Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 74141TE Operator's Manual

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ZMaster

Commercial2000

SeriesRidingMower

with48inTURBOFORCE

SideDischarge

Mower

ModelNo.74141TE—SerialNo.313000001andUp

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WARNING

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

Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires, belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswith originalT oroparts.

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobeused byresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators. Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained lawnsonresidentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnot designedforcuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe productproperlyandsafely.

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Contents

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

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

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

ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................5

SoundPressure.......................................................6

SoundPower..........................................................6

VibrationLevel.......................................................6

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................14

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

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

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

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

OperatingtheMowerBladeControlSwitch

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

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

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

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

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

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

TheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................................19

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

StoppingtheMachine.............................................21

AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................21

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

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

UsingtheDriveWheelReleaseValves.......................23

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................34

ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................34

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

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................35

ServicingtheBattery...............................................35

ServicingtheFuses.................................................36

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................37

CheckingtheSeatBelt.............................................37

CheckingtheRolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)

Knobs...............................................................37

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

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................38

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

AdjustingtheElectricClutch....................................39

CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................40

CleaningtheEngineScreen......................................40

CleaningtheEngineCoolingFinsand

Shrouds.............................................................40

BeltMaintenance......................................................40

InspectingtheBelts................................................40

ReplacingtheMowerBelt........................................40

ReplacingtheHydraulicPumpDriveBelt...................41

ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................42

AdjustingtheControlHandlePosition......................42

AdjustingtheMotionControlLinkage......................43

AdjustingtheMotionControlDamper......................43

AdjustingtheMotionControlNeutralLock

Pivot.................................................................44

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................44

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................44

ChangingtheHydraulicSystemFilterand

Oil....................................................................45

MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................46

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

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................48

RemovingtheMowerDeck.....................................51

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................52

Cleaning...................................................................52

CleaningUndertheMower......................................52

WasteDisposal.......................................................52

Storage........................................................................53

CleaningandStorage..............................................53

Troubleshooting...........................................................54

Schematics...................................................................56

Safety

ThismachinemeetsorexceedsEuropeanStandardsin effectatthetimeofproduction.However,improperuse ormaintenancebytheoperatororownercanresultin injury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywiththese safetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothesafety alertsymbol,whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING,or DANGER-"personalsafetyinstruction."Failuretocomply withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromtheCENstandardEN 836:1997.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Training

•Readtheinstructionscarefully.Befamiliarwiththe

controlsandtheproperuseoftheequipment.

•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese

instructionstousethelawnmower.Localregulationscan restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare

nearby.

•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor

accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir property.

•Donotcarrypassengers.

•Alldriversshouldseekandobtainprofessionaland

practicalinstruction.Suchinstructionshouldemphasize:

–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking

withride-onmachines;

–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill

notberegainedbytheapplicationofthecontrol levers.Themainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:

◊insufcientwheelgrip,especiallyonwetgrass;

◊beingdriventoofast;

◊inadequatebraking;

◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;

◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground

conditions,especiallyslopes;

◊incorrecthitchingandloaddistribution.

Preparation

•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwearandlong

trousers.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhenbarefoot orwearingopensandals.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto

beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby themachine.

•Warning–Fuelishighlyammable.

–Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedforthis

purpose.

–Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile

refuelling.

–Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Neverremove

thecapofthefueltankoraddfuelwhiletheengineis runningorwhentheengineishot.

–Iffuelisspilled,donotattempttostarttheengine

butmovethemachineawayfromtheareaofspillage andavoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilfuel vaporshavedissipated.

–Replaceallfueltanksandcontainercapssecurely.

•Replacefaultysilencers.

•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethattheblades,

bladeboltsandcutterassemblyarenotwornordamaged. Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsetsto preservebalance.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotatingoneblade

cancauseotherbladestorotate.

Operation

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate themachine;seekshelter.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns.

Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechangingdirections.

•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere

dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.

•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.

•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade

attachmentclutchesandshiftintoneutral.

•Donotuseonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel

ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.Toguardagainst overturning:

–-donotstoporstartsuddenlywhenonaslope;

–-useslowspeedsonslopesandduringtightturns;

–-stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden

hazards;

•Usecarewhenpullingloadsorusingheavyequipment.

–-Useonlyapproveddrawbarhitchpoints.

–-Limitloadstothoseyoucansafelycontrol.

–-Donotturnsharply.Usecarewhenreversing.

•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.

•Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfacesother

thangrass.

•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof

materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe machinewhileinoperation.

•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguardsor

withoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed

theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedcan increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.

•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:

–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe

attachments;

–changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake;

–stoptheengineandremovethekey .

•Disengagedrivetoattachments,stoptheengine,and

disconnectthesparkplugwire(s)orremovetheignition key

–beforeclearingblockagesoruncloggingchute;

–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe

lawnmower;

–afterstrikingaforeignobject.Inspectthelawnmower

fordamageandmakerepairsbeforerestartingand operatingtheequipment;ifthemachinestartsto vibrateabnormally(checkimmediately).

•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornot

inuse.

•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment

–beforerefuelling;

–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher;

–beforemakingheightadjustmentunlessadjustment

canbemadefromtheoperator'sposition.

•Reducethethrottlesettingduringenginerun-outand,if

theengineisprovidedwithashut-offvalve,turnthefuel offattheconclusionofmowing.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe

equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea

buildingwherefumescanreachanopenameorspark.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.

•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,silencer,

batterycompartmentandfuelstorageareafreeofgrass, leaves,orexcessivegrease.

•Checkthegrasscatcherfrequentlyforwearor

deterioration.

•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.

•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,thisshouldbedone

outdoors.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotatingoneblade

cancauseotherbladestorotate.

•Whenmachineistobeparked,storedorleftunattended,

lowerthecuttingmeansunlessapositivemechanicallock isused.

ToroRidingMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat isnotincludedintheCENstandard.

•Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichisan

odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.Donotrun engineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.

•Keephands,feet,hairandlooseclothingawayfrom

attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerandany movingpartswhileengineisrunning.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay

behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting tomaintain,adjust,orservice.

•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid

contactwithskin,eyesandclothing.Protectyourface, eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.

•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparksand

amesawayfrombattery.

•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat

originalstandardsaremaintained.

•UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.Warrantymaybe

voidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.

SlopeOperation

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksor

water.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathordrowning.

•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery

conditionsreducetractionandcouldcauseslidingand lossofcontrol.

•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmernear

drop-offs,ditches,steepbanksorwater.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.

fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.

•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthatchange

theoperatingangle,asroughterraincouldoverturnthe machine.

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecausethe

mowermaytipbackwards.

•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoingdownhill.

Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmaycausedrive wheelstoslipandcauselossofbrakingandsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingonaslope.

Iftireslosetraction,disengagethebladesandproceed slowlyofftheslope.

•Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsforwheel

weightsorcounterweightstoimprovestability .

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.

Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachineandcause lossofcontrol.

SoundPressure

Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof91 dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Thesoundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinEN836.

SoundPower

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105dBA, whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Thesoundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.

VibrationLevel

Hand-Arm

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=1.6m/s

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=2.7m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=1.4m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures outlinedinEN836.

WholeBody

Measuredvibrationlevel=0.31m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.16m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures outlinedinEN836.

SlopeIndicator

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Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

SafetyandInstructional Decals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

58-6520

1.Grease

99-8936

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

93-7818

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson torquingthebladebolt/nutto85-1 10ft-lb(1 15-149N-m).

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

6.Keepbystandersasafe distancefromthebattery .

2.Nore,opename,or smoking.

7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

10.Containslead;donot discard.

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

106–2655

1.Warning-donottouchorapproachmovingbelts;remove theignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicing orperformingmaintenance.

106-5517

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

107-3069

1.Warning–thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris down.

2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe rollbarinthefullyraisedandlockedpositionandwear theseatbelt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary;donotwearthetheseatbeltwhentherollbaris down.

3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.

107–3969

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.

2.Crushinghazard,mower—1)Engagetheparkingbrake, stoptheengine,andremovetheignitionkey;2)Properly jackthemachinebeforeworkingunderthemachine.

112-3858

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

3.Removetheignitionkey beforeadjustingtheheight ofcut.

2.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

4.Heightofcutsettings.

112-9028

1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin place.

