FormNo.3364-486RevB
CommercialWalk-BehindMower
FixedDeck,PistolGrip,GearDrivewitha
32in,36inor48inCuttingUnit
ModelNo.30632—SerialNo.310000001andUp
ModelNo.30634—SerialNo.310000001andUp
ModelNo.30638—SerialNo.310000001andUp
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ToregisteryourproductordownloadanOperator'sManualorPartsCatalogatnocharge,gotowww.Toro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha
sparkarrestermufer.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,lawnmowerisintendedtobe
usedbyresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,
hiredoperators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcutting
grassonwell-maintainedlawnsonresidential
orcommercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedfor
cuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,
ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,
oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealerorToroCustomerServiceandhave
themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready.
Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial
numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe
spaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjury
ordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2otherwordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................3
SafeOperatingPractices.......................................3
ToroMowerSafety...............................................4
SlopeIndicator.....................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................7
ProductOverview........................................................9
Controls...............................................................9
Specications.....................................................10
Attachments/Accessories...................................10
Operation...................................................................11
AddingFuel.......................................................11
ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................12
OperatingtheParkingBrakeandNeutral
Locks.............................................................12
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StartingandStoppingtheEngine........................12
OperatingtheBladeControl(PTO)
Lever..............................................................13
TheSafetyInterlockSystem................................14
DrivingForwardorBackward.............................14
StoppingtheMower...........................................15
TransportingMachines.......................................15
SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass..............15
AdjustingtheWheelDriveTension.....................15
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut...............................16
AdjustingtheHandleHeight..............................17
HeightofCutChart............................................19
Maintenance...............................................................20
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................20
Lubrication.............................................................21
HowtoGrease...................................................21
LubricatingtheCasterandWheel
Bearings.........................................................21
GreasingtheTransmissionCouplers...................21
GreasingtheMowerBeltIdler............................21
EngineMaintenance...............................................22
ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................22
ServicingtheEngineOil.....................................23
ServicingtheSparkPlugs....................................24
FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................25
DrainingtheFuelTank.......................................25
ReplacingtheFuelFilter.....................................26
DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................27
CheckingtheTirePressure.................................27
CoolingSystemMaintenance..................................27
CleaningtheAirIntakeScreen............................27
CleaningtheCoolingSystem...............................27
BrakeMaintenance.................................................28
ServicingtheBrakes...........................................28
BeltMaintenance....................................................29
CheckingtheBelts..............................................29
ReplacingtheTractionDriveBelt........................29
ReplacingtheDriveBelt.....................................29
ReplacingtheMowerBelt...................................30
AdjustingtheMowerBeltTension......................31
ControlsSystemMaintenance.................................35
AdjustingtheControlRods................................35
MowerDeckMaintenance......................................36
ServicingtheCuttingBlades...............................36
AdjustingtheBladeBrake...................................38
ReplacingtheGrassDeector.............................38
Storage.......................................................................39
CleaningandStorage..........................................39
Troubleshooting.........................................................41
Schematics.................................................................43
Safety
Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadeby
othermanufacturersthatdonotmeetAmerican
NationalStandardsInstitutecerticationwillcause
noncomplianceofthismachine.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafetyalertsymbol
,whichmeans
CAUTION,WARNING,orDANGER-“personalsafety
instruction."Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
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.Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer
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–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,don'trun.Never
operateonwetgrass.Reducedfootingcouldcause
slipping.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besure
totravelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditions
canaffectthemachine'sstability.Usecautionwhile
operatingneardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
whenchangingdirectionsonslopes.
•Neverraisedeckwiththebladesrunning.
•NeveroperatewiththePTOshield,orotherguards
notsecurelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksare
attached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioningproperly.
•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engage
parkingbrake(ifprovided),shutoffenginebefore
leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason
includingemptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthe
chute.
•Stopequipmentandinspectbladesafterstriking
objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Make
necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesure
ofaclearpath.
•Keeppetsandbystandersaway.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopbladesifnot
mowing.
