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FormNo.3381-349RevA
30inTurfMasterWalk-BehindLawnMower
ModelNo.22200—SerialNo.314000001andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended tobeusedbyresidentialhomeownersorprofessional, hiredoperators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrass onwell-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .T oro.comforproduct andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers inthespaceprovided.
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1.Themodelandserialnumberplateisinoneofthese2 locations.
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial attention.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
TheenclosedEngineOwner’sManualissuppliedfor informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe enginemanufacturer.
NetTorque:Thegrossornettorqueofthisenginewas
laboratoryratedbytheenginemanufacturerinaccordance withtheSocietyofAutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940. Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclassofmower willbesignicantlylower.Gotowww.Toro.comtoview specicationsonyourmowermodel.
©2013—TheT oro®Company 8111LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheUSA
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*3381-349*A
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................1
GeneralLawnMowerSafety.....................................2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................4
Setup............................................................................6
1InstallingtheHandle.............................................6
2AdjustingtheHandleHeight..................................6
3FillingtheCrankcasewithOil.................................7
ProductOverview..........................................................8
Controls................................................................8
Operation.....................................................................9
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel..................................9
FillingtheFuelTankwithGasoline............................9
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight....................................10
StartingtheEngine.................................................11
StoppingtheEngine...............................................11
OperatingtheSelf-propelDriveandEngagingthe
CuttingBlades....................................................11
CheckingtheBlade-stopSystemOperation................12
RecyclingtheClippings...........................................12
BaggingtheClippings.............................................13
Side-dischargingtheClippings..................................14
OperatingTips......................................................15
Maintenance.................................................................16
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................16
ServicingtheAirFilter............................................16
ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................17
ChangingtheOilFilter............................................18
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................18
CheckingtheConditionoftheBelts..........................18
EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe
Filter.................................................................19
ChangingtheFuelFilter..........................................19
ServicingtheBlade-driveSystem..............................19
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................20
ChangingtheBlade-Brake-Clutch(BBC)
Belt...................................................................22
AdjustingtheSelf-propelCable................................23
AdjustingtheBlade-brakeCable...............................23
ChangingtheBlade-driveBelt..................................24
CleaningundertheMachineHousing........................24
Storage........................................................................25
GeneralInformation...............................................25
PreparingtheFuelSystem.......................................25
PreparingtheEngine..............................................25
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage.........................26
Troubleshooting...........................................................27
Safety
ThislawnmowermeetsorexceedstheCPSCblade safetyrequirementsforwalk-behindrotarylawnmowers andtheB71.4specicationsoftheAmericanNational StandardsInstituteineffectatthetimeofproduction.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthislawnmowercan resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructions.
Torodesignedandtestedthislawnmowerforreasonably safeservice;however,failuretocomplywiththefollowing
instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.
Donotruntheengineindoorsorinanenclosed area.
Toensuremaximumsafety,bestperformance,and togainknowledgeoftheproduct,itisessentialthat youandanyotheroperatorofthemachinereadand understandthecontentsofthismanualbeforethe engineiseverstarted.Payparticularattentiontothe safetyalertsymbol(Figure2)whichmeansCaution, Warning,orDanger—“personalsafetyinstruction.” Readandunderstandtheinstructionbecauseithasto dowithsafety.Failuretocomplywiththeinstruction mayresultinpersonalinjury.
GeneralLawnMowerSafety
Thislawnmoweriscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand ofthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafety instructionscouldresultinseriousinjuryordeath.
Thefollowinginstructionshavebeenadaptedfromthe ANSI/OPEIstandardB71.4-2012.
Training
•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertrainingmaterial.
•Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadEnglishitis
theowner’ sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof theoperator.
•Theownerand/orusercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtothemselves,other people,orproperty.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform thejob.
•Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedbythe
manufacturer.
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•Wearappropriateclothing,includingsafetyglassesand
hearingprotection.Longhair,looseclothing,orjewelry maygettangledinmovingparts.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand
removeallobjectssuchasrocks,toys,andwirewhichcan bethrownbythemachine.
•Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safetyswitches
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly .Donot operatethemunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
Operation
•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholesand
hiddenhazards.
•Onlystartenginefromtheoperator’sposition.
•Besureofyourfootingwhileusingpedestrian-controlled
equipment,especiallywhenbackingup.
•Walk,don’trun.
•Neveroperateonwetgrass.Reducedfootingcouldcause
slipping.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto
travelintherecommendeddirectiononhillsides.
•Usecautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen
changingdirectionsonslopes.
•Neverraisethedeckwiththebladesrunning.
•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
•Stoponlevelgroundandshutoffenginebeforeleaving
theoperator’spositionforanyreasonincludingemptying thecatchersoruncloggingthechute.
•Stopequipmentandinspectbladesafterstrikingobjects
orifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makenecessary repairsbeforeresumingoperation.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.
•Donotoperatethemowerwhileundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
SafeHandlingofFuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis
anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater heateroronotherappliances.
•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit
ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma fueldispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
•Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten
securely.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected downandoutwardfromthemachine.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning
orrepairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunit,mufer,and
enginetohelppreventres.
•Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Letenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear
ame.
•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.
•Wrapthebladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhen
servicing.
•Onlyreplaceblades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.
•Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
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•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened.
•Replaceallwornordamageddecals.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotentialdanger.Replace anydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapartfromthe originalmachinemanufacturer .
93-7009
1.Warning—don'toperatethemowerwiththedeectorupor removed;keepthedeectorinplace.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
94-8072
1.Warning—cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot, cuttingmechanism.
