FormNo.3428-313RevA
CommercialWalk-BehindMower
FixedDeck,PistolGrip,GearDrivewith32in,
36in,or48inCuttingUnit
ModelNo.30632—SerialNo.404325000andUp
ModelNo.39634—SerialNo.404325000andUp
ModelNo.39638—SerialNo.404325000andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3428-313*A
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thisrotary-bladelawnmowerisintendedtobeused
byresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hired
operators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrasson
well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial
properties.Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthan
itsintendedusecouldprovedangeroustoyouand
bystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.T oro.comformoreinformation,including
safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorT oroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
ProductOverview.....................................................9
Controls.............................................................9
Specications..................................................10
Attachments/Accessories.................................10
BeforeOperation..................................................11
BeforeOperationSafety....................................11
AddingFuel.......................................................11
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................12
DuringOperation.................................................12
DuringOperationSafety...................................12
OperatingtheParkingBrakesandNeutral
Locks............................................................13
StartingtheEngine...........................................14
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................14
OperatingtheBlade-ControlLever
(PTO)............................................................15
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................15
DrivingtheMachine..........................................16
StoppingtheMachine.......................................16
AdjustingtheFlowBafe..................................16
PositioningtheFlowBafe................................17
SideDischargingorMulchingGrass.................18
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................18
Height-of-CutChart..........................................20
AfterOperation....................................................21
AfterOperationSafety......................................21
TransportingtheMachine.................................21
Maintenance...........................................................22
MaintenanceSafety..........................................22
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........22
Lubrication..........................................................23
GreasingtheMachine.......................................23
LubricatingtheCasterandWheel
Bearings........................................................23
GreasingtheTransmissionCouplers................23
GreasingtheMowerBeltIdler...........................24
EngineMaintenance...........................................24
EngineSafety...................................................24
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................24
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................25
ServicingtheSparkPlugs.................................27
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................28
ServicingtheFuelSystem................................28
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................30
ElectricalSystemSafety..................................30
ServicingtheBattery.........................................30
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................32
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................32
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................33
CleaningtheAir-IntakeScreen.........................33
CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................33
BrakeMaintenance.............................................34
ServicingtheParkingBrake..............................34
BeltMaintenance................................................35
InspectingtheBelts..........................................35
AdjustingtheWheelDriveBeltT ension.............35
ReplacingtheTraction-DriveBelt......................35
ReplacingtheDriveBelt...................................36
ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................36
AdjustingtheMowerBeltT ension.....................37
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................41
AdjustingtheControlRods...............................41
MowerDeckMaintenance....................................42
BladeSafety.....................................................42
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................42
AdjustingtheBladeBrake.................................44
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................44
Cleaning..............................................................45
CleaningundertheMower................................45
DisposingofWaste...........................................45
Storage...................................................................46
CleaningandStoringtheMachine....................46
Troubleshooting......................................................47
Schematics.............................................................49
3
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSIB71.4-2017.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
•Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions
andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon
themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe
engine.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingpartsof
orunderthemachine.Keepclearofanydischarge
opening.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
functioningproperlyonthemachine.
•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating
area.Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained,
familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically
capabletooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,remove
theignitionkey(ifequipped),andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeservicing,fueling,or
uncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol
,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decaloemmarkt
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
decal93-7010
93-7010
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—keepthedeectorinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
decal95-5537(gear)
95-5537
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manualforinstructions
onoperatingthecutting
blade.
3.Pullbacktodisengage.
2.Pushforwardtoengage.
4
decal98-5130
98-5130
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto102to106N∙m(75to80ft-lb).
decal99-3943
99-3943
1.Beltrouting
2.Engine
decal105-4104
105-4104
1.Reverse3.Transmissionspeeds
2.Neutral
decal106-2733
106-2733
1.Fast
3.Slow
2.Continuousvariable
setting
decal106-5517
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
decal112-8760
112-8760
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
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decal112-9028
112-9028
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.
decal121-6049
121–6049
1.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
away.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,
mower—donotoperate
themowerwithguardsor
shieldsremoved.
decal126-1400
126-1400
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManualforinformationabout
attachments;certainattachmentscancauseyoutofall.
decal130-8371
130-8371
1.Parkingbrake
3.Neutrallock
2.Tractiondrive
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decal130-8373
130-8373
1.Park5.Engine—Run9.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
away.
