Introduction - Toro TimeCutter SS 4216 74616 Operator's Manual

This machine is a ride-on, rotary-blade lawnmower intended
to be used by homeowners in residential applications. It is
primarily designed for cutting grass on well-maintained lawns.
It is not designed for cutting brush, mowing grass and other
growth alongside highways, or for agricultural uses.
Important: This engine is not equipped with a spark
arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public
Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate the engine
on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered
land. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains a chemical or chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Removing standard original equipment parts and
accessories may alter the warranty, traction, and
safety of the machine. Failure to use original Toro
parts could cause serious injury or death. Making
unauthorized changes to the engine, fuel or venting
system, may violate EPA and CARB regulations.
Replace all parts including, but not limited to, tires,
belts, blades, and fuel system components with
original Toro parts.
Gross Horsepower
The gross or net horsepower of this engine was laboratory
rated by the engine manufacturer in accordance with the
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1940. As configured
to meet safety, emission, and operating requirements,
the actual engine torque on this class of mower will be
significantly lower.
Go to www.Toro.com to view specifications on your mower
model.
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8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420

Introduction

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.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product
and 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. Figure 1 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.
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.
1. Safety alert symbol.
This manual uses two other words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical information
and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special
attention.
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Figure 1
Under the seat
Figure 2
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