Toro Z Master 74141, Z Master 74143, Z Master 74145 Operator's Manual

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WARNING

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CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

operators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrasson well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor agriculturaluses.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian ICES-002

Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisavailableas anoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrestor,contactyour AuthorizedToroDealer.

GenuineTorosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA ForestryService.

Note:ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResource CodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengineon anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered landwithoutasparkarrestermufermaintainedin workingorder,ortheengineconstricted,equipped,and maintainedforthepreventionofre.Otherstatesor federalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating theproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comfor productandaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer, ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts, oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealerorToroCustomerServiceandhave themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready. Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe spaceprovided.

WARNING

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

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

Theenclosed

Engine Owner's Man ual

issupplied forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCalifornia EmissionControlRegulationofemissionsystems, maintenance,andwarranty.Replacementsmaybe orderedthroughtheenginemanufacturer.

Introduction

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(

Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjury ordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended precautions.

Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe usedbyresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hired

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

PrintedintheUSA.

AllRightsReserved

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2otherwordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

Controls.............................................................12

Specications.....................................................13

Operation...................................................................13

AddingFuel.......................................................13

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................15

BreakingInaNewMachine................................15

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem

(ROPS)..........................................................15

ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................15

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

OperatingtheMowerBladeControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................17

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................17

OperatingtheChoke..........................................17

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch.............................18

UsingtheFuelShut-OffValve............................18

StartingandStoppingtheEngine........................18

TheSafetyInterlockSystem................................20

DrivingForwardorBackward.............................20

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

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

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

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

UsingtheDriveWheelReleaseValves.................24

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

LoadingMachines..............................................24

TransportingMachines.......................................25

OperatingTips...................................................26

Maintenance...............................................................27

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................27

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

GreasingandLubrication...................................28

WheretoGreasetheMower...............................28

LubricatetheCasterWheelHubs........................29

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

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

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

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

CheckSparkArrester(ifequipped)......................34

FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................35

ReplacingtheFuelFilter.....................................35

ServicingtheFuelTank......................................35

ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................36

ServicingtheBattery...........................................36

ServicingtheFuses.............................................37

DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................38

CheckingtheSeatBelt........................................38

CheckingtheRolloverProtectionSystem

(ROPS)Knobs...............................................38

AdjustingtheTracking........................................38

CheckingtheTirePressure.................................39

AdjustingtheCasterPivotBearing......................39

AdjustingtheElectricClutch..............................40

CoolingSystemMaintenance..................................41

CleaningtheEngineScreen................................41

CleaningtheEngineCoolingFinsand

Shrouds..........................................................41

BeltMaintenance....................................................42

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

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

ReplacingtheHydraulicPumpDrive

Belt................................................................43

ControlsSystemMaintenance.................................44

AdjustingtheControlHandlePosition................44

AdjustingtheMotionControlLinkage................44

AdjustingtheMotionControlDamper...............46

AdjustingtheMotionControlNeutralLock

Pivot..............................................................46

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................47

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem...........................47

ChangingtheHydraulicSystemFilterand

Oil..................................................................47

MowerDeckMaintenance......................................49

LevelingtheMowerDeck...................................49

ServicingtheCuttingBlades...............................51

RemovingtheMowerDeck................................53

ReplacingtheGrassDeector.............................54

Cleaning.................................................................55

CleaningUndertheMower.................................55

WasteDisposal...................................................55

Storage.......................................................................55

CleaningandStorage..........................................55

Troubleshooting.........................................................57

Schematics.................................................................59

Safety

•Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandother fuels.Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay attentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeans CAUTION,WARNING,orDANGER-“personal safetyinstruction."Failuretocomplywiththeinstruction mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrass or,whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcut grass.Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecould provedangeroustouserandbystanders.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard B71.4-2004.

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertraining material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot readEnglishitistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplain thismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmayrestrict theageoftheoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself, otherpeopleorproperty.

–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer

–Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.

–Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwithengine

running.Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling. Donotsmoke.

•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safety switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning properly.

Operation

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholes andhiddenhazards.

•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis engagedbeforestartingengine.Starttheengineonly fromtheoperator'sposition.Useseatbelts.

•Neverraisemowerwiththebladesrunning.

•NeveroperatewithoutthePTOshield,orother guardssecurelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksare attached,adjustedproperly ,andfunctioningproperly .

•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised, removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedtheengine.

•Stoponlevelground,lowerimplements,disengage drives,engageparkingbrake,shutoffenginebefore leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason includingemptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthe chute.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety glassesandhearingprotection.Longhair,loose clothingorjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused andremoveallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwire whichcanbethrownbythemachine.

•Stopequipmentandinspectbladesafterstriking objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Make necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.

•Nevercarrypassengersandkeeppetsandbystanders away.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmaking turns.Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechanging directions.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhencrossingroadsand sidewalks.Stopbladesifnotmowing.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddo notpointitatanyone.

•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquickly intheeventofanemergency.

•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof alcoholordrugs.

•Useextremecarewhenloadingorunloadingthe machineintoatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs, trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

SlopeOperation

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanks orwater.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death ordrowning.

•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery conditionsreducetractionandcouldcausesliding andlossofcontrol.

•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmer neardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksorwater.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.

•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhenthe rollbarisdown.

•Checktheareatobemowedandneverfoldthe ROPSinareaswherethereareslopes,dropoffsor water.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary. Donotweartheseatbeltwiththerollbarfolded down.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e. branches,doorways,electricalwires)beforedriving underanyobjectsanddonotcontactthem.

Maintenanceandstorage

•Disengagedrives,lowerimplement,setparking brake,stopengineandremovekeyordisconnect sparkplugwire.Waitforallmovementtostop beforeadjusting,cleaningorrepairing.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives, mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanup oilorfuelspillage.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs, etc.fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscanhide obstacles.

•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthat changetheoperatingangle,asroughterraincould overturnthemachine.

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecausethe mowermaytipbackwards.

•Beawarethatoperatingonwetgrass,acrosssteep slopes,ordownhillmaycausethemowertolose traction.Lossoftractiontothedrivewheelsmay resultinslidingandalossofbrakingandsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingona slope.Iftireslosetraction,disengagethebladesand proceedslowlyofftheslope.

•Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsfor wheelweightsorcounterweightstoimprovestability.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersorother attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe machineandcauselossofcontrol.

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)

•Keeptherollbarinthefullyraisedandlocked positionandusetheseatbeltwhenoperatingthe machine.

•Letenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear ame.

•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot storefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Parkmachineonlevelground.Neverallowuntrained personneltoservicemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen required.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith storedenergy.

•Disconnectbatteryorremovesparkplugwirebefore makinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegativeterminal rstandthepositivelast.Reconnectpositiverst andnegativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wraptheblade(s)or weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem. Onlyreplacedamagedblades;neverstraightenor weldthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine running.

•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea, awayfromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbefore connectingordisconnectingfrombattery.Wear protectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged decals.

•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.W arrantymay bevoidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.

SlopeIndicator

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Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

SafetyandInstructional Decals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

68-8340

1-403005

98-5954

103-2076

54-9220

58-6520

1.Grease

66-1340

112-3858

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

3.Removetheignitionkey beforeadjustingtheheight ofcut.

4.Heightofcutsettings.

114-4466

1.Main,25A

2.PTO,10A

3.Charge,25A

4.Auxiliary,15A

107-2102

116-0205

109-7232

116-1654

116-3303

117–1158

1.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine.

2.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine.

116-4858

117-8639

1.Beltrouting

2.Greasepulley, maintenanceinterval—50 hours

116-5988

1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking brake—disengaged

119-2501

1.Choke3.Slow

2.Fast

4.PTO(PowerTake-off)

121–3223

120-2522

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe distancefromthebattery .

7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries

8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot discard.

120-2532

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer .

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ProductOverview

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Figure4

1.Height-of-cutdecklift pedal

2.Transportlock

3.Parkingbrakelever8.Fuelcap

4.Controls

5.Motioncontrollevers

6.Rollbar

7.Seatbelt

9.Mowerdeck

10.Casterwheel

Usethesetimesforschedulingregularmaintenance (

Figure5).

ThrottleControl

ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow.

Choke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.Pullthechoke knobuptoengageit.

BladeControlSwitch(PTO)

Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)isusedtoengagethe electricclutchanddrivethemowerblades.Pullthe switchuptoengagethebladesandrelease.Todisengage theblades,pushthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)down ormoveamotioncontrolleverintotheneutrallock position.

