Toro 71254 - Introduction

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Fordetails,seetheseparateproductspecicDeclarationof
Conformity(DOC)sheet.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe
usedbyresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hired
operators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrasson
well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial
properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor
agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
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andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
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information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation(undertheseat)
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(
Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................3
SafeOperationPracticesforRide-on(Riding)
RotaryLawnMowers...........................................3
ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................5
SoundPressure.......................................................5
SoundPower..........................................................5
Vibration................................................................5
SlopeIndicator.......................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7
ProductOverview.........................................................10
Controls...............................................................10
Specications........................................................10
Operation....................................................................11
GasolineandOil....................................................11
PositioningtheSeat................................................11
OperatingtheHeadlights.........................................11
OperatingtheBladeControl(PTO)..........................12
SettingtheHeight-of-Cut........................................12
AdjustingtheAnti-scalpWheels...............................12
StartingtheEngine.................................................12
StoppingtheEngine...............................................13
UsingtheSafetyInterlockSystem.............................13
TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem...........................14
PushingtheMachineManually.................................14
DrivingForwardorBackward..................................15
StoppingtheMachine.............................................15
SideDischargingtheGrass......................................15
OperatingTips.......................................................16
Maintenance.................................................................17
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................17
Lubrication...............................................................18
GreasingandLubricatingtheMachine.......................18
EngineMaintenance..................................................19
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................19
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................21
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................22
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................23
DrainingtheFuelTank...........................................23
ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................23
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................24
ServicingtheBattery...............................................24
ServicingtheFuse..................................................25
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