Toro 74447TE User manual

FormNo.3414-620RevA
122cmTITAN®HD1500Series
RidingMower
ModelNo.74447TE—SerialNo.400000000andUp
ModelNo.74451TE—SerialNo.400000000andUp
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Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3414-620*A

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives;
fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproductspecicDeclaration
ofConformity(DOC)sheet.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
WARNING
Removingstandardoriginalequipmentpartsand
accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,and
safetyofthemachine.FailuretouseoriginalToro
partscouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.Making
unauthorizedchangestotheengine,fuelorventing
system,mayviolateregulations.
Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires,
belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswith
originalToroparts.
Important:IfyouareusingamachinewithaToro
engineabove1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuousperiod,
ensurethattheHighAltitudeKithasbeeninstalledso
thattheenginemeetsCARB/EPAemissionregulations.
TheHighAltitudeKitincreasesengineperformance
whilepreventingspark-plugfouling,hardstarting,and
increasedemissions.Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,
attachthehigh-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecal
onthemachine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroService
DealertoobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitand
high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.Tolocateadealer
convenienttoyou,accessourwebsiteatwww.Toro.com
orcontactourToroCustomerCareDepartmentatthe
number(s)listedinyourEmissionControlWarranty
Statement.
Removethekitfromtheengineandrestoretheengine
toitsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe
engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperateanengine
thathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuseatlower
altitudes;otherwise,youcouldoverheatanddamage
theengine.
Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehasbeen
convertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthefollowing
label(Figure3).
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Figure3
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobeused
byresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators.
Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained
lawnsonresidentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnot
designedforcuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comforproduct
safetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
GeneralSafety.........................................................4
SlopeIndicator.......................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................6
ProductOverview.........................................................12
Controls...............................................................12
Specications........................................................14
BeforeOperation......................................................14
BeforeOperationSafety..........................................14
RecommendedFuel................................................15
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner...................................15
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................15
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................16
BreakinginaNewMachine......................................16
UsingtheRollover-ProtectionSystem(ROPS)............16
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................17
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem.............................18
PositioningtheSeat................................................19
ChangingtheSeatSuspension..................................19
UsingAttachmentsandAccessories..........................19
DuringOperation.....................................................19
DuringOperationSafety.........................................19
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................20
OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)...............................................................21
OperatingtheThrottle............................................21
OperatingtheChoke...............................................21
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................22
StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.........................22
UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.............................23
DrivingtheMachine...............................................24
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................25
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers...............................26
StoppingtheMachine.............................................26
UsingtheSideDischarge.........................................27
OperatingTips......................................................27
AfterOperation........................................................28
AfterOperationSafety............................................28
UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve...................................28
UsingtheDrive-Wheel-ReleaseValves.......................28
TransportingtheMachine........................................29
LoadingtheMachine..............................................30
Maintenance.................................................................31
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................31
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures......................................32
MaintenanceandStorage.........................................32
ReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain...........................32
RemovingtheSheet-MetalGuard.............................32
Lubrication...............................................................34
GreasingtheMachine.............................................34
EngineMaintenance..................................................35
EngineSafety.........................................................35
ServicingtheEngine...............................................35
CheckingtheSparkArrester.....................................40
ReplacingtheEmissions-AirIntakeFilter..................40
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................40
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ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................40
ServicingtheFuelTank...........................................41
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................41
ElectricalSystemSafety...........................................41
ServicingtheBattery...............................................41
ServicingtheFuses.................................................43
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................43
CheckingtheSeatBelt.............................................43
CheckingtheRoll-BarKnobs...................................43
AdjustingtheTracking............................................44
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................45
CheckingtheWheelLugNuts..................................45
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................45
CleaningtheEngineScreen......................................45
BrakeMaintenance....................................................46
AdjustingtheParkingBrake.....................................46
BeltMaintenance......................................................47
InspectingtheBelts................................................47
ReplacingtheMowerBeltforSideDischarge
MowerDecks.....................................................47
ReplacingtheHydraulic-Pump-DriveBelt..................48
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................49
AdjustingtheControl-HandlePosition......................49
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage......................50
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................51
HydraulicSystemSafety..........................................51
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................51
ChangingtheHydraulic-SystemFiltersand
Fluid.................................................................52
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................56
LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................56
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................57
RemovingtheMowerDeck.....................................60
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................60
Cleaning...................................................................61
CleaningundertheMower.......................................61
DisposingofWaste.................................................61
Storage........................................................................61
CleaningandStoringtheMachine.............................61
Troubleshooting...........................................................63
Schematics...................................................................65
Safety
ThismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewithENISO
5395:2013.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
ofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•ReadandunderstandthecontentsofthisOperator’sManual
beforeyoustarttheengine.Ensurethateveryoneusing
thisproductknowshowtouseitandunderstandsthe
warnings.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingcomponents
ofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguardsandother
safetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworkingonthe
machine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keepbystandersa
safedistancefromthemachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Neverallow
childrentooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebeforeservicing,
fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecanresult
ininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith
thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safety-alertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywith
theseinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalitemsofsafetyinformationintheir
respectivesectionsthroughoutthismanual.
