Toro 414158000 User manual

FormNo.3461-550RevA
GrandStand®MultiForce®Mower
With52inor60inTURBOFORCE®Cutting
UnitandLowFlowHydraulics
ModelNo.72524—SerialNo.414158000andUp
ModelNo.72530—SerialNo.414200000andUp
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OriginalInstructions(EN)*3461-550*

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.
Pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer’sinformation
includedwiththemachine.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,stand-onlawnmowerisintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators.Itis
designedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained
lawnsonresidentialorcommercialproperties.Using
thisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
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provided.
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(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
ProductOverview.....................................................9
Controls.............................................................9
Specications...................................................11
Attachments/Accessories..................................11
BeforeOperation..................................................11
BeforeOperationSafety....................................11
AddingFuel......................................................12
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................13
BreakinginaNewMachine..............................13
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................13
DuringOperation.................................................14
DuringOperationSafety...................................14
OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................15
OperatingthePower-T akeoff(PTO)
Switch...........................................................15
OperatingtheThrottle.......................................16
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch............................16
StartingtheEngine...........................................17
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................17
OperatingthePlatform......................................18
DrivingForwardorBackward............................18
SideDischargingorMulchingthe
Grass............................................................20
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut...............................20
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................21
AdjustingtheFlowBafe..................................21
PositioningtheFlowBafe................................21
UsingWeights..................................................22
AfterOperation....................................................22
AfterOperationSafety......................................22
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................23
UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................23
PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................23
TransportingtheMachine.................................24
Maintenance...........................................................26
MaintenanceSafety..........................................26
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........26
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................27
UsingtheCylinderLock....................................27
ReleasingtheCushionforRearAccess............28
Lubrication..........................................................28
GreasingtheMachine.......................................28
GreasingtheAccessoryFrame.........................28
GreasingtheT orsionIdler.................................29
GreasingtheFrontCasterPivots......................29
GreasingtheCaster-WheelHubs.....................29
GreasingtheEngineVoltageRegulator............30
GreasingtheBrakeCalipers.............................30
GreasingtheMotionControls...........................31
EngineMaintenance...........................................31
EngineSafety...................................................31
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................31
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................33
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................36
CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................37
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................37
DrainingtheFuelT ank......................................37
RemovingtheFuelTank...................................38
ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................38
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................39
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................39
ServicingtheBattery.........................................39
ServicingtheFuses..........................................41
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................41
AdjustingtheTracking......................................41
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................42
AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing...................42
ServicingtheCasterWheelsand
Bearings........................................................43
RemovingtheClutchShim...............................43
CheckingtheWheel-LugNuts..........................45
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................45
CleaningtheAir-IntakeScreen.........................45
CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................45
BrakeMaintenance.............................................46
TestingtheParkingBrake.................................46
AdjustingtheBrakes.........................................46
BeltMaintenance................................................46
CheckingtheBelts............................................46
ReplacingtheMower-DeckBelt........................46
ReplacingtheTransmissionBelt......................47
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................48
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers.................48
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................49
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................49
HydraulicSystemSpecications.......................49
CheckingtheHydraulicFluid............................49
ReplacingtheHydraulicFluidand
Filters............................................................50
BleedingtheHydraulicSystem.........................51
ReplacingtheLow-FlowHydraulic
Filter..............................................................51
MowerDeckMaintenance....................................52
BladeSafety.....................................................52
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................52
RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................54
InstallingtheMowerDeck.................................56
LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................56
AdjustingtheDeck-LiftSpring...........................58
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................59
Cleaning..............................................................59
CleaningundertheMowerDeck.......................59
DisposingofWaste...........................................59
Storage...................................................................60
StorageSafety..................................................60
CleaningandStorage.......................................60
Troubleshooting......................................................61
Schematics.............................................................63
3

Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSIB71.4-2017.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
functioningproperlyonthemachine.
•Keepclearofthedischargeopening.
•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating
area.Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained,
familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically
capabletooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove
theignitionkeybeforeservicing,fueling,or
uncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decalbatterysymbols
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.
1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway
fromthebattery.
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking
7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries.
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot
discard
decaloemmarkt
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart
fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.
decal115-4855
115-4855
1.Hotsurface/burnhazard—wearprotectivegloveswhen
handlingthehydrauliccouplersandreadtheOperator's
Manualforinformationonhandlinghydrauliccomponents.
decal106-5517
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
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Decal112-3858isfor60inmachinesonly.
decal112-3858
112-3858
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
3.Removethekeybefore
adjustingtheheightofcut.
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manualbeforeperforming
maintenance.
4.Height-of-cutsettings
decal116-8283
116-8283
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto75to81N∙m(55to60ft-lb).
decal116-8775
116-8775
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
2.Warning—lltothebottom
ofthellerneck;donot
overllthetank.
decal131-1180
131-1180
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
3.Baggingsetting
2.Short,lightgrass;dry
conditions
4.Tall,densegrass;wet
conditions
decal131-3507
131-3507
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
2.Belttensioner
5

decal131-3521
131-3521
1.Heightofcut
decal131-3524
131-3524
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
3.Colduidlevel
2.Transmissionuid
decal147-0212
147-0212
1.Keyswitch3.Powertakeoff(PTO)
2.Accessoryport4.InfoCenter
decal131-3536
131-3536
1.Battery4.Parkingbrake
2.Time5.Engine—start
3.Powertakeoff(PTO)6.Engagethehandlebars.
decal133-4604
133-4604
1.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
awayfromthemachine.
3.Severinghazardofhand
orfoot—keepawayfrom
movingparts.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,
opendeector—only
operatethemachinewith
adeectororagrass
collector.
4.Entanglement
hazard—keepaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.
6

decal133-4648
133-4648
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoreinformationon
servicingthemachine.
decal133-8062
133-8062
decal131-3526
131-3526
1.Powertakeoff(PTO)—disengaged5.Reverse
2.Fast6.Tractiondrive
3.Slow7.Engagethehandles.
4.Neutral
decal139-2878
139-2878
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.6.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
2.Warning—alloperatorsshouldbetrainedbeforeoperating
themachine.
7.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,and
removethekeybeforeleavingthemachineorperforming
maintenance.
3.Warning—wearhearingprotection.8.Tippinghazard—donotusedualrampswhenloadingontoa
trailer;use1rampwideenoughforthemachine;backup
therampwhenloadingthemachineanddriveforwardoffthe
rampwhenunloading.
4.Thrownobjecthazard—lowerthedeectorbeforeoperating
themachine.
9.Tippinghazard—donotusethemachineneardrop-offsor
onslopes;stayatleast2widthsofthemachineawayfrom
drop-offs.
5.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot—stayaway
frommovingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
7

decal140-4260
140-4260
1.Parkingbrake—disengaged5.Fast
2.Parkingbrake—engaged6.Enginespeed
3.On7.Slow
4.Off
8

ProductOverview
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Figure3
1.Adjustablecaster8.Controlpanel
2.Accessory-framelock9.Motion-controllevers
3.Anti-scalproller(60-inch
decksonly)
10.Hydraulictank
4.Frontcasterwheel11.Fueltank
5.Side-dischargechute12.Platform(downposition)
6.Accessoryframe13.Battery
7.Engine14.Mowerdeck
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart
theengineandoperatethemachine.
ControlPanel
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Figure4
1.Fuelcap8.Keyswitch
2.Malfunction-indicatorlight
(MIL)
9.Throttlecontrol
3.Parking-brakelever10.Height-of-cutlever
4.Hydraulic-tankcap11.Height-of-cutpin
5.Attachmentcontrols12.Motion-controllever
6.Hourmeter13.Referencebar
7.Power-takeoffswitch
(PTO)
AttachmentControls
Thecontrolsfunctionsvarydependingonthe
attachmentinstalled.Refertoyourattachment
Operator’sManualorInstallationInstructions.