13.Warning—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepall
guardsandshieldsinplace.
2.Drive6.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
10.Warning—wearhearing
protection.
3.Neutral7.Warning—donotoperate
thismachineunlessyou
aretrained.
11.Warning—shutoffthe
engineandremovethe
keybeforeperforming
maintenance.
4.Engine—Stop
8.Thrownobject
hazard—shutofftheengine
beforeleavingthemachine
topickupdebris.
12.Warning—shutoffthe
enginebeforeleavingthe
machine.
decal131-1180
131-1180
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
3.Baggingsetting
2.Short,lightgrass;dry
conditions
4.Tall,densegrass;wet
conditions
decal132-4708
132-4708
1.Attention—donotadjust
theshiftleverwhile
moving.
2.Stopmovingbefore
adjustingtheshiftlever.
7
decal133-8062
133-8062
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ProductOverview
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Figure3
1.Side-dischargechute5.Controls
2.Mowerdeck6.Handle
3.Recoil-starthandle
7.Casterwheel
4.Fueltank
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart
theengineandoperatethemachine.
ControlPanel
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Figure4
1.Throttlecontrol6.Drivelever
2.Keyswitch
7.Gear-shiftlever
3.Neutral/parking-brakelock8.Choke
4.Operator-presencecontrol
(OPC)lever
9.Blade-controllever(power
takeoff)
5.Handle
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolhas2positions:FASTandSLOW
(Figure4).
Operator-PresenceControl(OPC)
Levers
WhenyousqueezetheOPClevers(Figure4)against
thehandles,theOPCsystemsensesthatyouarein
thenormaloperatingposition.Whenyoureleasethe
OPClevers,theOPCsystemsensesthatyouleftthe
normaloperatingposition,andthesystemshutsoff
theengineifeitherthegear-shiftleverisnotinthe
NEUTRALpositionortheblade-controlswitch(power
takeoff)isengaged.
Gear-ShiftLever
Thegear-shiftlevelsallowsyoutoshiftto5FORWARD
positions,NEUTRALposition,andREVERSEposition
(Figure4).
Note:Ithasanin-lineshiftpattern.
Important:Donotshiftwhilethemachineis
moving,asyoumaydamagethetransmission.
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DriveLevers
Releasethedriveleverstoengagetheforward
tractionoperation.Squeezetherightdriveleverto
turnrightorsqueezetheleftdrivelevertoturnleft
(Figure4).
Neutral/Parking-BrakeLock
Squeezethedriveleversandmovethelocksrearward
totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Squeezethedrive
leversandmovethelocksforwardtoengagethe
parkingbrake(Figure4).
Blade-ControlLever(Power
Takeoff)
Theblade-controllever,inconjunctionwiththeOPC
levers,engagesanddisengagespowertothemower
blades(Figure4).
Recoil-StartHandle
Pulltherecoil-starthandletostarttheengine(Figure
3).
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor
storingthemachine.
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch,usedinconjunctionwiththerecoil
startertostartandshutofftheengine,has2positions:
RUNandOFF(Figure4).
Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
32-inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown116cm(46inches)
Length
198cm(78inches)
Height
104cm(41inches)
Weight
182kg(402lb)
36-inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown118cm(47inches)
Length
203cm(80inches)
Height
104cm(41inches)
Weight
210kg(462lb)
48-inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown161cm(63-1/2inches)
Length
199cm(78inches)
Height
104cm(41inches)
Weight
227kg(500lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedToro
distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations
mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner
isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand
mechanics.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,removetheignition
key(ifequipped),waitforallmovingpartstostop,
andallowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,
servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe
enginequickly.
