Toro 39678 User manual

FormNo.3392-709RevA
CommercialWalk-BehindMower
FixedDeck,T-Bar,GearDrivewith48in
TURBOFORCE®CuttingUnit
ModelNo.39678—SerialNo.315000001andUp
G017538
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3392-709*A

WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal
regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe
engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisincorporatedwith
themuferassembly.
GenuineTorosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA
ForestryService.
Important:Thisengineisequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landwithoutasparkarrestermufermaintainedin
workingorder,ortheengineconstricted,equipped,and
maintainedforthepreventionofre.Otherstatesor
federalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
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....................................................................14
AddingFuel...........................................................14
UsingFuelStabilizer/Conditioner............................14
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................15
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................15
PuttingSafetyFirst.................................................15
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................15
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................15
OperatingtheBlade-ControlLever(PTO).................16
TheSafety-InterlockSystem....................................17
DrivingForwardorBackward..................................17
UsingtheLowerControlBar...................................17
StoppingtheMachine.............................................18
TransportingtheMachine........................................18
AdjustingtheFlowBafe........................................19
PositioningtheFlowBafe......................................19
SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass.....................20
AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................20
AdjustingtheHandleHeight....................................21
AdjustingtheControlRods......................................22
Height-of-CutChart...............................................23
Maintenance.................................................................24
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................24
Lubrication...............................................................25
LubricatingtheMachine..........................................25
LubricatingtheCasterandWheelBearings.................25
GreasingtheTransmissionCouplers.........................25
GreasingtheMowerBeltIdler..................................25
EngineMaintenance..................................................26
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................26
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................26
ServicingtheSparkPlugs.........................................28
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................29
ServicingtheFuelSystem........................................29
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................31
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................31
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................31
CleaningtheAir-IntakeScreen.................................31
CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................31
BrakeMaintenance....................................................32
ServicingtheBrakes................................................32
BeltMaintenance......................................................33
CheckingtheBelts..................................................33
ReplacingtheTractionDriveBelt.............................33
ReplacingtheDriveBelt..........................................33
ReplacingtheMowerBelt........................................33
AdjustingtheMowerBeltTension............................34
AdjustingthePTOEngagementLinkage...................36
AdjustingthePTOSafetySwitch..............................36
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................37
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................37
AdjustingtheBladeBrake........................................40
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................40
Storage........................................................................41
Troubleshooting...........................................................42
Schematics...................................................................44
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.
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.
5

•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.
93-7298
1.Tractiondrive—forward
2.Pulltobrake
93-7299
1.Tractiondrive—reverse
93-7442
1.Parkingbrake
95-5537
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manualforinstructionson
operatingthecuttingblade
3.Pullbacktodisengage
2.Pushforwardtoengage
98-3264
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
8

98-3296
ForModelswith2–BladeMowerDecks
98-4387
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
98-5130
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto75-80ft-lb(102-106N⋅m).
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.
112-8760
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
112-9028
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.
117–2718
9

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 oro
ridingattachments.Useofotherridingattachmentsmay
createahazardousconditionresultingininjury.
130-8374
1.Fast2.Slow3.Engine—stop4.Engine—slow
130-9821
10

