Table Of Contents - Toro PT-36PP Original Instructions Manual

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.
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.
Figure 2
Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
Safe Operating Practices.................................... 4
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 6
Product Overview ..................................................... 7
Controls ............................................................. 7
Specifications .................................................... 9
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Attachments/Accessories ................................... 9
Operation .................................................................. 9
Checking the Engine-Oil Level............................ 9
Checking the Gearcase Oil Level...................... 10
Cleaning Debris from the Machine .................... 10
Folding and Unfolding the Handle ..................... 10
Adding Fuel .......................................................11
Starting the Engine ........................................... 13
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 13
Operating the Machine ..................................... 13
Maintenance ........................................................... 14
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 14
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 14
Disconnecting the Spark-Plug Wire .................. 14
Lubrication .......................................................... 15
Lubricating the Blade Arms............................... 15
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 15
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 15
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 16
Servicing the Gearcase Oil ............................... 17
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 18
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 19
Checking the Belt, Pulley Alignment, Belt
Tension, and Belt-Guide Gap ........................ 19
Removing the Belt Guard.................................. 19
Installing the Belt Guard.................................... 19
Removing the Belt ............................................ 20
Installing the Belt .............................................. 20
Aligning the Pulleys .......................................... 20
Adjusting the Dyna-Clutch ................................ 20
Adjusting the Belt Guide ................................... 21
Controls System Maintenance ............................. 22
Adjusting the Tilt Knob ...................................... 22
Adjusting the ProPitch Linkage Rod .................. 22
Testing the Dyna-Clutch Lever .......................... 23
Adjusting the Blades ......................................... 23
Adjusting the Blade Arms.................................. 25
Storage ................................................................... 25
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 26
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