Electronic-ControlUnit
Malfunction-IndicatorLight
Theelectronic-controlunit(ECU)continuously
monitorstheoperationoftheEFIsystem.
Ifaproblemorfaultwithinthesystemisdetected,the
malfunction-indicatorlight(MIL)isilluminated(Figure
4).
TheMIListheredlightlocatedintheconsolepanel.
WhentheMILilluminates,makeinitialtroubleshooting
checks;refertoTroubleshooting(page61).
Ifthesechecksdonotcorrecttheproblem,further
diagnosisandservicingbyanAuthorizedService
Dealerisnecessary.
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Power-TakeoffSwitch(PTO)
Usethepower-takeoffswitch(PTO)toengageand
disengagemowerbladesorstartandstoppowered
attachments(Figure4);refertoOperatingthe
Power-Takeoff(PTO)Switch(page15).
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe
enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine
isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular
maintenance(Figure5).
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Figure5
1.Safety-interlocksymbols3.Hourmeter
2.Batterylight
Safety-InterlockIndicators
Symbolsonthehourmeterindicatewithablack
trianglethattheinterlockcomponentisinthecorrect
position(Figure5).
Battery-IndicatorLight
IfyouturnthekeytotheONpositionforafew
seconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea
wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.
Thebatterylightturnsonwhenyouturnthekeytothe
ONpositionandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrect
operatinglevel(Figure5).
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa
continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST
position(Figure4).
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine,
has3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART.Referto
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch(page16).
Motion-ControlLevers
Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine
forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure4).
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor
storingthemachine;refertoUsingtheFuel-Shutoff
Valve(page23).
AccessoryFrame
UsetheaccessoryframetoattachonlyToro-approved
accessoriestothemachine(Figure3).Refertothe
Operator’sManualfortheaccessoryforinstallation
instructions.
Accessory-FrameLock
Theaccessory-framelockholdstheframeinplaceon
themachineusingthelockpin.Alwayslocktheframe
unlessahydraulickitisinstalledwithanaccessory
onthemachine(Figure3).
AdjustableCasters
Whenusingthemachinewithoutanaccessory,place
theadjustablecastersinthemowingposition(front
hole)asshowninFigure6.Whenusingthemachine
withanaccessory,refertotheOperator’sManualfor
thataccessoryforthecorrectcasterposition.
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Figure6
RightCasterShown
1.Mowingposition2.Accessorypositions
10

Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
52inMowerDeck60inMowerDeck
Cuttingwidth131cm(52inches)152cm(60inches)
Widthwith
deectordown
173cm(68inches)193cm(76inches)
Widthwith
deectorraised
137cm(54inches)157cm(62inches)
Lengthwith
platformdown
191cm(75inches)201cm(79inches)
Lengthwith
platformup
155cm(61inches)165cm(65inches)
Height122cm(48inches)122cm(48inches)
Weight405kg(893lb)420kg(926lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedToro
distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
Operation
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopletooperate
themachine.Localregulationsmayrestrictthe
ageoftheoperator.Theownerisresponsiblefor
trainingalloperatorsandmechanics.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeservicing,adjusting,fueling,cleaning,or
storingit.
•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe
enginequickly.
•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety
switches,andguardsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
•Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachineto
ensurethattheblades,bladebolts,andcutting
assembliesareingoodworkingcondition.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould
throw.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate
equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories
requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand
safely.
FuelSafety
•Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.
–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,
placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon
thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron
anobject.
–Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthat
spills.
–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan
openameorsparks.
–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe
tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.
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–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe
engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil
thefuelvaporshavedissipated.
–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep
itoutofthereachofchildren.
•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersontheground,awayfromyourvehicle
beforelling.
•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer
andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot
possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer
ratherthanafuel-dispensernozzle.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire
exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith
therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat
alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea
nozzlelock-opendevice.
•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurely.
AddingFuel
RecommendedFuel
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol
(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland
MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15%
ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.
Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan
10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains
15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or
enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder
warranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep
thefuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedbythe
fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh
fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,movethemotion-controlleverstothe
NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andengagetheparking
brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe
cap.
