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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 location

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

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420

Figure 1

Figure 2

This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.

Important calls attention to special mechanical

information and Note emphasizes general information

worthy of special attention.

Contents

Introduction................................................................. 2

Safety ........................................................................... 3

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-on (Riding)

Rotary Lawn Mowers........................................ 3

Toro Riding Mower Safety .................................... 5

Sound Pressure..................................................... 5

Sound Power ........................................................ 5

Vibration.............................................................. 5

Slope Chart .......................................................... 6

Safety and Instructional Decals ............................. 6

Setup............................................................................ 9

1 Activating and Installing the Battery ................... 9

Product Overview ...................................................... 10

Controls ............................................................. 10

Operation................................................................... 11

Adding Fuel ....................................................... 11

Checking the Engine Oil Level............................ 12

Using the Parking Brake...................................... 12

Positioning the Seat ............................................ 12

Using the Blade Control (PTO)........................... 13

Setting the Height of Cut .................................... 13

Starting the Engine............................................. 13

Stopping the Engine ........................................... 14

Using the Safety Interlock System ....................... 14

Testing the Safety Interlock System ..................... 15

Driving the Tractor Forward or Backward ........... 16

Selecting the Ground Speed................................ 16

Stopping the Tractor........................................... 16

Side Discharging or Mulching the Grass .............. 17

Installing the Discharge Cover ............................ 17

Operating Tips ................................................... 17

Maintenance............................................................... 19

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ................ 19

Lubrication............................................................. 20

Greasing and Lubricating the Tractor .................. 20

Engine Maintenance............................................... 20

Servicing the Engine Oil ..................................... 20

Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................... 21

Servicing the Spark Plug ..................................... 22

Fuel System Maintenance ....................................... 24

Draining the Fuel Tank....................................... 24

Replacing the Fuel Filter ..................................... 24

Electrical System Maintenance................................ 25

Servicing the Battery........................................... 25

Servicing the Fuse .............................................. 27

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