Toro Z Master 74975, Z Master 74977 Operator's Manual

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orotherreproductiveharm.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian ICES-002

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

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Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe usedbyresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hired operators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrasson well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor agriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating theproductproperlyandsafely.

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

ProductOverview......................................................13

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

Specications.....................................................14

Operation...................................................................15

AddingFuel.......................................................15

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................17

BreakingInaNewMachine................................17

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem

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

ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................18

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

OperatingtheMowerBladeControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................20

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................20

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

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

TheSafetyInterlockSystem................................22

DrivingForwardorBackward.............................23

StoppingtheMachine.........................................24

AdjustingtheHeightofCut................................24

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers.........................25

AdjustingtheFlowBafeCamLocks..................26

PositioningtheFlowBafe.................................27

PositioningtheSeat............................................27

UnlatchingtheSeat.............................................28

UsingtheDriveWheelReleaseValves.................28

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

TransportingMachines.......................................29

LoadingMachines..............................................29

OperatingTips...................................................30

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

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

Lubrication.............................................................33

GreasingandLubrication...................................33

WheretoGreasetheMower...............................33

LubricateCasterWheelHubs.............................34

EngineMaintenance...............................................35

ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................35

ServicingtheEngineOil.....................................36

ServicingtheSparkPlug.....................................39

CheckSparkArrester(ifequipped)......................40

FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................41

InspectingtheLPGSystem.................................41

ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................42

ServicingtheBattery...........................................42

ServicingtheFuses.............................................44

DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................44

CheckingtheSeatBelt........................................44

CheckingtheRolloverProtectionSystem

(ROPS)Knobs...............................................44

AdjustingtheTracking........................................45

CheckingtheTirePressure.................................45

CheckingtheWheelHubSlottedNut..................46

AdjustingtheCasterPivotBearing......................46

UsingtheClutchShim........................................46

CoolingSystemMaintenance..................................48

CleaningtheEngineScreenandEngineOil

Cooler............................................................48

CleaningtheEngineCoolingFinsand

Shrouds..........................................................48

CheckandCleantheHydraulicUnit

Shrouds..........................................................49

BrakeMaintenance.................................................50

AdjustingtheParkingBrake................................50

BeltMaintenance....................................................51

InspectingtheBelts............................................51

ReplacingtheMowerBelt...................................51

ReplacingtheHydraulicPumpDrive

Belt................................................................52

ControlsSystemMaintenance.................................53

AdjustingtheControlHandlePosition................53

AdjustingtheMotionControlLinkage................53

AdjustingtheMotionControlDamper...............54

AdjustingtheMotionControlNeutralLock

Pivot..............................................................54

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................55

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem...........................55

MowerDeckMaintenance......................................57

LevelingtheMowerDeck...................................57

ServicingtheCuttingBlades...............................60

RemovingtheMowerDeck................................62

ReplacingtheGrassDeector.............................63

Cleaning.................................................................64

CleaningUndertheMower.................................64

WasteDisposal...................................................64

Storage.......................................................................65

CleaningandStorage..........................................65

Troubleshooting.........................................................66

Schematics.................................................................68

Safety

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.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety glassesandhearingprotection.Longhair,loose clothingorjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused andremoveallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwire whichcanbethrownbythemachine.

•UseextracarewhenhandlingLPGfuel(liqueed petroleumgas).Thevaporsareammableand explosive.

–Useonlyanapprovedtank –Neverrefuelthemachineindoors. –LPGbecomesammablewhenitismixedwith

air.

–Neverremovethetankwithenginerunning.

Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.Donot smoke.

•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.

•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.Warrantymay bevoidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.

SlopeIndicator

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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

105-7798

66-1340

107-2102

109-7232

1.Fast3.Neutral

2.Slow

109-9875

110-2067

4.Reverse

1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

110-2068

114-4466

1.Main,25A

2.PTO,10A

1.Greasepulleysandspindles

2.Maintenanceinterval—50hours

3.Charge,25A

4.Auxiliary,15A

116-0211

115-7445

116-0752

1.Locked2.Unlocked

116-0157

116-1714

116-2643

116-0205

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

116-3303

116-3446

1.Battery4.Parkingbrake

2.Hourmeter5.Neutral

3.PTO6.Operatorpresenceswitch

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.

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

116-4858

121–7550

1.PTO(PowerT ake-off)3.Continuousvariable

2.Slow

setting

4.Fast

116-5944

109-9906

109-7069

ProductOverview

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Figure5

Figure4

1.Height-of-cutdecklift pedal

2.Transportlock7.Rollbar

3.Parkingbrakelever8.Motioncontrollevers

4.Controls9.Casterwheel

5.Seatbelt

6.Fueltank

10.Mowerdeck

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe engineandoperatethemachine(Figure4andFigure5).

1.PTOSwitch

2.Throttlecontrol5.Fuses

3.Hourmeter/Safety interlockdisplay

4.Ignitionswitch

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheengine hasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengineisrunning. Usethesetimesforschedulingregularmaintenance

Figure6).

(

FuelGauge

LocatedontheLPGfueltank.

ThisgaugemonitorstheamountofliquidLPGinthe fueltank.

SafetyPressureReliefValve

LocatedontheLPGfueltank.

Thesafetypressurereliefvalverelievestheexcess pressureintheLPGtank.

Important:Thisvalvehasaprotectiveplasticcap thatshouldNEVERberemoved.Ifthecapis damagedormissing,contacttrainedandqualied personnelimmediately.

LPGCylinderBrackets

Thebracketsarelocatedontheenginedeck.

TheLPGcylinderbracketsareusedtofastenthe removableLPGtanktothemower.

SafetyInterlockIndicators

Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterandtheindicate withablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentisin thecorrectposition(Figure6).

BatteryIndicatorLight

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FuelShut-offValve

IftheignitionkeyisturnedtotheOnpositionforafew seconds,thebatteryvoltagewillbedisplayedinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.

Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturned onandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperating

Figure6).

level(

Figure6

1.Batterylight

2.Hourmeter

3.Safetyinterlocksymbols

Closethefuelshut-offvalveonthecylindertankwhen transportingorstoringthemower.

Attachments/Accessories

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

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange

withoutnotice.

Width:

60inchDeck72inchDeck

WithoutDeck

DeectorUp61.7inches(156.8

DeectorDown75.7inches(192.2

53.0inches(134.6 cm)

cm)

59.1inches(150.1 cm)

73.6inches(187 cm)

87.6inches(222.4 cm)

ThrottleControl

ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow.

BladeControlSwitch(PTO)

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

IgnitionSwitch

Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhas threepositions:Start,RunandOff.

MotionControlLevers

Themotioncontrolleversareusedtodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.

Length:

60inchDeck72inchDeck

RollBar-Up

RollBar-Down

83.1inches(211.1 cm)

84.8inches(215.4 cm)

86.1inches(218.7 cm)

87.8inches(223.0 cm)

Height:

RollBar-UpRollBar-Down

70.5inches(179.1cm)46.8inches(118.9cm)

Weight:

60inchDeck72inchDeck

74975and74977

1255lb(569kg)1350lb(612kg)

NeutralLockPosition

Theneutrallockpositionisusedwiththesafetyinterlock systemtoengageandtodetermineneutralposition.

TankTypeandRelling

Note:TheLPGtankusedonthismowerisaspecial tankwithinternalbafesdesignedforthisapplication.

•HorizontalTankSpecications:

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

–TankMaterial:Aluminum

–Capacity:43.5lb

–Disconnectcoupling:LefthandACMEthreaded

–FuelWithdrawal:Vapor

–FuelShut-OffValve:Rotateclockwisetoclose.

–Typeoffuel:HD5gradepropane

•Newtanksmustbeproperlylledbytrainedand qualiedpersonnel.

•OnlyusetanksrecommendedbyT oro.Failureto dosowillresultinimproperoperationofthefuel system.

Note:Useofa“forklift”typeliquidwithdrawaltank willresultinicingorfreezingoftheLPGregulatorand preventtheenginefromoperating.Thismayalsoresult inpermanentfuelsystemdamageandthereleaseof highlyammablepropaneliquidorvapor.

