Operator's Manual

EThe T oro Company – 1998
All Rights Reserved
Printed in USA 2
Contents
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Introduction 2.
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Safety 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unpacking the Mower 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembling the Handle 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 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Mower 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Folding the Handle 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing From Storage 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Grass Catcher 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
Whenever you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or
the factory , always know the model and serial numbers of
your product. These numbers will help the Service Dealer
or Service Representative provide exact information about
your specific 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 carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product correctly . Reading 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 . Y ou are also
responsible 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.