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Contents
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Introduction
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Safety
2
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Safe Operating Practices
2
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Safety and Instruction Decals
5
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Assembly
6
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Handle
6
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Starter Rope
6
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Battery
6
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Before Starting
6
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Oil
6
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Gasoline
7
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Recycling Tips
8
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General Tips
8
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Operation
9
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Controls
9
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Starting Engine
9
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Stopping Engine
9
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Self-propelled Drive
9
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Pulling Mower Rearward
10
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Adjusting Cutting Height
10
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Maintenance
11
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Recommended Maintenance Schedule
11
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Air Filter
12
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Drain Gasoline
12
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Change Engine Oil
12
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Spark Plug
13
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Throttle Cable
13
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Self-propelled Cable
13
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Blade
14
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Lubrication
15
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Blade Brake
15
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Charging Battery
15
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Disposing of Battery
16
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Cleaning
16
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Underside of Mower Housing
16
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Storage
17
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Fuel
17
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Engine
18
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Cleaning
18
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General
18
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Removing From Storage
18
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Accessories
18
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The Toro Starting Guarantee
20
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Guaranteed To Start Maintenance Record
22
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Federal and California Emission Control Warranty
Statement
23
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The Toro Performance Warranty
26
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Toro product.
All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied
with your new product, so feel free to contact your
local Authorized Service Dealer for help with service,
genuine Toro parts, or other information you may
require.
Whenever you contact your Authorized Service
Dealer or the factory, always know the model and
serial numbers of your product. These numbers will
help the Service Dealer or Service Representative
provide exact information about your specific
product. You will find the model and serial number
decal located in a unique place on the product
(Fig. 1 & 2).
For your convenience, write the product model and
serial numbers in the space below.
Model No.
Serial No.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product correctly. Reading this
manual will help you and others avoid personal injury
and damage to the product. Although Toro designs,
produces and markets safe, state-of-the-art products,
you are responsible for using the product properly
and safely. You are also responsible for training
persons who you allow to use the product about safe
operation.