Toro TITAN MX5400, TITAN MX6000 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3381-533RevC

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TITAN

MX5400orMX6000

Zero-Turn-RadiusRidingMower

ModelNo.74882—SerialNo.314000001andUp ModelNo.74883—SerialNo.314000001andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3381-533*C

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Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended

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tobeusedbyhomeownersinresidentialapplications.Itis primarilydesignedforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns. Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassandother growthalongsidehighways,orforagriculturaluses.

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.

Introduction

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.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002

WARNING

Removingstandardoriginalequipmentpartsand accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,and safetyofthemachine.FailuretouseoriginalToro partscouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.Making unauthorizedchangestotheengine,fuelorventing system,mayviolateEPAandCARBregulations.

Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires, belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswith originalToroparts.

Theenclosed informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe enginemanufacturer.

Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratorytestedbytheengine manufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1995andratedto J2723.

Engine Owner's Man ual

issuppliedfor

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

PrintedintheUSA.

AllRightsReserved

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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2otherwordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial attention.

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

ProductOverview.........................................................12

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

Operation....................................................................14

ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................14

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)............14

AddingFuel...........................................................14

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................16

OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................16

OperatingtheThrottle............................................16

OperatingtheChoke...............................................16

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................17

StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................17

OperatingtheMowerBladeControlSwitch

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

TheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................................18

DrivingForwardorBackward..................................19

StoppingtheMachine.............................................20

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................20

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

PositioningtheSeat................................................22

ChangingtheSeatSuspension..................................22

AdjustingtheMotionControlLevers........................22

PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................23

UsingtheSideDischarge.........................................24

OperatingTips......................................................25

Maintenance.................................................................26

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................26

PremaintenanceProcedures........................................27

RaisingtheSeat......................................................27

Lubrication...............................................................28

GreasingtheBearings.............................................28

EngineMaintenance..................................................28

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................28

ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................29

ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................31

CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................32

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................32

ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................32

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................33

ServicingtheBattery...............................................33

ServicingtheFuses.................................................34

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................35

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................35

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................36

CheckingtheHydraulicOilLevel..............................36

ChangingtheHydraulicSystemFilterand

Oil....................................................................36

MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................38

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

MowerDeckLeveling.............................................40

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InspectingtheBelts................................................42

ReplacingtheMowerBelt.......................................42

RemovingtheMower..............................................43

InstallingtheMowerDeck.......................................44

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................45

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

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

WasteDisposal.......................................................46

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

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

Troubleshooting...........................................................48

Schematics...................................................................50

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.

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

•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)or

weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only replaceblades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,

donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware

tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.

Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

trailerortruck.

•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror

truck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,

orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected downandoutwardfromthemachine.

•Stoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweightofthetowed

load.Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.

•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearofthe

machine.

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.

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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.

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1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

114-1606

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.

115-9625

109-7076

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

1.Parking brake—disengaged

2.Parkingbrake—engaged

115-9632

1.Powertake-off(PTO), Bladecontrolswitchon somemodels

2.Bladecontrolswitch—On6.Continuousvariable

3.Bladecontrolswitch—Off7.Slow

4.Choke

5.Fast

setting

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BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe

7.Weareyeprotection;

8.Batteryacidcancause

10.Containslead;donot

distancefromthebattery.

explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries

blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

discard.

130-0654

1.Transport—lock

2.Transport—unlock

3.Height-of-cut

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1.Engine

130-0655

1.Fueltank

2.Full4.Empty

3.Half

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130-0731

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

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Height-of-cutselection

2.Cuttinghazardofhandor foot,mowerblade—keep awayfrommovingparts.

130-0765

3.Removethekeyfrom theignitionandreadthe Operator'sManualbefore permorningmaintenance.

130-6927

1.Warning—alwaysusetheROPSandweartheseatbelt whenseatedintheoperator'sposition.

1.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine.

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2.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine.

1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard, mower—donotoperate thewithoutdeector, dischargecover,orgrass collectionsysteminplace.

130-6928

3.Cutting/dismembermentof handorfoot—stayaway frommovingparts.

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130-6996

1.ReadtheOperator's Manualforinformationon

maintenance.

2.Checktheengineoilevery 8hours

3.Checkthedrivewheeltire pressureevery25hours

4.Checkthehydraulicoil every25hours

5.Checkthecasterwheel tirepressureevery25 hours

6.Lubricatethecasterwheel every25hours

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual; donotoperatethemachineunlessyou aretrained;wearhearingprotection.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard, mowerblade;entanglementhazard, belt—stayawayfrommoving parts,keepallguardsandshieldsin place.

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3.Thrownobjecthazard—keep bystandersawayfromthemachine.

4.Tippinghazard—donotoperateon slopesgreaterthan15degreesnear water;driveacrossslopesgreaterthan 15degrees.

5.Warning—donotusesplitramps,use afullrampwhentransportingmachine.

6.Crushing/dismembermenthazardof bystanders,reversing—donotcarry passengers,lookbehindanddown whenreversing.

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ProductOverview

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Figure4

1.Drivewheel4.Motioncontrollevers7.Frontcasterwheel

2.Operatorseat

3.Rolloverprotectionsystem (ROPS)

5.Parkingbrake8.Anti-scalproller

6.Footrest

9.Footpedaldeckliftand

10.Deector

height-of-cut

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Controls

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FuelGauge

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe engineandoperatethemachine(Figure5).

Figure5

1.Throttlecontrol4.Ignitionswitch

2.Choke5.Bladecontrolswitch(PTO)

3.Hourmeter

IgnitionSwitch

Thefuelwindowlocatedbelowtheoperatorpositioncanbe usedtoverifythelevelofgasolineinthetank(Figure7).

