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drop onto your lawn. To avoid this, move onto a
previously cut area with the blades engaged or you
can disengage the mower deck while moving forward.
Keeping the Underside of the
Mower Deck Clean
Clean clippings and dirt from the underside of the
mower deck after each use. If grass and dirt build up
inside the mower deck, cutting quality will eventually
become unsatisfactory.
Maintaining the Blade(s)
Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season
because a sharp blade cuts cleanly without tearing or
shredding the grass blades. Tearing and shredding
turns grass brown at the edges, which slows growth
and increases the chance of disease. Check the
mower blades after each use for sharpness, and
for any wear or damage. File down any nicks and
sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is
damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a
genuine Toro replacement blade.
After Operation
After Operation Safety
General Safety
•
Engage the parking brake, shut off the engine,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving the operator's position. Allow
the machine to cool before servicing, adjusting,
fueling, cleaning, or storing it.
•
Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit,
muffler, drives, grass catcher, and engine
compartment to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or
fuel spills.
•
Shut off the fuel and remove the key before storing
or transporting the machine.
Using the Fuel-Shutoff
Valve
Close the fuel-shutoff valve for transport, maintenance,
and storage
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Ensure that the fuel-shutoff valve is open when
starting the engine.
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Using the Drive-Wheel
Release Valves
WARNING
Hands may become entangled in the rotating
drive components below the engine deck,
which could result in serious injury.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and allow
all moving parts to stop before accessing the
drive-wheel release valves.
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