Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series, 74143, 74145 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3394-290RevA
ZMaster
®
Commercial2000
SeriesRidingMower
with48in,52in,or60inTURBOFORCE DischargeMower
ModelNo.74141—SerialNo.315000001andUp ModelNo.74143—SerialNo.315000001andUp ModelNo.74145—SerialNo.315000001andUp
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WARNING
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Introduction
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orotherreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002
Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisavailableas anoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrestor,contactyour AuthorizedT oroDealer.
GenuineT orosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA ForestryService.
Note:ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResource CodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengineonany forest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandwithout asparkarrestermufermaintainedinworkingorder,or theengineconstricted,equipped,andmaintainedforthe preventionofre.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhave similarlaws.
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobeused byresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators. Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained lawnsonresidentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnot designedforcuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct safetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,accessoryinformation, helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
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WARNING
Removingstandardoriginalequipmentpartsand accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,and safetyofthemachine.FailuretouseoriginalToro partscouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.Making unauthorizedchangestotheengine,fuelorventing system,mayviolateEPAandCARBregulations.
Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires, belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswith originalToroparts.
TheenclosedEngineOwner'sManualissuppliedfor informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe enginemanufacturer.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroMowerSafety..................................................5
SlopeIndicator.......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
ProductOverview.........................................................13
Controls...............................................................13
Specications........................................................14
Operation....................................................................15
AddingFuel...........................................................15
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................16
BreakinginaNewMachine......................................16
UsingtheRollover-ProtectionSystem(ROPS)............16
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................17
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................18
OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)...............................................................18
OperatingtheThrottle............................................19
OperatingtheChoke...............................................19
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................19
UsingtheFuelShutoffValve....................................20
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................20
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem.............................21
DrivingForwardorBackward..................................22
StoppingtheMachine.............................................23
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................23
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers...............................24
PositioningtheSeat................................................24
UsingtheDrive-Wheel-ReleaseValves.......................25
UsingtheSideDischarge.........................................25
LoadingtheMachine..............................................25
TransportingtheMachine........................................27
OperatingTips......................................................27
Maintenance.................................................................29
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................29
Lubrication...............................................................30
AddingLightOilorSprayingLubrication...................30
GreasingtheMower...............................................30
LubricatingtheCaster-WheelHubs...........................31
EngineMaintenance..................................................32
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................32
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................33
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................35
CheckingtheSparkArrester(ifequipped)..................36
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................37
ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................37
ServicingtheFuelTank...........................................37
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................38
ServicingtheBattery...............................................38
ServicingtheFuses.................................................39
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................40
CheckingtheSeatBelt.............................................40
CheckingtheRollover-Protection-System(ROPS)
Knobs...............................................................40
AdjustingtheTracking............................................40
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................41
CheckingtheWheelLugNuts..................................41
AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing............................41
AdjustingtheElectricClutch....................................42
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................42
CleaningtheEngineScreen......................................42
CleaningtheEngineCoolingFinsand
Shrouds.............................................................42
BeltMaintenance......................................................43
InspectingtheBelts................................................43
ReplacingtheMowerBelt........................................43
ReplacingtheHydraulicPump-DriveBelt..................44
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................45
AdjustingtheControl-HandlePosition......................45
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage......................45
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlDamper.....................47
AdjustingtheMotionControlNeutral-Lock
Pivot.................................................................47
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................48
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................48
ChangingtheHydraulic-SystemFilterand
Oil....................................................................48
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................50
LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................50
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................52
RemovingtheMowerDeck.....................................54
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................55
Cleaning...................................................................56
CleaningundertheMower.......................................56
DisposingofWaste.................................................56
Storage........................................................................56
CleaningandStorage..............................................56
Troubleshooting...........................................................58
Schematics...................................................................60
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Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructions,andpayattentionto thesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—“personalsafetyinstruction.”Failuretocomply withtheinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjuryor death.
Important:Thismachinewasmanufacturedaccording totheappropriateregulatorystandardsineffectatthe timeofmanufacture.Modifyingthismachineinany waymaycauseittobeoutofcompliancewiththose standardsandwiththeinstructionsinthis
Man ual
madebyeitherthemanufactureroranAuthorizedToro Dealer.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet.Follow allsafetyinstructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsibleforaccidents orinjuriesoccurringtopeople,ordamagetoproperty.
Important:Theadditionofattachmentsmadeby othermanufacturersthatdonotmeetAmerican NationalStandardsInstitutecerticationwillcause noncomplianceofthismachine.
.Modicationstothismachineshouldonlybe

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSIstandard B71.4-2012.
Training
ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.
Note:Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadthe manuallanguage,itistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplain thismaterialtothem.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof theoperator.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeople,ordamageto property.
Operator’ s
Preparation
Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform thejob.
Note:Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved bythemanufacturer.
Wearappropriateclothingincluding:ahardhat,safety
glasses,andhearingprotection.Longhair,looseclothing orjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.
Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentisused,andremove
allobjectsthatcanbethrownbythemachine.
Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safetyswitches
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
Operation
Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseen,orthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate themachine;seekshelter.
Donotrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
Onlyoperateinwell-litareas,keepingawayfromholes
andhiddenhazards.
Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutralandthattheparking
brakeisengagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartthe enginefromtheoperator’ sposition.
Makesurethatyouhavegoodfootingwhileusingthis
machine,especiallywhenbackingup.
Note:Reducedfootingcouldcauseslipping.
Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto
travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect thestabilityofthemachine.Usecautionwhileoperating neardrop-offs.
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen
changingdirectionsonslopes.
Donotraisethemowerdeckwiththebladesrunning.
DonotoperatethemachinewithoutthePTOshieldor
otherguardssecurelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksare attached,adjustedproperly ,andfunctioningproperly.
Donotoperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engagethe
parkingbrake(ifprovided),shutofftheenginebefore leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason,including emptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthechute.
Stopequipmentandinspectthebladesafterstriking
objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makethe necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.
Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.
Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptoensurea
clearpath.
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Keeppetsandbystandersawayfromanoperating
machine.
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthebladesifyouare notmowing.
MaintenanceandStorage
Disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,
andremovethekeyordisconnectspark-plugwire.Wait forallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,or repairing.
Beawareofthemower-dischargedirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.
Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto
orfromatrailerortruck.
Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
SafeHandlingofFuels
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
Allowtheenginetocoolbeforefueling.
Donotrefuelthemachineindoors.
Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.
Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.
Lettheenginecoolbeforestoring.
Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.
Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plugwire
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative terminalrstandthepositiveterminallast.Reconnect thepositiverstandnegativelast.
Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wraptheblade(s)
orwearthicklypaddedgloves,andusecautionwhen servicingthem.Onlyreplaceblades;donotstraighten orweldthem.
Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethere
isanopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater heateroronotherappliances.
Donotllcontainersinsideavehicle,onatruck,orona
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandfuelit
ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenaddfuelwith suchequipmentasaportablecontainer,ratherthanfrom afueldispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeyourclothing
immediately.
Donotoverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten
securely.
Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.
Hauling
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
traileroratruck.
Usefull-widthrampsforloadingmachineintoatrailer
oratruck.
Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected downandoutwardfromthemachine.

ToroMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro productsandothersafetyinformationyoumustknow.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet,and throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrass,or, whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcutgrass. Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecouldprovedangerous totheuserandbystanders.
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GeneralOperation
Besurethattheareaisclearofbystandersbeforemowing.
Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.
Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay
behotfromoperation.Allowallofthepartstocool beforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,orservicethe machine.
UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.Warrantymaybe
voidedifusedwithanyunapprovedattachments.
Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires,etc.)beforeoperatingunder anyobjects,anddonotcontactthem.
Slowdownbeforemakingturnsanduseextracaution.
Usecautionwhenridingtheplatformovercurbs,rocks,
roots,orotherobstructions.
Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptoensurea
clearpath.Useextracarewhenoperatinginreverse.
Donotjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.
Whenloadingorunloadingthemachine,useone
full-widthrampthatiswideenoughtoextendbeyond thewidthofthemachine.
Donotcarrypassengers.
Donotcarryequipmentonthemachine.
UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)
TheROPSisanintegralandeffectivesafetydevice.Keep
theROPSintheraisedandlockedpositionandusethe seatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.
LowertheROPStemporarilyonlywhenabsolutely
necessary.DonotweartheseatbeltwhentheROPSis foldeddown.
BeawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheROPS
isinthedownposition.
Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin
theeventofanemergency.
Checktheareatobemowedandneverfolddownthe
ROPSinareaswherethereareslopes,dropoffsorwater.
Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany objectsanddonotcontactthem.
KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby
periodicallythoroughlyinspectingfordamageand keepingallmountingfastenerstight.
ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairorrevise.
DonotremovetheROPS.
AnyalterationstoaROPSmustbeapprovedbythe
manufacturer.
SlopeOperation
Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasy onaslope,donotmowit.
Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.fromthe
mowingarea.
Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.
Note:Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.
Note:Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheel goesovertheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedgecavesin.
Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.
Note:Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine.
Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.
Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.
Mowslopessidetoside.
Donotmowslopesgreaterthan20degrees.
Service
Donotstorethemachineorafuelcontainerinsidewhere
thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror furnace.
Keepthenutsandboltstight,especiallythe
blade-attachmentbolts.
Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofasafety
deviceorreducetheprotectionprovidedbyasafety device.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal
performanceofyourToroequipment,countonToro genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,Torodelivers replacementpartsdesignedtotheexactengineering specicationsofourequipment.Forpeaceofmind,insist onTorogenuineparts.
Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustandserviceas
required.
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SlopeIndicator
G011841
Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
58-6520
1.Grease
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson torquingthebladebolt/nutto115-149N-m(85-110ft-lb).
106-2655
1.Warning-donottouchorapproachmovingbelts;remove theignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicing orperformingmaintenance.
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
99-8936
1.Machinespeed4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
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112-9028
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin place.
114-4466
107-3069
1.Warning–thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris down.
2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe rollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionandweartheseat belt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary;do notweartheseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.
3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.
1.Main,25A
2.PTO,10A
3.Charge,25A
4.Auxiliary,15A
116-4858
1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
2.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.
116-5988
1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking brake—disengaged
112-3858
3.Removetheignitionkey beforeadjustingtheheight ofcut.
4.Heightofcutsettings.
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117-0346
1.Fuelleakhazard—readtheOperator'sManual;donot attempttoremovetherollbar;donotweld,drillormodify therollbarinanyway.
117-3848
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower-donotoperatewithoutthe deector,dischargecoverorgrasscollectionsystemin place.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
117-3864
1.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine.
117-1158
2.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine.
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
1.Beltrouting
2.Filltobottomofllerneck; warning—donotoverll thetank.
117-8639
2.Greasepulley, maintenanceinterval—50 hours
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119-2501
1.Choke3.Slow
2.Fast
4.PTO(PowerTake-off)
127-0325
1.Checkthehydraulic pressureevery25hours.
2.Checkthereartire pressureevery50hours.
3.Lubricatethedeckgrease pointevery50hours;read theOperator'sManual.
4.Checkthefronttire pressureevery50hours.
5.Lubricatethefrontwheel greasepoint;readthe Operator'sManual.
131-4036
1.Maximumdrawbarpull36 kg(80lb)
2.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
120-2522
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or smoking.
3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
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6.Keepbystandersasafe distancefromthebattery.
7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries
8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.
10.Containslead;donot discard.
116-8722
1.Warning-ReadtheOperator’sManual.DoNotoperatethis machineunlessyouaretrained.Wearhearingprotection.
2.Warning-Stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards inplace.Stopengineandremovekeybeforeadjusting, servicing,orcleaning.
3.Warning-DisengagePTO,movedriveleversouttoneutral lockposition,engageparkingbrake,andstopenginebefore leavingtheoperator’sposition.
4.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot-stayawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
5.Thrownobjecthazard-Pickupobjectsthatcouldbethrown bymower.Donotoperatewhenpeopleandpetsareinthe area.Keepdeectorinplace.
6.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders-donotcarry passengers,lookforwardanddownwhenoperatingthe machine,lookbehindanddownwhenreversing.
127–0335
1.Tippinghazardonslopes—donotmakesudden,tightturns; makeslow,wideturns;donotuseonslopesnearopenwater; donotusethismachineonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
2.Ramphazard—whenloadingontoatrailer,donotusedual ramps;onlyuseasingularrampwideenoughforthemachine andthathasaninclinelessthan15degrees;backupthe ramp(inreverse)anddriveforwardofftheramp.
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ProductOverview
G014939
G017418
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4
5
6
Figure4
1.Height-of-cutdeck-lift pedal
2.Transportlock
3.Parking-brakelever8.Fuelcap
4.Controls
5.Motion-controllevers
6.Rollbar
7.Seatbelt
9.Mowerdeck
10.Casterwheel
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheenginehas operated.Itoperateswhentheengineisrunning.Usethese timesforschedulingregularmaintenance(Figure5).
ThrottleControl
ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow.
Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.Pullthechokeknobup toengageit.
Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isusedtoengagetheelectric clutchanddrivethemowerblades.Pulltheswitchupto engagethebladesandrelease.Todisengagetheblades, pushtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)downormovea motion-controlleverintotheneutral-lockposition.
IgnitionSwitch
Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhas3 positions:Start,RunandOff.
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe engineandoperatethemachine(Figure4andFigure5).
Figure5
1.PTOSwitch
2.Choke
3.Throttlecontrol6.Fuses
4.Hourmeter
5.Ignitionswitch
Motion-ControlLevers
Themotion-controlleversareusedtodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.
Neutral-LockPosition
Theneutral-lockpositionisusedwiththesafety-interlock systemtoengageandtodeterminetheneutralposition.
FuelShutoffValve
Closethefuelshutoffvalve(undertheseat)whentransporting orstoringthemower.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved attachmentsandaccessories.
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Width:
48-inchDeck52-inchDeck60-inchDeck
WithoutDeck
DeectorUp130.8cm(51.5inches)135.4cm(53.3inches)156.0cm(61.4inches)
DeectorDown160.3cm(63.1inches)171.8cm(67.2inches)191.3cm(75.3inches)
Length:
RollBar-Up
RollBar-Down
Height:
RollBar-UpRollBar-Down
178.3cm(70.2inches)118.1cm(46.5inches)
Weight:
115.1cm(45.3inches)119.4cm(47inches)134.6cm(50.5inches)
48-inchDeck52-inchDeck60-inchDeck
199.6cm(78.6inches)201.7cm(79.4inches)210.8cm(83inches)
204.2cm(80.4inches)206.2cm(81.2inches)215.4cm(84.8inches)
ModelWeight
74141
74143
74145
420kg(926lb)
428kg(944lb)
448kg(988lb)
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.

AddingFuel

Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame. Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15 (contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
Donotaddoiltogasoline.
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.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan damageproperty.
Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline thatspills.
Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13 mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows gasolinetoexpand.
Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin placeandinproperworkingcondition.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.
Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditionerbottleopening.
Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillagewith soapandwater.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide thefollowingbenets:
Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.
Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank bedrained.
Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,
whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionerto thegas.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechance
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ofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizer atalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Fillthefuel
tanktothebottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe tankallowsthegasolinetoexpand.

BreakinginaNewMachine

Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mowerdecks anddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhennew,placing additionalloadontheengine.Allow40to50hoursof break-intimefornewmachinestodevelopfullpowerand bestperformance.
1.Parkthemachineonlevelground.
2.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.
4.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.
5.Ensurethatthereisemptyspaceinthetanktoallow thegasolinetoexpand(Figure6).

UsingtheRollover-Protection System(ROPS)

WARNING
Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keeptheroll barinthefullyraisedlockedpositionandusethe seatbelt.
Ensuretheseatissecuredtothemachine.
WARNING
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris inthedownposition.
Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.
Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris inthedownposition.
Driveslowlyandcarefully.
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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

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

Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthesafety section.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor bystandersavoidinjury.
DANGER
Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause slidingandlossofcontrol.
Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor drowning.
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris down.
Alwayskeeptherollbarintheraisedandlocked positionandusetheseatbelt.
Readandfollowtherolloverprotectioninstructions andwarnings.
Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:
Figure7
1.ROPSknob
2.PullROPSknoboutand rotate90degrees
3.Rollbarintheupright position
4.Rollbarinthefolded position
4.Toraisetherollbar,raisetherollbartotheoperate position,rotatetheknobssothattheymovepartially intothegrooves(Figure7).
5.Raisetherollbartothefulluprightpositionwhile pushingontheupperrollbarandthepinswillsnapinto positionwhentheholesalignwiththepins(Figure7).
Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeroll barintheraisedposition.
6.Pushontherollbarandensurethatbothpinsare engaged.
Donotoperateneardrop-offsornearwater.
Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.
Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
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1.SafeZone—usethe ZMasterhereonslopes lessthan15degreesor atareas.
2.DangerZone—usea walk-behindmowerand/or ahandtrimmeronslopes greaterthan15degrees, neardrop-offsandwater.
3.Water
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CAUTION
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Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,hands,feet, andheadisrecommended.
ReleasingtheParkingBrake
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OperatingtheMower
Figure9
1.Wearsafetyglasses
2.Wearhearingprotection

OperatingtheParkingBrake

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor leaveitunattended.
SettingtheParkingBrake
WARNING
Parkingbrakemaynotholdmachineparkedona slopeandcouldcausepersonalinjuryorproperty damage.
Donotparkonslopesunlesswheelsarechocked orblocked
Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthemower bladesandanypoweredattachments.
EngagingtheBlade-ControlSwitch (PTO)
Note:Engagingtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)withthe
throttlepositionathalforlesswillcauseexcessivewearto thedrivebelts.
Figure12
DisengagingtheBlade-ControlSwitch (PTO)
Figure10
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OperatingtheThrottle

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OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweenFastandSlow positions(Figure14).
AlwaysusetheFastpositionwhenturningonthemower deckwiththeblade-controlswitch(PTO).
Figure14

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostarttheengine.
2.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechokebefore usingtheignitionswitch(Figure15).
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure16).
Note:Whentheenginestarts,releasethekey .
Important:Donotengagestarterformorethan5
secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostartallow a15secondcool-downperiodbetweenattempts. Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanburnout thestartermotor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.
Figure16
3.Pushdownonthechoketodisengagethechokeafter theenginehasstarted(Figure15).
2.Turntheignitionkeytostoptostoptheengine.
Figure15
1.Onposition2.Offposition
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UsingtheFuelShutoffValve

