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- Page 1 Commercial Walk-Behind Mower Floating Deck, T-Bar, Gear with 40in TURBO FORCE ® Cutting Unit Model No. 38096—Serial No. 290000001 and Up To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information. Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model Important calls attention to special mechanical and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1... - Page 3 Specifications ............. 11 Replacing the Mower Belt ........35 Attachments/Accessories........11 Replacing the PTO Drive Belt......35 Operation..............12 Adjusting the PTO Drive Belt Idler Spring Adding Fuel ............12 Anchor............36 Checking the Engine Oil Level......13 Mower Deck Maintenance ........37 Think Safety First ..........
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Page 4: Safety
Safety – Use only an approved container – Never remove gas cap or add fuel with engine Note: The addition of attachments made by running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. other manufacturers that do not meet American Do not smoke. National Standards Institute certification will cause –... -
Page 5: Toro Mower Safety
Toro Mower Safety attachment bolts. Keep equipment in good condition. The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products and other safety information you must • Never tamper with safety devices. Check safety know. systems for proper operation before each use. - Page 6 • Use only genuine replacement parts to ensure that original standards are maintained. • Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
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Page 7: Slope Chart
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Page 8: Safety And Instructional Decals
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 lost. REVERSE TRACTION DRIVE 82-2280 82-2280 82-2290 43-8480 95-2814 52-2010 98-0776 98-3256 66-1340... - Page 9 106-0699 104-8186 104-8569 110-2067 105-7798 110-2068 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 106-0635 105-0884...
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Page 10: Product Overview
110-4971 1. Engine—stop 2. Engine—Start 3. Engage bale then pull out on the PTO to engage the blade. Product Overview Figure 4 1. Gear shift lever 7. Blade control bail 8. Upper control bar 2. Power take off switch (PTO) 3. -
Page 11: Specifications
Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to pull back to brake forward movement. Pull back on www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments right side of upper control bar to turn right and left side and accessories. -
Page 12: Operation
Operation In certain conditions during fueling, static Note: Determine the left and right sides of the electricity can be released causing a spark machine from the normal operating position. which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and Adding Fuel others and can damage property. -
Page 13: Checking The Engine Oil Level
Important: Do not use fuel additives containing methanol or ethanol. Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner to the gas. Figure 5 Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. when mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer at all times. -
Page 14: Operating The Mower Power Take Off (Pto)
Operating the Mower Power 2. Move the shift lever to neutral, set the parking brake and turn ignition key to run. Take Off (PTO) 3. Move the throttle control to fast and move the choke lever to the on position before starting a cold The power take off switch (PTO) in conjunction with engine. -
Page 15: The Safety Interlock System
The Safety Interlock System throttle control in the fast position for best mowing performance. Driving Forward If the safety interlock switches are disconnected 1. To go forward, move the shift lever to a forward or damaged the machine could operate gear (Figure 9). -
Page 16: Stopping The Machine
Driving Backward Up a Curb 1. Disengage the mower blades. A blade can be bent or damaged when driving 2. Select reverse to drive machine. up a curb. Pieces of blade that may be thrown 3. Drive the machine until drive wheels contact curb could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders. -
Page 17: Side Discharging Or Mulching The Grass
Note: All height-of-cut pins can use two spacers maximum. 1. Select hole in height-of-cut post and number of spacers corresponding to the height-of-cut desired (Figure 12). 2. Using the lift handle, raise side of deck and remove hairpin cotter (Figure 12). 3. -
Page 18: Adjusting The Handle Height
1. After adjusting the height-of-cut, check the anti-scalp rollers so that there is a minimum of 3/8 inch (10 mm) clearance above the ground (Figure 13 and Figure 14). 2. If adjustment is needed, remove the bolt, washers and nut (Figure 13 and Figure 14). 3. -
Page 19: Adjusting The Flow Baffle
2. Loosen the upper flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and 5. Swing the lever back over to tighten the baffle and the flange nut securing the handle to the rear frame cam lock (Figure 17). (Figure 16). 6. If the cam does not lock the baffle into place or it is too tight, loosen the lever and then rotate the cam lock. -
Page 20: Positioning The Flow Baffle
• Use in tall, dense grass mowing conditions. • Use in wet conditions. • Lowers the engine power consumption. • Allows increased ground speed in heavy conditions. • This position is similar to the benefits of the Toro SFS mower. Figure 18 Position B Use this position when bagging (Figure 19). -
Page 21: Using The Mid-Size Weight
Using the Mid-Size Weight Weights are installed on certain mowers to improve balance and improve performance. The weights can be moved or removed to create optimized performance under different mowing conditions and for operator preference (Figure 21 or Figure 22). The following table indicates the position of the weight Figure 22 as installed at the factory. -
Page 22: Maintenance
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil. After the first 8 hours • Check the safety interlock system. •... -
Page 23: Lubricating The Caster And Wheel Bearings
3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s). 4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings. -
Page 24: Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval/Specification Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean foam air cleaner element. Every 50 hours—Check the paper air cleaner element. Every 200 hours—Replace the paper air cleaner element. Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few operating hours) if the operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. -
Page 25: Servicing The Engine Oil
2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base and secure it with the 2 wing nuts (Figure 26). 3. Place the air cleaner cover into position and tighten the cover knob (Figure 26). Servicing the Engine Oil Service Interval/Specification Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the Figure 28... -
Page 26: Servicing The Spark Plugs
4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter, turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 3/4 turn (Figure 30). 5. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil; refer to Servicing the Engine Oil. - Page 27 Installing the Spark Plugs 1. Install the spark plugs and the metal washer. Ensure that the air gap is set correctly. 2. Tighten the spark plugs to 16 ft-lb (22 N-m). 3. Connect the wires to the spark plugs (Figure 32). Figure 31 1.
