FormNo.3391-556RevB
CommercialWalk-BehindMower
FixedDeck,PistolGrip,GearDrivewith32in,
36inor48inCuttingUnit
ModelNo.30632—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.30634—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.30638—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.39634—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.39638—SerialNo.315000001andUp
G017536
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3391-556*B
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemical
orchemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwith
asparkarrestermufer.Itisaviolationof
CaliforniaPublicResourceCodeSection4442to
useoroperatetheengineonanyforest-covered,
brush-covered,orgrass-coveredland.Other
statesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
WARNING
Removingstandardoriginalequipmentparts
andaccessoriesmayalterthewarranty,
traction,andsafetyofthemachine.Failureto
useoriginalToropartscouldcauseserious
injuryordeath.Makingunauthorizedchanges
totheengine,fuelorventingsystem,may
violateEPAandCARBregulations.
Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimited
to,tires,belts,blades,andfuelsystem
componentswithoriginalToroparts.
Theenclosedengineowner’smanualissupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,lawnmowerisintendedtobe
usedbyresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,
hiredoperators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcutting
grassonwell-maintainedlawnsonresidential
orcommercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedfor
cuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
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8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices....................................4
ToroMowerSafety..............................................5
SlopeIndicator...................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................8
ProductOverview....................................................11
Controls............................................................11
Specications..................................................12
Attachments/Accessories.................................12
Operation................................................................12
AddingFuel......................................................12
UsingFuelStabilizer/Conditioner.....................13
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................13
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................13
PuttingSafetyFirst...........................................13
OperatingtheParkingBrakeandNeutral
Locks............................................................14
StartingandStoppingtheEngine......................14
OperatingtheBlade-Control(PTO)
Lever.............................................................15
TheSafety-InterlockSystem.............................15
DrivingForwardorBackward............................16
StoppingtheMower..........................................16
TransportingtheMachine.................................17
SideDischargingorMulchingthe
Grass............................................................17
AdjustingtheWheel-Drive-BeltT ension............17
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................18
AdjustingtheFlowBafe..................................19
PositioningtheFlowBafe................................19
AdjustingtheHandleHeight.............................20
Height-of-CutChart..........................................22
Maintenance...........................................................23
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........23
Lubrication..........................................................24
LubricatingtheMachine....................................24
LubricatingtheCasterandWheel
Bearings........................................................24
GreasingtheTransmissionCouplers................24
GreasingtheMower-BeltIdler..........................24
EngineMaintenance...........................................25
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................25
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................25
ServicingtheSparkPlugs.................................27
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................28
ServicingtheFuelSystem................................28
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................30
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................30
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................31
CleaningtheAir-intakeScreen.........................31
CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................31
BrakeMaintenance.............................................32
ServicingtheBrakes.........................................32
BeltMaintenance................................................33
CheckingtheBelts............................................33
ReplacingtheTractionDriveBelt......................33
ReplacingtheDriveBelt...................................33
ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................33
AdjustingtheMowerBeltTension.....................35
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................38
AdjustingtheControlRods...............................38
MowerDeckMaintenance....................................39
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................39
AdjustingtheBladeBrake.................................41
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................42
Storage...................................................................43
CleaningandStorage.......................................43
Troubleshooting......................................................44
Schematics.............................................................46
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Safety
Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadeby
othermanufacturersthatdonotmeetAmerican
NationalStandardsInstitutecerticationwillcause
noncomplianceofthismachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthemachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personal
safetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywiththe
instructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
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.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,
substantial,slip-resistantfootwear,safetyglasses,
andhearingprotection.Longhair,looseclothing,
orjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe
usedandremoveallobjectssuchasrocks,toys,
andwire,whichcanbethrownbythemachine.
•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyare
functioningproperly.
Operation
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodlight,keeping
awayfromholesandhiddenhazards.
•Besurethatalldrivesareinneutralandthe
parkingbrakeisengagedbeforestartingthe
engine.Starttheengineonlyfromtheoperator's
position.
