Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 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 the engine
on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or
grass-covered land. Other states or federal
areas may have similar laws.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002
The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is
supplied for information regarding the US
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and
the California Emission Control Regulation of
emission systems, maintenance, and warranty.
Replacements may be ordered through the
engine manufacturer.
Contents
Introduction........................................................ 2
Safety .................................................................. 4
Safe Operating Practices ...................... 4
Toro Riding Mower Safety ................... 6
Slope Chart ......................................... 7
Safety and Instructional Decals ............ 8
Product Overview ............................................. 11
Controls ............................................ 11
Operation.......................................................... 12
Think Safety First .............................. 12
Recommended Gasoline.................... 12
Checking the Engine Oil Level ........... 13
Using the Parking Brake..................... 14
Starting and Stopping the
Engine .............................. 14
Operating the Power Take Off
(PTO) ............................... 15
The Safety Interlock System............... 15
Driving Forward or Backward ............ 16
Stopping the Machine ........................ 16
Adjusting the Height of Cut ............... 17
Rollers............................... 17
Positioning the Seat ........................... 17
Adjusting the Motion Control
Levers ............................... 18
Pushing the Machine by Hand ............ 18
Side Discharge................................... 18
Operating Tips .................................. 19
Maintenance...................................................... 21
Schedule(s) ............................... 21
Lubrication................................................ 21
How to Grease .................................. 21
Where to Add Grease ........................ 22
Engine Maintenance.................................. 22
Servicing the Engine Oil .................... 22
Servicing the Air Cleaner ................... 24
Cleaning the Cooling System.............. 25
Fuel System Maintenance .......................... 25
Replacing the Fuel Filter .................... 25
Draining the Fuel Tank ...................... 26
Electrical System Maintenance................... 26
Spark Plug ......................................... 26
Servicing the Battery.......................... 27
Servicing the Fuses ............................ 29
Drive System Maintenance......................... 29
Checking the Tire Pressure................. 29
Mower Maintenance .................................. 30
Servicing the Cutting Blades............... 30
Leveling the Mower from
Side-to-Side....................... 32
Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade
Slope ................................. 32
Removing the Mower ........................ 33
Inspecting the Belts ........................... 34
Replacing the Mower Belt .................. 34
Installing the Mower .......................... 35
Replacing the Grass Deflector............ 35
Cleaning .................................................... 36
Washing the Underside of the
Mower............................... 36
Storage .............................................................. 37
Cleaning and Storage ......................... 37
Troubleshooting................................................ 38
Schematics ........................................................ 41
Read this information carefully to learn how to
operate and maintain your product properly and
to avoid injury and product damage. You are
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