114-4466

1.Main,25A

3.Charge,25A

2.PTO,10A

4.Auxiliary,15A

116-5988

1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking

brake—disengaged

117-0346

1.Fuelleakhazard—readtheOperator'sManual;donot attempttoremovetherollbar;donotweld,drillormodify therollbarinanyway .

117–1158

1.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine.

2.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine.

117-3848

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatethewithout deector,dischargecoverorgrasscollectionsystemin place.

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

117–3864

1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.

2.Filltobottomofllerneck; warning—donotoverll thetank.

117-3888

1.Sliding,tippinghazard—donotusethemachinenear drop-offswithslopesgreaterthan15degrees,usethe machineasafedistancefromdrop-offsonslopeslessthan 15degrees;donotturnsharplywhiletravelingfast,drive slowlywhenturning.

2.Warning—donotusedualramps,useonepieceramps whentransportingmachine;donotuserampswith inclinationgreaterthan10degrees.

117-8639

1.Beltrouting

2.Greasepulley, maintenanceinterval—50 hours

119-2501

1.Choke3.Slow

2.Fast

4.PTO(PowerT ake-off)

121–4777

1.Heightofcutadjustment2.ReadtheOperator’s Manualoninformationon

howtolockandunlockthe deckposition.

114–4468

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Lossoftraction/controlhazard,slopes—lossoftraction/control onaslope,disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO), proceedofftheslopeslowly .

2.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.

6.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders—donotcarry passengers,lookforwardanddownwhenoperatingthe machine,lookbehindanddownwhenreversing.

3.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,stoptheengineand removetheignitionkey;readtheinstructionsbeforeservicing orperformingmaintenance.

7.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;handorfoot—stayaway frommovingpartsandkeepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

4.Thrownobjecthazard—Stoptheengineandpickupdebris beforeoperating,keepbystandersasafedistancefromthe machine,keepdeectorinplace

ProductOverview

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Figure4

1.Height-of-cutdecklift pedal

6.Rollbar

2.Transportlock

7.Seatbelt

3.Parkingbrakelever8.Fuelcap

4.Controls

9.Mowerdeck

5.Motioncontrollevers

10.Casterwheel

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe engineandoperatethemachine(Figure4andFigure5).

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Figure5

1.PTOSwitch

4.Hourmeter

2.Choke

5.Ignitionswitch

3.Throttlecontrol6.Fuses

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheenginehas operated.Itoperateswhentheengineisrunning.Usethese timesforschedulingregularmaintenance(Figure5).

ThrottleControl

ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow.

Choke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.Pullthechokeknobup toengageit.

BladeControlSwitch(PTO)

Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)isusedtoengagetheelectric clutchanddrivethemowerblades.Pulltheswitchupto engagethebladesandrelease.Todisengagetheblades,push thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)downormoveamotion controlleverintotheneutrallockposition.

IgnitionSwitch

Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhasthree positions:Start,RunandOff.

MotionControlLevers

Themotioncontrolleversareusedtodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.

NeutralLockPosition

Theneutrallockpositionisusedwiththesafetyinterlock systemtoengageandtodetermineneutralposition.

FuelShut-offValve

Closethefuelshut-offvalve(undertheseat)when transportingorstoringthemower.

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror Distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofallapproved attachmentsandaccessories.

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange

withoutnotice.

Width:

48inchDeck

WithoutDeck

45.3inches(1 15.1cm)

DeectorUp51.5inches(130.8cm)

DeectorDown63.1inches(160.3cm)

Length:

48inchDeck

RollBar-Up

78.6inches(199.6cm)

RollBar-Down

80.4inches(204.2cm)

Height:

RollBar-UpRollBar-Down

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

Weight:

ModelWeight

74141TE

1010lb(458kg)

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline

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

•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%MTBE

byvolumeisacceptable.

•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15

orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume. Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemayresult whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers

overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

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

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,in anopenarea,whentheengineiscold.Wipeup anygasolinethatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

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

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin placeandinproperworkingcondition.

DANGER

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

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment withitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditioneropening .

•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide thefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.

Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank bedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,

whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionertothe gas.

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

FillingtheFuelTank

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Fillthefuel

tanktothebottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe tankallowsthegasolinetoexpand.

1.Parkthemachineonlevelground.

2.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Cleanaroundthefueltankcap.

4.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck. Ensurethereisemptyspaceinthetanktoallowthe gasolinetoexpand(

Figure6).

G009189

g017624

Figure6

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checktheoil levelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingtheEngine OilLevel.

BreakingInaNewMachine

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

UsingtheRolloverProtection System(ROPS)

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keeptheroll barinthefullyraisedlockedpositionandusethe seatbelt.

Ensuretheseatissecuredtothemachine.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris inthedownposition.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris inthedownposition.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearancepermits andusetheseatbelt.

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

Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

Important:Ensuretheseatissecuredtothemachine.

1.Tolowertherollbar,applyforwardpressuretothe upperpartoftherollbar.

2.Pullbothknobsoutandrotatethem90°sotheyare notengaged(Figure7).

3.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure7).

Figure7

1.ROPSknob

3.Rollbarintheupright position

2.PullROPSknoboutand rotate90degrees

4.Rollbarinthefolded position

4.Toraisetherollbar,raisetherollbartotheoperate position,rotatetheknobssotheymovepartiallyinto thegrooves(Figure7).

5.Raisetherollbartothefulluprightpositionwhile pushingontheupperrollbarandthepinswillsnap intopositionwhentheholesalignwiththepins (Figure7).Pushontherollbarandensurethatboth pinsareengaged.

Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeroll barinthefullyraisedposition.

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthesafety section.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor bystandersavoidinjury.

DANGER

Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause slidingandlossofcontrol.

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor drowning.

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris down.

Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.

Readandfollowtherolloverprotectioninstructions andwarnings.

Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:

•Donotoperateneardrop-offsornearwater.

•Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

Figure8

1.SafeZone-usethe ZMasterhereonslopes lessthan15degreesor atareas.

3.Water

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

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearing lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,feetandhead isrecommended.

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Figure9

1.Wearsafetyglasses

2.Wearhearingprotection

OperatingtheParkingBrake

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor leaveitunattended.

SettingtheParkingBrake

WARNING

Parkingbrakemaynotholdmachineparkedona slopeandcouldcausepersonalinjuryorproperty damage.

Donotparkonslopesunlesswheelsarechocked orblocked

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Figure10

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

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Figure11

OperatingtheMowerBlade ControlSwitch(PTO)

Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthemower bladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBladeControlSwitch (PTO)

Note:Engagingthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)withthe

throttlepositionathalforlesswillcauseexcessivewearto thedrivebelts.

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Figure12

DisengagingtheBladeControlSwitch (PTO)

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Figure13

OperatingtheThrottle

ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweenFastandSlow positions(Figure14).

Alwaysusethefastpositionwhenturningonthemowerdeck withthebladecontrolswitch(PTO).

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Figure14

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostarttheengine.

2.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechokebefore usingtheignitionswitch(

Figure15).

3.Pushdownonthechoketodisengagethechokeafter theenginehasstarted(Figure15).

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Figure15

1.On2.Off

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure16). Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

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

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

START

RUN

STOP

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Figure16

2.Turntheignitionkeytothestoppositiontostopthe engine.

UsingtheFuelShut-OffValve

Thefuelshut-offvalveislocatedbehindtheseat.

Closethefuelshut-offvalvefortransport,maintenance,and storage.

Ensurethefuelshut-offvalveisopenwhenstartingthe engine.

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Figure17

1.On2.Off

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine

1.RaisetheROPSupandlockintoplace,sitontheseat andfastentheseatbelt.

2.Movethemotioncontrolstoneutrallockedposition.

3.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingtheParking Brake.

4.Movethebladecontrolswitch(PTO)totheOff position(Figure18).

5.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheSlowand Fastpositions.

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Figure18

6.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure16). Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

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

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

START

RUN

STOP

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Figure19

1.Off3.Start

2.Run

StoppingtheEngine

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60seconds beforeturningtheignitionswitchoff.

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Figure20

Important:Makesurethatthefuelshutoffvalveis

closedbeforetransportingorstoringthemachine,as fuelleakagemayoccur.Settheparkingbrakebefore transporting.Makesuretoremovethekeyasthefuel pumpmayrunandcausethebatterytolosecharge.

TheSafetyInterlockSystem

CAUTION

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.

UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock System

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventtheengine fromstartingunless:

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

•Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.