•Besureofyourfootingwhileusingthismachine,
especiallywhenbackingup.Walk;donotrun.
Neveroperateonwetgrass.Reducedfooting
couldcauseslipping.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Be
suretotravelsidetosideonhillsides.Turf
conditionscanaffectthestabilityofthemachine.
Usecautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.
•Neverraisethedeckwiththebladesrunning.
•NeveroperatewiththePTOshieldorotherguards
notsecurelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksare
attached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioning
properly.
•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessyouareusingagrass
catcher.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engage
theparkingbrake(ifprovided),andshutoffthe
enginebeforeleavingtheoperator'spositionfor
anyreason,includingemptyingthecatchersor
uncloggingthechute.
•Stoptheequipmentandinspecttheblades
afterstrikingobjectsorifanabnormalvibration
occurs.Makenecessaryrepairsbeforeresuming
operation.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe
sureofaclearpath.
•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachine.
•Keeppetsandbystandersaway.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthe
bladesifyouarenotmowing.
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•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionand
donotpointitatanyone.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoorfromatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,stop
theengineandremovethekeyordisconnect
thespark-plugwire.Waitforallmovementto
stopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,orrepairingthe
machine.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,the
drives,themufers,andtheenginetohelpprevent
res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoring,anddonot
storeitnearaame.
•Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringortransportingthe
machine.Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainit
indoors.
•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Settheparking
brake.Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservice
themachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Disconnectthebatteryorthespark-plugwire
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthe
negativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.
Connectthepositiverstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe
blade(s)orweargloves,andusecautionwhen
servicingthem.Onlyreplaceblades.Never
straightenorweldthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.
•Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintain
optimalperformanceofyourToroequipment,count
onT orogenuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,
Torodeliversreplacementpartsdesignedtothe
exactengineeringspecicationsofourequipment.
Forpeaceofmind,insistonTorogenuineparts.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingmachineinto
trailerortruck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,
chains,cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstraps
shouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfromthe
machine.
ToroMowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
toToroproductsandothersafetyinformationyou
mustknow.
Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecycling
grassor,whenequippedwithagrassbagger,for
catchingcutgrass.Anyuseforpurposesotherthan
thesecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
GeneralOperation
•Besurethattheareaisclearofotherpeople
beforemowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneenters
thearea.
•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich
maybehotfromoperation.Allowthemtocool
beforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,orservice
them.
•UseonlyT oroapprovedattachments.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.
•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan20degrees.
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Service
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside
wherethereisanopename,suchasneara
waterheaterorfurnace.
•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallytheblade
attachmentbolts.Keepequipmentingood
condition.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checksafety
systemsforproperoperationbeforeeachuse.
•Useonlygenuinereplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.
•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustand
serviceasrequired.
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SlopeIndicator
G01 1841
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Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis20degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan20degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
decaloemmarkt
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
decal93-7010
93-7010
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—keepthedeectorinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
decal95-5537(gear)
95-5537
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manualforinstructionson
operatingthecuttingblade
3.Pullbacktodisengage
2.Pushforwardtoengage
decal98-5130
98-5130
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto75-80ft-lb(102-106N⋅m).
decal99-3943
99-3943
1.Engine
decal105-4104
105-4104
1.Reverse3.Transmissionspeeds
2.Neutral
8
decal106-2733
106-2733
1.Fast
3.Slow
2.Continuousvariable
setting
decal106-5517
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
decal112-8760
112-8760
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
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—keephands
awayfrommovingparts.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,
mower—donotoperate
themowerwithguardsor
shieldsremoved.
decal126-1400
126-1400
1.Warning-ReadtheOperator’smanual.UseonlyTororiding
attachments.Useofotherridingattachmentsmaycreatea
hazardousconditionresultingininjury.
