Toro TimeCutter SS 4235 Riding Mower User manual

Type
User manual
FormNo.3381-513RevB
TimeCutter
®
SS4235,4260,5000,
and5060RidingMower
ModelNo.74625—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.74626—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.74631—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.74632—SerialNo.314000001andUp
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OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3381-513*B
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended
tobeusedbyhomeownersinresidentialapplications.Itis
primarilydesignedforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns.
Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassandother
growthalongsidehighways,orforagriculturaluses.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
WARNING
Removingstandardoriginalequipmentpartsand
accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,and
safetyofthemachine.FailuretouseoriginalToro
partscouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.Making
unauthorizedchangestotheengine,fuelorventing
system,mayviolateEPAandCARBregulations.
Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires,
belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswith
originalToroparts.
Theenclosed
Engine Owner's Man ual
issuppliedfor
informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection
Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl
Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe
enginemanufacturer.
Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross
horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratorytestedbytheengine
manufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1995andratedto
J2723.Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating
requirements,theactualenginehorsepoweronthisclassof
lawnmowerwillbesignicantlylower.
Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
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andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
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modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
G014523
1
Figure1
Undertheseat
1.Modelandserialnumberplate
Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthespace
below:
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol.
Thismanualusestwowordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................6
SlopeIndicator.......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
Safety..........................................................................13
SafeOperatingPractices..........................................13
ToroRidingMowerSafety.......................................15
SlopeIndicator......................................................17
SafetyandInstructionalDecals................................18
ProductOverview.........................................................24
Controls...............................................................25
Operation....................................................................26
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................26
BeforeStarting.......................................................28
StartingtheEngine.................................................29
OperatingtheBlades...............................................30
TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem...........................30
StoppingtheEngine...............................................31
Driving.................................................................31
StoppingtheMachine.............................................32
AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................32
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers(For42inch
MowerDecks)....................................................33
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers(For50inch
MowerDecks)....................................................33
PositioningtheSeat................................................34
AdjustingtheMotionControlLevers........................34
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................34
GrassDeector......................................................35
OperatingTips......................................................35
Maintenance.................................................................37
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................37
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................38
RaisingtheSeat......................................................38
Lubrication...............................................................38
GreasingtheBearings.............................................38
EngineMaintenance..................................................39
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................39
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................39
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................41
CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................42
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................43
ServicingtheEmissionsFilter..................................43
ReplacingtheIn-lineFuelFilter................................43
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................44
ChargingtheBattery...............................................44
ServicingtheFuses.................................................45
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................46
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................46
ReleasingtheElectricBrake.....................................46
MowerMaintenance...................................................47
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................47
LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................49
RemovingtheMower..............................................52
MowerBeltMaintenance.........................................53
InstallingtheMower...............................................54
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................54
Cleaning...................................................................55
WashingtheUndersideoftheMower........................55
Storage........................................................................56
CleaningandStorage..............................................56
Troubleshooting...........................................................57
Schematics...................................................................59
3
Safety
Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywiththese
safetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothesafety
alertsymbol,whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING,
orDANGER-"personalsafetyinstruction."Failure
tocomplywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal
injuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSIstandard
B71.1-2012.AllthelanguagewithinthisANSIstandard
appliestothismachine;however,duetotheapplicationof
thestandardacrossmanydifferenttypesofproductssome
statementscanseemgeneralormisleading.Intheseinstances,
Torohasrenedthestatementtoconveythemeaningofthe
standardwhilebettermatchingtheproductthisOperator's
Manualpertains.Safetyinformationinadditiontothe
instructionsfoundintheANSIstandardbelowcanbefound
inToroRidingMowerSafetyattheendofthissection.
GeneralOperation
Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsinthe
operator'smanualandonthemachinebeforestarting.
Donotplacehandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsorunder
themachine.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall
times.
Allowonlyresponsibleadultswhoarefamiliarwiththe
instructionstooperatethemachine.
Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,toys,wire,etc.,
whichcouldbepickedupandthrownbytheblade.
Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebeforemowing.
Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.
Nevercarrypassengers.
Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutelynecessary.
Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhilebacking
up.
Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta
wallorobstruction.Materialmayricochetbacktoward
theoperator.Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggravel
surfaces.
Donotoperatethemachinewithoutdeector,discharge
coverorentiregrasscollectionsysteminplaceand
working.
Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns.
Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechangingdirections.
Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Alwaysturn
offblades,setparkingbrake,stopengine,andremovekey
beforedismounting.
Turnoffbladeswhennotmowing.Stoptheengine,wait
forallpartstocometoacompletestopandremovethe
keybeforecleaningthemachine,removingthegrass
catcheroruncloggingthedischargechute.
Operatethemachineonlyindaylightorgoodarticial
light.
