheengine.Thishelpsensure adequatecoolingandcorrectenginespeedand reducesthepossibilityofoverheatingandmechanical damagetotheengine.
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CheckingtheWheelLug Nuts

Checkandtorquethewheellugnutsto122to136 N∙m(90to100ft-lb).
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BrakeMaintenance

AdjustingtheParking Brake

ServiceInterval:Every500hours
Note:Performthisprocedurewheneveryouremove
orreplaceabrakecomponent.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Setupthemachinetobepushedbyhand. RefertoUsingtheDrive-WheelReleaseValves
(page29).
4.Raisethebackofthemachineupandsupport themachinewithjackstands.
WARNING
Relyingsolelyonmechanicalor hydraulicjackstosupportaraised machineforserviceormaintenance couldbedangerousbecausethejacks maynotprovideenoughsupportormay malfunction,allowingthemachinetofall andpossiblycauseseriousinjury.
Donotrelysolelyonmechanical orhydraulicjacksforsupport.Use adequatejackstandsorequivalent support.
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Figure61
1.Cotterpin3.Brakelinkageshaft
2.Parkingbrake
7.CheckbothspringlengthsasshowninFigure
62.Ifanadjustmentisnecessary,turnthe
topnutclockwisetoshortenthespringand counterclockwisetolengthenit.
5.Engageanddisengagetheparkingbrakeand checkeachdrivetiretoensurethateachbrake engagesanddisengages.
6.Ifanadjustmentisnecessary ,disengagethe parkingbrake.Removethecotterpinfromthe brakelinkageshaft(Figure61).
Figure62
1.Topnut
2.Spring
8.Pushtheparkingbrakeleverallthewayforward anddown.
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9.Rotatethebrake-linkageshaftuntiltheend alignswiththeholeinthelever.
•Shortenthelinkagebyturningitclockwise.
•Lengthenthelinkagebyturningit
counterclockwise.
10.Insertthebrake-linkageshaftintothe parking-brakeholeandsecurewiththecotter pin.Repeatstep5andadjustifnecessary.
11.Whenadjustmentiscomplete,removethejack standsorequivalentsupportandlowerthe machine.
12.PlacethemachineintotheOPERATINGposition. RefertoUsingtheDrive-WheelReleaseValves
(page29).
BeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours
Replacethebeltifitisworn.Thesignsofawornbelt includesquealingwhilethebeltisrotating;theblades slippingwhilecuttinggrass;andfrayededges,burn marks,andcracksonthebelt.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inch)height ofcut.
4.Loosentheboltoneachbeltcover.
5.Loosenthebottomboltholdingthemower-deck curtaintothemowerdeck;refertoReleasing
theMower-DeckCurtain(page33).
6.Removethesheet-metalguard;referto
RemovingtheSheet-MetalGuard(page34).
7.Removethebeltcoversandtheboltsattached tothem(Figure63).
Figure63
8.Removethespringtensionfromthe spring-loadedidlerpulley.RefertoFigure65.
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Note:Usethespringremovaltool(T oroPart
No.92-5771)toremovethespringfromthe mower-deckpost(Figure65).
9.Removethebeltfromthemower-deckpulleys andtheclutchpulley.
10.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleys andtheclutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure
64).
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Figure64
1.Clutchpulley3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley
2.Mowerbelt
4.Spring
12.Installthebeltcoversandtheboltsattachedto them(Figure66).
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Figure66
13.Installthesheet-metalguard;refertoRemoving
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theSheet-MetalGuard(page34).
14.Tightenthebottomboltholdingthemower-deck curtaintothemowerdeck;refertoReleasing
theMower-DeckCurtain(page33).
Figure65
1.Spring-removaltool(T oro PartNo.92–5771)
2.Idlerspring5.Mowerbelt
3.Mower-deckpost
4.Idlerarm

Replacingthe Hydraulic-Pump-Drive Belt

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Removethemowerbelt;refertoReplacingthe
MowerBelt(page48).
4.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjack
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stands(Figure68).
5.Removetheclutchstop(Figure67).
11.Installtheidlerspring(Figure64).
Note:Seatthespringendsintheanchor
grooves.
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ControlsSystem Maintenance