MotionControlLevers

Themotioncontrolleversarespeedsensitivecontrolsof independentwheelmotors.Movingaleverforwardor backwardturnsthewheelonthesamesideforwardorin reverse;wheelspeedisproportionaltotheamountthelever ismoved.Movethecontrolleversoutwardfromthecenter totheneutrallockpositionandbeforeexitingthemachine (Figure4).Alwayspositionthemotioncontrolleversintothe neutrallockpositionwhenyoustopthemachineorleave itunattended.

ParkingBrakeLever

Theparkingbrakeleverislocatedonleftsideoftheconsole (Figure4).Thebrakeleverengagesaparkingbrakeonthe drivewheels.Pulltheleverupandrearwardtoengagethe brake.Pushtheleverforwardanddowntodisengagethe brake.

Theignitionswitchhasthreepositions:Start,RunandOff. ThekeywillturntoStartandmovebacktoRunuponrelease. TurningthekeytotheOffpositionwillstoptheengine; however,alwaysremovethekeywhenleavingthemachineto preventtheenginefromaccidentallystarting(Figure5).

ThrottleControl

ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow. Movingthrottleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeedand movingthrottlelevertotherearwilldecreaseenginespeed. Movingthethrottleforwardintothedetentisfullthrottle (Figure5).

Choke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.Pullthechokeknobup toengageit.Pushdownonthechokeknobtodisengageit.

BladeControlSwitch(PowerTake-Off)

Thebladecontrolswitch,representedbyapowertake-off (PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengagespowertothemower blades(

Figure5).

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.

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthebladeshave operated.Itoperateswhenthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)is engaged.Usethesetimesforschedulingregularmaintenance (Figure5).

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Operation

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Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine fromthenormaloperatingposition.

UsingtheRolloverProtection System(ROPS)

WARNING

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.

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keeptheroll barinstalledandusetheseatbelt.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris removed.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

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

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.

Figure6

1.SafeZone-usethemachinehere

2.Usewalkbehindmowerand/orhandtrimmerneardrop-offs andwater .

3.Water

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DANGER

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WARNING

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.

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.

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.

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

FuelGauge

Usethefuelwindowbelowtheoperatortoverifythelevelof gasolinebeforellingthetank(Figure7).

Figure7

1.Fuelgaugewindow

FillingtheFuelTank

Makesuretheengineisshutoffandthemotioncontrolsare intheparkposition.

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Important:Donotoverllfueltank.Fillthefueltank

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tothebottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe tankallowsthefueltoexpand.Overllingmayresultin fuelleakageordamagetotheengineoremissionsystem.

1.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethecap.

Note:Youcanusethefuelwindowbelowthe operatingpositionverifythepresenceofgasoline beforellingthetank(Figure7).

2.Slowlyaddregular,unleadedgasolineuntilthefuel reachesthebaseofthellerneckFigure8.

SettingtheParkingBrake

Figure9

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

Figure8

3.Installthefueltankcapsecurelyandtightenuntilit “clicks.”Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhavespilled.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checktheoil levelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingtheEngine OilLevel.

OperatingtheParkingBrake

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor leaveitunattended.

Figure10

OperatingtheThrottle

ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweenFastandSlow positions(Figure11).

Alwaysusethefastpositionwhenturningonthemowerdeck withthebladecontrolswitch(PTO).

Figure11

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechokebefore usingtheignitionswitch(

2.Pushdownonthechoketodisengagethechokeafter theenginehasstarted(Figure12).

Figure12).

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Figure12

START

RUN

STOP

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1.On2.Off

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine

1.Sitdownontheseat(Figure14)andfastentheseatbelt.

2.Movethemotioncontrolsoutwardtotheneutrallock position(Figure14).

3.Settheparkingbrake( ParkingBrake.

4.Movethebladecontrolswitch(PTO)totheOff position(Figure14).

5.PullupontheChokecontrolbeforestartingacold engine.

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.

6.Movethethrottlehalfwaybetweenthefastandslow positions(

Figure14).

Figure14);refertoSettingthe

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure13). Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey .

Important:Donotengagestarterformorethan5 secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostartallow a15secondcool-downperiodbetweenattempts. Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanburnout thestartermotor.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

2.Tostoptheengine,turntheignitionkeytothestop position.

Figure13

Figure14

7.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure13). Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey .

Important:Donotengagestarterformorethan5 secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostartallow a15secondcool-downperiodbetweenattempts. Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanburnout thestartermotor.

8.Aftertheenginestarts,pushdownontheChoke control.Iftheenginestallsorhesitates,pullupon theChokecontrolandlettheenginerunforafew

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Note:Ifthefuelsystemwasdepletedoffuel—add fueltothemachineanduseadditionalstartingcycles whenstartingtheengine.

StoppingtheEngine

CAUTION

Childrenorbystanderscanbeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

EngagingtheBladeControlSwitch (PTO)

Engagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO)withthethrottle positionatFast.

Note:Engagingthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)withthe throttlepositionathalforlesswillcauseexcessivewearto thedrivebelts.

Figure16

DisengagingtheBladeControlSwitch (PTO)

OperatingtheMowerBlade ControlSwitch(PTO)

Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthemower bladesandanypoweredattachments.

Figure15

Figure17

TheSafetyInterlockSystem

WARNING

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.

UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock System

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventtheengine fromstartingunless:

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

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•Thebladesaredisengaged.

•Themotioncontrolleversareintheneutrallockposition.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostoptheengine whenthecontrolleversareoutoftheneutrallockposition withtheparkingbrakeonorifyourisefromtheseatwhen thebladesareengaged.

TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem

Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety systemimmediately.

1.Whilesittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeand movethebladecontrolswitchtoOn.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotcrank.

