Operator's Manual

2
 2003 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Contact us at www.Toro.com
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Crankcase Oil 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Tank 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Brake Fluid Level 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Tire Pressure 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Transmission Oil 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Think Safety First 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pre-Starting Checks 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page
Starting the Engine 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Vehicle 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking the Vehicle 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cargo Bed 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate Latches 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Vehicle Break-In 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting the Vehicle 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading the Cargo Box 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing the Vehicle 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a Trailer 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 19. . . . . . . . .
Maintaining the Vehicle under Special Operating
Conditions 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking the Vehicle 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and Adjusting Neutral 21. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Engine Oil 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Engine Cooling Areas 22. . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Air Cleaner 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing the Machine 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Brakes 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting the Tires 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Front Suspension 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Front Wheel Toe-In 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Drive Belt 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintaining the Primary Drive Clutch 26. . . . . . . . .
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schematics 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.
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