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2003 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Contact us at www.Toro.com
All Rights Reserved
Printed in Italy
Important
The engine in this product is not equipped
with a spark arrester muffler. In some areas it is a violation
of the law to use or operate this engine on any
forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land.
Contents
Page
Introduction
2
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Safety
3
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Safe Operation Practices for Ride-on (Riding)
Rotary Lawn Mowers
3
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Toro Riding Mower Safety
5
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Sound Pressure Level
5
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Sound Power Level
5
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Vibration Level
5
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Slope Chart
7
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Safety and Instruction Decals
9
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Gasoline and Oil
11
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Recommended Gasoline
11
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Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
11
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Filling the Fuel Tank
11
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Checking the Engine Oil Level
11
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Operation
12
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Controls
12
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Using the Parking Brake
12
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Positioning the Seat
12
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Using the Blade Control (PTO)
12
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Setting the Height of Cut
13
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Starting the Engine
13
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Stopping the Engine
14
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Driving the Machine Forward or Backward
14
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Stopping the Machine
14
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Pushing the Machine Manually
14
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Using the Safety Interlock System
15
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Testing the Safety Interlock System
16
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Emptying the Grass Collector
17
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Installing the Recycler) Cover
17
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Installing the Discharge Chute
19
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Operating Tips
19
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Maintenance
20
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Recommended Maintenance Schedule
20
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Servicing the Engine Oil
21
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Servicing the Battery
22
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Servicing the Air Cleaner
24
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Servicing the Spark Plug
25
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Checking the Tire Pressure
26
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Greasing and Lubricating the Machine
26
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Checking the Parking Brake
26
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Draining the Fuel Tank
27
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Replacing the Fuel Filter
27
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Servicing the Fuses
27
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Servicing the Blade
28
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Leveling the Mower
29
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Washing under the Mower
29
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Washing the Machine
30
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Cleaning and Storage
30
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Wiring Diagram
32
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Troubleshooting
33
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Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for
product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or
to register your product.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates
the location of the model and serial numbers on the
product.
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Figure 1
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Location of the model and serial numbers