2.Whilesittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeand movethebladecontrolswitchtoOff.Moveeither motioncontrollever(forwardorreverse).Trystarting theengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.Repeatwith theothermotioncontrollever.

3.Whilesittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movethebladecontrolswitchtoOff,andlockthe motioncontrolleversinneutral.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,releasetheparkingbrake, engagethebladecontrolswitch,andriseslightlyfrom theseat;theengineshouldstop.

4.Whilesittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movethebladecontrolswitchtoOff,andlockthe motioncontrolleversinneutral.Starttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,centerthemotion controls;theengineshouldstop.

UsingtheMotionControlLevers

Figure18

1.Motioncontrol lever-neutrallockposition

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

DrivingForward

4.Backward

DrivingForwardorBackward

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethethrottlecontrolin thefastpositionforbestperformance.Alwaysoperateinthe fullthrottlepositionwhenmowing.

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidly.Operatormaylose controlofmachineandcausepersonalinjuryor damagetomachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.

Note:Theenginewillkillifthetractioncontrolleversare movedwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

1.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe ParkingBrakeinOperation.

2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

3.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotioncontrollevers forward(Figure19).

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StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethetractioncontrolleversto neutralandmovetolockedposition,disengagetheblade controlswitch(PTO),andturntheignitionkeytooff.

Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine;referto OperatingtheParkingBrake(page16).Remembertoremove thekeyfromtheignitionswitch(Figure15).

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

Figure19

DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotioncontrollevers rearward(

Figure20).

Themachineisequippedwithafootpedaldeckliftsystem. Theoperatorcanusethefootpedaltoliftthedeckbrieyto avoidobstaclesorlockthedeckinthehighestheight-of-cut ortransportposition.Theoperatorcanusetheheightof cutleverwiththefootpedaltolockthedeckinaspecic cuttingheight.

UsingtheFootPedalDeckLiftSystem

•Pressthepedaldowntoraisethedeck;continuetopress

thepedaluntilthedeckislockedinthetransportposition (Figure21).

•Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootandpullthe

transportlockhandlerearwardtodisengagethetransport lock(Figure21).

Figure20

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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).

Figure22

1.Deckliftpedal3.Height-of-cutpositions

2.Handle4.Pin

4.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootandpull thehandlerearwardtodisengagethetransportlock

Figure21).

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5.Lowerthedeckslowlyuntilthelevermakescontact withthepin.

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AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp

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PositioningtheSeat

Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,itisrecommended toadjusttheheightoftheanti-scalprollers.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockpositionand settheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removetheangenut,anti-scalprollerandboltfrom thebracket(

1.FlangeNut4.Bushing

2.Spacer

3.Anti-scalproller

Figure23).

Figure23

5.Bolt

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Positiontheseat whereyouhavethebestcontrolofthemachineandaremost comfortable.

Toadjust,movetheleversidewaystounlockseat(Figure24).

Figure24

ChangingtheSeatSuspension

Theseatisadjustabletoprovideasmoothandcomfortable ride.Positiontheseatwhereyouaremostcomfortable.

Toadjustit,turntheknobinfronteitherdirectiontoprovide thebestcomfort(Figure32).

4.Aligntheboltandanti-scalprollerintheholeofthe bracketthatmatchestheclosestheightofcutposition (Figure23).

5.Inserttheboltintothebracketholeandsecurethebolt andanti-scalprollerwiththeangenut(Figure23).

Figure25

1.Seatsuspensionknob

AdjustingtheMotionControl Levers

AdjustingtheHeight

Themotioncontrolleverscanbeadjustedhigherorlowerfor maximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Removethe2boltsand2washersholdingthecontrol levertothecontrolarmshaft(Figure26).

2.Movethecontrollevertothenextsetofholes.Secure theleverwiththe2boltsand2washers(Figure26).

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AdjustingtheTilt

Themotioncontrolleverscanbetiltedforwardorbackward formaximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollevertothe controlarmshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthecontrol leverforwardorbackward.

Figure26

1.Controlarmshaft

2.Controllever

3.Slotted,upperhole

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrollever.

4.Washer

5.Bolt

3.Tightenbothboltstosecurethecontrolinthenew position.

4.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrollever.

PushingtheMachinebyHand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.Machine

damagecanoccurwhenthemachineistowed.

ToPushtheMachine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtoneutrallock position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

4.Locatethebypassleversattherearofthemachine,on theleftandrightsideoftheframe.

5.Movethebypassleversrearwardandthendownto locktheminplaceasshownin thewheelmotors.

Figure27todisengage

Note:Ensurethattheleftandrightbypassleversare rearwardandlockedbeforemovingthemachine.

6.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

Themachineisnowabletobepushedbyhand.

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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 .

Figure27

ToOperatetheMachine

Movethebypasstothepositionforoperatingthemachine (Figure27)toengagethewheelmotors.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaormower bladesunlessyoumovethebladecontrolswitch (PTO)totheoffposition,rotatetheignitionkey tooffandremovethekey .

•Makesurethegrassdeectorisinthedown position.

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OperatingTips

FastThrottleSetting

cuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthegrassatthis setting.Thencutthegrassagainusingthelower,normal setting.

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.

MowingDirection

WhenStopping

Ifthemachine'sforwardmotionmustbestoppedwhile mowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydropontoyourlawn. Toavoidthis,moveontoapreviouslycutareawiththeblades engaged.

KeeptheUndersideoftheMowerClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthemower aftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinsidethemower, cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecomeunsatisfactory.

BladeMaintenance

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseasonbecause asharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthe grassblades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownat theedges,whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceof disease.Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andfor anywearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpenthe bladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replaceit immediatelywithagenuineT ororeplacementblade.

Alternatemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhichenhances decompositionandfertilization.

MowatCorrectIntervals

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.

