Safety watchful care of a responsible adult. Be alert and turn the lawn mower off if children enter Toro designed and tested this lawn mower to offer the area. reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the following instructions may result in personal Use extra care when approaching blind corners, injury.
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Before using, always visually inspect the blades, blade – before clearing blockages or unclogging the chute; bolts, and cutter assembly for wear or damage. – before checking, cleaning, or working on the lawn Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to mower;...
Replace worn or damaged parts. To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Use extra care when handling gasoline; gasoline vapors are explosive. Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals when necessary. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
93-6659 93-6657 1. Read the Operator’s 2. 50 to 1 gasoline to oil mix 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual . Manual. required. 2. Thrown object hazard—stay a safe distance from the machine. 3. Thrown object hazard, mower—keep the deflector in place. 4.
Installing the Handle Installing the Starter Rope 1. Mount the handle to the outside of the lawn mower Pull the starter rope through the rope guide on the handle housing (using the bottom hole) with 2 bolts (5/16–18 (Fig. 3). x 1–1/4 in.), washers, and thin nylon insert locknuts.
Installing the Discharge Tunnel 4. Hook the fuel tank retainer onto the rear of the fuel tank, and slide the end of the retainer into the hole in Plug the fuel tank bracket (Fig. 4). 5. Secure the retainer to the tank bracket with a locknut 1.
Never buy more than a 30-day supply of gasoline. 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 2-cycle oil to the...
4. Shake the container to mix the gasoline and oil 7. Regulate the throttle as desired when the engine starts. thoroughly. Note: You may not need to move the throttle to the 5. Slowly remove the cap and add the remaining amount (Choke) position when you start a warm engine.
Adjusting the Cutting Height 4. Adjust all the wheels to the same cutting height setting. The cutting height is adjustable from approximately / to 3- / inches (19 to 83 mm) in / -inch (12.7 mm) Using the Grass Bag increments (Fig.
Operating Tips Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. Review the safety instructions and read this manual carefully before operating the lawn mower. Cut the grass until the bag is full.
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For light leaf coverage, set all the wheels at the same Warning cutting height setting. If there are more than 5 inches (12.7 cm) of leaves on Operating a lawn mower with its engine running the lawn, set the front cutting height 1 or 2 notches at a speed greater than the factory setting can higher than the rear cutting height.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Remove grass clippings and dirt from under the housing. Refer to Cleaning under the Housing on page 15. Each Use Clean the discharge tunnel and the discharge tunnel plug.
Cleaning under the Housing 11. While the engine is running, engage and disengage the traction drive several times to dry it out. To ensure the best performance, keep the underside of the If the underside of the lawn mower deck has excessive lawn mower housing clean.
Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel A. Wash the foam element in a solution of liquid soap and warm water. Squeeze the foam element to and Plug remove dirt, but do not twist it because the foam may tear. Rinse the foam element thoroughly in Remove the plug from the discharge tunnel and clean it clear water.
2. Wipe the grease fittings with a clean rag (Fig. 18). blade; refer to Removing the Blade on page 17. m-232 Figure 18 1. Grease fitting 3. Install a grease gun onto the fitting and gently apply 2 Figure 20 or 3 pumps of #2 multi-purpose lithium base grease 1.
4. Install the belt cover. Installing the Blade 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the accelerator, Cleaning the Cooling System the lock washer, and the blade bolt. The sail of the blade must point toward the top of the lawn mower After every 75 operating hours, clean the cylinder, the housing for proper installation.
Adjusting the Throttle Adjusting the Wheel Drive 1. Remove the grass bag if it is installed on the lawn You may need to adjust the throttle control if the engine mower. does not start. Whenever you install a new throttle control cable, adjust the throttle.
m-4325 m-4316 Figure 33 Figure 31 1. Cable adjuster 3. Brake cable 1. Belt cover 2. Grease fitting 2. Jam nut 3. Gently apply 1 to 2 pumps of #2 multi-purpose 5. Insert a 3/16 to 1/4 in. (5 to 6 mm) object between the lithium-base grease.
Assembling the Wheels Preparing the Fuel System 1. Position the tire onto 1 wheel half, aligning the lugs on each (Fig. 34). Warning 2. Place the bearing/hub assembly into the center hole of the wheel half. Ensure that the legs of the hub are Gasoline can vaporize if you store it over long positioned over the flange of the hole (Fig.
Authorized Service Dealer: 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 14 for more information. If a problem continues, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Engine runs rough 1. The wire is not connected to 1. Connect the wire to the spark the spark plug. plug. 2. The spark plug is pitted, fouled, 2. Check the spark plug and or the gap is incorrect. adjust the gap if necessary.