Toro Titan MX4800, Titan MX6000, Titan MX5400 Operator's Manual

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TITAN
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MX4800,MX5400,or MX6000Zero-Turn-RadiusRiding Mower
ModelNo.74891—SerialNo.315000001andUp ModelNo.74892—SerialNo.315000001andUp ModelNo.74893—SerialNo.315000001andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine onanyforest-covered,brush-coverd,orgrasss-covered land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002
Theenclosed
Engine Owner's Man ual
issuppliedfor informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe enginemanufacturer.
Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratorytestedbytheengine manufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1995andratedto J2723.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended tobeusedbyhomeownersinresidentialapplications.Itis primarilydesignedforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns. Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassandother growthalongsidehighways,orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,oradditional information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers inthespaceprovided.
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ModelNo.
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
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Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial attention.
Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................6
SlopeIndicator.......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
ProductOverview.........................................................13
Controls...............................................................14
Operation....................................................................15
AddingFuel...........................................................15
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................16
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................17
UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)............17
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................17
OperatingtheThrottle............................................18
OperatingtheChoke...............................................18
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................18
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................18
OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)...............................................................19
TheSafety-InterlockSystem....................................20
DrivingForwardorBackward..................................20
StoppingtheMachine.............................................22
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................22
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers...............................23
PositioningtheSeat................................................23
ChangingtheSeatSuspension..................................23
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers........................24
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................24
UsingtheSideDischarge.........................................25
TransportingtheMachine........................................25
LoadingtheMachine..............................................25
OperatingTips......................................................27
Maintenance.................................................................28
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................28
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................29
RaisingtheSeat......................................................29
Lubrication...............................................................29
GreasingtheBearings.............................................29
EngineMaintenance..................................................30
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................30
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................31
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................33
CleaningtheBlowerHousing...................................34
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................34
ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................34
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................35
ServicingtheBattery...............................................35
ServicingtheFuses.................................................36
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................37
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................37
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................38
CheckingtheHydraulicOilLevel..............................38
ChangingtheHydraulicSystemFilterand
Oil....................................................................38
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................40
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................40
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LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................43
InspectingtheBelts................................................44
ReplacingtheMowerBelt.......................................45
RemovingtheMower..............................................46
InstallingtheMowerDeck.......................................47
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................47
Cleaning...................................................................48
WashingtheUndersideoftheMower........................48
DisposingofWaste.................................................49
Storage........................................................................49
CleaningandStorage..............................................49
Troubleshooting...........................................................51
Schematics...................................................................53
Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothesafety alertsymbol,whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING,or DANGER-"personalsafetyinstruction."Failuretocomply withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrassor, whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcutgrass. Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecouldprovedangerous touserandbystanders.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSIstandard B71.4-2012.
Training
ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If
theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadthematerial language,itistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthis materialtothem.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof theoperator.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleordamageto property.
Preparation
Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved bythemanufacturer.
Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety
glassesandhearingprotection.Longhair,looseclothing orjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.
Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand
removeallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwirewhichcan bethrownbythemachine.
Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safetyswitches
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
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Operation
Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate themachine;seekshelter.
Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholesand
hiddenhazards.
Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis
engagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartenginefrom theoperator'sposition.
Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto
travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect themachine'sstability.Usecautionwhileoperatingnear drop-offs.
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen
changingdirectionsonslopes.
Neverraisedeckwiththebladesrunning.
NeveroperatewiththePTOshield,orotherguardsnot
securelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksareattached, adjustedproperly ,andfunctioningproperly .
Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engageparking
brake(ifprovided),shutoffenginebeforeleavingthe operator'spositionforanyreasonincludingemptyingthe catchersoruncloggingthechute.
Stopequipmentandinspectbladesafterstrikingobjects
orifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makenecessary repairsbeforeresumingoperations.
Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.
Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
Keeppetsandbystandersaway .
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopbladesifnotmowing.
Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.
Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto
orfromatrailerortruck.
Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
RolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)­UseandMaintenance
DonotremovetheROPS.
TheROPSisanintegralandeffectivesafetydevice.Keep
theROPSonthemachineandusetheseatbeltwhen operatingthemachine.
Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin
theeventofanemergency.
Checktheareatobemowedwherethereareslopes,drop
offsorwater.
Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany objectsanddonotcontactthem.
KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby
periodicallythoroughlyinspectingfordamageand keepingallmountingfastenerstight.
ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairorrevise.
AnyalterationstoaROPSmustbeapprovedbythe
manufacturer.
SafeHandlingofFuels
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis
anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater heateroronotherappliances.
Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit
ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma fueldispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete. Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten
securely.
MaintenanceandStorage
Disengagedrives,setparkingbrake,stopengineand
removekeyordisconnectspark-plugwire.Waitforall movementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningorrepairing.
Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunit,drives,mufers,
andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuel spillage.
Letenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear
ame.
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Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donotstore
fuelnearamesordrainindoors.
Parkthemachineonlevelground.Settheparkingbrake.
Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
Disconnectthebatteryorremovespark-plugwirebefore
makinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Reconnectthepositiverstand negativelast.
Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wraptheblade(s)orwear
thickly-paddedgloves,andusecautionwhenservicing them.Onlyreplaceblades.Neverstraightenorweld them.
Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.
Hauling
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror
truck.
Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected downandoutwardfromthemachine.
ToroRidingMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat maynotbeincludedintheANSIstandards.
UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymaybe
voidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.
Ifloadingthemachineontoatrailerortruck,useasingle,
full-widthramponly.Therampangleshouldnotexceed 15degrees.
TowingSafety
Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitchpoint.
Followtheattachmentmanufacturer'srecommendation
forweightlimitsfortowedequipmentandtowingon slopes.Towedweightmustnotexceedtheweightofthe machine,operator,andballast.Usecounterweightsor wheelweightsasdescribedintheattachment,orinthe pullingmachineOperator’ sManual.
Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowedequipment.
Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmaycause
lossoftraction,increasedriskofrollover,andlossof control.Reducethetowedweightandslowdown.
Stoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweightofthetowed
load.Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.
Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearofthe
machine.
Service
Donotstorethemachineorafuelcontainerinsidewhere
thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror furnace.
Keepthenutsandboltstight,especiallythe
blade-attachmentbolts.
Keepthenutsandboltstight,especiallythe
blade-attachmentbolts.
Removingstandardoriginalequipmentpartsand
accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,andsafety ofthemachine.FailuretouseoriginalToropartscould causeseriousinjuryordeath.Makingunauthorized changestotheengine,fuelorventingsystem,mayviolate EPAandCARBregulations.
Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires,belts,
blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswithoriginalToro parts.
Checkthebrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustandservice
thebrakeasrequired.
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SlopeIndicator
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Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
1-653558
99-8936
1.Machinespeed4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.
110-6691
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatewithoutthe deector,dischargecover,orgrasscollectionsystemin place.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.
114-1606
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.
115-9625
1.Parking brake—disengaged
2.Parkingbrake—engaged
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115-9632
1.Powertake-off(PTO), Bladecontrolswitchon somemodels
5.Fast
2.Bladecontrolswitch—On6.Continuousvariable
setting
3.Bladecontrolswitch—Off7.Slow
4.Choke
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard
6.Keepbystandersasafe distancefromthebattery.
2.Nore,opename,or smoking.
7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries
3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard
8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot discard.
117-1194
1.Engine
130-0654
1.Transport—lock
3.Height-of-cut
2.Transport—unlock
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130-0655
1.Fueltank
3.Half
2.Full4.Empty
130-0731
1.Warning—thrownobject hazard;keepthedeector shieldinplace.
2.Cuttinghazardofhandor foot,mowerblade—keep awayfrommovingparts.
130-0765
1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
3.Removethekeyfrom theignitionandreadthe Operator'sManualbefore performingmaintenance.