AddingFuel

WhatisLPG?LPGstandsforliqueedpetroleumgas andismorecommonlycalledpropane.LPGisaliquid fuelthatisstoredinatankunderpressure.Beforethe liquidleavesthetank,itisconvertedintoavapor.Since LPGisstoredasbothliquidandgas,itmayleakfrom jointsorconnectionsthatarenotsealedproperly.LPG becomesammablewhenitismixedwithair.

TheLPGinformationinthisOperator'smanualis providedonlyasaguide.ConsulttheNFPA58: LiqueedPetroleumGasCode,2008Editionfor additionalsafetyinformation.ThisNationalFire ProtectionAssociation(NFP A)codepertainstothe handling,storing,transporting,andusageofLPG.

Typeoffuel:HD5gradepropane

CAUTION

Undernocircumstancesshouldpropanetanks lledbeyond80%capacitybeusedinservice.

Theuseofoverlledtanksmayresultintherelease ofhighlyconcentratedandextremelyammable liquidpropane.RefertotheSafetysection.

DANGER

LPGfuelisextremelyammableandvaporsare explosive.

AreorexplosionfromLPGfuelcanburnyou, others,andcausepropertydamage.

•Neversmokearoundtank(s)andstayaway fromanopenameorwherefumesmaybe ignitedbyaspark.

•Extinguishallsourcesofsparkoramewhen approachingLPGtanksormowers.The hazardincreasesforenclosedtrailersorstorage locationswherevaporleakagemayoccurand collect.

•LPGisheavierthanairandmayaccumulatein lowlyingareas,suchasditches,drains,orpits.

•LPGtank(s)shouldbelledbytrainedand qualiedpersonnelONLY.

•Nevertamperwithorrepairthetank(s);contact trainedandqualiedpersonnel.

•DoNotchangethetank(s)whentheengineis running.

•Beforedisconnectingthehose(s),purgeall LPGvaporsfromthesystem,byclosingthefuel valve(s)onALLtanksandallowingtheengine torununtilitstops.

•Storethetank(s)awayfromheat,sparks,or openames.

•DoNotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystem inplaceandinproperworkingcondition.

DANGER

LPGvaporsandliquidescapingfromthetankmay causeseriousinjuryordeath.V aporsorliquidmay causesuffocation,freezingoftissue,orfrostbite.

•Storeandservicethemowerinawellventilated area.

•AnapprovedLPGdetectorinstalledintrailers andstorageareasisrecommended.

•LPGisheavierthanairandmayaccumulatein lowlyingareas,suchasditches,drains,orpits.

•Avoidbreathingofvapors.

•Keepawayfromventvalve.

•Keepawayfromeyesandskin.

•Contacttrainedandqualiedpersonneliftank showssignsoffrostedareas,makesahissing sound,oremitsafoulodor.

•Obtainimmediatemedicalattentionifcontact occurswithvaporsorliquid.

LPGfuelisextremelyammableandvaporsare explosive.

•Incaseofretakethefollowingsteps:

1.Ifyoucansafelydoso,stoptheowofgas asquicklyaspossible.Neverputoutame unlessgascanbeshutoff.

2.NotifytheFireDepartmentandclear immediateareaofallpeople.

3.Whengasowisstopped,putoutthere. Usuallywhenowofgasiscutoff,rewill automaticallystop.

4.Ifgasowcannotbeimmediatelystopped, directwaterontankstokeepthemcool,but DoNotputoutre.

•Storagelocationsandtrailersshouldbe equippedwithatleastoneapprovedportable reextinguisherhavingaminimumcapacityof 18lb(8.2kg)drychemicalwithaB:Crating. DoNotuseCarbonT etrachlorideextinguishers (Pyreneetc.).

ChangingtheLPGTank

ChangetheLPGtankoutdoorsinawellventilatedarea.

Important:Onlyhandtightentankconnection tting.Overtighteningbytheuseoftoolsmay causedamage.Ifhandtighteningdoesnotstop aleak,contacttrainedandqualiedpersonnel immediately.

1.Stopthemachineonlevelground,disengagethe bladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethemotion controlleverstotheneutrallockedpositionandset theparkingbrake.

2.Waitforallmovingpartsforthemowerdeckto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Withtheenginerunning,closethefuelvalveonthe tank.

4.Runtheengineuntilitstops.Thispurgesallvapors fromthehose.

5.Removethekey .

6.CarefullydisconnecttheLPGfuelhose.

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Figure7

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1.LPGfuelhoseconnection tting

2.Tankvalve

3.Fuelgauge

7.Unlatchthecylinderbracketsandremovethetank.

Figure8

1.Cylinderbrackets3.Centerhole

2.Mountingpin

Important:Valvesandgaugesmaynot functionproperlyiftheLPGtankisnot installedcorrectly.

WARNING

Fuelsystemcomponentsareunderhigh pressure.Theuseofdamagedorimproper componentscancausesystemfailure,fuel leakage,andpossibleexplosion,whichmay resultinseriousinjuryordeath.

•DoNotattempttorepairormodifythe valves,ttings,orothertankcomponents.

•ONLYusetheToroapprovedLPGtank, ttings,andhosesthatweredesignedfor yourmower.

12.Latchthecylinderbracketsandmakesurethetank issecurelyfastenedtothemower.

13.Carefullyconnectthefuelhose.Makesurethehose isnotkinked.

14.Slowlyopenthefuelvalvetoequalizethepressurein thetank.Ifthefuelvalveisopenedtooquickly,the pressurereliefvalveisequippedwithabackpressure checkvalvethatwillshutoffthefuelsupply.Ifthis happens,closethefuelvalvecompletelyandwait veseconds.Slowlyopenthefuelvalve.

15.CheckforleaksasdescribedintheInspection section.

8.Inspectthelledtankvalveandttingopeningsfor dirt,debris,ordamage.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

9.Inspectthetankhoseconnectionttingfor damagedormissingo-rings.

10.Makesurethereplacementtanktypeandsizematch thetankspecicationdecal.

11.Alignthecenterholeoverthemountingpinthat pointsstraightuponthemowerasshownin Figure8.

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoChecking theEngineOilLevel.

BreakingInaNewMachine

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

UsingtheRolloverProtection

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System(ROPS)

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keepthe rollbarinthefullyraisedlockedpositionanduse theseatbelt.

Ensurethattherearpartoftheseatissecuredwith theseatlatch.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbar isinthedownposition.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris inthedownposition.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearancepermits.

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

Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhen absolutelynecessary.

Important:Ensurethattherearpartoftheseatis securedwiththeseatlatch.

1.Tolowertherollbar,applyforwardpressuretothe upperpartoftherollbar.

2.Pullbothknobsoutandrotatethem90°sotheyare notengaged(

3.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(

Figure9).

Figure9

1.ROPSknob

2.PullROPSknoboutand rotate90degrees

3.Rollbarintheupright position

4.Rollbarinthefolded position

4.Toraisetherollbar,raisetherollbartotheoperate position,rotatetheknobssotheymovepartially intothegrooves(Figure9).

5.Raisetherollbartothefulluprightpositionwhile pushingontheupperrollbarandthepinswillsnap intopositionwhentheholesalignwiththepins

Figure9).Pushontherollbarandensurethat

( bothpinsareengaged.

Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththe rollbarinthefullyraisedposition.

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.

Figure11

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

Figure10

3.Water

Figure12

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

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START

RUN

STOP

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Alwaysusethefastpositionwhenturningonthe mowerdeckwiththebladecontrolswitch(PTO).

Figure13

OperatingtheMowerBlade ControlSwitch(PTO)

Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBladeControlSwitch (PTO)

Note:Engagingthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)with

thethrottlepositionathalforlesswillcauseexcessive weartothedrivebelts.

Figure16

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition (Figure17).Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

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

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthe fuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

Figure14

DisengagingtheBladeControlSwitch (PTO)

Figure15

OperatingtheThrottle

ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweenFastand Slowpositions(Figure16).

Figure17

2.Turntheignitionkeytostoptostoptheengine.

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine

1.RaisetheROPSupandlockintoplace,sitonthe seatandfastentheseatbelt.

