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Setup

Loose Parts

Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped.

Procedure

Description

Qty.

Use

1

No parts required

Check the fluids and tire pressure.

Operator’s Manual

1

Engine Operator’s Manual

1

Parts Catalog

1

Operator Training Material

1

Registration Card

1

2

Oil drain hose

1

Read the Operator’s Manual and watch
the video before operating the machine.

Note:

Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

1

Checking the Fluids and Tire
Pressure

No Parts Required

Procedure

Before you start the engine and use the machine,
check the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to
Checking the Engine Oil Level.

Check the grease for the mower and mower deck.

Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire
Pressure.

Note:

The cutting blades are set to a 3 inch (76 mm)

height-of-cut at initial purchase. The axle position is

D

,

with 4 spacers below both the spindle and the caster.

2

Reading the Manual and
Viewing the Safety Information

Parts needed for this procedure:

1

Operator’s Manual

1

Engine Operator’s Manual

1

Parts Catalog

1

Operator Training Material

1

Registration Card

1

Oil drain hose

Procedure

Read the Operator’s Manual.

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.

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Summary of Contents for 39692

Page 1: ...l 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 ...

Page 2: ...ister your product Whenever you need service genuine Toro parts or additional information contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product Write the numbers in the space provided Figure 1 1 Model and serial number location Model No Serial No This ...

Page 3: ...mpliance of this machine Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury To reduce the potential for injury comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol which means CAUTION WARNING or DANGER personal safety instruction Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury or death Safe Operating Practices The fol...

Page 4: ...p to be sure of a clear path Keep pets and bystanders away Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks Stop blades if not mowing Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower under the influence of alcohol or drugs Use care when loading or unloading the machine into or from a trailer or truck Use care when approach...

Page 5: ...s such as rocks tree limbs etc from the mowing area Watch for holes ruts or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles Use caution near drop offs ditches or embankments The machine could suddenly turn over if a wheel goes over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on slope...

Page 6: ...Slope Chart 6 ...

Page 7: ...located near any area of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost 43 8480 66 1340 82 2280 REVERSE TRACTION DRIVE 82 2280 82 2290 95 2814 95 5537 1 Read the Operator s Manual for instructions on operating the cutting blade 3 Pull back to disengage 2 Push forward to engage 98 0776 98 3256 7 ...

Page 8: ...6 98 4387 1 Warning wear hearing protection 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 98 5954 98 3296 104 8569 106 0699 105 0884 8 ...

Page 9: ...110 6916 Manufacturer s Mark 1 Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer 9 ...

Page 10: ...ne check the oil level in the engine crankcase refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level Check the grease for the mower and mower deck Check the tire pressure refer to Checking the Tire Pressure Note The cutting blades are set to a 3 inch 76 mm height of cut at initial purchase The axle position is D with 4 spacers below both the spindle and the caster 2 Reading the Manual and Viewing the Safety Info...

Page 11: ...dle 6 Lower control bar Throttle Control The throttle control has two positions Fast and Slow Blade Control Bail The bail is used in conjunction with the blade control lever PTO to engage the clutch and drive the mower blades Releasing the blade control bail will stop the engine with the PTO engaged Blade Control Lever PTO This lever is used in conjunction with the blade control bail to engage and...

Page 12: ...ff Recoil Starter Pull recoil starter handle to start engine not shown in Figure 4 Fuel Shut off Valve Close the fuel shut off valve when transporting or storing mower Choke Use the choke to start a cold engine Specifications Note Specifications and design are subject to change without notice 32 inch mowers Width with deflector down 45 8 inches 116 3 cm Length 72 inches 183 cm Height 41 inches 104...

Page 13: ...n be released causing a spark which can ignite the gasoline vapors A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed because interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate the container and slow...

Page 14: ...exposure Wear hearing protection when operating this machine Figure 5 1 Warning wear hearing protection Operating the Parking Brake Stop on level ground disengage drives engage parking brake shut off engine and remove key Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the machine while it is una...

Page 15: ...re turning the ignition key to off 3 Turn the ignition key to off Figure 7 Figure 7 1 Blade control lever PTO 3 Ignition key 2 Throttle lever 4 Set the parking brake and remove key 5 Pull wire off spark plug s to prevent possibility of accidental starting before storing or performing maintenance on the machine 6 Close the fuel shut off valve before storing or transporting the machine Important Mak...

