Toro GrandStand Mower, With 48in TURBO FORCE Cutting Unit User manual

GrandStand Mower, With 48in TURBO FORCE Cutting Unit
Toro
Brand
Toro
Model
GrandStand Mower, With 48in TURBO FORCE Cutting Unit
Category
Lawnmowers
Type
User manual

This manual is also suitable for

FormNo.3361-373RevA
GrandStand
™
Mower
witha48inor52inTURBOFORCE
®
Cutting
Unit
ModelNo.74558—SerialNo.290000001andUp
ModelNo.74559—SerialNo.290000001andUp
ModelNo.74568—SerialNo.290000001andUp
ModelNo.74569—SerialNo.290000001andUp
ModelNo.79558—SerialNo.290000001andUp
ModelNo.79559—SerialNo.290000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha
sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia
PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate
theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or
grass-coveredland.Otherstatesorfederalareas
mayhavesimilarlaws.
Theenclosed
Engine Owner’ s Man ual
issupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCalifornia
EmissionControlRegulationofemissionsystems,
maintenance,andwarranty.Replacementsmaybe
orderedthroughtheenginemanufacturer.
Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Figure1
1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythefollowingwords:
•Dangersignalsanextremehazardthatwillcause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
•Warningsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
•Cautionsignalsahazardthatmaycauseminor
ormoderateinjuryifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight
information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial
mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizesgeneral
informationworthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices.......................................4
ToroMowerSafety...............................................5
SlopeChart..........................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................8
ProductOverview......................................................11
Controls.............................................................11
Specications.....................................................12
Operation...................................................................13
AddingFuel.......................................................13
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................14
BreakingInaNewMachine................................14
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ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................14
OperatingtheParkingBrake...............................14
OperatingtheMowerBladeControlSwitch
(PTO)............................................................15
OperatingtheThrottle.......................................15
OperatingtheChoke..........................................15
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch.............................16
UsingtheSpeedControlLever...........................16
UsingtheFuelShut-OffValve............................16
StartingandStoppingtheEngine........................17
TheSafetyInterlockSystem................................18
OperatingthePlatform......................................19
DrivingForwardorBackward.............................20
StoppingtheMachine.........................................21
PushingtheMachinebyHand.............................21
TransportingMachines.......................................22
LoadingMachines..............................................22
SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass..............23
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut...............................23
AdjustingtheFlowBafe...................................23
PositioningtheFlowBafe.................................24
UsingtheMid-SizeWeight..................................25
Maintenance...............................................................26
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................26
PremaintenanceProcedures....................................27
RaisingtheMowerforAccess.............................27
RemovetheCushionforRearAccess..................28
Lubrication.............................................................29
HowtoGrease...................................................29
LubricatingtheMachine.....................................29
EngineMaintenance...............................................30
ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................30
ServicingtheEngineOil.....................................31
ServicingtheSparkPlug.....................................34
FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................35
DrainingtheFuelTank.......................................35
ServicingtheFuelFilter......................................36
ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................36
ServicingtheBattery...........................................36
ServicingtheFuses.............................................38
DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................39
AdjustingtheTracking.......................................39
CheckingtheTirePressure.................................40
AdjustingtheCasterPivotBearing......................40
ServicingtheCasterWheelandBearings.............40
AdjustingtheElectricClutch..............................41
CoolingSystemMaintenance..................................41
CleaningtheAirIntakeScreen............................41
CleaningtheCoolingSystem...............................41
BrakeMaintenance.................................................42
ServicingtheBrake.............................................42
BeltMaintenance....................................................43
ReplacingtheMowerDeckBelt..........................43
ReplacingthePumpDriveBelt...........................44
ControlsSystemMaintenance.................................45
AdjustingtheMotionControlHandle
Positions........................................................45
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................47
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem...........................47
MowerDeckMaintenance......................................49
ServicingtheCuttingBlades...............................49
CorrectingtheMowerQualityofCut..................51
ReplacingtheGrassDeector.............................54
Cleaning.................................................................55
CleaningUndertheMower.................................55
WasteDisposal...................................................55
Storage.......................................................................55
CleaningandStorage..........................................55
Troubleshooting.........................................................57
Schematics.................................................................59
3
Safety
Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadeby
othermanufacturersthatdonotmeetAmerican
NationalStandardsInstitutecerticationwillcause
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.Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer
–Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwithengine
running.Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
Donotsmoke.
–Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
•Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safety
switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.
Operation
•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.
•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
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.
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•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddo
notpointitatanyone.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoorfromatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
Maintenanceandstorage
•Disengagedrives,setparkingbrake,stopengineand
removekeyordisconnectsparkplugwire.Waitfor
allmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningor
repairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunit,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanup
oilorfuelspillage.
•Letenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear
ame.
•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot
storefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Parkmachineonlevelground.Setparkingbrake.
Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Disconnectthebatteryorremovesparkplugwire
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative
terminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnectthe
positiverstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wraptheblade(s)or
weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.
Onlyreplaceblades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.
ToroMowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
toToroproductsandothersafetyinformationyoumust
know .
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrass
or,whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatching
cutgrass.Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecould
provedangeroustouserandbystanders.
GeneralOperation
•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore
mowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.
•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich
maybehotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbefore
attemptingtomaintain,adjustorservice.
•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymay
bevoidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.
branches,doorways,electricalwires)before
operatingunderanyobjectsanddonotcontact
them.
•Slowdownbeforemakingturnsanduseextra
caution.
•Usecautionwhenridingtheplatformovercurbs,
rocks,roots,orotherobstructions.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesure
ofaclearpath.Useextracarewhenoperationin
reverse.
•Neverjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.
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
wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater
heaterorfurnace.
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•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallytheblade
attachmentbolts.Keepequipmentingood
condition.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checksafety
systemsforproperoperationbeforeeachuse.
•Useonlygenuinereplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.
•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustandservice
asrequired.
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SlopeChart
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SafetyandInstructional
Decals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
1-403005
1-523552
54-9220
68-8340
98-5954
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard
6.Keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthebattery.
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.
7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot
discard.
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
Manufacturer’sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
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110-2067
110-2068
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
115-4186
1.Interval
2.PowerT ake-off(PTO)
3.Parkingbrake
4.Neutral
5.Operatorpresenceswitch
6.Battery
117-0456
1.Heightofcut(HOC)—high3.Heightofcut(HOC)—low
2.Heightofcut
(HOC)—medium
117-0485
117-0486
9
117-0453
1.Parkingbrake—disengage5.Fast
9.PowerTake-off
(PTO)—disengage
13.Heightofcut(HOC)—high
2.Parkingbrake—engage
6.Continuousvariablesetting
10.Enginespeed
3.Choke7.Slow11.Heightofcut(HOC)—low
4.Speedcontrollever8.PowerTake-off
(PTO)—engage
12.Heightofcut
(HOC)—medium
117-0454
1.Tractioncontrol
3.Slow
5.Reverse
7.Operatorpresenceswitch
2.Fast4.Neutral
6.PowerTake-off
(PTO)—disengage
117–3626
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine.
2.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.6.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,stoptheengine
andremovethesparkplugwirebeforeperformingany
maintenanceonthemachine.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepdeectorinplace.
7.Warning—engagetheparkingbrakeandstoptheengine
beforeleavingthemachine.
4.Cutting,dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot—stayaway
frommovingpartsandkeepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
8.Slidingandlossofcontrolhazard—donotoperatethe
machineneardrop-offsorwater;keepasafedistancefrom
drop-offs.
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ProductOverview
Figure2
1.Sidedischargechute7.Controllevers
2.Battery8.Manualtube
3.Engine
9.Platform(downposition)
4.Fuelshut-offvalve
10.Hydraulictank
5.Fueltank11.Mowerdeck
6.Controls
12.Frontcasterwheel
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure3)before
youstarttheengineandoperatethemachine.
Figure3
1.Parkingbrakelever
8.Height-of-cutlever
2.Choke
9.Fuelcap
3.Ignitionswitch
10.Height-of-cutpin
4.Fuelguage
11.Platformlatch
5.Speedcontrollever
12.Rightmotioncontrollever
6.Bladecontrolswitch(PTO)13.Leftmotioncontrollever
7.Throttlecontrol
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheengine
hasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengineisrunning.
