Toro designed and tested this lawn mower for to offer reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with – Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully Stop the engine and disconnect the spark–plug lead or turn according to instructions and with feet well away from off and remove key the blade(s) and not in front of the discharge chute. –...
To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Do not use “will fit” parts and accessories; they may cause a safety hazard.
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. 93-6657 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Thrown object hazard—stay a safe distance from the the machine.
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93-7295 1. Choke 5. Engine—start 7. Squeeze the blade control 8. Press the switch. bail. 2. Fast 6. Power take-off (PTO) engagement 3. Slow 4. Engine—stop...
Gasoline and Oil Recommended Gasoline Warning Use Unleaded Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. may be used if unleaded regular is not available. Long–term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness.
Read before operating machine Engine Operator’s Manual Parts Catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro Installing the Shift Lever 2. Align mounting hole in lever with mounting block on transmission. Secure lever to transmission with 51 mm (2 in.) bolt and washer. Torque bolt to 13 N m 1.
Installing the Upper Handle 1. Align upper handle with upper mounting holes in rear frame (Fig. 6). 2. Secure each upper mounting hole with a flange bolt (3/8 x 1 in.) and flange nut (Fig. 6). Torque bolts to 34 N m (25 ft.–lb.). 3.
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2. Mount rod fitting ends to mounting holes in idler 5. Check parking brake adjustment. Brake rods should be brackets (from outside) with clevis pins, washers and adjusted so parking brake lever is tight when swung hairpin cotters (Fig. 9). into position against the fixed bar while pulling back on upper control bar (Fig.
Operation Upper Control Bar – Shift to desired gear and push forward on control bar to engage forward traction operation and pull back to brake. Pull right side of control Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine bar to turn right and left side to turn left.
Stopping the Engine 2. Lift the parking brake lock (Fig. 15) up and gradually release the upper control bar. The brake lock should 1. Move the throttle lever to slow (Fig. 16). stay in the set (locked) position. Note: If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let it idle for a minute before turning the ignition key off.
Testing the Safety Interlock System 4. Repeat procedure to engage mower blades if blade control bail is released. Test the safety interlock system before you use the machine each time. If the safety system does not operate as described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately.
m–4186 Figure 19 1. Lower Control Bar 1. Handle (Engaged) m–4184 Figure 18 1. Upper control bar 2. Lower control bar Driving Backward 1. To go backward, move the shift lever to reverse gear. 2. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the Parking Brake, page 17.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Oil—check level Safety system—check Each Use Brake—check Engine—clean outside 5 Hours Wheel bearings—grease After First 8 Hours Oil—change 25 Hours Foam air cleaner—service...
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Removing the Foam and Paper Elements Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO), set the parking Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô brake and stop the engine. Ô...
Servicing the Engine Oil Service Interval/Specification Change oil: After the first 8 operating hours. After every 50 operating hours. Note: Change oil more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SE/CC, SD or Figure 24 Crankcase Capacity: with filter, 54 oz.
Changing the Oil Filter Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval/Specification Service Interval/Specification Replace the oil filter every 100 hours or every other oil Check the spark plug(s) after every 100 operating hours. change. Make sure the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug.
Checking the Spark Plug Greasing and Lubrication 1. Look at the center of the spark plug(s) (Fig. 28). If you Service Interval/Specification see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is operating properly. A black coating on the insulator Grease the wheel bearings every 8 operating hours and the usually means the air cleaner is dirty.
m–4189 Figure 31 Figure 30 1. Valve stem Cleaning the Cooling System Servicing the Brake Service Interval/Specification Service Interval/Specification Before each use, check and clean engine cooling system. Before each use, check brakes for proper operation. Remove any build–up of grass, dirt or other debris from Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine the cylinder and cylinder head cooling fins, air intake or leave it unattended.
3. To adjust the brake remove the cotter pin and washer 2. Close fuel shut–off valve at fuel tank (Fig. 33). from the brake lever (Fig. 32). 3. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and slide 4. Rotate the trunnion so it smoothly slides into brake it up the fuel line away from valve (Fig.
Replacing the Traction Belt 1. Raise the front of the machine and hold with jack stands. Remove lower shield (4) bolts. 2. Remove the lower shield (Fig. 36). 3. Disconnect in–line wire connector from wire harness to electric clutch. 4. Remove left front engine mounting bolt securing clutch retainer to frame (Fig.
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2. Check adjustment by inserting feeler gauge thru slots next to studs (Fig. 37). 3. The proper disengaged clearance between the clutch plates is .012–.018 in. (0.30-0.45 mm). It will be necessary to check this clearance at each of the three slots to ensure the plates are parallel to each other.
Cleaning and Storage A. Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking B. Stop engine, allow to cool and drain the fuel tank; brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank, page 26, or key.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine loses power. 1. Engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce ground speed. 2. Air cleaner is dirty. 2. Clean air cleaner element. 3. Oil level in crankcase is low. 3. Add oil to crankcase. 4. Cooling fins and air passages 4.