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HoverPro 450/550 Mower
Model No. 02601—Serial No. 312000001 and Up
Model No. 02605—Serial No. 312000001 and Up
Introduction
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.
Important: This engine is not equipped with a
spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California
Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate
the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or
grass-covered land. Other states or federal areas
may have similar laws.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
The enclosed Engine Owner's Manual is supplied
for information regarding the US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California
Emission Control Regulation of emission systems,
maintenance, and warranty. Replacements may be
ordered through the engine manufacturer.
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. Keep for future
reference.
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.
© 2011—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
g017365
1. Model and serial number plate
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
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.
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
Register at www.Toro.com.
Form No. 3371-467 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 1
Figure 2
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the UK
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  • Page 1 Form No. 3371-467 Rev A HoverPro 450/550 Mower Model No. 02601—Serial No. 312000001 and Up Model No. 02605—Serial No. 312000001 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction 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.
  • Page 2: General Operation

    information and Note emphasizes general information • slow down and use caution when making turns and worthy of special attention. crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop cutting element if not mowing. For models with stated engine horsepower, the gross • Never direct discharged material toward anyone. horsepower of the engine was laboratory rated by the Avoid discharging material against a wall or engine manufacturer in accordance with SAE J1349.
  • Page 3 • When using the HoverPro, always keep both hands • If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing on the handlebar. immediately. • When cutting steep slopes from the top of the slope • Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten and a longer reach is needed, never tie the HoverPro securely.
  • Page 4 – Before checking, cleaning, or working on the machine. – After striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the machine. – If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally. – Whenever you leave the machine. –...
  • Page 5: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. 111-5393 1. Warning—Receive training on the product; read the 4. Thrown object hazard; keep bystanders away from the Operator’s Manual. machine. 2.
  • Page 6: Assembling The Handle

    Setup Assembling the Handle No Parts Required Procedure 1. Slide 2 bushes into the frame. g017328 Figure 4 1. Upper handle 4. U bolt 2. Hand wheel 5. Lower handle 3. Washer 5. Fit the U bolt through the upper and lower handle and secure it with a washer and a hand wheel.
  • Page 7: Filling The Engine With Oil

    Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure g017338 Important: Your machine does not come with oil Figure 7 in the engine. Before starting the engine, fill the engine with oil. Max. fill: 0.59 l (20 oz.), type: SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 Note: Fill the engine crankcase with oil until the detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, dipstick indicates that the engine oil level is correct...
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Product Overview Operation Filling the Fuel Tank DANGER Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. • To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or machine directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object.
  • Page 9: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Checking the Engine Oil Level Adjusting the Cutting Height Service Interval: Before each use or daily WARNING 1. Move the machine to a level surface. Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into 2. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. contact with the moving blades, causing serious injury.
  • Page 10: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine 1. Place the throttle control to the choke position, ensure that the fuel switch is in the ‘On’ position. g017329 Figure 15 4. Pull the recoil start handle. Note: If the machine does not start after several g017346 attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
  • Page 11: Adjusting The Choke

    Adjusting the Choke Stopping the Engine Use the throttle assembly to adjust the choke (Figure 16). Service Interval: Before each use or daily To stop the engine, release the blade control bar (Figure 17). Important: When you release the engine stop handle, both the engine and blade should stop within 3 seconds.
  • Page 12 • For best performance, install a new blade before the cutting season begins. • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro replacement blade. Cutting Grass • Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time.
  • Page 13: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil. After the first 5 hours • Check the engine oil level. •...
  • Page 14: Preparing For Maintenance

    Preparing for Maintenance 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug (Figure 18) before performing any maintenance procedure. g017339 Figure 19 1. Cover 3. Filter 2. Latch tabs 2.
  • Page 15: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Important: Replace a cracked, fouled, or 4. Remove the dipstick. dirty spark plug. Do not clean the electrodes 5. Tip the machine onto its side, with the dipstick down, because grit entering the cylinder can damage to drain the used oil out through the oil fill tube. the engine.
  • Page 16: Cleaning The Machine

    g017847 Figure 22 1. Spacers 3. Blade bolt 2. Swinging blade 4. Remove the swinging blades and the spacers (Figure 22). 5. Fit the new swinging blades onto their individual blade bolts, replace the spacers, then screw the bolts into place using the key provided (Figure 22). 6.
  • Page 17: Preparing The Machine For Storage

    Storage Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Preparing the Machine for Storage WARNING Gasoline vapors can explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. • Do not store the machine in an enclosure near an open flame. •...
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine does not start 1. The wire is not connected to the spark 1. Connect the wire to the spark plug. plug. 2. The fuel cap vent hole is plugged. 2. Clean the fuel cap vent hole or replace the fuel cap.
  • Page 19 Spypros Stavrinides Limited Cyprus 357 22 434131 Surge Systems India Limited India 91 1 292299901 T-Markt Logistics Ltd. Hungary 36 26 525 500 Toro Australia Australia 61 3 9580 7355 Toro Europe BVBA Belgium 32 14 562 960 374-0269 Rev C...
  • Page 20 Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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