Toro 30074 User manual

FormNo.3392-458RevA
CommercialWalk-BehindMower
FloatingDeck,T-Bar,GearDrivewith36inor
48inTURBOFORCE®CuttingUnit
ModelNo.30074—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.30078—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.39074—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.39078—SerialNo.315000001andUp
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
Theenclosed Engine Owner's Man ual issuppliedfor
informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection
Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl
Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe
enginemanufacturer.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,lawnmowerisintendedtobe
usedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsorresidential
homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrass
onwell-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial
properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor
agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroMowerSafety..................................................5
SlopeIndicator.......................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7
ProductOverview.........................................................10
Controls...............................................................11
Specications........................................................12
Attachments/Accessories........................................12
Operation....................................................................12
AddingFuel...........................................................12
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................13
PuttingSafetyFirst.................................................13
UsingtheParkingBrake..........................................13
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................14
OperatingtheMowerPowerTakeOff
(PTO)...............................................................14
TheSafety-InterlockSystem....................................15
DrivingForwardorBackward..................................15
UsingtheLowerControlBar...................................16
StoppingtheMachine.............................................17
TransportingMachines............................................17
SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass.....................18
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................18
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers...............................18
AdjustingtheHandleHeight....................................19
AdjustingtheFlowBafe........................................20
PositioningtheFlowBafe......................................20
UsingtheMid-SizeWeight.......................................21
Maintenance.................................................................23
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................23
Lubrication...............................................................24
GreasingtheMachine.............................................24
LubricatingtheCasterandWheelBearings.................24
GreasingtheTransmissionCouplers.........................24
GreasingthePTO-Drive-BeltIdlerand
Mower-Deck-BeltIdler........................................24
EngineMaintenance..................................................25
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................25
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................26
ServicingtheSparkPlugs.........................................28
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................29
DrainingtheFuelTank...........................................29
ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................29
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................30
ServicingtheFuse..................................................30
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................30
AdjustingtheControlBar........................................30
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................31
ReplacingtheCaster-Wheel-ForkBushings................31
ServicingtheCasterWheelandBearings....................32
AdjustingtheElectricClutch....................................32
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................33
CleaningtheAir-IntakeScreen.................................33
BrakeMaintenance....................................................34
ServicingtheBrakes................................................34
BeltMaintenance......................................................35
ReplacingtheTraction-DriveBelt.............................35
ReplacingtheTransmissionBelt...............................35
ReplacingtheMowerBelt........................................35
ReplacingthePTO-DriveBelt..................................36
AdjustingthePTO-Drive-Belt-Idler-Spring
Anchor..............................................................37
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................38
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................38
CorrectingtheMowerQualityofCut........................40
FrameSetup..........................................................41
CheckingtheMowerDeckFront-to-Rear
Pitch.................................................................42
ChangingtheMowerDeckFront-to-Rear
Pitch.................................................................43
CheckingtheMowerDeckSide-to-Side
Height...............................................................43
ChangingtheMowerDeckSide-to-Side
Height...............................................................44
MatchingtheHeight-of-Cut.....................................44
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................44
Storage........................................................................46
CleaningandStorage..............................................46
Troubleshooting...........................................................47
Schematics...................................................................49
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Safety
Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadebyother
manufacturersthatdonotmeetAmericanNationalStandards
Institutecerticationwillcausenoncomplianceofthis
machine.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,comply
withthesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING,
orDANGER-“personalsafetyinstruction."Failuretocomply
withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSIstandard
B71.4-2012.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If
theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadEnglishitis
theowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other
peopleorproperty.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety
glassesandhearingprotection.Longhair,looseclothing
orjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand
removeallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwirewhichcan
bethrownbythemachine.
•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safetyswitches
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot
operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
Operation
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholesand
hiddenhazards.
•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis
engagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartenginefrom
theoperator'sposition.
•Besureofyourfootingwhileusingthismachine,
especiallywhenbackingup.Walk,don'trun.Never
operateonwetgrass.Reducedfootingcouldcause
slipping.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto
travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect
themachine'sstability.Usecautionwhileoperatingnear
drop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen
changingdirectionsonslopes.
