Operator's Manual

2
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
 2002 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Warning
Important The engine in this product is not equipped
with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California
Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this
engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or
grass-covered land as defined in CPRC 4126. Other states
or federal areas may have similar laws.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est
conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.
The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for
information regarding The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance
and warranty.
Keep this engine Owner’s Manual with your unit.
Should this engine Owner’s Manual become damaged
or illegible, replace immediately. Replacements may be
ordered through the engine manufacturer.
Contents
Page
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Operating 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
While Operating 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slope Chart 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Specifications 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Equipment 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Crankcase Oil 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Tank 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Tire Pressure 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Transmission Oil 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Think Safety First 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pre-Starting Checks 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Stopping the Vehicle 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking the Vehicle 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cargo Bed 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate Latches 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Vehicle Break-In 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting the Vehicle 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading the Cargo Box 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing the Vehicle 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a Trailer 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 20. . . . . . . . .
Heavy Duty Operation 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking the Vehicle 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and Adjusting Neutral 21. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Engine Oil 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Engine Cooling Areas 23. . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Air Cleaner 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing the Machine 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Brakes 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting the Tires 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Front Suspension 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Front Wheel Toe-In 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Drive Belt 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Fuel System 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plugs 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Transaxle Fluid 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Fuses 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Headlight Bulbs 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Battery 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washing the Vehicle 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Schematic 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee 32. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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