Z Master 8000 Series Riding Mower,

Toro Z Master 8000 Series Riding Mower, User manual

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ZMaster
®
8000SeriesRiding
Mower
with42inor48inDirect-CollectCuttingUnit
ModelNo.74310—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.74311—SerialNo.315000001andUp
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal
regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe
engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisavailableas
anoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrester,contactyour
AuthorizedToroServiceDealer.
GenuineTorosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA
ForestryService.
Important:ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landwithoutasparkarrestermufermaintainedin
workingorder,ortheengineconstricted,equipped,and
maintainedforthepreventionofre.Otherstatesor
federalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
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informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection
Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl
Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughtheengine
manufacturer.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobeused
byresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators.
Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained
lawnsonresidentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnot
designedforcuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
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andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
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inthespaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
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andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
SlopeIndicator.......................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7
ProductOverview.........................................................14
Controls...............................................................14
Specications........................................................15
Operation....................................................................16
AddingFuel...........................................................16
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................17
BreakinginaNewMachine......................................17
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................17
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................18
OperatingtheThrottle............................................18
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................18
UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve...................................19
OperatingthePTO-EngagementLever.....................19
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................19
TheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................................21
DrivingForwardorBackward..................................21
StoppingtheMachine.............................................22
RaisingtheMowerDeckintoServicePosition.............22
LoweringtheMowerDecktotheOperating
Position.............................................................23
AdjustingtheFillReductionSystem(FRS)
Bafes...............................................................23
AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................24
EmptyingtheHopper.............................................24
ClearingtheHopperScreen.....................................24
UsingtheDrive-Wheel-ReleaseValves.......................25
TransportingtheMachine........................................25
LoadingtheMachine..............................................26
OperatingTips......................................................27
Maintenance.................................................................28
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................28
Lubrication...............................................................29
LubricatingtheMachine..........................................29
EngineMaintenance..................................................32
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................32
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................33
ServicingtheSparkPlugs.........................................35
CheckingtheSparkArrester(ifequipped)..................35
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................36
ServicingtheElectronicFuelInjection
System..............................................................36
ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................36
ServicingtheFuelTank...........................................36
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................37
ServicingtheBattery...............................................37
ServicingtheFuses.................................................38
AdjustingtheSafetySwitches...................................38
JumpStartingtheMachine.......................................38
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................40
AdjustingtheTracking............................................40
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................40
CheckingtheWheelLugNuts..................................40
CheckingtheWheelHubNuts.................................40
AdjustingtheCasterPivotBearings...........................40
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................41
CleaningtheEngineScreenandEngine-Oil
Cooler...............................................................41
ServicingtheEngine-OilCooler...............................41
CleaningtheEngineCoolingFinsand
Shrouds.............................................................41
CheckandCleantheHydraulicPumps.......................42
BrakeMaintenance....................................................42
AdjustingtheParkingBrake.....................................42
BeltMaintenance......................................................44
InspectingtheBelts................................................44
ReplacingthePTOBelts.........................................44
ReplacingthePumpDriveBelt.................................44
AdjustingtheBeltGuides........................................45
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................45
AdjustingtheReverse-StopRod...............................45
AdjustingtheSpeed-ControlLeverTension...............46
AdjustingtheSpeed-ControlLinkage........................46
AligningthePTO-DrivePulley.................................47
AligningthePump-DrivePulley...............................47
AdjustingthePTOBrakeSpring...............................48
AdjustingtheHopperDoor.....................................48
AdjustingtheLocking-PinStopontheMower
Deck.................................................................48
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................49
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................49
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................50
LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................50
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................51
RemovingtheMowerDeck.....................................53
InstallingtheMowerDeck.......................................54
AdjustingtheLocking-PinStopontheMower
Deck.................................................................55
Cleaning...................................................................55
CleaningundertheMower.......................................55
CleaningDebrisfromtheMachine............................55
DisposingofWaste.................................................55
Storage........................................................................56
CleaningandStorage..............................................56
Troubleshooting...........................................................57
Schematics...................................................................59
3
Safety
ThismachinecompliestotheANSIB71.4–2012specication
oftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitutewiththe
additionoftheoptionalROPSaccessory.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthemachinecanresult
ininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith
thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safety-alertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution, W ar ning ,
or
Danger
—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomply
withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryor
death.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrassor,
whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcutgrass.
Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecouldprovedangerous
totheuserandbystanders.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSI
B71.4-2012.
Training
ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If
theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadorunderstand
theinformationitistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplain
thismaterialtothem.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleordamageto
property.
Preparation
Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.
Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety
glasses,andhearingprotection.Longhair,looseclothing,
orjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.
Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand
removeallobjectssuchasrocks,toys,andwirewhichcan
bethrownbythemachine.
Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safetyswitches,
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot
operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
Operation
Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholesand
hiddenhazards.
BesurethatalldrivesareinNEUTRALandtheparking
brakeisengagedbeforestartingtheengine.Onlystartthe
enginefromtheoperator'sposition.
Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto
travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect
thestabilityofthemachine.Usecautionwhileoperating
neardrop-offs.
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen
changingdirectionsonslopes.
Neverraisedeckwiththebladesrunning.
NeveroperatewiththePTOshieldorotherguardsnot
securelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksareattached,
adjustedproperly,andfunctioningproperly.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engagethe
parkingbrake(ifprovided),andshutofftheenginebefore
leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason,including
emptyingthehopperoruncloggingthechute.
Stopequipmentandinspectbladesafterstrikingobjects
orifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makenecessary
repairsbeforeresumingoperations.
Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.
Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
Nevercarrypassengersonthemachine.
Keeppetsandbystandersaway.
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopbladesifnotmowing.
Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.
Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto
orfromatrailerortruck.
Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
4
SafeHandlingofFuels
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
Allowenginetocoolbeforeaddingfuel.
Neveraddfueltothemachineindoors.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis
anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.
Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandaddfuel
tothemachineitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,
thenrefuelsuchequipmentwithaportablecontainer,
ratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten
securely.
MaintenanceandStorage
Disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,shutoffthe
engine,andremovethekeyordisconnectthespark-plug
wire.Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,
cleaningorrepairingthemachine.
Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,thedrives,
themufers,andtheenginetohelppreventres.Clean
upoilorfuelspills.
Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear
ame.
Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot
storefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
Parkthemachineonlevelground.Settheparkingbrake.
Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
Disconnectthebatteryorthespark-plugwirebefore
makinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegativeterminal
rstandthepositivelast.Connectthepositiverstand
negativelast.
Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wraptheblade(s)or
weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only
replaceblades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.
Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.
Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.
Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal
performanceofyourToroequipment,countonToro
genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,Torodelivers
replacementpartsdesignedtotheexactengineering
specicationsofourequipment.Forpeaceofmind,insist
onTorogenuineparts.
Hauling
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror
truck.
Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine.
5
SlopeIndicator
G01 1841
Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
93–6696
1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto115to149N∙m(85to110
ft-lb).
98-1977
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
112-8760
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
112-9028
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.
115-4212
1.Hydraulic-uidlevel
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
7
NVXXXXXX
1
2
3
4 5 6 7
116-8813
1.Hopperupindicator5.Parkingbrake
2.Battery6.Neutral
3.Hourmeter
7.Operator-presenceswitch
4.PTO
116-8934
1.Warning—disengage
bladeclutch,shutoff
theengine,andremove
thekeybeforemaking
adjustments,servicing,or
cleaningthedeck.
2.Heightofcut.
116-8935
1.Warningfoldingdeckhazard—lockthepivotjointby
pushinginwardandrotatingtowardthefrontofthedeck.
116-8936
1.Danger—donotoperatewithdeckintilt-upposition.
116-8941
116-8943
1.Rotatingbladeshazard-DisengagePTO,movethe
speed-controllevertoNEUTRAL,engagetheparkingbrake,
shutofftheengine,andremovethekeybeforeleavingthe
operatorsposition.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicing
orperformingmaintenance.
2.Danger—donotoperatewiththemowerhopperinthe
raisedposition.
8
116-8946
1.Rotatecounterclockwise
torelease
3.Unlocktopushthe
machine
2.Rotateclockwisetolock4.Readtheinstructions
beforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
116-9044
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeperformingany
maintenance.
8.Greasethedecklockmechanismevery100hours.
2.Checkengineoilevery8hours.9.Greasethedeckpivotsevery100hours.
