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ZMaster
®
Professional7500-D
SeriesRidingMower
With60inor72inTURBOFORCE
®
Mower
ModelNo.72028—SerialNo.407110000andUp
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OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3441-790*
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.
GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque
ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine
manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof
AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As
conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating
requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass
ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto
theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith
themachine.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe
usedbyprofessional,hiredoperators.Itisdesigned
primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns
onresidentialorcommercialproperties.Usingthis
productforpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecould
provedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
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trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
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additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcode(ifequipped)ontheserial
numberdecaltoaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
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Thesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2)appearsbothin
thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant
safetymessagesthatyoumustfollowtoavoid
accidents.Thissymbolwillappearwiththeword
Danger,Warning,orCaution.
Dangerindicatesanimminentlyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,willresultindeath
orseriousinjury.
Warningindicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultin
deathorseriousinjury.
Cautionindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,mayresultinminoror
moderateinjury.
sa-black
Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Contents
Safety.......................................................................5
GeneralSafety...................................................5
SlopeIndicator...................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................7
ProductOverview...................................................14
Controls...........................................................15
HorizonDisplayMonitor................................15
Specications..................................................17
Attachments/Accessories.................................17
BeforeOperation.................................................18
BeforeOperationSafety...................................18
AddingFuel......................................................19
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................20
BreakinginaNewMachine..............................20
UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS).........................................................20
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................21
PositioningtheSeat..........................................21
UnlatchingtheSeat..........................................22
ChangingtheSeatSuspension.........................22
DuringOperation.................................................22
DuringOperationSafety...................................22
OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................25
OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)............................................................25
StartingtheEngine...........................................26
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................26
UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................27
DrivingtheMachine..........................................27
UsingtheSideDischarge.................................28
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................29
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................29
AdjustingtheSkids...........................................31
AdjustingtheFlowBafeKnob.........................31
PositioningtheFlowBafe................................32
OperatingwiththeOverheatSensor.................33
OperatingTips.................................................34
AfterOperation....................................................35
AfterOperationSafety......................................35
UsingtheDrive-WheelReleaseValves.............35
TransportingtheMachine.................................35
Maintenance...........................................................37
MaintenanceSafety..........................................37
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........37
Lubrication..........................................................39
GreasingtheMachine.......................................39
LubricatingtheDriveU-JointsandSplined
SlipJoint.......................................................39
GreasingtheCasterPivots...............................40
GreasingtheCaster-WheelHubs.....................40
EngineMaintenance...........................................41
EngineSafety...................................................41
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................41
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................42
InspectingtheEngine-ValveClearance............43
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................44
3
DrainingtheFuelFilter/WaterSeparator...........44
ReplacingtheWaterSeparator........................44
CheckingtheFuelLinesand
Connections..................................................44
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................45
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................45
ServicingtheBattery.........................................45
ServicingtheFuses..........................................46
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................47
CheckingtheSeatBelt.....................................47
AdjustingtheTracking......................................47
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................48
CheckingtheWheelLugNuts...........................48
AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing...................48
ServicingtheGearbox......................................49
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................50
CoolingSystemSafety.....................................50
CheckingtheEngine-CoolantLevel..................50
CleaningtheRadiator.......................................50
ChangingtheEngineCoolant...........................51
BrakeMaintenance.............................................52
AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................52
BeltMaintenance................................................53
InspectingtheBelts..........................................53
ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................53
CheckingtheAlternator-BeltTension................54
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................55
AdjustingtheControl-HandlePosition..............55
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage...............55
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlDamper...............56
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................57
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................57
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem........................57
MowerDeckMaintenance....................................59
BladeSafety.....................................................59
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................59
LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................62
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................65
Cleaning..............................................................66
CleaningtheEngineandExhaustSystem
Area..............................................................66
CleaningtheMachineandMower
Deck..............................................................66
DisposingofWaste...........................................66
Storage...................................................................67
StorageSafety..................................................67
CleaningandStorage.......................................67
Troubleshooting......................................................68
Schematics.............................................................70
4
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSIstandardB71.4-2017.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
Keepbystandersandchildrenaway.
Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Allowonlypeople
whoareresponsible,trained,familiarwiththe
instructions,andphysicallycapabletooperateor
servicethemachine.
Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand
lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.
Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,
ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or
onslopesgreaterthan15°.
Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards,
safetyswitches,andothersafetyprotective
devicesinplaceandfunctioningproperly.
Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeservicing,adjusting,fueling,cleaning,or
storingit.
5
SlopeIndicator
g011841
Figure3
Youmaycopythispageforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucanoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslopeof
hillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge
6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decalbatterysymbols
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.
1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway
fromthebattery.
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
decaloemmarkt
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
decal58-6520
58-6520
1.Grease
decal93-6687
93-6687
1.Donotstephere.
decal99-8936
99-8936
1.Machinespeed4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
decal106-5517
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
7
decal107-3069
107-3069
1.Warning–thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
down.
2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe
rollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionandweartheseat
belt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary;do
notweartheseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.
3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.
decal109-6036
109-6036
RearDischargeMachinesOnly
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
2.Removethekeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicing
orperformingmaintenance.
3.Heightofcut
decal112-9028
112-9028
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.
decal116-5988
116-5988
1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking
brake—disengaged
decal116-8283
116-8283
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto75to81N∙m(55to60ft-lb).
decal117-3276
117-3276
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
8
SideDischargeMowersOnly
decal126-6464
126-6464
1.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
away.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.
2.Thrownobjectshazard,
mower—donotoperate
withoutthedeector,
dischargecover,orgrass
collectionsysteminplace.
decal126-8383
126-8383
Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum
recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas
wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineintheconditionson
thatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained;wearhearingprotection.
4.Runover/backoverhazard—donotcarrypassengers;look
behindyouwhenmowinginreverse.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofthehand,mowerblade;
entanglementhazardofthehand,belt—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
3.Ramphazard—donotusedualrampswhenloadingontoa
trailer;use1rampwideenoughforthemachine;usearamp
withaslopelessthan15°;backuptherampwhenloadingthe
machineanddriveforwardofftherampwhenunloading.
6.Tippinghazard—donotusethemachineneardrop-offsor
onslopesgreaterthan15°;onlyoperateacrossslopesless
than15°.
9
decal126-9275
126-9275
ForModelswith183cm(72-inch)DeckswithSide
Discharge
decal126-9276
126-9276
1.Beltrouting
decal126-9278
126-9278
1.Engine—Off4.Pushthebottomofthebuttontolowerthedeck.
2.Engine—On5.Pushthetopofthebuttontoraisethedeck.
3.Engine—Start
10
decal126-9279
126-9279
1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenancetothemachine.
7.Checkthejackshaft-uidlevel.
2.Timeinterval
8.Greasethedeck-drivePTO;refertotheOperator'sManual
forfurtherinstructions.
3.Checktheengine-oillevel.9.Checktheaircleaner.
4.Checkthecoolantlevel;refertotheOperator'sManualfor
furtherinstructions.
10.Greasetheidlerpivot;refertotheOperator'sManualfor
furtherinstructions
5.Checkthetirepressure(2locations).11.Greasethefrontcasterwheelbearings(2locations);referto
theOperator'sManualforfurtherinstructions.
6.Checkhydraulic-uidlevel;refertotheOperator'sManual
forfurtherinstructions.
12.Greasethefrontcasterpivots(2locations);refertothe
Operator'sManualforfurtherinstructions.
decal126-9280
126-9280
ForModelswith152cm(60-inch)or183cm(72-inch)
DeckswithRearDischarge
1.Beltrouting
decal126-9351
126-9351
1.Chassis(15A)3.Main(25A)
2.Accessory(15A)4.Powerpoint(15A)
decal127-0326
127-0326
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
3.Removethekeyand
readtheOperator's
Manualbeforeperforming
maintenance.