Page 16: ...ard The mower blades begin rotating 4 With the engine running release the blade control bail The engine should stop 5 Start the engine again 6 With the engine running turn the key switch to the off position The engine should stop Driving Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in RPM revolutions per minute Place the throttle control in the fast position for ...

Page 17: ...d and mower in reverse 3 Lower Control Bar engaged and mower going forward 2 Pull up to assist machine Driving Backward Up a Curb 1 Disengage the mower blades 2 Select reverse to drive the machine 3 Drive the machine until drive wheels contact curb Figure 10 Note Both drive wheels should contact the curb and caster wheels straight 4 At the same time engage lower control bar and lift up on the lowe...

Page 18: ...nder the mower Never try to clear discharge area or mower blades unless you release the bail and the power take off PTO is off Rotate the ignition key to Off Also remove the key and pull the wires off the spark plug s Adjusting the Height of Cut This machine has a 1 to 4 1 4 inch 26 to 108 mm range for the height of cut This can be achieved by adjusting blade spacers rear axle height and front cas...

Page 19: ...ower the mower 7 Adjust the control rods and the brake linkages as required Refer to Servicing the Brakes and Adjusting the Control Rods Important You must adjust the control rods and the brake linkage when you change the axle positions for proper traction and brake function Adjusting the Caster Position 1 Using the Height of Cut Chart adjust the caster spacers to match with the axle hole selected...

Page 20: ...ame Figure 16 4 Pivot handle to desired operating position and install lower flange bolts 3 8 x 1 inch and flange nuts into mounting holes Tighten all flange bolts 5 Thread rod fitting up or down on rod until proper position is attained and install into fitting to idler bracket with clevis pin washer and hairpin cotter 6 Check the parking brake adjustment Refer to Checking the Brakes in Brake Main...

Page 21: ... 1 7 8 inch 48 mm 2 1 8 inch 54 mm 2 3 8 inch 60 mm 2 5 8 inch 67 mm 2 7 8 inch 73 mm C 2 0 2 1 8 inch 55 mm 2 3 8 inch 60 mm 2 5 8 inch 67 mm 2 7 8 inch 73 mm 3 1 8 inch 79 mm C 2 1 2 1 4 inch 57 mm 2 1 2 inch 64 mm 2 3 4 inch 70 mm 3 inch 76 mm 3 1 4 inch 83 mm C 3 0 2 1 2 inch 64 mm 2 3 4 inch 70 mm 3 inch 76 mm 3 1 4 inch 83 mm 3 1 2 inch 89 mm D 2 1 2 3 8 inch 61 mm 2 5 8 inch 67 mm 2 7 8 inc...

Page 22: ... hours Replace the paper air cleaner element Replace the oil filter Replace the fuel filter Every 250 hours Grease the transmission couplers more often in dirty or dusty conditions Every 400 hours Grease the wheel bearings more often in dirty or dusty conditions Before storage Paint chipped surfaces Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage Important Refer to your engine opera...

Page 23: ...ily Every 400 hours more often in dirty or dusty conditions 1 Lubricate the front wheel bearings and front spindles Figure 17 2 Lubricate the drive wheel bearings Figure 17 Figure 17 Greasing the Transmission Couplers Lubricate the transmission couplers and idler arm pivots located in the back of the machine Figure 18 Figure 18 Greasing the Mower Belt Idler Grease the fitting on the mower belt idl...

Page 24: ...he air cleaner assembly Figure 20 6 Carefully pull the foam element off the paper element Figure 20 Figure 20 1 Engine 4 Foam element 2 Cover 5 Paper element 3 Wing nut 6 Cover knob Cleaning the Foam Air Cleaner Element 1 Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water When the element is clean rinse it thoroughly 2 Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth Important Replace the foam el...

Page 25: ...gine Figure 22 1 Oil dipstick 2 Filler tube 5 Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the end clean Figure 22 6 Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube but do not thread onto tube Figure 22 7 Pull the dipstick out and look at the end If the oil level is low slowly pour only enough oil into the filler tube to raise the level to the Full mark Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil and ...

Page 26: ... tighten the filter an additional 3 4 turn Figure 24 5 Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil refer to Servicing the Engine Oil 6 Run the engine for about 3 minutes stop the engine and check for oil leaks around the oil filter and drain valve 7 Check the engine oil level and add oil if needed Servicing the Spark Plugs Service Interval Specification Ensure that the air gap between the c...

Page 27: ...el System Maintenance Servicing 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 Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the engine is cold Do this outdoors in an open area Wipe up any gasoline that spills Never smoke when draining gasoline and stay away from an open flame or wh...