Usethesetimesforschedulingregularmaintenance
(Figure4).
FuelGauge
Thefuelgaugeislocatedonthetopleftsideofthetank
(Figure3).
SafetyInterlockIndicators
Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterandindicatewith
ablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentisinthe
correctposition(Figure4).
BatteryIndicatorLight
IftheignitionkeyisturnedtotheOnpositionforafew
seconds,thebatteryvoltagewillbedisplayedinthearea
wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.
Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturned
onandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperating
level(Figure4).
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Figure4
1.Safetyinterlocksymbols
3.Hourmeter
2.Batterylight
SpeedControlLever
Thismachinehasavariablespeedcontrol.Thiscontrols
howfastorslowthemachinewilltravel.
ThrottleControl
ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow.
Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
BladeControlSwitch(PTO)
Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)isusedtoengage
theelectricclutchtodrivethemowerbladeswiththe
rightsidemotioncontrolleverinthecenter,un-locked
position.Pulltheswitchuptoengagethebladesand
release.Todisengagetheblades,pushthebladecontrol
switch(PTO)downormoveorreleasetherightside
motioncontrolleverintotheneutrallockposition.
IgnitionSwitch
Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhas
threepositions:Off,RunandStart.
MotionControlLevers
Themotioncontrolleversareusedtodrivethemachine
forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.
FuelShut-offValve
Closethefuelshut-offvalve(ontherightsideofthe
engine)whentransportingorstoringthemower.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesareavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
www.Toro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments
andaccessories.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
48inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown63.5inches(161.3cm)
Lengthwithplatformdown74inches(188cm)
Lengthwithplatformup58inches(147.3cm)
Height
48inches(121.9cm)
Weightwith19hpengine
881(399.6kg)
Weightwith23hpengine
888(402.8kg)
52inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown67.5inches(171.4cm)
Lengthwithplatformdown74inches(188cm)
Lengthwithplatformup58inches(147.3cm)
Height
48inches(121.9cm)
Weightwith19hpengine
883(400.5kg)
Weightwith23hpengine
900(408.2kg)
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Operation
AddingFuel
UseUnleadedRegularGasolinesuitablefor
automotiveuse(85pumpoctaneminimum).Leaded
regulargasolinemaybeusedifunleadedregularisnot
available.
Important:Neverusemethanol,gasoline
containingmethanol,orgasoholcontainingmore
than10%ethanolbecausethefuelsystemcouldbe
damaged.Donotmixoilwithgasoline.
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupany
gasolinethatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed
trailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis1
inch(25mm)belowthebottomoftheller
neck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and
stayawayfromanopenameorwhere
gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Never
buymorethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark
whichcanignitethegasolinevapors.Are
orexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsidea
vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedbecause
interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners
mayinsulatethecontainerandslowtheloss
ofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe
ground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
gasolinedispensernozzle.
•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall
timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancauseserious
injuryandillness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditioneropening.
•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
providethefollowingbenets:
•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysor
less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthe
fueltankbedrained.
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting
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Important:Donotusefueladditives
containingmethanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountofgas
stabilizer/conditionertothegas.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshgasoline.To
minimizethechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuel
system,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis1inch(25mm)
belowthebottomofthellerneck.Thisemptyspace
inthetankallowsgasolinetoexpand.
1.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Cleanaroundthefueltankcap.
3.Fillthefueltank.Ensurethereisspacebelowthe
llerneckasshowninFigure5.
Figure5
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check
theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoChecking
OilLevelinEngineMaintenance.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BreakingInaNewMachine
Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower
decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhennew,
placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow40to50
hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinestodevelopfull
powerandbestperformance.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsin
thesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcould
helpyouoranybystandersavoidinjury.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,feet
andheadisrecommended.
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess
of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof
exposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
OperatingtheParkingBrake
Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe
machineorleaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse,check
theparkingbrakeforproperoperation.
Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit.
RefertoServicingtheParkingBrake.
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe
parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
SettingtheParkingBrake
Pulltheparkingbrakeleverrearwardandoverinto
engagedposition(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Parkingbrakeengaged2.Parkingbrakereleased
ReleasingtheParkingBrake
Pullthebrakeleverbackandoverintotheslotand
pushtheparkingbrakeleverforward.
