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All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
2001 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est
conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.
Contents
Page
Introduction
2
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Safety
3
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Safe Operation Practices for Ride-on (riding) Rotary
Lawnmower Machines
3
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Safe Operating Practices
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
12
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Filling the Fuel Tank
12
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Checking the Engine Oil Level
12
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Operation
12
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Think Safety First
12
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Controls
12
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Parking Brake
13
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Positioning the Seat
13
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Headlights
13
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Using the Blade Control (PTO)
13
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Setting the Height of Cut
14
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Starting and Stopping the Engine
14
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The Safety Interlock System
15
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Testing the Safety System
16
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Pushing the Machine by Hand
16
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Driving Forward or Backward
17
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Stopping the Machine
17
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Tips for Mowing Grass
18
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Recommended Maintenance Schedule
19
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Servicing the Engine Oil
20
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Servicing the Battery
21
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Servicing the Brake
23
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Greasing and Lubrication
24
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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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Draining the Fuel Tank
26
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Replacing the Fuel Filter
27
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Servicing the Transaxle Fluid
27
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Servicing the Fuse
27
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Servicing the Headlights
28
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Wiring Diagram
29
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Cleaning and Storage
30
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Troubleshooting
31
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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.
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
1.
Model and serial number plate
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
