Toro 39674 User manual

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Lawnmowers
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FormNo.3415-301RevA
CommercialWalk-BehindMower
FixedDeck,T-Bar,GearDrivewith32inor
36inCuttingUnit
ModelNo.30672—SerialNo.400000000andUp
ModelNo.39674—SerialNo.400000000andUp
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OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3415-301*A
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemical
orchemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
WARNING
Removingstandardoriginalequipmentparts
andaccessoriesmayalterthewarranty,
traction,andsafetyofthemachine.Failureto
useoriginalToropartscouldcauseserious
injuryordeath.Makingunauthorizedchanges
totheengine,fuelorventingsystem,may
violateEPAandCARBregulations.
Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimited
to,tires,belts,blades,andfuelsystem
componentswithoriginalToroparts.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer’sinformation
includedwiththemachine.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,lawnmowerisintendedtobeused
byresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hired
operators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrasson
well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial
properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor
agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.com
forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,
accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto
registeryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices....................................4
ToroMowerSafety..............................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6
ProductOverview....................................................11
Controls............................................................11
Specications..................................................12
Attachments/Accessories.................................12
Operation................................................................13
AddingFuel......................................................13
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner.............................13
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................14
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................14
ThinkSafetyFirst..............................................14
OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................14
StartingtheEngine...........................................15
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................15
OperatingtheBlade-ControlLever
(PTO)............................................................15
TheSafety-InterlockSystem.............................16
DrivingForwardorBackward............................16
DrivingUpaCurb.............................................17
ShuttingOfftheMachine..................................18
TransportingtheMachine.................................18
AdjustingtheFlowBafe..................................18
PositioningtheFlowBafe................................18
UsingtheSideDischarge.................................19
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................20
AdjustingtheHandleHeight.............................21
AdjustingtheControlRods...............................22
Height-of-CutChart..........................................23
Maintenance...........................................................25
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........25
Lubrication..........................................................26
LubricatingtheMachine....................................26
LubricatingtheCasterandWheel
Bearings........................................................26
GreasingtheTransmissionCouplers................26
GreasingtheMowerBeltIdler...........................26
EngineMaintenance...........................................27
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................27
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................28
ServicingtheSparkPlugs.................................31
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................32
ServicingtheFuelSystem................................32
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................34
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................34
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................34
CleaningtheAir-IntakeScreen.........................34
CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................34
BrakeMaintenance.............................................35
ServicingtheBrakes.........................................35
BeltMaintenance................................................36
CheckingtheBelts............................................36
ReplacingtheTractionDriveBelt......................36
ReplacingtheDriveBelt...................................37
ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................37
AdjustingtheMowerBeltT ension.....................38
AdjustingthePTO-Engagement
Linkage.........................................................39
AdjustingthePTOSafetySwitch.......................40
MowerDeckMaintenance....................................40
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................40
AdjustingtheBladeBrake.................................43
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................43
Storage...................................................................44
Troubleshooting......................................................45
Schematics.............................................................47
3
Safety
Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadebyother
manufacturersthatdonotmeetAmericanNational
StandardsInstitutecerticationcausenoncompliance
ofthismachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthemachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personal
safetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywiththe
instructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSI
B71.4-2012.
Training
ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertraining
material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot
readorunderstandtheinformationitistheowner's
responsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.
Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor
servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleor
damagetoproperty.
Preparation
Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Useonlyaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
Wearappropriateclothing;includingsafety
glasses,longpants,substantial,slip-resistant
footwear,gloves,andhearingprotection.Tieback
longhair.Donotwearjewelry.
Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusetheequipment
andremoveallobjectsfromtheareabeforeusing
themachine.
Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyare
ammableanditsvaporsareexplosive.
Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe
enginerunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
refueling.Donotsmokenearthemachine
whentheengineisrunning.
Donotrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
Operation
Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseen,orthunderisheardinthearea,
donotoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
Donotrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
Onlyoperateinwell-litareas,keepingawayfrom
holesandhiddenhazards.
Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutralandthatthe
parkingbrakeisengagedbeforestartingengine.
Onlystarttheenginefromtheoperator’sposition.
Makesurethatyouhavegoodfootingwhileusing
thismachine,especiallywhenbackingup.
Note:Reducedfootingcouldcauseslipping.
Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Be
suretotravelsidetosideonhillsides.Turf
conditionscanaffectthestabilityofthemachine.
Usecautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andwhenchangingdirectionsonslopes.