OperatingtheMowerBlade
ControlSwitch(PTO)
Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)isusedinconjunction
withtherightsidemotioncontrollevertoengageand
disengagethemowerblades.
EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
1.Toengagethemowerblades,movetherightside
motioncontrollevertothecenter,un-locked
position.
2.Pullthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)upandrelease
itwhileholdingdowntherightsidemotioncontrol
leverinthecenter,un-lockedposition.
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Figure7
DisengagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
Thefollowingaretwooptionsfordisengagingthe
mowerblades.
•Pushthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)downtothe
offposition.
•Movethemotioncontrolleverstoneutralandmove
therightsidemotioncontrolleverintotheneutral
lockposition.
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Figure8
OperatingtheThrottle
ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweenFastand
Slowpositions(Figure9).
Alwaysusethefastpositionwhenturningonthe
mowerdeckwiththebladecontrolswitch(PTO).
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Figure9
OperatingtheChoke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostartthe
engine.
2.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechoke
beforeusingtheignitionswitch(Figure10).
3.Pushdownonthechoketodisengagethechoke
aftertheenginehasstarted(Figure10).
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1
2
Figure10
1.On2.Off
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition
(Figure11).Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefails
tostartallowa15secondcool-downperiod
betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese
instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthe
fuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.
START
RUN
ST OP
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Figure11
2.Turntheignitionkeytostoptostoptheengine.
UsingtheSpeedControl
Lever
Thismachinehasaspeedcontrolleverthatsetsthe
speedofthemachine.Thiscanbeadjustedtothe
operator’sdesiredspeed.Itisrecommendedtousethe
slowestspeedfornewoperator’s.
1.Movethespeedcontrollevertosetthedesired
speed.
2.Movethecontrolleverstodrivethemachine.The
controlleversmaybepushedforwardtothefront
referencebarwhilethespeedofthemachineis
controlledbythespeedcontrollever.
Figure12
UsingtheFuelShut-OffValve
Closethefuelshut-offvalvefortransport,maintenance,
andstorage(Figure13).
Ensurethefuelshut-offvalveisopenwhenstarting
theengine.
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2
Figure13
1.On2.Off
StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.
2.Openthefuelvalve.
3.Movetherightmotioncontrollevertoneutral
lockedposition.
4.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingtheParking
Brake.
5.Movethebladecontrolswitch(PTO)totheOff
position.
6.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheSlow
andFastpositions.
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire
choking.
Figure14
7.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition
(Figure11).Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefails
tostartallowa15secondcool-downperiod
betweenattempts.Failuretofollowthese
instructionscanburnoutthestartermotor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthe
fuelsystemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.
START
RUN
ST OP
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Figure15
1.Off3.Start
2.Run
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StoppingtheEngine
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileit
isunattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe
parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60
secondsbeforeturningtheignitionswitchoff.
Figure16
Important:Makesurefuelshutoffvalveisclosed
beforetransportingorstoringthemachine,asfuel
leakagemayoccur.Beforestoringthemachine,
pullwireoffsparkplug(s)topreventpossibilityof
accidentalstarting.
TheSafetyInterlockSystem
Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnected
ordamagedthemachinecouldoperate
unexpectedlycausingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock
switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged
switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock
System
Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe
mowerbladesfromrotatingunless:
•Therightsidemotioncontrolleverismovedtothe
center,un-lockedposition.
•Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)ispulledon.
Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtostopthe
mowerbladesifyoumoveorreleasetherightside
motioncontrolleverintotheneutrallockposition.
Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhen
theinterlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition.
Whenthecomponentisinthecorrectposition,a
trianglewilllightupinthecorrespondingsquare.
Figure17
1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe
correctposition
TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethe
machineeachtime.
Note:Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateas
describedbelow,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealer
repairthesafetysystemimmediately.
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1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingandStoppingthe
EngineinOperation,page13.
2.Settheparkingbrake.
3.Movetherightsidemotioncontrollevertothe
center,un-lockedposition.Thebladesshould
notrotate.
