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Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view.
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Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip-and-fall
accident.
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Stop the machine and inspect the blades after striking an
object or if there is an abnormal vibration in the machine.
Make all necessary repairs before resuming operation.
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Before leaving the operating position, shut off the engine,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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If the engine has been running the muffler will be hot and
can severely burn you. Keep away from the hot muffler.
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Check the grass catcher components and the discharge
guard frequently and replace them with the manufacturer's
recommended parts when necessary.
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Use accessories and attachments approved by the The
Toro® Company only.
Slope Safety
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Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Use
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
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Do not mow on excessively steep slopes. Poor footing
could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
You could lose your footing or balance.
Starting the Engine
1. Connect the wire to the spark plug
2. Open the fuel shut-off valve
Note: When the fuel shut-off valve is open, the lever
is parallel with the fuel line.
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1. Fuel shut-off valve
3. Move the throttle control to the Choke position
(Figure
11).
(Figure
9).
(Figure
18).
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Figure 18
4. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance,
then pull it sharply.
5. Move the throttle control lever to the Fast position
when the engine starts
Note: If the engine fails to start after 3 pulls, repeat
steps
3
through 5.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle control to the Off position and wait
for all moving parts to stop.
2. Close the fuel shut-off valve and disconnect the wire
from the spark plug if you do not use the machine or
leave it unattended.
Operating the Self-Propel
Drive and Engaging the
Cutting Blades
To operate the self-propel drive, hold the drive bail against
the handle
(Figure
19).
To engage the cutting blades, do the following:
1. Push and hold the blade control lock lever forward to
release the blade control bail
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(Figure
10).
Figure 19
(Figure
20).
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