2.Slowlyopenthefuelvalvetoequalizethepressure inthetank.Thefuelvalveislocatedonthetop endoftheLPGtank.Ifthefuelvalveisopened tooquickly,thepressurereliefvalveisequipped withabackpressurecheckvalvethatwillshutoff

thefuelsupply.Ifthishappens,closethefuelvalve

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RUN

STOP

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completelyandwaitveseconds.Slowlyopenthe fuelvalve.

3.Movethemotioncontrolstoneutrallocked position.

4.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingtheParking Brake.

5.Movethebladecontrolswitch(PTO)totheOff position(

Figure18).

6.Movethethrottlelevertothe3/4throttleposition betweentheSlowandFastpositions(

Figure18).

Figure19

1.Off3.Start

2.Run

StoppingtheEngine

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileitis unattended.

Figure18

7.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition (Figure17).Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

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

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60 secondsbeforeturningtheignitionswitchoff.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthe fuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

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•Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.

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•Themotioncontrolleversareintheneutrallocked position

Thesafetyinterlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostopthe enginewhenthetractioncontrolsaremovedfromthe lockedpositionwiththeparkingbrakeengagedorif yourisefromtheseatwhenthePTOisengaged.

Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhenthe interlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition.When thecomponentisinthecorrectposition,atrianglewill lightupinthecorrespondingsquare.

Figure21

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Important:Makesurethatthefuelshutoffvalveis

closedbeforetransportingorstoringthemachine, asfuelleakagemayoccur.Settheparkingbrake beforetransporting.Makesuretoremovethekey asthefuelpumpmayrunandcausethebattery tolosecharge.

TheSafetyInterlockSystem

CAUTION

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.

UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock System

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe correctposition

TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorizedService Dealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately.

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 themotioncontrolleverstoneutrallockposition. Nowstarttheengine.Whiletheengineisrunning,

centereithermotioncontrolandmove(forwardor reverse);theengineshouldstop.Repeatforother motioncontrol.

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

DrivingForwardorBackward

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

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidly.Operatormaylose controlofmachineandcausepersonalinjuryor damagetomachine.

UsingtheMotionControlLevers

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.

Figure22

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(

Figure23).

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StoppingtheMachine

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

Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine;refer toSettingtheParkingBrakeinOperation.Remember toremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

Figure23

DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotioncontrol leversrearward(Figure24).

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

UsingtheTransportLock

Thetransportlockhastwopositionsandisusedwith thedeckliftpedal.Thereisalockpositionandaunlock positionforthetransportposition.Thetransportlock isusedwiththedeckliftpedal.Referto

Figure25

Figure24

AdjustingtheHeight-of-CutPin

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Theheight-of-cutisadjustedfrom1to5-1/2inches (25to140mm)in1/4inch(6mm)incrementsby relocatingtheclevispinintodifferentholelocations.

1.Movethetransportlocktothelockposition.

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

Figure26).

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3.Toadjust,rotatethepin90degreesandremovethe pinfromtheheight-of-cutbracket(

4.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracket correspondingtotheheight-of-cutdesiredand, insertthepin(Figure26).

5.Pushonthedecklift,pullbackonthetransport lock,andslowlylowerthemowerdeck.

Figure26).

Figure25

TransportLockPositions

1.Transportlock3.Unlockposition—doesnot lockthemowerdeckinto transportposition

2.Lockposition—mower

deckwilllockintotransport position

Figure26

1.Deckliftpedal

2.Cutofheightpin

3.Transportlock

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

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

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),move themotioncontrolleverstotheneutrallocked positionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

Figure27

1.Anti-scalproller4.FlangeNut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

5.Bolt

Figure29

1.Anti-scalproller4.FlangeNut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

5.Bolt

AdjustingtheFlowBafeCam Locks

Thisprocedureisapplicableonlytomachineswith theowbafelocks.Certainmodelswillhavenuts andboltsin-placeoftheowbafelocksandcanbe adjustedthesame.

Figure28

1.Anti-scalproller3.FlangeNut

2.Bushing4.Bolt

Themowerdischargeowcanbeadjustedfordifferent typesofmowingconditions.Positionthecamlocksand bafetogivethebestqualityofcut.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),move themotioncontrolleverstotheneutrallocked positionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Toadjustthecamlocks,swingtheleverupto loosenthecamlock(

Figure30).

4.Adjustthebafeandcamlocksintheslotstothe desireddischargeow .

5.Swingtheleverbackovertotightenthebafeand camlocks(Figure30).

6.Ifthecamlocksdonotlockthebafeintoplace oritistootight,loosentheleverandthenrotate thecamlock.Adjustthecamlockuntilthedesired lockingpressureisachieved.

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Figure30

1.Unlocklever

2.Rotatethecamlockto increaseordecrease lockingpressure

3.Positionthebafe

4.Locklever

PositioningtheFlowBafe

Thefollowingguresareonlyrecommendationsfor use.Adjustmentswillvarybygrasstype,moisture content,andheightofgrass.

Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthemower groundspeedisthesame,openupthebafe.

PositionA

Thisisthefullrearposition.Thesuggesteduseforthis positionisafollows.

•Useforshort,lightgrassmowingconditions.

•Useindryconditions.

•Forsmallergrassclippings.

Figure32

PositionC

Thisisthefullopenposition.Thesuggestedusefor thispositionisasfollows.

•Useintall,densegrassmowingconditions.

•Useinwetconditions.

•Lowerstheenginepowerconsumption.

•Allowsincreasedgroundspeedinheavyconditions.

•ThispositionissimilartothebenetsoftheT oro SFSmower.

•Propelsgrassclippingsfartherawayfromthe mower.

Figure31

PositionB

Usethispositionwhenbagging.Alwaysalignitwith thebloweropening.

Figure33

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Positionthe seatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthemachine andaremostcomfortable.

Toadjust,movetheleversidewaystounlockseat (

Figure34).

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Figure34

Note:Makesurethereleasevalvesareinthefully

horizontalpositionwhenoperatingthemachineor severedamagetothehydraulicsystemcanoccur.

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

2.Rotatethereleasevalveleversverticallytopushthe machine.Thisallowshydraulicoiltoby-passthe pumpenablingthewheelstoturn(

Figure36).

3.Disengageparkingbrakebeforepushing.

Figure35

1.Seatlatch2.Seat

UsingtheDriveWheelRelease Valves

WARNING

Handsmaybecomeentangledintherotatingdrive componentsbelowtheenginedeck,whichcould resultinseriousinjury.

Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andallowall movingpartstostopbeforeaccessingthedrive wheelreleasevalves.

WARNING

Theengineandhydraulicdriveunitscanbecome veryhot.T ouchingahotengineorhydraulicdrive unitscancausesevereburns.

Figure36

1.Verticaltopushthe machine

2.Horizontaltorunthe machine

4.Rotatethereleasevalvelevershorizontallytorun themachine(Figure36).

UsingtheSideDischarge

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.

Allowtheengineandhydraulicdriveunitstocool completelybeforeaccessingthedrivewheelrelease valves.

Thedrivewheelreleasevalvesarelocatedinthebackof eachhydraulicdriveunit,undertheseat.

DANGER

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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.

TransportingMachines

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

•DoNotstorethetank(s)ormachinewithtank(s)in anareawherethetemperaturecanriseabove120°F (49°C).Ifthetemperatureexceedsapproximately 160°F(71°C),thetankwillreleasehighlyammable propanevapor.SeePreparationintheSafety Section.

•DoNottransportLPGtank(s)inthepassenger spaceofavehicle.

•DoNottransportleakingfueltanks.

•Trailersmusthaveappropriatemarkingstotransport LPG.

•FollowNFPA58andstateandlocalregulationsfor transportingLPG.

Totransportthemachine:

1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and closethefuelvalve.

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

Figure37).

Trailersshouldbeequippedwithatleastoneapproved portablereextinguisherhavingaminimumcapacityof 18lb(8.2kg)drychemicalwithaB:Crating.DoNot useCarbonTetrachlorideextinguishers(Pyreneetc.).

WARNING

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

Donotdrivemachineonapublicstreetorroadway.

•Besurethefuelvalveisclosedonthetank(s).

•PlacespareLPGtank(s)inaDOTapprovedstorage cage.

