Toro 04052TE User manual

FormNo.3324-149RevA
Greensmaster®1000
ModelNo.04052—SerialNo.200000001andUp
ModelNo.04052TE—SerialNo.200000001andUp
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Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal
regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe
engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisavailableas
anoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrestor,contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
GenuineTorosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA
ForestryService.
Important:ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate
theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,
orgrass-coveredlandwithoutasparkarrester
mufermaintainedinworkingorder,ortheengine
constricted,equipped,andmaintainedforthe
preventionofre.Otherstatesorfederalareasmay
havesimilarlaws.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002.
Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
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Figure1
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Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices.......................................4
ToroMowerSafety...............................................5
SoundPressure.....................................................6
Vibration..............................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................7
Setup............................................................................9
1InstallingandAdjustingtheHandle....................9
2InstallingtheTransportWheels
(Optional)......................................................10
3CheckingFluidLevels......................................10
4AdjustingtheCuttingUnit...............................10
5InstallingtheGrassBasket...............................11
ProductOverview......................................................11
Controls.............................................................11
Specications.....................................................12
Attachments/Accessories...................................12
Operation...................................................................13
ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................13
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................13
FillingtheFuelTank...........................................13
CheckingtheInterlockSwitchOperation............15
StartingandStoppingtheEngine........................15
DrivingtheMachineinTransport.......................15
PreparingtoMow...............................................15
Mowing..............................................................15
OperatingTips...................................................16
Maintenance...............................................................17
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................17
DailyMaintenanceChecklist...............................18
Lubrication.............................................................19
GreasingtheMachine.........................................19
EngineMaintenance...............................................20
ServicingtheEngineOil.....................................20
ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................21
ReplacingtheSparkPlug....................................21
FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................22
CleaningtheFuelFilter.......................................22
BrakeMaintenance.................................................23
AdjustingtheService/ParkingBrake...................23
BeltMaintenance....................................................23
AdjustingtheBelts.............................................23
ReplacingtheDifferentialBelt............................25
ControlsSystemMaintenance.................................26
AdjustingtheTractionControl...........................26
CuttingUnitMaintenance.......................................27
LevelingtheRearDrumtotheReel.....................27
AdjustingtheBedknifetotheReel......................27
AdjustingtheHeightofCut................................28
AdjustingtheGrassShieldHeight.......................29
AdjustingtheCut-OffBar..................................29
ServicingtheBedbar..........................................29
BacklappingtheReel..........................................30
Storage.......................................................................31
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Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructionsand
alwayspayattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
Training
•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertraining
materialcarefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,
safetysigns,andtheproperuseoftheequipment.
•Iftheoperatorormechaniccannotreadthe
languageoftheOperator’sManualitistheowner’s
responsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstouseorservicethemower.Local
regulationsmayrestricttheageoftheoperator.
•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpets
arenearby.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsible
foraccidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleor
theirproperty.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,
otherpeople,orproperty.
•Alloperatorsormechanicsmustbetrained.Itisthe
owner’sresponsibilityfortrainingusers.
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwear,
longtrousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,andhearing
protection.Longhair,looseclothing,orjewelrymay
gettangledinmovingparts.Donotoperatethe
equipmentwhenbarefootorwearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipment
istobeusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybe
thrownbythemachine.
•Warning—Fuelishighlyammable.Takethe
followingprecautions:
–Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedfor
thispurpose.
–Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile
refuelling.
–Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never
removethecapofthefueltankoraddfuelwhile
theengineisrunningorwhentheengineishot.
–Iffuelisspilled,donotattempttostartthe
enginebutmovethemachineawayfromthe
areaofspillageandavoidcreatinganysourceof
ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.
–Replaceallfueltanksandcontainercapssecurely.
•Replacefaultysilencers.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
•Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safety
switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.
Operation
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageall
bladeattachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,and
engagetheparkingbrake.
•Donotuseonslopesofmorethan15°.
•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.
Travelongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.To
guardagainstoverturning:
–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor
downhill;
–engageclutchslowly,alwayskeepmachinein
gear,especiallywhentravellingdownhill;
–machinespeedsshouldbekeptlowonslopes
andduringtightturns;
–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandother
hiddenhazards;
–nevermowacrossthefaceoftheslope,unless
themowerisdesignedforthispurpose.
