Form No.

3449-597 Rev A

60in TITAN® MAX Riding Mower

Model No. 76601—Serial No. 400000000 and Up
Model No. 76602—Serial No. 400000000 and Up

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Original Instructions (EN) *3449-597*
It is a violation of California Public Resource Code its intended use could prove dangerous to you and
Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on bystanders.
any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered
land unless the engine is equipped with a spark Read this information carefully to learn how to operate
arrester, as defined in Section 4442, maintained in and maintain your product properly and to avoid
effective working order or the engine is constructed, injury and product damage. You are responsible for
equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire. operating the product properly and safely.

Gross or Net Torque: The gross or net torque Visit www.Toro.com for product safety and operation
of this engine was laboratory rated by the engine training materials, accessory information, help finding
manufacturer in accordance with the Society of a dealer, or to register your product.
Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1940 or J2723. As Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
configured to meet safety, emission, and operating additional information, contact an Authorized Service
requirements, the actual engine torque on this class Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model
of mower will be significantly lower. Please refer to and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1
the engine manufacturer’s information included with identifies the location of the model and serial numbers
the machine. on the product. Write the numbers in the space
Go to www.Toro.com to view specifications on your provided.
model.
Important: With your mobile device, you can
The enclosed engine owner's manual is supplied scan the QR code on the serial number decal (if
for information regarding the US Environmental equipped) to access warranty, parts, and other
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission product information.
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance,
and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through
the engine manufacturer.

WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
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California to cause cancer, birth defects, Figure 1
or other reproductive harm.
1. Model and serial number location
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause Model No.
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling. Serial No.
Use of this product may cause exposure
to chemicals known to the State of This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
California to cause cancer, birth defects, Important calls attention to special mechanical
or other reproductive harm. information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
The safety-alert symbol (Figure 2) appears both in
this manual and on the machine to identify important
safety messages that you must follow to avoid
accidents. This symbol will appear with the word
Introduction Danger, Warning, or Caution.
• Danger indicates an imminently hazardous
This rotary-blade, riding lawn mower is intended to be situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
used by homeowners in residential applications. It is or serious injury.
designed primarily for cutting grass on well-maintained
lawns. Using this product for purposes other than
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• Warning indicates a potentially hazardous Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 32
situation which, if not avoided, could result in Lubrication .......................................................... 33
death or serious injury. Greasing the Machine....................................... 33
• Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation Engine Maintenance ........................................... 34
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or Engine Safety ................................................... 34
moderate injury. Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 34
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 35
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 38
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 39
Replacing the In-Line Fuel Filter ....................... 39
sa-black

Figure 2
Servicing the Fuel Tank..................................... 39
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 40
1. Safety-alert symbol Electrical System Safety ................................... 40
Servicing the Battery......................................... 40
Servicing the Fuses .......................................... 41
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 42
Checking the Seat Belt ..................................... 42
Contents Adjusting the Tracking ...................................... 42
Checking the Tire Pressure............................... 43
Safety ....................................................................... 4 Checking the Wheel Lug Nuts........................... 43
General Safety ................................................... 4 Cooling System Maintenance .............................. 43
Slope Indicator ................................................... 5 Cleaning the Engine Screen ............................. 43
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 6 Brake Maintenance ............................................. 44
Product Overview ....................................................11 Adjusting the Parking Brake.............................. 44
Controls ............................................................11 Belt Maintenance ................................................ 45
Specifications .................................................. 13 Inspecting the Belts .......................................... 45
Attachments/Accessories ................................. 13 Replacing the Mower Belt ................................. 45
Before Operation ................................................. 14 Replacing the Hydraulic Pump-Drive
Before Operation Safety ................................... 14 Belt................................................................ 46
Adding Fuel ...................................................... 15 Controls System Maintenance ............................. 47
Performing Daily Maintenance.......................... 15 Adjusting the Control-Handle Position .............. 47
Breaking in a New Machine .............................. 15 Adjusting the Motion-Control Linkage ............... 48
Using the Rollover-Protection System Hydraulic System Maintenance ........................... 49
(ROPS) ......................................................... 16 Hydraulic System Safety................................... 49
Using the Safety-Interlock System .................... 17 Hydraulic Fluid Specifications........................... 49
Positioning the Seat.......................................... 18 Checking the Hydraulic Fluid Level ................... 50
During Operation ................................................. 18 Changing the Hydraulic Fluid and
During Operation Safety ................................... 18 Filters ............................................................ 50
Entering the Operator’s Position ....................... 20 Bleeding the Hydraulic System ......................... 52
Operating the Parking Brake............................. 21 Mower Deck Maintenance.................................... 52
Operating the Mower Blade-Control Switch Blade Safety ..................................................... 52
(PTO) ............................................................ 21 Servicing the Cutting Blades ............................. 52
Operating the Throttle....................................... 21 Adjusting the Side-to-Side Leveling and the
Operating the Choke ........................................ 22 Blade Slope .................................................. 55
Starting the Engine ........................................... 22 Removing the Mower Deck............................... 57
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 23 Installing the Mower Deck................................. 57
Using the Motion-Control Levers....................... 23 Replacing the Grass Deflector .......................... 58
Driving the Machine .......................................... 24 Cleaning .............................................................. 59
Using the Side Discharge ................................. 25 Cleaning under the Mower Deck ....................... 59
Adjusting the Height of Cut ............................... 25 Disposing of Waste........................................... 59
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers........................ 26 Storage ................................................................... 60
Operating Tips ................................................. 27 Storage Safety.................................................. 60
After Operation .................................................... 28 Cleaning and Storage ....................................... 60
After Operation Safety ...................................... 28 Troubleshooting ...................................................... 61
Using the Fuel-Shutoff Valve............................. 28 Schematics ............................................................. 63
Using the Drive-Wheel Release Valves ............. 29
Transporting the Machine ................................. 30
Maintenance ........................................................... 32
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 32

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Safety
This machine has been designed in accordance with
ANSI B71.1-2017.

General Safety
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious personal injury or death.
• Read and understand the contents of this
Operator’s Manual before starting the engine.
• Keep bystanders and children away.
• Do not allow children or untrained people to
operate or service the machine. Allow only people
who are responsible, trained, familiar with the
instructions, and physically capable to operate or
service the machine.
• Always keep the roll bar in the fully raised and
locked position and use the seat belt.
• Do not operate the machine near drop-offs,
ditches, embankments, water, or other hazards, or
on slopes greater than 15°.
• Do not put your hands or feet near moving
components of the machine.
• Do not operate the machine without all guards,
safety switches, and other safety protective
devices in place and functioning properly.
• Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operator’s position. Allow the machine to cool
before servicing, adjusting, fueling, cleaning, or
storing it.

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Slope Indicator

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Figure 3
You may copy this page for personal use.

1. The maximum slope you can operate the machine on is 15 degrees. Use the slope chart to determine the degree of slope of
hills before operating. Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees. Fold along the appropriate line
to match the recommended slope.
2. Align this edge with a vertical surface, a tree, building, fence pole, etc.
3. Example of how to compare slope with folded edge

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Safety and Instructional 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 missing.

decaloemmarkt

Manufacturer's Mark
1. This mark indicates that the blade is identified as a part
from the original machine manufacturer.

decalbatterysymbols

Battery Symbols
Some or all of these symbols are on your battery.
1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystanders away
from the battery.
2. No fire, open flame, or 7. Wear eye protection;
smoking explosive gases can
cause blindness and other
injuries. decal107-3069

3. Caustic liquid/chemical 8. Battery acid can cause 107-3069

burn hazard blindness or severe burns.
4. Wear eye protection. 9. Flush eyes immediately 1. Warning–there is no rollover protection when the roll bar is
with water and get medical down.
help fast. 2. To avoid injury or death from a rollover accident, keep the
roll bar in the raised and locked position and wear the seat
5. Read the Operator's 10. Contains lead; do not belt. Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary; do
Manual. discard not wear the seat belt when the roll bar is down.
3. Read the Operator's Manual; drive slowly and carefully.

decal106-5517

106-5517
1. Warning—do not touch the hot surface.

decal109-6014

109-6014
1. Traction belt routing

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 decal115-9625

115-9625
1. Parking 2. Parking brake—engaged
brake—disengaged

decal117-1194

117-1194
1. Belt routing
2. Engine

decal133-8062
decal116-5610
133-8062
116-5610
1. Hour meter 4. Neutral
2. Power take-off (PTO) 5. Operator presence switch
3. Parking brake 6. Battery

decal126-4363

126-4363
1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, fan and entanglement
hazard, belt. Shut off the engine and remove the key before
adjusting, servicing or cleaning the machine.

decal116-8588

116-8588
1. Read the Operator’s Manual.
2. Rotate the drive release knob to loosen, slide the knob,
and tighten.
3. Push the machine.

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 decal130-0765

130-0765
1. Read the Operator's 3. Remove the key before
Manual. performing maintenance.
2. Height-of-cut selection

decal126-4784

126-4784
1. Height of cut

decal132-0872

132-0872
1. Thrown object 3. Severing hazard of hand
hazard—keep bystanders or foot—keep away from
away from the machine. moving parts.
2. Thrown object hazard, 4. Entanglement
raised deflector—do not hazard—keep away
operate the machine with from moving parts; keep
an open deck; use a all guards and shields in
bagger or a deflector. place.

decal126-9939

126-9939
1. Read the Operator’s 2. Fill to bottom of filler neck;
Manual warning–do not overfill the
tank

decalptosymbols

PTO Switch Symbols

decal130-0731 1. PTO–disengage 2. PTO–engage
130-0731
1. Warning—thrown object 2. Cutting hazard of hand or
hazard; keep the deflector foot, mower blade—keep
shield in place. away from moving parts.

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 Decal 137-9240 is for machines not equipped with
the optional work lights.

decaltransportlock

Transport Lock
1. Height of cut 2. Pull up to unlock the
transport lock.

decal137-9240

137-9240
1. Choke 3. Fast
2. Work light 4. Slow

Decal 145-4618 is for machines equipped with work

lights.

decal126-6194

126-6194
decal145-4618
1. Traction control 4. Neutral
145-4618
2. Fast 5. Reverse
3. Slow 1. Choke 3. Fast
2. Work light 4. Slow

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 decal126-6183

126-6183
1. Traction control 4. Neutral
2. Fast 5. Reverse
3. Slow

decal126-8383

126-8383
Note: This machine complies with the industry standard stability test in the static lateral and longitudinal tests with the maximum
recommended slope indicated on the decal. Review the instructions for operating the machine on slopes in the Operator’s Manual as
well as the conditions in which you would operate the machine to determine whether you can operate the machine in the conditions on
that day and at that site. Changes in the terrain can result in a change in slope operation for the machine.
1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual; do not operate this 4. Runover/backover hazard—do not carry passengers; look
machine unless you are trained; wear hearing protection. behind you when mowing in reverse.
2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of the hand, mower blade; 5. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away.
entanglement hazard of the hand, belt—stay away from
moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place.
3. Ramp hazard—do not use dual ramps when loading onto a 6. Tipping hazard—do not use the machine near drop-offs or
trailer; use 1 ramp wide enough for the machine; use a ramp on slopes greater than 15°; only operate across slopes less
with a slope less than 15°; back up the ramp when loading the than 15°.
machine and drive forward off the ramp when unloading.