4.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.
Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto
expand.
5.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.Wipeupany
spilledfuel.
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Figure7
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PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe
EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page26).
BreakinginaNewMachine
Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower
decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhen
new,placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow
40to50hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinesto
developfullpowerandbestperformance.
UsingtheSafety-Interlock
System
WARNING
Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnected
ordamaged,themachinecouldoperate
unexpectedly,causingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock
switchesdaily,andreplaceanydamaged
switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Understandingthe
Safety-InterlockSystem
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtoprevent
PTOfromengagingunlessyoudo1ofthefollowing:
•Moveeithermotion-controllevertothecenter,
unlockedposition.
•PresstheONpositiononthePTOswitch.
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtostop
theblades/attachmentifyoumoveorrelease
bothmotion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position.
Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuser
wheneachinterlockcomponentisinthecorrect
position.Whenthecomponentisinthecorrect
position,atrianglelightsupinthecorresponding
square(Figure8).
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Figure8
1.Thetriangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsare
inthecorrectposition.
TestingtheSafety-Interlock
System
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe
machineeachtime.
Note:Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateas
describedbelow,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealer
repairthesafetysystemimmediately.
1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine
(page17).
2.Movethemotion-controlleverstothecenter,
unlockedposition.
Note:Theblades/attachmentshouldstopand
theengineshouldstoprunning.
3.Starttheengineanddisengagetheparking
brake.
4.Moveeithermotion-controllevertothecenter,
unlockedposition.
5.Continueholdingthemotion-controlleverin
thecenter,unlockedpositionandpresstheON
positiononthePTOswitch.
Note:Theclutchandblades/attachmentshould
engage.
6.Moveorreleasethemotion-controlleversinto
theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.
Note:Theblades/attachmentshouldstopand
theengineshouldcontinuetorun.
7.PresstheOFFpositiononthePTOswitchand
moveeithermotion-controllevertothecenter,
unlockedposition.
8.Continueholdingthemotion-controlleverin
thecenter,unlockedpositionandpresstheON
positiononthePTOswitch.
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Note:Theclutchandblades/attachmentshould
engage.
9.PresstheOFFpositiononthePTOswitch.
Note:Theblades/attachmentshouldstop.
10.Withtheenginerunning,presstheONposition
onthePTOswitchwithoutholdingeither
motion-controllevertothecenter,unlocked
position.
Note:Theblades/attachmentshouldnot
engage.
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep
bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine
duringoperation.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
•Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif
youslipandcontacttheblade.Avoidmowingin
wetconditions.
•Beforeyoustarttheengine,ensurethatalldrives
areinneutral,theparkingbrakeisengaged,and
youareintheoperatingposition.
•Ensurethatyouhavegoodfootingwhileusingthis
machine,especiallywhenbackingup.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
units.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall
times.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe
sureofaclearpath.
•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay
blockyourview.
•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.
•Stopthemachine,removetheignitionkey,and
waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeinspecting
themowerdeckorattachmentafterstrikingan
objectorifthereisanabnormalvibrationinthe
machine.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore
resumingoperation.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe
machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
•Disengagethecuttingunitandshutofftheengine
beforeadjustingtheheightofcut(unlessyoucan
adjustitfromtheoperatingposition).
•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.
Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,which
islethalifinhaled.
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(including
toemptythecatchersortounclogthechute),do
thefollowing:
–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
–Disengagethepowertake-off.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovetheignitionkey.
–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Shutoffthemachineanddisengagethedriveto
thecuttingunitinthefollowingsituations:
–Beforefueling
–Beforeclearingblockages
–Beforechecking,cleaning,ormaintainingthe
cuttingunit
–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs.Inspectthecuttingunitfor
damageandmakerepairsbeforestartingand
operatingthemachine
–Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition
•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicle.
•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
byTheToro®Company.
SlopeSafety
•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.Youareresponsibleforsafeslope
operation.Operatingthemachineonanyslope
requiresextracaution.Beforeusingthemachine
onaslope,dothefollowing:
–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions
inthemanualandonthemachine.