IgnitionSwitch

Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhas threepositions:Start,RunandOff.

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe engineandoperatethemachine(Figure4andFigure5).

Figure5

1.PTOSwitch

2.Choke

3.Throttlecontrol6.Fuses

HourMeter

4.Hourmeter

5.Ignitionswitch

MotionControlLevers

Themotioncontrolleversareusedtodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.

NeutralLockPosition

Theneutrallockpositionisusedwiththesafetyinterlock systemtoengageandtodetermineneutralposition.

FuelShut-offValve

Closethefuelshut-offvalve(undertheseat)when transportingorstoringthemower.

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesareavailableforusewiththemachineto enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto www.Toro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments andaccessories.

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheengine hasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengineisrunning.

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange

withoutnotice.

Width:

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

48inchDeck52inchDeck60inchDeck

WithoutDeck45.3inches

DeectorUp

Deector Down

(115.1cm)

51.5inches (130.8cm)

63.1inches (160.3cm)

47.0inches (119.4cm)

53.3inches (135.4cm)

67.2inches (171.8cm)

Length:

48inchDeck52inchDeck60inchDeck

RollBar-Up78.6inches

RollBarDown

(199.6cm)

80.4inches (204.2cm)

79.4inches (201.7cm)

81.2inches (206.2cm)

Height:

RollBar-UpRollBar-Down

70.2inches(178.3cm)46.5inches(1 18.1cm)

Weight:

ModelWeight

74141

74143

74145

926lb(420kg)

944lb(428kg)

988lb(448kg)

50.5inches (134.6cm)

61.4inches (156.0cm)

75.3inches (191.3cm)

83.0inches (210.8cm)

84.8inches (215.4cm)

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleaded gasolinewithanoctaneratingof87orhigher ((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15% MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.

•DoNotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15 orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume. Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemay resultwhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

•DoNotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•DoNotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel containersoverthewinterunlessafuelstabilizeris used.

•DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

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

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,in anopenarea,whentheengineiscold.Wipeup anygasolinethatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Fill thefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck. Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsgasolineto expand.Overllingmayresultinfuelleakage ordamagetotheengineoremissionsystem(if equipped).

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystem inplaceandinproperworkingcondition.

DANGER

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

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicle oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulate thecontainerandslowthelossofanystatic charge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuel theequipmentwithitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethe chanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuel stabilizeratalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Fillthe

fueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.Theempty spaceinthetankallowsthegasolinetoexpand.

1.Parkthemachineonlevelground.

2.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Cleanaroundthefueltankcap.

4.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck. Ensurethereisemptyspaceinthetanktoallowthe gasolinetoexpand(

Figure6).

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporscancauseserious injuryandillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditioneropening.

•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysor less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthe fueltankbedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel system,whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditioner tothegas.

Figure6

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoChecking theEngineOilLevel.

BreakingInaNewMachine

Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhennew, placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow40to50 hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinestodevelopfull powerandbestperformance.

UsingtheRolloverProtection System(ROPS)

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keepthe rollbarinthefullyraisedlockedpositionanduse theseatbelt.

Ensuretheseatissecuredtothemachine.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbar isinthedownposition.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris inthedownposition.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearancepermits.

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

Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhen absolutelynecessary.

Important:Ensuretheseatissecuredtothe machine.

Figure7

1.ROPSknob

2.PullROPSknoboutand rotate90degrees

4.Toraisetherollbar,raisetherollbartotheoperate position,rotatetheknobssotheymovepartially intothegrooves(Figure7).

5.Raisetherollbartothefulluprightpositionwhile pushingontheupperrollbarandthepinswillsnap intopositionwhentheholesalignwiththepins

Figure7).Pushontherollbarandensurethat

( bothpinsareengaged.

Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththe rollbarinthefullyraisedposition.

3.Rollbarintheupright position

4.Rollbarinthefolded position

1.Tolowertherollbar,applyforwardpressuretothe upperpartoftherollbar.

2.Pullbothknobsoutandrotatethem90°sotheyare notengaged(Figure7).

3.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure7).

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthe safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelp youorbystandersavoidinjury.

DANGER

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CAUTION

Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause slidingandlossofcontrol.

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor drowning.

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbar isdown.

Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.

Readandfollowtherolloverprotectioninstructions andwarnings.

Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:

•Donotoperateneardrop-offsornearwater.

•Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan 15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearing lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,feetand headisrecommended.

Figure9

1.Wearsafetyglasses

2.Wearhearingprotection

OperatingtheParkingBrake

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

1.SafeZone-usethe ZMasterhereonslopes lessthan15degreesor atareas.

2.DangerZone-useawalk behindmowerand/ora handtrimmeronslopes greaterthan15degrees, neardrop-offsandwater.

SettingtheParkingBrake

WARNING

Parkingbrakemaynotholdmachineparkedona slopeandcouldcausepersonalinjuryorproperty damage.

Donotparkonslopesunlesswheelsarechocked orblocked

Figure8

3.Water

Figure10

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

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OperatingtheThrottle

ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweenFastand Slowpositions(Figure14).

Alwaysusethefastpositionwhenturningonthe mowerdeckwiththebladecontrolswitch(PTO).

Figure11

OperatingtheMowerBlade ControlSwitch(PTO)

Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBladeControlSwitch (PTO)

Note:Engagingthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)with

thethrottlepositionathalforlesswillcauseexcessive weartothedrivebelts.

Figure12

Figure14

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostartthe engine.

2.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechoke beforeusingtheignitionswitch(

3.Pushdownonthechoketodisengagethechoke aftertheenginehasstarted(

Figure15).

DisengagingtheBladeControlSwitch (PTO)

Figure15

Figure13

1.On2.Off

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

START

RUN

STOP

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1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition (Figure16).Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

Important:Donotengagestarterformore than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefails tostartallowa15secondcool-downperiod betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthe fuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

Figure16

Figure17

1.On2.Off

2.Turntheignitionkeytostoptostoptheengine.

StartingandStoppingthe

UsingtheFuelShut-OffValve

Thefuelshut-offvalveislocatedbehindtheseat.

Closethefuelshut-offvalvefortransport,maintenance, andstorage.

Ensurethefuelshut-offvalveisopenwhenstarting theengine.

Engine

StartingtheEngine

1.RaisetheROPSupandlockintoplace,sitonthe seatandfastentheseatbelt.

2.Movethemotioncontrolstoneutrallocked position.

3.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingtheParking Brake.

4.Movethebladecontrolswitch(PTO)totheOff position(

5.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheSlow andFastpositions.

Figure18).

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START

RUN

STOP

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StoppingtheEngine

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CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60 secondsbeforeturningtheignitionswitchoff.

Figure18

6.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition (Figure16).Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

Important:Donotengagestarterformore than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefails tostartallowa15secondcool-downperiod betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthe fuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

Figure19

Figure20

Important:Makesurethatthefuelshutoffvalveis

closedbeforetransportingorstoringthemachine, asfuelleakagemayoccur.Settheparkingbrake beforetransporting.Makesuretoremovethekey asthefuelpumpmayrunandcausethebattery tolosecharge.

1.Off3.Start

2.Run

TheSafetyInterlockSystem

CAUTION

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.

themotioncontrolleverstoneutrallockposition. Nowstarttheengine.Whiletheengineisrunning, centereithermotioncontrolandmove(forwardor reverse);theengineshouldstop.Repeatforother motioncontrol.

5.Sittingontheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake, movethebladecontrolswitch(PTO)tooffand movethemotioncontrolleverstoneutrallock position.Trystartingtheengine;theengineshould notcrank.

UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock System

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

•Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.

•Themotioncontrolleversareintheneutrallocked position

Thesafetyinterlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostopthe enginewhenthetractioncontrolsaremovedfromthe lockedpositionwiththeparkingbrakeengagedorif yourisefromtheseatwhenthePTOisengaged.

TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow ,haveanAuthorizedService Dealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately.

DrivingForwardorBackward

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place thethrottlecontrolinthefastpositionforbest performance.Alwaysoperateinthefullthrottle positionwhenmowing.

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidly.Operatormaylose controlofmachineandcausepersonalinjuryor damagetomachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.

1.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeand movethebladecontrolswitch(PTO)toon.Try startingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.

