Toro 30172TE - Table of Contents; Introduction

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Printed in the USA
 2000 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slope Chart 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gasoline and Oil 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Gasoline 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Engine Oil Level 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Control Panel and Fuel Tank 12. . . . .
Install Upper Handle 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Control Rods 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Hairpin Cotter Pins 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Think Safety First 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking Brake 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and Stopping the Engine 16. . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Mower Blade Control (PTO) 17. . . . . . .
The Safety Interlock System 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving Forward or Backward 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lower Control Bar Operation 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Machine 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting Machines 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 20. . . . . . . .
Air Cleaner Service 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil Service 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plug Service 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing and Lubrication 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Cooling System 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Tire Pressure 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Service 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Service 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Fuel Tank Service 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filter Service 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Drive Belt 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Electric Clutch 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring Diagram 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and Storage 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.