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Product Overview Controls
Become familiar with all the controls before you start
the engine and operate the machine.

Control Panel

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Figure 5
1. Key switch 5. Choke control
2. Blade-control switch 6. Light switch (standard on
(power takeoff) Model 76602; optional kit
on Model 76601)
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3. Hour meter 7. Position for optional power
Figure 4 point
1. Height-of-cut deck-lift 7. Work lights (standard on 4. Throttle control
pedal Model 76602; optional kit
on Model 76601)
2. Height-of-cut positions 8. Fuel cap
3. Transport lock 9. Parking-brake lever Key Switch
4. Controls 10. Mower deck The key switch, used to start and shut off the engine,
5. Motion-control levers 11. Caster wheel has 3 positions: OFF, RUN, and START . Refer to
6. Roll bar Starting the Engine (page 22).

Choke Control
Use the choke control to start a cold engine.

Throttle Control
The throttle controls the engine speed, and it has a
continuous-variable setting from the SLOW to FAST
position (Figure 5).

Blade-Control Switch (Power

Takeoff)
The blade-control switch, represented by a
power-takeoff (PTO) symbol, engages and
disengages power to the mower blades (Figure 5).

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Light Switch Motion-Control Levers
Applicable Models Only Use the motion-control levers to drive the machine
forward, reverse, and turn either direction (Figure 4).
Press the light switch forward to turn on the work
lights (Figure 5).
Press the light switch rearward to turn off the work Neutral-Lock Position
lights. Move the motion-control levers outward from the
center to the NEUTRAL-LOCK position when exiting
the machine (Figure 23). Always position the
Hour Meter motion-control levers into the NEUTRAL-LOCK position
The hour meter records the number of hours the when you stop the machine or leave it unattended.
engine has operated. It operates when the engine
is running. Use these times for scheduling regular
maintenance (Figure 6). Parking-Brake Lever
Whenever you shut off the engine, engage the parking
brake to prevent accidental movement of the machine.

Fuel-Shutoff Valve
Close the fuel-shutoff valve when transporting or
storing the machine; refer to Using the Fuel-Shutoff
Valve (page 28).

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Figure 6
1. Safety-interlock symbols 3. Battery light
2. Hour meter

Safety-Interlock Indicators
There are symbols on the hour meter that indicate
with a black triangle that the interlock component is
positioned correctly (Figure 6).

Battery-Indicator Light
If you turn the key switch to the ON position for a
few seconds, the battery voltage displays in the area
where the hours are normally displayed.
The battery light turns on when the key switch is
turned on and when the charge is below the correct
operating level (Figure 6).

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Specifications
Note: Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.
Width
Without mower deck 134 cm (52-13/16 inches)
Deflector up 160 cm (63-1/8 inches)
Deflector down 191 cm (75-5/16 inches)

Length
Length 209 cm (82-3/16 inches)

Height
Roll Bar—Up 180 cm (70-11/16 inches)
Roll Bar—Down 116 cm (45-3/4 inches)

Weight
Weight 397 kg (876 lb)

Attachments/Accessories
A selection of Toro approved attachments and
accessories is available for use with the machine
to enhance and expand its capabilities. Contact
your Authorized Service Dealer or authorized Toro
distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all
approved attachments and accessories.
To ensure optimum performance and continued safety
certification of the machine, use only genuine Toro
replacement parts and accessories. Replacement
parts and accessories made by other manufacturers
could be dangerous, and such use could void the
product warranty.

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Operation Fuel Safety
• Fuel is extremely flammable and highly explosive.
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the A fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and
machine from the normal operating position. others and can damage property.
– To prevent a static charge from igniting the
fuel, remove the machine from the truck or
Before Operation trailer and refuel it on the ground, away from
all vehicles. If this is not possible, place a
portable fuel container on the ground, away
Before Operation Safety from all vehicles, and fill it; then refuel the
machine from the fuel container rather than
from a fuel-dispenser nozzle.
General Safety
– Fill the fuel tank outdoors on level ground, in
• Do not allow children or untrained people to an open area, and when the engine is cold.
operate or service the machine. Local regulations Wipe up any fuel that spills.
may restrict the age of the operator. The owner
is responsible for training all operators and – Do not handle fuel when smoking or around an
mechanics. open flame or sparks.
• Inspect the area where you will use the machine, – Do not remove the fuel cap or add fuel to the
and remove all objects that could interfere with tank while the engine is running or hot.
the operation of the machine or that the machine – If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the
could throw. engine. Avoid creating a source of ignition until
• Become familiar with the safe operation of the the fuel vapors have dissipated.
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs. – Store fuel in an approved container and keep
• Check that operator-presence controls, safety it out of the reach of children.
switches, and guards are attached and working • Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term
properly. Do not operate the machine unless they exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and
are functioning properly. illness.
• Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait – Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operator’s position. Allow the machine to cool – Keep your hands and face away from the
before servicing, adjusting, fueling, cleaning, or nozzle and the fuel-tank opening.
storing it. – Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin.
• Before mowing, inspect the machine to ensure • Do not store the machine or fuel container where
that the cutting assemblies are working properly.
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
• Evaluate the terrain to determine the appropriate as on a water heater or on other appliances.
equipment and any attachments or accessories
• Do not operate the machine without the entire
required to operate the machine properly and
exhaust system in place and in proper working
safely.
condition.
• Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
• Keep the fuel-dispenser nozzle in contact with
the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a
hair and do not wear loose clothing or loose
nozzle lock-open device.
jewelry.
• Do not carry passengers on the machine. • If you spill fuel on your clothing, change your
clothing immediately.
• Keep bystanders and pets away from the machine
during operation. Shut off the machine and • Do not overfill the fuel tank. Replace the fuel cap
attachment(s) if anyone enters the area. and tighten it securely.

• Do not operate the machine unless all guards and • Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit,
safety devices, such as the deflectors and the muffler, drives, grass catcher, and engine
entire grass catcher, are in place and functioning compartment to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or
properly. Replace worn or deteriorated parts when fuel spills.
necessary.

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Adding Fuel
Recommended Fuel
Type Unleaded gasoline
Minimum octane rating 87 (US) or 91 (research
octane; outside the US)
Ethanol No more than 10% by volume
Methanol None
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl Less than 15% by volume
ether)
Oil Do not add to the fuel

Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30 days old), fuel
from a reputable source.

Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to keep
the fuel fresh longer when used as directed by the
fuel-stabilizer manufacturer.
Important: Do not use fuel additives containing
methanol or ethanol.
Add the amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner to fresh
fuel as directed by the fuel-stabilizer manufacturer.
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Figure 7
Filling the Fuel Tank
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Move the motion-control levers outward to the
PARK position. Performing Daily
3. Shut off the engine and remove the key. Maintenance
4. Clean around the fuel-tank cap. Before starting the machine each day, perform the
5. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck Each Use/Daily procedures listed in Maintenance
(Figure 7). Do not fill the fuel tank completely full (page 32).

Breaking in a New Machine

New engines take time to develop full power. Mower
decks and drive systems have higher friction when
new, placing additional load on the engine. Allow
40 to 50 hours of break-in time for new machines to
develop full power and best performance.

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Using the
Rollover-Protection System
(ROPS)
WARNING
To avoid injury or death from rollover, keep
the roll bar in the fully raised, locked position
and use the seat belt.
Ensure that the seat is secured to the
machine. g004954

Figure 8
1. Full-down position 2. Down position with the
WARNING bagger installed

There is no rollover protection when the roll

bar is in the down position. Important: Ensure that you secure the rear
part of the seat with the seat latch.
• Lower the roll bar only when absolutely
necessary.
Raising the Roll Bar
• Do not wear the seat belt when the roll bar
is in the down position. Important: Always use the seat belt with the roll
bar in the raised position.
• Drive slowly and carefully. 1. Remove the hairpin cotters and remove the 2
• Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance pins (Figure 9).
permits. 2. Raise the roll bar to the upright position, install
the 2 pins, and secure them with the hairpin
• Check carefully for overhead clearances
cotters (Figure 9).
(i.e., branches, doorways, electrical wires)
before driving under any objects and do
not contact them.

Lowering the Roll Bar

Important: Lower the roll bar only when
absolutely necessary.
1. Remove the hairpin cotters and remove the 2
pins (Figure 9).
2. Lower the roll bar to the down position (Figure
8).
Note: There are 2 down positions; refer to
Figure 8.
3. Install the 2 pins and secure them with the
hairpin cotters (Figure 9).

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Figure 9
1. Roll bar 3. Pin
2. Raised position 4. Hairpin cotter

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Using the Safety-Interlock Test the safety-interlock system before you use the
machine each time. If the safety system does not
System operate as described below, have an Authorized
Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately.

WARNING 1. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake, and

move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the ON
If the safety-interlock switches are position. Try starting the engine; the engine
disconnected or damaged, the machine could should not start.
operate unexpectedly, causing personal
2. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake, and
injury. move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the OFF
• Do not tamper with the interlock switches. position. Move either motion-control lever out
of the NEUTRAL-LOCK position. Try starting the
• Check the operation of the interlock
engine; the engine should not start. Repeat for
switches daily and replace any damaged the other control lever.
switches before operating the machine.
3. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake,
move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the OFF
Understanding the position, and move the motion-control levers
Safety-Interlock System to the NEUTRAL-LOCK position. Now start the
engine. While the engine is running, disengage
The safety-interlock system is designed to prevent the the parking brake, engage the blade-control
engine from starting unless the following occurs: switch (PTO), and rise slightly from the seat; the
• The parking brake is engaged. engine should shut off.
• The blade-control switch (PTO) is disengaged. 4. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake,
• The motion-control levers are in the NEUTRAL-LOCK move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the OFF
position. position, and move the motion-control levers
to the NEUTRAL-LOCK position. Now start the
The safety-interlock system also is designed to shut engine. While the engine is running, center
off the engine when the motion-control levers are either motion control and move (forward or
moved from the NEUTRAL-LOCK position with the reverse); the engine should shut off. Repeat for
parking brake engaged or if you rise from the seat other motion control.
when the PTO is engaged.
5. Sit on the seat, disengage the parking brake,
The hour meter has indicators to notify the user when move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the OFF
the interlock component is in the correct position. position, and move the motion-control levers
When the component is in the correct position, an to the NEUTRAL-LOCK position. Try starting the
indicator displays on the screen. engine; the engine should not start.