•Themotioncontrolleversareintheneutrallocked

position

Thesafetyinterlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostopthe enginewhenthetractioncontrolsaremovedfromthelocked positionwiththeparkingbrakeengagedorifyourisefrom theseatwhenthePTOisengaged.

TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety systemimmediately.

1.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeandmove thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)toon.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotcrank.

2.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeandmove thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)tooff.Moveeither motioncontrollever(outofneutrallockedposition). Trystartingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank. Repeatforothercontrollever.

3.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,movethe bladecontrolswitch(PTO)tooffandmovethemotion controlleverstoneutrallockposition.Nowstartthe engine.Whiletheengineisrunning,releasetheparking brake,engagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO)andrise slightlyfromtheseat;theengineshouldstop.

4.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,movethe bladecontrolswitch(PTO)tooffandmovethemotion controlleverstoneutrallockposition.Nowstartthe engine.Whiletheengineisrunning,centereither motioncontrolandmove(forwardorreverse);the engineshouldstop.Repeatforothermotioncontrol.

5.Sittingontheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake,move thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)tooffandmovethe motioncontrolleverstoneutrallockposition.Try startingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.

DrivingForwardorBackward

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

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidly.Operatormaylose controlofmachineandcausepersonalinjuryor damagetomachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.

UsingtheMotionControlLevers

Figure21

1.Motioncontrol lever-neutrallockposition

4.Backward

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

DrivingForward

Note:Theenginewillkillifthetractioncontrolleversare

movedwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

Tostop,pullthemotioncontrolleverstotheneutralposition.

1.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe ParkingBrakeinOperation.

2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

3.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotioncontrollevers forward(

Figure22).

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Figure22

DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotioncontrollevers rearward(Figure23).

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Figure23

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethetractioncontrolleversto neutralandmovetolockedposition,disengagethepower

takeoff(bladecontrolswitch(PTO),andturntheignition keytooff.

Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine;referto SettingtheParkingBrakeinOperation.Remembertoremove thekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

UsingtheTransportLock

Thetransportlockhastwopositionsandisusedwiththe deckliftpedal.Thereisalockpositionandaunlockposition forthetransportposition.Thetransportlockisusedwiththe deckliftpedal.RefertoFigure24.

Figure24

TransportLockPositions

1.Transportlock3.Unlockposition—doesnot lockthemowerdeckinto transportposition

2.Lockposition—mower

deckwilllockintotransport position

AdjustingtheHeight-of-CutPin

Mowerdecksize

Height-of-cut range

Increments

48inch

1-1/2to5inches (38to127mm)

1/4inch(6mm)

Theheight-of-cutisadjustedbyrelocatingtheclevispininto differentholelocations.

1.Movethetransportlocktothelockposition.

2.Pushonthedeckliftpedalwithyourfootandraisethe mowerdecktothetransportposition(alsothe5-1/2 inch(140mm)cuttingheightposition)(

Figure25).

3.Toadjust,rotatethepin90degreesandremovethepin fromtheheight-of-cutbracket(Figure25).

4.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracketcorresponding totheheight-of-cutdesiredand,insertthepin (Figure25).

5.Pushonthedecklift,pullbackonthetransportlock, andslowlylowerthemowerdeck.

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Figure25

1.Deckliftpedal

3.Transportlock

2.Cutofheightpin

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,itisrecommended toadjusttheheightoftheanti-scalprollers.

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

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Figure26

1.Anti-scalproller4.FlangeNut

2.Spacer

5.Bolt

3.Bushing

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Figure27

1.Anti-scalproller3.FlangeNut

2.Bushing4.Bolt

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Positiontheseat whereyouhavethebestcontrolofthemachineandaremost comfortable.

Toadjust,movetheleversidewaystounlockseat(Figure28).

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Figure28

UsingtheDriveWheelRelease Valves

WARNING

Handsmaybecomeentangledintherotatingdrive componentsbelowtheenginedeck,whichcould resultinseriousinjury.

Stoptheengine,removethekey,andallowall movingpartstostopbeforeaccessingthedrive wheelreleasevalves.

WARNING

Theengineandhydraulicdriveunitscanbecome veryhot.Touchingahotengineorhydraulicdrive unitscancausesevereburns.

Allowtheengineandhydraulicdriveunitstocool completelybeforeaccessingthedrivewheelrelease valves.

Thedrivewheelreleasevalvesarelocatedbehindtheseatand downintheenginecompartment.

1.DisengagethePTO(bladecontrolswitch)andturnthe ignitionkeytooff.Movetheleverstoneutrallocked positionandapplyparkingbrake.Removethekey.

2.Locatethebypassleversbehindtheseat,downonthe leftandrightsideoftheframe.

3.Topushthemachine,movethebypassleversrearward andouttolocktheminplaceasshownin

Figure29.

Repeatthisoneachsideofthemachine.

4.Disengageparkingbrakebeforepushing.

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Figure29

5.Torunthemachine,movethebypassleverstothe forwardposition(Figure29).

UsingtheSideDischarge

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.

DANGER

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

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

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaormower bladesunlessyoumovethepowertakeoff(blade controlswitch(PTO)totheoffposition,rotate theignitionkeytooffandremovethekey.

•Makesurethegrassdeectorisinthedown position.

LoadingMachines

Useextremecautionwhenloadingunitsontrailersortrucks. Onefullwidthrampthatiswideenoughtoextendbeyond thereartiresisrecommendedinsteadofindividualrampsfor eachsideoftheunit(Figure30).Thelowerrearsectionof themachineframeextendsbackbetweentherearwheelsand servesasastopfortippingbackward.Havingafullwidth rampprovidesasurfacefortheframememberstocontactif theunitstartstotipbackward.Ifitisnotpossibletouseone fullwidthramp,useenoughindividualrampstosimulatea fullwidthcontinuousramp.

Therampshouldbelongenoughsothattheanglesdonot exceed15degrees(

Figure30).Asteeperanglemaycause mowercomponentstogetcaughtastheunitmovesfrom ramptotrailerortruck.Steeperanglesmayalsocausethe unittotipbackward.Ifloadingonornearaslope,position thetrailerortrucksoitisonthedownsideoftheslopeand therampextendsuptheslope.Thiswillminimizetheramp angle.Thetrailerortruckshouldbeaslevelaspossible.

Important:DoNotattempttoturntheunitwhileon theramp;youmaylosecontrolanddriveofftheside.

Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparampand suddendecelerationwhenbackingdownaramp.Both maneuverscancausetheunittotipbackward.

WARNING

Loadingaunitontoatrailerortruckincreasesthe possibilityofbackwardtip-overandcouldcause seriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingauniton aramp.

•EnsuretheROPSisintheuppositionwhile usingtheseatbeltwhenloadingthemachine. EnsuretheROPSwillclearthetopofan enclosedtrailer.

•Useonlyasingle,fullwidthramp;DoNotuse individualrampsforeachsideoftheunit.

•Ifindividualrampsmustbeused,useenough rampstocreateanunbrokenrampsurfacewider thantheunit.

•Donotexceeda15degreeanglebetweenramp andgroundorbetweenrampandtrailerortruck.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhiledrivingunitup aramptoavoidtippingbackward.

•Avoidsuddendecelerationwhilebackingunit downaramptoavoidtippingbackward.

Figure30

1.Trailer3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

2.Fullwidthramp4.Fullwidthramp—sideview

TransportingMachines

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

WARNING

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

Donotdrivemachineonapublicstreetorroadway.

Totransportthemachine:

1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicleand connectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and closethefuelvalve.

5.Usethemetaltiedownloopsonthemachineto securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruckwith straps,chains,cable,orropes(

Figure31).

Figure31

1.Tractionunittiedownloops

OperatingTips

FastThrottleSetting

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineatthefastthrottleposition.Airisrequiredto thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsettheheight-of-cut solowastototallysurroundthemowerbyuncutgrass. Alwaystrytohaveonesideofthemowerfreefromuncut grass,whichallowsairtobedrawnintothemower.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethecutting heightofthemowerdoesnotscalpanyunevenground. However,thecuttingheightusedinthepastisgenerallythe bestonetouse.Whencuttinggrasslongerthansixinchestall, youmaywanttocutthelawntwicetoensureanacceptable qualityofcut.

Cut1/3oftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade.Cutting morethanthatisnotrecommendedunlessgrassissparse,or itislatefallwhengrassgrowsmoreslowly.

