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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)
DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal words This mower is designed for cutting and recycling grass or, used to identify the level of hazard. However, regardless when equipped with a grass bag, for catching cut grass. of the hazard, be extremely careful. Any use for purposes other than these could prove dangerous to user or bystanders.
Check mower for damage and make all repairs ensure best performance and continued safety before using mower again. If major repairs are ever certification of the mower, use genuine TORO needed or if assistance is desired, contact your local replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts Authorized Toro Service Dealer.
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. ON MOWER HOUSING ON CONTROL PANEL ON MOWER HOUSING ON MOWER HOUSING (Part No.
Leaded gasoline can be used if unleaded is not available. Before Starting Toro also recommends that Toro Stabilizer/Conditioner be used regularly during operation and storage. Toro Adding/Checking the Oil Stabilizer/Conditioner cleans the engine during operation...
Stabilizer/Conditioner is a petroleum distillate based charge. product. Toro does not recommend stabilizers with an When practical, remove gas–powered alcohol base such as ethanol, methanol, or isopropyl. equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel Do not use additives to enhance the power or the equipment with its wheels on the ground.
Pulling the Mower Rearward 6. Regulate the throttle as desired between (FAST) (SLOW). Your mower is equipped with free-wheeling clutches which make it easier to pull the mower rearward. The Stopping the Engine control bar must be lowered enough to disengage the self-propel drive and disengage the clutches before pulling 1.
Raise the height-of-cut setting on your mower. Replace the blade when necessary with an original Cut grass more frequently. Toro replacement blade. Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath Only mow dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves with each pass.
Check stopping time every 50 hours or at start of each mowing season. Blade must Blade Brake stop within three seconds of releasing bail; if not see your Authorized Toro Service Dealer for repair. Check the fuel hose for leaks or damage. Fuel System Replace if necessary.
Cleaning the Air Filter 4. Remove the fuel tube by loosening the tube clamp at the carburetor (Fig. 12). Clean the air filter after the first 25 hours of operation and then every 100 hours of operation thereafter. Replace the paper air filter once every season or every 300 hours of operation;...
Spark Plug WARNING Use an NGK BPR5ES spark plug or equivalent. The correct air gap is 0.030” (0.76 mm). Remove the plug POTENTIAL HAZARD after every 100 operating hours and check its condition. Oil may be hot after the engine has been running.
The mower does not creep forward when traction is disengaged. The control bar is at a comfortable operating distance from the handle for operator’s hand when disengaging and engaging the self-propel drive. Note: Do not over adjust the cable. The cable should be just tight enough to make wheels turn when control bar is Figure 17 at a distance from the handle that is comfortable for...
Balancing the Blade DANGER 1. Check the balance of the blade by placing the center hole of the blade over a nail or screwdriver shank POTENTIAL HAZARD clamped horizontally in a vise (Fig. 21). A worn or damaged blade could break and a piece of the blade could be thrown into Note: You can also check the balance using a operator’s or bystander’s area.
1093 Figure 24 1. Rear right wheel Figure 22 1. Grease fitting 4. Stop the engine. 2. Install a grease gun onto each fitting in turn and gently 5. Turn off the garden hose. apply one or two pumps of #2 multi-purpose lithium 6.
5. Fill the crankcase with oil and check the oil level. We recommend Toro Fuel Conditioner to stabilize fuel for Refer to the Changing Engine Oil section, page 11. storage. If possible, the last fuel fill of the year should be 6.
7. Connect the spark plug wire. Accessories For special conditions, the following accessories may be purchased at your local Authorized Toro Service Dealer. 1. Rear Bag Kit—Install discharge tunnel and rear mounting grass bag to convert Recycler mower to a rear bagging mower.
How Do You Get Service? If the starting performance of your Toro Engine should diminish to the point where it will not start in one or two pulls by a normal, able–bodied adult, you should follow the procedures below: Contact any Authorized Toro Service Dealer, Toro Master Service Dealer, or Toro Distributor (the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory is a good reference source).
There is no other express warranty except for The Toro Performance Warranty and special emission system coverage on some products. The Toro Company is not liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of the Toro Products covered by this warranty, including any cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or service during reasonable periods of malfunction or non–use pending completion of repairs under this warranty.