FormNo.3391-863RevA
CommercialWalk-BehindMower
FixedDeck,PistolGrip,HydroDrivewith
36inand48inTURBOFORCE
ModelNo.30934—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.30938—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.39934—SerialNo.315000001andUp
®
CuttingUnit
ModelNo.39938—SerialNo.315000001andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3391-863*A
WARNING
Introduction
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
WARNING
Removingstandardoriginalequipmentpartsand
accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,and
safetyofthemachine.FailuretouseoriginalToro
partscouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.Making
unauthorizedchangestotheengine,fuelorventing
system,mayviolateEPAandCARBregulations.
Thisrotary-blade,lawnmowerisintendedtobeused
byresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hired
operators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrasson
well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial
properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor
agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .T oro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires,
belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswith
originalToroparts.
Theenclosed
informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection
Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl
Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe
enginemanufacturer.
Engine Owner's Man ual
issuppliedfor
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
©2014—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
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PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroMowerSafety..................................................6
SlopeIndicator.......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
ProductOverview.........................................................13
Controls...............................................................13
Specications........................................................14
Attachments/Accessories........................................14
Operation....................................................................14
AddingFuel...........................................................14
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................15
PuttingSafetyFirst.................................................15
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................16
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................16
OperatingtheNeutralLocks....................................17
OperatingtheMower-Blade-ControlKnob
(PTO)...............................................................18
TheSafety-InterlockSystem....................................18
DrivingtheMachineForwardandBackward..............19
BringingtheMachinetoNeutralPosition...................19
StoppingtheMachine.............................................19
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................19
AdjustingtheFlowBafe........................................20
PositioningtheFlowBafe......................................20
TransportingtheMachine........................................21
SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass.....................21
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................21
AdjustingtheCasterPosition...................................22
AdjustingtheHandleHeight....................................23
Height-of-CutChart...............................................24
Maintenance.................................................................25
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................25
Lubrication...............................................................26
LubricatingtheMachine..........................................26
LubricatingtheCasterandWheelBearings.................26
GreasingtheMower-BeltIdler.................................26
GreasingthePumpControlandtheBell
Crank................................................................26
EngineMaintenance..................................................27
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................27
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................27
ServicingtheSparkPlugs.........................................29
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................30
ServicingtheFuelTank...........................................30
ServicingtheFuelFilter...........................................31
ServicingtheFuel-VentSystem................................31
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................32
AdjustingtheSpeed-ControlLinkage........................32
AdjustingtheNeutralControlLinkages.....................32
AdjustingtheHydroControlLinkages.......................33
AdjustingtheControlRod.......................................35
AdjustingtheTracking...........................................36
AdjustingtheSpringAnchorLinks...........................36
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................37
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................37
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CleaningtheAir-IntakeScreen.................................37
CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................37
BrakeMaintenance....................................................38
ServicingtheBrake.................................................38
BeltMaintenance......................................................39
CheckingtheBelts..................................................39
ReplacingtheMowerBelt........................................39
AdjustingtheMowerBeltTension............................40
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................43
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................43
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................46
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................46
AdjustingtheBladeBrake........................................48
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................48
Storage........................................................................49
CleaningandStorage..............................................49
Troubleshooting...........................................................51
Schematics...................................................................53
Safety
Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadebyother
manufacturersthatdonotmeetAmericanNationalStandards
Institutecerticationwillcausenoncomplianceofthis
machine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthemachinecanresult
ininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith
thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safetyalertsymbol,whichmeans
Danger
withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryor
death.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomply
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSI
B71.4-2012.
Caution, W ar ning ,
or
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If
theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadorunderstand
theinformationitistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplain
thismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleordamageto
property.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety
glasses,andhearingprotection.Longhair,looseclothing,
orjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand
removeallobjectssuchasrocks,toys,andwirewhichcan
bethrownbythemachine.
•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safetyswitches,
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot
operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
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Operation
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholesand
hiddenhazards.
•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis
engagedbeforestartingtheengine.Onlystarttheengine
fromtheoperator'sposition.
•Besureofyourfootingwhileusingthismachine,
especiallywhenbackingup.Walk;donotrun.Never
operateonwetgrass.Reducedfootingcouldcause
slipping.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto
travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect
thestabilityofthemachine.Usecautionwhileoperating
neardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen
changingdirectionsonslopes.
•Neverraisedeckwiththebladesrunning.
•NeveroperatewiththePTOshieldorotherguardsnot
securelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksareattached,
adjustedproperly ,andfunctioningproperly.
•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engagethe
parkingbrake(ifprovided),andshutofftheenginebefore
leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason,including
emptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthechute.
•Stopequipmentandinspectbladesafterstrikingobjects
orifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makenecessary
repairsbeforeresumingoperations.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachine.
•Keeppetsandbystandersaway .
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopbladesifnotmowing.
•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto
orfromatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
SafeHandlingofFuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis
anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.
•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit
ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
fueldispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
•Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten
securely.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine
andremovethekeyordisconnectthespark-plugwire.
Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning
orrepairingthemachine.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,thedrives,
themufers,andtheenginetohelppreventres.Clean
upoilorfuelspillage.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear
ame.
•Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot
storefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Settheparkingbrake.
Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectthebatteryorthespark-plugwirebefore
makinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegativeterminal
rstandthepositivelast.Connectthepositiverstand
negativelast.
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•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wraptheblade(s)or
weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only
replaceblades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.
•Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.fromthe
mowingarea.
•Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.Tallgrasscanhide
obstacles.
•Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.
Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheelgoes
overtheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedgecavesin.
•Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal
performanceofyourToroequipment,countonT oro
genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,T orodelivers
replacementpartsdesignedtotheexactengineering
specicationsofourequipment.Forpeaceofmind,insist
onTorogenuineparts.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror
truck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine.
ToroMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsandothersafetyinformationyoumustknow.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.
Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine.
•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.Donot
makesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.
•Mowslopessidetoside.
•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan20degrees.
Service
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewhere
thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror
furnace.
•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallythebladeattachment
bolts.Keepequipmentingoodcondition.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checksafetysystems
forproperoperationbeforeeachuse.
•Useonlygenuinereplacementpartstoensurethatoriginal
standardsaremaintained.
•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustandserviceas
required.
Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrassor,
whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcutgrass.
Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecouldprovedangerous
touserandbystanders.
GeneralOperation
•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebeforemowing.
Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.
•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay
behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting
tomaintain,adjustorservice.
•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymaybe
voidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforeoperatingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.
SlopeOperation
Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasy
onaslope,donotmowit.
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SlopeIndicator
Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis20degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan20degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
93-7010
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—keepthedeectorinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
95-5852
1.Warning—engagetheparkingbrakeandchockorblockthe
wheelswhenparkingthemachineonaslope.
98-5130
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto102-106N⋅m(75-80ft-lb).
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manualforinstructionson
operatingthecuttingblade
2.Pushforwardtoengage
99-3943
1.Engine
95-5537
3.Pullbacktodisengage
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106-2733
1.Fast
2.Continuousvariable
setting
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
3.Slow
106-5517
112-8760
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
112-9028
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.
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115-1038
1.Forward
2.Neutral
3.Reverse
4.Toturnrightmovethelefthandleverintotheforwardpositionwhiletherighthandleverisintheneutralposition.
5.Toturnleftmovetherighthandleverintotheforwardpositionwhilethelefthandleverisintheneutralposition.
6.Engine—stop
7.Engine—run
8.Groundspeed
9.Fast
10.Continuousvariablesetting
11.Slow
12.Neutral
13.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
14.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.
15.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
16.Warning—removetheignitionkeybeforeperformingmaintenanceonthemachine.
17.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mowerblade—stoptheenginebeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
18.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefromthemachine.
19.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsinplace.
