Toro Titan® Riding Mower

Setup

Loose Parts

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

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

1 Connecting the Battery

No Parts Required

Procedure

1. Loosen the 2 fasteners on the battery cover counterclockwise 1/4 turn and remove the battery cover.

   Refer to Figure 1.

   Figure 1 Description: Diagram showing the battery cover with two fasteners indicated by number 1. The cover is shown being lifted off.

2. Remove the plastic cap from the negative battery post.
3. Remove the fasteners on the negative battery cable, and use them to secure the negative battery cable to the negative battery post.

   Refer to Figure 2.

   Figure 2 Description: Diagram illustrating the battery terminals. Number 1 points to a hex bolt, 2 to a washer, 3 to the negative battery cable. Number 4 indicates the negative battery post cap, 5 the nut, and 6 the negative battery post. The negative battery cable (3) is shown being secured to the negative battery post (6) with a bolt (1) and nut (5), with a washer (2) also present.

2 Installing the Rear Hitch

Parts needed for this procedure:

Procedure

Install the bracket to the frame as shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4.

Figure 3 Description: Diagram showing the rear hitch bracket assembly before attachment to the mower frame. Components labeled are: 1. Bolt, 2. Bracket, 3. Locknut. The diagram shows how the bracket aligns with holes for bolting.

Figure 4 Description: Diagram showing the rear hitch bracket assembly after it has been attached to the mower frame. It depicts the final mounted position of the bracket.

3 Setting Up the Motion-Control Levers

CE Machines Only

No Parts Required

Procedure

1. Locate the motion-control levers attached, but folded down on the machine.
2. Remove the upper bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) and washer; loosen the lower bolt (3/8 x 1 inch).
3. Raise the motion control levers to the upright position.
4. Align the holes in the motion-control lever with the holes in the control-arm shaft, and install the bolt and washer removed previously. Repeat this for both controls levers. Note: Hand tighten all fasteners.
5. Move the motion-control levers to the park position, raise the seat, and move the control levers back to the center position (neutral).
6. Verify that the motion-control levers are properly aligned. Note: Adjust as necessary. Tighten all fasteners.

4 Checking the Mower Adjustment

No Parts Required

Procedure

Adjust the side-to-side level and the front-to-rear blade slope. Use the relevant procedures in the Operator's Manual to verify that the deck is level, and make any adjustments as necessary. Refer to the Operator's Manual for more information.

5 Completing the Setup

Parts needed for this procedure:

Checking the Tire Pressure

Check the front and rear tires for proper inflation; refer to Checking the Tire Pressure in the Operator's Manual for the recommended inflation pressure.

Checking the Side-Discharge Chute

Remove the packing restraint holding the side-discharge chute up and lower the chute into place.

Checking the Engine-Oil Level

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

Checking the Air Cleaner

Ensure that the air cleaner is properly installed in the engine air-cleaner box.

Organizing the Material

Keep all the following items with the machine:

• Ignition key
• Operator's Manual
• Engine owners's manual (non-Toro engines only)
• View the operator training material before operating the machine.