–Transporttanksinanupright,verticaland

securepositiontominimizemovement,tipping, orphysicaldamagerelativetoothertanksorto thestoragecagewhileintransit.

–Placetankssothatvalves,ttings,orgauges

areprotectedfromphysicaldamageduring transport.

•Placetank(s)inawell-ventilatedtrailer.

Figure37

1.Tractionunittiedownloops

LoadingMachines

Useextremecautionwhenloadingunitsontrailersor trucks.Onefullwidthrampthatiswideenoughto extendbeyondthereartiresisrecommendedinsteadof individualrampsforeachsideoftheunit( Thelowerrearsectionofthetractorframeextendsback betweentherearwheelsandservesasastopfortipping

Figure38).

backward.Havingafullwidthrampprovidesasurface fortheframememberstocontactiftheunitstartsto tipbackward.Ifitisnotpossibletouseonefullwidth ramp,useenoughindividualrampstosimulateafull widthcontinuousramp.

Therampshouldbelongenoughsothattheangles donotexceed15degrees( maycausemowercomponentstogetcaughtastheunit movesfromramptotrailerortruck.Steeperangles mayalsocausetheunittotipbackward.Ifloadingon ornearaslope,positionthetrailerortrucksoitison thedownsideoftheslopeandtherampextendsupthe slope.Thiswillminimizetherampangle.Thetraileror truckshouldbeaslevelaspossible.

Important:DoNotattempttoturntheunitwhile ontheramp;youmaylosecontrolanddriveoff theside.

Figure38).Asteeperangle

Figure38

Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparampand suddendecelerationwhenbackingdownaramp.Both maneuverscancausetheunittotipbackward.

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.

1.Trailer3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

2.Fullwidthramp4.Fullwidthramp—sideview

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

Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrowsmore slowly.

MowingDirection

Alternatemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhich enhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowatCorrectIntervals

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

CuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality ,useaslowergroundspeedin certainconditions.

AvoidCuttingTooLow

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

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.

BladeMaintenance

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason becauseasharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingor

Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst100hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every40hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthewheelhubslottednuttorque.

•Checkthetorqueforwheellugnuts.

•Checktheparkbrakeadjustment.

•Checkthesafetysystem.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•ChecktheLPGtankandcomponents.

•Checktheseatbelt.

•Checktherolloverprotectionsystem(ROPS)knobs.

•Cleantheenginescreenandtheoilcooler.

•Checkandcleanthehydraulicunitshrouds.

•Checkthemowerblades.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

•ChecktheLPGhoses,regulatorandconnections.

•Greasethemowerdeckspindlesandidlerarm.

•Checksparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.

•Checkthehydraulicoillevel.

•Lubricatethemowerdeckliftpivots.

•Changetheengineoil.(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions)

•Check,cleanandregapthesparkplug.

•Checkandcleanenginecoolingnsandshrouds.

Every200hours

Every250hours

Every500hours

Monthly

Yearly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Changetheengineoillter.

•Replacetheprimaryairlter.

•Checkthesecondaryairlter.

•ChangethehydraulicltersandhydraulicoilwhenusingMobil®1oil.

•Replacethesecondaryairlter.

•Checkthewheelhubslottednuttorque.

•Checkthetorqueforwheellugnuts.

•Adjustthecasterpivotbearing.

•Checktheparkbrakeadjustment.

•ChangethehydraulicltersandhydraulicoilwhenusingT oro®HYPR-OIL™500 hydraulicoil.

•Checkthebattery.

•Greasethepumpbeltidlerarm.

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Repackthefrontcasterwheelbearings(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Lubricatethecasterwheelhubs

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Checkallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

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Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.

Lubrication

GreasingandLubrication

Greasemorefrequentlywhenoperatingconditionsare extremelydustyorsandy .

GreaseType:No.2generalpurposelithiumbaseor molybdenumbasegrease

HowtoGrease

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

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

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

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

WheretoAddLightOilorSpray Lubrication

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Lubricatethe

mowerdeckliftpivots.

Lubricatethemowerdeckliftpivots.

WheretoGreasetheMower

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Greasethemower

deckspindlesandidlerarm.

Yearly—Greasethepumpbeltidler arm.

Yearly—Greasethefrontcaster pivots(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

Yearly—Repackthefrontcaster wheelbearings(moreoftenindirtyor dustyconditions).

Important:Makesurecuttingunitspindlesarefull ofgreaseweekly.

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

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Greasethemowerdeckidlerpulleypivotuntilgrease comeoutthebottom(

4.Greasethethreespindlebearingsuntilgreasecomes outthelowerseals(Figure40).

Figure40).

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Figure42

5.Greasethedrivebeltidlerarm(Figure40).

Figure41

6.Removethedustcapandadjustthecasterpivots. Keepthedustcapoffuntilgreasingisdone.Referto AdjustingtheCasterPivotBearinginMaintenance.

7.Removethehexplug.Threadagreasezerkintothe hole.

8.Pumpgreaseintothezerkuntilitoozesoutaround thetopbearing.

9.Removethegreasezerkinthehole.Installthehex pluganddustcap(Figure42).

LubricateCasterWheelHubs

ServiceInterval:Yearly

1.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, andremovethekey.Engagetheparkingbrake.

Figure43

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench ats

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.

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.

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.

EngineMaintenance

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—Replacethe

primaryairlter.

Every250hours—Checkthe secondaryairlter.

Every500hours—Replacethe secondaryairlter.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequentlyif operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

RemovingtheFilters

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Removetheboltholdingtheaircleanerbracket together.Thiswillallowaccessbyrotatingtheair cleanerbody(

Figure44).

4.Releasetheretainingclampsontheaircleanerand pulltheaircleanercoveroffoftheaircleanerbody (Figure44).

5.Cleantheinsideoftheaircleanercoverwith compressedair.

6.Gentlyslidetheprimarylteroutoftheaircleaner body(Figure44).Avoidknockingthelterintothe sideofthebody.

7.Removethesecondarylteronlyifyouintendto replaceit.

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

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

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Figure44

3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylteroverthesecondary lter(Figure44).Ensurethatitisfullyseatedby pushingontheouterrimofthelterwhileinstalling it.

Important:Donotpressonthesoftinsidearea ofthelter.

4.Installtheaircleanercoverwiththebreathercap downandrotatesotheretainingclampslockthe coverinplace(

Figure44).

5.Installthebolttoholdtheaircleanerinthebracket

Figure44).

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ServicingtheEngineOil

EngineOilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSG,SH, SJ,orSL)

EngineOilCapacity:withalterchange,77ounces (2.3L);withoutalterchange,70ounces(2.1L)

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow .

1.Removethisbolttoallow rotationoftheaircleaner body

2.Retainingclamps

3.Aircleanercover

4.Primaryairlter

5.Secondaryairlter

ServicingthePrimaryFilter

1.Donotcleanthepaperlter,replaceit(Figure44).

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(

Figure44).

Figure45

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

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becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donot runenginewithoilbelowthelowmarkbecausethe enginemaybedamaged.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position(

Figure46).

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every100hours(moreoftenindirty ordustyconditions)

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Parkthemachinesothattherearisslightlylower thanthefronttoensuretheoildrainscompletely.

2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position(

Figure47).

Figure46

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4.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil

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3/4

intothellertubeandslowlyaddtheadditionaloil tobringittotheFullmark(Figure48).

Figure48

5.Starttheengineanddrivetoaatarea.Checkthe oillevelagain.

ChangingtheEngineOilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

Note:Changetheengineoilltermorefrequently whenoperatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChangingthe EngineOil.

2.Changetheengineoillter(

Figure49).

Figure49

Note:Ensuretheoilltergaskettouchestheengine

andthenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnewoil; refertoChangingtheOil.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

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ServiceInterval:Every100hours

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

Type:NGK

BPR4ESorequivalent

AirGap:0.030inch(0.75mm)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

3.Removethelefthandhydraulicunitshroudinthe orderlistedwith tothefrontsparkplug.

