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Summary of Contents for 20003

Page 1: ...formation and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention Warning The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Important This engine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine on a...

Page 2: ... wet grass Always be sure of your footing walk never run Disengage the drive system if so equipped before starting the engine If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine and check for the cause immediately Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Always wear eye protection when operating machine See manufacturer s instructions for proper operation and installation of acces...

Page 3: ... use a nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely Warning Exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless deadly poison that can kill you Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed area General Service Never operate machine in a closed area Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment ...

Page 4: ... 5517 1 Warning do not touch the hot surface 104 7909 1 Warning read the Operator s Manual 2 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine 3 Thrown object hazard mower keep the deflector in place 4 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade stay away from moving parts 5 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade do not operate up and down slopes ...

Page 5: ...discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine Unfolding the Handle Warning Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables causing an unsafe operating condition S Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle S If a cable is damaged contact an Authorized Service Dealer 1 Carefully move the upper handle forward until the handle halves are in line and n...

Page 6: ...on page 12 Before Operating Danger Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others S To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline place the container and or mower directly on the ground before filling not in a vehicle or on an object S Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold Wipe up spills S Do not handle gasoline when smoking...

Page 7: ... dipstick Do not overfill Max fill 20 oz type SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SF SG SH SJ SL or higher 3 Install the dipstick Adjusting the Cutting Height Caution If the engine has been running the muffler will be hot and can severely burn you Keep away from the hot muffler Adjust the cutting height as desired Set all four wheels to the same height Note To raise the mowe...

Page 8: ...arting it again Using the Self propel Drive To operate the self propel drive squeeze the self propel drive bar A toward the handle and hold it m 5660 A To disengage the self propel drive release the self propel drive bar Note The maximum self propel ground speed is fixed To reduce the ground speed increase the space between the self propel drive bar and the handle Stopping the Engine To stop the e...

Page 9: ...e you recycle the clippings m 5587 Bagging the Clippings Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn If the side discharge chute is on the mower remove it and lock the side discharge door refer to Removing the Side Discharge Chute on page 10 before bagging the clippings Warning The blade is sharp contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury Stop ...

Page 10: ...hen necessary with a Toro replacement blade Cutting Grass Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time Do not cut below the 2 inch 51 mm setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height on page 7 When cutting grass over 6 inches 15 cm tall mow at the highest cutting height setting and walk slower then mow again...

Page 11: ... or have the blade sharpened replace it or have it sharpened more frequently if the edge dulls quickly Lubricate the wheel gears 4 Years 100 Hours 1 Replace the spark plug refer to your engine operator s manual Clean the cooling system refer to your engine operator s manual Annual Storage Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed or before annual storage 1Whichever comes first 2Change the eng...

Page 12: ...to Preparing for Maintenance on page 11 1 Remove the dipstick m 5604 2 Tip the mower onto its right side to drain the used oil out through the oil fill tube m 5590 3 Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick Do not overfill Max fill 20 oz type SAE 30W detergent oil with an API service classification of SF SG SH SJ SL or higher m 5571 4 Install...

Page 13: ...lt securely This bolt is very difficult to overtighten Cleaning the Mower 1 With the engine running on a flat paved surface spray a stream of water in front of the right rear wheel 1093 The water will splash into the path of the blade cleaning out the clippings 2 When no more clippings come out stop the water and move the mower to a dry area 3 Run the engine for a few minutes to dry the housing to...

Page 14: ...ntil you can move the upper handle freely m 6289 2 Fold the upper handle forward as shown Important Route the cables to the outside of the handle knobs as you fold the upper handle m 5659a 3 To unfold the handle reverse the steps above Removing the Mower from Storage 1 Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly using the starter to blow the excess oil from the cylinder 2 Install the spark p...

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Page 16: ... failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non use over three months Special operational conditions where starting may require more than two pulls first time starts after extended period of non use over three months or seasonal storage cool temperature starts such as those found in early spring and late autumn improper starting procedures If you are having difficulty starting your un...

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