NeverraisethedeckwiththePTOengaged.
NeveroperatewiththePTOshieldorotherguards
notsecurelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksare
attached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioning
properly.
Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessyouareusingagrass
catcher.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engage
theparkingbrake(ifprovided),andshutoffthe
enginebeforeleavingtheoperator'spositionfor
anyreason,includingemptyingthecatchersor
uncloggingthechute.
Shutofftheequipmentandinspecttheblades
afterstrikingobjectsorifanabnormalvibration
occurs.Makenecessaryrepairsbeforeresuming
operation.
Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
unit.
Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe
sureofaclearpath.
Nevercarrypassengersonthemachine.
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Keeppetsandbystandersaway.
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthe
bladesifyouarenotmowing.
Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionand
donotpointitatanyone.
Donotoperatethemowerwhileill,tired,orunder
theinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoorfromatrailerortruck.
Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
Safehandlingoffuels
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlingfuel.Fuelisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe
enginerunning.
Allowtheenginetocoolbeforefueling.
Donotfuelthemachineindoors.
Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchas
onawaterheateroronotherappliances.
Donotllcontainersinsideavehicle,onatruck,
oronatrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersonthegroundawayfromyourvehicle
beforelling.
Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
fuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,
thenaddfuelwithsuchequipmentasaportable
containerratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel
tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfueling
iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeyourclothing
immediately.
Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurely.
MaintenanceandStorage
Disengagedrives,engagetheparkingbrake,shut
offtheengineandremovethekeyordisconnect
thespark-plugwire.Waitforallmovementto
stopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,orrepairingthe
machine.
Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,the
drives,themufers,andtheenginetohelpprevent
res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
Lettheenginecoolbeforestoring,anddonot
storeitnearaame.
Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringortransportingthe
machine.Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainit
indoors.
Parkthemachineonlevelground.Engagethe
parkingbrake.Neverallowuntrainedpersonnel
toservicethemachine.
Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
Disconnectthebatteryorthespark-plugwire
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthe
negativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.
Connectthepositiverstandnegativelast.
Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe
blade(s)orweargloves,andusecautionwhen
servicingthem.Onlyreplaceblades.Never
straightenorweldthem.
Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving
parts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswith
theenginerunning.
Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.
Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintain
optimalperformanceofyourToroequipment,count
onT orogenuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,
Torodeliversreplacementpartsdesignedtothe
exactengineeringspecicationsofourequipment.
Forpeaceofmind,insistonTorogenuineparts.
Hauling
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
Usefull-widthrampsforloadingmachineinto
trailerortruck.
Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,
chains,cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstraps
shouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfromthe
machine.
ToroMowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
toToroproductsandothersafetyinformationyou
mustknow.
Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecycling
grassor,whenequippedwithagrassbagger,for
catchingcutgrass.Anyuseforpurposesotherthan
thesecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
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GeneralOperation
Besurethattheareaisclearofotherpeople
beforemowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneenters
thearea.
Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich
maybehotfromoperation.Allowthemtocool
beforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,orservice
them.
UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.The
warrantymaybevoidedifyouusethemachine
withunapprovedattachments.
Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.,
branches,doorways,electricalwires)before
operatingthemachineunderanyobjects,anddo
notcontactthem.
SlopeOperation
Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeel
uneasyonaslope,donotmowit.
Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.
fromthemowingarea.
Watchforholes,ruts,orbumps.Tallgrasscan
hideobstacles.
Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,or
embankments.Themachinecouldsuddenlyturn
overifawheelgoesovertheedgeofacliffor
ditch,orifanedgecavesin.
Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorother
attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityof
themachine.
Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.
Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeedor
direction.
Mowslopessidetoside.
Service
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside
wherethereisanopename,suchasneara
waterheaterorfurnace.
Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallytheblade
attachmentbolts.Keepequipmentingood
condition.
Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checksafety
systemsforproperoperationbeforeeachuse.
Useonlygenuinereplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.
Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustand
serviceasrequired.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decaloemmarkt
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
decal93-7010
93-7010
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
awayfromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—keepthedeectorinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
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decal93-7298
93-7298
1.Tractiondrive—forward
2.Pulltobrake.
decal93-7299
93-7299
1.Tractiondrive—reverse
decal93-7442
93-7442
1.Parkingbrake
decal95-5537(gear)
95-5537
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manualforinstructions
onoperatingthecutting
blades.
3.Pullbacktodisengage.
2.Pushforwardtoengage.
decal98-3264
98-3264
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
decal98-3296
98-3296
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.
7
decal112-8760
112-8760
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
awayfromthemachine.
2.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
decal112-9028
112-9028
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.
decal117-2718
117-2718
decal121-6049
121-6049
1.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
awayfromthemachine.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—keepyour
handsawayfrommoving
parts.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,
mower—donotoperate
themowerwithguardsor
shieldsremoved.
decal126-1400
126-1400
1.Warning—ReadtheOperator’sManual.UseonlyT oro
ridingattachments.Useofotherridingattachmentsmay
createahazardousconditionresultingininjury.
decal131-1180
131-1180
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.(A)Short,lightgrass;dry
conditions;maximumdispersion;(B)Baggingsetting;(C)
Tall,densegrass;wetconditions;maximumgroundspeed
8
decal132-4708
132-4708
1.Attention—donotadjust
theshiftleverwhile
moving.
2.Stopmovingbefore
adjustingtheshiftlever.
decalbatterysymbols
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.
1.Explosionhazard
6.Keepbystandersasafe
distanceawayfromthe
battery.
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.
9
decal106-5519
106-5519
1.Severinghazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
3.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
5.Thrownobjecthazard,raised
bafe—lowerthebafebeforeusing
themachine.
2.Warning—releasethebarandensure
theenginehasstoppedbeforewalking
awayfromthemachine.
4.Thrownobjecthazard—keep
bystandersawayfromthemachine.
decal130-8374
130-8374
1.Fast
2.Slow
3.Engine—stop4.Engine—slow
10
ProductOverview
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Figure3
1.Sidedischarge
5.Fueltank
2.Mowerdeck6.T-barcontrol
3.Sparkplug
7.Handle
4.Recoil-starthandle8.Frontcasterwheel
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure4)before
youstarttheengineandoperatethemachine.
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Figure4
1.Throttlecontrol7.Parking-brake
lever—releasedposition
2.Blade-controlbail
8.Choke
3.Powertakeofflever(PTO)
9.Keyswitch
4.Gear-shiftlever
10.Upperhandle
5.Uppercontrolbar11.Lowerhandle
6.Lowercontrolbar
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolhas2positions:FASTandSLOW.
Blade-ControlBail
Thebailisusedinconjunctionwiththeblade-control
lever(PTO)toengagetheclutchanddrivethemower
blades.Releasingtheblade-controlbailwiththePTO
engagedshutsofftheengine.
Blade-ControlLever(PTO)
Thisleverisusedinconjunctionwiththeblade-control
bailtoengageanddisengagethemower-deckbelt
anddrivethemowerblades.
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Gear-ShiftLever
Thetransmissionhas5forwardspeeds,neutral,
reverse,andanin-lineshiftpattern.
Important:Donotshiftgearswhilethemachine
ismoving,astransmissiondamagemayoccur.
UpperControlBar
Shifttothedesiredgearandpushforwardonthe
uppercontrolbarandblade-controlbailtomove
forwardandpullbacktobrake.Pullbacktheright
sideoftheuppercontrolbartoturnrightandpullback
theleftsidetoturnleft.
LowerControlBar
Shiftthetransmissiontoreverseandsqueezethe
lowercontrolbarandhandletogethertomove
backward.
Parking-BrakeLever
Pullbacktheuppercontrolbarandswingthebrake
leverupagainsttheupperhandletoengagethe
parkingbrake(Figure4).
KeySwitch
Thisswitchisusedinconjunctionwithrecoilstarter
andhas2positions:RUNandOFF.
Recoil-StartHandle
Pulltherecoil-starthandletostarttheengine(not
showninFigure3).
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor
storingthemachine.
Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
32-inchMowers
Widthwithdeectordown116cm(46inches)
Length
183cm(72inches)
Height
104cm(41inches)
Weight
181kg(400lb)
36-inchMowers
Widthwithdeectordown118cm(47inches)
Length
188cm(74inches)
Height
104cm(41inches)
Weight
209kg(460lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments
andaccessories.
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Operation
AddingFuel
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.
Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan10%
ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains15%
ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or
enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder
warranty.
Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.
Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.
Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
andwhentheengineiscold.Wipeupany
fuelthatspills.
Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed
trailer.
Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Addfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis25
mm(1inch)belowthebottomoftheller
neck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
thefueltoexpand.
Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwhereaspark
mayignitethefuelfumes.
Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer
andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.
Neverbuymorethana30-daysupplyof
fuel.
Donotoperatewithouttheentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleased,causingaspark,
whichcanignitethefuelvapors.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.
Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle
oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior
carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmay
insulatethecontainerandslowthelossof
anystaticcharge.
Whenpractical,removefuel-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe
ground.
Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainerratherthanfroma
fuel-dispensernozzle.
Ifyoumustuseafuel-dispensernozzle,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall
timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancause
seriousinjuryandillness.
Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleand
fueltankorconditionerbottleopening.
Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspills
withsoapandwater.
Using
Stabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
providethefollowingbenets:
Keepsfuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless
(drainthefueltankwhenstoringthemachinefor
morethan90days)
Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting.
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Important:Donotusefueladditives
containingmethanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner
tothefuel.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.T ominimize
thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,
usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Shutofftheengineandengagetheparking
brake.
2.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe
cap.Addfueltothetank,untilthelevelis6to
13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe
llerneck.
Note:Thisspaceinthetankallowsgasolineto
expand.Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
3.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.Wipeupany
fuelthatmayhavespilled.
CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,
checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page28).
ThinkSafetyFirst
Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecals
inthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcould
helpyouoranybystandersavoidinjury.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin
excessof85dBAattheoperatorsearand
cancausehearinglossthroughextended
periodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
Useprotectiveequipmentforyoureyes,ears,hands,
andfeet.
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2
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Figure5
1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.
OperatingtheParking
Brake
Stopthemachineonlevelground,disengagedrives,
engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,and
removethekey.Alwaysengagetheparkingbrake
whenyoushutoffthemachineorleaveitunattended.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.
Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe
parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
EngagingtheParkingBrake
1.Pulltheuppercontrolbarrearwardandholditin
thisposition(Figure6).
2.Lifttheparking-brakeleverupandgradually
releasetheuppercontrolbar(Figure6).
Note:Thebrakelevershouldstayinthe
ENGAGED(LOCKED)position.
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Figure6
1.Uppercontrolbar3.Fixedbar
2.Parking-brake
lever—ENGAGEDposition
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DisengagingtheParkingBrake
1.Pulltheuppercontrolbarrearward.Lowerthe
parking-brakelevertotheDISENGAGEDposition.
2.Graduallyreleasetheuppercontrolbar.
StartingtheEngine
1.Openthefuelvalve.
2.Disengagetheblade-control(PTO)leverand
movetheshiftlevertotheNEUTRALposition.
3.Engagetheparkingbrake.
4.TurnthekeytotheRUNposition(Figure7).
5.Tostartacoldengine,movethethrottlecontrol
midwaybetweentheFASTandSLOWpositions.
6.Tostartawarmengine,movethethrottlecontrol
totheFASTposition.
7.Engagethechokeiftheengineiscold(Figure
7).
Note:Awarmorhotengineusuallydoesnot
requirechoking.
8.Grasptherecoil-starthandlermly,pullituntil
youfeelresistance,andthenpullthehandle
vigorouslytostarttheengine.
Note:Allowtheropetorecoilslowly.
Important:Donotpulltherecoilropetoits
limitorreleasethestarthandlewhenyou
pulltherope;otherwise,theropemaybreak
oryoumaydamagetherecoilassembly.
9.Disengagethechokeastheenginewarmsup.
10.Iftheengineiscold,allowittowarmupandthen
movethethrottlecontroltotheFASTposition.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
Important:Inanemergency,youcanshutoff
theengineimmediatelybyturningthekeytothe
OFFposition.
1.MovethethrottlelevertotheSLOWposition
(Figure7).
2.Lettheengineidlefor30to60secondsbefore
turningthekeytotheOFFposition.
3.TurnthekeytotheOFFposition(Figure7).
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Figure7
1.Blade-controllever(PTO)
3.Key
2.Throttlelever
4.Engagetheparkingbrakeandremovethekey.
5.Disconnectthewiresfromthesparkplugsto
preventthepossibilityofaccidentallystarting
beforestoringorperformingmaintenanceon
themachine.
6.Closethefuel-shutoffvalvebeforestoringor
transportingthemachine.
Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoff
valveisclosedbeforetransportingorstoring
themachine,asfuelleakagemayoccur.
Operatingthe
Blade-ControlLever(PTO)
Theblade-controllever(PTO)engagesand
disengagespowertothemowerblades.
