Toro 74691 User manual

FormNo.3456-345RevA
TimeCutter®MX4275TRiding
Mower
ModelNo.74691—SerialNo.412533618andUp
ModelNo.74695—SerialNo.412655021andUp
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OriginalInstructions(EN)*3456-345*

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque
ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine
manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof
AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As
conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating
requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass
ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto
theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith
themachine.
Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe
usedbyhomeownersinresidentialapplications.Itis
designedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained
lawns.Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthan
itsintendedusecouldprovedangeroustoyouand
bystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
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situationwhich,ifnotavoided,willresultindeath
orseriousinjury.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SlopeIndicator...................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6
ProductOverview...................................................10
Controls............................................................11
Specications..................................................12
Attachments/Accessories.................................12
BeforeOperation.................................................12
BeforeOperationSafety...................................12
AddingFuel......................................................13
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................14
BreakinginaNewMachine..............................14
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................14
PositioningtheSeat..........................................15
AdjustingtheMyRide®Suspension
System..........................................................15
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers.................15
ConvertingtoSideDischarge...........................16
DuringOperation.................................................18
DuringOperationSafety...................................18
OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)............................................................20
OperatingtheThrottle.......................................21
OperatingtheChoke.........................................21
StartingtheEngine...........................................21
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................22
UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................22
DrivingtheMachine..........................................22
UsingtheSmartSpeedTMControl
System..........................................................23
UsingtheSideDischarge.................................24
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................24
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................25
OperatingTips.................................................26
AfterOperation....................................................27
AfterOperationSafety......................................27
CleaningtheMachine.......................................27
PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................27
TransportingtheMachine.................................28
Maintenance...........................................................30
MaintenanceSafety..........................................30
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........31
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................32
ReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain..................32
RaisingtheMachine.........................................32
Lubrication..........................................................33
GreasingtheBearings......................................33
EngineMaintenance...........................................33
EngineSafety...................................................33
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................33
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................34
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................37
CleaningtheBlowerHousing............................37
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................38
ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter.......................38
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................39
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................39
ServicingtheBattery.........................................39
ServicingtheFuses..........................................40
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................41
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................41
ReleasingtheElectricBrake.............................41
AdjustingtheTracking......................................41
BeltMaintenance................................................42
InspectingtheBelts..........................................42
ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................42
MowerMaintenance.............................................44
BladeSafety.....................................................44
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................44
LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................46
RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................49
InstallingtheMowerDeck.................................50
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................50
Cleaning..............................................................51
WashingtheUndersideoftheMower
Deck..............................................................51
DisposingofWaste...........................................52
Storage...................................................................52
StorageSafety..................................................52
CleaningandStorage.......................................52
StoringtheBattery............................................53
Troubleshooting......................................................54
Schematics.............................................................56
3

Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ENISO5395.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
•Keepbystandersandchildrenaway.
•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Allowonlypeople
whoareresponsible,trained,familiarwiththe
instructions,andphysicallycapabletooperateor
servicethemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,
ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or
onslopesgreaterthan15°.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards,
safetyswitches,andothersafetyprotective
devicesinplaceandfunctioningproperly.
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeservicing,adjusting,fueling,cleaning,or
storingit.
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SlopeIndicator
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Figure3
Youmaycopythispageforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucanoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslopeof
hillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge
5

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.
Decal99-3943isformodelswith127cm(50inch)
decksonly.
decal99-3943
99-3943
1.Beltrouting
2.Engine
Decal105-7015isformodelswith107cm(42inch)
decksonly.
decal105-7015
105-7015
1.Beltrouting
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Decal112-9840isformodelswith127cm(50inch)
decksonly.
decal112-9840
112-9840
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
3.Removetheignitionkey
andreadtheinstructions
beforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
2.Heightofcut
decal121-2989b
121-2989
1.Bypassleverpositionfor
pushingthemachine
2.Bypassleverpositionfor
operatingthemachine
decal130-0731
130-0731
1.Warning—thrownobject
hazard;keepthedeector
shieldinplace.
2.Cuttinghazardofhandor
foot,mowerblade—keep
awayfrommovingparts.
decal132-0872
132-0872
1.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
awayfromthemachine.
3.Severinghazardofhand
orfoot—keepawayfrom
movingparts.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,
raiseddeector—donot
operatethemachinewith
anopendeck;usea
baggeroradeector.
4.Entanglement
hazard—keepaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.