3.Greasefrontcasterwheelbearingsevery8hours.10.Checkthegearboxoilevery100hours(useonlyMobil1
75W-90gearoil).
4.Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelevery40hours(onlyuse
recommendedhydrooil).
11.Greasethefrontcasterpivotsevery500hours.
5.Checkthetirepressureevery40hours.12.Greasetherearcasterpivotevery500hours.
6.GreasethedeckdrivePTOevery40hours.13.Greasetherearcasterwheelevery500hours.
7.Checktheaircleanerevery40hours.14.Greasethebeltidlersevery500hours.
9
116-9049
1.Rotatingdrivelinehazard—keepalldrivelinesshieldsin
place.Securelyattachbothendsofthedriveline.
117–2718
120-0625
1.Pinchpoint,hand—keephandsaway.
MoldedinLHConsole
1.PTO—disengage
3.Parkingbrake—release
2.PTO—engage
4.Parkingbrake—engage
126-4207
1.RefertotheOperator’sManualforadjustmentprocedure.
WhenthePTOisengaged,theidlerarmpositionmustbe
inhatchedareaoranadjustmentisrequired.
10
MoldedintoFrontofHopper
1.Warning—ReadtheOperatorsManual.Donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.Wearhearingprotection.
5.Warning—Stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
inplace.Shutofftheengineandremovethekeybefore
adjusting,servicing,orcleaning.
2.Sliding,tippinghazard—Donotusethemachinenear
drop-offswithslopesgreaterthan15degrees,usethe
machineasafedistanceformdrop-offsonslopeslessthan
15degrees;Donotturnsharplywhiletravelingfast,drive
slowlywhenturning.
6.Warning—DisengagethePTO,movethespeed-controllever
toNEUTRALposition,engagetheparkingbrake,andshutoff
theenginebeforeleavingtheoperatorsposition.
3.Warning—Donotusedualramps,useonepiecerampswhen
transportingmachine;Donotuserampswithinclination
greaterthan15degrees.
7.Thrownobjecthazard—Pickupobjectsthatcouldbethrown
bymower.Donotoperatewhenpeopleandpetsareinthe
area.Keepthedeectorinplace.
4.Arollbarisavailable;useitforareaswherethereareslopes,
drop-offs,orwater.
8.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders—Donot
carrypassengers,andlookforwardanddownwhenoperating
themachine,andlookbehindanddownwhenreversing.
11
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.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot
discard
130-2880
1.Enginetemperature7.Retractthepiston
2.Fast8.Extendthepiston
3.Slow
9.Fast
4.Neutral
10.Slow
5.Neutral
11.Choke—closed/on
6.Reverse
12.Choke—open/off
12
130–2881
1.Enginetemperature7.Retractthepiston
2.Fast8.Extendthepiston
3.Slow
9.Fast
4.Neutral
10.Slow
5.Neutral11.MILtoggleswitch
6.Reverse
13
ProductOverview
Figure4
1.Speed-controllever
4.Motion-controllevers
2.Controls5.PTO-engagementlever
3.Fuelcap6.Parking-brakelever
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe
engineandoperatethemachine(Figure4andFigure5).
Figure5
1.Ignitionswitch5.Throttle
2.Hopperswitch6.Engine-oiltemperature
lightandbuzzer
3.Messagedisplay
7.Checkenginelight(EFI
machinesonly)
4.Choke(notonEFI
machines)
Motion-ControlLevers
Themotion-controlleversareusedtodrivethemachine
forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure4).
Speed-ControlLever
Thespeed-controlleversetsmaximumforwardspeedofthe
machine(Figure4).Movingspeed-controlleverrearwardto
theNEUTRALpositionplacesthedrivesystemintoneutral.
ThrottleControl
Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Thethrottle
controlisvariablebetweenFASTandSLOW.
ChokeControl(NotonEFImachines)
Thechokeisusedtoaidinstartingacoldengine.Movethe
choketotheCLOSED/ONpositiontostartacoldengine.
Note:DonotrunawarmenginewithchokeintheON
position.
BrakeLever
Thebrakeleverengagesaparkingbrakeonthedrivewheels
(Figure4).
IgnitionSwitch
Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhas3
positions:START,RUN,andOFF.
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheenginehas
operated.Thehourmeterisrecordingwhenthedecimal
pointisashinginthehour/voltagedisplay.Usethesetimes
forschedulingregularmaintenance(Figure6).
Figure6
1.Safety-interlockindicators
2.Hopperup
3.Hour/voltagedisplay
4.Lowvoltageindicatorlight
14
Safety-InterlockIndicators
Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterandtheindicatewitha
blacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentisinthecorrect
position(Figure6).
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalve(underthehopper)when
transportingorstoringthemower.
PTO-EngagementLever
ThePTO-engagementleverisusedtoengagethebladesand
theblower.Pulltheleveruptoengagethebladesandblower.
Todisengagethebladesblower,pushthePTO-engagement
leverdown.
BatteryIndicatorLight
WhentheignitionkeyisinitiallyturnedtotheRUNposition
forafewseconds,thebatteryvoltagewillbedisplayedinthe
areawherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.
Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturnedonand
whenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperatinglevel(Figure
6).
EngineOilTemperatureLightand
Buzzer
Theengineoiltemperaturelightmonitorsthetemperatureof
theengineoil.Anilluminatedengineoiltemperaturelightand
intermittentbuzzingsoundsignalstheengineisoverheating.
ElectronicControlUnitMalfunction
IndicatorLight
Theelectroniccontrolunit(ECU)continuouslymonitorsthe
operationoftheEFIsystem.
Ifthesystemdetectsaproblemorfault,themalfunction
indicatorlight(MIL)illuminates.
TheMILislocatedintherightconsolepanel.
IftheMILilluminates,performtheinitialtroubleshooting
checks;refertotheMILsectioninTroubleshooting(page57).
Ifthesechecksdonotcorrecttheproblem,furtherdiagnosis
andservicingbyanAuthorizedServiceDealerisnecessary.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
Width:
42-inchMower
Deck
48-inchMower
Deck
WithoutMower
Deck
108.2cm(42.6
inches)
108.2cm(42.6
inches)
WithMowerDeck
109.7cm(43.2
inches)
125.0cm(49.2
inches)
Length:
42-inchMower
Deck
48-inchMower
Deck
WithoutMower
Deck
170.9cm(67.3
inches)
170.9cm(67.3
inches)
MowerDeck—Up
209.3cm(82.4
inches)
207.6cm(81.8
inches)
Mower
Deck—Down
233.2cm(91.8
inches)
240.0cm(94.5
inches)
Height:
42-inchMowerDeck48-inchMowerDeck
130.0cm(51.2inches)130.0cm(51.2inches)
Weight:
42-inchMowerDeck48-inchMowerDeck
517kg(1,140lb)531kg(1,170lb)
15
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
AddingFuel
Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or
higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume
isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot
approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmore
than10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains15%
ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85(contains
upto85%ethanol).Usingunapprovedgasolinemay
causeperformanceproblemsand/orenginedamage,
whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessyouuseafuelstabilizer.
Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.
Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13
mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe
llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.
Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
Donotoperatewithouttheentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycancauseasparkwhichcanignitethe
gasolinevapors.Areorexplosionfromgasoline
canburnyouandothersandcandamageproperty.
Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor
onatruckortrailerbed,becauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruck-bedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment
fromthetruckortrailerandfueltheequipment
withthewheelsontheground.
Ifthisisnotpossible,thenfuelsuchequipment
onatruckortrailerfromaportablecontainer,
ratherthanfromagasoline-dispensernozzle.
Ifagasolinedispensermustbeused,keepthe
nozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingis
complete.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditionerbottleopening.
Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillswith
soapandwater.
UsingFuelStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep
thefuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless.Ifyouare
storingthemachineforlonger,drainthefueltank;seeyour
authorizedservicedealer.
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertothe
fuel,andfollowthedirectionsofthemanufacturer.
Note:Fuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffectivewhen
mixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechanceofvarnish
depositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
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FillingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonlevelground.
2.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremoveit.Add
regularunleadedgasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevel
is6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom
ofthellerneck.Thisspaceinthetankallowsthe
gasolinetoexpand.Donotllthefueltankcompletely
full;referto(Figure4).
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check
theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page33).