LongGrass

Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,raisethe

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Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst50hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

Every400hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Changethehydraulicsystemlterandoil.

•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Cleantheairintakescreen.

•Checkthemowerblades.

•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage

•Cleanthemowerhousing.

•Greasealllubricationpoints.

•Checktirepressure.

•Checkthehydraulicoillevelintheexpansiontank.

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.

•Servicethepaperelement.(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions)

•Changetheengineoil.(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions)

•Checkthesparkplug(s).

•Replacethefuellter.(moreoftenunderdusty ,dirtyconditions).

•Replacethepaperelement.(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions)

•Changetheoillter.(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions)

•Changethehydraulicsystemlterandoil.

Monthly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Checkthebatterycharge.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Checkallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoany maintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.

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Figure28

1.ReadtheOperator'sManualforinformationonmaintenance.4.Checkthehydraulicoilevery25hours

2.Checktheengineoilevery8hours5.Checkthecasterwheeltirepressureevery25hours

3.Checkthedrivewheeltirepressureevery25hours

6.Lubricatethecasterwheelevery25hours

Premaintenance Procedures

RaisingtheSeat

Makesurethemotioncontrolleversaretheneutrallock positionandparkingbrakeisset.Liftandholdthelever behindtheseatforwardtodisengagetheseatlatchandthen lifttheseatforward.

Thefollowingcomponentscanbeaccessedbyraisingtheseat:

•Servicedecal

•Fuses

•Batteryandcables

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Lubrication

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EngineMaintenance

GreasingtheBearings

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greasealllubrication

points.

GreaseType:No.2GeneralPurposeLithiumBaseGrease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtotheneutral position,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,remove thekey ,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettings(Figure28andFigure29)with arag.Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffofthefront ofthetting(s).

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(everyfew

hours)ifoperatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

RemovingtheElement

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrol(PTO).

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtotheneutral position,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,remove thekey ,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundtheaircleanercovertopreventdirtfrom gettingintotheengineandcausingdamage.

4.Liftthecoverandremovethehoseclampsecuringthe aircleanerassemblytotheengine(

5.Loosenthehoseclampandremovethepaperelement (Figure30).

Figure29

1.Frontcastertire

4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure29and Figure28).Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgrease beginstooozeoutofthebearings.

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

Figure30).

Figure30

1.Cover

2.Paperelement

3.Hoseclamp

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CleaningtheElement

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SAE 40

SAE 30

SAE 10W– 30/ SAE 10W– 40

-20 0 20 32 40 60 80 100

-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40

°F

°C

STARTING TEMPERA TURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

SAE 5W– 20

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ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Servicethepaper

element.(moreoftenindusty ,dirty conditions)

Every200hours/Yearly(whichevercomes rst)—Replacethepaperelement.(moreoftenin dusty,dirtyconditions)

1.Lightlytaptheelementonaatsurfacetoremovedust anddirt.

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,anddamage totheseal.

Important:Nevercleanthepaperelementwith pressurizedairorliquids,suchassolvent,gas, orkerosene.Replacethepaperelementifitis damagedorcannotbecleanedthoroughly.

ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSF,SG,SH,SJ,orSL)

CrankcaseCapacity:1.8L(61ounces);whenoillteris

removed:2.1L(70ounces)

enginewithoilbelowthelowmarkbecausetheengine maybedamaged.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe bladecontrolswitch,stoptheengine,engageparking brake,andremovethekey.

2.Makesuretheengineisstopped,level,andiscoolso theoilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

3.Tokeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outoftheengine, cleantheareaaroundtheoilllcap/dipstickbefore removingit(Figure32).

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure31

Note:Usingmultigradeoils(5W-20,10W-30,and10W-40)

willincreaseoilconsumption.Checkoillevelmorefrequently whenusingthem.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

Figure32

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donotrun

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ChangingtheEngineOil

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ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours—Changetheengine

oil.

Every100hours—Changetheengineoil.(moreoften industy ,dirtyconditions)

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoassuretheoildrains completely.

2.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

4.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil intothellertubeandslowlyaddtheadditionaloilto bringittotheFullmark(Figure34).

Figure34

Figure33

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ChangingtheEngineOilFilter

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RemovingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Changetheoillter.

(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions)

Note:Changetheengineoilltermorefrequentlywhen operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChangingthe EngineOil(page30).

2.Changetheengineoillter(Figure35).

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

Figure36

Note:Blowingoutthecavitywithcompressedairis

usuallythemosteffectivemethodforcleaning.The sparkplugismostaccessiblewhentheblowerhousing isremovedforcleaning.

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Nevercleanthesparkplug(s).Always

replacethesparkplug(s)whenithasablackcoating, wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.

Figure35

Note:Ensuretheoilltergaskettouchestheengine

andthenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnewoil;refer toChangingtheOil.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthesparkplug(s).

Makesuretheairgapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes iscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.Useasparkplug wrenchforremovingandinstallingthesparkplug(s)anda gappingtool/feelergaugetocheckandadjusttheairgap. Installanewsparkplug(s)ifnecessary.

Type:NGKBPR4ES(orequivalent)

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,theengineis operatingproperly .Ablackcoatingontheinsulatorusually meanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.76mm(0.030inches).

Figure37

AirGap:0.76mm(0.030inch)

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InstallingtheSparkPlug

16ft-lb 22N-m

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Tightenthesparkplug(s)to22N-m(16ft-lb).

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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).

CleaningtheCoolingSystem

Cleantheairintakescreenfromgrassanddebrisbeforeeach use.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,movethecontrol leverstotheneutrallockedposition,andapplythe parkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removetheairintakescreen,aircleanercover,and fanhousing.

4.Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.

5.Installtheairintakescreen,aircleanercover,andfan housing.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockposition,and settheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Allowthemachinetocooldown.

