Toro 74920 TITAN ZX4820 User manual

FormNo.3375-781RevA
TITANZX4820orZX5420
Zero-Turn-RadiusRidingMower
ModelNo.74920—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.74924—SerialNo.313000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3375-781*A

Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended
tobeusedbyhomeownersinresidentialapplications.Itis
primarilydesignedforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns.
Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassandother
growthalongsidehighways,orforagriculturaluses.
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives,
fordetailspleaseseetheseparateproductspecicDeclaration
ofConformity(DOC)sheet.
Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
G010228 1
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2otherwordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
WARNING
Removingstandardoriginalequipmentpartsand
accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,and
safetyofthemachine.FailuretouseoriginalToro
partscouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.Making
unauthorizedchangestotheengine,fuelorventing
system,mayviolateEPAandCARBregulations.
Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires,
belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswith
originalToroparts.
Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross
horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine
manufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1940andratedto
J2723.
Donottamperwiththeenginecontrolsoralterthegovernor
speed;doingsomaycreateanunsafeconditionresultingin
personalinjury.
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperationPracticesforRide-on(riding)
RotaryLawnmowerMachines...............................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................5
Model74920...........................................................6
Model74924...........................................................6
SlopeIndicator.......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
ProductOverview.........................................................14
Controls...............................................................15
Operation....................................................................16
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................16
UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)............16
AddingFuel...........................................................17
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................19
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................19
OperatingtheThrottle............................................19
OperatingtheChoke...............................................19
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................19
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................20
OperatingtheMowerBladeControlSwitch
(PTO)...............................................................21
TheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................................21
DrivingForwardorBackward..................................22
StoppingtheMachine.............................................23
AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................23
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers...............................25
PositioningtheSeat................................................25
AdjustingtheMotionControlLevers........................25
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................25
Convertingthe48inchMowertoSide
Discharge..........................................................26
Convertingthe54inchMowertoSide
Discharge..........................................................27
UsingtheSideDischarge.........................................29
OperatingTips......................................................30
Maintenance.................................................................31
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................31
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................33
RaisingtheSeat......................................................33
Lubrication...............................................................33
GreasingtheBearings.............................................33
EngineMaintenance..................................................34
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................34
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................34
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................36
CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................37
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................38
ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................38
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................39
ServicingtheBattery...............................................39
ServicingtheFuses.................................................40
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................41
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................41
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................41
CheckingtheHydraulicOilLevel..............................41
ChangingtheHydraulicSystemFilterand
Oil....................................................................41
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................43
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................43
MowerDeckLeveling.............................................46
InspectingtheBelts................................................47
ReplacingtheMowerBelt........................................47
RemovingtheMower..............................................48
InstallingtheMower...............................................49
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................49
Cleaning...................................................................50
WashingtheUndersideoftheMower........................50
WasteDisposal.......................................................51
Storage........................................................................51
CleaningandStorage..............................................51
Troubleshooting...........................................................53
Schematics...................................................................55
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Safety
SafeOperationPractices
forRide-on(riding)Rotary
LawnmowerMachines
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsEuropeanStandardsin
effectatthetimeofproduction.However,improperuseor
maintenancebytheoperatororownercanresultininjury.
Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywiththesesafety
instructionsandalwayspayattentiontothesafetyalert
symbol,whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING,orDANGER
-“personalsafetyinstruction.”Failuretocomplywiththe
instructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromtheENstandardEN
836:1997.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Training
•Readtheinstructionscarefully.Befamiliarwiththe
controlsandtheproperuseoftheequipment.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstousethelawnmower.Localregulationscan
restricttheageoftheoperator.
•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare
nearby.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor
accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir
property.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Alldriversshouldseekandobtainprofessionaland
practicalinstruction.Suchinstructionshouldemphasize:
–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking
withride-onmachines;
–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill
notberegainedbytheapplicationofthebrake.The
mainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:
◊insufcientwheelgrip;
◊beingdriventoofast;
◊inadequatebraking;
◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;
◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes;
◊incorrecthitchingandloaddistribution.
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwearandlong
trousers.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhenbarefoot
orwearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto
beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.
•Warning-Fuelishighlyammable.
–Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedforthis
purpose.
–Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile
refueling.
–Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Neverremove
thecapofthefueltankoraddfuelwhiletheengineis
runningorwhentheengineishot.
–Iffuelisspilled,donotattempttostarttheengine
butmovethemachineawayfromtheareaofspillage
andavoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilfuel
vaporshavedissipated.
–Replaceallfueltanksandcontainercapssecurely.
•Replacefaultysilencers.
•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethattheblades,
bladeboltsandcutterassemblyarenotwornordamaged.
Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsetsto
preservebalance.
•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotatingoneblade
cancauseotherbladestorotate.
