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

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ZMaster

Commercial2000

SeriesRidingMower

with48in,52in,or60inTURBOFORCE DischargeMower

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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.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,oradditional information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers inthespaceprovided.

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.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

PrintedintheUSA

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1.Safetyalertsymbol

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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

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.

•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.

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.

SlopeIndicator

G011841

Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

ProductOverview

G014939

G017418

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.

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)

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

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.

Figure6

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).

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.

Figure8

1.SafeZone—usethe ZMasterhereonslopes lessthan15degreesor atareas.

2.DangerZone—usea walk-behindmowerand/or ahandtrimmeronslopes greaterthan15degrees, neardrop-offsandwater.

3.Water

CAUTION

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Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearing lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,hands,feet, andheadisrecommended.

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

Figure11

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

Figure13

OperatingtheThrottle

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START

RUN

STOP

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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

UsingtheFuelShutoffValve

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START

RUN

STOP

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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

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.

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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

(forwardorreverse);theengineshouldstop.Repeat

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forothermotioncontrol.

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

DrivingBackward

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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

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)

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

Figure27

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

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

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

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

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Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeedincertain conditions.

AvoidingCuttingTooLow

Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthemower youpreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheighttoensurethat uneventurfisnotcuttooshort.

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.

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.

Lubrication

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Greasemorefrequentlywhenoperatingconditionsare extremelydustyorsandy.

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

Figure34

4.Removethedustcapandadjustthecasterpivots.

Note:Keepthedustcapoffuntilgreasingisdone; refertoAdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing(page41).

5.Removethehexplug.

6.Threadagreasettingintothehole.

7.Pumpgreaseintothettinguntilitoozesoutaround thetopbearing.

8.Removethegreasettinginthehole.

9.Installthehexpluganddustcap(Figure35).

Figure33

Figure35

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.

EngineMaintenance

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).

ServicingtheEngineOil

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

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

withoutalterchange,1.8L(61oz)

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure38

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.

Figure39

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position(Figure39).

ChangingtheEngineOil

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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).

Figure41

6.Starttheengineanddrivetoaatarea.

7.Checktheoillevelagain.

Figure40

ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

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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)

BPR4ESorequivalent

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).

Figure42

Figure43

CheckingtheSparkPlug

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CheckingtheSparkArrester

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).Always

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

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,theengineis operatingproperly .Ablackcoatingontheinsulatorusually meanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.76mm(0.03inch).

Figure44

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).

Figure45

5.Installarresteronexhaustoutlet.

FuelSystem

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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.

ElectricalSystem

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Maintenance

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

Figure47

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).

Figure48

1.Positivebatterypost

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

Figure49

4.Main—25amp

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).

Figure50

1.ROPSknob(locked position)

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).

Figure51

Leftcontrollevershown

1.Controllever3.Stopplate

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

Figure53

3.Dustcap

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).

Figure54

1.Adjustingnut3.Feelergauge

2.Slot

Figure55

1.Engineguard4.Fanhousing

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).

Figure56

1.Pushthetabdown2.Removethebeltcover

5.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarmto removetensionontheidlerspring(Figure57).

6.Removethebeltfromthemower-deckpulleys.

7.Removethebeltguideonthespring-loadedidlerarm (Figure57).

8.Removetheexistingbelt.

9.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleysandthe clutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure57).

Figure57

1.Clutchpulley5.Squareholeintheidler

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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6.Idler-greasetting

7.Beltguide

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8.Installthenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyandthe 2drivepulleys.

1.Positionthebeltcover3.Ensurethatthetabis underthemetalcatch

2.Slidethebeltcoverunder

thesidecatches

ReplacingtheHydraulic Pump-DriveBelt

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removethemowerbelt;refertoReplacingtheMower

Belt(page43).

4.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjackstands (Figure60).

5.Removetheclutchstop(Figure59).

Figure60

1.Idlerpulley4.Pump-drivebelt

2.Idler-springpost5.Righthand

3.Enginepulley

hydraulic-pumppulley

6.Lefthandhydraulic-pump pulley

9.Installtheclutchstop(Figure59).

10.Installthemowerbelt;refertoReplacingtheMower

Belt(page43).

Figure59

1.Clutchstop

6.Removetheidlerspringfromthepost(Figure60).

7.Removetheexistingbeltfromthehydraulicunitdrive pulleysandtheenginepulley

ControlsSystem Maintenance

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).

Figure61

1.Bolt

2.Handle4.Nut

3.Controllever

Figure62

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.

5.Movetheseattothefurthestforwardpositionto

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exposetherearnuts.

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.

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

HydraulicSystem

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Maintenance

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.

3.Repeatfortheotherlter.

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3/4

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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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Figure74

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1.Whizlocknut3.Jamnut

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.

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.

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

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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6 2

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.

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.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recycleasperlocal

codes.

Important:Donotstore stabilizer/conditionedfuelover90days.

13.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor replaceanypartthatisdamaged.

14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

15.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea. Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchandkeepit outofreachofchildrenorotherunauthorizedusers. Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

Troubleshooting

Problem

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.

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.

Schematics

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WireDiagram(Rev .A)

Notes:

TheToroTotalCoverageWarranty

ALimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)Contractor

Landscape

Equipment (LCE)

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany ,pursuanttoanagreement betweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchasertorepairtheT oroProducts listedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginalowner:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

21in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse

1yearCommercialUse

•Engines

Honda–2years

Kawasaki–3years

30in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse

1yearCommercialUse

•Engines

Mid-SizeWalk-BehindMowers

•Engines

GrandStand

•Engines

•Frame

ZMaster

•Engines

2000SeriesMowers

•Frame

ZMaster

•Engines

•Frame

ZMaster

•Engines

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

•Frame

ZMaster

•Engines

7000SeriesMowers

•Frame

ZMaster

•Engines

8000SeriesMowers

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

5yearsor1,200hours

Kawasaki–3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

5yearsor1,200hours

2years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

2yearsor1,200hours

2years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

AllMowers

•Battery90daysPartsandLabor

1yearPartsonly

•BeltsandTires90days

•Attachments1year

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialwarrantywouldapply .

Whicheveroccursrst.

LifetimeFrameWarranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atT oro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforpartsand labor.Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustorcorrosion arenotcovered.

SomeenginesusedonT oroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer .

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.

374-0252RevG

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

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SafeOperatingPractices

ToroMowerSafety

AddingFuel

BreakinginaNewMachine

UsingtheRollover-Protection System(ROPS)

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ThinkSafetyFirst

OperatingtheParkingBrake

OperatingtheThrottle

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

OperatingtheChoke

UsingtheFuelShutoffValve

DrivingForwardorBackward

StoppingtheMachine

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

PositioningtheSeat

UsingtheSideDischarge

LoadingtheMachine

TransportingtheMachine

GreasingtheMower

LubricatingtheCaster-Wheel Hubs

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServicingtheFuelTank

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServicingtheBattery

ServicingtheFuses

CheckingtheSeatBelt

Checkingthe Rollover-Protection-System (ROPS)Knobs

AdjustingtheTracking

CheckingtheWheelLugNuts

AdjustingtheCaster-Pivot Bearing

CheckingtheTirePressure

AdjustingtheElectricClutch

CleaningtheEngineScreen

CleaningtheEngineCooling FinsandShrouds

InspectingtheBelts

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

ReplacingtheHydraulic Pump-DriveBelt

AdjustingtheControl-Handle Position

AdjustingtheMotion-Control Linkage

ServicingtheHydraulic System

LevelingtheMowerDeck

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

RemovingtheMowerDeck

CleaningundertheMower

DisposingofWaste

CleaningandStorage