Table Of Contents; Introduction - Toro 71233 Operator's Manual

Warning
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices
Toro Riding Mower Safety
Slope Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals
Gasoline and Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stabilizer/Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Think Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Blade Control (PTO)
Setting the Height of Cut
Starting and Stopping the Engine
The Safety Interlock System
2001 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
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Testing the Safety System
Pushing the Machine by Hand
Driving Forward or Backward
Stopping the Machine
Tips for Mowing Grass
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing and Lubrication
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Draining the Fuel Tank
Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and Storage
Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

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.
Figure 1
1. Location of the model and serial numbers
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