Toro Commercial Walk-Behind Mower, Fixed Deck, Pistol Grip, Hydro Drive User manual

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FormNo.3391-863RevA
CommercialWalk-BehindMower
FixedDeck,PistolGrip,HydroDrivewith
36inand48inTURBOFORCE
®
CuttingUnit
ModelNo.30934—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.30938—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.39934—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.39938—SerialNo.315000001andUp
G017540
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3391-863*A
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.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,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
©2014—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
2
Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroMowerSafety..................................................6
SlopeIndicator.......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
ProductOverview.........................................................13
Controls...............................................................13
Specications........................................................14
Attachments/Accessories........................................14
Operation....................................................................14
AddingFuel...........................................................14
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................15
PuttingSafetyFirst.................................................15
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................16
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................16
OperatingtheNeutralLocks....................................17
OperatingtheMower-Blade-ControlKnob
(PTO)...............................................................18
TheSafety-InterlockSystem....................................18
DrivingtheMachineForwardandBackward..............19
BringingtheMachinetoNeutralPosition...................19
StoppingtheMachine.............................................19
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................19
AdjustingtheFlowBafe........................................20
PositioningtheFlowBafe......................................20
TransportingtheMachine........................................21
SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass.....................21
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................21
AdjustingtheCasterPosition...................................22
AdjustingtheHandleHeight....................................23
Height-of-CutChart...............................................24
Maintenance.................................................................25
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................25
Lubrication...............................................................26
LubricatingtheMachine..........................................26
LubricatingtheCasterandWheelBearings.................26
GreasingtheMower-BeltIdler.................................26
GreasingthePumpControlandtheBell
Crank................................................................26
EngineMaintenance..................................................27
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................27
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................27
ServicingtheSparkPlugs.........................................29
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................30
ServicingtheFuelTank...........................................30
ServicingtheFuelFilter...........................................31
ServicingtheFuel-VentSystem................................31
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................32
AdjustingtheSpeed-ControlLinkage........................32
AdjustingtheNeutralControlLinkages.....................32
AdjustingtheHydroControlLinkages.......................33
AdjustingtheControlRod.......................................35
AdjustingtheTracking...........................................36
AdjustingtheSpringAnchorLinks...........................36
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................37
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................37
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CleaningtheAir-IntakeScreen.................................37
CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................37
BrakeMaintenance....................................................38
ServicingtheBrake.................................................38
BeltMaintenance......................................................39
CheckingtheBelts..................................................39
ReplacingtheMowerBelt........................................39
AdjustingtheMowerBeltTension............................40
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................43
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................43
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................46
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................46
AdjustingtheBladeBrake........................................48
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................48
Storage........................................................................49
CleaningandStorage..............................................49
Troubleshooting...........................................................51
Schematics...................................................................53
Safety
Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadebyother
manufacturersthatdonotmeetAmericanNationalStandards
Institutecerticationwillcausenoncomplianceofthis
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.
Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
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.
Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto
orfromatrailerortruck.
Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
SafeHandlingofFuels
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis
anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.
Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit
ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
fueldispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten
securely.
MaintenanceandStorage
Disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine
andremovethekeyordisconnectthespark-plugwire.
Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning
orrepairingthemachine.
Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,thedrives,
themufers,andtheenginetohelppreventres.Clean
upoilorfuelspillage.
Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear
ame.
Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot
storefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
Parkthemachineonlevelground.Settheparkingbrake.
Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
Disconnectthebatteryorthespark-plugwirebefore
makinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegativeterminal
rstandthepositivelast.Connectthepositiverstand
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
specicationsofourequipment.Forpeaceofmind,insist
onTorogenuineparts.
Hauling
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror
truck.
Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine.
ToroMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
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
thereisanopename,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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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
93-7010
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—keepthedeectorinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
95-5537
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manualforinstructionson
operatingthecuttingblade
3.Pullbacktodisengage
2.Pushforwardtoengage
95-5852
1.Warning—engagetheparkingbrakeandchockorblockthe
wheelswhenparkingthemachineonaslope.
98-5130
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto102-106Nm(75-80ft-lb).
99-3943
1.Engine
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106-2733
1.Fast
3.Slow
2.Continuousvariable
setting
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
112-8760
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
112-9028
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.
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115-1038
1.Forward
2.Neutral
3.Reverse
4.Toturnrightmovethelefthandleverintotheforwardpositionwhiletherighthandleverisintheneutralposition.
5.Toturnleftmovetherighthandleverintotheforwardpositionwhilethelefthandleverisintheneutralposition.
6.Engine—stop
7.Engine—run
8.Groundspeed
9.Fast
10.Continuousvariablesetting
11.Slow
12.Neutral
13.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
14.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.
15.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
16.Warning—removetheignitionkeybeforeperformingmaintenanceonthemachine.
17.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mowerblade—stoptheenginebeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
18.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefromthemachine.
19.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsinplace.
115-4212
1.Hydraulicoillevel3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
117-2718
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121-6049
1.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
awayfromthemachine.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—keephands
awayfrommovingparts.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,
mower—donotoperate
themowerwithguardsor
shieldsremoved.
126-1400
1.Warning-ReadtheOperator’smanual.UseonlyT ororiding
attachments.Useofotherridingattachmentsmaycreatea
hazardousconditionresultingininjury.
130-8370
1.Neutrallock
130-8375
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
4.Increaseright
2.Increaseleft
5.Trackingadjustmentknob
3.Trackingadjustment
130-8376
1.Engagetheparkingbrake.2.Disengagetheparking
brake.
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131-1180
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
3.Baggingsetting
2.Short,lightgrass;dry
conditions;maximum
dispersion
4.Tall,densegrass;wet
conditions;maximum
groundspeed
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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.
Operator-Presence-Control(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.Operator-presence-control
levers(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.
Recoil-StartHandle
Pulltherecoil-starthandletostarttheengine(notshown
inFigure4).
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Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingorstoringthe
machine.
Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
36-inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown118.4cm(46.6inches)
Length
203.2cm(80inches)
Height
111.8cm(44inches)
Weight
241kg(532lb)
48-inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown161.3cm(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.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.
Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13
mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe
llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.
Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.
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DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor
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;refertoDraining
theFuelTank(page30).
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
ofthellerneck.Thisspaceinthetankallowsgasoline
toexpand.Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
3.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.Wipeupanygasoline
thatmayhavespilled.
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check
theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page28).
PuttingSafetyFirst
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-starthandlermlyandpullitout
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.
TheSafety-InterlockSystem
CAUTION
Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor
damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly
causingpersonalinjury.
Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore
operatingthemachine.
UnderstandingtheSafety-Interlock
System
Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthemower
fromstartingunless:
Theblade-controlknob(PTO)ispushedoff.
Thespeed-controlleverisintheNeutralposition.
Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtostoptheengine
when:
Theoperator-presence-control(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(page17).
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.RefertoOperatingtheNeutral
Locks(page17).
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.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrolleversto
theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Openthebypassvalvesbyturningthemcounter
clockwise1to2turns.Thisallowshydraulicuidto
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
AdjustingtheFlowBafe
Themowerdischargeowcanbeadjustedfordifferenttypes
ofmowingconditions.Positionthecamlockandbafeto
givethebestqualityofcut.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrolleversto
theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Toadjustthebafe,loosenthenut(Figure15).
4.Adjustthebafeandnutintheslottothedesired
dischargeowandtightenthenut.
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Figure15
1.Slot
2.Nut
PositioningtheFlowBafe
Thefollowingguresareonlyrecommendationsforuse.
Adjustmentswillvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent,and
heightofgrass.
Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthemower
groundspeedisthesame,openupthebafe.
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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