Specifications; Attachments/Accessories; Operation; Adding Fuel - Toro 38988 Operator's Manual

Commercial walk-behind mower
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Ignition Switch
This switch is used in conjunction with recoil starter and
has two positions: Run and Off.
Speed Control Lever
This machine has a variable speed control with a neutral
position. This controls how fast the machine will travel.
Drive Levers
Release drive levers to engage forward traction operation
and squeeze the levers until an increase in force is felt
to go into neutral position and continue to squeeze to
go in reverse. Squeeze right side of drive lever to turn
right and left side to turn left.
Neutral Lock
Squeeze the drive levers until an increase in force is felt
and move locks to the rear for neutral lock.
Recoil Starter
Pull the recoil starter handle to start engine (Figure 3).
Fuel Shut-off Valve
Close the fuel shut-off valve when transporting or
storing mower.
Choke
Use the choke to start a cold engine.

Specifications

Note: Specifications and design are subject to change
without notice.
Width with deflector down
Length
Height
Weight

Attachments/Accessories

A selection of Toro approved attachments and
accessories are available for use with the machine to
enhance and expand its capabilities. Contact your
Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to
www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments
and accessories.
63–1/2 inches (161.3 cm)
78–3/8 inches (198.9 cm)
44 inches (111.8 cm)
570 lb (259 kg)

Operation

Adding Fuel

Use Unleaded Regular Gasoline suitable for
automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded
regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not
available.
Important: Never use methanol, gasoline
containing methanol, or gasohol containing more
than 10% ethanol because the fuel system could be
damaged. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others and can damage property.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any
gasoline that spills.
• Never fill the fuel tank inside an enclosed
trailer.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1/4
to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) below the bottom of
the filler neck. This empty space in the tank
allows gasoline to expand.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and
stay away from an open flame or where
gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark.
• Store gasoline in an approved container and
keep it out of the reach of children. Never
buy more than a 30-day supply of gasoline.
• Do not operate without entire exhaust
system in place and in proper working
condition.
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