Toro 30632 User manual

FormNo.3391-556RevA
CommercialWalk-BehindMower
FixedDeck,PistolGrip,GearDrivewith32in,
36inor48inCuttingUnit
ModelNo.30632—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.30634—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.30638—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.39634—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.39638—SerialNo.315000001andUp
G017536
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OriginalInstructions(EN)*3391-556*A

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.
WARNING
Removingstandardoriginalequipmentpartsand
accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,and
safetyofthemachine.FailuretouseoriginalToro
partscouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.Making
unauthorizedchangestotheengine,fuelorventing
system,mayviolateEPAandCARBregulations.
Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires,
belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswith
originalToroparts.
Theenclosed
Engine Owner's Man ual issuppliedfor
informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection
Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl
Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe
enginemanufacturer.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,lawnmowerisintendedtobeused
byresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hired
operators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrasson
well-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.......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
ProductOverview.........................................................12
Controls...............................................................12
Specications........................................................13
Attachments/Accessories........................................13
Operation....................................................................13
AddingFuel...........................................................13
UsingFuelStabilizer/Conditioner............................14
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................14
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................14
PuttingSafetyFirst.................................................14
OperatingtheParkingBrakeandNeutral
Locks................................................................14
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................15
OperatingtheBlade-Control(PTO)Lever.................16
TheSafety-InterlockSystem....................................16
DrivingForwardorBackward..................................17
StoppingtheMower...............................................17
TransportingtheMachine........................................17
SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass.....................17
AdjustingtheWheel-Drive-BeltTension....................18
AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................18
AdjustingtheFlowBafe........................................20
PositioningtheFlowBafe......................................20
AdjustingtheHandleHeight....................................21
Height-of-CutChart...............................................22
Maintenance.................................................................23
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................23
Lubrication...............................................................24
LubricatingtheMachine..........................................24
LubricatingtheCasterandWheelBearings.................24
GreasingtheTransmissionCouplers.........................24
GreasingtheMower-BeltIdler.................................24
EngineMaintenance..................................................25
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................25
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................25
ServicingtheSparkPlugs.........................................27
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................28
ServicingtheFuelSystem........................................28
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................30
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................30
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................30
CleaningtheAir-intakeScreen..................................30
CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................30
BrakeMaintenance....................................................31
ServicingtheBrakes................................................31
BeltMaintenance......................................................32
CheckingtheBelts..................................................32
ReplacingtheTractionDriveBelt.............................32
ReplacingtheDriveBelt..........................................32
ReplacingtheMowerBelt........................................32
AdjustingtheMowerBeltTension............................34
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................37
AdjustingtheControlRods......................................37
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................38
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................38
AdjustingtheBladeBrake........................................40
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................41
Storage........................................................................42
CleaningandStorage..............................................42
Troubleshooting...........................................................43
Schematics...................................................................45
3

Safety
Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadebyother
manufacturersthatdonotmeetAmericanNationalStandards
Institutecerticationwillcausenoncomplianceofthis
machine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthemachinecanresult
ininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith
thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safetyalertsymbol,whichmeans Caution, W ar ning , or
Danger —personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomply
withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryor
death.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
ofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSI
B71.4-2012.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If
theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadorunderstand
theinformationitistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplain
thismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleordamageto
property.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,substantial,
slip-resistantfootwear,safetyglasses,andhearing
protection.Longhair,looseclothing,orjewelrymayget
tangledinmovingparts.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand
removeallobjectssuchasrocks,toys,andwire,whichcan
bethrownbythemachine.
•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safetyswitches,
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot
operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
Operation
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodlight,keepingaway
fromholesandhiddenhazards.
•Besurethatalldrivesareinneutralandtheparkingbrake
isengagedbeforestartingtheengine.Starttheengine
onlyfromtheoperator'sposition.
•Besureofyourfootingwhileusingthismachine,
especiallywhenbackingup.Walk;donotrun.Never
operateonwetgrass.Reducedfootingcouldcause
slipping.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto
travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect
thestabilityofthemachine.Usecautionwhileoperating
neardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen
changingdirectiononslopes.
•Neverraisethedeckwiththebladesrunning.
•NeveroperatewiththePTOshieldorotherguardsnot
securelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksareattached,
adjustedproperly,andfunctioningproperly.
•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessyouareusingagrasscatcher.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engagethe
parkingbrake(ifprovided),andshutofftheenginebefore
leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason,including
emptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthechute.
