Thank you for purchasing a T oro product.
All of us at T oro want you to be completely satisfied with
your new product, so feel free to contact your local
Authorized Service Dealer for help with service, genuine
T oro parts, or other information you may require.
Whenever you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or
the factory, always know the model and serial numbers of
your product. These numbers will help the Service Dealer
or Service Representative provide exact information about
your specific product. You will find the model and serial
number decal located in a unique place on the product
(Fig. 1).
m-2302
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number decal
For your convenience, write the product model and serial
numbers in the space below.
Model No:
Serial No.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product correctly. Reading this manual will
help you and others avoid personal injury and damage to
the product. Although T oro designs, produces and markets
safe, state-of-the-art products, you are responsible for
using the product properly and safely. You are also
responsible for training persons who you allow to use the
product about safe operation.
The Toro warning system in this manual identifies
potential hazards and has special safety messages that help
you and others avoid personal injury, even death.
DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal words
used to identify the level of hazard. However, regardless
of the hazard, be extremely careful.
DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause
serious injury or death if the recommended precautions
are not followed.
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All Rights Reserved
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Printed in USA
WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious injury
or death if the recommended precautions are not followed.
CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if the recommended precautions are not
followed.
• If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from the are of
spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition
until gasoline vapors have dissipated.
• Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
T wo other words are also used to highlight information.
“Important” calls attention to special mechanical
information and “Note” emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
The left and right side of the machine is determined by
standing behind the handle in the normal operator’s
position.
Safety
Training
1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.
3. Never mow while people, especially children, or pets
are nearby.
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
5. Replace faulty silencers.
6. Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts
in sets to preserve balance.
7. On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one
blade can cause other blades to rotate.
Operation
1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
2. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
3. Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where
feasible.
4. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
5. Walk, never run.
6. For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the face of
slopes, never up and down.
7. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
Preparation
1. While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
2. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation to protect eyes from foreign objects that may
be thrown from the machine. Keep face, hands, and
feet away from the mower housing and cutter blade
when the engine is running. Stay behind the handle
until the engine stops.
3. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all objects which may be thrown
by the machine.
4. WARNING – Gasoline is highly flammable.
• Store fuel in containers specifically designed for
this purpose.
• Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refuelling.
• Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline while the
engine is running or when the engine is hot.
8. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
9. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
lawnmower toward you.
10.Stop the blade(s) if the lawnmower has to be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass,
and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the
area to be mowed.
11. Never operate the lawnmower with broken guards or
shields, or without safety devices for example
deflectors and/or grass catchers in place.
12.Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine.
13.Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting
the engine.
14.Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully
according to instructions and with feet well away from
the blade(s).
15.Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine or
switching on the motor, except if the lawnmower has
to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more
than absolutely necessary and lift only the part which
is away from the operator.
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16.Do not start the engine when standing in front of the
discharge chute.
17.Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
18.Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine
is running.
19.Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
• before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;
• before checking, cleaning or working on the
lawnmower;
Sound Pressure Level
This unit has a sound pressure at the operator’s ear of
87 dB(A), based on measurements of identical machines
per Directive 81/1051/EEC.
Sound Power Level
This unit has a sound power level of 100 LwA, based on
measurements of identical machines per Directive
84/538/EEC.
• after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
lawnmower for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the lawnmower;
• if lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
20.Stop the engine
• whenever you leave the lawnmower;
• before refuelling.
21.Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down
and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve,
turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.
Maintenance And Storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
2. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark.
3. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
Vibration Level
This unit has a maximum hand-arm vibration level of
4.20 m/s
per EN 1033.
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, based on measurements of identical machines
4. T o reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
battery compartment and gasoline storage area free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
5. Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or
deterioration.
6. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
7. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done
outdoors.
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Symbol Glossary
Safety alert triangle —
symbol within triangle
indicates a hazard.
Safety alert symbol
Read operator’s
manual.
Consult technical
manual for proper
service procedures.
Do not open or
remove safety shields
while engine is
running.
Rotating blade can cut
off toes or fingers.
Stay clear of mower
blade as long as
engine is running.
To avoid blade failure
when mulching, use
blade stiffener when
mower is equipped
with mulching plug.
Transmission
Stay a safe distance
from the machine.
Stay a safe distance
from the mower.
Throw or flying
objects — Whole body
exposure
Thrown or flying
objects — Rotary
side-mounted mower.
Keep deflector shield
in place.
Stop engine before
leaving operator
position.
Oil
On/Run
Engage
Disengage
Battery charging
condition
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Hourmeter/elapsed
operating hours
FastNeutral
SlowFirst gear
Decreasing/IncreasingSecond gear
Fuel
Grease lubrication
point
Engine start
Engine stop
ChokePull rope.
Primer (start aid)Wheel
Third gear
Cutting element —
basic symbol
Cutting element —
height adjustment
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Push primer three
times.
Wheel traction
Properly dispose of
batteries.
Insert key in ignition
switch.
Turn key in ignition
switch.
Move control.
Move control forward.Raise control bar.
Lower control bar.
Raise control bar.
Raise/lower control
bar.
Raise/lower control
bar.
Move control
rearward.
Raise control bar.
Lower control bar.
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Assembly
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Handle
1. Mount handle to outside of mower housing, using
bottom hole, with (2) 5/16–18 x 1–1/4” (8 mm x 31
mm) capscrews, washers, and thin nylon insert
locknuts (Fig. 2).
2. Secure handle latches to handle with (2) 5/16–18 x
1–1/2” (8 mm x 38 mm) capscrews, washers and nylon
insert locknuts (Fig. 2).
Note: Handle height is adjustable for operator comfort.
Stand behind mower handle to gauge height. T o adjust
handle height, reposition capscrews and locknuts securing
handle latches to handle into other mounting holes in
latches.
3. Slide bag support rod thru top mounting holes in
handle and secure each end with a cap locknut (Fig. 2).
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2
4
1
2
1. Tank bracket
2. Slots
3. Plastic clips
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5
1
530
Figure 3
4. Gas tank
5. Self-tapping screw
m-534
Figure 2
1. Handle
2. Cap locknut
3. Bag support rod
4. Handle latch
4. Use cable ties to secure the control cables to handles
below the bag support rod.
Gas Tank
1. Start self–tapping screws into bottom of gas tank and
then remove screws.
2. Hook plastic clips on front of gas tank into slots on
rear of engine (Fig. 3).
3. Secure gas tank to tank base with (2) self–tapping
screws (Fig. 3). Do not overtighten screws.
4. Remove red cap from end of fuel line and from end of
elbow fitting on gas tank. Slide end of fuel line onto
elbow fitting (Fig. 4). Secure fuel line in place with
fuel line clamp.
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1
2
Figure 4
1. Fuel line clamp
2. Fuel line
3. Elbow fitting
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