Form No. 3424-998 Rev A Z Master® Professional 5000 Series Riding Mower with 60in TURBO FORCE® Side Discharge Mower Model No. 74915—Serial No. 403004519 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
Introduction It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Section 4442, maintained in effective working order or the engine is constructed, equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire. This rotary-blade, riding lawn mower is intended to be used by professional, hired operators.
serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions. Transporting the Machine ................................. 30 Maintenance ........................................................... 32 Maintenance Safety.......................................... 32 Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 32 Lubrication .......................................................... 33 Greasing the Machine....................................... 33 Adding Light Oil or Spray Lubrication ..........
Safety Replacing the Grass Deflector .......................... 63 Cleaning .............................................................. 64 Cleaning under the Mower Deck ....................... 64 Disposing of Waste........................................... 64 Storage ................................................................... 65 Storage Safety.................................................. 65 Cleaning and Storage ....................................... 65 Troubleshooting ....................
Slope Indicator g011841 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.
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. decal93-7818 93-7818 decalbatterysymbols 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt/nut to 115 to 149 N∙m (85 to 110 ft-lb). Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery. 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the battery. 2.
decal106-5517 106-5517 1. Warning—do not touch the hot surface. decal110-2068 110-2068 1. Read the Operator's Manual. decal112-9028 112-9028 1. Warning—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place. decal116-5988 116-5988 decal107-3069 107-3069 1. Parking brake—engaged 1. Warning–there is no rollover protection when the roll bar is down. 2. To avoid injury or death from a rollover accident, keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position and wear the seat belt.
decal117-3848 117-3848 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance away from the machine. 2. Thrown object hazard, mower-do not operate the machine without the deflector, discharge cover, or grass collection system in place. 3. Cutting/dismemberment of hand or foot—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place. decal126-4398 126-4398 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Lock 3. Unlock decal119-6807 119-6807 1. Warning—no step decal126-2055 126-2055 g224114 126-5641 1.
decal127-0326 127-0326 1. Read the Operator's Manual. 3. Remove the key from the ignition and read the Operator's Manual before performing maintenance or servicing the machine. decal136-5508 2. Height-of-cut 136-5508 1. Belt routing decal127-6663 127-6663 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 2. Crushing hazard—1) Engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove the key; 2) Jack the machine using a manufacturer-approved jack, and always use a jackstand.
decal125-9383 125-9383 1. Check the hydraulic fluid every 50 operating hours. 3. Check the tire pressure every 50 operating hours. 2. Read the Operator’s Manual for information on lubricating the machine. 4. Read the Operator’s Manual before servicing or performing maintenance. decal137-9209 137-9209 1. Fast 5. Engine—stop 2. Slow 6. Engine—run 3. Choke 7. Engine—start 4.
decal132-0871 132-0871 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 those conditions on that day and at that site.
Controls Product Overview Become familiar with all the controls before you start the engine and operate the machine. Control Panel g233557 Figure 5 g027333 Figure 4 1. Height-of-cut deck-lift pedal 6. Roll bar 1. Blade-control switch (power takeoff) 4. Hour meter/Safety-interlock display 2. Transport lock 7. Seat belt 2. Choke control 5. Key switch 3. Parking-brake lever 8. Fuel cap 3. Throttle control 4. Controls 5. Motion-control levers 9. Mower deck 10.
Fuel Gauge Attachments/Accessories When the fuel-tank level is low, the LED status light flashes a red light and the fuel-level symbol on the screen flashes. 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. Refer to the Software Guide for more information.
Operation • Do not fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground, away from your vehicle before filling. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. • Remove the equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it while it is on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel from a portable container rather than a fuel-dispenser nozzle.
Adding Fuel Note: Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. The empty space in the tank allows the fuel to expand. Recommended Fuel • For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than 30 days old), unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method). • Ethanol: Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) by volume is acceptable. Ethanol and MTBE are not the same. Gasoline with 15% ethanol (E15) by volume is not approved for use.
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. WARNING There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is in the down position. • Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary. • Do not wear the seat belt when the roll bar is in the down position. • Drive slowly and carefully. • Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.
