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FOREWORD
The 72" Flex Deck Side Discharge Mower has advanced concepts in engineering, design and safety; and if
maintained properly, will give excellent service.
Since this is a high-quality product, Toro is concerned about the future use of the machine and safety of the user.
Therefore, read this manual to familiarize yourself with proper set-up, operation and maintenance instructions. The
major sections of the manual are:
1. Safety Instructions 3. Before Operating 5. Lubrication
2. Set-up Instructions 4. Operation 6. Maintenance
Certain information in this manual is emphasized. DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION identify personal safety
related information. IMPORTANT identifies mechanical information demanding special attention. Be sure to read
this directive because it deals with the possibility of damaging a part or parts of the machine. NOTE identifies general
information worthy of special attention.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS 5. . . . . . . . .
SPECIFICATIONS 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LOOSE PARTS 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS 8-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mount Hose Clamp 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grass Deflector 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mount Rear Castor Wheels 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect R.H. Push Arm to Cutting Unit 8. . . . . . .
Connect L.H. Push Arm to Cutting Unit 9. . . . . . .
Mount Front Lift Arm 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mount Rear Lift Bracket 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Drive Shaft to Traction Unit 11. . . . . . . . . . .
Install Lift Chains 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjust Counterbalance Spring 11. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grease Cutting Unit 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Rear Weight 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BEFORE OPERATING 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Lubricant in Gear Box 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Height-of-Cut 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Tire Pressure 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Skid 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Roller 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grass Deflector 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Tips 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LUBRICATION 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grease Bearings, Bushings and Gear Box 16. . .
MAINTENANCE 18-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trouble Shooting 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Separating Cutting Unit from Traction Unit 19. . .
Mounting Cutting Unit to Traction Unit 19. . . . . . .
Adjusting Drive Belts 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Drive Belts 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Front Bushings in Castor Arms 20. . . .
Servicing Castor Wheels and Bearings 20. . . . . .
Replacing Grass Deflector 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Cutter Blades 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting and Sharpening Blades 22. . . . . . . . .
Correcting Cutting Unit Mismatch 23. . . . . . . . . . .
IDENTIFICATION AND ORDERING 23. . . . . . . . . . . .
WARRANTY Back Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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