Table Of Contents; Introduction - Toro 71254 Operator's Manual

This product complies with all relevant European directives.
For details, see the separate product specific Declaration of
Conformity (DOC) sheet.

Introduction

This rotary-blade, riding lawn mower is intended to be
used by residential homeowners or professional, hired
operators. It is designed primarily for cutting grass on
well-maintained lawns on residential or commercial
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 (under the seat)
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.
© 2012-The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Figure 1
1. Safety alert symbol
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 Indicator ....................................................... 6
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 7
Product Overview .........................................................10
Controls ...............................................................10
Specifications ........................................................10
Operation ....................................................................11
Gasoline and Oil ....................................................11
Positioning the Seat ................................................11
Operating the Headlights.........................................11
Operating the Blade Control (PTO) ..........................12
Setting the Height-of-Cut ........................................12
Adjusting the Anti-scalp Wheels ...............................12
Starting the Engine .................................................12
Stopping the Engine ...............................................13
Using the Safety Interlock System .............................13
Testing the Safety Interlock System ...........................14
Pushing the Machine Manually .................................14
Driving Forward or Backward ..................................15
Stopping the Machine .............................................15
Side Discharging the Grass ......................................15
Operating Tips.......................................................16
Maintenance .................................................................17
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................17
Lubrication ...............................................................18
Greasing and Lubricating the Machine.......................18
Engine Maintenance ..................................................19
Servicing the Engine Oil..........................................19
Servicing the Air Cleaner .........................................21
Servicing the Spark Plug ..........................................22
Fuel System Maintenance ...........................................23
Draining the Fuel Tank ...........................................23
Replacing the Fuel Filter..........................................23
Electrical System Maintenance ....................................24
Servicing the Battery...............................................24
Servicing the Fuse ..................................................25
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Figure 2
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