•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhidden
hazards.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfaces
otherthangrass.
•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischarge
ofmaterialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenear
themachinewhileinoperation.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,
shields,orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
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Besureallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,
andfunctioningproperly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor
overspeedtheengine.Operatingtheengineat
excessivespeedmayincreasethehazardofpersonal
injury.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition:
–stoponlevelground;
–disengagethecuttingunitandtractiondrive;
–settheparkingbrake;
–stoptheengine.
•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransporting
ornotinuse.
•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment:
–beforerefuelling;
–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher;
–beforemakingheightadjustmentunless
adjustmentcanbemadefromtheoperator’s
position.
–beforeclearingblockages;
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe
mower;
–afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfordamage
andmakerepairsbeforerestartingandoperating
theequipment.
•Reducethethrottlesettingbeforestoppingengine
and,iftheengineisprovidedwithafuelshut-off
valve,turnthevalveoffattheconclusionofmowing.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopreelsifnot
mowing.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetank
insideabuildingwherefumesmayreachanopen
ameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany
enclosure.
•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,silencer,
batterycompartmentandfuelstorageareafreeof
grass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Checkthegrasscatcherfrequentlyforwearor
deterioration.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwareandhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceall
wornordamagedpartsanddecals.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachineto
prevententrapmentofthengersbetweenmoving
bladesandxedpartsofthemachine.
•Disengagedrives,disengagethecuttingunit,set
parkingbrake,stopengineanddisconnectsparkplug
wire.Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,
cleaningorrepairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunit,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanup
oilorfuelspillage.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Removethesparkplugwirebeforemakingany
repairs.
•Usecarewhencheckingthereel.Wearglovesand
usecautionwhenservicingthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
ToroMowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
toToroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyou
mustknowthatisnotincludedintheCEN,ISO,or
ANSIstandard.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhilewearingtennis
shoesorsneakers.
•Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand
requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance
regulations.
•Handlegasolinecarefully.Wipeupanyspills.
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•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch
beforeoperatingthemachine.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Toprevent
lossofcontrol:
–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,
orotherhazards.
–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid
suddenstopsandstarts.
–Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe
right-of-way.
–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto
keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrol
ofthemachine.
•Thegrassbasketmustbeinplaceduringthemowing
operationformaximumsafety.Shuttheengineoff
beforeemptyingthebasket.
•Donottouchtheengine,mufer,orexhaustpipe
whiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas
stoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehotenough
tocauseburns.
•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyinor
nearthemowingarea,stopmowing.Careless
operation,combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,
orimproperlypositionedguardscanleadtothrown
objectinjuries.Donotresumemowinguntilthe
areaiscleared.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearona
regularbasis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperforma
maintenanceadjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,
andanypartsofthebodyawayfromthecuttingunit,
attachments,andanymovingparts.Keepeveryone
away.
•Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,haveanAuthorized
ToroDistributorcheckthemaximumenginespeed
withatachometer.Maximumgovernedenginespeed
shouldbe3600RPM.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceis
desired,contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•UseonlyToro-approvedattachmentsand
replacementparts.Thewarrantymaybevoidedif
usedwithunapprovedattachments.
SoundPressure
Thisunithasamaximumsoundpressurelevelatthe
operator’searof83dBA,basedonmeasurementsof
identicalmachinesperEN836andISO11201.
Vibration
Thisunitdoesnotexceedahand/armvibrationlevel
of10.05m/s2,basedonmeasurementsofidentical
machinesperEN1033andEN836.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
104-051
93-6098
93-7273
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—stayawayfrommoving
parts.
93-8069
1.Hotsurface/burnhazard—stayasafedistancefromthe
hotsurface.
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93-7348
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.
2.Firehazard—nore,openames,orsmoking;whenadding
fueltothetank,leavespacebetweenthefuelandthetopof
thetank.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
4.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—stayawayfrommoving
parts
93-9356
1.Entanglementhazard—stayawayfrommovingparts.
93-7346
1.Reeldrive3.Disengage
2.Engage
93-6085
1.Fast3.Slow
2.Continuousvariable
setting
93-9886
1.Useunleadedgasoline.
