Form No. 3360-271 Rev A Commercial Walk-Behind Mower Fixed Deck, T-Bar, Gear with a 32in Cutting Unit or 36in TURBO FORCE ® Cutting Unit Model No. 39692—Serial No. 280000001 and Up Model No. 39694—Serial No. 280000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Introduction..............2 Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model Safety ................3 and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 Safe Operating Practices ........3 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers Toro Mower Safety ..........
Safety Think Safety First ..........14 Operating the Parking Brake ....... 14 Starting and Stopping the Engine ......14 Note: The addition of attachments made by Operating the Blade Control Lever other manufacturers that do not meet American (PTO) ............15 National Standards Institute certification will cause The Safety Interlock System........
• Look behind and down before backing up to be sure The following list contains safety information specific of a clear path. to Toro products and other safety information you must know. • Keep pets and bystanders away. • Slow down and use caution when making turns and This product is capable of amputating hands and crossing roads and sidewalks.
• Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which may be hot from operation. Allow to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust or service. • Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments. • Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e.
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. 43-8480 95-5537 1. Read the Operator’s 3. Pull back to disengage Manual for instructions on operating the cutting blade 2.
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98-5954 98-3266 98-3296 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 104-8569 98-5130 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt/nut to 75-80 ft-lb (102-106 N⋅m). 106-0699 105-0884...
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110-6916 Manufacturer’s Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer.
4 spacers below both the spindle and the caster. • View the operator training material. • Fill out the registration card and mail it in or register online at www.Toro.com. • Use the oil drain hose when changing the engine oil.
Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to Shift transmission to reverse and squeeze the lower www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments control bar and handle together to engage the rearward and accessories.
Operation In certain conditions during fueling, static Adding Fuel electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire Use Unleaded Regular Gasoline suitable for or explosion from gasoline can burn you and automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded others and can damage property.
Important: Do not use fuel additives containing methanol or ethanol. Children or bystanders may be injured if they Add the correct amount of gas move or attempt to operate the machine while stabilizer/conditioner to the gas. it is unattended. Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when mixed with fresh gasoline.
6. To start a cold engine, move the throttle control 5. Pull wire off spark plug(s) to prevent possibility of midway between the fast and slow positions. accidental starting before storing or performing maintenance on the machine. 7. To start a warm engine, move the throttle control to the fast position.
Note: It is necessary to fully and manually disengage throttle control in the fast position for best mowing the blade control lever. performance. Driving Forward The Safety Interlock System 1. To go forward, move the shift lever to a forward gear (Figure 9).
Driving Backward Up a Curb 1. Disengage the mower blades. A blade can be bent or damaged when driving 2. Select reverse to drive the machine. up a curb. Pieces of blade that may be thrown could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders. 3.
Transporting Machines Adjusting the Blade Height Adjust the blades by using the 4 spacers (1/4 inch) Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the (6 mm) on the blade spindle bolts. This allows for a machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all 1-inch (25 mm) adjustment range, in 1/4 inch (6 mm) necessary lighting and marking as required by law.
Adjusting the Axle Height Adjust the axle position to the selected height-of-cut setting. Refer to the Height-of-Cut Chart. 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the parking brakes. 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
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Figure 16 1. Upper handle 4. Lock nut (3/8 inch) 2. Rear frame 5. Upper mounting hole 3. Flange bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) 6. Lower mounting hole 3. Remove the lower flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange nuts securing handle to rear frame (Figure 16).
Height of Cut Chart Number of spacers Number of 1/4 inch blade spacers below spindle below caster 1/2 inch 3/16 inch (5 (13mm) Axle Position 1 inch (26 1–1/4 inch 1–1/2 inch 1–3/4 inch 2 inch (51 (32 mm) (38 mm) (45 mm) 1–1/8 inch 1–3/8 inch...
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 mower belt tension. •...
Greasing the Mower Belt Idler 3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s). Grease the fitting on the mower belt idler arm pivot 4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease (Figure 19).
Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval/Specification Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few operating hours) if the operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Important: Do not oil the foam or paper element. Removing the Foam and Paper Elements 1.
1. Carefully slide the foam element onto the paper air cleaner element (Figure 20). 2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base and secure it with the 2 wing nuts (Figure 20). 3. Place the air cleaner cover into position and tighten the cover knob (Figure 20).
3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the replacement filter (Figure 24). 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 24).
Fuel System 4. Clean around the spark plugs to prevent dirt from falling into the engine and potentially causing Maintenance damage. 5. Remove the spark plugs and the metal washers. Servicing the Fuel Tank Checking the Spark Plugs 1. Look at the center of the spark plugs (Figure 26). If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely engine is operating properly.
5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines. 6. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close to the filter. 7. Open fuel shut-off valve at fuel tank (Figure 27). 8. Check for fuel leaks and repair if needed. 9.
Drive System Cooling System Maintenance Maintenance Checking the Tire Pressure Cleaning the Air Intake Screen Service Interval: Every 50 hours/Monthly (whichever Service Interval: Before each use or daily comes first)—Check the tire pressure Before each use remove any build-up of grass, dirt Check the pressure at the valve stem (Figure 29).
Brake Maintenance Servicing the Brakes 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 Brakes Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1.
Belt Maintenance Checking the Belts Service Interval: Every 50 hours/Monthly (whichever comes first) Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks and cracks are signs of a worn deck belt. Replace the deck belt if any of these conditions are evident.
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 7. Engage the blade control (PTO) lever and check before leaving the operating position. the belt tension. Refer to Adjusting the Mower Belt Tension. 3. Raise the rear of the machine and hold it up with jack stands.
11. Rotate the clevis clockwise on the rod to increase the clearance; rotate it counterclockwise to decrease it (Figure 35). 12. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever. Note: If the assist arm does not contact the front stop on the mower deck (Figure 36), adjust the clevis to bring the bell crank closer to the transmission output shaft (Figure 35).
Mower Deck Checking for Bent Blades 1. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and Maintenance backward (Figure 39). 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.
Replace the blades if you hit a solid object or if the blades are out of balance or bent. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may Figure 42 result in non-conformance with safety standards.
Figure 44 1. Spring mounting bolts 3. 1/8-3/16 inch (3mm-5mm) 2. Blade brake pad Figure 45 Replacing the Grass Deflector 1. Bolt 5. Spring installed 2. Spacer 6. Grass Deflector 3. Locknut 7. L end of spring, place behind deck edge before installing bolt 4.
Storage 11. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is available from your Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking 12. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the area.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine will not start, starts hard, or fails 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. to keep running. 2. Fuel shut off valve is closed. 2. Open the fuel shut off valve. 3.
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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Blades do not rotate. 1. Mower deck belt is worn or loose. 1. Check the belt tension. 2. Mower deck belt is broken. 2. Install a new deck belt. 3. Mower deck belt is off pulley. 3.
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Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from 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 dissatised with your Distributor’s service or have difculty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.