2.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeand movethebladecontrolswitch(PTO)tooff.Move eithermotioncontrollever(outofneutrallocked position).Trystartingtheengine;theengineshould notcrank.Repeatforothercontrollever.

3.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,move thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)tooffandmove themotioncontrolleverstoneutrallockposition. Nowstarttheengine.Whiletheengineisrunning, releasetheparkingbrake,engagethebladecontrol switch(PTO)andriseslightlyfromtheseat;the engineshouldstop.

4.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,move thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)tooffandmove

UsingtheMotionControlLevers

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Figure22

Figure21

1.Motioncontrol lever-neutrallockposition

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

4.Backward

DrivingForward

Note:Theenginewillkillifthetractioncontrollevers

aremovedwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

Tostop,pullthemotioncontrolleverstotheneutral position.

1.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe ParkingBrakeinOperation.

2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

3.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotioncontrol leversforward(

Figure22).

DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotioncontrol leversrearward(Figure23).

Figure23

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethetractioncontrollevers toneutralandmovetolockedposition,disengagethe powertakeoff(bladecontrolswitch(PTO),andturn theignitionkeytooff.

Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine;refer toSettingtheParkingBrakeinOperation.Remember toremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

UsingtheTransportLock

Thetransportlockhastwopositionsandisusedwith thedeckliftpedal.Thereisalockpositionandaunlock positionforthetransportposition.Thetransportlock isusedwiththedeckliftpedal.Referto

Figure24

TransportLockPositions

1.Transportlock3.Unlockposition—doesnot

2.Lockposition—mower deckwilllockintotransport position

lockthemowerdeckinto transportposition

AdjustingtheHeight-of-CutPin

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Mowerdecksize

48inch

52inchand60inch

Height-of-cutrange

1-1/2to5inches (38to127mm)

1-1/2to5-1/2 inches(38to140 mm)

Theheight-of-cutisadjustedbyrelocatingtheclevis pinintodifferentholelocations.

1.Movethetransportlocktothelockposition.

2.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootandraise themowerdecktothetransportposition(also the5-1/2inch(140mm)cuttingheightposition)

Figure25).

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3.Toadjust,rotatethepin90degreesandremovethe pinfromtheheight-of-cutbracket(Figure25).

4.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracket correspondingtotheheight-of-cutdesiredand, insertthepin(

Figure25).

5.Pushonthedecklift,pullbackonthetransport lock,andslowlylowerthemowerdeck.

Increments

1/4inch(6mm)

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),move themotioncontrolleverstotheneutrallocked positionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

Figure26

1.Anti-scalproller4.FlangeNut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

5.Bolt

Figure25

1.Deckliftpedal

2.Cutofheightpin

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp

3.Transportlock

Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,itis recommendedtoadjusttheheightoftheanti-scalp rollers.

Figure27

1.Anti-scalproller3.FlangeNut

2.Bushing4.Bolt

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Positionthe seatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthemachine andaremostcomfortable.

Toadjust,movetheleversidewaystounlockseat (Figure28).

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UsingtheDriveWheelRelease Valves

WARNING

Handsmaybecomeentangledintherotatingdrive componentsbelowtheenginedeck,whichcould resultinseriousinjury.

Stoptheengine,removethekey,andallowall movingpartstostopbeforeaccessingthedrive wheelreleasevalves.

WARNING

Theengineandhydraulicdriveunitscanbecome veryhot.T ouchingahotengineorhydraulicdrive unitscancausesevereburns.

Allowtheengineandhydraulicdriveunitstocool completelybeforeaccessingthedrivewheelrelease valves.

Thedrivewheelreleasevalvesarelocatedbehindthe seatanddownintheenginecompartment.

1.DisengagethePTO(bladecontrolswitch)andturn theignitionkeytooff.Movetheleverstoneutral lockedpositionandapplyparkingbrake.Remove thekey.

2.Locatethebypassleversbehindtheseat,downon theleftandrightsideoftheframe.

3.Topushthemachine,movethebypasslevers rearwardandouttolocktheminplaceasshownin Figure29.Repeatthisoneachsideofthemachine.

Figure29

5.Torunthemachine,movethebypassleverstothe forwardposition(

Figure29).

UsingtheSideDischarge

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.

DANGER

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

•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthe mowerbecausethegrassdeectorroutes materialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaormower bladesunlessyoumovethepowertakeoff (bladecontrolswitch(PTO)totheoffposition, rotatetheignitionkeytooffandremovethekey.

•Makesurethegrassdeectorisinthedown position.

4.Disengageparkingbrakebeforepushing.

LoadingMachines

Useextremecautionwhenloadingunitsontrailersor trucks.Onefullwidthrampthatiswideenoughto extendbeyondthereartiresisrecommendedinsteadof

individualrampsforeachsideoftheunit(Figure30). Thelowerrearsectionofthetractorframeextendsback betweentherearwheelsandservesasastopfortipping backward.Havingafullwidthrampprovidesasurface fortheframememberstocontactiftheunitstartsto tipbackward.Ifitisnotpossibletouseonefullwidth ramp,useenoughindividualrampstosimulateafull widthcontinuousramp.

Therampshouldbelongenoughsothattheangles donotexceed15degrees(

Figure30).Asteeperangle maycausemowercomponentstogetcaughtastheunit movesfromramptotrailerortruck.Steeperangles mayalsocausetheunittotipbackward.Ifloadingon ornearaslope,positionthetrailerortrucksoitison thedownsideoftheslopeandtherampextendsupthe slope.Thiswillminimizetherampangle.Thetraileror truckshouldbeaslevelaspossible.

Important:DoNotattempttoturntheunitwhile ontheramp;youmaylosecontrolanddriveoff theside.

Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparampand suddendecelerationwhenbackingdownaramp.Both maneuverscancausetheunittotipbackward.

Figure30

1.Trailer3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

2.Fullwidthramp4.Fullwidthramp—sideview

TransportingMachines

WARNING

Loadingaunitontoatrailerortruckincreasesthe possibilityofbackwardtip-overandcouldcause seriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingauniton aramp.

•EnsuretheROPSisintheuppositionwhile usingtheseatbeltwhenloadingthemachine. EnsuretheROPSwillclearthetopofan enclosedtrailer.

•Useonlyasingle,fullwidthramp;DoNotuse individualrampsforeachsideoftheunit.

•Ifindividualrampsmustbeused,useenough rampstocreateanunbrokenrampsurface widerthantheunit.

•Donotexceeda15degreeanglebetweenramp andgroundorbetweenrampandtraileror truck.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhiledrivingunitup aramptoavoidtippingbackward.

•Avoidsuddendecelerationwhilebackingunit downaramptoavoidtippingbackward.

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasall necessarybrakes,lighting,andmarkingasrequiredby law .Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafetyinstructions. Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyou,yourfamily, petsorbystandersavoidinjury.

WARNING

Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithoutturn signals,lights,reectivemarkings,oraslow movingvehicleemblemisdangerousandcanlead toaccidentscausingpersonalinjury.

Donotdrivemachineonapublicstreetorroadway .

Totransportthemachine:

1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and closethefuelvalve.

5.Usethemetaltiedownloopsonthemachineto securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruck withstraps,chains,cable,orropes(

Figure31).

MowatCorrectIntervals

Normally,moweveryfourdays.Butremember, grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimes.So tomaintainthesamecuttingheight,whichisagood practice,mowmoreofteninearlyspring.Asthegrass growthrateslowsinmidsummer,mowlessfrequently. Ifyoucannotmowforanextendedperiod,rstmow atahighcuttingheight;thenmowagaintwodayslater atalowerheightsetting.

CuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeedin certainconditions.

Figure31

1.Tractionunittiedownloops

OperatingTips

FastThrottleSetting

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineatthefastthrottleposition.Airisrequired tothoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower byuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohaveonesideofthe mowerfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsairtobe drawnintothemower.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethe cuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpanyuneven ground.However,thecuttingheightusedinthepastis generallythebestonetouse.Whencuttinggrasslonger thansixinchestall,youmaywanttocutthelawntwice toensureanacceptablequalityofcut.

Cut1/3oftheGrassBlade

AvoidCuttingTooLow

Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthe moweryoupreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheightto ensurethatuneventurfisnotcuttooshort.

LongGrass

Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,raise thecuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthegrassat thissetting.Thencutthegrassagainusingthelower, normalsetting.

WhenStopping

Ifthemachine'sforwardmotionmustbestoppedwhile mowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydropontoyour lawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoapreviouslycutarea withthebladesengaged.

