Toro GrandStand Multi Force Mower, With 52in TURBO FORCE Cutting Unit User manual

Category
Lawnmowers
Type
User manual
FormNo.3415-584RevC
GrandStand
®
MultiForceMower
With52inor60inTURBOFORCE
®
Cutting
Unit
ModelNo.74523—SerialNo.316000001andUp
ModelNo.74529—SerialNo.316000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3415-584*C
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
WARNING
Removingstandardoriginalequipmentparts
andaccessoriesmayalterthewarranty,
traction,andsafetyofthemachine.Failureto
useoriginalToropartscouldcauseserious
injuryordeath.Makingunauthorizedchanges
totheengine,fuelorventingsystem,may
violateEPAandCARBregulations.
Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimited
to,tires,belts,blades,andfuelsystem
componentswithoriginalToroparts.
Pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer’sinformation
includedwiththemachine.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thisrotaryblade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe
usedbyprofessional,hiredoperators,orresidential
homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrass
onwell-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial
properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor
agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.Toro.com
forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,
accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto
registeryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorT oroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
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Figure1
1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
©2018—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
2
Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
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Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices....................................4
ToroMowerSafety..............................................6
SlopeIndicator...................................................8
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................9
ProductOverview...................................................13
Controls...........................................................13
Specications..................................................14
Attachments/Accessories.................................15
Operation................................................................15
ThinkSafetyFirst..............................................15
AddingFuel......................................................15
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................17
BreakinginaNewMachine..............................17
OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................17
OperatingtheMower-Blade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)............................................................18
OperatingtheThrottle.......................................18
OperatingtheKeySwitch.................................18
UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................19
StartingtheEngine...........................................19
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................20
TheSafety-InterlockSystem.............................20
OperatingthePlatform......................................21
DrivingForwardorBackward............................22
StoppingtheMachine.......................................23
PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................23
TransportingtheMachine.................................24
LoadingtheMachine........................................25
SideDischargingorMulchingthe
Grass............................................................26
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut...............................26
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................27
AdjustingtheFlowBafe..................................27
UsingtheMid-SizeWeight................................28
Maintenance...........................................................29
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........29
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................30
ReleasingtheCushionforRearAccess............30
Lubrication..........................................................30
GreasingtheAccessoryFrame.........................30
GreasingtheT orsionIdler.................................31
GreasingtheFrontCasterPivots......................31
GreasingtheCaster-WheelHubs.....................31
GreasingtheEngineVoltageRegulator............32
GreasingtheBrakeCalipers.............................32
GreasingtheMotionControls...........................33
EngineMaintenance...........................................33
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................33
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................35
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................37
CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................38
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................39
DrainingtheFuelT ank......................................39
RemovingtheFuelTank...................................39
ServicingtheFuelFilter...................................40
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ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................40
ServicingtheBattery.........................................40
ServicingtheFuses..........................................42
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................43
AdjustingtheTracking......................................43
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................43
AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing...................44
ServicingtheCasterWheelsand
Bearings........................................................44
UsingtheClutchShim......................................45
CheckingtheWheel-LugNuts..........................47
CheckingtheWheel-HubNuts..........................47
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................47
CleaningtheAir-IntakeScreen.........................47
CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................47
BrakeMaintenance.............................................48
ServicingtheBrake..........................................48
BeltMaintenance................................................48
ReplacingtheMower-DeckBelt........................48
ReplacingtheTransmissionBelt......................49
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................50
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers.................50
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................51
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem........................51
MowerDeckMaintenance....................................53
RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................53
InstallingtheMowerDeck.................................55
ServicingtheBlades.........................................55
CorrectingtheQualityofCut.............................57
AdjustingtheDeck-LiftSpring...........................60
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................60
Cleaning..............................................................61
CleaningundertheMowerDeck.......................61
DisposingoftheWaste.....................................61
Storage...................................................................61
CleaningandStorage.......................................61
Troubleshooting......................................................63
Schematics.............................................................65
Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.T oreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions,
andpayattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Thismachinewasmanufacturedaccordingtothe
appropriateregulatorystandardsineffectatthetime
ofmanufacture.Modifyingthismachineinanyway
maycauseittobeoutofcompliancewiththose
standardsandwiththeinstructionsinthisOperator’s
Manual.Modicationstothismachineshouldonly
bemadebyeitherthemanufactureroranAuthorized
ToroDealer.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet.
