Toro 30984 User manual

FormNo.3356-674RevB
CommercialWalk-BehindMower
FixedDeck,PistolGrip,Hydro,with36in
TURBOFORCE®CuttingUnit
ModelNo.30984—SerialNo.270000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)

Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha
sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia
PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate
theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or
grass-coveredland.Otherstatesorfederalareas
mayhavesimilarlaws.
Theenclosed
Engine Owner’ s Man ual issupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCalifornia
EmissionControlRegulationofemissionsystems,
maintenance,andwarranty.Replacementsmaybe
orderedthroughtheenginemanufacturer.
Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,
oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealerorToroCustomerServiceandhave
themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready.
Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial
numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe
spaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2otherwordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices.......................................4
ToroMowerSafety...............................................5
SlopeChart..........................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................8
Setup..........................................................................11
1CheckingtheFluidsandTirePressure..............11
2InstallingtheGrassDeectorSpring................11
3ReadingtheManualandViewingtheSafety
Video.............................................................12
ProductOverview......................................................12
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Controls.............................................................12
Specications.....................................................13
Attachments/Accessories...................................13
Operation...................................................................14
AddingFuel.......................................................14
ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................15
OperatingtheParkingBrake...............................15
StartingandStoppingtheEngine........................16
OperatingtheNeutralLocks...............................17
OperatingtheMowerBladeControl
(PTO)............................................................17
TheSafetyInterlockSystem................................18
DrivingtheMachineForwardand
Backward.......................................................19
BringingMachinetoNeutralPosition..................19
StoppingtheMachine.........................................19
PushingtheMachinebyHand.............................20
AdjustingtheFlowBafe...................................20
PositioningtheFlowBafe.................................20
TransportingMachines.......................................22
SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass..............22
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut...............................22
AdjustingtheCasterPosition..............................23
AdjustingtheHandleHeight..............................24
HeightofCutChart............................................25
Maintenance...............................................................26
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................26
Lubrication.............................................................26
HowtoGrease...................................................26
LubricatingtheCasterandWheel
Bearings.........................................................27
GreasingtheMowerBeltIdler............................27
GreasingthePumpControlandBell
Crank.............................................................27
EngineMaintenance...............................................27
ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................27
ServicingtheEngineOil.....................................28
ServicingtheSparkPlugs....................................30
FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................31
ServicingtheFuelTank......................................31
ServicingtheFuelFilter......................................32
DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................33
AdjustingtheSpeedControlLinkage..................33
AdjustingtheNeutralControlLinkages..............33
AdjustingtheHydroControlLinkages................34
AdjustingtheControlRod..................................36
AdjustingtheTracking.......................................37
AdjustingtheSpringAnchorLinks.....................37
CheckingtheTirePressure.................................38
CoolingSystemMaintenance..................................38
CleaningtheAirIntakeScreen............................38
CleaningtheCoolingSystem...............................38
BrakeMaintenance.................................................39
ServicingtheBrake.............................................39
BeltMaintenance....................................................40
CheckingtheBelts..............................................40
ReplacingtheMowerBelt...................................40
AdjustingtheMowerBeltTension......................41
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................42
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem...........................42
MowerDeckMaintenance......................................44
ServicingtheCuttingBlades...............................44
AdjustingtheBladeBrake...................................46
ReplacingtheGrassDeector.............................47
Storage.......................................................................48
Troubleshooting.........................................................49
Schematics.................................................................51
3

Safety
Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadeby
othermanufacturersthatdonotmeetAmerican
NationalStandardsInstitutecerticationwillcause
noncomplianceofthismachine.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeans
CAUTION,WARNING,orDANGER-“personalsafety
instruction."Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard
B71.4-2004.
Training
•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertraining
material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot
readEnglishitistheowner’sresponsibilitytoexplain
thismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor
servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmayrestrict
theageoftheoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,
otherpeopleorproperty.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety
glassesandhearingprotection.Longhair,loose
clothingorjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused
andremoveallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwire
whichcanbethrownbythemachine.
•Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandother
fuels.Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer
–Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwithengine
running.Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
Donotsmoke.
–Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
•Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safety
switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.
Operation
•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholes
andhiddenhazards.
•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis
engagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartengine
fromtheoperator’sposition.
•Besureofyourfootingwhileusingthismachine,
especiallywhenbackingup.Walk,don’trun.Never
operateonwetgrass.Reducedfootingcouldcause
slipping.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besure
totravelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditions
canaffectthemachine’sstability.Usecautionwhile
operatingneardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
whenchangingdirectionsonslopes.
•Neverraisedeckwiththebladesrunning.
•NeveroperatewiththePTOshield,orotherguards
notsecurelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksare
attached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioningproperly.
•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engage
parkingbrake(ifprovided),shutoffenginebefore
leavingtheoperator’spositionforanyreason
includingemptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthe
chute.
•Stopequipmentandinspectbladesafterstriking
objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Make
necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesure
ofaclearpath.
•Keeppetsandbystandersaway.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopbladesifnot
mowing.
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•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddo
notpointitatanyone.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoorfromatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
Maintenanceandstorage
•Disengagedrives,setparkingbrake,stopengineand
removekeyordisconnectsparkplugwire.Waitfor
allmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningor
repairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunit,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanup
oilorfuelspillage.
•Letenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear
ame.
•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot
storefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Parkmachineonlevelground.Setparkingbrake.
Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Disconnectthebatteryorremovesparkplugwire
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative
terminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnectthe
positiverstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wraptheblade(s)or
weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.
Onlyreplaceblades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.
ToroMowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
toToroproductsandothersafetyinformationyoumust
know .
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrass
or,whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatching
cutgrass.Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecould
provedangeroustouserandbystanders.
GeneralOperation
•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore
mowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.
•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich
maybehotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbefore
attemptingtomaintain,adjustorservice.
•UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.Warrantymay
bevoidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.
branches,doorways,electricalwires)before
operatingunderanyobjectsanddonotcontact
them.
SlopeOperation
Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeel
uneasyonaslope,donotmowit.
•Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.from
themowingarea.
•Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.Tallgrasscanhide
obstacles.
•Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.
Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheel
goesovertheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedge
cavesin.
•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorother
attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe
machine.
•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.Do
notmakesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.
•Mowslopessidetoside.
•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
Service
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside
wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater
heaterorfurnace.
•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallytheblade
attachmentboltsandnuts.Keepequipmentingood
condition.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checksafety
systemsforproperoperationbeforeeachuse.
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•Useonlygenuinereplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.
•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustandservice
asrequired.
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SlopeChart
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SafetyandInstructional
Decals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
1-523552
43-8480
66-1340
95-2814
98-0776
98-5130
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto75-80ft-lb(102-106N⋅m).
95-5537
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manualforinstructionson
operatingthecuttingblade
3.Pushforwardtoengage
2.Pullbacktodisengage
98-5954
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98-3296
103—2103
104-8569
105-4109
105-4110
106-0699
106-2733
1.Fast3.Slow
2.Continuousvariable
setting
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106-2738
1.Park4.Engine—stop7.Fast10.Neutral
2.Drive5.Engine—run8.Continuousvariablesetting
3.Neutral6.Warning—wearear
protection.
9.Slow
106-2743
Manufacturer’sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–Checktheuidsandtirepressure.
2Nopartsrequired–Installthegrassdeectorspring.
Operator’sManual1
EngineOperator’sManual1
PartsCatalog1
SafetyVideo1
RegistrationCard1
3
Oildrainhose1
ReadtheOperator’sManualandwatch
thevideobeforeoperatingthemachine.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
1
CheckingtheFluidsandTire
Pressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
•Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,
checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.