KeeptheUndersideoftheMower Clean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe moweraftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinside themower,cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecome unsatisfactory.

Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrowsmore slowly.

MowingDirection

Alternatemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhich enhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

BladeMaintenance

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason becauseasharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshreddingturns grassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowthand increasesthechanceofdisease.Checkthecutterblades dailyforsharpness,andforanywearordamage.File downanynicksandsharpenthebladesasnecessary.If abladeisdamagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywith agenuineTOROreplacementblade.

Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst50hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Changethehydraulicsystemlterandoil.

•Checkthesafetysystem.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Checktheseatbelt.

•Checktherolloverprotectionsystem(ROPS)knobs.

•Cleantheenginescreen.

•Checkthemowerblades.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

•Checkthehydraulicoillevelintheexpansiontank.

•Greasethemowerdeckidlerarm.

•Checksparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.

•Lubricatethemowerdeckliftpivots.

•Changetheengineoil.(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions)

•Check,cleanandregapthesparkplug.

•Checkandcleanenginecoolingnsandshrouds.

•Changetheengineoillter.

Every250hours

Every400hours

Every500hours

Monthly

Yearly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Replacetheprimaryairlter.

•Checkthesecondaryairlter.

•Changethehydraulicsystemlterandoil.

•Replacethesecondaryairlter.

•Replacethefuellter.(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Adjustthecasterpivotbearing.

•Checktheelectricclutch.

•Checkthebattery.

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Lubricatethecasterwheelhubs(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Checkallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.

Lubrication

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GreasingandLubrication

Greasemorefrequentlywhenoperatingconditionsare extremelydustyorsandy.

GreaseType:No.2generalpurposelithiumbaseor molybdenumbasegrease

HowtoGrease

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.Makesureto scrapeanypaintoffthefrontofthetting(s).

4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.Pumpgrease intothettingsuntilgreasebeginstooozeoutof thebearings.

WheretoGreasetheMower

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Greasethemower

deckidlerarm.

Yearly—Greasethefrontcaster pivots(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition, andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Greasethemowerdeckidlerpulleypivotuntilgrease comeoutthebottom(

Figure33).

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

WheretoAddLightOilorSpray Lubrication

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Lubricatethedeckliftpivots.

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4.Removethedustcapandadjustthecasterpivots. Keepthedustcapoffuntilgreasingisdone.Referto AdjustingtheCasterPivotBearinginMaintenance.

5.Removethehexplug.Threadagreasezerkintothe hole.

6.Pumpgreaseintothezerkuntilitoozesoutaround thetopbearing.

7.Removethegreasezerkinthehole.Installthehex pluganddustcap(

Figure34).

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8.Iftheaxleassemblyhashadbothspacernuts removed(orbrokenloose),applyathreadlocking adhesivetoonespacernutandthreadontotheaxle withthewrenchatsfacingoutward.DoNotthread spacernutallofthewayontotheendoftheaxle. Leaveapproximately1/8inch(3mm)fromtheouter surfaceofthespacernuttotheendoftheaxleinside thenut.

9.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheelon thesideofthewheelwiththenewsealandbearing.

10.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,ll theareainsidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullof general-purposegrease.

LubricatetheCasterWheel Hubs

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Lubricatethecasterwheel

hubs(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

1.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, andremovethekey.Engagetheparkingbrake.

Figure35

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench ats

11.Insertthesecondbearingandnewsealintothe wheel.

12.Applyathreadlockingadhesivetothe2ndspacer nutandthreadontotheaxlewiththewrenchats facingoutward.

13.Torquethenutto75-80in-lb(8-9N-m),loosen, thenre-torqueto20-25in-lb(2-3N-m).Makesure axledoesnotextendbeyondeithernut.

14.Reinstallthesealguardsoverthewheelhuband insertwheelintocasterfork.Reinstallcasterbolt andtightennutfully.

Important:Topreventsealandbearingdamage, checkthebearingadjustmentoften.Spinthecaster tire.Thetireshouldnotspinfreely(morethan1or 2revolutions)orhaveanysideplay .Ifthewheel spinsfreely,adjusttorqueonspacernutuntilthere isaslightamountofdrag.Reapplythreadlocking adhesive.

2.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

3.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

4.Removeoneofthespacernutsfromtheaxle assemblyinthecasterwheel.Notethatthread lockingadhesivehasbeenappliedtolockthespacer nutstotheaxle.Removetheaxle(withtheother spacernutstillassembledtoit)fromthewheel assembly.

5.Pryoutseals,andinspectbearingsforwearor damageandreplaceifnecessary.

6.Packthebearingswithageneral-purposegrease.

7.Insertonebearing,onenewsealintothewheel.

Note:Thesealsmustbereplaced.

EngineMaintenance

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—Replacethe

primaryairlter.

Figure36

Every250hours—Checkthe secondaryairlter.

Every500hours—Replacethe secondaryairlter.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequentlyif operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

RemovingtheFilters

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Pushdowntoreleasetheretainingclampsontheair cleanerandpulltheaircleanercoveroffoftheair cleanerbody(

4.Cleantheinsideoftheaircleanercoverwith compressedair.

5.Gentlyslidetheprimarylteroutoftheaircleaner

Figure36).Avoidknockingthelterintothe

body( sideofthebody.

6.Removethesecondarylteronlyifyouintendto replaceit.

Important:Neverattempttocleanthe secondarylter.Ifthesecondarylterisdirty, thentheprimarylterisdamagedandyou shouldreplacebothlters.

7.Inspecttheprimarylterfordamagebylookinginto thelterwhileshiningabrightlightontheoutside ofthelter.Holesinthelterwillappearasbright spots.Ifthelterisdamageddiscardit.

Figure36).

1.Aircleanerclamps

2.Aircleanercover

3.Primaryairlter

4.Secondaryairlter

ServicingthePrimaryFilter

1.Donotcleanthepaperlter,replaceit(Figure36).

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,ordamage totherubberseal.

3.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.

ServicingtheSecondaryFilter

Donotcleanthesecondarylter,replaceit.

Important:Neverattempttocleanthesecondary lter.Ifthesecondarylterisdirty,thenthe primarylterisdamagedandyoushouldreplace bothlters.

InstallingtheFilters

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewithbothairltersandcover installed.

1.Ifinstallingnewlters,checkeachlterforshipping damage.Donotuseadamagedlter.

2.Ifthesecondarylterisbeingreplaced,carefully slideitintothelterbody(Figure36).

3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylteroverthesecondary lter(Figure36).Ensurethatitisfullyseatedby pushingontheouterrimofthelterwhileinstalling it.

Important:Donotpressonthesoftinsidearea ofthelter.

4.Installtheaircleanercoverwiththebreathercap downandrotatesotheretainingclampslockthe coverinplace(

Figure36).

ServicingtheEngineOil

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

CrankcaseCapacity:withalterchange,71ounces (2.1L);withoutalterchange,61ounces(1.8L)

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure37

Note:Useofmulti-gradeoils(5W-20,10W-30,or

10W-40)willincreaseoilconsumption.Checktheoil levelmorefrequentlywhenusingthem.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawayfromthemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donot runenginewithoilbelowthelowmarkbecausethe enginemaybedamaged.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

Figure38

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position(

Figure38).

ChangingtheEngineOil

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ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every100hours(moreoftenindirty ordustyconditions)

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Parkthemachinesothattherearisslightlylower thanthefronttoensuretheoildrainscompletely.

2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

5.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil intothellertubeandslowlyaddtheadditionaloil tobringittotheFullmark(Figure40).

4.Changetheengineoil(

Figure39).

Figure40

6.Starttheengineanddrivetoaatarea.Checkthe oillevelagain.

ChangingtheEngineOilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

Note:Changetheengineoilltermorefrequently whenoperatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChangingthe EngineOil.

Figure39

2.Changetheengineoillter(

Figure41).

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ServicingtheSparkPlug

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ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Makesuretheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug. Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplug(s)andagappingtool/feelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug(s) ifnecessary.

TypeofSparkPlug:NGK

AirGap:0.030inch(0.75mm)

BPR4ESorequivalent

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

3.Locateandremovethesparkplugs(

Figure42).

Figure41

Note:Ensuretheoilltergaskettouchestheengine

andthenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnewoil; refertoChangingtheOil.