•Neverraisedeckwiththebladesrunning.
•NeveroperatewiththePTOshield,orotherguardsnot
securelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksareattached,
adjustedproperly,andfunctioningproperly.
•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engageparking
brake(ifprovided),shutoffenginebeforeleavingthe
operator'spositionforanyreasonincludingemptyingthe
catchersoruncloggingthechute.
•Stopequipmentandinspectbladesafterstrikingobjects
orifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makenecessary
repairsbeforeresumingoperations.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
•Keeppetsandbystandersaway.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopbladesifnotmowing.
•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto
orfromatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
SafeHandlingofFuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
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•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis
anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.
•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit
ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
fueldispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten
securely.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Disengagedrives,setparkingbrake,stopengineand
removekeyordisconnectsparkplugwire.Waitforall
movementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningorrepairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunit,drives,mufers,
andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuel
spillage.
•Letenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear
ame.
•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donotstore
fuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Parkmachineonlevelground.Setparkingbrake.Never
allowuntrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectthebatteryorremovesparkplugwirebefore
makinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst
andthepositivelast.Reconnectthepositiverstand
negativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wraptheblade(s)or
weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only
replaceblades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror
truck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine.
ToroMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsandothersafetyinformationyoumustknow.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrassor,
whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcutgrass.
Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecouldprovedangerous
touserandbystanders.
GeneralOperation
•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebeforemowing.
Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.
•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay
behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting
tomaintain,adjustorservice.
•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymaybe
voidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforeoperatingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.
SlopeOperation
Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasy
onaslope,donotmowit.
•Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.fromthe
mowingarea.
•Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.Tallgrasscanhide
obstacles.
•Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.
Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheelgoes
overtheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedgecavesin.
•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.
Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine.
•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.Donot
makesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.
•Mowslopessidetoside.
•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan20degrees.
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SlopeIndicator
G01 1841
Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis20degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan20degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
93-7010
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—keepthedeectorinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
93-7298
1.Tractiondrive—forward
2.Pulltobrake
93-7299
1.Tractiondrive—reverse
93-7442
1.Parkingbrake
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto115-149N-m(85-110ft-lb).
93-7828
1.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—keepthedeectorinplace.
2.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
98-3264
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
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98-4387
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
104-8186
48inchmower
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
106-5519
1.Severinghazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
3.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Thrownobjecthazard,raised
bafe—lowerthebafebeforeusing
themachine.
2.Warning—releasethebarandensure
theenginehasstoppedbeforewalking
awayfromthemachine.
4.Thrownobjecthazard—keep
bystandersawayfromthemachine.
110-4972
1.Fast3.Slow5.Engine—Start7.Choke
2.Continuousvariablesetting4.Engine—Stop6.Engagebalethenpullout
onthePTOtoengagethe
blade.
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112-8760
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
112-9028
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.
117–2718
126-1400
1.Warning-ReadtheOperator’smanual.UseonlyT ororiding
attachments.Useofotherridingattachmentsmaycreatea
hazardousconditionresultingininjury.
130-0765
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
3.Removethekeyfrom
theignitionandreadthe
Operator'sManualbefore
permorningmaintenance.
2.Height-of-cutselection
130-8372
1.Height-of-cut3.Turnoffpowerbeforechangingheight-of-cut.
2.Hairpincotter4.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
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131-1180
ProductOverview
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Figure4
1.Sidedischargechute5.Controls
2.Mowerdeck6.Handle
3.Recoilstarter7.Casterwheel
4.Gastank
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Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure5)beforeyou
starttheengineandoperatethemachine.
Figure5
1.Gearshiftlever7.Bladecontrolbail
2.Powertakeoffswitch
(PTO)
8.Uppercontrolbar
3.Chokecontrol9.Upperhandle
4.Lowerhandle10.Throttlecontrol
5.Lowercontrolbar11.Ignitionswitch
6.Parkingbrake
lever-releasedposition
12.Fuelshut-offvalve
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolhastwopositions:FastandSlow.
Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
Blade-ControlBail
Thebailisusedinconjunctionwiththepower-takeoffswitch
(PTO)toengagetheclutchtodrivethemowerblades.
Releasetheblade-controlbailtodisengagethemowerblades.
Power-TakeoffSwitch(PTO)
Thispullswitchisusedinconjunctionwiththebladecontrol
bailtoengagetheclutchtodrivethemowerblades.
Gear-ShiftLever
Thetransmissionhasveforwardspeeds,neutralandreverse,
andhasanin-lineshiftpattern.
Important:Donotshiftwhileunitismoving,as
transmissiondamagemayoccur.
UpperControlBar
Shifttothedesiredgearandpushforwardontheupper
controlbartoengageforwardtractionoperationandpull
backtobrakeforwardmovement.Pullbackonrightsideof
uppercontrolbartoturnrightandleftsidetoturnleft.
LowerControlBar
Shifttransmissiontoreverseandsqueezethelowercontrol
barandhandletogethertoengagerearwardtractionassist
operation.
Parking-BrakeLever
Pullbackonuppercontrolbarandswingbrakeleverup
againsttheupperhandle(Figure5).
IgnitionSwitch
Thisswitchisusedinconjunctionwithrecoilstarterandhas
twopositions:RunandOff.
RecoilStarter
Pullrecoilstarterhandletostartengine(notshowninFigure
5).
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingorstoring
mower.
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
36inchMowers
Widthwithdeectordown130cm(51–1/8inches)
Length210cm(82–3/4inches)
Heightwithhandleinlowest
position
105cm(41–3/16inches)
Weight267kg(588lb)
48inchMowers
Widthwithdeectordown161cm(63–1/2inches)
Length208cm(82inches)
Heightwithhandleinlowest
position
105cm(41–3/16inches)
Weight294kg(649lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.
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
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.
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DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor
onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment
fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment
withitswheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser
nozzle.
•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
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
1.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethecap.
Addunleadedregulargasolinetothefueltank,untilthe
levelis6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom
ofthellerneck.Thisspaceinthetankallowsthe
gasolinetoexpand.Donotllthefueltankcompletely
full.
3.Installthefueltankcapsecurely.Wipeupanygasoline
thatmayhavespilled.
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checktheoil
levelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingOilLevelin
EngineMaintenance(page25)
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
PuttingSafetyFirst
Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsinthe
safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
anybystandersavoidinjury.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,feetand
headisrecommended.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperator'searandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
Figure6
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
UsingtheParkingBrake
Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engageparkingbrake,
shutoffengine,andremovekey.Alwayssettheparkingbrake
whenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.
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SettingtheParkingBrake
1.Pulltheuppercontrolbar(Figure7)rearwardandhold
itinthisposition.
2.Lifttheparkingbrakelock(Figure7)upandgradually
releasetheuppercontrolbar.Thebrakelockshould
stayintheset(locked)position.
Figure7
1.Uppercontrolbar3.Fixedbar
2.Parkingbrakelever-set
position
ReleasingtheParkingBrake
1.Pullrearwardontheuppercontrolbar.
2.Lowertheparkingbrakelocktothereleasedposition.
3.Graduallyreleasetheuppercontrolbar.
StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.Makesurethatthesparkplugwire(s)areinstalledon
thesparkplug(s)andthefuelvalveisopen.
2.Movetheshiftlevertoneutral,settheparkingbrake,
andturnignitionkeytorun.
3.Movethethrottlecontroltothefastpositionandmove
thechokelevertotheonpositionbeforestartinga
coldengine.
Note:Awarmorhotengineusuallydoesnotrequire
anychoking.Tostartawarmengine,movethrottle
controltothefastposition.
4.Grasptherecoilstarterhandlermlyandpullout
untilpositiveengagementresults;thenpullthehandle
vigorouslytostarttheengineandallowtheropeto
recoilslowly.
Important:Donotpulltherecoilropetoits
limitorletgoofthestarterhandlewhentherope
ispulledoutbecausetheropemaybreakorthe
recoilassemblymaybecomedamaged.