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decal130-8371
130-8371
1.Parkingbrake3.Neutrallock
2.Tractiondrive
decal131-1180
131-1180
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.(A)Short,lightgrass;dry
conditions;maximumdispersion;(B)Baggingsetting;(C)
Tall,densegrass;wetconditions;maximumgroundspeed
decal130-8373
130-8373
1.Parkingposition5.Engine—run9.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
awayfromthemachine.
13.Warning—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepall
guardsandshieldsinplace.
2.Driveposition6.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
10.Warning—wearhearing
protection.
3.Neutralposition7.Warning—donotoperate
themachinewithout
receivingpropertraining.
11.Warning—stoptheengine,
removethekeyfromthe
ignition,andreadthe
Operator'sManualbefore
servicingorperforming
maintenance.
4.Engine—stop8.Thrownobject
hazard—stoptheengine
andpickupanydebrisin
theareabeforeoperating
themachine.
12.Warning,releasethebar
andensuretheenginehas
stoppedbeforewalking
awayfromthemachine.
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ProductOverview
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5
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Figure4
1.Sidedischarge5.Controls
2.Mowerdeck6.Handle
3.Recoil-starthandle
7.Casterwheel
4.Fueltank
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure5)before
youstarttheengineandoperatethemachine.
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Figure5
1.Throttlecontrol6.Drivelever
2.Ignitionswitch
7.Gear-shiftlever
3.Neutral/parkingbrakelock8.Choke
4.Operator-presence-control
(OPC)lever
9.Power-take-offlever(PTO)
5.Handle
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolhas2positions:FastandSlow.
Operator-Presence-Control(OPC)
Levers
WhenyousqueezetheOPCleversagainstthe
handles,theOPCsystemsensesthattheoperatoris
inthenormaloperatingposition.Whenyourelease
theOPClevers,theOPCsystemsensesthatthe
operatorhasleftthenormaloperatingposition,and
thesystemwillstoptheengineifeitherthegear-shift
leverisnotintheNeutralpositionortheblade-control
(PTO)leverisengaged.
Gear-ShiftLever
Thetransmissionhas5forwardspeeds,neutral,and
reverse,andhasanin-lineshiftpattern.
Important:Donotshiftwhilethemachineis
moving,astransmissiondamagemayoccur.
DriveLevers
Releasethedriveleverstoengagetheforward
tractionoperation.Squeezetheright-handdrivelever
toturnrightandtheleft-handdrivelevertoturnleft.
Neutral/Parking-BrakeLock
Squeezethedriveleversandmovethelocksrearward
forneutrallock.Squeezethedriveleversandmove
thelocksforwardtosettheparkingbrake.
Blade-ControlLever(PTO)
ThisleverisusedinconjunctionwiththeOPClevers
toengageordisengagethemowerdeckbeltand
drivethemowerblades.
Recoil-StartHandle
Pulltherecoil-starthandletostarttheengine(not
showninFigure5).
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor
storingthemachine.
IgnitionSwitch
Thisswitchisusedinconjunctionwiththerecoil
starterandhas2positions:RunandOff.
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Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
32-inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown116cm(46inches)
Length
198cm(78inches)
Height
104cm(41inches)
Weight
182kg(402lb)
36-inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown118cm(47inches)
Length
203cm(80inches)
Height
104cm(41inches)
Weight
210kg(462lb)
48-inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown161cm(63-1/2inches)
Length
199cm(78inches)
Height
104cm(41inches)
Weight
227kg(500lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments
andaccessories.
Operation
AddingFuel
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol
(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)byvolumeisacceptable.EthanolandMTBE
arenotthesame.Gasolinewith15%ethanol
(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.Never
usegasolinethatcontainsmorethan10%ethanol
byvolume,suchasE15(contains15%ethanol),
E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85(contains85%
ethanol).Usingunapprovedgasolinemaycause
performanceproblemsand/orenginedamage
whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessafuelstabilizer
isused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuel
thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed
trailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Addfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis25
mm(1inch)belowthebottomoftheller
neck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
thefueltoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwherefuel
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Donot
buymorethana30-daysupplyoffuel.
•Donotoperatewithouttheentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
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DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycancauseaspark,whichcanignite
thefuelvapors.Areorexplosionfromfuel
canburnyouandothersandcandamage
property.
•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle
oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior
carpetsorplastictruck-bedlinersmay
insulatethecontainerandslowthelossof
anystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removefuel-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
fueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe
ground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
fuel-dispensernozzle.
•Ifafueldispensermustbeused,keepthe
nozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel
tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancause
seriousinjuryandillness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleand
fueltankorconditioneropening.
•Keepfuelawayfromeyesandskin.
UsingFuel
Stabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
keepthefuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless.
Ifyouarestoringthemachineforlonger,drainthefuel
tank;refertoDrainingtheFuelT ank(page28).
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionerto
thefuel,andfollowthedirectionsofthemanufacturer.
Note:Fuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective
whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.T ominimizethe
chanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuel
stabilizeratalltimes.
CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,
checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto
CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe
cap.Addunleadedregulargasolinetothefuel
tank,untilthelevelis6to13mm(1/4to1/2
inch)belowthebottomofthellerneck.This
spaceinthetankallowsgasolinetoexpand.Do
notllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
3.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.Wipeupany
gasolinethatmayhavespilled.
PuttingSafetyFirst
Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecals
inthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcould
helpyouoranybystandersavoidinjury.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,
feetandheadisrecommended.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin
excessof85dBAattheoperator'searand
cancausehearinglossthroughextended
periodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
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Figure6
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
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OperatingtheParking
BrakeandNeutralLocks
Alwayssettheparkingbrakeswhenyoustopthe
machineorleaveitunattended.
WARNING
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.
Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenleaving
themachineunattended,evenifjustforafew
minutes.
SettingtheParkingBrakes
1.Squeezethedrivelevers(Figure7).
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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
andmovethemrearwarduntiltheyareinthe
Driveposition(Figure7).
SettingtheNeutralLocks
1.Squeezethedriveleversback(Figure7).
2.Placeyourthumbsontheupperpartofthelocks
andmovethemrearwardintotheNeutralLock
position(Figure7).
ReleasingtheNeutralLocks
1.Squeezethedriveleversback.
2.Placeyourthumbsontheupperpartofthelocks
andmovethemforwarduntiltheyareinthe
Driveposition(Figure7).
StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.
2.Openthefuelvalve.
3.Disengagetheblade-control(PTO)leverand
movetheshiftlevertotheNeutralposition.
4.Settheparkingbrakes.
5.TurntheignitionkeytotheRunposition(Figure
8).
6.Tostartacoldengine,movethethrottlecontrol
midwaybetweentheFastandSlowpositions.
7.Tostartawarmengine,movethethrottlecontrol
totheFastposition.
8.Pullthechokeknobiftheengineiscold(Figure
8).
Note:Awarmorhotengineusuallydoesnot
requireanychoking.
9.Grasptherecoil-starthandlermlyandpullitout
untilpositiveengagementresults;thenpullthe
handlevigorouslytostarttheengine.
Note:Allowtheropetorecoilslowly.
Important:Donotpulltherecoilropetoits
limitorreleasethestarterhandlewhenyou
pullouttheropebecausetheropemaybreak
ortherecoilassemblymaybedamaged.
10.PushthechoketotheOffpositionastheengine
warmsup.
11.Iftheengineiscold,allowittowarmupandthen
movethethrottlecontroltotheFastposition.
StoppingtheEngine
Important:Inanemergency,youcanstopthe
engineimmediatelybyturningtheignitionkeyto
theOffposition.
1.Movethethrottlelevertotheslowposition
(Figure8).
Note:Iftheenginehasbeenworkinghardor
ishot,letitidleforaminutebeforestoppingit
tohelpcoolit.
2.TurntheignitionkeytotheOffposition.
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3.Settheparkingbrakesandremovethekey.
4.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugto
preventsomeonefromaccidentallystartingthe
machinewhiletransportingorstoringit.
