Write the product model and serial numbers in the space Never mow while people, especially children, or pets below: are nearby. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their Model No.
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Operation – before clearing blockages or unclogging chute; – before checking, cleaning or working on the Do not operate the engine in a confined space where lawnmower; dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. – after striking a foreign object. Inspect the Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Toro Riding Mower Safety The following paragraph contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know that is not included in the CEN standard. Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments.
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. 105-0532 1. Engage the cutting blade. 99-2986 1. Crushing/dismemberment hazard of bystanders—do not turn the key while children are present;...
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106-2943 106-1802 1. Thrown object and cutting hazards—do not operate the machine with the discharge opening uncovered; always 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. operate the machine with the recycling cover, rear discharge 2. Cutting hazard of hand—remove the ignition key and read the deflector, or grass collector installed.
Gasoline and Oil Using Stabilizer/Conditioner Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to provide Recommended Gasoline the following benefits: It keeps gasoline fresh during storage for up to 90 days. Use unleaded regular gasoline suitable for automotive use For longer storage, drain the fuel tank. (85 pump octane minimum).
Operation Positioning the Seat The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine where you have the best control of the machine and are from the normal operating position. most comfortable.
Disengaging the Blade 3. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral (N) (Fig. 6). 1. Depress the brake pedal to stop the machine. 2. Shift the blade control (PTO) to Disengage (Fig. 4). Setting the Height of Cut Use the height-of-cut lever to raise and lower the mower to the desired cutting height.
5. Shift the throttle lever to Choke (Fig. 8). Stopping the Engine 1. Shift the throttle lever to Slow (Fig. 8). 2. Turn the ignition key to Stop (Fig. 9). 3. Remove the ignition key. Driving the Machine Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in RPM (revolutions per minute).
Stopping the Machine Using the Safety Interlock System 1. Depress the brake pedal. 2. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral. Caution 3. Disengage the blade control (PTO). 4. Turn the ignition key to Off to stop the engine. If the safety interlock switches are disconnected or damaged, the machine could operate unexpectedly, 5.
If you need to use the blade control (PTO) while backing A red light on the front console (Fig. 11) turns on, up, turn off the interlock feature using the KeyChoice indicating that the interlock is disabled. switch located near the seat bracket (Fig. 10). Danger You could back over a child or bystander while the mower blade or other attachment is engaged and...
3. Shift the blade control (PTO) lever to Disengage, sit on Emptying the Grass Collector the seat, depress the brake and clutch pedals, engage the parking brake, shift the ground speed lever into gear, When the collector warning light on the front console and rotate the ignition key to Start: The engine should comes on, the grass collector is full and must be emptied.
Installing the Recycler Cover 7. Raise the grass collector and remove the hairpin, 2 washers, and clevis pin that secure the discharge tube to the rear plate (Fig 13). A Recycler cover is included with the machine. You can use it when you do not want to bag the grass clippings. Danger Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place,...
10. Remove the bolt, washer, and nut that secure the 2 strap Installing the Discharge Chute ends together (Fig. 15). Danger Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris.
16. Align the holes in the strap ends and fasten them together snugly with the bolt, washer, and nut you previously removed (Fig. 15). Operating Tips For the best performance, operate the engine at the maximum speed. The mower requires air to thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the height-of-cut too low or completely surround the mower in uncut grass.
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 tire pressure. Check the engine oil level. Check the safety system. Each use Clean the mower housing. Check the parking brake.
Servicing the Engine Oil 8. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 17) so that dirt cannot fall into the fill tube and damage the engine. Check the oil level daily or after every 8 hours. Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter.
9. Insert the draining tube onto the oil drain valve Removing the Battery (Fig. 18). Warning Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal machine components, causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. When removing or installing the battery, do not allow the battery terminals to touch any metal parts of the machine.
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Installing the Battery Adding Water to the Battery 1. Put the battery into the battery box in the chassis. The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just before you operate the machine. This lets the water mix 2.
4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger 2. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting from the electrical outlet. into the engine and causing damage. Pull up on the air cleaner cover handle and rotate it toward the engine 5.
Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements Servicing the Spark Plug Foam Element: Check the spark plug after every 25 operating hours. Install a new Champion RJ-19LM or equivalent spark plug after 1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water. every 100 operating hours.
Checking the Spark Plug Greasing and Lubricating the Machine 1. Look at the center of the spark plug (Fig. 24). If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is Grease the machine with a general-purpose grease after operating properly.
Draining the Fuel Tank Replacing the Fuel Filter Replace the fuel filter after every 100 operating hours or Danger yearly, whichever occurs first. The best time to replace the fuel filter (Fig. 25) is when the fuel tank is empty. Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel line.
Servicing the Blade Removing the Blade 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blade sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want 2. Remove the ignition key. to have an extra blade.
2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade 7. Remove the cotter pin at the front of the adjusting rod balancer (Fig. 30). If the blade stays in a horizontal (Fig. 31). position, the blade is balanced and can be used. If the blade is not balanced, file some metal off of the back side of the blade.
5. Attach the hose coupling to the end of the mower Warning washout fitting and turn the water on high (Fig. 32). A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you and others to thrown objects or blade contact. Contact with the blade or thrown debris contact may cause injury or death.
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8. Change the engine oil; refer to Servicing the Engine Oil on page 22. 9. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire Pressure on page 27. 10. When storing the machine for over 30 days, prepare it as follows: A.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The blade control (PTO) is 1. Disengage the blade (PTO). engaged. 2. The parking brake is not on. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. The battery is dead. 3.
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Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The engine overheats. 1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Shift into a lower gear to reduce the ground speed. 2. The oil level in the crankcase is 2. Add oil to the crankcase. low. 3.