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

ProductOverview
G017539
Figure4
1.Sidedischarge5.T-barcontrol
2.Mowerdeck6.Handle
3.Recoil-starthandle7.Frontcasterwheel
4.Gastank
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure5)beforeyou
starttheengineandoperatethemachine.
Figure5
1.Throttlecontrol7.Parkingbrake
lever—releasedposition
2.Blade-controlbail8.Choke
3.Powertake-offlever(PTO)9.Ignitionswitch
4.Gear-shiftlever10.Upperhandle
5.Uppercontrolbar11.Lowerhandle
6.Lowercontrolbar
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolhas2positions:FastandSlow.
Blade-ControlBail
Thebailisusedinconjunctionwiththeblade-controllever
(PTO)toengagetheclutchanddrivethemowerblades.
Releasingthebladecontrolbailwillstoptheenginewiththe
PTOengaged.
Blade-ControlLever(PTO)
Thisleverisusedinconjunctionwiththeblade-controlbail
toengageanddisengagethemowerdeckbeltanddrivethe
mowerblades.
Gear-ShiftLever
Thetransmissionhas5forwardspeeds,neutral,andreverse,
andhasanin-lineshiftpattern.
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Important:Donotshiftwhilethemachineismoving,
astransmissiondamagemayoccur.
UpperControlBar
Shifttothedesiredgearandpushforwardontheupper
controlbarandbladecontrolbailtoengageforwardtraction
operationandpullbacktobrakeforwardmovement.Pull
backonrightsideofuppercontrolbartoturnrightandleft
sidetoturnleft.
LowerControlBar
Shifttransmissiontoreverseandsqueezethelowercontrol
barandhandletogethertoengagetherearwardtractionassist.
Parking-BrakeLever
Pullbackonuppercontrolbarandswingbrakeleverup
againsttheupperhandletosettheparkingbrake(Figure5).
IgnitionSwitch
Thisswitchisusedinconjunctionwithrecoilstarterandhas
twopositions:RunandOff.
Recoil-StartHandle
Pulltherecoil-starthandletostarttheengine(notshown
inFigure4).
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingorstoringthe
machine.
Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
Widthwithdeectordown161cm(63-1/2inches)
Length184cm(72inches)
Height104cm(41inches)
Weight226kg(598lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.
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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.
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(page29).
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertothe
fuel,andfollowthedirectionsofthemanufacturer.
Note:Fuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffectivewhen
mixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechanceofvarnish
depositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
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FillingtheFuelTank
1.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethecap.
Addunleadedregulargasolinetothefueltank,untilthe
levelis6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom
ofthellerneck.Thisspaceinthetankallowsgasoline
toexpand.Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
3.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.Wipeupanygasoline
thatmayhavespilled.
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checktheoil
levelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingtheEngine-oil
Level.
PuttingSafetyFirst
Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsinthe
safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
anybystandersavoidinjury.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,feetand
headisrecommended.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperator'searandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
Figure6
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
OperatingtheParkingBrake
Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engagetheparking
brake,stoptheengine,andremovethekey.Alwaysset
theparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineorleaveit
unattended.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis
unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.
SettingtheParkingBrake
1.Pulltheuppercontrolbarrearwardandholditinthis
position(Figure7).
2.Lifttheparking-brakelockupandgraduallyreleasethe
uppercontrolbar.Thebrakelockshouldstayintheset
(locked)position(Figure7).
Figure7
1.Uppercontrolbar3.Fixedbar
2.Parking-brakelever—set
position
ReleasingtheParkingBrake
1.Pullrearwardontheuppercontrolbar.Lowerthe
parking-brakelocktothereleasedposition.
2.Graduallyreleasetheuppercontrolbar.
StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.
2.Openthefuelvalve.