2.Height-of-cutselection
130-6922
1.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine.
2.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine.
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130-6927
1.Warning—alwaysusetheROPSandweartheseatbelt whenseatedintheoperator'sposition.
130-6928
1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.
3.Cutting/dismembermentof handorfoot—stayaway frommovingparts.
2.Thrownobjecthazard, machine—donotoperate thewithoutdeector, dischargecover,orgrass collectionsysteminplace.
130-6996
1.ReadtheOperator's Manualforinformationon
maintenance.
4.Checkthehydraulicoil every25hours
2.Checktheengineoilevery 8hours
5.Checkthecasterwheel tirepressureevery25 hours
3.Checkthedrivewheeltire pressureevery25hours
6.Lubricatethecasterwheel every25hours
131-4036
1.Maximumdrawbarpull80 lbs(36kg)
2.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
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132–0871
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;donotoperatethis vehicleunlessyouaretrained;wearhearingprotection.
4.Ramphazard—whenloadingontoatrailer,donotusedual ramps;onlyuseasingularrampwideenoughforthemachine; backuptheramp(inreverse)anddriveforwardofftheramp.
2.Cuttingandpinchinghazard—keephandsandfeetawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
5.Bodilyharmhazard—lookbehindyouwhenmowingin reverse.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway .6.Tippinghazardonslopes—donotuseonslopesnearopen water;donotuseonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
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ProductOverview
Figure4
1.Drivewheel4.Motion-controllevers7.Frontcasterwheel
10.Deector
2.Operatorseat
5.Parkingbrake8.Anti-scalproller
3.Rolloverprotectionsystem
(ROPS)
6.Footrest
9.Footpedaldeckliftand height-of-cut
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Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe engineandoperatethemachine(Figure5).
Figure5
1.Throttlecontrol4.Ignitionswitch
2.Choke
5.Blade-controlswitch (PTO)
3.Hourmeter
IgnitionSwitch
Theignitionswitchhasthreepositions:Start,RunandOff. ThekeywillturntoStartandmovebacktoRunuponrelease. TurningthekeytotheOffpositionwillstoptheengine; however,alwaysremovethekeywhenleavingthemachineto preventtheenginefromaccidentallystarting(Figure5).
ThrottleControl
ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow. Movingthrottleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeedand movingthrottlelevertotherearwilldecreaseenginespeed. Movingthethrottleforwardintothedetentisfullthrottle (Figure5).
Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.Pullthechokeknobup toengageit.Pushdownonthechokeknobtodisengageit.
Blade-ControlSwitch(PowerTake-Off)
Theblade-controlswitch,representedbyapowertake-off (PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengagespowertothemower blades(Figure5).
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthebladeshave operated.Itoperateswhentheblade-controlswitch(PTO)is engaged.Usethesetimesforschedulingregularmaintenance (Figure5).
FuelGauge
Thefuelwindowlocatedbelowtheoperatorpositioncanbe usedtoverifythelevelofgasolineinthetank(Figure6).
Motion-ControlLevers
Themotion-controlleversarespeedsensitivecontrolsof independentwheelmotors.Movingaleverforwardor backwardturnsthewheelonthesamesideforwardorin reverse;wheelspeedisproportionaltotheamountthelever ismoved.Movethecontrolleversoutwardfromthecenter totheneutral-lockpositionandbeforeexitingthemachine (Figure4).Alwayspositionthemotion-controlleversintothe neutral-lockpositionwhenyoustopthemachineorleave itunattended.
Parking-BrakeLever
Theparkingbrakeleverislocatedonleftsideoftheconsole (Figure4).Thebrakeleverengagesaparkingbrakeonthe drivewheels.Pulltheleverupandrearwardtoengagethe brake.Pushtheleverforwardanddowntodisengagethe brake.
FootPedalDeckLiftSystem
Thefootpedaldeckliftsystemallowstheoperatortolower andraisethedeckfromtheseatedposition.Theoperatorcan usethefootpedaltoliftthedeckbrieytoavoidobstacles orlockthedeckinthehighestheight-of-cutortransport position(Figure4).
Height-of-CutLever
Theheight-of-cutleverworkswiththefootpedaltolockthe deckinaspeciccuttingheight.Onlyadjusttheheightofcut whilemachineisnotmoving(Figure4).
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved attachmentsandaccessories.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
AddingFuel
Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame. Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15 (contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan damageproperty.
Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline thatspills.
Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13 mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows gasolinetoexpand.
Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin placeandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan damageproperty.
Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling .
Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment withitswheelsontheground.
Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.
Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.
Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditioneropening.
Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide thefollowingbenets:
Fuelstabilizer/conditionerkeepsgasolinefreshduring
storageof90daysorless.Whenstoringthemachinefor longerperiods,drainthefuelsystem.
Itcleanstheenginewhileitruns
Iteliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,
whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionertothe gas.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffectivewhen mixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechanceofvarnish depositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
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UsingtheFuelGauge
Usethefuelwindowbelowtheoperatortoverifythelevelof gasolinebeforellingthetank(Figure6).
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1.Fuelgaugewindow
FillingtheFuelTank
Makesuretheengineisshutoffandthemotioncontrolsare intheparkposition.
Important:Donotoverllfueltank.Fillthefueltank tothebottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe tankallowsthefueltoexpand.Overllingmayresultin fuelleakageordamagetotheengineoremissionsystem.
1.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethecap.
Note:Youcanusethefuelwindowbelowthe operatingpositionverifythepresenceofgasoline beforellingthetank(Figure6).
2.Slowlyaddregular,unleadedgasolineuntilthefuel reachesthebaseofthellerneckFigure7.
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3.Installthefueltankcapsecurelyandtightenuntilit “clicks.”Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhavespilled.
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page31).
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ThinkSafetyFirst
Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsanddecals inthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelp you,yourfamily ,petsorbystandersavoidinjury.
DANGER
Mowingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause slidingandlossofcontrol.
Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor drowning.
Alossoftractionisalossofsteeringcontrol.
Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:
Donotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.
Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.
Whenmowingslopes,graduallyworkfrom lowertohigherareasontheincline.
Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
Turnup,intoaninclinewhenchanging directionsonslopes.Turningdowntheslope reducestraction.
Attachmentschangethehandlingcharacteristics ofthemachine.Useextracautionwhenusing attachmentswiththemachine.
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2.Usewalkbehindmowerand/orhandtrimmerneardrop-offs andwater .
3.Water
UsingtheRolloverProtection System(ROPS)
WARNING
Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keeptheroll barinstalledandusetheseatbelt.
WARNING
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris removed.
Driveslowlyandcarefully.
Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e. branches,doorways,electricalwires)before drivingunderanyobjectsanddonotcontact them.
OperatingtheParkingBrake
Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor leaveitunattended.
SettingtheParkingBrake
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OperatingtheThrottle
ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweenFastandSlow positions(Figure11).
Alwaysusethefastpositionwhenturningonthemowerdeck withtheblade-controlswitch(PTO).
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OperatingtheChoke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
1.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechokebefore usingtheignitionswitch(Figure12).
2.Pushdownonthechoketodisengagethechokeafter theenginehasstarted(Figure12).
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1.On2.Off
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure13). Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey .
Important:Donotengagestarterformorethan5 secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostartallow a15secondcool-downperiodbetweenattempts.
Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanburnout thestartermotor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.
START
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2.Tostoptheengine,turntheignitionkeytothestop position.
StartingandStoppingthe Engine
StartingtheEngine
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking
(Figure14).
Important:Donotengagestarterformorethan5 secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostartallowa15 secondcool-downperiodbetweenattempts.Failureto followtheseinstructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.
Note:Ifthefuelsystemwasdepletedoffuel—addfuelto themachineanduseadditionalstartingcycleswhenstarting theengine.