Adjustingthe Control-HandlePosition

Iftheendsofthelevershitagainsteachother,referto
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage(page51).
Figure67
1.Clutchstop
6.Removetheidlerspringfromthepost(Figure
68).
7.Removetheexistingbeltfromthe hydraulic-pump-drivepulleysandthe enginepulley.
8.Installthenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand the2hydraulic-pumppulleys(Figure68).
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AdjustingtheHeight
Youcanadjustthemotioncontrollevershigheror lowerformaximumcomfort.
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Removethehardwareholdingthecontrollever tothecontrol-armshaft.
Figure68
1.Idlerpulley4.Pump-drivebelt
2.Idler-springpost5.Righthydraulic-pump
3.Enginepulley
9.Installtheclutchstop(Figure67).
10.Installthemowerbelt;refertoBeltMaintenance
(page48).
pulley
6.Lefthydraulic-pumppulley
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Figure69
1.Bolts
2.Slottedhole4.Control-armshaft
4.Movethecontrollevertothenextsetofholes. Securetheleverwiththehardware.
5.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.
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3.Controllever
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AdjustingtheTilt
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollever tothecontrolarmshaft.
4.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe controlleverforeoraft.Tightenbothboltsto securethecontrolinthenewposition.
5.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Pushthedeck-liftpedalandremovethe height-of-cutpin.Lowerthedecktotheground.
4.Raisetherearofthemachineupandsupportit withjackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely.
5.Removetheelectricalconnectionfromtheseat safetyswitch,locatedunderthebottomcushion oftheseat.
Note:Theswitchisapartoftheseatassembly.
6.T emporarilyinstallajumperwireacrossthe terminalsintheconnectorofthemainharness.
7.Starttheengine,runitatfullthrottle,and disengagetheparkingbrake.
Note:Beforestartingtheengine,ensurethat
theparkingbrakeisengagedandthatthe motion-controlleversareout.Youdonothave tobeintheseat.
Figure70

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLinkage

Locatedoneithersideofthemachine,belowtheseat, arethepump-controllinkages.Rotatingtheendnut witha1/2-inchdeepsocketwrenchallowsnetuning adjustmentssothatthemachinedoesnotmovein neutral.Anyadjustmentsshouldbemadeforneutral positioningonly.
WARNING
Theenginemustberunningandthedrive wheelsturningsothatyoucanperformthe adjustments.Contactwithmovingpartsor hotsurfacesmaycausepersonalinjury.
8.Runthemachineatleast5minuteswiththe driveleversinthefullforwardspeedtobringthe hydraulicuiduptooperatingtemperature.
Note:Themotion-controlleversmustbein
neutralwhileyouaremakinganyadjustments.
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9.Bringthemotion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL position.
10.Checkandensurethatthecontrol-platetabs touchthereturn-to-neutralplatesonthe hydraulicunits.
11.Adjustthepump-control-rodlengthsbyturning thenutintheappropriatedirectionuntilthe wheelsslightlycreepinreverse(seeFigure71).
12.Movethemotion-controlleverstotheREVERSE positionandwhileapplyingslightpressureto thelever,allowthereverseindicatorspringsto bringtheleversbacktoneutral.
Note:Thewheelsshouldstopturningorslightly
creepinreverse.
Note:Youmayneedtoremovethe
motion-controlcovertogainaccess.
Keepyourngers,hands,andclothingclear ofrotatingcomponentsandhotsurfaces.
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HydraulicSystem Maintenance

HydraulicSystemSafety

•Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidisinjected
intoskin.Injecteduidmustbesurgicallyremoved withinafewhoursbyadoctor.
•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhosesandlinesare
ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto thehydraulicsystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole
leaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressurehydraulic uid.
•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.
Figure71
1.Nut4.Return-to-neutralplate
2.Stationaryplate
3.Controlplate
13.Shutoffthemachine.
14.Removethejumperwirefromthewireharness andplugtheconnectorintotheseatswitch.
15.Removethejackstands.
16.Raisethemowerdeckandinstallthe height-of-cutpin.
17.Checkandensurethatthemachinedoes notcreepinneutralwiththeparkingbrake disengaged.
5.Tabstouchingreturnto neutralplate
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beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic system.

ServicingtheHydraulic System

HydraulicFluidSpecications
•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem
HydraulicFluidType:T oro hydraulicuid(preferred)orMobil115W-50oil.
®
HYPR-OIL
Important:Usetheuidspecied.Otheruids
couldcausesystemdamage.
HydraulicSystemCapacity(withltersremoved):
4.45L(150oz)
CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Allowthehydraulicuidtocooldown.Checkthe oillevelwhentheuidiscold.
™
500
2.Checkexpansionreservoirandifnecessary addT oro FULLCOLDline.
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®
HYPR-OIL
™
500hydraulicuidtothe
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Figure72
1.Engine2.Expansiontank
ChangingtheHydraulic-System FiltersandFluid
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst75hours—Changethe
hydraulic-systemltersanduid.
4.Locatethelterandguardsoneach transaxle-drivesystem(Figure73).
5.Removethe3screwssecuringthelterguard andguard(Figure73).
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Figure73
Rightsideshown
1.Transaxledrive
2.Filter
3.Filterguard
4.Screws
5.Ventplug
Every500hours—Aftertheinitial change—changethehydraulic-system ltersanduidwhenusingToro
®
HYPR-OIL 500uid(changeitmoreoftenundersevere conditions).
Every250hours—Aftertheinitial change—changethehydraulic-system ltersanduidwhenusingMobil115W50uid (changeitmoreoftenundersevereconditions).
Changetheltersanduidatthesametime.Do notusetheuidagain.Purgeanyairinthesystem afteryouinstallthenewltersandadduid.Referto
BleedingtheHydraulicSystem(page54).
Repeatthebleedingprocessuntiltheuidremains attheFULLCOLDlineinthereservoirafterpurging.
Failuretoproperlyperformthisprocedurecan resultinirreparabledamagetothetransaxledrive system.
RemovingHydraulic-SystemFilters
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
6.Carefullycleantheareaaroundthelters.
™
Important:Donotallowdirttoenterthe
hydraulicsystem,orcontaminationmay occur.
7.Placeadrainpanbelowtheltertocatchthe uidthatdrainswhenthelterandventplugs areremoved.
8.Locateandremovetheventplugoneach transmission
9.Unscrewtheltertoremoveit,andallowthe uidtodrainfromthedrivesystem.
10.Repeatthisprocedureforbothlters.
InstallingtheHydraulic-SystemFilters
1.Applyathincoatofhydraulicuidonthesurface oftherubbersealofeachlter.
2.Turnthelterclockwiseuntiltherubberseal contactsthelteradapter,thentightenthelter anadditional3/4to1fullturn.
3.Repeatfortheoppositelter.
4.Installthelterguardsovereachlterthatyou previouslyremoved.
5.Usethe3screwstosecurethelterguards.
3.Allowtheenginetocool.
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6.Verifythattheventplugsareremovedbefore addingtheuid.
7.Slowlypourthespecieduidthroughthe expansionreservoiruntiluidcomesoutof1 ofthevent-plugholes.
8.Installtheventplug.
9.T orquetheplugto20N∙m(15ft-lb).
10.Continuetoadduidthroughtheexpansion reservoiruntiluidcomesoutoftheremaining vent-plugholeonthesecondtransmission.
11.Installtheoppositeventplug.
12.T orquetheplugto20N∙m(15ft-lb).
13.Continuetoadduidthroughtheexpansion reservoiruntilitreachestheFULLCOLDlineon theexpansionreservoir.
BleedingtheHydraulicSystem
1.Raisetherearofmachineandsupportitwith jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely.
14.ProceedtoBleedingtheHydraulicSystem
(page54).
Important:FailuretoperformtheBleeding
theHydraulicSystemprocedureafter
changinghydraulicltersanduidcan resultinirreparabledamagetothetransaxle drivesystem.
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Figure75
1.Jackingpoints
2.Starttheengine,movethethrottlecontrolahead tothe1/2throttleposition,anddisengagethe parkingbrake.
A.Movethebypassleversintothepushingthe
machineposition.Withthebypassvalves openandtheenginerunning,slowlymove themotion-controlleversinbothforward andreverse5or6times.
B.Movethebypassleversintotheoperating
themachineposition.
C.Withthebypassvalveclosedandthe
enginerunning,slowlymovethecontrol leverinbothforwardandreversedirections 5to6times.
D.Shutofftheengineandchecktheuid
levelintheexpansionreservoir.Addthe specieduiduntilitreachestheFULLCOLD lineontheexpansionreservoir.
Figure74
3.Repeatstep2untilalltheairiscompletely purgedfromthesystem.
Note:Whenthetransaxleoperatesatnormal
noiselevels,movessmoothlyforward,and reversesatnormalspeeds,itispurged.
4.Checktheuidlevelintheexpansionreservoir analtime.Addthespecieduidasuntilit reachestheFULLCOLDlineontheexpansion
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reservoir.
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MowerDeck Maintenance