•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety
switches,andsafetyprotectivedevicesare
attachedandfunctioningproperly.Donotoperate
themachineunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,
andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith
theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine
couldthrow.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.
•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethat
theblades,bladeboltsandmowerdeckarenot
wornordamaged.Replacewornordamaged
bladesandboltsinsetstopreservebalance.
FuelSafety
•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisammable
anditsvaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothetank
whiletheengineisrunningorhot.
•Donotaddordrainfuelinanenclosedspace.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;
avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntilthefuel
vaporshavedissipated.
•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersontheground,awayfromthevehicle
beforelling.
•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,refuel
suchequipmentwithaportablecontainerrather
thanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel
tankorcontaineroperatingatalltimesuntilfueling
iscomplete.
AddingFuel
RecommendedFuel
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol
(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland
MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15%
ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.
Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan
10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains
15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or
enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder
warranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
providethefollowingbenets:
•Keepsfuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedby
thefuel-stabilizermanufacturer
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditives
containingmethanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner
tothefuel.
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Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.Tominimize
thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,
usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake.
3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.
5.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.
Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto
expand.
PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe
EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page22).
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Beforeyoustarttheengine,ensurethatalldrives
areinneutral,theparkingbrakeisengaged,and
youareintheoperatingposition.
•Keepbystandersoutoftheoperatingarea.Stop
themachineifanyoneentersthearea.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
•Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif
youslipandcontacttheblade.Avoidmowingin
wetconditions.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
unit.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe
sureofaclearpath.
•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay
blockyourview.
•Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunitandshutoff
theenginebeforeadjustingtheheightofcut.
•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.
Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,which
islethalifinhaled.
•Donotleavearunningmachineunattended.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(includingto
emptythecatchersortounclogthecuttingunits),
dothefollowing:
–Parkthemachineonlevelground.
–Disengagethecuttingunitandlowerthe
attachments.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutoffthemachineandremovetheignition
key(ifequipped).
–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
–Shutoffthemachineanddisengagethedrive
tothecuttingunitinthefollowingsituations:
◊Beforefueling
◊Beforeclearingblockages
◊Beforechecking,cleaning,ormaintaining
thecuttingunit
◊Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifan
abnormalvibrationoccurs.Inspectthe
cuttingunitfordamageandmakerepairs
beforestartingandoperatingthemachine
◊Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition
–Useonlyaccessoriesandattachments
approvedbyTheT oro®Company.
–Besureofyourfootingwhileusingthis
machine,especiallywhenbackingup.Walk;
donotrun.
–Neveroperatewiththedischargedeector
raised,removedoraltered,unlessyouare
usingagrasscatcher.
–Nevercarrypassengersonthemachine.
–Donotdirectthedischargematerialtoward
anyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainst
awallorobstruction;materialmayricochet
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towardyou.Stoptheblade(s)whencrossing
gravelsurfaces.
–Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingto
instructionsandwithyourfeetwellawayfrom
theblade(s)andnotinfrontofthedischarge
chute.
–Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpulling
themachinetowardyou.
–Stopthebladeifyoumusttransportthe
machinetoandfromthemowingareaand
whencrossingsurfacesotherthangrass.
SlopeSafety
•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.Youareresponsibleforsafeslope
operation.Operatingthemachineonanyslope
requiresextracaution.Beforeusingthemachine
onaslope,dothefollowing:
–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions
inthemanualandonthemachine.
–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto
determineiftheslopeissafeformachine
operation.Usecommonsenseandgood
judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation.
Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can
quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachineon
aslope.
•Operateacrossslopes,neverupanddown.Avoid
operationonexcessivelysteeporwetslopes.
Poorfootingcouldcauseaslip-and-fallaccident.
•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do
notoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches,
embankments,water,orotherhazards.The
machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes
overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe
distancebetweenthemachineandanyhazard.