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Figure 10
1. Indicators display when the interlock components are in the
correct position

Testing the Safety-Interlock

System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily

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Positioning the Seat • Do not mow in reverse unless it is absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind you
The seat can move forward and backward. Position before moving the machine in reverse.
the seat where you have the best control of the • Use extreme care when approaching blind
machine and are most comfortable (Figure 11). corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
block your view.
• Stop the blades whenever you are not mowing.
• If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
immediately shut off the engine, remove the key
(if equipped), and wait for all moving parts to stop
before examining the machine for damage. Make
all necessary repairs before resuming operation.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks with the
machine. Always yield the right-of-way.
• Before you leave the operating position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Disengage the power takeoff and lower the
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Figure 11 – Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Operate the engine only in well-ventilated areas.
During Operation Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which
is lethal if inhaled.
• Never leave a running machine unattended.
During Operation Safety • Attach towed equipment to the machine only at
the hitch point.
General Safety • Do not operate the machine unless all guards
• The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible and safety devices, such as the deflectors, are in
for accidents that may cause personal injury or place and functioning properly. Replace worn or
property damage. deteriorated parts when necessary.
• Use only accessories and attachments approved
• Use your full attention while operating the by Toro.
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property • This machine produces sound levels in excess
damage may occur. of 85 dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of
• Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or exposure.
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Contacting the blade can result in serious personal
injury. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position. When you turn the key to the
OFF position, the engine should shut off and the
blade should stop. If not, stop using your machine g229846

immediately and contact an Authorized Service Figure 12

Dealer. 1. Wear hearing protection.
• Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate • Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit,
the machine when there is the risk of lightning. drives, muffler, and engine to help prevent fires.
• Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting • Start the engine with your feet well away from the
units. Keep clear of the discharge opening. blades.

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• Be aware of the mower discharge path and direct distance (twice the width of the machine) between
the discharge away from others. Avoid discharging the machine and any hazard. Use a walk-behind
material against a wall or obstruction because the machine or a hand trimmer to mow the grass in
material may ricochet back toward you. these areas.
• Stop the blades, slow down the machine, and use • Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on
caution when crossing surfaces other than grass slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or
or when transporting the machine to and from the direction; turn slowly and gradually.
operating area.
• Do not operate a machine under any conditions
• Do not change the engine governor speed or where traction, steering, or stability is in question.
overspeed the engine. Be aware that operating the machine on wet
• Children are often attracted to the machine and grass, across slopes, or downhill may cause the
the mowing activity. Never assume that children machine to lose traction. Loss of traction to the
will remain where you last saw them. drive wheels may result in sliding and a loss of
braking and steering. The machine can slide even
• Keep children out of the operating area and under if the drive wheels are stopped.
the watchful care of a responsible adult other than
the operator. • Remove or mark obstacles such as ditches, holes,
ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden hazards. Tall
• Be alert and shut off the machine if children enter grass can hide obstacles. Uneven terrain could
the operating area. overturn the machine.
• Before backing up or turning the machine, look • Use extra care while operating with accessories or
down and all around for small children. attachments, such as grass-collection systems.
• Do not carry children on the machine, even when These can change the stability of the machine
the blades are not moving. Children could fall and cause a loss of control. Follow directions for
off and be seriously injured or prevent you from counterweights.
safely operating the machine. Children who have • If possible, keep the deck lowered to the ground
been given rides in the past could appear in the while operating on slopes. Raising the deck while
operating area without warning and be run over or operating on slopes can cause the machine to
backed over by the machine. become unstable.

Slope Safety
• Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. The operator is responsible for
safe slope operation. Operating the machine on
any slope requires extra caution. Before using the
machine on a slope, do the following:
– Review and understand the slope instructions
in the manual and on the machine.
– Use an angle indicator to determine the
approximate slope angle of the area.
– Never operate on slopes greater than 15°.
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– Evaluate the site conditions of the day to Figure 13
determine if the slope is safe for machine
operation. Use common sense and good 1. Safe Zone—use the 4. W = Width of the machine
judgment when performing this evaluation. machine here on slopes
less than 15° or flat areas.
Changes in the terrain, such as moisture, can
2. Danger Zone—use a 5. Keep a safe distance
quickly affect the operation of the machine on walk-behind mower and/or (twice the width of the
a slope. a hand trimmer on slopes machine) between the
greater than 15° and near machine and any hazard.
• Identify hazards at the base of the slope. Do drop-offs or water.
not operate the machine near drop-offs, ditches,
3. Water
embankments, water, or other hazards. The
machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes
over the edge or the edge collapses. Keep a safe

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Rollover Protection System Entering the Operator’s
(ROPS) Safety Position
• The ROPS is an integral safety device. Do not
remove any of the ROPS components from the Use the mower deck as a step to get into the
machine. operator’s position (Figure 14).
• Ensure that the seat belt is attached and that you
can release it quickly in an emergency.
• Keep the roll bar in the fully raised and locked
position and always wear your seat belt whenever
the roll bar is up.
• Check carefully for overhead objects before you
drive under them, and do not contact them.
• Replace damaged ROPS components. Do not
repair or alter them.
• There is no rollover protection when the roll bar
is down.
• Wheels dropping over edges, over steep banks, or g029797
into water can cause a rollover, which may result Figure 14
in serious injury or death.
1. Step here.
• Do not wear the seat belt when the roll bar is down.
• Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary;
raise it as soon as clearance permits.
• In the event of a rollover, take the machine to an
Authorized Service Dealer to inspect the ROPS.
• Use only Toro approved accessories and
attachments for the ROPS.

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Operating the Parking Operating the Mower
Brake Blade-Control Switch (PTO)
Always engage the parking brake when you stop the The blade-control switch (PTO) starts and stops the
machine or leave it unattended. mower blades and any powered attachments.

Engaging the Parking Brake Engaging the Blade-Control

Park the machine on a level surface.
Switch (PTO)
Note: Engaging the blade-control switch (PTO) with
the throttle position at half or less causes excessive
wear to the drive belts.

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Figure 15
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Figure 17

Disengaging the Parking Brake

Disengaging the Blade-Control
Switch (PTO)

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Figure 16 g009174

Figure 18

Operating the Throttle

You can move the throttle control between FAST and
SLOW positions (Figure 19).
Always use the FAST position when engaging the PTO.

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Figure 19

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Operating the Choke Starting the Engine
Use the choke to start a cold engine. Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
1. Pull up the choke knob to engage the choke Important: Do not engage the starter for more
before using the key switch (Figure 20). than 5 seconds at a time. Engaging the starter
2. Push down the choke knob to disengage the motor for more than 5 seconds can damage the
choke after the engine has started (Figure 20). starter motor. If the engine fails to start, wait 10
seconds before operating the engine starter again.

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Figure 20
1. ON position 2. OFF position

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Figure 21

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Shutting Off the Engine Using the Motion-Control
Levers
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while
it is unattended.
Always remove the key and engage the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended.

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Figure 23
1. Motion-control 4. Reverse
levers—NEUTRAL-LOCK
position
2. Center, unlocked position 5. Front of the machine
3. Forward

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Figure 22

Important: Make sure that the fuel-shutoff valve

is closed before transporting or storing the
machine, as fuel leakage may occur. Engage the
parking brake before transporting.

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Driving the Machine
The drive wheels turn independently, powered by
hydraulic motors on each axle. You can turn 1 side
in reverse while you turn the other forward, causing
the machine to spin rather than turn. This greatly
improves the machine maneuverability but may
require some time for you to adapt to how it moves.
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place
the throttle control in the FAST position for best
performance. Always operate in the full throttle
position when mowing.

WARNING
The machine can spin very rapidly. You
may lose control of the machine and cause
personal injury or damage to the machine.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making g008952
sharp turns. Figure 24

Driving Forward
Note: The engine shuts off when you move the Driving in Reverse
traction-control with the parking brake engaged.
1. Move the motion-control levers to the center,
To stop the machine, pull the motion-control levers unlocked position.
to the NEUTRAL position.
2. To go in reverse, slowly pull the motion-control
1. Disengage the parking brake. levers rearward (Figure 25).
2. Move the motion-control levers to the center,
unlocked position.
3. To go forward, slowly push the motion-control
levers forward (Figure 24).

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Figure 25

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Using the Side Discharge
The mower has a hinged grass deflector that
disperses clippings to the side and down toward the
turf.

DANGER
Without a grass deflector, discharge cover, or
a complete grass-catcher assembly mounted
in place, you and others are exposed to blade
contact and thrown debris. Contact with
rotating mower blade(s) and thrown debris
will cause injury or death.
• Never remove the grass deflector from the
mower deck because the grass deflector
routes material down toward the turf. If the
grass deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
• Never put your hands or feet under the
mower deck.
• Never try to clear the discharge area
or mower blades unless you move the
blade-control switch (PTO) to the OFF
position, rotate the key switch to the OFF
position, and remove the key from the key
switch.
• Make sure that the grass deflector is in the
down position.

Adjusting the Height of Cut Figure 26

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Transport-Lock Positions
Using the Transport Lock 1. Transport lock knob 3. UNLOCK position—The
mower deck does not lock
The transport lock has 2 positions, and is used with into the transport position.
the deck-lift pedal. There is a LOCK position and
2. LOCK position—The
an UNLOCK position for the transport position of the mower deck locks into the
mower deck (Figure 26). transport position.

Adjusting the Height-of-Cut Pin

Adjust the height-of-cut from 38 to 127 mm (1-1/2 to 5
inches) in 6 mm (1/4 inch) increments by moving the
height-of-cut pin into different hole locations.
1. Move the transport lock to the LOCK position.
2. Push on the deck-lift pedal with your foot and
raise the mower deck to the TRANSPORT position
(also the 127 mm or 5 inch cutting-height
position) as shown in Figure 27.
3. Remove the pin from the height-of-cut bracket
(Figure 27).

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4. Select a hole in the height-of-cut bracket
corresponding to the height-of-cut desired, and
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp
insert the pin (Figure 27). Rollers
5. Push on the deck lift, pull up on the transport Whenever you change the height of cut, adjust the
lock knob, and slowly lower the mower deck. height of the anti-scalp rollers.
Note: Adjust the anti-scalp rollers so that the rollers
do not touch the ground in normal, flat mowing areas.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch and engage the parking
brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Adjust the anti-scalp rollers as shown in Figure
28.