4.Raisetheseatandlocatethefuelltersasshownin Figure39.

Figure39

1.Fuellinefromtank

2.In-lineFuellter

3.Flowdirectionarrow

5.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherandslide themawayfromthelter(Figure40).

4.Fuellinetoengine

5.Hoseclamp

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1.Fuellter

2.Hoseclamp

Figure40

3.Fuelline

ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling.

6.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

7.Installanewlterwiththeowdirectionarrowcoming fromthefueltankandpointingtotheengine.Move thehoseclampsclosetothelter( itinplace.

Figure39)tosecure

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.

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

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1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe

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motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockpositionand settheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removethewingnutsecuringthebatteryclamp (Figure41).

ChargingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan explode.

Neversmokenearthebattery,andkeepsparksand amesawayfrombattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged.This isespeciallyimportanttopreventbatterydamagewhen thetemperatureisbelow0°C(32°F).

1.Chargethebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to30 ampsor30minutesat10amps.

2.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthecharger leadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure42).

3.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnectthe batterycables,refertoInstallingtheBattery.

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery disconnected;electricaldamagemayoccur.

Figure41

1.Removethewingnutand clamp

2.Removethenegative batterycable(black) beforethepositive

4.Removetheclamp(Figure41).

5.Firstdisconnectthenegativebatterycable(black)from thenegative(-)(black)batteryterminal(Figure41).

6.Slidetheredterminalbootoffthepositive(red)battery terminalandremovethepositive(+)(red)batterycable (Figure41).

7.Removethebattery.

3.Removethepositive batterycable(red)

4.Removebattery

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionbatteryinthetraywiththeterminalposts oppositefromthefueltank(

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

3.Installthenegative(black)batterycabletothenegative (-)batteryterminal.

4.Securethecableswith2bolts,2washers,and2locknuts (

Figure41).

5.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.

6.Installtheclampandsecureitwiththewingnut(

41).

Figure41).

Figure42

1.Positivebatterypost

2.Negativebatterypost

3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Black(-)chargerlead

ServicingtheFuses

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance;howeverifafuseblows,checkthe component/circuitforamalfunctionorshort.

Note:Thefusesarelocatedonrighthandconsolenextto theseat(

Fuses:

•Main,30amp,blade-type

Figure

•Engine,20amp,blade-type

Figure43).

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1.Toreplacethemainfuse,graspthefuseandpullit

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straightandawayfromthefuseblock.

Figure43

DriveSystem Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktirepressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut.Check thepressureatthevalvestem(Figure45).Checkthetires whentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccuratepressurereading.

Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.

Inatethereardrivewheeltiresto89.6kPa(13psi).

1.Fuseblock

Important:Ensurethatthenewfusesarethe sametypeandamperageasthefusesremoved.

2.Toreplacetheenginefuse,removetheconsolefrom theplasticfender.

2.30ampmainfuse

Figure44

Figure45

1.Valvestem

1.Enginefuse

3.Grasptheenginefuseandpullitstraightandaway fromthefuseblock(Figure44).

4.Alignanewfusewiththeslotinthefuseblock(Figure

43).

5.Pushthefuseintothefuseblockuntilthefuseisseated (

Figure43).

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HydraulicSystem

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Maintenance

2.Removethekeyandengagetheparkingbrake.

3.Locatethelterandguardsoneachtransaxledrive system(Figure47).

OilType:20w-50engineoil.

SystemCapacity:approximately4.495liter(152oz)witha

lterchange.

Important:Useoilspeciedorequivalent.Otheruids couldcausesystemdamage.

CheckingtheHydraulicOil Level

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

Checkexpansionreservoirandifnecessaryadd20W -50 engineoiltotheFULLCOLDline

4.Removethreescrewssecuringthelterguardand guard.

Figure47

Rightsideshown

1.Transaxledrive

2.Oillter

3.Filterguard

4.Screws

5.Ventplug

Figure46

1.Expansionreservoir3.Engine

2.FullColdline

ChangingtheHydraulic SystemFilterandOil

Thelterandoilarechangedatthesametime.Donotreuse oil.Oncethenewlterisinstalledandoilisaddedanyairin thesystemmustbepurged.

Thebleedingprocessisrepeateduntiltheoilremainsatthe FULLCOLDlineinthereservoirafterpurging.Failureto

properlyperformthisprocedurecanresultinirreparable damagetothetransaxledrivesystem.

5.Carefullycleanareaaroundlters.

Note:Itisimportantthatnodirtorcontamination enterhydraulicsystem.

6.Placeacontainerbelowtheltertocatchtheoilthat drainswhenthelterandventplugsareremoved.

7.Locateandremovetheventplugoneachtransmission

8.Unscrewtheltertoremoveandallowoiltodrain fromdrivesystem.

Repeatthisprocedureforbothlters.

InstallingtheHydraulicSystemFilters

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every400hours

RemovingHydraulicSystemFilters

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and allowenginetocool.

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3/4

Important:Failuretoperformthe

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the Hy draulic System

hydraulicltersandoilmayresultinirreparable damagetothetransaxledrivesystem.

procedureafterchanging

Bleeding

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

1.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwithjack stands(orequivalentsupport)justhighenoughto allowdrivewheelstoturnfreely.

Figure49

Figure48

1.Applyathincoatofoilonthesurfaceoftherubber sealofeachlter.

2.Turnthelterclockwiseuntilrubbersealcontactsthe lteradapterthentightenthelteranadditional3/4 to1fullturn.

3.Repeatfortheotherlter

4.Installthelterguardsovereachlteraspreviously removed.Usethethreescrewstosecurethelter guards.

5.Verifytheventplugsareremovedbeforeaddingtheoil.

6.Slowlypourthespeciedoilthroughexpansion reservoiruntiloilcomesoutofoneoftheventplug holes.

7.Installtheventplug.Torquetheplugto20.3N-m (180in-lb).

8.Continuetoaddoilthroughtheexpansionreservoir untiloilcomesoutoftheremainingventplugholeon thesecondtransmission.

9.Installtheventplug.Torquetheplugto20.3N-m (180in-lb).

10.Continuetoaddoilthroughtheexpansionreservoir untilitreachestheFULLCOLDlineontheexpansion reservoir.ProceedtotheBleedingtheHydraulic Systemsection.

1.Jackingpoints

2.Gototheoperator'sposition.Starttheengineand movethrottlecontrolaheadto1/2throttleposition. Disengageparkingbrake.

A.Movethebypassleversintothepushingthe

machineposition;refertothePushingthe MachinebyHandsectioninOperation.Withthe bypassvalvesopenandtheenginerunning,slowly movethemotioncontrolleversinbothforward andreverse(5or6times).

B.Movethebypassleversintotheoperating

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

C.Stoptheengineandchecktheoillevelinthe

expansionreservoir.Addthespeciedoilasuntil itreachestheFULLCOLDlineontheexpansion reservoir.

3.Repeatstep2untilalltheairiscompletelypurgedfrom thesystem.

Note:Whenthetransaxleoperatesatnormalnoise levelsandmovessmoothlyforwardandreverseat normalspeeds,thenthetransaxleisconsideredpurged.

4.Checktheoillevelintheexpansionreservoironelast time.AddthespeciedoilasuntilitreachestheFULL COLDlineontheexpansionreservoirifnecessary.

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MowerDeck

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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.

Figure50

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.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe bladecontrolswitch(PTO),andsettheparkingbrake.

2.TurntheignitionkeytoOff.Removethekey.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure50).

Note:Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblades.RefertoSharpeningtheBlades (page40).

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea(Figure

50).

Note:Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslot forminginthisarea(Figure50),immediatelyinstalla newblade.

Figure51

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

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3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface

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here.

Figure52

1.Blade,inpositionformeasuring

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(A)

Figure54

1.Opposingbladeedge,inpositionformeasuring

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

WARNING

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothattheopposing cuttingedgeisnowinthesameposition.

Figure53

1.Blade,sidepreviouslymeasured

2.Measurementpositionusedpreviously

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement position

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface here.Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan3mm(1/8 inch).

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.

•Alwaysreplaceabentordamagedblade withanewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesoftheblade.

A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreaterthan

3mm(1/8inch)replacethebladewithanew blade.Referto

RemovingtheBlades(page39)

andInstallingtheBlades(page40).

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(

Figure55).

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Figure57

1.Blade2.Balancer

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure55).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademustbe pointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto ensurepropercutting.

2.Installthespringdiskandbladebolt(rotatingit clockwise).

Figure55

1.SailAreaofBlade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.BladeBolt

SharpeningtheBlades

WARNING

Whensharpeningblade,piecesofbladecouldbe thrownandcauseseriousinjury.

Wearpropereyeprotectionwhensharpeningblade.

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsof theblade(Figure56).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.Thebladeretains itsbalanceifthesameamountofmaterialisremoved frombothcuttingedges.

Figure56

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade balancer(

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,the bladeisbalancedandcanbeused.Ifthebladeisnot balanced,lesomemetalofftheendofthesailarea only(Figure55).Repeatthisprocedureuntiltheblade isbalanced.

Figure57).

Note:Thespringdiskconemustbeinstalledtoward thebolthead(

3.Torquethebladeboltto135-150N-m(100-110ft-lb).

Figure55).

MowerDeckLeveling

Checktoensurethemowerdeckislevelanytimeyouinstall themowerorwhenyouseeanunevencutonyourlawn.

Themowerdeckmustbecheckedforbentbladespriorto leveling;anybentbladesmustberemovedandreplaced. Refertothe,CheckingforBentBlades(page38),procedure beforecontinuing.

Themowerdeckmustbeleveledside-to-siderstthenthe fronttorearslopecanbeadjusted.

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•Allfourtiresmustbeproperlyinated.RefertoChecking

theTirePressure(page35).

CheckingSide-to-SideLevel

Themowerbladesmustbelevelfromsidetoside.Checkthe side-to-sidelevelanytimeyouinstallthemowerorwhenyou seeanunevencutonyourlawn.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtotheneutral lockposition,stoptheengine,removethekey ,setthe parkingbrakeandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside.

4.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesandtheat surface(Figure58).

Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin5mm (3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired;continuetothe Levelingprocedure.

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1.Bladessidetoside

2.Outsidecuttingedges

Figure58

3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here

Figure59

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here

2.Outsidecuttingedges

CheckingtheFront-to-RearBladeSlope

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

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtotheneutral position,engagetheparkingbrake,stoptheengine, removethekey ,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacingfrontto rear(Figure59).

4.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheatsurface (Figure59).

Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6-7.9mm (1/16-5/16inch)lowerthantherearbladetip,continue totheLevelingtheMowerDeckprocedure.

LevelingtheMowerDeck

1.Setanti-scalprollerstotopholesorremovecompletely forthisprocedure;refertoAdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers(page22).

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

21)

3.Placetwo6.66cm(2-5/8inch)blocksundereach sideofthefrontedgeofthedeck,butnotunderthe anti-scalprollerbrackets(

4.Placetwo7.30cm(2-7/8inch)thickblocksunderthe rearedgeofthecuttingdeckskirt;oneoneachsideof thecuttingdeck(Figure60).

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut(page

Figure60).

Figure60

1.Woodblock,6.66cm (2-5/8inch)thick

2.Woodblock,7.30cm (2-7/8inch)thick

3.Frontedge

5.Loosentheadjustmentboltsonallfourcornerssothat thedeckissittingsecurelyonallfourblocks(

61).

Figure

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RemovingtheMowerBelt

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Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarksandcracksare signsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethemowerbeltifanyof theseconditionsisevident.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

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

4.Lifttheoorpantogainaccesstothebeltandidler pulley.

Figure61

1.Deckliftarm

2.Chain

6.Ensurethereistensiononallfourchains(Figure61).

7.Tightenthefouradjustmentbolts(Figure61).

8.Checkthatblockstjustsnuglyunderthedeckskirt. Makesureallboltsaretight

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

3.Hook

4.Adjustmentbolt

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

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

5.Removethebeltcovers(

1.Loosenthescrews3.Removebeltcover

2.Pivotthebeltcoverup

Figure62).

Figure62

Note:Lifttheoorpantogainaccesstothebeltandidler

pulley.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarksandcracksare signsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethemowerbeltifanyof theseconditionsisevident.

WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwheninstalledandcan causepersonalinjury.

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

6.Usingaspringremovaltool(T oropartno.92-5771), removetheidlerspringfromthedeckposttoremove tensionontheidlerpulley(Figure63).

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Figure63

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1.Springremovaltool(T oro partno.92-5771)

2.Idlerspring5.Mowerbelt

3.Deckpost

4.Idlerarm

7.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.

8.Placetheheight-of-cutpininthelockpositionfor lowestheight-of-cut.

9.Removethebeltfromthemowerdeckpulleysand removetheexistingbelt.

InstallingtheMowerBelt

1.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleysandthe clutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure63).

2.Usingaspringremovaltool(T oropartno.92-5771), installtheidlerspringoverthedeckpostandplace tensionontheidlerpulleyandmowerbelt(Figure63).

3.Ensurethatthebeltisproperlyseatedinallpulleys.

4.Installthebeltcovers(Figure64).

Figure64

1.Positionthebeltcoverand ensurethetabsseat

2.Pivotthebeltcoverdown

3.Tightenthescrews

RemovingtheMower

Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagetheblade controlswitch.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardto theneutralposition,engageparkingbrake,stoptheengine, removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.

Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.Selectoneof thefollowingproceduresdependingonthemowerdecksize installedtocompletetheremoval.

PreparingtoRemovetheMowerDeck

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

2.Removethemowerbeltfromtheenginepulley;refer toRemovingtheMowerBelt(page42).

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RemovingtheMowerDeck

1.Removethehairpincotterandwashersecuringthe long,linkpintotheframeanddeck;removethelink bar(Figure65).

Figure65

1.Linkpin3.Hairpincotter

2.Washer

2.Liftuponthemowerdecktorelievetensionfromthe mowerdeck.

3.Removethechainsfromthehooksonthedecklift arms(Figure66).

InstallingtheMowerDeck

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtotheneutral lockposition,stoptheengine,removethekey ,setthe parkingbrakeandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

5.Placetheheight-of-cutpininthelockpositionfor lowestheight-of-cut.

6.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandattachthechains totherearliftarms(

7.Attachthefrontchainstothefrontliftarms(Figure

66).

8.Installthelong,linkbarthroughtheframehangerand deck.

9.Securethelinkbarwiththehairpincottersandwashers removedpreviously(Figure65).

10.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley;referto InstallingtheMowerBelt(page43).

Figure66).

Figure66

1.Deckliftarm

2.Chain

3.Hook

4.Adjustmentbolt

4.Raisetheheight-of-cuttothetransportposition.

5.Removethebeltfromclutchontheengine.

6.Slidethemoweroutfromunderneaththemachine.

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

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ReplacingtheGrassDeector

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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(Figure67).

2.Removethedamagedorworndischargedeector.

shorterspringendiscomingfromundertherodbefore thebendandgoingovertherodasitreturnsfromthe bend.

5.Lifttheloopendofthespringandplaceitintothe notchonthedeectorassemblybracket(Figure68).

Figure68

1.Rodandspringassembly partiallyinstalled

2.Loopendofthespring installedintothenotchin thedeectorbracket

3.Rod,shortend,moved behindmowerbracket

4.Shortend,retainedby mowerbracket.

6.Securetherodandspringassemblybytwistingitsothe shortendoftherodcanbeplacedbehindthefront bracketweldedtothedeck(Figure68).

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

Figure67

1.Deectorassembly4.Spring

2.Deckbrackets

3.Rod

5.Springinstalledoverthe rod

3.Positionthenewdischargedeectorassemblywiththe bracketendsbetweentheweldedbracketsonthedeck asshownin

Figure67.

4.Installthespringontothestraightendoftherod. Positionthespringontherodasshowninsothe

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Cleaning

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WashingtheUndersideofthe Mower

Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafteronewashing,

soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Thenrepeatthe process.

8.Runthemoweragainfor1to3minutestoremove excesswater.

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthemowerhousing.

Washtheundersideofthemoweraftereachusetoprevent grassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionandclipping dispersal.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtotheneutral lockposition,stoptheengine,removethekey ,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthemower washouttting,andturnthewateronhigh(

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

Figure69).

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsor bladecontact.Contactwithbladeorthrown debriscancauseinjuryordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashouttting immediately,beforeusingmoweragain.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerorthroughopeningsinthemower.

WasteDisposal

Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicoil,andenginecoolantare pollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeoftheseaccordingto yourstateandlocalregulations.

Figure69

1.Coupling4.O-ring

2.Washoutttinglocations

3.Washouttting

5.Hose

4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.

5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.Engagetheblade controlswitchandletthemowerrunforonetothree minutes.

6.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,stoptheengine, andremovetheignitionkey.W aitforallmovingparts tostop.

7.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfromthe washouttting.