Decal138-6074ismoldedintothefueltank.
decal138-2456
138-6074
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
3.Donotoverllthefuel
tank.
2.Parkthemachineona
levelsurfacewhenlling
thefueltank.
7

decal139-2388
139-2388
1.Slow3.Fast
2.Hauling
Decal139-2391isformodelswithoutanhourmeter.
decal139-2391
139-2391
1.Fast2.Slow
decal139-2394
139-2394
1.Tractioncontrols4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow6.Parkingbrake
decal139-2395
139-2395
1.Parkingbrake4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow6.Tractioncontrols
decal139-2397
139-2397
decal140-2748
140-2748
decal142-5864
142-5864
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decal132-0869
132-0869
Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum
recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas
wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineintheconditionson
thatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.
1.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofthehand,mower
blade;entanglement
hazardofthehand,
belt—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepall
guardsandshieldsinplace.
5.Tippinghazard—donot
usedualrampswhen
loadingontoatrailer;use
1rampwideenoughfor
themachine;usearamp
withaslopelessthan15°;
backuptherampwhen
loadingthemachineand
driveforwardofftheramp
whenunloading.
7.Tippinghazard—donotuse
themachineneardrop-offs
oronslopesgreaterthan
15°;onlyoperateacross
slopeslessthan15°.
2.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManualbefore
performingmaintenance;
engagetheparkingbrake,
removethekey,and
disconnectthesparkplug.
4.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
away;pickupdebris
beforeoperating;keepthe
deectorinplace.
6.Runoverhazard—donot
carrypassengers;look
behindyouwhenmowing
inreverse.
9

ProductOverview
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Figure4
1.Engine4.Motion-controllevers7.SmartSpeed™lever10.Reardrivewheel
2.Operatorseat5.Frontcasterwheel8.Height-of-cutlever11.Controlpanel
3.Fuel-tankcap6.Deck-liftpedal(certain
modelsonly)
9.Deector12.MyRide™adjustmentlever
10

Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart
theengineandoperatethemachine.
ControlPanel
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Figure5
1.Throttlecontrol3.Blade-controlswitch
(powertakeoff)
2.Chokecontrol4.Keyswitch
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine,
has3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART(Figure5).
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa
continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST
position(Figure5).
ChokeControl
Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine(Figure5).
Blade-ControlSwitch(Power
Takeoff)
Theblade-controlswitch,representedbya
power-takeoff(PTO)symbol,engagesand
disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure5).
Motion-ControlLevers
Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine
forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure4).
ParkPosition
Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardfromthe
centertothePARKpositionwhenexitingthemachine
toengagetheelectricbrake(Figure24).Always
positionthemotion-controlleversintothePARK
positionwhenyoustopthemachineorleaveit
unattended.
MyRide®AdjustmentLever
UsetheMyRide®adjustmentlevertoadjusttheseat
suspension(Figure4).
SmartSpeed™ControlSystem
Lever
TheSmartSpeed™Control-Systemlever,located
belowtheoperatingposition,givesyouachoiceto
drivethemachineat3speedranges—trim,tow,and
mow(Figure27).
Fuel-PresenceWindow
Youcanusethefuelwindow,locatedontheleftside
ofthemachine,toverifythepresenceoffuelinthe
tank(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Fuel-presencewindow
11

Height-of-CutLever
Usetheheight-of-cutlevertolowerandraisethedeck
fromtheseatedposition.Movingtheleverup(toward
you)raisesthedeckfromthegroundandmovingthe
leverdown(awayfromyou)lowersthedecktoward
theground.Adjusttheheight-of-cutonlywhilethe
machineisnotmoving(Figure28).
FootPedalDeck-LiftSystem
CertainModelsOnly
Thefootpedaldeck-liftsystemallowsyoutolowerand
raisethedeckfromtheseatedposition.Youcanuse
thefootpedaltoliftthedeckbrieytoavoidobstacles
orassistinadjustingtheheightofcut(Figure4).
Specications
Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
42inMowerDeck50inMowerDeck
Cuttingwidth107cm(42inches)127cm(50inches)
Widthwith
deectordown
135cm(53inches)155cm(61inches)
Widthwith
deectorraised
123cm(48.5
inches)
130cm(51inches)
Length185cm(73inches)186cm(73inches)
Height112cm(44inches)109cm(43inches)
Weight332kg(731lb)353kg(779lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedToro
distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations
mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner
isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand
mechanics.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,
andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith
theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine
couldthrow.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety
switches,andguardsareattachedandworking
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeservicing,adjusting,fueling,cleaning,or
storingit.