Useahandheldtooltooperateintheseareas.
•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon
slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor
direction;turnslowlyandgradually.
•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions
wheretraction,steeringorstabilityisinquestion.
Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet
grass,acrossslopesordownhillmaycausethe
machinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe
drivewheelsmayresultinslidingandalossof
brakingandsteering.Themachinecanslideeven
ifthedrivewheelsarestopped.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,
ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards.Tall
grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould
overturnthemachine.
•Ifyoulosecontrolofthemachine,stepawayfrom
thedirectionoftravelofthemachine.
•Alwayskeepthemachineingearwhengoing
downslopes.Donotcoastdownhill(applicable
onlytogear-driveunits).
OperatingtheParking
BrakesandNeutralLocks
WARNING
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.
Alwaysparkthemachineonalevelsurface,
engagetheparkingbrake,andremove
theignitionkeyifyouleavethemachine
unattended.
EngagingtheParkingBrakes
1.Squeezethedrivelevers(Figure5).
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Figure5
1.Handle4.FULLSPEEDFORWARD
position
2.Neutral/parking-brakelock
5.Drivelever
3.PARKposition6.NEUTRALposition
2.Placeyourthumbsontheupperpartofthelocks
andmovethemforwardinintothePARKposition
(Figure5).
3.Disengagethedrivelevers.
DisengagingtheParkingBrakes
1.Squeezethedriveleversrearward(Figure5).
2.Placeyourthumbsontheupperpartofthelocks
andmovethemrearwarduntiltheyareinthe
DRIVEposition(Figure5).
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EngagingtheNeutralLocks
1.Squeezethedriveleversrearward(Figure5).
2.Placeyourthumbsontheupperpartofthelocks
andmovethemrearwardintotheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position(Figure5).
DisengagingtheNeutralLocks
1.Squeezethedriveleversrearward.
2.Placeyourthumbsontheupperpartofthelocks
andmovethemforwarduntiltheyareinthe
DRIVEposition(Figure5).
StartingtheEngine
1.Connectthespark-plugwires.
2.Openthefuelvalve.
3.DisengagethePTOandshifttotheNEUTRAL
position.
4.Engagetheparkingbrakes.
5.TurntheignitionkeytotheRUNposition.
•Tostartacoldengine,movethethrottle
controlmidwaybetweentheFASTandSLOW
positions.
•Tostartawarmengine,movethethrottle
controltotheFASTposition.
6.Pullthechokeknobiftheengineiscold.
Note:Awarmorhotengineusuallydoesnot
requireanychoking.
7.Grasptherecoil-starthandlermlyandpullit
tostarttheengine.
Note:Allowtheropetorecoilslowly.
Important:Donotpulltherecoilropeto
itslimitorreleasethestarterhandlewhen
youpullouttherope,becausetherope
maybreakortherecoilassemblymaybe
damaged.
8.PushthechoketotheOFFpositionasthe
enginewarmsup.
9.Iftheengineiscold,allowittowarmupandthen
movethethrottlecontroltotheFASTposition.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
1.MovethethrottlelevertotheSLOWposition
(Figure6).
2.Idletheenginefor30to60secondsbefore
turningtheignitionkeytotheOFFposition.
3.Engagetheparkingbrakesandremovethe
ignitionkey.
4.Disconnectthespark-plugwires.
5.Closethefuel-shutoffvalve.
Important:Ensurethatyouclosethe
fuel-shutoffvalvebeforetransportingor
storingthemachine,asfuelmayleak.
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Figure6
1.Throttlecontrol
3.Choke
2.Keyswitch
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Operatingthe
Blade-ControlLever(PTO)
Theblade-controllever(PTO)engagesand
disengagespowertothemowerblades.
EngagingtheMowerBlades
1.Squeezetheoperator-presencecontrollevers
againstthehandles(Figure7).
2.Pushtheblade-control(PTO)leverrmly
forwarduntilitlatchesoverthecenter(Figure7).