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Figure 27
1. Deck-lift pedal 3. Height-of-cut pin
2. Height-of-cut holes 4. Transport lock knob

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Figure 28
1. Anti-scalp roller 4. Flange nut
2. Bushing 5. Bolt
3. Spacer

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Operating Tips Stopping the Machine
If you must stop the forward motion of the machine
Maximizing Air Circulation while mowing, a clump of grass clippings may
drop onto your lawn. To avoid this, move onto a
For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate previously cut area with the blades engaged or you
the engine at the FAST position. Air is required to can disengage the mower deck while moving forward.
thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the
height-of-cut so low as to totally surround the mower
deck in uncut grass. Always try to have 1 side of the Keeping the Underside of the
mower deck free from uncut grass, which allows air Mower Deck Clean
to be drawn into the mower deck.
Clean clippings and dirt from the underside of the
mower deck after each use. If grass and dirt build up
Cutting a Lawn for the First Time inside the mower deck, cutting quality will eventually
become unsatisfactory.
Cut grass slightly longer than normal to ensure that
the cutting height of the mower deck does not scalp
any uneven ground. However, the cutting height Maintaining the Blade(s)
used in the past is generally the best one to use.
When cutting grass longer than 15 cm (6 inches) tall, Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season
you may want to cut the lawn twice to ensure an because a sharp blade cuts cleanly without tearing or
acceptable quality of cut. shredding the grass blades. Tearing and shredding
turns grass brown at the edges, which slows growth
and increases the chance of disease. Check the
Cutting a Third of the Grass Blade mower blades after each use for sharpness, and
for any wear or damage. File down any nicks and
It is best to cut only about a third of the grass blade. sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is
Cutting more than that is not recommended unless damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a
grass is sparse, or it is late fall when grass grows genuine Toro replacement blade. Refer to Servicing
more slowly. the Cutting Blades (page 52).

Alternating the Mowing Direction

Alternate the mowing direction to keep the grass
standing straight. This also helps disperse clippings,
which enhances decomposition and fertilization.

Mowing at Correct Intervals

Grass grows at different rates at different times of
the year. To maintain the same cutting height, mow
more often in early spring. As the grass growth rate
slows in mid summer, mow less frequently. If you
cannot mow for an extended period, first mow at a
high cutting height, then mow again 2 days later at a
lower height setting.

Mowing at Slower Speeds

In certain conditions, mowing at a slower ground
speed can improve cut quality.

Avoiding Cutting Too Low

When mowing uneven turf, raise the cutting height
to avoid scalping the turf.

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After Operation Using the Fuel-Shutoff
Valve
After Operation Safety Close the fuel-shutoff valve for transport, maintenance,
and storage (Figure 29).
General Safety Ensure that the fuel-shutoff valve is open when
• Engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, starting the engine.
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving the operator’s position. Allow
the machine to cool before servicing, adjusting,
fueling, cleaning, or storing it.
• Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit,
muffler, drives, grass catcher, and engine
compartment to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or
fuel spills. g036849

• Shut off the fuel and remove the key before storing
or transporting the machine.

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Figure 29
1. ON position 2. OFF position

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Using the Drive-Wheel
Release Valves
WARNING
Hands may become entangled in the rotating
drive components below the engine deck,
which could result in serious injury.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and allow
all moving parts to stop before accessing the
drive-wheel release valves.

WARNING
The engine and hydraulic-drive units can
become very hot. Touching a hot engine or
hydraulic-drive units can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine and hydraulic-drive units g035062

to cool completely before accessing the Figure 30

drive-wheel release valves.
1. Front of the machine
2. Rotate bypass release knob counterclockwise to loosen.
3. Lever position for operating the machine
WARNING 4. Pull the lever in this direction to push the machine.
The machine could unintentionally move 5. Lever position for pushing the machine
while the bypass levers are locked forward in 6. Rotate the bypass-release knob clockwise to tighten.
the slot and injure you or bystanders. 7. Engine
8. Release lever
Lock the bypass levers rearward after moving
the machine.
6. To run the machine, move the bypass knobs to
The drive-wheel release valves are located on the left the FORWARD position and lock them into place
and right sides underneath the engine deck. (Figure 30).
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and engage the parking
brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Locate the bypass levers behind the seat, down
on the left and right side of the frame.
4. To push the machine, move both bypass knobs
rearward and lock them into place (Figure 30).
5. Disengage the parking brake before pushing
the machine.

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Transporting the Machine
Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the
machine. Use a full-width ramp. Ensure that the trailer
or truck has all the necessary brakes, lighting, and
marking as required by law. Please carefully read all
the safety instructions. Knowing this information could
help you or bystanders avoid injury. Refer to your
local ordinances for trailer and tie-down requirements.

WARNING
Driving on the street or roadway without
turn signals, lights, reflective markings, or a
slow-moving-vehicle emblem is dangerous
and can lead to accidents, causing personal
injury.
Do not drive the machine on a public street
or roadway.

Selecting a Trailer
WARNING
Loading a machine onto a trailer or truck
increases the possibility of tip-over and could
cause serious injury or death (Figure 31).
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Figure 31
individual ramps for each side of the
machine. 1. Full-width ramp in stowed 4. Ramp is at least 4 times
position as long as the height of
• Do not exceed a 15-degree angle between the trailer or truck bed to
the ramp and the ground or between the the ground
ramp and the trailer or truck. 2. Side view of full-width 5. H=height of the trailer or
ramp in loading position truck bed to the ground
• Ensure that the length of the ramp is at 3. Not greater than 6. Trailer
least 4 times as long as the height of the 15 degrees
trailer or truck bed to the ground. This
ensures that the ramp angle does not
exceed 15 degrees on flat ground.
Loading the Machine
WARNING
Loading a machine onto a trailer or truck
increases the possibility of tip-over and could
cause serious injury or death.
• Use extreme caution when operating a
machine on a ramp.
• Back the machine up the ramp and drive it
forward down the ramp.
• Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration
while driving the machine on a ramp as
this could cause a loss of control or a
tip-over situation.

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1. If using a trailer, connect it to the towing vehicle 2. Drive the machine forward down the ramp
and connect the safety chains. (Figure 32).
2. If applicable, connect the trailer brakes and
lights.
3. Lower the ramp, ensuring that the angle
between the ramp and the ground does not
exceed 15 degrees (Figure 31).
4. Back the machine up the ramp (Figure 32).

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Figure 32
1. Back the machine up the 2. Drive the machine forward
ramp. down the ramp.

5. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and engage

the parking brake.
6. Tie down the machine near the front caster
wheels and the rear frame with straps, chains,
cable, or ropes (Figure 33). Refer to local
regulations for tie-down requirements.

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Figure 33
1. Tie-down points

Unloading the Machine

1. Lower the ramp, ensuring that the angle
between the ramp and the ground does not
exceed 15 degrees (Figure 31).

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Maintenance • Check the parking brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service it as required.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
Maintenance Safety proper operation regularly.
• If you leave the key in the switch, someone could • Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit,
accidently start the engine and seriously injure you muffler, drives, grass catcher, and engine
or other bystanders. Remove the key from the compartment to prevent fires.
switch before you perform any maintenance. • Clean up oil or fuel spills and remove fuel-soaked
• Before you leave the operator’s position, do the debris.
following: • Do not rely on hydraulic or mechanical jacks to
– Park the machine on a level surface. support the machine; support the machine with
jack stands whenever you raise the machine.
– Disengage the drives.
• Keep all parts in good working condition
– Engage the parking brake. and all hardware tightened, especially the
– Shut off the engine and remove the key. blade-attachment hardware. Replace all worn or
damaged decals.
– Allow machine components to cool before
performing maintenance. • Disconnect the battery before repairing the
machine. Disconnect the negative terminal first
• Do not allow untrained personnel to service the and the positive last. Connect the positive terminal
machine.
first and the negative last.
• Keep your hands and feet away from moving • To ensure optimum performance, use only
parts or hot surfaces. If possible, do not make genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories.
adjustments with the engine running. Replacement parts and accessories made by
• Carefully release pressure from components with other manufacturers could be dangerous, and
stored energy. such use could void the product warranty.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Maintenance Procedure
Interval
After the first 75 hours • Change the hydraulic-system filters and fluid.
• Check the safety-interlock system.
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Check the seat belt.
• Clean the engine screen and the area around the engine.
Before each use or daily • Clean around the engine-exhaust system.
• Check the hydraulic fluid level in the expansion tank.
• Inspect the blades.
• Inspect the grass deflector for damage.
After each use • Clean the mower deck.
Every 25 hours • Clean the air-cleaner foam element (more often in dusty, dirty conditions).
• Check the tire pressure.
Every 50 hours • Inspect the belts for cracks and wear.
• Replace the air-cleaner foam element (more often in dusty, dirty conditions).
• Remove and clean the blower housing and any other cooling shrouds (more often
Every 100 hours under extremely dusty, dirty conditions).
• Replace the in-line fuel filter.
• Replace the paper air-cleaner element (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
Every 100 hours or yearly, • Change the engine oil and oil filter (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
whichever comes first • Check the spark plugs.
• After the initial change—change the hydraulic-system filters and fluid when using
Every 250 hours Mobil 1 15W50 fluid. (Change it more often under dirty or dusty conditions)

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 Maintenance Service
Maintenance Procedure
Interval
• Replace the spark plugs and set the gap.
• Check the parking brake adjustment.
Every 500 hours • After the initial change—change the hydraulic-system filters and fluid when using
Toro® HYPR-OIL™ 500 fluid. (Change it more often under dirty or dusty conditions)
Monthly • Check the battery charge.
• Paint chipped surfaces.
Yearly or before storage • Complete all the procedures in the Storage chapter.

Important: Refer to your engine owner's manual for additional maintenance procedures.

CAUTION
If you leave the key in the switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Shut off the engine and remove the key from the switch before you perform any maintenance.

Lubrication
Greasing the Machine
Grease the machine more often in dirty or dusty
conditions.
Grease Type: No. 2 lithium or molybdenum grease
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and engage the parking
brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag.
Note: Scrape any paint off the front of the
fitting(s).
4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting.
5. Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins
to ooze out of the bearings.
6. Wipe up any excess grease.

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Engine Maintenance
Engine Safety
• Keep your hands, feet, face, clothing, and other
body parts away from the muffler and other hot
surfaces. Allow engine components to cool before
performing maintenance.
• Do not change the engine governor speed or
overspeed the engine.