MowingDirection

Alternatemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhichenhances decompositionandfertilization.

MowatCorrectIntervals

Normally,moweveryfourdays.Butremember,grassgrows atdifferentratesatdifferenttimes.Sotomaintainthesame cuttingheight,whichisagoodpractice,mowmoreoftenin earlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrateslowsinmidsummer, mowlessfrequently .Ifyoucannotmowforanextended period,rstmowatahighcuttingheight;thenmowagain twodayslateratalowerheightsetting.

CuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality ,useaslowergroundspeedincertain conditions.

AvoidCuttingTooLow

Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthemower youpreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheighttoensurethat uneventurfisnotcuttooshort.

LongGrass

Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,raisethe

cuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthegrassatthis setting.Thencutthegrassagainusingthelower,normal setting.

WhenStopping

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

KeeptheUndersideoftheMowerClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthemower aftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinsidethemower, cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecomeunsatisfactory.

BladeMaintenance

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

Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Aftertherst8hours

•Changetheengineoil.

Aftertherst50hours

•Changethehydraulicsystemlterandoil.

Beforeeachuseordaily

•Checkthesafetysystem.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Checktheseatbelt.

•Checktherolloverprotectionsystem(ROPS)knobs.

•Cleantheenginescreen.

•Checkthemowerblades.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

Every25hours

•Checkthehydraulicoillevelintheexpansiontank.

Every50hours

•Greasethemowerdeckidlerarm.

•Checksparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.

Every100hours

•Lubricatethemowerdeckliftpivots.

•Changetheengineoil(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Check,cleanandregapthesparkplug.

•Checkandcleanenginecoolingnsandshrouds.

Every200hours

•Changetheengineoillter.

Every250hours

•Replacetheprimaryairlter.

•Checkthesecondaryairlter.

Every400hours

•Changethehydraulicsystemlterandoil.

Every500hours

•Replacethesecondaryairlter.

•Replacethefuellter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Adjustthecasterpivotbearing.

•Checktheelectricclutch.

Monthly

•Checkthebattery .

Yearly

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Lubricatethecasterwheelhubs.

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Checkallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.

Lubrication

GreasingandLubrication

Greasemorefrequentlywhenoperatingconditionsare extremelydustyorsandy .

GreaseType:No.2generalpurposelithiumbaseor molybdenumbasegrease

HowtoGrease

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.Makesuretoscrape anypaintoffthefrontofthetting(s).

4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.Pumpgrease intothettingsuntilgreasebeginstooozeoutofthe bearings.

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

WheretoAddLightOilorSpray Lubrication

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Lubricatethedeckliftpivots.

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Figure32

WheretoGreasetheMower

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Greasethemowerdeck

idlerarm.

Yearly—Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenin dirtyordustyconditions).

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

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Greasethemowerdeckidlerpulleypivotuntilgrease comeoutthebottom(Figure33).

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Figure33

4.Removethedustcapandadjustthecasterpivots. Keepthedustcapoffuntilgreasingisdone.Referto AdjustingtheCasterPivotBearinginMaintenance.

5.Removethehexplug.Threadagreasezerkintothe hole.

6.Pumpgreaseintothezerkuntilitoozesoutaround thetopbearing.

7.Removethegreasezerkinthehole.Installthehexplug anddustcap(

Figure34).

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Figure34

LubricatetheCasterWheel Hubs

ServiceInterval:Yearly

1.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removethekey .Engagetheparkingbrake.

Figure35

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench ats

2.Raisethefrontofthemachineupandsupportitwith jackstands.

3.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

4.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

5.Remove1ofthespacernutsfromtheaxleassemblyin thecasterwheel.Notethatthreadlockingadhesive hasbeenappliedtolockthespacernutstotheaxle. Removetheaxle(withtheotherspacernutstill assembledtoit)fromthewheelassembly.

6.Pryouttheseals,andinspectthebearingsforwearor damageandreplaceifnecessary.

7.Packthebearingswithageneral-purposegrease.

8.Insert1bearingand1newsealintothewheel.

Note:Thesealsmustbereplaced.

9.Iftheaxleassemblyhashadbothspacernutsremoved (orbrokenloose),applyathreadlockingadhesiveto1 spacernutandthreaditontotheaxlewiththewrench atsfacingoutward.Donotthreadthespacernutallof thewayontotheendoftheaxle.Leaveapproximately 3mm(1/8inch)fromtheoutersurfaceofthespacer nuttotheendoftheaxleinsidethenut.

10.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheelonthe sideofthewheelwiththenewsealandbearing.

11.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,llthearea insidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullofgeneral-purpose grease.

12.Insertthesecondbearingandnewsealintothewheel.

13.Applyathreadlockingadhesivetothesecondspacer nutandthreaditontotheaxlewiththewrenchats facingoutward.

14.Torquethenutto8-9N-m(75-80in-lb),loosen,then re-torqueto2-3N-m(20-25in-lb).Makesurethatthe axledoesnotextendbeyondeithernut.

15.Installthesealguardsoverthewheelhubandinsert thewheelintothecasterfork.Installthecasterbolt andtightenthenutfully.

Important:T opreventsealandbearingdamage,check thebearingadjustmentoften.Spinthecastertire.The tireshouldnotspinfreely(morethan1or2revolutions) orhaveanysideplay.Ifthewheelspinsfreely,adjustthe torqueonthespacernutuntilthereisaslightamountof drag.Applythreadlockingadhesive.

16.Raisethefrontofthemachineupandremovethejack stands.

EngineMaintenance

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—Replacetheprimaryair

lter.

Every250hours—Checkthesecondaryairlter.

Every500hours—Replacethesecondaryairlter.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequentlyifoperating conditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

RemovingtheFilters

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Pushdowntoreleasetheretainingclampsontheair cleanerandpulltheaircleanercoveroffoftheair cleanerbody(

Figure36).

4.Cleantheinsideoftheaircleanercoverwith compressedair.

5.Gentlyslidetheprimarylteroutoftheaircleaner body(Figure36).Avoidknockingthelterintothe sideofthebody.

6.Removethesecondarylteronlyifyouintendto replaceit.

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

7.Inspecttheprimarylterfordamagebylookinginto thelterwhileshiningabrightlightontheoutsideof thelter.Holesinthelterwillappearasbrightspots. Ifthelterisdamageddiscardit.

Figure36

1.Aircleanerclamps

3.Primaryairlter

2.Aircleanercover

4.Secondaryairlter

ServicingthePrimaryFilter

1.Donotcleanthepaperlter,replaceit(Figure36).

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,ordamageto therubberseal.

3.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.

ServicingtheSecondaryFilter

Donotcleanthesecondarylter,replaceit.

Important:Neverattempttocleanthesecondarylter. Ifthesecondarylterisdirty,thentheprimarylteris damagedandyoushouldreplacebothlters.

InstallingtheFilters

Important:T opreventenginedamage,alwaysoperate

theenginewithbothairltersandcoverinstalled.

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

2.Ifthesecondarylterisbeingreplaced,carefullyslide itintothelterbody(Figure36).

3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylteroverthesecondary lter(Figure36).Ensurethatitisfullyseatedby pushingontheouterrimofthelterwhileinstallingit.

Important:Donotpressonthesoftinsidearea ofthelter.

4.Installtheaircleanercoverwiththebreathercapdown androtatesotheretainingclampslockthecoverin place(

Figure36).

ServicingtheEngineOil

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

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

withoutalterchange,61ounces(1.8L)

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure37

Note:Useofmulti-gradeoils(5W-20,10W -30,or10W-40)

willincreaseoilconsumption.Checktheoillevelmore frequentlywhenusingthem.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawayfromthemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donotrun enginewithoilbelowthelowmarkbecausetheengine maybedamaged.

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position(

Figure38).

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Figure38

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every100hours(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Parkthemachinesothattherearisslightlylowerthan thefronttoensuretheoildrainscompletely .

2.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

4.Changetheengineoil(

Figure39).

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Figure39

5.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil intothellertubeandslowlyaddtheadditionaloilto bringittotheFullmark(Figure40).

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Figure40

6.Starttheengineanddrivetoaatarea.Checktheoil levelagain.

ChangingtheEngineOilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

Note:Changetheengineoilltermorefrequentlywhen operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChangingthe EngineOil.

2.Changetheengineoillter(Figure41).

