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Form No. 3361-969 Rev A

Commercial Walk-Behind Mower

Fixed Deck, T-Bar, Gear, with 40in TURBO
FORCE

Cutting Unit

Model No. 38696—Serial No. 290000001 and Up

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Operator's Manual

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Original Instructions (EN)

Summary of Contents for 38696

Page 1: ...hind Mower Fixed Deck T Bar Gear with 40in TURBO FORCE Cutting Unit Model No 38696 Serial No 290000001 and Up To register your product or download an Operator s Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge go...

Page 2: ...r or to register 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...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...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 directi...

Page 5: ...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...

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

Page 7: ...ls 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 66 1340 82 2280 REVERSE TRACTION DRIVE 82 228...

Page 8: ...ing blade 3 Pull back to disengage 2 Push forward to engage 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...

Page 9: ...110 2068 1 Read the Operator s Manual 105 0884 110 6916 Manufacturer s Mark 1 Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer Product Overview 9...

Page 10: ...er 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...

Page 11: ...s used in conjunction with recoil starter and has two positions Run and Off Recoil Starter Pull recoil starter handle to start engine not shown in Figure 4 Fuel Shut off Valve Close the fuel shut off...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...xposure 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 e...

Page 14: ...e 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 spar...

Page 15: ...ol lever forward 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...

Page 16: ...engaged 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 machi...

Page 17: ...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 Ad...

Page 18: ...inkage 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 sel...

Page 19: ...and height of 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 The suggested use for this position is a fol...

Page 20: ...ns Lowers the engine power consumption Allows increased ground speed in heavy conditions This position is similar to the benefits of the Toro SFS mower Figure 18 Adjusting the Handle Height The handle...

Page 21: ...ch 6 Lower mounting hole 3 Remove the lower flange bolts 3 8 x 1 inch and flange nuts securing handle to rear frame Figure 20 4 Pivot handle to desired operating position and install lower flange bolt...

Page 22: ...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...

Page 23: ...e cooling fins and shrouds Every 200 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...

Page 24: ...up any excess grease Lubricating the Caster and Wheel Bearings 1 Lubricate the front wheel bearings and front spindles Figure 21 2 Lubricate the drive wheel bearings Figure 21 Figure 21 Greasing the...

Page 25: ...e air cleaner assembly Figure 24 6 Carefully pull the foam element off the paper element Figure 24 Figure 24 1 Engine 4 Foam element 2 Cover 5 Paper element 3 Wing nut 6 Cover knob Cleaning the Foam A...

Page 26: ...ine Figure 26 1 Oil dipstick 2 Filler tube 5 Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the end clean Figure 26 6 Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube but do not thread onto tube Figure 26 7 Pull...

Page 27: ...ighten the filter an additional 3 4 turn Figure 28 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...

Page 28: ...l 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 propert...

Page 29: ...he 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 31 4 Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps togeth...

Page 30: ...r 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...

Page 31: ...s 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 disengage the PTO and set the parking brake 2...

Page 32: ...operating position 3 Raise the rear of the machine and hold it up with jack stands 4 Remove the mower belt refer to Replacing the Mower Belt Figure 37 Figure 37 1 Idler pulley in slot 4 Belt guide 2...

Page 33: ...e 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 Loosen the locknut on the turnbuckle Figure 39...

Page 34: ...djusted The PTO engagement linkage adjustment is located beneath the front left hand corner of the engine deck 1 Disengage the blade control PTO lever and set the parking brakes 2 Stop the engine and...

Page 35: ...fety Switch 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 Disengage the blade contr...

Page 36: ...a item 3 in Figure 45 immediately install a new blade Checking for Bent Blades 1 Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and backward Figure 46 Figure 46 Figure 47 1 Measure from cutting edge to...

Page 37: ...lancer Installing the Blades 1 Place the blade onto the bolt and over the cone washer Select the proper number of spacer s for the height of cut and slide the bolt into the spindle Figure 48 Important...

Page 38: ...the pivot brackets Figure 52 Remove damaged or worn grass deflector Figure 52 1 Bolt 5 Spring installed 2 Spacer 6 Grass Deflector 3 Locknut 7 L end of spring place behind deck edge before installing...

Page 39: ...nditioned 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 page or operate engine until it stops D Restart engine and run...

Page 40: ...gine 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...

Page 41: ...k 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 tens...

Page 42: ...Schematics Electrical Schematic Rev 42...

Page 43: ...Notes 43...

Page 44: ...t maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the Operator s Manual Such routine maintenance whether performed by a dealer or by you is at your expense Items and Co...

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