•Beforemowing,inspectthemachinetoensure
thatthecuttingassembliesareworkingproperly.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate
equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories
requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand
safely.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.
•Donotcarrypassengersonthemachine.
•Keepbystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine
duringoperation.Shutoffthemachineand
attachment(s)ifanyoneentersthearea.
•Donotoperatethemachineunlessallguardsand
safetydevices,suchasthedeectorsandthe
entiregrasscatcher,areinplaceandfunctioning
properly.Replacewornordeterioratedpartswhen
necessary.
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FuelSafety
•Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.
–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe
fuel,removethemachinefromthetruckor
trailerandrefuelitontheground,awayfrom
allvehicles.Ifthisisnotpossible,placea
portablefuelcontainerontheground,away
fromallvehicles,andllit;thenrefuelthe
machinefromthefuelcontainerratherthan
fromafuel-dispensernozzle.
–Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,in
anopenarea,andwhentheengineiscold.
Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan
openameorsparks.
–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe
tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.
–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe
engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil
thefuelvaporshavedissipated.
–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep
itoutofthereachofchildren.
•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire
exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith
therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat
alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea
nozzlelock-opendevice.
•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.
•Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurely.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,
mufer,drives,grasscatcher,andengine
compartmenttohelppreventres.Cleanupoilor
fuelspills.
AddingFuel
RecommendedFuel
TypeUnleadedgasoline
Minimumoctanerating87(US)or91(research
octane;outsidetheUS)
EthanolNomorethan10%byvolume
MethanolNone
MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)
Lessthan15%byvolume
OilDonotaddtothefuel
Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel
fromareputablesource.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep
thefuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedbythe
fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh
fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothe
PARKposition.
3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.
5.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck
(Figure7).Donotllthefueltankcompletely
full.
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Figure7
PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe
EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page30).
BreakinginaNewMachine
Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower
decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhen
new,placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow
40to50hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinesto
developfullpowerandbestperformance.
UsingtheSafety-Interlock
System
WARNING
Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare
disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould
operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal
injury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock
switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged
switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Understandingthe
Safety-InterlockSystem
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe
enginefromstartingunless:
•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.
•Themotion-controlleversareinthePARKposition.
Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshut
offtheenginewheneverthecontrolleversareoutof
thePARKpositionandyourisefromtheseat.
TestingtheSafety-Interlock
System
Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe
machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot
operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized
ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately.
1.Sitontheseat,movethemotion-controllevers
inthePARKposition,andmovetheblade-control
switchtotheONposition.Trystartingthe
engine;theengineshouldnotcrank.
2.Sitontheseatandmovetheblade-controlswitch
totheOFFposition.Moveeithermotion-control
levertothecenter,unlockedposition.Try
startingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.
Repeatwiththeothermotion-controllever.
3.Sitontheseat,movetheblade-controlswitch
totheOFFposition,andlockthemotion-control
leversinthePARKposition.Starttheengine.
Whiletheengineisrunning,engagethe
blade-controlswitch,andriseslightlyfromthe
seat;theengineshouldshutoff.
4.Sitontheseat,movetheblade-controlswitch
totheOFFposition,andlockthemotion-control
leversinthePARKposition.Starttheengine.
Whiletheengineisrunning,movethe
motion-controlleverstothecenter,unlocked
positionandriseslightlyfromtheseat;the
engineshouldshutoff.
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PositioningtheSeat
Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position
theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe
machineandaremostcomfortable(Figure8).
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Figure8
AdjustingtheMyRide®
SuspensionSystem
YoucanadjusttheMyRide®suspensionsystemfora
smoothandcomfortableride.Theslotsforadjusting
thesuspensionhavedetentpositionsforreference,
rangingfromasofttoarmride(Figure9).
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe
motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK
position.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Stepoffthemachine.
4.Whilestandingontherightsideofthemachine,
movetheadjustmentleverlefttowardthe–
symbolforasoftersuspension.
Movetheadjustmentleverrighttowardthe+
symbolforarmersuspension.
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Figure9
1.MyRideadjustmentlever3.Firmersuspension
2.Softersuspension
Adjustingthe
Motion-ControlLevers
AdjustingtheHeight
Youcanadjustthemotion-controllevershigheror
lowerformaximumcomfort(Figure10).