Figure42

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Nevercleanthesparkplug(s).Always

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

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.030inches(0.76mm).

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InstallingtheSparkPlug

Tightenthesparkplug(s)to16ft.-lb(22N-m).

CheckSparkArrester(if equipped)

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

Hotexhaustsystemcomponentsmayignite gasolinevaporsevenaftertheengineisstopped. Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengineoperation mayigniteammablematerials.Firemayresultin personalinjuryorpropertydamage.

DoNotrefuelorrunengineunlesssparkarrester isinstalled.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Waitformufertocool.

3.Ifanybreaksinthescreenorweldsareobserved, replacethearrester.

4.Ifpluggingofthescreenisobserved,removethe arresterandshakelooseparticlesoutofthearrester andcleanscreenwithawirebrush(soakinsolventif necessary).Reinstallarresteronexhaustoutlet.

Figure44

FuelSystem

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Maintenance

Note:Itisimportanttoreinstallthefuellinehosesand securewithplastictiesthesameastheywereoriginally installedatthefactorytokeepthefuellineawayfrom componentsthatcouldcausefuellinedamage.

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)(moreoftenindirtyor dustyconditions).

Thefuellterislocatedneartheengineonthefront orrearsideoftheengine.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedposition,andsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Allowthemachinetocooldown.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

5.Closethefuelshutoffvalvebehindtheseat (Figure45).

ServicingtheFuelTank

Donotattempttodrainthefueltank.Ensurethatan AuthorizedServiceDealerdrainsthefueltankand servicesanycomponentsofthefuelsystem.

Figure45

1.Fuellter

2.Hoseclamp

6.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherand slidethemawayfromthelter(Figure45).

7.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

8.Installanewlterandmovethehoseclampsclose

9.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

tothelter(

Figure45).

3.Fuelline

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Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe machineandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscan causethebatterygassestoexplode,resultingin personalinjury.

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

•AlwaysReconnectthepositive(red)battery cablebeforereconnectingthenegative(black) cable.

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

W ash hands after handling .

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhichisa deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.

Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontactwith skin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafetyglassestoshield youreyesandrubberglovestoprotectyourhands.

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting inpersonalinjury.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Firstdisconnectthenegativebatterycable(black) fromthenegative(-)(black)batteryterminal

Figure46).

(

4.Slidetheredterminalbootoffthepositive(red) batteryterminalandremovethepositive(+)(red) batterycable(

5.Removethewingnutsecuringthebatteryclamp (Figure46).

6.Removetheclamp(Figure46).

7.Removethebattery.

Figure46).

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal partsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

1.Removethewingnutand clamp

2.Removethenegative batterycablebeforethe positive

Figure46

3.Removethepositive batterycable

4.Removebattery

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1.Positionbatteryinthetraywiththeterminalposts oppositefromthehydraulictank(

Figure46).

2.First,installthepositive(red)batterycableto positive(+)batteryterminal.

3.Theninstallthenegative(black)batterycableand groundwiretothenegative(-)batteryterminal.

4.Securethecableswith2bolts,2washers,and 2locknuts(

Figure46).

5.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.

6.Installtheclampandsecureitwiththewingnut

Figure46).

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ChargingtheBattery

1.PositiveBatteryPost

2.NegativeBatteryPost

Figure47

3.Red(+)ChargerLead

4.Black(-)ChargerLead

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan explode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparksand amesawayfrombattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged (1.265specicgravity).Thisisespeciallyimportant topreventbatterydamagewhenthetemperatureis below32°F(0°C).

1.Chargebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to30amps or30minutesat10amps.

2.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthe chargerleadsfromthebatteryposts(

3.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnectthe batterycables,refertoInstallingtheBattery.

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.

Figure47).

ServicingtheFuses

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance,however,ifafuseblowscheckthe component/circuitforamalfunctionorshort.

1.Thefusesarelocatedonrighthandconsolenextto theseat(

2.Toreplacethefuses,pulloutonthefusetoremove it.

3.Installanewfuse(

Figure48).

1.Optionalaccesory-15amp

2.Charge-25amp5.Console

3.PTO-10amp

Figure48

4.Main-25amp

DriveSystem Maintenance

CheckingtheSeatBelt

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Visuallyinspectseatbeltforwear,cuts,andproper operationofretractorandbuckle.Replacebefore operatingifdamaged.

CheckingtheRollover ProtectionSystem(ROPS) Knobs

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keeptheroll barinthefullyraisedlockedpositionandusethe seatbelt.

Ensuretheseatissecuredtothemachine.

Checkthatboththemountinghardwareandtheknobs areingoodworkingcondition.Makesuretheknobs arefullyengagedwiththeROPSintheraisedposition. Theupperhoopoftherollbarmayneedtobepushed forwardorpulledrearwardtogetbothknobsfully engaged.

Figure49

1.ROPSknob(locked position)

2.PullROPSknoboutand rotate90degreesto changerollbarposition

3.Rollbarintheupright position

4.Rollbarinthefolded position

AdjustingtheTracking

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO).

2.Drivetoanopenatarea,movethemotioncontrol leverstotheneutrallockedposition.

3.Movethethrottlemidwaybetweenfastandslow .

4.Movebothmotioncontrolleversallthewayforward untiltheybothhitthestopsintheT-slot.

5.Checkwhichwaythemachinetracks.

6.Ifittrackstotheright,loosentheboltsandadjust theleftstopplaterearwardontheleftT-slotuntilthe machinetracksstraight(Figure50).

7.Ifittrackstotheleft,loosentheboltsandadjustthe rightstopplaterearwardontherightT-slotuntilthe machinetracksstraight(Figure50).

8.Tightenthestopplate(

Figure50).

Figure51

AdjustingtheCasterPivot Bearing

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

Figure50

Leftcontrollevershown

1.Controllever3.Stopplate

2.Bolt

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresat 13psi(90kPa).Uneventirepressurecancauseuneven cut.Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost accuratepressurereading.

3.Removethedustcapfromcasterandtightenlock

Figure52).

nut(

4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersareat andthenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlysetthe pre-loadonthebearings(

Important:Makesurethespringwashersare installedcorrectlyasshowninFigure52.

5.Installthedustcap(

Figure52).

Figure52

1.SpringWashers3.DustCap

2.LockNut

AdjustingtheElectricClutch

ServiceInterval:Every500hours—Checktheelectric

clutch.

Theclutchisadjustabletoensureproperengagement andproperbraking.

1.Inserta0.015–0.021inch(0.381–0.533mm)feeler gaugethroughoneinspectionslotinthesideofthe assembly.Makesureitisbetweenthearmatureand therotorfrictionsurfaces.

Figure53

1.Adjustingnut3.Feelergauge

2.Slot

Thegapneedstobeatleast.015inches(0.381mm) andnotmorethan.021inches(0.533mm).

2.Ifadjustmentisneeded,thensetat.015inches(0.381 mm)foreachofthethreeadjustmentslotpositions. Tightenthelocknutsuntilthereisslightbindingon thefeelergaugebutitcanbemovedeasilywithinthe airgap(

Figure53).

3.Repeatthisfortheremainingslots.

4.Checkeachslotagainandmakeslightadjustments untilthefeelergaugebetweentherotorandarmature withveryslightcontactbetweenthem.

CoolingSystem Maintenance

CleaningtheEngineScreen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforeeachuseremoveanybuild-upofgrass,dirtor otherdebrisfromtheenginescreen.Thiswillhelp insureadequatecoolingandcorrectenginespeedand willreducethepossibilityofoverheatingandmechanical damagetotheengine(

CleaningtheEngineCooling FinsandShrouds

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichever

Figure54).

comesrst)

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Removetheairintakescreen,recoilstarterandfan housing(

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengineparts.

5.Installairintakescreen,recoilstarterandfanhousing

Figure54).

(

Figure54).

Figure54

1.Engineguard4.Fanhousing

2.Engineairintakescreen

3.Bolt

5.Screw

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InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Checkthebeltsforsquealingwhenthebeltisrotating, bladesslippingwhencuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges, burnmarksandcracksaresignsofawornmowerbelt. Replacethemowerbeltifanyoftheseconditionsare evident.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarksandcracks aresignsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethemowerbelt ifanyoftheseconditionsareevident.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Lowerthemowertothe3inch(76mm)heightof cut.

4.Removethebeltcovers(

1.Pushtabdown2.Removebeltcover

Figure55).

Figure55

5.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarmto removetensionontheidlerspring(

Figure56).

