Form No. 3388-808 Rev A GrandStand ® Mower With 91cm or 102cm TURBO FORCE ® Cutting Unit Model No. 74534TE—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Model No. 74536TE—Serial No. 315000001 and Up g020526 *3388-808* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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• Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product injury or death if you do not follow the recommended and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register precautions.
Toro designed and tested this mower for reasonably safe Important: Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry may service; however, failure to comply with the following get tangled in moving parts.
• • Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed If fuel is spilled on clothing, change your clothing the engine. immediately. • Stop on level ground, disengage drives, engage the • Do not overfill fuel tank. Replace fuel cap and tighten parking brake (if provided), shut off the engine before securely.
Toro Mower Safety Slope Operation All slopes and ramps require extra caution. If you feel uneasy The following list contains safety information specific to Toro on a slope, do not mow it. products and other safety information you must know.
Sound Pressure Measured vibration level = 0.79 m/s Uncertainty Value (K) = 0.39 m/s Model 74534TE has a sound pressure level at the operator’s ear of 88 dBA, which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of Measured values were determined according to the procedures 1 dBA.
Slope Indicator G015791 Figure 3 This page may be copied for personal use. 1. The maximum slope you can safely 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.
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. Manufacturer's Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original 93-7818 machine manufacturer.
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115-4186 1. Interval 2. Power Take-off (PTO) 3. Parking brake 116-3267 4. Neutral 5. Operator presence switch 6. Battery 115-4212 1. Hydraulic oil level 3. Warning—do not touch the hot surface. 2. Read the Operator's Manual. 119-0186 1. Belt routing 116-3290...
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119-2317 1. Height-of-cut (inches) 119-0187 1. Belt routing 121-6049 1. Thrown object 3. Cutting/dismemberment hazard—keep bystanders hazard of hand or foot, 119-0217 away from the machine. mower blade—keep hands away from moving parts. 1. Warning—stop the engine; stay away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place.
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117-3626 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 5. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 2. Warning—do not operate this machine unless you are trained. 6. Warning—engage the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance on the machine.
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 Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories.
Operation DANGER In certain conditions during fueling, static Adding Fuel electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion • For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than 30 days from gasoline can burn you and others and can old), unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or damage property.
Think Safety First of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer at all times. Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the safety section. Knowing this information could help you or Filling the Fuel Tank any bystanders avoid injury. Note: Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
Setting the Parking Brake Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO) Pull the parking-brake lever rearward to the engaged position The following are two options for disengaging the mower (Figure blades. • Push the blade-control switch (PTO) down to the Off position (Figure 11).
Operating the Choke Operating the Ignition Switch 1. Turn the ignition key to the Start position (Figure 15). Use the choke to start a cold engine. Note: When the engines starts, release the key. 1. If the engine is cold, use the choke to start the engine. 2.
Using the Fuel Shutoff Valve The fuel shutoff valve is located behind the right side of the operator cushion. Close the fuel shutoff valve for transport, maintenance, and storage (Figure 16). Ensure the fuel shutoff valve is open when starting the engine. g020864 Figure 17 7.
Stopping the Engine Using the Safety-Interlock System CAUTION Children or bystanders may be injured if they CAUTION move or attempt to operate the tractor while it is If safety-interlock switches are disconnected or unattended. damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly Always remove the ignition key and set the parking causing personal injury.
Testing the Safety-Interlock System WARNING Service Interval: Before each use or daily The operator platform is heavy and may cause injury when lowering and raising the operator Test the safety-interlock system before you use the machine platform. The platform may suddenly drop if not each time.
g020804 G020531 Figure 21 Figure 22 3. Pull the knob out to release 1. Platform up 1. Front reference bar 4. Right control lever the platform. 2. Left control lever 5. Right control lever in the 2. Platform down neutral-lock position 3.
Stopping the Machine To stop the machine, move the motion-control levers to neutral, move the right side motion-control lever into the neutral-lock position, disengage the power take off (PTO), and turn the ignition key to off. Set the parking brake when you leave the machine; refer to Setting the Parking Brake (page 18).
g020805 Figure 26 1. Traction unit tie-down loop Loading the Machine Figure 25 Use extreme caution when loading units onto trailers or 1. Pump-bypass valve trucks. One full-width ramp that is wide enough to extend beyond the rear tires is recommended instead of individual 4.