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Servicing the Air Cleaner Figure 34

Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean the 1. Cover 2. Retaining clamp

air-cleaner foam element (more
often in dusty, dirty conditions).
5. Separate the foam and paper elements (Figure
Every 100 hours—Replace the air-cleaner foam 35).
element (more often in dusty, dirty conditions).
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every
few hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty
or sandy.

Removing the Foam and Paper

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Figure 35
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and move the 1. Paper element 2. Foam element
motion-control levers outward to the PARK
position.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
Servicing the Foam Element
operating position. 1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and
warm water. When the element is clean, rinse
3. Clean around the air-cleaner cover to prevent
it thoroughly.
dirt from getting into the engine and causing
damage. 2. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth.
4. Release the retaining clamps on the air cleaner Important: Replace the foam element if it
and pull the air-cleaner cover off the air-cleaner is torn or worn.
body
3. Lightly oil the foam element using new engine oil
and squeeze out any excess oil.

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Servicing the Paper Air-Cleaner Servicing the Engine Oil
Element
Service Interval: Every 100 hours or yearly, Engine-Oil Specifications
whichever comes first—Replace the
paper air-cleaner element (more Oil Type: Detergent oil (including synthetic) of API
often in dirty or dusty conditions). service SJ or higher

1. Clean the paper element by tapping it gently to Crankcase Capacity: 1.9 L (64 fl oz) with oil filter
remove dust. Viscosity: See the table below.
Note: If it is very dirty, replace the paper
element with a new one.
2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, or
damage to the rubber seal.
3. Replace the paper element if it is damaged.
Important: Do not clean the paper filter.

Installing the Air Cleaner

1. Install the foam pre-cleaner element over the
paper element.
Note: Ensure that you do not damage the g017552

elements. Figure 36

2. Install the air-cleaner elements onto the

air-cleaner base.
3. Install the cover and secure it with the retaining Checking the Engine-Oil Level
clamps (Figure 34).
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Note: Check the oil when the engine is cold.
Important: If you overfill or underfill the engine
crankcase with oil and run the engine, you may
damage the engine.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and move the
motion-control levers outward to the PARK
position.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
Note: Ensure that the engine is cool so that the
oil has had time to drain into the sump.
3. To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc., out of the
engine, clean the area around the oil-fill cap and
dipstick before removing it (Figure 37).

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Figure 38
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Figure 37
5. Change the engine-oil filter (Figure 39).
Note: Ensure that the oil-filter gasket touches
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil the engine and then turn the filter an extra 3/4
turn.
Filter
Service Interval: Every 100 hours or yearly,
whichever comes first—Change the
engine oil and oil filter (more often
in dirty or dusty conditions).
1. Park the machine on a level surface to ensure
that the oil drains completely.
2. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and move the
motion-control levers outward to the PARK
position.
3. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
4. Drain the oil from the engine (Figure 38).

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Figure 40

7. Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center.

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Figure 39

6. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified

oil into the filler tube and slowly add the
additional oil to bring it to the Full mark (Figure
40).

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Servicing the Spark Plug
Service Interval: Every 100 hours or yearly,
whichever comes first—Check the
spark plugs.
Every 500 hours—Replace the spark plugs and
set the gap.
Ensure that the air gap between the center and side g206628

electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug. Figure 42

Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing
the spark plug and a gapping tool or feeler gauge to
check and adjust the air gap. Install a new spark plug
if necessary. Installing the Spark Plug
Type: Champion® XC12YC
Air gap: 0.76 mm (0.03 inch)

Removing the Spark Plug

1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and move the
motion-control levers outward to the PARK
position.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Clean the area around the base of the plug to
keep dirt and debris out of the engine.
4. Remove the spark plug (Figure 41). g028109

Figure 43

Cleaning the Blower Housing

Service Interval: Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)

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To ensure proper cooling, ensure that the grass
Figure 41 screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the
engine are kept clean at all times.
Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as
necessary. Make sure that the cooling shrouds are
Checking the Spark Plug installed. Torque the blower housing screws to 7.5
N∙m (5.5 ft-lb).
Important: Do not clean the spark plug(s).
Always replace the spark plug(s) when it has a Important: Operating the engine with a blocked
black coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or
cracks. cooling shrouds removed, causes engine damage
due to overheating.
If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the
engine is operating properly. A black coating on the
insulator usually means the air cleaner is dirty.
Set the gap to 0.75 mm (0.03 inch).

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Fuel System
Maintenance
DANGER
In certain conditions, fuel is extremely
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explosion from fuel can burn you and others

and can damage property.
Refer to Fuel Safety (page 14) for a complete
list of fuel related precautions.

Replacing the In-Line Fuel

Filter
Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Replace the
in-line fuel filter.
Never install a dirty filter after removing it from the
fuel line.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and engage the parking
brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Replace the filter (Figure 44).
Note: Ensure that the flow-direction arrow on
the replacement filter points toward the engine.

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Figure 44

Servicing the Fuel Tank

Do not attempt to drain the fuel tank. Ensure that an
Authorized Service Dealer drains the fuel tank and
services any components of the fuel system.

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Electrical System 2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
Maintenance operating position.
3. Remove the battery as shown in Figure 45.

Electrical System Safety

• Disconnect the battery before repairing the
machine. Disconnect the negative terminal first
and the positive last. Connect the positive terminal
first and the negative last.
• Charge the battery in an open, well-ventilated
area, away from sparks and flames. Unplug the
charger before connecting or disconnecting the
battery. Wear protective clothing and use insulated
tools.

Servicing the Battery

Service Interval: Monthly
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Figure 45
Removing the Battery
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal machine components causing
sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses
to explode, resulting in personal injury.
• When removing or installing the battery,
do not allow the battery terminals to touch
any metal parts of the machine.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between
the battery terminals and metal parts of the
machine.

WARNING
Incorrectly removing the cables from battery
could damage the machine and cables,
causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery
gasses to explode, resulting in personal
injury.
• Always disconnect the negative (black)
battery cable before disconnecting the
positive (red) cable.
• Always connect the positive (red) battery
cable before connecting the negative
(black) cable.

1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage

the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
parking brake.

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Charging the Battery Installing the Battery
1. Position the battery in the tray with the terminal
WARNING posts opposite from the hydraulic tank (Figure
Charging the battery produces gasses that 45).
can explode. 2. Install the positive (red) battery cable to the
positive (+) battery terminal.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from the battery. 3. Install the negative (black) battery cable and
ground wire to the negative (-) battery terminal.
Important: Always keep the battery fully charged 4. Secure the cables with 2 bolts, 2 washers, and
(1.265 specific gravity). This is especially 2 locknuts (Figure 45).
important to prevent battery damage when the
temperature is below 0°C (32°F). 5. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (+)
battery terminal.
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
Removing the Battery (page 40). 6. Secure the battery with the rubber strap (Figure
45).
2. Charge the battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to
30 A or for 30 minutes at 10 A.
Note: Do not overcharge the battery. Servicing the Fuses
3. When the battery is fully charged, unplug The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires
the charger from the electrical outlet, then no maintenance; however, if a fuse blows check the
disconnect the charger leads from the battery component and circuit for a malfunction or short.
posts (Figure 46). The fuses are located on the right console next to the
4. Install the battery in the machine and connect seat (Figure 47).
the battery cables; refer to Installing the Battery 1. To replace the fuses, pull out the fuse to remove
(page 41). it.
Note: Do not run the machine with the battery 2. Install a new fuse (Figure 47).
disconnected; electrical damage may occur.

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Figure 46 Figure 47
1. Fuse cover 3. Fuel-shutoff valve
1. Positive (+) battery post 3. Red (+) charger lead
2. Fuse holder
2. Negative (–) battery post 4. Black (–) charger lead

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Drive System
Maintenance
Checking the Seat Belt
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Inspect the seat belt for wear, cuts, and proper
operation of the retractor and buckle. Replace the
seat belt if it is damaged.

Adjusting the Tracking

1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO).
2. Drive to an open, flat area and move the
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motion-control levers to the NEUTRAL-LOCK Figure 48
position.
Right control lever shown
3. Move the throttle midway between the FAST and
SLOW positions. 1. Access hole on front cover 2. Tracking screw
panel
4. Move both motion-control levers forward until
they both hit the stops in the T-slot.
5. Check which way the machine tracks.
6. If the machine tracks to the right, insert a 3/16
inch hex wrench through the access hole in the
right front cover panel and rotate the tracking
screw clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust
the travel of the lever (Figure 48).
7. If the machine tracks to the left, insert a 3/16
inch hex wrench through the access hole in the
right front cover panel and rotate the tracking
screw clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust
the travel of the lever (Figure 48).
8. Drive the machine and check the full forward
tracking.
9. Repeat the adjustment until the desired tracking
is obtained.

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Checking the Tire Pressure Cooling System
Service Interval: Every 50 hours/Monthly (whichever
comes first)
Maintenance
Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires
at 90 kPa (13 psi). Uneven tire pressure can cause Cleaning the Engine Screen
uneven cut. Check the tires when they are cold to get
the most accurate pressure reading. Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Before each use or daily
Before each use remove any buildup of grass, dirt, or
other debris from the engine screen, engine exhaust,
and the area around the engine. This helps ensure
adequate cooling and correct engine speed and
reduces the possibility of overheating and mechanical
damage to the engine.

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Figure 49

Checking the Wheel Lug

Nuts
Check and torque the wheel lug nuts to 122 to 136
N∙m (90 to 100 ft-lb).

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Brake Maintenance
Adjusting the Parking
Brake
Service Interval: Every 500 hours
Note: Perform this procedure whenever you remove
or replace a brake component.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
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for all moving parts to stop before leaving the Figure 50
operating position.
1. Cotter pin 3. Brake linkage shaft
3. Set up the machine to be pushed by hand.
2. Parking brake
Refer to Using the Drive-Wheel Release Valves
(page 29).
4. Raise the back of the machine up and support 7. Check both spring lengths as shown in Figure
the machine with jack stands. 51. If an adjustment is necessary, turn the
top nut clockwise to shorten the spring and
counterclockwise to lengthen it.
WARNING
Relying solely on mechanical or
hydraulic jacks to support a raised
machine for service or maintenance
could be dangerous because the jacks
may not provide enough support or may
malfunction, allowing the machine to fall
and possibly cause serious injury.
Do not rely solely on mechanical
or hydraulic jacks for support. Use
adequate jack stands or equivalent
support.