StoppingtheEngine
1.Movethethrottlelevertotheslowposition(Figure8).
2.Letengineidlefor30to60secondsbeforeturningthe
ignitionkeytooff.
3.Turntheignitionkeytooff(Figure8).
Figure8
1.Throttlelever2.Ignitionkey
4.Settheparkingbrakeandremovethekey.
5.Pullthewireoffofthesparkplug(s)topreventthe
possibilityofaccidentalstartingoftheenginebefore
storingthemachine.
6.Closethefuelshutoffvalvebeforestoringthemachine.
Important:Makesurethatthefuelshutoff
valveisclosedbeforetransportingorstoringthe
machine,asfuelleakagemayoccur.
OperatingtheMowerPower
TakeOff(PTO)
Thepowertakeoffswitch(PTO)inconjunctionwiththe
bladecontrolbailengagesanddisengagespowertothe
electricclutchandmowerblades.
EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
1.Releasetheuppercontrolbartostopthemachine
(Figure9).
2.Toengagetheblades,squeezethebladecontrolbail
againsttheuppercontrolbar(Figure9).
3.Pullthepowertakeoffswitch(PTO)upandreleaseit.
Note:Holdthebladecontrolbailagainsttheupper
controlbarwhileoperatingthemachine.
4.Repeattheproceduretoengagethemowerbladesif
thebladecontrolbailisreleased.
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Figure9
1.Uppercontrolbar3.Powertakeoffswitch
(PTO)
2.Bladecontrolbail
DisengagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
Releasethebladecontrolbailtodisengagetheblades(Figure
9).
TheSafety-InterlockSystem
CAUTION
Ifthesafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor
damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly
causingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore
operatingthemachine.
UnderstandingtheSafety-Interlock
System
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthemower
bladesfromrotatingunless:
•Thecontrolbailispressedagainsttheuppercontrolbar.
•Thepower-takeoffswitch(PTO)ispulledtotheOn
position.
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtostopthemower
bladesifyoureleasethebladecontrolbail.
TestingtheSafety-InterlockSystem
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine
eachtime.
Note:Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed
below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety
systemimmediately.
1.Settheparkingbrakeandstarttheengine;referto
StartingandStoppingtheEngine(page14).
2.Squeezetheblade-controlbailagainstuppercontrol
bar.
Note:Thebladesshouldnotrotate.
3.Thencontinueholdingtheblade-controlbailandpull
uponthebladecontrolswitchandrelease.Theclutch
shouldengageandthemowerbladesbeginrotating.
4.Releasetheblade-controlbail.
Note:Thebladesshouldstoprotating.
5.Withtheenginerunning,pullupthepowertakeoff
switch(PTO)andreleasewithoutholdingtheblade
controlbail.Thebladesshouldnotrotate.
DrivingForwardorBackward
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured
inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethethrottlecontrolin
theFastpositionforbestmowingperformance.
DrivingForward
1.Togoforward,movetheshiftlevertoaforwardgear
(Figure10).
2.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe
ParkingBrake(page14).
3.Slowlypressontheuppercontrolbartomoveforward
(Figure10).
Togostraight,applyequalpressuretobothendsofthe
uppercontrolbar(Figure10).
Toturn,releasepressureontheuppercontrolbarside
inthedirectionyouwanttoturn(Figure10).
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Figure10
1.Uppercontrolbar3.Shiftlever
2.Lowercontrolbar
DrivingBackward
1.Togobackward,movetheshiftlevertoreversegear.
2.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe
ParkingBrake(page14).
3.Slowlysqueezethelowercontrolbarandlowerhandle
togethertomoverearward(Figure10).
UsingtheLowerControlBar
Thisprocedureisfordrivingupacurb.Thiscanbe
performedwhiledrivingforwardorbackward.
Note:Somecurbsdonotallowthereardrivetirestocontact
thecurb.Ifthishappens,drivethemachineupthecurbatan
angle.
WARNING
Abladecanbebentordamagedwhendrivingup
acurb.Piecesofbladethatmaybethrowncould
seriouslyinjureorkillyouorbystanders.