Testing the Safety-Interlock System Using the Safety-Interlock System Service Interval: Before each use or daily WARNING Test the safety-interlock system before you use the machine each time. If the safety system does not operate as described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately. If the safety-interlock switches are disconnected or damaged, the machine could operate unexpectedly, causing personal injury. 1.
Positioning the Seat Changing the Seat Suspension The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable (Figure 10). The seat is adjustable to provide a smooth and comfortable ride. Position the seat where you are most comfortable. To adjust it, turn the knob in front either direction to provide the best comfort (Figure 12). g019754 Figure 10 Unlatching the Seat To unlatch the seat, push the seat latch forward (Figure 11).
• Ensure that all drives are in neutral, the parking • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • brake is engaged, and you are in the operating position before you start the engine. Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting units. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your vision. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
Operating the Parking Brake • Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or direction; turn slowly and gradually. • Do not operate a machine under any conditions Always engage the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. where traction, steering, or stability is in question. Be aware that operating the machine on wet grass, across slopes, or downhill may cause the machine to lose traction.
Operating the Mower Operating the Choke Blade-Control Switch (PTO) Use the choke to start a cold engine. The blade-control switch (PTO) starts and stops the mower blades and any powered attachments. Engaging the Blade-Control Switch (PTO) 1. Pull up the choke knob to engage the choke before using the key switch (Figure 20). 2. Push down the choke knob to disengage the choke after the engine has started (Figure 20).
Starting the Engine Shutting Off the Engine Important: Do not engage starter for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, wait 15 seconds between attempts. Failure to follow these instructions can burn out the starter motor. CAUTION Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the machine while it is unattended. Note: You may need multiple attempts to start the engine the first time after adding fuel to an empty fuel system.
Using the Motion-Control Levers 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 sharp turns. Driving Forward Note: The engine shuts off when you move the traction-control with the parking brake engaged. To stop the machine, pull the motion-control levers to the NEUTRAL position. 1.
Driving Backward Using the Side Discharge 1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position. 2. To go backward, slowly pull the motion-control levers rearward (Figure 25). 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.
Adjusting the Height of Cut Adjusting the Height-of-Cut Pin Using the Transport Lock The height-of-cut is adjusted from 25 to 140 mm (1 to 5-1/2 inches) in 6 mm (1/4 inch) increments by relocating the clevis pin into different hole locations. The transport lock has 2 positions, and is used with the deck-lift pedal. There is a LOCK position and an UNLOCK position for the transport position of the mower deck (Figure 26). 1. Move the transport lock to the lock position. 2.
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers Whenever you change the height-of-cut, adjust the height of the anti-scalp rollers. 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. g029957 Figure 30 Adjust the anti-scalp rollers as shown in Figure 28, Figure 29, and Figure 30. 1. Anti-scalp roller 4. Flange nut 2. Spacer 5. Bolt 3.
Position B Use this position when bagging. Always align it with the blower opening. g027727 Figure 31 Positioning the Flow Baffle The following figures are only recommendations for use. Adjustments vary by grass type, moisture content, and the height of the grass. g005833 Figure 33 Note: If the engine power draws down and the mower ground speed is the same, open up the baffle. Position C Position A This is the full open position.
Operating Tips drop onto your lawn. To avoid this, move onto a previously cut area with the blades engaged or you can disengage the mower deck while moving forward. Using the Fast Throttle Setting For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate the engine at the FAST position. Air is required to thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the height-of-cut so low as to totally surround the mower deck in uncut grass.
Using the Drive-Wheel-Release Valves After Operation After Operation Safety General Safety WARNING Hands may become entangled in the rotating drive components below the engine deck, which could result in serious injury. • Clean grass and debris from the cutting units, mufflers, and engine compartment to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
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.
1. If using a trailer, connect it to the towing vehicle and connect the safety chains. 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 37). 4. Back the machine up the ramp (Figure 38). g028043 Figure 38 1. Back the machine up the ramp. 2. Drive the machine forward down the ramp. 5. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and engage the parking brake. 6.
