Operator's Manual
2
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
2001 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.
Warning
Important This engine is not equipped with a spark
arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public
Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine
on any forest–covered, brush–covered or grass–covered
land. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws.
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
Page
Introduction 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toro Mower Safety 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slope Chart 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gasoline and Oil 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Gasoline 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Engine Oil Level 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Drive Wheels 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Tire Pressure 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Seat Retaining Rod 14. . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Motion Control Levers 15. . . . . . . . .
Activating the Battery 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing the Bearings 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Side Discharge Chute 17. . . . . . . . . .
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Checking the Level of Mower Deck 17. . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Engine Oil Level 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Think Safety First 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Parking Brake 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and Stopping the Engine 19. . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) 20. . . . . . . . .
The Safety Interlock System 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving Forward or Backward 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Machine 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Lift Assist Lever 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers 22. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the Seat 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pushing the Machine by Hand 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using a Rollover Protection System 23. . . . . . . . . .
Transporting Machines 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading Machines 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Z Standt 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for Mowing Grass 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 26. . . . . . . .
Servicing the Cutting Blades 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Air Cleaner 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Engine Oil 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Spark Plug 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Fuel Filter 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Fuel Tank 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing and Lubrication 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing the Bearings 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Cooling Systems 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Tire Pressure 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Wheel Hub Slotted Nut 35. . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Caster Pivot Bearing 35. . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Hydraulic System 36. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Motion Controls 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Pump Drive Belt 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustment Parking Brake 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Fuse 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Battery 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leveling the Mower 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clean Under Deck 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Belt Inspection 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Deck Belt 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the PTO Drive Belt 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Grass Deflector 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Waste Disposal 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mercury Tilt Switch 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .