Operator's Manual
2
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
W 2005 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Warning
Important The engine in this product is not equipped
with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California
Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this
engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or
grass-covered land as defined in CPRC 4126. Other states
or federal areas may have similar laws.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est
conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.
Contents
Page
Introduction 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toro Mower Safety 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Pressure 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Power 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Specifications 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activating and Charging the Battery 12. . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Rear Wheel Assembly 13. . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting the Seat 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Battery 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Steering Wheel 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Cutting Units 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Ballast 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Operating 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Engine Oil 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Gas Tank 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Hydraulic System 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Pressure 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Torque of the Wheel Nuts 18. . . . . . . .
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Operation 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Think Safety First 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Break-in Period 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Interlock System 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Machine for Mowing 23. . . . . . . . . . . .
Training Period 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Mowing 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mowing Procedures 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transport Operation 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Cleanup After Mowing 25. . . . . . . . .
Towing The Traction Unit 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 25. . . . . . . . .
Daily Maintenance Checklist 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter 29. . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Air Cleaner 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Throttle Control 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Choke Control 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Carburetor and Speed Control 30. . . . .
Replacing the Spark Plugs 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Fuel Filter 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Hydraulic Oil and Filter 32. . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Hydraulic Lines and Hoses 32
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Adjusting the Brakes 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Rear Camshaft 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Lift and Mow Pedal Height 34. . . . . . .
Leveling the Lift and Mow Pedals 34. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Traction Pedal 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Cutting Unit Lift and Drop 35. . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Lift Cylinders 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Seat Switch 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Traction Switch 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Mow/Lift Switch 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Traction Return Linkage 37. . . . . . . . .
Battery Care 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Schematic 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Schematic 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Evaporative Emission Control Warranty Statement 47. .
The Toro General Commercial Products Warranty 48. . .