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Pour obtenir gratuitement une version en français de ce manuel, écrivez à l’adresse ci-dessous. N’oubliez pas d’indiquer les numéros de modèle et de série de votre produit. The Toro Company, Attn: Parts Dept., 8111 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420–1196 English (EN)
Authorized Service will cause noncompliance of this machine. Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates can result in injury.
Never let children or untrained people operate or Never operate with the discharge deflector raised, service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher. the age of the operator. Do not change the engine governor setting or The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for overspeed the engine.
If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel The following list contains safety information uneasy on it, do not mow it. specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know that is not included in the ANSI standards.
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Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e. branches, doorways, electrical wires) before driving under any objects and do not contact them. DO NOT Do not mow slopes exceeding 15 degrees. Avoid turning on slopes. If you must turn, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
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. 1-643339 1-633345 1-523552 1-633706 1-633462 1-643288 1-633766...
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103-0368 93-7818 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt/nut to 115–149 N m (85–110 ft.-lb.). 104-4163 1. Explosion hazard 4. Wear eye protection 2. No fire, open flames, or 5. Read the Operator’s Manual. smoking. 3.
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104-4164 1. Contains lead; do not 3. Wear eye protection; 5. Sulfuric acid can cause 7. Maximum fill line discard. explosive gases can cause blindness or severe burns. 8. Minimum fill line blindness and other injuries 2. Recycle 6. Flush eyes immediately with 9.
Gasoline and Oil Warning Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Recommended Gasoline Long–term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. Use Unleaded Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. may be used if unleaded regular is not available.
Engine Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Parts Catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro Installing the Drive Wheels 1. Uncrate mower. 2. Remove wheel nuts from rear wheel hubs. 3. Align holes. Mount drive wheels with the valve stem to the outside of the traction unit.
Installing the Seat 2. Place the levers (with the mounting plate toward the rear) on the outside of the control arm shaft and secure them with 4 bolts (3/8 x 1 in.) and 4 spring washers 1. Remove seat from crate. (3/8 in.) (Fig.
4. Slowly pour electrolyte into each battery cell until the 2. Remove the top two valve cover mounting screws level is up to the upper line (Fig. 48) on the battery from both valve covers (Fig. 7). case. 3. Place air cleaner onto engine and align holes in air cleaner bracket with holes in valve covers (Fig.
1. Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings. Caution Grease until it comes out lower seals (Fig. 8). This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure.
Using the Hour Meter The hour meter records the number of hours the engine has operated. It operates when the engine is running. Use these times for scheduling regular maintenance. Figure 3 1. Shut-off valve Note: If the machine runs out of fuel, the fuel injection system may need the air bled out of the system.
Starting and Stopping the Engine Starting the Engine Note: This machine does not have a manual choke. This machine is equipped with a electronic fuel injection (EFI) system. 1. Sit on the seat and move the motion controls to neutral locked position.
Operating the Power Take Off Understanding the Safety Interlock System (PTO) The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the The power take off (PTO) switch engages and disengages engine from starting unless: power to the electric clutch. You are sitting on the seat. Engaging the PTO The parking brake is engaged.
Driving Forward or Backward Driving Backward 1. Move levers to the center, unlocked position. The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the 2. To go backward, slowly pull the motion control levers throttle control in the fast position for best performance.
2. After adjusting height-of-cut, remove flange nut and spring disk while holding stud with wrench (Fig. 12). Note: Do not remove the wheel nut and washer (Fig. 12). 3. Select hole so gage wheel is positioned to the nearest corresponding height-of-cut desired (Fig. 12). 4.
m–5779 Figure 14 1. By-pass valve m–4818 Figure 13 Using a Rollover Protection 1. Seat suspension knob 2. Seat position adjustment System Rollover protection systems (ROPS) are available for many riding machines. Contact an Authorized Service Pushing the Machine by Hand Dealer for information on obtaining ROPS for your machine.
Transporting Machines Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp and sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp. Both maneuvers can cause the unit to tip backward. Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting and marking as required by law.
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2. Remove bracket pin (Fig. 15). 8. Perform maintenance. 9. Remove chocks or blocks. Driving off the Z Stand 1. Raise latch to unlocked position (Fig. 17). 2. Start engine and place at half throttle. Disengage parking brake. 3. Slowly drive backwards off of stand. 4.
This also helps disperse clippings which enhances blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a decomposition and fertilization. genuine TORO replacement blade. Mow at Correct Intervals Normally, mow every four days. But remember, grass grows at different rates at different times. So to maintain the same cutting height, which is a good practice, mow more often in early spring.
File down any nicks and sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine TORO replacement blade. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep extra blades on hand.
To ensure optimum m–1855 performance and continued safety conformance of the Figure 22 machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may 1. Blade 2. Balancer result in non-conformance with safety standards.
M–4226 Figure 23 M–4824 1. Sail area of blade 4. Blade bolt Figure 24 2. Blade 5. Cone toward bolt head 1. Filter minder 2. Button (push to reset) 3. Spring disk Removing the Air Cleaner Servicing the Air Cleaner 1.
6. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil, on page 31, into the filler cap (Fig. 26). Now check the oil level; refer to Checking Oil Level, page 31. Slowly add additional oil to bring it to the full mark. Change the Oil Filter Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other oil change.
spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark plug(s) and a gapping tool/feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap. Install a new spark plug(s) if necessary. Type: Champion Premium Gold 2071 (or equivalent) Air Gap: 0.030 in. (0.76 mm) 0.030 in.
Never install a used filter if it is removed from the fuel 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the line. ignition key to off. Move levers to neutral locked position and apply parking brake. Remove the key. 1.
Cleaning the Engine Fins 5. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Install hose clamp close to the fuel filter to secure the fuel line Every 100 hours clean the engine cylinder and cylinder (Fig. 32). head cooling fins. Also clean around carburetor, governor levers and linkage.
3. Remove grease zerk in hole. Reinstall hex plug and 2. Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings until dust cap. grease comes out lower seals (Fig. 36). 3. Grease the fittings on the push arms (Fig. 36). Where to Add Grease Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the Check Service Reference Aid decal (Fig.
3. Torque slotted nut to 125 ft-lbs (169.5 N m) (Fig. 38). 4. Check the distance from bottom of slot in nut to inside edge of hole. Two threads or less should be showing (Fig. 38). 5. If more than two threads are showing remove nut and install washer between hub and nut (Fig.
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Note: The fluid level should be to the top of the hot level 2. Remove hydro cap and temporarily cover opening of the baffle, when the fluid is warm (Fig. 40). with a plastic bag and rubber band to prevent all hydro fluid from draining out.
Warning Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this type of injury. Gangrene may result if this is not done. Keep body and hands away from pin hole leaks m–1256 or nozzles that eject high pressure hydraulic...
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will keep the pin at the end of the slot and allow the Warning adjustment bolt to move the lever to the appropriate position). Engine must be running so motion control 6. Tighten nut and jam nut. adjustment can be performed. Contact with 7.
Replacing the Pump Drive Belt 6. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nut directly below the yoke. Turn the bottom rod until the correct measurement is obtained (Fig. 45). Tighten jam nut at Check pump drive belt for wear after every 50 hours of yoke operation.
2. To replace fuses pull out on the fuse to remove it (Fig. 47). m–5004 Figure 48 m–4823 1. Filler caps 3. Lower line Figure 47 2. Upper line 1. Engine-20 amp 3. Plastic clip 2. Fuel Pump-10 amp Danger Servicing the Battery Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a deadly poison and causes severe burns.
5. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red) Warning battery post. 6. Secure battery with J-bolts, hold down clamp and 2 Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the washers (1/4 in.), and 2 wing nuts (1/4 in.) (Fig. 49). machine and cables causing sparks.
Adjusting the Mower Level 5. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells. Add distilled water, if necessary, until the electrolyte level is up to the upper line (Fig. 48) on the battery 1. Position mower on a flat surface. Stop the engine, set case.
Danger Unit could fall onto someone and cause serious injury or death. Use extreme caution when operating unit on Z–Stand. Use only for cleaning deck and removing blades. Do not keep unit on Z–Stand for extended periods of time. m–3747 Always shut engine off and set parking brake before performing any maintenance to deck.
M–4312 Figure 53 Figure 54 Top View 1. Clutch 5. Machine frame 2. Clutch retaining strap 6. 1/4 in. belt twist 1. Deck belt 3. Idler nuts 3. Clutch terminal 7. 1/8 in. belt twist 2. Idler arm 4. Idler adjusting nut 4.
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7. If adjustment is required, loosen the fixed idler on right support plate and move up or down in adjustment slot. To relieve belt tension lift up on spring loaded idler. m–3740 Figure 57 1. Push arm 3. Jam nut 2.
Management and disposal practices must be within relevant federal, state or local laws. Return the switch to your Toro dealer if it is faulty and is being replaced or if the unit containing the switch is no longer operating and is being scrapped. If the switch is damaged or broken open use extreme caution in handling.
Cleaning and Storage A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from stabilizer manufacture. Do not use an alcohol 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol). brake and turn the ignition key to off.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Starter does not crank 1. Blade control (PTO) is 1. Move blade control (PTO) to Engaged. Disengaged. 2. Parking brake is not on. 2. Set parking brake. 3. Operator is not seated. 3. Sit on the seat. 4.
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Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Machine does not drive. 1. Traction belt is worn, loose or 1. Contact Authorized Service broken. Dealer. 2. Traction belt is off pulley. 2. Contact Authorized Service Dealer. 3. Hydro fluid level low. 3. Add hydro fluid to reservoir. Abnormal vibration.
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Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) 1. Old gas in gas tank or fuel shut 1. Use new gas and ensure shut comes on. off valve not open completely. off valve is open. 2. Fuel tank vent cap is blocked. 2.
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.