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StoppingtheEngine
CAUTION
Childrenorbystanderscanbeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.
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OperatingtheMower Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthemower bladesandanypoweredattachments.
EngagingtheBlade-ControlSwitch (PTO)
Engagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)withthethrottle positionatFast.
Note:Engagingtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)withthe throttlepositionathalforlesswillcauseexcessivewearto thedrivebelts.
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DisengagingtheBlade-ControlSwitch (PTO)
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TheSafety-InterlockSystem
WARNING
Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.
Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.
UnderstandingtheSafety-Interlock System
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventtheengine fromstartingunless:
Theparkingbrakeisengaged.
Thebladesaredisengaged.
Themotion-controlleversareintheneutral-lockposition.
Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostoptheengine whenthecontrolleversareoutoftheneutral-lockposition withtheparkingbrakeonorifyourisefromtheseatwhen thebladesareengaged.
TestingtheSafety-InterlockSystem
Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety systemimmediately.
1.Whilesittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeand movetheblade-controlswitchtoOn.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotcrank.
2.Whilesittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeand movetheblade-controlswitchtoOff.Moveeither motion-controllever(forwardorreverse).Trystarting theengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.Repeatwith theothermotion-controllever.
3.Whilesittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitchtoOff,andlockthe motion-controlleversinneutral.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,releasetheparkingbrake, engagetheblade-controlswitch,andriseslightlyfrom theseat;theengineshouldstop.
4.Whilesittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitchtoOff,andlockthe motion-controlleversinneutral.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,centerthemotion controls;theengineshouldstop.
DrivingForwardorBackward
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethethrottlecontrolin thefastpositionforbestperformance.Alwaysoperateinthe fullthrottlepositionwhenmowing.
CAUTION
Machinecanspinveryrapidly.Operatormaylose controlofmachineandcausepersonalinjuryor damagetomachine.
Usecautionwhenmakingturns.
Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.
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UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers
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1.Motion-control lever—neutral-lock position
4.Backward
2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine
3.Forward
DrivingForward
Note:Theenginewillkillifthetractioncontrolleversare
movedwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.
1.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe
ParkingBrake(page17).
2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.
3.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotion-controllevers forward(Figure19).
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DrivingBackward
1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.
2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotion-controllevers rearward(Figure20).
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StoppingtheMachine
Tostopthemachine,movethetractioncontrollevers toneutralandmovetolockedposition,disengagethe blade-controlswitch(PTO),andturntheignitionkeytooff.
Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine;referto
OperatingtheParkingBrake(page17).Remembertoremove
thekeyfromtheignitionswitch(Figure15).
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut
Themachineisequippedwithafootpedaldeckliftsystem. Theoperatorcanusethefootpedaltoliftthedeckbrieyto avoidobstaclesorlockthedeckinthehighestheight-of-cut ortransportposition.Theoperatorcanusetheheightof cutleverwiththefootpedaltolockthedeckinaspecic cuttingheight.
UsingtheFootPedalDeckLiftSystem
Pressthepedaldowntoraisethedeck;continuetopress
thepedaluntilthedeckislockedinthetransportposition (Figure21).
Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootandpullthe
transportlockhandlerearwardtodisengagethetransport lock(Figure21).
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TransportLockPosition
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut
Theheight-of-cutcanbeadjustedfrom38to114mm(1-1/2 to4-1/2inch)in6mm(1/4inch)incrementsbyrelocating theheight-of-cutpinintodifferentholelocations.
1.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootandraisethe mowerdecktothetransportlockposition(alsothe 114mm(4-1/2inch)cuttingheightposition)(Figure
22).
2.Toadjust,removethepinfromtheheight-of-cut bracket(Figure22).
3.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutsystemcorresponding totheheight-of-cutdesiredandinsertthepin(Figure
22).
4.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootandpull thehandlerearwardtodisengagethetransportlock (Figure21).
5.Lowerthedeckslowlyuntilthelevermakescontact withthepin.
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1.Deckliftpedal3.Height-of-cutpositions
2.Handle4.Pin
AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers
Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,itisrecommended toadjusttheheightoftheanti-scalprollers.
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockpositionand settheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Removetheangenut,anti-scalprollerandboltfrom thebracket(Figure23).
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4.Aligntheboltandanti-scalprollerintheholeofthe bracketthatmatchestheclosestheightofcutposition (Figure23).
5.Inserttheboltintothebracketholeandsecurethebolt andanti-scalprollerwiththeangenut(Figure23).
PositioningtheSeat
Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Positiontheseat whereyouhavethebestcontrolofthemachineandaremost comfortable.
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ChangingtheSeatSuspension
Theseatisadjustabletoprovideasmoothandcomfortable ride.Positiontheseatwhereyouaremostcomfortable.
Toadjustit,turntheknobinfronteitherdirectiontoprovide thebestcomfort(Figure32).
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1.Seatsuspensionknob
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AdjustingtheMotion-Control Levers
AdjustingtheHeight
Note:Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrollever.
Themotion-controlleverscanbeadjustedhigherorlowerfor maximumoperatorcomfort(Figure26).
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AdjustingtheTilt
Themotion-controlleverscanbetiltedforeoraftfor maximumoperatorcomfort.
1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollevertothe controlarmshaft.
2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthecontrol leverforeoraft.Tightenbothboltstosecurethe controlinthenewposition.
3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrollever.
PushingtheMachinebyHand
Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.Machine
damagecanoccurwhenthemachineistowed.
ToPushtheMachine
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake.
3.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtoneutral-lock position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
4.Locatethebypassleversattherearofthemachine,on theleftandrightsideoftheframe.
5.Movethebypassleversrearwardandthendownto locktheminplaceasshowninFigure27todisengage thewheelmotors.
Note:Ensurethattheleftandrightbypassleversare rearwardandlockedbeforemovingthemachine.
6.Disengagetheparkingbrake.
Themachineisnowabletobepushedbyhand.
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ToOperatetheMachine
Movethebypasstothepositionforoperatingthemachine (Figure27)toengagethewheelmotors.
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UsingtheSideDischarge
Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.
DANGER
Withoutagrassdeector,dischargecover,or completegrasscatcherassemblymountedin place,youandothersareexposedtobladecontact andthrowndebris.Contactwithrotatingmower blade(s)andthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryor death.
Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthemower becausethegrassdeectorroutesmaterialdown towardtheturf.Ifthegrassdeectorisever damaged,replaceitimmediately .
Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.
Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaormower bladesunlessyoumovetheblade-controlswitch (PTO)totheoffposition,rotatetheignitionkey tooffandremovethekey .
Makesurethegrassdeectorisinthedown position.
TransportingtheMachine
Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthemachine. Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasallnecessarybrakes, lighting,andmarkingasrequiredbylaw .Pleasecarefullyread allthesafetyinstructions.Knowingthisinformationcould helpyou,yourfamily,pets,orbystandersavoidinjury.
WARNING
Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithoutturn signals,lights,reectivemarkings,oraslow movingvehicleemblemisdangerousandcanlead toaccidentscausingpersonalinjury.
Donotdrivemachineonapublicstreetorroadway.
Totransportthemachine:
1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicleand connectthesafetychains.
2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.
3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.
4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and closethefuelvalve.
5.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcasterwheelsand therearbumper(Figure28).
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LoadingtheMachine
Useextremecautionwhenloadingorunloadingmachines ontoatraileroratruck.Useafull-widthrampthatiswider thanthemachineforthisprocedure.Backuprampsand driveforwarddownramps(Figure29).
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1.Backupramps
2.Driveforwarddownramps
Important:Donotusenarrowindividualrampsfor eachsideofthemachine.
