48in TITAN HD 2500 Series Riding Mower

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FormNo.3426-574RevB
48in,52in,or60inTITAN
®
HD
1500,2000,or2500SeriesRiding
Mower
ModelNo.74452—SerialNo.404315000andUp
ModelNo.74453—SerialNo.400000000andUp
ModelNo.74454—SerialNo.400000000andUp
ModelNo.74463—SerialNo.404315000andUp
ModelNo.74465—SerialNo.404315000andUp
ModelNo.74466—SerialNo.404315000andUp
ModelNo.74467—SerialNo.404315000andUp
ModelNo.74470—SerialNo.404315000andUp
ModelNo.74471—SerialNo.404315000andUp
ModelNo.74472—SerialNo.404315000andUp
ModelNo.78450—SerialNo.404315000andUp
ModelNo.78472—SerialNo.404315000andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3426-574*B
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque
ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine
manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof
AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As
conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating
requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass
ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto
theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith
themachine.
Important:IfyouareusingamachinewithaToro
engineabove1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuous
period,ensurethattheHighAltitudeKithasbeen
installedsothattheenginemeetsCARB/EPA
emissionregulations.TheHighAltitudeKit
increasesengineperformancewhilepreventing
spark-plugfouling,hardstarting,andincreased
emissions.Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attach
thehigh-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalon
themachine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroService
DealertoobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitand
high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.Tolocate
adealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsite
atwww.Toro.comorcontactourToroCustomer
CareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listedinyour
EmissionControlWarrantyStatement.
Removethekitfromtheengineandrestorethe
enginetoitsoriginalfactorycongurationwhen
runningtheengineunder1500m(5,000ft).Do
notoperateanenginethathasbeenconverted
forhigh-altitudeuseatloweraltitudes;otherwise,
youcouldoverheatanddamagetheengine.
Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachine
hasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookfor
thefollowinglabel.
decal127-9363
Figure4
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe
usedbyprofessional,hiredoperators.Itisdesigned
primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns
onresidentialorcommercialproperties.Usingthis
productforpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecould
provedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation
trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorT oroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
orFigure2identiesthelocationofthemodeland
serialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersin
thespaceprovided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
©2019—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
2
Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
g233854
Figure1
MachineswithoutMyRide
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
g233855
Figure2
MachineswithMyRide
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure3),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
g000502
Figure3
Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Safety.......................................................................5
SafetyAlertSymbol............................................5
GeneralSafety...................................................5
SlopeIndicator...................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................7
ProductOverview...................................................16
Controls...........................................................16
Specications..................................................18
Attachments/Accessories.................................18
BeforeOperation.................................................19
BeforeOperationSafety...................................19
AddingFuel......................................................20
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................21
BreakinginaNewMachine..............................21
UsingtheRollover-ProtectionSystem
(ROPS).........................................................21
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................22
PositioningtheSeat..........................................23
ChangingtheSeatSuspension.........................23
AdjustingtheRear-ShockAssemblies..............24
UsingAttachmentsandAccessories.................25
DuringOperation.................................................25
DuringOperationSafety...................................25
EnteringtheOperator’sPosition.......................27
OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................28
OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)............................................................28
OperatingtheThrottle.......................................29
OperatingtheChoke........................................29
StartingtheEngine...........................................30
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................30
UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................32
DrivingtheMachine..........................................32
UsingtheSideDischarge.................................33
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................33
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................34
AdjustingtheSideBumpers..............................35
OperatingTips.................................................36
AfterOperation....................................................36
AfterOperationSafety......................................36
UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................37
UsingtheDrive-WheelReleaseValves.............37
TransportingtheMachine.................................38
Maintenance...........................................................40
MaintenanceSafety..........................................40
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........41
Lubrication..........................................................43
GreasingtheMachine.......................................43
GreasingtheCaster-WheelHubs.....................43
EngineMaintenance...........................................44
EngineSafety...................................................44
IdentifyingtheEngine.......................................44
ServicingaKawasaki
®
Engine..........................45
ServicingaKohler
®
Engine...............................50
ServicingaT oroEngine....................................54
CleaningtheBlowerHousing............................59
3
CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................59
CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................60
ReplacingtheEmissions-AirIntake
Filter..............................................................60
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................60
ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................60
ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................61
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................61
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................61
ServicingtheBattery.........................................61
ServicingtheFuses..........................................63
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................64
CheckingtheSeatBelt.....................................64
CheckingtheRoll-BarKnobs............................64
AdjustingtheTracking......................................65
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................65
CheckingtheWheelLugNuts...........................65
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................66
CleaningtheEngineScreen.............................66
BrakeMaintenance.............................................66
AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................66
BeltMaintenance................................................68
InspectingtheBelts..........................................68
ReplacingtheMowerBeltforSide-Discharge
MowerDecks................................................68
ReplacingtheMowerBeltforRear-Discharge
MowerDecks................................................69
ReplacingtheHydraulicPump-Drive
Belt................................................................71
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................72
AdjustingtheControl-HandlePosition..............72
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage...............73
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................74
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................74
HydraulicFluidSpecications...........................74
CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel...................74
ChangingtheHydraulicFluidand
Filters............................................................74
BleedingtheHydraulicSystem.........................76
MowerDeckMaintenance....................................77
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................77
AdjustingtheSide-to-SideLevelingandthe
BladeSlope..................................................80
RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................82
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................83
Cleaning..............................................................84
CleaningundertheMowerDeck.......................84
CleaningtheSuspensionSystem.....................84
DisposingofWaste...........................................84
Storage...................................................................85
StorageSafety..................................................85
CleaningandStorage.......................................85
Troubleshooting......................................................86
Schematics.............................................................88
4
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSIstandardB71.4-2017.
SafetyAlertSymbol
ThisSafetyAlertSymbol(Figure5)isusedbothin
thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant
safetymessageswhichmustbefollowedtoavoid
accidents.
Thissymbolmeans:ATTENTION!BECOMEALERT!
YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED!
g000502
Figure5
SafetyAlertSymbol
Thesafetyalertsymbolappearsaboveinformation
whichalertsyoutounsafeactionsorsituationsand
willbefollowedbythewordDANGER,WARNING,or
CAUTION.
DANGER:Indicatesanimminentlyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,Willresultindeathor
seriousinjury.
WARNING:Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,Couldresultindeathorserious
injury.
CAUTION:Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,Mayresultinminorormoderate
injury.
Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight
information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial
mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizesgeneral
informationworthyofspecialattention.
GeneralSafety
Thismachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet
andofthrowingobjects.T orodesignedandtested
thislawnmowertoofferreasonablysafeservice;
however,failuretocomplywithsafetyinstructions
mayresultininjuryordeath.
Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsand
warningsintheOperator’sManualandother
trainingmaterial,onthemachine,engine,and
attachments.Alloperatorsandmechanicsshould
betrained.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)can
notreadthismanual,itistheowner’sresponsibility
toexplainthismaterialtothem;otherlanguages
maybeavailableonourwebsite.
Onlyallowtrained,responsible,andphysically
capableoperatorsthatarefamiliarwiththesafe
operation,operatorcontrols,andsafetysignsand
instructionstooperatethemachine.Neverlet
childrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservicethe
equipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheage
oftheoperator.
Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand
lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.
Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,
ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or
onslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,
shields,orcovers.Alwayshavesafetyshields,
guards,switchesandotherdevicesinplaceandin
properworkingcondition.
Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove
thekeybeforeservicing,fueling,orunclogging
themachine.
5
SlopeIndicator
g011841
Figure6
Youmaycopythispageforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucanoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslopeof
hillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge
6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decaloemmarkt
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
decalbatterysymbols
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.
1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway
fromthebattery.
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking
7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries.
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot
discard
decal93-7818
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto115to149N∙m(85to110
ft-lb).
decal106-5517
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
decal107-3069
107-3069
1.Warning—thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
down.
2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe
rollbarinthefullyraisedandlockedpositionandwear
theseatbelt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary;donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris
down.
3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.
