GrandStand Mower, With 52in TURBO FORCE Cutting Unit

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FormNo.3377-162RevA
GrandStand
®
Mower
With52inor60inTURBOFORCE
®
Cutting
Unit
ModelNo.74583—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.74589—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.79589—SerialNo.313000001andUp
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Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3377-162*A
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orotherreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
WARNING
Removingstandardoriginalequipmentpartsand
accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,and
safetyofthemachine.FailuretouseoriginalToro
partscouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.Making
unauthorizedchangestotheengine,fuelorventing
system,mayviolateEPAandCARBregulations.
Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires,
belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswith
originalToroparts.
Theenclosed
Engine Owner's Man ual
issuppliedfor
informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection
Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl
Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe
enginemanufacturer.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe
usedbyresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hired
operators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrasson
well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial
properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor
agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.
Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
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Figure1
1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythefollowingwords:
Dangersignalsanextremehazardthatwillcauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
Warningsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryor
deathifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Cautionsignalsahazardthatmaycauseminoror
moderateinjuryifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
Thismanualuses2otherwordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroMowerSafety..................................................5
SlopeIndicator.......................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7
ProductOverview.........................................................11
Controls...............................................................11
Specications........................................................12
Operation....................................................................13
AddingFuel...........................................................13
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................14
BreakingInaNewMachine.....................................14
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................14
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................14
OperatingtheMowerBladeControlSwitch
(PTO)...............................................................15
OperatingtheThrottle............................................15
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................15
UsingtheFuelShut-OffValve..................................16
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................16
TheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................................17
OperatingthePlatform...........................................18
DrivingForwardorBackward..................................19
StoppingtheMachine.............................................20
UsingtheRotationIndicator....................................20
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................20
TransportingMachines............................................21
LoadingMachines..................................................21
SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass.....................22
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................22
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers...............................23
AdjustingtheFlowBafe........................................23
PositioningtheFlowBafe......................................23
UsingtheMid-SizeWeight.......................................24
Maintenance.................................................................25
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................25
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................26
RaisingtheMowerforAccess...................................26
ReleasetheCushionforRearAccess..........................27
Lubrication...............................................................28
HowtoGrease.......................................................28
LubricatingtheMachine..........................................28
GreasingtheFrontCasterPivots..............................28
LubricatetheCasterWheelHubs..............................29
EngineMaintenance..................................................30
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................30
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................31
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................33
CheckSparkArrester(ifequipped)............................34
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................34
DrainingtheFuelTank...........................................34
ServicingtheFuelFilter...........................................35
ServicingtheElectronicFuelInjection
System..............................................................35
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................36
ServicingtheBattery...............................................36
ServicingtheFuses.................................................37
JumpStartingtheMachine.......................................38
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................39
AdjustingtheTracking...........................................39
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................40
AdjustingtheCasterPivotBearing............................40
ServicingtheCasterWheelandBearings....................41
ServicingtheClutch................................................41
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................43
CleaningtheAirIntakeScreen..................................43
CleaningtheEngineCoolingSystem.........................43
ServicingtheEngineOilCooler...............................44
CleaningtheHydraulicOilCooler.............................44
ServicingtheHydraulicOilCooler............................44
BrakeMaintenance....................................................45
ServicingtheBrake.................................................45
BeltMaintenance......................................................47
ReplacingtheMowerDeckBelt................................47
ReplacingthePumpDriveBelt.................................47
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................48
AdjustingtheMotionControlHandle
Positions............................................................48
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................51
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................51
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................54
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................54
CorrectingtheMowerQualityofCut........................55
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................59
Cleaning...................................................................60
CleaningUndertheMower......................................60
WasteDisposal.......................................................60
Storage........................................................................60
CleaningandStorage..............................................60
Troubleshooting...........................................................61
Schematics...................................................................63
3
Safety
Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadebyother
manufacturersthatdonotmeetAmericanNationalStandards
Institutecerticationwillcausenoncomplianceofthis
machine.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,comply
withthesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentionto
thesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCAUTION,
WARNING,orDANGER-“personalsafetyinstruction."
Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal
injuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard
B71.4-2004.
Training
ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.
Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadEnglishitis
theowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other
peopleorproperty.
Preparation
Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.
Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety
glassesandhearingprotection.Longhair,looseclothing
orjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.
Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand
removeallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwirewhichcan
bethrownbythemachine.
Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.
Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.
Useonlyanapprovedcontainer
Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwithengine
running.Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.Do
notsmoke.
Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safetyswitches
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot
operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
Operation
Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
Onlyoperatethemachineingoodlight,keepingaway
fromholesandhiddenhazards.
Besurealldrivesareintheneutralpositionandthatthe
parkingbrakeisengagedbeforestartingtheengine.Only
starttheenginefromtheoperator'sposition.
Besureofyourfootingwhileusingthismachine,
especiallywhenbackingup.Walk,don'trun.Never
operateonwetgrass.Reducedfootingcouldcause
slipping.
Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto
travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect
themachine'sstability.Usecautionwhileoperatingnear
drop-offs.
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen
changingdirectionsonslopes.
Neverraisethedeckwiththebladesrunning.
NeveroperatewiththePTOshield,orotherguardsnot
securelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksareattached,
adjustedproperly,andfunctioningproperly.
Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removed,oraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
Stoponlevelground,disengagethedrives,engagethe
parkingbrake(ifprovided),shutofftheenginebefore
leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreasonincluding
emptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthechute.
Stoptheequipmentandinspectthebladesafterstriking
objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makeany
necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.
Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.
Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
Keeppetsandbystandersaway.
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthebladesifnot
mowing.
Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.
Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
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Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto
orfromatrailerortruck.
Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
Maintenanceandstorage
Disengagethedrives,settheparkingbrake,stopthe
engine,andremovethekeyordisconnectthesparkplug
wire.Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,
cleaning,orrepairingthemachine.
Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanupoil
orfuelspillage.
Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear
ame.
Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot
storefuelnearamesordrainfuelindoors.
Parkthemachineonalevelground.Settheparkingbrake.
Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
Usejackstandstosupportthecomponentswhen
required.
Carefullyreleasethepressurefromthecomponentswith
storedenergy.
Disconnectthebatteryorremovethesparkplugwire
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative
terminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnectthepositive
rstandnegativelast.
Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wraptheblade(s)or
weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only
replaceblades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.
Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.
ToroMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsandothersafetyinformationyoumustknow .
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrassor,
whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcutgrass.
Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecouldprovedangerous
touserandbystanders.
GeneralOperation
Besurethattheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore
mowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.
Donottouchtheequipmentorattachmentpartswhich
maybehotfromoperation.Allowcomponentstocool
beforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,orservicethe
machine.
UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Thewarranty
maybevoidedifthemachineisusedwithunapproved
attachments.
Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforeoperatingthemachine
underanyobjectsanddonotcontactthem.
Slowdownbeforemakingturnsanduseextracaution.
Usecautionwhenridingtheplatformovercurbs,rocks,
roots,orotherobstructions.
Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureofa
clearpath.Useextracarewhenoperatinginreverse.
Neverjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.
Whenloadingorunloadingthemachine,useonefull
widthrampthatiswideenoughtoextendbeyondthe
widthofthemachine.
Nevercarrypassengers.
Nevercarrycansorequipmentonthemachine.
SlopeOperation
Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasy
onaslope,donotmowit.
Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.fromthe
mowingarea.
Watchforholes,ruts,orbumps.Tallgrasscanhide
obstacles.
Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.
Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheelgoes
overtheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedgecavesin.
Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.
Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine.
Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.Donot
makesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.
Mowslopessidetoside.
Donotmowslopesgreaterthan20degrees.
Service
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewhere
thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror
furnace.
Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallythebladeattachment
bolts.Keepequipmentingoodcondition.
Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checksafetysystems
forproperoperationbeforeeachuse.
Useonlygenuinereplacementpartstoensurethatoriginal
standardsaremaintained.
Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustandserviceas
required.
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SlopeIndicator
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Figure2
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis20degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan20degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
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SafetyandInstructional
Decals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto85-110ft-lb(115-149N-m).
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard
6.Keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthebattery.
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.
7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot
discard.
106-5517
1.Warning–DoNottouchthehotsurface.
1.Cableadjustmentlockfortractiondrivespeed.
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
110-2067
110-2068
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
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115-4186
1.Interval
2.PowerTake-off(PTO)
3.Parkingbrake
4.Neutral
5.Operatorpresenceswitch
6.Battery
115-4212
1.Hydraulicoillevel3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
116-3267
116-3290
117-0456
1.Heightofcut(HOC)—high3.Heightofcut(HOC)—low
2.Heightofcut
(HOC)—medium
119-0217
1.Warning—stoptheengine;stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
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120-6412
1.Belttensionadjustment;readtheOperator'sManualfor
moreinformation.
120-6424
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,hand—disengagethe
powertake-off(PTO),stoptheengineandwatchforall
movingpartstostop.
121–5972
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance.
121–6049
1.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
awayfromthemachine.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—keephands
awayfrommovingparts.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,
mower—donotoperate
themowerwithguardsor
shieldsremoved.
117–3626
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine.
2.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.6.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,stoptheengine
andremovethesparkplugwirebeforeperformingany
maintenanceonthemachine.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepdeectorinplace.
7.Warning—engagetheparkingbrakeandstoptheengine
beforeleavingthemachine.
4.Cutting,dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot—stayaway
frommovingpartsandkeepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
8.Slidingandlossofcontrolhazard—donotoperatethe
machineneardrop-offsorwater;keepasafedistancefrom
drop-offs.
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119-8727
1.Tractioncontrol
3.Slow
5.Reverse
7.Operatorpresenceswitch
2.Fast4.Neutral
6.PowerTake-off
(PTO)—disengage
120–6497
1.Parkingbreakdisengage5.Throttle
2.Parkingbreakengage
6.Slow
3.PowerT ake-off(PTO)
engage
7.Continuousvariablespeed
4.PowerT ake-off(PTO)
disengage
8.Fast
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ProductOverview
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Figure3
1.Sidedischargechute7.Controllevers
2.Battery
8.Platform(downposition)
3.Engine9.Hydraulictank
4.Fuelshut-offvalve(behind
cushion)
10.Mowerdeck
5.Fueltank11.Frontcasterwheel
6.Controls
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure4)beforeyou
starttheengineandoperatethemachine.
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4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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Figure4
1.Parkingbrakelever
8.Height-of-cutpin
2.Malfunctionindicatorlight
(MIL)
9.Platformlatch
3.Hourmeter10.Throttlecontrol
4.Ignitionswitch11.Rightmotioncontrollever
5.Fuelgauge
12.Bladecontrolswitch(PTO)
6.Height-of-cutlever13.Leftmotioncontrollever
7.Fuelcap
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheenginehas
operated.Itoperateswhentheengineisrunning.Usethese
timesforschedulingregularmaintenance(Figure5).
FuelGauge
Thefuelgaugeislocatedonthetop,middleofthetank
(Figure4).
SafetyInterlockIndicators
Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterandindicatewitha
blacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentisinthecorrect
position(Figure5).
BatteryIndicatorLight
IftheignitionkeyisturnedtotheOnpositionforafew
seconds,thebatteryvoltagewillbedisplayedinthearea
wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.
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Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturnedon
andwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperatinglevel
(Figure5).
Figure5
1.Safetyinterlocksymbols
3.Hourmeter
2.Batterylight
ThrottleControl
ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow.
ElectronicControlUnitMalfunction
IndicatorLight
Theelectroniccontrolunit(ECU)continuouslymonitorsthe
operationoftheEFIsystem.
Ifaproblemorfaultwithinthesystemisdetected,the
malfunctionindicatorlight(MIL)isilluminated.
TheMIListheredlightlocatedintheconsolepanel.
OncetheMILilluminates,initialtroubleshootingchecks
shouldbemade.RefertoTroubleshooting(page61).
Ifthesechecksdonotcorrecttheproblem,furtherdiagnosis
andservicingbyanAuthorizedServiceDealerisnecessary.
BladeControlSwitch(PTO)
Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)isusedtoengagetheelectric
clutchtodrivethemowerbladeswiththerightsidemotion
controlleverinthecenter,un-lockedposition.Pullthe
switchuptoengagethebladesandrelease.Todisengagethe
blades,pushthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)downormove
orreleasetherightsidemotioncontrolleverintotheneutral
lockposition.
IgnitionSwitch
Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhasthree
positions:Off,RunandStart.
MotionControlLevers
Themotioncontrolleversareusedtodrivethemachine
forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.
FuelShut-offValve
Closethefuelshut-offvalve(locatedbehindtheoperator
cushionontherighthandsideofthefueltank)when
transportingorstoringthemower.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
60inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown76inches(192.2cm)
Lengthwithplatformdown74inches(188cm)
Lengthwithplatformup58inches(147.3cm)
Height
48inches(121.9cm)
Weight
928pounds(421kg)
52inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown67.6inches(171.7cm)
Widthwithdeectorraised53.5inches(135.9cm)
Lengthwithplatformdown74inches(188cm)
Lengthwithplatformup59inches(149.9cm)
Height
48inches(121.9cm)
Weightformodel74549908lbs(411.9kg)
Weightformodel79549914lbs(414.6kg)
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
AddingFuel
Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline
withanoctaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2rating
method).
Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%MTBE
byvolumeisacceptable.
Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(suchasE15
orE85)withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume.
Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemayresult
whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,in
anopenarea,whentheengineiscold.Wipeup
anygasolinethatspills.
Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Fill
thefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.
Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsgasolineto
expand.Overllingmayresultinfuelleakage
ordamagetotheengineoremissionsystem(if
equipped).
Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
Donotoperatewithouttheentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor
onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment
fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment
withitswheelsontheground.
Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser
nozzle.
Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditioneropening.
Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide
thefollowingbenets:
Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.
Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank
bedrained.
Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,
whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionerto
thegas.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective
whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechance
ofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizer
atalltimes.
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FillingtheFuelTank
Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Fillthefuel
tanktothebottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe
tankallowsthegasolinetoexpand.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelground.
2.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
3.Cleanaroundthefueltankcap.
4.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.
Ensurethatthereisemptyspaceinthetanktoallow
thegasolinetoexpand
Figure6.
Note:Ensurethatthefuelshutoffvalveisopen
beforestartingthemachine.
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Figure6
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,
checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel(page14).
BreakingInaNewMachine
Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mowerdecks
anddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhennew,placing
additionalloadontheengine.Allow40to50hoursof
break-intimefornewmachinestodevelopfullpowerand
bestperformance.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Carefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsinthe
safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
anybystandersavoidinjury.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,feet,and
headisrecommended.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperator'searandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
OperatingtheParkingBrake
Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor
leaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse,checktheparkingbrake
forproperoperation.
Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit.Referto
AdjustingtheBrakes(page45).
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
attempttomoveoroperatethemachinewhileitis
unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.
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SettingtheParkingBrake
Pulltheparkingbrakeleverrearwardandoverintothe
engagedposition(Figure7).
Figure7
1.Parkingbrakeengaged2.Parkingbrakereleased
ReleasingtheParkingBrake
Pullthebrakeleverbackandoverintotheslotandpushthe
parkingbrakeleverforward.
OperatingtheMowerBlade
ControlSwitch(PTO)
Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)isusedinconjunctionwith
therightsidemotioncontrollevertoengageanddisengage
themowerblades.
EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
1.Toengagethemowerblades,movetherightside
motioncontrollevertothecenter,un-lockedposition.
2.Pullthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)upandreleaseit
whileholdingdowntherightsidemotioncontrollever
inthecenter,un-lockedposition.
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Figure8
DisengagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
Thefollowingaretwooptionsfordisengagingthemower
blades.
Pushthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)downtotheoff
position.