93-8064
1.Warning—readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
2.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—stoptheengineandwait
formovingpartstostop.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Handle1
1Cabletie2Installthehandle.
2Transportwheels(obtainseparately)2Installthetransportwheels.
4Nopartsrequired–Adjustthecuttingunit.
5Grassbasket1Installthegrassbasket.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator’sManual1
EngineOperator’sManual1
PartsCatalog1
OperatorTrainingMaterial1
CerticateofCompliance1
Readorviewbeforeoperatingthemachine
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
1
InstallingandAdjustingthe
Handle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Handle
2Cabletie
InstallingtheHandle
1.Removethebolt,washer,andlockwasherfromthe
mountingpinoneachsideofthemower(Figure2).
Figure2
1.Mountingpins3.Boltandlocknut
2.Handlearms4.Hairpincotterandringpin
2.Insertthehandleendsthrutheholesinthehandle
armsandaligntheholeswiththemountingpins
(Figure2).
Note:Hairpincottersandringpinsmayhave
toberemovedfromhandlearmstoallowhandle
installation(Figure2).
3.Squeezethehandleendsinwardandinstallthemon
themountingpins(Figure3).
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Figure3
1.Handleend
4.Securethehandleendstothemountingpinswiththe
bolts,washers,andlockwasherspreviouslyremoved
(Figure3).
5.Securethecablestothehandlewithcableties.
AdjustingtheHandle
1.Removethehairpincottersfromtheringpinson
eachsideofthemower(Figure2).
2.Whilesupportingthehandle,removetheringpins
fromeachsideandraiseorlowerthehandletothe
desiredoperatingposition(Figure2).
3.Installtheringpinsandhairpincotters.
2
InstallingtheTransport
Wheels(Optional)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Transportwheels(obtainseparately)
Procedure
1.Pushthekickstanddownwithyourfootandpull
uponthehandletosupportthemoweronthekick
stand.
2.ApplyNever–Seeztotheexposedendsoftheaxles
andslidethewheelontotheaxle(Figure4).
3.Pivotthewheellockingclipawayfromcenterof
thewheelallowingittoslidefartherontotheaxle
(Figure4).
Figure4
1.Lockingclip
4.Rotatewheelbackandforthuntilitslidescompletely
ontoaxleandlockingclipissecuredingrooveon
axleshaft.
5.Repeatprocedureonoppositesideofmachine.
6.Inatethetiresto12to15psi.(574to718Pa).
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CheckingFluidLevels
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Checktheengineoillevel,refertoCheckingthe
EngineOilLevelinEngineMaintenance.
2.Checkthetransmissionuidlevel,refertoChecking
theTransmissionFluidLevelinDriveSystem
Maintenance.
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4
AdjustingtheCuttingUnit
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Beforeoperatingthemachine,completethefollowing
adjustments:
•Levelthereardrumtothereel.
•Adjustthebedknifetothereel.
•Adjusttheheight-of-cut.
•Adjustthegrassshieldheight
•Adjustthecut-offbar.
RefertotheCuttingUnitMaintenancesectionin
Maintenanceforinstructionsonperformingthese
procedures.
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InstallingtheGrassBasket
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Grassbasket
Procedure
Graspbasketbytoplipandslideitontothebasket
mountingrods(Figure5).
Figure5
1.Grassbasket2.Basketmountingrod
ProductOverview
Controls
Figure6
1.Throttlecontrol3.Service/parkingbrake
2.Tractiondrivelever4.Operatorpresencecontrol
(optional)
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrol(Figure6)islocatedonrearright
sideofthecontrolpanel.Theleverconnectstoand
operatesthrottlelinkagetothecarburetor.Theengine
speedcanbevariedfrom1600to3600RPM.
TractionDriveLever
Thetractiondrivelever(Figure6)islocatedonthefront
rightsideofthecontrolpanel.Ithastwopositions:
NeutralandForward.Pushingtheleverforwardengages
thetractiondrive.
Service/ParkingBrake
Theservice/parkingbrake(Figure6)islocatedonleft
frontsideofcontrolpanel.Youcanusethebraketo
sloworstopthemachine.Pullingtheleverbackover
centerwillsettheparkingbrake.Youmustreleasethe
brakebeforetractiondriveisengaged.
OperatorPresenceControl(Optional)
Ifequipped,theoperatorpresencecontrol(Figure6)
islocatedontherearofthehandle.Pushtheoperator
presencecontrolagainstthehandle.Ifequipped,the
operatorpresencecontrolmustbeengagedbefore
movingthetractiondriveleverortheenginewillstop.
ReelDriveLever
Thereeldrivelever(Figure7)islocatedontheright
frontcornerofthemachine.Theleverhastwo
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positions:EngageandDisengage.Pulluponthelever
toengagethereelorpushitdowntodisengagethereel.
Figure7
1.Reeldrivelever
ChokeLever
Thechokelever(Figure8)islocatedonleftfrontofthe
engine.Theleverhastwopositions:RunandChoke.
MovethelevertotheChokepositionwhenstarting
acoldengine.AfterenginestartsmovelevertoRun
position.
Figure8
1.Chokelever2.Fuelshut-offvalve
FuelShut-OffValve
Thefuelshut-offvalve(Figure8)islocatedonleft
frontofengine.Thevalvehastwopositions:Closed
andOpen.Movethelevertotheclosedpositionwhen
storingortransportingmachine.Openthevalvebefore
startingtheengine.
On/OffSwitch
Theon/offswitch(Figure9)islocatedonthetopofthe
controlpanel.MoveswitchtotheOnpositiontostart
theengineandtheOffpositiontostoptheengine.
RecoilStarter
Pullrecoilstarterhandle(Figure9)tostartengine.
Figure9
1.Recoilstarter3.On/offswitch
2.Kickstand
Kickstand(Optional)
Thekickstand(Figure9)ismountedtotherearof
machineandisusedtoraisetherearofmachinefor
installationorremovalofthetransportwheels.
Specications
Width36inches(91cm)
Height47inches(119cm)
Lengthwithbasket59inches(150cm)
Dryweight(withbasketand
Wiehleroller;withoutwheels
orgroomingreel)
208lb(94kg.)
Widthofcut21inches(53cm)
Heightofcut5/64to1inch(0.2to2.5cm)
Clip0.16inch(0.4cm)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesareavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
www.Toro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments
andaccessories.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsand
decalsinthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformation
couldhelpyouorbystandersavoidinjury.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
Checktheengineoillevelbeforeeachuseorevery8
operatinghours,refertoCheckingtheEngineOilLevel
inEngineMaintenance,page20.
FillingtheFuelTank
Important:Neverusemethanol,gasoline
containingmethanol,gasoholcontainingmore
than10%ethanol,gasolineadditives,premium
gasoline,orwhitegasbecausethefuelsystem
couldbedamaged.Donotmixoilwithgasoline.
Figure10
1.Fueltankcap2.Fuelgauge
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupany
gasolinethatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed
trailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis1
inch(2.5cm)belowthebottomoftheller
neck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and
stayawayfromanopenameorwhere
gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Never
buymorethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
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Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark
whichcanignitethegasolinevapors.Are
orexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsidea
vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedbecause
interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners
mayinsulatethecontainerandslowtheloss
ofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe
ground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
gasolinedispensernozzle.
•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall
timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancauseserious
injuryandillness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditioneropening.
•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.
1.Cleanaroundfueltankcapandremovecapfrom
tank(Figure10).
2.Usingunleadedgasoline,llfueltanknohigher
thantobottomoflterscreen.Donotoverll.
3.Installfueltankcapandwipeupanyspilledgasoline.
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CheckingtheInterlockSwitch
Operation
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnected
ordamagedthemachinecouldoperate
unexpectedlycausingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock
switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged
switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
1.PlacetractionleverintoEngagepositionandengine
controlsinstartingposition.
2.Attempttostartengine.
Theengineshouldnotstart.Ifenginestarts,the
interlockswitchneedsservice.Correctproblem
beforeoperating.RefertoServicingInterlock
Switch.
StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
Note:Forillustrationsanddescriptionsofthecontrols
referencedinthissection,refertotheControlssection
inProductOverview.
StartingtheEngine
Note:Ensurethatthesparkplugwireisinstalledon
thesparkplug..