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Storage

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),setthe parkingbrake,andturntheignitionkeytoOff. Removethekey.

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

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

3.Checkthebrake;referto (page16).

4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir Cleaner(page28).

5.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page28).

6.Changethecrankcaseoil;referto

7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire Pressure(page35).

8.Changethehydrauliclter;refertoHydraulicSystem Maintenance(page36).

9.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery(page

34).

10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith agardenhose.

OperatingtheParkingBrake

(page).

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.

Note:Runthemachinewiththebladecontrolswitch (PTO)engagedandtheengineathighidlefor2to 5minutesafterwashing.

11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto theBlades(page38)

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.

Inspecting

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginewillnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)is engaged.

2.Theparkingbrakeisnoton.

3.Thedriveleversarenotinneutrallock position.

4.Theoperatorisnotseated.

5.Thebatteryisdead.

6.Theelectricalconnectionsarecorroded orloose.

7.Thefuseisblown.7.Replacethefuse.

8.Therelayorswitchisdefective.8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Thefuelshutoffvalveisclosed.2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thethrottleandchokearenotinthe correctposition.

5.Thereisdirtinfuellter .5.Replacethefuellter.

6.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelisin thefuelsystem.

7.Theaircleanerisdirty.

8.Theseatswitchisnotfunctioning properly.

9.Theelectricalconnectionsare corroded,looseorfaulty.

10.Therelayorswitchisdefective.10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

11.Thesparkplugisfaulty .1 1.Clean,adjustorreplacesparkplug.

12.Thesparkplugwireisnotconnected.

1.Movebladecontrolswitch(PTO)to disengaged.

2.Settheparkingbrake.

3.Ensurethedriveleversareinthe neutrallockposition.

4.Sitontheseat.

5.Chargethebattery.

6.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

4.Besurethethrottlecontrolismidway betweenthe“SLOW”and“FAST” positions,andthechokeisinthe“ON” positionforacoldengineorthe“OFF” positionforawarmengine.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner element.

8.Checktheseatswitchindicator. Replaceseatifneeded.

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

12.Checkthesparkplugwireconnection.

Theenginelosespower.

Theengineoverheats.

Themowerpullsleftorright(withlevers fullyforward).

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.

5.Theventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.5.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

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

7.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelisin thefuelsystem.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.

1.Thetrackingneedsadjustment1.Adjustthetracking.

2.Thetirepressureindrivetiresnot correct.

2.Cleantheaircleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

2.Adjustthetirepressureinthedrive tires.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Themachinevibratesabnormally .

Themachinecuttingheightisuneven.

1.Thebypassvalvesarenotclosedtight.1.Tightenthebypassvalves.

2.Thepumpbeltisworn,looseorbroken.

3.Thepumpbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

5.Thehydraulicoillevelislowortoohot.5.Addhydraulicoiltoreservoirsorletit

1.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Thereisalooseenginepulley,idler pulley,orbladepulley.

5.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Thebladespindleisbent.

7.Themotormountislooseorworn.

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

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

3.Themowerdeckisnotlevel.

4.Theundersideofmowerisdirty.4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

5.Thetirepressureisnotcorrect.5.Adjustthetirepressure.

6.Thebladespindlebent.

2.Changethebelt.

cooldown.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley .

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

1.Themowerdeckbeltisworn,looseor broken.

2.Themowerdeckbeltisoffpulley.

3.Thepumpdrivebeltisworn,looseor broken.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

1.Installnewdeckbelt.

2.Installmowerdeckpulleyandcheck theidlerpulley,idlerarmandspringfor correctpositionandfunction.

3.Checkthebelttensionorinstallnew belt.

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Schematics

WireDiagram(Rev .A)

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Notes:

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TheToroTotalCoverageWarranty

LimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)

TimeCutter

and

TITAN

Mowers

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuantto anagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchaser torepairtheT oroProductslistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginal owner:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

TimeCutterandMXMowers

•Engines

Residentialuse

—ResidentialuseKawasaki–3years

–3years

Kohler–3years Toro–3years

TimeCutterandMXMowersCommercialuse30days

•Engines

—Commercialuse

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

TITANMowers–Residentialor Commercialuse

•Engines

—Residentialor

Commercialuse

•Frame

TITANMX5400andMX600Mowers –ResidentialorCommercialuse

•Engines

—Residentialor

Commercialuse

•Frame

3yearsor300hours

Kawasaki–3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

4yearsor400hours

Kawasaki–3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

AllMowers

•Attachments1year

•Battery90daysPartsandLabor

1yearPartsonly

•BeltsandTires90days

SomeenginesusedonT oroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply .

Whicheveroccursrst.

LifetimeFrameWarranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe

tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin

normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atT oro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforparts

andlabor .Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustor

corrosionarenotcovered.

Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutine maintenance,whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeservice attheirdealership.Tolocateadealerconvenienttoyou,referto

theYellowPagesofyourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“Lawn Mowers”)oraccessourwebsiteatwww .T oro.com.Y oumayalso callthenumberslistedinitem#3tousethe24-hourT oroDealer locatorsystem.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe ServiceDealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermine ifitiscoveredunderwarranty.

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ltersbladesharpening orwornblades,cable/linkageadjustments,orbrakeandclutch adjustments

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglected

andrequiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofproper maintenance

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorized

ToroServiceDealer

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel

procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)

–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered

–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains

morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE

–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use

overonemonth

GeneralConditions

Allrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyan AuthorizedT oroServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacementparts.

NeitherTheToroCompanynorT oroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty ,includingany costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletion ofrepairsunderthiswarranty.

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

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,so theaboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguarantee policiesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguarantee information,contacttheT oroimporter .Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.

AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalToro Dealer.

374-0258RevE