Movethemotioncontrolleverstoneutralandmove
therightsidemotioncontrolleverintotheneutrallock
position.
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Figure9
OperatingtheThrottle
ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweentheFastand
Slowpositions(Figure10).
Alwaysusethefastpositionwhenturningonthemowerdeck
withthebladecontrolswitch(PTO).
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Figure10
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure11).
Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagestarterformorethan5
secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostartallow
a15secondcool-downperiodbetweenattempts.
Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanburnout
thestartermotor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel
systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.
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START
RUN
ST OP
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Figure11
2.Turntheignitionkeytostoptostoptheengine.
UsingtheFuelShut-OffValve
Closethefuelshut-offvalvefortransport,maintenance,and
storage(Figure12).
Ensurethatthefuelshut-offvalveisopenwhenstartingthe
engine.
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Figure12
1.On2.Off
StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.
2.Openthefuelvalve.
3.Movetherightmotioncontrollevertotheneutral
lockedposition.
4.Settheparkingbrake;referto
SettingtheParkingBrake(page15).
5.Movethebladecontrolswitch(PTO)totheOff
position.
6.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheSlowand
Fastpositions.
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Figure13
7.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure11).
Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagethestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto
startallowa15secondcool-downperiodbetween
attempts.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscan
burnoutthestartermotor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel
systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.
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START
RUN
ST OP
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Figure14
1.Off3.Start
2.Run
StoppingtheEngine
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
attempttomoveoroperatethemachinewhileitis
unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.
Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60seconds
beforeturningtheignitionswitchoff.
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Figure15
Important:Makesurethatthefuelshutoffvalveis
closedbeforetransportingorstoringthemachine,as
fuelleakagemayoccur.Beforestoringthemachine,
pullwireoffofthesparkplug(s)topreventpossibility
ofaccidentalstarting.
TheSafetyInterlockSystem
CAUTION
Ifthesafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor
damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly
causingpersonalinjury.
Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore
operatingthemachine.
UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock
System
Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthemower
bladesfromrotatingunless:
Therightsidemotioncontrolleverismovedtothe
center,un-lockedposition.
Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)ispulledon.
Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtostopthemower
bladesifyoumoveorreleasetherightsidemotioncontrol
leverintotheneutrallockposition.
Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhenthe
interlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition.Whenthe
componentisinthecorrectposition,atrianglewilllight
upinthecorrespondingsquare.
Figure16
1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe
correctposition
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TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine
eachtime.
Note:Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed
below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety
systemimmediately.
1.Starttheengine;referto
StartingandStoppingtheEngine(page16).
2.Settheparkingbrake.
3.Movetherightsidemotioncontrollevertothecenter,
un-lockedposition.Thebladesshouldnotrotate.
4.Movethemotioncontrolleversforward.Theengine
shouldkill.
5.Starttheengineandreleasetheparkingbrake.
6.Movetherightsidemotioncontrollevertothecenter,
un-lockedposition.
7.Continueholdingtherightsidemotioncontrolleverin
thecenter,un-lockedpositionandpullupontheblade
controlswitch(PTO)andrelease.Theclutchshould
engageandthemowerbladesbeginrotating.
8.Moveorreleasetherightsidemotioncontrolleverinto
theneutrallockposition.Thebladesshouldstop
rotatingandtheenginecontinuestorun.
9.Pushthebladecontrolswitchdownandmovethe
rightsidemotioncontrollevertothecenter,un-locked
position.
10.Continueholdingtherightsidemotioncontrolleverin
thecenter,un-lockedpositionandpullupontheblade
controlswitch(PTO)andrelease.Theclutchshould
engageandthemowerbladesbeginrotating.
11.Pushthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)downtotheoff
position.Thebladesshouldstoprotating.
12.Withtheenginerunning,pullupthebladecontrol
switch(PTO)andreleasewithoutholdingrightside
motioncontrollevertothecenter,un-lockedposition.
Thebladesshouldnotrotate.
WARNING
Theoperatorplatformisheavyandmaycause
injurywhenloweringandraisingtheoperator
platform.Theplatformmaysuddenlydropifnot
supportedwhenthelatchpinispulledout.
