Toro TURBO FORCE 39678 User manual

FormNo.3428-319RevA
CommercialWalk-BehindMower
FixedDeck,T-Bar,GearDrivewith48in
TURBOFORCE®CuttingUnit
ModelNo.39678—SerialNo.404324200andUp
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Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
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cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
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orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thisrotary-bladelawnmowerisintendedtobeused
byresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hired
operators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrasson
well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial
properties.Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthan
itsintendedusecouldprovedangeroustoyouand
bystanders.
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andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5
ProductOverview.....................................................9
Controls.............................................................9
Specications..................................................10
BeforeOperation..................................................11
BeforeOperationSafety....................................11
AddingFuel.......................................................11
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................12
DuringOperation.................................................12
DuringOperationSafety...................................12
OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................13
StartingtheEngine...........................................14
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................14
OperatingtheBlade-ControlLever
(PTO)............................................................15
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................15
DrivingtheMachine..........................................16
UsingtheLowerControlBar.............................16
StoppingtheMachine.......................................17
AdjustingtheFlowBafe..................................17
PositioningtheFlowBafe................................18
SideDischargingorMulchingGrass.................19
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................19
AdjustingtheControlRods...............................21
Height-of-CutChart..........................................22
AfterOperation....................................................23
AfterOperationSafety......................................23
HaulingtheMachine.........................................23
Maintenance...........................................................24
MaintenanceSafety..........................................24
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........25
Lubrication..........................................................26
GreasingtheMachine.......................................26
LubricatingtheCasterandWheel
Bearings........................................................26
GreasingtheTransmissionCouplers................26
GreasingtheMowerBeltIdler...........................26
EngineMaintenance...........................................27
EngineSafety...................................................27
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................27
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................28
ServicingtheSparkPlugs.................................30
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................31
ServicingtheFuelSystem................................31
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................32
ElectricalSystemSafety..................................32
ServicingtheBattery.........................................32
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................35
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................35
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................35
CleaningtheAir-IntakeScreen.........................35
CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................35
BrakeMaintenance.............................................36
ServicingtheParkingBrake..............................36
BeltMaintenance................................................37
InspectingtheBelts..........................................37
ReplacingtheTraction-DriveBelt......................37
ReplacingtheDriveBelt...................................38
ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................38
AdjustingtheMowerBeltT ension.....................39
AdjustingthePTO-Engagement
Linkage.........................................................41
AdjustingthePTO-SafetySwitch......................42
MowerDeckMaintenance....................................42
BladeSafety.....................................................42
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................42
AdjustingtheBladeBrake.................................45
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................45
Cleaning..............................................................46
CleaningundertheMower................................46
DisposingofWaste...........................................46
Storage...................................................................47
CleaningandStoringtheMachine....................47
Troubleshooting......................................................48
Schematics.............................................................50
3

Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSIB71.4-2017.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
•Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions
andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon
themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe
engine.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingpartsof
orunderthemachine.Keepclearofanydischarge
opening.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
functioningproperlyonthemachine.
•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating
area.Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained,
familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically
capabletooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,remove
theignitionkey(ifequipped),andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeservicing,fueling,or
uncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decaloemmarkt
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
decalbatterysymbols
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.
1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway
fromthebattery.
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking
7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries.
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot
discard
decal93-7010
93-7010
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—keepthedeectorinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
decal93-7298
93-7298
1.Tractiondrive—Forward
2.Pulltobrake.
decal93-7299
93-7299
1.Tractiondrive—Reverse
decal93-7442
93-7442
1.Parkingbrake
5

decal95-5537(gear)
95-5537
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manualforinstructions
onoperatingthecutting
blade.
3.Pullbacktodisengage.
2.Pushforwardtoengage.
decal98-3264
98-3264
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
decal98-3296
98-3296
1.Beltrouting2.Engine
decal98-4387
98-4387
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
decal98-5130
98-5130
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto102to106N∙m(75to80ft-lb).
decal106-5517
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
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decal106-5519
106-5519
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardof
handorfoot,mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts.
3.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—lower
thedeectorbeforeusingthemachine.
