Toro GrandStand Mower, With 60in TURBO FORCE Cutting Unit User manual

Category
Lawnmowers
Type
User manual
FormNo.3365-450RevA
GrandStand
®
Mower
Witha48in,52inor60inTURBOFORCE
®
CuttingUnit
ModelNo.74538—SerialNo.310000001andUp
ModelNo.74539—SerialNo.310000001andUp
ModelNo.74548—SerialNo.310000001andUp
ModelNo.74549—SerialNo.310000001andUp
ModelNo.74550—SerialNo.310000001andUp
ModelNo.74551—SerialNo.310000001andUp
ModelNo.79548—SerialNo.310000001andUp
ModelNo.79549—SerialNo.310000001andUp
ModelNo.79551—SerialNo.310000001andUp
ToregisteryourproductordownloadanOperator'sManualorPartsCatalogatnocharge,gotowww.Toro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha
sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia
PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate
theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or
grass-coveredland.Otherstatesorfederalareas
mayhavesimilarlaws.
Theenclosed
Engine Owner’ s Man ual
issupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCalifornia
EmissionControlRegulationofemissionsystems,
maintenance,andwarranty.Replacementsmaybe
orderedthroughtheenginemanufacturer.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedto
beusedbyresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,
hiredoperators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcutting
grassonwell-maintainedlawnsonresidential
orcommercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedfor
cuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.
Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Figure1
1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythefollowingwords:
Dangersignalsanextremehazardthatwillcause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
Warningsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
Cautionsignalsahazardthatmaycauseminor
ormoderateinjuryifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight
information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial
mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizesgeneral
informationworthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices.......................................4
ToroMowerSafety...............................................5
SlopeIndicator.....................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................8
ProductOverview......................................................12
Controls.............................................................12
Specications.....................................................13
Operation...................................................................14
AddingFuel.......................................................14
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................15
BreakingInaNewMachine................................15
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ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................15
OperatingtheParkingBrake...............................15
OperatingtheMowerBladeControlSwitch
(PTO)............................................................16
OperatingtheThrottle.......................................16
OperatingtheChoke..........................................16
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch.............................17
UsingtheSpeedControlLever...........................17
UsingtheFuelShut-OffValve............................17
StartingandStoppingtheEngine........................18
TheSafetyInterlockSystem................................19
OperatingthePlatform......................................20
DrivingForwardorBackward.............................21
StoppingtheMachine.........................................22
PushingtheMachinebyHand.............................22
TransportingMachines.......................................23
LoadingMachines..............................................23
SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass..............24
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut...............................24
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers(60inch
MowerDecksOnly).......................................24
AdjustingtheFlowBafe...................................25
PositioningtheFlowBafe.................................25
UsingtheMid-SizeWeight..................................26
Maintenance...............................................................27
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................27
PremaintenanceProcedures....................................28
RaisingtheMowerforAccess.............................28
ReleasetheCushionforRearAccess...................29
Lubrication.............................................................30
HowtoGrease...................................................30
LubricatingtheMachine.....................................30
GreasingtheFrontCasterPivots.........................31
LubricateCasterWheelHubs.............................31
EngineMaintenance...............................................32
ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................32
ServicingtheEngineOil.....................................34
ServicingtheSparkPlug.....................................36
FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................38
DrainingtheFuelTank.......................................38
ServicingtheFuelFilter......................................38
ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................39
ServicingtheBattery...........................................39
ServicingtheFuses.............................................40
DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................41
AdjustingtheTracking.......................................41
CheckingtheTirePressure.................................42
AdjustingtheCasterPivotBearing......................42
ServicingtheCasterWheelandBearings.............42
AdjustingtheElectricClutch..............................43
CoolingSystemMaintenance..................................44
CleaningtheAirIntakeScreen............................44
CleaningtheCoolingSystem...............................44
BrakeMaintenance.................................................45
ServicingtheBrake.............................................45
BeltMaintenance....................................................47
ReplacingtheMowerDeckBelt..........................47
ReplacingthePumpDriveBelt...........................47
ControlsSystemMaintenance.................................48
AdjustingtheMotionControlHandle
Positions........................................................48
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................50
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem...........................50
MowerDeckMaintenance......................................53
ServicingtheCuttingBlades...............................53
CorrectingtheMowerQualityofCut..................55
ReplacingtheGrassDeector.............................57
Cleaning.................................................................58
CleaningUndertheMower.................................58
WasteDisposal...................................................58
Storage.......................................................................59
CleaningandStorage..........................................59
Troubleshooting.........................................................60
Schematics.................................................................62
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Safety
Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadeby
othermanufacturersthatdonotmeetAmerican
NationalStandardsInstitutecerticationwillcause
noncomplianceofthismachine.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions
andalwayspayattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol
,whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING,or
DANGER-“personalsafetyinstruction."Failureto
complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjury
ordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard
B71.4-2004.
