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Introduction
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your new product, so feel free to contact your local
Authorized Service Dealer for help with service, genuine
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oro parts, or other information you may require.
Whenever you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or
the factory
your product. These numbers will help the Service Dealer
or Service Representative provide exact information about
your specific product. Y
number decal located in a unique place on the product
(Fig. 1).
1. Model
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
help you and others avoid personal injury and damage to
the product. Although T
safe, state-of-the-art products, you are responsible for
using the product properly and safely
responsible for training persons who you allow to use the
product about safe operation.
oro want you to be completely satisfied with
, always know the model and serial numbers of
and serial number decal
oro product.
ou will find the model and serial
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Printed in USA
The T
oro warning system in this manual identifies
potential hazards and has special safety messages that help
you and others avoid personal injury
DANGER, W
used to identify the level of hazard. However
of the hazard, be extremely careful.
DANGER
serious injury or death if the recommended precautions
are not followed.
WARNING
or death if the recommended precautions are not followed.
CAUTION
moderate injury if the recommended precautions are not
followed.
wo other words are also used to highlight information.
T
“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
position.
ARNING and CAUTION are signal words
signals an extreme hazard that will cause
signals a hazard that may cause serious injury
signals a hazard that may cause minor or
, even death.
, regardless
’s
General
1. Read
mower
use of the mower
mower or adults to operate it without proper
instructions.
Keep everyone, especially children and pets, away
2.
from area of operation. Thoroughly inspect area where
mower will be used and remove sticks, stones, wire,
and debris.
3. W
ear long pants and substantial shoes. Do not operate
mower while wearing open-toed shoes, loose clothing,
jewelry or when barefoot.
4.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation to protect eyes from foreign objects that may
be thrown from the machine. W
protection, protective gloves and a safety helmet is
advisable and may be required by local regulations.
5.
Check fuel level before starting engine. Do not fill fuel
tank indoors, when the engine is running, or until
engine cools for several minutes after running. W
up spilled gasoline before starting engine.
Operation
this manual carefully before operating the
. Become familiar with the controls and proper
. Never allow children to operate the
earing of hearing
ipe
Safety
This mower meets or exceeds CPSC blade safety
requir
ements for walk behind r
B71.4–1990 specifications of the American National
Standards Institute. However
maintenance by the operator or owner can r
injury
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o r
educe the potential for injury, comply with
these safety instructions and always pay attention to
the safety alert symbol
W
ARNING and DANGER. Failur
these instructions may r
Safe
This
throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to
avoid serious injury or death.
This mower is designed for cutting and recutting grass or
when equipped with a grass bag, for catching cut grass.
Any use for purposes other than these could prove
dangerous to user or bystanders.
Operating Practices
product is capable of amputating hands and feet and
esult in personal injury
otary mowers and the
, impr
oper use or
esult in
which means CAUTION,
e to comply with
.
6.
Keep all guards, shields, and safety devices in place.
Repair or replace damaged or missing parts, including
decals. Check all safety devices before each use.
7.
Blade and traction drive are designed to stop when the
control bar is released. Ensure control bar functions
properly before and during each use of mower
While
1. Do
2.
3.
,
4.
5.
Operating
not run engine indoors.
Always maintain secure footing. Keep a firm grip on
the handle and walk; never run. Never operate mower
in wet grass. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial
light.
Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
Use extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
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 and keep
clear of dischar
When bagging grass, stop engine and ensure dischar
door is closed before removing and emptying bag.
ge opening at all times.
.
ge
3
6.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop
before unclogging dischar
bag or dischar
hand, to unclog dischar
unclog the tunnel with the engine running.
7.
Since the blade rotates for a few seconds after
releasing the blade control bar
until all moving parts stop.
8.
After striking a foreign object or if mower vibrates
abnormally
plug. Check mower for damage and make all repairs
before using mower again.
9.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop
before adjusting the height-of-cut.
10.
Stop the blade when crossing a gravel driveway
or sidewalk.
11.
Stop engine before leaving the operator
position—behind the handle. Disconnect wire from
spark plug if mower will be unattended or not used.
12.
Do not touch engine while it is running or shortly after
it is stopped because engine will be hot enough to
cause a burn.
13.
Refuel only when engine is cool.
ge tunnel plug. Use a stick, not your
, stop engine and remove wire from spark
Maintenance
ge tunnel, removing grass
ge tunnel. Never attempt to
, stay behind the handle
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And Storage
, road
2.
Before mower is cleaned, inspected, serviced, or
adjusted, stop engine and disconnect wire from spark
plug. Keep wire away from plug to prevent accidental
starting.
o ensure the mower is in safe operating condition,
3. T
frequently check and keep all nuts, bolts, and screws
tight. Ensure blade nuts are tightened to 15–27 ft–lb
(20–37 N
o reduce fire hazard, keep engine free of excessive
4. T
grease, grass, leaves, and accumulation of dirt.
5.
Check grass catcher bag frequently for wear or
deterioration. Replace with a new bag for your
protection. Check that replacement bags comply with
original T
6.
Allow engine to cool before storing mower in any
enclosure. Do not store mower near any open flame or
where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark.
7.
Do not overspeed the engine by changing governor
settings.
At the time of manufacture, the mower conformed to
8.
the safety standards in ef
assure best performance and continued safety
certification of the mower
replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts
and accessories made by other manufacturers may
result in non-conformance with the safety standards,
and that could be dangerous.
m).
ORO recommendations or specifications.
fect for rotary mowers. T
, use genuine T
ORO
o
1. Perform
in this manual. If major repairs are ever needed or if
assistance is desired, contact your local Authorized
T
Safety
only those maintenance instructions described
ORO Service Dealer
.
and Instruction Decals
Safety
decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any
area of potential danger
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ON
. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.
DISCHARGE TUNNEL
!
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4
Assembly
Handle
4. Use
a cable tie to secure the control cables to left
handle below the bag support rod.
5.
Pull starter rope through rope guide on handle (Fig. 3).
1. Mount
handle to outside of mower housing, using
bottom hole, with (2) 5/16–18 x 1–1/4” lg. capscrews,
washers, and thin nylon insert locknuts (Fig. 2).
2.
Secure handle latches to handle with (2) 5/16–18 x
1–1/2” lg. 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.
Slide bag support rod thru
3.
top
mounting holes in
handle and secure each end with a cap locknut (Fig. 2).
2
3
1
4
1. Rope
guide
Gas Tank
1. Start
self-tapping screws into bottom of gas tank and
then remove screws.
2
1
m–210
Figure
3
2.
Starter rope
1. Handle
2.
Bag support rod
latch
Figure
2
3.
Cap locknut
4. Handle
534
2.
Hook plastic clips on front of gas tank into slots on
rear of engine (Fig. 4).
3.
Secure gas tank to tank base with (2) self-tapping
screws (Fig. 4). Do not overtighten screws.
5
4
Discharge Tunnel Plug
3
2
1
Figure
4
1. Tank
2. Slots
3.
4. Remove
bracket
Plastic clips
red cap from end of fuel line and from end of
4.
Gas tank
5.
Self-tapping screw
elbow fitting on gas tank. Slide end of fuel line onto
elbow fitting (Fig. 5). Secure fuel line in place with
fuel line clamp.
1. Open
the dischar
ge door by pulling forward on the
handle and moving it rearwards (Fig. 6). Hold the
dischar
ge door handle to prevent the spring-loaded
door from closing while inserting the plug.
2.
Since the plug is slightly wider than the dischar
ge
tunnel opening, rotate the plug clockwise slightly
while inserting it (Fig. 6). Make sure the arrow on the
plug decal is pointing upwards.
1
2
5
530
m–262
1. Discharge
3. Push
the plug all the way in until the spring clip on the
Figure
door handle
6
2.
Plug rotated clockwise
bottom of the plug clicks into place, locking the plug
securely into the dischar
dischar
ge door handle to lock top of plug.
ge tunnel (Fig. 7). Release
1. Fuel
2.
Fuel line
3
line clamp
1
Figure
5
3.
Elbow fitting
1
2
2045
m–275
7
1. Spring
Figure
clip
6
Before
Fill
Crankcase W
Fill
crankcase with SAE 30 or 10W30 oil until oil level
reaches FULL mark on dipstick as shown in (Fig. 8). The
maximum crankcase capacity is 26 ounces (0.77 liters) of
oil with the oil filter installed and 22 ounces (0.65 liters)
without the oil filter installed. Use any high quality
deter
gent oil having the American Petroleum Institute
(API) “service classification” — SF
1
1. Oil
fill tube
2. Dipstick
Starting
ith Oil
, SG, SH or SJ.
4
3
Figure
8
ADD mark
3.
4.
FULL mark
2
m–3845
Fill
Fuel T
ank W
ith Gasoline
DANGER
POTENTIAL
•
In certain conditions gasoline is extr
flammable and highly explosive.
WHA
T CAN HAPPEN
•
A fir
others, and cause pr
HOW T
•
Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors, in
an open ar
any gasoline that spills.
•
Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1/4” to
1/2” (6 mm to 13 mm) below the bottom of the
filler neck. This empty space in the tank allows
gasoline to expand.
•
Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay
away fr
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
• Stor
keep it out of the r
•
Never buy mor
gasoline.
HAZARD
e or explosion fr
O AVOID THE HAZARD
ea, when the engine is cold. W
om an open flame or wher
e gasoline in an appr
om gasoline can burn you,
operty damage.
oved container and
each of childr
e than a 30-day supply of
emely
e gasoline
en.
DANGER
ipe up
Before
each use, ensure oil level is between ADD and
FULL marks on dipstick (Fig. 8). Add oil if level is low
Position mower on level surface and clean around oil
1.
dipstick.
Remove dipstick by rotating cap counterclockwise 1/4
2.
turn.
ipe dipstick and insert it into filler neck. Rotate cap
3. W
clockwise 1/4 turn. Then remove dipstick and check
level of oil (Fig. 8). If level is low
to raise level to FULL mark on dipstick.
FILL ABOVE FULL MARK BECAUSE ENGINE
COULD BE DAMAGED WHEN ST
POUR OIL SLOWL
Insert dipstick into filler neck and rotate cap clockwise
4.
1/4 turn to lock.
Note:
Check oil level each time mower is used or after
every 5 operating hours. Initially, change oil after the first
5 hours of operation; thereafter
hours of operation. More frequent oil changes are required
in dusty or dirty conditions.
Y.
, add only enough oil
DO NOT
ARTED.
, change oil after every 50
.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
When fueling, under certain cir
static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline.
WHA
T CAN HAPPEN
•
A fir
e or explosion fr
and others and cause pr
HOW T
•
•
•
•
•
O AVOID THE HAZARD
Always place gasoline containers on the gr
away from your vehicle befor
Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle
or on a truck or trailer bed because interior
carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate
the container and slow the loss of any static
charge.
When practical, r
equipment fr
the equipment with its wheels on the r
If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment on a truck or trailer fr
container
dispenser nozzle.
If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used,
keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete.
om the truck or trailer and r
, rather than fr
om gasoline can burn you
operty damage.
emove gas-power
om a gasoline
cumstances, a
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ound.
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efuel
7
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline.
T
oro strongly recommends the use of fresh, clean,
UNLEADED
of 85 or higher in T
Unleaded gasoline burns cleaner
promotes good starting by reducing the build-up of
combustion chamber deposits. In countries other than
U.S.A., leaded gasoline may be used if it is commercially
available and unleaded is unavailable.
regular grade gasoline with an octane rating
oro gasoline powered products.
, extends engine life, and
IMPORTANT
use gasoline that has been stor
container fr
T
oro also recommends that T
used regularly in all T
during operation and storage seasons. T
Stabilizer/Conditioner cleans the engine during operation
and prevents gum-like varnish deposits from forming in
the engine during periods of storage.
IMPORTANT
r
eformulated gasolines, ar
alcohols or ethers. Excessive amounts of these blends
can damage the fuel system or cause performance
pr
oblems. Never use methanol
methanol
or white gas because engine fuel system damage could
r
esult. If any undesirable operating symptoms occur
use gasoline with a lower per
ether.
Do not use fuel additives other than those
manufactur
as T
oro’
s Stabilizer/Conditioner is a petr
Toro’
based conditioner/stabilizer
stabilizers with an alcohol base such as ethanol,
methanol or isopr
try to enhance the power or performance of machine.
1.
Clean around fuel tank cap and remove cap from tank.
Using unleaded gasoline, add fuel to 1/4” to 1/2” (6 to
13 mm) from top of tank, not into the filler neck. Do
not fill the tank full.
2.
Reinstall fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled
gasoline.