Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or Safety additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Safe Operation Practices for serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates the location of the model and serial numbers on the Ride-on (Riding) Rotary Lawn product.
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Do not smoke. have to stop or shift while on the slope. – Never refuel the machine indoors. Follow Toro’s recommendations for wheel weight or – Never store the machine or fuel container inside counterweights to improve stability. where there is an open flame, such as near a water Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.
The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must If loading the machine onto a trailer or truck, use a know that is not included in the ANSI standards.
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. 55-4300 66-1340 92-2462 68-3650 93-1122 92-2461...
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99-2985 99-8140 99-5339 104-4163 1. Explosion hazard 4. Wear eye protection 5. Read the Operator’s 2. No fire, open flames, or Manual. smoking. 3. Caustic liquid/chemical 6. Keep bystanders a safe burn hazard distance from the battery. 99-6094...
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104-4164 1. Contains lead; do not 4. No sparks, flame, or 6. Flush eyes immediately with 8. Minimum fill line discard. smoking water and get medical help 9. Instructions for activating the fast. 2. Recycle 5. Sulfuric acid can cause battery blindness or severe burns.
Gasoline and Oil Using Stabilizer/Conditioner Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the tractor to provide the Recommended Gasoline 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 Using the Parking Brake Always set the parking brake whenever you stop the tractor Note: Determine the left and right sides of the tractor from or leave it unattended. the normal operating position. Setting the Parking Brake Controls 1. Push the clutch/brake pedal (Fig. 3) down and hold it. Become familiar with the controls (Fig.
Positioning the Seat Disengaging the Blade 1. Depress the clutch/brake pedal to stop the tractor. The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat where you have the best control of the tractor and are most 2. Shift the blade control (PTO) lever to Disengage comfortable.
4. Shift the blade control (PTO) lever to Disengage Stopping the Engine (Fig. 5). 1. Shift the throttle lever to Slow (Fig. 8). 5. Shift the throttle lever to Choke (Fig. 8). 2. Turn the ignition key to Off (Fig. 9). 3.
3. Turn the KeyChoice key. Danger A red light on the front console (Fig. 11) turns on, indicating that the interlock is disabled. You could back over a child or bystander while the mower blade or other attachment is engaged and cause serious injury or death.
3. With the ground speed lever in Neutral, set the parking Selecting the Ground Speed brake, shift the blade control (PTO) lever to Disengage, and start the engine. While the engine is running, Important To avoid transmission damage, always release the parking brake and rise slightly from the seat: depress the clutch/brake pedal before shifting into or out of The engine should stop.
Stopping the Tractor The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf. 1. Depress the clutch/brake pedal. To mulch the grass clippings, you must install the discharge cover into the opening in the side of the mower; refer to 2.
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. Always leave one side of the mower free from uncut grass to allow the air to be drawn into the mower.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the tractor from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Check the engine oil level. Each use Check the safety interlock system. Clean the mower housing. Check the brakes.
Servicing the Engine Oil 8. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 13) so that dirt cannot fall into the filler hole and damage the engine. Check the oil level before each use. Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter.
9. Place a drain pan below the oil dipstick/fill tube and 4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. remove the drain plug (Fig. 14). 5. Remove the ignition key. 6. Tip the seat forward to see the battery. 7.
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Installing the Battery Adding Water to the Battery 1. Put the battery into the battery box and install it into the The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just chassis (Fig. 15). before you operate the tractor. This lets the water mix thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.
Where to Add Grease Lubricate the front wheels and the steering spindles until the grease begins to ooze out of the bearings (Fig. 19). m-1885 Figure 20 1. Knob 2. Air cleaner cover m-2346 Figure 19 9. Unscrew the rubber nut and carefully remove the paper element (Fig.
2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, or damage to 7. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 23). the rubber seal. Important Never clean the paper element with pressurized air or liquids such as solvents, gasoline, or kerosene.
Installing the Spark Plug 6. Remove the ignition key. 7. Open the hood. 1. Install the spark plug and metal washer. 8. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and slide it Note: Make sure that the air gap is set correctly. up the fuel line toward the fuel tank (Fig.
Servicing the Fuse Inspecting the Blade 1. Remove the mower; refer to Removing the Mower on The electrical system is protected by 10 amp, blade-type page 29. fuses. 2. Inspect the cutting edges (Fig. 28). If the edges are not 1.
Removing the Blade 2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade balancer (Fig. 31). If the blade stays in a horizontal 1. Remove the mower; refer to Removing the Mower on position, the blade is balanced and can be used. If the page 29.
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9. Remove the height-of-cut lift assist spring from the 13. Remove the bolts and locknuts. retaining bolt (Fig. 32), using the spring tool provided 14. Pull the 2 mower pivot mount brackets down from the with the tractor. front axle (Fig. 34). Note: The spring is between the frame and the right rear wheel.
18. Remove the mower belt from the lower engine pulley 7. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. (Fig. 36). 8. Turn the front wheels fully to the left. 9. Slide the mower under the chassis from the right side. 10.
13. Slide the end of the long rod through the hole in the 19. Hook the height-of-cut lift assist spring onto the mower mount (Fig. 38). retaining bolt (Fig. 40) using the spring tool provided with the tractor. m-1805 m-1851 Figure 38 1.
Installing the Blade Drive Belt 10. Measure between the outside cutting edges and the flat surface (Fig. 42). If both measurements are not within 1. Install the new blade drive belt around the blade pulley 3/16 in. (5 mm), adjust it; refer to steps 11 through 14. and inside both of the belt guides (Fig.
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8. Check and adjust the side-to-side blade level if you 12. Install the end of the rod into the hole in the mower have not checked the setting; refer to Leveling the mount and secure it in place with the washer and Mower from Side-to-Side on page 33.
18. If you cannot get a 1/4 to 5/8 in. (6 to 16 mm) front 5. Attach the coupling to the end of the mower washout slope by rotating the slope adjusting nut, move the fitting and turn the water on high (Fig. 48). mower pivot mount at the mower (Fig.
Cleaning and Storing the 12. Remove and inspect the spark plug; refer to Servicing the Spark Plug on page 26. With the spark plug Tractor removed from the engine, pour 2 tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug hole. Use the electric starter to 1.
Wiring Diagram KEY SWITCH NO CONNECTION B I A AND X Y WIRE COLOR CODES START B I S BROWN PINK (IGNITION) BLUE BLACK GREY YELLOW WHITE VIOLET GREEN KEY SW ORANGE BATTERY (PTO) SHOWN WITH PTO DISENGAGED FUEL SOLENIOD ALTERNATOR SEAT CLOSED WHEN OPERATOR...
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The blade (PTO) is engaged. 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO). 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.
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.