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Cutting blades

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Hold the handle to start
the engine.

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Fast

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Release the handle to shut
off the engine.

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Slow

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Use only gasoline that
contains 10% ethanol by
volume (E10) or less.

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Do not use gasoline that
contains more than 10%
ethanol by volume (E10).

2.

Read the

Operator's

Manual

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Summary of Contents for 23511

Page 1: ...Form No 3421 217 Rev B 18in Turf Seeder Model No 23511 Serial No 400000000 and Up Register at www Toro com Original Instructions EN 3421 217 B ...

Page 2: ...n how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely You may contact Toro directly at www Toro com for product safety and operation training materials accessory information help finding a dealer or to register your product Whenever you need service genuine Toro parts or additional information co...

Page 3: ...in personal injury or death Safe Operating Practices Training Read the Operator s Manual and other training material If the operator s or mechanic s can t read English it is the owner s responsibility to explain this material to them Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment operator controls and safety signs All operators and mechanics should be trained The owner is responsible for...

Page 4: ...ence of alcohol or drugs Lightning can cause severe injury or death If lightning is seen or thunder is heard in the area do not operate the machine seek shelter Use extreme care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck Use care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision Always be aware of obstacles that may be in the area of operation ...

Page 5: ... 7321 1 Warning stay away from moving parts keep all guards in place decal98 4387 98 4387 1 Warning wear hearing protection decal117 4979 117 4979 1 Entanglement hazard belt keep away from moving parts keep all guards and shields in place decal119 4655 119 4655 decal125 3897 125 3897 1 Warning stay away from moving parts keep all guards and shields in place decal125 3917 125 3917 1 Seeder on 2 See...

Page 6: ...ine 2 Fast 5 Release the handle to shut off the engine 3 Slow decal130 8322 130 8322 1 Use only gasoline that contains 10 ethanol by volume E10 or less 3 Do not use gasoline that contains more than 10 ethanol by volume E10 2 Read the Operator s Manual decal133 8056 133 8056 6 ...

Page 7: ...ess you are trained 6 Warning shut off the engine before walking away from the machine 3 Thrown object hazard shut off the engine and remove any debris from your path 7 Warning shut off the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before performing maintenance on the machine 4 Warning stay away from moving parts keep all guards in place decal116 8537 116 8537 7 ...

Page 8: ...ide of the upper handle over the lower handle Figure 3 locking the handle sections together Checking the Engine Oil Level The machine comes from the factory with oil in the engine crankcase however you may need to add oil Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level page 17 Add only enough oil to raise the level to the Full mark on the dipstick 8 ...

Page 9: ... Handle To start the engine pull the recoil start handle Figure 5 quickly to turn the engine over Refer to Starting the Engine page 13 for the correct starting procedure Fuel Shutoff Valve Close the fuel shutoff valve when transporting or storing the machine Figure 5 Choke Lever Before starting a cold engine move the choke lever forward After the engine starts regulate the choke to keep the engine...

Page 10: ...run g241994 Figure 7 1 Operator presence bail To stop the cutting blades release the operator presence bail Depth Control Lever The depth control lever allows you to set the depth of the cutting blades in 10 cutting positions along with 1 position for transportation To adjust the depth remove the hairpin cotter pull the locking pin out and move the lever forward or rearward to the desired depth se...

Page 11: ...machine to determine the correct gauge setting for the type of grass you are planting and the thickness in which you want to plant it Seed Gate Control Lever Push the seed gate control lever Figure 10 forward to start the seed flow and pull it rearward to stop the seed flow Note The machine is designed so that the seed flow slows and or stops when you stop the machine or slow for a turn To reduce ...

Page 12: ...roved fuel container Do not remove the fuel cap or fill the fuel tank while the engine is running or hot Do not add or drain fuel in an enclosed space Do not store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliance If you spill fuel do not attempt to start the engine avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel vapor...