•Checkthegreaseforthemowerandmowerdeck.
•Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire
Pressure.
Note:Thecuttingbladesaresettoa3inch(76mm)
height-of-cutatinitialpurchase.TheaxlepositionisD,
with4spacersbelowboththespindleandthecaster.
2
InstallingtheGrassDeector
Spring
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow
thelawnmowertothrowobjectsinthe
operator’sorbystander’sdirectionandresultin
seriousinjuryordeath.Also,contactwiththe
bladecouldoccur.
Neveroperatethelawnmowerwiththegrass
deectorremovedunlessyouinstallacover
plate,amulchplate,oragrasschuteand
catcher.
1.Checkthespringandensureitisinstalledcorrectly.
2.MakesuretheLendofspringisinstalledbehind
thedeckedgebeforeinstallingtheboltasshownin
Figure3.
3.PlacetheJhookendofspringaroundgrassdeector
(Figure3).
Important:Thegrassdeectormustbefreeto
rotatewithdownwardtension.Liftthedeector
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uptothefullopenpositionandensurethatit
rotatesfreelywithoutbindingintothefulldown
position.
Figure3
1.GrassDeector4.Lendofspring,place
behinddeckedgebefore
installingbolt
2.Spring5.Deckedge
3.Jhookendofspring
3
ReadingtheManualand
ViewingtheSafetyVideo
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Operator’sManual
1EngineOperator’sManual
1PartsCatalog
1SafetyVideo
1RegistrationCard
1Oildrainhose
Procedure
•ReadtheOperator’sManual.
•Viewthesafetyvideo.
•Fillouttheregistrationcardandmailitinorregister
onlineatwww.Toro.com.
•Usetheoildrainhosewhenchangingtheengineoil.
ProductOverview
Figure4
1.Sidedischarge5.T-barcontrol
2.Mowerdeck6.Handle
3.Recoilstarter7.Frontcasterwheel
4.Gastank
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure5)before
youstarttheengineandoperatethemachine.
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Figure5
1.Throttlecontrol6.Handle
2.Speedcontrollever7.DriveLever
3.Ignitionswitch8.Bladecontrolknob(PTO)
4.Neutrallock9.Choke
5.OperatorPresence
Controllevers(OPC)
10.Fuelshut-offvalve
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolhasthreepositions:Choke,Fast,
andSlow.
OperatorPresenceControl(OPC)
Levers
WhenyousqueezetheOPCleversagainstthehandles,
theOPCsystemsensesthattheoperatorisinthe
normaloperatingposition.WhenyoureleasetheOPC
levers,theOPCsystemsensesthattheoperatorhasleft
thenormaloperatingposition,andthesystemwillstop
theengineifeitherthespeedcontrolleverisnotinthe
neutralpositionorthebladecontrol(PTO)knobis
engaged.
BladeControlKnob(PTO)
Thebladecontrolknob(PTO)isusedtoengageand
disengagethedrivebelttodrivethemowerblades
withtheOPCleverspressedagainstthehandles.Pull
theknobuptoengagethebladesandpushdownto
disengagetheblades.
IgnitionSwitch
Thisswitchisusedinconjunctionwithrecoilstarterand
hastwopositions:RunandOff.
SpeedControlLever
Thismachinehasavariablespeedcontrolwithaneutral
position.Thiscontrolshowfastthemachinewilltravel
forward.
DriveLevers
Releasedriveleverstoengageforwardtractionoperation
andsqueezetheleversuntilanincreaseinforceisfelt
togointoneutralpositionandcontinuetosqueezeto
goinreverse.Squeezerightsideofdrivelevertoturn
rightandleftsidetoturnleft.
NeutralLock
Squeezedriveleversbackuntilanincreaseinforceisfelt
andmovelockstotherearforneutrallock.
RecoilStarter
Pulltherecoilstarterhandletostarttheengine
(Figure4).