Operation
•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns.
Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechangingdirections.
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade
attachmentclutchesandshiftintoneutral.
•Donotuseonslopesofmorethan15degrees.
•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel
ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.Toguardagainst
overturning:
–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor
downhill;
–uselowspeedsonslopesandduringtightturns;
–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden
hazards;
•Usecarewhenpullingloads.
–Useonlyapproveddrawbarhitchpoints.
–Limitloadstothoseyoucansafelycontrol.
–Donotturnsharply.Usecarewhenreversing.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfacesother
thangrass.
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•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof
materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe
machinewhileinoperation.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguardsor
withoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed
theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedcan
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:
–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments;
–changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake;
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
•Disengagedrivetoattachments,stoptheengine,and
disconnectthesparkplugwire(s)orremovetheignition
key.
–beforeclearingblockagesoruncloggingchute;
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe
lawnmower;
–afterstrikingaforeignobject.Inspectthelawnmower
fordamageandmakerepairsbeforerestartingand
operatingtheequipment;
–ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally(check
immediately).
•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornot
inuse.
•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment.
–beforerefuelling;
–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher;
–beforemakingheightadjustmentunlessadjustment
canbemadefromtheoperator'sposition.
•Reducethethrottlesettingduringenginerun-outand,if
theengineisprovidedwithashut-offvalve,turnthefuel
offattheconclusionofmowing.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea
buildingwherefumescanreachanopenameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,silencer,
batterycompartmentandfuelstorageareafreeofgrass,
leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Checkthegrasscatcherfrequentlyforwearor
deterioration.
•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,thisshouldbedone
outdoors.
•Whenmachineistobeparked,storedorleftunattended,
lowerthecuttingmeans.
ToroRidingMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheCENstandard.
•Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichisan
odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.Donotrun
engineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.
•Keephands,feet,hairandlooseclothingawayfrom
attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerandany
movingpartswhileengineisrunning.
•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay
behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting
tomaintain,adjust,orservice.
•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid
contactwithskin,eyesandclothing.Protectyourface,
eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.
•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparks,and
amesawayfrombattery.
•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.
•UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.
SlopeOperation
•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanks,or
water.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,ordrowning.
•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery
conditionsreducetractionandcouldcauseslidingand
lossofcontrol.
•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmernear
drop-offs,ditches,steepbanks,orwater.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.
frommowingarea.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
•Watchforditches,holes,rocksdips,andrisesthatchange
theoperatingangle,asroughterraincouldoverturnthe
machine.
•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecausethe
mowermaytipbackwards.
•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoingdownhill.
Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmaycausedrive
wheelstoslipandcauselossofbrakingandsteering.
•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingonaslope.
Iftireslosetraction,disengagethebladesandproceed
slowlyofftheslope.
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•Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsforwheel
weightsorcounterweightstoimprovestability.
•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.
Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachineandcause
lossofcontrol.
UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)
•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionand
usetheseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.
•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin
theeventofanemergency.
•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll
barisdown.
•ChecktheareatobemowedandneverfoldtheROPSin
areaswherethereareslopes,dropoffsorwater.
•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary.Donot
weartheseatbeltwiththerollbarfoldeddown.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.
Model74920
SoundPower
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressure
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof93
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
Hand-ArmVibration
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=2.4m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=2.6m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=1.3m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.
WholeBodyVibration
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.63m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.31m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836(Riding&Stand-Ons).
Model74924
SoundPower
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressure
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof93
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
Hand-ArmVibration
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=3.1m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=2.7m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=1.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.
WholeBodyVibration
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.71m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.35m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836(Riding&Stand-Ons).
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SlopeIndicator
G01 1841
Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
99-8936
1.Machinespeed4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
112-9840
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
3.Removetheignitionkey
andreadtheinstructions
beforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
2.Heightofcut
115-9625
1.Parking
brake—disengaged
2.Parkingbrake—engaged
110-6691
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatewithoutthe
deector,dischargecover,orgrasscollectionsystemin
place.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
107-3069
1.Warning–thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
down.
2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe
rollbarinthefullyraisedandlockedpositionandwear
theseatbelt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary;donotwearthetheseatbeltwhentherollbaris
down.
3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.
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115-9644
1.Pressthepedalandlifttheheightofcutlevertounlockthe
deckposition.
2.Heightofcut
3.Pressthepedaltomovethedecktothetransportposition
117-5344
1.Lock
2.ReadtheOperator'sManual
93-7009
1.Warning—donotoperatethemowerwiththedeectorup
orremoved;keepthedeectorinplace.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
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.
117–1158
1.Bypassleverpositionfor
operatingthemachine.
2.Bypassleverpositionfor
pushingthemachine.
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Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
114-1606
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.