Donotrunbladeswhiledrivingupacurbforward
orbackward.
DrivingForwardupaCurb
1.Disengagethemowerblades.
2.Selecttherstgeartodrivethemachine.
3.Drivemachineuntilthecasterwheelscontactthecurb
(Figure11).
4.Liftthefrontofthemachinebypushingdownonthe
lowerhandle(Figure11).
5.Drivethemachineuntilthedrivewheelscontactthe
curb(Figure11).
6.Lowerthefrontofthemachine(Figure11).
Note:Bothdrivewheelsshouldcontactthecurband
casterwheelsstraight.
7.Atthesametimeengagethelowercontrolbarandlift
uponthelowerhandletodriveoverthecurb(Figure
10andFigure11).
Note:Liftinguponthelowerhandlewillassistdriving
themachineupacurbandnotspinthedrivewheels.
Figure11
1.Lowercontrolbarengaged
andmowerinreverse
3.Lowercontrolbarengaged
andmowergoingforward
2.Pulluptoassistmachine
DrivingBackwardupaCurb
1.Disengagethemowerblades.
2.Selectreversetodrivethemachine.
3.Drivethemachineuntildrivewheelscontactcurb
(Figure11).
Note:Bothdrivewheelsshouldcontactthecurband
casterwheelsstraight.
4.Atthesametimeengagelowercontrolbarandliftup
onthelowerhandle(Figure10andFigure12).
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Note:Liftinguponthelowerhandlewillassistdriving
themachineupacurbandnotspinthedrivewheels.
Figure12
1.Lowercontrolbar
(engaged)
2.Handle
StoppingtheMachine
Tostopthemachine,pullbackontheuppercontrolbar,
releasethebladecontrolbail,andturntheignitionkeyto
off.Alsosettheparkingbrakeifyouleavethemachine
unattended;refertoSettingtheParkingBrakeinSettingthe
ParkingBrake(page14).Remembertoremovethekeyfrom
theignitionswitch.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis
unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.
TransportingMachines
Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthemachine.
Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasallnecessarybrakes,
lighting,andmarkingasrequiredbylaw .Pleasecarefullyread
allthesafetyinstructions.Knowingthisinformationcould
helpyou,yourfamily,petsorbystandersavoidinjury.
Totransportthemachine:
1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicleand
connectthesafetychains.
2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.
3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.
4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and
closethefuelvalve.
5.Usethemetaltiedownloopsonthemachineto
securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruckwith
straps,chains,cable,orropes(Figure13).
Figure13
1.Tractionunittiedownloop
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SideDischargingorMulching
theGrass
Thismowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses
clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.
DANGER
Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover,or
completegrasscatcherassemblymountedin
place,youandothersareexposedtobladecontact
andthrowndebris.Contactwithrotatingmower
blade(s)andthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryor
death.
•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthemower
becausethegrassdeectorroutesmaterialdown
towardtheturf.Ifthegrassdeectorisever
damaged,replaceitimmediately.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.
•Nevertrytocleardischargeareaormower
bladesunlessyoureleasethebailandthepower
takeoff(PTO)isoff.Rotatetheignitionkeyto
Off.Alsoremovethekeyandpullthewire(s)off
thesparkplug(s).
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut
Theheight-of-cutcanbeadjustedfrom25to114mm(1to
4-1/2inches)in6mm(1/4inch)increments.Adjustments
aredonebyrelocatingthe4hairpincotterpinsindifferent
holelocationsandbyaddingorremovingspacers.
Note:Allheight-of-cutpinsneedatleast1spacerordamage
canoccurtothebushing.
Note:Allheight-of-cutpinscanuse2spacersmaximum.
1.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutpostandthenumber
ofspacerscorrespondingtotheheight-of-cutdesired
(Figure14).
2.Usingthelifthandle,raisethesideofthedeckand
removethehairpincotter(Figure14).
3.Addorremovespacersifneededandthenalignthe
holesandinsertthehairpincotter(Figure14).
Note:Thespareheight-of-cutspacersmaybestored
onpostsandretainedbyahairpincotter.
