FormNo.3379-930RevA
CommercialWalk-BehindMower
FixedDeck,PistolGrip,HydroDrivewith
36inor48inTURBOFORCE
®
CuttingUnit
ModelNo.30934—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.30938—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.39934—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.39938—SerialNo.314000001andUp
G017540
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3379-930*A
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
WARNING
Removingstandardoriginalequipmentpartsand
accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,and
safetyofthemachine.FailuretouseoriginalToro
partscouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.Making
unauthorizedchangestotheengine,fuelorventing
system,mayviolateEPAandCARBregulations.
Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires,
belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswith
originalToroparts.
Theenclosed
Engine Owner's Man ual
issuppliedfor
informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection
Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl
Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe
enginemanufacturer.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,lawnmowerisintendedtobeused
byresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hired
operators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrasson
well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial
properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor
agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
©2013—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
2
Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
PrintedintheUSA.
AllRightsReserved
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroMowerSafety..................................................6
SlopeIndicator.......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
ProductOverview.........................................................11
Controls...............................................................11
Specications........................................................12
Attachments/Accessories........................................12
Operation....................................................................12
AddingFuel...........................................................12
CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel..................................13
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................13
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................14
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................14
OperatingtheNeutralLocks....................................15
OperatingtheMower-blade-controlKnob
(PTO)...............................................................16
TheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................................16
DrivingtheMachineForwardandBackward..............17
BringingtheMachinetoNeutralPosition...................17
StoppingtheMachine.............................................17
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................17
AdjustingtheFlowBafe........................................18
PositioningtheFlowBafe......................................18
TransportingMachines............................................19
SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass.....................19
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................19
AdjustingtheCasterPosition...................................20
AdjustingtheHandleHeight....................................21
Height-of-cutChart................................................22
Maintenance.................................................................23
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................23
Lubrication...............................................................24
LubricatingtheMachine..........................................24
LubricatingtheCasterandWheelBearings.................24
GreasingtheMowerBeltIdler..................................24
GreasingthePumpControlandtheBell
Crank................................................................24
EngineMaintenance..................................................25
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................25
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................25
ServicingtheSparkPlugs.........................................27
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................28
ServicingtheFuelTank...........................................28
ServicingtheFuelFilter...........................................29
ServicingtheFuelVentSystem.................................29
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................30
AdjustingtheSpeedControlLinkage........................30
AdjustingtheNeutralControlLinkages.....................30
AdjustingtheHydroControlLinkages.......................31
AdjustingtheControlRod.......................................33
AdjustingtheTracking...........................................34
AdjustingtheSpringAnchorLinks...........................34
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................35
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CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................35
CleaningtheAir-intakeScreen..................................35
CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................35
BrakeMaintenance....................................................36
ServicingtheBrake.................................................36
BeltMaintenance......................................................37
CheckingtheBelts..................................................37
ReplacingtheMowerBelt........................................37
AdjustingtheMowerBeltTension............................38
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................41
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................41
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................44
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................44
AdjustingtheBladeBrake........................................46
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................46
Storage........................................................................47
CleaningandStorage..............................................47
Troubleshooting...........................................................49
Schematics...................................................................51
Safety
Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadebyother
manufacturersthatdonotmeetAmericanNationalStandards
Institutecerticationwillcausenoncomplianceofthis
machine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthemachinecanresult
ininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith
thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safetyalertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution, W ar ning ,
or
Danger
—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomply
withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryor
death.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
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'spresencecontrols,safetyswitches,
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot
operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
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Operation
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholesand
hiddenhazards.
•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis
engagedbeforestartingtheengine.Onlystarttheengine
fromtheoperator'sposition.
•Besureofyourfootingwhileusingthismachine,
especiallywhenbackingup.Walk;donotrun.Never
operateonwetgrass.Reducedfootingcouldcause
slipping.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto
travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect
thestabilityofthemachine.Usecautionwhileoperating
neardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen
changingdirectionsonslopes.
•Neverraisedeckwiththebladesrunning.
•NeveroperatewiththePTOshieldorotherguardsnot
securelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksareattached,
adjustedproperly,andfunctioningproperly.