3.Disengagetheblade-control(PTO)leverandmovethe
shiftlevertotheNeutralposition.
4.Settheparkingbrake.
5.TurntheignitionkeytotheRunposition(Figure8).
6.Tostartacoldengine,movethethrottlecontrol
midwaybetweentheFastandSlowpositions.
7.Tostartawarmengine,movethethrottlecontrolto
theFastposition.
8.PullthechokeknobtotheOnpositioniftheengineis
cold(Figure8).
Note:Awarmorhotengineusuallydoesnotrequire
usingthechoke.
9.Grasptherecoilstarterhandlermlyandpullitout
untilpositiveengagementresults;thenpullthehandle
vigorouslytostarttheengine.
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Note:Allowtheropetorecoilslowly.
Important:Donotpulltherecoilropetoitslimit
orreleasethestarterhandlewhenyoupullout
theropebecausetheropemaybreakortherecoil
assemblymaybedamaged.
10.PushthechoketotheOffpositionastheengine
warmsup.
11.Iftheengineiscold,allowittowarmupandthen
movethethrottlecontroltotheFastposition.
StoppingtheEngine
Important:Inanemergency,youcanstoptheengine
immediatelybyturningtheignitionkeytotheOff
position.
1.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition(Figure8).
2.Lettheengineidlefor30to60secondsbeforeturning
theignitionkeytotheOffposition.
3.TurntheignitionkeytotheOffposition(Figure8).
Figure8
1.Blade-controllever(PTO)3.Ignitionkey
2.Throttlelever
4.Settheparkingbrakeandremovethekey.
5.Disconnectthewiresfromthesparkplugstoprevent
thepossibilityofaccidentallystartingbeforestoringor
performingmaintenanceonthemachine.
6.Closethefuel-shutoffvalvebeforestoringor
transportingthemachine.
Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoff
valveisclosedbeforetransportingorstoringthe
machine,asfuelleakagemayoccur.
OperatingtheBlade-Control
Lever(PTO)
Theblade-controllever(PTO)engagesanddisengagespower
tothemowerblades.
EngagingtheMowerBlades
1.Toengagetheblades,squeezetheblade-controlbail
againsttheuppercontrolbar(Figure9).
2.Pushtheblade-controllever(PTO)rmlyforward,
untilitlatchesover-center.
3.Starttheengineandrepeattheproceduretoengagethe
mowerbladesiftheblade-controlbailisreleased.
Figure9
1.Uppercontrolbar3.Blade-controllever(PTO)
2.Blade-controlbail
DisengagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
Todisengagetheblades,pulltheblade-controllever(PTO)
rearwardalltheway(Figure9).Theenginewillstopwhen
theblade-controlbailisreleasedwiththeblade-controllever
engaged.
Note:Itisnecessarytofullyandmanuallydisengagethe
blade-controllever.
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TheSafety-InterlockSystem
CAUTION
Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnectedor
damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly,
causingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
daily,andreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore
operatingthemachine.
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventtheengine
fromstartingwhen:
•Theblade-controllever(PTO)isengaged.
•Theignitionkeyisintheoffposition.
Thesafety-interlocksystemisalsodesignedtostopthe
enginewhen:
•The-bladecontrolbailisreleasedwiththeblade-control
lever(PTO)engaged.
•Theignitionswitchisturnedtotheoffposition.
TestingtheSafety-InterlockSystem
Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine
eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed
below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety
systemimmediately.
1.Settheparkingbrake,disengagethePTO,andplace
thethrottleforward.
2.Starttheengine.
3.Withtheenginerunningsqueezetheblade-control
bailagainstuppercontrolbarandpushthe
mower-blade-controlleverforward.
Note:Themowerbladesshouldbeginrotating.
4.Withtheenginerunning,releasetheblade-controlbail.
Note:Theengineshouldstop.
5.Starttheengineagain.
6.Withtheenginerunning,turntheignitionkeytothe
Offposition.
Note:Theengineshouldstop.
DrivingForwardorBackward
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured
inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethethrottlecontrolin
thefastpositionforbestmowingperformance.
DrivingForward
1.Togoforward,movetheshiftlevertoaforwardgear
(Figure10).
2.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe
ParkingBrake(page15).
3.Slowlypressontheuppercontrolbartomoveforward
(Figure10).
Togostraight,applyequalpressuretobothendsofthe
uppercontrolbar(Figure10).
Toturn,releasepressureontheuppercontrolbarside
inthedirectionyouwanttoturn(Figure10).
Figure10
1.Uppercontrolbar3.Shiftlever
2.Lowercontrolbar4.Lowerhandle
DrivingBackward
