2001
by The Toro Company
All Rights Reserved
Printed in USA
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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.
The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for
information regarding The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance
and warranty.
Keep this engine Owner’s Manual with your unit.
Should this engine Owner’s Manual become damaged
or illegible, replace immediately. Replacements may be
ordered through the engine manufacturer.
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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Safety and Instruction Decals
5
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Assembly
7
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Unpacking the Lawn Mower
7
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Installing the Handle
7
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Before Starting
8
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Filling the Crankcase with Oil
8
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Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline
8
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Operation
9
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Controls
9
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Starting the Engine
10
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Stopping the Engine
10
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Using the Self-propel Drive
10
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Adjusting the Cutting Height
10
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Using the Discharge Tunnel Plug
11
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Operating Tips
11
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Adjusting the Handle Height
12
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Maintenance
13
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Recommended Maintenance Schedule
13
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Checking the Engine Oil Level
14
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Changing the Engine Oil
14
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Cleaning the Underside of the Lawn Mower
Housing
15
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Servicing the Air Filter
16
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Maintaining the Blade
17
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Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Cable
18
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Lubricating the Self-propel Drive
19
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Cleaning Under the Belt Cover
19
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Maintaining the Spark Plug
19
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Emptying the Fuel Tank
20
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Storage
20
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Preparing the Fuel System
20
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Preparing the Engine
20
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General Information
20
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Folding the Handle
21
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Removing From Storage
21
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Accessories
22
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Installing the Rear Grass Catcher
22
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Emptying the Grass Bag
23
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Installing the Side Discharge Chute
23
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Removing the Side Discharge Chute
23
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Troubleshooting
24
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Toro product. We want you to
be completely satisfied with your new purchase.
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 contact your Authorized Service Dealer or
the factory for help with service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, have the model number and the
serial number of your product handy. You will find the
model number and serial number decal on the product as
illustrated in Figure 1.
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Figure 1
1.
Model number and serial number decal
Write the product model number and serial number in the
space below:
Model No.
Serial No.