5.Closethefuel-shutoffvalvebeforetransporting
orstoringthemachine.
Important:Closethefuel-shutoffvalve
beforetransportingorthestoringthe
machine,topreventfuelleakage.
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Figure8
1.Throttlecontrol
3.Choke
2.Ignitionswitch
Operatingthe
Blade-Control(PTO)Lever
Theblade-control(PTO)leverengagesand
disengagesthepowertothemowerblades.
EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
1.Squeezetheoperatorpresencecontrol(OPC)
leversagainstthehandles(Figure9).
2.Pushtheblade-control(PTO)leverrmly
forwarduntilitlatchesoverthecenter(Figure9).
3.Starttheengineandrepeattheprocedure
toengagethemowerbladesiftheoperator
presencecontrol(OPC)leversarereleased.
DisengagingtheMowerBlades
(PTO)
Todisengagetheblades,pulltheblade-controllever
rearwardalltheway(Figure9).Theenginewill
stopwhentheOPCleversarereleasedwiththe
blade-controlleverengaged.
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Figure9
1.OperatorPresence
Control(OPC)lever
2.Powertake-offlever(PTO)
TheSafety-Interlock
System
CAUTION
Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnected
ordamagedthemachinecouldoperate
unexpectedly,causingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock
switchesdaily,andreplaceanydamaged
switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Understandingthe
Safety-InterlockSystem
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe
enginefromstartingunless:
•Theblade-control(PTO)leverisdisengaged.
•ThemachineisshiftedintotheNeutralposition.
•TheignitionkeyisintheRunposition.
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtostop
theenginewhen:
•Theoperator-presence-control(OPC)leversare
releasedwhenthetransmissionorthebladesare
engaged.
•TheignitionkeyisturnedtotheOffposition.
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•Themachineisshiftedintogearwithoutholding
theOPClevers.
•Theblade-control(PTO)leverisengagedwithout
holdingtheOPClevers.
TestingtheSafety-Interlock
System
Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe
machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot
operateasdescribed,haveanAuthorizedService
Dealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately.
1.Settheparkingbrakes,movetheshiftleverinto
theNeutralposition,disengagetheblade-control
(PTO)leverandplacethethrottleforward.
2.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine
(page14).
3.Withoutholdingtheoperator-presence-control
(OPC)levers,engagetheblade-control(PTO)
lever.
Note:Theengineshouldstop.
4.Disengagetheblade-control(PTO)lever.
5.Withtheenginerunning,holddowntheOPC
leversandengagetheblade-control(PTO)lever.
Note:Themowerbeltshouldengageandthe
mowerbladesshouldbeginrotating.
6.ReleasetheOPClevers.
Note:Theengineshouldstop.
7.Withtheenginerunning,movetheshiftlever
intogearandreleasetheOPClevers.
Note:Theengineshouldstop.
8.Withtheenginerunning,turntheignitionkey
totheOffposition.
Note:Theengineshouldstop.
9.Ifalltheaboveconditionsarenotmet,have
anAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety
systemimmediately.
DrivingForwardor
Backward
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas
measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Move
thethrottlecontrolintotheFastpositionforthebest
mowingperformance.
DrivingForward
1.Ensurethattheparkingbrakesareengaged.
2.SqueezetheOPCleversagainstthehandles.
3.Movetheshiftleverintoaforwardgear.
4.Releasetheparkingbrakes;refertoReleasing
theParkingBrakes(page14).
5.Slowlyreleasethedrivelevers.
Note:Togostraight,releasethedrivelevers
equally.Toturn,squeezethedriveleveronthe
samesideasthedirectionyouwanttoturn.
DrivingBackward
1.Ensurethattheparkingbrakesareengaged.
2.SqueezetheOPCleversagainstthehandles.
3.Movetheshiftleverintothereversegear.
4.Releasetheparkingbrakes;refertoReleasing
theParkingBrakes(page14).