115-4212
1.Hydraulicoillevel3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
117-2718
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130-8375
121-6049
1.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
awayfromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,
mower—donotoperate
themowerwithguardsor
shieldsremoved.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—keephands
awayfrommovingparts.
126-1400
1.Warning-ReadtheOperator’smanual.UseonlyTororiding
attachments.Useofotherridingattachmentsmaycreatea
hazardousconditionresultingininjury.
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
2.Increaseleft
3.Trackingadjustment
4.Increaseright
5.Trackingadjustmentknob
130-8376
1.Engagetheparkingbrake.2.Disengagetheparking
brake.
1.Neutrallock
130-8370
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131-1180
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
2.Short,lightgrass;dry
conditions;maximum
dispersion
3.Baggingsetting
4.Tall,densegrass;wet
conditions;maximum
groundspeed
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ProductOverview
Figure4
1.Sidedischarge5.Controls
2.Mowerdeck6.Handle
3.Recoil-starthandle
4.Gastank
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure5)beforeyou
starttheengineandoperatethemachine.
7.Casterwheel
Figure5
1.Throttlecontrol6.Handle
2.Speed-controllever
3.Ignitionswitch
4.Neutrallock
5.Operator-presence-control
levers(OPC)
7.Drivelever
8.Blade-controlknob(PTO)
9.Choke
10.Fuel-shutoffvalve
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolhas2positions:FastandSlow.
Operator-Presence-Control(OPC)
Levers
WhenyousqueezetheOPCleversagainstthehandles,
theOPCsystemsensesthattheoperatorisinthenormal
operatingposition.WhenyoureleasetheOPClevers,the
OPCsystemsensesthattheoperatorhasleftthenormal
operatingposition,andthesystemwillstoptheengineif
eitherthespeed-controlleverisnotintheNeutralpositionor
theblade-control(PTO)knobisengaged.
Blade-ControlKnob(PTO)
Theblade-controlknob(PTO)isusedtoengageand
disengagethedrivebelttodrivethemowerbladeswiththe
OPCleverspressedagainstthehandles.Pulltheknobupto
engagethebladesanddowntodisengagetheblades.
IgnitionSwitch
Thisswitchisusedinconjunctionwithrecoilstarterandhas
2positions:RunandOff.
Speed-ControlLever
Thismachinehasavariable-speedcontrolwithaNeutral
position.Thiscontrolshowfastthemachinetravelsforward.
DriveLevers
Releasethedriveleverstoengageforwardtractionoperation
andsqueezetheleversuntilanincreaseinforceisfeltto
gointoneutralpositionandcontinuetosqueezetogoin
reverse.Squeezetheright-sidedrivelevertoturnrightand
theleft-sidedrivelevertoturnleft.
NeutralLock
Squeezethedriveleversbackuntilanincreaseinforceisfelt,
andmovethelockstotherearforneutrallock.
Recoil-StartHandle
Pulltherecoil-starthandletostarttheengine(notshown
inFigure4).
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Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingorstoringthe
machine.
Operation
AddingFuel
Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
36-inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown118.4cm(46.6inches)
Length
Height
Weight
48-inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown161.3cm(63-1/2inches)
Length
Height
Weight
203.2cm(80inches)
11 1.8cm(44inches)
241kg(532lb)
198.9cm(78-3/8inches)
11 1.8cm(44inches)
259kg(570lb)
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or
higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume
isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot
approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmore
than10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains15%
ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85(contains
85%ethanol).Usingunapprovedgasolinemaycause
performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagewhichmay
notbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13
mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe
llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.
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DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor
onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
UsingFuelStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeepthe
fuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless.Ifyouarestoring
themachineforlonger,drainthefueltank;refertoDraining
theFuelTank(page30).
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertothe
fuel,andfollowthedirectionsofthemanufacturer.
Note:Fuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffectivewhen
mixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechanceofvarnish
depositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment
fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment
withitswheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser
nozzle.
•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditionerbottleopening.
•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethecap.
