Toro TimeCutter SS3225 - Introduction

Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe
usedbyhomeownersinresidentialapplications.Itis
designedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained
lawns.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation
trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
FortheOperator’sManual,thecompletewarranty
details,ortoregisteryourproduct,usetheQR
codeorvisitwww.T oro.com.Youmayalsocallus
at1-888-384-9939torequestawrittencopyofthe
productwarranty.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorT oroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
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1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
SafetyAlertSymbol............................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................5
SlopeIndicator...................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................7
ProductOverview...................................................12
Controls...........................................................12
BeforeOperation.................................................14
BeforeOperationSafety...................................14
Pre-Start...........................................................14
FuelSafety.......................................................15
AddingFuel......................................................16
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................16
BreakinginaNewMachine..............................16
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................16
PositioningtheSeat..........................................17
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers.................18
DuringOperation.................................................18
DuringOperationSafety...................................18
OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)............................................................20
OperatingtheThrottle.......................................21
StartingtheEngine...........................................21
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................21
UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................22
DrivingtheMachine..........................................22
UsingtheSideDischarge.................................24
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................24
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................25
OperatingTips.................................................25
AfterOperation....................................................26
AfterOperationSafety......................................26
PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................29
Maintenance...........................................................30
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........30
MaintenanceSafety..........................................30
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................31
RaisingtheSeat...............................................31
Lubrication..........................................................32
GreasingtheBearings......................................32
EngineMaintenance...........................................32
EngineSafety...................................................32
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................32
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................34
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................36
CleaningtheBlowerHousing............................37
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................37
ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter.......................37
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................38
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................38
ServicingtheBattery.........................................38
ServicingtheFuses..........................................40
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