Training
ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertraining
material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot
readEnglishitistheowner’sresponsibilitytoexplain
thismaterialtothem.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor
servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmayrestrict
theageoftheoperator.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,
otherpeopleorproperty.
Preparation
Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety
glassesandhearingprotection.Longhair,loose
clothingorjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.
Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused
andremoveallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwire
whichcanbethrownbythemachine.
Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandother
fuels.Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.
Useonlyanapprovedcontainer
Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwithengine
running.Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
Donotsmoke.
Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safety
switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.
Operation
Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholes
andhiddenhazards.
Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis
engagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartengine
fromtheoperator’sposition.
Besureofyourfootingwhileusingthismachine,
especiallywhenbackingup.Walk,dontrun.Never
operateonwetgrass.Reducedfootingcouldcause
slipping.
Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besure
totravelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditions
canaffectthemachine’sstability.Usecautionwhile
operatingneardrop-offs.
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
whenchangingdirectionsonslopes.
Neverraisedeckwiththebladesrunning.
NeveroperatewiththePTOshield,orotherguards
notsecurelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksare
attached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioningproperly.
Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engage
parkingbrake(ifprovided),shutoffenginebefore
leavingtheoperator’spositionforanyreason
includingemptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthe
chute.
Stopequipmentandinspectbladesafterstriking
objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Make
necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.
Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.
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Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesure
ofaclearpath.
Keeppetsandbystandersaway.
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopbladesifnot
mowing.
Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddo
notpointitatanyone.
Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoorfromatrailerortruck.
Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
Maintenanceandstorage
Disengagedrives,setparkingbrake,stopengineand
removekeyordisconnectsparkplugwire.Waitfor
allmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningor
repairing.
Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunit,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanup
oilorfuelspillage.
Letenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear
ame.
Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot
storefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
Parkmachineonlevelground.Setparkingbrake.
Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.
Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
Disconnectthebatteryorremovesparkplugwire
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative
terminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnectthe
positiverstandnegativelast.
Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wraptheblade(s)or
weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.
Onlyreplaceblades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.
Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.
ToroMowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
toToroproductsandothersafetyinformationyoumust
know .
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrass
or,whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatching
cutgrass.Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecould
provedangeroustouserandbystanders.
GeneralOperation
Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore
mowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.
Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich
maybehotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbefore
attemptingtomaintain,adjustorservice.
UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymay
bevoidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.
Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.
branches,doorways,electricalwires)before
operatingunderanyobjectsanddonotcontact
them.
Slowdownbeforemakingturnsanduseextra
caution.
Usecautionwhenridingtheplatformovercurbs,
rocks,roots,orotherobstructions.
Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesure
ofaclearpath.Useextracarewhenoperationin
reverse.
Neverjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.
Whenloadingorunloadingthemachine,useonefull
widthrampthatiswideenoughtoextendbeyond
thewidthofthemachine.
Nevercarrypassengers.
Nevercarrycansorequipmentonthemachine.
SlopeOperation
Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeel
uneasyonaslope,donotmowit.
Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.from
themowingarea.
Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.Tallgrasscanhide
obstacles.
Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.
Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheel
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goesovertheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedge
cavesin.
Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorother
attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe
machine.
Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.Do
notmakesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.
Mowslopessidetoside.
Donotmowslopesgreaterthan20degrees.
Service
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside
wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater
heaterorfurnace.
Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallytheblade
attachmentbolts.Keepequipmentingood
condition.
Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checksafety
systemsforproperoperationbeforeeachuse.
Useonlygenuinereplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.
Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustandservice
asrequired.
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SlopeIndicator
G01 1841
Figure2
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis20degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan20degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
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SafetyandInstructional
Decals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
1-403005
54-9220
58-6520
1.Grease
68-8340
98-5954
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.
ManufacturersMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
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110-2067
110-2068
1.ReadtheOperatorsManual.
112-3858
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
3.Removetheignitionkey
beforeadjustingtheheight
ofcut.
