Operator's Manual
Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroMowerSafety..................................................5
SlopeIndicator.......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
ProductOverview.........................................................11
Controls...............................................................11
Specications........................................................12
Attachments/Accessories........................................12
Operation....................................................................12
AddingFuel...........................................................12
UsingFuelStabilizer/Conditioner............................13
CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel..................................13
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................13
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................13
OperatingtheParkingBrakeandNeutral
Locks................................................................13
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................14
OperatingtheBlade-control(PTO)Lever..................15
TheSafety-interlockSystem.....................................15
DrivingForwardorBackward..................................16
StoppingtheMower...............................................16
TransportingtheMachine........................................16
SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass.....................16
AdjustingtheWheel-drive-beltTension.....................17
AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................17
AdjustingtheFlowBafe........................................19
PositioningtheFlowBafe......................................19
AdjustingtheHandleHeight....................................20
Height-of-cutChart................................................21
Maintenance.................................................................22
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................22
Lubrication...............................................................23
LubricatingtheMachine..........................................23
LubricatingtheCasterandWheelBearings.................23
GreasingtheTransmissionCouplers.........................23
GreasingtheMowerBeltIdler..................................23
EngineMaintenance..................................................24
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................24
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................24
ServicingtheSparkPlugs.........................................26
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................27
ServicingtheFuelSystem........................................27
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................29
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................29
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................29
CleaningtheAir-intakeScreen..................................29
CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................29
BrakeMaintenance....................................................30
ServicingtheBrakes................................................30
BeltMaintenance......................................................31
CheckingtheBelts..................................................31
ReplacingtheTractionDriveBelt.............................31
ReplacingtheDriveBelt..........................................31
ReplacingtheMowerBelt........................................31
AdjustingtheMowerBeltTension............................33
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................36
AdjustingtheControlRods......................................36
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................37
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................37
AdjustingtheBladeBrake........................................39
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................40
Storage........................................................................41
CleaningandStorage..............................................41
Troubleshooting...........................................................42
Schematics...................................................................44
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