Note:Ifyoureleasetheoperator-presence
control,starttheengineandrepeatthis
proceduretoengagethemowerblades.
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Figure7
1.OperatorPresence
Control(OPC)lever
2.Powertake-offlever(PTO)
DisengagingtheMowerBlades
(PTO)
Pulltheblade-controllever(PTO)fullyrearward
(Figure7).
Note:Theengineshutsoffifyoureleasethe
operator-presencecontrolwiththeblade-controllever
engaged.
UsingtheSafety-Interlock
System
WARNING
Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare
disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould
operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal
injury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock
switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged
switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Understandingthe
Safety-InterlockSystem
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe
enginefromstartingunless:
•ThePTOisdisengaged.
•ThemachineisintheNEUTRALposition.
•TheignitionkeyisintheRUNposition.
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtoshutoff
theenginewhen:
•Theoperator-presencecontrol(OPC)leversare
releasedwhenthetransmissionorthebladesare
engaged.
•TheignitionkeyisturnedtotheOFFposition.
•Themachineisshiftedintogearwithoutholding
theOPClevers.
•Theblade-controllever(PTO)isengagedwithout
holdingtheOPClevers.
TestingtheSafety-Interlock
System
Testthesafety-interlocksystemeachtimebefore
youusethemachine.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot
operateasdescribed,haveanAuthorizedService
Dealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately.
1.Engagetheparkingbrakes,movetheshiftlever
totheNEUTRALposition,disengagethePTO,
andmovethethrottleforward.
2.Starttheengine.
3.Withoutholdingtheoperator-presencecontrol
(OPC)levers,engagetheblade-controllever
(PTO).
Theengineshouldshutoff.
4.Disengagetheblade-controllever(PTO).
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5.Withtheenginerunning,holddowntheOPC
leversandengagethetheblade-controllever
(PTO).
Themowerbeltshouldengageandthemower
bladesshouldrotate.
6.ReleasetheOPClevers.
Theengineshouldshutoff.
7.Withtheenginerunning,movetheshiftlever
intogearandreleasetheOPClevers.
Theengineshouldshutoff.
8.Withtheenginerunning,turntheignitionkeyto
theOFFposition.
Theengineshouldshutoff.
9.Ifalltheaboveconditionsarenotmet,have
anAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety
systemimmediately.
DrivingtheMachine
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeed(rpm).
MovethethrottlecontroltotheFASTpositionforthe
bestmowingperformance.
WARNING
Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.You
maylosecontrolofthemachineandcause
personalinjuryordamagetothemachine.
•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.
•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking
sharpturns.
DrivingForward
1.Engagetheparkingbrakes.
2.SqueezetheOPCleversagainstthehandles.
3.Movetheshiftleverintoaforwardgear.
4.Disengagetheparkingbrakes.
5.Slowlyreleasethedrivelevers.
Togostraight,releasethedriveleversequally.
Toturn,squeezethedriveleveronthesame
sideasthedirectionyouwanttoturn.
DrivingBackward
1.Engagetheparkingbrakes.
2.SqueezetheOPCleversagainstthehandles.
3.Movetheshiftleverintothereversegear.
4.Disengagetheparkingbrakes.
5.Slowlyreleasethedrivelevers.
Note:Youmustpullthemowerbackwardto
assistitsrearwardmovement.
StoppingtheMachine
CAUTION
Youorbystandersmaybeinjuredifyoumove
orattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis
unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandengage
theparkingbrakeifyouleavethemachine
unattended.
1.Squeezethedriveleversbackfullytoengage
thebrakes.
2.Engagetheparkingbrakes
3.ShifttotheNEUTRALposition.
4.MovethethrottletotheSTOPposition,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
AdjustingtheFlowBafe
Youcanadjustthemowerdischargeowfordifferent
typesofmowingconditions.Positionthecamlock
andbafeforthebestqualityofcut.
1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking
brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Loosenthenut(Figure8).