Side Discharging or Mulching WARNING the Grass Loading a unit onto a trailer or truck increases the possibility of backward tip-over, and could cause This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses serious injury or death. clippings to the side and down toward the turf. •...
Positioning the Flow Baffle The following figures are only for recommended use. Adjustments will vary by grass type, moisture content, and the height of the grass. Note: If the engine power draws down, and the mower ground speed is the same, open up the baffle. Position A This is the full, rear position (see Figure...
Position B Using Counterweights Use this position when bagging (Figure 31). • Weights are installed to improve handling, balance and improve performance. • Weights can be added or removed to create optimized performance under different mowing conditions and for operator preference. •...
• Change the hydraulic oil when using Mobil® 1 oil. Every 250 hours • Adjust the caster-pivot bearing. • Change the hydraulic oil when using Toro® HYPR-OIL™ 500 hydraulic oil. Every 500 hours • Change the hydraulic filter. • Paint chipped surfaces.
Premaintenance Procedures Raising the Mower for Access The front of the mower can be raised and supported on its back for access under the machine for maintenance. 1. Raise the platform; refer to Operating the Platform (page 22). 2. Remove the battery. Figure 34 1.
g012572 Figure 36 Figure 35 1. Remove battery 2. With 2 people, lift the front end of the mower (ensure the platform is up) Release the Cushion for Rear Access The cushion can be released for rear access to the machine for maintenance or adjustment.
Lubrication Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease. Lubricating the Machine Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Grease the mower-deck idler arms (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). Every 50 hours—Grease the lift linkage (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
Lubricating the Caster-Wheel 13. Torque the nut to 8 to 9 N-m (71 to 80 in-lb), loosen, then torque it to 2 to 3 N-m (20 to 25 in-lb). Hubs Note: Make sure axle does not extend beyond either Service Interval: Yearly nut.
Engine Maintenance 2. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth. Important: Replace the foam element if it is torn or worn. Servicing the Air Cleaner Servicing the Paper Air-Cleaner Service Interval/Specification Element Inspect the foam and paper elements and replace them if they Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Clean the paper are damaged or excessively dirty.
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g020534 Figure 42 Checking the Engine-Oil Level Note: Check the oil when the engine is cold. WARNING Contact with hot surfaces may cause personal injury. Keep hands, feet, face, clothing and other body parts away the muffler and other hot surfaces. Important: Do not overfill the crankcase with oil because damage to the engine may result.
Changing the Engine Oil Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center. 1. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower than the opposite side to assure the oil drains completely. 2. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake.
Removing the Spark Plug 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control levers to the neutral-locked position, and set the parking brake. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. g020534 3.
Installing the Spark Plug Fuel System Tighten the spark plug(s) to 22 N-m (16 ft-lb). Maintenance Draining the Fuel Tank Note: There is no other recommended way to drain fuel from the tank, other than using a syphon pump. A syphon pump can be purchased at a hardware store.
Servicing the Fuel Filter Electrical System Maintenance Replacing the Fuel Filter Service Interval: Yearly Servicing the Battery Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel line. Service Interval: Every 100 hours Note: The fuel filter is installed in order to install the new Always keep the battery clean and fully charged.
WARNING Incorrect battery cable routing 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 reconnecting the negative (black) cable.
Drive System 6. Install the battery onto the machine and connect the battery cables; refer to Installing the Battery (page 40). Maintenance Note: Do not run the machine with the battery disconnected; electrical damage may occur. Adjusting the Tracking Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
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6. Test the safety-interlock system before operation. 2 3 4 g017848 Figure 56 1. Left cable adjustment 3. Right cable adjustment 2. Cable lock 7. Check for proper tracking. Note: If the machine will not start after adjusting the tracking, make sure proximity switch target aligns with bolt attached to motion-control lever;...
Checking the Tire Pressure Service Interval: Every 50 hours/Monthly (whichever comes first) Maintain the air pressure in the rear tires at 83 to 97 kPa (12 to 14 psi). Important: Uneven tire pressure can cause an uneven cut. Note: The front tires are semi-pneumatic tires and do not require air-pressure maintenance.
Cooling System Maintenance Cleaning the Air-Intake Screen Service Interval: Before each use or daily Before each use, remove any buildup of grass, dirt, or other debris from the cylinder and cylinder head cooling Figure 60 fins, air intake screen on the flywheel end, and the 1.
