Toro TITAN ZX 4800, TITAN ZX 5400 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3400-805RevA

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TITAN

ZX4800or5400

Zero-Turn-RadiusRidingMower

ModelNo.74846—SerialNo.316000001andUp ModelNo.74848—SerialNo.316000001andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3400-805*A

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Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended

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

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

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposureto chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancer,birthdefects,orother

reproductiveharm.

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

Introduction

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe productproperlyandsafely.

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

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

1.Modelandserial-numberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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

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1.Safety-alertsymbol

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WARNING

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

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

Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine manufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1940andratedto J2723.

Donottamperwiththeenginecontrolsoralterthegovernor speed;doingsomaycreateanunsafeconditionresultingin personalinjury.

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Contents

Safety...........................................................................5

SafeOperatingPractices...........................................5

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

Model74846...........................................................7

Model74848...........................................................7

SlopeIndicator.......................................................8

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................9

ProductOverview.........................................................14

Controls...............................................................15

Operation....................................................................16

AddingFuel...........................................................16

ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................17

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)............18

UnderstandingtheSafety-InterlockSystem................18

TestingtheSafety-InterlockSystem...........................18

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................19

BreakinginaNewMachine......................................19

OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................19

OperatingtheThrottle............................................19

OperatingtheChoke...............................................19

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................20

StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................20

OperatingtheBlade-ControlSwitch(PTO)................21

DrivingtheMachine...............................................21

StoppingtheMachine.............................................23

AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................23

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers...............................24

PositioningtheSeat................................................24

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

PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................25

Convertingthe48-InchMowertoSide

Discharge..........................................................25

Convertingthe54-InchMowertoSide

Discharge..........................................................27

UsingtheSideDischarge.........................................28

TransportingtheMachine........................................29

LoadingtheMachine..............................................29

OperatingTips......................................................31

Maintenance.................................................................32

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................32

PremaintenanceProcedures........................................33

Service-IntervalChart.............................................33

RaisingtheSeat......................................................33

ReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain...........................33

Lubrication...............................................................34

GreasingtheBearings.............................................34

EngineMaintenance..................................................34

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................34

ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................35

ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................37

CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................38

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................38

ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................38

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................39

ServicingtheBattery...............................................39

ServicingtheFuses.................................................40

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................41

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................41

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................41

CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel..........................41

ChangingtheHydraulicFilterandFluid.....................41

MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................43

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................43

LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................46

InspectingtheBelts................................................47

ReplacingtheMowerBelt........................................48

RemovingtheMower..............................................48

InstallingtheMowerDeck.......................................49

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................49

Cleaning...................................................................51

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower........................51

DisposingofWaste.................................................51

Storage........................................................................52

CleaningandStorage..............................................52

Troubleshooting...........................................................53

Schematics...................................................................55

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Safety

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromtheENstandardEN ISO5395:2013.

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

SafeOperatingPractices

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Training

•Readtheinstructionscarefully .Befamiliarwiththe

controlsandtheproperuseoftheequipment.

•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese

instructionstousethelawnmower.Localregulationscan restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare

nearby.

•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor

accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir property.

•Donotcarrypassengers.

•Alldriversshouldseekandobtainprofessionaland

practicalinstruction.Suchinstructionshouldemphasize:

–Theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking

withride-onmachines;

–Controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill

notberegainedbytheapplicationofthebrake.The mainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:

◊Insufcientwheelgrip;

◊Beingdriventoofast;

◊Inadequatebraking;

◊Thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;

◊Lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground

conditions,especiallyslopes;

◊Incorrecthitchingandloaddistribution.

Preparation

•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantial,slip-resistant

footwearandlongtrousers.Tiebackanylonghair.Do notwearjewelry.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto

beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby themachine.

•Warning-Fuelishighlyammable.

–Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedforthis

purpose.

–Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile

refueling.

–Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Neverremove

thecapofthefueltankoraddfuelwhiletheengineis runningorwhentheengineishot.

–Iffuelisspilled,donotattempttostarttheengine

butmovethemachineawayfromtheareaofspillage andavoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilfuel vaporshavedissipated.

–Replaceallfueltanksandcontainercapssecurely.

•Replacefaultysilencers.

•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethattheblades,

bladeboltsandcutterassemblyarenotwornordamaged. Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsetsto preservebalance.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotatingoneblade

cancauseotherbladestorotate.

Operation

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns.

Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechangingdirections.

•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere

dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.

•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.

•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade

attachmentclutchesandshiftintoneutral.

•Donotuseonslopesofmorethan15degrees.

•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel

ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.T oguardagainst overturning:

–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor

downhill;

–uselowspeedsonslopesandduringtightturns;

–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden

hazards;

•Usecarewhenpullingloads.

–Useonlyapproveddrawbarhitchpoints.

–Limitloadstothoseyoucansafelycontrol.

–Donotturnsharply.Usecarewhenreversing.

•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.

•Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfacesother

thangrass.

•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof

materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe machinewhileinoperation.

•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguardsor

withoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.

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•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed

theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedcan increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.

•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:

–Disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe

attachments;

–Changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake;

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey .

•Disengagedrivetoattachments,shutofftheengine,and

disconnectthesparkplugwire(s)orremovetheignition key.

–Beforeclearingblockagesoruncloggingchute;

–Beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe

lawnmower;

–Afterstrikingaforeignobject.Inspectthelawnmower

fordamageandmakerepairsbeforerestartingand operatingtheequipment;

–Ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally(check

immediately).

•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornot

inuse.

•Shutofftheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment.

–Beforellingthefueltank;

–Beforeremovingthegrasscatcher;

–Beforemakingheightadjustments;unlessan

adjustmentcanbemadefromtheoperator'sposition.

•Reducethethrottlesettingduringenginerun-outand,if

theengineisprovidedwithashut-offvalve,turnthefuel offattheconclusionofmowing.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate themachine;seekshelter.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe

equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea

buildingwherefumescanreachanopenameorspark.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.

•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,silencer,

batterycompartmentandfuelstorageareafreeofgrass, leaves,orexcessivegrease.

•Checkthegrasscatcherfrequentlyforwearor

deterioration.

•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.

•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,thisshouldbedone

outdoors.

•Whenmachineistobeparked,storedorleftunattended,

lowerthecuttingmeans.

ToroRidingMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat isnotincludedintheCENstandard.

•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere

dangerouscarbonmonoxideandotherexhaustgasses cancollect.

•Keephands,feet,hairandlooseclothingawayfrom

attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerandany movingpartswhileengineisrunning.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay

behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting tomaintain,adjust,orservice.

