Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroMowerSafety..................................................6
SlopeIndicator.......................................................8
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................9
ProductOverview.........................................................14
Controls...............................................................14
Specications........................................................16
Operation....................................................................16
AddingFuel...........................................................16
CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel..................................17
BreakinginaNewMachine......................................17
UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)............18
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................19
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................19
OperatingtheMowerBlade-controlSwitch
(PTO)...............................................................20
OperatingtheThrottlewithHorizon™
Technology........................................................20
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................21
UsingtheFuel-shutoffValve....................................21
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................21
UsingtheSafety-interlockSystem.............................22
DrivingForwardorBackward..................................23
StoppingtheMachine.............................................24
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................24
AdjustingtheAnti-scalpRollers................................25
AdjustingtheFlowBafeCamLocks........................26
PositioningtheFlowBafe......................................26
PositioningtheSeat................................................27
UnlatchingtheSeat.................................................27
ChangingtheSeatSuspension..................................28
UsingtheDrive-wheel-releaseValves........................28
UsingtheSideDischarge.........................................29
TransportingMachines............................................29
LoadingMachines..................................................30
OperatingTips......................................................31
Maintenance.................................................................32
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................32
Lubrication...............................................................33
AddingLightOilorSprayLubrication.......................33
GreasingtheMower...............................................33
LubricatingtheCaster-wheelHubs...........................34
EngineMaintenance..................................................35
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................35
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................36
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................39
CheckingtheSparkArrester(ifequipped)..................40
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................41
ServicingtheElectronicFuel-injection
System..............................................................41
ReplacingtheLow-pressureFuelFilter......................41
ServicingtheHigh-pressureFuelFilter......................41
ServicingtheFuelTank...........................................41
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................42
ServicingtheBattery...............................................42
ServicingtheFuses.................................................43
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................44
CheckingtheSeatBelt.............................................44
CheckingtheRolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)
Knobs...............................................................44
AdjustingtheTracking............................................44
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................45
CheckingtheWheelLugNuts..................................45
CheckingtheWheelHubSlottedNut........................45
AdjustingtheCaster-pivotBearing............................45
UsingtheClutchShim............................................46
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................48
ServicingtheEngine-oilCooler................................48
CleaningtheEngineScreen......................................48
CleaningtheEngine-coolingFinsand
Shrouds.............................................................48
CheckingandCleaningtheHydraulic-unit
Shrouds.............................................................49
BrakeMaintenance....................................................50
AdjustingtheParkingBrake.....................................50
BeltMaintenance......................................................51
InspectingtheBelts................................................51
ReplacingtheMowerBelt........................................51
ReplacingtheHydraulicPump-driveBelt...................52
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................53
AdjustingtheControl-handlePosition.......................53
AdjustingtheMotion-controlLinkage.......................53
AdjustingtheMotion-controlDamper......................54
AdjustingtheMotionControlNeutral-lock
Pivot.................................................................55
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................55
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................55
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................57
LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................57
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................60
RemovingtheMowerDeck.....................................62
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................63
Cleaning...................................................................64
CleaningundertheMower.......................................64
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