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SlopeIndicator
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Figure4
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
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Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
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93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto115-149N∙m(85-110ft-lb).
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1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
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107-3069
1.Warning–thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
down.
2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe
rollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionandweartheseat
belt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary;do
notweartheseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.
3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.
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1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
3.Removetheignitionkey
beforeadjustingtheheight
ofcut.
2.Readtheinstructions
beforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
4.Height-of-cutsettings.
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1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.
decalhourmessagedisplay-116-5610
MessageDisplay
1.Hour4.Neutral
2.PTO5.Operatorpresenceswitch
3.Parkingbrake6.Battery
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116-8588
1.ReadtheOperator’smanual.
2.Rotatethedrivereleaseknobtoloosen,slidetheknob,
andtighten.
3.Pushthemachine.
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1.Engine
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decal117-3848
117-3848
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatethemachine
withoutdeector,dischargecover,orgrasscollection
systeminplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
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1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,belt.Shutofftheengineandremovekeybefore
adjusting,servicingorcleaning.
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1.Height-of-cut
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1.ReadOperator’smanual3.Pressdownonlatchto
unlockseat
2.Slideseatforward4.Rotateseat
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1.Parkingbrakedisengaged2.Parkingbrakeengaged
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1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual
2.Filltobottomofllerneck;
warning–donotoverllthe
tank
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131-1097
ToroEnginesOnly
1.Oildrain
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ToroEngineOnly
1.Shutdownengineatfullthrottle
decalptosymbols
PTOSwitchSymbols
1.PTO–disengage2.PTO–engage
decaltransportlock
TransportLock
1.Heightofcut2.Pulluptounlockthe
transportlock
decalmotioncntrllh-126-6194
LeftMotionControl
1.Machinespeed4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
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decalmotioncntrlrh-126-6183
RightMotionControl
1.Machinespeed4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
decalbatterysymbols
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.
1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthebattery.
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
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1.Fast4.Choke
2.Continuousvariablesetting5.Worklight(optional)
3.Slow6.Powerpoint
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1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance
4.RefertotheOperator'smanualforgreaseinstructions
2.Timeinterval5.CheckhydraulicoillevelandrefertotheOperator'smanual
forfurtherinstructions
3.Checkoillevel6.Checktirepressure
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1.Warning-ReadtheOperator’sManual.DoNotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.Wearhearingprotection.
4.Bodilyharmhazard-lookbehindyouwhenmowingin
reverse.
2.Cuttingandpinchinghazard-keephandsandfeetawayfrom
movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
5.Thrownobjecthazard-keepbystandersaway.
3.Ramphazard-whenloadingontoatrailer,donotusedual
ramps;onlyuseasingularrampwideenoughforthemachine
andthathasaninclinelessthan15degrees;backupthe
ramp(inreverse)anddriveforwardofftheramp.