Ensuretherampislongenoughsothattheanglewiththe grounddoesnotexceed15degrees(Figure30).Onat ground,thisrequiresaramptobeatleast4timesaslongas theheightofthetrailerortruckbedtotheground.Asteeper anglemaycausemowercomponentstogetcaughtastheunit movesfromtheramptothetrailerortruck.Steeperangles mayalsocausethemachinetotiporlosecontrol.Ifloading onornearaslope,positionthetrailerortrucksothatitis onthedownsideoftheslopeandtherampextendsupthe slope.Thiswillminimizetherampangle.
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WARNING
Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruckincreases thepossibilityoftip-overandcouldcauseserious injuryordeath.
Useextremecautionwhenoperatingamachine onaramp.
EnsurethattheROPSisintheuppositionand usetheseatbeltwhenloadingorunloadingthe machine.EnsurethattheROPSwillclearthe topofanenclosedtrailer.
Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuseindividual rampsforeachsideofthemachine.
Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetweenthe rampandthegroundorbetweentherampand thetrailerortruck.
Ensurethelengthoframpisatleastfourtimes (4X)aslongastheheightofthetrailerortruck bedtotheground.Thiswillensurethatramp angledoesnotexceed15degreesonatground.
Backuprampsanddriveforwarddownramps.
Avoidsuddenaccelerationordecelerationwhile drivingthemachineonarampasthiscould causealossofcontroloratip-oversituation.
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4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground
2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition
5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground
3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees
6.Trailer
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OperatingTips
FastThrottleSetting
Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineatthefastthrottleposition.Airisrequiredto thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsettheheight-of-cut solowastototallysurroundthemowerbyuncutgrass. Alwaystrytohaveonesideofthemowerfreefromuncut grass,whichallowsairtobedrawnintothemower.
CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime
Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethecutting heightofthemowerdoesnotscalpanyunevenground. However,thecuttingheightusedinthepastisgenerallythe bestonetouse.Whencuttinggrasslongerthan15.24cm(6 inches)tall,youmaywanttocutthelawntwicetoensure anacceptablequalityofcut.
Cut1/3oftheGrassBlade
Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade.Cutting morethanthatisnotrecommendedunlessgrassissparse,or itislatefallwhengrassgrowsmoreslowly.
AlternatingtheMowingDirection
Alternatemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhichenhances decompositionandfertilization.
MowingatCorrectIntervals
Normally,moweveryfourdays.Butremember,grassgrows atdifferentratesatdifferenttimes.Sotomaintainthesame cuttingheight,whichisagoodpractice,mowmoreoftenin earlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrateslowsinmidsummer, mowlessfrequently.Ifyoucannotmowforanextended period,rstmowatahighcuttingheight;thenmowagain twodayslateratalowerheightsetting.
CuttingSpeed
Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeedincertain conditions.
AvoidCuttingTooLow
Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthemower youpreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheighttoensurethat uneventurfisnotcuttooshort.
CuttingLongGrass
Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,raisethe
cuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthegrassatthis setting.Thencutthegrassagainusingthelower,normal setting.
StoppingtheMachine
Ifyoumuststopthemachine'sforwardmotionwhilemowing, aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydropontoyourlawn.Toavoid this,moveontoapreviouslycutareawiththebladesengaged.
KeeptheUndersideoftheMowerClean
Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthemower aftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinsidethemower, cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecomeunsatisfactory.
MaintainingtheBlade
Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseasonbecause asharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthe grassblades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownat theedges,whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceof disease.Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andfor anywearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpenthe bladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replaceit immediatelywithagenuineT ororeplacementblade.
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst50hours
•Changethehydraulicsystemlterandoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.
•Checktheaircleanerfordirty,looseordamagedparts.
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Cleantheblowerhousing(moreoftenunderextremelydusty ,dirtyconditions).
•Checkthemowerblades.
•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.
Aftereachuse
•Cleanthemowerhousing.
Every25hours
•Greasealllubricationpoints.
•Serviceorreplacethefoamelement(moreoftenunderextremelydusty ,dirty conditions).
•Checktirepressure.
•Checkthehydraulicoillevelintheexpansiontank.
Every50hours
•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear .
Every100hours
•Replacethepaperelement(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirtyconditions).
•Changetheengineoilandtheengine-oillter.
•Cleanthecoolingns(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirtyconditions).
•Replacethefuellter(moreoftenunderdusty,dirtyconditions).
Every400hours
•Changethehydraulicsystemlterandoil.
Every500hours
•Replacethesparkplug(s).
Monthly
•Checkthebatterycharge.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•Paintchippedsurfaces.
•Checkallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.
Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoany maintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.
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Figure31
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualforinformationonmaintenance.4.Checkthehydraulicoilevery25hours.
2.Checktheengineoilevery8hours.5.Checkthecasterwheeltirepressureevery25hours.
3.Checkthedrivewheeltirepressureevery25hours.
6.Lubricatethecasterwheelevery25hours.
Premaintenance Procedures
RaisingtheSeat
Makesurethatthemotion-controlleversaretheneutral-lock positionandparkingbrakeisset.Liftandholdthelever behindtheseatforwardtodisengagetheseatlatchandthen lifttheseatforward.
Thefollowingcomponentscanbeaccessedbyraisingtheseat:
Servicedecal
Fuses
Batteryandcables
Lubrication
GreasingtheBearings
ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greasealllubrication
points.
GreaseType:No.2general-purpose,lithium-basedgrease
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtotheneutral position,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,remove thekey ,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Cleanthegreasettings(Figure31andFigure32)with arag.Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffofthefront ofthetting(s).
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4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure32and
Figure31).Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgrease
beginstooozeoutofthebearings.
5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.
EngineMaintenance
WARNING
Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.
Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.
ServicingtheAirCleaner
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checktheair
cleanerfordirty,looseordamagedparts.
Every25hours—Serviceorreplacethefoamelement (moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirtyconditions).
Every100hours—Replacethepaperelement(more oftenunderextremelydusty,dirtyconditions).
Thisengineisequippedwithareplaceable,highdensitypaper andfoamair-cleanerelement.Checktheaircleanerdailyor beforestartingtheengine.Checkforabuildupofdirtand debrisaroundtheair-cleanersystem.Keepthisareaclean. Also,checkforlooseordamagedcomponents.Replaceall bentordamagedair-cleanercomponents.
Note:Operatingtheenginewithlooseordamaged air-cleanercomponentscouldallowunlteredairintothe engine,causingprematurewearandfailure.
Note:Servicetheaircleanermoreoftenunderextremely dusty,dirtyconditions.
RemovingtheElements
1.Rotatethelatchesoutward.
2.Removethecovertoaccesstheair-cleanerelements (Figure33).
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3.Removethefoamandpaperelements(Figure34).
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4.Removethefoamelementfromthepaperelement (Figure34).
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2.Foamelement
ServicingtheFoamElement
1.Washthefoamelementinwarmwateranddetergent.
2.Rinseandallowittoairdry.
3.Lightlyoilthefoamelementwithnewoilandsqueeze outexcessoil.
ServicingthePaperElement
1.Gentlytapthepaperelementtodislodgedirt.
Note:Donotwashthepaperelementoruse pressurizedair,asthiswilldamagetheelement.
Note:Replaceadirty,bent,ordamagedelement. Handlethenewelementcarefully;donotuseifthe sealingsurfacesarebentordamaged.
2.Cleantheair-cleanerbaseasrequired,andcheckthe condition.
InstallingtheElements
1.Installthefoamelementontothepaperelement.
2.Installtheelementsontotheair-cleanerbase(Figure
34).
3.Installthecover,andsecureitwiththelatches(Figure
33).
ServicingtheEngineOil
OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSJorhigher)
CrankcaseCapacity:1.9L(64oz)whenthelterischanged
Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.
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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe
engine-oillevel.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe blade-controlswitch,stoptheengine,andremovethe key.
2.Makesuretheengineisstopped,level,andiscool,so theoilhastimetodrainintothesump.
3.Checktheengine-oillevel(Figure36).
