Toro 44in Side Discharge Mower, 2005 and After XL 440H Lawn Tractor User manual

Toro
Brand
Toro
Model
44in Side Discharge Mower, 2005 and After XL 440H Lawn Tractor
Category
Lawnmowers
Type
User manual
FormNo.3363-517RevB
44inSideDischargeMower
2005andAfterXL440HLawnTractor
ModelNo.79110—SerialNo.310000001andUp
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Introduction
Thisequipmentisdesignedtobepartofariding
lawnmower,whichisintendedtobeusedby
residentialhomeowners.Itisdesignedprimarily
forcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnson
residentialproperties.Itisnotdesignedforcutting
brushorforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
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Figure1
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
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(
Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
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informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
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Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................3
Setup............................................................................4
1PreparingtheMower.........................................5
2InstallingtheMower..........................................5
3LevelingtheMowerfromSideto
Side..................................................................7
4AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade
Slope................................................................8
5RemovingtheMower.......................................10
ProductOverview......................................................11
Specications.....................................................11
Operation...................................................................12
SideDischargingorMulchingGrass....................12
UsingtheBladeControl(PTO)...........................12
SettingtheHeight-of-Cut...................................12
TipsforMowingGrass.......................................12
Maintenance...............................................................14
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................14
BladeMaintenance.................................................14
ServicingtheCuttingBlade.................................14
InspectingtheBlade(s).......................................14
RemovingtheBlade............................................14
SharpeningtheBlade(s)......................................15
InstallingtheBlade(s).........................................15
Cleaning.................................................................16
WashingtheUndersideoftheMower..................16
Storage.......................................................................17
Troubleshooting.........................................................18
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Safety
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
Manufacturer’sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
93-3777
93-3777
1.Engine
93-6674
1.Crushinghazard,hand—readtheinstructionsbefore
servicingorperformingmaintenance.
93-6677
1.Warning—don’toperatethemowerwiththedeectorupor
removed;keepthedeectorinplace.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
93-7009
1.Warning—don’toperatethemowerwiththedeectorupor
removed;keepthedeectorinplace.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
93-7010
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—keepthedeectorinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
99-2986
1.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders—donot
turnthekeywhilechildrenarepresent;keepchildrenasafe
distancefromthemachine.
3
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
Grassdeector
1
Spring
2
Bolt,3/8x3-1/2in.
2
Locknut,3/8in.
2
Gagewheel
2
Pin2
Hairpincotter2
Mowermountingplate1
Shoulderbolt
2
1
Locknut2
Preparethemower.
Bolt,5/16x2-1/2in.
2
Locknut,5/16in.
2
Hairpincotter4
Thinwasher2
2
Thickwasher2
Installthemower.
3
Nopartsrequired
–
Levelthemowerfromsidetoside
4
Nopartsrequired
–
Adjustthefront-to-rearbladeslope.
5
Nopartsrequired
–
Removethemower.
4
1
PreparingtheMower
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Grassdeector
2
Spring
2
Bolt,3/8x3-1/2in.
2
Locknut,3/8in.
2
Gagewheel
2Pin
2Hairpincotter
1Mowermountingplate
2
Shoulderbolt
2Locknut
Procedure
1.Placethespringsintothebracketsonthemower
withthehookedendsovertheraisedback(Figure3).
Figure3
1.Bracket
4.Grassdeector
2.Springhookend
5.Bolt
3.Spaceforspring
6.Locknut
2.Alignthegrassdeectorwiththeholesinthe
bracketsandthestraightendsofthespringinthe
spaceunderthehingeandabovethedeector
(
Figure3).
3.Securethedeectortothebracketwithboltsthrough
thegrassdeector,springs,andbrackets.Secure
themwiththelocknuts(Figure3).
4.Liftthegrassdeectorandcheckthatitisspring
loadedandpivotsfreelytothefulldownposition.