•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid

contactwithskin,eyesandclothing.Protectyourface, eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.

•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparks,and

amesawayfrombattery.

•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat

originalstandardsaremaintained.

•UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.

SlopeOperation

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanks,or

water.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,ordrowning.

•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery

conditionsreducetractionandcouldcauseslidingand lossofcontrol.

•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmernear

drop-offs,ditches,steepbanks,orwater.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.

frommowingarea.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.

•Watchforditches,holes,rocksdips,andrisesthatchange

theoperatingangle,asroughterraincouldoverturnthe machine.

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecausethe

mowermaytipbackwards.

•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoingdownhill.

Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmaycausedrive wheelstoslipandcauselossofbrakingandsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingonaslope.

Iftireslosetraction,disengagethebladesandproceed slowlyofftheslope.

•Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsforwheel

weightsorcounterweightstoimprovestability.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.

Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachineandcause lossofcontrol.

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UsingtheRollover-ProtectionSystem (ROPS)

Model74848

•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionand

usetheseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.

•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin

theeventofanemergency.

•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll

barisdown.

•ChecktheareatobemowedandneverfoldtheROPSin

areaswherethereareslopes,dropoffsorwater.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary.Donot

weartheseatbeltwiththerollbarfoldeddown.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,

doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany objectsanddonotcontactthem.

Model74846

SoundPower

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105dBA, whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.

SoundPower

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105dBA, whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.

SoundPressure

Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof92 dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.

Hand-ArmVibration

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=5.8m/s2

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=3.6m/s2

UncertaintyValue(K)=2.3m/s2

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures outlinedinENISO5395:2013.

WholeBodyVibration

SoundPressure

Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof92 dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.

Hand-ArmVibration

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=4.8m/s2

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=4.4m/s2

UncertaintyValue(K)=2.4m/s2

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures outlinedinENISO5395:2013.

WholeBodyVibration

Measuredvibrationlevel=0.39m/s2

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.19m/s2

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures outlinedinENISO5395:2013.

Measuredvibrationlevel=0.45m/s2

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.22m/s2

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures outlinedinENISO5395:2013.

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SlopeIndicator

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Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

115-9625

99-8936

1.Machinespeed4.NEUTRAL

2.FAST5.REVERSE

3.SLOW

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe

7.Weareyeprotection;

8.Batteryacidcancause

10.Containslead;donot

distancefromthebattery.

explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.

blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

discard.

1.Parking brake—disengaged

2.Parkingbrake—engaged

115-9632

1.Powertake-off(PTO), Blade-controlswitchon somemodels

2.Bladecontrolswitch—ON6.Continuousvariable

3.Bladecontrolswitch—OFF7.SLOW

4.Choke

5.FAST

setting

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

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117-1194

1.Engine

130-0655

1.Fueltank

2.Full4.Empty

3.Half

130-0731

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

2.Cuttinghazardofhandor foot,mowerblade—keep awayfrommovingparts.

130-0654

1.Transport—lock

2.Transport—unlock

3.Heightofcut

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130-0765

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Height-of-cutselection

3.Removethekeyfrom theignitionandreadthe Operator'sManualbefore permorningmaintenance.

130-6927

1.Warning—alwaysusetheROPSandweartheseatbelt whenseatedintheoperator'sposition.

1.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine.

130-6922

2.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine.

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132-0873

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersawayfromthe machine.

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

130-6996

1.ReadtheOperator's Manualforinformationon

maintenance.

2.Checktheengineoilevery 8hours

3.Checkthedrivewheeltire pressureevery25hours

4.Checkthehydraulicoil every25hours

5.Checkthecasterwheel tirepressureevery25 hours

6.Lubricatethecasterwheel every25hours

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.

4.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.

1.Themaximumdrawbar pullis36kg(80lb).

131-4036

2.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

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132–0871

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

2.Cuttingandpinchinghazard—keephandsandfeetawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway .6.Tippinghazardonslopes—donotuseonslopesnearopen

4.Ramphazard—whenloadingontoatrailer,donotusedual ramps;onlyuseasingularrampwideenoughforthemachine andthathasaninclinelessthan15degrees;backupthe ramp(inreverse)anddriveforwardofftheramp.

5.Bodilyharmhazard—lookbehindyouwhenmowingin reverse.

water;donotuseonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

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ProductOverview

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Figure4

1.Drivewheel4.Motion-controllevers7.Frontcasterwheel

2.Operatorseat

3.RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)

5.Parkingbrake8.Anti-scalproller

6.Footrest

9.Footpedaldeckliftand

10.Deector

heightofcut

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Controls

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Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe engineandoperatethemachine(Figure5).

Figure5

FuelGauge

Thefuelwindowlocatedbelowtheoperatorpositioncanbe usedtoverifythelevelofgasolineinthetank(Figure6).

Figure6

1.Fuel-gaugewindow

1.Throttlecontrol4.Ignitionswitch

2.Choke

3.Hourmeter

5.Blade-controlswitch (PTO)

IgnitionSwitch

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

ThrottleControl

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

Choke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.Pullthechokeknobup toengageit.Pushdownonthechokeknobtodisengageit.

Motion-ControlLevers

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

Parking-BrakeLever

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

FootPedalDeck-LiftSystem

Thefootpedaldeck-liftsystemallowstheoperatortolower andraisethedeckfromtheseatedposition.Theoperatorcan usethefootpedaltoliftthedeckbrieytoavoidobstacles orlockthedeckinthehighestheightofcutortransport position(Figure4).

Height-of-CutLever

BladeControlSwitch(PowerTakeoff)

Theblade-controlswitchengagesanddisengagespowerto themowerblades(Figure5).

HourMeter

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

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

Attachments/Accessories

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

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Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline

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

•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%MTBE

byvolumeisacceptable.

•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15

orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume. Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemayresult whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers

overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

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

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling .

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditioneropening.

•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.

DANGER

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

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

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

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin placeandinproperworkingcondition.

•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment withitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide thefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.

Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank bedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,

whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionertothe gas.

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

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FillingtheFuelTank

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Shutofftheengineandmovethemotioncontrolstothe PARKposition.

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

1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethecap.

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthesafety section.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor bystandersavoidinjury.

DANGER

Operatingthemachineonwetgrassorsteepslopes cancauseslidingandlossofcontrol.

2.Slowlyaddregular,unleadedgasolineuntilthefuel reachesthebaseofthellerneckFigure7.

•Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Donotoperatethemachinenearwater.

DANGER

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,or drowning.

Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs.

Figure7

3.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurelyandtightenuntilit clicks.

Note:Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhavespilled.

1.Safezone—usethe machinehere.