Figure50.Thisgivesyouaccess

1.Pullthistabouttothe sideinthedirectionofthe arrow

2.Pulltheshroudoffofthis frametabinthedirection ofthearrow

Figure50

3.Pulltheshroudoffofthis frametabinthedirection ofthearrow

4.Shroud

4.Removethesparkplug.

Figure51

5.Installthelefthandhydraulicunitshroud(Figure50).

CheckingtheSparkPlug

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CheckSparkArrester(if

Important:Nevercleanthesparkplug(s).Always

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

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.030inches(0.76mm).

Figure52

InstallingtheSparkPlug

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

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.

Figure53

FuelSystem Maintenance

InspectingtheLPGSystem

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Every40hours

ItisveryimportanttochecktheLPGtankand componentsforwearorleaks.

Important:Nevercheckforleaksusinganopen ame.

Important:Neverusebarehandswhenchecking thettingorvalve.EscapingLPGvaporandliquid freezesskinoncontact.

•Inspectingbeforeeachuse:

–Visuallyinspectthetank,hose,andttingandbe

alerttoafoulodorcomingfromthetank.

–TheLPGtankshouldbefreeofdentsordamage.

Ifthetankshowsignsofdentsordamage, replaceitimmediately .

–Checkthevalveandttingopeningsfordirtand

debris.

–Slowlyopenthevalveallthewayandlistenfor

acontinuoushissfromtheregulator,itmay indicatealeak.

–LPGhasarotteneggorskunksmelladdedtoit

tohelpdetectagasleak.Ifyoudetectagasleak:

◊TurnofftheLPGvalveifyoucansafelydo

so.

◊Leavethearea.

◊Contacttrainedandqualiedpersonnel

immediately.

–DoNotuseifthehosesareabraded,damaged,

kinked,orattened.

–Makesurethetankissecurelymountedtothe

mower.Ifthetankisloose,thehoseorttings mayleak.

◊Applyanapprovedleakdetectorsolution,

obtainedfromatrainedandqualiedLPG distributor,orathicknon-ammoniasoapy watersolution(50%non-ammoniasoapand 50%water).(Aleakdetectorsolutionthat containsammoniawillcausethettingsto corrodeandleak.)

◊Usingasmallbrushorspraybottle,applythe

solutionaroundallthettingsoftheLPG tankandthefuelconnectionjoint.

◊Slowlyopenthegasvalveahalf-turn.

◊Ifbubblesaredetected,thejointorttinghas

aleak.Shutoffthevalve,tightentheleaking connection,andslowlyopenthevalveagain. Ifbubblesstillappear,DoNotusethetank. Ifitissafetodoso,removethetankfrom yourmower;otherwise,contacttrainedand qualiedpersonnelimmediately.

◊Ifnobubblesaredetected,theLPGtank

maybeused.

•Inspectingweekly:

–ChecktheLPGhoses,regulatorandconnections

fordamageordeterioration.

–ChecktheLPGhoses,regulatorandconnections

forleaksatalljointsusingthesamemethodas describedintheprevioussection.

–Followalltheinspectionchecksasspeciedin

thetwopreviousinspectionsections.

•TankRequalication:

–USDOT(UnitedStatesDepartmentof

Transportation)regulationsrequireLPGtanksto beinspected,requalied,andmarkedwithin12 yearsofthemanufacturedateandonaregular basisthereafter.Typicallythisoccurswhenthe tankisrelled;contactatrainedandqualied LPGtankproviderformoredetails.

–DoNotlltheLPGtankifitisbeyondthe

requalicationperiod.

–DoNotlldamagedorrustedLPGtanks.

•Inspectingwitheachtankchange:

–Checkallgauges,ttings,andvalvesfordamage.

–Lookfordeterioration,damagedormissing

o-ringsontankconnectiontting.

–InspecttheLPGtankandthefuelconnection

jointforleaks.Usethefollowingprocedure belowtodetectleaks:

ElectricalSystem 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

Figure54).

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

5.Removethewingnutsecuringthebatteryclamp (Figure54).

6.Removetheclamp(

7.Removethebattery.

Figure54).

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal partsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

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ChargingtheBattery

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.

Figure55).

Figure54

1.Removethewingnutand clamp

2.Removethenegative batterycablebeforethe positive

3.Removethepositive batterycable

4.Removebattery

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionbatteryinthetraywiththeterminalposts oppositefromthehydraulictank(Figure54).

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

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

4.Securethecableswith2bolts,2washers,and 2locknuts(

5.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.

Figure54).

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.

Figure55

1.PositiveBatteryPost

2.NegativeBatteryPost

3.Red(+)ChargerLead

4.Black(-)ChargerLead

6.Installtheclampandsecureitwiththewingnut

Figure54).

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ServicingtheFuses

DriveSystem

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

1.Thefusesarelocatedonrighthandconsolenextto theseat(

2.Toreplacethefuses,pulloutonthefusetoremove it.

3.Installanewfuse(Figure56).

Figure56).

Maintenance

CheckingtheSeatBelt

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Visuallyinspectseatbeltforwear,cuts,andproper operationofretractorandbuckle.Replacebefore operatingifdamaged.

CheckingtheRollover ProtectionSystem(ROPS) Knobs

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Checkthatboththemountinghardwareandtheknobs areingoodworkingcondition.Makesuretheknobs arefullyengagedwiththeROPSinthefullyraised position.Theupperhoopoftherollbarmayneedtobe pushedforwardorpulledrearwardtogetbothknobs fullyengaged.

Figure56

1.Optionalaccesory-15amp

2.Charge-25amp5.Console

3.PTO-10amp

4.Main-25amp

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Leftcontrollevershown

1.Controllever3.Stopplate

2.Bolt

1.ROPSknob(locked position)

2.PullROPSknoboutand rotate90degreesto changerollbarposition

AdjustingtheTracking

3.Rollbarintheupright position

4.Rollbarinthefolded position

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO).

2.Drivetoanopenatarea,movethemotioncontrol leverstotheneutrallockedposition.

3.Movethethrottlemidwaybetweenfastandslow.

4.Movebothmotioncontrolleversallthewayforward untiltheybothhitthestopsintheT-slot.

5.Checkwhichwaythemachinetracks.

6.Ifittrackstotheright,loosentheboltsandadjust theleftstopplaterearwardontheleftT-slotuntilthe machinetracksstraight(Figure58).

7.Ifittrackstotheleft,loosentheboltsandadjustthe rightstopplaterearwardontherightT-slotuntilthe machinetracksstraight(Figure58).

8.Tightenthestopplate(Figure58).

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

Maintaintheairpressureinthereartiresat13psi(90 kPa).Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut.Check thetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccurate pressurereading.

Note:Thefronttiresaresemi-pneumatictiresanddo notrequireairpressuremaintenance.

Figure59

CheckingtheWheelHub SlottedNut

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every500hours

nuttoaligntheslot.Ifrequired,tightentothe nextsetofslots.

7.Installanewcotterpin.

Note:DoNotuseanti-seizeonwheelhub.

See

Figure60todeterminewhichslottednuthasbeen

installedontheunit.

Figure60

1.StyleA(blacknish)3.StyleB(yellowzinc)

2..03inch(.76mm)4..24inch(6mm)

•StyleA(blacknish):

Torquetheslottednutto211-260ft-lb(286-352 N-m).

Note:DoNotuseanti-seizeonwheelhub.

•StyleB(yellowzinc):

1.Removeanddiscardthecotterpin.

2.Torquetheslottednutto200ft-lb(271N-m).

AdjustingtheCasterPivot Bearing

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Removethedustcapfromcasterandtightenlock

Figure62).

nut(

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

Important:Makesurethespringwashersare installedcorrectlyasshowninFigure62.

5.Installthedustcap(

Figure62).

3.Checkdistancefrombottomofslotinnutto insideedgeofhole.Twothreads(0.1inch)or lessshouldbeshowing.

Figure61

1.0.1inchmax2.Nomorethantwothreads (0.1inchmax)shouldbe showinghere.

4.Ifmorethantwothreads(0.1inch)areshowing removenutandinstallwasherbetweenhuband nut.

5.Torquetheslottednutto200ft-lb(271N-m).