EngagingtheMowerBlades
1.Toengagetheblades,squeezetheblade-control
bailagainsttheuppercontrolbar(Figure8).
2.Pushtheblade-controllever(PTO)rmly
forward,untilitlatchesover-center.
3.Starttheengineandrepeattheprocedureto
engagethemowerbladesifyoureleasethe
blade-controlbail.
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Figure8
1.Uppercontrolbar
3.Blade-controllever(PTO)
2.Blade-controlbail
DisengagingtheMowerBlades
(PTO)
Todisengagetheblades,pulltheblade-controllever
(PTO)rearwardalltheway(Figure8).Theengine
shutsoffwhenyoureleasetheblade-controlbailwith
theblade-controlleverengaged.
Note:Itisnecessarytofullyandmanuallydisengage
theblade-controllever.
TheSafety-Interlock
System
CAUTION
Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare
disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould
operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal
injury.
Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
Checktheoperationoftheinterlock
switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged
switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe
enginefromstartingwhenthefollowingoccurs:
Theblade-controllever(PTO)isengaged.
ThekeyisintheOFFposition.
Thesafety-interlocksystemisalsodesignedtoshut
offtheenginewhen:
The-blade-controlbailisreleasedwiththe
blade-controllever(PTO)engaged.
ThekeyswitchisturnedtotheOFFposition.
TestingtheSafety-Interlock
System
Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe
machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot
operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized
ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately.
1.Engagetheparkingbrake,disengagethePTO,
andmovethethrottleforward.
2.Starttheengine.
3.Withtheenginerunning,squeezethe
blade-controlbailagainstuppercontrolbarand
pushthemower-bladecontrolleverforward.
Note:Themowerbladesshouldbeginrotating.
4.Withtheenginerunning,releasethe
blade-controlbail.
Note:Theengineshouldshutoff.
5.Starttheengineagain.
6.Withtheenginerunning,turnthekeytotheOFF
position.
Note:Theengineshouldshutoff.
DrivingForwardor
Backward
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas
measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethe
throttlecontrolintheFASTpositionforbestmowing
performance.
DrivingForward
1.Tomovethemachineforward,movetheshift
levertoaforwardgear(Figure9).
2.Disengagetheparkingbrake;referto
DisengagingtheParkingBrake(page15).
3.Slowlypresstheuppercontrolbartomove
forward(Figure9).
Tomovestraight,applyequalpressuretoboth
endsoftheuppercontrolbar(Figure9).
Toturn,releasepressureontheuppercontrol
barsideinthedirectionyouwanttoturn(Figure
9).
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Figure9
1.Uppercontrolbar
3.Shiftlever
2.Lowercontrolbar4.Lowerhandle
DrivingBackward
1.Togobackward,movetheshiftlevertothe
reversegear.
2.Disengagetheparkingbrake;referto
DisengagingtheParkingBrake(page15).
3.Slowlysqueezethelowercontrolbarandlower
handletogethertomoverearward(Figure9).
DrivingUpaCurb
Thisprocedurecanbeperformedwhiledriving
forwardorbackward.
Note:Somecurbsdonotallowthereardrivetiresto
contactthecurb.Ifthishappens,drivethemachine
upthecurbatanangle.
WARNING
Drivingthemachineupacurbcanbendor
damageablade.Piecesofbladethatmaybe
throwncouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor
bystanders.
Donotengagethebladeswhiledriving
forwardorbackwardupacurb.
DrivingForwardupaCurb
1.Disengagethemowerblades.
2.Shiftthetransmissionintorstgeartodrivethe
machine.
3.Drivemachineuntilthecasterwheelscontact
thecurb(Figure10).
4.Liftthefrontofthemachinebypushingdownon
thelowerhandle(Figure10).
5.Drivethemachineuntilthedrivewheelscontact
thecurb(Figure10).
6.Lowerthefrontofthemachine(Figure10).
Note:Bothdrivewheelsshouldcontactthe
curbandthecasterwheelsshouldbestraight.
7.Atthesametime,engagethelowercontrolbar
andliftuponthelowerhandletodriveoverthe
curb(Figure9andFigure10).
Note:Liftinguponthelowerhandleassists
drivingthemachineupacurbandnotspinthe
drivewheels.
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Figure10
1.Lowercontrolbarengaged
andmowerinreverse
3.Lowercontrolbarengaged
andmowergoingforward
2.Pulluptoassistthe
machine.
DrivingBackwardupaCurb
1.Disengagethemowerblades.