2.Warning—shutofftheenginebefore
leavingthemachine.
4.Thrownobjecthazard—keep
bystandersaway.
decal112-8760
112-8760
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
decal112-9028
112-9028
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.
decal121-6049
121–6049
1.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
away.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,
mower—donotoperate
themowerwithguardsor
shieldsremoved.
decal126-1400
126-1400
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManualforinformationabout
attachments;certainattachmentscancauseyoutofall.
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decal130-8374
130-8374
1.Fast2.Slow3.Engine—stop4.Engine—slow
decal131-1180
131-1180
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
3.Baggingsetting
2.Short,lightgrass;dry
conditions
4.Tall,densegrass;wet
conditions
decal133-8062
133-8062
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ProductOverview
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Figure3
1.Sidedischarge5.Fueltank
2.Mowerdeck6.T-barcontrol
3.Sparkplug7.Handle
4.Recoil-starthandle8.Frontcasterwheel
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart
theengineandoperatethemachine.
ControlPanel
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Figure4
1.Throttlecontrol7.Parking-brakelever
2.Blade-controlbail8.Choke
3.Blade-controllever(power
takeoff)
9.Keyswitch
4.Gear-shiftlever10.Upperhandle
5.Uppercontrolbar11.Lowerhandle
6.Lowercontrolbar
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolhas2positions:FASTandSLOW
(Figure4).
Gear-ShiftLever
Thegear-shiftlevelsallowsyoutoshiftto5FORWARD
positions,NEUTRALposition,andREVERSEposition
(Figure4).
Note:Ithasanin-lineshiftpattern.
Important:Donotshiftwhilethemachineis
moving,asyoumaydamagethetransmission.
9

Blade-ControlLever(Power
Takeoff)
Usetheblade-controlleverinconjunctionwiththe
blade-controlbailtoengageanddisengagepowerto
themowerblades(Figure4).
Recoil-StartHandle
Pulltherecoil-starthandletostarttheengine(Figure
3).
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor
storingthemachine.
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch,usedinconjunctionwiththerecoil
startertostartandshutofftheengine,has2positions:
RUNandOFF(Figure4).
Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
Blade-ControlBail
ThebailisusedinconjunctionwiththePTOtoengage
theclutchtodrivethemowerblades.Releasethe
blade-controlbailtodisengagethemowerblades.
UpperControlBar
Shifttothedesiredgearandpushtheuppercontrol
barforwardtoengagetheforwardtractionoperation.
Pullbacktobraketheforwardmovement.
Pullbackontherightsideoftheuppercontrolbarto
turnrightorpullitbackontheleftsidetoturnleft.
LowerControlBar
ShiftthetransmissiontotheREVERSEpositionand
squeezethelowercontrolbarandhandletogetherto
engagetherearwardtractionassist.
Parking-BrakeLever
Pullbackontheuppercontrolbarandswingthebrake
leverupwardagainsttheupperhandletoengagethe
parkingbrake.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
Widthwithdeectordown161cm(63-1/2inches)
Length184cm(72inches)
Height104cm(41inches)
Weight226kg(598lb)
10

Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations
mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner
isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand
mechanics.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,removetheignition
key(ifequipped),waitforallmovingpartstostop,
andallowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,
servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe
enginequickly.
•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety
switches,andsafetyprotectivedevicesare
attachedandfunctioningproperly.Donotoperate
themachineunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,
andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith
theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine
couldthrow.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.
•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethat
theblades,bladeboltsandmowerdeckarenot
wornordamaged.Replacewornordamaged
bladesandboltsinsetstopreservebalance.
FuelSafety
•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisammable
anditsvaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothetank
whiletheengineisrunningorhot.
•Donotaddordrainfuelinanenclosedspace.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;
avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntilthefuel
vaporshavedissipated.
•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersontheground,awayfromthevehicle
beforelling.
•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,refuel
suchequipmentwithaportablecontainerrather
thanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel
tankorcontaineroperatingatalltimesuntilfueling
iscomplete.
AddingFuel
RecommendedFuel
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol
(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland
MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15%
ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.
Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan
10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains
15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or
enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder
warranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
providethefollowingbenets:
•Keepsfuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedby
thefuel-stabilizermanufacturer
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditives
containingmethanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner
tothefuel.
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Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.Tominimize
thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,
usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake.
3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.
5.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.
Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto
expand.
PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe
EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page24).
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Beforeyoustarttheengine,ensurethatalldrives
areinneutral,theparkingbrakeisengaged,and
youareintheoperatingposition.
•Keepbystandersoutoftheoperatingarea.Stop
themachineifanyoneentersthearea.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
•Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif
youslipandcontacttheblade.Avoidmowingin
wetconditions.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
unit.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe
sureofaclearpath.
•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay
blockyourview.
•Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunitandshutoff
theenginebeforeadjustingtheheightofcut.
•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.
Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,which
islethalifinhaled.
•Donotleavearunningmachineunattended.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(includingto
emptythecatchersortounclogthecuttingunits),
dothefollowing:
–Parkthemachineonlevelground.
–Disengagethecuttingunitandlowerthe
attachments.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutoffthemachineandremovetheignition
key(ifequipped).
–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
–Shutoffthemachineanddisengagethedrive
tothecuttingunitinthefollowingsituations:
◊Beforefueling
◊Beforeclearingblockages
◊Beforechecking,cleaning,ormaintaining
thecuttingunit
◊Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifan
abnormalvibrationoccurs.Inspectthe
cuttingunitfordamageandmakerepairs
beforestartingandoperatingthemachine
◊Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition
–Useonlyaccessoriesandattachments
approvedbyTheT oro®Company.
–Besureofyourfootingwhileusingthis
machine,especiallywhenbackingup.Walk;
donotrun.
–Neveroperatewiththedischargedeector
raised,removedoraltered,unlessyouare
usingagrasscatcher.
–Nevercarrypassengersonthemachine.
–Donotdirectthedischargematerialtoward
anyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainst
awallorobstruction;materialmayricochet
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towardyou.Stoptheblade(s)whencrossing
gravelsurfaces.
–Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingto
instructionsandwithyourfeetwellawayfrom
theblade(s)andnotinfrontofthedischarge
chute.
–Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpulling
themachinetowardyou.
–Stopthebladeifyoumusttransportthe
machinetoandfromthemowingareaand
whencrossingsurfacesotherthangrass.
SlopeSafety
•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.Youareresponsibleforsafeslope
operation.Operatingthemachineonanyslope
requiresextracaution.Beforeusingthemachine
onaslope,dothefollowing:
–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions
inthemanualandonthemachine.
–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto
determineiftheslopeissafeformachine
operation.Usecommonsenseandgood
judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation.
Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can
quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachineon
aslope.
•Operateacrossslopes,neverupanddown.Avoid
operationonexcessivelysteeporwetslopes.
Poorfootingcouldcauseaslip-and-fallaccident.
•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do
notoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches,
embankments,water,orotherhazards.The
machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes
overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe
distancebetweenthemachineandanyhazard.
Useahandheldtooltooperateintheseareas.
•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon
slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor
direction;turnslowlyandgradually.
•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions
wheretraction,steeringorstabilityisinquestion.
Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet
grass,acrossslopesordownhillmaycausethe
machinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe
drivewheelsmayresultinslidingandalossof
brakingandsteering.Themachinecanslideeven
ifthedrivewheelsarestopped.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,
ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards.Tall
grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould
overturnthemachine.
•Ifyoulosecontrolofthemachine,stepawayfrom
thedirectionoftravelofthemachine.
•Alwayskeepthemachineingearwhengoing
downslopes.Donotcoastdownhill(applicable
onlytogear-driveunits).
OperatingtheParking
Brake
WARNING
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.
Alwaysparkthemachineonalevelsurface,
engagetheparkingbrake,andremove
theignitionkeyifyouleavethemachine
unattended.
EngagingtheParkingBrake
1.Pulltheuppercontrolbarrearwardandholditin
thisposition(Figure5).
2.Lifttheparking-brakeleverupwardandgradually
releasetheuppercontrolbar.