Page 28: ...the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Close fuel shut off valve at the fuel tank Figure 27 4 Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide them away from the filter Figure 28 Figure 28 1 Hose clamp 3 Filter 2 Fuel line 5 Remove the filter from the fuel lines 6 Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close to the filte...

Page 29: ...e cylinder and cylinder head cooling fins air intake screen on flywheel end and carburetor governor levers and linkage This will help insure adequate cooling and correct engine speed and will reduce the possibility of overheating and mechanical damage to the engine Cleaning the Cooling System Service Interval Every 100 hours Yearly whichever comes first Clean the air intake screen from grass and d...

Page 30: ...els do not lock adjust the brakes Refer to Adjusting the Brakes 5 Release the brake and press upper control bar very lightly approximately 1 2 inch 13 mm The wheels should rotate freely if not refer to Adjusting the Brakes Adjusting the Brakes The brake lever is on the upper control bar If the parking brake does not hold securely an adjustment is required 1 Park the machine on a level surface dise...

Page 31: ...s and cracks are signs of a worn deck belt Replace the deck belt if any of these conditions are evident Replacing the Traction Drive Belt 1 Remove hairpin cotter securing brake rod to brake arm to relax belt idler tension Figure 32 2 Remove bottom and loosen top bolts of shield to rotate for belt clearance Figure 32 3 Lift the belt past idler and off the drive pulley Figure 32 4 Raise the wheel of...

Page 32: ...isengaged belt should not drag or fall off the pulley when the guides are properly adjusted Replacing the Mower Belt 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 3 Remove the knobs and the belt cover on the mower 4 Remove the idler pulley and the worn belt Figure 34 5 Install the new...

Page 33: ...Idler pulley in slot 4 Belt guide 2 Traction belt 5 1 1 4 inch 32 mm 3 Mower belt 6 Mower belt Adjusting the Mower Belt Tension Service Interval After the first 8 hours After the first 25 hours Every 50 hours Important The blade brake needs to be adjusted when the belt tension or the brake linkage is adjusted Important The belt must be tight enough to not slip during heavy loads while cutting gras...

Page 34: ...ear slot forming in curved area 2 Sail 4 Crack in the curved area 2 Inspect the blades especially the curved area Figure 38 If you notice any damage wear or a slot forming in this area item 3 in Figure 38 immediately install a new blade Checking for Bent Blades 1 Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and backward Figure 39 Figure 39 2 Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge positi...

Page 35: ... If the blade is not balanced file some metal off the end of the sail area only Figure 43 Repeat this procedure until the blade is balanced Figure 43 1 Blade 2 Balancer Installing the Blades 1 Install the curved washer and then the blade onto the bolt Select the proper number of spacer s for the height of cut and slide the bolt into the spindle Figure 41 Important The curved part of the blade must...

Page 36: ... the pivot brackets Figure 45 Remove damaged or worn grass deflector Figure 45 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 Spring 8 J hook end of spring 2 Place spacer and spring onto grass deflector Place the L end of spring behind deck edge Note Make sure the L end of spring is installed behind deck edge before ...

Page 37: ...ine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system 5 minutes C Stop engine allow to cool and drain the fuel tank refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank in Fuel System Maintenance page 27 or operate engine until it stops D Restart engine and run until it stops Repeat on Choke until engine will not restart E Dispose of fuel properly Recycle as per local codes Note Do not store stabilizer condition...

Page 38: ...ngine loses power 8 Dirt water or stale fuel is in the fuel system 8 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 1 Engine load is excessive 1 Reduce the ground speed 2 Oil level in the crankcase is low 2 Add oil to the crankcase Engine overheats 3 Cooling fins and air passages under the engine blower housing are plugged 3 Remove the obstruction from the cooling fins and air passages 1 Shift lever is in n...

Page 39: ...ck the belt tension 2 Mower deck belt is broken 2 Install a new deck belt 3 Mower deck belt is off pulley 3 Inspect the belt and replace if damaged Check the pulleys and idlers and adjust the belt tension Blades do not rotate 4 Broken or missing idler spring 4 Replace the spring 39 ...

Page 40: ...Schematics Electrical Schematic Rev 40 ...

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Page 44: ...is no other express warranty except for special emission system coverage on some products This express warranty does not cover the following Cost of regular maintenance service or parts such as lters fuel lubricants tune up parts blade sharpening brake and clutch adjustments Any product or part which has been altered or misused or required replacement or repair due to normal wear accidents or lack...

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