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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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General Lawn Mower Safety
3
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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
13
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Recommended Gasoline
13
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Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
13
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Filling the Fuel Tank
13
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Check Engine Oil Level
13
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Assembly
14
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Loose Parts
14
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Installing Fuel Tank and Fuel Line
14
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Install Upper Handle
15
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Install Control Rods
15
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Checking the Hydraulic Fluid
17
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Install Hairpin Cotter Pins
17
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Operation
18
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Think Safety First
18
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Controls
18
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Starting and Stopping the Engine
18
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Parking Brake
19
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Operating Mower Blade Control (PTO)
19
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The Safety Interlock System
20
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Driving Forward or Backward
20
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Bringing Machine to Neutral Position
21
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Stopping the Machine
21
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Pushing the Machine by Hand
22
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Transporting Machines
22
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Side Discharge or Mulch Grass
22
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Adjusting Height-of-Cut
23
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Adjusting Gage Wheels
23
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Adjusting Center Gage Wheels
24
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Maintenance
25
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Recommended Maintenance Schedule
25
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Air Cleaner Service
26
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Engine Oil Service
27
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Spark Plug Service
28
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Greasing and Lubrication
29
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Cleaning the Cooling System
29
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Checking Tire Pressure
30
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Fuel Tank Service
30
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Fuel Filter Service
30
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Hydraulic System Service
31
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Adjusting By-pass Valve
32
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Adjusting Neutral
33
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Brake Service
34
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Adjusting the Electric Clutch
34
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Fuse Service
35
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Cutting Blade Service
35
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Correcting Cutting Unit Mismatch
37
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Frame Set Up
37
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Checking the Deck Front-to-Rear Pitch
39
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Changing the Deck Front-to-Rear Pitch
39
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Checking the Deck Side-to-Side Leveling
40
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Changing the Side-to-Side Leveling
40
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Matching Height of Cut
40
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Replacing the Traction Belt
40
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Replacing the Deck Belt
41
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Replacing the PTO Drive Belt
41
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Replacing the Caster Wheel Fork Bushings
42
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Caster Wheel and Bearings Service
43
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Replacing the Grass Deflector
43
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Wiring Diagram
45
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Hydraulic Diagram
46
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Cleaning and Storage
47
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Troubleshooting
47
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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.