ServicingtheCutting Blades

BladeSafety
Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapieceof thebladecouldbethrowntowardyouorbystanders, resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.Tryingto repairadamagedblademayresultindiscontinued safetycerticationoftheproduct.
•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearordamage.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe
bladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhen servicingtheblades.Onlyreplaceorsharpenthe blades;neverstraightenorweldthem.
•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating1
bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.
BeforeInspectingorServicingthe
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Figure76
1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming
2.Curvedarea4.Crack
CheckingforBentBlades
Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfacefor
thefollowingprocedure.
1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighest height-of-cutposition.
2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedgloves,orother adequatehandprotection,slowlyrotatethe bladeintoapositionthatallowsyoutomeasure thedistancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthe levelsurfacethemachineison(Figure77).
Blades
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,and disconnectthespark-plugwiresfromthespark plugs.
InspectingtheBlades
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure76).
2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe
Blades(page57).
3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.
4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure76).
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Figure77
1.Deck3.Blade
2.Spindlehousing
3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure78).
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Figure78
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Figure80
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1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)
2.Levelsurface
3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)
4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothat theopposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesame position(Figure79).
Figure79
1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)
2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)
3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement
position
1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)
2.Levelsurface
3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)
A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreater
than3mm(1/8inch),replacethebladewith anewblade;refertoRemovingtheBlades
(page56)andInstallingtheBlades(page
57).
Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwitha
newblade,andthedimensionobtained continuestoexceed3mm(1/8inch),the bladespindlecouldbebent.Contactan AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.
B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,moveto
thenextblade.
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6.Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.
RemovingtheBlades
Replacethebladesiftheyhitasolidobject,orifthe bladeisoutofbalanceorbent.
5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure80).
Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan
3mm(1/8inch).
1.Holdthespindleshaftwithawrench.
2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,and bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure81).
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1.Sailareaoftheblade
2.Blade
3.Curvedwasher
SharpeningtheBlades
Figure81
4.Bladebolt
5.Spindleshaft
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Figure83
1.Blade2.Balancer
3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.
InstallingtheBlades
1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure
81).
Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade
mustpointupwardtowardtheinsideofthe
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mowertoensurepropercutting.
2.Installthecurvedwasherandbladebolt(Figure
81).
Note:Installthecurved-washerconetoward
thebolthead.
3.T orquethebladeboltto1 15to150N∙m(85to 110ft-lb).
1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure82).
Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.
Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame
amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.
Figure82
1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.
2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure83).
Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,
thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.
Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome
metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure82).