5. Engage and disengage the parking brake and

check each drive tire to ensure that each brake
engages and disengages.
6. If an adjustment is necessary, disengage the
parking brake. Remove the cotter pin from the
brake linkage shaft (Figure 50).

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Figure 51
1. Top nut 3. 44 mm (1-3/4 inches)
2. Spring

8. Push the parking brake lever all the way forward

and down.

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 9. Rotate the brake-linkage shaft until the end
aligns with the hole in the lever.
Belt Maintenance
• Shorten the linkage by turning it clockwise.
• Lengthen the linkage by turning it Inspecting the Belts
counterclockwise. Service Interval: Every 50 hours
10. Insert the brake-linkage shaft into the
Replace the belt if it is worn. The signs of a worn belt
parking-brake hole and secure with the cotter
include squealing while the belt is rotating; the blades
pin. Repeat step 5 and adjust if necessary.
slipping while cutting grass; and frayed edges, burn
11. When adjustment is complete, remove the jack marks, and cracks on the belt.
stands or equivalent support and lower the
machine.
12. Place the machine into the OPERATING position. Replacing the Mower Belt
Refer to Using the Drive-Wheel Release Valves The signs of a worn belt include squealing while the
(page 29). belt is rotating, blades slipping while cutting grass,
and frayed edges, burn marks, and cracks on the belt.
Replace the mower belt if any of these conditions are
evident.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Set the height of cut at the lowest cutting
position.
4. Remove the pulley covers (Figure 52).

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Figure 52
1. Cover 2. Screw

5. Loosen the nut securing the wire form to the

idler pulley (Figure 53).

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 7. Route the new belt around the engine pulley and
mower pulleys (Figure 54).
8. Using a spring-removal tool (Toro Part No.
92-5771), install the idler spring over the deck
hook and place tension on the idler pulley and
the mower belt (Figure 54).
9. Tighten the nut securing the wire form to the
idler pulley (Figure 53).
Note: Position the wireform against the idler
arm as shown in Figure 53.
10. Install the pulley covers.
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Figure 53
1. Wire form 3. Idler pulley
Replacing the Hydraulic
2. Nut Pump-Drive Belt
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
6. Using a spring-removal tool (Toro Part No. the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
92-5771), remove the idler spring from the deck parking brake.
hook to remove tension on the idler pulley and
roll the belt off the pulleys (Figure 54). 2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
WARNING
3. Remove the mower belt; refer to Replacing the
The spring is under tension when Mower Belt (page 45).
installed and can cause personal injury.
4. Raise the machine and support it with jack
Be careful when removing the belt. stands (Figure 56).
5. Remove the clutch stop (Figure 55).

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Figure 55
1. Clutch stop

6. Remove the idler spring from the post (Figure

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56).
Figure 54 7. Remove the existing belt from the
1. Idler pulley 4. Spring hydraulic-pump-drive pulleys and the
engine pulley.
2. Mower belt 5. Engine pulley
3. Outside pulley 6. Spring-removal tool 8. Install the new belt around the engine pulley and
the 2 hydraulic-pump pulleys (Figure 56).

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 Controls System
Maintenance
Adjusting the
Control-Handle Position
If the ends of the levers hit against each other, refer to
Adjusting the Motion-Control Linkage (page 48).

Adjusting the Height

You can adjust the motion control levers higher or
lower for maximum comfort.
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Figure 56 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage

the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
1. Idler pulley 4. Pump-drive belt
parking brake.
2. Idler-spring post 5. Right hydraulic-pump
pulley 2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
3. Engine pulley 6. Left hydraulic-pump pulley for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
9. Install the clutch stop (Figure 55). 3. Remove the hardware holding the control lever
to the control-arm shaft.
10. Install the mower belt; refer to Belt Maintenance
(page 45).

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Figure 57
1. Bolts 3. Control lever
2. Slotted hole 4. Control-arm shaft

4. Move the control lever to the next set of holes.

Secure the lever with the hardware.
5. Repeat the adjustment for the opposite control
lever.

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Adjusting the Tilt Adjusting the
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the Motion-Control Linkage
parking brake. Located on either side of the machine, below the seat,
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait are the pump-control linkages. Rotating the end nut
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the with a 1/2-inch deep socket wrench allows fine tuning
operating position. adjustments so that the machine does not move in
neutral. Any adjustments should be made for neutral
3. Loosen the upper bolt holding the control lever positioning only.
to the control arm shaft.
4. Loosen the lower bolt just enough to pivot the WARNING
control lever fore or aft. Tighten both bolts to The engine must be running and the drive
secure the control in the new position. wheels turning so that you can perform the
5. Repeat the adjustment for the opposite control adjustments. Contact with moving parts or
lever. hot surfaces may cause personal injury.
Keep your fingers, hands, and clothing clear
of rotating components and hot surfaces.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Push the deck-lift pedal, remove the height-of-cut
pin, and lower the mower deck to the ground
4. Raise the rear of the machine up and support it
with jack stands (or equivalent support) just high
enough to allow the drive wheels to turn freely.
5. Remove the electrical connection from the seat
safety switch, located under the bottom cushion
of the seat.
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Figure 58 Note: The switch is a part of the seat assembly.

6. Temporarily install a jumper wire across the
terminals in the connector of the main wire
harness.
7. Start the engine, run it at full throttle, and
disengage the parking brake.
Note: Before starting the engine, ensure that
the parking brake is engaged and that the
motion-control levers are out. You do not have
to be in the seat.
8. Run the machine at least 5 minutes with the
drive levers at full forward speed to bring the
hydraulic fluid up to the operating temperature.
Note: The motion-control levers must be in
neutral while you are making any adjustments.
9. Bring the motion-control levers into the NEUTRAL
position.
10. Check and ensure that the control-plate tabs
touch the return-to-neutral plates on the
hydraulic units.

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11. Adjust the pump-control-rod lengths by rotating
the nut in the appropriate direction until the
Hydraulic System
wheels slightly creep in reverse (Figure 59).
Maintenance
Hydraulic System Safety
• Seek immediate medical attention if fluid is injected
into skin. Injected fluid must be surgically removed
within a few hours by a doctor.
• Ensure that all hydraulic-fluid hoses and lines are
in good condition and all hydraulic connections
and fittings are tight before applying pressure to
the hydraulic system.
• Keep your body and hands away from pinhole
leaks or nozzles that eject high-pressure hydraulic
fluid.
• Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks.
• Safely relieve all pressure in the hydraulic system
before performing any work on the hydraulic
system.

Figure 59
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Hydraulic Fluid
1. Nut 4. Return-to-neutral plate Specifications
2. Stationary plate 5. Tabs touching return to
neutral plate Hydraulic Fluid Type: Toro® HYPR-OIL™ 500
3. Control plate hydraulic fluid or Mobil 1 15W-50 oil.
Important: Use the specified fluid. Other fluids
12. Move the motion-control levers to the REVERSE could damage the hydraulic system.
position and while applying slight pressure to Hydraulic System Capacity (with filters removed):
the lever, allow the reverse-indicator springs to 4.45 L (150 fl oz)
bring the levers back to neutral.
Note: The wheels should stop turning or slightly
creep in reverse.
Note: You may need to remove the
motion-control cover to gain access.
13. Shut off the machine.
14. Remove the jumper wire from the wire harness
and plug the connector into the seat switch.
15. Remove the jack stands.
16. Raise the mower deck and install the
height-of-cut pin.
17. Check and ensure that the machine does
not creep in neutral with the parking brake
disengaged.

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Checking the Hydraulic after purging. Failure to properly perform this
procedure can result in irreparable damage to the
Fluid Level transaxle drive system.
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Allow the hydraulic fluid to cool down. Check the Removing Hydraulic-System
oil level when the fluid is cold. Filters
2. Check expansion reservoir and if necessary 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
add Toro® HYPR-OIL™ 500 hydraulic fluid to the the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
FULL COLD line. parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Allow the engine to cool.
4. Locate the filter and guards on each
transaxle-drive system (Figure 61).
5. Remove the 3 screws securing the filter guard
and guard (Figure 61).

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Figure 60
1. Engine 2. Expansion tank

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Service Interval: After the first 75 hours—Change the Figure 61

hydraulic-system filters and fluid. Right side shown
Every 250 hours—After the initial 1. Transaxle drive 4. Screws
change—change the hydraulic-system 2. Filter 5. Vent plug
filters and fluid when using Mobil 1 15W50 3. Filter guard
fluid. (Change it more often under dirty or dusty
conditions)
Every 500 hours—After the initial 6. Carefully clean the area around the filters.
change—change the hydraulic-system Important: Do not allow dirt to enter the
filters and fluid when using Toro® HYPR-OIL™ hydraulic system, or contamination may
500 fluid. (Change it more often under dirty or occur.
dusty conditions)
7. Place a drain pan below the filter to catch the
To replace the hydraulic fluid, the filters need to be fluid that drains when the filter and vent plugs
removed. Replace both at the same time; refer to are removed.
Hydraulic Fluid Specifications (page 49) for fluid
specifications. 8. Locate and remove the vent plug on each
transmission
Purge any air in the system after you install the new
9. Unscrew the filter to remove it, and allow the
filters and add fluid. Refer to Bleeding the Hydraulic
fluid to drain from the drive system.
System (page 52). Repeat the bleeding process until
the fluid remains at the FULL COLD line in the reservoir 10. Repeat this procedure for both filters.

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Installing the Hydraulic-System
Filters
1. Apply a thin coat of hydraulic fluid on the surface
of the rubber seal of each filter.
2. Turn the filter clockwise until the rubber seal
contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter
an additional 3/4 to 1 full turn.
3. Repeat for the opposite filter.
4. Install the filter guards over each filter that you
previously removed.
5. Use the 3 screws to secure the filter guards.
6. Verify that the vent plugs are removed before
adding the fluid.
7. Slowly pour the specified fluid through the
expansion reservoir until fluid comes out of 1
of the vent-plug holes.
8. Install the vent plug.
9. Torque the plug to 20 N∙m (15 ft-lb).
10. Continue to add fluid through the expansion
reservoir until fluid comes out of the remaining
vent-plug hole on the second transmission.
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Figure 62
12. Torque the plug to 20 N∙m (15 ft-lb).
13. Continue to add fluid through the expansion
reservoir until it reaches the FULL COLD line on
the expansion reservoir.
14. Proceed to Bleeding the Hydraulic System
(page 52).
Important: Failure to perform the Bleeding
the Hydraulic System procedure after
changing hydraulic filters and fluid can
result in irreparable damage to the transaxle
drive system.

