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The Toro Company
– 1999
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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Safety and Instruction Decals
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Assembly
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Install Handle
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Install Discharge Tunnel Plug
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Before Starting
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Oil
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Gasoline
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Operation
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Starting the Engine
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Stopping the Engine
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Self–propel Drive
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Using the Discharge Tunnel Plug
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Using Grass Bag
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Adjusting the Cutting Height
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Operating Tips
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Maintenance
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Recommended Maintenance Schedule
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Air Filter
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Draining Gasoline and Cleaning Fuel Filter
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Engine Oil
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Oil Filter
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Spark Plug
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Adjusting the Self-propel Cable
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Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable
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Maintaining the Blade
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Lubricating the Self–propel Drive
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Lubricating the Gear Case
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Cleaning the Underside of the Mower Housing
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Cleaning Under the Belt Cover
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Servicing Wheels
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Troubleshooting
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Storage
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Fuel
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Preparing the Engine
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Cleaning the Mower
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General
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Removing From Storage
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Accessories
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Warranty
Back Cover
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WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.
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 as
shown below.
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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.