2.Shiftthetransmissionintoreversetodrivethe
machine.
3.Drivethemachineuntilthedrivewheelscontact
curb(Figure10).
Note:Bothdrivewheelsshouldcontactthe
curbandcasterwheelsshouldbestraight.
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4.Atthesametime,engagethelowercontrolbar
andliftuponthelowerhandle(Figure9and
Figure11).
Note:Liftinguponthelowerhandleassists
drivingthemachineupacurbanddoesnotspin
thedrivewheels.
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Figure11
1.Lowercontrolbar
(engaged)
2.Handle
ShuttingOfftheMachine
Toshutoffthemachine,pullbacktheuppercontrol
bar,releasetheblade-controlbail,turnthekeytothe
OFFposition,andengagetheparkingbrake;referto
EngagingtheParkingBrake(page14).Rememberto
removethekeyfromthekeyswitch.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.
Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe
parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
TransportingtheMachine
Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe
machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasall
necessarylightingandmarkingasrequiredbylaw.
Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafetyinstructions.
Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyou,yourfamily,
petsorbystandersavoidinjury.
1.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,engagethe
parkingbrake,andclosethefuelvalve.
2.Securelyfastenthemachinetothetraileror
truckwithstraps,chains,cable,orropes.
3.Ifyouareusingatrailer,securethetrailertothe
towingvehicleandinstallthesafetychains.
AdjustingtheFlowBafe
Youcanadjustthemower-dischargeowfordifferent
typesofmowingconditions.Positionthebafetogive
thebestqualityofcut.
1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking
brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Loosenthenut(Figure12).
4.Adjustthebafeandnutintheslottothedesired
dischargeowandtightenthenut.
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Figure12
1.Slot
2.Nut
PositioningtheFlowBafe
Thefollowingguresareonlyrecommendations
foruse.Adjustmentsvarybygrasstype,moisture
content,andheightofgrass.
Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthe
mowergroundspeedisthesame,openthebafe.
PositionA
Thisisthefullrearposition(seeFigure13).The
suggesteduseforthispositionisafollows:
Useforshort,lightgrassmowingconditions.
Useindryconditions.
Usetomakesmallergrassclippings.
Usetopropelthegrassclippingsfartheraway
fromthemower.
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Figure13
PositionB
Usethispositionwhenbagging(Figure14).
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Figure14
PositionC
Thisisthefullopenposition.Thesuggestedusefor
thispositionisasfollows(Figure15):
Useintall,densegrassmowingconditions.
Useinwetconditions.
Usetolowertheenginepowerconsumption.
Useatincreasedgroundspeedinheavy
conditions.
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Figure15
UsingtheSideDischarge
Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat
dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe
turf.
DANGER
Withoutagrassdeector,dischargecover,or
acompletegrass-catcherassemblymounted
inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade
contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith
rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris
willcauseinjuryordeath.
Neverremovethegrassdeectorfrom
themowerbecausethegrassdeector
routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe
grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit
immediately.
Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe
mower.
Nevertrytoclearthedischargearea
ormowerbladesunlessyoumovethe
blade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF
position,rotatetheignitionkeytotheOFF
position,andremovethekey.
Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe
downposition.
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AdjustingtheHeightofCut
Thismachinehasa26to108mm(1to4-1/4inch)
rangefortheheightofcut.Adjusttheheightofcutby
adjustingthebladespacers,rearaxleheight,andfront
casterspacers.UsetheHeight-of-CutChart(page
23)toselectthecombinationofadjustmentsrequired.
AdjustingtheBladeHeight
Adjustthebladesbyusingthe4spacersonthe
bladespindlebolts.Thisallowsfora25mm(1-inch)
adjustmentrange,in6mm(1/4inch)increments,of
cuttingheightinanyaxleposition.Usethesame
numberofbladespacersonallbladestoachievea
levelcut(2aboveand2below,1aboveand3below,
etc.).
1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking
brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Holdthebladeboltandremovethenut(Figure
16).
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Figure16
1.Blade
4.Spacer
2.Bladebolt5.Thinwasher
3.Curvedwasher
6.Nut
4.Slidetheboltdownthroughthespindleand
changethespacersasneeded(Figure16).
5.Installtheboltandcurvedwasher,addextra
spacer(s),andsecurethemwithathinwasher
andanut(Figure16).
6.Torquethebladeboltto101to108N∙m(75to
80ft-lb).
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