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2004 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
Keep the engine Owner’s Manual with your machine.
Should the engine Owner’s Manual become damaged or
illegible, replace it immediately. Replacements may be
ordered through the engine manufacturer.
Contents
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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
6
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Sound Power
6
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Vibration
6
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Slope Chart
7
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Safety and Instruction Decals
9
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Gasoline and Oil
16
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Recommended Gasoline
16
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Using a Fuel Stabilizer/Conditioner
16
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Filling the Fuel Tank
16
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Checking the Engine Oil Level
16
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Operation
17
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Using the Rollover Protection System (ROPS)
17
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Think Safety First
18
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Controls
19
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Operating the Parking Brake
19
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Starting and Stopping the Engine
20
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Operating the Power Takeoff (PTO)
21
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The Safety Interlock System
21
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Driving Forward or Backward
22
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Stopping the Machine
22
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Adjusting the Height-of-Cut
23
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Adjusting the Anti-scalp Rollers
23
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Positioning the Seat
24
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Pushing the Machine by Hand
24
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Operating with the Side Discharge
25
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Transporting the Machine
25
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Loading the Machines
25
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Tips for Mowing Grass
26
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Maintenance
27
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Recommended Maintenance Schedule
27
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Servicing the Cutting Blades
28
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Cleaning the Cooling System
30
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Servicing the Air Cleaner
31
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Servicing the Engine Oil
32
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Servicing the Spark Plug(s)
33
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Replacing the Fuel Filter
34
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Draining the Fuel Tank
34
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Greasing and Lubrication
35
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Checking the Tire Pressure
36
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Servicing the Hydraulic System
36
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Waste Disposal
38
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Adjusting the Handle Neutral Position
39
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Setting the Hydraulic Pump Neutral Position
40
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Adjusting the Tracking
41
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Adjusting the Caster Pivot Bearing
41
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Checking the Wheel Hub Slotted Nut
42
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Leveling the Mower at Three Positions
42
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Adjusting the Push Arms
44
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Cleaning Under the Mower
44
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Inspecting the Belts
45
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Replacing the Mower Belt
45
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Replacing the Pump Drive Belt
46
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Adjusting the Parking Brake
46
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Servicing the Fuses
47
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Servicing the Battery
47
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Replacing the Grass Deflector
49
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Waste Disposal
49
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Wiring Diagram
50
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Cleaning and Storage
51
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Troubleshooting
52
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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.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for
product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or
to register your product.
