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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.
Contents
Page
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Lawn Mower Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Pressure Level 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Power Level 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration Level 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Handle 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Starter Rope 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Starting 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Crankcase with Oil 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline 7. . . . . . . . . . . .
Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule 8. . . . . . . . . .
Operation 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Engine 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Self-propel Drive 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Cutting Height 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Grass Bag 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Tips 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 12. . . . . . . . .
Checking the Engine Oil Level 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Underside of the Lawn Mower
Housing 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Air Filter 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Spark Plug 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Wheel Drive 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricating the Drive Wheels 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Engine Oil 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintaining the Blade 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Cooling System 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emptying the Fuel Tank 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Fuel System 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Engine 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Information 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing From Storage 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates
the location of the model and serial numbers on the
product.
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Figure 1
1. Location of the model and serial numbers
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate
injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note: emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
