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Table of Contents

• Wearing safety shoes and long pants is advisable and

required by some local ordinances and insurance

regulations.

• Handle gasoline carefully. Wipe up any spills.

• Check the safety interlock switches daily for proper

operation. If a switch should fail, replace the switch

before operating the machine. After every two years,

replace all interlock switches in the safety system,

regardless if they are working properly or not.

• Always stand behind the handle when starting and

operating the machine.

• To start and stop the engine:

– Open fuel shut-off valve.

– Verify that the traction and reel drive control

levers on handle are in Neutral position.

– Move on/off switch to ON position, set choke

to full choke position (cold start) and throttle to

half throttle.

– Pull starter cord to start engine.

– Move throttle to Slow and on/off switch to Off

position to stop engine.

• To transport mower from one area to another:

– Install transport wheels.

– Disengage reel drive.

– Start engine.

– Press down on handle to raise front of mower

and engage traction drive.

• Before beginning mowing operation:

– Disengage traction drive.

– Stop engine.

– Remove transport wheels.

– Start engine

– Engage reel drive.

• Using the machine demands attention. To prevent

loss of control:

– Do not drive close to sand traps, ditches, creeks,

or other hazards.

– Reduce speed when making sharp turns. Avoid

sudden stops and starts.

– When near or crossing roads, always yield the

right-of-way.

– Apply the service brakes when going downhill to

keep forward speed slow and to maintain control

of the machine.

• The grass basket must be in place during operation

of the reels or thatchers for maximum safety. Shut

the engine off before emptying the baskets.

• Do not touch the engine, muffler, or exhaust pipe

while the engine is running or soon after it has

stopped because these areas could be hot enough

to cause burns.

• Stay clear of the rotating screen at the side of the

engine to prevent direct contact with your body or

clothing.

• When a person or pet appears unexpectedly in

or near the mowing area, stop mowing. Careless

operation, combined with terrain angles, ricochets,

or improperly positioned guards can lead to thrown

object injuries. Do not resume mowing until the

area is cleared.

Maintenance and Storage

• Check all fuel lines for tightness and wear on a

regular basis. Tighten or repair them as needed.

• If the engine must be running to perform a

maintenance adjustment, keep hands, feet, clothing,

and any parts of the body away from the cutting unit,

attachments, and any moving parts, especially the

screen at the side of the engine. Keep everyone away.

• To ensure safety and accuracy, have an Authorized

Toro Distributor check the maximum engine speed

with a tachometer. Maximum governed engine speed

should be 3600 RPM.

• If major repairs are ever needed or if assistance is

desired, contact an Authorized Toro Distributor.

• Use only Toro-approved attachments and

replacement parts. The warranty may be voided if

used with unapproved attachments.