This product complies with all relevant European
directives. For details, see the separate product specific
Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet.
Introduction
This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is
intended to be used by residential homeowners
or professional, hired operators. It is designed
primarily for cutting grass on well-maintained lawns
on residential or commercial properties. It is not
designed for cutting brush or for agricultural uses.
Read this information carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your machine properly and to avoid injury
and damage to the machine. You are responsible for
operating the machine properly and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for
machine and accessory information, help finding a
dealer, or to register your machine.
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 machine ready.
Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial
numbers on the machine. Write the numbers in the
space provided.
Figure 1
1.
Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2),
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury
or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Figure 2
1.
Safety alert symbol
This manual uses two words to highlight information.
Important
calls attention to special mechanical
information and
Note
emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Contents
Introduction................................................................. 2
Safety ........................................................................... 3
General Safety ...................................................... 3
Sound Pressure..................................................... 5
Sound Power ........................................................ 5
Hand-Arm Vibration............................................ 5
Safety and Instructional Decals ............................. 6
Setup ........................................................................... 8
1 Installing the Handle.......................................... 8
2 Filling the Engine with Oil ................................. 9
3 Install the Recycle Plug or Grass Bag................. 10
Product Overview ...................................................... 11
Controls ............................................................. 12
Operation................................................................... 12
Checking the Engine Oil Level............................ 12
Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline ..................... 13
Starting the Engine ............................................. 13
Stopping the Engine ........................................... 14
Operating the Self-propel Drive .......................... 14
Adjusting the Cutting Height .............................. 15
Recycling the Clippings....................................... 15
Bagging the Clippings......................................... 16
Side-discharging the Clippings ............................ 17
Operating Tips ................................................... 18
Maintenance............................................................... 19
Preparing for Maintenance ................................. 19
Engine Maintenance............................................... 20
Drive System Maintenance ..................................... 21
Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Cable ................. 21
Blade Maintenance ................................................. 22
Maintaining the Cutting Blade............................. 22
Cleaning ................................................................. 23
Cleaning under the Machine................................ 23
Storage ....................................................................... 23
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Bloomington, MN 55420
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