Brake Maintenance Servicing the Brake Before each use, check brakes on both a level surface and slope. Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. If the parking brake does not hold securely, an adjustment is required. Checking the Parking Brake Service Interval: Before each use or daily Important: Ensure that the mower is on a level surface...
Adjusting the Brakes Belt Maintenance If the gap between the brake bar and tire is not correct, an adjustment is required. Checking the Belts 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Check the pump-drive PTO, and set the parking brake.
Figure 64 1. Belt 3. Spring Figure 65 2. Spring-loaded idler pulley 1. Belt 3. Spring-loaded idler pulley 2. Spring Replacing the Mower-Deck Belts for 102 cm Mowers Replacing the Left Mower-Deck Important: The fasteners on the covers of this machine Belt are designed to remain on the cover after removal.
Figure 66 1. Belt 3. Spring 2. Spring-loaded idler pulley Replacing the Pump-Drive Belt Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Check the pump-drive belt. 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
Controls System Maintenance Adjusting the Motion-Control Handle Positions Adjusting the Right Motion-Control Lever If the motion-control levers do not align horizontally, adjust the right side motion-control lever. Note: Adjust the horizontal alignment before the front to back alignment. 1. Disengage the PTO, move the right motion-control lever to the neutral position, and set the parking brake.
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Adjusting the Neutral Position for the Motion-Control Levers Important: Ensure the tracking of the mower is correct after adjusting the motion-control levers. Adjusting the tracking and aligning the motion-control levers front to back is the same procedure (Figure 70). Note: Adjust the horizontal alignment before the front to back alignment.
(Figure 72). System 9. Install the cap on the filler neck. ® ™ Hydraulic Oil Type: Toro HYPR-OIL 500 hydraulic oil WARNING ® or Mobil 1 15W-50 synthetic motor oil. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can Hydraulic System Oil Capacity: 2.0 L (67 oz)
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Replacing the Hydraulic Filter Service Interval: After the first 8 hours Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) WARNING Hot hydraulic fluid can cause severe burns. Allow the hydraulic fluid to cool before performing any maintenance to the hydraulic system. 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. Figure 73 2.
Checking the Hydraulic Lines Service Interval: Every 100 hours Check hydraulic hoses and hoses for leaks, loose fittings, kinked hoses, loose mounting supports, wear, general weathering, and chemical deterioration. Make any necessary repairs before operating. Note: Keep areas around the hydraulic system clean from grass and debris buildup.
Mower Deck Checking for Bent Blades 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control levers to Maintenance the neutral-locked position, and set the parking brake. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving Servicing the Cutting Blades parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
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 nonconformance with safety standards.
Leveling the Mower Deck Preparing the Machine 1. Position mower on a flat surface. 2. Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control levers to the neutral-locked position, and set the parking brake. 3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
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Adjusting the Right Side Front-to-Rear Mower Deck Pitch 1. Position the right blade front-to-rear (Figure 84). 2. Measure the right blade at the C location, from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tip and record this measurement (Figure 84).
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Matching the Rear of the Mower Deck Leveling the Front of the Mower Deck 1. Position the left and right blades front-to-rear. 1. Position the left and right blades front-to-rear. 2. Measure the left blade at the B location, from a level 2.
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Matching the Height-of-Cut Adjusting the Compression Spring 1. Lower the mower to the 76 mm (3 inches) height-of-cut Note: Adjusting the compression spring will alter how much position. the deck will float and how much effort it takes to lift the deck when using the height-of-cut handle.
Replacing the Grass Deflector Cleaning WARNING Cleaning under the Mower An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects in the operator's or Service Interval: Before each use or daily bystander's direction and result in serious injury. Remove the grass buildup under the mower daily.
Storage 12. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage area. Remove the key from the ignition switch and keep it in a memorable place. Cover the machine to protect Cleaning and Storage it and keep it clean. 1.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine will not start, starts hard, or 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. fails to keep running. 2. Choke is not on. 2. Move the choke lever to choke position. 3.
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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The blades do not rotate. 1. Pump-drive belt is worn, loose or 1. Check the belt tension. broken. 2. Install the drive belt, and check the 2. Pump-drive belt is off the pulley. adjusting shafts and belt guides for correct position.
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Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or agreement between them, jointly promise to the original purchaser to repair workmanship, follow this procedure: the Toro Products listed below if defective in materials or workmanship.