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3/4

Figure41

Note:Ensuretheoilltergaskettouchestheengine

andthenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnewoil;refer toChangingtheOil.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

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

TypeofSparkPlug:NGK

BPR4ESorequivalent

AirGap:0.030inch(0.75mm)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Locateandremovethesparkplugs(Figure42).

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Figure42

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Nevercleanthesparkplug(s).Always

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

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,theengineis operatingproperly.Ablackcoatingontheinsulatorusually meanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.030inches(0.76mm).

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Figure43

InstallingtheSparkPlug

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

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Figure44

CheckSparkArrester(if equipped)

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

Hotexhaustsystemcomponentsmayignite gasolinevaporsevenaftertheengineisstopped. Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengineoperation mayigniteammablematerials.Firemayresultin personalinjuryorpropertydamage.

DoNotrefuelorrunengineunlesssparkarrester isinstalled.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Waitformufertocool.

3.Ifanybreaksinthescreenorweldsareobserved, replacethearrester.

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

FuelSystem Maintenance

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichevercomes

rst)(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

Thefuellterislocatedneartheengineonthefrontorrear sideoftheengine.

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Allowthemachinetocooldown.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

5.Closethefuelshutoffvalvebehindtheseat(

Figure45).

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12

Figure45

1.Fuellter

3.Fuelline

2.Hoseclamp

6.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherandslide themawayfromthelter(Figure45).

7.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

8.Installanewlterandmovethehoseclampscloseto thelter(Figure45).

9.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

Note:Itisimportanttoreinstallthefuellinehosesand securewithplastictiesthesameastheywereoriginally installedatthefactorytokeepthefuellineawayfrom componentsthatcouldcausefuellinedamage.

ServicingtheFuelTank

Donotattempttodrainthefueltank.Ensurethatan AuthorizedServiceDealerdrainsthefueltankandservices anycomponentsofthefuelsystem.

ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhichisa deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.

Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontactwith skin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafetyglassestoshield youreyesandrubberglovestoprotectyourhands.

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting inpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal partsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe machineandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscan causethebatterygassestoexplode,resultingin personalinjury.

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

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

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Firstdisconnectthenegativebatterycable(black)from thenegative(-)(black)batteryterminal(

Figure46).

4.Slidetheredterminalbootoffthepositive(red)battery terminalandremovethepositive(+)(red)batterycable (Figure46).

5.Removethewingnutsecuringthebatteryclamp (Figure46).

6.Removetheclamp(Figure46).

7.Removethebattery.

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Figure46

1.Removethewingnutand clamp

3.Removethepositive batterycable

2.Removethenegative batterycablebeforethe positive

4.Removebattery

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionbatteryinthetraywiththeterminalposts oppositefromthehydraulictank(Figure46).

2.First,installthepositive(red)batterycabletopositive (+)batteryterminal.

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

4.Securethecableswith2bolts,2washers,and2locknuts (

Figure46).

5.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.

6.Installtheclampandsecureitwiththewingnut (Figure46).

ChargingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan explode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparksand amesawayfrombattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged (1.265specicgravity).Thisisespeciallyimportantto

preventbatterydamagewhenthetemperatureisbelow 32°F(0°C).

1.Chargebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to30amps or30minutesat10amps.

2.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthecharger leadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure47).

3.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnectthe batterycables,refertoInstallingtheBattery.

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.

Figure47

1.PositiveBatteryPost

3.Red(+)ChargerLead

2.NegativeBatteryPost

4.Black(-)ChargerLead

ServicingtheFuses

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

1.Thefusesarelocatedonrighthandconsolenextto theseat(Figure48).

2.Toreplacethefuses,pulloutonthefusetoremoveit.

3.Installanewfuse(

Figure48).

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Figure48

1.Optionalaccesory-15amp

4.Main-25amp

2.Charge-25amp5.Console

3.PTO-10amp

DriveSystem Maintenance

CheckingtheSeatBelt

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Visuallyinspectseatbeltforwear,cuts,andproperoperation ofretractorandbuckle.Replacebeforeoperatingifdamaged.

CheckingtheRollover ProtectionSystem(ROPS) Knobs

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keeptheroll barinthefullyraisedlockedpositionandusethe seatbelt.

Ensuretheseatissecuredtothemachine.

Checkthatboththemountinghardwareandtheknobsare ingoodworkingcondition.Makesuretheknobsarefully engagedwiththeROPSintheraisedposition.Theupper hoopoftherollbarmayneedtobepushedforwardorpulled rearwardtogetbothknobsfullyengaged.

Figure49

1.ROPSknob(locked position)

3.Rollbarintheupright position

2.PullROPSknoboutand rotate90degreesto changerollbarposition

4.Rollbarinthefolded position

AdjustingtheTracking

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO).

2.Drivetoanopenatarea,movethemotioncontrol leverstotheneutrallockedposition.

3.Movethethrottlemidwaybetweenfastandslow.

4.Movebothmotioncontrolleversallthewayforward untiltheybothhitthestopsintheT-slot.

5.Checkwhichwaythemachinetracks.

6.Ifittrackstotheright,loosentheboltsandadjust theleftstopplaterearwardontheleftT-slotuntilthe machinetracksstraight(

Figure50).

7.Ifittrackstotheleft,loosentheboltsandadjustthe rightstopplaterearwardontherightT-slotuntilthe machinetracksstraight(

Figure50).

8.Tightenthestopplate(Figure50).

Figure50

Leftcontrollevershown

1.Controllever3.Stopplate

2.Bolt

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresat13psi (90kPa).Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut.Check thetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccuratepressure reading.

Figure51

AdjustingtheCasterPivot Bearing

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichevercomes

rst)

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removethedustcapfromcasterandtightenlocknut (

Figure52).

4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersareatand thenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlysetthepre-loadon thebearings(Figure52).

Important:Makesurethespringwashersare installedcorrectlyasshowninFigure52.

5.Installthedustcap(Figure52).

Figure52

1.SpringWashers3.DustCap

2.LockNut

AdjustingtheElectricClutch

ServiceInterval:Every500hours—Checktheelectric

clutch.

Theclutchisadjustabletoensureproperengagementand properbraking.

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

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

2.Ifadjustmentisneeded,thensetat.015inches(0.381 mm)foreachofthethreeadjustmentslotpositions. Tightenthelocknutsuntilthereisslightbindingon thefeelergaugebutitcanbemovedeasilywithinthe airgap(Figure53).

3.Repeatthisfortheremainingslots.

4.Checkeachslotagainandmakeslightadjustmentsuntil thefeelergaugebetweentherotorandarmaturewith veryslightcontactbetweenthem.

Figure53

1.Adjustingnut3.Feelergauge

2.Slot

CoolingSystem Maintenance

CleaningtheEngineScreen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforeeachuseremoveanybuild-upofgrass,dirtor otherdebrisfromtheenginescreen.Thiswillhelpinsure adequatecoolingandcorrectenginespeedandwillreduce thepossibilityofoverheatingandmechanicaldamagetothe engine(Figure54).

CleaningtheEngineCooling FinsandShrouds

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomes

rst)

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removetheairintakescreen,recoilstarterandfan housing(Figure54).

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengineparts.

5.Installairintakescreen,recoilstarterandfanhousing (

Figure54).

Figure54

1.Engineguard4.Fanhousing

2.Engineairintakescreen

5.Screw

3.Bolt

BeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

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

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

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

Important:Thefastenersonthecoversofthismachine aredesignedtoremainonthecoverafterremoval. Loosenallofthefastenersoneachcoverafewturnsso thatthecoverisloosebutstillattached,thengoback andloosenthemuntilthecovercomesfree.Thiswill preventyoufromaccidentallystrippingtheboltsfree oftheretainers.

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Lowerthemowertothe3inch(76mm)heightofcut.

4.Removethebeltcoversandtheboltsattachedtothem (Figure55).

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Figure55

1.Loosenthebolt2.Removebeltcover

5.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarmto removetensionontheidlerspring(Figure56).

6.Removethebeltfromthemowerdeckpulleys.

7.Removethebeltguideonthespringloadedidlerarm showninFigure56.

8.Removetheexistingbelt.

9.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleysandthe clutchpulleyundertheengine(

Figure56).

Figure56

1.Clutchpulley5.Squareholeintheidler armfortheratchet

2.Mowerbelt6.Idlergreasezerk

3.Springloadedidlerpulley

7.Beltguide

4.Ratchet

10.Installthebeltguideontheidlerarmshownin Figure56.

11.Usingtheratchetinthesquarehole,installtheidler spring(Figure56).

Makesurethespringendsareseatedintheanchor grooves.

12.Installthebeltcovers(

Figure57).

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Figure57

1.Positionthebeltcover3.Installthebolt

2.Slidebeltcoverunderthe sidecatches

ReplacingtheHydraulicPump DriveBelt

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removethemowerbelt.RefertoReplacingtheMower BeltinMaintenance.

4.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjackstands (

Figure59).

5.RemovetheclutchstopshowninFigure58.

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Figure58

1.Clutchstop

6.Removetheidlerspringfromthepost(Figure59).

7.Removetheexistingbeltfromthehydraulicunitdrive pulleysandtheenginepulley

8.Installthenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyandthe twodrivepulleys.

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Figure59

1.Idlerpulley4.Pumpdrivebelt

2.Idlerspringpost5.Righthandhydraulicpump pulley

3.Enginepulley

6.Lefthandhydraulicpump pulley

9.InstalltheclutchstopshowninFigure58.

10.Installthemowerbelt.RefertoReplacingtheMower Belt.

ControlsSystem Maintenance

AdjustingtheControlHandle Position

Therearetwoheightpositionsforthecontrollevers;highand low .Removetheboltstoadjusttheheightfortheoperator.

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Loosentheboltsandangenutsinstalledinthelevers (Figure60).

4.Aligntheleversfronttorearpositionbybringthe leverstogethertotheneutralpositionandslidethem untiltheyarealigned,thentightenthebolts(Figure61).

Figure60

1.Bolt

3.Controllever

2.Handle4.Nut

Figure61

AdjustingtheMotionControl Linkage

Locatedoneithersideofthefueltank,belowtheseatare thepumpcontrollinkages.Rotatingthepumplinkagewitha 1/2inchwrenchallowsnetuningadjustmentssothatthe machinedoesnotmoveinneutral.Anyadjustmentsshould bemadeforneutralpositioningonly.

WARNING

Enginemustberunninganddrivewheelsmust beturningsomotioncontroladjustmentcanbe performed.Contactwithmovingpartsorhot surfacesmaycausepersonalinjury.

Keepngers,hands,andclothingclearofrotating componentsandhotsurfaces.

1.Priortostartingtheengine,pushthedeckliftpedal andremovetheheightofcutpin.Lowerdecktothe ground.

2.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwithjack stands(orequivalentsupport)justhighenoughto allowdrivewheelstoturnfreely.

3.Removetheelectricalconnectionfromtheseatsafety switch,locatedunderthebottomcushionoftheseat. Theswitchisapartoftheseatassembly .

4.Temporarilyinstallajumperwireacrosstheterminals intheconnectorofthemainwiringharness.

5.Startengine.Brakemustbeengagedandmotion

controlleversouttostartengine.Operatordoes nothavetobeintheseatbecauseofthejumper wirebeingused.Runengineatfullthrottleand

releasebrake.

6.Runtheunitatleast5minuteswiththedriveleversat fullforwardspeedtobringhydraulicoiluptooperating temperature.

Note:Themotioncontrolleverneedstobeinneutral whilemakinganynecessaryadjustments.

7.Bringthemotioncontrolleversintotheneutral position.Adjustthepumpcontrolrodsbyloosening thetwojamnutsandrotatingtheadjustmentnutinthe appropriatedirectionuntilthewheelsslightlycreepin reverse(

Figure62).Movethemotioncontrolleversto thereversepositionandwhileapplyingslightpressure totheleverallowthereverseindicatorspringstobring theleversbacktoneutral.Thewheelsmuststop turningorslightlycreepinreverse.

8.Tightenthetwojamnutsagainsttheadjustmentnut (Figure62).

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Figure62

1.Jamnut2.Adjustmentnut

9.Shutoffunit.Removejumperwirefromwireharness andplugconnectorintoseatswitch.

10.Removethejackstands.

11.Raisethedeckandinstalltheheightofcutpin.

12.Checkthatthemachinedoesnotcreepinneutralwith theparkbrakesdisengaged.

AdjustingtheMotionControl Damper

Thetopdampermountingboltcanbeadjustedtoobtain amoredesiredmotioncontrolleverresistance.See Figure63formountingoptions.

Figure63

RHMotionControlShown

1.T orquethelocknutto200in-lb(16.7ft-lb).Boltmust protrudepastendoflocknutaftertorque.

2.Mostresistance(rmestfeel)

3.Damper

4.Mediumresistance(mediumfeel)

5.Leastresistance(softestfeel)

AdjustingtheMotionControl NeutralLockPivot

Theangednutcanbeadjustedtoobtainamoredesired motioncontrolleverresistancewhenmovingittotheneutral lockposition.SeeFigure64foradjustmentoptions.

1.Loosenthejamnut.

2.Tightenorloosentheangednuttothedesiredfeel.

Formoreresistance,tightentheangednut.

Forlessresistance,loosentheangednut

3.Tightenjamnut.

Figure64

1.Flangednut2.Jamnut

HydraulicSystem Maintenance

ServicingtheHydraulic System

HydraulicOilType:Toro

HYPR-OIL

™

500hydraulicoil

orMobil

115W-50.

Important:Useoilspecied.Otheruidscouldcause systemdamage.

CheckingtheHydraulicOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

1.Allowthehydraulicoiltocooldown.Checktheoil levelwhentheoiliscold.

2.CheckexpansionreservoirandifnecessaryaddToro

HYPR-OIL

™

500hydraulicoiltotheFULLCOLD

line.

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Figure65

1.Expansionreservoir

2.FULLCOLDline

ChangingtheHydraulic SystemFilterandOil

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

Thebleedingprocessisrepeateduntiltheoilremainsatthe FULLCOLDlineinthereservoirafterpurging.Failureto

properlyperformthisprocedurecanresultinirreparable damagetothetransaxledrivesystem.

RemovingHydraulicSystemFilters

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and allowenginetocool.Removethekeyandengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Locatethelterandguardsoneachtransaxledrive system(Figure66).Removethreescrewssecuringthe lterguardandguard.

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Figure66

Rightsideshown

1.Transaxledrive

4.Screws

2.Oillter

5.Ventplug

3.Filterguard

3.Carefullycleanareaaroundlters.Itisimportantthat nodirtorcontaminationenterhydraulicsystem.

4.Placeacontainerbelowtheltertocatchtheoilthat drainswhenthelterandventplugsareremoved.

5.Locateandremovetheventplugoneachtransmission

6.Unscrewtheltertoremoveandallowoiltodrain fromdrivesystem.

Repeatthisprocedureforbothlters.

InstallingtheHydraulicSystemFilters

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every400hours

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Figure67

1.Applyathincoatofoilonthesurfaceoftherubber sealofeachlter.

2.Turnthelterclockwiseuntilrubbersealcontactsthe lteradapterthentightenthelteranadditional3/4to 1fullturn.Repeatfortheotherlter

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

4.Verifytheventplugsareremovedbeforeaddingtheoil.

5.Slowlypourthespeciedoilthroughexpansion reservoiruntiloilcomesoutofoneoftheventplug holes.Stopandinstallthatventplug.T orquetheplug to180in-lb(20.3N-m).

6.Continuetoaddoilthroughtheexpansionreservoir untiloilcomesoutoftheremainingventplugholeon thesecondtransmission.Stopandinstallthatvent plug.T orquetheplugto180in-lb(20.3N-m).

7.Continuetoaddoilthroughtheexpansionreservoir untilitreachestheFULLCOLDlineontheexpansion reservoir.ProceedtotheBleedingtheHydraulic Systemsection.

Important:Failuretoperformthe

Bleeding

the Hy draulic System

procedureafterchanging hydraulicltersandoilcanresultinirreparable damagetothetransaxledrivesystem.

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

1.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwithjack stands(orequivalentsupport)justhighenoughto allowdrivewheelstoturnfreely.

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Figure68

1.Jackingpoints

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

A.Movethebypassleversintothepushingthe

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

B.Movethebypassleversintotheoperating

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

C.Stoptheengineandchecktheoillevelinthe

expansionreservoir.Addthespeciedoilasuntil itreachestheFULLCOLDlineontheexpansion reservoir.

3.Repeatstep2untilalltheairiscompletelypurgedfrom thesystem.

