Table Of Contents - Toro TITAN HD 1500 Operator's Manual

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 safety and operation training materials,
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.
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.
Figure 1
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
Safety ....................................................................... 5
General Safety ................................................... 5
Slope Indicator ................................................... 6
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 7
Product Overview ................................................... 14
Controls ........................................................... 14
Specifications .................................................. 15
Before Operation ................................................. 16
Before Operation Safety ................................... 16
Recommended Fuel ......................................... 17
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner ............................. 17
Filling the Fuel Tank .......................................... 17
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.......................... 17
Using the Rollover-Protection System
(ROPS) ......................................................... 18
Think Safety First.............................................. 19
Using the Safety-Interlock System .................... 20
Positioning the Seat.......................................... 20
Changing the Seat Suspension......................... 20
Breaking in a New Machine .............................. 21
Using Attachments and Accessories................. 21
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During Operation ................................................. 21
During Operation Safety ................................... 21
Operating the Parking Brake............................. 23
Operating the Mower Blade-Control Switch
(PTO) ............................................................ 23
Operating the Throttle....................................... 23
Operating the Choke......................................... 24
Operating the Ignition Switch ............................ 24
Starting the Engine ........................................... 24
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 25
Driving Forward or Backward............................ 26
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut............................... 28
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers........................ 28
Adjusting the Side Bumpers.............................. 29
Stopping the Machine ....................................... 29
Using the Side Discharge ................................. 30
Operating Tips ................................................. 30
After Operation .................................................... 31
After Operation Safety ...................................... 31
Using the Fuel-Shutoff Valve............................. 31
Using the Drive-Wheel-Release Valves ............ 31
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Figure 2
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