1.Togobackward,movetheshiftlevertothereverse
gear.
2.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe
ParkingBrake(page15).
3.Slowlysqueezethelowercontrolbarandlowerhandle
togethertomoverearward(Figure10).
UsingtheLowerControlBar
Thisprocedureisfordrivingupacurb.Thiscanbe
performedwhiledrivingforwardorbackward.
Note:Somecurbsdonotallowthereardrivetirestocontact
thecurb.Ifthishappens,drivethemachineupthecurbatan
angle.
WARNING
Abladecanbebentordamagedwhendrivingup
acurb.Piecesofbladethatmaybethrowncould
seriouslyinjureorkillyouorbystanders.
Donotrunbladeswhiledrivingupacurbforward
orbackward.
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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).
Note:Liftinguponthelowerhandlewillassistdriving
themachineupacurbandnotspinthedrivewheels.
Figure12
1.Lowercontrolbar
(engaged)
2.Handle
StoppingtheMachine
Tostopthemachine,pullbackontheuppercontrolbar,
releasetheblade-controlbail,turntheignitionkeytotheoff
position,andsettheparkingbrake;refertoOperatingthe
ParkingBrake(page15).Remembertoremovethekeyfrom
theignitionswitch.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis
unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.
TransportingtheMachine
Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthemachine.
Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasallnecessarylightingand
markingasrequiredbylaw .Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafety
instructions.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyou,your
family,petsorbystandersavoidinjury.
Totransportthemachine:
1.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and
closethefuelvalve.
2.Securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruckwith
straps,chains,cable,orropes.
3.Ifusingatrailer,securethetrailertothetowingvehicle
andinstallthesafetychains.
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AdjustingtheFlowBafe
Youcanadjustthemowerdischargeowfordifferenttypes
ofmowingconditions.Positionthebafetogivethebest
qualityofcut.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrolleversto
theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Loosenthenut(Figure13).
4.Adjustthebafeandnutintheslottothedesired
dischargeow,andtightenthenut.
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1 2
Figure13
1.Slot2.Nut
PositioningtheFlowBafe
Thefollowingguresareonlyrecommendationsforuse.
Adjustmentswillvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent,and
heightofgrass.
Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthemower
groundspeedisthesame,openupthebafe.
PositionA
Thisisthefullrearposition(seeFigure14).Thesuggested
useforthispositionisafollows:
•Useforshort,lightgrassmowingconditions.
•Useindryconditions.
•Usetomakesmallergrassclippings.
•Usetopropelthegrassclippingsfartherawayfromthe
mower.
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Figure14
PositionB
Usethispositionwhenbagging(Figure15).
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Figure15
PositionC
Thisisthefullopenposition.Thesuggesteduseforthis
positionisasfollows(Figure16):
•Useintall,densegrassmowingconditions.
•Useinwetconditions.
•Usetolowertheenginepowerconsumption.
•Useatincreasedgroundspeedinheavyconditions.
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Figure16
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.Alsoremovethekeyandpullthewiresoff
thesparkplug(s).
AdjustingtheHeightofCut
Thismachinehasa26to108mm(1to4-1/4inch)rangefor
theheightofcut.Thiscanbeachievedbyadjustingtheblade
spacers,rearaxleheight,andfrontcasterspacers.Usethe
Height-of-CutChart(page23)toselectthecombinationof
adjustmentsrequired.
AdjustingtheBladeHeight
Adjustthebladesbyusingthe4spacers(6mm)(1/4inch),
onthebladespindlebolts.Thisallowsfora25mm(1-inch)
adjustmentrange,in6mm(1/4inch)increments,ofcutting
heightinanyaxleposition.Usethesamenumberofblade
spacersonallbladestoachievealevelcut(2aboveand
2below,1aboveand3below,etc.).
1.Disengagethebladecontrol(PTO)leverandsetthe
parkingbrakes.
2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Holdthebladeboltandremovethenut(Figure17).
Figure17
1.Blade4.Spacer
2.Bladebolt5.Thinwasher
3.Curvedwasher6.Nut
4.Slidetheboltdownthroughthespindle,andchange
thespacersasneeded(Figure17).
5.Installtheboltandcurvedwasher,addextraspacer(s),
andsecurethemwithathinwasherandanut(Figure
17).
6.Torquethebladeboltto75-80ft-lb(101-108N-m).
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