Table Of Contents; Introduction - Toro 71209 Operator's Manual

Introduction

Read this information carefully to learn how to
operate and maintain your product properly and
to avoid injury and product damage. You are
responsible for operating the product properly
and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com
for product and accessory information, help
finding a dealer, or to register your product.
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 identifies the location of the model
and serial numbers on the product. Write the
numbers in the space provided.
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the safety alert
symbol (Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may
cause serious injury or death if you do not follow
the recommended precautions.
© 2006-The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Figure 2
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general
information worthy of special attention.
Contents
Introduction ....................................................... 2
Safety .................................................................. 4
Safe Operation Practices for
Ride-on (Riding) Rotary
Lawn Mowers...................... 4
Toro Riding Mower Safety ................... 6
Sound Pressure.................................... 6
Sound Power ....................................... 6
Vibration............................................. 6
Slope Chart ......................................... 7
Safety and Instructional Decals ............ 8
Setup ................................................................ 10
1 Activating and Installing the
Battery .............................. 10
Product Overview ............................................. 12
Controls ........................................... 12
Operation.......................................................... 13
Adding Fuel ...................................... 13
Checking the Engine Oil Level ........... 14
Using the Parking Brake..................... 14
Positioning the Seat ........................... 14
Using the Blade Control
(PTO) ............................... 15
Setting the Height of Cut ................... 15
Starting the Engine ............................ 15
Stopping the Engine .......................... 16
Using the Safety Interlock
System............................... 16
Testing the Safety Interlock
System............................... 18
Driving the Tractor Forward or
Backward .......................... 18
Selecting the Ground Speed ............... 18
Stopping the Tractor.......................... 19
Side Discharging or Mulching the
Grass................................. 19
Installing the Discharge Cover ........... 19
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