•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddo
notpointitatanyone.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoorfromatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
Maintenanceandstorage
•Disengagedrives,setparkingbrake,stopengineand
removekeyordisconnectsparkplugwire.Waitfor
allmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningor
repairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunit,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanup
oilorfuelspillage.
•Letenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear
ame.
•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot
storefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Parkmachineonlevelground.Setparkingbrake.
Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Disconnectthebatteryorremovesparkplugwire
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative
terminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnectthe
positiverstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wraptheblade(s)or
weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.
Onlyreplaceblades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.
ToroMowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
toToroproductsandothersafetyinformationyoumust
know .
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Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrass
or,whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcut
grass.Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecould
provedangeroustouserandbystanders.
GeneralOperation
•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore
mowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.
•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich
maybehotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbefore
attemptingtomaintain,adjustorservice.
•UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.Warrantymay
bevoidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.
branches,doorways,electricalwires)beforeoperating
underanyobjectsanddonotcontactthem.
SlopeOperation
Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeel
uneasyonaslope,donotmowit.
•Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.from
themowingarea.
•Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.Tallgrasscanhide
obstacles.
•Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.
Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheel
goesovertheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedge
cavesin.
•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorother
attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe
machine.
•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.Do
notmakesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.
•Mowslopessidetoside.
•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan20degrees.
Service
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside
wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater
heaterorfurnace.
•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallytheblade
attachmentboltsandnuts.Keepequipmentingood
condition.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checksafety
systemsforproperoperationbeforeeachuse.
•Useonlygenuinereplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.
•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustandservice
asrequired.
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SlopeIndicator
G01 1841
Figure3
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.
43-8480
66-1340
95-5537
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manualforinstructionson
operatingthecuttingblade
3.Pullbacktodisengage
2.Pushforwardtoengage
98-0776
98-5130
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto75-80ft-lb(102-106N⋅m).
98-5954
99-3943
1.Engine
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104-8569
105-4104
1.Reverse3.Transmissionspeeds
2.Neutral
105-4111
106-0699
106-2733
1.Fast
3.Slow
2.Continuousvariable
setting
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106-2737
1.Park3.Neutral5.Engine—run
2.Drive4.Engine—stop6.Warning—wearearprotection.
ProductOverview
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3
4
5
6
7
Figure4
1.Sidedischarge5.Controls
2.Mowerdeck6.Handle
3.Recoilstarter
7.Casterwheel
4.Gastank
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure5)before
youstarttheengineandoperatethemachine.
Figure5
1.Throttlecontrol6.Drivelever
2.Ignitionswitch
7.Gearshiftlever
3.Neutral/parkingbrakelock8.Choke
4.OperatorPresence
Control(OPC)lever
9.Powertakeofflever(PTO)
5.Handle
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolhastwopositions:FastandSlow.
OperatorPresenceControl(OPC)
Levers
WhenyousqueezetheOPCleversagainstthehandles,
theOPCsystemsensesthattheoperatorisinthenormal
operatingposition.WhenyoureleasetheOPClevers,
theOPCsystemsensesthattheoperatorhasleftthe
normaloperatingposition,andthesystemwillstopthe
engineifeitherthegearshiftleverisnotintheneutral
positionorthebladecontrol(PTO)leverisengaged.
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GearShiftLever
Thetransmissionhasveforwardspeeds,neutraland
reverse,andhasanin-lineshiftpattern.
Important:Donotshiftwhileunitismoving,as
transmissiondamagemayoccur.
DriveLevers
Releasedriveleverstoengageforwardtractionoperation.
Squeezerightsideofdrivelevertoturnrightandleft
sidetoturnleft.
Neutral/ParkingBrakeLock
Squeezedriveleversandmovethelocksrearwardfor
neutrallock.Squeezedriveleversandmovethelocks
forwardtosettheparkingbrake.
BladeControlLever(PTO)
ThisleverisusedinconjunctionwiththeOPClevers
toengageordisengagethemowerdeckbeltanddrive
themowerblades.
RecoilStarter
Pulltherecoilstarterhandletostartengine(notshown
in).
