Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. Toro designed and tested this lawn mower for to offer reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible...
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On multibladed lawn mowers, use care as rotating one – after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn blade can cause the other blades to rotate. mower for damage and make repairs before starting and operating the lawn mower; and Operation –...
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase operation regularly. only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Keep the lawn mower free of grass, leaves, or other Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals when debris buildup.
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Stay a safe distance On/Run from the mower. Throw or flying objects — Whole body Engage exposure Thrown or flying objects — Rotary side-mounted mower. Disengage Keep deflector shield in place. Stop engine before Battery charging leaving operator condition position. Hourmeter/elapsed Fuel operating hours...
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Cutting element — Engine start basic symbol Cutting element — Engine stop height adjustment Choke Pull rope. Primer (start aid) Wheel Push primer three Wheel traction times. Properly dispose of Lower control bar. batteries. Insert key in ignition Raise control bar. switch.
Move control forward. Raise control bar. Move control Raise control bar. rearward. Lower control bar. Assembly Note: You can adjust the handle height for comfortable operation. Stand behind the handle to determine the height. To adjust the handle height, position the cap Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine screws and the locknuts that secure the handle latches to from the normal operating position.
Installing the Air Cleaner Cover 1. Insert the bottom tabs of the air cleaner cover into the slots (Fig. 5). m-2942 Figure 3 m-196 1. Locknut 5. Fuel tank bracket Figure 5 2. Fuel tank retainer 6. Tank base 1. Slots 3.
Before Starting Danger Mixing Gasoline and Oil Your Toro lawn mower is powered by a two-cycle engine When fueling, under certain circumstances, a that requires a 50:1 gasoline-to-oil mixture. static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and Use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline (including others and cause property damage.
Oil below 32 F (0 C) requires additional mixing. 2. Add the full amount of Toro 50:1 All Season 2-Cycle Engine Oil with Fuel Stabilizer or an equivalent high grade, NMMA- or TCW-certified two-cycle oil to the...
4. Set the ground speed selector to the N (Neutral) position. 5. Take a half sheet of newspaper and crumple it into a ball small enough to go under the deck (about three inches or 76 mm in diameter) as shown in Figure 11. m-512 Figure 10 2.
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m-5086 Figure 15 m-5085 Figure 13 Note: This intermediate position (C) is not the normal 1. 1 in. (2.5 cm) operating position of the control bar. However, it helps to detect a sticking BBC system early enough to prevent an unsafe condition later.
Test Using the Grass Bag Danger You can use the grass bag to perform an additional test to check the blade brake clutch mechanism: Adjusting the cutting height levers could bring 1. Install the empty grass bag on the discharge tunnel. your hands into contact with a moving blade and result in serious injury.
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Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. Cut the grass until the bag is full. Important Do not overfill the bag.
If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try one or more of the following: Replace the blade when necessary with an original Toro replacement blade. Sharpen the blade. Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves Walk at a slower pace while mowing.
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 stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within three seconds of releasing the bail; if it does not, contact an Authorized Service Dealer for repair.
Checking the Blade Brake 4. Turn the water on high pressure. Clutch 5. Start the engine. 6. Let the lawn mower run for two minutes. Refer to Checking the Blade Brake Clutch on page 12. 7. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Cleaning the Underside of the 8.
4. Remove the dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges. 5. Turn the lawn mower upright. 6. Fill the fuel tank. 7. Connect the wire to the spark plug. Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel m-196 and Plug Figure 22 Remove the plug from the discharge tunnel and clean it...
3. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank; refer to steps 3 through 5 of Emptying the Fuel Tank on page 26. 4. Tip the lawn mower onto its right side (Fig. 25). m-110 Figure 23 1. 0.032 in. (0.81 mm) 6.
Installing the Blade Danger 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the accelerator, the anti-scalp cup, and the blade nuts. The sail of the A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece blade must point toward the top of the lawn mower of the blade could be thrown into the operator’s...
Cleaning the Cooling System After every 75 operating hours, clean the cylinder, the cylinder head fins, and around the carburetor and the linkage with a brush or an air hose. Remove debris from the air intake slots on the recoil housing. This ensures proper cooling and optimum engine performance.
Adjusting the Self-propel Drive If the lawn mower does not self-propel, or it self-propels when control bar is more than 1 / in. (38 mm) from the handle, adjust the gear control cable and the wheel drive cable. Adjusting the Control Cable 1.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 1. Remove the grass bag. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 22). 2. Install the grease gun onto the fitting through the belt cover opening (Fig. 37). 3.
Warning Do not overtighten the blade brake cable. Overtightening the blade brake cable could cause the blade brake to come off of the brake drum. If the brake does not contact the drum, the blade will not stop rotating when you release the control bar.
Emptying the Fuel Tank 2. Using an oil can, add about one tablespoon of oil to the crankcase through the spark plug hole. 1. Stop the engine and wait for it to cool down. 3. Slowly rotate the engine several times, using the starter rope, to distribute the oil.
Side Discharge 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 17 for more information. If a problem continues, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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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 mounting bolt is 2. Tighten the blade mounting loose.