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Thefuelshutoffvalveislocatedbehindtheseat.
Closethefuelshutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance,and storage.
Ensurethatthefuelshutoffvalveisopenwhenstartingthe engine.
Figure18
6.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure19).
Note:Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey .
Figure17
1.Onposition2.Offposition
Important:Donotengagestarterformorethan5 secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostartallow a15secondcool-downperiodbetweenattempts. Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanburnout thestartermotor.
StartingandStoppingthe
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel
Engine
systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.
StartingtheEngine
1.RaisetheROPSupandlockintoplace,sitontheseat, andfastentheseatbelt.
2.Movethemotioncontrolstoneutral-lockedposition.
3.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingtheParking
Brake(page18).
4.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOff position(Figure18).
5.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheSlowand Fastpositions.
Figure19
1.Off3.Start
2.Run
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StoppingtheEngine
UsingtheSafety-Interlock
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.
Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60seconds beforeturningtheignitionswitchoff.
System
CAUTION
Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.
Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.
UnderstandingtheSafety-Interlock System
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventtheengine fromstartingunless:
Theparkingbrakeisengaged.
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.
Themotion-controlleversareintheneutral-locked
position.
Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostopthe enginewhenthetractioncontrolsaremovedfromthelocked positionwiththeparkingbrakeengagedorifyourisefrom theseatwhenthePTOisengaged.
Figure20
Important:Makesurethatthefuelshutoffvalveis
closedbeforetransportingorstoringthemachine,as fuelleakagemayoccur.Settheparkingbrakebefore transporting.Makesuretoremovethekeyasthefuel pumpmayrunandcausethebatterytolosecharge.
TestingtheSafety-InterlockSystem
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety systemimmediately.
1.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeandmove theblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOnposition. Trystartingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.
2.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeandmove theblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOffposition. Moveeithermotion-controllever(outofneutrallocked position).Trystartingtheengine;theengineshould notcrank.Repeatforothercontrollever.
3.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,move theblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOffposition, andmovethemotion-controlleverstoneutral-lock position.Nowstarttheengine.Whiletheengine isrunning,releasetheparkingbrake,engagethe blade-controlswitch(PTO)andriseslightlyfromthe seat;theengineshouldstop.
4.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,move theblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOffposition, andmovethemotion-controlleverstoneutral-lock position.Nowstarttheengine.Whiletheengine isrunning,centereithermotioncontrolandmove
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(forwardorreverse);theengineshouldstop.Repeat
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5.Sittingontheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake,move theblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOffposition, andmovethemotion-controlleverstoneutral-lock position.Trystartingtheengine;theengineshould notcrank.
DrivingForward
Note:Theenginewillkillifthetraction-controlleversare
movedwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.
Tostop,pullthemotion-controlleverstotheneutralposition.
1.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe
ParkingBrake(page18).

DrivingForwardorBackward

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethethrottlecontrolin theFastpositionforbestperformance.Alwaysoperateinthe fullthrottlepositionwhenmowing.
CAUTION
Machinecanspinveryrapidly.Operatormaylose controlofmachineandcausepersonalinjuryor damagetomachine.
Usecautionwhenmakingturns.
Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.
UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers
2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.
3.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotion-controllevers forward(Figure22).
Figure21
1.Motion-control lever—neutral-lock position
2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine
3.Forward
4.Backward
Figure22
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1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.
2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotion-controllevers rearward(Figure23).
Figure23

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethetraction-controlleversto neutral,andthenmovethemtothelockedposition,disengage thepowertakeoff(blade-controlswitch(PTO),andturnthe ignitionkeytotheOffposition.
Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine;referto
SettingtheParkingBrake(page18).Remembertoremove
thekeyfromtheignitionswitch.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

UsingtheTransportLock
Thetransportlockhas2positions,andisusedwiththe deck-liftpedal.Thereisalockpositionandaunlockposition forthetransportposition.Thetransportlockisusedwith thedeck-liftpedal(Figure24).
Figure24
Transport-LockPositions
1.Transportlock3.Unlockposition—doesnot lockthemowerdeckinto transportposition
2.Lockposition—mower
deckwilllockintotransport position
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AdjustingtheHeight-of-CutPin
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Mowerdecksize
48-inchdeck38to127mm
52-inchand 60-inchdecks
Height-of-cut range
(1-1/2to5inches)
38to140mm (1-1/2to5-1/2 inches)
Theheight-of-cutisadjustedfrom25to140mm(1to 5-1/2inches)in6mm(1/4inch)incrementsbyrelocating theclevispinintodifferentholelocations.
1.Movethetransportlocktothelockposition.
Increments
6mm(1/4inch)
6mm(1/4inch)
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
2.Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfoot,andraisethe mowerdecktothetransportposition(alsothe140mm (5-1/2inches)cuttingheightposition)asshownin
Figure25.
3.Toadjust,rotatethepin90degreesandremovethepin fromtheheight-of-cutbracket(Figure25).
4.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracketcorresponding totheheight-of-cutdesired,andinsertthepin(Figure
25).
5.Pushonthedecklift,pullbackonthetransportlock, andslowlylowerthemowerdeck.
Figure26
1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut
2.Spacer
3.Bushing
1.Anti-scalproller3.Flangenut
2.Bushing4.Bolt
5.Bolt
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Figure25
1.Deck-liftpedal
2.Cut-of-heightpin
AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp
3.Transportlock
Rollers
Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,itisrecommended toadjusttheheightoftheanti-scalprollers.
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition, andsettheparkingbrake.

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Positiontheseat whereyouhavethebestcontrolofthemachineandaremost comfortable.
Toadjust,movetheleversidewaystounlockseat(Figure28).
Figure28
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UsingtheDrive-Wheel-Release
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6.Torunthemachine,movethebypassleverstothe forwardposition(Figure29).
Valves
WARNING
Handsmaybecomeentangledintherotatingdrive componentsbelowtheenginedeck,whichcould resultinseriousinjury.
Stoptheengine,removethekey,andallow allmovingpartstostopbeforeaccessingthe drive-wheel-releasevalves.
WARNING
Theengineandhydraulic-driveunitscanbecome veryhot.T ouchingahotengineorhydraulic-drive unitscancausesevereburns.
Allowtheengineandhydraulic-driveunitstocool completelybeforeaccessingthedrive-wheel-release valves.
Thedrive-wheel-releasevalvesarelocatedbehindtheseatand downintheenginecompartment.
1.DisengagethePTO(blade-controlswitch),turnthe ignitionkeytooff,movetheleverstotheneutral-locked position,applytheparkingbrake,andremovethekey.
2.Locatethebypassleversbehindtheseat,downonthe leftandrightsideoftheframe.
3.Topushthemachine,movethebypassleversrearward andouttolockthemintoplace(Figure29).
4.Repeatthisoneachsideofthemachine.
5.Disengageparkingbrakebeforepushing.

UsingtheSideDischarge

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.
DANGER
Withoutagrassdeector,dischargecover,ora completegrass-catcherassemblymountedin place,youandothersareexposedtobladecontact andthrowndebris.Contactwithrotatingmower blade(s)andthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryor death.
Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthemower becausethegrassdeectorroutesmaterialdown towardtheturf.Ifthegrassdeectorisever damaged,replaceitimmediately .
Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.
Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaormower bladesunlessyoumovethepowertakeoff (blade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOffposition, rotatetheignitionkeytotheOffposition,and removethekey .
Makesurethegrassdeectorisinthedown position.