115-9632
1.Powertake-off(PTO),
Bladecontrolswitchon
somemodels
5.Fast
2.Bladecontrolswitch—On6.Continuousvariable
setting
3.Bladecontrolswitch—Off7.Slow
4.Choke
117-1194
1.Engine
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120-5466
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Lossoftraction/controlhazard,slopes—lossoftraction/control
onaslope,disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),
proceedofftheslopeslowly.
2.Warning—readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance;movethemotioncontrolleverstothepark
(brake)position,removetheignitionkeyanddisconnectthe
sparkplugwire.
6.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders,
reversing—donotcarrypassengers,lookbehindanddown
whenreversing.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,mowerblade;entanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.
7.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine,pickupdebrisbeforeoperating,keepdeector
inplace.
4.Warning—donotusesplitramps,useafullrampswhen
transportingmachine.
8.Tippinghazard—donotturnathighspeeds,donotoperate
neardrop-offsonslopesgreaterthan15degrees,donotmow
slopesgreaterthan15degrees,avoidsuddenandsharp
turnswhileonslopes.
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115-9630
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbeforeperformingany
maintenance.
4.Checkthehydraulicoilevery25hours
2.Checktheengineoilevery8hours5.Checkthecasterwheeltirepressureevery25hours
3.Checkthedrivewheeltirepressureevery25hours6.Lubricatethecasterwheelevery25hours
119-8983
1.Fuel2.Full3.Half4.Empty
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119-8986
1.Fuel2.Full3.Half4.Empty
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ProductOverview
G015763
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4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Figure4
1.Drivewheel4.Motioncontrollevers7.Frontcasterwheel10.Deector
2.Operatorseat5.Parkingbrake8.Anti-scalproller
3.Rolloverprotectionsystem
(ROPS)
6.Footrest9.Footpedaldeckliftand
height-of-cut
G014766
1
2
3
4
Figure5
1.MowerDeck3.Engine
2.Drivewheel4.Rolloverprotectionsystem(ROPS),foldeddown
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Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe
engineandoperatethemachine(Figure6).
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5
Figure6
1.Throttlecontrol4.Ignitionswitch
2.Choke5.Bladecontrolswitch(PTO)
3.Hourmeter
IgnitionSwitch
Theignitionswitchhasthreepositions:Start,RunandOff.
ThekeywillturntoStartandmovebacktoRunuponrelease.
TurningthekeytotheOffpositionwillstoptheengine;
however,alwaysremovethekeywhenleavingthemachineto
preventtheenginefromaccidentallystarting(Figure6).
ThrottleControl
ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow.
Movingthrottleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeedand
movingthrottlelevertotherearwilldecreaseenginespeed.
Movingthethrottleforwardintothedetentisfullthrottle
(Figure6).
Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.Pullthechokeknobup
toengageit.Pushdownonthechokeknobtodisengageit.
BladeControlSwitch(PowerTake-Off)
Thebladecontrolswitch,representedbyapowertake-off
(PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengagespowertothemower
blades(Figure6).
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthebladeshave
operated.Itoperateswhenthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)is
engaged.Usethesetimesforschedulingregularmaintenance
(Figure6).
FuelGauge
Thefuelwindowlocatedbelowtheoperatorpositioncanbe
usedtoverifythelevelofgasolineinthetank(Figure7).
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Figure7
1.Fuelgaugewindow
MotionControlLevers
Themotioncontrolleversarespeedsensitivecontrolsof
independentwheelmotors.Movingaleverforwardor
backwardturnsthewheelonthesamesideforwardorin
reverse;wheelspeedisproportionaltotheamountthelever
ismoved.Movethecontrolleversoutwardfromthecenter
totheneutrallockpositionandexitthemachine(Figure4).
Alwayspositionthemotioncontrolleversintotheneutrallock
positionwhenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.
ParkingBrakeLever
Locatedonleftsideoftheconsole(Figure4).Thebrakelever
engagesaparkingbrakeonthedrivewheels.Pulltheleverup
andrearwardtoengagethebrake.Pushtheleverforwardand
downtodisengagethebrake.
FootPedalDeckLiftSystem
Thefootpedaldeckliftsystemallowstheoperatortolower
andraisethedeckfromtheseatedposition.Theoperatorcan
usethefootpedaltoliftthedeckbrieytoavoidobstacles
orlockthedeckinthehighestheight-of-cutortransport
position(Figure4).
Height-of-CutLever
Theheight-of-cutleverworkswiththefootpedaltolockthe
deckinaspeciccuttingheight.Onlyadjusttheheightofcut
whilemachineisnotmoving(Figure4).
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesare
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsanddecals
inthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelp
you,yourfamily,petsorbystandersavoidinjury.
DANGER
Mowingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause
slidingandlossofcontrol.
Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor
drowning.
Alossoftractionisalossofsteeringcontrol.
Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:
•Donotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.
•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon
slopes.
•Whenmowingslopes,graduallyworkfrom
lowertohigherareasontheincline.
•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
•Turnup,intoaninclinewhenchanging
directionsonslopes.Turningdowntheslope
reducestraction.
•Attachmentschangethehandlingcharacteristics
ofthemachine.Useextracautionwhenusing
attachmentswiththemachine.
G015033
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2
3
Figure8
1.SafeZone-usethemachinehere
2.Usewalkbehindmowerand/orhandtrimmerneardrop-offs
andwater.
3.Water
UsingtheRolloverProtection
System(ROPS)
WARNING
Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keepthe
rollbarintheraisedlockedpositionandusethe
seatbelt.
WARNING
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
inthedownposition.
•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.
•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris
inthedownposition.
•Driveslowlyandcarefully.
•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearancepermits.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.
branches,doorways,electricalwires)before
drivingunderanyobjectsanddonotcontact
them.
Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.
1.Toraisetherollbar,removethehaircotterpinand
removethelockingpins.
2.Raisetherollbartotheuprightposition(Figure9).
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Figure9
Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeroll
barintheraisedposition.
3.Installthelockingpins.Securethepinsbyinstallingthe
haircotterpin(Figure10).
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2
3
2
Figure10
1.HoleinROPS3.Hairpincotter
2.Lockingpin
4.Tolowertherollbar,removethehaircotterpinand
removethelockingpin.(Figure10).
5.Lowertherollbartothedownposition.
6.Usethetwolockingandcotterpinstosecurethebar.
AddingFuel
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline
withanoctaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2rating
method).
•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%MTBE
byvolumeisacceptable.
•DoNotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15
orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume.
Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemayresult
whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•DoNotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•DoNotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
•DoNotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor
onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment
fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment
withitswheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser
nozzle.
•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditioneropening.
•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.
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DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis1/4to
1/2inch(6to13mm)belowthebottomofthe
llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide
thefollowingbenets:
•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.
Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank
bedrained.
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,
whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionertothe
gas.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffectivewhen
mixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechanceofvarnish
depositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
FuelGauge
Usethefuelwindowbelowtheoperatortoverifythelevelof
gasolinebeforellingthetank(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Fuelgaugewindow
FillingtheFuelTank
Makesuretheengineisshutoffandthemotioncontrolsare
intheparkposition.
Important:DoNotoverllfueltank.Fillthefueltank
tothebottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe
tankallowsthefueltoexpand.Overllingmayresultin
fuelleakageordamagetotheengineoremissionsystem.
1.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethecap.
Note:Youcanusethefuelwindowbelowthe
operatingpositionverifythepresenceofgasoline
beforellingthetank(Figure11).
2.Slowlyaddregular,unleadedgasolineuntilthefuel
reachesthebaseofthellerneckFigure12.
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3
Figure12
3.Installthefueltankcapsecurelyandtightenuntilit
“clicks”.Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhavespilled.
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CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checktheoil
levelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingtheEngine
OilLevel.
OperatingtheParkingBrake
Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor
leaveitunattended.
SettingtheParkingBrake
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Figure13
ReleasingtheParkingBrake
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Figure14
OperatingtheThrottle
ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweenFastandSlow
positions(Figure15).
Alwaysusethefastpositionwhenturningonthemowerdeck
withthebladecontrolswitch(PTO).
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Figure15
OperatingtheChoke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostarttheengine.
2.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechokebefore
usingtheignitionswitch(Figure16).
3.Pushdownonthechoketodisengagethechokeafter
theenginehasstarted(Figure16).
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2
Figure16
1.On2.Off
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure17).
Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagestarterformorethan5
secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostartallow
a15secondcool-downperiodbetweenattempts.
Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanburnout
thestartermotor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel
systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.
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START
RUN
ST OP
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Figure17
2.Turntheignitionkeytostoptostoptheengine.
StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.Sitdownontheseat(Figure18)andfastentheseatbelt.
2.Movethemotioncontrolsoutwardtotheneutrallock
position(Figure18).
3.Settheparkingbrake(Figure18);refertoSettingthe
ParkingBrake.
4.Movethebladecontrolswitch(PTO)totheOff
position(Figure18).
5.MovethethrottlelevertoFast.
6.EngagethechokeasdescribedinOperatingtheChoke.
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.
Inthiscase,rsttrystartingtheenginewithoutusing
thechoke.
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5
1
Figure18
7.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure17).
Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagestarterformorethan5
secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostartallow
a15secondcool-downperiodbetweenattempts.
Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanburnout
thestartermotor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel
systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.
START
RUN
ST OP
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Figure19
1.Off3.Start
2.Run
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