FuelShut-offValve
Closethefuelshut-offvalvewhentransportingor
storingmower.
Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
36inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown46.6inches(118.4cm)
Length80inches(203.2cm)
Height44inches(111.8cm)
Weight532lb(241kg)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesareavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
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www.Toro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments
andaccessories.Operation
AddingFuel
UseUnleadedRegularGasolinesuitablefor
automotiveuse(85pumpoctaneminimum).Leaded
regulargasolinemaybeusedifunleadedregularisnot
available.
Important:Neverusemethanol,gasoline
containingmethanol,orgasoholcontainingmore
than10%ethanolbecausethefuelsystemcouldbe
damaged.Donotmixoilwithgasoline.
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupany
gasolinethatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed
trailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis1/4
to1/2inch(6to13mm)belowthebottomof
thellerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetank
allowsgasolinetoexpand.
•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
conditionerbottleopening.
•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
providethefollowingbenets:
•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysor
less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthe
fueltankbedrained.
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditives
containingmethanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountofgas
stabilizer/conditionertothegas.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshgasoline.To
minimizethechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuel
system,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Cleanaroundfueltankcapandremovethecap.
Addunleadedregulargasolinetofueltank,untilthe
levelis1/4to1/2inch(6to13mm)belowthe
bottomofthellerneck.Thisspaceinthetank
allowsgasolinetoexpand.Donotllthefueltank
completelyfull.
3.Installfueltankcapsecurely.Wipeupanygasoline
thatmayhavespilled.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsin
thesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcould
helpyouoranybystandersavoidinjury.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,feet
andheadisrecommended.
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess
of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof
exposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
Figure6
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
OperatingtheParkingBrake
Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe
machineorleaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse,check
theparkingbrakeforproperoperation.
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Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit.
RefertoServicingtheParkingBrake.
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe
parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
SettingtheParkingBrake
Pulltheparkingbrakeleverrearward(Figure7).
Figure7
1.Parkingbrakelever(inthereleasedposition)
ReleasingtheParkingBrake
Pushtheparkingbrakeleverforward.
StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.
2.Openthefuelvalve.
Note:Acoldweatherstaringkithasbeen
incorporatedtoassistenginestartingincold
weatherorwhentheunithasnotbeenrunfora
periodoftime.
Tousethecoldstartkit:
•Graspsplitring(Figure8)onrightsideof
machine,pullringandchainstraightoutfrom
sideofmachineandhookringovercontrol
shieldbolt.
Figure8
1.Splitring2.Controlshieldbolt
•Aftertheengineisstarted,pullthechainstraight
outfromsideofmachineuntilringcanbe
removedfromshieldbolt.Slowlyreleasetension
onchain.
3.Disengagethebladecontrolknob(PTO)andmove
thespeedcontrollevertoneutral.
4.Movethedriveleverstoneutralandsettheneutral
locks.
5.Settheparkingbrake.
6.Turntheignitionkeytotherunposition(Figure5).
7.Tostartacoldengine,movethethrottlecontrol
midwaybetweenthefastandslowpositions.
8.Tostartawarmengine,movethethrottlecontrol
tothefastposition.
9.Pullthechokeknobiftheengineiscold(Figure5).
Note:Awarmorhotengineusuallydoesnot
requireanychoking.
10.Grasptherecoilstarterhandlermlyandpullit
outuntilpositiveengagementresults;thenpullthe
handlevigorouslytostarttheengine.Allowthe
ropetorecoilslowly.
11.Pushthechoketooffastheenginewarmsup
(Figure9).
12.Iftheengineiscold,allowittowarmupandthen
movethethrottlecontroltothefastposition.
StoppingtheEngine
1.Movethethrottlelevertoslow(Figure9).
2.Movedriveleverstoneutralandsetneutrallocks.
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3.Disengagethebladecontrolknob(PTO)andmove
thespeedcontrollevertoneutral.
4.Letengineidlefor30to60secondsbeforeturning
theengineoff.