•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engagethe
parkingbrake(ifprovided),andshutofftheenginebefore
leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason,including
emptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthechute.
•Stopequipmentandinspectbladesafterstrikingobjects
orifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makenecessary
repairsbeforeresumingoperations.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachine.
•Keeppetsandbystandersaway.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopbladesifnotmowing.
•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto
orfromatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
SafeHandlingofFuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis
anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.
•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit
ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
fueldispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
•Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten
securely.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine
andremovethekeyordisconnectthespark-plugwire.
Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning
orrepairingthemachine.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,thedrives,
themufers,andtheenginetohelppreventres.Clean
upoilorfuelspillage.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear
ame.
•Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot
storefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Settheparkingbrake.
Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectthebatteryorthespark-plugwirebefore
makinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegativeterminal
rstandthepositivelast.Connectthepositiverstand
negativelast.
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•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wraptheblade(s)or
weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only
replaceblades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.
•Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal
performanceofyourToroequipment,countonToro
genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,Torodelivers
replacementpartsdesignedtotheexactengineering
specicationsofourequipment.Forpeaceofmind,insist
onTorogenuineparts.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror
truck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine.
ToroMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsandothersafetyinformationyoumustknow .
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrassor,
whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcutgrass.
Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecouldprovedangerous
touserandbystanders.
GeneralOperation
•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebeforemowing.
Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.
•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay
behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting
tomaintain,adjustorservice.
•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymaybe
voidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforeoperatingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.
SlopeOperation
Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasy
onaslope,donotmowit.
•Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.fromthe
mowingarea.
•Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.Tallgrasscanhide
obstacles.
•Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.
Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheelgoes
overtheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedgecavesin.
•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.
Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine.
•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.Donot
makesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.
•Mowslopessidetoside.
•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan20degrees.
Service
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewhere
thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror
furnace.
•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallythebladeattachment
bolts.Keepequipmentingoodcondition.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checksafetysystems
forproperoperationbeforeeachuse.
•Useonlygenuinereplacementpartstoensurethatoriginal
standardsaremaintained.
•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustandserviceas
required.
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SlopeIndicator
G01 1841
Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis20degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan20degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
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SafetyandInstructional
Decals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
1-403005
66-1340
95-5537
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manualforinstructionson
operatingthecuttingblade
3.Pullbacktodisengage
2.Pushforwardtoengage
98-0776
98-3296
ForModelswith2BladeMowerDecks
98-5130
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto75-80ft-lb(102-106N⋅m).
98-5954
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BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard
6.Keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthebattery.
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.
7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot
discard.
99-3943
1.Engine
103-2103
103–2076
104-8569
105-4109
105-4110
106-2733
1.Fast
3.Slow
2.Continuousvariable
setting
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106-2743
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
110-2067
110-2068
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
115-4212
1.Hydraulicoillevel3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
106-2738
1.Park4.Engine—stop7.Fast10.Neutral
2.Drive5.Engine—run
8.Continuousvariablesetting
3.Neutral6.Warning—wearear
protection.
9.Slow
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ProductOverview
G017541
Figure4
1.Sidedischarge5.Controls
2.Mowerdeck6.Handle
3.Recoil-starthandle
7.Casterwheel
4.Gastank
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure5)beforeyou
starttheengineandoperatethemachine.
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolhas2positions:FastandSlow.
OperatorPresenceControl(OPC)
Levers
WhenyousqueezetheOPCleversagainstthehandles,
theOPCsystemsensesthattheoperatorisinthenormal
operatingposition.WhenyoureleasetheOPClevers,the
OPCsystemsensesthattheoperatorhasleftthenormal
operatingposition,andthesystemwillstoptheengineif
eitherthespeed-controlleverisnotintheneutralpositionor
theblade-control(PTO)knobisengaged.
Blade-controlKnob(PTO)
Theblade-controlknob(PTO)isusedtoengageand
disengagethedrivebelttodrivethemowerbladeswiththe
OPCleverspressedagainstthehandles.Pulltheknobupto
engagethebladesanddowntodisengagetheblades.