LevelingtheMowerDeck

Checktoensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytime youinstallthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencut onyourlawn.
Checkthemowerdeckforbentbladespriorto leveling,andremoveandreplaceanybentblades; refertotheServicingtheCuttingBlades(page55) beforecontinuing.
Levelthemowerdeckside-to-siderst;thenyoucan adjustthefront-to-rearslope.
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Requirements:
•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.
•Alltiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoChecking
theTirePressure(page46).
AdjustingtheSide-to-Side LevelingandtheBladeSlope
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Checkthetirepressureinthedrivetires.Refer toCheckingtheTirePressure(page46).
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4.Positionthemowerdeckinthetransport-lock position.
5.Carefullyrotatethebladesfromsidetoside.
6.Measurebetweenthebladetipandtheat surface(Figure84).Ifthemeasurementsare notwithin5mm(3/16inch),adjusttheleveling; continuewiththisprocedure.
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Figure85
1.Bladessidetoside
2.Bladetip
Figure84
3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.
1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe
2.Bladetip
bladetotheatsurface here.
8.Settheanti-scalprollerstotopholesorremove
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themcompletelyforthisadjustment.
9.Place2blocks(seetablebelow)undertherear edgeofthecuttingdeckskirt;1oneachsideof thecuttingdeck(Figure86).
10.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothe3inch(76mm) position.
11.Place2blocksundereachsideofthefrontedge ofthedeck,butnotundertheanti-scalproller bracketsorwelds.
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7.Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevel(Figure85). Ensurethefrontbladetipislowerthantherear bladetipasshownintheblockheightandrake table.Ifitneedsadjustment,continuewiththis procedure.
Figure86
Bottomview
1.Block—7.3cm(2.87 inches)
2.Welds
BlockHeightandRakeTable
DeckSize
Allmower decks
12.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside(Figure
84).
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BlockHeightRake
7.3cm(2.87inches)4.8to6.4mm(3/16to1/4 inch)
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13.Loosenthelocknuts(Figure87)onall4corners andensurethatthemowerdeckissitting securelyonall4blocks.
14.Removeanyslackfromthedeckhangersand makesurethedeck-liftfootleverispushedback againstthestop.
15.Tightenthe4locknuts.
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Figure88
1.Removethenutsandboltshere.
2.Removethenutsandboltshere.
8.Slidethedeckouttotherightsideofthe machine.
ReplacingtheGrass Deector
Figure87
1.Locknuts3.Deckhanger
2.Deck-liftarm4.Chain
16.Ensurethattheblockstsnuglyunderthedeck skirtandthatallattachmentboltsaretight
17.Continuelevelingthedeckbycheckingthe front-to-rearbladeslope.
18.Checkthebladesforlevelnessandrepeatdeck levelingprocedureifnecessary.

RemovingtheMowerDeck

1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto stop,andremovethekey.Engagetheparking brake.
2.Removetheheightadjustmentpinandlowerthe decktotheground.
3.Placetheheight-adjustmentpininthe7.6cm(3 inch)cutting-heightlocation.
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WARNING
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.
Neveroperatethemachineunlessyouinstall amulchplate,dischargedeector,orgrass collectionsystem.
1.Removethelocknut,bolt,spring,andspacer holdingthedeectortothepivotbrackets (Figure89).
2.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector (Figure89).
4.Removethebeltcovers.
5.Loosenthemowerdeckidlerandremovethe mowerbelt;refertoBeltMaintenance(page48).
6.Removetheboltsandnutsfromthefrontofthe plateunderthefootrest.
7.Removeandretaintheboltsandnutsonboth sidesofthemachine(Figure88).
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Figure89
1.Bolt
2.Spacer6.Grassdeector
3.Locknut
4.Spring
5.Springinstalled
7.J-hookendofspring
Cleaning

CleaningundertheMower Deck

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
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forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.RaisethemowerdecktotheTRANSPORT position.
CleaningtheSuspension
3.Placethespacerandthespringontograss deector.
4.Place1J-hookendofthespringbehindthe deckedge.
Note:Makesurethat1J-hookendofthe
springisinstalledbehindthedeckedgebefore installingtheboltasshowninFigure89.
5.Installtheboltandthenut.
6.Place1J-hookendofthespringaroundthe grassdeector(Figure89).
Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable
torotate.Liftthedeectoruptothefullopen positionandensurethatitrotatesintothe fulldownposition.
System
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Usecompressedairtocleanthesuspensionsystem.
Note:Donotcleantheshockassemblieswith
pressurizedwater(Figure90).
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Figure90

DisposingofWaste

Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicuid,andengine coolantarepollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeof theseaccordingtoyourstateandlocalregulations.
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Storage

StorageSafety

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor
drainthefuelindoors.