Important:Thegrassdeectormustbespring
loadedinthedownposition.Liftthedeector
uptotestthatitsnapstothefulldownposition.
5.Deecttheanti-rattlespring,slidetheadjusting
plateofthegagewheelintothemowergagewheel
bracket,andsecureitwiththepinandhairpincotter
(
Figure4).
Figure4
1.Anti-rattlespring4.Pin
2.Plate5.Hairpincotter
3.Bracket
Note:Afterinstallingthemowerontothetractor,
settheheight-of-cutandadjustthegagewheels;
refertoSettingtheHeight-of-Cut(page12).
6.Repeattheadjustmentontheothergagewheels.
7.Positionthemountingplate,withthetabsup,
betweenthebracketsonthefrontofthemower
(
Figure5).
Figure5
1.Tabup
3.Shoulderbolt
2.Mowerbracket4.Locknut
8.Inserttheshoulderboltsthroughthemountingplate
intothemowerbrackets.Securethemwithlocknuts
(Figure5).
5
2
InstallingtheMower
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2
Bolt,5/16x2-1/2in.
2
Locknut,5/16in.
4Hairpincotter
2Thinwasher
2Thickwasher
Procedure
DANGER
Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover,or
completegrasscatcherassemblymountedinplace,
youandothersareexposedtobladecontactand
throwndebris.Contactwiththerotatingmower
blade(s)andthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryor
death.
•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthemower
becausethegrassdeectorroutesmaterialdown
towardtheturf.Ifthegrassdeectorisever
damaged,replaceitimmediately.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.
•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaormower
bladesunlessyoumovethepowertakeoff
(PTO)toOffandrotatetheignitionkeytoOff.
Alsoremovethekeyanddisconnectthewire
fromthesparkplug(s).
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe
bladecontrol(PTO),settheparkingbrake,andturn
theignitionkeytoOfftostoptheengine.Remove
thekey.
2.Turnthefrontwheelsfullytotheleft.Slidethe
mowerunderthechassisfromtherightside.
3.Installthemowerbeltontotheelectricclutchpulley
(
Figure6).
Figure6
1.Mowerbelt2.Electricclutchpulley
4.Installthemowerpivotmountbracketsontothe
frontaxlewiththeboltsandlocknuts(Figure7).
Figure7
1.Pivotmountbracket3.Locknut
2.Bolt,5/16x2-1/2in.
5.Movetheheight-of-cutleverintotheDnotch.
6.Removetheliftassistspringbetweenthemower
rightsideliftbracketandtheretainingbolt(Figure8).
6
Figure8
1.Spring3.Springtool
2.Bolt
Note:Usethespringtoolprovidedwiththe
machine.
7.Movetheheight-of-cutleverintotheAnotch.
8.Ensurethatbothrodsextend5/8in.(16mm)
beyondtheadjustmentblock(Figure9).
Figure9
1.Rod4.Levelingbracket
2.Adjustingblock5.Mowermount
3.Hairpincotterandthick
washer
6.Hairpincotterandthin
washer
9.Slidetheendofthelongrodthroughtheholeinthe
mowermount(Figure9).
10.Installthethinwasherandhairpincottertosecure
therodinplace(Figure9).
11.Mounttheslottedmowerlevelingbracketontothe
pinonthemowermount(Figure9).
12.Installthethickwasherandhairpincottertosecure
themower(Figure9).
13.Repeatsteps9through12ontheoppositesideof
themower.
14.Hookthespringfromtheidlerpulleyarmtothe
bracketonthemower(
Figure10).
Figure10
1.Spring
3.Bracket
2.Idlerpulleyarm
15.Movetheheight-of-cutleverintotheDnotchto
makeiteasiertoinstalltheheight-of-cutliftassist
spring.
16.Hooktheliftassistspringbetweenthemowerright
sideliftbracketandtheretainingbolt(Figure11).
Figure11
1.Spring3.Springtool
2.Bolt
Note:Usethespringtoolprovidedwiththis
machine.
