WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious injury If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start the or death if the recommended precautions are not followed. engine but move the machine away from the are of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or until gasoline vapors have dissipated.
Sound Pressure Level 16. Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute. This unit has a sound pressure at the operator’s ear of 17. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. 87 dB(A), based on measurements of identical machines Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
Symbol Glossary Do not open or Safety alert triangle — remove safety shields symbol within triangle while engine is indicates a hazard. running. Rotating blade can cut off toes or fingers. Safety alert symbol Stay clear of mower blade as long as engine is running.
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Hourmeter/elapsed Fuel operating hours Fast Neutral Slow First gear Decreasing/Increasing Second gear Grease lubrication Third gear point Cutting element — Engine start basic symbol Cutting element — Engine stop height adjustment Choke Pull rope. Primer (start aid) Wheel...
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Push primer three Wheel traction times. Properly dispose of Lower control bar. batteries. Insert key in ignition Raise control bar. switch. Turn key in ignition Raise/lower control switch. bar. Raise/lower control Move control. bar. Move control forward. Raise control bar. Move control Raise control bar.
Assembly Handle 1. Mount handle to outside of mower housing, using bottom hole, with (2) 5/16–18 x 1–1/4” (8 mm x 31 mm) capscrews, washers, and thin nylon insert locknuts (Fig. 2). 2. Secure handle latches to handle with (2) 5/16–18 x 1–1/2”...
Discharge Tunnel Plug Before Starting 1. Open the discharge door by pulling forward on the Fill Crankcase With Oil handle and moving it rearwards (Fig. 5). Hold the discharge door handle to prevent the spring–loaded Fill crankcase with SAE 30 or 10W30 oil until oil level door from closing while inserting the plug.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Toro strongly recommends the use of fresh, clean, UNLEADED regular grade gasoline with an octane rating of 85 or higher in Toro gasoline powered products. DANGER Unleaded gasoline burns cleaner, extends engine life, and...
Recycling Tips General Tips Follow these instructions whether cutting grass or leaves for the best cutting results and lawn appearance: Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season. Periodically file down nicks on blade. Only mow dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on yard and may cause mower to plug or engine to stall.
Starting If there are more than five inches of leaves on lawn, set the front wheels one or two notches higher than the rear wheels. This makes it easier to feed leaves under Note: The engine requires a warm-up period of one mower deck.
2. Pin engaged in catch WHAT CAN HAPPEN Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury or death to operator or bystanders. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new genuine TORO replacement bag.
DANGER DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD POTENTIAL HAZARD Thrown objects may result if discharge door Adjusting height-of-cut levers could bring does not close completely. hands into contact with moving blade. WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHAT CAN HAPPEN Thrown objects can cause serious Contact with blade could cause serious personal injury or death.
2. Clean around spark plug and remove plug from cylinder head. IMPORTANT: Replace a cracked, fouled, or dirty spark plug. Do not sand blast, scrape, or clean electrodes because engine damage could result from grit entering cylinder. 3. Set air gap at 0.020” (0.5 mm) (Fig. 16). Install correctly gapped spark plug and gasket seal.
4. Tip mower on its left side, allowing oil to drain into 6. Install the new filter and hand tighten it 2/3 turn only. drain pan (Fig. 17). 7. Check the filter for any oil leaks. 8. Properly discard the oily rag. Adjusting Throttle Throttle control adjustment may be required if engine does not start.
Cleaning Cooling System After every 100 operating hours, clean dirt and chaff from cylinder, cylinder head fins, and from around carburetor and linkage with a brush or air hose. Also remove debris from air intake slots on recoil housing. This will ensure proper cooling and optimum engine performance.
3. CHECK ADJUSTMENT—Slowly pull mower backward while control bar is gradually moved toward CAUTION handle. Adjustment is correct when rear wheels stop turning and control bar is about 1 inch from handle POTENTIAL HAZARD (Fig. 23). Someone could accidentally start the engine. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Accidental starting of engine could cause serious injury to operator or bystanders.
DANGER WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD POTENTIAL HAZARD A worn or damaged blade could break and a Operating mower without accelerator in place piece of blade could be thrown into operator’s could cause blade to flex, bend or break. or bystander’s area. WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHAT CAN HAPPEN A broken blade could cause serious injury or...
Underside of Mower Housing 8. If underside of mower deck has excessive grass build-up or packing, reconnect the hose to the washout Keep underside of mower housing clean. Be especially fitting, turn the water on high and run the mower for careful to keep kickers free of debris (Fig.
Fuel can be left in gas tank only if a fuel additive, such Fuel Filter as Toro’s Stabilizer/Conditioner, is added to gasoline and run through engine before storing. Toro’s Replacing the Fuel Filter Stabilizer/Conditioner is a petroleum distillate based conditioner/stabilizer.
14. 9. Lubricate the pivot arms: refer to Lubrication, page 19. 10. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces. Toro Re–Kote paint is available from an Authorized TORO Service Dealer. 11. Fill crankcase with oil: refer to Fill Crankcase With Oil, page 9.