6.Removethebeltfromthemowerdeckpulleys.

Figure56

1.Clutchpulley5.Squareholeintheidler

2.Mowerbelt6.Idlergreasezerk

3.Springloadedidlerpulley

4.Ratchet

armfortheratchet

7.Beltguide

10.Installthebeltguideontheidlerarmshownin Figure56.

11.Usingtheratchetinthesquarehole,installtheidler spring(Figure56).

Makesurethespringendsareseatedintheanchor grooves.

12.Installthebeltcovers(

Figure57).

7.Removethebeltguideonthespringloadedidlerarm shownin

Figure56.

8.Removetheexistingbelt.

9.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleysand theclutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure56).

Figure57

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8.Installthenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyandthe twodrivepulleys.

1.Positionthebeltcover3.Ensurethetabisunder

2.Slidebeltcoverunderthe sidecatches

themetalcatch

ReplacingtheHydraulicPump DriveBelt

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Removethemowerbelt.RefertoReplacingthe MowerBeltinMaintenance.

4.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjackstands (Figure59).

5.Removetheclutchstopshownin

Figure58.

Figure59

1.Idlerpulley4.Pumpdrivebelt

2.Idlerspringpost5.Righthandhydraulicpump

3.Enginepulley

pulley

6.Lefthandhydraulicpump pulley

9.InstalltheclutchstopshowninFigure58.

10.Installthemowerbelt.RefertoReplacingtheMower Belt.

Figure58

1.Clutchstop

6.Removetheidlerspringfromthepost(Figure59).

7.Removetheexistingbeltfromthehydraulicunit drivepulleysandtheenginepulley

ControlsSystem Maintenance

AdjustingtheControlHandle Position

Therearetwoheightpositionsforthecontrollevers; highandlow.Removetheboltstoadjusttheheightfor theoperator.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedposition,andsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Loosentheboltsandangenutsinstalledinthe levers(

Figure60).

Figure61

4.Aligntheleversfronttorearpositionbybringthe leverstogethertotheneutralpositionandslide themuntiltheyarealigned,thentightenthebolts

Figure61).

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Figure60

1.Bolt

2.Handle4.Nut

3.Controllever

AdjustingtheMotionControl Linkage

Locatedoneithersideofthefueltank,belowtheseatare thepumpcontrollinkages.Rotatingthepumplinkage witha1/2inchwrenchallowsnetuningadjustments sothatthemachinedoesnotmoveinneutral.Any adjustmentsshouldbemadeforneutralpositioningonly.

WARNING

Enginemustberunninganddrivewheelsmust beturningsomotioncontroladjustmentcanbe performed.Contactwithmovingpartsorhot surfacesmaycausepersonalinjury.

Keepngers,hands,andclothingclearofrotating componentsandhotsurfaces.

1.Priortostartingtheengine,pushthedeckliftpedal andremovetheheightofcutpin.Lowerdeckto theground.

2.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwithjack stands(orequivalentsupport)justhighenoughto allowdrivewheelstoturnfreely .

3.Movetheseatthefurthestrearpositiontoexpose thefrontnuts.

4.Loosenthefrontnuts.Thenutsdonotneedtobe removed.

5.Movetheseatthefurthestforwardpositionto exposetherearnuts.

6.Loosentherearnuts.Thenutsdonotneedtobe removed.

7.Slidetheseatandseatplateforwardtoallowthe

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frontnutstogothroughthekeyhole(Figure62).

Figure62

1.Seat

2.Frontnutswithkeyhole

8.Removetheseatandseatplatefromthemachine.

9.Unplugtheharnessconnectorfromtheseatswitch locatedundertheseat(Figure63).

12.Temporarilyinstallajumperwireacrossthe terminalsintheconnectorofthemainwiring harness.

13.Startengine.Brakemustbeengagedandmotion

controlleversouttostartengine.Operatordoes nothavetobeintheseatbecauseofthejumper wirebeingused.Runengineatfullthrottleand

releasebrake.

14.Runtheunitatleast5minuteswiththedrivelevers atfullforwardspeedtobringhydraulicoilupto operatingtemperature.

Note:Themotioncontrolleverneedstobein neutralwhilemakinganynecessaryadjustments.

15.Bringthemotioncontrolleversintotheneutral position.Adjustthepumpcontrolrodsbyloosening thetwojamnutsandrotatingtheadjustmentnutin theappropriatedirectionuntilthewheelsslightly creepinreverse(

Figure64).Movethemotion controlleverstothereversepositionandwhile applyingslightpressuretotheleverallowthereverse indicatorspringstobringtheleversbacktoneutral. Thewheelsmuststopturningorslightlycreepin reverse.

16.Tightenthetwojamnutsagainsttheadjustmentnut Figure64).

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Figure63

1.Harnessconnector

10.Loosentheboltsholdingtheseattothemachineand slidetheseatforwardintheslotstoremovetheseat.

11.Removetheelectricalconnectionfromtheseat safetyswitch,locatedunderthebottomcushionof theseat.Theswitchisapartoftheseatassembly .

Figure64

1.Jamnut2.Adjustmentnut

17.Shutoffunit.Removejumperwirefromwire harnessandplugconnectorintoseatswitch.

18.Removethejackstands.

19.Raisethedeckandinstalltheheightofcutpin.

20.Checkthatthemachinedoesnotcreepinneutral withtheparkbrakesdisengaged.

AdjustingtheMotionControl Damper

Thetopdampermountingboltcanbeadjustedtoobtain amoredesiredmotioncontrolleverresistance.See Figure65formountingoptions.

Figure65

RHMotionControlShown

Figure66

1.Flangednut2.Jamnut

1.Torquethelocknutto200in-lb(16.7ft-lb).Boltmust protrudepastendoflocknutaftertorque.

2.Mostresistance(rmestfeel)

3.Damper

4.Mediumresistance(mediumfeel)

5.Leastresistance(softestfeel)

AdjustingtheMotionControl NeutralLockPivot

Theangednutcanbeadjustedtoobtainamoredesired motioncontrolleverresistancewhenmovingittothe neutrallockposition.SeeFigure66foradjustment options.

1.Loosenthejamnut.

2.Tightenorloosentheangednuttothedesiredfeel.

Formoreresistance,tightentheangednut.

Forlessresistance,loosentheangednut

3.Tightenjamnut.

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Maintenance

Failuretoproperlyperformthisprocedurecan resultinirreparabledamagetothetransaxledrive system.

ServicingtheHydraulic System

HydraulicOilType:Toro

HYPR-OIL

hydraulicoilor20W-50engineoil.

Important:Useoilspecied.Otheruidscould causesystemdamage.

HydraulicSystemCapacity(withltersremoved):

150.6ounces(4.45l)

CheckingtheHydraulicOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

1.Allowthehydraulicoiltocooldown.Checktheoil levelwhentheoiliscold.

2.Checkexpansionreservoirandifnecessaryadd

Toro

HYPR-OIL

COLDline.

™

500hydraulicoiltotheFULL

™

500

RemovingHydraulicSystemFilters

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and allowenginetocool.Removethekeyandengage theparkingbrake.

2.Locatethelterandguardsoneachtransaxledrive system( thelterguardandguard.

Figure68).Removethreescrewssecuring

Figure67

1.Expansionreservoir

2.FULLCOLDline

ChangingtheHydraulic SystemFilterandOil

Thelterandoilarechangedatthesametime.DoNot reuseoil.Oncethenewlterisinstalledandoilisadded anyairinthesystemmustbepurged.

Figure68

Rightsideshown

1.Transaxledrive

2.Oillter

3.Filterguard

4.Screws

5.Ventplug

3.Carefullycleanareaaroundlters.Itisimportant thatnodirtorcontaminationenterhydraulicsystem.

4.Placeacontainerbelowtheltertocatchtheoilthat drainswhenthelterandventplugsareremoved.

5.Locateandremovetheventplugoneach transmission

6.Unscrewtheltertoremoveandallowoiltodrain fromdrivesystem.

Repeatthisprocedureforbothlters.

InstallingtheHydraulicSystemFilters

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every400hours

Thebleedingprocessisrepeateduntiltheoilremains attheFULLCOLDlineinthereservoirafterpurging.

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damagetothetransaxledrivesystem.

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

1.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwithjack stands(orequivalentsupport)justhighenoughto allowdrivewheelstoturnfreely .