2.Heightofcut
11
SideDischargeMowersOnly
decal131-1180
131-1180
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.(A)Short,lightgrass;dry
conditions;maximumdispersion;(B)Baggingsetting;(C)
Tall,densegrass;wetconditions;maximumgroundspeed
decal135-0328
135-0328
1.Torquethewheellugnuts
to129N∙m(95ft-lb).
2.Readandunderstand
theOperator'sManual
beforeperformingany
maintenance;checkthe
torqueaftertherst100
hours,thenevery500
hours,thereafter.
RearDischargeMowersOnly
decal135-0664
135-0664
1.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
away.
2.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandsand
feet—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepall
guardsandshieldsin
place.
decal135-0679
135-0679
1.Rotatingdrivelinehazard/entanglementhazard;belt—stay
awayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsin
place.
12
decal135-1432
135-1432
decal135-2837
135-2837
1.ReadtheOperatorsManualformoreinformation;Use
redT orowet-clutchtransmissionuid;donotusegreen
hydraulicuid.
decal133-8062
133-8062
13
ProductOverview
g227303
Figure4
1.Height-of-cutpin
7.Motion-controllever
2.Parking-brakelever8.Fuel-tankcap
3.Monitor/controls
9.Anti-scalproller
4.Rollbar
10.Skid
5.Enginescreen
11.Casterwheel
6.Audiblealarmandpowerpoint12.Mowerdeck
14
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart
theengineandoperatethemachine.
ControlPanel
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Figure5
1.Horizondisplaymonitor3.Keyswitch
2.Deck-liftswitch
4.Blade-controlswitch
(powertakeoff)
HorizonDisplayMonitor
RefertotheSoftwareGuidefordetailedinformation
explainingtheoperatorinterfacethatallowsyouto
accessinformation,resetcounters,modifysystem
settings,andtroubleshoottheequipment.
g228164
Figure6
HorizonDisplayMonitor
1.Screen
3.Buttons
2.LEDstatuslight
InformationScreen
Theinformationscreendisplaysinformationrelative
tomachineoperation;refertotheSoftwareGuidefor
moreinformation.
Buttons
Themulti-functionalbuttonsarelocatedatthebottom
ofthepanel.Theiconsdisplayedontheinformation
screenabovethebuttonsindicatethecurrentfunction.
Thebuttonsallowyoutoselecttheenginespeedand
navigatethroughsystemmenus.
RefertotheSoftwareGuideformoreinformation.
LEDStatusLight
TheLEDstatuslightismulti-coloredtoindicatethe
systemstatusandislocatedontherightsideofthe
panel.Duringstartup,theLEDilluminatesredto
orangetogreentoverifyfunctionality.
Solidgreen—indicatesnormaloperatingactivity
Blinkingred—indicatesanactivefault
Blinkinggreenandorangeindicatesthata
clutchresetisrequired
RefertotheSoftwareGuideformoreinformation.
Alarm
Ifanerroroccurs,anerrormessagedisplays,theLED
turnsred,andthealarmsoundsaudiblyasfollows:
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Afastchirpsoundindicatescriticalerrors.
Aslowchirpingsoundindicateslesscriticalerrors,
suchasrequiredmaintenanceorserviceintervals.
Note:Duringstartup,thealarmsoundsbrieyto
verifyfunctionality.
RefertotheSoftwareGuideformoreinformation.
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe
enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine
isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular
maintenance(Figure5).
HoursaredisplayedinEngine-Offscreenorinthe
EngineHourCountermenu.
RefertotheSoftwareGuideformoreinformation.
KeySwitch
Usethisswitchtostarttheengine.Ithas3positions:
START,RUN,andOFF.
Note:TheLCDindicatorsappearwheneachcontrol
meetsthe“safetostart”mode(e.g.,theindicator
turnsonwhenyouareintheseat.)
Note:TheengineECUcontrolstheglowplugsduring
coldstarts.Ifthecoolanttemperatureistoolow,the
glowsymboldisplaysonthemonitorandthestarter
doesnotcrankwhenyouturntheenginetotheSTART
position.TheglowplugsactivateintheONorSTART
position.Oncetheglowhasbeenonlongenough
forthecurrenttemperature,theglowsymbolonthe
monitordisappearsandtheenginecrankswhen
turnedtotheSTARTposition.
