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The Toro Company
– 1998
All Rights Reserved
Printed in USA
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Contents
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Introduction
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Safety
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Safe Operating Practices
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General Operation
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While Operating
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Maintenance and Storage
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Safety and Instruction Decals
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Assembly
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Handle (Fig. 2)
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Gas Tank and Fuel Line
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Air Cleaner Cover
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Discharge Tunnel Plug
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Before Starting
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Mix Gasoline and Oil—50:1 Ratio
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Recycling Tips
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General Tips
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Operation
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Operating Tips
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Starting, Stopping, and Self-propelling
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Using Discharge Tunnel Plug
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Using Grass Bag
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Adjusting Height-of-cut
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Maintenance
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Servicing Air Cleaner
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Replacing Spark Plug
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Draining Gasoline
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Adjusting Throttle
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Cleaning Cooling System
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Cleaning Muffler and Exhaust Port
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Adjusting Wheel Drive
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Inspecting/Removing/Sharpening Blade
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Lubrication
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Lubricating Gear Case
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Adjusting Blade Brake Cable
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Cleaning Mower
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Cleaning Blade Brake Clutch Shield
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Servicing Wheels (Fig. 31)
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Storage
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Accessories
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Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement
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Warranty
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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).
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Figure 1
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Model and serial number decal
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.
The Toro warning system in this manual identifies
potential hazards and has special safety messages that help
you and others avoid personal injury, even death.