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ChangingtheEngineOilandthe Engine-OilFilter
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Changetheengineoil
andtheengine-oillter.
Note:Thedrainplugisattachedtothedrainhose.
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.
Fillwithoilasspeciedinthe“ViscosityGrades”table (Figure35).
1.Parkthemachine,sothatthedrainsideisslightlylower thantheoppositeside,toensurethattheoildrains completely.
2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitchandmovethe motioncontrolsoutwardtotheparkposition.
3.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
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4.Torquetheplugto14N-m(10ft-lb).
5.Changetheengineoillter(Figure38).
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6.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil intothellertube(Figure39).
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ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every500hours—Replacethespark
plug(s).
ThesparkplugisRFIcompliant.Equivalentalternatebrand plugscanalsobeused.
Type:ChampionXC12YC(orequivalent)
AirGap:0.76mm(0.03inch)
RemovingtheSparkPlug
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,movethemotion controlsoutwardtotheparkposition,stoptheengine, andremovethekey.
2.Beforeremovingthesparkplug(s),cleanthearea aroundthebaseoftheplugtokeepdirtanddebrisout oftheengine.
3.Removethesparkplug(Figure40).
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CheckingtheSparkPlug
Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).Always
replacethesparkplug(s)whenithas:ablackcoating, wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.
Note:Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingontheinsulator usuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.
Setthegapto0.76mm(0.030inch).
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InstallingtheSparkPlug
Tightenthesparkplugto27N-m(20ft-lb).
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CleaningtheBlowerHousing
Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomesrst)
Toensurepropercooling,makesurethegrassscreen,cooling ns,andotherexternalsurfacesoftheenginearekeptclean atalltimes.
Annually,orevery100hoursofoperation(moreoften underextremelydusty,dirtyconditions),removetheblower housing,andanyothercoolingshrouds.Cleanthecooling nsandexternalsurfacesasnecessary.Makesurethecooling shroudsareinstalled.
Important:Operatingtheenginewithablockedgrass screen,dirtyorpluggedcoolingns,and/orcooling shroudsremoved,willcauseenginedamagedueto overheating.
FuelSystem Maintenance
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan damageproperty.
Performanyfuelrelatedmaintenancewhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea. Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.
Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereasparkmay ignitethegasolinefumes.
ReplacingtheFuelFilter
ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)(moreoftenunderdusty ,dirty conditions).
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockposition,and settheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
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ElectricalSystem Maintenance
ServicingtheBattery
ServiceInterval:Monthly
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
DANGER
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid,whichisa deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.
Donotdrinkelectrolyte,andavoidcontactwith skin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafetyglassestoshield youreyesandrubberglovestoprotectyourhands.
RemovingtheBattery
WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting inpersonalinjury.
Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal partsofthemachine.
Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.
WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe machineandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscan causethebatterygassestoexplode,resultingin personalinjury.
Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)battery cablebeforedisconnectingthepositive(red) cable.
Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)batterycable beforeconnectingthenegative(black)cable.
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1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockpositionand settheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Removethewingnutsecuringthebatteryclamp (Figure44).
Figure44
4.Removetheclamp(Figure44).
5.Disconnectthenegativebatterycable(black)fromthe negative(-)(black)batteryterminal(Figure44).
6.Slidetheredterminalbootoffthepositive(red)battery terminalandremovethepositive(+)(red)batterycable (Figure44).
7.Removethebattery.
InstallingtheBattery
1.Positionbatteryinthetraywiththeterminalposts oppositefromthefueltank(Figure44).
2.Installthepositive(red)batterycabletopositive(+) batteryterminal.
3.Installthenegative(black)batterycabletothenegative (-)batteryterminal.
4.Securethecableswith2bolts,2washers,and2locknuts (Figure44).
5.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.
6.Installtheclampandsecureitwiththewingnut(Figure
44).
ChargingtheBattery
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan explode.
Neversmokenearthebattery,andkeepsparksand amesawayfrombattery.
Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged.This isespeciallyimportanttopreventbatterydamagewhen thetemperatureisbelow0°C(32°F).
1.Chargethebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to30 ampsor30minutesat10amps.
2.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthecharger leadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure45).
3.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnectthe batterycables,refertoInstallingtheBattery.
Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery disconnected;electricaldamagemayoccur.
Figure45
1.Positivebatterypost
3.Red(+)chargerlead
2.Negativebatterypost
4.Black(-)chargerlead
ServicingtheFuses
Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance;howeverifafuseblows,checkthe component/circuitforamalfunctionorshort.
Note:Thefusesarelocatedonrighthandconsolenextto theseat(Figure46).
Fuses:
Main,30amp,blade-type
Engine,20amp,blade-type
1.Toreplacethemainfuse,graspthefuseandpullit straightandawayfromthefuseblock.
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1.Fuseblock
2.30ampmainfuse
Important:Ensurethatthenewfusesarethe sametypeandamperageasthefusesremoved.
2.Toreplacetheenginefuse,removetheconsolefrom theplasticfender.
Figure47
1.Enginefuse
3.Grasptheenginefuseandpullitstraightandaway fromthefuseblock(Figure47).
4.Alignanewfusewiththeslotinthefuseblock(Figure
46).
5.Pushthefuseintothefuseblockuntilthefuseisseated (Figure46).
DriveSystem Maintenance
CheckingtheTirePressure
ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktirepressure.
Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut.Check thepressureatthevalvestem(Figure48).Checkthetires whentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccuratepressurereading.
Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.
Inatethereardrivewheeltiresto89.6kPa(13psi).
Figure48
1.Valvestem
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HydraulicSystem Maintenance
OilType:20w-50engineoil.
SystemCapacity:approximately4.495liter(152oz)witha
lterchange.
Important:Useoilspeciedorequivalent.Otheruids couldcausesystemdamage.
CheckingtheHydraulicOil Level
ServiceInterval:Every25hours
Checkexpansionreservoirandifnecessaryadd20W -50 engineoiltotheFULLCOLDline
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1.Expansionreservoir3.Engine
2.FullColdline
ChangingtheHydraulic SystemFilterandOil
Thelterandoilarechangedatthesametime.Donotreuse oil.Oncethenewlterisinstalledandoilisaddedanyairin thesystemmustbepurged.
Thebleedingprocessisrepeateduntiltheoilremainsat theFullColdlineinthereservoirafterpurging.Failureto
properlyperformthisprocedurecanresultinirreparable damagetothetransaxledrivesystem.
RemovingtheHydraulicSystemFilters
1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and allowenginetocool.
2.Removethekeyandengagetheparkingbrake.
3.Locatethelterandguardsoneachtransaxledrive system(Figure50).
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Rightsideshown
1.Transaxledrive
4.Screws
2.Oillter
5.Ventplug
3.Filterguard
4.Removethreescrewssecuringthelterguardand removetheguard(Figure50).
Note:Itisimportantthatnodirtorcontamination enterhydraulicsystem.
5.Carefullycleanareaaroundlters.
6.Placeacontainerbelowtheltertocatchtheoilthat drainswhenthelterandventplugsareremoved (Figure51).
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7.Locateandremovetheventplugoneachtransmission
8.Rotatetheltercounterclockwisetoremovethelter; allowoiltodrainfromdrivesystem.
Repeatthisprocedureforbothlters.
InstallingtheHydraulicSystemFilters
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours
Every400hours
1.Applyathincoatofoilonthesurfaceoftherubber sealofeachlter(Figure51).
2.Turnthelterclockwiseuntilrubbersealcontactsthe lteradapterthentightenthelteranadditional3/4 to1fullturn(Figure51).
3.Repeatstep2fortheotherlter.
4.Alignthelterguardsovereachlter;refertostep4of
RemovingtheHydraulicSystemFilters(page38).
