Operator's Manual
2
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
2001 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 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 this 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.
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. See the emission label(s) on the engine.
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Lawn Mower Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Handle 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Starter Rope 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Starting 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Crankcase with Oil 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline 8. . . . . . . . . . . .
Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule 9. . . . . . . . . .
Operation 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Engine 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Self-propel Drive 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Cutting Height 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using the Grass Bag 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Tips 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 13. . . . . . . . .
Checking the Engine Oil Level 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Underside of the Housing 14. . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Air Filter 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Spark Plug 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Engine Oil 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintaining the Blade 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Cable 17. . . . . . . . . .
Lubricating the Self-propel Drive 18. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning under the Belt Cover 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Cooling System 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emptying the Fuel Tank 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Folding the Handle 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Fuel System 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Engine 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Information 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing From Storage 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. Figure 1 illustrates
the location of the model and serial numbers on the
product.
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Figure 1
1. Location of the model and serial numbers