FuelShut-offValve
Closethefuelshut-offvalvewhentransportingor
storingmower.
IgnitionSwitch
Thisswitchisusedinconjunctionwithrecoilstarterand
hastwopositions:RunandOff.
Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
32inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown45.8inches(116.3cm)
Length
78inches(198.1cm)
Height
41inches(104.1cm)
Weight
402lb(182kg)
36inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown46.6inches(118.4cm)
Length
80inches(203.2cm)
Height
41inches(104.1cm)
Weight
462lb(210kg)
48inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown63–1/2inches(161.3cm)
Length
78–3/8inches(198.9cm)
Height
41inches(104.1cm)
Weight
500lb(227kg)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesareavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
www.Toro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments
andaccessories.
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Operation
AddingFuel
UseUnleadedRegularGasolinesuitablefor
automotiveuse(87pumpoctaneminimum).Leaded
regulargasolinemaybeusedifunleadedregularisnot
available.
Important:Neverusemethanol,gasoline
containingmethanol,orgasoholcontainingmore
than10%ethanolbecausethefuelsystemcouldbe
damaged.Donotmixoilwithgasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis1/4to
1/2inch(6to13mm)belowthebottomofthe
llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystem
inplaceandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicle
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
conditionerbottleopening.
•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
providethefollowingbenets:
•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysor
less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthe
fueltankbedrained.
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditives
containingmethanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditioner
tothegas.
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Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshgasoline.To
minimizethechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuel
system,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Cleanaroundfueltankcapandremovethecap.
Addunleadedregulargasolinetofueltank,untilthe
levelis1/4to1/2inch(6to13mm)belowthe
bottomofthellerneck.Thisspaceinthetank
allowsgasolinetoexpand.Donotllthefueltank
completelyfull.
3.Installfueltankcapsecurely.Wipeupanygasoline
thatmayhavespilled.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsin
thesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcould
helpyouoranybystandersavoidinjury.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,feet
andheadisrecommended.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperator'searandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
Figure6
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
OperatingtheParkingBrake
andNeutralLocks
Alwayssettheparkingbrakeswhenyoustopthe
machineorleaveitunattended.
WARNING
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileit
isunattended.
Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenleavingthe
machineunattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
SettingtheParkingBrakes
1.Squeezethedrivelevers(Figure7).
Figure7
1.Handle
4.Fullspeedforward
2.Neutral/parkingbrakelock
5.Drivelever
3.Parkposition6.Neutralposition
2.Placeyourthumbsontheupperpartofthelocks
andmovethemforwardinintotheparkposition
(Figure7).
3.Releasethedrivelevers.
ReleasingtheParkingBrakes
1.Squeezethedriveleversback(Figure7).
2.Placeyourthumbsontheupperpartofthelocks
andmovethemrearwarduntiltheyareinthedrive
position(Figure7).
SettingtheNeutralLocks
1.Squeezethedriveleversback(Figure7).
2.Placeyourthumbsontheupperpartofthelocks
andmovethemrearwardintotheneutrallock
position(
Figure7).
ReleasingtheNeutralLocks
1.Squeezethedriveleversback.
2.Placeyourthumbsontheupperpartofthelocks
andmovethemforwarduntiltheyareinthedrive
position(
Figure7).
StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.
2.Openthefuelvalve.
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3.Disengagethebladecontrol(PTO)leverandmove
theshiftlevertotheneutralposition.
4.Settheparkingbrakes.
5.Turntheignitionkeytotherunposition(
Figure8).
6.Tostartacoldengine,movethethrottlecontrol
midwaybetweenthefastandslowpositions.
7.Tostartawarmengine,movethethrottlecontrol
tothefastposition.
8.Pullthechokeknobiftheengineiscold(
Figure8).
Note:Awarmorhotengineusuallydoesnot
requireanychoking.
9.Grasptherecoilstarterhandlermlyandpullit
outuntilpositiveengagementresults;thenpullthe
handlevigorouslytostarttheengine.Allowthe
ropetorecoilslowly.
