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Toro 74312, Z Master 8000 Series, 74313, Z MASTER 74310, Z MASTER 74311 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3399-259RevB
ZMaster
®
8000SeriesRiding
Mower
with42inor48inDirect-CollectCuttingUnit
ModelNo.74310—SerialNo.316000001andUp ModelNo.74312—SerialNo.316000001andUp ModelNo.74313—SerialNo.316000001andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3399-259*B
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineonany forest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandunless theengineisequippedwithasparkarrester,asdenedin Section4442,maintainedineffectiveworkingorderorthe engineisconstructed,equipped,andmaintainedforthe preventionofre.
Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissuppliedfor informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughtheengine manufacturer.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobeused byresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators. Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained lawnsonresidentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnot designedforcuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct safetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,accessoryinformation, helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,oradditional information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers inthespaceprovided.
Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial attention.
©2015—TheToro®Company 8111LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420
Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroMowerSafety..................................................5
SlopeIndicator.......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
ProductOverview.........................................................15
Controls...............................................................15
Specications........................................................16
Operation....................................................................17
AddingFuel...........................................................17
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................18
BreakinginaNewMachine......................................18
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................18
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................19
OperatingtheThrottle............................................19
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................19
UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve...................................20
OperatingthePTO-EngagementLever.....................20
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................20
TheSafety-InterlockSystem....................................22
DrivingForwardorBackward..................................22
StoppingtheMachine.............................................23
RaisingtheMowerDeckintotheService
Position.............................................................23
LoweringtheMowerDecktotheOperating
Position.............................................................24
AdjustingtheFillReductionSystem(FRS)
Bafes...............................................................24
AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................25
EmptyingtheHopper.............................................25
ClearingtheHopperScreen.....................................25
UsingtheDrive-WheelReleaseValves.......................26
TransportingtheMachine........................................26
LoadingtheMachine..............................................26
OperatingTips......................................................28
Maintenance.................................................................29
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................29
Lubrication...............................................................30
LubricatingtheMachine..........................................30
EngineMaintenance..................................................32
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................32
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................33
ServicingtheSparkPlugs.........................................35
CheckingtheSparkArrester.....................................36
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................36
ServicingtheElectronicFuel-Injection
System..............................................................36
ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................36
ServicingtheFuelTank...........................................37
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................37
ServicingtheBattery...............................................37
ServicingtheFuses.................................................39
AdjustingtheSafetySwitches...................................39
Jump-StartingtheMachine......................................39
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................40
AdjustingtheTracking............................................40
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................40
CheckingtheWheel-LugNuts..................................41
CheckingtheWheel-HubNuts.................................41
AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearings..........................41
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................42
CleaningtheEngineScreenandEngineOil
Cooler...............................................................42
ServicingtheEngine-OilCooler...............................42
CleaningtheEngineCoolingFinsand
Shrouds.............................................................42
CheckingandCleaningtheHydraulicPumps..............42
BrakeMaintenance....................................................43
AdjustingtheParkingBrake.....................................43
BeltMaintenance......................................................44
InspectingtheBelts................................................44
ReplacingthePTOBelts.........................................44
ReplacingthePump-DriveBelt................................45
AdjustingtheBeltGuides........................................45
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................46
AdjustingtheReverse-StopRod...............................46
AdjustingtheSpeed-ControlLeverTension...............46
AdjustingtheSpeed-ControlLinkage........................46
AligningthePTO-DrivePulley.................................47
AligningthePump-DrivePulley...............................48
AdjustingthePTOBrakeSpring...............................48
AdjustingtheHopperDoor.....................................48
AdjustingtheLocking-PinStopontheMower
Deck.................................................................49
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................49
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................49
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................51
LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................51
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................51
RemovingtheMowerDeck.....................................54
InstallingtheMowerDeck.......................................55
AdjustingtheLocking-PinStopontheMower
Deck.................................................................55
Cleaning...................................................................56
CleaningundertheMower.......................................56
CleaningDebrisfromtheMachine............................56
DisposingofWaste.................................................56
Storage........................................................................56
CleaningandStorage..............................................56
Troubleshooting...........................................................58
Schematics...................................................................60
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Safety
ThismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancetotheANSI B71.4–2012specicationoftheAmericanNationalStandards InstitutewiththeadditionoftheoptionalROPSaccessory.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthemachinecanresult ininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe safetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywith theinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrassor, whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcutgrass. Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecouldprovedangerous totheuserandbystanders.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSIstandard B71.4-2012.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.
•Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadthemanual
language,itistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthis materialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof theoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeople,ordamageto property.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved bythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothingincluding:substantial
slip-resistantfootwear,safetyglasses,andhearing protection.Tiebacklonghair.Donotwearjewelry.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentisused,andremove
allobjectsthatcanbethrownbythemachine.
•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safetyswitches,
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
Operation
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseen,orthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate themachine;seekshelter.
•Donotrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Operateonlyinwell-litareas,keepingawayfromholes
andhiddenhazards.
•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutralandthattheparking
brakeisengagedbeforestartingengine.Starttheengine onlyfromtheoperator’ sposition.
•Makesurethatyouhavegoodfootingwhileusingthis
machine,especiallywhenbackingup.Reducedfooting couldcauseslipping.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto
travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect thestabilityofthemachine.Usecautionwhileoperating neardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen
changingdirectionsonslopes.
•Donotraisethemowerdeckwiththebladesrunning.
•DonotoperatethemachinewithoutthePTOshieldor
otherguardssecurelyinplace.Besurethatallinterlocks areattached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioningproperly.
•Donotoperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessyouareusingagrasscatcher.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engagethe
parkingbrake(ifprovided),shutofftheenginebefore leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason,including emptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthechute.
•Stopequipmentandinspectthebladesafterstriking
objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makethe necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptoensurea
clearpath.
•Keeppetsandbystandersawayfromanoperating
machine.
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•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthebladesifyouare notmowing.
•Beawareofthemower-dischargedirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,orunderthe
inuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto
orfromatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
Note:A2–postfoldableROPS(RolloverProtection System)isavailablefortheNavigatorasanaccessory.A ROPSisrecommendedifyouwillbemowingnextto drop-offs,nearwater,oronsteepbankswhichcould resultinarollover.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer formoredetails.
TheCaliforniaCodeofRegulationsrequiresROPSand seatbelt(ifavailable)onallcommercialmowerseffective March1,2011.Becauseallmachinesweredesignedwith anoptionalROPSaccessory,theyaresubjecttothis regulationandmustberetrottedwithROPS.
SafeHandlingofFuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforefueling.
•Donotfuelthemachineindoors.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethere
isanopename,spark,orpilotlight,suchasonawater heateroronotherappliances.
•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicle,onatruck,orona
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandfuelit
ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenaddfuelwith suchequipmentasaportablecontainerratherthanfrom afuel-dispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
•Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
•Ifyouspillfuelonclothing,changeyourclothing
immediately.
•Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcapand
tightensecurely.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,
andremovethekeyordisconnectspark-plugwire.Wait forallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,or repairing.
•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.
•Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.
•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainfuelindoors.
•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plugwire
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative terminalrstandthepositiveterminallast.Connectthe positiveterminalrstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wraptheblade(s)
orwearthicklypaddedgloves,andusecautionwhen servicingthem.Onlyreplaceblades;donotstraighten orweldthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
traileroratruck.
•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingmachineintoatrailer
oratruck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected downandoutwardfromthemachine.

ToroMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro productsandothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknow.
Service
•Donotstorethemachineorafuelcontainerinsidewhere
thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror furnace.
•Keepthenutsandboltstight,especiallythe
blade-attachmentbolts.
•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofasafety
deviceorreducetheprotectionprovidedbyasafety device.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
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•Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal
performanceofyourT oroequipment,useTorogenuine parts.
•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustandserviceas
required.