Followallsafetyinstructionstoavoidseriousinjury
ordeath.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeople,ordamage
toproperty.
Theadditionofattachmentsmadebyother
manufacturersthatdonotmeetAmericanNational
StandardsInstitutecerticationmaycause
noncomplianceofthismachine.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard
B71.4-2012.
Training
ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertraining
material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot
readthemanuallanguage,itistheowner's
responsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.
Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor
servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor
herself,otherpeople,ordamagetoproperty.
4
Preparation
Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsyouneedtoproperlyandsafely
performthejob.Useonlyaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
Wearappropriateclothing;includingsafety
glasses,longpants,substantialslip-resistant
footwear,gloves,andhearingprotection.Tieback
longhair.Donotwearjewelry.
Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusetheequipment
andensurethatallobjectsareremovedfromthe
areabeforeuse.
Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyare
ammableandvaporsareexplosive.
Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe
enginerunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
refueling.Donotsmokenearthemachine
whentheengineisrunning.
Donotrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
Operation
Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseen,orthunderisheardinthearea,
donotoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
Donotrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
Operateonlyinwell-litareas,keepingawayfrom
holesandhiddenhazards.
Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutralandthatthe
parkingbrakeisengagedbeforestartingengine.
Starttheengineonlyfromtheoperator’sposition.
Makesurethatyouhavegoodfootingwhile
usingthismachine,especiallywhenbackingup.
Reducedfootingcouldcauseslipping.
Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Be
suretotravelsidetosideonhillsides.Turf
conditionscanaffectthestabilityofthemachine.
Usecautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andwhenchangingdirectionsonslopes.
Donotraisethemowerdeckwiththeblades
running.
DonotoperatethemachinewithoutthePTO
shieldorotherguardssecurelyinplace.Besure
thatallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,
andfunctioningproperly.
Donotoperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessyouareusingagrass
catcher.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
Stopthemachineonlevelground,disengagethe
drives,engagetheparkingbrake,andshutoffthe
enginebeforeleavingtheoperator'spositionfor
anyreason,includingemptyingthecatchersor
uncloggingthechute.
Stopthemachineandinspectthebladesafter
strikingobjectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.
Makethenecessaryrepairsbeforeresuming
operations.
Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
unit.
Lookbehindanddownbeforebackingupto
ensureaclearpath.
Keeppetsandbystandersawayfromanoperating
machine.
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthe
bladesifyouarenotmowing.
Beawareofthemower-dischargedirectionand
donotpointitatanyone.
Donotoperatethemachinewhiletired,ill,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoorfromatrailerortruck.
Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
SafeHandlingofFuels
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlingfuel.Fuelisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe
enginerunning.
Allowtheenginetocoolbeforefueling.
Donotfuelthemachineindoors.
Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
Donotllcontainersinsideavehicle,onatruck,
oronatrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersonthegroundawayfromyourvehicle
beforelling.
Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
fuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,
thenaddfuelwithsuchequipmentasaportable
containerratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.
5
Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel
tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfueling
iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
Ifyouspillfuelonclothing,changeyourclothing
immediately.
Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurely.
MaintenanceandStorage
Disengagedrives,engagetheparkingbrake,shut
offtheengine,andremovethekeyordisconnect
spark-plugwire.Waitforallmovementtostop
beforeadjusting,cleaning,orrepairing.
Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,
drives,mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.
Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.
Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainthefuel
indoors.
Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe
machine.
Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plug
wirebeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthe
negativeterminalrstandthepositiveterminal
last.Connectthepositiveterminalrstand
negativelast.
Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe
blade(s)orweargloves,andusecautionwhen
servicingthem.Onlyreplaceblades;donot
straightenorweldthem.
Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.
Hauling
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatraileroratruck.
Usefull-widthrampsforloadingmachineintoa
traileroratruck.
Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,
chains,cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstraps
shouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfromthe
machine.
ToroMowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
toToroproductsandothersafetyinformationthatyou
mustknow.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecycling
grass,or,whenequippedwithagrassbagger,for
catchingcutgrass.Anyuseforpurposesother
thanthesecouldprovedangeroustotheuserand
bystanders.
GeneralOperation
Besurethattheareaisclearofbystandersbefore
mowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthe
area.
Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich
maybehotfromoperation.Allowalloftheparts
tocoolbeforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,or
servicethemachine.
UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.Warranty
maybevoidedifusedwithanyunapproved
attachments.
Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.,
branches,doorways,electricalwires,etc.)before
operatingunderanyobjects,anddonotcontact
them.
Slowdownbeforemakingturnsanduseextra
caution.
Usecautionwhenridingtheplatformovercurbs,
rocks,roots,orotherobstructions.
Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptoensure
aclearpath.Useextracarewhenoperatingthe
machineinreverse.
Donotjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.
Whenloadingorunloadingthemachine,useone
full-widthrampthatiswideenoughtoextend
beyondthewidthofthemachine.
Donotcarrypassengers.
Donotcarryequipmentonthemachine.
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SlopeOperation
Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeel
uneasyonaslope,donotmowit.
Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.
fromthemowingarea.
Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.T allgrasscan
hideobstacles.
Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,or
embankments.Themachinecouldsuddenlyturn
overifawheelgoesovertheedgeofacliffor
ditch,orifanedgecavesin.
Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorother
attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityof
themachine.
Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.
Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeedor
direction.
Mowslopessidetoside.
Donotmowslopesgreaterthan20degrees.
Service
Donotstorethemachineorafuelcontainerinside
wherethereisanopename,suchasneara
waterheaterorfurnace.
Keepthenutsandboltstight,especiallythe
blade-attachmentbolts.
Neverremoveortamperwithsafetydevices.
Checktheirproperoperationregularly.Neverdo
anythingtointerferewiththeintendedfunctionofa
safetydeviceortoreducetheprotectionprovided
byasafetydevice.
Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintain
optimalperformanceofyourToroequipment,count
onTorogenuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,
Torodeliversreplacementpartsdesignedtothe
exactengineeringspecicationsofourequipment.
Forpeaceofmind,insistonT orogenuineparts.
Checktheoperationofthebrakesfrequently.
Adjustandservicethemasrequired.
7
SlopeIndicator
g011841
Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis20degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan20degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge
8
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decalbatterysymbols
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.
1.Explosionhazard
6.Keepbystandersasafe
distanceawayfromthe
battery.
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking
7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries.
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot
discard
decal93-7818
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto115to149N∙m(85to110
ft-lb).
decal106-5517
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
decal112-3858
112-3858
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
3.Removethekeybefore
adjustingtheheightofcut.
2.Readtheinstructions
beforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
4.Height-of-cutsettings.
decaloemmarkt
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
decal116-8775
116-8775
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
2.Warning—lltothebottom
ofthellerneck;donot
overllthetank.
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decal131-1180
131-1180
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
3.Baggingsetting
2.Short,lightgrass;dry
conditions
4.Tall,densegrass;wet
conditions
decal131-3507
131-3507
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
2.Belttensioner
decal131-3521
131-3521
1.Heightofcut
decal131-3524
131-3524
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
3.Fluidlevel
2.Transmissionuid
131-3528
15A 15A 10A
7.5A
decal131-3528
131-3528
1.Keyswitch—15A
3.Powertakeoff(PTO)—10
A
2.Accessoryport—15A
4.Infocenter—7.5A
10
decal131-3536
131-3536
1.Battery4.Parkingbrake
2.Time5.Engine—start
3.Powertakeoff(PTO)
6.Engagethehandlebars.
decal133-4604
133-4604
1.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
awayfromthemachine.
3.Severinghazardofhand
orfoot—keepawayfrom
movingparts.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,
openbafe—onlyoperate
themachinewithabafe
oragrasscollector.
4.Entanglement
hazard—keepaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.
decal133-4648
133-4648
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoreinformationon
servicingthemachine.
decal131-3526
131-3526
1.Powertakeoff(PTO)—disengaged
5.Reverse
2.Fast6.Tractiondrive
3.Slow
7.Engagethehandles.
4.Neutral
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decal131-3527
131-3527
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersawayfromthe
machine.
2.Warning—receivetrainingbeforeoperatingthemachine.6.Warning—1)Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,
andremovethekeyfromtheswitch;2)ReadtheOperator's
Manualbeforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepthedeectorloweredduring
operation.
7.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,and
removethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeleavingthemachine.
4.Cutting/severinghazardofhandorfoot—keepawayfrom
movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
8.Tippinghazard—donotoperateneardrop-offsornearwater.
decal133-1432
133-1432
1.Disengagetheparkingbrake.
