Toro GrandStand 74504 User manual

FormNo.3403-282RevB
GrandStand®Mower
With48inor52inTURBOFORCE®Cutting
Unit
ModelNo.74504—SerialNo.316000001andUp
ModelNo.74505—SerialNo.316000001andUp
ModelNo.79504—SerialNo.316000001andUp
ModelNo.79505—SerialNo.316000001andUp
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OriginalInstructions(EN)*3403-282*B

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.
WARNING
Removingstandardoriginalequipmentpartsand
accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,and
safetyofthemachine.FailuretouseoriginalToro
partscouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.Making
unauthorizedchangestotheengine,fuelorventing
system,mayviolateEPAandCARBregulations.
Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires,
belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswith
originalToroparts.
Introduction
Thisrotaryblade,ride-onlawnmowerisintendedtobeused
byprofessional,hiredoperators,orresidentialhomeowners.
Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained
lawnsonresidentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnot
designedforcuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct
safetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers
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
ToroMowerSafety..................................................6
SlopeIndicator.......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
ProductOverview.........................................................12
Controls...............................................................12
Specications........................................................13
Operation....................................................................14
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................14
AddingFuel...........................................................14
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................15
BreakinginaNewMachine......................................15
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................15
OperatingtheMower-Blade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)...............................................................16
OperatingtheThrottle............................................16
OperatingtheChoke..............................................16
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................17
UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve...................................17
StartingandShuttingofftheEngine..........................18
TheSafety-InterlockSystem....................................19
OperatingthePlatform...........................................19
DrivingForwardorBackward..................................20
StoppingtheMachine.............................................21
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................22
TransportingtheMachine........................................22
LoadingtheMachine..............................................22
SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass.....................24
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................24
AdjustingtheFlowBafe........................................25
PositioningtheFlowBafe......................................25
UsingtheMid-SizeWeight.......................................26
Maintenance.................................................................27
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................27
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................28
ReleasingtheCushionforRearAccess.......................28
Lubrication...............................................................28
GreasingtheTorsionIdler.......................................28
GreasingtheFrontCasterPivots..............................29
GreasingtheCaster-WheelHubs..............................29
EngineMaintenance..................................................30
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................30
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................31
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................33
CheckingtheSparkArrester.....................................34
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................35
DrainingtheFuelTank...........................................35
RemovingtheFuelTank..........................................35
ServicingtheFuelFilter..........................................36
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................36
ServicingtheBattery...............................................36
ServicingtheFuses.................................................38
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................39
AdjustingtheTracking............................................39
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................39
AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing............................40
ServicingtheCasterWheelsandBearings...................40
UsingtheClutchShim............................................41
CheckingtheWheel-LugNuts..................................42
CheckingtheWheel-HubNuts.................................42
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................43
CleaningtheAir-IntakeScreen.................................43
CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................43
BrakeMaintenance....................................................43
ServicingtheBrake.................................................43
BeltMaintenance......................................................44
ReplacingtheMower-DeckBelt...............................44
ReplacingtheTransmissionBelt..............................44
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................45
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers........................45
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................46
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................46
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................48
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................48
CorrectingtheMowerQualityofCut........................50
AdjustingtheDeck-LiftSpring.................................53
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................53
Cleaning...................................................................54
CleaningundertheMower.......................................54
DisposingoftheWaste............................................54
Storage........................................................................54
CleaningandStorage..............................................54
Troubleshooting...........................................................56
Schematics...................................................................58
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Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructions,andpayattentionto
thesafetyalertsymbol,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cationmaycausenoncomplianceofthismachine.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard
B71.4-2012.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If
theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadthemanual
language,itistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthis
materialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other
people,ordamagetoproperty.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsyouneedtoproperlyandsafelyperformthe
job.Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedby
themanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothing;includingsafetyglasses,long
pants,substantialslip-resistantfootwear,gloves,and
hearingprotection.Tiebacklonghair.Donotwear
jewelry.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusetheequipmentand
ensurethatallobjectsareremovedfromtheareabefore
use.
•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyareammable
andvaporsareexplosive.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe
enginerunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
refueling.Donotsmokenearthemachinewhenthe
engineisrunning.
–Donotrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlesstheyare
functioningproperly.
Operation
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseen,orthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Donotrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Operateonlyinwell-litareas,keepingawayfromholes
andhiddenhazards.
•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutralandthattheparking
brakeisengagedbeforestartingengine.Starttheengine
onlyfromtheoperator’sposition.
•Makesurethatyouhavegoodfootingwhileusingthis
machine,especiallywhenbackingup.Reducedfooting
couldcauseslipping.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto
travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect
thestabilityofthemachine.Usecautionwhileoperating
neardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen
changingdirectionsonslopes.
•Donotraisethemowerdeckwiththebladesrunning.
•DonotoperatethemachinewithoutthePTOshieldor
otherguardssecurelyinplace.Besurethatallinterlocks
areattached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioningproperly.
•Donotoperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessyouareusingagrasscatcher.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
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•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engagethe
parkingbrake,shutofftheenginebeforeleavingthe
operator'spositionforanyreason,includingemptyingthe
catchersoruncloggingthechute.
•Stopequipmentandinspectthebladesafterstriking
objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makethe
necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptoensurea
clearpath.
•Keeppetsandbystandersawayfromanoperating
machine.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthebladesifyouare
notmowing.
•Beawareofthemower-dischargedirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhiletired,ill,orunderthe
inuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto
orfromatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,shutoffthe
engine,andremovethekeyordisconnectspark-plugwire.
Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,
orrepairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.
•Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.
•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainthefuelindoors.
•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plugwire
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative
terminalrstandthepositiveterminallast.Connectthe
positiveterminalrstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wraptheblade(s)or
weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only
replaceblades;donotstraightenorweldthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
traileroratruck.
•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingmachineintoatrailer
oratruck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine.
5

ToroMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsandothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknow.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
ofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrass,or,
whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcutgrass.
Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecouldprovedangerous
totheuserandbystanders.
GeneralOperation
•Besurethattheareaisclearofbystandersbeforemowing.
Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.
•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay
behotfromoperation.Allowallofthepartstocool
beforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,orservicethe
machine.
•UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.Warrantymaybe
voidedifusedwithanyunapprovedattachments.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.,branches,
doorways,electricalwires,etc.)beforeoperatingunder
anyobjects,anddonotcontactthem.
•Slowdownbeforemakingturnsanduseextracaution.
•Usecautionwhenridingtheplatformovercurbs,rocks,
roots,orotherobstructions.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptoensurea
clearpath.Useextracarewhenoperatingthemachine
inreverse.
•Donotjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.
•Whenloadingorunloadingthemachine,useone
full-widthrampthatiswideenoughtoextendbeyond
thewidthofthemachine.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Donotcarryequipmentonthemachine.
SlopeOperation
Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasy
onaslope,donotmowit.
•Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.fromthe
mowingarea.
•Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.Tallgrasscanhide
obstacles.
•Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.
Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheelgoes
overtheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedgecavesin.
•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.
Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine.
•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.
•Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.
•Mowslopessidetoside.
•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan20degrees.
Service
•Donotstorethemachineorafuelcontainerinsidewhere
thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror
furnace.
•Keepthenutsandboltstight,especiallythe
blade-attachmentbolts.
•Neverremoveortamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir
properoperationregularly.Neverdoanythingtointerfere
withtheintendedfunctionofasafetydeviceortoreduce
theprotectionprovidedbyasafetydevice.
•Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal
performanceofyourToroequipment,countonToro
genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,Torodelivers
replacementpartsdesignedtotheexactengineering
specicationsofourequipment.Forpeaceofmind,insist
onTorogenuineparts.
•Checktheoperationofthebrakesfrequently.Adjustand
servicethemasrequired.
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SlopeIndicator
G01 1841
Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis20degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan20degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto115to149N∙m(85to110
ft-lb).
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.
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
112-3858
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
3.Removetheignitionkey
beforeadjustingtheheight
ofcut.
2.Readtheinstructions
beforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
4.Height-of-cutsettings.
116-8775
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
2.Filltobottomofllerneck;
warning—donotoverll
thetank.