Donotoperatethemachinewhileundertheinuence
ofalcoholordrugs.
Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingnearorcrossing
roadways.
Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenoperatingthemower.
Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsandabove,are
involvedinalargepercentageofridingmower-related
injuries.Operatorsshouldevaluatetheirabilitytooperate
theridingmowersafelyenoughtoprotectthemselvesand
othersfromseriousinjury.
Alwaysfollowtherecommendationsforanyapplication
ofcounterweights.
Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
SlopeOperation
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontroland
tip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevereinjuryordeath.
Operationonallslopesrequiresextracaution.Ifyoucannot
backuptheslopeorifyoufeeluneasyonit,donotmowit.
Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthatchange
theoperatingangle,asroughterraincouldoverturnthe
machine.
Choosealowgroundspeedsoyouwillnothavetostop
whileoperatingonaslope.
Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery
conditionsreducetractionandcouldcauseslidingand
lossofcontrol.
Alwayskeepthedrivewheelsengagedwhengoingdown
slopes.
Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.
Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.
fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecausethe
mowermaytipbackwards.
Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoingdownhill.
Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmaycausedrive
wheelstoslipandcauselossofbrakingandsteering.
4
Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingonaslope.If
tireslosetraction,stopthemachine,disengagetheblades
andproceedslowlyofftheslope.
Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.
Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachineandcause
lossofcontrol.
Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfoot
ontheground.
Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksor
water.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathordrowning.
Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmernear
drop-offs,ditches,steepbanksorwater.
Children
Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalerttothe
presenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtothe
machineandthemowingactivity.Neverassumethatchildren
willremainwhereyoulastsawthem.
Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunderthe
watchfulcareofanotherresponsibleadult,notthe
operator.
Bealertandturnthemachineoffifchildrenenterthe
area.
Beforeandwhilebackingorchangingdirection,look
behind,down,andside-to-sideforsmallchildren.
Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththebladesoff.Theymay
falloffandbeseriouslyinjuredorinterferewithsafe
machineoperation.
Childrenwhohavebeengivenridesinthepastmay
suddenlyappearinthemowingareaforanotherrideand
berunoverorbackedoverbythemower.
Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,theendofafenceorotherobjectsthatmayobscure
vision.
TowingSafety
Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitchpoint.
Followtheattachmentmanufacturer'srecommendation
forweightlimitsfortowedequipmentandtowingon
slopes.Towedweightmustnotexceedtheweightofthe
machine,operator,andballast.Usecounterweightsor
wheelweightsasdescribedintheattachment,orinthe
pullingmachineOperator’sManual.
Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowedequipment.
Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmaycause
lossoftraction,increasedriskofrollover,andlossof
control.Reducethetowedweightandslowdown.
Stoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweightofthetowed
load.Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.
Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearofthe
machine.
Service
SafeHandlingofGasoline:
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,useextracare
whenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.Theyareammable
andthevaporsareexplosive.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources
ofignition.
Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
Neverremovethegascaporaddfuelwhentheengineis
running.Allowtheenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewhere
thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror
furnace.
Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckortrailer
andrefuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,then
refuelsuchequipmentwithaportablecontainer,rather
thanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilthefuelingis
complete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacegascapandtighten
securely.
GeneralService:
Neveroperateamachineinsideaclosedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichisanodorless,
deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.
Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallythebladeattachment
bolts.Keepequipmentingoodcondition.
Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofasafety
deviceortoreducetheprotectionprovidedbyasafety
device.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
Keepthemachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebris
build-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillagefuelsoakeddebris.
Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoring.
Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrikeanobject.
Repair,ifnecessary,beforerestarting.
Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththeengine
running.
Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear,damage
anddeterioration,whichcouldexposemovingpartsor
allowobjectstobethrown.Frequentlycheckcomponents
andreplacewithmanufacturers'recommendedparts,
whennecessary.
Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wraptheblade(s)or
weargloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
Checkforproperbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustand
serviceasrequired.
5
Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructiondecalsas
necessary.
UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.
ToroRidingMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
maynotbeincludedintheANSIstandards.
Stoptheengine,movethemotioncontrolleverstoneutral
andoutwardtotheparkposition,disengagetheblade
controlswitch,removekeybeforeanddisconnectspark
plugwire(s)performinganyservice,repairs,maintenance
oradjustments.
Keephands,feet,hair,andlooseclothingawayfrom
attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerandany
movingpartswhileengineisrunning.
Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay
behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting
tomaintain,adjustorservice.
Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid
contactwithskin,eyes,andclothing.Protectyourface,
eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.
Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparksand
amesawayfrombattery.
UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymaybe
voidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.
Ifloadingthemachineontoatrailerortruck,useasingle,
full-widthramponly.Therampangleshouldnotexceed
15degrees.