4.Adjustthebafeandnutintheslottothedesired
dischargeow.
5.Tightenthenut.
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Figure8
1.Slot
2.Nut
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PositioningtheFlowBafe
Thefollowingguresareonlyrecommendations
foruse.Adjustmentsvarybygrasstype,moisture
content,andtheheightofthegrass.
Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthe
mowergroundspeedisthesame,openupthebafe.
PositionA
Thisisthefullrearposition.Thesuggestedusefor
thispositionisasfollows:
•Short,lightgrassmowingconditions
•Dryconditions
•Smallergrassclippings
•Propelsgrassclippingsfartherawayfromthe
mower
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Figure9
PositionB
Usethispositionwhenbagging.
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Figure10
PositionC
Thisisthefullopenposition.Thesuggestedusefor
thispositionisasfollows:
•Tall,densegrassmowingconditions
•Wetconditions
•Lowerstheengine-powerconsumption
•Allowsincreasedgroundspeedinheavyconditions
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Figure11
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SideDischargingor
MulchingGrass
Thismowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat
dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe
turf.
DANGER
Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover,
orcompletegrasscatcherassemblymounted
inplace,youandbystandersareexposedto
bladecontactandthrowndebris.Contactwith
rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris
cancauseseriousinjuryordeath.
•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthe
mowerdeck,becausethegrassdeector
routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.If
thegrassdeectorisdamaged,replaceit
immediately.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe
mowerdeck.
•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaor
mowerbladesbeforeyoudisengagethe
mowerblades.Turntheignitionkeyto
theOFFposition.Removethekeyand
disconnectthespark-plugwires.
AdjustingtheHeightofCut
Youcanadjusttheheightofcutfrom26to108mm
(1to4-1/4inches)in6mm(1/4inch)increments.
Youcanachievethisbyadjustingthebladespacers,
rearaxleheight,orfrontcasterspacers.Use
theHeight-of-CutChart(page20)toselectthe
combinationofadjustmentsrequired.
AdjustingtheBladeHeight
Adjustthebladesbyusingthe4spacers(6mmor
1/4inch)onthebladespindlebolts.Thisallowsfora
25mm(1inch)adjustmentrange,in6mm(1/4inch)
increments,ofcuttingheightinanyaxleposition.Use
thesamenumberofbladespacersonallthebladesto
achievealevelcut(forexample,2aboveand2below,
1aboveand3below,etc.).
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Holdthebladeboltandremovethenut(Figure
12).
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Figure12
1.Blade
4.Spacer
2.Bladebolt5.Thinwasher
3.Curvedwasher
6.Nut
4.Removethebladeboltfromthespindleand
changethespacersasneeded(Figure12).
5.Installthebladebolt,curvedwasher,andextra
spacers,andsecurethemwithathinwasher
andanut(Figure12).
6.Torquethebladeboltto101to108N∙m(75to
80ft-lb).
AdjustingtheAxleHeight
Adjusttheaxlepositiontotheselectedheight-of-cut
setting.RefertotheHeight-of-CutChart(page20).
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Loosen,butdonotremove,the2axle-pivot
boltsand2axle-adjustmentbolts(Figure13).
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Figure13
1.Axle-pivotbolt2.Axle-adjustmentbolt
4.Placeajackundertherearcenteroftheengine
frame.Raisetherearendoftheengineframe
upenoughtoremovethefront2axle-adjustment
bolts(Figure13).
Note:Usejackstandstosupportthemachine.
5.Raiseorlowertheengineframewiththejackso
thatyoucaninstallthefront2axle-adjustment
boltsinthedesiredholelocation(Figure13).
Note:Useataperedpunchtohelpalignthe
holes.
6.Tightenall4boltsandlowerthemachine.
7.Adjustthecontrolrodsandbrakelinkagesas
required;refertoAdjustingtheControlRods
(page41)andAdjustingtheParkingBrake
(page34).
