Toro 4250 User manual

4250, 4505, 8605 AND LATER COMPLIANT MOWERS
All LawnBoy Compliant Scamp ModelMowers
feature a Flywheel Brake system. It will stop the
bladefromturningwithin
3 secondsafterthe
operator releases the bail. The engine also stops
at the same time.
Adjustmentsand servicing
of the Scamp self-
propelledmowers arevery differentfromall
previous models of self-propelled mowers.
SAFETYWARNING: Before anyad-
justmentsor repairs are attempted,
disconnect andremovespark plug to
prevent starting.
INSTALLING CONTROL
ROD
1. Placeretainer clipon clutch arm with long side
of clip on the inside of clutch arm.
2. Align hole in clip with hole in arm and assem-
ble lower end
of the control rod in hole.
3. Turn (swivel)long end of clip up and snap into
position on lower control rod as shown.
SCAMPMODELS
SERVICINGANDADJUSTMENTS
SELF-PROPELLED
SAFETYWARNING:The lowerself-
propelcontrol rodmust be assembled
to clutcharm as shown.If not theself-
propelmechanism will not return to
neutral when thecontrol lever
is
released fromthe engaged position.

SCAMPMODELS
SELFPROPELLED
SERVICING AND ADJUSTMENTS
4. With the control handle in “neutral”(free) posi-
6. Secureupperand lower control rodstogether
tion as shown. withthe clampscrew as shown.This screw should
be tightened securelyby hand.
5. With the clutch arm resting on the handle and
wheel bracket as shown.
SAFETY WARNING: Improper tighten-
ing
of clamp screw on control rod may
result inoperator
loss of drive control
mechanism.
NOTE:
To put mower in motion, pull
upward oncontrol handle andhold in
drive position.
To stop forward motion
of mower, release control handle.
Mower drive mechanism functions
only when the control handle is held
in
“DRIVE” position.
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SCAMP MODELS
SELFPROPELLED
SERVICING AND ADJUSTMENTS
DRIVE ROLLER ADJUSTMENT
1. Withthecontrolhandlein “Neutral”, placeboth 2. Loosenboltandnutlocated indrive roller gap
rearwheel heightadjusters in #1 (lowest) cuttingadjustingslotoneachside
of drive roller bracket.
position as shown.
A gap of 3/16” should appear
betweenthe drive rollersand tires. 3. Move the drive rollerbracket upor down to
ob-
tain thenecessary 3/16’’ drive roller gap. Hold
bracketin position and tighten both bolts and nuts
securely.

SCAMPMODELS
REPLACEMENT AND SERVICING
SELF-PROPELLEDDRIVE BELT
V BELTREMOVAL OR REPLACEMENT
SAFETY WARNING:To prevent start-
ingengine, disconnect sparkpluglead
and remove spark
plug.
The “V” belt used onthe utilityself-propelledmodel
mowers
is a SPECIALBELT. DO NOTUSE A
SUBSTITUTE. Itwon’t work as WELL
or as LONG.
To remove the belt:
1. Remove four belt guard cover screws and
remove cover.
2. Turn mower up on side and remove nut, blade
andcollar. Removethreeboltssecuringmuffler and
crankshaft support. Remove muffler.
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6. Remove belt from driven pulley and slide shaft
assemblytothe right.Removebelt frommoweras
shown.
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REPLACEMENT AND SERVICING
SELF-PROPELLEDDRIVE BELT
SAFETY WARNING: To prevent start-
ing of engine, disconnectand remove
sparkplugprior to removingthe
engine.
3. Remove three bolts securing engineto muffler
plate andremoveengine.
NOTE: Do not remove mufflerplate
from housingwhen removingengine.
4. Removeengine and remove drivebelt fromdrive
pulley.
SAFETYWARNING: Do notoperate
mower with belt guard removed.
5. Remove roll pin from left hand drive roller and
remove roller.