4.PushdowntoturnoffthePTO.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake.
5.Enginespeed—fast
3.PulluptoturnonthePTO.
6.Enginespeed—slow
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ProductOverview
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Figure4
1.Adjustablecaster
9.Controllevers
2.Accessory-framelock
10.Hydraulictank
3.Anti-scalproller(60-inch
decksonly)
11.Fueltank
4.Frontcasterwheel
12.Platform(downposition)
5.Side-dischargechute13.Fuel-shutoffvalve
6.Accessoryframe
14.Battery
7.Engine15.Mowerdeck
8.Controls
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart
theengineandoperatethemachine(Figure5).
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Figure5
1.Fuelcap
8.Height-of-cutlever
2.Malfunction-indicatorlight
(MIL)
9.Height-of-cutpin
3.Parking-brakelever
10.Platformlatch
4.Hydraulic-tankcap11.Rightmotion-controllever
5.Hourmeter12.Blade-controlswitch
(PTO)
6.Keyswitch
13.Leftmotion-controllever
7.Throttlecontrol
Electronic-ControlUnit
Malfunction-IndicatorLight
Theelectronic-controlunit(ECU)continuously
monitorstheoperationoftheEFIsystem.
Ifaproblemorfaultwithinthesystemisdetected,the
malfunction-indicatorlight(MIL)isilluminated(Figure
5).
TheMIListheredlightlocatedintheconsolepanel.
WhentheMILilluminates,makeinitialtroubleshooting
checks.
Ifthesechecksdonotcorrecttheproblem,further
diagnosisandservicingbyanAuthorizedService
Dealerisnecessary.
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe
enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine
13
isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular
maintenance(Figure5).
Safety-InterlockIndicators
Symbolsonthehourmeterindicatewithablack
trianglethattheinterlockcomponentisinthecorrect
position(Figure5).
Battery-IndicatorLight
IfthekeyisturnedtotheONpositionforafew
seconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea
wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.
Thebatterylightturnsonwhenthekeyisturnedtothe
ONpositionandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrect
operatinglevel(Figure5).
ThrottleControl
ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastand
Slow(Figure5).
Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)
Usetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)toengageand
disengagethemowerblades(Figure5).
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine,
has3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART.Referto
OperatingtheKeySwitch(page18).
Motion-ControlLevers
Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine
forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure5).
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor
storingthemachine;refertoUsingtheFuel-Shutoff
Valve(page19).
AccessoryFrame
UsetheaccessoryframetoattachonlyToro-approved
accessoriestothemachine(Figure4).Refertothe
Operator’sManualfortheaccessoryforinstallation
instructions.
Accessory-FrameLock
Theaccessory-framelockholdstheframeinplaceon
themachineusingthelockpin.Alwayslocktheframe
unlessahydraulickitisinstalledwithanaccessory
onthemachine(Figure4).
AdjustableCasters
Whenusingthemachinewithoutanaccessory,place
theadjustablecastersinthemowingposition(front
hole)asshowninFigure6.Whenusingthemachine
withanaccessory,refertotheOperatorsManualfor
thataccessoryforthecorrectcasterposition.
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Figure6
RightCasterShown
1.Mowingposition2.Accessorypositions
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
52-inchMowers
Widthwithdeectordown173cm(68inches)
Widthwithdeectorraised137cm(54inches)
Lengthwithplatformdown191cm(75inches)
Lengthwithplatformup155cm(61inches)
Height
122cm(48inches)
Weight
412kg(908lb)
60-inchMowers
Widthwithdeectordown193cm(76inches)
Widthwithdeectorraised157cm(62inches)
Lengthwithplatformdown201cm(79inches)
Lengthwithplatformup165cm(65inches)
Height
122cm(48inches)
Weight
427kg(941lb)
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Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments
andaccessories.
Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal
performanceofyourToroequipment,countonToro
genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,Toro
deliversreplacementpartsdesignedtotheexact
engineeringspecicationofourequipment.Forpeace
ofmind,insistonTorogenuineparts.
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecals
inthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcould
helpyouorbystandersavoidinjury.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin
excessof85dBAattheoperator'searand
cancausehearinglossfromextendedperiods
ofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
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Figure7
1.Wearhearingprotection.