Important:All4hairpincotterpinsmustbeinthe
sameholelocationandwiththecorrectnumberof
spacersforalevelcut.
Figure14
1.Carrierframe4.Spacers
2.Hairpincotter5.Frontheight-of-cutpost
3.Backheight-of-cutpost
AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp
Rollers
Theanti-scalprollersneedtobeadjustedintheproperhole
locationforeachheight-of-cutposition.Thereneedstobe10
mm(3/8inch)minimumclearanceabovetheground.
Note:Iftheanit-scalprollersareadjustedtoolow,itcan
causeexcesswearoftherollers.
1.Afteradjustingtheheight-of-cut,checktheanti-scalp
rollerssothatthereisaminimumof10mm(3/8
inch)clearanceabovetheground(Figure15,Figure
16,Figure17).
2.Ifanadjustmentisneeded,removethebolt,washers,
andnut(Figure15,Figure16,Figure17).
3.Selectaholepositionsothattheanti-scalprollersare
aminimumof10mm(3/8inch)offoftheground
(Figure15,Figure16,Figure17).
4.Installtheboltandnut(Figure15,Figure16,Figure
17).
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Figure15
48inchMowerDecks
1.Mowerdeck4.Anti-scalprollers
2.Bolt5.Nut
3.Spacer
Figure16
48inchMowerDecks
1.Mowerdeck4.Bushing
2.Bolt5.Anti-scalprollers
3.Spacer6.Nut
Figure17
36inchMowerDeck
1.Mowerdeck4.Anti-scalprollers
2.Bolt5.Nut
3.Spacer
Note:Incertainmowingconditionsandterrain,a
mismatchofcuttingheightmaybeseen.Adjusting
theoutsideanti-scalprollerstotheminimumsetting
of10mm(3/8inch)willhelppreventthemower
deckcuttingtoolowontheoutsideandminimizethe
mismatch.
AdjustingtheHandleHeight
Thehandlepositioncanbeadjustedtomatchtheoperator's
heightpreference.
1.Removethehairpincotter,washer,andclevispin
securingthecontrolrodttingtotheidlerbracket
(Figure18).
Figure18
1.Controlrodandtting4.Washer
2.Idlerbracket5.Hairpincotter
3.Clevispin6.Rodtting
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2.Loosentheupperangebolts(3/8x1inch)andthe
angenutsecuringthehandletotherearframe(Figure
19).
Figure19
1.Upperhandle5.Uppermountinghole
2.Rearframe6.Lowermountingholes
3.Flangenut,(3/8inch)7.Lowposition
4.Flangebolt,(3/8x1inch)8.Highposition
3.Removethelowerangebolts(3/8x1inch)andange
nutssecuringthehandletotherearframe(Figure19).
4.Pivotthehandletothedesiredoperatingpositionand
installthelowerangebolts(3/8x1inch)andthe
angenutsintothemountingholes.Tightenallofthe
angebolts.
5.Checkthecontrolbarforcorrectadjustment.Referto
AdjustingtheControlBarinthemaintenancesection.
6.Checktheparkingbrakeadjustment.RefertoChecking
theBrakesinthemaintenancesection.
AdjustingtheFlowBafe
Themowerdischargeowcanbeadjustedfordifferenttypes
ofmowingconditions.Positionthecamlockandbafeto
givethebestqualityofcut.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrolleversto
theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Toadjustthebafe,loosenthenut(Figure20).
4.Adjustthebafeandnutintheslottothedesired
dischargeowandtightenthenut.
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Figure20
1.Slot2.Nut
PositioningtheFlowBafe
Thefollowingguresareonlyrecommendationsforuse.
Adjustmentswillvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent,and
heightofgrass.
Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthemower
groundspeedisthesame,openupthebafe.
PositionA
Thisisthefullrearposition(seeFigure21).Thesuggested
useforthispositionisafollows:
•Useforshort,lightgrassmowingconditions.
•Useindryconditions.
•Forsmallergrassclippings.
•Propelsgrassclippingsfartherawayfromthemower.
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Figure21
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