Theparking-brakelevershouldstayinthe
engagedposition(Figure5).
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Figure5
1.Uppercontrolbar3.Fixedbar
2.Parking-brake
lever—engagedposition
DisengagingtheParkingBrake
1.Pullrearwardontheuppercontrolbarand
lowertheparking-brakelevertothedisengaged
position.
2.Graduallyreleasetheuppercontrolbar.
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StartingtheEngine
1.Connectthespark-plugwires.
2.Openthefuelvalve.
3.DisengagethePTOandshifttotheNEUTRAL
position.
4.Engagetheparkingbrakes.
5.TurntheignitionkeytotheRUNposition.
•Tostartacoldengine,movethethrottle
controlmidwaybetweentheFASTandSLOW
positions.
•Tostartawarmengine,movethethrottle
controltotheFASTposition.
6.Pullthechokeknobiftheengineiscold.
Note:Awarmorhotengineusuallydoesnot
requireanychoking.
7.Grasptherecoil-starthandlermlyandpullit
tostarttheengine.
Note:Allowtheropetorecoilslowly.
Important:Donotpulltherecoilropeto
itslimitorreleasethestarterhandlewhen
youpullouttherope,becausetherope
maybreakortherecoilassemblymaybe
damaged.
8.PushthechoketotheOFFpositionasthe
enginewarmsup.
9.Iftheengineiscold,allowittowarmupandthen
movethethrottlecontroltotheFASTposition.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
Important:Inanemergency,youcanstopthe
engineimmediatelybyturningtheignitionkeyto
theOffposition.
1.MovethethrottlelevertotheSLOWposition
(Figure6).
2.Idletheenginefor30to60secondsbefore
turningtheignitionkeytotheOFFposition.
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Figure6
1.Blade-controllever(PTO)3.Ignitionkey
2.Throttlelever
3.Engagetheparkingbrakesandremovethe
ignitionkey.
4.Disconnectthespark-plugwires.
5.Closethefuel-shutoffvalve.
Important:Ensurethatyouclosethe
fuel-shutoffvalvebeforetransportingor
storingthemachine,asfuelmayleak.
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Operatingthe
Blade-ControlLever(PTO)
Theblade-controllever(PTO)engagesand
disengagespowertothemowerblades.
EngagingtheMowerBlades
1.Squeezetheblade-controlbailagainsttheupper
controlbar(Figure7).
2.Pushtheblade-controllever(PTO)rmly
forward,untilitlatchesoverthecenter.
Note:Ifyoureleasetheblade-controlbail,start
theengineandrepeatthisproceduretoengage
themowerblades.
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Figure7
1.Uppercontrolbar3.Blade-controllever(PTO)
2.Blade-controlbail
DisengagingtheMowerBlades
Pulltheblade-controllever(PTO)fullyrearward
(Figure7).
Note:Theengineshutsoffifyoureleasethe
blade-controlbailwiththeblade-controllever
engaged.
UsingtheSafety-Interlock
System
WARNING
Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare
disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould
operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal
injury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock
switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged
switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe
enginefromstartingunless:
•Theblade-controllever(PTO)isengaged.
•TheignitionkeyisturnedtotheOFFposition.
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtoshutoff
theenginewhen:
•The-bladecontrolbailisreleasedwiththe
blade-controllever(PTO)engaged.
•TheignitionkeyisturnedtotheOFFposition.
TestingtheSafety-Interlock
System
Testthesafety-interlocksystemeachtimebefore
youusethemachine.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot
operateasdescribed,haveanAuthorizedService
Dealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately.
1.Engagetheparkingbrake,disengagethePTO,
andmovethethrottleforward.
2.Starttheengine.
3.Withtheenginerunning,squeezethe
blade-controlbailagainsttheuppercontrolbar,
andpushtheblade-controllever(PTO)forward.
Themowerbladesshouldrotate.
4.Withtheenginerunning,releasethe
blade-controlbail.
Theengineshouldshutoff.
5.Starttheengine.
6.Withtheenginerunning,turntheignitionkeyto
theOFFposition.
Theengineshouldshutoff.
