Toro Transport Lock, TimeCutter Riding Mower Installation guide

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Form No. 3465-951 Rev A
T ransport Lock
T imeCutter
®
Riding Mower
Model No. 161-4510
Installation Instructions
Installation
Preparing the Machine
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Disengage the blade-control switch.
3. Move the motion-control levers outward to the
PARK position.
4. Shut of f the engine and remove the key .
5. W ait for all moving parts to stop.
6. Allow machine components to cool.
7. Disconnect the spark plug.
Removing the Floor Pan
(MyRide
®
Machines Only)
Remove the oor pan before installing the kit ( Figure
1).
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Figure 1
1. Remove T orx-head bolts 2. Floor pan
Installing the Kit
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
1. Set the height of cut of the machine to 102 mm
(4 inches) or lower .
2. Remove the existing bolt from the height-of-cut
bracket on the right side of the machine.
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Figure 2
1. Height-of-cut bracket
2. Remove the existing bolt.
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3. Insert the transport lock between the
height-of-cut arm and the right side frame.
Secure it using the provided fasteners ( Figure 3 ).
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Figure 3
1. T ransport lock 4. Locknut
2. Carriage bolt 5. Spacer
3. W asher
4. T orque the locknut to 20 to 25 N∙m (175 to 225
in-lb).
Installing the Floor Pan
(MyRide
®
Machines Only)
Reverse the process in Removing the Floor Pan
(MyRide
®
Machines Only) ( page 1 ) .
Operation
Engaging the T ransport
Lock
1. Push the deck-lift pedal with your foot all the
way forward to raise the mower deck.
2. Lower the deck slowly until the transport lock
is engaged.
Releasing the T ransport
Lock
1. Push the deck-lift pedal forward with your foot.
2. Push and hold the transport lock forward to free
the locking mechanism.
3. Lower the deck slowly until the lever contacts
the height-of-cut pin.
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