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131-1180
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.(A)Short,lightgrass;dry
conditions;maximumdispersion;(B)Baggingsetting;(C)
Tall,densegrass;wetconditions;maximumgroundspeed
131-3507
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
2.Belttensioner
131-3521
1.Height-of-cut
131-3524
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
3.Oillevel
2.Transmissionoil
131-3528
15A 15A 10A 7.5A
131-3528
1.Ignition—15A3.Powertakeoff(PTO)—10
A
2.Accessoryport—15A4.Infocenter—7.5A
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131-3529
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoreinformationon
maintenanceintervalsandprocedures.
131-3536
1.Battery4.Parkingbrake
2.Time5.Engine—start
3.Powertakeoff(PTO)6.Engagethehandlebars.
133-4604
1.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
awayfromthemachine.
3.Severinghazardofhand
orfoot—keepawayfrom
movingparts.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,
openbafe—onlyoperate
themachinewithabafe
oragrasscollector.
4.Entanglement
hazard—keepaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.
133-4641
1.Warning—donotcarryanypassengers.
131-3526
1.Powertakeoff(PTO)—disengaged5.Reverse
2.Fast6.Tractiondrive
3.Slow7.Engagethehandles.
4.Neutral
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131-3525
1.Disengagetheparkingbrake.5.Fast
2.Engagetheparkingbrake.6.Engine—speed
3.EngagethePTO.7.Slow
4.DisengagethePTO.
131-3527
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersawayfromthe
machine.
2.Warning—receivetrainingbeforeoperatingthemachine.6.Warning—1)Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,
andremovethekeyfromtheignition;2)ReadtheOperator's
Manualbeforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepthedeectorloweredduring
operation.
7.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,and
removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeleavingthemachine.
4.Cutting/severinghazardofhandorfoot—keepawayfrom
movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
8.Tippinghazard—donotoperateneardrop-offsornearwater.
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ProductOverview
Figure4
1.Frontcasterwheel7.Fueltank
2.Side-dischargechute8.Platform(downposition)
3.Engine9.Fuel-shutoffvalve
4.Controls10.Battery
5.Controllevers11.Mowerdeck
6.Hydraulictank
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure5)beforeyou
starttheengineandoperatethemachine.
Figure5
1.Fuelcap8.Height-of-cutlever
2.Choke9.Height-of-cutpin
3.Parking-brakelever10.Platformlatch
4.Hydraulic-tankcap11.Rightmotion-controllever
5.Hourmeter12.Blade-controlswitch
(PTO)
6.Ignitionswitch13.Leftmotion-controllever
7.Throttlecontrol
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheenginehas
operated.Itoperateswhentheengineisrunning.Usethese
timesforschedulingregularmaintenance(Figure5).
Safety-InterlockIndicators
Symbolsonthehourmeterindicatewithablacktrianglethat
theinterlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition(Figure5).
Battery-IndicatorLight
IftheignitionkeyisturnedtotheONpositionforafew
seconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysintheareawherethe
hoursarenormallydisplayed.
Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturnedonand
whenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperatinglevel(Figure
5).
ThrottleControl
ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweentheFASTandSLOW
positions(Figure5).
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Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine(Figure5).
Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)
Usetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)toengageanddisengage
themowerblades(Figure5).
IgnitionSwitch
Usetheignitionswitchtostartthemowerengine(Figure5).
Theswitchhas3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART.
Motion-ControlLevers
Themotion-controlleversareusedtodrivethemachine
forwardandreverseandtoturneitherdirection(Figure5).
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalve(locatedontheleftsideofthe
fueltank)whentransportingorstoringthemower(Figure4).
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
48-inchMowers
Widthwithdeectordown163cm(64inches)
Widthwithdeectorraised127cm(50inches)
Lengthwithplatformdown191cm(75inches)
Lengthwithplatformup155cm(61inches)
Height122cm(48inches)
Weight408kg(899lb)
52-inchMowers
Widthwithdeectordown173cm(68inches)
Widthwithdeectorraised137cm(54inches)
Lengthwithplatformdown191cm(75inches)
Lengthwithplatformup155cm(61inches)
Height122cm(48inches)
Weight412kg(908lb)
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsinthe
safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
bystandersavoidinjury.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperator'searandcancausehearing
lossfromextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
Useprotectiveequipmentforyoureyes,ears,andfeet.
G009027
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Figure6
1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.