–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto
determineiftheslopeissafeformachine
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operation.Usecommonsenseandgood
judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation.
Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can
quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachineon
aslope.
•Operateacrossslopes,neverupanddown.Avoid
operationonexcessivelysteeporwetslopes.
•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do
notoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches,
embankments,water,orotherhazards.The
machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes
overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe
distance(twicethewidthofthemachine)between
themachineandanyhazard.Useawalk-behind
machineorahandheldtooltooperateinthese
areas.
•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon
slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor
direction;turnslowlyandgradually.
•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions
wheretraction,steeringorstabilityisinquestion.
Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet
grass,acrossslopesordownhillmaycausethe
machinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe
drivewheelsmayresultinslidingandalossof
brakingandsteering.Themachinecanslideeven
ifthedrivewheelsarestopped.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,
ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards.Tall
grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould
overturnthemachine.
•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor
attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityof
themachineandcausealossofcontrol.Follow
directionsforcounterweights.
•Ifyoulosecontrolofthemachine,stepoffand
awayfromthedirectionoftravelofthemachine.
OperatingtheParking
Brake
Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoushutoff
themachineorleaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse,
checktheparkingbrakeforproperoperation.
Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit;
refertoAdjustingtheBrakes(page46).
Pulltheparking-brakeleverrearwardtoengageit
(Figure9).
Pushtheparking-brakeleverforwardtodisengageit.
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Figure9
1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking
brake—disengaged
Operatingthe
Power-Takeoff(PTO)
Switch
Usethepower-takeoff(PTO)switchinconjunctionwith
themotion-controlleverstoengageanddisengage
themowerbladesorpowerattachments.
EngagingthePower-Takeoff(PTO)
Switch
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Figure10
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DisengagingthePower-Takeoff
(PTO)Switch
Figure11andFigure12show2waystodisengage
thePTO.
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Figure11
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Figure12
Note:IfyoudisengagethePTObyreleasingthe
motion-controllevers,youcanengagethePTOagain
bypressingtheONpositionoftheswitchwithout
pressingtheOFFpositionrst.
OperatingtheThrottle
YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweenFASTand
SLOWpositions(Figure13).
AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.
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Figure13
OperatingtheIgnition
Switch
Important:Donotengagethestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto
start,wait15secondsbetweenattempts.Failure
tofollowtheseinstructionscanburnoutthe
startermotor.
Note:Youmayneedtorepeatthecycleforstarting
theenginewhenyoustartitforthersttimeafteryou
havelledacompletelyemptyfuelsystemwithfuel.
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Figure14
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Figure15
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StartingtheEngine
Important:Donotengagethestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto
start,wait15secondsbetweenattempts.Failure
tofollowtheseinstructionscanburnoutthe
startermotor.
Note:Youmayneedtorepeatthecycleforstarting
theenginewhenyoustartitforthersttimeafteryou
havelledacompletelyemptyfuelsystemwithfuel.
Important:Themachinemayhavedifculty
startingunderseverecoldconditions.When
startingacoldmachine,keepthemachineabove
-23°C(-10°F).
Ifthemachineisnotstoredattheproper
temperature,
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Figure16
ShuttingOfftheEngine
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.
Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe
parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended.
Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60
secondsbeforeturningthekeyswitchtotheOFF
position.
Important:Startingandshuttingofftheengine
frequentlyincoldconditionscandamagethe
engine.Allowthemachinetoreachnormal
operatingtemperaturebeforeshuttingoffthe
engine.
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Figure17
Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoffvalve
isclosedbeforetransportingorstoringthe
machinetopreventafuelleak.Beforestoringthe
machine,disconnectthesparkplug(s)toprevent
thepossibilityofaccidentalstarting.
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OperatingthePlatform
Youcanusethemachinewiththeplatforminthe
upordownposition.Itisyourpreferenceonwhich
positiontouse.