•Stoptheequipmentandinspectthebladesafterstriking
objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Make
necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperation.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachine.
•Keeppetsandbystandersaway.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthebladesifyouare
notmowing.
•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto
orfromatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
4

SafeHandlingofFuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Neverremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis
anopename,spark,orpilotlight,suchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.
•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
theground,awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuel
itontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,refuelsuch
equipmentwithaportablecontainerratherthanfroma
fueldispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
•Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changetheclothing
immediately.
•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacethefuelcapandtighten
itsecurely.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine
andremovethekeyordisconnectthespark-plugwire.
Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,
orrepairingthemachine.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,thedrives,
themufers,andtheenginetohelppreventres.Clean
upoilorfuelspills.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoring,anddonotstoreit
nearaame.
•Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringortransportingthe
machine.Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainitindoors.
•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Settheparkingbrake.
Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectthebatteryorthespark-plugwirebefore
makinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegativeterminal
rstandthepositivelast.Connectthepositiverstand
negativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wraptheblade(s)or
weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only
replaceblades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.
•Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal
performanceofyourToroequipment,countonToro
genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,Torodelivers
replacementpartsdesignedtotheexactengineering
specicationsofourequipment.Forpeaceofmind,insist
onTorogenuineparts.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror
truck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine.
ToroMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsandothersafetyinformationyoumustknow .
Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrassor,
whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcutgrass.
Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecouldprovedangerous
toyouandbystanders.
GeneralOperation
•Besurethattheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore
mowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.
•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich
maybehotfromoperation.Allowthemtocoolbefore
attemptingtomaintain,adjust,orservicethem.
•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Thewarranty
maybevoidedifyouusethemachinewithunapproved
attachments.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforeoperatingthemachine
underanyobjects,anddonotcontactthem.
SlopeOperation
Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasy
onaslope,donotmowit.
•Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.fromthe
mowingarea.
•Watchforholes,ruts,orbumps.Tallgrasscanhide
obstacles.
•Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.
Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheelgoes
overtheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedgecavesin.
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•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.
Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine.
•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.Donot
makesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.
•Mowslopessidetoside.
•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan20degrees.
Service
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewhere
thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror
furnace.
•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallythebladeattachment
bolts.Keepequipmentingoodcondition.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checksafetysystems
forproperoperationbeforeeachuse.
•Useonlygenuinereplacementpartstoensurethatoriginal
standardsaremaintained.
•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustandserviceas
required.
6

SlopeIndicator
G01 1841
Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis20degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan20degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
7

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.
95-5537
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manualforinstructionson
operatingthecuttingblade
3.Pullbacktodisengage
2.Pushforwardtoengage
98-5130
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto75-80ft-lb(102-106N⋅m).
99-3943
1.Engine
105-4104
1.Reverse3.Transmissionspeeds
2.Neutral
8

106-2733
1.Fast3.Slow
2.Continuousvariable
setting
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
112-8760
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
112-9028
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.
117–2718
121-6049
1.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
awayfromthemachine.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—keephands
awayfrommovingparts.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,
mower—donotoperate
themowerwithguardsor
shieldsremoved.
126-1400
1.Warning-ReadtheOperator’smanual.UseonlyT ororiding
attachments.Useofotherridingattachmentsmaycreatea
hazardousconditionresultingininjury.
9

130-8371
1.Parkingbrake3.Neutrallock
2.Tractiondrive
130-8373
1.Parkingposition5.Engine—run9.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
awayfromthemachine.
13.Warning—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepall
guardsandshieldsinplace.
2.Driveposition6.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
10.Warning—wearhearing
protection.
3.Neutralposition7.Warning—donotoperate
themachinewithout
receivingpropertraining.
11.Warning—stoptheengine,
removethekeyfromthe
ignition,andreadthe
Operator'sManualbefore
servicingorperforming
maintenance.
4.Engine—stop8.Thrownobject
hazard—stoptheengine
andpickupanydebrisin
theareabeforeoperating
themachine.
12.Warning,releasethebar
andensuretheenginehas
stoppedbeforewalking
awayfromthemachine.
10

130-9821
131-1180
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.(A)Short,lightgrass;dry
conditions;maximumdispersion;(B)Baggingsetting;(C)
Tall,densegrass;wetconditions;maximumgroundspeed
11

ProductOverview
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Figure4
1.Sidedischarge5.Controls
2.Mowerdeck6.Handle
3.Recoil-starthandle7.Casterwheel
4.Fueltank
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure5)beforeyou
starttheengineandoperatethemachine.