BreakinginaNewMachine
Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mowerdecks
anddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhennew,placing
additionalloadontheengine.Allow40to50hoursof
break-intimefornewmachinestodevelopfullpowerand
bestperformance.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthesafety
section.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
bystandersavoidinjury.
DANGER
Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause
slidingandlossofcontrol.
Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,or
drowning.
Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:
Donotoperateneardrop-offsornearwater.
Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon
slopes.
Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
Figure7
1.Safezone—usethe
machinehereonslopes
lessthan15degreesor
atareas.
3.Water
2.Dangerzone—useawalk
behindmowerand/ora
handtrimmeronslopes
greaterthan15degrees,
neardrop-offsandwater.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperator’searandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,feet,andhead
isrecommended.
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2
Figure8
1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.
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OperatingtheParkingBrake
Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor
leaveitunattended.
SettingtheParkingBrake
WARNING
Theparkingbrakemaynotholdmachineparkedon
aslopeandcouldcausepersonalinjuryorproperty
damage.
Donotparkonslopesunlessthewheelsare
chockedorblocked.
Figure9
ReleasingtheParkingBrake
Figure10
OperatingtheThrottle
ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweentheFASTand
SLOWpositions(Figure11).
Alwaysusethemiddlepositionwhenturningonthemower
deckandblowerwiththePTO-engagementlever.
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Figure11
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTARTposition(Figure
12).Whentheenginestarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagethestarterformore
than10secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto
start,allowa60secondcool-downperiodbetween
attempts.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscan
burnoutthestartermotor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel
systemhasbeencompletelywithoutfuel.
START
RUN
ST OP
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Figure12
2.Toshutofftheengine,turntheignitionkeytothe
STOPposition.
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UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve
Thefuel-shutoffvalveislocatedunderthehopper.Raisethe
hoppertoaccessit.
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance,and
storage.
Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhenstartingthe
engine.
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2
Figure13
1.On2.Off
Operatingthe
PTO-EngagementLever
ThePTO-engagementleverstartsandstopsthemower
bladesandblower.
WARNING
Anuncovereddischargeopeningallowsobjectsto
bethrownatyouorbystanders.Also,contactwith
theblowerbladescouldoccur.Thrownobjectsor
bladecontactcancauseseriousinjuryordeath.
Neveroperatethemachinewiththehopperor
hopperdoorraised,removed,oraltered.
EngagingthePTO-EngagementLever
1.SetthethrottletotheMIDDLEposition.
2.PullthePTOleverupwarduntillockedovercenter.
3.PlacethethrottleintheFASTpositiontobeginmowing.
Figure14
DisengagingthePTO-Engagement
Lever
1.SetthethrottletotheMIDDLEposition.
2.PushPTOleverdowntotheSTOPpositionstopping
thebladesandblower.
Figure15
StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.Movethespeed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition.
2.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingtheParking
Brake(page18).
3.MovethePTO-engagementlevertotheOFFposition
(Figure16).
4.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheSLOWand
FASTpositions.
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5.Onacoldengine,pushthechokeleverforwardinto
theCLOSED/ONposition(notonEFIengines).On
awarmengine,leavethechokeintheOPEN/OFF
position.
Figure16
6.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTARTposition(Figure
12).Whentheenginestarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotcranktheenginecontinuously
formorethan10secondsatatime.Iftheengine
doesnotstart,wait60secondsbetweenstarting
attempts.Failuretofollowtheseguidelinescan
burnoutthestartermotor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel
systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.
7.IfthechokeisintheCLOSED/ONposition,gradually
returnchoketotheOPEN/OFFpositionastheengine
warmsup.
StoppingtheEngine
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis
unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.
Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveis
closedbeforetransportingorstoringthemachine,as
fuelleakagemayoccur.Settheparkingbrakebefore
transporting.Makesurethatyouremovethekeyasthe
fuelpumpmayrunandcausethebatterytolosecharge.
1.DisengagethePTO.
2.Movethespeed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition.
3.Engagetheparkingbrake.
4.Placethethrottletothemiddleposition.
5.Allowtheenginetorunforaminimumof15seconds,
thenturntheignitionswitchtotheOFFpositionto
shutofftheengine.
6.Removethekey.
Figure17
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