Important:Donotpulltherecoilropetoits
limitorreleasethestarterhandlewhenyoupull
outtheropebecausetheropemaybreakorthe
recoilassemblymaybedamaged.
10.Pushthechoketooffastheenginewarmsup.
11.Iftheengineiscold,allowittowarmupandthen
movethethrottlecontroltothefastposition.
StoppingtheEngine
Important:Inanemergency,youcanstopthe
engineimmediatelybyturningtheignitionkeyto
the
of f
position.
1.Movethethrottlelevertotheslowposition
(
Figure8).
Note:Iftheenginehasbeenworkinghardoris
hot,letitidleforaminutebeforestoppingitto
helpcoolit.
2.Turntheignitionkeytotheoffposition.
3.Settheparkingbrakesandremovethekey.
4.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugtoprevent
someonefromaccidentallystartingthemachine
whiletransportingorstoringit.
5.Closethefuelshut-offvalvebeforetransporting
orstoringthemachine.
Important:Closethefuelshut-offvalvebefore
transportingorthestoringthemachineto
preventfuelleakage.
Figure8
1.Throttlecontrol
3.Choke
2.Ignitionswitch
OperatingtheBladeControl
(PTO)Lever
Thebladecontrol(PTO)leverengagesanddisengages
thepowertothemowerblades.
EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
1.Squeezetheoperatorpresencecontrol(OPC)levers
againstthehandles(Figure9).
2.Pushthebladecontrol(PTO)leverrmlyforward
untilitlatchesoverthecenter(
Figure9).
3.Restarttheengineandrepeattheprocedureto
engagethemowerbladesiftheoperatorpresence
control(OPC)leversarereleased.
DisengagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
Todisengagetheblades,pullthebladecontrollever
rearwardalltheway(Figure9).Theenginewillkill
whentheOPCleversarereleasedwiththebladecontrol
leverengaged.
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Figure9
1.OperatorPresence
Control(OPC)lever
2.Powertakeofflever(PTO)
TheSafetyInterlockSystem
CAUTION
Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor
damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly
causingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore
operatingthemachine.
UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock
System
Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe
enginefromstartingunless:
•Thebladecontrol(PTO)leverisdisengaged.
•ThemachineisshiftedintotheNeutralposition.
•TheignitionkeyisintheRunposition.
Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtostopthe
enginewhen:
•TheOperatorPresenceControl(OPC)leversare
releasedwhenthetransmissionorthebladesare
engaged;
•TheignitionkeyisturnedtotheOffposition.
•Themachineisshiftedintogearwithoutholding
theOPClevers.
•Thebladecontrol(PTO)leverisengagedwithout
holdingtheOPClevers.
TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem
Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethe
machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot
operateasdescribed,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealer
repairthesafetysystemimmediately.
1.Settheparkingbrakes,movetheshiftleverintothe
Neutralposition,disengagethebladecontrol(PTO)
leverandplacethethrottleforward.
2.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine.
3.WithoutholdingtheOperatorPresenceControl
(OPC)levers,engagethebladecontrol(PTO)lever.
Theengineshouldstop.
4.Disengagethebladecontrol(PTO)lever.
5.Withtheenginerunning,holddowntheOPClevers
andengagethebladecontrol(PTO)lever.The
mowerbeltshouldengageandthemowerblades
beginrotating.
6.ReleasetheOPClevers.Theengineshouldstop.
7.Withtheenginerunning,movetheshiftleverinto
gearandreleasetheOPClevers.Theengineshould
stop.
8.Withtheenginerunning,turntheignitionkeyto
theoffposition.Theengineshouldstop.
9.Ifalltheaboveconditionsarenotmet,havean
AuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystem
immediately.
DrivingForwardorBackward
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas
measuredinRPM(revolutionsperminute).Move
thethrottlecontrolintotheFastpositionforthebest
mowingperformance.
DrivingForward
1.Ensurethattheparkingbrakesareengaged.
2.SqueezetheOPCleversagainstthehandles.
3.Movetheshiftleverintoaforwardgear.