Figure5
1.Throttlecontrol6.Handle
2.Speed-controllever
7.Drivelever
3.Ignitionswitch
8.Blade-controlknob(PTO)
4.Neutrallock
9.Choke
5.OperatorPresence
Controllevers(OPC)
10.Fuel-shutoffvalve
IgnitionSwitch
Thisswitchisusedinconjunctionwithrecoilstarterandhas
2positions:RunandOff.
Speed-controlLever
Thismachinehasavariable-speedcontrolwithaneutral
position.Thiscontrolshowfastthemachinetravelsforward.
DriveLevers
Releasethedriveleverstoengageforwardtractionoperation
andsqueezetheleversuntilanincreaseinforceisfeltto
gointoneutralpositionandcontinuetosqueezetogoin
reverse.Squeezetheright-sidedrivelevertoturnrightand
theleft-sidedrivelevertoturnleft.
NeutralLock
Squeezethedriveleversbackuntilanincreaseinforceisfelt,
andmovethelockstotherearforneutrallock.
RecoilStarter
Pulltherecoil-starthandletostarttheengine(notshown
inFigure4).
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Fuel-shutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingorstoringthe
machine.
Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
36-inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown118.4cm(46.6inches)
Length
203.2cm(80inches)
Height
111.8cm(44inches)
Weight
241kg(532lb)
48-inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown161.3cm(63-1/2inches)
Length
198.9cm(78-3/8inches)
Height
111.8cm(44inches)
Weight
259kg(570lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.
Operation
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
85%ethanol).Usingunapprovedgasolinemaycause
performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagewhichmay
notbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis1/4to
1/2inch(6to13mm)belowthebottomofthe
llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.
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DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor
onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment
fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment
withitswheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser
nozzle.
•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditionerbottleopening.
•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.
UsingFuelStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeepthe
fuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless.Ifyouarestoring
themachineforlonger,drainthefueltank;refertoStorage
(page47).
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertothe
fuel,andfollowthedirectionsofthemanufacturer.
Note:Fuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffectivewhen
mixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechanceofvarnish
depositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethecap.
Addunleadedregulargasolinetothefueltank,untilthe
levelis6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom
ofthellerneck.Thisspaceinthetankallowsgasoline
toexpand.Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
3.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.Wipeupanygasoline
thatmayhavespilled.
CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checktheoil
levelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingtheEngine-oil
Level.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsinthe
safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
anybystandersavoidinjury.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,feetand
headisrecommended.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperator'searandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
Figure6
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
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OperatingtheParkingBrake
Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor
leaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse,checktheparkingbrake
forproperoperation.
Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit.Referto
ServicingtheParkingBrake.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis
unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.
SettingtheParkingBrake
Pulltheparking-brakeleverrearward(Figure7).
Figure7
1.Parking-brakelever(inthereleasedposition)
ReleasingtheParkingBrake
Pushtheparking-brakeleverforward.
StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.
2.Openthefuelvalve.
Note:Acold-weatherstartingkithasbeen
incorporatedtoassistenginestartingincoldweather
orwhenthemachinehasnotbeenrunforaperiod
oftime.
Tousethecold-weatherstartingkit:
•Graspthesplitring(
Figure8)ontherightsideof
themachine,pulltheringandchainstraightout
fromthesideofthemachine,andhookthering
overthecontrol-shieldbolt.
Figure8
1.Splitring2.Control-shieldbolt
•Aftertheengineisstarted,pullthechainstraight
outfromthesideofthemachineuntiltheringcan
beremovedfromshieldbolt.Slowlyreleasethe
tensiononthechain.
3.Disengagetheblade-controlknob(PTO)andmove
thespeed-controllevertotheneutralposition.
4.Movethedriveleverstotheneutralpositionandset
theneutrallocks.
5.Settheparkingbrake.
6.Turntheignitionkeytotherunposition(
Figure5).
7.Tostartacoldengine,movethethrottlecontrol
midwaybetweenthefastandslowpositions.
8.Tostartawarmengine,movethethrottlecontrolto
thefastposition.
9.Pullthechokeknobiftheengineiscold(Figure5).
Note:Awarmorhotengineusuallydoesnotrequire
anychoking.