LoadingtheMachine

Useextremecautionwhenloadingorunloadingmachines ontoatraileroratruck.Useafull-widthrampthatiswider thanthemachineforthisprocedure.Backuprampsand driveforwarddownramps(Figure30).
Figure29
Figure30
1.Backupramps
Important:Donotusenarrowindividualrampsfor eachsideofthemachine.
Ensuretherampislongenoughsothattheanglewiththe grounddoesnotexceed15degrees(Figure31).Onat ground,thisrequiresaramptobeatleast4timesaslongas theheightofthetrailerortruckbedtotheground.Asteeper anglemaycausemowercomponentstogetcaughtastheunit movesfromtheramptothetrailerortruck.Steeperangles
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2.Driveforwarddownramps
mayalsocausethemachinetotiporlosecontrol.Ifloading
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WARNING
Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruckincreases thepossibilityoftip-overandcouldcauseserious injuryordeath.
Useextremecautionwhenoperatingamachine onaramp.
EnsurethattheROPSisintheuppositionand usetheseatbeltwhenloadingorunloadingthe machine.EnsurethattheROPSwillclearthe topofanenclosedtrailer.
Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuseindividual rampsforeachsideofthemachine.
Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetweenthe rampandthegroundorbetweentherampand thetrailerortruck.
Ensurethelengthoframpisatleast4timesas longastheheightofthetrailerortruckbedto theground.Thiswillensurethatrampangle doesnotexceed15degreesonatground.
Backuprampsanddriveforwarddownramps.
Avoidsuddenaccelerationordecelerationwhile drivingthemachineonarampasthiscould causealossofcontroloratip-oversituation.
1.Full-widthrampinstowed position
2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition
3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees
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4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground
5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground
6.Trailer
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TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthemachine. Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasallthenecessarybrakes, lighting,andmarkingasrequiredbylaw .Pleasecarefullyread allthesafetyinstructions.Knowingthisinformationcould helpyou,yourfamily,petsorbystandersavoidinjury.
WARNING
Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithoutturn signals,lights,reectivemarkings,oraslow movingvehicleemblemisdangerousandcanlead toaccidentscausingpersonalinjury.
Donotdrivemachineonapublicstreetorroadway.
Totransportthemachine:
1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle,and connectthesafetychains.
OperatingTips
UsingtheFastThrottleSetting
Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineattheFastthrottleposition.Airisrequiredto thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsettheheight-of-cut solowastototallysurroundthemowerbyuncutgrass. Alwaystrytohaveonesideofthemowerfreefromuncut grass,whichallowsairtobedrawnintothemower.
CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime
Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethatthe cuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpanyuneven ground.However,thecuttingheightusedinthepastis generallythebestonetouse.Whencuttinggrasslongerthan sixinchestall,youmaywanttocutthelawntwicetoensure anacceptablequalityofcut.
2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.
3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.
4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and closethefuelvalve.
5.Usethemetaltie-downloopsonthemachineto securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruckwith straps,chains,cable,orropes(Figure32).
Cutting1/3oftheGrassBlade
Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade.Cutting morethanthatisnotrecommendedunlessgrassissparse,or itislatefallwhengrassgrowsmoreslowly.
AlternatingtheMowingDirection
Alternatemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhichenhances decompositionandfertilization.
MowingatCorrectIntervals
Normally,moweveryfourdays.Butremember,grassgrows atdifferentratesatdifferenttimes.Sotomaintainthesame cuttingheight,whichisagoodpractice,mowmoreoftenin earlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrateslowsinmidsummer, mowlessfrequently.Ifyoucannotmowforanextended period,rstmowatahighcuttingheight;thenmowagain twodayslateratalowerheightsetting.
AdjustingtheCuttingSpeed
1.Tractionunittie-downloops
Figure32
Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeedincertain conditions.
AvoidingCuttingTooLow
Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthemower youpreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheighttoensurethat uneventurfisnotcuttooshort.
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CuttingLongGrass
Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,raisethe cuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthegrassatthis setting.Thencutthegrassagainusingthelower,normal setting.
Stopping
Ifthemachine'sforwardmotionmustbestoppedwhile mowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydropontoyourlawn. Toavoidthis,moveontoapreviouslycutareawiththeblades engaged.
KeepingtheUndersideoftheMower Clean
Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthemower aftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinsidethemower, cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecomeunsatisfactory.
MaintainingtheBlade
Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseasonbecause asharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthe grassblades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownat theedges,whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceof disease.Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andfor anywearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpenthe bladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replaceit immediatelywithagenuineTOROreplacementblade.
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst8hours
Aftertherst50hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every25hours
Every50hours
Every100hours
Every200hours
MaintenanceProcedure
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checkthetorqueonthewheellugnuts.
•Changethehydraulic-systemlterandoil.
•Checkthesafetysystem.
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Checktheseatbelt.
•Checktherollover-protection-system(ROPS)knobs.
•Cleantheenginescreen.
•Inspecttheblades.
•Cleanthemowerdeck.
•Checkthehydraulic-oillevelintheexpansiontank.
•Greasethemowerdeckidlerarm.
•Checksparkarrester(ifequipped).
•Checkthetirepressure.
•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.
•Lubricatethedeck-liftpivots.
•Changetheengineoil(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Check,cleanandregapthesparkplug.
•Checkandcleanenginecoolingnsandshrouds.
•Changetheengine-oillter.
Every250hours
Every400hours
Every500hours
Monthly
Yearly
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•Replacetheprimaryairlter(moreoftenindustyorsandyconditions).
•Checkthesafetyairlter.
•Changethehydraulic-systemlterandoil.
•Replacethesafetyairlter.
•Replacethefuellter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Adjustthecaster-pivotbearing.
•Checktheelectricclutch.
•Checkthebatterycharge.
•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Lubricatethecaster-wheelhubs.
•Checkthetorqueonthewheellugnuts.
•Paintchippedsurfaces.
•Checkallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.
Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.
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Lubrication
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GreaseType:No.2general-purposelithiumbasedor molybdenum-basedgrease
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition, andsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.
Note:Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffthefrontof thetting(s).
4.Connectagreaseguntothetting,andpumpgrease intothettingsuntilgreasebeginstooozeoutofthe bearings.
5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.
AddingLightOilorSpraying

GreasingtheMower

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Greasethemowerdeck
idlerarm.
Yearly—Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenin dirtyordustyconditions).
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition, andsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Greasethemowerdeckidler-pulleypivotuntilgrease comesoutofthebottom(Figure34).
Lubrication
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
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4.Removethedustcapandadjustthecasterpivots.
Note:Keepthedustcapoffuntilgreasingisdone; refertoAdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing(page41).
5.Removethehexplug.
6.Threadagreasettingintothehole.
7.Pumpgreaseintothettinguntilitoozesoutaround thetopbearing.
8.Removethegreasettinginthehole.
9.Installthehexpluganddustcap(Figure35).
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LubricatingtheCaster-Wheel Hubs

ServiceInterval:Yearly
1.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, removethekey,andengagetheparkingbrake.
Figure36
14.Torquethenutto8to9N-m(75to80in-lb),loosen, thentorqueto2to3N-m(20to25in-lb).
Note:Makesureaxledoesnotextendbeyondeither nut.
15.Installthesealguardsoverthewheelhub,andinsert wheelintothecasterfork.
16.Installthecasterboltandtightenthenutfully.
Important:Topreventsealandbearingdamage,check thebearingadjustmentoften.Spinthecastertire.The tireshouldnotspinfreely(morethan1or2revolutions) orhaveanysideplay .Ifthewheelspinsfreely,adjustthe torqueonthespacernutuntilthereisaslightamountof drag.Applyanotherlayerofthread-lockingadhesive.
1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench
2.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.
3.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub.
4.Removeoneofthespacernutsfromtheaxleassembly inthecasterwheel.
Note:Thread-lockingadhesivehasbeenappliedto lockthespacernutstotheaxle.
5.Removetheaxle(withtheotherspacernutstill assembledtoit)fromthewheelassembly .
6.Pryoutsealsandinspectbearingsforwearordamage andreplaceifnecessary.
7.Packthebearingswithageneral-purposegrease.
8.Insert1bearingand1newsealintothewheel.
Note:Thesealsmustbereplaced.
9.Iftheaxleassemblyhashadbothspacernutsremoved (orbrokenloose),applyathread-lockingadhesiveto1 spacernut,andthreaditontotheaxlewiththewrench atsfacingoutward.
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Note:Donotthreadthespacernutalloftheway ontotheendoftheaxle.Leaveapproximately3mm (1/8inch)fromtheoutersurfaceofthespacernutto theendoftheaxleinsidethenut.
10.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheelonthe sideofthewheelwiththenewsealandbearing.
11.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,llthearea insidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullofgeneral-purpose grease.
12.Insertthesecondbearingandnewsealintothewheel.
13.Applyathread-lockingadhesivetothesecondspacer nut,andthreaditontotheaxlewiththewrenchats facingoutward.
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WARNING
Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.
Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.
6.Removethesafetylteronlyifyouintendtoreplaceit.
Important:Donotattempttocleanthesafety lter.Ifthesafetylterisdirty,thentheprimary lterisdamaged.Replacebothlters.
7.Inspecttheprimarylterfordamagebylookinginto thelterwhileshiningabrightlightontheoutsideof thelter.Holesinthelterwillappearasbrightspots. Ifthelterisdamaged,discardit.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—Replacetheprimary
airlter(moreoftenindustyorsandy conditions).
Every250hours—Checkthesafetyairlter.
Every500hours—Replacethesafetyairlter.
Note:Checktheltersmorefrequentlyiftheoperating conditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.
RemovingtheFilters
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpullthe air-cleanercoverofftheair-cleanerbody(Figure37).
ServicingthePrimaryFilter
Iftheprimarylterisdirty,bent,ordamaged,replaceit.
Donotcleantheprimarylter.
ServicingtheSafetyFilter
Replacethesafetylter,nevercleanit.
Important:Donotattempttocleanthesafetylter. Ifthesafetylterisdirty,thentheprimarylteris damaged.Replacebothlters.
InstallingtheFilters
Important:T opreventenginedamage,alwaysoperate
theenginewithbothairltersandthecoverinstalled.
1.Ifinstallingnewlters,checkeachlterforshipping damage.
Note:Donotuseadamagedlter.
2.Ifthesafetylterisbeingreplaced,carefullyslideit intothelterbody(Figure37).
Figure37
1.Air-cleanerbody4.Air-cleanercover
2.Primarylter5.Safetylter
3.Latch
4.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverwith compressedair.
5.Gentlyslidetheprimarylteroutoftheair-cleaner body(Figure37).
Note:Avoidknockingthelterintothesideofthe body.
3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylteroverthesafetylter (Figure37).
Note:Ensurethattheprimarylterisfullyseatedby pushingonitsouterrimwhileinstallingit.
Important:Donotpressonthesoftinsidearea ofthelter.
4.Installtheair-cleanercoverwiththesideindicatedas upfacingupwardandsecurethelatches(Figure37).
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ServicingtheEngineOil

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CrankcaseCapacity:withalterchange,2.1L(71oz);
withoutalterchange,1.8L(61oz)
Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.
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Note:Useofmulti-gradeoils(5W-20,10W-30,or10W-40)
willincreaseoilconsumption.Checktheoillevelmore frequentlywhenusingthem.
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.
WARNING
Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.
Keephands,feet,face,clothing,andotherbody partsawayfromthemuferandotherhotsurfaces.
Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donotrun enginewithoilbelowtheLowmarkbecausetheengine maybedamaged.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.
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2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position(Figure39).
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ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours
Every100hours(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.
1.Starttheengineandletitrunfor5minutes.
Note:Thiswarmstheoilsoitdrainsbetter.
2.Parkthemachinesothattherearisslightlylowerthan thefronttoensurethattheoildrainscompletely.
3.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.
4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position(Figure40).
5.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil intothellertubeandslowlyaddtheadditionaloilto bringittotheFullmark(Figure41).
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6.Starttheengineanddrivetoaatarea.
7.Checktheoillevelagain.
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ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every200hours
Note:Changetheengine-oilltermorefrequentlywhen operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.
1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChangingthe
EngineOil(page34).
2.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure42).
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
Makesuretheairgapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes iscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.Useasparkplug wrenchforremovingandinstallingthesparkplug(s)anda gappingtool/feelergaugetocheckandadjusttheairgap. Installanewsparkplug(s)ifnecessary.
TypeofSparkPlug:NGK
AirGap:0.75mm(0.03inch)
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RemovingtheSparkPlug
1.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.
3.Locateandremovethesparkplugs(Figure43).
Note:Ensuretheoil-ltergaskettouchestheengine, andthenanextra3/4turniscompleted.
3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnewoil;refer toChangingtheEngineOil(page34).
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Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).Always
replacethesparkplug(s)whenithas:ablackcoating, wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.
Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,theengineis operatingproperly .Ablackcoatingontheinsulatorusually meanstheaircleanerisdirty.
Setthegapto0.76mm(0.03inch).
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InstallingtheSparkPlug
Tightenthesparkplug(s)to22N-m(16ft.-lb).
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ServiceInterval:Every50hours
WARNING
Hotexhaustsystemcomponentsmayignite gasolinevaporsevenaftertheengineisstopped. Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengineoperation mayigniteammablematerials.Firemayresultin personalinjuryorpropertydamage.
Donotfuelorrunengineunlesssparkarresteris installed.
1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,remove thekey,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Waitformufertocool.
3.Ifthereareanybreaksinthescreenorweldsare observed,replacethearrester.
4.Ifpluggingofthescreenisobserved,removethe arresterandshakelooseparticlesoutofthearrester, andcleanscreenitwithawirebrush(soakinsolvent ifnecessary).
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5.Installarresteronexhaustoutlet.
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ServicingtheFuelTank

Maintenance

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).
Thefuellterislocatedneartheengineonthefrontorrear sideoftheengine.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Allowthemachinetocooldown.
4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
5.Closethefuel-shutoffvalveundertheseat(Figure46).
Donotattempttodrainthefueltank.Ensurethatan AuthorizedServiceDealerdrainsthefueltankandservices anycomponentsofthefuelsystem.
Figure46
1.Fuellter3.Fuelshutoffvalve
2.Hoseclamp
6.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherandslide themawayfromthelter(Figure46).
7.Removethelterfromthefuellines.
8.Installanewlterandmovethehoseclampscloseto thelter(Figure46).
9.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.
Note:Itisimportanttoinstallthefuellinehosesandsecure withplastictiesthesameastheywereoriginallyinstalledat thefactorytokeepthefuellineawayfromcomponentsthat cancausefuellinedamage.
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ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition, andsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Disconnectthenegativebatterycable(black)fromthe negative(-)batteryterminal(Figure47).
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
W ash hands after handling .
DANGER
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhichisa deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.
Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontactwith skin,eyes,orclothing.Wearsafetyglassestoshield youreyesandrubberglovestoprotectyourhands.
RemovingtheBattery
WARNING
4.Slidetheredterminalbootoffthepositive(red)battery terminal,andremovethepositive(+)batterycable (Figure47).
5.Removethewingnutsecuringthebatteryclamp (Figure47).
6.Removetheclamp(Figure47).
7.Removethebattery.
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)batterycable beforeconnectingthenegative(black)cable.
1.Removethewingnutand clamp
2.Removethenegative batterycablebeforethe positive
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3.Removethepositive batterycable
4.Removethebattery
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1.Positionthebatteryinthetraywiththeterminalposts oppositefromthehydraulictank(Figure47).
2.Installthepositive(red)batterycabletopositive(+) batteryterminal.
3.Installthenegative(black)batterycableandground wiretothenegative(-)batteryterminal.
4.Securethecableswith2bolts,2washers,and2locknuts (Figure47).
5.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.
6.Installtheclampandsecureitwiththewingnut(Figure
47).
ChargingtheBattery
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan explode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparksand amesawayfrombattery.
Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged (1.265specicgravity).Thisisespeciallyimportantto preventbatterydamagewhenthetemperatureisbelow 0°C(32°F).
1.Chargebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to30amps or30minutesat10amps.
2.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthecharger leadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure48).
3.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnectthe batterycables;refertoInstallingtheBattery(page39).
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2.Negativebatterypost
3.Red(+)chargerlead
4.Black(-)chargerlead

ServicingtheFuses

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance,however,ifafuseblowscheckthe component/circuitforamalfunctionorshort.
1.Thefusesarelocatedonrighthandconsolenextto theseat(Figure49).
2.Toreplacethefuses,pulloutonthefusetoremoveit.
3.Installanewfuse(Figure49).
Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.
1.Optional accesory—15amp
2.Charge—25amp5.Console
3.PTO—10amp
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DriveSystem Maintenance

CheckingtheSeatBelt

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Visuallyinspecttheseatbeltforwear,cuts,andproper operationofretractorandbuckle.Replaceitbeforeoperating ifitisdamaged.

Checkingthe Rollover-Protection-System (ROPS)Knobs

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
WARNING
Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keeptheroll barinthefullyraisedlockedpositionandusethe seatbelt.
Ensuretheseatissecuredtothemachine.
Checkthatboththemountinghardwareandtheknobsarein goodworkingcondition.Makesurethattheknobsarefully engagedwiththeROPSintheraisedposition.Theupper hoopoftherollbarmayneedtobepushedforwardorpulled rearwardtogetbothknobsfullyengaged(Figure50).
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2.PulltheROPSknobout, androtateit90degreesto changetherollbarposition
3.Rollbarintheupright position
4.Rollbarinthefolded position

AdjustingtheTracking

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).
2.Drivetoanopen,atarea,andmovethe motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition.
3.MovethethrottlemidwaybetweenFastandSlow .
4.Movebothmotion-controlleversforwarduntilthey bothhitthestopsintheT-slot.
5.Checkwhichwaythemachinetracks.
6.Ifittrackstotheright,loosentheboltsandadjust theleftstopplaterearwardontheleftT-slotuntilthe machinetracksstraight(Figure51).
7.Ifittrackstotheleft,loosentheboltsandadjustthe rightstopplaterearwardontherightT-slotuntilthe machinetracksstraight(Figure51).
8.Tightenthestopplate(Figure51).
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2.Bolt

CheckingtheWheelLugNuts

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours
Yearly
Checkandtorquethewheellugnutsto122to136N-m(90 to100ft-lb).

AdjustingtheCaster-Pivot Bearing

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition, andsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Removethedustcapfromcasterandtightenthe locknut(Figure53).
4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersareat, andthenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlysetthepreload onthebearings(Figure53).
Important:Makesurethatthespringwashersare installedcorrectlyasshowninFigure53.
5.Installthedustcap(Figure53).

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever
comesrst)
Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresat90kPa (13psi).Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut.Check thetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccuratepressure reading.
Figure52
1.Springwashers
2.Locknut
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AdjustingtheElectricClutch

CoolingSystem
ServiceInterval:Every500hours—Checktheelectric
clutch.
Theclutchisadjustabletoensureproperengagementand properbraking.
1.Inserta0.38to0.53mm(0.015–0.02inch)feelergauge throughoneinspectionslotinthesideoftheassembly .
Note:Makesureitisbetweenthearmatureandthe rotor-frictionsurfaces.
Note:Thegapneedstobeatleast0.38mm(0.015 inch),andnotmorethan0.53mm(0.02inch).
2.Ifadjustmentisneeded,thensetat0.38mm(0.015 inch)foreachofthethreeadjustmentslotpositions.
3.Tightenthelocknutsuntilthereisaslightbindingon thefeelergauge,butitcanbemovedeasilywithinthe airgap(Figure54).
4.Repeatthisfortheremainingslots.
5.Checkeachslotagainandmakeslightadjustmentsuntil thefeelergaugebetweentherotorandarmaturewith veryslightcontactbetweenthem.
Maintenance

CleaningtheEngineScreen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Beforeeachuseremoveanybuild-upofgrass,dirtor otherdebrisfromtheenginescreen.Thiswillhelpinsure adequatecoolingandcorrectenginespeedandwillreduce thepossibilityofoverheatingandmechanicaldamagetothe engine(Figure55).