Figure5
1.Throttlecontrol6.Drivelever
2.Ignitionswitch7.Gear-shiftlever
3.Neutral/parkingbrakelock8.Choke
4.Operator-presence-control
(OPC)lever
9.Power-take-offlever(PTO)
5.Handle
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolhas2positions:FastandSlow.
Operator-Presence-Control(OPC)
Levers
WhenyousqueezetheOPCleversagainstthehandles,
theOPCsystemsensesthattheoperatorisinthenormal
operatingposition.WhenyoureleasetheOPClevers,the
OPCsystemsensesthattheoperatorhasleftthenormal
operatingposition,andthesystemwillstoptheengineif
eitherthegear-shiftleverisnotintheNeutralpositionorthe
blade-control(PTO)leverisengaged.
Gear-ShiftLever
Thetransmissionhas5forwardspeeds,neutral,andreverse,
andhasanin-lineshiftpattern.
Important:Donotshiftwhilethemachineismoving,
astransmissiondamagemayoccur.
DriveLevers
Releasethedriveleverstoengagetheforwardtraction
operation.Squeezetheright-handdrivelevertoturnright
andtheleft-handdrivelevertoturnleft.
Neutral/Parking-BrakeLock
Squeezethedriveleversandmovethelocksrearwardfor
neutrallock.Squeezethedriveleversandmovethelocks
forwardtosettheparkingbrake.
Blade-ControlLever(PTO)
ThisleverisusedinconjunctionwiththeOPCleversto
engageordisengagethemowerdeckbeltanddrivethe
mowerblades.
Recoil-StartHandle
Pulltherecoil-starthandletostarttheengine(notshown
inFigure5).
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingorstoringthe
machine.
IgnitionSwitch
Thisswitchisusedinconjunctionwiththerecoilstarterand
has2positions:RunandOff.
Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
32-inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown116cm(46inches)
Length198cm(78inches)
Height104cm(41inches)
Weight182kg(402lb)
36-inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown118cm(47inches)
Length203cm(80inches)
Height104cm(41inches)
Weight210kg(462lb)
48-inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown161cm(63-1/2inches)
Length199cm(78inches)
Height104cm(41inches)
Weight227kg(500lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.
Operation
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.Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmore
than10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains15%
ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85(contains
85%ethanol).Usingunapprovedgasolinemaycause
performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagewhichmay
notbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremelyammable
andhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosionfromfuel
canburnyouandothersandcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,when
theengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Addfuel
tothefueltankuntilthelevelis25mm(1inch)
belowthebottomofthellerneck.Thisempty
spaceinthetankallowsthefueltoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstayaway
fromanopenameorwherefuelfumesmaybe
ignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit
outofthereachofchildren.Donotbuymore
thana30-daysupplyoffuel.
•Donotoperatewithouttheentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworkingcondition.
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DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycancauseaspark,whichcanignitethe
fuelvapors.Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburn
youandothersandcandamageproperty.
•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersonthegroundaway
fromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicleoron
atruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruck-bedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removefuel-poweredequipment
fromthetruckortrailerandfueltheequipment
withitswheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipment
onatruckortrailerfromaportablecontainer,
ratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.
•Ifafueldispensermustbeused,keepthe
nozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingis
complete.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditioneropening.
•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.
UsingFuel
Stabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeepthe
fuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless.Ifyouarestoring
themachineforlonger,drainthefueltank;refertoDraining
theFuelTank(page28).
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertothe
fuel,andfollowthedirectionsofthemanufacturer.
Note:Fuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffectivewhen
mixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechanceofvarnish
depositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checktheoil
levelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingtheEngine-oil
Level.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethecap.
Addunleadedregulargasolinetothefueltank,untilthe
levelis6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom
ofthellerneck.Thisspaceinthetankallowsgasoline
toexpand.Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
3.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.Wipeupanygasoline
thatmayhavespilled.
PuttingSafetyFirst
Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsinthe
safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
anybystandersavoidinjury.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,feetand
headisrecommended.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperator'searandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
Figure6
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
OperatingtheParkingBrake
andNeutralLocks
Alwayssettheparkingbrakeswhenyoustopthemachine
orleaveitunattended.
WARNING
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis
unattended.
Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenleavingthe
machineunattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
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SettingtheParkingBrakes
1.Squeezethedrivelevers(Figure7).
Figure7
1.Handle4.Fullspeedforward
2.Neutral/parkingbrakelock5.Drivelever
3.Parkposition6.Neutralposition
2.Placeyourthumbsontheupperpartofthelocksand
movethemforwardinintotheparkposition(Figure
7).
3.Releasethedrivelevers.
ReleasingtheParkingBrakes
1.Squeezethedriveleversback(Figure7).
2.Placeyourthumbsontheupperpartofthelocks
andmovethemrearwarduntiltheyareintheDrive
position(Figure7).
SettingtheNeutralLocks
1.Squeezethedriveleversback(Figure7).
2.Placeyourthumbsontheupperpartofthelocksand
movethemrearwardintotheNeutralLockposition
(Figure7).
ReleasingtheNeutralLocks
1.Squeezethedriveleversback.
2.Placeyourthumbsontheupperpartofthelocksand
movethemforwarduntiltheyareintheDriveposition
(Figure7).
StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.
2.Openthefuelvalve.
3.Disengagetheblade-control(PTO)leverandmovethe
shiftlevertotheNeutralposition.
4.Settheparkingbrakes.
5.TurntheignitionkeytotheRunposition(Figure8).
6.Tostartacoldengine,movethethrottlecontrol
midwaybetweentheFastandSlowpositions.
7.Tostartawarmengine,movethethrottlecontrolto
theFastposition.
8.Pullthechokeknobiftheengineiscold(Figure8).
Note:Awarmorhotengineusuallydoesnotrequire
anychoking.
9.Grasptherecoil-starthandlermlyandpullitout
untilpositiveengagementresults;thenpullthehandle
vigorouslytostarttheengine.
Note:Allowtheropetorecoilslowly.
Important:Donotpulltherecoilropetoitslimit
orreleasethestarterhandlewhenyoupullout
theropebecausetheropemaybreakortherecoil
assemblymaybedamaged.
10.PushthechoketotheOffpositionastheengine
warmsup.
11.Iftheengineiscold,allowittowarmupandthen
movethethrottlecontroltotheFastposition.
StoppingtheEngine
Important:Inanemergency,youcanstoptheengine
immediatelybyturningtheignitionkeytotheOff
position.
1.Movethethrottlelevertotheslowposition(Figure8).
Note:Iftheenginehasbeenworkinghardorishot,
letitidleforaminutebeforestoppingittohelpcoolit.
2.TurntheignitionkeytotheOffposition.
3.Settheparkingbrakesandremovethekey.
4.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugtoprevent
someonefromaccidentallystartingthemachinewhile
transportingorstoringit.
5.Closethefuel-shutoffvalvebeforetransportingor
storingthemachine.
Important:Closethefuel-shutoffvalvebefore
transportingorthestoringthemachine,toprevent
fuelleakage.
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Figure8
1.Throttlecontrol3.Choke
2.Ignitionswitch
OperatingtheBlade-Control
(PTO)Lever
Theblade-control(PTO)leverengagesanddisengagesthe
powertothemowerblades.
EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
1.Squeezetheoperatorpresencecontrol(OPC)levers
againstthehandles(Figure9).
2.Pushtheblade-control(PTO)leverrmlyforward
untilitlatchesoverthecenter(Figure9).
3.Starttheengineandrepeattheproceduretoengagethe
mowerbladesiftheoperatorpresencecontrol(OPC)
leversarereleased.
DisengagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
Todisengagetheblades,pulltheblade-controlleverrearward
alltheway(Figure9).TheenginewillstopwhentheOPC
leversarereleasedwiththeblade-controlleverengaged.
Figure9
1.OperatorPresence
Control(OPC)lever
2.Powertake-offlever(PTO)
TheSafety-InterlockSystem
CAUTION
Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnectedor
damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly,
causingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
daily,andreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore
operatingthemachine.
UnderstandingtheSafety-Interlock
System
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventtheengine
fromstartingunless:
•Theblade-control(PTO)leverisdisengaged.
•ThemachineisshiftedintotheNeutralposition.
•TheignitionkeyisintheRunposition.
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtostoptheengine
when:
•Theoperator-presence-control(OPC)leversarereleased
whenthetransmissionorthebladesareengaged.
•TheignitionkeyisturnedtotheOffposition.
•Themachineisshiftedintogearwithoutholdingthe
OPClevers.