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Figure10
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AdjustingtheTilt
Youcanadjustthemotion-controlleversforwardor
rearwardforyourcomfort.
1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollever
tothecontrol-armshaft.
2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe
controlleverforwardorrearward.
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Figure11
3.Tightenbothboltstosecurethecontrolleverin
thenewposition.
4.Repeattheadjustmentfortheothercontrollever.
ConvertingtoSide
Discharge
Themowerdeckandmowerbladesshippedwiththe
machineweredesignedforoptimummulchingand
side-dischargeperformance.
Installthefastenersfromtheloosepartsbagintothe
emptyholesafterremovingtherecylingbafes..This
ensuresthatnoholesareleftopenwhenoperating
themowerdeck.
WARNING
Openholesinthemachineexposeyouand
otherstothrowndebristhatcancausesevere
injury.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithout
hardwaremountedinallholesinthe
machinehousing.
•Installthehardwareinthemountingholes
whenyouremovethemulchingbafe.
Machineswith107cm(42-inch)
MowerDecks
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe
motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK
position.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Removethemowerdeck;refertoRemovingthe
MowerDeck(page49).
4.Removethe2locknuts(5/16inch)fromthe
weldedpostsofthebafe(Figure12).
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Figure12
1.Locknut—5/16inch(4)3.Bafe
2.Carriagebolt—5/16x3/4
inch(2)
4.Weldedpost(2)
5.Removethe2carriageboltsand2locknuts
securingthebafetothedeckandremovethe
bafe(Figure12)
6.Locatethe2boltsinloosepartsandusethe
existinglocknutstoinstallthesefastenersinto
theholesusedfortheweldedposts(Figure12)
topreventyingdebris.
Note:Installtheboltupward,throughthe
undersideofthedeckanduseanexisting
locknuttosecurefromthetopside.
7.Installthemowerdeck;refertoInstallingthe
MowerDeck(page50).
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Machineswith127cm(50-inch)
MowerDecks
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade-controlswitch,andmovethe
motion-controlleversoutwardtothePARK
position.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Removethemowerdeck;refertoRemovingthe
MowerDeck(page49).
4.Removethe3locknuts(5/16inch)fromthe
weldedpostsoftherightbafe(Figure13).
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Figure13
1.Locknut—5/16inch(4)3.Carriagebolt—5/16x3/4
inch
2.Rightbafe4.Weldedpost(3)
5.Removethe2carriageboltsand2locknuts
securingtherightbafetothedeckandremove
thebafe(Figure13).
6.Locatethe3boltsinloosepartsandusethe
existinglocknutsandinstallthesefastenersinto
theholesusedfortheweldedposts(Figure13)
topreventyingdebris.
Note:Installtheboltupward,throughthe
undersideofthedeckanduseanexisting
locknuttosecurefromthetopside.
7.Removethe2locknuts(5/16inch)fromthe
weldedpostsoftheleftbafe(Figure14).
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Figure14
1.Locknut—5/16inch(3)3.Weldedpost(2)
2.Leftbafe4.Carriagebolt—5/16x3/4
inch
8.Removethecarriageboltandlocknutsecuring
theleftbafetothedeckandremovethebafe
(Figure14).
9.Locatethe2boltsinloosepartsandusethe
existinglocknutsandinstallthesefastenersinto
theholesshowninFigure14onthemowerdeck
topreventyingdebris.
Note:Installtheboltupward,throughthe
undersideofthedeckanduseanexisting
locknuttosecurefromthetopside.
10.Removethenutfromthegrassdeectorrod
underthemowerdeck(Figure15).
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Figure15
1.Grassdeector3.Nut
2.Grassdeectorrod4.Cutoffbafe
11.Usethenuttoinstallthecutoffbafetothegrass
deectorrod,usingtheouterholeinthebafe
(Figure15).
12.Installthemowerdeck;refertoInstallingthe
MowerDeck(page50).
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Contactingthebladecanresultinseriouspersonal
injury.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,and
waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.Whenyouturnthekeytothe
OFFposition,theengineshouldshutoffandthe
bladeshouldstop.Ifnot,stopusingyourmachine
immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
units.Keepclearofthedischargeopening.
•Donotmowwiththedischargedeector
raised,removed,oralteredunlessthereisa
grass-collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand
workingproperly.
•Donotmowinreverseunlessitisabsolutely
necessary.Alwayslookdownandbehindyou
beforemovingthemachineinreverse.
•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay
blockyourview.