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),and engagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especially theengineandhydraulicsystem.Cleandirtand chafffromtheoutsideoftheenginecylinder headnsandblowerhousing.
Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith
milddetergentandwater.Donotpressure washthemachine.Avoidexcessiveuse ofwater,especiallynearthecontrolpanel, engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.
4.Checktheparkingbrakeoperation;referto
AdjustingtheParkingBrake(page47).
5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
Cleaner(page35).
6.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page
34).
7.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoServicingthe
EngineOil(page37).
8.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe
TirePressure(page46).
tank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuse analcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanolor methanol).
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland usedatalltimes.
B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel
throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).
C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and
drainthefueltank.
D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.
E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel
accordingtolocalcodes.
Important:Donotstore
stabilizer/conditionedfuelover 90days.
13.Removeandchecktheconditionofthespark plug(s);refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(page
39).Withthesparkplug(s)removedfromthe
engine,pour30ml(2tablespoons)ofengine oilintothesparkplughole.Usethestarterto cranktheengineanddistributetheoilinsidethe cylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Donotinstall thewireonthesparkplug(s).
14.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.
15.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
16.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor storagearea.Removethekeyfromtheswitch andkeepitoutofreachofchildrenorother unauthorizedusers.Coverthemachineto protectitandkeepitclean.
9.Chargethebattery;refertoServicingtheBattery
(page42).
10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe mowerwithagardenhose.
Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control
switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.
11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto
ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page55).
12.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor storageasfollows:
A.Addapetroleumbased
stabilizer/conditionertofuelinthe
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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.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch.
2.Themotion-controlleversarenotin theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.
3.Thebatteryisdead.
4.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.
5.Afuseisblown.5.Replacethefuse.
6.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.
1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.
2.Thefuel-shutoffvalveisclosed.2.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.
3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.
4.Thethrottleisnotinthecorrect position.
5.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.5.Replacethefuellter.
6.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel system.
7.Theaircleanerisdirty.
8.Theseatswitchisnotfunctioning properly.
9.Theelectricalconnectionsare corroded,loose,ordamaged.
10.Therelayorswitchiswornor damaged.
11.Thesparkplugisfouledorimproperly gapped.
12.Thespark-plugwireisnotconnected.
3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.
4.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer
2.Movethemotion-controllevers outwardtotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.
3.Chargethebattery.
4.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
4.Besurethatthethrottlecontrolis midwaybetweentheslowandfast positions.
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.
8.Checktheseat-switchindicator. Replacetheseatifnecessary .
9.Checktheelectricalconnections forgoodcontact.Cleanthe connectorterminalsthoroughlywith electrical-contactcleaner,apply dielectricgrease,andmakethe appropriateconnections.
10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .
11.Adjustorreplacethesparkplug.
12.Checkthespark-plugwireconnection.
Theenginelosespower.
Themowerpullstotheleftorright(with leversfullyforward)
1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.
2.Theaircleanerisdirty.
3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.
4.Thecoolingnsandtheairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.
5.
Theventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.