Maintenance positive terminal last. Connect the positive terminal first and negative last. • Use care when checking the blades. Wrap the Maintenance Safety blade(s) or wear thickly padded gloves, and use caution when servicing them. Only replace blades; do not straighten or weld them. • Before repairing the machine do the following: • • • • • • • – Disengage the drives. – Engage the parking brake. – Shut off the engine and remove the key. Park the machine on a level surface.
Maintenance Service Interval Every 500 hours Monthly Yearly Yearly or before storage Maintenance Procedure • • • • • • • Replace the air-cleaner paper element (more often under dusty, dirty conditions). Replace the spark plug(s). Check the wheel lug-nut torque. Check the wheel-hub slotted-nut torque. Adjust the caster-pivot bearing. Check the parking brake adjustment.
Greasing the Mower Deck 5. Service Interval: Yearly—Grease the pump-belt-idler arm. Yearly—Grease the front caster pivots (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). Yearly—Repack the front caster-wheel bearings (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). 1. Note: Keep the dust cap off until greasing is done. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch, and engage the parking brake. 2.
Lubricating the Caster-Wheel Hubs 12. Insert the assembled nut and axle into the wheel on the side of the wheel with the new seal and bearing. Service Interval: Yearly 13. With the open end of the wheel facing up, fill the area inside the wheel around the axle full of general-purpose grease. 14. Insert the second bearing and new seal into the wheel. 15. Apply a thread-locking adhesive to the second spacer nut, and thread it onto the axle with the wrench flats facing outward. 16.
Engine Maintenance Engine Safety • Shut off the engine before checking the oil or adding oil to the crankcase. • Keep your hands, feet, face, clothing, and other body parts away the muffler and other hot surfaces. Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose or damaged parts. g012996 Figure 45 Every 250 hours—Service or replace the air-cleaner foam element (more often under dusty, dirty conditions).
Installing the Filters Important: To prevent engine damage, always operate the engine with both air filters and the cover installed. 1. If you are installing new filters, check each filter for shipping damage. Note: Do not use a damaged filter. 2. If you are replacing the inner filter, carefully slide it into the filter body (Figure 46). 3. Carefully slide the primary filter over the safety filter (Figure 46).
Servicing the Engine Oil Engine Oil Specifications Oil Capacity: with a filter change—1.8 L (61 fl oz); without a filter change—1.6 L (54 fl oz) Viscosity: See the table below. g017552 Figure 47 Checking the Engine-Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily Note: Check the oil when the engine is cold. g194611 Important: If you overfill or underfill the engine Figure 48 crankcase with oil and run the engine, you may damage the engine. 1.
Changing the Engine Oil 6. Service Interval: Every 100 hours (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). 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 50). Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center. 1. Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes. Note: This warms the oil so that it drains better. 2.
Changing the Engine-Oil Filter Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval: Every 200 hours—Change the engine-oil filter (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). Service Interval: Every 200 hours—Check the spark plug(s). 1. 2. Every 500 hours—Replace the spark plug(s). Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 39). Type: Champion XC12YC Change the engine-oil filter (Figure 51). Air Gap: 0.76 mm (0.03 inch) Removing the Spark Plug 1.
Checking the Spark Arrester For Machines with a Spark Arrester Service Interval: Every 50 hours g206628 Figure 53 WARNING Hot exhaust-system components may ignite fuel vapors even after you shut off the engine. Hot particles exhausted during engine operation may ignite flammable materials, resulting in personal injury or property damage. Installing the Spark Plug Do not refuel or run the engine unless the spark arrester is installed. 1.
Fuel System Maintenance 6. Open the fuel-shutoff valve. 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. Replacing the Fuel Filter Service Interval: Every 200 hours (more often in dusty, dirty conditions).
Electrical System Maintenance 2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Remove the battery as shown in Figure 56. 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.
Installing the Battery Charging the Battery Note: Position the battery in the tray with the terminal posts opposite from the hydraulic tank (Figure 56). WARNING Charging the battery produces gasses that can explode. Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and flames away from the battery. Important: Always keep the battery fully charged (1.265 specific gravity). This is especially important to prevent battery damage when the temperature is below 0°C (32°F). 1.
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. Checking the Roll-Bar Knobs Service Interval: Before each use or daily 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.