•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelyshutofftheengine,removethekey
(ifequipped),andwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeexaminingthemachinefordamage.Make
allnecessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperation.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe
machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
•Beforeyouleavetheoperatingposition,dothe
following:
–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
–Disengagethepowertakeoffandlowerthe
attachments.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.
Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,which
islethalifinhaled.
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
•Attachtowedequipmenttothemachineonlyat
thehitchpoint.
•Donotoperatethemachineunlessallguardsand
safetydevices,suchasthedeectorsandthe
entiregrasscatcher,areinplaceandfunctioning
properly.Replacewornordeterioratedpartswhen
necessary.
•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
byToro.
•Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess
of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof
exposure.
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Figure16
1.Wearhearingprotection.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,
drives,mufer,andenginetohelppreventres.
•Starttheenginewithyourfeetwellawayfromthe
blades.
•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect
thedischargeawayfromothers.Avoiddischarging
materialagainstawallorobstructionbecausethe
materialmayricochetbacktowardyou.
•Stoptheblades,slowdownthemachine,anduse
cautionwhencrossingsurfacesotherthangrass
orwhentransportingthemachinetoandfromthe
operatingarea.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorspeedor
overspeedtheengine.
•Childrenareoftenattractedtothemachineand
themowingactivity.Neverassumethatchildren
willremainwhereyoulastsawthem.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder
thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthan
theoperator.
•Bealertandshutoffthemachineifchildrenenter
theoperatingarea.
•Beforebackinguporturningthemachine,look
downandallaroundforsmallchildren.
•Donotcarrychildrenonthemachine,evenwhen
thebladesarenotmoving.Childrencouldfall
offandbeseriouslyinjuredorpreventyoufrom
safelyoperatingthemachine.Childrenwhohave
beengivenridesinthepastcouldappearinthe
operatingareawithoutwarningandberunoveror
backedoverbythemachine.
SlopeSafety
•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.Theoperatorisresponsiblefor
safeslopeoperation.Operatingthemachineon
anysloperequiresextracaution.Beforeusingthe
machineonaslope,dothefollowing:
–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions
inthemanualandonthemachine.
–Useanangleindicatortodeterminethe
approximateslopeangleofthearea.
–Neveroperateonslopesgreaterthan15°.
–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto
determineiftheslopeissafeformachine
operation.Usecommonsenseandgood
judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation.
Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can
quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachineon
aslope.
•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do
notoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches,
embankments,water,orotherhazards.The
machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes
overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe
distance(twicethewidthofthemachine)between
themachineandanyhazard.Useawalk-behind
machineorahandtrimmertomowthegrassin
theseareas.
•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon
slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor
direction;turnslowlyandgradually.
•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions
wheretraction,steering,orstabilityisinquestion.
Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet
grass,acrossslopes,ordownhillmaycausethe
machinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe
drivewheelsmayresultinslidingandalossof
brakingandsteering.Themachinecanslideeven
ifthedrivewheelsarestopped.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,
ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards.Tall
grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould
overturnthemachine.
•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor
attachments,suchasgrass-collectionsystems.
Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine
andcausealossofcontrol.Followdirectionsfor
counterweights.
•Ifpossible,keepthedeckloweredtotheground
whileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthedeckwhile
operatingonslopescancausethemachineto
becomeunstable.
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Figure17
1.SafeZone—usethe
machinehereonslopes
lessthan15°oratareas.
4.W=Widthofthemachine
2.DangerZone—usea
walk-behindmowerand/or
ahandtrimmeronslopes
greaterthan15°andnear
drop-offsorwater.
5.Keepasafedistance
(twicethewidthofthe
machine)betweenthe
machineandanyhazard.
3.Water
TowingSafety
•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitch
point.
•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicleunless
ithasahitchinstalled.
•Donotexceedtheweightlimitsfortowed
equipmentandtowingonslopes.Thetowed
weightmustnotexceedtheweightofthemachine
andoperator.
•Neverallowchildrenorothersnearthetowed
equipment.
•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmay
causelossoftraction,increasedriskofrollover,
andlossofcontrol.Reducethetowedweightand
slowdown.
•Thestoppingdistancemayincreasewiththe
weightofatowedload.Travelslowlyandallow
extradistancetostop.
•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearof
themachine.
OperatingtheMower
Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe
mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.
EngagingtheBlade-Control
Switch(PTO)
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Figure18
Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottlein
theFASTposition(Figure19).
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Figure19
DisengagingtheBlade-Control
Switch(PTO)
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Figure20
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