AddingFuel
Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol
(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland
MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15%
ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.
Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan
10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains
15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or
enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder
warranty.
Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.
Donotaddoiltogasoline.
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DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.
Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuel
thatspills.
Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed
trailer.
Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Addfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis6
to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom
ofthellerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthe
tankallowsfueltoexpand.
Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwherefuel
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Never
buymorethana30-daysupplyoffuel.
Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark,
whichcanignitethefuelvapors.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.
Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle
oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior
carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmay
insulatethecontainerandslowthelossof
anystaticcharge.
Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe
ground.
Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainerratherthanfroma
fuel-dispensernozzle.
Ifyoumustuseafuel-dispensernozzle,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall
timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancause
seriousinjuryandillness.
Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandfueltank
orconditionerbottleopening.
Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspills
withsoapandwater.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
providethefollowingbenets:
Keepsfuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless.
Forlongerstorage,drainthefueltank.
Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditives
containingmethanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner
tothefuel.
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Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.T ominimize
thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,
usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,movethemotion-controlleverstothe
NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andengagetheparking
brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe
cap.
4.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.
Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthegasoline
toexpand.
5.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.Wipeupany
spilledfuel.
CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,
checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page35).
BreakinginaNewMachine
Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower
decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhen
new,placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow
40to50hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinesto
developfullpowerandbestperformance.
OperatingtheParking
Brake
Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe
machineorleaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse,
checktheparkingbrakeforproperoperation.
Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit;
refertoAdjustingtheBrakes(page48).
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.
Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe
parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended.
EngagingtheParkingBrake
Pulltheparking-brakeleverrearwardintothe
ENGAGEDposition(Figure8).
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Figure8
1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking
brake—disengaged
DisengagingtheParkingBrake
Pushtheparking-brakeleverforward(Figure8).
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Operatingthe
Mower-Blade-Control
Switch(PTO)
Usetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)inconjunctionwith
themotion-controlleverstoengageanddisengage
themowerblades.
EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
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Figure9
DisengagingtheMowerBlades
(PTO)
Figure10andFigure11show2waystodisengage
themowerblades.
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Figure10
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Figure11
OperatingtheThrottle
YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweenFASTand
SLOWpositions(Figure12).
AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.
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Figure12
OperatingtheKeySwitch
Important:Donotengagethestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto
start,wait15secondsbetweenattempts.Failure
tofollowtheseinstructionscanburnoutthe
startermotor.
Note:Youmayneedtorepeatthecycleforstarting
theenginewhenyoustartitforthersttimeafteryou
havelledacompletelyemptyfuelsystemwithfuel.
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Figure13
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Figure14
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UsingtheFuel-Shutoff
Valve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance,
andstorage(Figure15).
Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhen
startingtheengine.
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Figure15
1.ONposition2.OFFposition
StartingtheEngine
Important:Donotengagethestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto
start,wait15secondsbetweenattempts.Failure
tofollowtheseinstructionscanburnoutthe
startermotor.
Note:Youmayneedtorepeatthecycleforstarting
theenginewhenyoustartitforthersttimeafteryou
havelledacompletelyemptyfuelsystemwithfuel.
Note:Themachinemayhavedifcultystartingunder
severecoldconditions.Whenstartingacoldmachine,
keepthemachineabove-23°C(-10°F).
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Figure16
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ShuttingOfftheEngine
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.
Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe
parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended.
Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60
secondsbeforeturningthekeyswitchtotheOFF
position.
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Figure17
Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoffvalve
isclosedbeforetransportingorstoringthe
machinetopreventafuelleak.Beforestoringthe
machine,disconnectthesparkplug(s)toprevent
thepossibilityofaccidentalstarting.
TheSafety-Interlock
System
CAUTION
Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare
disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould
operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal
injury.
Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
Checktheoperationoftheinterlock
switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged
switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Understandingthe
Safety-InterlockSystem
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtoprevent
themowerbladesfromrotatingunlessyoudo1of
thefollowing:
Moveeithermotion-controllevertothecenter,
unlockedposition.
Pulltheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheON
position.
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtostop
themowerbladesifyoumoveorreleaseboth
motion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position.
Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuser
wheneachinterlockcomponentisinthecorrect
position.Whenthecomponentisinthecorrect
position,atrianglelightsupinthecorresponding
square(Figure18).
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Figure18
1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe
correctposition.
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