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Bleeding the Hydraulic Mower Deck
System Maintenance
1. Raise the rear of machine and support it with
jack stands (or equivalent support) just high
enough to allow the drive wheels to turn freely. Blade Safety
• Inspect the blades periodically for wear or damage.
• Use care when checking the blades. Wrap the
blades or wear gloves, and use caution when
servicing the blades. Only replace or sharpen the
blades; never straighten or weld them.
• On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating
one blade can cause other blades to rotate.
• Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets
to preserve balance.

Servicing the Cutting

Figure 63
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Blades
1. Jacking points
Before Inspecting or Servicing the
2. Start the engine, move the throttle control ahead Blades
to the 1/2 throttle position, and disengage the 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
parking brake. the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
A. Move the bypass levers into the pushing the parking brake.
machine position. With the bypass valves 2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and
open and the engine running, slowly move disconnect the spark-plug wires from the spark
the motion-control levers in both forward plugs.
and reverse 5 or 6 times.
B. Move the bypass levers into the operating
the machine position.
Inspecting the Blades
C. With the bypass valve closed and the Service Interval: Before each use or daily
engine running, slowly move the control 1. Inspect the cutting edges (Figure 64).
lever in both forward and reverse directions
5 to 6 times. 2. If the edges are not sharp or have nicks, remove
and sharpen the blade; refer to Sharpening the
D. Shut off the engine and check the fluid Blades (page 54).
level in the expansion reservoir. Add the
specified fluid until it reaches the FULL COLD 3. Inspect the blades, especially in the curved area.
line on the expansion reservoir. 4. If you notice any cracks, wear, or a slot forming
3. Repeat step 2 until all the air is completely in this area, immediately install a new blade
purged from the system. (Figure 64).

Note: When the transaxle operates at normal

noise levels, moves smoothly forward, and
reverses at normal speeds, it is purged.
4. Check the fluid level in the expansion reservoir
a final time. Add the specified fluid as until it
reaches the FULL COLD line on the expansion
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Figure 64
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2. Curved area 4. Crack Figure 66

1. Blade (in position for measuring)
2. Level surface
Checking for Bent Blades 3. Measured distance between blade and the surface (A)

Note: The machine must be on a level surface for

the following procedure. 4. Rotate the same blade 180 degrees so that
the opposing cutting edge is now in the same
1. Raise the mower deck to the highest position (Figure 67).
height-of-cut position.
2. While wearing thickly padded gloves, or other
adequate hand protection, slowly rotate the
blade into a position that allows you to measure
the distance between the cutting edge and the
level surface the machine is on (Figure 65).

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Figure 67
1. Blade (side previously measured)
2. Measurement (position used previously)
3. Opposing side of blade being moved into measurement
position
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Figure 65
1. Deck 3. Blade 5. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat
2. Spindle housing surface (Figure 68).
Note: The variance should be no more than
3. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat 3 mm (1/8 inch).
surface (Figure 66).

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Figure 68
1. Opposite blade edge (in position for measuring)
2. Level surface
3. Second measured distance between blade and surface (B)

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A. If the difference between A and B is greater Figure 69
than 3 mm (1/8 inch), replace the blade with
a new blade; refer to Removing the Blades 1. Sail area of the blade 4. Blade bolt
(page 54) and Installing the Blades (page 2. Blade 5. Spindle shaft
55). 3. Curved washer

Note: If a bent blade is replaced with a

new blade, and the dimension obtained
continues to exceed 3 mm (1/8 inch), the Sharpening the Blades
blade spindle could be bent. Contact an
Authorized Service Dealer for service. 1. Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both
ends of the blade (Figure 70).
B. If the variance is within constraints, move to
the next blade. Note: Maintain the original angle.
6. Repeat this procedure on each blade. Note: The blade retains its balance if the same
amount of material is removed from both cutting
edges.
Removing the Blades
Replace the blades if they hit a solid object, or if the
blade is out of balance or bent.
1. Hold the spindle shaft with a wrench.
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2. Remove the blade bolt, curved washer, and Figure 70
blade from the spindle shaft (Figure 69).
1. Sharpen at original angle.

2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a

blade balancer (Figure 71).
Note: If the blade stays in a horizontal position,
the blade is balanced and can be used.
Note: If the blade is not balanced, file some
metal off the end of the sail area only (Figure 70).

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 4. Position the mower deck in the transport-lock
position.
5. Carefully rotate the blades from side to side.
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6. Measure between the blade tip and the flat
Figure 71 surface (Figure 72). If both measurements are
1. Blade 2. Balancer not within 5 mm (3/16 inch), adjust the leveling;
continue with this procedure.
3. Repeat this procedure until the blade is
balanced.

Installing the Blades

1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Figure
69).
Important: The curved part of the blade
must point upward toward the inside of the
mower to ensure proper cutting.
2. Install the curved washer and blade bolt (Figure
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Figure 72
Note: Install the curved-washer cone toward
the bolt head. 1. Blades side to side 3. Measure from the tip of the
blade to the flat surface
3. Torque the blade bolt to 115 to 150 N∙m (85 to here.
110 ft-lb). 2. Blade tip

Adjusting the Side-to-Side 7. Check the front-to-rear blade level (Figure 73).
Ensure the front blade tip is lower than the rear
Leveling and the Blade blade tip as shown in the block height and rake
table. If adjustment is needed, continue with this
Slope procedure.
Check to ensure that the mower deck is level any time
you install the mower or when you see an uneven cut
on your lawn.
Check the mower deck for bent blades prior to
leveling, and remove and replace any bent blades;
refer to Servicing the Cutting Blades (page 52) before
continuing.
Level the mower deck side-to-side first; then you can
adjust the front-to-rear slope.
Requirements:
• The machine must be on a level surface. g037880

• All tires must be properly inflated; refer to Checking Figure 73

the Tire Pressure (page 43).
1. Blades front to rear 3. Measure from the tip of the
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage blade to the flat surface
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the here.
parking brake. 2. Blade tip

2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait

for all moving parts to stop before leaving the 8. Set the anti-scalp rollers to top holes or remove
operating position. them completely for this adjustment.
3. Check the tire pressure in the drive tires; refer to 9. Place 2 blocks (see Block Height and Rake
Checking the Tire Pressure (page 43). Table) under the rear edge of the cutting deck

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 skirt; 1 on each side of the cutting deck (Figure
74).
10. Set the height-of-cut lever to the 3 inch (76 mm)
position.
11. Place 2 blocks under each side of the front edge
of the deck, but not under the anti-scalp roller
brackets or welds.

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Figure 75
1. Locknuts 3. Deck hanger
2. Deck lift arm 4. Chain
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Figure 74
Bottom view 16. Ensure that the blocks fit snugly under the deck
skirt and that all attachment bolts are tight
1. Block—7.3 cm (2.87 2. Welds
inches) 17. Continue leveling the deck by checking the
front-to-rear blade slope.
18. Check the blades for levelness and repeat deck
Block Height and Rake Table leveling procedure if necessary.
Deck Front Block Height Rake
Size
All mower 7.3 cm (2.87 inches) 4.8 to 6.4 mm (3/16 to 1/4
decks inch)

12. Carefully rotate the blades side to side (Figure

72).
13. Loosen the locknuts (Figure 75) on all 4 corners
and ensure that the mower deck is sitting
securely on all 4 blocks.
14. Remove any slack from the deck hangers and
make sure the deck-lift foot lever is pushed back
against the stop.
15. Tighten the 4 locknuts.

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Removing the Mower Deck
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and
disconnect the spark-plug wires from the spark
plugs.
3. Lower the mower to the 76 mm (3 inches)
height-of-cut position.
4. Remove the mower belt from the engine pulley;
refer to Replacing the Mower Belt (page 45).
5. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer securing
the link pin to the frame and deck, and remove
the link bar (Figure 76).

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Figure 77
1. Deck-lift arm 3. Hook
2. Chain 4. Adjustment bolt

8. Raise the height of cut to the transport position.

9. Remove the belt from the clutch pulley on the
engine.
10. Slide the mower out from underneath the
machine.
g297517 Note: Retain all parts for future installation.
Figure 76
1. Link pin
2. Washer
3. Hairpin cotter
Installing the Mower Deck
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
6. Lift up the mower deck to relieve tension from parking brake.
the mower deck.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and
7. Remove the chains from the hooks on the disconnect the spark-plug wires from the spark
deck-lift arms (Figure 77). plugs.
3. Slide the mower under the machine.
4. Lower the height-of-cut lever to the lowest
position.
5. Place the height-of-cut pin in the lock position
for lowest height of cut.
6. Lift the rear of the mower deck and attach the
chains to the rear lift arms (Figure 77).
7. Attach the front chains to the front lift arms
(Figure 77).
8. Install the long link bar through the frame hanger
and deck.
9. Secure the link pin with the hairpin cotters and
washers removed previously (Figure 76).
10. Install the mower belt onto the engine pulley;
refer to Replacing the Mower Belt (page 45).

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Replacing the Grass 3. Position the new discharge deflector with the
bracket ends between the welded brackets on
Deflector the deck as shown in Figure 79.
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect 4. Install the spring onto the straight end of the rod.
the grass deflector for damage. 5. Position the spring on the rod as shown in Figure
79 so that the shorter spring end comes from
WARNING under the rod before the bend and going over
the rod as it returns from the bend.
An uncovered discharge opening could allow
the machine to throw objects toward you or 6. Lift the loop end of the spring and place it into
bystanders, resulting in serious injury. Also, the notch on the deflector bracket (Figure 79).
contact with the blade could occur.
Never operate the machine unless you install
a mulch plate, discharge deflector, or grass
collection system.
1. Disengage the spring from the notch in the
deflector bracket and slide the rod out of the
welded deck brackets, spring, and discharge
deflector (Figure 78).

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Figure 79
1. Rod and spring assembly 3. Rod, short end, moved
installed behind the mower bracket
2. Loop end of the spring 4. Short end, retained by
installed into the notch in mower bracket.
the deflector bracket

7. Secure the rod and spring assembly by twisting

it so that the short end of the rod is behind the
front bracket welded to the deck (Figure 79).
Important: The grass deflector must be
spring loaded in the down position. Lift the
deflector up to test that it snaps to the full
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down position.
Figure 78
1. Rod 4. Deck brackets
2. Spring 5. Spring installed over the
rod
3. Deflector

2. Remove the damaged or worn discharge

deflector.

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Cleaning
Cleaning under the Mower
Deck
Service Interval: After each use
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Raise the mower deck to the TRANSPORT
position.

Disposing of Waste
Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic fluid, and engine
coolant are pollutants to the environment. Dispose of
these according to your state and local regulations.