4.Releasetheparkingbrakes;refertoReleasingthe
ParkingBrakesandNeutralLocks.
5.Slowlyreleasethedrivelevers.
Note:Togostraight,releasethedrivelevers
equally.Toturn,squeezethedriveleveronthesame
sideasthedirectionyouwanttoturn.
DrivingBackward
1.Ensurethattheparkingbrakesareengaged.
2.SqueezetheOPCleversagainstthehandles.
3.Movetheshiftleverintothereversegear.
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4.Releasetheparkingbrakes;refertoReleasingthe
ParkingBrakesandNeutralLocks.
5.Slowlyreleasethedrivelevers.
Note:Youmustpullthemowerbackwardtoassist
itsrearwardmovement.
StoppingtheMower
1.Squeezethedriveleversallthewaybacktoengage
thebrakes.
2.Settheparkingbrakes.RefertoSettingtheParking
Brakes.
3.ShifttransmissionintotheNeutralposition.
4.MovethethrottletotheStopposition,andwaitfor
allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe
parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
TransportingMachines
Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe
machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasall
necessarylightingandmarkingasrequiredbylaw.
Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafetyinstructions.Knowing
thisinformationcouldhelpyou,yourfamily,petsor
bystandersavoidinjury.
Totransportthemachine:
1.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and
closethefuelvalve.
2.Securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruck
withstraps,chains,cable,orropes.
3.Secureatrailertotowingvehiclewithsafetychains.
4.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.
SideDischargingorMulching
theGrass
Thismowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses
clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.
DANGER
Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover,or
completegrasscatcherassemblymountedin
place,youandothersareexposedtobladecontact
andthrowndebris.Contactwithrotatingmower
blade(s)andthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryor
death.
•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthe
mowerbecausethegrassdeectorroutes
materialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe
grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit
immediately.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.
•Nevertrytocleardischargeareaormower
bladesunlessyoureleasethebailandthepower
takeoff(PTO)isoff.Rotatetheignitionkeyto
Off.Alsoremovethekeyandpullthewireoff
thesparkplug(s).
AdjustingtheWheelDrive
Tension
Youmayneedtoincreasethewheeldrivebelttension
undercertainoperatingconditions,suchasmowerover
hillyterrainorwhilepullingasulky.
1.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthewiresfromthesparkplugs.
3.Disengagetheneutral/parkingbrakelocks,and
releasethedriveleverstoreducethespringforce.
4.Removethedrivespringfromtheadjustmentbolt
(
Figure10).
Figure10
1.PositionA4.Drivespring
2.PositionB
5.Adjustmentbolt(In
positionA)
3.PositionC
6.Drivepulleyshield
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5.Removethelocknutthatsecurestheadjustment
bolttothedrivepulleyshield(Figure10).
6.Locateboltassemblyinthedesiredtensionposition
asfollows:
•PositionAfornormalconditions
•PositionBformoresevereconditions
•PositionCforthemostsevereconditions
Note:Thewheeldrivetensionislowestwhen
theboltassemblyisinPositionA.Thetension
increasesinPositionsBandC(
Figure10).
7.Installtheadjustmentboltandthedrivespring.
8.Repeatstepsthroughfortheoppositeside.
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut
Thismachinehasa1to4-1/4inch(26to108mm)
rangefortheheight-of-cut.Thiscanbeachievedby
adjustingbladespacers,rearaxleheight,andfront
casterspacers.UsetheHeight-of-CutCharttoselect
thecombinationofadjustmentsrequired.
AdjustingtheBladeHeight
Adjustthebladesbyusingthe4spacers(1/4inch)
(6mm)onthebladespindlebolts.Thisallowsfora
1-inch(25mm)adjustmentrange,in1/4inch(6mm)
increments,ofcuttingheightinanyaxleposition.Use
thesamenumberofbladespacersonallbladesto
achievealevelcut(2aboveand2below,1aboveand3
below,etc.).
1.Disengagethebladecontrol(PTO)leverandset
theparkingbrakes.
2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Holdthebladeboltandremovethenut(
Figure11).