AddingFuel
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or
higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume
isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot
approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains
morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15
(contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or
E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine
damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessyouuseafuelstabilizer.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13
mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe
llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark,which
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor
onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment
fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment
withitswheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
containerratherthanfromagasoline-dispenser
nozzle.
•Ifyoumustuseagasoline-dispensernozzle
mustbeused,keepthenozzleincontactwith
therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat
alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
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WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditionerbottleopening.
•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillswith
soapandwater.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide
thefollowingbenets:
•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.
Forlongerstorage,drainthefueltank.
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,
whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionerto
thegas.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective
whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechance
ofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizer
atalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethecap.
3.Addunleadedregulargasolinetothefueltank,until
thelevelis6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthe
bottomofthellerneck.
Note:Thisspaceinthetankallowsthegasolineto
expand.Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
4.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.Wipeupanygasoline
thatmayhavespilled.
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check
theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page31).
BreakinginaNewMachine
Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mowerdecks
anddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhennew,placing
additionalloadontheengine.Allow40to50hoursof
break-intimefornewmachinestodevelopfullpowerand
bestperformance.
OperatingtheParkingBrake
Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor
leaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse,checktheparkingbrake
forproperoperation.
Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit;referto
AdjustingtheBrakes(page43).
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis
unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended.
SettingtheParkingBrake
Pulltheparking-brakeleverrearwardintotheENGAGED
position(Figure7).
Figure7
1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parkingbrake—released
ReleasingtheParkingBrake
Pushtheparking-brakeleverforward(Figure7).
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Operatingthe
Mower-Blade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)
Usetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)inconjunctionwiththe
motion-controlleverstoengageanddisengagethemower
blades.
EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
Figure8
DisengagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
Figure9andFigure10show2waystodisengagethemower
blades.
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Figure9
Figure10
OperatingtheThrottle
ThethrottlecontrolmovesbetweenFASTandSLOWpositions
(Figure11).
AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthemower
bladeswiththeblade-controlswitch(PTO).
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Figure11
OperatingtheChoke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
1.Pullupthechokeknobtoengagethechokebefore
usingtheignitionswitch(Figure12).
2.Pushdownthechokeknobtodisengagethechoke
aftertheenginehasstarted(Figure12).
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1
2
Figure12
1.Onposition2.Offposition
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OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch
Important:Donotengagethestarterformorethan
5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostart,wait
15secondsbetweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese
instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.
Note:Youmayneedtorepeatthecycleforstartingthe
enginewhenyoustartitforthersttimeafteryouhavelled
acompletelyemptyfuelsystemwithfuel.
Figure13
Figure14
UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance,and
storage(Figure15).
Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhenstartingthe
engine.
Figure15
1.ONposition2.OFFposition
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StartingandShuttingoffthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
Important:Donotengagethestarterformorethan
5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostart,wait
15secondsbetweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese
instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.
Note:Youmayneedtorepeatthecycleforstartingthe
enginewhenyoustartitforthersttimeafteryouhavelled
acompletelyemptyfuelsystemwithfuel.
Figure16
ShuttingofftheEngine
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis
unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended.
Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60seconds
beforeturningtheignitionswitchoff.
Figure17
Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveis
closedbeforetransportingorstoringthemachine
topreventafuelleak.Beforestoringthemachine,
disconnectthesparkplug(s)topreventthepossibility
ofaccidentalstarting.
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TheSafety-InterlockSystem
CAUTION
Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnectedor
damaged,themachinecouldoperateunexpectedly,
causingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore
operatingthemachine.
UnderstandingtheSafety-Interlock
System
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthemower
bladesfromrotatingunlessyoudo1ofthefollowing:
•Moveeithermotion-controllevertothecenter,unlocked
position.
•Pulltheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheONposition.
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtostopthemower
bladesifyoumoveorreleasebothmotion-controllevers
intotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.
Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwheneach
interlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition.Whenthe
componentisinthecorrectposition,atrianglelightsup
inthecorrespondingsquare(Figure18).
Figure18
1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe
correctposition.
TestingtheSafety-InterlockSystem
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine
eachtime.
Note:Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed
below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety
systemimmediately.
1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine(page18).