6.Tippinghazardonslopes-donotuseonslopesnearopen
water;donotuseonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
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ProductOverview
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Figure5
1.Height-of-cutdeck-lift
pedal
7.Seatbelt
2.Height-of-cutpositions8.Fuelcap
3.Transportlock9.Parking-brakelever
4.Controls10.Mowerdeck
5.Motion-controllevers11.Casterwheel
6.Rollbar
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe
engineandoperatethemachine(Figure5andFigure6).
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Figure6
1.Powerport5.PTOSwitch
2.Chokecontrol6.Ignitionswitch
3.Throttlecontrol7.Switchpositionforoptional
lightkit
4.Hourmeter
IgnitionSwitch
Usethisswitchtostartthemowerengine.Ithas3positions:
START,RUN,andOFF.
ChokeControl
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.Pullthechokeknob
uptoengageit.Pushthechokeknobdowntodisengage
it(Figure6).
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa
continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFASTposition
(Figure6).
Blade-ControlSwitch(Power
Takeoff)
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)engagesanddisengages
powertothemowerblades(Figure6).
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheenginehas
operated.Itoperateswhentheengineisrunning.Usethese
timesforschedulingregularmaintenance(Figure6).
Safety-InterlockIndicators
Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterthatindicatewitha
blacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentispositioned
correctly(Figure7).
Battery-IndicatorLight
IfyouturntheignitionkeytotheONpositionforafew
seconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysintheareawherethe
hoursarenormallydisplayed.
Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturnedonand
whenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperatinglevel(Figure
7).
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Figure7
1.Safety-interlocksymbols3.Batterylight
2.Hourmeter
Motion-ControlLevers
Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachineforward,
reverse,andturneitherdirection.
Neutral-LockPosition
UsetheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwiththesafety-interlock
systemtodeterminetheNEUTRALposition.
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalve(behindtheseat)when
transportingorstoringthemower.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Width—SideDischargeMowerDecks:
122cmmowerdeck132cmmowerdeck
Withoutmowerdeck121cm(47-1/2inches)124cm(49inches)
Deectorup133cm(53inches)144cm(56-3/4inches)
Deectordown160cm(63-1/4inches)171cm(67-1/4inches)
Length—SideDischargeMowerDecks:
122cmmowerdeck132cmmowerdeck
Length208cm(82inches)208cm(82inches)
Height:
RollBar-UpRollBar-Down
179cm(70-1/2inches)125cm(49inches)
Weight:
MachinesWeight
122cmsidedischargemachines849-937lb
(385-425kg)
132cmsidedischargemachines862-957lb
(391–434kg)
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopletooperateor
servicethemachine.Localregulationsmayrestrictthe
ageoftheoperator.Theownerisresponsiblefortraining
alloperatorsandmechanics.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Knowhowtostopthemachineandenginequickly.
•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safetyswitches,
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot
operatethemachineunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
•Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethat
theblades,bladebolts,andcuttingassembliesareingood
workingcondition.Replacewornordamagedbladesand
boltsinsetstopreservebalance.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachineand
removeallobjectsthatthemachinecouldthrow .
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate
equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessoriesrequiredto
operatethemachineproperlyandsafely.
FuelSafety
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,useextreme
careinhandlingfuel.Fuelvaporsareammableand
explosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothefueltank
whiletheengineisrunningorwhilehot.
•Donotrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethere
isanopename,spark,orpilotlight,suchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.
•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
theground,awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,
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thenrefuelfromaportablecontainerratherthana
fuel-dispensernozzle.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworkingcondition.
•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfueling
iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyourclothing
immediately.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcapand
tightenitsecurely.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepitoutofthe
reachofchildren.Neverbuymorethana30-daysupply
offuel.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Addfueltothe
fueltankuntilthelevelis6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)
belowthebottomofthellerneck.Thisemptyspacein
thetankallowsfueltoexpand.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
–Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleandgastank
opening.
–Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillswithsoapand
water.