CleaningtheEngineCooling FinsandShrouds

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)
1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Removetheairintakescreen,recoilstarterandfan housing(Figure55).
4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengineparts.
5.Installairintakescreen,recoilstarterandfanhousing (Figure55).
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2.Slot
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2.Engineairintakescreen
3.Bolt
5.Screw
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InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours
Checkthebeltsforsquealingwhenthebeltisrotating,blades slippingwhencuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks, andcracksaresignsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethe mowerbeltifanyoftheseconditionsareevident.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks,andcracksare signsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethemowerbeltifanyof theseconditionsareevident.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inches)height-of-cut.
4.Removethebeltcovers(Figure56).
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1.Pushthetabdown2.Removethebeltcover
5.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarmto removetensionontheidlerspring(Figure57).
6.Removethebeltfromthemower-deckpulleys.
7.Removethebeltguideonthespring-loadedidlerarm (Figure57).
8.Removetheexistingbelt.
9.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleysandthe clutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure57).
Figure57
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2.Mowerbelt
3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley
4.Ratchet
10.Installthebeltguideontheidlerarm(Figure57).
11.Usingtheratchetinthesquarehole,installtheidler spring(Figure57).
Note:Makesurethespringendsareseatedinthe anchorgrooves.
12.Installthebeltcovers(Figure58).
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1.Positionthebeltcover3.Ensurethatthetabis underthemetalcatch
2.Slidethebeltcoverunder
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ReplacingtheHydraulic Pump-DriveBelt

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Removethemowerbelt;refertoReplacingtheMower
Belt(page43).
4.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjackstands (Figure60).
5.Removetheclutchstop(Figure59).
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6.Lefthandhydraulic-pump pulley
9.Installtheclutchstop(Figure59).
10.Installthemowerbelt;refertoReplacingtheMower
Belt(page43).
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6.Removetheidlerspringfromthepost(Figure60).
7.Removetheexistingbeltfromthehydraulicunitdrive pulleysandtheenginepulley
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AdjustingtheControl-Handle Position

Thereare2heightpositionsforthecontrollevers—highand low .Removetheboltstoadjusttheheightfortheoperator.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Loosentheboltsandangenutsinstalledinthelevers (Figure61).
4.Aligntheleversinthefront-to-rearpositionby bringingtheleverstogethertotheneutralposition,and slidethemuntiltheyarealigned,thentightenthebolts (Figure62).
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5.Iftheendsofthelevershitagainsteachother,refer toAdjustingtheMotionControlNeutral-LockPivot
(page47).
6.Repeattoadjustthecontrollevers.

AdjustingtheMotion-Control Linkage

Locatedoneithersideofthefueltank,belowtheseatarethe pump-controllinkages.Rotatingthepumplinkagewitha 1/2inchwrenchallowsne-tuningadjustments,sothatthe machinedoesnotmoveinneutral.Anyadjustmentsshould bemadeforneutralpositioningonly .
WARNING
Theenginemustberunningandthedrivewheels mustbeturning,sothemotion-controladjustment canbeperformed.Contactwithmovingpartsor hotsurfacesmaycausepersonalinjury.
Keepyourngers,hands,andclothingclearof rotatingcomponentsandhotsurfaces.
1.Priortostartingtheengine,pushthedeck-liftpedal, removetheheight-of-cutpin,andlowerthedeckto theground.
2.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwithjack stands(orequivalentsupport)justhighenoughto allowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely .
3.Movetheseattothefurthestrearpositiontoexpose thefrontnuts.
4.Loosenthefrontnuts.
Note:Thenutsdonotneedtoberemoved.
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6.Loosentherearnuts.
Note:Thenutsdonotneedtoberemoved.
7.Slidetheseatandseatplateforwardtoallowthefront nutstogothroughthekeyhole(Figure63).
11.Starttheengine,runtheengineatfullthrottle,and releasethebrake.
Important:Thebrakemustbeengaged,and themotion-controlleversmustbeouttostartthe engine.Theoperatordoesnothavetobeinthe seatbecauseofthejumperwirebeingused.
12.Runtheunitatleast5minuteswiththedrivelevers atfullforwardspeedtobringthehydraulicoilupto operatingtemperature.
Note:Themotion-controlleverneedstobeinneutral whilemakinganynecessaryadjustments.
13.Bringthemotion-controlleversintotheneutral position.
14.Adjustthepump-controlrodsbylooseningthe2jam nutsandrotatingtheadjustmentnutintheappropriate directionuntilthewheelsslightlycreepinreverse (Figure65).
15.Movethemotion-controlleverstothereverseposition, andwhileapplyingslightpressuretothelever,allow thereverse-indicatorspringstobringtheleversback toneutral.
Figure63
1.Seat
2.Frontnutswithkeyhole
8.Loosentheboltsholdingtheseattothemachine,and slidetheseatforwardintheslotstoremovetheseat.
9.Unplugtheharnessconnectorfromtheseatswitch locatedundertheseat(Figure64).
Note:Thewheelsmuststopturningorslightlycreep inreverse.
16.Tightenthe2jamnutsagainsttheadjustmentnut (Figure65).
Figure65
1.Jamnut2.Adjustmentnut
17.Shutoffthemachine
Figure64
1.Harnessconnector
18.Removethejumperwirefromthewireharness,and plugtheconnectorintotheseatswitch.
19.Installtheseat.
20.Removethejackstands.
21.Raisethedeckandinstalltheheight-of-cutpin.
10.Temporarilyinstallajumperwireacrosstheterminals intheconnectorofthemainwiringharness.
22.Ensurethatthemachinedoesnotcreepinneutralwith theparkingbrakesdisengaged.
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AdjustingtheMotion-Control
AdjustingtheMotionControl
Damper
Thetopdamper-mountingboltcanbeadjustedtoobtaina moredesiredmotion-controlleverresistance.SeeFigure66 formountingoptions.
Figure66
RHMotionControlShown
1.Torquethelocknutto23N-m(17ft-lb).Theboltmust protrudepasttheendofthelocknutaftertorquing.
2.Mostresistance(rmestfeel)
3.Damper
4.Mediumresistance(mediumfeel)
5.Leastresistance(softestfeel)
Neutral-LockPivot
Theangednutcanbeadjustedtoobtainamoredesired motion-controlleverresistancewhenmovingittothe neutral-lockposition.SeeFigure67foradjustmentoptions.
1.Loosenthejamnut.
2.Tightenorloosentheangednuttothedesiredfeel.
Note:Formoreresistance,tightentheangednut.
Note:Forlessresistance,loosentheangednut
3.Tightenthejamnut.
Figure67
1.Flangednut2.Jamnut
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properlyperformthisprocedurecanresultinirreparable damagetothetransaxledrivesystem.
RemovingHydraulic-SystemFilters

ServicingtheHydraulic System

HydraulicOilType:T oro or20W -50engineoil.
Important:Useoilspecied.Otheruidscouldcause systemdamage.
HydraulicSystemCapacity(withltersremoved):4.45
L(150oz)
®
HYPR-OIL
CheckingtheHydraulic-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Every25hours
1.Allowthehydraulicoiltocooldown,andchecktheoil levelwhentheoiliscold.
2.Checktheexpansionreservoir,and,ifnecessary,add
®
Toro
HYPR-OIL
COLDline.
500hydraulicoiltotheFULL
500hydraulicoil
1.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,allow theenginetocool,removethekey ,andengagethe parkingbrake.
2.Locatethelterandguardsoneachtransaxle-drive system(Figure69).
3.Removethreescrewssecuringthelterguardand guard(Figure69).
Figure69
Rightsideshown
Figure68
1.Expansionreservoir
Changingthe Hydraulic-SystemFilter
2.FULLCOLDline
andOil
Thelterandoilarechangedatthesametime.Donotuse theoilagain.Oncethenewlterisinstalled,andtheoilis added,anyairinthesystemmustbepurged.
Thebleedingprocessisrepeateduntiltheoilremainsatthe FULLCOLDlineinthereservoirafterpurging.Failureto
1.Transaxledrive
2.Oillter
3.Filterguard
4.Carefullycleantheareaaroundthelters.
Important:Donotallowdirttoenterthe hydraulicsystem,orcontaminationmayoccur.
5.Placeadrainpanbelowtheltertocatchtheoilthat drainswhenthelterandventplugsareremoved.
6.Locateandremovetheventplugoneachtransmission
7.Unscrewtheltertoremoveit,andallowtheoilto drainfromdrivesystem.
8.Repeatthisprocedureforbothlters.
4.Screws
5.Ventplug
InstallingtheHydraulic-SystemFilters
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours
Every400hours
1.Applyathincoatofoilonthesurfaceoftherubber sealofeachlter.
2.Turnthelterclockwiseuntiltherubbersealcontacts thelteradapter,thentightenthelteranadditional 3/4to1fullturn.
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3.Repeatfortheotherlter.
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4.Installthelterguardsovereachlteraspreviously removed.
5.Usethe3screwstosecurethelterguards.
6.Verifythattheventplugsareremovedbeforeadding theoil.
7.Slowlypourthespeciedoilthroughtheexpansion reservoiruntiloilcomesoutofoneofthevent-plug holes.
8.Stopandinstallthatventplug.
9.Torquetheplugto20N-m(15ft-lb).
10.Continuetoaddoilthroughtheexpansionreservoir untiloilcomesoutoftheremainingvent-plugholeon thesecondtransmission.
11.Stopandinstallthatventplug.
12.Torquetheplugto20N-m(15ft-lb).
13.Continuetoaddoilthroughtheexpansionreservoir untilitreachestheFULLCOLDlineontheexpansion reservoir.
14.ProceedtoBleedingtheHydraulicSystem(page49).
Important:Failuretoperformthe
the Hy draulic System
hydraulicltersandoilcanresultinirreparable damagetothetransaxledrivesystem.
procedureafterchanging
Bleeding
BleedingtheHydraulicSystem
1.Raisetherearofmachineup,andsupportitwithjack stands(orequivalentsupport)justhighenoughto allowdrivewheelstoturnfreely.
Figure71
1.Jackingpoints
2.Entertheoperator'sposition,starttheengine,move thethrottlecontrolaheadtothe1/2throttleposition, anddisengageparkingbrake.
A.Movethebypassleversintothepushingthe
machineposition.Withthebypassvalves openandtheenginerunning,slowlymovethe motion-controlleversinbothforwardandreverse (5or6times).
B.Movethebypassleversintotheoperating
themachineposition.Withthebypassvalve closedandtheenginerunning,slowlymovethe directionalcontrolinbothforwardandreverse directions(5to6times).
C.Stoptheengineandchecktheoillevelinthe
expansionreservoir.Addthespeciedoilasuntil itreachestheFULLCOLDlineontheexpansion reservoir.
3.Repeatstep2untilalltheairiscompletelypurgedfrom thesystem.
Note:Whenthetransaxleoperatesatnormalnoise levels,movessmoothlyforward,andreversesatnormal speeds,thenthetransaxleisconsideredpurged.
4.Checktheoillevelintheexpansionreservoironelast time.AddthespeciedoilasuntilitreachestheFULL COLDlineontheexpansionreservoirifnecessary .
Figure70
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6.Inserttheheightadjustmentpinintothe7.6cm(3 inches)cuttingheightlocation.
Maintenance

