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Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
Safe Operating Practices.................................... 4
Toro Mower Safety.............................................. 5
Sound Power Level ............................................ 6
Sound Pressure Level ........................................ 6
Vibration Level.................................................... 6
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 7
Setup ........................................................................ 9
1 Preparing the Traction Unit ............................ 10
2 Installing the Cutting Unit to the Traction
Unit ............................................................... 10
3 Installing the Handle Retainers .......................11
4 Installing the Transport Wheels .......................11
5 Checking the Engine-Oil Level ....................... 12
6 Installing the Grass Basket............................. 12
Product Overview ................................................... 14
Controls ........................................................... 14
Specifications .................................................. 18
Attachments/Accessories ................................. 18
Operation ................................................................ 18
Think Safety First.............................................. 18
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.......................... 18
Filling the Fuel Tank .......................................... 18
Adjusting the Handle Height ............................. 20
Adjusting the Handle Angle............................... 20
Adjusting the Throttle Control ........................... 20
Starting and Shutting Off the Engine ................. 21
Transporting the Machine ................................. 21
Preparing to Mow ............................................. 21
Mowing Tips ..................................................... 22
Checking the Operation of the Interlock
Switches ...................................................... 23
Releasing the Transmission.............................. 24
Setting the Machine to Match Turf
Conditions..................................................... 25
Maintenance ........................................................... 26
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 26
Daily Maintenance Checklist............................. 27
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 28
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 28
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 29
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 30
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 30
Cleaning the Fuel Cup and Fuel-Tank
Screen .......................................................... 30
Replacing the Fuel Line .................................... 31
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 31
Servicing the Traction Interlock Switch
...................................................................... 31
Servicing the Brake-Interlock Switch................. 32
Brake Maintenance ............................................. 32
Adjusting the Service/Parking Brake................. 32
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 33
Inspecting the Reel-Drive Belt........................... 33
Visually Inspecting the Reel Clutch ................... 33
Engaging/Disengaging the
Transmission-Belt Tensioner......................... 34
Controls System Maintenance ............................. 34
Adjusting the Traction Control........................... 34
Adjusting the Reel Control ................................ 35
Storage ................................................................... 36
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