6.Thentightennutuntilthenextsetofslotsline upwiththecrossholeinshaft.Donotloosen

Figure62

1.SpringWashers3.DustCap

2.LockNut

UsingtheClutchShim

Whentheclutchbrakehasworntothepointwherethe clutchnolongerengagesconsistently ,theshimcanbe removedtoextendtheclutchlife.

Figure63

1.Armature5.Brakespacer

2.Fieldshell6.Re-gapshim

3.Rotor7.Brakepole

4.Brakemountingbolt

RemovingtheClutchShim

1.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, andremovethekey.Engagetheparkingbrake. Allowthemachinetocoolcompletelybeforestarting theseinstructions.

2.Usinganaircompressor,blowoutanydebrisfrom underthebrakepoleandaroundthebrakespacers.

tomatchthearmatureandneedstocontinueto matchaftertheshimisremovedtoensureproper braketorque.

Figure65

1.Brakemountingbolt

B.Usingneedlenosepliers,orbyhand,takehold

ofthetabandremovetheshim(DoNotdiscard theshimuntilproperclutchfunctionhasbeen conrmed).

Figure64

3.Checktheconditionofthewireharnessleads, connectors,andterminals.Cleanorrepairas necessary.

4.Verifythat12Vispresentattheclutchconnector whenthePTOswitchisengaged.

5.Measurethegapbetweentherotorandarmature. Ifthegapisgreaterthan.04inch(1mm),proceed withthefollowingsteps:

A.Loosenbothbrakemountingboltsone-halfto

onefullturnasshownbelow.

Note:DoNotremovethebrakepolefromthe eldshell/armature.Thebrakepolehasworn

Figure66

1.Shim

C.Usingapneumaticline,blowoutanydebris

fromunderthebrakepoleandaroundthebrake spacers.

D.Re-torqueeachbolt(M6x1)to10ft-lb(13N-m)

+/-0.5ft-lb(0.7N-m).

E.Usinga0.010inchthickfeelergauge,verifythat

agapispresentbetweentherotorandarmature faceonbothsidesofthebrakepoleasshown. (Duetothewaytherotorandarmaturefaces wear(peaksandvalleys)itissometimesdifcult tomeasurethetruegap.)

1.Feelergauge

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CoolingSystem Maintenance

CleaningtheEngineScreen andEngineOilCooler

Figure67

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Removeanybuild-upofgrass,dirtorotherdebrisfrom theoilcooler(Figure69).

Figure68

•Ifthegapislessthan0.010inch,thenreinstall theshimandreferencetheTroubleshooting section.

•Ifthegapissufcient,proceedtothesafety checkinstep

F.Performthefollowingsafetycheck:

a.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.

b.MakesurethebladesDoNotengagewiththe

PTOswitch“off”andtheclutchdisengaged.

Iftheclutchdoesnotdisengage,reinstallthe shimandreferencetheTroubleshooting section.

c.EngageanddisengagethePTOswitch

tenconsecutivetimestoensuretheclutch isfunctioningproperly.Iftheclutch doesnotengageproperly ,referencethe Troubleshootingsection.

Figure69

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

Figure70).

CleaningtheEngineCooling FinsandShrouds

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Removetheairintakescreen,recoilstarterandfan housing(Figure70).

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengineparts.

5.Installairintakescreen,recoilstarterandfanhousing (

Figure70).

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1.Engineguard4.Fanhousing

2.Engineairintakescreen

3.Bolt

5.Screw

CheckandCleantheHydraulic UnitShrouds

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Raisetheseat.

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromthehydraulicunit shrouds(

5.Lowertheseat.

Figure71).

1.Hydraulicunitshrouds

BrakeMaintenance

AdjustingtheParkingBrake

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every500hoursthereafter

Checktomakesurebrakeisadjustedproperly.This proceduremustbefollowedaftertherst100hoursor whenabrakecomponenthasbeenremovedorreplaced.

1.Drivethemachineontoalevelsurface.

2.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition andsettheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, andremovethekey.

4.Raisethebackofthemachineupandsupportthe machinewithjackstands.

DANGER

Figure72

LeftHandBrakeShown

1.Cableanchor5.Caliper

2.Holdthreadedrodhere

3.Measure7.Threadedrod

4.Locknut8.Hub

6.Compressionspring

Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmayfailto supportmachineandcauseaseriousinjury.

•Usejackstandwhensupportingmachine.

•Donotusehydraulicjacks.

5.Removethereartiresfromthemachine.

6.Removeanydebrisfromthebrakearea.

7.Rotatethedrivewheelreleasehandletothereleased position.RefertotheUsingtheDriveWheel ReleaseValvessectioninOperation.

8.Measuretheoveralllengthofthecompression spring.Thecorrectlengthshouldbebetween1-1/2 and1-9/16inches(3.8and4.0cm).Ifthespring lengthiswithinthisrange,noadjustmentisneeded. Ifitisnot,proceedtostep

9.Holdthethreadedrodendwithatoolandadjust thelocknutuntilthespringlengthisbetween1-1/2 and1-9/16inches(3.8and4.0cm)(

Figure72).Do Notallowthecabletoturnwhenthenutsarebeing loosened.

10.Disengagetheparkbrake.Turnthewheelhubby handinbothdirectionsrelativetothecaliper;no dragofthecaliperpadonthewheelhubisdesired.

11.Ifthereisnomovementbetweenthehubandthe caliperthenrepeattheadjustment(driverelease valvesmustbeinthereleasedpositiononthe hydros).

12.Afteradjustingthebrakesonbothsidesofthe mower,cyclethebrakehandleaminimumofsix timestoallowthecabletoseatintothesheathand mountingtabs.

13.Recheckthespringlength;engagetheparkbrake andrepeatsteps

8through11ifthelengthisnotin

thecorrectrange.

14.Rotatethedrivewheelreleasehandletothe

operatingposition.RefertotheUsingtheDrive WheelReleaseV alvessectioninOperation.

15.Installthereartiresandtorquelugnutsbetween90 and95ft-lb(122and129N-m).

16.Removejackstands.

BeltMaintenance

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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)heightofcut.

4.Removethebeltcovers(

1.Pushtabdown2.Removebeltcover

5.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarmto removetensionontheidlerspring(Figure74).

6.Removethebeltfromthemowerdeckpulleys.

7.Removethebeltguideonthespringloadedidlerarm showninFigure74.

Figure73).

Figure73

Figure74

1.Clutchpulley5.Squareholeintheidler

2.Mowerbelt6.Idlergreasezerk

3.Springloadedidlerpulley

4.Ratchet

10.Installthebeltguideontheidlerarmshownin Figure74.

11.Usingtheratchetinthesquarehole,installtheidler spring(Figure74).

Makesurethespringendsareseatedintheanchor grooves.

12.Installthebeltcovers(

armfortheratchet

7.Beltguide

Figure75).

8.Removetheexistingbelt.

9.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleysand theclutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure74).

Figure75

1.Positionthebeltcover3.Ensurethetabisunder

2.Slidebeltcoverunderthe sidecatches

themetalcatch

ReplacingtheHydraulicPump DriveBelt

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Removemowerbelt.RefertoReplacingtheMower BeltinMaintenance.

4.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjackstands

Figure76).

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Figure76

1.Idlerpulley

2.Clutchpulley6.Squareholeinidlerarm

3.Pumpdrivebelt7.Idlerspring

4.Righthandhydraulicpump pulley

5.Lefthandhydraulicpump pulley

5.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarmto removetheidlerspring(Figure76).

6.Unhooktheidlerspringfromtheframe(

Figure76).

7.Removethebeltfromthehydraulicunitdrivepulleys andtheenginepulley

8.Installthenewbeltaroundenginepulleyandthetwo drivepulleys.

9.Usingaratchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarm, installtheidlerspringtotheframe(

Figure76).

10.Installthemowerbelt.RefertoReplacingtheMower Belt.

ControlsSystem Maintenance

AdjustingtheControlHandle Position

Therearetwoheightpositionsforthecontrollevers; highandlow .Removetheboltstoadjusttheheightfor theoperator.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedposition,andsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Loosentheboltsandangenutsinstalledinthe levers(

Figure77).