Adjusting the Tracking 1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO). 2. Drive to an open flat area, move the motion-control levers to the NEUTRAL-LOCK position. Checking the Tire Pressure Service Interval: Every 50 hours/Monthly (whichever comes first) 3. Move the throttle midway between fast and slow. 4. Move both motion-control levers all the way forward until they both hit the stops in the T-slot. 5. Maintain the air pressure in the rear tires at 90 kPa (13 psi).
g001297 Figure 65 1. Spring washers 3. Dust cap 2. Locknut g024121 Figure 64 1. Slotted nut Using the Clutch Shim Some later model year units have been built with clutches that contain a brake shim. When the clutch brake has worn to the point where the clutch no longer engages consistently, you can remove the shim to extend the clutch life. Adjusting the Caster-Pivot Bearing Service Interval: Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) 1.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Using an air compressor, blow out any debris from under the brake pole and around the brake spacers (Figure 67). Note: Do not discard the shim until the clutch is functioning properly. g010871 Figure 69 1. Shim C. Using a pneumatic line, blow out any debris from under the brake pole and around the brake spacers. D. Torque each bolt (M6 x 1) to 12.3 to 13.7 N∙m (9.5 to 10.
Cooling System Maintenance Cleaning the Engine Screen and Engine-Oil Cooler Service Interval: Before each use or daily g010873 Figure 71 Remove any buildup of grass, dirt, or other debris from the oil cooler and the engine screen (Figure 72). 1. Feeler gauge • If the gap is less than 0.25 mm (0.01 inch), then install the shim; refer to Using the Clutch Shim (page 47). • If the gap is sufficient, proceed to the safety check in step F. F. g008804 Perform the following safety check: i.
Cleaning the Engine-Cooling Fins and Shrouds Checking and Cleaning the Hydraulic-Unit Shrouds Service Interval: Before each use or daily Service Interval: Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the parking brake. 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the parking brake. 2. 2.
Brake Maintenance Adjusting the Parking Brake Service Interval: After the first 100 hours Every 500 hours thereafter Note: Perform this procedure at the recommended service interval or when a brake component has been removed or replaced. 1. 2. 3. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the parking brake. g026961 Figure 75 Left Side Shown Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
Belt Maintenance Inspecting the Belts Service Interval: Every 50 hours Replace the belt if it is worn. The signs of a worn belt include squealing while the belt is rotating; the blades slipping while cutting grass; and frayed edges, burn marks, and cracks on the belt. Replacing the Mower Belt 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the parking brake. 2.
Replacing the Hydraulic Pump-Drive Belt 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. Remove the mower belt; refer to Replacing the Mower Belt (page 52). 4. Raise the machine and support it with jack stands (Figure 79). g027730 Figure 78 1. Position the belt cover 3. Ensure that the tab is under the metal catch 2.
6. Unhook the idler spring from the frame (Figure 79). 7. Remove the belt from the hydraulic-unit-drive pulleys and the engine pulley. 8. Install the new belt around engine pulley and the 2 drive pulleys. 9. Using a ratchet in the square hole in the idler arm, install the idler spring to the frame (Figure 79). 10. Controls System Maintenance Adjusting the Control-Handle Position There are 2 height positions for the control levers—high and low. Remove the bolts to adjust the height for the operator.
4. Lower deck to the ground. 5. Raise the rear of machine up and support it with jack stands (or equivalent support). Note: Raise the machine just high enough to allow the drive wheels to turn freely. 6. Remove the electrical connection from the seat safety switch, located under the bottom cushion of the seat. Note: The switch is a part of the seat assembly. 7. Temporarily install a jumper wire across the terminals in the connector of the main wire harness. 8.
g008620 Figure 83 Right Motion Control Shown 1. Torque the locknut to 23 N∙m (17 ft-lb). The bolt must protrude past the end of the locknut after torquing. 2. Most resistance (firmest feel) 3. Damper 4. Medium resistance (medium feel) 5. Least resistance (softest feel) g027409 Figure 82 1. Double nuts 12.
Hydraulic System Maintenance 6. Remove 1 dipstick from the hydraulic reservoir (Figure 85). 7. Wipe the dipstick off and thread the dipstick into the reservoir. Hydraulic System Safety 8. Remove the dipstick and look at the end (Figure 85). • Seek immediate medical attention if fluid is injected Important: Do not overfill the hydraulic into skin. Injected fluid must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor. units with fluid, as damage may occur.
Replacing the Hydraulic Fluid and Filters Service Interval: After the first 250 hours—Change the hydraulic filters and hydraulic fluid when using any type of fluid. Every 250 hours—Change the hydraulic filters and hydraulic fluid when using Mobil® 1 fluid (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). Every 500 hours—Change the hydraulic filters and hydraulic fluid when using Toro® HYPR-OIL™ 500 hydraulic fluid (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
Mower Deck Maintenance 9. On both sides of the deck, measure from the level surface to the front tip of the blade (Postion A) as shown in Figure 89. Note: The measurement should read 7.6 mm (3 inches) Leveling the Mower Deck Leveling the 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 wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3.
Note: Loosen or tighten the single-point adjustment bolt enough to move the height-of-cut plate mounting bolts at least 1/3 the length of the available travel in their slots. This regains some up and down adjustment on each of the 4 deck links. g017036 Figure 92 g027344 Figure 90 1. Whizlock nut 2. Adjuster screw 1. Single-point adjustment bolt 3. Jam nut 4. Yoke 13. 11. To adjust the single-point system, loosen the 2 bolts at the bottom of the height-of-cut plate (Figure 91).
Servicing the Cutting Blades To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep extra blades on hand. Blade Safety g006530 Figure 93 A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece of the blade could be thrown toward you or bystanders, resulting in serious personal injury or death. Trying to repair a damaged blade may result in discontinued safety certification of the product. • Inspect the blades periodically for wear or damage.
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 blade end using a rag or thickly padded glove. 2. Remove the blade bolt, curved washer, and blade from the spindle shaft (Figure 95). g000553 Figure 97 1. Blade 3. 2. Balancer Repeat this procedure until the blade is balanced. Installing the Blades 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Figure 95).
5. Lift up the floor pan and insert a ratchet into the square hole in the deck idler (Figure 98). 6. Rotate the deck idler clockwise and remove the mower belt (Figure 98). g010252 Figure 99 1. Right stabilizer 2. Deck strut (right side shown) 3. Remove the shoulder bolt and nut. 4. Remove the shoulder bolt and nut. Figure 98 2. Mower belt 5. Square hole in the idler arm for the ratchet 6. Idler grease fitting 3. Spring-loaded idler pulley 7. Belt guide 9.
Cleaning Cleaning under the Mower Deck Service Interval: Before each use or daily 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. g015594 Figure 100 1. Bolt 5. Spring installed 2. Spacer 6. Grass deflector 3. Locknut 7. J-hook end of spring 4.
Storage 13. Storage Safety Prepare the machine for storage when non-use occurs over 30 days. Prepare the machine for storage as follows: A. • Shut off the engine, remove the key, wait for all moving parts to stop, and allow the machine to cool before storing it. • Do not store the machine or fuel near flames or drain the fuel indoors. Add a petroleum-based stabilizer/conditioner to fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from the stabilizer manufacturer.
Troubleshooting Problem The starter does not crank. The engine does not start, starts hard, or fails to keep running. Possible Cause 1. The blade-control switch is engaged. 1. Disengage the blade-control switch. 2. The parking brake is disengaged. 3. The motion-control levers are not in the NEUTRAL-LOCK position. 4. You are not sitting in the operator’s seat. 5. The battery is dead. 6. The electrical connections are corroded or loose. 7. A fuse is blown. 8. A relay or switch is damaged. 2.
Problem The machine pulls to the left or right (with levers fully forward) The machine does not drive. The machine vibrates abnormally. The cutting height is uneven. Possible Cause 1. The tracking needs adjustment 1. Adjust the tracking. 2. The tire pressure in the drive tires is not correct. 2. Adjust the tire pressure in the drive tires. 1. The bypass valves are not closed tight. 1. Tighten the bypass valves. 2. The pump belt is worn, loose, or broken. 3. The pump belt is off a pulley. 4.
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