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DrivingtheMachine
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeed(rpm).
MovethethrottlecontroltotheFASTpositionforthe
bestmowingperformance.
WARNING
Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.You
maylosecontrolofthemachineandcause
personalinjuryordamagetothemachine.
•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.
•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking
sharpturns.
DrivingForward
1.Movetheshiftlevertoaforwardgear(Figure8).
2.Disengagetheparkingbrake.
3.Slowlypressontheuppercontrolbartomove
forward(Figure8).
Togostraight,applyequalpressuretoboth
endsoftheuppercontrolbar(Figure8).
Toturn,releasepressureontheuppercontrol
barsideinthedirectionyouwanttoturn(Figure
8).
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Figure8
1.Uppercontrolbar3.Shiftlever
2.Lowercontrolbar4.Lowerhandle
DrivingBackward
1.Movetheshiftlevertothereversegear.
2.Disengagetheparkingbrake.
3.Slowlysqueezethelowercontrolbarandlower
handletogethertomoverearward(Figure8).
UsingtheLowerControl
Bar
Thisprocedureisfordrivingupacurb.Youcando
thiswhiledrivingforwardorbackward.
Note:Somecurbsdonotallowthereardrivetiresto
contactthecurb.Ifthishappens,drivethemachine
upthecurbatanangle.
WARNING
Abladecanbebentordamagedwhendriving
upacurb.Piecesofblademaybethrown
andcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor
bystanders.
Donotengagethebladeswhiledrivingupa
curb.
DrivingForwardupaCurb
1.Disengagethemowerblades.
2.SelecttheFIRSTGEARpositiontodrivethe
machine.
3.Drivemachineuntilthecasterwheelscontact
thecurb(Figure9).
4.Liftthefrontofthemachinebypushingdownon
thelowerhandle(Figure9).
5.Drivethemachineuntilthedrivewheelscontact
thecurb(Figure9).
6.Lowerthefrontofthemachine(Figure9).
Note:Bothdrivewheelsshouldcontactthe
curbandthecasterwheelsshouldbestraight.
7.Atthesametime,engagethelowercontrolbar
andliftupthelowerhandletodriveoverthe
curb(Figure9andFigure10).
Note:Liftingupthelowerhandleassistswith
drivingthemachineupacurbandnotspinning
thedrivewheels.
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Figure9
1.Lowercontrol
bar—engagedandthe
machinegoingreverse
3.Lowercontrol
bar—engagedandthe
machinegoingforward
2.Pulluptoassistthe
machine.
DrivingBackwardupaCurb
1.Disengagethemowerblades.
2.SelecttheREVERSEpositiontodrivethe
machine.
3.Drivethemachineuntilthedrivewheelscontact
thecurb(Figure9).
Note:Bothdrivewheelsshouldcontactthe
curbandthecasterwheelsshouldbestraight.
4.Atthesametime,engagethelowercontrolbar
andliftupthelowerhandle(Figure9andFigure
10).
Note:Liftingupthelowerhandleassistswith
drivingthemachineupacurbandnotspinning
thedrivewheels.
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Figure10
1.Lowercontrol
bar—engaged
2.Handle
StoppingtheMachine
CAUTION
Youorbystandersmaybeinjuredifyoumove
orattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis
unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandengage
theparkingbrakeifyouleavethemachine
unattended.
1.Pullbacktheuppercontrolbarandreleasethe
blade-controlbail.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake.
3.TurntheignitionkeytotheOFFpositionand
removethekey.
AdjustingtheFlowBafe
Youcanadjustthemowerdischargeowfordifferent
typesofmowingconditions.Positionthecamlock
andbafeforthebestqualityofcut.
1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking
brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Loosenthenut(Figure11).
4.Adjustthebafeandnutintheslottothedesired
dischargeow.
5.Tightenthenut.
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Figure11
1.Slot2.Nut
PositioningtheFlowBafe
Thefollowingguresareonlyrecommendations
foruse.Adjustmentsvarybygrasstype,moisture
content,andtheheightofthegrass.
Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthe
mowergroundspeedisthesame,openupthebafe.