RecommendedFuel
•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.Neverusegasolinethatcontains
morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15
(contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or
E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine
damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessyouuseafuelstabilizer.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Using
Stabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide
thefollowingbenets:
•Keepsfuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless(drain
thefueltankwhenstoringthemachineformorethan
90days)
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,
whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner
tothefuel.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective
whenmixedwithfreshfuel.Tominimizethechanceof
varnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizerat
alltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonlevelground.
2.Shutofftheengineandengagetheparkingbrake.
3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.
4.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck(Figure
8).
Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.The
emptyspaceinthetankallowsthegasolinetoexpand.
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Figure8
CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check
theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page36).
BreakinginaNewMachine
Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mowerdecks
anddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhennew,placing
additionalloadontheengine.Allow40to50hoursof
break-intimefornewmachinestodevelopfullpowerand
bestperformance.
Usingthe
Rollover-ProtectionSystem
(ROPS)
WARNING
Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keeptheroll
barinthefullyraisedlockedpositionandusethe
seatbelt.
Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothemachine.
WARNING
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
inthedownposition.
•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.
•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris
inthedownposition.
•Driveslowlyandcarefully.
•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearancepermits.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.,
branches,doorways,electricalwires)before
drivingunderanyobjectsanddonotcontact
them.
Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.
1.Tolowertherollbar,applyforwardpressuretothe
upperpartoftherollbar.
2.Pullbothknobsoutandrotatethem90degreessothey
arenotengaged(Figure9).
3.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure9).
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Figure9
1.Rollbarintheupright
position
4.RotatetheROPSknob90
degrees.
2.ROPSknobinthelatched
position
5.ROPSknobinthe
unlatchedposition
3.PulltheROPSknobout.6.Rollbarinthefolded
position
4.Toraisetherollbar,raisetherollbartotheoperating
positionandrotatetheknobsuntiltheymovepartially
intothegrooves(Figure9).
5.Raisetherollbartothefulluprightpositionwhile
pushingontheupperrollbarsothatthepinssnapinto
positionwhentheholesalignwiththepins(Figure9).
Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeroll
barintheraisedposition.
6.Pushontherollbarandensurethatbothpinsare
engaged.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthesafety
section.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
bystandersavoidinjury.
DANGER
Operatingthemachineonwetgrassorsteepslopes
cancauseslidingandlossofcontrol.
•Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon
slopes.
•Donotoperatethemachinenearwater.
DANGER
Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,or
drowning.
Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs.
DANGER
Operatingthemachinewhiletherollbarisdown
mayleadtoseriousinjuryordeathintheeventofa
rollover.
Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand
lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.
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Figure10
1.SafeZone—usethe
machinehereonslopes
lessthan15degreesor
atareas.
3.Water
2.DangerZone—usea
walk-behindmowerand/or
ahandtrimmeronslopes
greaterthan15degrees
andneardrop-offsor
water.
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CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperator’searandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
Useprotectiveequipmentforyoureyes,ears,hands,feet,
andhead.
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Figure11
1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.
UsingtheSafety-Interlock
System
WARNING
Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnectedor
damaged,themachinecouldoperateunexpectedly
causingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
daily,andreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore
operatingthemachine.
Understandingthe
Safety-InterlockSystem
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventtheengine
fromstartingunless:
•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.
•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.
•Themotion-controlleversareintheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position.
Thesafety-interlocksystemisalsodesignedtoshutoffthe
enginewhenthetractioncontrolsaremovedfromthelocked
positionwiththeparkingbrakeengagedorifyourisefrom
theseatwhenthePTOisengaged.
Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhenthe
interlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition.Whenthe
componentisinthecorrectposition,atrianglelightsupin
thecorrespondingsquare.
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Figure12
1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe
correctposition
TestingtheSafety-Interlock
System
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine
eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed
below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety
systemimmediately.
1.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeandmove
theblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheONposition.
Trystartingtheengine;theengineshouldnotstart.
2.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeand
movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF
position.Moveeithermotion-controllever(outofthe
NEUTRAL-LOCKposition).Trystartingtheengine;the
engineshouldnotstart.Repeatfortheothercontrol
lever.