SCAMPMODELS
REPLACEMENT AND SERVICING
SELF-PROPELLEDDRIVE BELT
NOTE: After thebelthas been re-
moved, examine for broken, cracked or
misalignedpulleys.The conditionand
the wear pattern of the belt will pro-
vide cluesfor the above possibilities.
Replace damaged or worn pulleys.
7. The crankshaft pulley (drive pulley) is secured
tothe crankshaftwith aSPECIALslotted set screw.
Theend
of this screwlocates in ahole in the
crankshaft. The correct position and tightness is
veryIMPORTANT.
If nottightened securely,
damage to the pulley, crankshaft and premature
wear
of the drive belt will result.
NOTE: ApplyOMC Ultra-LockPart No.
388517 tothreadsof set screwpriorto
installation.
8. When reinstallingpulley to crankshaft, the side
of the pulley with set screw is the lower side.
If
assembledupsidedown (set screwon top)
misalignment and interference of pulley operation
will result. Alwayscheck pulley for damage.
Replace
if necessary.
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IDLER
PULLEYS TOP STRAND
1
DRIVE-BOTTOMSTRANDENGINE
SHAFT DRIVE
PULLEY PULLEY
SCAMPMODELS
REPLACEMENT AND SERVICING
SELF-PROPELLEDDRIVE BELT
SAFETY WARNING
SAFETY WARNING: Incorrectdrive
belt installation may allow mower to
operate in reversedirectioncausing
injury to the operator or bystanders.
Assemble drive belt as shown.
INSTALL BELT AS SHOWN
FOR PROPERPULLEYROTATION
11. Check the condition of thedrive shaft, bronze
bearings, and sleeve.
If signs of damage or wear
appear, replacethem.
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SCAMPMODELS
REPLACEMENT AND SERVICING
SELF-PROPELLEDDRIVE BELT
12. Reassemble the drive shaftintothebearing
and slideit to the leftasfar as possible. Assemble
the washer and drive roller on the drive shaft.
INSTALLBELT AS SHOWN
FOR PROPERPULLEYROTATION
13. The drive rollers mustbe properly installed to
utilize the self-cleaningfeature. Properinstallation
is with the vee pointing toward the wheel.
14. Using anew roll pin, assemble thedrive roller
tothedrive shaft. Usea5/32”
or larger drift punch,
drivethe rollpin intoplace, flush with the outersur-
face. Neitherend should protrudebeyondthe roller
surface.
15. As you face the front of the mower, twist the
forward end ofthe belt1/4turn counter clockwise
and assemble on the enginedrive pulley. Assem-
ble engine on muffler plate andsecure with three
bolts.
16. Release springtensionon idler pulleys and
assemble belt on drive shaft pulley. Reassemble
idlerpulleyspringand rotatethebelt several revolu-
tions. Check to make sure the belt iscenteredon
the’ pulleysand TURNING IN RIGHT DIRECTION.
Note directionof arrow onlarge pulley in illustra-
tion above.Check andadjust belt tension
if
necessary. Referto BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT.
NOTE When replacing either of the.
beltidler assemblies,useidler kit part
no. 682374for the top and kitpart no.
682564 onthebottom.
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2. Drive beltshould be checked to insure that
proper tensionexists inorder to prevent premature
belt failure. Lift floatingidler from theupper strand
of
“V” belt. Belt will then become loose.Set
floating idler onto
“V” belt and check clearance
between thetwostrands of the
“V” belt. The
distance between the two strands should not be
less than 112” as shown.
complished by measuring the
distance fromthe
front edge on the height adjuster brackets to the
1/4” diameter gage holes located directlyinfront
of these bracketsas shown.This distance mustbe
the same for bothsides. Before tightening screws
makesure the distancebetweenthe strandsof the
“V” beltisnot less than 112”. Tightenthefour
handlebracketscrewsandthe two sidescrews
securely.Reassemble beltguardto self-propel
mechanismusingscrewspreviously removed.’
SAFETY WARNING
SAFETYWARNING: Do notoperate
mower with belt guard removed.
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SCAMPMODELS
REPLACEMENT AND SERVICING
SELF-PROPELLED DRIVE BELT
LUBRICATION
50 HOURS
1. DRIVEROLLER BEARINGS-Disassemble
rotating shaftcoverfromself-propelmechanismby
removing four screws. Unscrew plug from end of
each drive roller (Point“A”). Fillexposedcavitywith
EQUIVALENT.Replaceplugandtighten untilsnug.
Repeat procedureuntil lubricant appears oncross-
shaft at Point“B”. Reassemblerotating shaftcover
to self-propel assembly.
LAWN-BOY“A” GREASE,PART
NO. 610726 OR
FOUR PLACES
BOLT-PULLEY-ARM-NUT
LOWERIDLERASSEMBLY
PART #682564
LOWER IDLERPULLEY-Permanently lubricated.
No lubrication required.
FLOATING IDLERPULLEY-Do not immerse the
idler pulleyinsolvent. Usea ragcontaining solvent,
clean the holeinthe idler pulleyand the shoulder
bolt thoroughly. Using a small amount of LAWN-
BOY “A” GREASEor EQUIVALENT,relubricatethe
shoulder boltand remount idler pulley assembly in
the same order it was originally.
ASREQUIRED
1. CLUTCH LINKAGE-Apply several dropsof light
machine oil on clutch mechanism at all pivoting
points.
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