Operator's Manual

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• Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath
with each pass.
• Set the height-of-cut on the front wheels one notch
lower than the rear wheels. (example: set the front
wheels at the 2 inch setting and the rear wheels at the
2.5 inch setting)
Cutting Leaves
• When cutting is complete, ensure that 50% of the grass
blades show through the cut leaf cover . This may
require one or more passes over the leaves.
• Position all wheels at the same height-of-cut setting.
• W alk at a slower mowing speed if the leaves are not
being cut up finely enough to be hidden in the grass.
• If you cut up a lot of oak leaves, add lime to your grass
in the spring. Lime reduces the acidity of the leaves.
Maintenance
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Service Item Service Operation
After
every
use
5
Hours
25
Hours
50
Hours
100
Hours
Housing Clean built-up grass clippings and dirt. X
Fasteners
Check blade and engine mounting
fasteners. Keep all fasteners tight to keep
the mower in safe working condition.
X
Air Filter
Replace each mowing season or every
25 hours. Replace more frequently if
operating conditions are dusty.
X
Engine Oil
Drain and refill engine crankcase with
fresh oil after first 5 hours of operation.
Thereafter , change every 50 hours or
yearly.
X
Blade
Sharpen or replace; maintain more
frequently if edge is dulled quickly in
rough or sandy conditions.
X
Blade Brake
Check stopping time every 50 hours or at
the start of each mowing season. Blade
must stop within 3 seconds of releasing
bail; if not, see your Authorized T oro
Service Dealer for repair .
X
Lubrication
Grease rear height adjustor brackets
(self-propelled models).
X
Fuel System
Check for leakage and/or deterioration of
fuel hose. Replace if necessary .
X
Belt Cover
Remove and clean grass, clippings and
debris from under cover .
X
Spark Plug Inspect and clean. Replace if necessary . X
Cooling System
Clean debris from the engine air cooling
fins and starter . Clean more frequently if
operated under dirty conditions.
X