Figure11
1.Blade
4.Spacer
2.Bladebolt5.Thinwasher
3.Curvedwasher
6.Nut
4.Slidetheboltdownthroughthespindle,andchange
thespacersasneeded(
Figure11).
5.Installtheboltandcurvedwasher,addextra
spacer(s),andsecurethemwithathinwasheranda
nut(Figure11).
6.Torquethebladeboltto75-80ft-lb(101-108N-m).
AdjustingtheAxleHeight
Adjusttheaxlepositiontotheselectedheight-of-cut
setting.RefertotheHeight-of-CutChart.
1.Disengagethebladecontrol(PTO)leverandset
theparkingbrakes.
2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Loosen,butdonotremove,the2axlepivotbolts
andthe2axleadjustmentbolts(
Figure12).
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Figure12
1.Axlepivotbolt2.Axleadjustmentbolt
4.Placeajackundertherearcenteroftheengine
frame.Raisethebackendoftheengineframeup
enoughtoremovethefront2axleadjustmentbolts
(
Figure12).
Note:Usejackstandstosupportthemachine.
5.Raiseorlowertheengineframewiththejacksothat
youcaninstallthefront2axleadjustmentboltsin
thedesiredholelocation(Figure12).
Note:Useataperedpunchtohelpaligntheholes.
6.Tightenall4boltsandlowerthemower.
7.Adjustthecontrolrodsandthebrakelinkages
asrequired.RefertoServicingtheBrakesand
AdjustingtheControlRods.
Important:Youmustadjustthecontrolrods
andthebrakelinkagewhenyouchangetheaxle
positionsforpropertractionandbrakefunction.
AdjustingtheCasterPosition
1.UsingtheHeight-of-CutChart,adjustthecaster
spacerstomatchwiththeaxleholeselected
(
Figure13).
Figure13
1.Latchpin
3.Spacer,1/2inch(13mm)
2.Spacer,3/16inch(5mm)
2.Removethelatchpin,slidethecasterfromthe
support,andchangethespacers(Figure13).
3.Installthecasterinthesupportandinsertthelatch
pin(
Figure13).
AdjustingtheHandleHeight
Thehandlepositioncanbeadjustedtomatchthe
operator'sheightpreference.
1.Removethehairpincotterpinsandclevispinsfrom
thedriveleversandneutrallocks(
Figure14).
g012931
Figure14
1.Controlrod
5.Neutrallock
2.Clevispin
6.Hairpincotterpin
3.OperatorPresence
Controllever(OPC)
7.Drivelever
4.Handle
2.Loosentheupperbolts(3/8x1-1/4inches)and
angenutsecuringhandletorearframe(
Figure15).
3.Removethelowerbolts(3/8x1inch)andange
nutssecuringhandletorearframe(Figure15).
4.Pivotthehandletothedesiredoperatingposition
andinstallthelowerangebolts(3/8x1inch)and
angenutsintothemountingholes.Tightenall
angebolts.
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Figure15
1.Upperhandle6.Lowermountingholes
2.Rearframe
7.Lowposition
3.Flangebolt(3/8x1inch)
8.Middleposition
4.Locknut(3/8inch)
9.Highposition
5.Uppermountinghole
5.Adjustthecontrolrodlengthbyrotatingthecontrol
rodintherodtting(
Figure14).
6.Installahairpincotterbetweenthedriveleversand
neutrallocksandintotheclevispins(Figure14).
Note:Makesuretheclevispinsareinsertedinto
theneutrallocks.
7.Checktheparkingbrakeadjustment.Referto
CheckingtheBrakesin
BrakeMaintenance(page28).