7
decal109-6014
109-6014
decal109-6035
109-6035
2500SeriesSideDischargeMachinesOnly
decal109-6036
109-6036
RearDischargeMachinesOnly
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
2.Removethekeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicing
orperformingmaintenance.
3.Heightofcut
decal112-3858
112-3858
1500and2000SeriesSideDischargeMachinesOnly
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
3.Removethekeybefore
adjustingtheheightofcut.
2.Readtheinstructions
beforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
4.Height-of-cutsettings.
decal112-9028
112-9028
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.
decal115-9625
115-9625
1.Parking
brake—disengaged
2.Parkingbrake—engaged
8
decal116-5610
116-5610
1.Hourmeter4.Neutral
2.Powertakeoff(PTO)5.Operator-presenceswitch
3.Parkingbrake6.Battery
decal116-8588
116-8588
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
2.Rotatethedrivereleaseknobtoloosen,slidetheknob,
andtighten.
3.Pushthemachine.
decal117-1194
117-1194
1500and2000SeriesSide-DischargeMachinesOnly
1.Engine
decal133-8062
133-8062
decal117-3848
117-3848
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,raiseddeector—donotoperate
withoutthedeector,dischargecover,orgrasscollection
systeminplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
9
decal126-0768
126-0768
decal126-4363
126-4363
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,belt.Shutofftheengineandremovethekeybefore
adjusting,servicingorcleaningthemachine.
decal126-4784
126-4784
1.Heightofcut
decal126-6599
126-6599
RearDischargeMachinesOnly
1.Thrownobjects
hazard—keepbystanders
away.
2.Cutting/dismemberment
ofhand—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepall
guardsandshieldsin
place.
10
decal126-8161
126-8161
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
3.Pressdownonlatchto
unlockseat
2.Slideseatforward
4.Rotateseat
decal126-9939
126-9939
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
2.Filltothebottomofthe
llerneck;warning—do
notoverllthetank.
decal127-0326
127-0326
2500SeriesSideDischargeMachinesOnly
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
3.Removethekeyand
readtheOperator's
Manualbeforeperforming
maintenanceorservicing
themachine.
2.Heightofcut
decal127-6662
127-6662
RearDischargeMowersOnly
1.Attention—readthe
Operator'sManual.
3.Removetheboltbyturning
itcounterclockwise.
2.Removethenutbyturning
itclockwise.
decal131-1097
131-1097
ToroEnginesOnly
1.Oildrain
11
decal136-8992
136-8992
MachineswithMyRideOnly
1.Fuel—full
3.Fuel—empty
2.Fuel—50%
decal136-9024
136-9024
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manualbeforeperforming
maintenance.
4.Greasepoint
2.Operatinghours5.Hydraulic-uidlevel
3.Engine-oillevel6.Tirepressure
decalptosymbols
PTOSwitchSymbols
1.PTO–disengage2.PTO–engage
decaltransportlock
TransportLock
1.Heightofcut
2.Pulluptounlockthe
transportlock.
decalmotioncntrllh-126-6194
LeftMotionControl
1.Machinespeed4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
12
decalmotioncntrlrh-126-6183
RightMotionControl
1.Machinespeed4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
decal126-8151
126-8151
1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenanceonthemachine.
4.RefertotheOperator'sManualforgreaseinstructions.
2.Timeinterval
5.Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelandrefertotheOperator's
Manualforfurtherinstructions.
3.Checktheoillevel.6.Checkthetirepressure.
13
decal126-8383
126-8383
Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum
recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperatorsManualas
wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineintheconditions
onthatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible,keepthe
cuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhileoperatingthemachineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperatingonslopescan
causethemachinetobecomeunstable.
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained;wearhearingprotection.
4.Runover/backoverhazard—donotcarrypassengers;look
behindyouwhenmowinginreverse.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofthehand,mowerblade;
entanglementhazardofthehand,belt—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
3.Ramphazard—donotusedualrampswhenloadingontoa
trailer;use1rampwideenoughforthemachine;usearamp
withaslopelessthan15°;backuptherampwhenloadingthe
machineanddriveforwardofftherampwhenunloading.
