the engine during operation and prevents gum-like
varnish deposits fl'om forming in the engine during
periods of storage.
IMPORTANT: Do not mix oil with the
gasoline. Never use methanol, gasoline
containing methano|, gasohol containing
more than 10% ethanol or white gas because
engine fuel system damage could result.
Do not use fuel additives other than those
manufactured for fuel stabilization during
storage such as Ibro's Stabilizer/conditioner
or a similar product. Toro's
Stabilizer/conditioner is a petroleum distillate
based conditioner/stabilizer. Toro does not
recommend stabilizers with an alcohol base
such as ethanol, methanol or isopropyl.
Additives should not be used to try to
enhance the power or performance of
machine.
1. Clean around fuel tank cap and remove cap from
tank (Fig. 9).
2. Using unleaded gasoline, fill fuel tank to within
114" to 112" (6 to 13 mm) from top of tank, not
into filler neck. Do not fill tank full.
3. Reinstall fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
4. Connect spark plug wire (if disconnected)
(Fig. 9).
Recycling Tips
General Tips
Follow these instructions whether cutting grass or
leaves for the best cutting results and lawn
appearance:
a Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting
season. Periodically file down nicks on blade.
Only mow dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and
leaves tend to clump on yard and may cause
mower to plug or engine to stall. They may also
be slippery to walk on and could cause you to
slip and fall.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Wet grass or leaves can cause you to slip
and contact blade.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Blade contact can seriously injure you.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Mow only in dry conditions.
Set engine speed to fastest position. Maximum
horsepower provides best cutting results.
Clean clippings or leaves from underside of
mower deck after each mowing.
Keep engine in good running condition. Cutting
and recutting requires more horsepower.
Clean air filter more frequently. Cutting and
recutting stirs up more clippings and dust which
clogs the air filter and reduces engine
performance.
Cutting Grass
Grass grows at different rates at different times
of the year. In the heat of summer, it is generally
best to cut grass at the C, D or E height-of-cut
settings. Only about 1/3 of the grass blade should
be cut off. Cutting below the C inch setting is
not recommended unless grass is sparse or it is
late fall when grass growth begins to slow down.
When changing height-of-cut from the
established setting (ex. C, D or E) to a new
height, the grass may appear ragged or uneven
until the grass adjusts to the new established
height-of-cut and regains its normal appearance.
When cutting grass over six inches tall, you may
want to first mow using the highest height-of-cut
setting and a slower walking speed; then mow
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