2.Readtheinstructions
beforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
4.Heightofcutsettings.
115-4186
1.Interval
2.PowerTake-off(PTO)
3.Parkingbrake
4.Neutral
5.Operatorpresenceswitch
6.Battery
115-4212
1.Hydraulicoillevel3.Warning—donottouch
thehotsurface.
2.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
116-3069
116-3076
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117-0456
1.Heightofcut(HOC)—high3.Heightofcut(HOC)—low
2.Heightofcut
(HOC)—medium
117-0485
117-0486
117-0454
1.Tractioncontrol
3.Slow
5.Reverse
7.Operatorpresenceswitch
2.Fast4.Neutral
6.PowerT ake-off
(PTO)—disengage
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117–3626
1.Warning—readtheOperatorsManual.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.
119-7245
1.Parkingbrake—disengage4.Fast
7.PowerT ake-off(PTO)—engage
2.Parkingbrake—engage
5.Continuousvariablesetting8.PowerT ake-off(PTO)—disengage
3.Tractioncontrol
6.Slow
9.Enginespeed
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ProductOverview
Figure3
1.Sidedischargechute7.Controllevers
2.Battery8.Manualtube
3.Engine
9.Platform(downposition)
4.Fuelshut-offvalve
10.Hydraulictank
5.Fueltank11.Mowerdeck
6.Controls
12.Frontcasterwheel
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure4)before
youstarttheengineandoperatethemachine.
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4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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Figure4
1.Parkingbrakelever8.Fuelcap
2.Choke9.Height-of-cutpin
3.Hourmeter
10.Platformlatch
4.Ignitionswitch11.Throttlecontrol
5.Speedcontrollever
12.Rightmotioncontrollever
6.Fuelgauge
13.Bladecontrolswitch(PTO)
7.Height-of-cutlever14.Leftmotioncontrollever
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheengine
hasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengineisrunning.
Usethesetimesforschedulingregularmaintenance
(Figure5).
FuelGauge
Thefuelgaugeislocatedonthetop,middleofthetank
(
Figure4).
SafetyInterlockIndicators
Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterandindicatewith
ablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentisinthe
correctposition(Figure5).
BatteryIndicatorLight
IftheignitionkeyisturnedtotheOnpositionforafew
seconds,thebatteryvoltagewillbedisplayedinthearea
wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.
Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturned
onandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperating
level(Figure5).
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Figure5
1.Safetyinterlocksymbols
3.Hourmeter
2.Batterylight
SpeedControlLever
Thismachinehasavariablespeedcontrol.Thiscontrols
howfastorslowthemachinewilltravel.
ThrottleControl
ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow.
Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
BladeControlSwitch(PTO)
Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)isusedtoengage
theelectricclutchtodrivethemowerbladeswiththe
rightsidemotioncontrolleverinthecenter,un-locked
position.Pulltheswitchuptoengagethebladesand
release.Todisengagetheblades,pushthebladecontrol
switch(PTO)downormoveorreleasetherightside
motioncontrolleverintotheneutrallockposition.
IgnitionSwitch
Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhas
threepositions:Off,RunandStart.
MotionControlLevers
Themotioncontrolleversareusedtodrivethemachine
forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.
FuelShut-offValve
Closethefuelshut-offvalve(ontherightsideofthe
engine)whentransportingorstoringthemower.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesareavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
www.Toro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments
andaccessories.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
48inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown63.5inches(161.3cm)
Lengthwithplatformdown74inches(188cm)
Lengthwithplatformup58inches(147.3cm)
Height
48inches(121.9cm)
Weightwith20hpengine
881(399.6kg)
Weightwith24hpengine
888(402.8kg)
52inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown67.5inches(171.4cm)
Lengthwithplatformdown74inches(188cm)
Lengthwithplatformup58inches(147.3cm)
Height
48inches(121.9cm)
Weightwith20hpengine
883(400.5kg)
Weightwith24hpengine
900(408.2kg)
60inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown75.67inches(192.2cm)
Lengthwithplatformdown74inches(188cm)
Lengthwithplatformup58inches(147.3cm)
Height
48inches(121.9cm)
Weightwith25hpengine
920(417.3kg)
Weightwith26hpengine
925(419.5kg)
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
AddingFuel
UseUnleadedRegularGasolinesuitablefor
automotiveuse(85pumpoctaneminimum).Leaded
regulargasolinemaybeusedifunleadedregularisnot
available.
Important:Neverusemethanol,gasoline
containingmethanol,orgasoholcontainingmore
than10%ethanolbecausethefuelsystemcouldbe
damaged.Donotmixoilwithgasoline.
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.
Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystem
inplaceandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicle
oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior
carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulate
thecontainerandslowthelossofanystatic
charge.
Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuel
theequipmentwithitswheelsontheground.
Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser
nozzle.
Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancauseserious
injuryandillness.
Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditioneropening.
Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
providethefollowingbenets:
Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysor
less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthe
fueltankbedrained.
Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditives
containingmethanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountofgas
stabilizer/conditionertothegas.
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Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshgasoline.To
minimizethechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuel
system,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Fillthe
fueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.Theempty
spaceinthetankallowsthegasolinetoexpand.
1.Parkthemachineonlevelground.
2.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
3.Cleanaroundthefueltankcap.
4.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.
Ensurethereisemptyspaceinthetanktoallowthe
gasolinetoexpand
Figure6.
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4
3
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Figure6
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check
theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoChecking
OilLevelinEngineMaintenance.
BreakingInaNewMachine
Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower
decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhennew,
placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow40to50
hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinestodevelopfull
powerandbestperformance.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsin
thesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcould
helpyouoranybystandersavoidinjury.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,feet
andheadisrecommended.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperator’searandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
OperatingtheParkingBrake
Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe
machineorleaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse,check
theparkingbrakeforproperoperation.
Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit.
RefertoServicingtheParkingBrake.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileit
isunattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.
SettingtheParkingBrake
Pulltheparkingbrakeleverrearwardandoverinto
engagedposition(Figure7).
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Figure7
1.Parkingbrakeengaged2.Parkingbrakereleased
ReleasingtheParkingBrake
Pullthebrakeleverbackandoverintotheslotand
pushtheparkingbrakeleverforward.
OperatingtheMowerBlade
ControlSwitch(PTO)
Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)isusedinconjunction
withtherightsidemotioncontrollevertoengageand
disengagethemowerblades.
EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
1.Toengagethemowerblades,movetherightside
motioncontrollevertothecenter,un-locked
position.
2.Pullthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)upandrelease
itwhileholdingdowntherightsidemotioncontrol
leverinthecenter,un-lockedposition.
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Figure8
DisengagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
Thefollowingaretwooptionsfordisengagingthe
mowerblades.
Pushthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)downtothe
offposition.
Movethemotioncontrolleverstoneutralandmove
therightsidemotioncontrolleverintotheneutral
lockposition.
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Figure9
OperatingtheThrottle
ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweenFastand
Slowpositions(Figure10).
Alwaysusethefastpositionwhenturningonthe
mowerdeckwiththebladecontrolswitch(PTO).
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Figure10
OperatingtheChoke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostartthe
engine.
2.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechoke
beforeusingtheignitionswitch(
Figure11).
3.Pushdownonthechoketodisengagethechoke
aftertheenginehasstarted(Figure11).
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1
2
Figure11
1.On2.Off
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition
(Figure12).Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefails
tostartallowa15secondcool-downperiod
betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese
instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthe
fuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.
START
RUN
ST OP
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Figure12
2.Turntheignitionkeytostoptostoptheengine.
UsingtheSpeedControl
Lever
Thismachinehasaspeedcontrolleverthatsets
themaximumgroundspeedofthemachine.This
canbeadjustedtotheoperator’sdesiredspeed.It
isrecommendedtousetheslowestspeedfornew
operator’s.
1.Movethespeedcontrollevertosetthedesired
speed.
Fullforwardhasquickresponseandmaximum
speed.
Fullrearwardhassmoothresponseandslower
speed.
2.Movethecontrolleverstodrivethemachine.The
controlleversmaybepushedforwardtothefront
referencebarwhilethespeedofthemachineis
controlledbythespeedcontrollever.
Figure13
UsingtheFuelShut-OffValve
Closethefuelshut-offvalvefortransport,maintenance,
andstorage(
Figure14).
Ensurethefuelshut-offvalveisopenwhenstarting
theengine.
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1
2
Figure14
1.On2.Off
StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.
2.Openthefuelvalve.
3.Movetherightmotioncontrollevertoneutral
lockedposition.
4.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingtheParking
Brake.
5.Movethebladecontrolswitch(PTO)totheOff
position.
6.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheSlow
andFastpositions.
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire
choking.
