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All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
2003 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
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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General Lawn Mower Safety
3
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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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Safety and Instruction Decals
6
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Setup
6
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Installing the Handle
6
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Installing the Starter Rope
7
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Installing the Discharge Tunnel Plug
7
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Before Starting
8
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Filling the Crankcase with Oil
8
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Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline
8
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Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule
9
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Operation
9
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Controls
9
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Starting the Engine
9
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Stopping the Engine
10
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Using the Self-propel Drive
10
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Adjusting the Cutting Height
10
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Using the Grass Bag
11
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Operating Tips
12
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Maintenance
14
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Recommended Maintenance Schedule
14
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Checking the Engine Oil Level
15
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Cleaning the Underside of the
Lawn Mower Housing
15
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Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and Plug
16
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Replacing the Air Filter
16
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Servicing the Spark Plug
17
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Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Cable
17
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Lubricating the Wheels
18
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Changing the Engine Oil
18
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Maintaining the Blade
19
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Cleaning Under the Belt Cover
20
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Cleaning the Cooling System
21
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Emptying the Fuel Tank
21
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Storage
21
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Preparing the Fuel System
21
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Preparing the Engine
21
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General Information
22
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Removing From Storage
22
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Accessories
22
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Troubleshooting
23
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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
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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.
