Obey all safety additional information, contact an Authorized Service messages that follow this symbol to avoid all possible Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and injury or death. serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.
– Never remove the gas cap or add fuel when the Follow Toro’s recommendations for wheel weight or engine is running. Allow the engine to cool before counterweights to improve stability.
Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure that original standards are maintained. Toro Riding Mower Safety The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know that is not included in the ANSI standards.
Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. 43-8480 92-2461 55-4300 66-1340 68-3650 92-2462 68-3660...
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99-5339 93-1122 93-3777 1. Engine 93-7282 1. Stop the engine and 2. Read the Operator’s Manual. remove the ignition key before leaving the 3. Wheel height machine 99-6095 99-2985...
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104-4163 1. Explosion hazard 4. Wear eye protection 2. No fire, open flames, or 5. Read the Operator’s smoking. Manual. 3. Caustic liquid/chemical 6. Keep bystanders a safe burn hazard distance from the battery. 99-8139 100-7449 1. Pull the lever out to push 3.
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104-4164 1. Contains lead; do not 4. No sparks, flame, or 6. Flush eyes immediately with 8. Minimum fill line discard. smoking water and get medical help 9. Instructions for activating the fast. 2. Recycle 5. Sulfuric acid can cause battery blindness or severe burns.
Gasoline and Oil Recommended Gasoline Using Stabilizer/Conditioner Use unleaded regular gasoline suitable for automotive use Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the tractor to provide the (85 pump octane minimum). You may use leaded regular following benefits: gasoline if unleaded regular is not available. It keeps gasoline fresh during storage for up to 90 days.
Operation Using the Parking Brake Always set the parking brake when you stop the tractor or leave it unattended. Controls Setting the Parking Brake Become familiar with all of the controls (Fig. 2) before you start the engine and operate the tractor. 1.
Positioning the Seat Disengaging the Blades 1. Depress the clutch/brake pedal to stop the tractor. The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat where you have the best control of the tractor and are most 2. Shift the blade control (PTO) lever to Disengaged comfortable.
3. Select a hole position so that the gage wheel is 3/8 in. 5. Turn the ignition key clockwise and hold it in the Start (10 mm) off of the ground for the height-of-cut to be position (Fig. 10). When the engine starts, release the used (Fig.
You shift into reverse with the blade control (PTO) A red light on the front console (Fig. 12) turns on, lever in the Engaged position and the indicating that the interlock is disabled. operating-in-reverse interlock not deactivated. Setting the KeyChoice Switch to Operate in Reverse An interlock feature on the tractor prevents the power take off (PTO) from operating when backing up.
4. Shift the blade control (PTO) lever into the Disengage Driving the Tractor Forward or position, the ground speed pedal in Neutral, and set the Backward parking brake. Start the engine. While the engine is running, shift the blade control (PTO) lever into the The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured Engage position, push in the clutch, and put the ground in RPM (revolutions per minute).
Stopping the Tractor Installing the Discharge Cover To stop the tractor, release the ground speed pedal, To convert from side discharge to a mulching mower, disengage the blades (PTO), and turn the ignition key to install the discharge cover into the opening at the side of Off to stop the engine.
Operating Tips For the best performance, operate the engine at the maximum speed. The mower requires air to thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the height-of-cut too low or completely surround the mower in uncut grass. Always leave one side of the mower free from uncut grass to allow the air to be drawn into the mower.
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval After first 5 hours Change the engine oil. Check the engine oil level. Each use Clean the mower housing. Check the safety system. Check the brakes. Every 5 hours Check the cutting blades. Check the spark plug.
Servicing the Engine Oil Check the oil level daily or after every 8 hours. Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter. Note: Change the oil more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ, or 1868 higher)
Changing the Oil Filter 5. Open the hood. 6. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting Replace the oil filter every 100 hours or every other oil into the engine and causing damage. Pull up on the air change.
Paper Element: 1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust and dirt. 2. Carefully clean the rubber seal on the paper element to prevent debris from entering the engine. 3. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage to the rubber seal.
4. Close the hood. 3. Remove the cotter pin that secures the brake adjusting nut and slightly loosen the nut (Fig. 22). Cleaning the Cooling System 4. Insert a 0.015 in. (0.38 mm) feeler gauge between the brake disc and the brake puck (Fig. 22). Use a dry brush to clean grass and accumulated debris from 5.