17.Checkthemowerlevel;referto
3LevelingtheMowerfromSidetoSide(page7)and
to4AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBladeSlope(page8).
7
3
LevelingtheMowerfromSide
toSide
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Themowerbladesmustbelevelfromsidetoside.
Checktheside-to-sidelevelanytimeyouinstallthe
mowerorwhenyouseeanunevencutonyourlawn.
Beforeyoulevelthemower,settheairpressureinthe
frontandreartires;refertothetractorOperator’sManual
forthecorrecttirepressure.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe
PTO,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,and
removetheignitionkey.
2.Movetheheight-of-cutleverintothe“C”notch.
3.Carefullyrotatetheblade(s)sidetoside,andmeasure
betweentheoutsidecuttingedgesandtheat
surface(
Figure12).
Figure12
1.Bladessidetoside3.Measurehere
2.Outsidecuttingedges
Note:Ifbothmeasurementsarenotwithin3/16
in.(5mm),anadjustmentisrequired;refertosteps
4and5.
4.Removethehairpincotterandwasherfromthe
levelingbracket(
Figure13).
Figure13
1.Hairpincotterandwasher3.Fronthole
2.Levelingbracket4.Rearhole
5.Toleveltheblade(s),repositionthelevelingbracket
inadifferentholeandinstallthewasherandhairpin
cotter.(
Figure13).
Note:Afrontholelowersthebladeheightanda
rearholeraisesitsheight.
6.Adjustbothsidesasrequired.
7.Checkthefront-to-rearbladeslope;referto
4AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBladeSlope(page8).
4
AdjustingtheFront-to-Rear
BladeSlope
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Checkthefront-to-rearbladeslopeanytimeyouinstall
themower.Beforeyouchecktheslope,settheair
pressureinthefrontandreartirestotherecommended
ination;refertothetractorOperator’sManualforthe
correcttirepressure.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Disengagethebladecontrol(PTO).
3.Settheparkingbrake.
4.TurntheignitionkeytoOff(tostoptheengine)and
removethekey.
5.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
6.Checkandadjusttheside-to-sidebladelevel
ifyouhavenotcheckedthesetting;referto
3LevelingtheMowerfromSidetoSide(page7).
8
7.Measurethelengthoftherodextendingoutof
thefrontoftheadjustingblockonthesidesofthe
chassis(Figure14).
Figure14
1.Adjustingblock3.Hairpincotterandwasher
2.Longrod4.Mowermount
Note:Iftherodlengthisnot5/8in.(16mm),
removethehairpincotterandwasherfromtheend
oftherod(
Figure14)andturntheroduntilyou
obtainthe5/8inch(16mm)dimension.
8.Installtheendoftherodintotheholeinthemower
mountandsecureitwiththewasherandhairpin
cotter.
9.Repeatsteps7and8ontheoppositesideofthe
mower.
10.Movetheheight-of-cutleverintopositionC.
11.Carefullyrotatethebladessothattheyarefacing
fronttorear.
12.Checkthefront-to-rearslopebymeasuringbetween
thebottomofthemower(frontcenterandrear
center)andtheatsurface(
Figure15).
Figure15
1.Bladefronttorear
3.Measurerearbladetip
2.Measurefrontbladetip
4.Measurehere
13.Ifthefrontbladetipisnotwithinarangeof0to
5/16inches(0to8mm)lowerthantherear,adjust
thefront-to-rearbladeslope(steps14through17);
otherwise,skiptostep
18.
14.Toadjustthefront-to-rearbladeslope,loosenthe
frontpivotplatemountingboltsslightly(Figure16).
Figure16
1.Pivotmountingbolt2.Eyeboltlocknut
15.Rotatethelocknutsontheeyeboltstochangethe
adjustment(Figure16).Toraisethefrontofthe
mower,tightentheeyeboltlocknuts.Tolowerthe
frontofthemower,loosentheeyeboltlocknuts.