5.Slowlyreleasethedrivelevers.
Note:Youmustpullthemowerbackwardto
assistitsrearwardmovement.
StoppingtheMower
1.Squeezethedriveleversallthewaybackto
engagethebrakes.
2.Settheparkingbrakes.RefertoSettingthe
ParkingBrakes(page14).
3.ShifttransmissionintotheNeutralposition.
4.MovethethrottletotheStopposition,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjured
iftheymoveorattempttooperatethe
machinewhileitisunattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyand
settheparkingbrakewhenleavingthe
machineunattended,evenifjustfora
fewminutes.
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TransportingtheMachine
Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe
machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasall
necessarylightingandmarkingasrequiredbylaw.
Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafetyinstructions.
Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyou,yourfamily,
pets,orbystandersavoidinjury.
Totransportthemachine:
1.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,
andclosethefuelvalve.
2.Securelyfastenthemachinetothetraileror
truckwithstraps,chains,cable,orropes.
3.Secureatrailertotowingvehiclewithsafety
chains.
4.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.
SideDischargingor
MulchingtheGrass
Thismowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat
dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe
turf.
DANGER
Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover,
orcompletegrasscatcherassemblymounted
inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade
contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith
rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris
willcauseinjuryordeath.
•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfrom
themower,becausethegrassdeector
routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe
grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit
immediately.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe
mower.
•Nevertrytocleardischargeareaormower
bladesunlessyoureleasetheOPClevers
andthepowertake-off(PTO)isoff.Rotate
theignitionkeytotheOffposition.Also
removethekeyandpullthewireoffthe
sparkplug(s).
Adjustingthe
Wheel-Drive-BeltTension
Youmayneedtoincreasethewheel-drive-belttension
undercertainoperatingconditions,suchasmowing
overhillyterrainorwhilepullingasulky.
1.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthewiresfromthesparkplugs.
3.Disengagetheneutral/parkingbrakelocks,and
releasethedriveleverstoreducethespring
force.
4.Removethedrivespringfromtheadjustment
bolt(Figure10).
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Figure10
1.PositionA4.Drivespring
2.PositionB
5.Adjustmentbolt(inposition
A)
3.PositionC
6.Drive-pulleyshield
5.Removethelocknutthatsecurestheadjustment
bolttothedrive-pulleyshield(Figure10).
6.Locateboltassemblyinthedesiredtension
positionasfollows:
•PositionAfornormalconditions
•PositionBformoresevereconditions
•PositionCforthemostsevereconditions
Note:Thewheeldrivetensionislowest
whentheboltassemblyisinPositionA.
ThetensionincreasesinPositionsBandC
(Figure10).
7.Installtheadjustmentboltandthedrivespring.
8.Repeatstepsthroughfortheoppositeside.
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AdjustingtheHeightofCut
Thismachinehasa26to108mm(1to4-1/4inch)
rangefortheheightofcut.Thiscanbeachievedby
adjustingbladespacers,rearaxleheight,andfront
casterspacers.UsetheHeight-of-CutChart(page
22)toselectthecombinationofadjustmentsrequired.
AdjustingtheBladeHeight
Adjustthebladesbyusingthe4spacers(6mm)
(1/4inch)onthebladespindlebolts.Thisallowsfora
25mm(1inch)adjustmentrange,in6mm(1/4inch)
increments,ofcuttingheightinanyaxleposition.Use
thesamenumberofbladespacersonallbladesto
achievealevelcut(2aboveand2below,1above
and3below,etc.).
1.Disengagetheblade-control(PTO)leverand
settheparkingbrakes.
2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Holdthebladeboltandremovethenut(Figure
11).
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Figure11
1.Blade
4.Spacer
2.Bladebolt5.Thinwasher
3.Curvedwasher
6.Nut
4.Slidetheboltdownthroughthespindle,and
changethespacersasneeded(Figure11).
5.Installtheboltandcurvedwasher,addextra
spacer(s),andsecurethemwithathinwasher
andanut(Figure11).
