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Operating Tips
General Mowing Tips
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Inspect the area where you will use the machine
and remove all objects that the machine could
throw.
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Avoid striking solid objects with the blade. Never
deliberately mow over any object.
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If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
immediately shut off the engine, disconnect
the wire from the spark plug, and examine the
machine for damage.
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For best performance, install a new blade before
the cutting season begins.
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Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro
replacement blade.
Cutting Grass
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Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a
time. Do not cut below the 54 mm (2-1/8 inch)
setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall
when grass growth begins to slow down. Refer to
Adjusting the Cutting Height (page
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When cutting grass over 15 cm (6 inches) tall,
mow at the highest cutting height setting and walk
slower; then mow again at a lower setting for the
best lawn appearance. If the grass is too long, the
machine may plug and cause the engine to stall.
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Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard
and can cause the machine to plug or the engine
to stall. Avoid mowing in wet conditions.
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Be aware of a potential fire hazard in very dry
conditions, follow all local fire warnings, and keep
the machine free of dry grass and leaf debris.
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Alternate the mowing direction. This helps
disperse the clippings over the lawn for even
fertilization.
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If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory,
try 1 or more of the following:
– Replace the blade or have it sharpened.
– Walk at a slower pace while mowing.
– Raise the cutting height on your machine.
– Cut the grass more frequently.
– Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full
swath with each pass.
Cutting Leaves
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After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn
shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need
to make more than a single pass over the leaves.
•
Slow down your mowing speed if the machine
does not cut the leaves finely enough.
After Operation
After Operating Safety
General Safety
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Clean grass and debris from the machine to help
prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
in any enclosure.
•
Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
Hauling Safety
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine.
•
Secure the machine from rolling.
Cleaning under the Machine
11).
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
The machine may dislodge material from
under the machine.
• Wear eye protection.
• Stay in the operating position (behind the
handle) when the engine is running.
• Do not allow bystanders in the area.
For best results, clean the machine soon after you
have completed mowing.
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WARNING
Move the machine onto a flat paved surface.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop before leaving the operating position.
Lower the machine to its lowest cutting-height
setting; refer to
Adjusting the Cutting Height
(page
11).
Wash out the area under the rear door where the
clippings go from the housing to the grass bag.
Note:
Wash out the area with the
bag-on-demand in both the fully forward and
fully rearward positions.
Attach a garden hose that is connected to a
water supply to the washout port
(Figure
23).
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