16.Afteradjustingbotheyeboltlocknutsevenly,check
thefront-to-rearslopeagain.Continueadjustingthe
eyeboltsuntilthefrontbladetipis0to5/16in.(0to
8mm)lowerthantherearbladetip.
17.Whenthefront-to-rearslopeiscorrect,tightenthe
pivotplatemountingbolts(Figure16).
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18.Whenthefront-to-rearbladeslopeiscorrect,
checktheside-to-sidelevelofthemower;referto
3LevelingtheMowerfromSidetoSide(page7).
19.Checkthegagewheelheight;referto
SettingtheHeight-of-Cut(page12).
5
RemovingtheMower
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.DisengagethePTO.
3.Settheparkingbrake.
4.Stoptheengineandremovetheignitionkey.
5.Movetheheight-of-cutleverintotheDnotch.
6.Removetheliftassistspringbetweenthemowerright
sideliftbracketandtheretainingbolt(
Figure17).
Figure17
1.Spring3.Springtool
2.Bolt
Note:Usethespringtoolprovidedwiththe
machine.
7.Movetheheight-of-cutleverintotheAnotch.
8.Unhookthespringontheidlerpulleyarmfromthe
bracketonthemower(Figure18).
Figure18
Viewfromtheleftside
1.Spring
3.Bracket
2.Idlerpulleyarm
9.Removetheboltsandlocknutsandpullthetwo
mowerpivotmountbracketsdownfromthefront
axle(Figure19).
Figure19
1.Pivotmountbracket3.Locknut
2.Bolt(5/16x2-1/2in.)
10.Removethehairpincotterandwasherfromtheend
ofthelongrod(Figure20).Slidetherodoutofthe
mowermount.
10
Figure20
1.Hairpincotterandwasher3.Levelingbracket
2.Longrod4.Mowermount
11.Removethehairpincotterandwasheratthemower
levelingbracket(
Figure20).Slidethebracketoffthe
mountingpin.Installthewasherandhairpincotter
forstorage.
12.Rotatethelevelingbracketuptowardtheframe,and
hookthelongrodintooneoftheholestostore.
Securethelongrodwiththewasherandhairpin
cotter.
13.Repeatsteps10through12ontheoppositesideof
themower.
14.Movetheheight-of-cutleverintotheDnotchand
hooktheliftassistspringontotheretainingboltfor
storage(
Figure17).
Note:Donotinstalltheliftassistspringiftherear
tirechainsaretobeinstalled.
15.Removethemowerbeltfromtheelectricclutch
pulley(Figure21).
Figure21
1.Mowerbelt2.Electricclutchpulley
16.Turnthefrontwheelsfullytotheleft.Slidethe
mowerouttotherighttocompleteremoval.
ProductOverview
Specications
ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight
79110104lb
(47kg)
55in
(140cm)
28in
(71cm)
10in
(25cm)
11
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
SideDischargingorMulching
Grass
DANGER
Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover,or
completegrasscatcherassemblymountedin
place,youandothersareexposedtobladecontact
andthrowndebris.Contactwiththerotating
mowerblade(s)andthrowndebriswillcauseinjury
ordeath.
•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthe
mowerbecausethegrassdeectorroutes
materialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe
grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit
immediately.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.
•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaormower
bladesunlessyoumovethepowertakeoff
(PTO)toOffandrotatetheignitionkeytoOff.
Alsoremovethekeyanddisconnectthewire
fromthesparkplug(s).
Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses
clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.To
mulchgrassclippingsyoumustinstalltheRecycler®kit
(optionalonsomemodels).
UsingtheBladeControl(PTO)
Thebladecontrol(PTO)engagesanddisengagespower
totheblade(s).RefertoyourtractorOperator’sManual
foracompletedescriptionofthebladecontrol.
SettingtheHeight-of-Cut
Theheight-of-cutleverisusedtoraiseandlower
themowertothedesiredcuttingheight.Youcan
settheheight-of-cuttooneofsevenpositionsfrom
approximately1-1/2to4-1/2inches(38to116mm).
