Mid-size mower proline t-bar gear 17 hp with 44 in. side discharge mower (48 pages)
Summary of Contents for Toro 39696
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Form No. 3360-275 Rev A Commercial Walk-Behind Mower Fixed Deck, T-Bar, Gear, with 40in TURBO FORCE ® Cutting Unit Model No. 39696—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.
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• 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. 98-0776 43-8480 98-3256 66-1340 REVERSE TRACTION DRIVE 82-2280 98-3266 82-2280 82-2290 95-2814...
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95-5537 99-3943 1. Read the Operator’s 3. Pull back to disengage 1. Engine Manual for instructions on operating the cutting blade 2. Push forward to engage 104-8569 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 106-0699 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).
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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.
4 spacers below both the spindle and the caster. • View the safety video. • 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 to the desired gear and push forward on the upper www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments control bar and blade control bail to engage forward 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.
Position A This is the full rear position. The suggested use for this position is a follows (Figure 16). • Use for short, light grass mowing conditions. • Use in dry conditions. • For smaller grass clippings. • Propels grass clippings farther away from the mower.
• Use in wet conditions. (Figure 19). • Lowers the engine power consumption. • Allows increased ground speed in heavy conditions. • This position is similar to the benefits of the Toro SFS mower.
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Figure 19 1. Control rod 4. Clevis pin 2. Control rod fitting 5. Washer 3. Idler bracket 6. Hairpin cotter pin 2. Loosen the upper flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange nut securing handle to rear frame (Figure 20). Figure 20 1.
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 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating Grease the fitting on the mower belt idler arm pivot position. (Figure 23). 3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to Note: Remove the mower deck cover to access the scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s).
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 24). 2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base and secure it with the 2 wing nuts (Figure 24). 3. Place the air cleaner cover into position and tighten the cover knob (Figure 24).
3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the replacement filter (Figure 28). 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 28).
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 30). 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 31). 8. Check for fuel leaks and repair if needed. 9.
Drive System Cooling System Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning the Air Intake Screen Checking the Tire Pressure Before each use remove any build-up of grass, dirt Service Interval: Every 50 hours/Monthly (whichever or other debris from the cylinder and cylinder head comes first)—Check the tire pressure cooling fins, air intake screen on flywheel end, and Check the pressure at the valve stem (Figure 33).
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 Figure 35 1.
Belt Maintenance 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Raise the rear of the machine and hold it up with Checking the Belts jack stands. Service Interval: Every 50 hours/Monthly (whichever 4.
6. Install the idler pulley. 3. Loosen the locknut on the turnbuckle (Figure 39). 7. Engage the blade control (PTO) lever and check 4. Rotate the turnbuckle toward the rear of the the belt tension. Refer to Adjusting the Mower Belt mower to increase the tension on the belt.
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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 wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
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Figure 43 1. Assist arm 3. Rear assist arm stop Figure 44 2. Front assist arm stop 4. Turnbuckle 1. Bellcrank 3. Switch mounting bracket 2. Bolts and nuts 4. Switch body 8. To adjust the assist arm link, remove the hairpin cotter pin from the assist arm (Figure 43).
Mower Deck Checking for Bent Blades 1. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and Maintenance backward (Figure 46). 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.
Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. 1. Hold the blade bolt with a wrench. 2. Remove the nut, blade bolt, curved washer, blade, spacers, and thin washer from the spindle (Figure 48).
Figure 51 1. Spring mounting bolts 3. 1/8-3/16 inch (3 mm–5 2. Blade brake pad Figure 52 1. Bolt 5. Spring installed Replacing the Grass Deflector 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.