Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
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....................................................................12
AddingFuel...........................................................12
CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel..................................13
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................13
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................14
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................14
OperatingtheNeutralLocks....................................15
OperatingtheMower-blade-controlKnob
(PTO)...............................................................16
TheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................................16
DrivingtheMachineForwardandBackward..............17
BringingtheMachinetoNeutralPosition...................17
StoppingtheMachine.............................................17
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................17
AdjustingtheFlowBafe........................................18
PositioningtheFlowBafe......................................18
TransportingMachines............................................19
SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass.....................19
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................19
AdjustingtheCasterPosition...................................20
AdjustingtheHandleHeight....................................21
Height-of-cutChart................................................22
Maintenance.................................................................23
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................23
Lubrication...............................................................24
LubricatingtheMachine..........................................24
LubricatingtheCasterandWheelBearings.................24
GreasingtheMowerBeltIdler..................................24
GreasingthePumpControlandtheBell
Crank................................................................24
EngineMaintenance..................................................25
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................25
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................25
ServicingtheSparkPlugs.........................................27
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................28
ServicingtheFuelTank...........................................28
ServicingtheFuelFilter...........................................29
ServicingtheFuelVentSystem.................................29
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................30
AdjustingtheSpeedControlLinkage........................30
AdjustingtheNeutralControlLinkages.....................30
AdjustingtheHydroControlLinkages.......................31
AdjustingtheControlRod.......................................33
AdjustingtheTracking...........................................34
AdjustingtheSpringAnchorLinks...........................34
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................35
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