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe
PTO,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,and
removetheignitionkey.
2.Pullontheheight-of-cutleveronthetractorand
moveittothedesiredposition(
Figure22).
Figure22
1.Height-of-cutlever
3.Adjusteachmowergagewheeltothecorrectheight,
asfollows:
A.Removethehairpincotterandpintochangethe
holelocation(
Figure23).
Figure23
1.Wheel3.Hairpincotter
2.Pin
B.Selectaholepositionsothatthegagewheel
is3/8in.(10mm)offthegroundforthe
height-of-cuttobeused(
Figure23).
C.Insertthepinandsecureitwiththehairpin
cotter.
TipsforMowingGrass
FastThrottleSetting
Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate
theengineatFast.Airisrequiredtothoroughlycut
grassclippings,sodonotsettheheightofcuttoolow
ortotallysurroundthemowerbyuncutgrass.Always
trytohaveonesideofthemowerfreefromuncut
grass,whichallowsairtobedrawnintothemower.
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CuttingtheLawnfortheFirstTime
Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethatthe
cuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpanyuneven
ground.However,thecuttingheightusedinthepast
isgenerallythebestonetouse.Whencuttinggrass
longerthan6in.(15cm)tall,youmaywanttocutthe
lawntwicetoassureanacceptablequality-of-cut.
CutaThirdoftheGrassBlade
Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade.
Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommended,unless
grassissparseoritislatefallwhengrassgrowsmore
slowly.
MowingDirection
Alternatemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding
straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhich
enhancesdecompositionandfertilization.
MowatCorrectIntervals
Normally,mowevery4days.Butremember,grass
growsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimes.Soto
maintainthesamecuttingheight,whichisagood
practice,mowmoreofteninearlyspring.Asthegrass
growthrateslowsinmidsummer,mowlessfrequently.
Ifyoucannotmowforanextendedperiod,rstmow
atahighcuttingheight;thenmowagain2dayslater
atalowerheightsetting.
AvoidCuttingTooLow
Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthe
moweryoupreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheightone
notchtoensurethatuneventurfisnotcuttooshort.
LongGrass
Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan
normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,raise
thecuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthegrassat
thissetting.Thencutthegrassagainusingthelower,
normalsetting.
WhenStopping
Ifthemachinemustbestoppedwhilemowing,aclump
ofgrassclippingsmaydropontoyourlawn.Toavoid
this:
1.Withtheblade(s)engaged,moveontoapreviously
cutarea.
2.Todispersetheclippingsevenly,raisethemower
oneortwoheight-of-cutsettingswhiledriving
forwardwiththeblade(s)engaged.
KeeptheUndersideoftheMower
Clean
Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe
moweraftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinside
themower,cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecome
unsatisfactory.
BladeMaintenance
Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason
becauseasharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingor
shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshredding
turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth
andincreasesthechanceofdisease.Every30days,
checkthecutterblade(s)forsharpnessandledown
anynicks.
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Washtheundersideofthemower.
•Checkthecuttingblade.
Beforestorage
•Performallthemaintenanceprocedureslistedabove.
•Checkthebeltsforwearandcracks.
•Paintanychippedsurfaces.
Important:Refertoyourengineoperator’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure
youorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoany
maintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.
BladeMaintenance
ServicingtheCuttingBlade
Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblade(s)
sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement,you
maywanttohaveanextrablade(s).
DANGER
Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece
ofthebladecouldbethrownintotheoperator’s
orbystander’sarea,resultinginseriouspersonal
injuryordeath.
•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor
damage.
•Replaceawornordamagedblade.
InspectingtheBlade(s)
1.Removethemower;refertoRemovingtheMower.
2.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure24).Iftheedges
arenotsharporhavenicks,removetheblade(s)and
sharpenthem;refertoSharpeningtheBlade(s).