10.Grasptherecoil-starthandlermlyandpullitout
untilpositiveengagementresults;thenpullthehandle
vigorouslytostarttheengine.Allowtheropetorecoil
slowly.
11.Pushthechoketotheoffpositionastheenginewarms
up(Figure9).
12.Iftheengineiscold,allowittowarmupandthen
movethethrottlecontroltothefastposition.
StoppingtheEngine
1.Movethethrottlelevertotheslowposition(Figure9).
2.Movethedriveleverstotheneutralpositionandset
theneutrallocks.
3.Disengagetheblade-controlknob(PTO)andmove
thespeed-controllevertotheneutralposition.
4.Lettheengineidlefor30to60secondsbeforeturning
theengineoff.
5.Tostoptheengine,turntheignitionkeytooff.
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Figure9
1.Throttlelever
3.Choke
2.Ignitionswitch
Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoff
valveisclosedbeforetransportingorstoringthe
machine,asfuelleakagemayoccur.Beforestoring
themachine,disconnectthewiresfromthespark
plugstopreventthepossibilityofaccidentally
startingtheengine.
OperatingtheNeutralLocks
Alwayssettheneutrallockwhenyoustopthemachine.Set
theparkingbrakeifitisleftunattended.
SettingtheNeutralLock
1.Squeezethedriveleversbackuntilanincreaseinforce
isfelt.
2.Placethumbsontheupperpartofthelocksandmove
themback(
Figure10).
Figure10
1.Handle4.Drivelever
2.Neutrallock
5.Fullspeedforward
3.Neutralposition6.Reverseposition
ReleasingtheNeutralLock
1.Squeezethedriveleversbackuntilanincreaseinforce
isfelt.
2.Placeyourthumbsontheupperpartofthelocksand
movethemforwarduntilthepinsareintheforward
slot(Figure11).
Figure11
1.Handle
4.Pininfullspeedforward
2.Neutrallock5.Handle
3.Drivelever6.Forwardslot
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Operatingthe
Mower-blade-controlKnob
(PTO)
Theblade-controlknob(PTO)isusedinconjunctionwith
theOperatorPresenceControl(OPC)leverstoengageand
disengagethemowerblades.
EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
1.Toengagetheblades,squeezetheOperatorPresence
Control(OPC)leversagainstthehandlegrips(Figure
12).
2.Pulltheblade-controlknob(PTO)up.HoldtheOPC
leversagainstthehandlegrip.
Note:TheenginewillstopiftheOPCleversare
releasedifthemowerisrunningandthespeed-control
leverisnotinneutral.
3.Starttheengineandrepeattheproceduretoengagethe
mowerbladesiftheoperatorpresencecontrol(OPC)
leversarereleased.
Figure12
1.Throttlelever4.DriveLever
2.OperatorPresence
Controllevers(OPC)
5.Blade-controlknob(PTO)
3.Handle
DisengagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
Themowerbladescanbedisengagedbyoneofthefollowing
steps.
1.Pushtheblade-controlknob(PTO)downtotheoff
position(
Figure12).
2.ReleasingtheOperatorPresenceControl(OPC)levers
willstoptheengineandstoptheblades(Figure12)
withtheblade-controlleverengaged.
TheSafetyInterlockSystem
CAUTION
Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor
damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly
causingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore
operatingthemachine.
UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock
System
Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthemower
fromstartingunless:
•Theblade-controlknob(PTO)ispushedoff.
•Thespeed-controlleverisinneutral.
Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtostoptheengine
when:
•TheOperatorPresenceControl(OPC)leversarereleased
withthemowerengagedand/orthespeedcontrolisout
ofneutral.
•Thespeed-controlleverisshiftedoutofneutralwithout
holdingOPCleversorwiththebrakeengaged.
•Theblade-controlknob(PTO)ispulledupwithout
holdingtheOPClevers.
TestingtheSafety-interlockSystem
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine
eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed,
haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystem
immediately.
WARNING
Whiletestingthesafety-interlocksystem,the
machinemaymoveforwardandcausepersonal
injuryorpropertydamage.
•Performthesafety-interlocktestinanopenarea.