1.Ensurethatthetractionandreeldriveleversarein
theDisengagedposition.
Note:Theenginewillnotstartifthetractionlever
isintheEngagedposition.
2.Openthefuelshut-offvalveontheengine.
3.Movetheon/offswitchtotheOnposition.
4.MovethethrottlecontroltotheFastposition.
5.MovethechokeleverhalfwaybetweentheOnand
Offpositionswhenstartingacoldengine.The
chokemaynotberequiredwhenstartingawarm
engine.
6.Pulltherecoilstarterhandleoutuntilpositive
engagementresults,thenpullitvigorouslytostart
theengine.
Important:Donotpullrecoilropetoitslimit
orletgoofstarterhandlewhenropeispulled
outbecauseropemaybreakorrecoilassembly
maybedamaged.
7.MovethechoketotheOffpositionastheengine
warmsup.
StoppingtheEngine
1.Movethetractionandreeldrivecontrolstothe
Disengagedposition,thethrottlecontroltothe
Slowposition,andtheOn/OffswitchtotheOff
position.
2.Pullthesparkplugwireoffofthesparkplugto
preventthepossibilityofaccidentalstartingbefore
storingthemachine.
3.Closethefuelshut-offvalvebeforestoringor
transportingthemowerinavehicle.
DrivingtheMachinein
Transport
1.Pushthekickstanddownwithyourfootandpull
uponthehandletoraisetherearofmowerand
installthetransportwheels.
2.Toreleasethekickstand,pulluponthehandle,
pushthemowerforward,andthenlowertherearof
mowerontothetransportwheels.
3.Ensurethatthetractionandreeldrivecontrolsare
intheDisengagedpositionandstarttheengine.
4.SetthethrottlecontroltoSlow,tipthefrontofthe
machineupgradually,engagethetractiondriveand
slowlyincreasetheenginespeed.
5.Adjustthethrottletooperatethemoweratthe
desiredgroundspeedandtransportthemowerto
thedesireddestination.
PreparingtoMow
1.ReturnthetractioncontrollevertotheDisengage
position,thethrottletotheSlowposition,andstop
theengine.
2.Pushthekickstanddownwithyourfootandpull
upandbackonthehandletoraisethewheelsoff
oftheground.
3.Pushthelockingclipsonthewheelsoutofthe
groovesintheshafts.
4.Slidethewheelsoffoftheshafts.
5.Movetheunitoffofthekickstand.
Mowing
Properuseofthemachineprovidesthesmoothest
turfcuttingavailable.ReferalsotoOperatingTips
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forfundamentalsuggestionstoobtaintheutmost
performancefromyourmower.
Important:Excessiveoperationofthecuttingunit
withtheabsenceofgrassclippings(lubricant)can
damagethecuttingunit.
1.Starttheengine,setthethrottleatreducedspeed,
pushdownonthehandletoraisethecuttingunit,
movethetractionlevertotheEngagedposition,
andtransportthemowerontocollarofthegreen.
2.MovethetractionlevertotheDisengagedposition
andmovethereeldrivelevertotheEngaged
position.
3.MovethetractionlevertotheEngagedposition,
increasethethrottlespeeduntilthemoweris
travelingatthedesiredgroundspeed,drivethe
mowerontothegreen,lowerthefrontofthe
mower,andcommenceoperation.
4.Whennishedmowing,driveoffofthegreen,
movethetractioncontrollevertotheDisengage
position,stoptheengineandpushthereeldrive
leverintotheDisengageposition.
5.Emptythegrasscatcherofclippings,installthe
grasscatcher,andcommencetransportoperation.
OperatingTips
BeforeMowing
•Ensurethatthemoweriscarefullyadjustedand
issetevenlyonbothsidesofthereel.Improper
moweradjustmentismagniedmanytimesoverin
theappearanceoftheclippedturf.
•Removeallforeignobjectsfromtheturfpriorto
mowing.
•Ensurethateveryone,especiallychildrenandpets,
areclearoftheworkarea.
MowingTechniques
•Mowagreeninastraightbackandforthdirection,
acrossthegreen.
•Avoidcircularmowingorturningthemowerona
greenbecausescufngmayoccur.Turnthemower
offofthegreenbyraisingthecuttingreel(pushing
thehandledown)andturningonthetractiondrum.
•Mowatanormalwalkingpace.Fastspeedsaves
verylittletimeandwillresultinaninferiormowing
job.
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst8hours•Changetheengineoil.
Aftertherst25hours•Cleanthefuellter.
Beforeeachuseordaily•Checktheinterlockswitchoperation.
•Checktheengineoillevel.
Every25hours•Greasethemachine.
•Cleanandoiltheaircleanerfoamelement.(Moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions)
Every50hours•Changetheengineoil.(Morefrequentlyindustyordirtyconditions)
•Cleanthefuellter.
Every100hours•Cleanorreplacethepaperairlterelement.(Moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions)
•Checkthesparkplug.
Every200hours•Decarbontheengine.
Every300hours•Changetheairlterpaperelement
Beforestorage•Paintchippedsurfaces.
Important:Refertoyour Engine Operator’ s Man ual foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
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DailyMaintenanceChecklist
Important:Duplicatethispageforroutineuse.
Fortheweekof:
Maintenance
CheckItemMon.Tues.Wed.Thurs.Fri.Sat.Sun.
Checkthe
safetyinterlock
operation.
Checktheparking
brakeoperation.
Checkthefuel
level.
Checktheengine
oillevel.
Checktheair
lter.
Cleantheengine
coolingns.
Checkforunusual
enginenoises.
Checkforunusual
operatingnoises.
Checkthe
reel-to-bedknife
adjustment.
Checkthe
height-of-cut
adjustment.
Greaseallttings.
Touchup
damagedpaint.
NotationforAreasofConcern
Inspectionperformedby:
ItemDateInformation
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Lubrication
GreasingtheMachine
ServiceInterval:Every25hours
Lubricatethe13greasettingsonthemowerusing
aNo.2multipurposelithiumbasegrease.Ahand
operatedgreasegunisrecommendedforbestresults.
Thegreasettinglocationsareasfollows:
•2onthefrontroller(Figure11)
•2onthereelbearings(Figure11)
•2onthedrumaxles(Figure12)
•3onthedifferential(Figure12)
•2onthereelcountershaftbearings(Figure13)
•2onthebeltidlerpivots(Figure14)
1.Wipeeachgreasettingwithacleanrag.
2.Pumpgreaseintoeachttinguntilitbeginstoget
difculttopumpthegun.
Important:Donotapplytoomuchpressureor
greasesealswillbecomepermanentlydamaged.
3.Wipeoffexcessgrease.
Figure11
Figure12
Figure13
Figure14
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EngineMaintenance
ServicingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours—Changethe
engineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe
engineoillevel.
Every50hours—Changetheengine
oil.(Morefrequentlyindustyordirty
conditions)
Thecrankcasemustbelledwithapproximately20
uidouncesofproperviscosityoilbeforestaring.The
engineusesanyhigh-qualityoilhavingtheAmerican
PetroleumInstitute-APl-“serviceclassication"SF,
SG,SHorSJ.Oilviscosity-weight-mustbeselected
accordingtoambienttemperature.illustratesthe
temperature/viscosityrecommendations.
Figure15
Note:Usingmulti-gradeoils(5W-20,10W-30,and
10W-40)willincreaseoilconsumption.Checktheoil
levelmorefrequentlywhenusingthem.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
1.Positionmowersotheengineislevelandclean
aroundoillevelgauge(Figure16).
Figure16
1.Oillevelgauge2.Drainplug
2.Removetheoillevelgaugebyrotatingit
counterclockwise.
3.Wipetheoillevelgaugecleanandinsertitintothe
llerport.Donotscrewitintotheport.
4.Removethegaugeandchecktheleveloftheoil.
5.Ifthelevelislow,addonlyenoughoiltoraisethe
leveluntilitisbetweentheHandLmarksonthe
gauge(Figure17).Donotoverll.
Figure17
6.Installtheoillevelgaugeandwipeupanyspilledoil.
ChangingtheEngineOil
1.Startandruntheengineforafewminutestowarm
theengineoil.
2.Placeadrainpanattherearofmachine,underthe
drainplug(Figure16).
3.Removethedrainplug.
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