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All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
î 2003 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Contents
Page
Contents 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toro Mower Safety 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Pressure Level
All Models 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Power Level
Models 04052 and 04060 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Power Level
Model 04048 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration Level
Models 04048 and 04052 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration Level
Model 04060 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Specifications 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Equipment 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing and Adjusting the Handle 11. . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Kick Stand
Model 04060 only 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Transport Wheels 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Operating 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding Engine Oil 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leveling the Rear Drum to the Reel 14. . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Bedknife to the Reel 15. . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Grass Shield Height 17. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Cut-off Bar 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Grass Basket 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Operation of the Interlock Switch 17. .
Operation 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Engine 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving the Machine in Transport 19. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing to Mow 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mowing Tips 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mowing 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 21. . . . . . . . .
Daily Maintenance Checklist 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing the Machine 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and Changing Engine Oil 24. . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Air Cleaner 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Spark Plug 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Fuel Filter 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Belts 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Differential Belt 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Traction Control 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Service/Park Brake 29. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Interlock Switch 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Bedbar
Greensmaster 800 & 1600 only 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Bedbar
Greensmaster 1000 only 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backlapping the Reel 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro General Commercial Products Warranty 32. . .
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. The model and serial
numbers are located on a plate on the rear frame.
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 two other words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note: emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.