•Ensurethatnooneisstandinginfrontofthe
machinewhileperformingthesafety-interlock
test.
1.Settheneutrallocksandplacespeed-controlleverin
neutral.
2.Starttheengine;refertoStartingandStoppingthe
Engine.
3.WithoutholdingtheOperatorPresenceControl(OPC)
levers,pulltheblade-controlknob(PTO)up.The
engineshouldstop.
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4.Pushtheblade-controlknobdowntooff.
5.Withenginerunning,holddowntheOPClevers.
Pulltheblade-controlknob(PTO)up.Thedrivebelt
shouldengageandthemowerbladesshouldbegin
rotating.
6.Withenginerunning,releasetheOPClevers.The
engineshouldstop.
7.Withtheenginerunning,movethespeed-controllever
forwardslightly.ReleasetheOPClevers.Theengine
shouldstop.
8.Ifalltheaboveconditionsarenotmet,havean
AuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystem
immediately.
DrivingtheMachineForward
andBackward
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured
inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethethrottlecontrolin
thefastpositionforbestmowingperformance.
DrivingForward
1.Releasetheparkingbrake.
2.Togoforward,movethespeed-controllevertothe
desiredspeed.
3.Releasetheneutrallock.RefertoReleasingtheNeutral
Lock.
4.Slowlyreleasethedriveleverstomoveforward(
Figure
13).
Togostraight,releasethedriveleversequally(Figure
13).
Toturn,squeezethedriveleveronthesideofthe
directionwhichyouwanttoturn(Figure13).
Figure13
1.Drivelever
2.Speed-controllever
DrivingBackward
Fromneutral,slowlysqueezethedriveleverstomove
rearward(Figure13).
BringingtheMachineto
NeutralPosition
Alwayssettheneutrallockandparkingbrakewhenyoustop
themachine.
1.Squeezethedriveleverstoneutralposition.
2.Settheneutrallocks.RefertoOperatingNeutralLocks.
3.Movespeed-controllevertoneutralposition.
Note:Thespeed-controllevercanalsobeusedto
bringthemowertoneutralpositionandthensetthe
neutrallocks.
StoppingtheMachine
1.Tostopthemachine,squeezethedriveleverstothe
neutralpositionandengageneutrallocks.
2.Movespeed-controlleverintoneutral.
3.Stoptheengine;refertoStoppingtheEngine.
4.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.Settheparkingbrake.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis
unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.
PushingtheMachinebyHand
Thebypassvalvesallowthemachinetobepushedbyhand
withouttheenginerunning.
Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.Never
towthemachinebecausehydraulicdamagemayoccur.
ToPushtheMachine
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrolleversto
theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Openthebypassvalvesbyturningthemcounter
clockwise1to2turns.Thisallowshydraulicuidto
bypassthepumpsandthewheelstoturn(
Figure14).
3.Releasetheparkingbrake.
4.Pushthemachinetothedesiredlocation.
5.Settheparkingbrake.
6.Closethebypassvalves,butdonotovertightenthem.
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Note:Rotatethebypassvalvesamaximumof2turns
sothevalvedoesnotcomeoutofthebodycausing
uidtorunout.
Important:Donotstartoroperatethemachine
withthebypassvalvesopen.Damagetosystem
mayoccur.
Figure14
1.Bypassvalve
AdjustingtheFlowBafe
Themowerdischargeowcanbeadjustedfordifferenttypes
ofmowingconditions.Positionthecamlockandbafeto
givethebestqualityofcut.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrolleversto
theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Toadjustthebafe,loosenthenut(Figure15).
4.Adjustthebafeandnutintheslottothedesired
dischargeowandtightenthenut.
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1 2
Figure15
1.Slot
2.Nut
PositioningtheFlowBafe
Thefollowingguresareonlyrecommendationsforuse.
Adjustmentswillvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent,and
heightofgrass.
Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthemower
groundspeedisthesame,openupthebafe.
PositionA
Thisisthefullrearposition(seeFigure16).Thesuggested
useforthispositionisafollows.
•Useforshort,lightgrassmowingconditions.
•Useindryconditions.
•Forsmallergrassclippings.
•Propelsgrassclippingsfartherawayfromthemower.
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Figure16
PositionB
Usethispositionwhenbagging(Figure17).
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Figure17
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PositionC
Thisisthefullopenposition.Thesuggesteduseforthis
positionisasfollows(Figure18).
•Useintall,densegrassmowingconditions.
•Useinwetconditions.
•Lowerstheenginepowerconsumption.
•Allowsincreasedgroundspeedinheavyconditions.
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Figure18
TransportingMachines
Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthemachine.
Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasallnecessarylightingand
markingasrequiredbylaw.Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafety
instructions.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyou,your
family,petsorbystandersavoidinjury.
Totransportthemachine:
1.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and
closethefuelvalve.
2.Securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruckwith
straps,chains,cable,orropes.
3.Secureatrailertotowingvehiclewithsafetychains.
4.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.
SideDischargingorMulching
theGrass
Thismowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses
clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.
DANGER
Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover,or
completegrasscatcherassemblymountedin
place,youandothersareexposedtobladecontact
andthrowndebris.Contactwithrotatingmower
blade(s)andthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryor
death.
•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthemower
becausethegrassdeectorroutesmaterialdown
towardtheturf.Ifthegrassdeectorisever
damaged,replaceitimmediately.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.
•Nevertrytocleardischargeareaormower
bladesunlessyoureleasethebailandthepower
takeoff(PTO)isoff.Rotatetheignitionkeyto
Off.Alsoremovethekeyandpullthewireoff
thesparkplug(s).
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut
Thismachinehasa26to108mm(1to4-1/4inch)rangefor
theheightofcut.Thiscanbeachievedbyadjustingblade
spacers,rearaxleheight,andfrontcasterspacers.Usethe
Height-of-CutCharttoselectthecombinationofadjustments
required.
AdjustingtheBladeHeight
Adjustthebladesbyusingthe4spacers(6mm)(1/4inch)
onthebladespindlebolts.Thisallowsfora25mm(1inch)
adjustmentrange,in6mm(1/4inch)increments,ofcutting
heightinanyaxleposition.Usethesamenumberofblade
spacersonallbladestoachievealevelcut(2aboveand
2below,1aboveand3below ,etc.).
1.DisengagethePTOandpullthethrottletotheslow
position.
2.Turntheignitionswitchtooff.
3.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.Settheparkingbrake.
4.Holdthebladeboltandremovethenut.Slidethebolt
downthroughthespindle,andchangethespacersas
needed(
Figure19).
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Figure19
1.Blade
4.Spacer
2.Bladebolt5.Thinwasher
3.Curvedwasher
6.Nut
5.Installthebolt,thecurvedwasher,andtheblade;add
extraspacers,andsecurethemwithathinwasheranda
nut(Figure19).
6.Torquethebladeboltto101to108N-m(75to
80ft-lb).
AdjustingtheAxleHeight
Adjusttheaxlepositiontotheselectedheight-of-cutsetting.
1.DisengagethePTOandpullthethrottletothestop
position.
2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition,andthensettheparkingbrake.
3.Placeajackundertherearcenteroftheengineframe.
Raisethebackendoftheengineframeupenoughto
removethedrivewheels.
4.Removethedrivewheels.
5.Loosen,butdonotremove,the2topaxlebolts(
Figure
20).
6.Removethe2loweraxlebolts(Figure20).
Figure20
1.Topaxlebolt2.Loweraxlebolt
7.Raiseorlowerthemountingbracketsothatyoucan
installthe2axleadjustmentboltsinthedesiredhole
location(Figure20).
Note:Useataperedpunchtohelpaligntheholes.
8.Tightenall4bolts.
9.Installthedrivewheelsandlowerthemachine.
AdjustingtheCasterPosition
1.UsingtheHeight-of-CutChart,adjustthecaster
spacerstomatchwiththeaxleholeselected(Figure21).
Figure21
1.Latchpin
3.Spacer,13mm(1/2inch)
2.Spacer,5mm(3/16inch)
2.Removethelatchpin,slidethecasterfromthesupport,
andchangethespacers(Figure21).
3.Installthecasterinthesupportandinsertthelatchpin
(
Figure21).
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