Toro 74933 User manual

FormNo.3400-935RevA
ZMaster®Professional5000
SeriesRidingMower
with60inor72inTURBOFORCE®Side
DischargeMower
ModelNo.74933—SerialNo.316000001andUp
ModelNo.74934—SerialNo.316000001andUp
G027429
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineonany
forest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandunless
theengineisequippedwithasparkarrester,asdenedin
Section4442,maintainedineffectiveworkingorderorthe
engineisconstructed,equipped,andmaintainedforthe
preventionofre.
Theenclosed
Engine Owner's Man ual issuppliedfor
informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection
Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl
Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe
enginemanufacturer.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobeused
byresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators.
Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained
lawnsonresidentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnot
designedforcuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct
safetyandoperationtrainingmaterial,accessoryinformation,
helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
SlopeIndicator.......................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7
ProductOverview.........................................................13
Controls...............................................................13
Specications........................................................15
Operation....................................................................15
AddingFuel...........................................................15
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................17
BreakinginaNewMachine......................................17
UsingtheRollover-ProtectionSystem(ROPS)............18
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................19
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................19
OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)...............................................................20
OperatingtheThrottle............................................20
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................20
StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.........................20
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem.............................22
DrivingForwardorBackward..................................23
StoppingtheMachine.............................................24
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................24
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers...............................25
AdjustingtheFlowBafeCamLocks........................26
PositioningtheFlowBafe......................................26
PositioningtheSeat................................................27
UnlatchingtheSeat.................................................27
ChangingtheSeatSuspension..................................28
UsingtheDrive-Wheel-ReleaseValves.......................28
UsingtheSideDischarge.........................................29
TransportingtheMachine........................................29
LoadingtheMachine..............................................30
OperatingTips......................................................32
Maintenance.................................................................33
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................33
Lubrication...............................................................34
GreasingandLubrication........................................34
GreasingtheMower...............................................34
LubricatingtheCasterWheelHubs...........................35
EngineMaintenance..................................................36
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................36
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................37
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................40
CheckingSparkArrester..........................................41
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................41
InspectingtheLPGSystem......................................41
ServicingtheElectronicFuelInjection
System..............................................................42
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................42
ServicingtheBattery...............................................42
ServicingtheFuses.................................................44
Jump-StartingtheMachine......................................44
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................45
CheckingtheSeatBelt.............................................45
CheckingtheKnobsontheRolloverProtection
System(ROPS)...................................................45
AdjustingtheTracking............................................46
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................46
CheckingtheWheelLugNuts..................................47
CheckingtheWheelHubSlottedNut........................47
AdjustingtheCasterPivotBearing............................47
UsingtheClutchShim............................................47
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................49
CleaningtheEngineScreenandEngineOil
Cooler...............................................................49
CleaningtheEngineCoolingFinsand
Shrouds.............................................................50
CheckandCleantheHydraulicUnitShrouds..............50
BrakeMaintenance....................................................51
AdjustingtheParkingBrake.....................................51
BeltMaintenance......................................................52
InspectingtheBelts................................................52
ReplacingtheMowerBelt........................................52
ReplacingtheHydraulicPumpDriveBelt...................53
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................54
AdjustingtheControlHandlePosition......................54
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage......................54
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlDamper.....................55
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlNeutral-Lock
Pivot.................................................................56
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................56
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................56
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................58
LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................58
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................60
RemovingtheMowerDeck.....................................62
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................63
Cleaning...................................................................64
CleaningtheMowerDeck........................................64
DisposingofWaste.................................................64
Storage........................................................................64
CleaningandStoringtheMachine.............................64
Troubleshooting...........................................................65
Schematics...................................................................67
3

Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,comply
withthesesafetyinstructions,andpayattentiontothe
safety-alertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywith
theinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Thismachinewasmanufacturedaccordingtotheappropriate
regulatorystandardsineffectatthetimeofmanufacture.
Modifyingthismachineinanywaymaycauseittobeoutof
compliancewiththosestandardsandwiththeinstructionsin
thisOperator’sManual.Modicationstothismachineshould
onlybemadebyeitherthemanufactureroranAuthorized
ToroDealer.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet.Follow
allsafetyinstructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsibleforaccidents
orinjuriesoccurringtopeople,ordamagetoproperty.
Theadditionofattachmentsmadebyothermanufacturers
thatdonotmeetAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute
certicationwillcausenoncomplianceofthismachine.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSI
B71.4-2012.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If
theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadorunderstand
theinformationitistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplain
thismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleordamageto
property.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludingsubstantial
slip-resistantfootwear,safetyglasses,andhearing
protection.Tielonghairbackanddonotwearjewelry.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand
removeallobjectssuchasrocks,toys,andwirewhichcan
bethrownbythemachine.
•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safetyswitches,
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot
operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
Operation
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholesand
hiddenhazards.
•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis
engagedbeforestartingtheengine.Onlystarttheengine
fromtheoperator'sposition.
•Besureofyourtractionwhileusingthismachine,
especiallywhenbackingup.Walk;donotrun.Never
operateonwetgrass.Reducedfootingcouldcause
slipping.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto
travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect
thestabilityofthemachine.Usecautionwhileoperating
neardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen
changingdirectionsonslopes.
•Neverraisedeckwiththebladesrunning.
•NeveroperatewiththePTOshieldorotherguardsnot
securelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksareattached,
adjustedproperly,andfunctioningproperly.
•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engagethe
parkingbrake(ifprovided),andshutofftheenginebefore
leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason,including
emptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthechute.
•Stopequipmentandinspectbladesafterstrikingobjects
orifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makenecessary
repairsbeforeresumingoperations.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachine.
•Keeppetsandbystandersaway.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopbladesifnotmowing.
•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.
•Donotoperatethemowerwhileill,tired,orunderthe
inuenceofalcoholordrugs.
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•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto
orfromatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
Rollover-ProtectionSystem(ROPS)
•TheROPSisanintegralandeffectivesafetydevice.Keep
afoldingROPSintheraisedandlockedpositionanduse
theseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.
•LowerafoldingROPStemporarilyonlywhenabsolutely
necessary.Donotweartheseatbeltwhenfoldeddown.
•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhenafolded
ROPSisinthedownposition.
•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin
theeventofanemergency.
•Checktheareatobemowedandneverfolddowna
foldingROPSinareaswherethereareslopes,dropoffs
orwater.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.,branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.
•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby
periodicallythoroughlyinspectingfordamageand
keepingallmountingfastenerstight.
•ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairorrevise.
•DonotremovetheROPS.
•AnyalterationstoaROPSmustbeapprovedbythe
manufacturer.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,Shutoffthe
engineandremovethekeyordisconnectthespark-plug
wire.Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,
cleaningorrepairingthemachine.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,thedrives,
themufers,andtheenginetohelppreventres.Clean
upoil,fuel,orhydraulicuidspills.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear
ame.
•Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot
storefuelnearames.
•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Settheparkingbrake.
Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectthebatteryorthespark-plugwirebefore
makinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegativeterminal
rstandthepositivelast.Connectthepositiverstand
negativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wraptheblade(s)
orwearthickly-paddedgloves,andusecautionwhen
servicingthem.Onlyreplaceblades.Neverstraighten
orweldthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.
•Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal
performanceofyourToroequipment,countonToro
genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,Torodelivers
replacementpartsdesignedtotheexactengineering
specicationsofourequipment.Forpeaceofmind,insist
onTorogenuineparts.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine.
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SlopeIndicator
G01 1841
Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
6

SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
58-6520
1.Grease
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto115-149N∙m(85-110ft-lb).
99-8936
1.Machinespeed4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
107-3069
1.Warning—thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
down.
2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe
rollbarinthefullyraisedandlockedpositionandwear
theseatbelt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary;donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris
down.
3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.
110-2067
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Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
110-2068
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
112-9028
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.
114-4466
1.Main,25A3.Charge,25A
2.PTO,10A4.Auxiliary,15A
115-7445
1.Greasepulleysandspindles
2.Maintenanceinterval—50hours
116-5988
1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking
brake—disengaged
116-3446
1.Battery4.Parkingbrake
2.Hourmeter5.Neutral
3.PTO6.Operator-presenceswitch
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116-4858
116-8726
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforrecommendedhydrouid.
117-0346
1.Fuel-leakhazard—readtheOperator'sManual;donot
attempttoremovetherollbar;donotweld,drill,ormodify
therollbarinanyway.
117-3848
1.Thrown-objecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Thrown-objecthazard,mower—donotoperatethemachine
withoutdeector,dischargecover,orgrass-collection
systeminplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
121–7586
1.Fast3.Slow
2.Variable-speedcontrol4.Powertakeoff(PTO)
126-2055
1.Wheel-lug-nuttorque129N∙m(95ft-lb)(4x)
2.Wheel-hub-nuttorque319N∙m(235ft-lb)
3.ReadandunderstandtheOperator’sManualbefore
performinganymaintenance,checktorqueafterrst100
hoursthenevery500hoursthereafter.
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126-3275
1.Danger-LPGfuelisextremelyammableandvaporsare
explosive.
2.ReadtheOperator’smanual.ConsultNFPA58:Liqueed
PetroleumGasCodeforadditionalsafetyinformation.
3.Donotsmokeorreplacetank(s)aroundsourcesoffuel
ignition.
4.Donotattempttorepairormodifythetankorits
components.Contacttrainedandqualiedperson.
UseonlyLPGtank(s)approvedbytheLPGSystem
manufacturer.
5.Closefuelvalvewhenmowerisnotinuse,instorage,or
transporting.
6.AvoidcontactwithLPGfuel.Escapingvaporsandliquids
freezesskinoncontact.
126-4398
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual
3.Unlock
2.Lock
127-0326
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
3.Removethekeyfrom
theignitionandreadthe
Operator'sManualbefore
performingmaintenance
orservicingthemachine.
2.Height-of-cut
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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126-3277
1.IMPORTANT:Useonlyreplacementtank(s)thatarefreeof
dentsordamage.Matchsizeandtyperequiredontank
specicationdecal.
7.Removetheemptytank(s).Checkthevalveandttingsfor
debrisordamagedO-rings.
2.Stopthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethePTO,
andengagetheparkingbrake.
8.Installfullreplacementtank(s)byaligningthecenterholeon
thetankcollaroverthemountingtab/indexpin.
3.Closethefuelvalve(s)onthetanksbyrotatingclockwise,
continuetoruntheengine.
9.Latchthebracket(s)andensurethatthetank(s)issecurely
fastenedtothemower.
4.Whentheenginestops,removethekey.10.Connectthefuelhose(s).
5.DisconnecttheLPGfuelhose(s).11.Slowlyopenthefuelvalve(s)counterclockwisetoequalize
thepressure.Checkforleaks.
6.Unlatchthecylinderbracket(s).
126-4553
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125–9383
1.Checkthehydraulicuidevery50operatinghours.3.Checkthetirepressureevery50operatinghours.
2.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonlubricating
themachine.
4.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance.
132-0871
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;donotoperatethe
machineunlessyouaretrained;wearhearingprotection.
4.Ramphazard—whenloadingontoatrailer,donotusedual
ramps;onlyuseasingularrampwideenoughforthemachine
andthathasaninclinelessthan15degrees;backupthe
ramp(inreverse)anddriveforwardofftheramp.
2.Cuttingandpinchinghazard—keephandsandfeetawayfrom
movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
5.Bodilyharmhazard—lookbehindyouwhenmowingin
reverse.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.6.Tippinghazardonslopes—donotuseonslopesnearopen
water;donotuseonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
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ProductOverview
G027420
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9
10
Figure4
1.Height-of-cutdecklift
pedal
6.LPG-fueltank
2.Transportlock7.Rollbar
3.Parking-brakelever8.Motion-controllevers
4.Controls9.Casterwheel
5.Seatbelt10.Mowerdeck
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe
engineandoperatethemachine(Figure4andFigure5).
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25
25
10
15
CHECK
ENGINE
Figure5
1.PTOswitch4.Hour
meter/safety-interlock
display
2.Throttlecontrol5.Ignitionswitch
3.Malfunction-indicatorlight
(MIL)
6.Fuses
Battery-IndicatorLight
IftheignitionkeyisturnedtotheONpositionforafew
seconds,thebatteryvoltageisdisplayedintheareawherethe
hoursarenormallydisplayed.
Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturnedonand
whenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperatinglevel(Figure
6).
g013439
1
2
3
Figure6
1.Batterylight3.Safety-interlocksymbols
2.Hourmeter
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HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheenginehas
operated.Itoperateswhentheengineisrunning.Usethese
timesforschedulingregularmaintenance(Figure5).
FuelGauge
LocatedontheLPG-fueltank.
ThisgaugemonitorstheamountofliquidLPGinthefuel
tank.
SafetyPressure-ReliefValve
ThereliefvalveislocatedontheLPG-fueltank(Figure7).
Thesafetypressure-reliefvalverelievestheexcesspressure
intheLPGtank.
Important:Thisvalvehasaprotective-plasticcap
thatshouldneverberemoved.Ifthecapisdamaged
ormissing,contacttrainedandqualiedpersonnel
immediately.
LPGCylinderBrackets
Thebracketsarelocatedontheenginedeck.
TheLPG-cylinderbracketsareusedtofastentheremovable
LPGtanktothemower.
Safety-InterlockIndicators
Thesymbolsonthehourmeterindicatewithablacktriangle
thattheinterlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition(Figure
6).
ThrottleControl
ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweentheFASTandSLOW
positions.
Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isusedtoengagetheelectric
clutchanddrivethemowerblades.Pulltheswitchupto
engagethebladesandrelease.Todisengagetheblades,
pushtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)downormovea
motion-controlleverintotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.
IgnitionSwitch
Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhasthree
positions:START,RUN,andOFF.
Motion-ControlLevers
Themotion-controlleversareusedtodrivethemachine
forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.
Neutral-LockPosition
TheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionisusedwiththesafety-interlock
systemtoengageandtodetermineNEUTRALposition.
Fuel-ShutoffValve
ClosetheLPG-shutoffvalveonthecylindertankwhen
transportingorstoringthemower.
ElectronicControlUnitMalfunction
IndicatorLight
Theelectronic-controlunit(ECU)continuouslymonitorsthe
operationoftheEFIsystem.
Ifaproblemorfaultwithinthesystemisdetected,the
malfunction-indicatorlight(MIL)isilluminated.
TheMIListheredlightlocatedintherightconsolepanel.
OncetheMILilluminates,initialtroubleshooting
checksshouldbemade.RefertotheMILsectionunder
Toubleshooting.
Ifthesechecksdonotcorrecttheproblem,furtherdiagnosis
andservicingbyanAuthorizedServiceDealerisnecessary.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
Width
60-inchDeck72-inchDeck
WithoutDeck134.6cm(53.0
inches)
150.1cm(59.1
inches)
DeectorUp156.8cm(61.7
inches)
187cm(73.6
inches)
DeectorDown192.2cm(75.7
inches)
222.4cm(87.6
inches)
Length
60-inchDeck72-inchDeck
RollBar-Up211.1cm(83.1
inches)
218.7cm(86.1
inches)
RollBar-Down215.4cm(84.8
inches)
223.0cm(87.8
inches)
Height
RollBar-UpRollBar-Down
179.1cm(70.5inches)118.9cm(46.8inches)
Weight
ModelWeight
60-inchDeck593kg(1,307lb)
72-inchDeck774kg(1707lb)
TankTypeandRelling
Note:TheLPGtankusedonthismowerisaspecialtank
withinternalbafesdesignedforthisapplication.
•HorizontalTankSpecications:
–TankMaterial:Aluminum
–Capacity:43.5lb
–Disconnectcoupling:LefthandACMEthreaded
–FuelWithdrawal:Vapor
–FuelShutoffValve:Rotateclockwisetoclose.
–Typeoffuel:HD5gradepropane
•Newtanksmustbeproperlylledbytrainedandqualied
personnel.
•OnlyusetanksrecommendedbyToro.Failuretodoso
willresultinimproperoperationofthefuelsystem.
Important:Usingaliquid-withdrawaltankwillresult
inicingorfreezingoftheLPGregulatorandprevent
theenginefromoperating.Thismayalsoresultin
permanentfuel-systemdamageandthereleaseof
highly-ammable-propaneliquidorvapor.
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
AddingFuel
LPG(liqueed-petroleumgas)ismorecommonlycalled
propane.LPGisaliquidfuelthatisstoredinatankunder
pressure.Beforetheliquidleavesthetank,itisconvertedinto
avapor.SinceLPGisstoredasbothliquidandgas,itmay
leakfromjointsorconnectionsthatarenotsealedproperly.
LPGbecomesammablewhenitismixedwithair.
TheLPGinformationinthisOperator'sManualisprovided
onlyasaguide.ConsulttheNFPA58:LiqueedPetroleum
GasCode,2008Editionforadditionalsafetyinformation.
ThisNationalFireProtectionAssociation(NFPA)code
pertainstothehandling,storing,transporting,andusageof
LPG.
Typeoffuel:HD5gradepropane
CAUTION
Usingoverlledtanksmayresultin
thereleaseofhighlyconcentratedand
extremely-ammable-liquidpropane.Refertothe
AddingFuel(page15)section.
Neverusepropanetanksthatarelledbeyond80%
capacity.
DANGER
LPGvaporsandliquidescapingfromthetankmay
causeseriousinjuryordeath.Vaporsorliquidmay
causesuffocation,freezingoftissue,orfrostbite.
•Storeandservicethemowerinawell-ventilated
area.
•InstallanapprovedLPGdetectorintrailersand
storageareas.
•LPGisheavierthanairandmayaccumulatein
lowlyingareas,suchasditches,drains,orpits.
•Avoidbreathinginvapors.
•KeepLPGvaporsandliquidawayfromvent
valves.
•KeepLPGvaporsandliquidawayfromyour
eyesandskin.
•Contacttrainedandqualiedpersonnelifthe
tankshowssignsoffrostedareas,makesa
hissingsound,oremitsafoulodor.
•Obtainimmediatemedicalattentionifvaporsor
liquidcomeincontactwithyoureyesorskin.
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DANGER
LPGfuelisextremelyammableandvaporsare
explosive.
AreorexplosionfromLPGfuelcanburnyou,
others,andcausepropertydamage.
•Neversmokearoundfueltank(s)andstayaway
fromanopenameorwherefumesmaybe
ignitedbyaspark.
•Extinguishallsourcesofsparkoramewhen
approachingLPGtanksormowers.The
hazardincreasesforenclosedtrailersorstorage
locationswherevaporleakagemayoccurand
collect.
•LPGisheavierthanairandmayaccumulatein
lowlyingareas,suchasditches,drains,orpits.
•LPGtank(s)shouldbelledbytrainedand
qualiedpersonnelonly.
•Nevertamperwithorrepairthetank(s);contact
trainedandqualiedpersonnel.
•Donotchangethetank(s)whentheengineis
running.
•Beforedisconnectingthehoses,closethefuel
valvesonallofthetanksandallowtheengineto
rununtilitstopstopurgealloftheLPGvapors
fromthesystem.
•Storethetank(s)awayfromheat,sparks,or
openames.
•Donotoperatewithouttheentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
LPGfuelisextremelyammableandvaporsare
explosive.
•Incaseofre,takethefollowingsteps:
1.Ifyoucansafelydoso,stoptheowofgas
asquicklyaspossible.Neverputoutthe
ameunlessyoucanshutoffthegas.
2.Notifytheredepartmentandclearthe
immediateareaofallpeople.
3.Whenthegasowhasstopped,putout
there.Usually,whenowofgasiscut
off,rewillautomaticallystop.
4.Ifyoucannotimmediatestopthegasow,
directwaterontothetankstokeepthem
cool,but
do not putoutthere.
•Storagelocationsandtrailersshouldbe
equippedwithatleast1approvedportablere
extinguisherthathasaminimumcapacityof8.2
kg(18lb)drychemicalwithaB:Crating.Do
notusecarbon-tetrachlorideextinguisherssuch
asPyrene.
ChangingtheLPGTank
ChangetheLPGtankoutdoorsinawell-ventilatedarea.
Important:Onlyhandtightentank-connectiontting.
Overtighteningbytheuseoftoolsmaycausedamage.
Ifhandtighteningdoesnotstopaleak,contacttrained
andqualiedpersonnelimmediately.
1.Shutoffthemachineonlevelground,disengagethe
blade-controlswitch(PTO),movethemotion-control
leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsetthe
parkingbrake.
2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Withtheenginerunning,closethefuelvalveonthe
tank.
4.Runtheengineuntilitstops.
Note:Thispurgesallvaporsfromthehose.
5.Removethekey.
6.CarefullydisconnecttheLPGfuelhose.
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G021497
1
2
3
4
Figure7
1.LPGfuelhoseconnection
tting
3.Fuelgauge
2.Tankvalve4.Safetypressurerelief
valve
7.Unlatchthecylinderbracketsandremovethetank.
WARNING
Fuelsystemcomponentsareunderhigh
pressure.Theuseofdamagedorimproper
componentscancausesystemfailure,fuel
leakage,andpossibleexplosion,whichmay
resultinseriousinjuryordeath.
•Donotattempttorepairormodifythe
valves,ttings,orothertankcomponents.
•OnlyusetheToroapprovedLPGtank,
ttings,andhosesthatweredesignedfor
yourmower.
8.Inspectthelledtankvalveandttingopeningsfor
dirt,debris,ordamage.
9.Inspectthetankhoseconnectionttingfordamaged
ormissingo-rings.
10.Ensurethatthereplacementtanktypeandsizematch
thetankspecicationdecal.
11.Alignthecenterholeoverthemountingpinthatpoints
straightuponthemowerasshowninFigure8.
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Figure8
1.Cylinderbrackets3.Centerhole
2.Mountingpin
Important:Thevalvesandgaugesmaynot
functionproperlyiftheLPGtankisnotinstalled
correctly.
12.Latchthecylinderbracketsandensurethatthetankis
securelyfastenedtothemower.
13.Carefullyconnectthefuelhose.Ensurethehoseis
notkinked.
14.Slowlyopenthefuelvalvetoequalizethepressurein
thetank.
Note:Ifthefuelvalveisopenedtooquickly,the
pressurereliefvalveisequippedwithabackpressure
checkvalvethatwillshutoffthefuelsupply.Ifthis
happens,closethefuelvalvecompletelyandwait5
seconds.
15.CheckforleaksasdescribedinInspectingtheLPG
System(page41).
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check
theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page37).
BreakinginaNewMachine
Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mowerdecks
anddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhennew,placing
additionalloadontheengine.Allow40to50hoursof
break-intimefornewmachinestodevelopfullpowerand
bestperformance.
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UsingtheRollover-Protection
System(ROPS)
WARNING
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
inthedownposition.
•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.
•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris
inthedownposition.
•Driveslowlyandcarefully.
•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearancepermits.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.,
branches,doorways,electricalwires)before
drivingunderanyobjects,anddonotcontact
them.
Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.
Important:Ensurethattherearpartoftheseatis
securedwiththeseatlatch.
1.Tolowertherollbar,applyforwardpressuretothe
upperpartoftherollbar.
2.Pullbothknobsoutandrotatethem90°sotheyare
notengaged(Figure9).
3.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure9).
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2 1
3
4
Figure9
1.ROPSknob3.Rollbarintheupright
position
2.PullROPSknoboutand
rotate90degrees
4.Rollbarinthefolded
position
4.Toraisetherollbar,raisetherollbartotheoperate
position,rotatetheknobssotheymovepartiallyinto
thegrooves(Figure9).
5.Raisetherollbartothefulluprightpositionwhile
pushingontheupperrollbarandthepinswillsnap
intopositionwhentheholesalignwiththepins(Figure
9).Pushontherollbarandensurethatbothpinsare
engaged.
Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeroll
barinthefullyraisedposition.
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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.
Figure10
1.Safezone—usethe
machinehereonslopes
lessthan15degreesor
atareas.
3.Water
2.Dangerzone—usea
walk-behindmowerand/or
ahandtrimmeronslopes
greaterthan15degrees,
neardrop-offsandwater.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperator’searandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,hands,feet,
andheadisrecommended.
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Figure11
1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.
OperatingtheParkingBrake
Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor
leaveitunattended.
SettingtheParkingBrake
WARNING
Theparkingbrakemaynotholdamachineparked
onaslopeandcouldcausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.
Donotparkthemachineonslopesunlessthe
wheelsarechockedorblocked.
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Figure12
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ReleasingtheParkingBrake
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Figure13
OperatingtheMower
Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthemower
bladesandanypoweredattachments.
OperatingtheThrottle
ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweenFASTandSLOW
positions(Figure14).
AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenturningonthemower
deckwiththeblade-controlswitch(PTO).
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Figure14
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTARTposition(Figure15).
START
RUN
ST OP
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Figure15
2.Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagestarterformorethan5
secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostart,allow
a15-secondcool-downperiodbetweenattempts.
Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanburnout
thestartermotor.
3.TurntheignitionkeytoSTOPtoshutofftheengine.
StartingandShuttingOffthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.RaisetheROPSupandlockintoplace,sitontheseat,
andfastentheseatbelt(Figure16).
2.Slowlyopenthefuelvalvetoequalizethepressurein
thetank(Figure16).
Note:Thefuelvalveislocatedonthetopendofthe
LPGtank.Ifthefuelvalveisopenedtooquickly,the
pressurereliefvalveisequippedwithabackpressure
checkvalvethatwillshutoffthefuelsupply.Ifthis
happens,closethefuelvalvecompletelyandwait5
seconds.
3.MovethemotioncontrolstoNEUTRAL-LOCKposition
(Figure16).
4.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingtheParking
Brake(page19).
5.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF
position(Figure16).
6.Movethethrottlelevertothe3/4throttleposition
betweentheSLOWandFASTpositions(Figure16).
7.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTARTposition(Figure
16).Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.
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