Addunleadedregulargasolinetothefueltank,untilthe
levelis6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom
ofthellerneck.Thisspaceinthetankallowsgasoline
toexpand.Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
3.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.Wipeupanygasoline
thatmayhavespilled.
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check
theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page28).
PuttingSafetyFirst
Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsinthe
safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
anybystandersavoidinjury.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,feetand
headisrecommended.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperator'searandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
Figure6
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
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OperatingtheParkingBrake
Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor
leaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse,checktheparkingbrake
forproperoperation.
Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit.Referto
ServicingtheParkingBrake.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis
unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.
SettingtheParkingBrake
Pulltheparking-brakeleverrearward(Figure7).
Figure7
1.Parking-brakelever(inthereleasedposition)
ReleasingtheParkingBrake
Pushtheparking-brakeleverforward.
StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.
2.Openthefuelvalve.
Note:Acold-weatherstartingkithasbeen
incorporatedtoassistenginestartingincoldweather
orwhenthemachinehasnotbeenrunforaperiod
oftime.
Tousethecold-weatherstartingkit:
•Graspthesplitring(Figure8)ontherightsideof
themachine,pulltheringandchainstraightout
fromthesideofthemachine,andhookthering
overthecontrol-shieldbolt.
Figure8
1.Splitring2.Control-shieldbolt
•Aftertheengineisstarted,pullthechainstraight
outfromthesideofthemachineuntiltheringcan
beremovedfromshieldbolt.Slowlyreleasethe
tensiononthechain.
3.Disengagetheblade-controlknob(PTO)andmove
thespeed-controllevertotheneutralposition.
4.Movethedriveleverstotheneutralpositionandset
theneutrallocks.
5.Settheparkingbrake.
6.Turntheignitionkeytotherunposition(Figure5).
7.Tostartacoldengine,movethethrottlecontrol
midwaybetweenthefastandslowpositions.
8.Tostartawarmengine,movethethrottlecontrolto
thefastposition.
9.Pullthechokeknobiftheengineiscold(Figure5).
Note:Awarmorhotengineusuallydoesnotrequire
anychoking.
10.Grasptherecoil-starthandlermlyandpullitout
untilpositiveengagementresults;thenpullthehandle
vigorouslytostarttheengine.Allowtheropetorecoil
slowly.
11.Pushthechoketotheoffpositionastheenginewarms
up(Figure9).
12.Iftheengineiscold,allowittowarmupandthen
movethethrottlecontroltothefastposition.
StoppingtheEngine
1.Movethethrottlelevertotheslowposition(Figure9).
2.Movethedriveleverstotheneutralpositionandset
theneutrallocks.
3.Disengagetheblade-controlknob(PTO)andmove
thespeed-controllevertotheneutralposition.
4.Lettheengineidlefor30to60secondsbeforeturning
theengineoff.
5.Tostoptheengine,turntheignitionkeytooff.
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Figure9
ReleasingtheNeutralLock
1.Squeezethedriveleversbackuntilanincreaseinforce
isfelt.
2.Placeyourthumbsontheupperpartofthelocksand
movethemforwarduntilthepinsareintheforward
slot(Figure11).
1.Throttlelever
2.Ignitionswitch
3.Choke
Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoff
valveisclosedbeforetransportingorstoringthe
machine,asfuelleakagemayoccur.Beforestoring
themachine,disconnectthewiresfromthespark
plugstopreventthepossibilityofaccidentally
startingtheengine.
OperatingtheNeutralLocks
Alwayssettheneutrallockwhenyoustopthemachine.Set
theparkingbrakeifitisleftunattended.
SettingtheNeutralLock
1.Squeezethedriveleversbackuntilanincreaseinforce
isfelt.
2.Placethumbsontheupperpartofthelocksandmove
themback(Figure10).
Figure11
1.Handle
2.Neutrallock5.Handle
3.Drivelever6.Forwardslot
4.Pininfullspeedforward
Figure10
1.Handle4.Drivelever
2.Neutrallock
3.Neutralposition6.Reverseposition
5.Fullspeedforward
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