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

Figure8

3.Water

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CAUTION

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Understandingthe

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperator’searandcancausehearing lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,hands,feet, andheadisrecommended.

Figure9

1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.

UsingtheRolloverProtection System(ROPS)

Safety-InterlockSystem

WARNING

Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damaged,themachinecouldoperateunexpectedly, causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventtheengine fromstartingunless:

•Thebladesaredisengaged.

•Themotion-controlleversareinthePARKposition.

Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshutoffthe enginewheneverthecontrolleversareoutofthePARK positionandyourisefromtheseat.

TestingtheSafety-Interlock

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keeptheroll barinstalledandusetheseatbelt.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris removed.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

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

System

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety systemimmediately.

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

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

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

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

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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

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OperatingtheThrottle

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe

Engine-OilLevel(page35).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

OperatingtheParkingBrake

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor leaveitunattended.

SettingtheParkingBrake

ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweentheSLOWand FASTpositions(Figure12).

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenturningonthemower deckwiththeblade-controlswitch(PTO).

Figure12

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostarttheengine.

2.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechokebefore usingtheignitionswitch(Figure13).

3.Pushdownonthechoketodisengagethechokeafter theenginestarts(Figure13).

Figure10

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

Figure11

Figure13

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

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OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

START

RUN

STOP

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1.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTARTposition(Figure14).

Note:Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired

whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

Figure14

2.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTOPposition.

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine

StarttheengineasshowninFigure15.

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.

Important:Donotengagestarterformorethan5

secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostartallowa15 secondcool-downperiodbetweenattempts.Failureto followtheseinstructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.

Note:Ifthefuelsystemwasdepletedoffuel—addfuelto themachineanduseadditionalstartingcycleswhenstarting theengine.

Figure15

StoppingtheEngine

CAUTION

Injurycanoccurifchildrenorbystandersmove orattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

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DisengagingtheBlade-ControlSwitch (PTO)

Figure18

DrivingtheMachine

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

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidly.Operatormaylose controlofmachineandcausepersonalinjuryor damagetomachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

OperatingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthemower bladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-ControlSwitch (PTO)

Engagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)withthethrottle positionatFAST.

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

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers

Usethemotion-controlleversasshowninFigure19.

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Figure19

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Figure20

1.Motion-control lever—NEUTRAL-LOCK position

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofthemachine

3.Forward

4.Backward

DrivingForward

Note:Theenginekillsifthetraction-controlleversare

movedwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

1.Releasetheparkingbrake.

2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

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

DrivingBackward

Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenbackingupandturning.

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

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

Figure21

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StoppingtheMachine

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WARNING

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARKposition whenleavingthemachineunattended,evenifjust forafewminutes.

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

Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine.Remember toremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

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

Figure22

TransportLockPosition

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

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

UsingtheFootPedalDeck-LiftSystem

•Pressthepedaldowntoraisethedeck;continuetopress

thepedaluntilthedeckislockedinthetransportposition (Figure22).

•Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfootandpullthe

transportlockhandlerearwardtodisengagethetransport lock(Figure22).

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

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

3.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutsystemcorresponding tothedesiredheightofcutandinsertthepin(Figure

23).

4.Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfootandpull thehandlerearwardtodisengagethetransportlock (Figure22).

5.Lowerthedeckslowlyuntilthelevermakescontact withthepin.

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Figure23

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1.Deck-liftpedal3.Height-of-cutpositions

2.Handle4.Pin

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp

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

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

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward(Figure25). Positiontheseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe machineandaremostcomfortable.

Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,itisrecommendedto adjusttheheightoftheanti-scalprollers.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

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

Note:Keeptheboltandanti-scalprollertogether whenremoving.

Figure25

AdjustingtheMotion-Control Levers

AdjustingtheHeight

Note:Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrollever.

Themotion-controlleverscanbeadjustedhigherorlowerfor maximumoperatorcomfort(Figure26).

1.Flangenut4.Bushing

2.Spacer

3.Anti-scalproller

Figure24

5.Bolt

Figure26

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AdjustingtheTilt

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Themotion-controlleverscanbetiltedforwardorrearward formaximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollevertothe control-armshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthecontrol leverforwardorrearward.

3.Tightenbothboltstosecurethecontrolinthenew position.

4.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrollever.

PushingtheMachinebyHand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.Never

towthemachinebecausedamagemayoccur.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe bladecontrolswitch.

Convertingthe48-InchMower toSideDischarge

Themowerdeckandmowerbladesshippedwiththismachine weredesignedforoptimummulchingandside-discharge performance.

Installthefastenersintothesameholesinthedeckthatthey wereoriginallyremovedfrom.Thisensurenoholesareleft openwhenthedeckisoperated.

DANGER

Openholesinthemowerexposeyouandothersto throwndebris.Debristhrownoutofholesinthe mowercancauseinjury.

•Neveroperatethemowerwithouthardware mountedinallholesinthemower.

•Installhardwareinmountingholeswhenthe bafeisremoved.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtoneutrallock position,shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.Makesuretheparkingbrakeisdisengaged.

3.DothisprocedureoneachsideofthemachineFigure

27.

RemovingtheMulchingBafe

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,settheparkingbrake,shut offtheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removethemower;refertoRemovingtheMower

(page48).

4.Turnthemowerupsidedown.

5.Removethe2locknuts(5/16inch)securedtothe weldedpostsoftheleftbafeonthetopofthemower deckatthecenterandleftofcenterpositions(Figure

28).

Figure27

4.Movethebypasstothepositionforoperatingthe machine(Figure27)toengagethewheelmotors.

Figure28

1.Locknut(5/16inch)3.Leftbafe

2.Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4 inch)

6.Removethecarriageboltandlocknutonthesidewall ofthemowerdecksecuringtheleftbafetothedeck.

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7.Removetheleftbafefromthemowerdeckasshown

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inFigure28.

8.Removethecarriagebolt(5/16x3/4inch)andlocknut (5/16inch)ontherearwallofthemowerdecksecuring thebafetothedeck(Figure29).

Figure29

Figure30

1.Locknut(5/16inch)3.Weldedposts,rightbafe

2.Rightbafe

11.Locatethecutoffbafeintheloosepartsbagand removethefastenersattherearholesofthedischarge plate(Figure31).

1.Bafeguard3.Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4

2.Locknut(5/16inch)4.Rightbafe

inch)

9.Locatethebafeguardatthefrontedgeoftheside dischargeopeningandremovethefastenerssecuring thebafeguardandtherightbafetothemowerdeck (Figure29).

Note:Removethebafeguardandretainallfasteners.

