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Pour obtenir gratuitement une version en français de ce manuel, écrivez à l’adresse ci–dessous. N’oubliez pas d’indiquer les numéros de modèle et de série de votre produit. The Toro Company, Attn: Parts Dept., 8111 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420–1196. Domestic English (EN)
Installing the Starter Rope ....Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates Before Starting .
Be alert and turn the lawn mower off if children enter comply with these safety instructions. the area. Toro designed and tested this lawn mower for to offer Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
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Do not operate the lawn mower when barefoot or Stop the blade(s) if you must tilt the lawn mower for wearing open sandals. transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side area to be mowed.
To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase which can result in a severe injury. If you feel uneasy on a only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. slope, do not mow it. Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals when Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.
Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. 43-8480 93-0248 99-6018 Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts DESCRIPTION QTY.
Installing the Handle Warning Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can pinch, stretch, or damage one or more of the cables. Any pinched, stretched, or damaged cable may cause an operational failure that results in an unsafe operating condition. m-4204 Do not pinch, stretch, or damage the cables.
Before Starting Important Do not add oil to the gasoline. Important Do not use methanol, gasoline containing Filling the Crankcase with Oil methanol, gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol, premium gasoline, or white gas. Using these fuels can damage the engine’s fuel system. The crankcase can hold 22 ounces (0.65 liters) of oil.
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner regularly during operation and storage. A stabilizer/conditioner cleans the engine during operation and prevents gum-like varnish deposits from forming in the engine during periods of storage. Important Do not use fuel additives other than a fuel stabilizer/conditioner.
Using the Self-propel Drive A = 1 in. (25 mm) To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk forward with your hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your B = 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) sides, and the lawn mower will automatically keep pace C = 2 in.
Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season. Periodically file down nicks on the blade. Removing the Grass Bag Replace the blade when necessary with an original Toro 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. replacement blade.
If there are more than 5 inches (12.7 cm) of leaves on Warning the lawn, set the front cutting height one or 2 notches higher than the rear cutting height. This makes it easier to feed the leaves under the lawn mower deck. Operating a lawn mower with its engine running at a speed greater than the factory setting can Slow down your mowing speed if the lawn mower does...
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 14. Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within 3 seconds of releasing the bail;...
Checking the Engine Oil Level Scraping Method Before you use the lawn mower, ensure that the oil level is Warning between the Add and the Full marks as shown on the dipstick (Fig. 5). If the oil level is below the Add mark, add oil.
7. Connect the wire to the spark plug. Changing the Engine Oil Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and then Ó Ó after every 50 operating hours or every season. Run the engine just before changing the oil to warm the oil. Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants.
Draining the Oil below the Lawn Mower 12. Recycle the used oil according to local codes. Deck (Optional Method) Maintaining the Blade Note: You will need a 3/8-inch ratchet extension to perform this procedure. A straight, sharp blade provides the best cutting performance.
Inspecting the Blade Carefully examine the blade for sharpness and wear, especially where the flat and the curved parts meet (Fig. 19A). Because sand and abrasive material can wear away the metal that connects the flat and curved parts of the blade, check the blade before using the lawn mower.
Installing the Blade 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, an accelerator, a lock washer, and the blade bolt (Fig. 20). Note: The sail part of the blade must point upward m-4205 (toward the top of the housing). 2. Torque the blade bolt to 50 ft-lb (68 N m).
2. Install a grease gun onto each fitting in turn and gently Folding the Handle apply one or two pumps of #2 multi-purpose lithium grease to each. Warning Important Excess grease may prevent the wheel clutch operation from properly operating. Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can pinch, stretch, or damage one or more of the Cleaning under the Belt Cover...
Storage 2. Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder, cylinder head fins, and blower housing. 3. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the To prepare the lawn mower for off-season storage, perform external parts of the engine, the shrouding, and the top the recommended maintenance procedures.
Authorized Service Dealer: Troubleshooting Toro designed and built your lawn mower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully, and refer to Maintenance on page 13 for more information. If a problem continues, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Lawn mower or engine vibrates 1. The blade is bent or is out of 1. Balance the blade. If the blade excessively balance. is bent, replace it. 2. The blade bolt is loose. 2. Tighten the blade bolt. 3.
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.