6.Torquethebladeboltto101to108N-m(75to
80ft-lb).
AdjustingtheAxleHeight
Adjusttheaxlepositiontotheselectedheight-of-cut
setting.RefertotheHeight-of-CutChart(page22).
1.Disengagetheblade-control(PTO)leverand
settheparkingbrakes.
2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Loosen,butdonotremove,the2axlepivotbolts
andthe2axleadjustmentbolts(Figure12).
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Figure12
1.Axlepivotbolt2.Axleadjustmentbolt
4.Placeajackundertherearcenteroftheengine
frame.Raisethebackendoftheengineframe
upenoughtoremovethefront2axleadjustment
bolts(Figure12).
Note:Usejackstandstosupportthemachine.
5.Raiseorlowertheengineframewiththejackso
thatyoucaninstallthefront2axleadjustment
boltsinthedesiredholelocation(Figure12).
Note:Useataperedpunchtohelpalignthe
holes.
6.Tightenall4boltsandlowerthemower.
7.Adjustthecontrolrodsandthebrakelinkages
asrequired.RefertoAdjustingtheControlRods
(page38)andAdjustingtheBrakes(page32).
Important:Youmustadjustthecontrolrods
andthebrakelinkagewhenyouchangethe
axlepositionsforpropertractionandbrake
function.
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AdjustingtheCasterPosition
1.UsingtheHeight-of-CutChart(page22),adjust
thecasterspacerstomatchwiththeaxlehole
selected(Figure13).
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Figure13
1.Latchpin
3.Spacer,13mm(1/2inch)
2.Spacer,5mm(3/16inch)
2.Removethelatchpin,slidethecasterfromthe
support,andchangethespacers(Figure13).
3.Installthecasterinthesupportandinsertthe
latchpin(Figure13).
AdjustingtheFlowBafe
Youcanadjustthemowerdischargeowfordifferent
typesofmowingconditions.Positionthecamlock
andbafetogivethebestqualityofcut.
1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Loosenthenut(Figure14).
4.Adjustthebafeandnutintheslottothedesired
dischargeow,andtightenthenut.
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1 2
g012676
Figure14
1.Slot
2.Nut
PositioningtheFlowBafe
Thefollowingguresareonlyrecommendationsfor
use.Adjustmentswillvarybygrasstype,moisture
content,andheightofgrass.
Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthe
mowergroundspeedisthesame,openupthebafe.
PositionA
Thisisthefull-rearposition(seeFigure15).The
suggesteduseforthispositionisafollows:
•Useforshort,lightgrassmowingconditions.
•Useindryconditions.
•Useforsmallergrassclippings.
•Usetopropelgrassclippingsfartherawayfrom
themower.
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Figure15
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PositionB
Usethispositionwhenbagging(Figure16).
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Figure16
PositionC
Thisisthefullopenposition.Thesuggestedusefor
thispositionisasfollows(Figure17):
•Useintall,densegrassmowingconditions.
•Useinwetconditions.
•Usetolowertheenginepowerconsumption.
•Useatanincreasedgroundspeedinheavy
conditions.
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Figure17
AdjustingtheHandle
Height
Youcanadjustthehandlepositiontomatchyour
heightpreference.
1.Removethehairpincotterpinsandclevispins
fromthedriveleversandneutrallocks(Figure
18).
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Figure18
1.Controlrod
5.Neutrallock
2.Clevispin
6.Hairpincotterpin
3.OperatorPresence
Controllever(OPC)
7.Drivelever
4.Handle
2.Loosentheupperbolts(3/8x1-1/4inches)and
angenutsecuringhandletorearframe(Figure
19).
3.Removethelowerbolts(3/8x1inch)andange
nutssecuringthehandletotherearframe
(Figure19).
4.Pivotthehandletothedesiredoperatingposition
andinstallthelowerangebolts(3/8x1inch)
andangenutsintothemountingholes.
Note:Tightenallangebolts.
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