Toro ProStripe 560 Operator's Manual

Toro ProStripe 560 Operator's Manual

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ProStripe 560 Mower
Model No. 02657—Serial No. 404000000 and Up

Introduction

This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is intended
to be used by professional, hired operators. It is
designed primarily for cutting grass on well-maintained
lawns on residential or commercial properties. Using
this product for purposes other than its intended use
could prove dangerous to you and bystanders.
Read this information carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product properly and to avoid
injury and product damage. You are responsible for
operating the product properly and safely.
Visit www.Toro.com for product safety and operation
training materials, accessory information, help finding
a dealer, or to register your product.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model
and serial numbers of your product ready.
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers
on the product. Write the numbers in the space
provided.
1. Model and serial number plate
Write the product model and serial numbers in the
space below:
Model No.
Serial No.
© 2019—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Figure 1
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Register at www.Toro.com.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the safety-alert symbol
(Figure
2), which signals a hazard that may cause
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
This product complies with all relevant European
directives; for details, see the separate product
specific Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet.
It is a violation of California Public Resource Code
Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on
any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered
land unless the engine is equipped with a spark
arrester, as defined in Section 4442, maintained in
effective working order or the engine is constructed,
equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire.
The enclosed engine owner's manual is supplied
for information regarding the US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance,
and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through
the engine manufacturer.
Gross or Net Torque: The gross or net torque
of this engine was laboratory rated by the engine
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manufacturer in accordance with the Society of
Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1940 or J2723. As
configured to meet safety, emission, and operating
requirements, the actual engine torque on this class
of mower will be significantly lower. Please refer to
the engine manufacturer's information included with
the machine.
Do not tamper with or disable safety devices on the
machine, and check their proper operation regularly.
Do not attempt to adjust or tamper with the engine
speed control; doing so may create an unsafe
operating condition, resulting in personal injury.
Original Instructions (EN)
Form No. 3421-812 Rev B
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
Safety-alert symbol
All Rights Reserved *3421-812* B
Printed in the UK
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  • Page 1: Introduction

    Authorized Service This product complies with all relevant European Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model directives; for details, see the separate product and serial numbers of your product ready.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Storage ..............23 WARNING Storage Safety..........23 Preparing the Machine for Storage ....23 CALIFORNIA Removing the Machine from Storage ....23 Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product Safety contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 3: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional 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 missing. decal134-2137 134-2137 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual; do not operate this 4.
  • Page 4: Setup

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. Assembling the Handle decal134-3333 134-3333 1. Quick-wash port Parts needed for this procedure: Lower handlebar (left) Lower handlebar (right) Clamp plate Short bolt decal133-8062 133-8062 Flat washer Locknut Cup washer Long bolt...
  • Page 5 fitted so that the bent section of the tube angles toward the ground. g281404 Figure 5 g281281 Left side shown Figure 3 Left side shown 1. Bolt 5. Brace handlebar 2. Cup washer 6. Hex locknut 1. Cap 4. Lower handlebar 3.
  • Page 6: Assembling The Grass Bag

    Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure To prevent accidents, cut off the white ribbon attached to the grass bag and discard. Insert the frame into the grass bag, keeping the handle above the grass bag (Figure g281418 Figure 7 1.
  • Page 7: Filling The Engine With Oil

    Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure Important: Your machine does not come with oil in the engine. Before starting the engine, fill the engine with oil. g235721 Figure 8...
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Product Overview Operation Before Operation Before Operation Safety General Safety • Always shut off the machine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and allow the machine to cool before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it. • Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
  • Page 9: Filling The Fuel Tank

    • – Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin. Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE by volume is acceptable. • Ethanol: Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol Filling the Fuel Tank (gasohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) by volume is acceptable.
  • Page 10: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting Adjusting the Height of Cut Grip the height-of-cut lever and pull sideways to Height disengage it from the locking notch (Figure 11). WARNING Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury.
  • Page 11 Adjusting the Cutting Height Using Matchcut An additional 6 setting heights can be achieved using the matchcut height setting. This feature allows the height of cut selector plate to adjust by one half setting. Loosen the selector plate retaining bolt with an Allen wrench (Figure 12).
  • Page 12: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine Engaging the Blade Hold the handle and move the engine speed Ensure that the throttle control lever is in the controller to the C position if the engine is position (Figure 15). HOKE cold, or to the F position if the engine has Press the BBC latch button and pull the BBC recently been running.
  • Page 13: Disengaging The Blade

    Disengaging the Blade Selecting the Speed Release the BBC control lever to disengage the blade; The forward speed of the machine has 3 setting; the handle will return to its rest position (Figure 16). rotate the 3-speed gear selector on the top of the mower to one of the three settings to adjust the speed.
  • Page 14: During Operation

    Use your full attention while operating the discharge chute frequently for any wear or machine. Do not engage in any activity that deterioration and replace them with genuine Toro causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property parts when necessary. damage may occur.
  • Page 15: Using The Self-Propel Drive

    Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. WARNING The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury.
  • Page 16: Operating Tips

    If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try 1 or more of the following: • Replace the blade when necessary with an original Toro replacement blade. • Sharpen the blade. • Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard •...
  • Page 17: After Operation

    After Operation Wash out the area under the rear door where the clippings go from the underside of the machine to the grass bag. After Operation Safety Attach a garden hose that is connected to a water supply to the washout port (Figure 20).
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    • To ensure optimum performance of the machine, use only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made by other manufacturers could be dangerous, and such use could void the product warranty.
  • Page 19: Servicing The Air Filter

    Servicing the Air Filter Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean the foam pre-filter (more frequently in dusty conditions). Every 300 hours—Replace the paper air filter (more frequently in dusty conditions). Important: Do not operate the engine without the air filter assembly in place; otherwise, extreme engine damage will occur.
  • Page 20: Changing The Engine Oil

    Changing the Engine Oil Adjusting the Self-Propel Cable Service Interval: After the first 8 hours Every 50 hours Service Interval: Every 25 hours Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil Shut off the engine. to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more Pull the machine backward while slowly contaminants.
  • Page 21: Replacing The Blade

    Replacing the Blade Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly). Yearly Important: You will need a torque wrench to install the blade properly. If you do not have a torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing this procedure, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
  • Page 22: Sharpening The Blade

    Sharpening the Blade Service Interval: Before each use or daily Every 25 hours A slightly worn blade may be re-sharpened. Both blade edges must be sharpened equally to ensure balance. Remove the blade from the machine; refer to Replacing the Blade (page 21).
  • Page 23: Storage

    Storage Storage Safety Always shut off the machine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and allow the machine to cool before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it. Preparing the Machine for Storage WARNING Gasoline vapors can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. •...
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  • Page 26 The Toro Company (“Toro”) respects your privacy. When you purchase our products, we may collect certain personal information about you, either directly from you or through your local Toro company or dealer. Toro uses this information to fulfil contractual obligations - such as to register your warranty, process your warranty claim or to contact you in the event of a product recall - and for legitimate business purposes - such as to gauge customer satisfaction, improve our products or provide you with product information which may be of interest.
  • Page 27 While the exposure from Toro products may be negligible or well within the “no significant risk” range, out of an abundance of caution, Toro has elected to provide the Prop 65 warnings. Moreover, if Toro does not provide these warnings, it could be sued by the State of California or by private parties seeking to enforce Prop 65 and subject to substantial penalties.
  • Page 28 Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact your Authorized Toro Service Center.

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