10.Removethe2locknuts(5/16inch)tosecuringthe weldedpostsoftherightbafetothetopofthemower deckatcenterandrightofcenterpositions(Figure30).

Note:Removetherightbafefromthemowerdeck.

Figure31

1.Carriagebolt,existing3.Cutoffbafe,shipped

2.Rearholesinthe dischargeplate

loose

4.Locknut,existing

12.Installthebafeatthesidedischargeopeningonthe mowerdeck.

13.Usethefastenersremovedtosecurethecutoffbafe tothedeck.

14.Installthemower;refertoInstallingtheMowerDeck

(page49).

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Convertingthe54-InchMower

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toSideDischarge

Installthefastenersintothesameholesinthedeckasthey wereoriginallyremovedfrom.Thisensuresthatnoholesare leftopenwhenthedeckisoperated.

DANGER

Openholesinthemowerexposeyouandothersto throwndebris.Debristhrownoutofholesinthe mowercancauseinjury.

•Neveroperatethemowerwithouthardware mountedinallholesinthemower.

•Installhardwareinmountingholeswhenthe bafeisremoved.

RemovingtheMulchingBafe

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,settheparkingbrake,shut offtheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removethemower;refertoRemovingtheMower

(page48).

4.Turnthemowerupsidedown.

5.Removethe3locknuts(5/16inch)securedtothe weldedpostsoftheleftbafeonthetopofthemower deckatthecenter,leftofcenterandleftpositions (Figure32).

8.Locatethe2boltsinloosepartsandusetheexisting locknutsandinstallthesefastenersintotheholes showninFigure32onthemowerdecktoprevent yingdebris.

Note:Installtheboltup,throughtheundersideof thedeckanduseanexistinglocknuttosecurefrom thetopside.

WARNING

Openholesinthemowerexposeyouand otherstothrowndebriswhichcancause severeinjury.

•Neveroperatethemowerwithouthardware mountedinallholesinthemowerhousing.

•Installthehardwareinthemountingholes whenyouremovethemulchingbafe.

9.Removethecarriagebolt(5/16x3/4inch)andlocknut (5/16inch)ontherearwallofthemowerdecksecuring thebafetothedeck(Figure33).

Figure32

1.Locknut(5/16inch)3.Leftbafe

2.Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4 inch)

4.Installfastenershere

6.Removethecarriageboltandlocknutonthesidewall ofthemowerdecksecuringtheleftbafetothedeck (Figure32).

7.Removetheleftbafefromthemowerdeck(Figure

32).

Figure33

1.Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4 inch)

2.Locknut,frontofdischarge plate(reinstallafterbafe isremoved)

3.Locknut,forwardholein deck(reinstallafterbafe isremoved)

4.Bafeguard,54inch decks

10.Locatethebafeguardatthefrontedgeoftheside dischargeopening(Figure33).

5.Hex-headbolt,forward holeindeck(reinstallafter bafeisremoved)

6.Carriagebolts,frontof dischargeplate(reinstall afterbafeisremoved)

7.Locknut(5/16inch)

11.Removethefastenerssecuringthebafeguardandthe rightbafetothemowerdeck(Figure33).

Note:Removethebafeguardandretainallfasteners.

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12.Removethe2locknuts(5/16inch)securingthewelded

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postsoftherightbafetothetopofthemowerdeck atcenterandrightofcenterpositions(Figure34).

16.Usethefastenersremovedtosecurethecutoffbafe tothedeck.

17.Installthemower;refertoInstallingtheMowerDeck

(page49).

UsingtheSideDischarge

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.

DANGER

Withoutagrassdeector,dischargecover,or completegrasscatcherassemblymountedin place,youandothersareexposedtobladecontact andthrowndebris.Contactwithrotatingmower blade(s)andthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryor death.

Figure34

1.Locknut(5/16inch)3.Weldedposts,rightbafe

2.Rightbafe4.Carriagebolt

13.Removethecarriageboltandlocknutsecuringtheright bafetothetopofthemowerdeckandremovethe rightbafefromthemowerdeck(Figure34).

14.Installthefastenersremovedpreviouslyatthefront holesinthedischargeplateandforwardholeinthe deck(Figure33).

15.Locatethecutoffbafeintheloosepartsbag,remove thefastenersattherearholesofthedischargeplate, andinstallthebafeattheside-dischargeopeningon themowerdeck(Figure35).

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

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.

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

•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthedown position.

Figure35

1.Carriagebolt3.Cutoffbafe

2.Rearholesinthe dischargeplate

4.Locknut

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TransportingtheMachine

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

WARNING

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

Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreetor roadway.

1.Ifyouareusingatrailer,connectittothetowing vehicleandconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

4.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,setthebrake,and closethefuelvalve.

5.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcasterwheelsand therearbumper(Figure36).

Important:Donotusenarrowindividualrampsfor eachsideofthemachine.

Ensuretherampislongenoughsothattheanglewiththe grounddoesnotexceed15degrees(Figure38).Onat ground,thisrequiresaramptobeatleast4timesaslongas theheightofthetrailerortruckbedtotheground.Asteeper anglemaycausemowercomponentstogetcaughtastheunit movesfromtheramptothetrailerortruck.Steeperangles mayalsocausethemachinetotiporlosecontrol.Ifloading onornearaslope,positionthetrailerortrucksothatitis onthedownsideoftheslopeandtherampextendsupthe slope.Thiswillminimizetherampangle.

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruckincreases thepossibilityoftip-overandcouldcauseserious injuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingamachine onaramp.

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuseindividual rampsforeachsideofthemachine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetweenthe rampandthegroundorbetweentherampand thetrailerortruck.

Figure36

LoadingtheMachine

Useextremecautionwhenloadingorunloadingmachines ontoatraileroratruck.Useafull-widthrampthatiswider thanthemachineforthisprocedure.Backthemachineupthe rampanddriveitforwarddowntheramp(Figure37).

•Ensurethelengthoframpisatleast4timesas longastheheightofthetrailerortruckbedto theground.Thiswillensurethatrampangle doesnotexceed15degreesonatground.

•Backuprampsanddriveforwarddownramps.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordecelerationwhile drivingthemachineonarampasthiscould causealossofcontroloratip-oversituation.

1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.

Figure37

2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.

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Figure38

1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground

5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

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OperatingTips

UsingtheFastThrottleSetting

cuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthegrassatthis setting.Thencutthegrassagainusingthelower,normal setting.

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

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

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

CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade.Cutting morethanthatisnotrecommendedunlessgrassissparse,or itislatefallwhengrassgrowsmoreslowly.

AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhichenhances decompositionandfertilization.

Stopping

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

KeepingtheUndersideoftheMower Clean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthemower aftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinsidethemower, cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecomeunsatisfactory.

MaintainingtheBlade(s)

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

MowingatCorrectIntervals

Normally,mowevery4days.But,remember,grassgrowsat differentratesatdifferenttimes.Sotomaintainthesame cuttingheight,whichisagoodpractice,andmowmoreoften inearlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrateslowsinmidsummer, mowlessfrequently.Ifyoucannotmowforanextended period,rstmowatahighcuttingheight,thenmowagain2 dayslateratalowerheightsetting.

UsingaSlowerCuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeedincertain conditions.

AvoidingCuttingTooLow

Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthemower youpreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheighttoensurethat uneventurfisnotcuttooshort.

CuttingLongGrass

Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,raisethe

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Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst50hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Changethehydrauliclteranduid.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Cleanandchecktheair-cleanerelement.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheair-intakescreen.

•Checkthemowerblades.

•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.

•Cleanthemowerhousing.

•Greasealllubricationpoints.

•Checktirepressure.

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelintheexpansiontank.

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.

•Servicethepaperelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•Changetheengineoil(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•Checkthesparkplug(s).

•Replacethefuellters(moreoftenunderdusty,dirtyconditions).

•Replacethepaperelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•Changetheengine-oillter(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

Every400hours

Monthly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Changethehydrauliclteranduid.

•Checkthebatterycharge.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Checkallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoany maintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.

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Premaintenance Procedures

Service-IntervalChart

Figure39

Locatedontheseatpanunderside

1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbeforeperformingany maintenance.

2.Checktheengineoilevery8hours.5.Checkthecasterwheeltirepressureevery25hours.

3.Checkthedrivewheeltirepressureevery25hours.

4.Checkthehydraulicoilevery25hours.

6.Lubricatethecasterwheelevery25hours.

RaisingtheSeat

Ensurethatthemotion-controlleversarelockedinthe NEUTRAL-LOCKpositionandlifttheseatforward.

Thefollowingcomponentscanbeaccessedbyraisingtheseat:

•Servicedecal

•Fuses

•Batteryandcables

ReleasingtheMower-Deck Curtain

Loosenthe2bottomboltsofthecurtaintogainaccesstothe topofthemowerdeck(Figure40).

1.Bottombolt

Figure40

2.Curtain

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Lubrication

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EngineMaintenance

GreasingtheBearings

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greasealllubrication

points.

GreaseType:No.2lithiumgrease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

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

3.Cleanthegreasettings(Figure41andFigure39)with arag.

Note:Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffthefrontof thetting(s).

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Cleanandcheck

theair-cleanerelement.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequentlyiftheoperating conditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

RemovingtheElement

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch(PTO).

2.Movethemotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position,settheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine, removethekey ,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

Figure41

1.Frontcastertire

4.Connectagreaseguntoeachttingandpumpgrease intothettingsuntilgreasebeginstooozeoutofthe bearings(Figure39andFigure41).

3.Cleanaroundtheair-cleanercovertopreventdirtfrom gettingintotheengineandcausingdamageandlift thecoverandremovethehoseclampsecuringtheair cleanerassemblytotheengine(Figure42).

4.Loosenthehoseclampandremovethepaperelement (Figure42).

Figure42

1.Cover

2.Paperelement

3.Hoseclamp

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CleaningtheElement

SAEV iscosityGrades

SAE40

SAE30

SAE10W– 30/ SAE10W– 30

-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(61oz);whenoillteris

removed:2.1L(70oz)

theenginewithoilbelowthelowmarkbecausethe enginemaybedamaged.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).

3.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, andremovethekeybeforeleavingtheoperating position.

4.Checktheengine-oillevel(Figure44).

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure43

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

willincreaseoilconsumption.Checkoillevelmorefrequently whenusingthem.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

Figure44

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 lowerthantheoppositesidetoensuretheoildrains completely.

2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsettheparking brake.

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

4.Draintheoilfromtheengine(Figure45).

Figure46

5.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil intothellertubeandslowlyaddtheadditionaloilto bringittotheFullmark(Figure46).

ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Changetheengine-oil

lter(moreoftenindusty ,dirty conditions).

Note:Changetheengine-oilltermorefrequentlywhen operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine.

2.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure47).

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Figure48

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Nevercleanthesparkplug(s).Always

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

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,theengineis operatingproperly .Ablackcoatingontheinsulatorusually meanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.03inches(0.76mm).

Note:Ensuretheoilltergaskettouchestheengine andthenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnewoil.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthesparkplug(s).

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

Type:NGKBPR4ES

AirGap:0.76mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsettheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall

3.Removethesparkplug(Figure48).

movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

Figure49

InstallingtheSparkPlug

Tightenthesparkplug(s)to22N•m(16ft-lb)asshownin

Figure50.

Figure50

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CleaningtheCoolingSystem

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FuelSystem

Cleantheair-intakescreenfromgrassanddebrisbeforeeach use.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitchandmovethe controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,and applytheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Removetheair-intakescreen,air-cleanercover,and fanhousing.

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheparts.

5.Installtheair-intakescreen,air-cleanercover,andfan housing.

Maintenance

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomes

rst)(moreoftenunderdusty ,dirty conditions).

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Replacethefuellter(Figure51).

Figure51

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Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhichisa deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.

Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontactwith skin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafetyglassestoshield youreyesandrubberglovestoprotectyourhands.

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting inpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal partsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe machineandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscan causethebatterygassestoexplode,resultingin personalinjury.

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

Figure52

4.Removetheclamp(Figure52).

5.Firstdisconnectthenegativebatterycable(black)from thenegative(-)(black)batteryterminal(Figure52).

6.Slidetheredterminalbootoffthepositive(red)battery terminalandremovethepositive(+)(red)batterycable (Figure52).

7.Removethebattery.

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetraywiththeterminalposts oppositefromthefueltank(Figure52).

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

3.Installthenegativebatterycabletothenegative(-) batteryterminal.

4.Securethecableswith2bolts,2washers,and2locknuts (Figure52).

5.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.

6.Installtheclampandsecureitwiththewingnut(Figure

52).

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

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Removethewingnutsecuringthebatteryclamp (Figure52).

ChargingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan explode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparksand amesawayfrombattery.

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

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or30minutesat10amps.

2.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthecharger leadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure53).

3.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnectthe batterycables.

Figure54

Figure53

1.Positivebatterypost

2.Negativebatterypost

3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Black(-)chargerlead

ServicingtheFuses

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

Note:Thefusesarelocatedonrighthandconsolenextto theseat(Figure54).

Fusetype:

•Main—30A,blade-type

•Engine—20A,blade-type

1.Toreplacethemainfuse,graspthefuseandpullit straightandawayfromthefuseblock(Figure54).