Figure78

4.Aligntheleversfronttorearpositionbybringthe leverstogethertotheneutralpositionandslide themuntiltheyarealigned,thentightenthebolts

Figure78).

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Figure77

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.Removetheelectricalconnectionfromtheseat safetyswitch,locatedunderthebottomcushionof theseat.Theswitchisapartoftheseatassembly.

4.Temporarilyinstallajumperwireacrossthe terminalsintheconnectorofthemainwiring harness.

5.Startengine.Brakemustbeengagedandmotion

controlleversouttostartengine.Operatordoes

nothavetobeintheseatbecauseofthejumper

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wirebeingused.Runengineatfullthrottleand releasebrake.

AdjustingtheMotionControl Damper

6.Runtheunitatleast5minuteswiththedrivelevers atfullforwardspeedtobringhydraulicoilupto operatingtemperature.

Note:Themotioncontrolleverneedstobein neutralwhilemakinganynecessaryadjustments.

7.Bringthemotioncontrolleversintotheneutral position.Adjustpumpcontrolrodlengthsby rotatingthedoublenutsontherodintheappropriate directionuntilthewheelsslightlycreepinreverse

Figure79).Movethemotioncontrolleverstothe

( reversepositionandwhileapplyingslightpressureto theleverallowthereverseindicatorspringstobring theleversbacktoneutral.Thewheelsmuststop turningorslightlycreepinreverse.

Thetopdampermountingboltcanbeadjustedtoobtain amoredesiredmotioncontrolleverresistance.See Figure80formountingoptions.

Figure80

RHMotionControlShown

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

2.Mostresistance(rmestfeel)

3.Damper

4.Mediumresistance(mediumfeel)

5.Leastresistance(softestfeel)

Figure79

1.Doublenuts

8.Shutoffunit.Removejumperwirefromwire harnessandplugconnectorintoseatswitch.

9.Removethejackstands.

10.Raisethedeckandre-installtheheightofcutpin.

11.Checkthatthemachinedoesnotcreepinneutral withtheparkbrakesdisengaged.

AdjustingtheMotionControl NeutralLockPivot

Theangednutcanbeadjustedtoobtainamoredesired motioncontrolleverresistancewhenmovingittothe neutrallockposition.SeeFigure81foradjustment options.

1.Loosenthejamnut.

2.Tightenorloosentheangednuttothedesiredfeel.

Formoreresistance,tightentheangednut.

Forlessresistance,loosentheangednut

3.Tightenjamnut.

HydraulicSystem Maintenance

ServicingtheHydraulic System

Figure81

1.Flangednut2.Jamnut

115W-50.

HYPR-OIL

HydraulicOilType:Toro hydraulicoilorMobil

Important:Useoilspecied.Otheruidscould causesystemdamage.

EachHydraulicSystemOilCapacity:52ounces(1.5

l)persidewithlterchange

™

500

CheckingtheHydraulicOil

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthehydraulic

oillevel.

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

4.Allowtheengineandhydraulicsystemtocoolfor tenminutes.

Note:Theoillevelonthedipstickwillbeincorrect whentheoilischeckedandtheunitishot.

5.Movetheseatforward.

6.Cleantheareaaroundthedipsticksofhydraulic systemreservoirs(

7.Removeonedipstickfromthehydraulicreservoir

Figure82).

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8.Wipethedipstickoffandthreadthedipstickinto thereservoir.

9.Removethedipstickandlookattheend( Iftheoillevelisattheaddmark,slowlypouronly enoughoilintothehydraulicreservoirtoraisethe leveltothefullorHline.

Important:Donotoverllthehydraulicunits withoilasdamagemayoccur.Donotrunthe machinewiththeoilbelowtheaddmark.

10.Installthedipstick.

11.Repeatprocedurefortheoppositedipstick.

Figure82).

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ReplacingtheHydraulicFiltersand HydraulicOil

ServiceInterval:Every250hours

Every500hours

Toreplacethehydraulicoil,theltersneedtobe removed.Replacebothatthesametime.Refertotheoil specicationsunderServicingtheHydraulicSystemfor thecorrectoil.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjackstands

Figure83).

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Figure82

Eitherdipstickwillbeusedinthemachine

1.Full3.H–meanshighlevel

2.Add4.Dipsticklocationsunder seat

WARNING

Hydraulicoilescapingunderpressurecan penetrateskinandcauseinjury.

•Ifhydraulicoilisinjectedintotheskinit mustbesurgicallyremovedwithinafew hoursbyadoctorfamiliarwiththistypeof injury.Gangrenemayresultifthisisnot done.

•Keepbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole leaksornozzlesthatejecthighpressure hydraulicoil.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic leaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic systembeforeperforminganyworkonthe hydraulicsystem.

Figure83

1.Jackstands

4.Removeboththemowerbeltandthepumpdrive belt.Thiswillpreventoilgettingonthebelts.Refer toBeltsintheMaintenanceSection.

5.Placeadrainpanunderthelter,removetheold lterandwipethesurfaceclean(Figure84).

•Makesureallhydraulicoilhosesandlines areingoodconditionandallhydraulic connectionsandttingsaretightbefore applyingpressuretohydraulicsystem.

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Figure84

BottomViewofMachine

1.Filterlocations

6.Applyathincoatofhydraulicoiltotherubber gasketonthereplacementlter(Figure84).

7.Installthereplacementhydrauliclter.

8.Installthepumpdrivebeltandthemowerbelt.

9.Removethejackstandsandlowerthemachine

Figure83).

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10.Addoiltothehydraulicreservoirandcheckforany leaks.

2.Hydrauliclter

MowerDeck 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.Checktirepressureofthedrivetires.Ifneeded, adjustto13psi(90kPa)

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

DeckLeveling

1.Positionthemoweronaatsurface.

2.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey .Engageparkingbrake.

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

11.Cleanupanyspilledoil.

12.Starttheengineandletitrunforabouttwominutes topurgeairfromthesystem.Stoptheengineand checkforleaks.

13.Checktheoillevelwhiletheoiliscold.

14.Ifrequired,addoiltothehydraulicreservoir.Do notoverll.

4.Positionthetransportlockinthelatchingposition.

5.Pushthedeckliftpedalallthewayforwardandthe deckwilllatchatthe51/2inch(14cm)transport position(

Figure85).

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Figure85

2 1

3 4

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10.Fine-tunetheadjustmentnutonthefrontdecklift assemblybyturningit(Figure87).

Toincreasetheheight,turntheadjustmentnut clockwise;todecrease,turncounterclockwise.

1.Deckliftpedal

2.Heightofcutpin

3.Transportlock

6.Inserttheheightadjustmentpinintothe3inch(7.6 cm)cuttingheightlocation.

7.Releasethetransportlockandallowthedeckto lowertothecuttingheight.

8.Raisethedischargechute.

9.Onbothsidesofthedeck,measurefromthelevel surfacetothefronttipoftheblade(PostionA). Themeasurementshouldread3inches(7.6mm) (Figure86).

Figure87

1.Adjustmentnut3.Reardeckadjustment

2.JamNut4.Frontdeckadjustment

11.Ifthefrontdecklinksdonothaveenoughadjustment toachieveaccuratecutheight,thesinglepoint adjustmentcanbeutilizedtogainmoreadjustment.

12.Toadjustthesinglepointsystem,loosenthetwo boltsatthebottomoftheheightofcutplate.Refer

Figure88.

Figure86

1.3inches(7.6cm)atAis correct

2.31/4inches(8.3cm)atB iscorrect

3.Measureherefromthe bladetiptohardsurface

4.MeasureatAandBon bothsides

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Figure88

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1.Boltsatthebottomoftheheight-of-cutplate

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

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

Figure86).

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16.Fine-tunetheadjustmentnutonthefrontdecklift assemblybyturningit(

Figure87).

Toincreasetheheight,turntheadjustmentnut clockwise;todecrease,turncounterclockwise.

17.Measureuntilallfoursidesarethecorrectheight. Tightenallthejamnutsonthedeckliftarm assemblies.

18.Lowerdischargechute.

13.Ifthedeckistoolow,tightenthesinglepoint adjustmentboltbyrotatingitclockwise.Ifthedeck istoohigh,loosenthesinglepointadjustmentbolt byrotatingitcounterclockwise(

Figure89).

