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All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
2003 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
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.
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
Page
Introduction 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-on (riding) Rotary
Lawnmower Machines 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Pressure 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Power 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slope Chart 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gasoline and Oil 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Gasoline 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Engine Oil Level 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Rollover Protection System (ROPS) 16. .
Think Safety First 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Parking Brake 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing or Removing Baffles 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing and Removing Blowout Baffles 21. . . . .
Starting and Stopping the Engine 22. . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) 23. . . . . . . . .
The Safety Interlock System 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Testing the Safety Interlock System 23. . . . . . . . . .
Driving Forward or Backward 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Machine 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Height-of-Cut 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Anti-Scalp Rollers 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the Seat 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlatching the Seat 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pushing the Machine by Hand 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating with Grass Deflector 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting Machines 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading Machines 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for Mowing Grass 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Recommended Maintenance Schedule 30. . . . . . . .
Servicing the Cutting Blades 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Air Cleaner 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Engine Oil 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Spark Plug 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Fuel Filter 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Fuel Tank 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Cooling System 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing and Lubrication 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing the Bearings 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Tire Pressure 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Caster Pivot Bearing 39. . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Hub Slotted Nut 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Hydraulic System 40. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Handle Neutral 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Hydraulic Pump Neutral 43. . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Tracking 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Parking Brake 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Fuse 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Battery 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leveling the Mower at Three Positions 48. . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Push Arms 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning Under the Deck 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting the Belts 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Deck Belt 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Pump Drive Belt 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Grass Deflector 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Waste Disposal 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring Diagram 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and Storage 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .