Table Of Contents - Toro GROUNDSMASTER 1000L Operator's Manual

To assure maximum safety, optimum performance,
and to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential
that you or any other operator of the mower read and
understand the contents of this manual before the
engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to the
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS highlighted by this sym-
bol:
The safety alert symbol means CAUTION, WARN-
ING or DANGER-personal safety instruction.
Failure to comply with the instruction may result in
personal injury.
FOREWORD
The GROUNDSMASTER 1000L was developed to
satisfy the demand for a maneuverable, intermediate
size, turf maintenance rotary mower. The machine
has advanced concepts in engineering, design and
safety; and if maintained properly, it will give excel-
lent service.
Since the GROUNDSMASTER 1000L is a high
quality product, Toro is concerned about the future
use of the machine and the safety of the user. Read
this manual to familiarize yourself with the proper
set up, operation, and maintenance instructions.
Certain information in this manual is emphasized.
DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION identify per-
sonal safety related information. IMPORTANT iden-
tifies mechanical information demanding special
attention. Be sure to read the directive because it
deals with the possibility of damaging a part or parts
of the machine. NOTE identifies general information
worthy of special attention.
If help concerning set up, operation, maintenance or
safety is ever needed, contact a local Authorized
Toro Distributor. In addition to genuine Toro replace-
ment parts, the distributor also has optional equip-
ment form the complete line of Toro turf care equip-
ment. Keep your Toro all Toro - buy genuine Toro
replacement parts and accessories.
Whenever you have questions or need service, con-
tact your local authorized Toro Distributor. In addi-
tion to having a complete line of accessories and
professional turf care service technicians, the distrib-
utor has a complete line of genuine TORO replace-
ment parts to keep your machine operating properly.
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Keep your TORO all TORO. Buy genuine TORO
parts and accessories.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
CONTROLS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE
PREPARATION FOR SEASONAL STORAGE
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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