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SlopeIndicator
G011841
Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
93-6696
1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson torquingthebladebolt/nutto115-149N∙m(85-110ft-lb).
112-8760
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.
2.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.
98-1977
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
112-9028
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin place.
115-4212
1.Hydraulicuidlevel
2.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
3.Warning—donottouchthe hotsurface.
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NVXXXXXX
1
2
3
4 5 6 7
116-8813
1.Hopperupindicator5.Parkingbrake
2.Battery6.Neutral
3.Hourmeter
4.PTO
7.Operatorpresenceswitch
116-8936
1.Danger—donotoperatewithdeckintilt-upposition.
116-8941
116-8934
1.Warning—disengage bladeclutch,shutoff engine,andremove keybeforemaking adjustments,servicing, orcleaningdeck.
1.Warningfoldingdeckhazard—lockthepivotjointby pushinginwardandrotatingtowardsthefrontofthedeck.
116-8935
2.Heightofcut.
116-8943
1.Rotatingbladeshazard—disengagePTO,movespeed controllevertoneutral,engageparkingbrake,stopengine, andremovekeybeforeleavingtheoperator’sposition. Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.
2.Danger—donotoperatewithmowerhopperinraised position
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116-8946
1.Rotatecounterclockwise torelease.
2.Rotateclockwisetolock.4.Readtheinstructions
3.Unlocktopushthe machine.
beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.
116-9044
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeperformingany maintenance.
2.Checkengineoilevery8hours.9.Greasedeckpivotsevery100hours.
3.Greasefrontcasterwheelbearingsevery8hours.10.Checkgearboxoilevery100hours(useonlyMobil175W-90
4.Checkhydraulicuidlevelevery40hours(onlyuse recommendedhydrooil).
5.Checktirepressureevery40hours.12.Greaserearcasterpivotevery500hours.
6.GreasedeckdrivePTOevery40hours.13.Greaserearcasterwheelevery500hours.
7.Checkaircleanerevery40hours.14.Greasebeltidlersevery500hours.
8.Greasedecklockmechanismevery100hours.
gearoil).
11.Greasefrontcasterpivotsevery500hours.
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116-9049
1.Rotatingdrivelinehazard—keepalldrivelineshieldsin place.Securelyattachbothendsofthedriveline.
117-2718
120-0625
1.Pinchpoint,hand—keephandsaway.
126-4207
1.RefertotheOperator’sManualforadjustmentprocedure. WhenPTOisengaged,idlerarmpositionmustbein hatchedareaoradjustmentisrequired.
MoldedinLeftConsole
1.PTO—disengage
2.PTO—engage
3.Parkbrake—release
4.Parkbrake—engage
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MoldedintoFrontofHopper
1.Warning-ReadtheOperator’sManual.Donotoperatethis machineunlessyouaretrained.Wearhearingprotection.
2.Sliding,tippinghazard—Donotusethemachinenear drop-offswithslopesgreaterthan15degrees,usethe machineasafedistanceformdrop-offsonslopeslessthan 15degrees;Donotturnsharplywhiletravelingfast,drive slowlywhenturning.
3.Warning—Donotusedualramps,useonepiecerampswhen transportingmachine;Donotuserampswithinclination greaterthan15degrees.
4.Arollbarisavailableanditsuseisrecommendedforareas wherethereareslopes,drop-offs,orwater
5.Warning—Stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards inplace.Stopengineandremovekeybeforeadjusting, servicing,orcleaning.
6.Warning—DisengagePTO,movespeedcontrolleverto neutralposition,engageparkingbrake,andstopengine beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition.
7.Thrownobjecthazard—Pickupobjectsthatcouldbethrown bymower.Donotoperatewhenpeopleandpetsareinthe area.Keepdeectorinplace.
8.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders—Donot carrypassengers,lookforwardanddownwhenoperatingthe machine,lookbehindanddownwhenreversing.
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BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or smoking.
3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
6.Keepbystandersasafe
7.Weareyeprotection;
8.Batteryacidcancause
10.Containslead;donot
distancefromthebattery.
explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries
blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.
discard.
130-2880
1.Enginetemperature7.Retractthepiston
2.Fast8.Extendthepiston
3.Slow
4.Neutral
5.Neutral
6.Reverse
9.Fast
10.Slow
11.Choke—closed/on
12.Choke—open/off
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130-2881
1.Enginetemperature7.Retractthepiston
2.Fast8.Extendthepiston
3.Slow
4.Neutral
5.Neutral11.MILtoggleswitch
6.Reverse
9.Fast
10.Slow
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ProductOverview
Motion-ControlLevers
Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachineforward andreverse,andtoturneitherdirection.
Speed-ControlLever
Thespeed-controlleversetsmaximumforwardspeedofthe machine(Figure4).Movingthespeed-controlleverrearward totheNEUTRALpositionplacesthedrivesystemintoneutral.
ThrottleControl
ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweentheFASTandSLOW positions.
ChokeControl(NotonEFImachines)
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.Movethechoketothe CLOSED/ONpositiontostartacoldengine.
Figure4
1.Speed-controllever
2.Controls5.PTO-engagementlever
3.Fuelcap6.Parking-brakelever
4.Motion-controllevers
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe engineandoperatethemachine(Figure4andFigure5).
Note:DonotrunawarmenginewithchokeintheON position.
BrakeLever
Thebrakeleverengagesaparkingbrakeonthedrivewheels (Figure4).
IgnitionSwitch
Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhas3 positions:START,RUN,andOFF.
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheenginehas operated.Thehourmeterisrecordingwhenthedecimal pointisashingintheHour/Voltagedisplay.Usethesetimes forschedulingregularmaintenance(Figure6).
Figure5
1.Ignitionswitch5.Throttle
2.Hopperswitch6.Engine-oiltemperature
3.Messagedisplay
4.Choke(notonEFI machines)
7.Checkenginelight(EFI
lightandbuzzer
machinesonly)
Figure6
1.Safety-interlockindicators
2.Hopperup
3.Hour/Voltagedisplay
4.Low-voltageindicatorlight
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Safety-InterlockIndicators
Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterandtheyindicatewitha blacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentisinthecorrect position(Figure6).
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
Width
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalve(underthehopper)when transportingorstoringthemower.
PTO-EngagementLever
UsethePTO-engagementlevertoengagethebladesandthe blower.Pulltheleveruptoengagethebladesandblower. Todisengagethebladesblower,pushthePTO-engagement leverdown.
BatteryIndicatorLight
WhenyouinitiallyturntheignitionkeytotheRUNposition forafewseconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea wherethehoursnormallydisplay.
Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturnedonand whenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperatinglevel(Figure
6).
Engine-Oil-TemperatureLightand Buzzer
Theengine-oil-temperaturelightmonitorsthetemperature oftheengineoil.Anilluminatedengine-oil-temperature lightandintermittentbuzzingsoundsignalstheengineis overheating.
42-inchMower Deck
WithoutMower Deck
WithMowerDeck
108.2cm(42.6 inches)
109.7cm(43.2 inches)
Length
42-inchMower Deck
WithoutMower Deck
MowerDeck—Up
Mower Deck—Down
170.9cm(67.3 inches)
209.3cm(82.4 inches)
233.2cm(91.8 inches)
Height
42-inchMowerDeck48-inchMowerDeck
130.0cm(51.2inches)130.0cm(51.2inches)
Weight
42-inchMowerDeck48-inchMowerDeck
517kg(1,140lb)531kg(1,170lb)
48-inchMower Deck
108.2cm(42.6 inches)
125.0cm(49.2 inches)
48-inchMower Deck
170.9cm(67.3 inches)
207.6cm(81.8 inches)
240.0cm(94.5 inches)
Electronic-Control-Unit Malfunction-IndicatorLight
Theelectronic-controlunit(ECU)continuouslymonitorsthe operationoftheEFIsystem.