1.Fuseblock2.Main—30A

Important:Ensurethatthenewfusesarethe sametypeandamperageasthefusesremoved.

2.Toreplacetheenginefuse,removetheconsolefrom theplasticfender.

Figure55

1.Enginefuse—25A

3.Grasptheenginefuseandpullitstraightandaway fromthefuseblock(Figure55).

4.Alignanewfusewiththeslotinthefuseblock(Figure

54).

5.Pushthefuseintothefuseblockuntilthefuseisseated (Figure54).

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DriveSystem

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Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktirepressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut.Check thepressureatthevalvestem(Figure56).Checkthetires whentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccuratepressurereading.

Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.

Inatethereardrivewheeltiresto90kPa(13psi).

Figure56

Maintenance

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

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

Important:Useoilspeciedorequivalent.Otheruids couldcausesystemdamage.

CheckingtheHydraulic-Fluid Level

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

Checktheexpansionreservoir,and,ifnecessary,adduid totheFullColdline.

1.Valvestem

Figure57

1.Expansionreservoir3.Engine

2.FullColdline

ChangingtheHydraulicFilter andFluid

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

Thebleedingprocessisrepeateduntiltheuidremainsat theFullColdlineinthereservoirafterpurging.Failureto

properlyperformthisprocedurecanresultinirreparable damagetothetransaxledrivesystem.

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RemovingtheHydraulicFilters

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

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

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

2.Locatethelterandguardsoneachtransaxledrive systemandremovethe3screwssecuringthelter guard(Figure58).

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

6.Installthesecondventplugandtorqueitto20N•m (180in-lb).

7.Continuetoadduidthroughtheexpansionreservoir untilitreachestheFullColdlineontheexpansion reservoir.

Important:Failuretoperformthe

the Hy draulic System

hydraulicltersandoilcanresultinirreparable damagetothetransaxledrivesystem.

procedureafterchanging

Bleeding

1.Transaxledrive

2.Hydrauliclter

3.Filterguard

3.Carefullycleantheareaaroundthelters.

Important:Donotallowdirttoenterthe hydraulicsystem,asitmaycausedamage.

4.Placeacontainerbelowthelteranddraintheuid.

5.Locateandremovetheventplugoneachtransmission.

6.Unscrewthelterandallowtheuidtodrainfrom thedrivesystem.

7.Repeatthisprocedureforbothlters.

InstallingtheHydraulicFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

1.Usingthe3screwstoinstallthelterguardsovereach lterremovedpreviously .

2.Verifythattheventplugsareremovedbeforeadding theuid.

Every400hours

Figure58

Rightsideshown

4.Screws

5.Ventplug

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

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BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

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1.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportitwithjack stands(orequivalentsupport)justhighenoughto allowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely .

Figure60

1.Jackingpoints

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

A.Movethebypassleversintothepushingthe

machineposition;refertoPushingtheMachine

byHand(page25).Withthebypassvalves

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

MowerDeck Maintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

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

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

WARNING

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece ofthebladecouldbethrownatyouorbystanders, resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

B.Movethebypassleversintotheoperating

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

C.Shutofftheengineandchecktheuidlevelinthe

expansionreservoir.Addthespecieduidas untilitreachestheFullColdlineontheexpansion reservoir.

3.Repeatstep2untilalloftheairiscompletelypurged fromthesystem.

Note:Whenthetransaxleoperatesatnormalnoise levelsandmovessmoothlyforwardandreverseat normalspeeds,thenthetransaxleisconsideredpurged.

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

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure61).

Note:Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblades;refertoSharpeningtheBlades

(page45).

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea(Figure

61).

Note:Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslot forminginthisarea(items3and4inFigure61), immediatelyinstallanewblade.

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Figure61

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1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea

4.Damage

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfaceforthe

followingprocedure.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighestheight-of-cut position.

2.Whilewearingthickly-paddedgloves,orotheradequate handprotection,slowlyrotatethebladetobemeasure intoapositionthatallowseffectivemeasurementofthe distancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthelevelsurface themachineison(Figure62).

3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface (Figure63).

Figure63

1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothattheopposing cuttingedgeisnowinthesameposition(Figure64).

Figure64

1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)

2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)

Figure62

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement position

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface (Figure65).

Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan3mm (1/8inch).

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1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreaterthan

3mm(1/8inch),replacethebladewithanew blade;refertoRemovingtheBlades(page45)and

InstallingtheBlades(page46).

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

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,movetothe

nextblade.

Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.

RemovingtheBlades

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

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-paddedglove.

2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,andbladefrom thespindleshaft(Figure66).

Figure66

1.SailAreaofBlade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsof theblade(Figure67).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamount

ofmaterialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

Figure67

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade balancer(Figure68).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,the bladeisbalanced,andcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff theendofthesailareaonly(Figure67).

Figure68

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

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InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure66).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademustbe pointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto ensurepropercutting.

2.Installthespringdiskandbladeboltwiththespring diskconeinstalledtowardthebolthead(Figure66).

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

LevelingtheMowerDeck

Ensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytimeyouinstallthe mowerdeckorwhenyouseeanunevencutonyourlawn.

Checkthemowerdeckforbentbladespriortoleveling; removeandreplaceanybentblades;refertoCheckingfor

BentBlades(page44)beforecontinuing.

Levelthemowerdeckside-to-sidebeforeadjustingthe front-to-rearslope.

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•All4tiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoChecking

theTirePressure(page41).

CheckingtheSide-to-SideLevel

Themowerbladesmustbelevelfromsidetoside.Checkthe side-to-sidelevelanytimeyouinstallthemowerorwhenyou seeanunevencutonyourlawn.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

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

3.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside.

Figure69

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Outsidecuttingedges

3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

CheckingtheFront-to-RearBladeSlope

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

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

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

3.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacingfrontto rear(Figure70).

4.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheatsurface (Figure70).

Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6to7.9mm(1/16 to5/16inch)lowerthantherearbladetip,continueto theLevelingtheMowerDeck(page47)procedure.

4.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesandtheat surface(Figure69).

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

theMowerDeck(page47).

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Figure70

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

2.Outsidecuttingedges

LevelingtheMowerDeck

1.Setanti-scalprollerstotopholesorremovethem completelyforthisprocedure;refertoAdjustingthe

Anti-ScalpRollers(page24).

2.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothe76mm(3inch) position;refertoAdjustingtheHeightofCut(page23).

3.Place26.6cm(2-5/8inches)blocksundereachsideof thefrontedgeofthedeck,butnotundertheanti-scalp rollerbrackets(Figure71).

