Operator's Manual
Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner
of the machine can result in injury. To reduce the
potential for any injury, comply with the following safety
instructions.
Operate the machine only after reading and
understanding the contents of this manual. A free
replacement manual is available by sending complete
model and serial number to:
The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Ave. S.,
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196.
Only trained operators, skilled in slope operation
and who have read this manual should operate the
machine. Never allow children to operate the machine
or adults to operate it without proper instructions.
Become familiar with the controls and know how to
stop the machine and engine quickly.
Do not carry passengers on the machine. Keep
everyone, especially children and pets, away from the
areas of operation.
Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in
place. lf a shield, safety device or decal is damaged,
malfunctioning or illegible, repair or replace it before
operating the machine.
Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate
machine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes or
sneakers. Do not wear loose fitting clothing because it
could get caught in moving parts and possibly cause
personal injury.
Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants
and a helmet is advisable and required by some local
ordinances and insurance regulations.
Make sure the work area is clear of objects which
might be picked up and thrown by the reels.
Since gasoline is highly flammable, handle it
carefully.
A. Use an approved gasoline container.
B. Do not remove cap from fuel tank when engine
is hot or running.
C. Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
D. Fill fuel tank outdoors and not over one inch
(25 mm) from the top of the tank, not the filler neck.
Do not overfill.
Do not run the engine in a confined area without
adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous
and could be deadly.
Sit on the seat when starting and operating the
machine.
Check the interlock switches daily for proper
operation, refer to page 24. If a switch should fail,
replace the switch before operating the machine. (After
every two years, replace all four interlock switches in
the wiring system, regardless if they are working
properly or not.)
When starting the engine:
A. Engage parking brake.
B. Be sure traction pedal is in neutral and PTO
switch is in disengage position.
C. After engine starts, release parking brake and
keep foot off traction pedal. Machine must not
move on a level surface. If movement is evident,
the neutral control linkage is incorrectly adjusted:
therefore, shut engine off and adjust until machine
does not move when traction pedal is released.
Refer to Adjusting Transmission for Neutral, page
33.
D. Hills over 15 degrees should be mowed up and
down, not side to side; see slope gauge, page 39.
E. Mowing hills may be dangerous. However, hills
over 20 degrees generally should not be mowed
unless special safeguards, skills and conditions
exist; see slope gauge, page 39.
F. Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden
hazards. Use extreme care when operating close
to sand traps, ditches, creeks, steep hillsides or
other hazards.
G. Reduce speed when making sharp turns.
Avoid sudden stops and starts. Use reverse pedal
for braking. Cutting units must be lowered when
going down slopes for steering control.
H. Before backing up, look to the rear and assure
no one is behind the machine. Watch out for traffic
when near or crossing roads. Always yield the right
of way.
Keep hands, feet and clothing away from moving
parts and the reel discharge area. Grass baskets, if so
equipped, must be in place during reel operation for
maximum safety.
This product may exceed noise levels of 85 dB(A)
at the operator position. Ear protectors are
recommended for prolonged exposure to reduce the
potential of permanent hearing damage.
Raise the cutting units when driving from one work
area to another.