LevelingtheMowerDeck

SettingUptheMachine
Note:Ensurethatthemowerdeckisleveledbefore
matchingtheheight-of-cut(HOC).
1.Positionthemoweronaatsurface.
2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition, andsettheparkingbrake.
3.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
4.Checktirepressureofthedrivetires.
5.Ifneeded,adjustto90kPa(13psi).
6.Positionthemowertothe76mm(3inches) height-of-cutposition.
LevelingtheDeck
1.Positionthemoweronaatsurface.
2.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,remove thekey,andengagetheparkingbrake.
3.Checkthetirepressureinthedrivetires.
Note:Properinationpressureforthetiresis90kPa (13psi).
4.Positionthetransportlockinthelatchingposition.
5.Pushthedeck-liftpedalallthewayforwardandthe deckwilllatchatthe14cm(5-1/2inches)transport position(Figure72).
7.Releasethetransportlockandallowthedecktolower tothecuttingheight.
8.Raisethedischargechute.
9.Onbothsidesofthedeck,measurefromthelevel surfacetothefronttipoftheblade(PostionA)as showninFigure73.
Note:Themeasurementshouldread7.6mm(3 inches)
Figure73
1.7.6cm(3inches)at positionAiscorrect
2.8.3cm(3-1/4inches)at positionBiscorrect
10.Ifneeded,loosenthewhizlocknutonthesideofthe yokeandthejamnutontop(Figure74).
11.Finetunethescrewadjusterbyturningittoget7.6 mm(3inches)height.
3.Measureherefromthe bladetiptothehard surface
4.MeasureatpositionAand Bonbothsides
1.Deck-liftpedal
2.Height-of-cutpin
Note:T oincreasetheheight,turntheadjusterscrew clockwise;todecrease,turnitcounterclockwise.
Note:Ifthefrontdecklinksdonothaveenough adjustmenttoachieveaccuratecutheight,the singlepointadjustmentcanbeutilizedtogainmore adjustment.
Figure72
3.Transportlock
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2.Adjusterscrew4.Yoke
Figure76
1.Single-pointadjustmentbolt
14.Tightenthe2boltsatthebottomoftheheight-of-cut plate(Figure75).T
Note:Inmostconditions,thebackbladetipshould beadjusted6.4mm(1/4inch)higherthanthefront.
15.Torquethe2boltsto37to45N-m(27to33ft-lb).
12.Toadjustthesinglepointsystem,loosenthe2boltsat thebottomoftheheight-of-cutplate(Figure75).
Figure75
1.Boltsatthebottomoftheheight-of-cutplate
13.Ifthedeckistoolow,tightenthesinglepoint adjustmentboltbyrotatingitclockwise.Ifthedeckis toohigh,loosenthesinglepointadjustmentboltby rotatingitcounterclockwise(Figure76).
16.Onbothsidesofthedeck,measurefromthelevel surfacetothebacktipoftheblade(postionB)as showninFigure73.
Note:Themeasurementshouldread8.3cm(3-1/4 inches)
17.Finetunethescrewadjusterbyturningittoget8.3 mm(3-1/4inches)height(Figure74).
Toincreasetheheight,turntheadjustmentnut clockwise;todecrease,turncounterclockwise.
18.Measureuntilall4sidesarethecorrectheight.
19.Tightenallofthenutsonthedeck-lift-armassemblies.
20.Lowerthedischargechute.
Note:Loosenortightenthesingle-pointadjustment boltenoughtomovetheheight-of-cutplatemounting boltsatleast1/3thelengthoftheavailabletravel intheirslots.Thiswillregainsomeupanddown adjustmentoneachofthe4decklinks.
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ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keepthebladessharp. Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement,youmaywant tokeepextrabladesonhand.
WARNING
Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece ofthebladecouldbethrownintotheoperator's orbystanders’area,resultinginseriouspersonal injuryordeath.
Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearor damage.
Replaceawornordamagedblade.
BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades
Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethebladesand settheparkingbrake.Turntheignitionkeytooff.Remove thekey,anddisconnectthesparkplugwiresfromthespark plugs.
CheckingforBentBlades
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforwardand backward.
4.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge, positionA,oftheblades(Figure78).
InspectingtheBlades
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure77).
2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,removeand sharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningtheBlades(page
53).
3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.
4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforminginthis area,immediatelyinstallanewblade(Figure77).
Figure77
1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming
2.Curvedarea4.Crack
Figure78
1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface
5.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.
6.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthe bladesatthesamepositionasinstep4above.
Note:Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions obtainedinsteps4and5mustnotexceed3mm (1/8inch).
Note:Ifthisdimensionexceeds3mm(1/8inch),the bladeisbentandmustbereplaced.
2.PositionA
WARNING
Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.
Alwaysreplacebentordamagedblade withanewblade.
Donotleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesoftheblade.
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RemovingtheBlades
Bladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthe bladeisoutofbalance,orifthebladeisbent.T oensure optimumperformanceandcontinuedsafetyconformance ofthemachine,usegenuineTororeplacementblades. Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturersmayresult innonconformancewithsafetystandards.
1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorathicklypadded glove.
Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,the bladeisbalancedandcanbeused.
Figure81
1.Blade2.Balancer
2.Removethebladebolt,thecurvedwasher,andthe bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure79).
Figure79
1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher
2.Blade4.Bladebolt
3.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetalofftheend ofthesailareaonly(Figure79).
4.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.
InstallingtheBlades
1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure82).
Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademustbe pointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto ensurepropercutting.
2.Installthespringdiskandbladebolt(Figure82).
Note:Thespring-diskconemustbeinstalledtoward thebolthead(Figure82).
3.Torquethebladeboltto115to150N-m(85to 110ft-lb).
SharpeningtheBlades
1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsof theblade(Figure80).
Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.
Note:Thebladeretainsbalanceifthesameamount
ofmaterialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.
Figure80
1.Sharpenattheoriginalangle
2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade balancer(Figure81).
Figure82
1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Springdisk
2.Blade4.Bladebolt
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RemovingtheMowerDeck

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Beforeservicingorremovingthemowerdeck,the spring-loadeddeckarmsmustbelockedout.
WARNING
Deck-lift-armassemblieshavestoredenergy. Removingthedeckwithoutreleasingthestored energycancauseseriousinjuryordeath.
Donotattempttodisassemblethedeckfromthe frontframewithoutlockingoutthestoredenergy.
1.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, removethekey,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Removetheheight-adjustmentpinandlowerthedeck totheground.
3.Placetheheight-adjustmentpininthe7.6cm(3inches) cutting-heightlocation.
Note:Thislocksthedeck-liftarmsinthelowest positionwhenthedeckisremovedandthestored energyinthedeckspringisreleased.
4.Removethebeltcovers.
5.Liftuptheoorpanandinsertaratchetintothesquare holeinthedeckidler(Figure83).
6.Rotatethedeckidlerclockwiseandremovethemower belt(Figure83).
Figure83
1.Clutchpulley5.Squareholeintheidler
2.Mowerbelt
3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley
4.Ratchet
armfortheratchet
6.Idlergreasetting
7.Beltguide
7.Removeandretainthehardwareonbothsidesofthe deck(Figure84).
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1.Removethereardeckliftattachmentshoulderboltandnut.
2.Removethefrontdeckliftattachmentshoulderboltandnut.
ReplacingtheGrassDeector
WARNING
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallowthe lawnmowertothrowobjectsintheoperator'sor bystander'sdirectionandresultinseriousinjury. Also,contactwiththebladecouldoccur.
Donotoperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstalla coverplate,amulchplate,grassdeectororbagger.
1.Removethelocknut,thebolt,thespring,andthespacer holdingthedeectortothepivotbrackets(Figure85).
2.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector(Figure
85).
8.Slidethedeckouttotherightsideofthemachine.
Figure85
1.Bolt
2.Spacer6.Grassdeector
3.Locknut
4.Spring
5.Springinstalled
7.J-hookendofspring
3.Placethespacerandthespringontograssdeector.
4.PlaceoneJ-endofthespringbehindthedeckedge.
Note:MakesureoneJ-endofthespringisinstalled behindthedeckedgebeforeinstallingtheboltas showninFigure85.
5.Installtheboltandthenut.
6.PlaceoneJ-hookendofthespringaroundthegrass deector(Figure85).
Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable torotate.Liftthedeectoruptothefullopen positionandensurethatitrotatesintothefull downposition.
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Cleaning
Storage

CleaningundertheMower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition, andsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Raisethemowertothetransportposition.