Figure24
1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming
2.Curvedarea
3.Inspecttheblade(s),especiallythecurvedarea
(Figure24).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslot
forminginthisarea(Fig.23),immediatelyinstalla
newblade.
RemovingtheBlade
1.Removethemower;refertoRemovingtheMower.
2.Carefullytipthemowerover.
3.Removethebolt,curvedwasher,andblade
(
Figure25).
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Figure25
1.Nut3.Blade
2.Curvedwasher4.Spindle
Note:Ablockofwoodmaybewedgedbetween
thebladeandthemowertolockthebladewhenyou
areremovingthebolt.
4.Inspectallparts.Ifadefectordamageisnoticed,
installnewparts.
SharpeningtheBlade(s)
1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothends
oftheblade(Figure26).
Figure26
1.Sharpenatoriginalangle
Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.Thebladeretains
itsbalanceifthesameamountofmaterialisremoved
frombothcuttingedges.
2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona
bladebalancer(
Figure27).
Figure27
1.Blade2.Balancer
Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,
thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.Iftheblade
isnotbalanced,lesomemetaloffthebacksideof
theblade.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis
balanced.
InstallingtheBlade(s)
1.Installtheblade,curvedwasher,andbladebolt
(Figure28).
Figure28
1.Nut3.Blade
2.Curvedwasher4.Spindle
Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademust
bepointingtowardtheinsideofthemowerto
ensurepropercutting.
2.Tightenthebladenutto40-60ft-lb.(54-81N-m).
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Cleaning
WashingtheUndersideofthe
Mower
Aftereachuse,washtheundersideofthemowerto
preventgrassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionand
clippingdispersal.
1.Parkthemachineonahardlevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,stoptheengine,andremovetheignition
key.
2.Attachahosecouplingtotheendofthemower
washoutttingandturnthewateronhigh
(
Figure29).
Figure29
1.Washouttting
3.Hose
2.Coupling(notsupplied)
Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashouttting
o-ringtomakethecouplingslideoneasierand
protecttheo-ring.
3.Lowerthemowertothelowestheightofcut.
4.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.EngagethePTO
andletthemowerrunforonetothreeminutes.
5.DisengagethePTO,stoptheengine,andremovethe
ignitionkey.Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
6.Turnthewateroffandremovethehosecoupling
fromthewashouttting.
Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafteronewashing,
soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Thenrepeat
theprocess.
7.Runthemoweragainforonetothreeminutesto
removeexcesswater.
WARNING
Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcouldexpose
youandotherstothrownobjectsorbladecontact.
Contactwithbladeorthrowndebriscontact
willcauseinjuryordeath.
•Replacebrokenormissingwashouttting
immediately,beforeusingmoweragain.
•Pluganyhole(s)inmowerwithboltsand
locknuts.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower
orthroughopeningsinthemower.
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Storage
1.Cleandirtandchafffromthetopofthemower.
2.Scrapeheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe
undersideofthemower.Thenwashthemowerwith
agardenhose.
3.Checktheconditionoftheblade(s);referto
ServicingtheCuttingBlade.
4.Checktheconditionofthebladedrivebelt.
5.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repair
orreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.
6.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis
availablefromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstorage
area,andcoverthemachinetoprotectitandkeep
itclean.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Thecuttingblade(s)isbentor
unbalanced.
1.Installanewcuttingblade(s).
2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.
3.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.
4.Thereisalooseenginepulley,idler
pulley,orbladepulley.
4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.
Thereisanabnormalvibration.
5.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Thebladedrivebeltisworn,loose,or
broken.
1.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer. Theblade(s)doesnotrotate.
2.Thebladedrivebeltisoffthepulley.2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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Toro 44in Side Discharge Mower, 2005 and After XL 440H Lawn Tractor User manual

Toro
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Toro
Model
44in Side Discharge Mower, 2005 and After XL 440H Lawn Tractor
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Lawnmowers
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