6.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.
7.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelinthe fuelsystem.
1.Thetrackingneedsadjustment1.Adjustthetracking.
2.Thetirepressureinthedrivetiresis notcorrect.
2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.
4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandtheairpassages.
5.
Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
2.Adjustthetirepressureinthedrive tires.
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Problem
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
Themachinedoesnotdrive.
Themachinevibratesabnormally .
Thecuttingheightisuneven.
1.Thebypassvalvesarenotclosedtight.1.Tightenthebypassvalves.
2.Thepumpbeltisworn,loose,or broken.
3.Thepumpbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.
4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.
5.Thehydraulicuidlevelislowortoo hot.
1.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.
2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.
3.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.
4.Theenginepulley ,idlerpulley,orblade pulleyisloose.
5.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.
6.Thebladespindleisbent.
7.Themotormountislooseorworn.
1.Theblade(s)isnotsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).
2.Acuttingblade(s)is/arebent.2.Installanewcuttingblade(s).
3.Themowerisnotlevel.
4.Ananti-scalproller(ifapplicable)isnot setcorrectly .
5.Theundersideofthemowerdeckis dirty.
6.Thetirepressureisincorrect.6.Adjustthetirepressure.
7.Abladespindleisbent.
2.Changethebelt.
5.Addhydraulicuidtothereservoirsor letitcooldown.
1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).
4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
3.Levelthemowerfromside-to-sideand front-to-rear.
4.Adjusttheanti-scalpwheelheight.
5.Cleantheundersideofthemower deck.
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Thebladesdonotrotate.
Theclutchdoesnotengage.
1.Thedrivebeltisworn,looseorbroken.1.Installanewdrivebelt.
2.Thedrivebeltisoffofthepulley .
3.Thepowertakeoff(PTO)switchor PTOclutchisfaulty.
4.Themowerbeltisworn,loose,or broken.
1.Thefuseisblown.
2.Thereislowvoltagesupplyatthe clutch.
3.Thecoilisdamaged.3.Replacetheclutch.
4.Thereisinadequatecurrentsupply.4.Repairorreplacetheclutchlead
5.
Therotor/armatureairgapistoolarge.
2.Installthedrivebeltandcheckthe adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforthe correctposition.
3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
4.Installanewmowerbelt.
1.Replacethefuse.Checkthecoil resistance,batterycharge,charging system,andwiringconnections,and replacecomponentsifnecessary.
2.Checkthecoilresistance,battery charge,chargingsystem,andwiring connectionsandreplacepartsif necessary.
wireorelectricalsystem.Cleanthe connectorcontacts.
5.Removetheshimorreplacetheclutch.
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Schematics
WireDiagram—ToroEngines(Rev .A)
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TheInformationT oroCollects ToroWarrantyCompany(T oro)respectsyourprivacy.Inordertoprocessyourwarrantyclaimandcontactyouintheeventofaproductrecall,weaskyou tosharecertainpersonalinformationwithus,eitherdirectlyorthroughyourlocalT orocompanyordealer.
TheT orowarrantysystemishostedonserverslocatedwithintheUnitedStateswhereprivacylawmaynotprovidethesameprotectionasapplies inyourcountry .
BYSHARINGYOURPERSONALINFORMATIONWITHUS,YOUARECONSENTINGTOTHEPROCESSINGOFYOURPERSONALINFORMATION ASDESCRIBEDINTHISPRIV ACYNOTICE.
TheWayT oroUsesInformation Toromayuseyourpersonalinformationtoprocesswarrantyclaims,tocontactyouintheeventofaproductrecallandforanyotherpurposewhichwetell youabout.ToromayshareyourinformationwithT oro'safliates,dealersorotherbusinesspartnersinconnectionwithanyoftheseactivities.Wewillnot sellyourpersonalinformationtoanyothercompany .Wereservetherighttodisclosepersonalinformationinordertocomplywithapplicablelawsand withrequestsbytheappropriateauthorities,tooperateoursystemsproperlyorforourownprotectionorthatofotherusers.
RetentionofyourPersonalInformation Wewillkeepyourpersonalinformationaslongasweneeditforthepurposesforwhichitwasoriginallycollectedorforotherlegitimatepurposes (suchasregulatorycompliance),orasrequiredbyapplicablelaw .
Toro'sCommitmenttoSecurityofYourPersonalInformation Wetakereasonableprecautionsinordertoprotectthesecurityofyourpersonalinformation.Wealsotakestepstomaintaintheaccuracyandcurrent statusofpersonalinformation.
AccessandCorrectionofyourPersonalInformation Ifyouwouldliketorevieworcorrectyourpersonalinformation,pleasecontactusbyemailatlegal@toro.com.
AustralianConsumerLaw
AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oroDealer.
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