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1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2otherwordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroMowerSafety..................................................6
SlopeIndicator.......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
ProductOverview.........................................................11
Controls...............................................................11
Specications........................................................12
Attachments/Accessories........................................12
Operation....................................................................13
AddingFuel...........................................................13
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................14
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................14
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................14
OperatingtheBladeControlLever(PTO)..................15
TheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................................16
DrivingForwardorBackward..................................16
UsingtheLowerControlBar...................................16
StoppingtheMachine.............................................17
TransportingtheMachine........................................17
AdjustingtheFlowBafe........................................18
PositioningtheFlowBafe......................................18
SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass.....................19
AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................19
AdjustingtheHandleHeight....................................20
AdjustingtheControlRods......................................21
HeightofCutChart................................................22
Maintenance.................................................................23
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................23
Lubrication...............................................................24
HowtoGrease.......................................................24
LubricatingtheCasterandWheelBearings.................24
GreasingtheTransmissionCouplers.........................24
GreasingtheMowerBeltIdler..................................24
EngineMaintenance..................................................25
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................25
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................25
ServicingtheSparkPlugs.........................................27
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................28
ServicingtheFuelSystem........................................28
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................30
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................30
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................30
CleaningtheAirIntakeScreen..................................30
CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................30
BrakeMaintenance....................................................31
ServicingtheBrakes................................................31
BeltMaintenance......................................................32
CheckingtheBelts..................................................32
ReplacingtheTractionDriveBelt.............................32
ReplacingtheDriveBelt..........................................32
ReplacingtheMowerBelt........................................32
AdjustingtheMowerBeltTension............................34
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................37
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................37
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