Important:Youmustadjustthecontrolrods
andbrakelinkagewhenyouchangethe
axlepositionsforpropertractionandbrake
function.
AdjustingtheCasterPosition
1.UsingtheHeight-of-CutChart(page20),adjust
thecasterspacerstomatchwiththeaxlehole
selected(Figure14).
g001456
Figure14
1.Latchpin
3.Spacer(13mmor1/2inch)
2.Spacer(5mmor3/16inch)
2.Removethelatchpin,slidethecasterfromthe
support,andchangethespacers(Figure14).
3.Installthecasterinthesupportandinsertthe
latchpin(Figure14).
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Height-of-CutChart
Numberofspacers
belowthecaster
Numberof1/4-inchbladespacersbelowthespindle
Axle
position
13mm
(1/2
inch)
5mm
(3/16
inch)
43210
A00
26mm(1inch)
32mm(1-1/4
inches)
38mm(1-1/2
inches)
45mm(1-3/4
inches)
51mm(2inches)
A01
29mm(1-1/8
inches)
35mm(1-3/8
inches)
41mm(1-5/8
inches)
48mm(1-7/8
inches)
54mm(2-1/8
inches)
A10
35mm(1-3/8
inches)
41mm(1-5/8
inches)
48mm(1-7/8
inches)
54mm(2-1/8
inches)
60mm(2-3/8
inches)
B01
35mm(1-3/8
inches)
41mm(1-5/8
inches)
48mm(1-7/8
inches)
54mm(2-1/8
inches)
60mm(2-3/8
inches)
B10
41mm(1-5/8
inches)
48mm(1-7/8
inches)
54mm(2-1/8
inches)
60mm(2-3/8
inches)
67mm(2-5/8
inches)
B11
45mm(1-3/4
inches)
51mm(2inches)
57mm(2-1/4
inches)
64mm(2-1/2
inches)
70mm(2-3/4
inches)
B20
51mm(2inches)
57mm(2-1/4
inches)
64mm(2-1/2
inches)
70mm(2-3/4
inches)
76mm(3inches)
C
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48mm(1-7/8
inches)
54mm(2-1/8
inches)
60mm(2-3/8
inches)
67mm(2-5/8
inches)
73mm(2-7/8
inches)
C
20
55mm(2-1/8
inches)
60mm(2-3/8
inches)
67mm(2-5/8
inches)
73mm(2-7/8
inches)
79mm(3-1/8
inches)
C
21
57mm(2-1/4
inches)
64mm(2-1/2
inches)
70mm(2-3/4
inches)
76mm(3inches)
83mm(3-1/4
inches)
C
30
64mm(2-1/2
inches)
70mm(2-3/4
inches)
76mm(3inches)
83mm(3-1/4
inches)
89mm(3-1/2
inches)
D21
61mm(2-3/8
inches)
67mm(2-5/8
inches)
73mm(2-7/8
inches)
79mm(3-1/8
inches)
86mm(3-3/8
inches)
D30
64mm(2-1/2
inches)
70mm(2-3/4
inches)
76mm(3inches)
82mm(3-1/4
inches)
89mm(3-1/2
inches)
D31
70mm(2-3/4
inches)
76mm(3inches)
82mm(3-1/4
inches)
89mm(3-1/2
inches)
95mm(3-3/4
inches)
D40
76mm(3inches)
82mm(3-1/4
inches)
89mm(3-1/2
inches)
95mm(3-3/4
inches)
102mm(4inches)
E31
73mm(2-7/8
inches)
79mm(3-1/8
inches)
86mm(3-3/8
inches)
92mm(3-5/8
inches)
98mm(3-7/8
inches)
E40
79mm(3-1/8
inches)
86mm(3-3/8
inches)
92mm(3-5/8
inches)
98mm(3-7/8
inches)
105mm(4-1/8
inches)
E41
82mm(3-1/4
inches)
89mm(3-1/2
inches)
95mm(3-3/4
inches)
102mm(4
inches)
108mm(4-1/4
inches)
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