WARNING
Theoperatorplatformisheavyandmaycause
injurywhenyouraiseorlowerit.Carefully
lowerorraisetheoperatorplatform,as
suddenlydroppingitcouldinjureyou.
•Donotputyourhandsorngersinthe
platform-pivotareawhenloweringor
raisingtheoperatorplatform.
•Makesurethattheplatformissupported
whenyoupullthelatchpinout.
•Makesurethatthelatchsecuresthe
platformwhenfoldingitup.Pushittight
againstthecushionforthelatchpinto
lockintoplace.
•Keepbystandersawayfromthemachine
whenraisingorloweringtheplatform.
OperatingtheMachinewiththe
PlatformUp
Operatethemachinewiththeplatformupforthe
followingconditions:
•Usingthemachineneardrop-offs
•Usingthemachineinsmallareaswherethe
machineistoolarge
•Areaswithlow-hangingbranchesorobstacles
•Loadingthemachinefortransport
•Drivingupslopes
Toraisetheplatform,pullthebackoftheplatformup
sothatthelatchpinandknoblockitintoplace.Push
ittightagainstthecushionforthelatchpintolockit
intoplace.
OperatingtheMachinewiththe
PlatformDown
Operatethemachinewiththeplatformdownforthe
followingconditions:
•Usingthemachineinmostareas
•Drivingacrossslopes
•Drivingdownslopes
Tolowertheplatform,pushtheplatformforward
againstthecushiontoreleasepressureonthelatch
pin,thenpulltheknoboutandlowertheplatform
(Figure18).
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Figure18
1.Platformup3.Pulltheknobouttorelease
theplatform.
2.Platformdown
DrivingForwardor
Backward
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas
measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place
thethrottlecontrolintheFASTpositionforbest
performance.
Important:Backthemachineovercurbs,1wheel
atatime;drivingitforwardovercurbscould
damagethemachine.
CAUTION
Themachinecanspinveryrapidly,andyou
maylosecontrolofthemachine,causing
personalinjurytoyouanddamagetothe
machine.
Slowdownthemachinebeforemakingsharp
turns.
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DrivingForward
1.Disengagetheparkingbrake;refertoOperating
theParkingBrake(page15).
2.Movethemotion-controlleverstothecenter,
unlockedposition.
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Figure19
1.Frontreferencebar4.Rightcontrollever
2.Leftcontrollever5.Rightcontrolleverinthe
NEUTRAL-LOCKposition
3.Rearreferencebar6.Leftcontrolleverinthe
NEUTRAL-LOCKposition
3.Slowlypushthemotion-controlleversforward
(Figure20).
Note:Theengineshutsoffifyoumovea
motion-controlleverwhiletheparkingbrakeis
engaged.
Note:Thefartheryoumovethemotion-control
leversineitherdirection,thefasterthemachine
movesinthatdirection.
Note:T ostop,pullthemotion-controllevers
backtotheNEUTRALposition.
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Figure20
DrivingBackward
1.Movebothmotion-controlleverstothecenter,
unlockedposition.
2.Slowlypullthemotion-controlleversrearward
(Figure21).
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Figure21
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SideDischargingor
MulchingtheGrass
Thismachinehasahingedgrassdeectorthat
dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe
turf.
DANGER
Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover,
orcompletegrasscatcherassemblymounted
inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade
contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith
rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris
causeinjuryordeath.
•Donotremovethegrassdeectorfrom
themachine,becausethegrassdeector
routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe
grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit
immediately.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe
machine.
•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaor
mowerbladesunlessyoureleasethebail
andthepowertakeoff(PTO)isoff.Rotate
thekeytotheOFFposition.Alsoremove
thekeyanddisconnectthewire(s)from
thesparkplug(s).
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut
Theheight-of-cutcanbeadjustedfrom38to127mm
(1-1/2to5inches)in6mm(1/4inch)increments.
Note:Usingaheight-of-cutunder51mm(2inches)
increasesthewearonthemower-deckbelt.Usea
height-of-cutthatisgreaterthan51mm(2inches)
wheneverpossible.
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Figure22
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