Operator's Manual

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Contents
Page
Introduction 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 5. . . . . . . . . .
Assembly 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handle 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starter Rope 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Starting 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gasoline 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recycling Tips 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Tips 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Engine 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping Engine 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Self-propelled Drive 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pulling Mower Rearward 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Cutting Height 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 11. . .
Air Filter 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drain Gasoline 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change Engine Oil 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plug 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Throttle Cable 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Self-propelled Cable 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blade 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blade Brake 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging Battery 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disposing of Battery 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Underside of Mower Housing 16. . . . . . . . . .
Storage 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing From Storage 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro Starting Guarantee 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guaranteed To Start Maintenance Record 22. . . . .
Federal and California Emission Control Warranty
Statement 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro Performance Warranty 26. . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Toro product.
All of us at Toro 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 Toro 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. You will find the model and serial number
decal located in a unique place on the product
(Fig. 1 & 2).
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 Toro designs,
produces and markets safe, state-of-the-art products,
you are responsible for using the product properly
and safely. You are also responsible for training
persons who you allow to use the product about safe
operation.