DisposingofWaste

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

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(blade-controlswitch (PTO),settheparkingbrake,andturntheignitionkey toOff.Removethekey.
2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe engineandhydraulicsystem.Cleandirtandchafffrom theoutsideoftheengine-cylinder-headnsandblower housing.
Important:Y oucanwashthemachinewithmild detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially nearthecontrolpanel,engine,hydraulicpumps, andmotors.
3.Checkthebrake.
4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
Cleaner(page32).
5.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page30).
6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoChangingtheEngine
Oil(page34).
7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire
Pressure(page41).
8.Changethehydrauliclters;refertoChangingthe
Hydraulic-SystemFilterandOil(page48).
9.Chargethebattery;refertoServicingtheBattery(page
38).
10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith agardenhose.
Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-controlswitch (PTO)engaged,andtheengineathighidlefor2to 5minutesafterwashing.
11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoServicing
theCuttingBlades(page52).
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,anddrainthefuel
tank;refertoServicingtheFuelTank(page37).
D.Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.
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E.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recycleasperlocal
codes.
Important:Donotstore stabilizer/conditionedfuelover90days.
13.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor replaceanypartthatisdamaged.
14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
15.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea. Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchandkeepit outofreachofchildrenorotherunauthorizedusers. Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Thestarterdoesnotcrank.
Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)is engaged.
2.Theparkingbrakeisnoton.
3.Themotion-controlleversarenotin theneutral-lockposition.
4.Theoperatorisnotseated.
5.Thebatteryisdead.
6.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.
7.Thefuseisblown.7.Replacethefuse.
8.Therelayorswitchiswornor damaged.
1.Thefueltankisempty .1.Fillthefueltank.
2.Thefuel-shutoffvalveisclosed.2.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.
3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.
4.Thethrottleisnotinthecorrect position.
5.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.5.Replacethefuellter.
6.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelisin thefuelsystem.
7.Theaircleanerisdirty .
8.Theseatswitchisnotfunctioning properly.
9.Theelectricalconnectionsare corroded,loose,ordamaged.
10.Therelayorswitchiswornor damaged.
11.Thesparkplugisfouledorimproperly gapped.
12.Thespark-plugwireisnotconnected.
1.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO) tothedisengagedposition.
2.Settheparkingbrake.
3.Ensurethatthemotion-controllevers areintheneutral-lockposition.
4.Sitontheseat.
5.Chargethebattery.
6.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.
8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
4.Besurethatthethrottlecontrolis midwaybetweentheslowandfast positions.
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.
8.Checktheseat-switchindicator. Replacetheseatifnecessary .
9.Checktheelectricalconnections forgoodcontact.Cleanthe connectorterminalsthoroughlywith electrical-contactcleaner,apply dielectricgrease,andmakethe appropriateconnections.
10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
11.Adjustorreplacethesparkplug.
12.Checkthespark-plugwireconnection.
Theenginelosespower.
Theengineoverheats.
Themowerpullstotheleftorright(with leversfullyforward)
1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.
2.Theaircleanerisdirty .
3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.
4.Thecoolingnsandtheairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.
5.Theventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.5.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.
6.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.
7.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelisin thefuelsystem.
1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.
2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.
3.Thecoolingnsandtheairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.
1.Thetrackingneedsadjustment1.Adjustthetracking.
2.Thetirepressureinthedrivetiresis notcorrect.
2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.
4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandtheairpassages.
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandtheairpassages.
2.Adjustthetirepressureinthedrive tires.
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Problem
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
Themachinedoesnotdrive.
Themachinevibratesabnormally .
Themachineproducesanunevencutting height.
1.Thebypassvalvesarenotclosedtight.1.Tightenthebypassvalves.
2.Thepumpbeltisworn,loose,or broken.
3.Thepumpbeltisoffapulley .3.Changethebelt.
4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.
5.Thehydraulicoillevelislowortoohot.5.Addhydraulicoiltothereservoirsor
1.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.
2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.
3.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.
4.Theenginepulley ,idlerpulley,orblade pulleyisloose.
5.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.
6.Thebladespindleisbent.
7.Themotormountislooseorworn.
1.Theblade(s)is/arenotsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).
2.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebent.2.Installnewcuttingblade(s).
3.Themowerdeckisnotlevel.
4.Theundersideofmowerisdirty.4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.
5.Thetirepressureisnotcorrect.5.Adjustthetirepressure.
6.Thebladespindleisbent.
2.Changethebelt.
letitcooldown.
1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).
4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
3.Levelthemowerdeckfromside-to-side andfront-to-rear.
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Thebladesdonotrotate.
Theclutchdoesnotengage.
1.Themowerdeckbeltisworn,loose, orbroken.
2.Themowerdeckbeltisoffpulley.
3.Thepumpdrivebeltisworn,loose,or broken.
4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.
1.Thefuseisblown.1.Replacethefuse.Checkthecoil
2.Thereislowvoltagesupplyatthe clutch.
3.Thecoilisdamaged.3.Replacetheclutch.
4.Thereisinadequatecurrentsupply.4.Repairorreplacetheclutchlead
5.Therotor/armatureairgapistoolarge.
1.Installanewdeckbelt.
2.Installthemowerdeckpulleyand checktheidlerpulley,idlerarm,and springforcorrectpositionandfunction.
3.Checkthebelttensionorinstallanew belt.
resistance,batterycharge,charging system,andwiringconnections,and replacecomponentsifnecessary.
2.Checkthecoilresistance,battery charge,chargingsystem,andwiring connectionsandreplacepartsif necessary.
wireorelectricalsystem.Cleanthe connectorcontacts.
5.Removetheshimorreplacetheclutch.
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Schematics
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TheToroTotalCoverageWarranty
ALimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)Contractor
Landscape
Equipment (LCE)
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany ,pursuanttoanagreement betweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchasertorepairtheT oroProducts listedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.
Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginalowner:
ProductsWarrantyPeriod
21in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse
1yearCommercialUse
4
Engines
Honda–2years
Kawasaki–3years
30in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse
1yearCommercialUse
4
Engines
Mid-SizeWalk-BehindMowers
4
Engines
GrandStand
4
Engines
Frame
®
ZMaster
Engines
2000SeriesMowers
4
Frame
®
ZMaster
Engines
Frame
ZMaster
Engines
®
4
4
3000SeriesMowers
5000SeriesMowers
®
Mowers
Kawasaki–3years
2years
Kawasaki–3years
5yearsor1,200hours
3years
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
4yearsor500hours
3years
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
5yearsor1,200hours 3years Lifetime(originalowneronly) 5yearsor1,200hours
KohlerCommand–2years
KohlerEFI–3years
Frame
®
ZMaster
Engines
6000SeriesMowers
4
Frame
®
ZMaster
Engines
7000SeriesMowers
4
Frame
®
ZMaster
Engines
8000SeriesMowers
4
Frame
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
5yearsor1,200hours
Kawasaki–3years
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
5yearsor1,200hours
2years
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
2yearsor1,200hours
2years
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
AllMowers
Battery90daysPartsandLabor
1yearPartsonly
BeltsandTires90days
Attachments1year
1
Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone
locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialwarrantywouldapply .
2
Whicheveroccursrst.
3
LifetimeFrameWarranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atT oro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforpartsand labor.Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustorcorrosion arenotcovered.
4
SomeenginesusedonT oroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer .
1
1
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService
IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsorworkmanship, followthisprocedure:
1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir dealership.T olocateadealerconvenienttoyou,refertotheY ellowPagesof yourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“LawnMowers”)oraccessourwebsite atwww.Toro.com.Y oumayalsocallthenumberslistedinitem#3tousethe 24-hourT oroDealerlocatorsystem.
2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)totheService Dealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermineifitiscovered underwarranty.
3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’sanalysisorwith theassistanceprovided,contactusat:
RLCCustomerCareDepartment
ToroWarrantyCompany
811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420-1 196
888-865-5676(U.S.Customers)
888-865-5691(Canadacustomers)
OwnerResponsibilities
YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenanceprocedures describedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance,whetherperformedby adealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystemcoverage andenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpresswarrantydoesnot coverthefollowing:
Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,lubricants,oil
changes,sparkplugs,airltersbladesharpeningorwornblades,cable/linkage adjustments,orbrakeandclutchadjustments
Componentsfailingduetonormalwear
Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglectedandrequires
replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance
Pickupanddeliverycharges
RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedT oroService
Dealer
Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuelprocedure(consult
Operator'sManualformoredetails)
Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered
Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontainsmorethan
10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE
Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-useoverone
month
GeneralConditions
AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorizedT oro ServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacementparts.
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliableforindirect, incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththeuseoftheToro Productscoveredbythiswarranty ,includinganycostorexpenseofproviding substituteequipmentorserviceduringreasonableperiodsofmalfunctionor non-usependingcompletionofrepairsunderthiswarranty.
Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability(thattheproductistforordinaryuse) andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticularpurpose)arelimitedto thedurationoftheexpresswarranty.
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequentialdamages, orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheaboveexclusions andlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights whichvaryfromstatetostate.
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada
CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguaranteepoliciesforyourcountry, province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter.Ifallother remediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany .
AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oroDealer.
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