Where to Add Grease Servicing the Battery Lubricate the front wheels and steering spindles until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings (Fig. 23). Warning CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
6. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from the Checking the Electrolyte Level battery post (Fig. 25). 1. Tip the seat forward to see the battery. 2. Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte must be up to the Upper line (Fig. 26). m-5004 Figure 26 1.
4. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until 5. Install the battery in the tractor and connect the battery the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line (Fig. 26) on cables; refer to Installing the Battery on page 27. the battery case.
Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter 1-1/4 in. max. because the fuel tank is empty. (32 mm) 9. Install the fuel line onto the filter. Slide the hose clamp close to the filter to secure the fuel line and filter. Replacing the Fuel Filter Replace the fuel filter after every 100 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first.
Servicing the Headlights Use a #1156, automotive-type bulb. Removing the Bulb 1. Disengage the blades (PTO). 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 4. Remove the ignition key. m-1875 5. Open the hood. Pull the wire connectors off of both of Figure 32 the bulb holder terminals.
Inspecting the Blades Sharpening the Blades 1. Remove the mower; refer to Removing the Mower on 1. Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both ends of the page 31. blade (Fig. 35). Maintain the original angle. The blade retains its balance if the same amount of material is 2.
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8. Remove the height-of-cut lift assist spring from the 11. Remove the rubber wiper and jam nut from the blade retaining bolt (Fig. 37), using the spring tool provided control (PTO) cable at the mounting bracket. Slide the with the tractor. The spring is between the frame and cable from the bracket (Fig.
17. Repeat steps 14 through 16 on the opposite side of the 8. Install the mower belt onto the lower engine pulley mower. (Fig. 41). If you are careful, you can flex the belt guides just far enough away from the pulley to install the belt. 18.
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13. Ensure that both rods extend 5/8 in. (16 mm) beyond the adjustment block (Fig. 44). (16 mm) 5/8 in. 1801 Figure 45 1805 1. Blade control (PTO) cable 5. Jam nut Figure 44 2. Mounting bracket slot 6. 3-1/2 in. (89 mm) 1.
29. Hook the lift assist spring between the mower right side lift bracket and the retaining bolt (Fig. 43). Note: Use the spring tool provided with the machine. 2031 m–1851 Figure 47 Figure 46 1. Left side baffle 4. Belleville washer 1.
Adjusting the Blade Brakes Danger 1. Engage the blade control (PTO) lever. Open holes in the mower expose you and others to 2. Adjust the blade control (PTO) cable to the correct the thrown debris which could cause injury. engaged dimension; refer to Installing the Mower on page 33.
8. Carefully rotate the blades side to side (Fig. 50). Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Measure between the outside cutting edges and the flat Blade Slope surface (Fig. 50). If both measurements are not within 3/16 in. (5 mm), an adjustment is required; refer to Check the front-to-rear blade slope any time you install the steps 9 and 12.
12. Carefully rotate the blades so that they are facing front 17. When the front-to-rear slope is correct, tighten the pivot to rear. plate mounting bolts (Fig. 54). 13. Check the front-to-rear slope by measuring between the 18. When the front-to-rear blade slope is correct, check the bottom of the mower (front center and rear center) and side-to-side level of the mower;...
13. Turn off the water and remove the coupling from the A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to fuel washout fitting and hose. in the tank. Follow the mixing instructions from the stabilizer manufacturer. (1 oz. per gallon). Do not 14.
Wiring Diagram KEY SWITCH NO CONNECTION B I A AND X Y WIRE COLOR CODES START B I S BROWN PINK (IGNITION) BLUE BLACK GREY YELLOW WHITE VIOLET GREEN KEY SW ORANGE BATTERY (PTO) SHOWN WITH PTO DISENGAGED FUEL SOLENIOD ALTERNATOR SEAT CLOSED WHEN OPERATOR...
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The blades (PTO) are 1. Shift the blade control (PTO) engaged. lever to Disengaged. 2. The parking brake is not on. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. The battery is dead. 3.
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Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The engine loses power. 1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Shift into lower gear to reduce ground speed. 2. The air cleaner is dirty. 2. Clean the air cleaner element. 3. The oil level in the crankcase is 3.
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