Note:Thesystemallowsyoutostartthemachinethe
withthePTOswitchengaged,butdoesnotengage
theblades.YoumustresetthePTOtoengagethe
PTO.
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andthereare
3speeds:Maximum,Efcient,andLow.
RefertotheSoftwareGuideformoreinformation.
Blade-ControlSwitch(Power
Takeoff)
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)engagesand
disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure5).
TheLCDindicatorappearsontheinformationscreen
whenthePTOswitchisdisengaged.
Note:MachinesequippedwiththeHorizonDisplay
Monitorhaveaclutchsaver,whichallowsthethrottle
toautomaticallyreducetheenginespeedwhen
youdisengagethePTOswitch.Engagingand
disengagingthePTOswitchchangestheengine
throttlebetweenMOWandTRANSPORTmode.
Note:Thesystemallowsyoutostartthemachine
withthePTOswitchengaged,butdoesnotengage
theblades.EngagingthePTOrequiresyoutoreset
thePTOswitchbydisengaging,thenengagingit.
Deck-LiftSwitch
Presstheswitchrearwardtoraisethedeck.
Presstheswitchforwardtolowerthedeck.
Motion-ControlLevers
Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine
forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure4).
Neutral-LockPosition
Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardfromthe
centertotheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwhenexiting
themachine(Figure22).Alwayspositionthe
motion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition
whenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.
Parking-BrakeLever
Wheneveryoushutofftheengine,engagetheparking
braketopreventaccidentalmovementofthemachine.
16
Specications
OverallWidth—SideDischargeMachines
Withoutthedeck
152.4cm(60inches)
Deectorup186.4cm(73-3/8inches)
Deectordown215.6cm(84-7/8inches)
OverallWidth—RearDischargeMachines
60-inchDeck72-inchDeck
168.2cm(66.2inches)198.7cm(78-3/16inches)
OverallLength—SideDischargeMachines
Rollbarupordown
253cm(99-5/8inches)
OverallLength—RearDischargeMachines
Rollbarupordown
255.5cm(100-5/8inches)
OverallHeight—AllMachines
Rollbarup
182.4cm(71-13/16inches)
Rollbardown
129.5cm(51inches)
OverallHeight—AllMachines
Rollbarup
182.4cm(71-13/16inches)
Rollbardown
129.5cm(51inches)
TreadWidthofDriveWheels—AllMachines
112cm(44-1/8inches)
TreadWidthofCasterWheels
(Center-to-CenterofTires)—SideDischarge
Machines
120.7cm(47-1/2inches)
TreadWidthofCasterWheels
(Center-to-CenterofTires)—RearDischarge
Machines
60-inchDeck72-inchDeck
84cm(33-1/8inches)84cm(33-1/8inches)
WheelBase(CenterofCasterTiretoCenterof
DriveTire)—SideDischargeMachines
154.7cm(60-7/8inches)
WheelBase(CenterofCasterTiretoCenterof
DriveTire)—RearDischargeMachines
60-inchDeck72-inchDeck
157.2cm(61-7/8inches)157.2cm(61-7/8inches)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro
distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
17
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations
mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner
isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand
mechanics.
Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,
andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith
theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine
couldthrow.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety
switches,andguardsareattachedandworking
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeservicing,adjusting,fueling,cleaning,or
storingit.
Beforemowing,inspectthemachinetoensure
thatthecuttingassembliesareworkingproperly.
Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate
equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories
requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand
safely.
Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.
Donotcarrypassengersonthemachine.
Keepbystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine
duringoperation.Shutoffthemachineand
attachment(s)ifanyoneentersthearea.
Donotoperatethemachineunlessallguardsand
safetydevices,suchasthedeectorsandthe
entiregrasscatcher,areinplaceandfunctioning
properly.Replacewornordeterioratedpartswhen
necessary.
FuelSafety
Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.
Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,
placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon
thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron
anobject.
Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,in
anopenarea,andwhentheengineiscold.
Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan
openameorsparks.
Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe
tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.
Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe
engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil
thefuelvaporshavedissipated.
Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep
itoutofthereachofchildren.
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersonthegroundandawayfromyour
vehiclebeforelling.
Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer
andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot
possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer
ratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.
Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire
exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith
therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat
alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea
nozzlelock-opendevice.
Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.
Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurely.
Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,
mufer,drives,grasscatcher,andengine
compartmenttohelppreventres.Cleanupoilor
fuelspills.
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AddingFuel
RecommendedFuel
Theenginerunsonclean,freshdieselfuelwith
aminimumcetaneratingof40.Purchasefuelin
quantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin30daystoensure
fuelfreshness.
Usesummer-gradedieselfuel(No.2-D)at
temperaturesabove-7°C(20°F)andwinter-grade
dieselfuel(No.1-DorNo.1-D/2-Dblend)below
-7°C(20°F).Useofwinter-gradedieselfuelatlower
temperaturesprovideslowerashpointandpour
pointcharacteristics,thereforeeasingstartabilityand
lesseningchancesofchemicalseparationofthefuel
duetolowertemperatures(waxappearance,which
maypluglters).
Usingsummer-gradedieselfuelabove-7°C
(20°F)contributestowardlongerlifeofthepump
components.
Important:Donotusekeroseneorgasoline
insteadofdieselfuel.Failuretoobservethis
cautionwilldamagetheengine.
BiodieselReady
Thismachinecanalsouseabiodieselblendedfuel
ofuptoB20(20%biodiesel,80%petrodiesel).The
petrodieselportionshouldbeloworultralowsulfur.
Observethefollowingprecautions:
Thebiodieselportionofthefuelmeetspecication
ASTMD6751orEN14214.
TheblendedfuelcompositionshouldmeetASTM
D975orEN590.
Paintedsurfacesmaybedamagedbybiodiesel
blends.
UseB5(biodieselcontentof5%)orlesserblend
incoldweather.
Monitorseals,hoses,gasketsincontactwithfuel
astheymaydegradeovertime.
Fuellterpluggingmaybeexpectedforatime
afterconvertingtobiodieselblends.
Contactyourdistributorformoreinformationon
biodiesel.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake.
3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.
5.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck
(Figure7).
Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto
expand.
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Figure7
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PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe
EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page37).
BreakinginaNewMachine
Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower
decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhen
new,placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow
40to50hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinesto
developfullpowerandbestperformance.
UsingtheRollover
ProtectionSystem(ROPS)
WARNING
Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover,keep
therollbarinthefullyraised,lockedposition
andusetheseatbelt.
Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothe
machine.
WARNING
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll
barisinthedownposition.
Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.
Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbar
isinthedownposition.
Driveslowlyandcarefully.
Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance
permits.
Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances
(i.e.,branches,doorways,electricalwires)
beforedrivingunderanyobjectsanddo
notcontactthem.
LoweringtheRollBar
Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhen
absolutelynecessary.
1.Tolowertherollbar,applyforwardpressureto
theupperpartoftherollbar.
2.Pullbothknobsoutandrotatethem90degrees
sotheyarenotengaged(Figure8).
3.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure8)
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Figure8
1.Upperpartoftherollbar4.Rotatetheknobout90°
toholditintheunlatched
position.
2.Knobinthelatched
position
5.Knobintheunlatched
position
3.Pulltheknobtounlatch.
RaisingtheRollBar
Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeroll
barintheraisedposition.
1.Raisetherollbartotheoperatingpositionand
rotatetheknobsuntiltheymovepartiallyinto
thegrooves(Figure9).
2.Raisetherollbartothefulluprightpositionwhile
pushingontheupperrollbarsothatthepins
snapintopositionwhentheholesalignwiththe
pins(Figure9).
3.Pushontherollbarandensurethatbothpins
areengaged(Figure9).
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Figure9
1.Engaged2.Partiallyengaged—donot
operatethemachinewith
theROPSinthisposition.
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