Contents
Page
Introduction ............................ 1
Safety ................................. 2
Safe Operating Practices .............. 2
Safety and Instruction Decals .......... 4
Assembly .............................. 6
Handle ............................ 6
Starter Rope ........................ 6
Discharge Tunnel Plug ................ 6
Battery ............................ 6
Before Starting .......................... 7
Oil ................................ 7
Gasoline ........................... 7
Recycling Tips .......................... 8
General Tips ........................ 8
Operation .............................. 9
Controls ........................... 9
Starting Engine ...................... 9
Stopping Engine ..................... 9
Self-propelled Drive .................. l0
Pulling Mower Rearward .............. 10
Using Discharge Tunnel Plug .......... 10
Using Optional Grass Bag or Side Discharge
Chute ............................ 11
Adjusting Cutting Height .............. 12
Maintenance ............................ 13
Recommended Maintenance Schedule ... 13
Air Filter ........................... 14
Drain Gasoline ...................... 14
Change Engine Oil ................... 14
Spark Plug ......................... 15
Throttle Cable ...................... 15
Self-propelled Cable ................. 15
Blade ............................. 16
Lubrication ......................... 17
Blade Brake ........................ 17
Charging Battery .................... 17
Disposing of Battery ................. 18
Cleaning ........................... 18
Storage ................................ 19
Fuel ............................... 19
Engine ............................ 20
Cleaning ........................... 20
General ............................ 20
Removing From Storage .............. 20
Accessories ............................ 20
The Toro Starting Guarantee ............... 22
Guaranteed To Start Maintenance Record ..... 24
Warranty ............................... 25
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Toro product.
All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied
with your new product, so feel free to contact your
local Authorized Service Dealer for help with service,
genuine Toro parts, or other information you may
require.
Whenever you contact your Authorized Service
Dealer or the factory, always know the model and
serial numbers of your product. These numbers will
help the Service Dealer or Service Representative
provide exact information about your specific
product. You will find the model and serial number
decal located in a unique place on the product
(Fig. 1 & 2).
For your convenience, write the product model and
serial numbers in the space below.
Model No.
Serial No.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product correctly. Reading this
manual will help you and others avoid personal injury
and damage to the product. Although Toro designs,
produces and markets safe, state-of-the-art products,
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