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Changing the Fuel Filter

Service Interval:

Every 100 hours

1.

Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.

2.

Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.

3.

Close the fuel-shutoff valve (

Figure 30

).

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Figure 30

1.

Fuel filter (not shown)

2.

Fuel-shutoff valve

4.

Remove the fuel filter (

Figure 30

from the fuel

line by loosening the tube clamps surrounding
the fuel filter.

5.

Install a new fuel filter in the fuel line using the
tube clamps that you removed in step

4

.

Servicing the Blade-Drive
System

Service Interval:

After the first 5 hours

Every 50 hours—Remove debris from under
the belt cover.

Every 50 hours—Service the blade-drive
system.

1.

Loosen the 2 quarter-turn fasteners on the
belt-cover-access panel and remove the panel
(

Figure 31

).

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Figure 31

1.

Belt-tension spring

5.

Blade-drive belt

2.

Adjusting bolt

6.

Wall

3.

Gap

7.

Belt cover

4.

Adjusting nut

8.

Belt-cover-access panel

2.

Brush or blow out debris from the inside of the
belt cover and around all the parts.

3.

Hold a feeler gauge set between 0.13 and 0.76
mm (0.005 and 0.03 inches) against the wall
and slide it down behind the belt tension spring;
refer to

Figure 32

.

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Figure 32

1.

Read the

Operator’s

Manual

before performing

any maintenance.

2.

Check belt tension every
50 hours.

Note:

If there is a visible gap between the

gauge and the spring, tighten the adjusting bolt
and the nut until the feeler gauge barely slides
freely in and out of the gap (

Figure 31

).

Important:

Do not overtighten the adjusting

bolt. This could damage the blade-drive belt.

4.

Install the belt-cover-access panel.

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Summary of Contents for TurfMaster HDX

Page 1: ...autions g000502 Figure 2 Safety alert symbol This manual uses 2 words to highlight information Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worth...

Page 2: ...Belt 31 Adjusting the Parking Brake Cable 33 Adjusting the Self Propel Drive 33 Storage 34 Storage Safety 34 General Information 34 Preparing the Fuel System 34 Preparing the Engine 34 Removing the M...

Page 3: ...1 Warning Do not operate the machine with the deflector up or removed keep the deflector in place 2 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade stay away from moving parts decal94 8072 9...

Page 4: ...t mower blade do not operate up and down slopes operate side to side on slopes shut off the engine before leaving the machine pick up any debris before mowing look behind you when moving in reverse de...

Page 5: ...g on the machine 1 Installing the Handle No Parts Required Procedure WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables causing an unsafe operating condition Do not damage the ca...

Page 6: ...2 Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure Important Your machine does not come with oil in the engine Before starting the engine fill the engine with oil g235721 Figure 4 6...

Page 7: ...3 Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure g238450 Figure 5 7...

Page 8: ...off valve 7 Blade control lock lever 17 Oil filter 8 Blade control bar 18 Throttle lever 9 Parking brake 19 Belt cover 10 Handle 20 Front cutting height lever g019644 Figure 7 1 Grass bag 3 Side disch...

Page 9: ...ch of children Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed Long term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors Keep your hands and face away from the nozzle...

Page 10: ...u may damage the engine g235721 Figure 10 Adjusting the Handle Height You can raise or lower the handle in 1 of 3 positions that is more comfortable for you Figure 11 g235868 Figure 11 1 Remove both h...

Page 11: ...The cutting height is controlled with a front lever and a rear lever both on the left side of the machine To raise or lower the machine engage the lever raise or lower the machine and then disengage t...

Page 12: ...ine and check the newspaper ball Note If the newspaper ball did not go under the machine repeat steps 4 through 10 Important If the newspaper is unravelled or shredded the blades did not stop properly...

Page 13: ...s contain carbon monoxide which is lethal if inhaled Check the grass catcher components and the discharge chute frequently for any wear or deterioration and replace them with genuine Toro parts when n...

Page 14: ...o the following 1 Push and hold the blade control lock lever forward to release the blade control bail A of Figure 16 2 Pull the blade control bail to the handle and release the blade control lock lev...

