Table Of Contents - Toro TimeMaster Series Operator's Manual

WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
Use of this product may cause exposure
to chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Contents
Introduction ............................................................... 1
Safety ....................................................................... 3
General Safety ................................................... 3
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 3
Setup ........................................................................ 5
1 Assembling and Unfolding the Handle.............. 5
2 Installing the Blade-Control Bar........................ 5
3 Adding Oil to the Engine................................... 7
4 Assembling the Grass Bag............................... 7
5 Charging the Battery ........................................ 7
Product Overview ..................................................... 8
Operation .................................................................. 9
Before Operation ................................................... 9
Before Operation Safety ..................................... 9
Filling the Fuel Tank ............................................ 9
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.......................... 10
Adjusting the Handle Height ............................. 10
Adjusting the Cutting Height ..............................11
During Operation ................................................. 12
During Operation Safety ................................... 12
Starting the Engine ........................................... 13
Using the Self-Propel Drive............................... 14
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 15
Engaging the Blades......................................... 15
Disengaging the Blades.................................... 15
Checking the Blade-Stop System
Operation ...................................................... 16
Recycling the Clippings .................................... 16
Bagging the Clippings....................................... 17
Side-Discharging the Clippings......................... 17
Operating Tips ................................................. 18
After Operation .................................................... 19
After Operation Safety ...................................... 19
Cleaning under the Machine ............................. 19
Maintenance ........................................................... 20
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 20
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 20
Preparing for Maintenance ............................... 20
Servicing the Air Filter....................................... 21
Changing the Engine Oil ................................... 21
Charging the Battery......................................... 22
Replacing the Fuse........................................... 23
Replacing the Battery ....................................... 23
Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive ......................... 24
Servicing the Blade-Drive System..................... 24
Servicing the Blades ......................................... 25
Checking for Bent Blades ................................. 26
Removing the Blades........................................ 27
Installing the Blades.......................................... 27
Storage ................................................................... 28
Storage Safety.................................................. 28
General Information.......................................... 28
Preparing the Fuel System ............................... 28
Preparing the Engine ........................................ 29
Removing the Machine from Storage ................ 29
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