Whenthetransaxleoperatesatnormalnoiselevelsand movessmoothlyforwardandreverseatnormalspeeds, thenthetransaxleisconsideredpurged.

4.Checktheoillevelintheexpansionreservoironelast time.AddthespeciedoilasuntilitreachestheFULL COLDlineontheexpansionreservoirifnecessary.

MowerDeck Maintenance

LevelingtheMowerDeck

SettingUptheMachine

Note:Ensurethemowerdeckisleveledbeforematchingthe

height-of-cut(HOC).

1.Positionmoweronaatsurface.

2.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition andsettheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

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

5.Positionthemowertothe3inch(76mm)height-of-cut position.

DeckLeveling

1.Positionthemoweronaatsurface.

2.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

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

4.Positionthetransportlockinthelatchingposition.

5.Pushthedeckliftpedalallthewayforwardandthe deckwilllatchatthe51/2inch(14cm)transport position(Figure69).

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Figure69

1.Deckliftpedal

3.Transportlock

2.Heightofcutpin

6.Inserttheheightadjustmentpinintothe3inch(7.6 cm)cuttingheightlocation.

7.Releasethetransportlockandallowthedecktolower tothecuttingheight.

8.Raisethedischargechute.

9.Onbothsidesofthedeck,measurefromthelevel surfacetothefronttipoftheblade(PostionA). Themeasurementshouldread3inches(7.6mm) (Figure70).

Figure70

1.3inches(7.6cm)atAis correct

3.Measureherefromthe bladetiptohardsurface

2.31/4inches(8.3cm)atB iscorrect

4.MeasureatAandBon bothsides

10.Ifneeded,loosenthewhizlocknutonthesideofthe yokeandthejamnutontop.Finetunethescrew adjusterbyturningittoget3inch(7.6mm)height(see Figure71).

Toincreasetheheight,turntheadjusterscrew clockwise;todecrease,turncounterclockwise.

g017441

Figure71

1.Whizlocknut3.Jamnut

2.Adjusterscrew4.Y oke

11.Ifthefrontdecklinksdonothaveenoughadjustment toachieveaccuratecutheight,thesinglepoint adjustmentcanbeutilizedtogainmoreadjustment.

12.Toadjustthesinglepointsystem,loosenthetwobolts atthebottomoftheheightofcutplate.Referto Figure72.

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Figure72

1.Boltsatthebottomoftheheight-of-cutplate

13.Ifthedeckistoolow ,tightenthesinglepoint adjustmentboltbyrotatingitclockwise.Ifthedeckis toohigh,loosenthesinglepointadjustmentboltby rotatingitcounterclockwise(Figure73).

Note:Loosenortightenthesinglepointadjustment boltenoughtomovetheheight-of-cutplatemounting boltsatleast1/3thelengthoftheavailabletravel intheirslots.Thiswillregainsomeupanddown adjustmentoneachofthefourdecklinks.

g017036

Figure73

1.Singlepointadjustmentbolt

14.Tightenthetwoboltsatthebottomoftheheightofcut plate(Figure72).Torqueto27-33ft-lb(37-45N-m).

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

15.Onbothsidesofthedeck,measurefromthelevel surfacetothebacktipoftheblade(PostionB). Themeasurementshouldread31/4inches(8.3cm) (Figure70).

16.Finetunethescrewadjusterbyturningittoget3–1/4 inches(8.3mm)height(Figure71).

Toincreasetheheight,turntheadjustmentnut clockwise;todecrease,turncounterclockwise.

17.Measureuntilallfoursidesarethecorrectheight. Tightenallthenutsonthedeckliftarmassemblies.

18.Lowerdischargechute.

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseasonbecause sharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthegrass blades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownattheedges, whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceofdisease.

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

DANGER

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

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagetheblade controlswitch(PTO),andsettheparkingbrake.Turnthe ignitionkeytoOff.Removethekey .

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure74).Iftheedges arenotsharporhavenicks,removeandsharpenthe blades.RefertoSharpeningtheBlades.

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea (Figure74).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslot forminginthisarea(Figure74),immediatelyinstalla newblade.

Figure74

1.CuttingEdge3.Wear/slotForming

2.CurvedArea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforwardand backward(Figure75).Measurefromalevelsurfaceto thecuttingedge,positionA,oftheblades(Figure75). Notethisdimension.

Figure75

1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface

2.PositionA

4.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

5.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeof thebladesatthesamepositionasinstep3above. Thedifferencebetweenthedimensionsobtainedin steps3and4mustnotexceed1/8inch(3mm).Ifthis dimensionexceeds1/8inch(3mm),thebladeisbent andmustbereplaced;refertoRemovingtheBlades andInstallingtheBlades.

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedblade withanewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesofblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Bladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthebladeis outofbalanceorisbent.Toensureoptimumperformance andcontinuedsafetyconformanceofthemachine,use

genuineTororeplacementblades.Replacementbladesmade byothermanufacturersmayresultinnon-conformancewith safetystandards.

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

2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,andbladefrom thespindleshaft(

Figure76).

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Figure76

1.SailAreaofBlade

4.BladeBolt

2.Blade

5.Spindleshafthexend

3.Curvedwasher

SharpeningtheBlades

WARNING

Whensharpeningblade,piecesofbladecouldbe thrownandcauseseriousinjury.

Wearpropereyeprotectionwhensharpeningblade.

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsof theblade(

Figure77).Maintaintheoriginalangle.The bladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamountofmaterial isremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

Figure77

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade balancer(Figure78).Ifthebladestaysinahorizontal position,thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.Ifthe bladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetalofftheendof thesailareaonly(Figure79).Repeatthisprocedure untilthebladeisbalanced.

Figure78

1.Blade2.Balancer

InstallingtheBlades

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademustbe

pointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto ensurepropercutting.

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

2.Installtheblade,springdiskandbladebolt.The springdiskconemustbeinstalledtowardthebolt head(Figure79).Torquethebladeboltto85-110ft-lb (115-150N-m).

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Figure79

1.SailAreaofBlade

4.BladeBolt

2.Blade

5.Spindleshafthexend

3.SpringDisk

RemovingtheMowerDeck

Beforeservicingorremovingthemowerdeck,thespring loadeddeckarmsmustbelockedout.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Removetheheightadjustmentpinandlowerthedeck totheground.

3.Placetheheightadjustmentpininthe3inch(7.6cm) cuttingheightlocation.

4.Removethebeltcovers.

5.Liftuptheoorpanandinsertaratchetintothesquare holeinthedeckidler(Figure80).

6.Rotatethedeckidlerclockwiseandremovethemower belt(

Figure80).

g017627

Figure80

1.Clutchpulley5.Squareholeintheidler armfortheratchet

2.Mowerbelt6.Idlergreasezerk

3.Springloadedidlerpulley

7.Beltguide

4.Ratchet

7.Removeandretainthehardwareonbothsidesofthe deckasshowninFigure81.

g017417

Figure81

1.Removethereardeckliftattachmentshoulderboltandnut.

2.Removethefrontdeckliftattachmentshoulderboltandnut.

8.Slidethedeckouttotherightsideofthemachine.

ReplacingtheGrassDeector

WARNING

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

Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstalla coverplate,amulchplate,grassdeectororbagger.

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,springandspacerholding thedeectortothepivotbrackets(Figure82).Remove damagedorworngrassdeector.

g015594

6 2

Figure82

1.Bolt

5.Springinstalled

2.Spacer6.GrassDeector

3.Locknut

7.Jhookendofspring

4.Spring

2.Placespacerandspringontograssdeector.Placeone Jendofspringbehinddeckedge.

Note:MakesureoneJendofspringisinstalled behinddeckedgebeforeinstallingtheboltasshown inFigure82.

3.Installboltandnut.PlaceoneJhookendofspring aroundgrassdeector(Figure82).

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

Cleaning

CleaningUndertheMower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),movethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisethemowertothetransportposition.

WasteDisposal

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

Storage

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(bladecontrolswitch (PTO),settheparkingbrake,andturntheignitionkey toOff.Removethekey.

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

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

3.Checkthebrake;refertoServicingtheBrakeinthe MaintenanceSection.

4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir CleanerintheMaintenanceSection.

5.Greasethemachine;refertoGreasingandLubrication intheMaintenanceSection.

6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoServicingtheEngine OilintheMaintenanceSection.

7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire PressureintheMaintenanceSection.

