Operation Manual

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsToolsTimeCutter SS 3225

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobeused

byresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators.

Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained

lawnsonresidentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnot

designedforcuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand

maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand

productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe

productproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comforproduct

safetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,

helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional

information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro

CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof

yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe

modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers

inthespaceprovided.

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety

messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2),

whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath

ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

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Figure2

1.Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation

andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial

attention.

Contents

Safety...........................................................................4

GeneralSafety.........................................................4

SlopeIndicator.......................................................5

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................6

ProductOverview.........................................................10

Controls...............................................................10

BeforeOperation......................................................11

BeforeOperationSafety..........................................11

RecommendedFuel................................................12

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner...................................12

FillingtheFuelTank...............................................12

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................13

BreakinginaNewMachine......................................13

ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................13

UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem.............................14

PositioningtheSeat................................................14

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers........................15

DuringOperation.....................................................15

DuringOperationSafety.........................................15

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)...............................................................16

OperatingtheThrottle............................................16

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................17

StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.........................17

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.............................18

DrivingtheMachine...............................................18

StoppingtheMachine.............................................20

AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................20

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers...............................20

UsingtheSideDischarge.........................................21

OperatingTips......................................................21

AfterOperation........................................................22

AfterOperationSafety............................................22

PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................22

TransportingtheMachine........................................23

LoadingtheMachine..............................................24

Maintenance.................................................................25

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................25

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures......................................25

MaintenanceandStorageSafety................................25

RaisingtheSeat......................................................26

Lubrication...............................................................26

GreasingtheBearings.............................................26

EngineMaintenance..................................................27

EngineSafety.........................................................27

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................27

ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................28

ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................30

CleaningtheBlowerHousing...................................31

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................31