3.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,movethe
blade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFFposition,and
movethemotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position.Nowstarttheengine.Whiletheengine
isrunning,disengagetheparkingbrake,engagethe
blade-controlswitch(PTO),andriseslightlyfromthe
seat;theengineshouldshutoff.
4.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,movethe
blade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFFposition,and
movethemotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position.Nowstarttheengine.Whiletheengine
isrunning,centereithermotioncontrolandmove
(forwardorreverse);theengineshouldshutoff.Repeat
forothermotioncontrol.
5.Sittingontheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake,
movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF
position,andmovethemotion-controlleverstothe
NEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Trystartingtheengine;the
engineshouldnotstart.
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PositioningtheSeat
Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward(Figure13).
Positiontheseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe
machineandaremostcomfortable.
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Figure13
ChangingtheSeat
Suspension
Theseatisadjustabletoprovideasmoothandcomfortable
ride.Positiontheseatwhereyouaremostcomfortable.
Toadjustit,turntheknobinfronteitherdirectiontoprovide
thebestcomfort(Figure14).
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Figure14
1.Seat-suspensionknob
UsingAttachmentsand
Accessories
UseonlyToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.
Ifmorethanoneaccessory-mountkit(i.e.bucketkitor
universalmountkit)isaddedtoanyofthe4locationsshown
inFigure15,addafront-weightkit.Contactyourauthorized
servicedealerforthefront-weightkit.
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Figure15
1.Addafront-weightkitwhen2ormoreaccessory-mountkits
areinstalledatthesepositions.
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryorproperty
damage.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeyeprotection;
slip-resistant,substantialfootwear;andhearing
protection.Tiebacklonghairanddonotwearjewelry.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,orunderthe
inuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep
bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachineduring
operation.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoidholes
orhiddenhazards.
•Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Reducedtractioncould
causethemachinetoslide.
•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutral,theparkingbrake
isengaged,andyouareintheoperatingpositionbefore
youstarttheengine.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyourvision.
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•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.
Themachinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes
overtheedgeoriftheedgegivesway.
•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.
•Stopthemachineandinspectthebladesafterstrikingan
objectorifthereisanabnormalvibrationinthemachine.
Makeallnecessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperation.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalkswiththemachine.Always
yieldtheright-of-way.
•Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunitandshutoffthe
enginebeforeadjustingtheheightofcut(unlessyoucan
adjustitfromtheoperatingposition).
•Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaustgasesare
enclosed.
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(includingtoempty
thecatchersortounclogthechute),dothefollowing:
–Stopthemachineonlevelground.
–Disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistheriskof
lightning.
•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicle.
•Donotchangethegovernorspeedoroverspeedthe
engine.
•UseaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedbyToroonly.
RolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)Safety
•Donotremovetherollbarfromthemachine.
•Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyoucan
releaseitquicklyinanemergency.
•Alwayswearyourseatbeltwhentherollbarisup.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadobstructionsanddonot
contactthem.
•Keeptherollbarinsafeoperatingconditionby
thoroughlyinspectingitperiodicallyfordamageand
keepingallthemountingfastenerstight.
•Replaceadamagedrollbar.Donotrepairoralterit.
SlopeSafety
•Slowdownthemachineanduseextracareonhillsides.
Travelupanddownonhillsides.Turfconditionscan
affectthestabilityofthemachine.
•Avoidturningthemachineonslopes.Ifyoumustturnthe
machine,turnitslowlyandgraduallydownhill,ifpossible.
•Donotturnthemachinesharply.Usecarewhenreversing
themachine.
•Useextracarewhileoperatingthemachinewith
attachments;theycanaffectthestabilityofthemachine.
OperatingtheParking
Brake
Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachine
orleaveitunattended.
EngagingtheParkingBrake
WARNING
Theparkingbrakemaynotholdthemachine
parkedonaslopeandcouldcausepersonalinjury
orpropertydamage.
Donotparkonslopesunlessthewheelsare
chockedorblocked.
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Figure16
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