8.Changethehydrauliclters;refertoServicingthe HydraulicSystemintheMaintenanceSection.

9.Chargethebattery;refertoServicingtheBatteryin theMaintenanceSection.

10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith agardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththebladecontrolswitch (PTO)engagedandtheengineathighidlefor2to 5minutesafterwashing.

11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoServicing theCuttingBladesintheMaintenanceSection.

12.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-useoccurs over30days.Preparethemachineforstorageas follows:

A.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditionerto

fuelinthetank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuseanalcohol basedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuelandusedat alltimes.

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

C.Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthe

fueltank;refertoServicingtheFuelTankinthe MaintenanceSection.

D.Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recycleasperlocal

codes.

Important:Donotstore stabilizer/conditionedfuelover90days.

13.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor replaceanypartthatisdamaged.

14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

15.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea. Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchandkeepit outofreachofchildrenorotherunauthorizedusers. Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

Troubleshooting

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

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

2.Parkingbrakeisnoton.

2.Settheparkingbrake.

3.Driveleversarenotinneutrallock

position.

3.Ensurethedriveleversareinthe neutrallockposition.

4.Operatorisnotseated.4.Sitontheseat.

5.Batteryisdead.

5.Chargethebattery .

6.Electricalconnectionsarecorrodedor loose.

6.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

7.Fuseisblown.

7.Replacefuse.

Starterdoesnotcrank

8.Relayorswitchisdefective.8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Fueltankisempty.

1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Fuelshutoffvalveisclosed.2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thethrottleandchokearenotinthe correctposition.

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

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

6.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Aircleanerisdirty.

7.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner element.

8.Seatswitchisnotfunctioningproperly.8.Checktheseatswitchindicator. Replaceseatifneeded.

9.Electricalconnectionsarecorroded,

looseorfaulty.

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

10.Relayorswitchisdefective.10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .

11.Faultysparkplug.

11.Clean,adjustorreplacesparkplug.

Enginewillnotstart,startshard,orfails tokeeprunning

12.Sparkplugwireisnotconnected.12.Checkthesparkplugwireconnection.

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Aircleanerisdirty.

2.Cleantheaircleanerelement.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Coolingnsandairpassagesabove theengineareplugged.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Ventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.5.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

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

Enginelosespower.

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

Engineoverheats.

3.Coolingnsandairpassagesabove theengineareplugged.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

1.Trackingneedsadjustment1.Adjustthetracking.

Mowerpullsleftorright(withleversfully forward)

2.Tirepressureindrivetiresnotcorrect.2.Adjusttirepressureinthedrivetires.

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Bypassvalvesisnotclosedtight.1.Tightenthebypassvalves.

2.Pumpbeltisworn,looseorbroken.

2.Changethebelt.

3.Pumpbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.

4.Brokenormissingidlerspring.4.Replacethespring.

Machinedoesnotdrive.

5.Hydraulicoillevelislowortoohot.5.Addhydraulicoiltoreservoirsorletit cooldown.

1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentor

unbalanced.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

2.Blademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Enginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Looseenginepulley,idlerpulley,or

bladepulley .

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley .

5.Enginepulleyisdamaged.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.Bladespindleisbent.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Abnormalvibration.

7.Motormountislooseorworn.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

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

3.Mowerdeckisnotlevel.

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

4.Undersideofmowerisdirty .4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

5.Tirepressureisnotcorrect.5.Adjustthetirepressure.

Unevencuttingheight.

6.Bladespindlebent.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Mowerdeckbeltisworn,looseor broken.

1.Installnewdeckbelt.

2.Mowerdeckbeltisoffpulley .

2.Installmowerdeckpulleyandcheck theidlerpulley,idlerarmandspringfor correctpositionandfunction.

3.Pumpdrivebeltisworn,looseor broken.

3.Checkthebelttensionorinstallnew belt.

Bladesdonotrotate.

4.Brokenormissingidlerspring.4.Replacethespring.

1.Fuseisblown.

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

2.Lowvoltagesupplyattheclutch.

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

3.Damagedcoil.3.Replaceclutch.

4.Inadequatecurrentsupply.4.Repairorreplaceclutchleadwireor electricalsystem.Cleanconnector contacts.

Clutchwillnotengage.

5.Rotor/armatureairgapistoolarge.

5.Removeshimorreplaceclutch.

Schematics

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WireDiagram(Rev.A)

Notes:

InternationalDistributorList

Distributor:

Country:

PhoneNumber:Distributor:

Country:

PhoneNumber:

AtlantisSuveSulamaSisstemleriLt

Turkey902163448674

MaquiverS.A.Colombia

5712364079

BalamaPrimaEngineeringEquip.HongKong85221552163

MaruyamaMfg.Co.Inc.

Japan81332522285

B-RayCorporation

Korea82325512076

AgrolancKft

Hungary3627539640

CascoSalesCompany

PuertoRico7877888383

Mountelda.s.CzechRepublic

420255704220

CeresS.A.CostaRica

5062391138

MunditolS.A.

Argentina541148219999

CSSCTurfEquipment(pvt)Ltd.SriLanka

94112746100

OslingerTurfEquipmentSA

Ecuador59342396970

CyrilJohnston&Co.

NorthernIreland442890813121

OyHakoGroundandGardenAb

Finland35898700733 EquiverMexico525553995444ParklandProductsLtd.NewZealand6433493760 FemcoS.A.Guatemala

5024423277

PratoVerdeS.p.A.

Italy390499128128 G.Y .K.CompanyLtd.

Japan81726325861

Prochaska&Cie

Austria4312785100 GeomechanikiofAthensGreece

30109350054

RTCohen2004Ltd.

Israel97298617979 GuandongGoldenStarChina

862087651338Riversa

Spain

34952837500

HakoGroundandGardenSweden

4635100000

ScSvendCarlsenA/S

Denmark4566109200 HakoGroundandGarden

Norway4722907760

SolvertS.A.S.

France33130817700 HayterLimited(U.K.)

UnitedKingdom441279723444

SpyprosStavrinidesLimitedCyprus

35722434131

HydroturfInt.CoDubai

UnitedArabEmirates97143479479

SurgeSystemsIndiaLimited

India911292299901 HydroturfEgyptLLC

Egypt2025194308T-MarktLogisticsLtd.Hungary3626525500 IrriamcPortugal351212388260ToroAustraliaAustralia61395807355 IrrigationProductsInt'lPvtLtd.India00914424494387ToroEuropeNVBelgium3214562960 JeanHeybroekb.v.Netherlands31306394611

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374-0269RevG

Landscape Contractor Equipment(LCE)

TheToroTotalWarranty

ConditionsandProductsCovered

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

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginal owner:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

53cmMowers–Residentialuse

2years

53cmMowers–Commercialuse

1year

Mid-SizeWalk-BehindMowers

2years

•Engine2years

GrandStand

Mowers

5yearsor1,200hours

•KawaskiEngine2years

•KohlerEFIEngine3years

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

ZMaster

2000SeriesMowers

4yearsor500hours

•Engine2years

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

ZMaster

3000SeriesMowers

5yearsor1,200hours

•Engine2years

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

ZMaster

5000and6000Series

Mowers

5yearsor1,200hours

•KawaskiEngine2years

•KohlerEngine2years

•KohlerEFIEngine3years

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

ZMaster

7000SeriesMowers

4yearsor1,200hours

•Engine2years

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

AllMowers

•Battery2years

•Attachments2years

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialwarrantywouldapply .

SomeenginesusedonToroLCEProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.

Whicheveroccursrst.

LifetimeFrameWarranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe

tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin

normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplacedunderwarrantyatnocostforpartsandlabor.Frame

failureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustorcorrosionarenotcovered.

Thiswarrantyincludesthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay transportationcosts.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.Contactyoursellertoarrangeserviceoftheproduct.Ifforany reasonitisimpossibleforyoutocontactyourseller,youmaycontact anyT oroAuthorizedDistributortoarrangeservice.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe ServiceDealer.

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

RLCCustomerCareDepartment ToroWarrantyCompany 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1 196 001-952-948-4650

SeeattachedDistributorList.

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.

•Allrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyan

AuthorizedToroServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacement parts.

GeneralConditions

Thepurchaseriscoveredbythenationallawsofeachcountry .Therights towhichthepurchaserisentitledwiththesupportoftheselawsarenot restrictedbythiswarranty .

374-0272RevB

Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 74141TE Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

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