5.Tostoptheengine,turntheignitionkeytooff.
Figure9
1.Throttlelever3.Choke
2.Ignitionswitch
Important:Makesurefuelshutoffvalveis
closedbeforetransportingorstoringmachine,
asfuelleakagemayoccur.Beforestoring
machine,pullwireoffsparkplug(s)toprevent
possibilityofaccidentalstarting.
OperatingtheNeutralLocks
Alwayssettheneutrallockwhenyoustopthemachine.
Settheparkingbrakeifitisleftunattended.
SettingtheNeutralLock
1.Squeezethedriveleversbackuntilanincreasein
forceisfelt.
2.Placethumbsontheupperpartofthelocksand
movethemback(Figure10).
Figure10
1.Handle4.Drivelever
2.Neutrallock5.Fullspeedforward
3.Neutralposition6.Reverseposition
ReleasingtheNeutralLock
1.Squeezethedriveleversbackuntilanincreasein
forceisfelt.
2.Placethumbsontheupperpartoflocksandmove
themforwarduntilthepinsareintheforwardslot
(Figure11).
Figure11
1.Handle4.Pininfullspeedforward
2.Neutrallock5.Handle
3.Drivelever6.Forwardslot
OperatingtheMowerBlade
Control(PTO)
Thebladecontrolknob(PTO)isusedinconjunction
withtheOperatorPresenceControl(OPC)leversto
engageanddisengagethemowerblades.
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EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
1.Toengageblades,squeezetheOperatorPresence
Control(OPC)leversagainsthandlegrips
(Figure12).
2.Pullbladecontrolknob(PTO)up.HoldtheOPC
leversagainsthandlegrip.
Note:TheenginewillkilliftheOPCleversare
releasedwiththemowerrunning.
3.Restarttheengineandrepeattheprocedureto
engagethemowerbladesiftheoperatorpresence
control(OPC)leversarereleased.
Figure12
1.Throttlelever4.DriveLever
2.OperatorPresence
Controllevers(OPC)
5.Bladecontrolknob(PTO)
3.Handle
DisengagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
Themowerbladescanbedisengagedbyoneofthe
followingsteps.
1.Pushthebladecontrolknob(PTO)downtooff
(Figure12).
2.ReleasingtheOperatorPresenceControl(OPC)
leverswillkilltheengineandstoptheblades
(Figure12).
TheSafetyInterlockSystem
Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnected
ordamagedthemachinecouldoperate
unexpectedlycausingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock
switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged
switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock
System
Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe
mowerfromstartingunless:
•Thebladecontrolknob(PTO)ispushedoff.
•Thespeedcontrolleverisinneutral.
Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtokillthe
enginewhen:
•TheOperatorPresenceControl(OPC)leversare
releasedwiththemowerengagedand/orthespeed
controlisoutofneutral.
•Thespeedcontrolleverisshiftedoutofneutral
withoutholdingOPCleversorwiththebrake
engaged.
•Thebladecontrolknob(PTO)ispulledupwithout
holdingtheOPClevers.
TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem
Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethe
machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot
operateasdescribed,haveanAuthorizedService
Dealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately.
Whiletestingthesafetyinterlocksystem,the
machinemaymoveforwardandcausepersonal
injuryorpropertydamage.
•Performthesafetyinterlocktestinanopen
area.
•Ensurenooneisstandinginfrontof
themachinewhileperformingthesafety
interlocktest.
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1.Settheneutrallocksandplacespeedcontrollever
inneutral.Starttheengine;refertoStartingand
StoppingtheEngine.
2.WithoutholdingtheOperatorPresenceControl
(OPC)levers,pullthebladecontrolknob(PTO)up.
Theengineshouldkill.
3.Pushthebladecontrolknobdowntooff.
4.Withenginerunning,holddowntheOPClevers.