2.Movethemotion-controlleverstothecenter,unlocked
position.
Note:Thebladesshouldnotrotateandtheengine
shouldstoprunning.
3.Starttheengineandreleasetheparkingbrake.
4.Moveeithermotion-controllevertothecenter,
unlockedposition.
5.Continueholdingthemotion-controlleverinthe
center,unlockedposition,pullupontheblade-control
switch(PTO),andreleasetheswitch.
Note:Theclutchshouldengageandthemower
bladesrotate.
6.Moveorreleasethemotion-controlleversintothe
NEUTRAL-LOCKposition.
Note:Thebladesshouldstoprotatingandtheengine
shouldcontinuetorun.
7.Pushtheblade-controlswitchdownandmoveeither
motion-controllevertothecenter,unlockedposition.
8.Continueholdingthemotion-controlleverinthe
center,unlockedposition,pullupontheblade-control
switch(PTO),andreleasetheswitch.
Note:Theclutchshouldengageandthemower
bladesshouldrotate.
9.Pushtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)downtotheOFF
position.
Note:Thebladesshouldstoprotating.
10.Withtheenginerunning,pulluptheblade-control
switch(PTO)andreleaseitwithoutholdingeither
motion-controllevertothecenter,unlockedposition.
Note:Thebladesshouldnotrotate.
WARNING
Theoperatorplatformisheavyandmaycause
injurywhenloweringandraisingtheoperator
platform.Carefullylowerorraisetheoperator
platform,assuddenlydroppingitcouldinjureyou.
•Donotputyourhandsorngersinthe
platform-pivotareawhenloweringorraisingthe
operatorplatform.
•Makesurethattheplatformissupportedwhen
youpullthelatchpinout.
•Makesurethatthelatchsecurestheplatform
whenfoldingitup.Pushittightagainstthe
cushionforthelatchpintolockintoplace.
•Keepbystandersawaywhenraisingorlowering
theplatform.
OperatingthePlatform
Youcanusethemachinewiththeplatformintheupordown
position.Itisyourpreferenceonwhichpositiontouse.
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OperatingtheMachinewiththe
PlatformUp
Operatethemachinewiththeplatformupunderthe
followingconditions:
•Mowingneardrop-offs
•Mowingsmallareaswherethemachineistoolarge
•Areaswithlow ,over-hangingbranchesorobstacles
•Loadingthemachinefortransport
•Drivingupslopes
Toraisetheplatform,pullthebackoftheplatformupsothat
thelatchpinandknoblockitintoplace.Pushittightagainst
thecushionforthelatchpintolockitintoplace.
OperatingtheMachinewiththe
PlatformDown
Operatethemachinewiththeplatformdownunderthe
followingconditions:
•Mowingmostareas
•Drivingacrossslopes
•Drivingdownslopes
Tolowertheplatform,pushtheplatformforwardagainstthe
cushiontoreleasepressureonthelatchpin,thenpullthe
knoboutandlowertheplatform(Figure19).
Figure19
1.Platformup3.Pulltheknobouttorelease
theplatform.
2.Platformdown
DrivingForwardorBackward
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured
inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethethrottlecontrolin
theFASTpositionforbestperformance.Alwaysoperatethe
machineintheFULL-THROTTLEpositionwhenmowing.
CAUTION
Themachinecanspinveryrapidly,andyoumay
losecontrolofmachine,causingpersonalinjuryto
youanddamagetomachine.
Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharpturns.
DrivingForward
1.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe
ParkingBrake(page15).
2.Movethemotion-controlleverstothecenter,unlocked
position.
Figure20
1.Frontreferencebar4.Rightcontrollever
2.Leftcontrollever5.Rightcontrolleverinthe
NEUTRAL-LOCKposition
3.Rearreferencebar6.Leftcontrolleverinthe
NEUTRAL-LOCKposition
3.Slowlypushthemotion-controlleversforward(Figure
21).
Note:Theenginestopsifyoumoveamotion-control
leverwhiletheparkingbrakeisengaged.
Note:Thefartheryoumovethemotion-controllevers
ineitherdirection,thefasterthemachinemovesinthat
direction.
Note:Tostopthemachine,pullthemotion-control
leversbacktotheNEUTRALposition.
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