Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
Safe Operating Practices.................................... 4
Toro Riding Mower Safety................................... 6
Slope Indicator ................................................... 7
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 8
Product Overview ................................................... 12
Controls ........................................................... 12
Operation ................................................................ 14
Adding Fuel ...................................................... 14
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.......................... 15
Breaking in a New Machine .............................. 15
Think Safety First.............................................. 16
Understanding the Safety-Interlock
System.......................................................... 16
Testing the Safety-Interlock System.................. 17
Starting the Engine ........................................... 17
Operating the Blades ........................................ 17
Stopping the Engine ......................................... 18
Driving the Machine .......................................... 18
Stopping the Machine ....................................... 21
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut............................... 21
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers........................ 21
Positioning the Seat.......................................... 21
Adjusting the Motion-Control Levers ................. 22
Pushing the Machine by Hand .......................... 22
Using the Grass Deflector................................. 23
Transporting the Machine ................................. 23
Loading the Machine ........................................ 24
Operating Tips ................................................. 25
Maintenance ........................................................... 27
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 27
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 28
Raising the Seat ............................................... 28
Lubrication .......................................................... 28
Greasing the Bearings ...................................... 28
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 29
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 29
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 29
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 31
Cleaning the Blower Housing............................ 32
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 33
Replacing the In-Line Fuel Filter ....................... 33
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 34
Charging the Battery......................................... 34
Servicing the Fuses .......................................... 35
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 36
Hydraulic System Maintenance ........................... 37
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid Level ................... 37
Changing the Hydraulic System Fluid and
Filters ............................................................ 37
Mower Maintenance............................................. 39
Servicing the Cutting Blades ............................. 39
Leveling the Mower Deck.................................. 42
Removing the Mower........................................ 43
Mower Belt Maintenance...................................... 45
Cleaning .............................................................. 46
Washing the Underside of the Mower................ 46
Storage ................................................................... 47
Cleaning and Storage ....................................... 47
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 49
Schematics ............................................................. 51
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