Page 15: ...brake lever up toward the handle Figure 17 g276567 Figure 17 Disengaging the Parking Brake Disengage the parking brake by pushing the brake lever down away from the handle Figure 18 g276568 Figure 18...

Page 16: ...e Grass Bag page 17 If the rear discharge plug is not installed grip it by the handle raise the rear deflector and insert it into the rear discharge chute until the latch locks into place refer to Fig...

Page 17: ...up the rear deflector A of Figure 20 2 Remove the rear discharge plug by pulling down on the latch with your thumb and pulling the plug out from the machine B of Figure 20 3 Install the bag rod into...

Page 18: ...s Bag page 17 3 Insert the rear discharge plug A of Figure 21 4 Remove the side discharge deflector by pulling up on the spring that holds the deflector in place and removing the deflector B and C of...

Page 19: ...highest cutting height setting and walk slower then mow again at a lower setting for the best lawn appearance If the grass is too long and the leaves clump on top of the lawn the machine may plug and...

Page 20: ...k plug 2 Drain the fuel from the fuel tank refer to Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Filter page 24 3 Tip the machine onto its side with the air filter up in the air until the upper handle rest...

Page 21: ...the fuel tank filter Change the fuel filter Every 250 hours Change the blade brake clutch belt Change the transmission belt Every 300 hours Replace the paper air filter more frequently in dusty condi...

Page 22: ...n blot it dry Note Do not add oil to the foam pre cleaner 6 Install the foam pre cleaner onto the paper filter 7 Install the air filter assembly 8 Install the cover Changing the Engine Oil Service Int...

Page 23: ...Every 100 hours 1 Run the engine to warm the oil 2 Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 3 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 4 Drain the engine oil refer to Changing the Engi...

Page 24: ...e 4 Replace all damaged belts 5 If you replace the blade drive belt you must adjust it Refer to Servicing the Blade Drive System page 25 6 Install the belt cover with the 4 bolts that you removed in s...

Page 25: ...on the belt cover access panel and remove the panel Figure 31 g208925 Figure 31 1 Belt tension spring 5 Blade drive belt 2 Adjusting bolt 6 Wall 3 Gap 7 Belt cover 4 Adjusting nut 8 Belt cover access...

Page 26: ...chance of disease Preparing to Service the Cutting Blades Tip the machine onto its side with the air filter up in the air until the upper handle rests on the ground WARNING The blades are sharp conta...

Page 27: ...nch replace the blades refer to Removing the Blades page 27 WARNING A blade that is bent or damaged could break apart and could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders Always replace a bent or dama...

Page 28: ...nd tighten the bolt securely This bolt is very difficult to overtighten 3 Rotate the installed blade 1 4 turn until it is vertical and install the other blade in the same manner as the first refer to...

Page 29: ...to Servicing the Blade Drive System page 25 13 Remove the rod or screwdriver from the sprockets 14 Ensure that the blades under the housing are properly aligned refer to Inspecting the Blades page 26...

Page 30: ...e BBC belt 1 Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 3 Remove the belt cover Figure 6 by removing the 4 bolts that hold it to the machine ho...

Page 31: ...ling the Transmission Belt page 32 1 Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 3 Remove the 4 bolts that hold the belt cover to the machine ho...

Page 32: ...ansmission to swing down Note If the traction cable is pulled too tight damage may occur Ensure that the traction cable is not pulled tight 15 Remove the transmission belt Installing the Transmission...

Page 33: ...is disengaged Correct tensioning allows the machine to roll free when the parking brake is disengaged and to hold position when the parking brake is engaged 4 Turn the adjustment nut clockwise to tig...

Page 34: ...of fuel 2 Start the engine again 3 Allow the engine to run until it shuts off When you can no longer start the engine it is sufficiently dry Preparing the Engine 1 While the engine is still warm chang...

Page 35: ...thorized Service Dealer 6 The underside of the machine contains clippings and debris 6 Clean under the machine The engine starts hard or loses power 7 The spark plug is pitted fouled or the gap is inc...

Page 36: ...ean under the machine 1 The self propel drive cable is out of adjustment or is damaged 1 Adjust the self propel drive cable replace the cable if necessary 2 There is debris in the belt area 2 Clean th...

Page 37: ...Notes...

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