Operator's Manual
2
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
2001 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est
conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.
The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for
information regarding The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance
and warranty.
Keep this engine Owner’s Manual with your unit.
Should this engine Owner’s Manual become damaged
or illegible, replace immediately. Replacements may be
ordered through the engine manufacturer.
Contents
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Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toro Riding Mower Safety 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Pressure Level 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Power Level 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration Level 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slope Chart 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Before Operating 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening the Hood 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Closing the Hood 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Side Panels 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding Fuel 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check the Engine Oil Level 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check for Debris 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check the Safety Interlock System 12. . . . . . . . . . .
Check the Brake 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Think Safety First 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Parking Brake 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and Stopping the Engine 13. . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) 14. . . . . . . . .
The Safety Interlock System 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gauges and Indicator Lights 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving Forward or Backward 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Machine 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Cruise Control 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Raising and Lowering Attachments 18. . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the Seat 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the Tilt Steering Wheel 19. . . . . . . . . . .
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Centering the Steering Wheel (Power Steering
Models) 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Smart Turn Steering Feature 19. . . . . . . . . . . .
Pushing the Machine by Hand 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 20. . . . . . . .
Servicing the Air Cleaner 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Engine Oil 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Spark Plugs 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing the Tractor 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintaining the Tire Pressure 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Brake 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Draining the Fuel Tank 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Fuel Filter 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Front Wheel Toe-In 28. . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Transaxle Fluid 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Power Steering Filter (Power Steering
Models Only) 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Fuses 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Headlights 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Taillights 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Battery 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and Storage 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring Diagram 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
replacement 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 plate at the location shown in Figure 1.
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Figure 1
1. Model and serial number plate