6.Tippinghazard—donotuseonslopesnearopenwater;do
notuseonslopesgreaterthan15°.
decal137-9240
137-9240
1.Choke
3.Fast
2.Worklight
4.Slow
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decal132-0871
132-0871
MachineswithMyRideOnly
Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum
recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperatorsManualas
wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineinthoseconditions
onthatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible,keepthe
cuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhileoperatingthemachineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperatingonslopescan
causethemachinetobecomeunstable.
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained;wearhearingprotection.
4.Ramphazard—whenloadingontoatrailer,donotusedual
ramps;onlyuseasingularrampwideenoughforthemachine
andthathasaninclinelessthan15°;backuptheramp(in
reverse)anddriveforwardofftheramp.
2.Cutting,dismembering,andentanglementhazard—keep
handsawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsin
place.
5.Bodilyharmhazard—donotcarrypassengers;lookbehind
youwhenmowinginreverse.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.6.Tippinghazardonslopes—donotuseonslopesnearopen
water;donotuseonslopesgreaterthan15°.
decal136-1720
136-1720
1.Camlock2.Camunlock
15
ProductOverview
g227688
Figure7
1.Height-of-cutdeck-lift
pedal
7.Shockassembly
2.Height-of-cutpositions8.Seatbelt
3.Transportlock9.Fuelcap
4.Controls
10.Parking-brakelever
5.Motion-controllevers11.Mowerdeck
6.Rollbar
12.Casterwheel
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart
theengineandoperatethemachine.
ControlPanel
g271171
Figure8
1.Positionforoptionalpower
point
5.Blade-controlswitch
(powertakeoff)
2.Chokecontrol
6.Keyswitch
3.Throttlecontrol
7.Switchpositionforoptional
lightkit
4.Hourmeter
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine,
has3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART.Referto
StartingtheEngine(page30).
ChokeControl
Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine.
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa
continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST
position(Figure8).
Blade-ControlSwitch(Power
Takeoff)
Theblade-controlswitch,representedbya
power-takeoff(PTO)symbol,engagesand
disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure8).
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe
enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine
isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular
maintenance(Figure9).
g187133
Figure9
1.Safety-interlocksymbols
3.Batterylight
2.Hourmeter
Safety-InterlockIndicators
Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterthatindicate
withablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentis
positionedcorrectly(Figure9).
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Battery-IndicatorLight
IfyouturnthekeyswitchtotheONpositionfora
fewseconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea
wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.
Thebatterylightturnsonwhenthekeyswitchis
turnedonandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrect
operatinglevel(Figure9).
Motion-ControlLevers
Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine
forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure7).
Neutral-LockPosition
Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardfromthe
centertotheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwhenexiting
themachine(Figure30).Alwayspositionthe
motion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition
whenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.
Parking-BrakeLever
Wheneveryoushutofftheengine,engagetheparking
braketopreventaccidentalmovementofthemachine.
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor
storingthemachine;refertoUsingtheFuel-Shutoff
Valve(page37).
17
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Width—MachineswithSideDischargeMowerDecks
48-inchDeck52-inchDeck60-inchDeck
Withoutmowerdeck
121cm(47-1/2inches)124cm(49inches)133cm(52inches)
Deectorup133cm(53inches)144cm(56-3/4inches)161cm(63-1/2inches)
Deectordown160cm(63-1/4inches)171cm(67-1/4inches)191cm(75-1/4inches)
Width—MachineswithRearDischargeMowerDecks
60-inchDeck
Withoutmowerdeck
133cm(52inches)
Withmowerdeck
168cm(66inches)
Length—MachineswithSideDischargeMowerDecks
48-inchDeck52-inchDeck60-inchDeck
Length
208cm(82inches)208cm(82inches)209cm(83inches)
Length—MachineswithRearDischargeMowerDecks
60-inchDeck
Withmowerdeck
215cm(84-1/2inches)
Height
RollBar-UpRollBar-Down
179cm(70-1/2inches)125cm(49inches)
Weight
MachinesWeight
48-inchside-dischargemachines
385to425kg(849to937lb)
52-inchside-dischargemachines
391to434kg(862to957lb)
60-inchside-dischargemachines
409to456kg(901to1,006lb)
60-inchrear-dischargemachines
459kg(1,012lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachinetoenhance
andexpanditscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedTorodistributororgoto
www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafetycerticationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe
dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbyToro.
Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe
usedandremoveallrocks,toys,sticks,wires,
bones,andotherforeignobjects.Thesecan
bethrownorinterferewiththeoperationofthe
machineandmaycausepersonalinjurytothe
operatororbystanders.
Wearappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipment
suchassafetyglasses,substantialslip-resistant
footwear,andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairandavoidlooseclothingandloosejewelry
whichmaygettangledinmovingparts.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin
excessof85dBAattheoperatorsearand
cancausehearinglossthroughextended
periodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperating
thismachine.
Checkthattheoperatorpresencecontrols,
safetyswitches,andshieldsareattachedand
functioningproperly.Donotoperateunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
Donotoperatethemowerwhenpeople,especially
children,orpetsareinthearea.Stopthemachine
andattachment(s)ifanyoneentersthearea.
Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire
grasscollectionsystem,dischargedeector,
orothersafetydevicesinplaceandinproper
workingcondition.Grasscatchercomponents
aresubjecttowear,damageanddeterioration,
whichcouldexposemovingpartsorallowobjects
tobethrown.Frequentlycheckforwornor
deterioratingcomponentsandreplacethemwith
themanufacturer’srecommendedpartswhen
necessary.
FuelSafety
Useextremecarewhenhandlingfuel.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsgasolineisextremely
ammableandvaporsareexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburn
you,others,andcausepropertydamage.
Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,
inanopenarea,whentheengineiscold.
Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.
Neverrellthefueltankordrainthe
machineindoorsorinsideanenclosed
trailer.
DoNotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Fillthefueltanktothebottomoftheller
neck.Theemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.Overllingmayresult
infuelleakageordamagetotheengineor
emissionsystem.
Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and
stayawayfromanopenameorwhere
gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyspark.
Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainer
andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.
Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never
removethecapofthefueltankoraddfuel
whenengineisrunningorwhentheengine
ishot.
Iffuelisspilled,DoNotattempttostart
theengine.Moveawayfromtheareaof
thespillandavoidcreatinganysourceof
ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.
DoNotoperatewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
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DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark
whichcanignitegasolinevapors.Areor
explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
othersandcausepropertydamage.
Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebefore
lling.
DoNotllgasolinecontainersinsidea
vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedbecause
interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners
mayinsulatethecontainerandslowthe
lossofanystaticcharge.
Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe
ground.
Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
gasolinedispensernozzle.
Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbe
used,keepthenozzleincontactwiththe
rimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat
alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.DoNot
useanozzlelockopendevice.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporshascaused
cancerinlaboratoryanimals.Failuretouse
cautionmaycauseseriousinjuryorillness.
Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgas
tank/containeropening.
Keepawayfromeyesandskin.
Neversiphonbymouth.
CAUTION
Fueltankventislocatedinsidetheroll
bartube.Removingormodifyingtheroll
barcouldresultinfuelleakageandviolate
emissionsregulations.
DoNotremoverollbar.
DoNotweld,drill,ormodifyrollbarinany
way.
Tohelppreventres:
Keepengineandengineareafreefrom
accumulationofgrass,leaves,excessivegrease
oroil,andotherdebriswhichcanaccumulatein
theseareas.
Cleanupoilandfuelspillsandremovefuelsoaked
debris.
Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoringthe
machineinanyenclosure.DoNotstorenear
ameoranyenclosedareawhereopenpilotlights
orheatappliancesarepresent.
AddingFuel
RecommendedFuel
Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol
(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland
MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15%
ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.
Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan
10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains
15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or
enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder
warranty.
Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.
Donotaddoiltogasoline.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
providethefollowingbenets:
Keepsfuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedby
thefuel-stabilizermanufacturer
Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditives
containingmethanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner
tothefuel.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.Tominimize
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