6
SlopeIndicator
G01 1841
Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
7
SafetyandInstructional
Decals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
93-7009
1.Warning—don'toperatethemowerwiththedeectorupor
removed;keepthedeectorinplace.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
114-1606
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.
110-6691
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatewithoutthe
deector,dischargecover,orgrasscollectionsystemin
place.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
99-3943
ForModelswith50InchDecks
1.Engine
105-7015
ForModelswith42InchDecks
8
106-8717
1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance.
2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.
3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.
4.Engine
109-7076
112-9840
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
3.Removetheignitionkey
andreadtheinstructions
beforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
2.Heightofcut
117–2718
Model74625only
119-8814
1.Parkingposition4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
119-8815
1.Parkingposition4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
119-8870
50InchModel
1.Height-of-cut
9
119-8871
Certainmodelsonly
1.Height-of-cut
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.
121-2989
1.Bypassleverpositionfor
pushingthemachine
2.Bypassleverpositionfor
operatingthemachine
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
10
120-2239
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Warning—donotusesplitramps,useafullrampswhen
transportingmachine.
2.Warning—readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance;movethemotioncontrolleverstothepark
(brake)position,removetheignitionkeyanddisconnectthe
sparkplugwire.
6.Lossoftraction/controlhazard,slopes—lossoftraction/control
onaslope,disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),
proceedofftheslopeslowly.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,mowerblade;entanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.
7.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders,reversing;
crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders—donotcarry
passengers,lookbehindanddownwhenreversing.
4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine,pickupdebrisbeforeoperating,keepdeector
inplace.
8.Tippinghazard—donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees,
avoidsuddenandsharpturnswhileonslopes.
130-0780
1.Lowspeed—trimmingand
towing
2.Highspeed—mowingand
transport
11
121-0772
Models74625and74626only
1.Fast
4.Choke
2.Continuousvariablesetting5.Powertake-off(PTO),Bladecontrolswitch
3.Slow
12
121-0773
Models74631and74632only
1.Fast
4.Choke
2.Continuousvariablesetting5.Powertake-off(PTO),Bladecontrolswitch
3.Slow
Safety
Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywiththese
safetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothesafety
alertsymbol,whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING,
orDANGER-"personalsafetyinstruction."Failure
tocomplywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal
injuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSIstandard
B71.1-2012.AllthelanguagewithinthisANSIstandard
appliestothismachine;however,duetotheapplicationof
thestandardacrossmanydifferenttypesofproductssome
statementscanseemgeneralormisleading.Intheseinstances,
Torohasrenedthestatementtoconveythemeaningofthe
standardwhilebettermatchingtheproductthisOperator's
13
Manualpertains.Safetyinformationinadditiontothe
instructionsfoundintheANSIstandardbelowcanbefound
inToroRidingMowerSafetyattheendofthissection.
GeneralOperation
Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsinthe
operator'smanualandonthemachinebeforestarting.
Donotplacehandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsorunder
themachine.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall
times.
Allowonlyresponsibleadultswhoarefamiliarwiththe
instructionstooperatethemachine.
Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,toys,wire,etc.,
whichcouldbepickedupandthrownbytheblade.
Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebeforemowing.
Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.
Nevercarrypassengers.
Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutelynecessary.
Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhilebacking
up.
Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta
wallorobstruction.Materialmayricochetbacktoward
theoperator.Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggravel
surfaces.
Donotoperatethemachinewithoutdeector,discharge
coverorentiregrasscollectionsysteminplaceand
working.
Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns.
Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechangingdirections.
Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Alwaysturn
offblades,setparkingbrake,stopengine,andremovekey
beforedismounting.
Turnoffbladeswhennotmowing.Stoptheengine,wait
forallpartstocometoacompletestopandremovethe
keybeforecleaningthemachine,removingthegrass
catcheroruncloggingthedischargechute.
Operatethemachineonlyindaylightorgoodarticial
light.
Donotoperatethemachinewhileundertheinuence
ofalcoholordrugs.
Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingnearorcrossing
roadways.
Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenoperatingthemower.
Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsandabove,are
involvedinalargepercentageofridingmower-related
injuries.Operatorsshouldevaluatetheirabilitytooperate
theridingmowersafelyenoughtoprotectthemselvesand
othersfromseriousinjury.
Alwaysfollowtherecommendationsforanyapplication
ofcounterweights.
Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
SlopeOperation
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontroland
tip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevereinjuryordeath.
Operationonallslopesrequiresextracaution.Ifyoucannot
backuptheslopeorifyoufeeluneasyonit,donotmowit.
Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthatchange
theoperatingangle,asroughterraincouldoverturnthe
machine.
Choosealowgroundspeedsoyouwillnothavetostop
whileoperatingonaslope.
Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery
conditionsreducetractionandcouldcauseslidingand
lossofcontrol.
Alwayskeepthedrivewheelsengagedwhengoingdown
slopes.
Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.
Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.
fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecausethe
mowermaytipbackwards.
Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoingdownhill.
Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmaycausedrive
wheelstoslipandcauselossofbrakingandsteering.
Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingonaslope.If
tireslosetraction,stopthemachine,disengagetheblades
andproceedslowlyofftheslope.
Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.
Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachineandcause
lossofcontrol.
Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfoot
ontheground.
Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksor
water.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathordrowning.
Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmernear
drop-offs,ditches,steepbanksorwater.
Children
Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalerttothe
presenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtothe
machineandthemowingactivity.Neverassumethatchildren
willremainwhereyoulastsawthem.
14
Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunderthe
watchfulcareofanotherresponsibleadult,notthe
operator.
Bealertandturnthemachineoffifchildrenenterthe
area.
Beforeandwhilebackingorchangingdirection,look
behind,down,andside-to-sideforsmallchildren.
Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththebladesoff.Theymay
falloffandbeseriouslyinjuredorinterferewithsafe
machineoperation.
Childrenwhohavebeengivenridesinthepastmay
suddenlyappearinthemowingareaforanotherrideand
berunoverorbackedoverbythemower.
Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,theendofafenceorotherobjectsthatmayobscure
vision.
TowingSafety
Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitchpoint.
Followtheattachmentmanufacturer'srecommendation
forweightlimitsfortowedequipmentandtowingon
slopes.Towedweightmustnotexceedtheweightofthe
machine,operator,andballast.Usecounterweightsor
wheelweightsasdescribedintheattachment,orinthe
pullingmachineOperator’sManual.
Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowedequipment.
Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmaycause
lossoftraction,increasedriskofrollover,andlossof
control.Reducethetowedweightandslowdown.
Stoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweightofthetowed
load.Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.
Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearofthe
machine.
Service
SafeHandlingofGasoline:
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,useextracare
whenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.Theyareammable
andthevaporsareexplosive.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources
ofignition.
Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
Neverremovethegascaporaddfuelwhentheengineis
running.Allowtheenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewhere
thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror
furnace.
Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckortrailer
andrefuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,then
refuelsuchequipmentwithaportablecontainer,rather
thanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilthefuelingis
complete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacegascapandtighten
securely.
GeneralService:
Neveroperateamachineinsideaclosedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichisanodorless,
deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.
Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallythebladeattachment
bolts.Keepequipmentingoodcondition.
Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofasafety
deviceortoreducetheprotectionprovidedbyasafety
device.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
Keepthemachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebris
build-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillagefuelsoakeddebris.
Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoring.
Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrikeanobject.
Repair,ifnecessary,beforerestarting.
Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththeengine
running.
Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear,damage
anddeterioration,whichcouldexposemovingpartsor
allowobjectstobethrown.Frequentlycheckcomponents
andreplacewithmanufacturers'recommendedparts,
whennecessary.
Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wraptheblade(s)or
weargloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
Checkforproperbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustand
serviceasrequired.
Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructiondecalsas
necessary.
UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.
ToroRidingMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
maynotbeincludedintheANSIstandards.
Stoptheengine,movethemotioncontrolleverstoneutral
andoutwardtotheparkposition,disengagetheblade
controlswitch,removekeybeforeanddisconnectspark
plugwire(s)performinganyservice,repairs,maintenance
oradjustments.
Keephands,feet,hair,andlooseclothingawayfrom
attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerandany
movingpartswhileengineisrunning.
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Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay
behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting
tomaintain,adjustorservice.
Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid
contactwithskin,eyes,andclothing.Protectyourface,
eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.
Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparksand
amesawayfrombattery.
UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymaybe
voidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.
Ifloadingthemachineontoatrailerortruck,useasingle,
full-widthramponly.Therampangleshouldnotexceed
15degrees.
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SlopeIndicator
G01 1841
Figure4
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
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SafetyandInstructional
Decals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
93-7009
1.Warning—don'toperatethemowerwiththedeectorupor
removed;keepthedeectorinplace.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
114-1606
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.
110-6691
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatewithoutthe
deector,dischargecover,orgrasscollectionsystemin
place.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
99-3943
ForModelswith50InchDecks
1.Engine
105-7015
ForModelswith42InchDecks
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106-8717
1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance.
2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.
3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.
4.Engine
109-7076
112-9840
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
3.Removetheignitionkey
andreadtheinstructions
beforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
2.Heightofcut
117–2718
Model74625only
119-8814
1.Parkingposition4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
119-8815
1.Parkingposition4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
119-8870
50InchModel
1.Height-of-cut
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119-8871
Certainmodelsonly
1.Height-of-cut
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.
121-2989
1.Bypassleverpositionfor
pushingthemachine
2.Bypassleverpositionfor
operatingthemachine
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
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