Donotputhandsorngersintheplatform
pivotareawhenloweringorraisingtheoperator
platform.
Makesurethattheplatformissupportedwhen
thelatchpinispulledout.
Makesurethatthelatchsecurestheplatform
whenfoldingitintheupposition.Pushittight
againstthecushionforthelatchpintolockinto
place.
Keepbystandersawaywhenraisingorlowering
theplatform.
OperatingthePlatform
Themachinecanbeusedwiththeplatformintheupordown
position.Itistheoperator'spreferenceonwhichposition
touse.
OperatingtheMachinewiththe
PlatformUp
Operatingthemachinewiththeplatformupisrecommended
when:
Mowingneardrop-off's
Mowingsmallareaswherethemachineistoolong
Areaswithlowoverhangingbranchesorobstacles
Loadingthemachinefortransport
Drivingupslopes
Toraisetheplatform,pullthebackoftheplatformupsothe
latchpinandknoblockitintoplace.Pushittightagainstthe
cushionforthelatchpintolockitintoplace.
OperatingtheMachinewiththe
PlatformDown
Operatingthemachinewiththeplatformdownis
recommendedwhen:
Mowingmostareas
Drivingacrossslopes
Drivingdownslopes
Tolowertheplatform,pushtheplatformforwardagainstthe
cushiontoreleasepressureonthelatchpinandthenpullthe
knoboutandlowertheplatform.
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Figure17
1.Platformup
3.Pulltheknobouttorelease
theplatform
2.Platformdown
DrivingForwardorBackward
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured
inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethethrottlecontrolin
thefastpositionforbestperformance.Alwaysoperateinthe
fullthrottlepositionwhenmowing.
CAUTION
Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.Theoperator
maylosecontrolofthemachineandcausepersonal
injuryordamagetothemachine.
Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharpturns.
DrivingForward
1.Releasetheparkingbrake;referto
ReleasingtheParkingBrake(page15).
2.Movetherightsidemotioncontrollevertothecenter,
un-lockedposition.
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Figure18
1.Frontreferencebar
4.Rightcontrollever
2.Leftcontrollever
5.Therightcontrolleverin
theneutrallockposition.
3.Rearreferencebar
3.Togoforward,movethespeedcontrollevertothe
desiredspeed.
4.Slowlypushthemotioncontrolleversforward
(Figure19).
Note:Theenginewillkillifamotioncontrolleveris
movedwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.
Thefartheryoumovethemotioncontrolleversin
eitherdirection,thefasterthemachinewillmovein
thatdirection.
Tostop,pullthemotioncontrolleversbacktothe
neutralposition.
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Figure19
DrivingBackward
1.Movetherightsidemotioncontrollevertothecenter,
un-lockedposition.
2.Slowlypullthemotioncontrolleversrearward
(Figure20).
Figure20
StoppingtheMachine
Tostopthemachine,movethemotioncontrolleverstothe
neutralposition,movetherightsidemotioncontrollever
intotheneutrallockposition,disengagethepowertakeoff
(PTO),andturntheignitionkeytotheoffposition.
Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine;referto
SettingtheParkingBrake(page15).Removethekeyfrom
theignitionswitch.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
attempttomoveoroperatethemachinewhileitis
unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.
UsingtheRotationIndicator
Theslotsinthetopofthebeltcoversallowtheoperatorto
verifyifthebladeshavestoppedrotatingafterdisengagingthe
powertake-off(PTO)switch.
Disengagethepowertake-off(PTO)switch,stoptheengine,
removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore
leavingtheoperatingposition.
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Figure21
52inchmowerdeckshown
1.Rotationindicator-slotsin
thetopofthebeltcover
2.Sidedischargechute
PushingtheMachinebyHand
Theby-passvalvesallowthemachinetobepushedbyhand
withouttheenginerunning.
Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.Never
towthemachinebecausehydraulicdamagemayoccur.
ToPushtheMachine
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrolleversto
theneutrallockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.
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