Operator's Manual
2
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
1983, 2003 The The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Contents
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Specifications 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Equipment 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up Instructions 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove Mower From Carton 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Wheel Hubs And Install Wheels 5. . . . . . . .
Gear Case Oil 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Critical Adjustments 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Reel Bearings And Mower Fasteners 6. . . .
Parallel Bedknife To Reel 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set Height Of Cut 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reel Bearing Adjustment 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjust Bedknife To Reel For Light Contact 8. . . . .
Causes of Poor Quality of Cut 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grinding 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lapping 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bedknife Replacement 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reel, Roller and Wheel Bearing Adjustment 11. . . .
Mower Servicing Procedure Disassembly 12. . . . . .
Gear Case And Frame Assembly 16. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roller Disassembly 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roller Assembly 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro General Commercial Products Warranty 20. .
Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
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. The two numbers are
stamped on a plate which is located on the cross tube.
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate
injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note: emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.