Figure70

Figure69

1.Applyathincoatofoilonthesurfaceoftherubber sealofeachlter.

2.Turnthelterclockwiseuntilrubbersealcontacts thelteradapterthentightenthelteranadditional 3/4to1fullturn.Repeatfortheotherlter

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

4.Verifytheventplugsareremovedbeforeaddingthe oil.

5.Slowlypourthespeciedoilthroughexpansion reservoiruntiloilcomesoutofoneoftheventplug holes.Stopandinstallthatventplug.T orquethe plugto180in-lb(20.3N-m).

6.Continuetoaddoilthroughtheexpansionreservoir untiloilcomesoutoftheremainingventplughole onthesecondtransmission.Stopandinstallthat ventplug.Torquetheplugto180in-lb(20.3N-m).

7.Continuetoaddoilthroughtheexpansionreservoir untilitreachestheFULLCOLDlineonthe expansionreservoir.ProceedtotheBleedingthe HydraulicSystemsection.

Important:Failuretoperformthe

the Hy draulic System

Bleeding

procedureafterchanging

1.Jackingpoints

2.Entertheoperator'sposition.Startengineand movethrottlecontrolaheadto1/2throttleposition. Disengageparkingbrake.

A.Movethebypassleversintothepushingthe

machineposition;refertothePushingthe MachinebyHandsectioninOperation.With thebypassvalvesopenandtheenginerunning, slowlymovethemotioncontrolleversinboth forwardandreverse(5or6times).

B.Movethebypassleversintotheoperating

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

C.Stoptheengineandchecktheoillevelinthe

expansionreservoir.Addthespeciedoilas untilitreachestheFULLCOLDlineonthe expansionreservoir.

3.Repeatstep2untilalltheairiscompletelypurged fromthesystem.

Whenthetransaxleoperatesatnormalnoiselevels andmovessmoothlyforwardandreverseatnormal speeds,thenthetransaxleisconsideredpurged.

4.Checktheoillevelintheexpansionreservoirone lasttime.Addthespeciedoilasuntilitreaches theFULLCOLDlineontheexpansionreservoir ifnecessary.

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Maintenance

LevelingtheMowerDeck

SettingUptheMachine

Note:Ensurethemowerdeckisleveledbefore

matchingtheheight-of-cut(HOC).

1.Positionmoweronaatsurface.

2.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition andsettheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

4.Checktirepressureofthetires.Ifneeded,adjustto 13psi(90kPa)

5.Positionthemowertothe3inch(76mm) height-of-cutposition.

Figure71

1.Deckliftpedal

2.Heightofcutpin

3.Transportlock

6.Inserttheheightadjustmentpinintothe3inch(7.6 cm)cuttingheightlocation.

7.Releasethetransportlockandallowthedeckto lowertothecuttingheight.

8.Raisethedischargechute.

DeckLeveling

1.Positionthemoweronaatsurface.

2.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

3.Checkthetirepressureinthedrivetires.Proper inationpressurefortiresis13psi(90kPa).Adjust ifnecessary.

4.Positionthetransportlockinthelatchingposition.

5.Pushthedeckliftpedalallthewayforwardandthe deckwilllatchatthe5-1/2inch(14cm)transport position(

Figure71).

9.Onbothsidesofthedeck,measurefromthelevel surfacetothefronttipoftheblade(PostionA). Themeasurementshouldread3inches(7.6mm)

Figure72).

(

Figure72

1.3inches(7.6cm)atAis correct

2.31/4inches(8.3cm)atB iscorrect

3.Measureherefromthe bladetiptohardsurface

4.MeasureatAandBon bothsides

10.Ifneeded,loosenthewhizlocknutonthesideofthe yokeandthejamnutontop.Finetunethescrew adjusterbyturningittoget3inch(7.6mm)height (see

Figure73).

Toincreasetheheight,turntheadjusterscrew

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clockwise;todecrease,turncounterclockwise.

istoohigh,loosenthesinglepointadjustmentbolt byrotatingitcounterclockwise(Figure75).

Note:Loosenortightenthesinglepointadjustment boltenoughtomovetheheight-of-cutplate mountingboltsatleast1/3thelengthoftheavailable travelintheirslots.Thiswillregainsomeupand downadjustmentoneachofthefourdecklinks.

Figure73

1.Whizlocknut3.Jamnut

2.Adjusterscrew4.Yoke

11.Ifthefrontdecklinksdonothaveenoughadjustment toachieveaccuratecutheight,thesinglepoint adjustmentcanbeutilizedtogainmoreadjustment.

12.Toadjustthesinglepointsystem,loosenthetwo boltsatthebottomoftheheightofcutplate.Refer

Figure74.

Figure75

1.Singlepointadjustmentbolt

14.Tightenthetwoboltsatthebottomoftheheightof cutplate(Figure74).Torqueto27-33ft-lb(37-45 N-m).

Note:Inmostconditions,thebackbladetipshould beadjusted1/4inch(6.4mm)higherthanthefront.

15.Onbothsidesofthedeck,measurefromthelevel surfacetothebacktipoftheblade(PostionB).The measurementshouldread31/4inches(8.3cm)

Figure72).

(

16.Finetunethescrewadjusterbyturningittoget 3–1/4inches(8.3mm)height(

Figure73).

Toincreasetheheight,turntheadjustmentnut clockwise;todecrease,turncounterclockwise.

17.Measureuntilallfoursidesarethecorrectheight. Tightenallthenutsonthedeckliftarmassemblies.

18.Lowerdischargechute.

Figure74

1.Boltsatthebottomoftheheight-of-cutplate

13.Ifthedeckistoolow ,tightenthesinglepoint adjustmentboltbyrotatingitclockwise.Ifthedeck

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason becausesharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshreddingturns grassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowthand increasesthechanceofdisease.

Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andforany wearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpenthe bladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn, replaceitimmediatelywithagenuineTororeplacement blade.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement,you maywanttokeepextrabladesonhand.

DANGER

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece ofthebladecouldbethrownintotheoperator's orbystander'sarea,resultinginseriouspersonal injuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

CheckingforBentBlades

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforwardand backward(Figure77).Measurefromalevelsurface tothecuttingedge,positionA,oftheblades

Figure77).Notethisdimension.

(

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagetheblade controlswitch(PTO),andsettheparkingbrake.Turn theignitionkeytoOff.Removethekey.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure76).Iftheedges arenotsharporhavenicks,removeandsharpenthe blades.RefertoSharpeningtheBlades.

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea (Figure76).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslot forminginthisarea( newblade.

Figure76),immediatelyinstalla

Figure77

1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface

2.PositionA

4.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

5.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeof thebladesatthesamepositionasinstep3above. Thedifferencebetweenthedimensionsobtainedin

3and4mustnotexceed1/8inch(3mm).If

steps thisdimensionexceeds1/8inch(3mm),theblade isbentandmustbereplaced;refertoRemovingthe BladesandInstallingtheBlades.

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedbladewith anewblade.

Figure76

1.CuttingEdge3.Wear/slotForming

2.CurvedArea4.Crack

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesofblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Bladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthe bladeisoutofbalanceorisbent.Toensureoptimum

performanceandcontinuedsafetyconformanceof

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themachine,usegenuineTororeplacementblades. Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturersmay resultinnon-conformancewithsafetystandards.

1.Toholdthespindleshaft,useanopenendwrench (1-1/2)onthespindleshafthexend.

2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,andblade fromthespindleshaft(

Figure78).

Figure79

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure80).Ifthebladestaysina horizontalposition,thebladeisbalancedandcanbe used.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff theendofthesailareaonly(

Figure81).Repeatthis

procedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

Figure80

Figure78

1.SailAreaofBlade

2.Blade

3.Curvedwasher

4.BladeBolt

5.Spindleshafthexend

SharpeningtheBlades

WARNING

Whensharpeningblade,piecesofbladecouldbe thrownandcauseseriousinjury.

Wearpropereyeprotectionwhensharpeningblade.

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothends oftheblade( Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamountof materialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

Figure79).Maintaintheoriginalangle.

1.Blade2.Balancer

InstallingtheBlades

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RemovingtheMowerDeck

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademustbe

pointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthemower toensurepropercutting.

1.Toholdthespindleshaft,useanopenendwrench (1-1/2)onthespindleshafthexend.

2.Installtheblade,springdiskandbladebolt.The springdiskconemustbeinstalledtowardthe bolthead(

Figure81).T orquethebladeboltto

85-110ft-lb(115-150N-m).

