within 3 seconds. If not, stop using your machine
immediately and contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
•
Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate
the machine when there is the risk of lighting.
•
Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if
you slip and contact the blade. Mow only in dry
conditions.
•
Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
block your view.
•
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a
slip-and-fall accident.
•
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.
•
Before leaving the operating position, shut off the
engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
•
If the engine has been running the muffler will be
hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from
the hot muffler.
•
Check the grass catcher components and the
discharge guard frequently and replace them with
the manufacturer's recommended parts when
necessary.
•
Use accessories and attachments approved by
the The Toro® Company only.
Slope Safety
•
Mow across the face of slopes; never up and
down. Use extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
•
Do not mow on excessively steep slopes. Poor
footing could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
•
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-shutoff valve
Note:
When the fuel-shutoff valve is open, the
lever is parallel with the fuel line.
(Figure
9).
(Figure
18).
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1. Fuel-shutoff valve
3. Move the throttle control to the C
(Figure
11).
4. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull it sharply.
5. Move the throttle control lever to the F
position when the engine starts
Note:
If the engine fails to start after 3 pulls,
repeat steps
3
through 5.
Shutting off the Engine
1. Move the throttle control to the O
wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Close the fuel-shutoff 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
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HOKE
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position and
FF
19).
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position
AST
10).