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2005 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Contact us at www.Toro.com
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
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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Safe Operating Practices
3
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Toro Riding Mower Safety
5
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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
12
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Recommended Gasoline
12
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Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
12
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Filling the Fuel Tank
12
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Checking the Engine Oil Level
12
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Operation
13
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Controls
13
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Using the Parking Brake
13
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Positioning the Seat
14
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Operating the Headlights
14
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Using the Blade Control (PTO)
14
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Setting the Height-of-Cut
14
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Starting the Engine
14
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Stopping the Engine
15
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Using the Safety Interlock System
15
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Testing the Safety Interlock System
16
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Pushing the Tractor Manually
17
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Driving the Tractor Forward or Backward
17
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Stopping the Tractor
18
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Operating Tips
18
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Maintenance
19
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Recommended Maintenance Schedule
19
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Servicing the Engine Oil
20
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Servicing the Air Cleaner
21
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Servicing the Spark Plug
22
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Servicing the Brake
23
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Greasing and Lubricating the Tractor
23
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Checking the Tire Pressure
23
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Servicing the Battery
24
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Draining the Fuel Tank
26
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Replacing the Fuel Filter
26
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Servicing the Transaxle Fluid
26
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Servicing the Fuse
27
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Servicing the Headlights
27
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Cleaning and Storing the Tractor
28
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Wiring Diagram
29
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Troubleshooting
30
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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.
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Figure 1
1.
Location of the model and serial numbers
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