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

Figure89

1.Singlepointadjustmentbolt

14.Tightenthetwoboltsatthebottomoftheheightof cutplate(Figure88).Torqueto27-33ft-lb(37-45 N-m).

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(Figure91).Measurefromalevelsurface tothecuttingedge,positionA,oftheblades

Figure91).Notethisdimension.

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BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

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

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure90).Iftheedges arenotsharporhavenicks,removeandsharpenthe blades.RefertoSharpeningtheBlades.

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea (Figure90).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslot forminginthisarea( newblade.

Figure90),immediatelyinstalla

Figure91

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.

Figure90

1.CuttingEdge3.Wear/slotForming

2.CurvedArea4.Crack

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesofblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Bladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthe bladeisoutofbalanceorisbent.Toensureoptimum

performanceandcontinuedsafetyconformanceof themachine,usegenuineT ororeplacementblades. Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturersmay resultinnon-conformancewithsafetystandards.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-padded glove.

2.Removethebladebolt(rotatingitcounter-clockwise), curvedwasher,andbladefromthespindleshaft

Figure92).

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Figure93

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure94).Ifthebladestaysina horizontalposition,thebladeisbalancedandcanbe used.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff theendofthesailareaonly(

Figure95).Repeatthis

procedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

Figure94

Figure92

1.SailAreaofBlade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.BladeBolt

SharpeningtheBlades

WARNING

Whensharpeningblade,piecesofbladecouldbe thrownandcauseseriousinjury.

Wearpropereyeprotectionwhensharpeningblade.

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothends oftheblade(Figure93).Maintaintheoriginalangle. Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamountof materialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

1.Blade2.Balancer

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure95).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademust bepointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthe mowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthespringdiskandbladebolt(rotatingit clockwise).Thespringdiskconemustbeinstalled towardthebolthead( boltto85-110ft-lb(115-150N-m).

Figure95).Torquetheblade

RemovingtheMowerDeck

Beforeservicingorremovingthemowerdeck,thespring loadeddeckarmsmustbelockedout.

WARNING

Deckliftarmassemblieshavestoredenergy. Removingthedeckwithoutreleasingthestored energycancauseseriousinjuryordeath.

DoNotattempttodisassemblethedeckfromthe frontframewithoutlockingoutthestoredenergy.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey .Engageparkingbrake.

2.Removetheheightadjustmentpinandlowerthe decktotheground.

3.Placetheheightadjustmentpininthe3inch(7.6cm) cuttingheightlocation.Thislocksthedeckliftarms inthelowestpositionwhenthedeckisremovedand thestoredenergyinthedeckspringisreleased.

1.SailAreaofBlade

2.Blade

3.SpringDisk

Figure95

4.BladeBolt

5.ConeTowardsBoltHead

4.Removethebeltcovers.

5.Liftuptheoorpanandinsertaratchetintothe squareholeinthedeckidler(

Figure96).

6.Rotatethedeckidlerclockwiseandremovethe mowerbelt(

Figure96).

Figure97

Figure96

1.Clutchpulley5.Squareholeintheidler

2.Mowerbelt6.Idlergreasezerk

3.Springloadedidlerpulley

4.Ratchet

armfortheratchet

7.Beltguide

7.Removeandretainthehardwareonbothsidesofthe deckasshowninFigure97.

1.Rightstabilizer

2.Deckstrut(rightsideshown)

3.Removethereardeckliftattachmentshoulderboltandnut.

4.Removethefrontdeckliftattachmentshoulderboltandnut.

8.Raisethedeckstrutsandsecurethemintheup position.Slidethedeckouttotherightsideofthe machine.

ReplacingtheGrassDeector

WARNING

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

Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstalla coverplate,amulchplate,grassdeectororbagger.

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,springandspacerholding thedeectortothepivotbrackets(Figure98). Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.

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6 2

Figure98

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.GrassDeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring

5.Springinstalled

7.Jhookendofspring

2.Placethespacerandspringontothegrassdeector. PlaceoneJendofthespringbehindthedeckedge.

Cleaning

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.

Note:MakesureoneJendofthespringisinstalled behindthedeckedgebeforeinstallingtheboltas shownin

Figure98.

3.Installtheboltandnut.PlaceoneJhookendofthe springaroundthegrassdeector(Figure98).

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

Storage

13.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repair orreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

CleaningandStorage

Storageareasshouldbeequippedwithatleastone approvedportablereextinguisherhavingaminimum capacityof18lb(8.2kg)drychemicalwithaB:Crating. DoNotuseCarbonTetrachlorideextinguishers(Pyrene etc.).

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.

14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

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.Restarttheengineandrunit untilitstops.

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.LPGtankisempty.1.FilltheLPGtank.

2.T ankshutoffvalveisclosed.2.Openthetankshutoffvalve.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

4.Thethrottleisnotinthecorrectposition.4.Besurethethrottlecontrolismidway

5.Aircleanerisdirty.

6.Seatswitchisnotfunctioningproperly.6.Checktheseatswitchindicator.

7.Electricalconnectionsarecorroded, looseorfaulty.

8.Relayorswitchisdefective.8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

9.Faultysparkplug.

10.Sparkplugwireisnotconnected.10.Checkthesparkplugwireconnection.

disengaged.

2.Settheparkingbrake.

3.Ensurethedriveleversareinthe neutrallockposition.

5.Chargethebattery .

6.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

7.Replacefuse.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

betweenthe“SLOW”and“F AST” positions.

5.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner element.

Replaceseatifneeded.

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

9.Clean,adjustorreplacesparkplug.

Enginelosespower.

Engineoverheats.

Mowerpullsleftorright(withleversfully forward)

Machinedoesnotdrive.

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Aircleanerisdirty.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

4.Coolingnsandairpassagesabove theengineareplugged.

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

3.Coolingnsandairpassagesabove theengineareplugged.

1.Trackingneedsadjustment1.Adjustthetracking.

2.Tirepressureindrivetiresnotcorrect.2.Adjusttirepressureinthedrivetires.

1.Bypassvalvesisnotclosedtight.1.Tightenthebypassvalves.

2.Pumpbeltisworn,looseorbroken.

3.Pumpbeltisoffapulley .3.Changethebelt.

4.Brokenormissingidlerspring.4.Replacethespring.

5.Hydraulicoillevelislowortoohot.5.Addhydraulicoiltoreservoirsorletit

2.Cleantheaircleanerelement.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

2.Changethebelt.

cooldown.

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Abnormalvibration.

Unevencuttingheight.

Bladesdonotrotate.

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.

1.Mowerdeckbeltisworn,looseor broken.

2.Mowerdeckbeltisoffpulley.

3.Pumpdrivebeltisworn,looseor broken.

4.Brokenormissingidlerspring.4.Replacethespring.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Installnewdeckbelt.

2.Installmowerdeckpulleyandcheck theidlerpulley ,idlerarmandspringfor correctpositionandfunction.

3.Checkthebelttensionorinstallnew belt.

Clutchwillnotengage.

1.Fuseisblown.

2.Lowvoltagesupplyattheclutch.

3.Damagedcoil.3.Replaceclutch.

4.Inadequatecurrentsupply .4.Repairorreplaceclutchleadwireor

5.Rotor/armatureairgapistoolarge.

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

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

electricalsystem.Cleanconnector contacts.

5.Removeshimorreplaceclutch.

Schematics

G013876

BK = BL ACK

BN = B ROWN

BU = BLUE

GN = GREEN

GY = GREY

LT GR = LIGHT GREEN

OR = ORANGE

PK = PINK

R = RED

T = TAN

V = VIOLET

W = WHITE

LPG Electrical

Diagram

BLACK

GREEN

ENGINE

GROUND

OIL PRESSURE

SWITCH

ENGINE

LPG FUEL SHUT

OFF SOLENOID

RED

WireDiagram(Rev.A)

Notes:

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.

SomeenginesusedonT oroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.

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.Tolocateadealerconvenienttoyou,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,MN55420-1196 888-865-5676(U.S.Customers) 888-865-5691(Canadacustomers)

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance 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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