Page 13: ... 2 Move the throttle lever midway between the SLOW turtle and FAST rabbit positions Note A warm or hot engine may not require choking 3 Hold down the operator presence bail with one hand 4 Pull the recoil handle sharply to start the engine 5 After the engine starts gradually move the choke to the right Note If the engine stalls or hesitates move the choke left again until the engine warms up 6 Mov...

Page 14: ...eding Set the cutting blades 3 to 6 mm 1 8 to 1 4 inch into the earth below the zero position Mow the lawn shorter than normal mowing length before seeding Seed the lawn before prime grass growing season Give the lawn extra watering after seeding Power Raking Renovating To break new ground or till an existing lawn set the cutting blades 6 to 12 mm 1 4 to 1 2 inch into the earth below the zero posi...

Page 15: ...urs Clean the air cleaner elements Clean them more frequently in dusty operating conditions Every 100 hours Change the engine oil Clean the sediment cup Inspect clean and adjust the spark plug replace it if necessary Every 200 hours Replace the spark plug Every 300 hours Replace the paper air cleaner element Replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions Yearly or before storage Touch up...

Page 16: ... the foam and paper elements from the base Figure 13 7 Remove the foam element from the paper element Figure 13 8 Inspect the foam and paper elements and replace them if they are damaged or excessively dirty 9 If the paper element is excessively dirty replace it Note Never try to brush dirt off the paper element brushing forces the dirt into the fibers 10 Clean the foam element in warm soapy water...

Page 17: ...the filler hole and damage the engine g019540 Figure 14 1 Dipstick 3 Unscrew the dipstick and wipe the end clean Figure 14 4 Insert the dipstick fully onto the filler tube Do not screw in Figure 14 5 Remove the dipstick again and look at the end If the engine oil level is low slowly pour only enough oil into the filler tube to raise the level to the upper limit of the dipstick or the bottom edge o...

Page 18: ...lower the front wheels to the ground replace the drain plug and torque to 17 N m 13 ft lb Note Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling center 6 Remove the dipstick and slowly pour oil into the filler hole until the oil level reaches the middle of the dipstick Figure 15 7 Replace and secure the dipstick 8 Wipe up any spilled oil 9 Connect the wire to the spark plug Cleaning the Sediment Cu...

Page 19: ... Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 3 Clean the area around the base of the plug s to keep dirt and debris out of the engine 4 Remove the spark plug s as shown in Figure 19 g027478 Figure 19 Checking the Spark Plug Important Do not clean the spark plug s Always replace the spark plug s when it has a black coating worn electrodes an oily film or cracks If you see light brown or gray on the ins...

Page 20: ... wire 4 Remove the 4 bolts securing the belt cover to the left side of the machine and remove the cover Figure 21 g020749 Figure 21 1 Belt 3 Bolts 2 Cover 5 Check the tension of the belt Figure 21 Note The belt should not flex more than a 12 mm 1 2 inch with moderate finger pressure applied to the span just above the machine frame 6 If the belt tension is loose refer to Adjusting the Belt Tension ...

Page 21: ...over 4 Remove the cutting blades drive belt from the machine 5 Tilt the machine forward onto its nose resting on a block of wood Note It will take 2 people to tip the machine forward safely 6 Lower the cutting blades to the lowest position 7 Spin the cutting blade assembly manually Note The blade assembly should spin freely If it makes a grinding noise and is halting the bearings are worn replace ...

Page 22: ...he engine until it stops from running out of fuel C Engage the choke D Start and run the engine until it does not start again E Dispose of fuel properly Recycle the fuel according to local codes Important Do not store stabilizer conditioned fuel over 90 days 7 Check and tighten all bolts nuts and screws Repair or replace any part that is damaged 8 Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces with pa...

Page 23: ...Notes ...

Page 24: ... to restaurants grocery stores hotels schools and hospitals and on a wide variety of products Additionally some online and mail order retailers provide Prop 65 warnings on their websites or in catalogs How do the California warnings compare to federal limits Prop 65 standards are often more stringent than federal and international standards There are various substances that require a Prop 65 warni...

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