4.Place27.3cm(2-7/8inches)thickblocksunderthe rearedgeofthecuttingdeckskirt;oneoneachsideof thecuttingdeck(Figure71).

Figure72

1.Deck-liftarm

2.Chain

3.Hook

4.Adjustmentbolt

6.Ensurethatthereistensiononall4chains(Figure72).

7.Tightenthe4adjustmentbolts(Figure72).

8.Ensurethattheblockstsnuglyunderthedeckskirt andthatallboltsaretight.

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

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Figure71

1.Woodblock—6.6cm (2-5/8inches)thick

2.Woodblock—7.3cm (2-7/8inches)thick

3.Frontedge

5.Loosentheadjustmentboltsonall4cornerssothat thedeckissittingsecurelyonall4blocks(Figure72).

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

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ReplacingtheMowerBelt

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

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

11.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleysandthe clutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure73).

WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwheninstalled andcancausepersonalinjury.

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

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

4.Loosenthe2bottomboltsholdingthemower-deck curtaintothemowerdeck;refertoReleasingthe

Mower-DeckCurtain(page33).

5.Foreachofthebeltcovers,loosenthe2bolts,butdo

notremovethem.

6.Slidethecoveruntilitisclearoftheboltsandliftit upandouttoremoveit.

7.Removetheoorpantoaccesstheidlerpulley.

8.Usingaspringremovaltool,(ToroPartNo.92-5771), removetheidlerspringfromthedeckposttoremove tensionontheidlerpulley(Figure73).

12.Usingaspring-removaltool,(ToroPartNo.92-5771), installtheidlerspringoverthedeckpostandplacing tensionontheidlerpulleyandmowerbelt(Figure73).

13.Ensurethatthebeltisproperlyseatedinallpulleys.

14.Toinstallthebeltcovers,insertthetabsontheeach coverintothecorrespondingslotsonthedeckbracket, ensuringthattheyseat.

15.Rotatethecovertothedeckandslidethenotches undertheloosenedboltsuntiltheyareseated.

16.Tightentheboltstosecurethecovertothedeck.

17.Tightenthe2bottomboltsholdingthemower-deck curtaintothemowerdeck;refertoReleasingthe

Mower-DeckCurtain(page33).

RemovingtheMower

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

Lowerthemowertothelowestheightofcut.Selectoneof thefollowingproceduresdependingonthemowerdecksize installedtocompletetheremoval.

PreparingtoRemovetheMowerDeck

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

2.Loosenthe2bottomboltsholdingthemower-deck curtaintothemowerdeck;refertoReleasingthe

Mower-DeckCurtain(page33).

Figure73

1.Spring-removaltool(T oro PartNo.92-5771)

2.Idlerspring5.Mowerbelt

3.Deckpost

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

10.Removethebeltfromthemower-deckpulleysand removetheexistingbelt.

4.Idlerarm

3.Removethemowerbeltfromtheenginepulley;refer toReplacingtheMowerBelt(page48).

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RemovingtheMowerDeck

1.Removethehairpincotterandwashersecuringthe linkpintotheframeanddeck,andremovethelink bar(Figure74).

Figure74

1.Linkpin3.Hairpincotter

2.Washer

2.Liftupthemowerdecktorelievetensionfromthe mowerdeck.

3.Removethechainsfromthehooksonthedeck-lift arms(Figure75).

InstallingtheMowerDeck

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

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

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

5.Placetheheight-of-cutpininthelockpositionfor lowestheightofcut.

6.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandattachthechains totherearliftarms(Figure75).

7.Attachthefrontchainstothefrontliftarms(Figure

75).

8.Installthelonglinkbarthroughtheframehangerand deck.

9.Securethelinkpinwiththehairpincottersandwashers removedpreviously(Figure74).

10.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley;referto

ReplacingtheMowerBelt(page48).

Figure75

1.Deck-liftarm

2.Chain

4.Raisetheheightofcuttothetransportposition.

5.Removethebeltfromtheclutchpulleyontheengine.

6.Slidethemoweroutfromunderneaththemachine.

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

3.Hook

4.Adjustmentbolt

11.Tightenthe2bottomboltsholdingthemower-deck curtaintothemowerdeck;refertoReleasingthe

Mower-DeckCurtain(page33).

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.Removethecotterpinfromtheendoftherod(Figure

76).

2.Disengagethespringfromthenotchinthedeector bracketandslidetherodoutoftheweldeddeck brackets,spring,anddischargedeector(Figure76).

Note:Removethedamagedorworndischarge deector.

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Figure76

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1.Deector4.Spring

2.Deckbrackets

3.Rod

5.Springinstalledoverthe rod

6.Cotterpin

1.Rodandspringassembly partiallyinstalled

2.Loopendofthespring installedintothenotchin thedeectorbracket

Figure77

3.Rod,shortend,moved behindthemowerbracket

4.Shortend,retainedbythe mowerbracket

3.Positionthenewdischargedeectorwiththebracket endsbetweentheweldedbracketsonthedeck(Figure

76).

4.Installthespringontothestraightendoftherod.

Note:Positionthespringontherodasshowninso theshorterspringendiscomingfromundertherod beforethebendandgoingovertherodasitreturns fromthebend.

6.Securetherodandspringassemblybytwistingitsothe shortendoftherodcanbeplacedbehindthefront bracketweldedtothedeck(Figure77).

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

7.Installthecotterpinintotheendoftherod(Figure76).

5.Lifttheloopendofthespringandplaceitintothe notchonthedeectorbracket(Figure77).

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Cleaning

G010344

WashingtheUndersideofthe Mower

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthemowerhousing.

Washtheundersideofthemoweraftereachusetoprevent grassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionandclipping dispersal.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

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

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthemower washouttting,andturnthewateronhigh(Figure78).

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

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

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

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.

Figure78

1.Washoutttinglocations on54-inchdecks

2.Washoutttinglocations on48-inchdecks

3.Washouttting6.Coupling

4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheightofcut.

4.O-ring

5.Hose

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Storage

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,anddrain

thefueltank.

CleaningandStorage

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

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

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

3.Checktheparkingbrakeoperation;refertoOperating

theParkingBrake(page19).

4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page34).

5.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page34).

6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoChangingtheEngine

Oil(page36).

D.Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recyclethefuel

accordingtolocalcodes.

Important:Donotstore stabilizer/conditionedfuelover90days.

13.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor replaceanypartthatisdamaged.

14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

15.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea. Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchandkeepit outofreachofchildrenorotherunauthorizedusers. Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire

Pressure(page41).

8.Changethehydrauliclter;refertoChangingthe

HydraulicFilterandFluid(page41).

9.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery(page

39).

10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith agardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththebladecontrolswitch (PTO)engagedandtheengineathighidlefor2to 5minutesafterwashing.

11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoServicing

theCuttingBlades(page43).

12.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-useoccurs over30days.Preparethemachineforstorageas follows:

A.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditionerto

fuelinthetank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuseanalcohol basedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuelandusedat alltimes.

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Thestarterdoesnotcrank

Enginedoesnotstart,startshard,orfails tokeeprunning

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Blade-controlswitch(PTO)isengaged.1.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)

2.Parkingbrakeisnoton.

3.DriveleversarenotinNEUTRAL-LOCK position.

4.Operatorisnotseated.4.Sitontheseat.

5.Batteryisdead.

6.Electricalconnectionsarecorrodedor loose.

7.Fuseisblown.

8.Relayorswitchisdefective.8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Fueltankisempty.

2.Fuelshutoffvalveisclosed.2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

4.Thethrottleandchokearenotinthe correctposition.

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

6.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

7.Aircleanerisdirty.

8.Seatswitchisnotfunctioningproperly .8.Checktheseatswitchindicator.

9.Electricalconnectionsarecorroded, looseorfaulty.

10.Relayorswitchisdefective.10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

11.Faultysparkplug.

12.Sparkplugwireisnotconnected.12.Checkthesparkplugwireconnection.

todisengaged.

2.Settheparkingbrake.

3.Ensurethatthedriveleversareinthe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

5.Chargethebattery.

6.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

7.Replacefuse.

1.Fillthefueltank.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Besurethethrottlecontrolismidway betweentheSLOWandFASTpositions, andthechokeisintheONpositionfor acoldengineortheOFFpositionfora warmengine.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner element.

Replaceseatifneeded.

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

11.Clean,adjustorreplacesparkplug.

Enginelosespower.

Engineoverheats.

Mowerpullsleftorright(withleversfully forward)

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Aircleanerisdirty.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

4.Coolingnsandairpassagesabove theengineareplugged.

5.Ventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.5.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

6.Dirtinthefuellter .6.Replacethefuellter.

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

3.Coolingnsandairpassagesabove theengineareplugged.

1.Trackingneedsadjustment1.Adjustthetracking.

2.Tirepressureindrivetiresnotcorrect.2.Adjusttirepressureinthedrivetires.

2.Cleantheaircleanerelement.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Machinedoesnotdrive.

Abnormalvibration.

Unevencuttingheight.

1.Bypassvalvesisnotclosedtight.1.Tightenthebypassvalves.

2.Pumpbeltisworn,looseorbroken.

3.Pumpbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.

4.Brokenormissingidlerspring.4.Replacethespring.

5.Hydraulicoillevelislowortoohot.5.Addhydraulicoiltoreservoirsorletit

1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

2.Blademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Enginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Looseenginepulley,idlerpulley ,or bladepulley .

5.Enginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Bladespindleisbent.

7.Motormountislooseorworn.

1.Blade(s)notsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

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

3.Mowerdeckisnotlevel.

4.Undersideofmowerisdirty.4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

5.Tirepressureisnotcorrect.5.Adjustthetirepressure.

6.Bladespindlebent.

2.Changethebelt.

cooldown.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley .

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Bladesdonotrotate.

1.Mowerdeckbeltisworn,looseor broken.

2.Mowerdeckbeltisoffpulley.

3.Pumpdrivebeltisworn,looseor broken.

4.Brokenormissingidlerspring.4.Replacethespring.

1.Installnewdeckbelt.

2.Installmowerdeckpulleyandcheck theidlerpulley,idlerarmandspringfor correctpositionandfunction.

3.Checkthebelttensionorinstallnew belt.

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Schematics

WireDiagram(Rev .B)

Page 56

Notes:

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Notes:

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Notes:

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InternationalDistributorList

Distributor:

AgrolancKft AsianAmericanIndustrial(AAI) B-RayCorporation BrisaGoodsLLC CascoSalesCompany CeresS.A.CostaRica CSSCTurfEquipment(pvt)Ltd.SriLanka CyrilJohnston&Co. CyrilJohnston&Co.RepublicofIreland FatDragon FemcoS.A.Guatemala FIVEMANSNew-T echCo.,LtdChina ForGarderOU G.Y .K.CompanyLtd. GeomechanikiofAthensGreece GolfinternationalTurizm HakoGroundandGardenSweden HakoGroundandGarden HayterLimited(U.K.) HydroturfInt.CoDubai HydroturfEgyptLLC IrrimacPortugal351212388260T oroEuropeNVBelgium3214562960 IrrigationProductsInt'lPvtLtd.India00914424494387ValtechMorocco212537663636 JeanHeybroekb.v.Netherlands31306394611VictusEmakPoland48618238369

Country:

Hungary3627539640 HongKong85224977804 Korea82325512076 Mexico12104952417 PuertoRico7877888383

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Turkey902163365993

Norway4722907760 UnitedKingdom441279723444 UnitedArabEmirates97143479479T-MarktLogisticsLtd.Hungary3626525500 Egypt2025194308ToroAustraliaAustralia61395807355

PhoneNumber:Distributor:

MaquiverS.A.Colombia MaruyamaMfg.Co.Inc. Mountelda.s.CzechRepublic Mountelda.s.Slovakia

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5712364079

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374-0269RevK

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LimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)

TheToroWarranty

TimeCutter

and

TITAN

Mowers

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany ,pursuanttoan agreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairtheToroProductslisted belowifdefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginal owner:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

TimeCutterandMXMowers

•Engines

Residentialuse

—ResidentialuseKawasaki–3years

–3years

Kohler–3years Toro–3years

TimeCutterandMXMowersCommercialuse30days

•Engines

—Commercialuse

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

TITANSWandZSSeriesMowers– ResidentialorCommercialuse

•Engines

—Residentialor

Commercialuse

•Frame

TITANMXSeriesMowers– ResidentialorCommercialuse

•Engines

—Residentialor

Commercialuse

•Frame

3yearsor300hours

Kawasaki–3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

4yearsor400hours

Kawasaki–3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

AllMowers

•Attachments1year

•Battery90daysPartsandLabor

1yearPartsonly

•BeltsandTires90days

SomeenginesusedonT oroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply .

Whicheveroccursrst.

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

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

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

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

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,

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

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglected

orrequiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofproper maintenance

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedT oro

ServiceDealer

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel

procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)

–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered

–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains

morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE

–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use

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GeneralConditions

AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorized ToroServiceDealerusingToroapprovedreplacementparts.

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

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

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sothe aboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

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

AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oro Dealer.

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