PositionA
Thisisthefullrearposition.Thesuggestedusefor
thispositionisasfollows:
•Short,lightgrassmowingconditions
•Dryconditions
•Smallergrassclippings
•Propelsgrassclippingsfartherawayfromthe
mower
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Figure12
PositionB
Usethispositionwhenbagging.
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Figure13
PositionC
Thisisthefullopenposition.Thesuggestedusefor
thispositionisasfollows:
•Tall,densegrassmowingconditions
•Wetconditions
•Lowerstheengine-powerconsumption
•Allowsincreasedgroundspeedinheavyconditions
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Figure14
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SideDischargingor
MulchingGrass
Thismowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat
dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe
turf.
DANGER
Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover,
orcompletegrasscatcherassemblymounted
inplace,youandbystandersareexposedto
bladecontactandthrowndebris.Contactwith
rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris
cancauseseriousinjuryordeath.
•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthe
mowerdeck,becausethegrassdeector
routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.If
thegrassdeectorisdamaged,replaceit
immediately.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe
mowerdeck.
•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaor
mowerbladesbeforeyoudisengagethe
mowerblades.Turntheignitionkeyto
theOFFposition.Removethekeyand
disconnectthespark-plugwires.
AdjustingtheHeightofCut
Youcanadjusttheheightofcutfrom26to108mm
(1to4-1/4inches)in6mm(1/4inch)increments.
Youcanachievethisbyadjustingthebladespacers,
rearaxleheight,orfrontcasterspacers.Use
theHeight-of-CutChart(page22)toselectthe
combinationofadjustmentsrequired.
AdjustingtheBladeHeight
Adjustthebladesbyusingthe4spacers(6mmor
1/4inch)onthebladespindlebolts.Thisallowsfora
25mm(1inch)adjustmentrange,in6mm(1/4inch)
increments,ofcuttingheightinanyaxleposition.Use
thesamenumberofbladespacersonallthebladesto
achievealevelcut(forexample,2aboveand2below,
1aboveand3below,etc.).
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Holdthebladeboltandremovethenut(Figure
15).
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Figure15
1.Blade4.Spacer
2.Bladebolt5.Thinwasher
3.Curvedwasher6.Nut
4.Removethebladeboltfromthespindleand
changethespacersasneeded(Figure15).
5.Installthebladebolt,curvedwasher,andextra
spacers,andsecurethemwithathinwasher
andanut(Figure15).
6.Torquethebladeboltto101to108N∙m(75to
80ft-lb).
AdjustingtheAxleHeight
Adjusttheaxlepositiontotheselectedheight-of-cut
setting.RefertotheHeight-of-CutChart(page22).
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Loosen,butdonotremove,the2axle-pivot
boltsand2axle-adjustmentbolts(Figure16).
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Figure16
1.Axle-pivotbolt2.Axle-adjustmentbolt
4.Placeajackundertherearcenteroftheengine
frame.Raisetherearendoftheengineframe
upenoughtoremovethefront2axle-adjustment
bolts(Figure16).
Note:Usejackstandstosupportthemachine.
5.Raiseorlowertheengineframewiththejackso
thatyoucaninstallthefront2axle-adjustment
boltsinthedesiredholelocation(Figure16).
Note:Useataperedpunchtohelpalignthe
holes.
6.Tightenall4boltsandlowerthemachine.
7.Adjustthecontrolrodsandbrakelinkagesas
required;refertoAdjustingtheControlRods
(page21)andAdjustingtheParkingBrake
(page36).
Important:Youmustadjustthecontrolrods
andbrakelinkagewhenyouchangethe
axlepositionsforpropertractionandbrake
function.
AdjustingtheCasterPosition
1.UsingtheHeight-of-CutChart(page22),adjust
thecasterspacerstomatchwiththeaxlehole
selected(Figure17).
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Figure17
1.Latchpin3.Spacer(13mmor1/2inch)
2.Spacer(5mmor3/16inch)
2.Removethelatchpin,slidethecasterfromthe
support,andchangethespacers(Figure17).
3.Installthecasterinthesupportandinsertthe
latchpin(Figure17).
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