Beforeservicingorremovingthemowerdeck,thespring loadeddeckarmsmustbelockedout.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Removetheheightadjustmentpinandlowerthe decktotheground.

3.Placetheheightadjustmentpininthe3inch(7.6 cm)cuttingheightlocation.

4.Removethebeltcovers.

5.Liftuptheoorpanandinsertaratchetintothe squareholeinthedeckidler(

Figure82).

6.Rotatethedeckidlerclockwiseandremovethe mowerbelt(Figure82).

1.SailAreaofBlade

2.Blade

3.SpringDisk

Figure81

4.BladeBolt

5.Spindleshafthexend

Figure82

1.Clutchpulley5.Squareholeintheidler

2.Mowerbelt6.Idlergreasezerk

3.Springloadedidlerpulley

4.Ratchet

armfortheratchet

7.Beltguide

7.Removeandretainthehardwareonbothsidesofthe deckasshownin

Figure83.

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6 2

Figure84

Figure83

1.Removethereardeckliftattachmentshoulderboltandnut.

2.Removethefrontdeckliftattachmentshoulderboltandnut.

8.Slidethedeckouttotherightsideofthemachine.

ReplacingtheGrassDeector

WARNING

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

Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstalla coverplate,amulchplate,grassdeectororbagger.

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.GrassDeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring

5.Springinstalled

7.Jhookendofspring

2.Placespacerandspringontograssdeector.Place oneJendofspringbehinddeckedge.

Note:MakesureoneJendofspringisinstalled behinddeckedgebeforeinstallingtheboltasshown

Figure84.

3.Installboltandnut.PlaceoneJhookendofspring aroundgrassdeector(Figure84).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable torotate.Liftthedeectoruptothefullopen positionandensurethatitrotatesintothefull downposition.

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,springandspacerholding thedeectortothepivotbrackets(Figure84). Removedamagedorworngrassdeector.

Cleaning

Storage

CleaningUndertheMower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Raisethemowertothetransportposition.

WasteDisposal

Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicoil,andenginecoolant arepollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeofthese accordingtoyourstateandlocalregulations.

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(bladecontrolswitch (PTO),settheparkingbrake,andturntheignition keytoOff.Removethekey.

2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe engineandhydraulicsystem.Cleandirtandchaff fromtheoutsideoftheenginecylinderheadnsand blowerhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith milddetergentandwater.Donotpressure washthemachine.Avoidexcessiveuseof water,especiallynearthecontrolpanel,engine, hydraulicpumps,andmotors.

3.Checkthebrake;refertoServicingtheBrakeinthe MaintenanceSection.

4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir CleanerintheMaintenanceSection.

5.Greasethemachine;refertoGreasingand LubricationintheMaintenanceSection.

6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoServicingthe EngineOilintheMaintenanceSection.

7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire PressureintheMaintenanceSection.

8.Changethehydrauliclters;refertoServicingthe HydraulicSystemintheMaintenanceSection.

9.Chargethebattery;refertoServicingtheBatteryin theMaintenanceSection.

10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith agardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththebladecontrol switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathighidlefor 2to5minutesafterwashing.

11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoServicing theCuttingBladesintheMaintenanceSection.

12.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachineforstorage asfollows:

A.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditioner

tofuelinthetank.Followmixinginstructions fromthestabilizermanufacturer.Donotusean alcoholbasedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuelandused atalltimes.

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

C.Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthe

fueltank;refertoServicingtheFuelTankinthe MaintenanceSection.

D.Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recycleasperlocal

codes.

Important:Donotstore stabilizer/conditionedfuelover90days.

13.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repair orreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

15.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstorage area.Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchand keepitoutofreachofchildrenorotherunauthorized users.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepit clean.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Starterdoesnotcrank

Enginewillnotstart,startshard,orfails tokeeprunning

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Bladecontrolswitch(PTO)isengaged.1.Movebladecontrolswitch(PTO)to

2.Parkingbrakeisnoton.

3.Driveleversarenotinneutrallock 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.

disengaged.

2.Settheparkingbrake.

3.Ensurethedriveleversareinthe neutrallockposition.

5.Chargethebattery .

6.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

7.Replacefuse.

1.Fillthefueltank.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

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

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.

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.

Clutchwillnotengage.

1.Mowerdeckbeltisworn,looseor broken.

2.Mowerdeckbeltisoffpulley.

3.Pumpdrivebeltisworn,looseor broken.

4.Brokenormissingidlerspring.4.Replacethespring.

1.Fuseisblown.

2.Lowvoltagesupplyattheclutch.

3.Damagedcoil.3.Replaceclutch.

4.Inadequatecurrentsupply.4.Repairorreplaceclutchleadwireor

5.Rotor/armatureairgapistoolarge.

1.Installnewdeckbelt.

2.Installmowerdeckpulleyandcheck theidlerpulley ,idlerarmandspringfor correctpositionandfunction.

3.Checkthebelttensionorinstallnew belt.

1.Replacefuse.Checkcoilresistance, batterycharge,chargingsystem,and wiringconnectionsandreplaceif necessary.

2.Checkcoilresistance,battery charge,chargingsystem,andwiring connectionsandreplaceifnecessary.

electricalsystem.Cleanconnector contacts.

5.Removeshimorreplaceclutch.

Schematics

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WireDiagram(Rev .A)

TheToroTotalCoverageWarranty

ALimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)Contractor

Landscape

Equipment (LCE)

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany,pursuantto anagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchaser torepairtheToroProductslistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginal owner:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

21in.Mowers

•Engines

21in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse

•Engines

Mid-SizeWalk-BehindMowers

•Engines

GrandStand

•Engines

Mowers

•Frame

ZMaster

•Engines

2000SeriesMowers

•Frame

ZMaster

•Engines

3000SeriesMowers

•Frame

ZMaster

•Engines

5000SeriesMowers

•Frame

ZMaster

•Engines

6000SeriesMowers

•Frame

ZMaster

•Engines

7000SeriesMowers

•Frame

AllMowers

•Battery90daysPartsandLabor

•BeltsandTires90days

•Attachments1year

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialwarrantywouldapply .

Whicheveroccursrst.

LifetimeFrameWarranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe

tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin

normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atT oro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforparts

andlabor.Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustor

corrosionarenotcovered.

SomeenginesusedonToroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.

1yearCommercialUse Honda–1years Kawasaki–3years

Honda–2years Kawasaki–3years

2years

Kawasaki–3years

5yearsor1,200hours Kawasaki–3years KohlerEFI–3years Lifetime(originalowneronly)

4yearsor500hours Kawasaki–3years Lifetime(originalowneronly)

5yearsor1,200hours Kawasaki–3years Lifetime(originalowneronly)

5yearsor1,200hours KohlerCommand–2years KohlerEFI–3years Lifetime(originalowneronly)

5yearsor1,200hours Kawasaki–3years KohlerCommand–2years KohlerEFI–3years Lifetime(originalowneronly)

4yearsor1,200hours Kubota–2years Briggs&Stratton–2years Lifetime(originalowneronly)

1yearPartsonly

Thiswarrantyincludesthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay transportationcosts.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir dealership.T olocateadealerconvenienttoyou,refertotheY ellow Pagesofyourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“LawnMowers”)or accessourwebsiteatwww.Toro.com.Y oumayalsocallthenumbers listedinitem#3tousethe24-hourToroDealerlocatorsystem.

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

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

RLCCustomerCareDepartment ToroWarrantyCompany 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1 196 888-865-5676(U.S.Customers) 888-865-5691(Canadacustomers)

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourToroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutine maintenance,whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemission systemandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts. Thisexpresswarrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorwearparts,suchaslters,

fuel,lubricants,tune-upparts,bladesharpening,brakeandclutch adjustments.

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedandrequires

replacementorrepairduetonormalwear,accidents,orlackof propermaintenance.

•Repairsnecessaryduetoimproperfuel,contaminantsinthefuel

system,orfailuretoproperlypreparethefuelsystempriortoany periodofnon-useoverthreemonths.

•Pickupanddeliverycharges.

GeneralConditions

Allrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyan AuthorizedToroServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacementparts.

NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheT oroProductscoveredbythiswarranty ,includingany costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletion ofrepairsunderthiswarranty.

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

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,so theaboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedToroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirToroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguarantee policiesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguarantee information,contacttheToroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.

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