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Pour obtenir gratuitement une version en français de ce manuel, écrivez à l’adresse ci–dessous. N’oubliez pas d’indiquer les numéros de modèle et de série de votre produit. The Toro Company, Attn: Parts Dept., 8111 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420-1196. Domestic English (EN)
Children are often attracted to production. the lawn mower and the mowing activity. Never assume Toro designed and tested this lawn mower to offer that children will remain where you last saw them. reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with Keep children out of the mowing area and under the the following instructions may result in personal injury.
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While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and Stop the blade(s) if you must tilt the lawn mower for long trousers. transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the Do not operate the lawn mower when barefoot or area to be mowed.
To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase which can result in a severe injury. If you feel uneasy on a only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. slope, do not mow it. Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals when Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.
Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. 99-6018 43-8480 93-0248 Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts DESCRIPTION QTY.
Installing the Handle 5. Slide the upper handle section ends over the lower handle section so that the sections nest together (Fig. 3). Warning Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can pinch, stretch, or damage one or more of the cables.
Before Starting 7. If the oil level reading is below the Add mark on the dipstick, slowly pour only enough oil into the filler hole to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the dipstick. Filling the Crankcase with Oil Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil and run the engine;...
Operation Danger Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine When fueling, under certain circumstances, a from the normal operating position. static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. A Each time before you mow, make sure that the self-propel fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and drive and the blade control bail operate properly.
4. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance, Danger then pull it sharply (Fig. 6). Allow the rope return to the handle slowly. Adjusting the cutting height levers could bring Note: Allow the engine to warm up for at least one minute; your hands into contact with a moving blade and longer in cooler temperatures.
Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season. Periodically file down nicks on the blade. Important Do not overfill the bag. Replace the blade when necessary with an original Toro replacement blade. Removing the Grass Bag Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves 1.
If there are more than 5 inches (12.7 cm) of leaves on Warning the lawn, set the front cutting height one or 2 notches higher than the rear cutting height. This makes it easier to feed the leaves under the housing. Operating a lawn mower with its engine running at a speed greater than the factory setting can Slow down your mowing speed if the lawn mower does...
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 14. Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within 3 seconds of releasing the bail;...
Checking the Engine Oil Level Scraping Method Before you use the lawn mower, ensure that the oil level is Warning between the Add and the Full marks as shown on the dipstick (Fig. 5). If the oil level is below the Add mark, add oil.
3. Loosen the screw that secures the air filter cover to the Changing the Engine Oil engine (Fig. 13). Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and then after every 50 hours or every season. Run the engine just before changing the oil to warm the oil.
Note: For the best performance, install a new blade before Warning the cutting season begins. During the year, file down any small nicks to maintain the cutting edge. Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel to leak Danger from the carburetor or the fuel tank. Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly explosive and under certain conditions can cause personal injury or A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece...
(not the cutting edge or the end near the cutting edge). The blade is properly balanced when neither end drops. Installing the Blade m-4205 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the accelerator, and Figure 22 the blade bolt (Fig. 18). 1. Cable jacket 3.
Lubricating the Self-propel 7. Start the engine again to ensure that all the gasoline is out of the carburetor. Drive Folding the Handle 1. Wipe the grease fittings on the rear cutting height levers with a clean rag (Fig. 24). Warning Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can pinch, stretch, or damage one or more of the...
Storage 2. Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder, cylinder head fins, and blower housing. 3. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the To prepare the lawn mower for off-season storage, perform external parts of the engine, the shrouding, and the top the recommended maintenance procedures.
Dethatcher kit Troubleshooting Toro designed and built your lawn mower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully, and refer to Maintenance on page 13 for more information. If a problem continues, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Problem...
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Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Lawn mower or engine vibrates 1. The blade is bent or is out of 1. Balance the blade. If the blade excessively balance. is bent, replace it. 2. The blade bolt is loose. 2. Tighten the blade bolt. 3.
– failure to follow proper maintenance procedures your Toro Engine will start on the first or second pull for five years – rotary mower blade or snowthrower auger/paddles striking from the date of purchase—if you provide the routine maintenance an object it requires—or we will fix it free of charge.
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Date Hours Air Cleaner Change Oil Lubricate Wheels Check Spark Storage Used Service (does not apply (mowers only) Plug Preparation (mowers only) to two-cycle) Part No. 374-0018 Rev. C...
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.