•Theblade-control(PTO)leverisengagedwithout
holdingtheOPClevers.
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TestingtheSafety-InterlockSystem
Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine
eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed,
haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystem
immediately.
1.Settheparkingbrakes,movetheshiftleverintothe
Neutralposition,disengagetheblade-control(PTO)
leverandplacethethrottleforward.
2.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine(page15).
3.Withoutholdingtheoperator-presence-control(OPC)
levers,engagetheblade-control(PTO)lever.
Note:Theengineshouldstop.
4.Disengagetheblade-control(PTO)lever.
5.Withtheenginerunning,holddowntheOPClevers
andengagetheblade-control(PTO)lever.
Note:Themowerbeltshouldengageandthemower
bladesshouldbeginrotating.
6.ReleasetheOPClevers.
Note:Theengineshouldstop.
7.Withtheenginerunning,movetheshiftleverintogear
andreleasetheOPClevers.
Note:Theengineshouldstop.
8.Withtheenginerunning,turntheignitionkeytothe
Offposition.
Note:Theengineshouldstop.
9.Ifalltheaboveconditionsarenotmet,havean
AuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystem
immediately.
DrivingForwardorBackward
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured
inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Movethethrottlecontrol
intotheFastpositionforthebestmowingperformance.
DrivingForward
1.Ensurethattheparkingbrakesareengaged.
2.SqueezetheOPCleversagainstthehandles.
3.Movetheshiftleverintoaforwardgear.
4.Releasetheparkingbrakes;refertoReleasingthe
ParkingBrakes(page15).
5.Slowlyreleasethedrivelevers.
Note:Togostraight,releasethedriveleversequally.
Toturn,squeezethedriveleveronthesamesideasthe
directionyouwanttoturn.
DrivingBackward
1.Ensurethattheparkingbrakesareengaged.
2.SqueezetheOPCleversagainstthehandles.
3.Movetheshiftleverintothereversegear.
4.Releasetheparkingbrakes;refertoReleasingthe
ParkingBrakes(page15).
5.Slowlyreleasethedrivelevers.
Note:Youmustpullthemowerbackwardtoassistits
rearwardmovement.
StoppingtheMower
1.Squeezethedriveleversallthewaybacktoengagethe
brakes.
2.Settheparkingbrakes.RefertoSettingtheParking
Brakes(page15).
3.ShifttransmissionintotheNeutralposition.
4.MovethethrottletotheStopposition,andwaitfor
allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe
parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
TransportingtheMachine
Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthemachine.
Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasallnecessarylightingand
markingasrequiredbylaw .Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafety
instructions.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyou,your
family,pets,orbystandersavoidinjury.
Totransportthemachine:
1.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and
closethefuelvalve.
2.Securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruckwith
straps,chains,cable,orropes.
3.Secureatrailertotowingvehiclewithsafetychains.
4.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.
SideDischargingorMulching
theGrass
Thismowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses
clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.
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DANGER
Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover,or
completegrasscatcherassemblymountedin
place,youandothersareexposedtobladecontact
andthrowndebris.Contactwithrotatingmower
blade(s)andthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryor
death.
•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfrom
themower,becausethegrassdeector
routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe
grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit
immediately.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.
•Nevertrytocleardischargeareaormower
bladesunlessyoureleasetheOPCleversandthe
powertake-off(PTO)isoff.Rotatetheignition
keytotheOffposition.Alsoremovethekeyand
pullthewireoffthesparkplug(s).
AdjustingtheWheel-Drive-Belt
Tension
Youmayneedtoincreasethewheel-drive-belttensionunder
certainoperatingconditions,suchasmowingoverhillyterrain
orwhilepullingasulky.
1.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthewiresfromthesparkplugs.
3.Disengagetheneutral/parkingbrakelocks,andrelease
thedriveleverstoreducethespringforce.
4.Removethedrivespringfromtheadjustmentbolt
(Figure10).
Figure10
1.PositionA4.Drivespring
2.PositionB5.Adjustmentbolt(inposition
A)
3.PositionC6.Drive-pulleyshield
5.Removethelocknutthatsecurestheadjustmentboltto
thedrive-pulleyshield(Figure10).
6.Locateboltassemblyinthedesiredtensionposition
asfollows:
•PositionAfornormalconditions
•PositionBformoresevereconditions
•PositionCforthemostsevereconditions
Note:Thewheeldrivetensionislowestwhen
theboltassemblyisinPositionA.Thetension
increasesinPositionsBandC(Figure10).
7.Installtheadjustmentboltandthedrivespring.
8.Repeatstepsthroughfortheoppositeside.
AdjustingtheHeightofCut
Thismachinehasa26to108mm(1to4-1/4inch)range
fortheheightofcut.Thiscanbeachievedbyadjusting
bladespacers,rearaxleheight,andfrontcasterspacers.
UsetheAdjustingtheHeightofCut(page18)toselectthe
combinationofadjustmentsrequired.
AdjustingtheBladeHeight
Adjustthebladesbyusingthe4spacers(6mm)(1/4inch)
onthebladespindlebolts.Thisallowsfora25mm(1inch)
adjustmentrange,in6mm(1/4inch)increments,ofcutting
heightinanyaxleposition.Usethesamenumberofblade
spacersonallbladestoachievealevelcut(2aboveand
2below,1aboveand3below,etc.).
1.Disengagetheblade-control(PTO)leverandsetthe
parkingbrakes.
2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Holdthebladeboltandremovethenut(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Blade4.Spacer
2.Bladebolt5.Thinwasher
3.Curvedwasher6.Nut
4.Slidetheboltdownthroughthespindle,andchange
thespacersasneeded(Figure11).
5.Installtheboltandcurvedwasher,addextraspacer(s),
andsecurethemwithathinwasherandanut(Figure
11).
6.Torquethebladeboltto101to108N-m(75to
80ft-lb).
AdjustingtheAxleHeight
Adjusttheaxlepositiontotheselectedheight-of-cutsetting.
RefertotheAdjustingtheHeightofCut(page18).
1.Disengagetheblade-control(PTO)leverandsetthe
parkingbrakes.
2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Loosen,butdonotremove,the2axlepivotboltsand
the2axleadjustmentbolts(Figure12).
Figure12
1.Axlepivotbolt2.Axleadjustmentbolt
4.Placeajackundertherearcenteroftheengineframe.
Raisethebackendoftheengineframeupenoughto
removethefront2axleadjustmentbolts(Figure12).
Note:Usejackstandstosupportthemachine.
5.Raiseorlowertheengineframewiththejacksothat
youcaninstallthefront2axleadjustmentboltsinthe
desiredholelocation(Figure12).
Note:Useataperedpunchtohelpaligntheholes.
6.Tightenall4boltsandlowerthemower.
7.Adjustthecontrolrodsandthebrakelinkagesas
required.RefertoAdjustingtheControlRods(page
37)andAdjustingtheBrakes(page31).
Important:Youmustadjustthecontrolrods
andthebrakelinkagewhenyouchangetheaxle
positionsforpropertractionandbrakefunction.
AdjustingtheCasterPosition
1.UsingtheAdjustingtheHeightofCut(page18),adjust
thecasterspacerstomatchwiththeaxleholeselected
(Figure13).
Figure13
1.Latchpin3.Spacer,13mm(1/2inch)
2.Spacer,5mm(3/16inch)
2.Removethelatchpin,slidethecasterfromthesupport,
andchangethespacers(Figure13).
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3.Installthecasterinthesupportandinsertthelatchpin
(Figure13).
AdjustingtheFlowBafe
Youcanadjustthemowerdischargeowfordifferenttypes
ofmowingconditions.Positionthecamlockandbafeto
givethebestqualityofcut.
1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Loosenthenut(Figure14).
4.Adjustthebafeandnutintheslottothedesired
dischargeow,andtightenthenut.
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Figure14
1.Slot2.Nut
PositioningtheFlowBafe
Thefollowingguresareonlyrecommendationsforuse.
Adjustmentswillvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent,and
heightofgrass.
Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthemower
groundspeedisthesame,openupthebafe.
PositionA
Thisisthefull-rearposition(seeFigure15).Thesuggested
useforthispositionisafollows:
•Useforshort,lightgrassmowingconditions.
•Useindryconditions.
•Useforsmallergrassclippings.
•Usetopropelgrassclippingsfartherawayfromthe
mower.
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Figure15
PositionB
Usethispositionwhenbagging(Figure16).
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Figure16
PositionC
Thisisthefullopenposition.Thesuggesteduseforthis
positionisasfollows(Figure17):
•Useintall,densegrassmowingconditions.
•Useinwetconditions.
•Usetolowertheenginepowerconsumption.
•Useatanincreasedgroundspeedinheavyconditions.
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