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Page 28: Fuel System Maintenance
Fuel System Maintenance Draining the Fuel Tank In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. Figure 33 • Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the 1. -
Page 29: Electrical System Maintenance
Electrical System 5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines. 6. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close Maintenance to the filter. 7. Open fuel shut-off valve at fuel tank (Figure 33). Servicing the Fuse 8. Check for fuel leaks and repair if needed. The electrical system is protected by a fuse. -
Page 30: Drive System Maintenance
Drive System Maintenance Adjusting the Control Bar 1. Check the gap between upper control bar and fixed bar with wheel drive fully engaged. The gap should be approximately 1 to 1-1/4 inch (25-32 mm) (Figure 36). Note: The upper control bar and fixed bar must be Figure 37 parallel when the upper control bar is in the engaged, drive, neutral, or brake positions. -
Page 31: Replacing The Caster Wheel Fork Bushings
Replacing the Caster Wheel Fork Bushings The caster wheel forks are mounted in bushings pressed into the top and bottom of the carrier frame mounting pivot tubes. To check the bushings, move the caster forks back and forth and side-to-side. If a caster fork is loose, the bushings are worn and must be replaced. -
Page 32: Adjusting The Electric Clutch
3. Repeat this for the remaining slots. 4. Check each slot again and make slight adjustments until the feeler gauge between the rotor and armature with very slight contact between them. Figure 41 Figure 42 1. Locknut 4. Spanner Bushing 1. -
Page 33: Cooling System Maintenance
Brake Maintenance Cooling System Maintenance Servicing the Brakes Cleaning the Air Intake Screen Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the brakes on both a level surface and Service Interval: Before each use or daily slope. Remove any build-up of grass, dirt or other debris from Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine the cylinder and cylinder head cooling fins, air intake or leave it unattended. -
Page 34: Belt Maintenance
Belt Maintenance Replacing the Traction Drive Belt Service Interval: Every 50 hours/Monthly (whichever comes first)—Check the traction drive belt Look for cracks, wear, and signs of overheating. 1. Remove the top bolt securing idler support and idler bracket to rear frame (Figure 44). Figure 43 1. -
Page 35: Replacing The Mower Belt
4. Raise the front of the machine and hold with jack 5. Remove the PTO drive belt. Refer to Replacing the stands. PTO Drive Belt. 6. Disconnect the idler arm spring to relieve tension on 5. Disconnect clutch wire connector from wire harness. the idler arm and idler pulley, then remove the worn 6. -
Page 36: Adjusting The Pto Drive Belt Idler Spring Anchor
4. Unlatch and remove the belt covers. Use Figure 48 for the idler position options. 5. Remove the heat shield from the engine deck and carrier frame. 6. Roll the belt off of the center pulley on the mower deck (Figure 47). 7. -
Page 37: Mower Deck Maintenance
Mower Deck Checking for Bent Blades 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers Maintenance to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. Servicing the Cutting Blades 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades position. -
Page 38: Correcting The Mower Quality Of Cut
4. . Repeat this procedure until the blade is balanced. blade is out of balance or is bent. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. -
Page 39: Frame Set Up
Frame Set Up Checking the Engine Deck Height 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. Checking the Carrier Frame and Engine 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all Deck Alignment moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. -
Page 40: Checking The Mower Deck Front-To-Rear Pitch
Figure 56 Figure 57 1. Carrier Frame 4. Height at locations A and 1. Caster Wheel 4. Same height at locations A and B 2. 1/4-3/8 inch (6-10 mm) 5. Caster Wheel 2. Carrier Frame 5. Caster spacers pitch over 24 inch (61 cm) 3. -
Page 41: Changing The Mower Deck Front-To-Rear Pitch
Changing the Mower Deck Front-to-Rear Pitch Changing the front-to-rear pitch is done by adjusting the front height-of-cut posts. 1. To change the front-to-rear pitch, the front height-of-cut posts can be adjusted (Figure 59). Figure 60 1. Measure from a level 2. -
Page 42: Replacing The Grass Deflector
Figure 61 1. Measure from a level 2. Measure blade at point A Figure 62 surface 1. Bolt 5. Spring installed 2. Spacer 6. Grass Deflector 4. The measurement should be 4 inch (101.6 mm). 3. Locknut 7. L end of spring, place behind deck edge before 5. -
Page 43: Storage
Storage 11. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is available from your Authorized Service Dealer. Cleaning and Storage 12. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage area. Remove the key from the ignition switch and 1. -
Page 44: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine will not start, starts hard, or fails 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with gasoline. to keep running. 2. Choke is not on. 2. Move the choke lever to choke position. 3. - Page 45 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Blades do not rotate. 1. Drive belt is worn, loose or broken. 1. Check the belt tension. 2. Drive belt is off pulley. 2. Install drive belt and check adjusting shafts and belt guides for correct position.
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Page 46: Schematics
Schematics Electrical Schematic (Rev. A) - Page 47 Notes:...
- Page 48 Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products outside the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfi ed with your Distributor’s service or have diffi culty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.