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HeightofCutChart
Numberofspacers
belowcaster
Numberof1/4inchbladespacersbelowspindle
AxlePosition
1/2inch
(13mm)
3/16inch(5
mm)
43210
A00
1inch(26
mm)
1–1/4inch
(32mm)
1–1/2inch
(38mm)
1–3/4inch
(45mm)
2inch(51
mm)
A01
1–1/8inch
(29mm)
1–3/8inch
(35mm)
1–5/8inch
(41mm)
1–7/8inch
(48mm)
2–1/8inch
(54mm)
A10
1–3/8inch
(35mm)
1–5/8inch
(41mm)
1–7/8inch
(48mm)
2–1/8inch
(54mm)
2–3/8inch
(60mm)
B01
1–3/8inch
(35mm)
1–5/8inch
(41mm)
1–7/8inch
(48mm)
2–1/8inch
(54mm)
2–3/8inch
(60mm)
B10
1–5/8inch
(41mm)
1–7/8inch
(48mm)
2–1/8inch
(54mm)
2–3/8inch
(60mm)
2–5/8inch
(67mm)
B11
1–3/4inch
(45mm)
2inch(51
mm)
2–1/4inch
(57mm)
2–1/2inch
(64mm)
2–3/4inch
(70mm)
B20
2inch(51
mm)
2–1/4inch
(57mm)
2–1/2inch
(64mm)
2–3/4inch
(70mm)
3inch(76
mm)
C
11
1–7/8inch
(48mm)
2–1/8inch
(54mm)
2–3/8inch
(60mm)
2–5/8inch
(67mm)
2–7/8inch
(73mm)
C
20
2–1/8inch
(55mm)
2–3/8inch
(60mm)
2–5/8inch
(67mm)
2–7/8inch
(73mm)
3–1/8inch
(79mm)
C
21
2–1/4inch
(57mm)
2–1/2inch
(64mm)
2–3/4inch
(70mm)
3inch(76
mm)
3–1/4inch
(83mm)
C
30
2–1/2inch
(64mm)
2–3/4inch
(70mm)
3inch(76
mm)
3–1/4inch
(83mm)
3–1/2inch
(89mm)
D21
2–3/8inch
(61mm)
2–5/8inch
(67mm)
2–7/8inch
(73mm)
3–1/8inch
(79mm)
3–3/8inch
(86mm)
D30
2–1/2inch
(64mm)
2–3/4inch
(70mm)
3inch(76
mm)
3–1/4inch
(82mm)
3–1/2inch
(89mm)
D31
2–3/4inch
(70mm)
3inch(76
mm)
3–1/4inch
(82mm)
3–1/2inch
(89mm)
3–3/4inch
(95mm)
D40
3inch(76
mm)
3–1/4inch
(82mm)
3–1/2inch
(89mm)
3–3/4inch
(95mm)
4inch(102
mm)
E31
2–7/8inch
(73mm)
3–1/8inch
(79mm)
3–3/8inch
(86mm)
3–5/8inch
(92mm)
3–7/8inch
(98mm)
E40
3–1/8inch
(79mm)
3–3/8inch
(86mm)
3–5/8inch
(92mm)
3–7/8inch
(98mm)
4–1/8inch
(105mm)
E41
3–1/4inch
(82mm)
3–1/2inch
(89mm)
3–3/4inch
(95mm)
4inch(102
mm)
4–1/4inch
(108mm)
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst8hours
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checkthemowerbelttension.
Aftertherst25hours
•Checkthemowerbelttension.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checkthesafetysystem.
•Greasethecasterwheelsandcasterpivot.
•Checktheengineoillevel.
•Cleantheairintakescreen.
•Cleantheairintakescreen.
•Checkthebrakes.
•Inspecttheblades.
•Cleanthemowerdeck.
Every25hours
•Cleanfoamaircleanerelement.
Every50hours
•Greasethemowerbeltidler.
•Checkthepaperaircleanerelement.
•Checkthetirepressure.
•Checkthebelts.
•Checkthemowerbelttension.
Every100hours
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checkthesparkplugs.
•Checkandcleanenginecoolingnsandshrouds.
Every200hours
•Replacethepaperaircleanerelement.
•Changetheoillter.
•Replacethefuellter.
Every250hours
•Greasethetransmissioncouplers(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
Every400hours
•Greasethewheelbearings(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
Beforestorage
•Paintchippedsurfaces.
•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.
Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure
youorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthesparkplugwirefromthesparkplug(s)beforeyoudo
anymaintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.
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