Figure15
7.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition
(Figure12).Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefails
tostartallowa15secondcool-downperiod
betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese
instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthe
fuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.
START
RUN
ST OP
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Figure16
1.Off3.Start
2.Run
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StoppingtheEngine
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileitis
unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.
Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60
secondsbeforeturningtheignitionswitchoff.
Figure17
Important:Makesurefuelshutoffvalveisclosed
beforetransportingorstoringthemachine,asfuel
leakagemayoccur.Beforestoringthemachine,
pullwireoffsparkplug(s)topreventpossibilityof
accidentalstarting.
TheSafetyInterlockSystem
CAUTION
Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor
damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly
causingpersonalinjury.
Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore
operatingthemachine.
UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock
System
Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe
mowerbladesfromrotatingunless:
Therightsidemotioncontrolleverismovedtothe
center,un-lockedposition.
Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)ispulledon.
Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtostopthe
mowerbladesifyoumoveorreleasetherightside
motioncontrolleverintotheneutrallockposition.
Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhen
theinterlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition.
Whenthecomponentisinthecorrectposition,a
trianglewilllightupinthecorrespondingsquare.
Figure18
1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe
correctposition
TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethe
machineeachtime.
Note:Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateas
describedbelow,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealer
repairthesafetysystemimmediately.
1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingandStoppingthe
EngineinOperation(page14).
2.Settheparkingbrake.
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3.Movetherightsidemotioncontrollevertothe
center,un-lockedposition.Thebladesshould
notrotate.
4.Movethemotioncontrolleversforward.The
engineshouldkill.
5.Starttheengineandreleasetheparkingbrake.
6.Movetherightsidemotioncontrollevertothe
center,un-lockedposition.
7.Continueholdingtherightsidemotioncontrollever
inthecenter,un-lockedpositionandpulluponthe
bladecontrolswitch(PTO)andrelease.Theclutch
shouldengageandthemowerbladesbeginrotating.
8.Moveorreleasetherightsidemotioncontrollever
intotheneutrallockposition.Thebladesshould
stoprotatingandtheenginecontinuestorun.
9.Pushthebladecontrolswitchdownandmove
therightsidemotioncontrollevertothecenter,
un-lockedposition.
10.Continueholdingtherightsidemotioncontrollever
inthecenter,un-lockedpositionandpulluponthe
bladecontrolswitch(PTO)andrelease.Theclutch
shouldengageandthemowerbladesbeginrotating.
11.Pushthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)downtothe
offposition.Thebladesshouldstoprotating.
12.Withtheenginerunning,pullupthebladecontrol
switch(PTO)andreleasewithoutholdingright
sidemotioncontrollevertothecenter,un-locked
position.Thebladesshouldnotrotate.
WARNING
Theoperatorplatformisheavyandmaycause
injurywhenloweringandraisingtheoperator
platform.Theplatformmaysuddenlydropifnot
supportedwhenthelatchpinispulledout.
Donotputhandsorngersintheplatform
pivotareawhenloweringorraisingtheoperator
platform.
Makesuretheplatformissupportedwhenthe
latchpinispulledout.
Makesurethelatchsecurestheplatformwhen
foldingitintheupposition.Pushittight
againstthecushionforthelatchpintolock
intoplace.
Keepbystandersawaywhenraisingorlowering
theplatform.
OperatingthePlatform
Themachinecanbeusedwiththeplatformintheup
ordownposition.Itistheoperator’spreferenceon
whichpositiontouse.
OperatingtheMachinewiththe
PlatformUp
Operatingthemachinewiththeplatformupis
recommendedwhen:
Mowingneardrop-offs
Mowingsmallareaswherethemachineistoolong
Areaswithlowoverhangingbranchesorobstacles
Loadingthemachinefortransport
Drivingupslopes
Toraisetheplatform,pullthebackoftheplatformup
sothelatchpinandknoblockitintoplace.Pushittight
againstthecushionforthelatchpintolockintoplace.
OperatingtheMachinewiththe
PlatformDown
Operatingthemachinewiththeplatformdownis
recommendedwhen:
Mowingmostareas
Drivingacrossslopes
Drivingdownslopes
Tolowertheplatform,pushtheplatformforward
againstthecushiontoreleasepressureonthelatchpin
andthenpulltheknoboutandlowertheplatform.
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Toro GrandStand Mower, With 60in TURBO FORCE Cutting Unit User manual

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