Toro 78395 User manual

Operator’s Manual
IMPORTANT: Read this manual, and your tractor manual, carefully. They
contain information about your safety and the safety of others. Also
become familiar with the controls and their proper use before you operate
the product.
FORM NO. 3319–586 Rev. A
Wheel Horse

60” Side Discharge
Mower
for 5xi Tractors
Model No. 78395 – 8900001 & Up

The TORO Co. – 1999
Printed in USA
Introduction
We want you to be completely satisfied with your
new product, so feel free to contact your local
Authorized Service Dealer for help with service,
genuine replacement parts, or other information you
may require.
Whenever you contact your Authorized Service
Dealer or the factory, always know the model and
serial numbers of your product. These numbers will
help the Service Dealer or Service Representative
provide exact information about your specific
product. You will find the model and serial number
plate located in a unique place on the product as
shown below .
1m–3569
1. Model and Serial Number Plate
For your convenience, write the product model and
serial numbers in the space below.
Model No:
Serial No.
The warning system in this manual identifies
potential hazards and has special safety messages that
help you and others avoid personal injury, even death.
DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal
words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause
serious injury or death if the recommended
precautions are not followed.
WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if the recommended precautions are
not followed.
CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if the recommended precautions are
not followed.
Two other words are also used to highlight
information. “Important” calls attention to special
mechanical information and “Note” emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.
The left and right side of the machine is determined
by sitting on the seat in the normal operator’s
position.

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Contents
Page
Safety and Instruction Decals 2.
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mower Preparation 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Mower 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Mower 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Mower 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side Discharge 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) 16 . . . .
Attachment Lift Lever 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Two Front Wheels 17 . . . . . . . .
Check for Debris 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for Mowing Grass 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page
Maintenance 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Interval Chart 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cutting Blade 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing and Lubrication 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking PTO Drive Belt Tension 23 . . . . . .
Extending PTO Drive Belt Life 23 . . . . . . . . .
Blade Drive Belt 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety
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Safety and Instruction Decals
Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near
any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.
ON MOWER RIGHT SIDE
(Part No. 98–3481)
ON DISCHARGE CHUTE
(Part No. 93–1 122)
(2) ON LEVELER BAR
(Part No. 98–3478)
NEXT T O FRONT WHEELS
(Part No. 93–7282)
ON MOWER REAR T OP
(Part No. 98–3480)
ON HEIGHT–OF–CUT
BRACKET
(Part No. 1 11655)
(1) ON DISCHARGE CHUTE
(1) ON DECK LEFT SIDE
(Part No. 92–7108)

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Installation
Loose Parts
Note: Use the chart below to identify parts used for assembly.
DESCRIPTION QTY. USE
Discharge chute
Spring
Bolt 3/8–24 x 3–1/2”
Lock nut 3/8”
1
2
2
2
Install discharge chute
PT O drive belt 1 Install PT O drive belt
Pulley box 1 Install pulley box
Operator’ s Manual 1 Read before operating
Mower Preparation
Install the Discharge Chute
1. Place the springs into the brackets on the mower
with the hooked ends over the raised back of the
bracket (Fig. 1).
2. Align the discharge chute with the holes in the
brackets and the spring straight ends in the space
under the hinge and above the chute (Fig. 1).
3. Secure the chute to the bracket with bolts
through the discharge chute, springs and
brackets. Secure with lock nuts (Fig. 1).
4. Lift the discharge chute and check that it is
spring loaded and pivots freely to the full down
position.
IMPORTANT: Discharge chute must be
spring loaded in the down position. Lift the
chute up to test that it snaps to the full down
position.
1
5
3
6
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4
2
Figure 1
1. Bracket
2. Spring
hook end
3. Space for spring
4. Discharge chute
5. Bolt
6.
Lock nut

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4
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•Without the discharge chute mounted in
place, you and others are exposed to blade
contact and thrown debris.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Contact with rotating mower blade(s) and
thrown debris will cause injury or death.
HOW TO AV
OID THE HAZARD
• NEVER r emove the discharge chute from
the mower because the discharge chute
routes material down toward the turf. If
the discharge chute is ever damaged,
replace it immediately. Never put your
hands or feet under the mower.
•Never try to clear the discharge area or
mower blades unless you move the power
take off (PTO) to “OFF” and turn the
ignition key to “STOP.” Also remove the
ignition key and pull the wire(s) off the
spark plug(s).
Mower Belt Routing
1. Route the mower belt as shown in Fig. 2. Be
sure to install the belt on the lower mower deck
pulley.
2
1
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Figure 2
T op V iew
1. Mower belt 2. Mower deck pulley
Installing the Mower
Initial Preparation
The mower must be installed on a level concrete
surface. Rough dirt or lawn surfaces make
installation much more difficult.
1. Place the height–of–cut lever on the deck to the
position for lowest cut (Fig. 3).
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1
2
3
4
Figure 3
1. Height–of–cut lever
position
2.
Front mower wheels
parallel to mower
3. Clevis pin
4. Hairpin cotter

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2. Lower the rear center wheel (if not already
lowered). Do this by:
A. Removing the hairpin cotter from the wheel
rod (Fig. 4).
B. Lifting the rear of the deck.
C. Pulling the rod toward the outside of the
mower, inserting the end of the rod into the
hole in the height–of–cut plate (Fig. 4), and
then installing the hairpin cotter into the
second hole of the wheel rod as shown
(Fig. 4).
3. Set the height of the (2) front mower wheels and
turn the wheels parallel to the mower by
removing the clevis pins and hairpin cotters,
then turning and raising or lowering the wheels
until you can put the clevis pins and hairpin
cotters in the third position from the top (Fig. 3).
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1
2
3
4
Figure 4
1. Hairpin cotter
2. Wheel rod
3. Hole in height–of–cut plate
4. Rear center wheel
4. Position the tractor and mower side by side, with
the mower on the right–hand side of the tractor.
5. Set the parking brake, raise the attachment lift,
and turn the ignition key to “STOP” to stop the
engine. Remove the ignition key.
6. If you have previously had a snowthrower, blade
or tiller attached to the attachment lift, remove
the two clevis pins on each side of the
attachment lift (Fig. 5).
2
1
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Figure 5
1. Clevis pin 2. Hairpin cotter
7. Attach the pulley box if it is not already on the
tractor. Make sure the latches on the tractor’s
front Attach–A–Maticare open (Fig. 6). Then
slide the pulley box into the Attach–A–Matic
latches and seat it. Close the latches.
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1
22
3
4
5
6
7
Figure 6
1. Attach–A–Matic latches
2. Pulley box
3. Idler pulley
4. Belt tension release arm
5. Belt tension adjustment
knob
6. Belt tension indicators
(one on each side)
7. Attach–A–Matic button
(one on each side)

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6
Attach the Mower
1. Make sure the attachment lift is in the full up
position, turn the steering wheel all the way to
the right (Fig. 7), then turn the ignition key to
“STOP” to stop the engine, set the parking
brake, and remove the ignition key.
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1
Figure 7
1. Front tractor wheels
2. Make sure the front mower wheels are turned
parallel to the mower and the rear center wheel is
lowered (Fig. 3).
3. From the driver’s right–hand side of the tractor,
slide the mower under the tractor. Once the
mower is almost under the tractor, you may need
to turn the steering wheel to the left to provide
enough room for the mower to slide completely
under the tractor.
4. After sliding the mower under the tractor,
position it so that the slots in the side of each of
the mower’s mounting brackets (Fig. 8) are
aligned directly below the tractor’
s attachment
lift arm.
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1
2
3
Figure 8
1. Slots in the side mounting
brackets (2)
2. Belt guide
3. Front–to–rear adjustment
rod
5. Start the tractor.
6. Lower the attachment lift arm fully and adjust
the deck’s position until you can pull out on the
J–pin of the lift arm and slide it into the slot in
the mounting bracket of the mower (Fig. 9).
7. On the driver’s left–hand side, pull out the
attachment lift J–pin and slide it into the slot on
the other mower mounting bracket.

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1
2
Figure 9
Left Side of Tractor Shown
1. J–pin 2. Mower slot in side
mounting bracket.
8. After the two J–pins are seated through the
mower’s mounting brackets, using the
attachment lift and your hand on the right front
adjustable mower wheel bracket (Fig. 10),
position the mower so its attachment bar fits into
the mid Attach–A–Maticmount.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•The “scissor” formed by the mower
mounting brackets and the attachment lift
arm is dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Hands and fingers can get caught between
the mower parts and the tractor and be
injured.
HOW TO AV
OID THE HAZARD
•Keep hands away from moving parts while
operating the attachment lift.
•Always position the mower with your hand
on the right front mower wheel bracket.
•Never try to position the mower with your
hands on the mower mounting brackets or
below the mower housing.
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Figure 10
9. Turn the lever of the Attach–A–Matic
counterclockwise to lock the mower to the
tractor (Fig. 11).
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Figure 1 1
1. Attach–A–Matic button 2. Attach–A–Matic lever
10. Now raise the rear center wheel on the deck so
that it will not interfere with mowing.
IMPORTANT: Always raise the rear center
wheel before mowing. The mower may
become damaged if the wheel is left in the
down position while mowing.
A. Remove the hairpin cotter from the wheel
rod.

Installation
8
B. Slide the wheel rod back toward the center
wheel as far as it will go. The end of the
control rod should no longer be in the hole
in the height–of–cut plate (Fig. 12).
C. Then install the hairpin cotter into the
control rod hole closest to the height–of–cut
plate as shown.
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1
2
3
4
Figure 12
1. Wheel rod
2. Hairpin cotter
3. Rear center wheel
4. Height–of–cut plate
11. Turn the (2) front mower wheels parallel to the
tractor.
A. If the mower has not been leveled with the
tractor, set the height of the front wheels to
the highest position from the ground.
B. If the mower has been leveled with the
tractor, refer to Adjusting the Two Front
Wheels, page 17.
12. Set the parking brake, lower the attachment lift,
and turn the ignition key to “STOP” to stop the
engine. Then remove the ignition key.
Attach the PTO Drive Belt
1. Hang the belt over the mower, then thread it
forward through the belt guide (Fig. 13) on the
mower.
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1
2
Figure 13
1. Belt 2. Belt guide
2. Extend the belt through the center of the pulley
box, between the two pulleys.
3. Release the belt tension release arm on the
pulley box housing and swing it out toward you
(Fig. 16).
4. Remove the tractor’s grille by pulling it straight
out toward you.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•Components under the hood will be hot if
the tractor has been running.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Touching hot components can cause burns.
HOW TO AV
OID THE HAZARD
•Allow the tractor to cool before performing
maintenance or touching components
under the hood.

Installation
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5. Position the belt into the groove of the PTO
pulley (Fig. 14), making sure it is also under the
pulleys in the pulley box.
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3
2
Figure 14
1. Pulley box pulley
2. PT O pulley
3. PT O drive belt
6. Loop the other end of the belt over the drive
pulley of the mower. Additional belt slack can
be obtained (if needed) by turning the belt
tension adjustment knob (Fig. 16).
7. Make certain that the wide side of the PTO drive
belt is toward the outside diameter of all (four)
pulleys (Fig. 15).
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2
1
Figure 15
1. Pulley outside diameter 2. Wide side of belt
8. Now adjust the belt tension.
A. Push the belt tension release arm back
toward the pulley box to tension the belt.
B. Check the tension indicators on each side of
the pulley box.
C. If the tension indicators are not in the same
position on both the left and right sides,
release the belt tension, turn the adjustment
knob and repeat steps A and B until the
indicators move to the same position
(Fig. 16).
D. Once the indicators are in the same position
on both sides, swing the tension release arm
into the pulley box and seat it by moving it
into the position shown in Fig. 16.

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10
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1
3
24
5
Figure 16
1. Belt tension release arm
2. Belt tension indicator (2)
3. Belt tension adjustment
knob
4.
Seating position for
tension arm
5. Belt tension released
9. Loosen the belt guide bolt (Fig. 17).
10. Adjust the belt guide so that it just touches the
belt on the inside arm of the guide (toward the
center of the deck) (Fig. 17).
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1
2
3
4
Figure 17
1. Belt guide
2. Belt 3.
Belt touches here
4. Belt guide bolt
11. Tighten the belt guide bolt.
12. Replace the front grille of the tractor.
Adjusting the Mower
Adjusting the Height of Cut
The front gauge wheels are adjusted in different hole
locations for 1 1/2”–4” (4–10 cm) heights of cut.
1. Start the tractor, apply the parking brake, and
raise the deck. Get off the tractor. Pull the
height–of–cut lever out to disengage it from the
quadrant. Adjust the height of cut to the desired
level. Release the lever inward to lock into the
height–of–cut plate (Fig. 18).
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1
2
3
4
Figure 18
1. Height-of-cut lever
2. Height–of–cut plate
3. High
4. Low
Checking Mower Level
For optimum efficiency, the level of the mower
should be checked at the time of initial installation
and periodically as a check, to ensure that the blades
are 1/8” (3 mm) lower in the front than in the rear.
The mower must be checked and adjusted on a flat
level surface, preferably concrete. Before checking
the mower level, set the air pressure in the front and
rear tires as specified in the tractor operator’s manual.
Place the mower height–of–cut lever to the middle
cut position. Make sure the two adjustable front
wheels are off the ground.

Installation
11
Adjusting front–to–Rear Blade Cut
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the
parking brake, lower the attachment lift, and turn
the ignition key to “STOP” to stop the engine.
Remove the ignition key.
2. Carefully rotate one of the blades so it is facing
front and rear (Fig. 19).
3. Measure the distance from the front tip of the
blade (Fig. 19) to the flat surface. Then
carefully rotate the blade tip until it is in the rear
position. When the blade tip is in the front
position, it should be 1/8” (3 mm) lower than
when it is in the rear position.
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1
2
3
Front
44
Figure 19
1. Blade oriented front to rear
2. Measure front blade tip
3. Rotate front tip to rear and
measure
4.
Measure here (side to
side)
4. Front–to–rear adjustment is made by turning the
adjusting nut (Fig. 20) on the back of the mower.
To raise the front of the mower, turn the
adjustment nut clockwise. To lower the front of
the mower, turn the nut counterclockwise.
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1
Figure 20
1. Front–to–rear adjustment
rod
Adjusting Side–to–Side Blade Cut
This optional adjustment is available if necessary to
compensate for uneven side–to–side cut.
Equalize side–to–side cut by adjusting the two
carriage bolts (Fig. 21) on the mower. Check height
of blade at outside blade tips as shown (Fig. 19).
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1
Figure 21
1. Side–to–side adjustment
bolts

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Adjusting the Blade Slope for Transport
Because the attachment lift is used when the PTO
drive is engaged, blade slope in transport must be
adjusted to extend PTO drive belt life. This
adjustment also provides for adequate transport
height. Three steps accomplish this: 1) Making sure
the lift arm cams are in the same position, 2)
Measuring blade slope in its front and rear positions
and 3) Making adjustments if the blade slope is not
within specification.
IMPORTANT: Failure to adjust for blade
slope in transport can result in drive belt
failure and/or insufficient transport height.
1. Check to see that both adjustment cams are
oriented with the indicator toward the pivot point
at the rear of the tractor (Fig. 22).
1
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2
3
4
5
6
Figure 22
Right Side of T ractor Shown
1. Indicator
2. Adjustment
cam
3. Lift arm
4. Pivot point
5. Lowers front of deck
6. Raises front of deck
2. If they are not, park the machine on a level
surface, set the parking brake, lower the
attachment lift to take pressure off the cams, and
turn the ignition key to “STOP” to stop the
engine. Remove the ignition key.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•The “scissor” formed by the mower
mounting brackets and the attachment lift
arm is dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Hands and fingers can get caught between
the mower parts and the tractor and be
injured.
HOW TO AV
OID THE HAZARD
•Keep hands away from moving parts while
operating the attachment lift.
•Set the parking brake, lower the
attachment lift, turn the ignition key to
“STOP” to stop the engine, and remove the
ignition key before making any
adjustments.
3. Loosen the nuts on the cams, rotate the cams to
the proper position, then tighten the cam nuts.
4. Start the tractor, raise the attachment lift and turn
the ignition key to “STOP” to stop the engine.
Remove the ignition key.
5. Check the slope of one of the blades (Fig. 19).
A. Measure the distance from the front tip of
the blade to the flat surface.
B. Carefully rotate the blade tip until it is in
the rear position.
C. When the blade tip is in the front position,
it should be approximately 1/4” (7 mm)
lower than when it is in the rear position.
6. If it is not, start the tractor, lower the attachment
lift to take pressure off the cams, and turn the
ignition key to “STOP” to stop the engine.
Remove the ignition key.
7. Loosen the cam nuts and equally rotate the
left–hand and right–hand cams down to raise the
front of the deck, or up to lower the front of the
deck. Tighten the nuts.

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8. Repeat steps 4–7 until the slope of the blade is
approximately 1/4” (7 mm) lower in the front
than it is in the rear.
Removing the Mower
The mower is most easily removed from the tractor
when done on a level concrete surface. Rougher dirt
or lawn surfaces make removing the mower more
difficult.
1. Apply the parking brake, start the tractor, and
raise the attachment lift.
2. Get off the tractor.
3. Lower the rear center wheel. Do this by:
A. Placing the height–of–cut lever on the deck
to the position for lowest cut.
B. Removing the hairpin cotter from the wheel
rod.
C. Pulling the rod toward the outside of the
mower, inserting the end of the rod into the
hole in the height–of–cut plate, then
installing the hairpin cotter into the second
hole of the wheel rod as shown (Fig. 23).
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2
3
4
Figure 23
1. Cotter pin
2. Wheel rod
3. Hole in height–of–cut plate
4. Rear center wheel
4. Set the height of the (2) front mower wheels and
turn the wheels parallel to the mower by
removing the clevis pins and hairpin cotters,
then turning and raising or lowering the wheels
until you can put the clevis pins and hairpin
cotters in the third position from the top (Fig. 3).
5. Lower the deck until its weight is completely on
its wheels, not on the tractor.
6. Turn the ignition key to “STOP” to stop the
engine. Remove the ignition key.
7. Remove the grille.

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14
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•Components under the hood will be hot if
the tractor has been running.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Touching hot components can cause burns.
HOW TO AV
OID THE HAZARD
•Allow the tractor to cool before performing
maintenance or touching components
under the hood.
8. Release the belt tension release arm on the
pulley box to release the tension on the drive belt
(Fig. 24).
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2
3
Figure 24
1. Belt tension release arm
2. Belt tension adjustment
knob
3.
Belt tension released
9. Remove the belt from around the PTO pulley
(Fig. 25). Additional belt slack can be obtained
(if needed) by turning the belt tension
adjustment knob.
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Figure 25
1. PTO pulley
10. Press the button of the mid Attach–A–Matic
and twist the lever clockwise to release the
mower (Fig. 26).
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Figure 26
1. Mid Attach–A–Matic 
button 2.
Mid Attach–A–Matic 
lever
11. Pull the two spring–loaded J–pins from the deck
lift arms and twist them slightly so that they stay
disengaged (Fig. 27).

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1
Figure 27
1. J–pin
12. If you wish to remove the pulley box, push the
latch release buttons on the front
Attach–A–Matic(Fig. 28) and raise the latch
levers to open the latches holding the pulley box.
Remove the pulley box.
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3
1
2
2
Figure 28
1. Front Attach–A–Matic 
button (one on each side)
2. Front Attach–A–Matic 
latches
3.
Pulley box
13. Start the tractor and raise the attachment lift.
Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left.
Then turn the ignition key to “STOP” to stop the
engine. Remove the ignition key.
14. Slide the mower out from the driver’s right–hand
side of the tractor. If the deck does not have
enough clearance from the front wheels once it is
almost out, turn the steering wheel all the way to
the right.
15. Replace the grille.

16
Operation
Side Discharge
The mower has a hinged discharge chute that
disperses clippings to the side and down toward the
turf.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•Without the discharge chute mounted in
place, you and others are exposed to blade
contact and thrown debris.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Contact with rotating mower blade(s) and
thrown debris will cause injury or death.
HOW TO AV
OID THE HAZARD
• NEVER r emove the discharge chute from
the mower because the discharge chute
routes material down toward the turf. If the
discharge chute is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
•Never put your hands or feet under the
mower.
•Never try to clear the discharge area or
mower blades unless you move the power
take off (PTO) to “OFF” and rotate the
ignition key to “STOP.” Also remove the
ignition key and pull the wire(s) off the
spark plug(s).
Operating the Power T ake Off
(PTO)
The power take off (PT O) engages and disengages
power to the electric clutch.
While the ignition key is in RUN or LIGHTS
position and the power take off (PTO) is engaged, the
PTO indicator light will be on. When this light is ON,
it is a reminder: the implement is being powered and
the starter will not crank while the PTO is engaged.
Always turn off the PTO before getting off the seat.
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO)
1. Depress the brake pedal to stop the machine.
2. Move the throttle lever to FAST.
IMPORTANT: For best performance, always
use full throttle when the power take off
(PTO) switch is ON.
3. Pull the power take off (PTO) switch to ON (Fig.
29).
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Figure 29
1. Push (of f-disengaged) 2. Pull (on-engaged)
Disengaging the Power Take Off (PTO)
1. Push the power take off (PTO) switch to OFF.

Operation
17
Attachment Lift Lever
The attachment lift lever (Fig. 30 & 31) is used to
raise and lower various attachments.
Raising Attachments
1. Start the tractor.
2. Pull the attachment lift lever upward until the
latch locks. In this position, the lift will hold the
attachment in the up, or raised position.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•When the engine is off, attachments in the
raised position can gradually lower.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Someone nearby may be pinned or injured
by the attachment as it lowers.
HOW TO AV
OID THE HAZARD
•Always lower the attachment lift each time
you shut off the tractor.
Lowering Attachments
1. Start the tractor.
2. Push the attachment lift lever downward to
lower the attachment.
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Figure 30
1. Attachment lift lever
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Figure 31
1. Raise attachment 2. Lower attachment
Adjusting the T wo Front
Wheels
The two front adjustable wheels must be adjusted in
the proper hole location for each time you change
deck height-of-cut position.
IMPORTANT: For cutting, the wheels should
be oriented as shown (Fig. 32), parallel to the
tractor . Only turn the wheels parallel to the
cutter deck for installation or removal.
1. After selecting height of cut, make sure the front
adjustable wheels are approximately 3/8” (1 cm)
off the ground.

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2. To adjust wheel height from the ground, remove
the hairpin cotter and clevis pin to change hole
location (Fig. 32).
3. Select a hole position so the wheel is
approximately 3/8” (1 cm) off the ground for the
height-of-cut position to be used (Fig. 32).
4. Insert the clevis pin and secure it with a hairpin
cotter.
5. Repeat this adjustment on the other wheel.
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Figure 32
1. Wheel
2. Clevis
pin
3. Hair pin cotter
Check for Debris
Each time you use the mower, be sure to check for
debris build up on and inside the rear transaxle cover
(Fig. 33). Remove any build up.
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Figure 33
1. Rear transaxle cover
Tips for Mowing Grass
Fast Throttle Setting
For best mowing and maximum air circulation,
operate the engine at “FAST.” Air is required to
thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the
height-of-cut so low as to totally surround the mower
by uncut grass. Always try to have one side of the
mower free from uncut grass, which allows air to be
drawn into the mower.
Using the Mower for the First Time
Cut grass slightly longer than normal to ensure the
cutting height of the mower does not scalp any
uneven ground. However, the cutting height used in
the past is generally the best one to use. When cutting
grass longer than six inches tall, you may want to cut
the lawn twice to assure an acceptable quality-of-cut.
Cut 1/3 of the Grass Blade
It is best to cut only about 1/3 of the grass blade.
Cutting more than that is not recommended, unless
grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass grows more
slowly.