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Storage 12. Check the condition of the blades; refer to
Servicing the Cutting Blades (page 52).
13. Prepare the machine for storage when non-use
Storage Safety occurs over 30 days. Prepare the machine for
• Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait storage as follows:
for all moving parts to stop before you leave the A. Add a petroleum-based
operator’s position. Allow the machine to cool stabilizer/conditioner to fuel in the
before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it. tank. Follow mixing instructions from
• Do not store the machine or fuel near flames or the stabilizer manufacturer. Do not use
drain the fuel indoors or inside an enclosed trailer. an alcohol-based stabilizer (ethanol or
methanol).
• Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
as on a water heater or on other appliances. effective when mixed with fresh fuel and
used at all times.
B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel
Cleaning and Storage through the fuel system for 5 minutes.
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), and C. Shut off the engine, allow it to cool, and
engage the parking brake. drain the fuel tank.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
D. Start the engine and run it until it stops.
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position. E. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle the fuel
according to local codes.
3. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire machine, especially Important: Do not store fuel containing
the engine and hydraulic system. Clean dirt and stabilizer/conditioner longer than
chaff from the outside of the engine cylinder the duration recommended by the
head fins and blower housing. fuel-stabilizer manufacturer.
Important: You can wash the machine with 14. Remove and check the condition of the spark
mild detergent and water. Do not pressure plug(s); refer to Servicing the Spark Plug (page
wash the machine. Avoid excessive use 38). With the spark plug(s) removed from the
of water, especially near the control panel, engine, pour 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of engine
engine, hydraulic pumps, and motors. oil into the spark plug hole. Use the starter to
4. Check the parking brake operation; refer to crank the engine and distribute the oil inside the
Adjusting the Parking Brake (page 44). cylinder. Install the spark plug(s). Do not install
the wire on the spark plug(s).
5. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner (page 34). 15. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws.
Repair or replace any part that is damaged.
6. Grease the machine; refer to Lubrication (page
33). 16. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint
is available from your Authorized Service Dealer.
7. Change the crankcase oil; refer to Servicing the
Engine Oil (page 35). 17. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or
storage area. Remove the key from the switch
8. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the and keep it out of reach of children or other
Tire Pressure (page 43). unauthorized users. Cover the machine to
9. Change the hydraulic filters; refer to Changing protect it and keep it clean.
the Hydraulic Fluid and Filters (page 50).
10. Charge the battery; refer to Charging the Battery
(page 41).
11. Scrape any heavy buildup of grass and dirt
from the underside of the mower, then wash the
mower with a garden hose.
Note: Run the machine with the blade-control
switch (PTO) engaged and the engine at high
idle for 2 to 5 minutes after washing.

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

The engine overheats. 1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce the ground speed.
2. The oil level in the crankcase is low. 2. Add oil to the crankcase.
3. The cooling fins and air passages 3. Remove the obstruction from the
under the engine-blower housing are cooling fins and air passages.
plugged.
4. The air cleaner is dirty. 4. Clean or replace the air-cleaner
element.
5. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the fuel 5. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer
system.

The starter does not crank. 1. The blade-control switch is engaged. 1. Disengage the blade-control switch.
2. The motion-control levers are not in 2. Move the motion-control levers
the NEUTRAL-LOCK position. outward to the NEUTRAL-LOCK position.
3. The battery is dead. 3. Charge the battery.
4. The electrical connections are 4. Check the electrical connections for
corroded or loose. good contact.
5. A fuse is blown. 5. Replace the fuse.
6. A relay or switch is damaged. 6. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

The engine does not start, starts hard, or 1. The fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill the fuel tank.
fails to keep running.
2. The fuel-shutoff valve is closed. 2. Open the fuel-shutoff valve.
3. The oil level in the crankcase is low. 3. Add oil to the crankcase.
4. The throttle is not in the correct 4. Be sure that the throttle control is
position. midway between the slow and fast
positions.
5. There is dirt in the fuel filter. 5. Replace the fuel filter.
6. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in fuel 6. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
system.
7. The air cleaner is dirty. 7. Clean or replace the air-cleaner
element.
8. The seat switch is not functioning 8. Check the seat-switch indicator.
properly. Replace the seat if necessary.
9. The electrical connections are 9. Check the electrical connections
corroded, loose, or damaged. for good contact. Clean the
connector terminals thoroughly with
electrical-contact cleaner, apply
dielectric grease, and make the
appropriate connections.
10. The relay or switch is worn or 10. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
damaged.
11. The spark plug is fouled or improperly 11. Adjust or replace the spark plug.
gapped.
12. The spark-plug wire is not connected. 12. Check the spark-plug wire connection.

The engine loses power. 1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce the ground speed.
2. The air cleaner is dirty. 2. Clean the air-cleaner element.
3. The oil level in the crankcase is low. 3. Add oil to the crankcase.
4. The cooling fins and the air passages 4. Remove the obstruction from the
above the engine are plugged. cooling fins and the air passages.
5. The vent hole in the fuel cap is plugged. 5. Clean or replace the fuel cap.
6. There is dirt in the fuel filter. 6. Replace the fuel filter.
7. There is dirt, water, or stale fuel in the 7. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
fuel system.

The mower pulls to the left or right (with 1. The tracking needs adjustment 1. Adjust the tracking.
levers fully forward)
2. The tire pressure in the drive tires is 2. Adjust the tire pressure in the drive
not correct. tires.

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 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

The machine does not drive. 1. The bypass valves are not closed tight. 1. Tighten the bypass valves.
2. The pump belt is worn, loose, or 2. Change the belt.
broken.
3. The pump belt is off a pulley. 3. Change the belt.
4. The idler spring is broken or missing. 4. Replace the spring.
5. The hydraulic fluid level is low or too 5. Add hydraulic fluid to the reservoirs or
hot. let it cool down.

The machine vibrates abnormally. 1. The cutting blade(s) is/are bent or 1. Install new cutting blade(s).
unbalanced.
2. The blade mounting bolt is loose. 2. Tighten the blade mounting bolt.
3. The engine mounting bolts are loose. 3. Tighten the engine mounting bolts.
4. The engine pulley, idler pulley, or blade 4. Tighten the appropriate pulley.
pulley is loose.
5. The engine pulley is damaged. 5. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
6. The blade spindle is bent. 6. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
7. The motor mount is loose or worn. 7. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

The cutting height is uneven. 1. The blade(s) is not sharp. 1. Sharpen the blade(s).
2. A cutting blade(s) is/are bent. 2. Install a new cutting blade(s).
3. The mower is not level. 3. Level the mower from side-to-side and
front-to-rear.
4. An anti-scalp roller (if applicable) is not 4. Adjust the anti-scalp wheel height.
set correctly.
5. The underside of the mower deck is 5. Clean the underside of the mower
dirty. deck.
6. The tire pressure is incorrect. 6. Adjust the tire pressure.
7. A blade spindle is bent. 7. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

The blades do not rotate. 1. The drive belt is worn, loose or broken. 1. Install a new drive belt.
2. The drive belt is off of the pulley. 2. Install the drive belt and check the
adjusting shafts and belt guides for the
correct position.
3. The power takeoff (PTO) switch or 3. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
PTO clutch is faulty.
4. The mower belt is worn, loose, or 4. Install a new mower belt.
broken.

The clutch does not engage. 1. The fuse is blown. 1. Replace the fuse. Check the coil
resistance, battery charge, charging
system, and wiring connections, and
replace components if necessary.
2. There is low voltage supply at the 2. Check the coil resistance, battery
clutch. charge, charging system, and wiring
connections and replace parts if
necessary.
3. The coil is damaged. 3. Replace the clutch.
4. There is inadequate current supply. 4. Repair or replace the clutch lead
wire or electrical system. Clean the
connector contacts.
5. The rotor/armature air gap is too large. 5. Remove the shim or replace the clutch.

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Schematics

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Electrical Schematic (Rev. A)

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 California Proposition 65 Warning Information

What is this warning?

You may see a product for sale that has a warning label like the following:

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.

What is Prop 65?

Prop 65 applies to any company operating in California, selling products in California, or manufacturing products that may be sold in or brought into
California. It mandates that the Governor of California maintain and publish a list of chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, and/or other
reproductive harm. The list, which is updated annually, includes hundreds of chemicals found in many everyday items. The purpose of Prop 65 is to
inform the public about exposure to these chemicals.

Prop 65 does not ban the sale of products containing these chemicals but instead requires warnings on any product, product packaging, or literature with
the product. Moreover, a Prop 65 warning does not mean that a product is in violation of any product safety standards or requirements. In fact, the
California government has clarified that a Prop 65 warning “is not the same as a regulatory decision that a product is ‘safe’ or ‘unsafe.’” Many of these
chemicals have been used in everyday products for years without documented harm. For more information, go to https://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all.

A Prop 65 warning means that a company has either (1) evaluated the exposure and has concluded that it exceeds the “no significant risk level”; or (2)
has chosen to provide a warning based on its understanding about the presence of a listed chemical without attempting to evaluate the exposure.

Does this law apply everywhere?

Prop 65 warnings are required under California law only. These warnings are seen throughout California in a wide range of settings, including but not
limited to restaurants, grocery stores, hotels, schools, and hospitals, and on a wide variety of products. Additionally, some online and mail order
retailers provide Prop 65 warnings on their websites or in catalogs.

How do the California warnings compare to federal limits?

Prop 65 standards are often more stringent than federal and international standards. There are various substances that require a Prop 65 warning
at levels that are far lower than federal action limits. For example, the Prop 65 standard for warnings for lead is 0.5 μg/day, which is well below
the federal and international standards.

Why don’t all similar products carry the warning?

• Products sold in California require Prop 65 labelling while similar products sold elsewhere do not.
• A company involved in a Prop 65 lawsuit reaching a settlement may be required to use Prop 65 warnings for its products, but other companies
making similar products may have no such requirement.
• The enforcement of Prop 65 is inconsistent.
• Companies may elect not to provide warnings because they conclude that they are not required to do so under Prop 65; a lack of warnings for a
product does not mean that the product is free of listed chemicals at similar levels.

Why does Toro include this warning?

Toro has chosen to provide consumers with as much information as possible so that they can make informed decisions about the products they buy and
use. Toro provides warnings in certain cases based on its knowledge of the presence of one or more listed chemicals without evaluating the level of
exposure, as not all the listed chemicals provide exposure limit requirements. While the exposure from Toro products may be negligible or well within the
“no significant risk” range, out of an abundance of caution, Toro has elected to provide the Prop 65 warnings. Moreover, if Toro does not provide these
warnings, it could be sued by the State of California or by private parties seeking to enforce Prop 65 and subject to substantial penalties.

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