Ifthesystemdetectsaproblemorfault,the malfunction-indicatorlight(MIL)illuminates.
TheMILislocatedintherightconsolepanel.
IftheMILilluminates,performtheinitialtroubleshooting checks;refertotheMILsectioninTroubleshooting(page58).
Ifthesechecksdonotcorrecttheproblem,furtherdiagnosis andservicingbyanAuthorizedServiceDealerisnecessary.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved attachmentsandaccessories.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame. Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmore than10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains15% ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85(contains upto85%ethanol).Usingunapprovedgasolinemay causeperformanceproblemsand/orenginedamage whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleased,causingasparkthatcan ignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosionfrom gasolinecanburnyouandothersandcandamage property.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor onatruckortrailerbed,becauseinteriorcarpets orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment withitswheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable containerratherthanfromagasoline-dispenser nozzle.
•Ifyoumustuseagasoline-dispensernozzle, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan damageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13 mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows gasolinetoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin placeandinproperworkingcondition.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditionerbottleopening.
•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillswith soapandwater.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide thefollowingbenets:
•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.
Forlongerstorage,drainthefueltank.
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,
whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountofgasolinestabilizer/conditioner tothegasoline.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechance
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ofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizer
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atalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonlevelground.
2.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremoveit.
4.Addregularunleadedgasolinetothefueltankuntil thelevelis6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthe bottomofthellerneck.
Note:Thisspaceinthetankallowsthegasolineto expand.Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull;refer to(Figure4).

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page33).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthesafety section.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor bystandersavoidinjury.
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1.Safezone—usethe machinehereonslopes lessthan15degreesor atareas.
2.Dangerzone—useawalk behindmowerand/ora handtrimmeronslopes greaterthan15degrees, neardrop-offsandwater.
3.Water
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperator’searandcancausehearing lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.
Useprotectiveequipmentforyourseyes,ears,hands,andfeet.
DANGER
Operatingthemachineonwetgrassorsteepslopes cancauseslidingandlossofcontrol.
•Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.
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•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.
•Donotoperatethemachinenearwater.
DANGER
Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,or drowning.
Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs.
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OperatingtheParkingBrake

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OperatingtheThrottle

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor leaveitunattended.
SettingtheParkingBrake
WARNING
Theparkingbrakemaynotholdamachineparked onaslopeandcouldcausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.
Donotparkthemachineonslopesunlessthe wheelsarechockedorblocked.
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ReleasingtheParkingBrake
YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweentheFASTand SLOWpositions(Figure11).
Alwaysusethemiddlepositionwhenturningonthemower deckandblowerwiththePTO-engagementlever.
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OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTARTposition(Figure12).
Note:Whentheenginestarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagethestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto start,wait15secondsbetweenattempts.Failureto followtheseinstructionscanburnoutthestarter motor.
Note:Youmayneedmultipleattemptstostartthe enginewhenyoustartitthersttimeafterthefuel systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.
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2.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTOPpositiontostopthe engine.
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UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve

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Thefuel-shutoffvalveislocatedunderthehopper.Raisethe hoppertoaccessit.
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance,and storage.
Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhenstartingthe engine.
EngagingthePTO-EngagementLever
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Figure13
DisengagingthePTO-Engagement
1.On2.Off
Lever

Operatingthe PTO-EngagementLever

ThePTO-engagementleverstartsandstopsthemower bladesandblower.
WARNING
Anuncovereddischargeopeningallowsobjectsto bethrownatyouandbystanders.Also,contactwith theblowerbladescouldoccur.Thrownobjectsor bladecontactcancauseseriousinjuryordeath.
Neveroperatethemowerwiththehopperorhopper doorraised,removed,oraltered.

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine
1.Movethespeed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition.
2.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingtheParking
Brake(page19).
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3.MovethePTO-engagementlevertotheOFFposition (Figure16).
4.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheSLOWand FASTpositions.
5.ForEFImachines:Onacoldengine,pushthechoke leverforwardintotheCLOSED/ONposition.On
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