Operator's Manual

EThe T oro Company – 1998
All Rights Reserved
Printed in USA 2
Contents
Page
Introduction 2.
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Safety 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Starting 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gasoline 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Engine 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Self–propel Drive 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Cutting Height 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating T ips 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Handle Height 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 10 . . . . . . . . .
Air Filter 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Draining Gasoline 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change Engine Oil 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plug 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Self-propel Cable 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintaining the Blade 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricating the Self–propel Drive 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Underside of the Mower Housing 15 . . .
Cleaning Under the Belt Cover 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Engine 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Mower 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Folding the Handle 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing From Storage 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Grass Catcher 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side Dischar ge Chute 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty Back Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING
The engine exhaust fr om this pr oduct contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer , birth defects, or other r eproductive
harm.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a T oro product.
All of us at T oro want you to be completely satisfied with
your new product, so feel free to contact your local
Authorized Service Dealer for help with service, genuine
T oro parts, or other information you may require.
When you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or the
factory , always know the model and serial numbers of
your product. These numbers will help the Dealer or
Service Representative provide information about your
product. Y ou will find the model and serial number decal
located in a unique place on the product as shown below .
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1. Model and Serial Number Decal
For your convenience, write the product model and serial
numbers in the space below .
Model No:
Serial No.
Read this manual to learn how to operate and maintain
your product. This manual will help you and others avoid
personal injury and damage to the product. Although T oro
designs, produces, and markets safe, state-of-the-art
products, you are responsible for using the product
properly and safely and for training persons who you
allow to use the product about safe operation.
The T oro warning system in this manual identifies
potential hazards and has special safety messages that help
you and others avoid personal injury , even death.
DANGER, W ARNING and CAUTION are signal words
used to identify the level of hazard. However , regardless
of the hazard, be extremely careful.
DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause
serious injury or death if the recommended precautions
are not followed.
WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious injury
or death if the recommended precautions are not followed.
CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if the recommended precautions are not
followed.