5.Securethelterguardswiththe3screwsremovedin step4ofRemovingtheHydraulicSystemFilters(page
38).Usethe3screwstosecurethelterguards.
6.Addoiltothehydraulicsystemasfollows:
A.Ensurethattheventplugsandreservoircapare
removedbeforeaddingtheoil(Figure49and
Figure50).
B.Slowlypourthespeciedoilthroughexpansion
reservoiruntiloilcomesoutofoneofthevent plugholesandstoplling(Figure50).
C.Installthatventplug(Figure50).
Note:Torquetheplugto20.3N-m(180in-lb).
D.Addoilthroughtheexpansionreservoiruntiloil
comesoutoftheremainingventplugholeonthe secondtransmissionandstoplling(Figure50).
E.Installthatventplug(Figure50).
Note:Torquetheplugto20.3N-m(180in-lb).
7.Addoilthroughtheexpansionreservoiruntilitreaches theFullColdlineontheexpansionreservoirandinstall thecapforthereservoir(Figure49).
8.Bleedthehydraulicsystem;refertoBleedingthe
HydraulicSystem(page40).
Important:Failuretoperformthe
Bleeding
the Hy draulic System
procedureafterchanging hydraulicltersandoilmayresultinirreparable damagetothetransaxledrivesystem.
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BleedingtheHydraulicSystem
1.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwithjack stands(orequivalentsupport)justhighenoughto allowdrivewheelstoturnfreely.
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1.Jackingpoints
2.Gototheoperator'sposition.
3.Startengineandmovethrottlecontrolaheadto1/2 throttleposition.
4.Disengageparkingbrake.
5.Cyclethehydraulicsystembyperformingthefollowing:
A.Movethebypassleversrearwardandthendown
tolocktheminplace(valveopenposition);refer toPushingtheMachinebyHand(page24).
B.Withthebypassvalvesopenandtheengine
running,slowlymovethemotion-controlleversin bothforwardandreverse(5or6times).
C.Movethebypassleversuptounlockthemand
forward(valveclosedposition);refertoPushing
theMachinebyHand(page24).
D.Withthebypassvalveclosedandtheengine
running,slowlymovethedirectionalcontrolin bothforwardandreversedirections(5to6times).
6.Stoptheengineandchecktheoillevelintheexpansion reservoir.Addthespeciedoilasuntilitreachesthe FULLCOLDlineontheexpansionreservoir(Figure
49).
7.Repeatstep5untilalltheairiscompletelypurgedfrom thesystem.
Note:Whenthetransaxleoperatesatnormalnoise levelsandmovessmoothlyforwardandreverseat normalspeeds,thenthetransaxleisconsideredpurged.
8.Checktheoillevelintheexpansionreservoironelast time.AddthespeciedoilasuntilitreachestheFULL COLDlineontheexpansionreservoirifnecessary (Figure49).
MowerDeck Maintenance
ServicingtheCuttingBlades
Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseasonbecause sharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthegrass blades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownattheedges, whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceofdisease.
Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andforany wearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpenthe bladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replace itimmediatelywithagenuineT ororeplacementblade.For convenientsharpeningandreplacement,youmaywantto keepextrabladesonhand.
WARNING
Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece ofthebladecouldbethrownintotheoperator's orbystander'sarea,resultinginseriouspersonal injuryordeath.
Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.
Replaceawornordamagedblade.
BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe blade-controlswitch(PTO),andsettheparkingbrake.
2.TurntheignitionkeytoOff.Removethekey.
InspectingtheBlades
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure53).
Note:Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblades.RefertoSharpeningtheBlades
(page42).
2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea(Figure
53).
Note:Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslot forminginthisarea(Figure53),immediatelyinstalla newblade.
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Figure53
1.CuttingEdge3.Wear/slotForming
2.CurvedArea4.Crack
CheckingforBentBlades
Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfaceforthe
followingprocedure.
1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighestheight-of-cut position;alsoconsideredthe'transport'position.
2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedglovesorotheradequate handprotectionslowlyrotatebladetobemeasured intoapositionthatallowseffectivemeasurementof thedistancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthelevel surfacethemachineison.
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1.Deck3.Blade
2.Spindlehousing
3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface here.
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1.Blade,inpositionformeasuring
2.Levelsurface
3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(A)
4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothattheopposing cuttingedgeisnowinthesameposition.
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1.Blade,sidepreviouslymeasured
2.Measurementpositionusedpreviously
3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement position
5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface here.Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan3mm(1/8 inch).
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1.Opposingbladeedge,inpositionformeasuring
2.Levelsurface
3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)
WARNING
Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.
Alwaysreplaceabentordamagedblade withanewblade.
Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesoftheblade.
A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreaterthan
3mm(1/8inch)replacethebladewithanew blade.RefertoRemovingtheBlades(page42) andInstallingtheBlades(page43).
Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwithanewone andthedimensionobtainedcontinuestoexceed3 mm(1/8inch),thebladespindlecouldbebent. ContactanAuthorizedToroDealerforservice.
B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,movetothe
nextblade..
6.Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.
RemovingtheBlades
Bladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthebladeis outofbalanceorisbent.Toensureoptimumperformance andcontinuedsafetyconformanceofthemachine,use genuineT ororeplacementblades.Replacementbladesmade byothermanufacturersmayresultinnon-conformancewith safetystandards.
Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-paddedglove. Removethebladebolt(rotatingitcounter-clockwise),curved washer,andbladefromthespindleshaft(Figure58).
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1.SailAreaofBlade3.Curvedwasher
2.Blade4.BladeBolt
SharpeningtheBlades
WARNING
Whensharpeningblade,piecesofbladecouldbe thrownandcauseseriousinjury.
Wearpropereyeprotectionwhensharpeningblade.
1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsof theblade(Figure59).
Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.Thebladeretains itsbalanceifthesameamountofmaterialisremoved frombothcuttingedges.
Figure59
1.Sharpenatoriginalangle
2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade balancer(Figure60).
Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,the bladeisbalancedandcanbeused.Ifthebladeisnot balanced,lesomemetalofftheendofthesailarea only(Figure58).Repeatthisprocedureuntiltheblade isbalanced.
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Figure60
1.Blade2.Balancer
InstallingtheBlades
1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure58).
Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademustbe pointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto ensurepropercutting.
2.Installthespringdiskandbladebolt(rotatingit clockwise).
Note:Thespringdiskconemustbeinstalledtoward thebolthead(Figure58).
3.Torquethebladeboltto135-150N-m(100-110ft-lb).
LevelingtheMowerDeck
Ensurethemowerdeckislevelanytimeyouinstallthemower orwhenyouseeanunevencutonyourlawn.
Themowerdeckmustbecheckedforbentbladespriorto leveling;anybentbladesmustberemovedandreplaced. Refertothe,CheckingforBentBlades(page41),procedure beforecontinuing.
Themowerdeckmustbeleveledside-to-siderstthenthe fronttorearslopecanbeadjusted.
Requirements:
Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.
Allfourtiresmustbeproperlyinated.RefertoChecking
theTirePressure(page37).
CheckingSide-to-SideLevel
Themowerbladesmustbelevelfromsidetoside.Checkthe side-to-sidelevelanytimeyouinstallthemowerorwhenyou seeanunevencutonyourlawn.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe neutral-lockposition,stoptheengine,removethekey , settheparkingbrakeandwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside.
4.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesandtheat surface(Figure61).
Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin5mm (3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired;continuetothe Levelingprocedure.
Figure61
1.Bladessidetoside
3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here
2.Outsidecuttingedges
CheckingtheFront-to-RearBladeSlope
Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyouinstallthe mower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan7.9mm (5/16inch)lowerthantherearofthemower,adjusttheblade levelusingthefollowinginstructions:
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtotheneutral position,engagetheparkingbrake,stoptheengine, removethekey ,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacingfrontto rear(Figure62).
4.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheatsurface (Figure62).
Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6-7.9mm (1/16-5/16inch)lowerthantherearbladetip,continue totheLevelingtheMowerDeckprocedure.
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Figure62
1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here
2.Outsidecuttingedges
LevelingtheMowerDeck
1.Setanti-scalprollerstotopholesorremovecompletely forthisprocedure;refertoAdjustingtheAnti-Scalp
Rollers(page23).
2.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothe76mm(3inch) position;refertoAdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut(page
22).
3.Placetwo6.66cm(2-5/8inch)blocksundereach sideofthefrontedgeofthedeck,butnotunderthe anti-scalprollerbrackets(Figure63).
4.Placetwo7.30cm(2-7/8inch)thickblocksunderthe rearedgeofthecuttingdeckskirt;oneoneachsideof thecuttingdeck(Figure63).
Figure63
1.Woodblock,6.66cm (2-5/8inch)thick
3.Frontedge
2.Woodblock,7.30cm (2-7/8inch)thick
5.Loosentheadjustmentboltsonallfourcornerssothat thedeckissittingsecurelyonallfourblocks(Figure
64).
Figure64
1.Deckliftarm
3.Hook
2.Chain
4.Adjustmentbolt
6.Ensurethereistensiononallfourchains(Figure64).
7.Tightenthefouradjustmentbolts(Figure64).
8.Checkthatblockstjustsnuglyunderthedeckskirt. Makesureallboltsaretight
9.Verifythatthedeckislevelbycheckingtheside-to-side levelandfront-to-rearbladeslope;repeatthedeck levelingprocedureifnecessary.
InspectingtheBelts
ServiceInterval:Every50hours
Checkthebeltsforsquealingwhenthebeltisrotating,blades slippingwhencuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarksand cracksaresignsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethemower beltifanyoftheseconditionsisevident.
Note:Lifttheoorpantogainaccesstothebeltandidler pulley.
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ReplacingtheMowerBelt
Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarksandcracksare signsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethemowerbeltifanyof theseconditionsisevident.
WARNING
Thespringisundertensionwheninstalledandcan causepersonalinjury.
Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.
RemovingtheMowerBelt
Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarksandcracksare signsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethemowerbeltifanyof theseconditionsisevident.
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe motion-controlleverstotheneutrallockedposition andsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inch)height-of-cut position.
4.Lifttheoorpantogainaccesstothebeltandidler pulley.
5.Removethebeltcovers(Figure65).
Figure65
6.Usingaspringremovaltool(T oropartno.92-5771), removetheidlerspringfromthedeckposttoremove tensionontheidlerpulley(Figure66).
Figure66
1.Springremovaltool(T oro partno.92-5771)
4.Idlerarm
2.Idlerspring5.Mowerbelt
3.Deckpost
7.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.
8.Placetheheight-of-cutpininthelockpositionfor lowestheight-of-cut.
9.Removethebeltfromthemowerdeckpulleysand removetheexistingbelt.
InstallingtheMowerBelt
1.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleysandthe clutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure66).
2.Usingaspringremovaltool(T oropartno.92-5771), installtheidlerspringoverthedeckpostandplace tensionontheidlerpulleyandmowerbelt(Figure66).
3.Ensurethatthebeltisproperlyseatedinallpulleys.
4.Installthebeltcovers(Figure67).
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Figure67
1.Positionthebeltcoverand ensurethetabsseat
3.Tightenthescrew
2.Pivotthebeltcoverdown
RemovingtheMower
Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.Movethemotion-controllevers outwardtotheneutralposition,engageparkingbrake,stop theengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.Selectoneof thefollowingproceduresdependingonthemowerdecksize installedtocompletetheremoval.
PreparingtoRemovetheMowerDeck
1.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inch)height-of-cut position.
2.Removethemowerbeltfromtheenginepulley;refer toRemovingtheMowerBelt(page45).
RemovingtheMowerDeck
1.Removethehairpincotterandwashersecuringthe long,linkpintotheframeanddeck;removethelink bar(Figure68).
Figure68
1.Linkpin3.Hairpincotter
2.Washer
2.Liftuponthemowerdecktorelievetensionfromthe mowerdeck.
3.Removethechainsfromthehooksonthedecklift arms(Figure69).
Figure69
1.Deckliftarm
3.Hook
2.Chain
4.Adjustmentbolt
4.Raisetheheight-of-cuttothetransportposition.
5.Removethebeltfromclutchontheengine.
6.Slidethemoweroutfromunderneaththemachine.
Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.
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InstallingtheMowerDeck
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe neutral-lockposition,stoptheengine,removethekey , settheparkingbrakeandwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.
4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.
5.Placetheheight-of-cutpininthelockpositionfor lowestheight-of-cut.
6.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandattachthechains totherearliftarms(Figure69).
7.Attachthefrontchainstothefrontliftarms(Figure
69).
8.Installthelong,linkbarthroughtheframehangerand deck.
9.Securethelinkbarwiththehairpincottersandwashers removedpreviously(Figure68).
10.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley;referto
InstallingtheMowerBelt(page45).
ReplacingtheGrassDeector
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspectthegrass
deectorfordamage.
WARNING
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallowthe lawnmowertothrowobjectsintheoperator’sor bystander’sdirectionandresultinseriousinjury. Also,contactwiththebladecouldoccur.
Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstalla mulchplate,dischargedeector,orgrasscollection system.
Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamagebeforeeachuse. Replaceanydamagedpartsbeforeuse.
1.Disengagethespringfromthenotchinthedeector bracketandslidetherodoutoftheweldeddeck brackets,spring,anddischargedeector(Figure70).
2.Removethedamagedorworndischargedeector.
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1.Deectorassembly4.Spring
2.Deckbrackets
5.Springinstalledoverthe rod
3.Rod
3.Positionthenewdischargedeectorassemblywiththe bracketendsbetweentheweldedbracketsonthedeck asshowninFigure70.
4.Installthespringontothestraightendoftherod. Positionthespringontherodasshowninsothe shorterspringendiscomingfromundertherodbefore
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thebendandgoingovertherodasitreturnsfromthe bend.
5.Lifttheloopendofthespringandplaceitintothe notchonthedeectorassemblybracket(Figure71).
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1.Rodandspringassembly partiallyinstalled
3.Rod,shortend,moved behindmowerbracket
2.Loopendofthespring installedintothenotchin thedeectorbracket
4.Shortend,retainedby mowerbracket.
6.Securetherodandspringassemblybytwistingitsothe shortendoftherodcanbeplacedbehindthefront bracketweldedtothedeck(Figure71).
Important:Thegrassdeectormustbespring loadedinthedownposition.Liftthedeectorup totestthatitsnapstothefulldownposition.
Cleaning
WashingtheUndersideofthe Mower
ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthemowerhousing.
Washtheundersideofthemoweraftereachusetoprevent grassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionandclipping dispersal.
Important:Y oucanwashthemachinewithamild detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthemachine. Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthecontrol panel,undertheseat,aroundtheengine,hydraulic pumps,andmotors.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe neutral-lockposition,stoptheengine,removethekey , andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthemower washouttting,andturnthewateronhigh(Figure72).
Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashouttting O-ringtomakethecouplingslideoneasierandprotect theO-ring.
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Figure72
1.Coupling4.O-ring
2.Washoutttinglocations
5.Hose
3.Washouttting
4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.
5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.Engagethe blade-controlswitchandletthemowerrunforoneto threeminutes.
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6.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,stoptheengine, andremovetheignitionkey.W aitforallmovingparts tostop.
7.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfromthe washouttting.
Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafteronewashing, soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Thenrepeatthe process.
8.Runthemoweragainfor1to3minutestoremove excesswater.
WARNING
Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsor bladecontact.Contactwithbladeorthrown debriscancauseinjuryordeath.
Replacebrokenormissingwashouttting immediately,beforeusingmoweragain.
Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerorthroughopeningsinthemower.
DisposingofWaste
Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicoil,andenginecoolantare pollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeoftheseaccordingto yourstateandlocalregulations.
Storage
CleaningandStorage
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),setthe parkingbrake,andturntheignitionkeytoOff. Removethekey.
2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe engineandhydraulicsystem.Cleandirtandchafffrom theoutsideoftheenginecylinderheadnsandblower housing.
Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithmild detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially nearthecontrolpanel,undertheseat,aroundthe engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.
3.Checkthebrake;refertoOperatingtheParkingBrake
(page17).
4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
Cleaner(page30).
5.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page29).
6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoServicingtheEngine
Oil(page31).
7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire
Pressure(page37).
8.Changethehydrauliclter;refertoHydraulicSystem
Maintenance(page38).
9.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery(page
36).
10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith agardenhose.
Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-controlswitch (PTO)engagedandtheengineathighidlefor2to 5minutesafterwashing.
11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoInspecting
theBlades(page40)
12.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-useoccurs over30days.Preparethemachineforstorageas follows:
A.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditionerto
fuelinthetank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuseanalcohol basedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuelandusedat alltimes.
B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel
throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).
C.Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthe
fueltank.
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D.Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.
E.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recycleasperlocal
codes.
Important:Donotstore stabilizer/conditionedfuelover90days.
13.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor replaceanypartthatisdamaged.
14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
15.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea. Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchandkeepit outofreachofchildrenorotherunauthorizedusers. Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)is engaged.
1.Moveblade-controlswitch(PTO)to disengaged.
2.Theparkingbrakeisnoton.
2.Settheparkingbrake.
3.Thedriveleversarenotinneutral-lock position.
3.Ensurethedriveleversareinthe neutral-lockposition.
4.Theoperatorisnotseated.
4.Sitontheseat.
5.Thebatteryisdead.
5.Chargethebattery.
6.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.
6.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.
7.Thefuseisblown.7.Replacethefuse.
Thestarterdoesnotcrank.
8.Therelayorswitchisdefective.8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.
2.Thefuelshutoffvalveisclosed.2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.
3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.
4.Thethrottleandchokearenotinthe correctposition.
4.Besurethethrottlecontrolismidway betweenthe“SLOW”and“FAST” positions,andthechokeisinthe“ON” positionforacoldengineorthe“OFF” positionforawarmengine.
5.Thereisdirtinfuellter .5.Replacethefuellter.
6.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelisin thefuelsystem.
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.Theaircleanerisdirty.
7.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner element.
8.Theseatswitchisnotfunctioning properly.
8.Checktheseatswitchindicator. Replaceseatifneeded.
9.Theelectricalconnectionsare corroded,looseorfaulty.
9.Checktheelectricalconnections forgoodcontact.Cleanconnector terminalsthoroughlywithelectrical contactcleaner,applydielectricgrease andreconnect.
10.Therelayorswitchisdefective.10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
11.Thesparkplugisfaulty .11.Clean,adjustorreplacesparkplug.
Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.
12.Thesparkplugwireisnotconnected.
12.Checkthesparkplugwireconnection.
1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.
2.Theaircleanerisdirty.
2.Cleantheaircleanerelement.
3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.
4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.
4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.
5.Theventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.5.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.
6.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.
Theenginelosespower.
7.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelisin thefuelsystem.
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.
2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.
Theengineoverheats.
3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.
3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.
1.Thetrackingneedsadjustment1.Adjustthetracking.
Themowerpullsleftorright(withlevers fullyforward).
2.Thetirepressureindrivetiresnot correct.
2.Adjustthetirepressureinthedrive tires.
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Problem
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Thebypassvalvesarenotclosed tight.
1.Tightenthebypassvalves.
2.Thepumpbeltisworn,looseorbroken.
2.Changethebelt.
3.Thepumpbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.
4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.
Themachinedoesnotdrive.
5.Thehydraulicoillevelislowortoohot.5.Addhydraulicoiltoreservoirsorletit
cooldown.
1.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.
1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).
2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.
3.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.
4.Thereisalooseenginepulley,idler pulley,orbladepulley.
4.Tightentheappropriatepulley .
5.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
6.Thebladespindleisbent.
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Themachinevibratesabnormally .
7.Themotormountislooseorworn.
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Theblade(s)is/arenotsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).
2.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebent.2.Installnewcuttingblade(s).
3.Themowerdeckisnotlevel.
3.Levelmowerdeckfromside-to-side andfront-to-rear.
4.Theundersideofmowerisdirty.4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.
5.Thetirepressureisnotcorrect.5.Adjustthetirepressure.
Themachinecuttingheightisuneven.
6.Thebladespindlebent.
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Themowerdeckbeltisworn,loose orbroken.
1.Installnewdeckbelt.
2.Themowerdeckbeltisoffpulley.
2.Installmowerdeckpulleyandcheck theidlerpulley,idlerarmandspringfor correctpositionandfunction.
3.Thepumpdrivebeltisworn,looseor broken.
3.Checkthebelttensionorinstallnew belt.
Thebladesdonotrotate.
4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.
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Schematics
WireDiagram(Rev .A)
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Notes:
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Notes:
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TimeCutter
TheToroTotalCoverageWarranty
and
TITAN
Mowers
LimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuanttoan agreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchasertorepair theT oroProductslistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.
Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginal owner:
ProductsWarrantyPeriod
TimeCutterandMXMowers
Residentialuse
2
–3years
Engines
1
—ResidentialuseKawasaki–3years
Kohler–3years Toro–3years
TimeCutterandMXMowersCommercialuse30days
Engines
1
—Commercialuse
Kawasaki–3years Kohler–90days Toro–90days
TITANMowers–Residentialor Commercialuse
3yearsor300hours
3
Engines
1
—Residentialor
Commercialuse
Kawasaki–3years
Frame
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
4
TITANMX5400andMX600Mowers –ResidentialorCommercialuse
4yearsor400hours
3
Engines
1
—Residentialor
Commercialuse
Kawasaki–3years
Frame
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
4
AllMowers
Attachments1year
Battery90daysPartsandLabor
1yearPartsonly
BeltsandTires90days
1
SomeenginesusedonToroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.
2
Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone
locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply .
3
Whicheveroccursrst.
4
LifetimeFrameWarranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe
tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin
normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atT oro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforpartsand
labor.Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustorcorrosion
arenotcovered.
Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.
OwnerResponsibilities
YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance, whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.
InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService
IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:
1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir dealership.T olocateadealerconvenienttoyou,refertotheY ellow
Pagesofyourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“LawnMowers”)or accessourwebsiteatwww .T oro.com.Youmayalsocallthenumbers listedinitem#3tousethe24-hourT oroDealerlocatorsystem.
2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe ServiceDealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermineif itiscoveredunderwarranty.
3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:
CustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision ToroWarrantyCompany 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1196 Tollfreeat866-216-6029(U.S.customers) Tollfreeat866-216-6030(Canadiancustomers)
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:
Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,
lubricants,oilchanges,sparkplugs,airltersbladesharpeningorworn blades,cable/linkageadjustments,orbrakeandclutchadjustments
Componentsfailingduetonormalwear
Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglected
andrequiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofproper maintenance
Pickupanddeliverycharges
RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedT oro
ServiceDealer
Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel
procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)
Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered
Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains
morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE
Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use
overonemonth
GeneralConditions
AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorized ToroServiceDealerusingToroapprovedreplacementparts.
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletionof repairsunderthiswarranty.
Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability(thattheproductistfor ordinaryuse)andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticular purpose)arelimitedtothedurationoftheexpresswarranty .
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sothe aboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada
CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguarantee policiesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguarantee information,contacttheT oroimporter .Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroW arrantyCompany.
AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalToro Dealer.
374-0258RevE
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