4.Movethemotioncontrolleversforward.The
engineshouldkill.
5.Starttheengineandreleasetheparkingbrake.
6.Movetherightsidemotioncontrollevertothe
center,un-lockedposition.
7.Continueholdingtherightsidemotioncontrollever
inthecenter,un-lockedpositionandpulluponthe
bladecontrolswitch(PTO)andrelease.Theclutch
shouldengageandthemowerbladesbeginrotating.
8.Moveorreleasetherightsidemotioncontrollever
intotheneutrallockposition.Thebladesshould
stoprotatingandtheenginecontinuestorun.
9.Pushthebladecontrolswitchdownandmove
therightsidemotioncontrollevertothecenter,
un-lockedposition.
10.Continueholdingtherightsidemotioncontrollever
inthecenter,un-lockedpositionandpulluponthe
bladecontrolswitch(PTO)andrelease.Theclutch
shouldengageandthemowerbladesbeginrotating.
11.Pushthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)downtothe
offposition.Thebladesshouldstoprotating.
12.Withtheenginerunning,pullupthebladecontrol
switch(PTO)andreleasewithoutholdingright
sidemotioncontrollevertothecenter,un-locked
position.Thebladesshouldnotrotate.
Theoperatorplatformisheavyandmaycause
injurywhenloweringandraisingtheoperator
platform.Theplatformmaysuddenlydropif
notsupportedwhenthelatchpinispulledout.
•Donotputyourhandsorngersinthe
platformpivotareawhenloweringorraising
theoperatorplatform.
•Makesuretheplatformissupportedwhen
thelatchpinispulledout.
•Makesurethelatchsecurestheplatform
whenfoldingitintheupposition.Pushit
tightagainstthecushionforthelatchpinto
lockintoplace.
OperatingthePlatform
Themachinecanbeusedwiththeplatformintheup
ordownposition.Itistheoperator’spreferenceon
whichpositiontouse.
OperatingtheMachinewiththe
PlatformUp
Operatingthemachinewiththeplatformupis
recommendedwhen:
•Mowingneardrop-off’s
•Mowingsmallareaswherethemachineistoolong
•Areaswithlowoverhangingbranchesorobstacles
•Loadingthemachinefortransport
•Drivingupslopes
Toraisetheplatform,pullthebackoftheplatformup
sothelatchpinandknoblockitintoplace.Pushittight
againstthecushionforthelatchpintolockintoplace.
OperatingtheMachinewiththe
PlatformDown
Operatingthemachinewiththeplatformdownis
recommendedwhen:
•Mowingmostareas
•Drivingdownslopes
Tolowertheplatform,pushtheplatformforward
againstthecushiontoreleasepressureonthelatchpin
andthenpulltheknoboutandlowertheplatform.
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Figure18
1.Platformup
3.Pulltheknobouttolower
theplatform
2.Platformdown
DrivingForwardorBackward
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas
measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place
thethrottlecontrolinthefastpositionforbest
performance.Alwaysoperateinthefullthrottle
positionwhenmowing.
Machinecanspinveryrapidly.Operatormay
losecontrolofmachineandcausepersonal
injuryordamagetomachine.
Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp
turns.
DrivingForward
1.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe
ParkingBrakeinOperation.
2.Movetherightsidemotioncontrollevertothe
center,un-lockedposition.
Figure19
1.Frontreferencebar
4.Rightcontrollever
2.Leftcontrollever
5.Rightcontrolleverinthe
neutrallockposition
3.Rearreferencebar
3.Togoforward,movethespeedcontrollevertothe
desiredspeed.
4.Slowlypushthemotioncontrolleversforward
(Figure20).
Note:Theenginewillkilliftherighthandcontrol
leverismovedwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.
Thefartheryoumovethetractioncontrolleversin
eitherdirection,thefasterthemachinewillmovein
thatdirection.
Tostop,pullthemotioncontrolleversbacktothe
neutralposition.
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Toro GrandStand Mower, With 48in TURBO FORCE Cutting Unit User manual

GrandStand Mower, With 48in TURBO FORCE Cutting Unit
Toro
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GrandStand Mower, With 48in TURBO FORCE Cutting Unit
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