Table Of Contents; Introduction - Toro 70185 Operator's Manual

Introduction

This rotary-blade, riding lawn mower is intended to
be used by residential homeowners. It is designed
primarily for cutting grass on well-maintained
lawns on residential properties. It is not designed
for cutting brush or for agricultural uses.
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.
© 2009-The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Figure 1
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses 2 other 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 Operating Practices ....................................... 3
Toro Riding Mower Safety .................................... 5
Sound Pressure..................................................... 5
Sound Power ........................................................ 5
Vibration.............................................................. 5
Slope Indicator..................................................... 7
Safety and Instructional Decals ............................. 8
Product Overview ...................................................... 10
Controls ............................................................. 10
Specifications ..................................................... 11
Operation................................................................... 12
Adding Fuel ....................................................... 12
Checking the Engine Oil Level............................ 13
Starting the Engine............................................. 13
Stopping the Engine ........................................... 14
Driving the Machine Forward or
Backward ....................................................... 14
Selecting Ground Speeds .................................... 14
Driving the Machine Forward or
Backward ....................................................... 14
Stopping the Machine......................................... 15
Pushing the Machine Manually............................ 15
Using the Safety Interlock System ....................... 15
Testing the Safety Interlock System ..................... 17
Testing the Safety Interlock System ..................... 17
Emptying the Grass Collector............................. 18
Installing the Recycler Cover............................... 18
Installing the Discharge Chute ............................ 19
Operating Tips ................................................... 20
Maintenance............................................................... 21
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ................ 21
Lubrication............................................................. 21
Greasing and Lubricating the Machine ................ 21
Engine Maintenance............................................... 21
Servicing the Engine Oil ..................................... 21
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................... 23
Servicing the Spark Plug ..................................... 23
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Figure 2
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