Pullthebladecontrolknob(PTO)up.Thedrive
beltshouldengageandthemowerbladesbegin
rotating.
5.ReleasetheOPClevers.Theengineshouldkill.
6.Withtheenginerunning,movethespeedcontrol
leverforward.ReleasetheOPClevers.Theengine
shouldkill.
7.Ifalltheaboveconditionsarenotmethavean
AuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystem
immediately.
DrivingtheMachineForward
andBackward
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas
measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place
thethrottlecontrolinthefastpositionforbest
performance.
DrivingForward
1.Releasetheparkingbrake.
2.Togoforward,movethespeedcontrolleverto
desiredspeed.
3.Releasetheneutrallock.RefertoReleasingthe
NeutralLock.
4.Slowlyreleasethedriveleverstomoveforward
(Figure13).
Togostraight,releasedriveleversequally
(Figure13).
Toturn,squeezethedriveleveronthesideand
directionyouwanttoturn(Figure13).
Figure13
1.Drivelever2.Speedcontrollever
DrivingBackward
Slowlysqueezethedriveleversbacktogethertomove
rearward(Figure13).
BringingMachinetoNeutral
Position
Alwayssettheneutrallockandparkingbrakewhenyou
stopthemachine.
1.Squeezethedriveleverstoneutralposition.
2.Settheneutrallocks.RefertoOperatingNeutral
Locks.
3.Movespeedcontrollevertoneutralposition.
StoppingtheMachine
1.Tostopthemachine,squeezethedriveleversto
neutralpositionandengageneutrallocks.
2.Movespeedcontrolleverintoneutral.
3.Stoptheenginebyturningtheignitionkeytooff.
4.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.Settheparkingbrake.
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe
parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
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PushingtheMachinebyHand
Theby-passvalvesallowthemachinetobepushedby
handwithouttheenginerunning.
Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.
Nevertowthemachinebecausehydraulicdamage
mayoccur.
ToPushtheMachine
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrol
leverstotheneutrallockedpositionandsetthe
parkingbrake.
2.Opentheby-passvalvesbyturningthemcounter
clockwise1to2.Thisallowshydraulicuid
toby-passthepumpsandthewheelstoturn
(Figure14).
3.Releasetheparkingbrake.
4.Pushthemachinetothedesiredlocation.
5.Settheparkingbrake.
6.Closetheby-passvalves,butdonotovertighten
them.
Note:Rotatetheby-passvalvesamaximumof2
turnssothevalvedoesnotcomeoutofthebody
causinguidtorunout.
Important:Donotstartoroperatethe
machinewiththeby-passvalvesopen.Damage
tosystemmayoccur.
Figure14
1.By-passvalve
AdjustingtheFlowBafe
Themowerdischargeowcanbeadjustedfordifferent
typesofmowingconditions.Positionthecamlockand
bafetogivethebestqualityofcut.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrol
leverstotheneutrallockedpositionandsetthe
parkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.
3.Toadjustthecamlock,swingtheleveruptoloosen
thecamlock(Figure15).
4.Adjustthebafeandcamlockintheslottothe
desireddischargeow.
5.Swingtheleverbackovertotightenthebafeand
camlock(Figure15).
6.Ifthecamdoesnotlockthebafeintoplaceoritis
tootight,loosentheleverandthenrotatethecam
lock.Adjustthecamlockuntilthedesiredlocking
pressureisachieved.
Figure15
1.Camlock3.Rotatecamtoincreaseor
decreaselockingpressure
2.Lever4.Slot
PositioningtheFlowBafe
Thefollowingguresareonlyrecommendationsfor
use.Adjustmentswillvarybygrasstype,moisture
content,andheightofgrass.
Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthemower
groundspeedisthesame,openupthebafe.
PositionA
Thisisthefullrearposition(seeFigure16).The
suggesteduseforthispositionisafollows.
•Useforshort,lightgrassmowingconditions.
•Useindryconditions.
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