103-6328
1.Choke4.Slow
2.Fast5.Engine—stop
3.Continuousvariable setting
116-7127
116-7581
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade-stayawayfrommovingparts.ReadtheOperator’s Manualbeforeadjustingservicing,orcleaning.
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116-7583
1.Warning–ReadtheOperator’sManual.Donotoperatethis machineunlessyouaretrained.
4.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsinplace.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom themachine.
5.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—Donotoperatethemowerwithoutthe reardischargeplugorbaginplace.
6.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—Donotoperateupanddownslopes;operatesideto sideonslopes;stoptheenginebeforeleavingtheoperating position—pickupobjectsthatcouldbethrownbytheblades; andlookbehindyouwhenbackingup.
117–2718
120-9570
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards andshieldsinplace.
121-1449
1.Warning—donotparkonslopesunlesswheelsarechocked orblocked.
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Setup
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InstallingtheHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
WARNING
Foldingorunfoldingthehandleimproperlycan damagethecables,causinganunsafeoperating condition.
•Donotdamagethecableswhenfoldingor unfoldingthehandle.
•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealer.
1.Removethe2boltsfromthemachineframeinthe locationshowninFigure3.
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Figure3
1.Bolt(2)
2.Nutonhandlesupport bracket(2)
2.Rotatethehandlerearwardtotheoperatingposition.
3.Securethehandletothemachinewiththeboltsthat youremovedinstep
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4.Tightenthefastenersthatsupportthehandleonboth sidesofthemachineasshowninFigure4.
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Figure4
1.Cabletie3.Bolt(4)
2.Nutonhandlesupport bracket(2)
5.Useacabletietosecurethecablestothelowerhandle inthelocationshowninFigure4.
6.Securethecabletieonthehandleandtrimoffthe excessmaterialfromthetie.
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AdjustingtheHandleHeight
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Standintheoperatingpositiontodeterminethemost comfortablehandleheight.
2.Removethehandleboltandinsertitin1ofthe3holes locatedatthebottomofthehandlebracket(Figure5).
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Figure5
1.Lowesthandleheight setting
3.Highesthandleheight setting
2.Middlehandleheight setting
3.Tightenthehandleboltuntilitissnug.
4.Repeatthestepsabovefortheothersideofthe machine.
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FillingtheCrankcasewithOil
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Thismachinedoesnotcomewithoilinthe
engine.Beforestartingtheengine,lltheenginewith oil.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap counterclockwiseandpullingitout.
3.Ifthecrankcaseisempty,addabout3/4ofthe crankcasecapacityofoilintotheoil-lltube(Figure6).
Note:Max.ll:29oz.(0.85l)withoillter;22oz. (0.65l)withoutoillter;type:SAE30orSAE10W30 weightdetergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassication ofSF,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.
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Figure6
1.Dipstick3.Addmark
2.Fullmark
4.Oil-lltube
4.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
5.Insertthedipstickintothellerneck,thenremoveit.
Note:Toensureanaccurateoillevelreading,install thedipstickfully.
6.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick(Figure6).
•IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmark,addasmall
amountofoilslowlytotheoil-lltube,thenrepeat steps4through6untiltheoillevelisattheFull markonthedipstick.
•IftheoillevelabovetheFullmark,drainthe
excessoiluntiltheoillevelisattheFullmarkon thedipstick;refertoChangingtheEngineOil (page17).
Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseis toolowortoohighandyouruntheengine, youmaydamagetheengine.
7.Insertthedipstickintothellerneckandrotatethecap clockwiseuntilitistight.
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ProductOverview
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Figure7
1.Sparkplug(underbrush guard)
9.Grassbag
2.Airlter
10.Rearcutting-heightlever
3.Oilll/dipstick11.Fuelshut-offvalve
4.Throttlelever
12.Oillter
5.Fuel-tankcap13.Beltcover
6.Reardeector
14.Frontcutting-heightlever
7.Handle15.Belt-cover-accesspanel
8.Controlbar
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Figure8
1.Grassbag3.Side-dischargechute
2.Rear-dischargeplug
4.Side-dischargedeector
Controls
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Figure9
Throttle(Throttlelevernotshownforthesakeofclarity)
1.Choke3.Slow
2.Fast
4.Stop
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Figure10
Controlbar
1.Handle
2.Controlbar
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
Eachtimebeforeyoumow,ensurethattheself-propeldrive andthecontrolbaroperateproperly.Whenyoureleasethe controlbar,thebladesandtheself-propeldriveshouldstop. Iftheydonot,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperator’searandcancausehearing lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.
Figure11
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Beforeeachuse,ensurethattheoillevelisbetweentheAdd andFullmarksonthedipstick(
Figure12).
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Figure12
1.Dipstick3.Addmark
2.Fullmark
4.Oil-lltube
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Cleanaroundthedipstick(Figure12).
3.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap counterclockwiseandpullingitout.
4.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
5.Insertthedipstickintothellerneck,thenremoveit.
Note:Toensureanaccurateoillevelreading,install thedipstickfully.
6.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick(Figure12).
•IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmark,addasmall
amountofoilslowlytotheoil-lltube,thenrepeat steps
4through6untiltheoillevelisattheFull
markonthedipstick.
•IftheoillevelabovetheFullmark,drainthe
excessoiluntiltheoillevelisattheFullmarkon thedipstick;referto
ChangingtheEngineOil
(page17).
Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseis toolowortoohighandyouruntheengine, youmaydamagetheengine.
7.Insertthedipstickintothellerneckandrotatethecap clockwiseuntilitistight.
FillingtheFuelTankwith Gasoline
RecommendedFuel:
•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.Neverusegasolinethatcontains morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15 (contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel stabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwithgasoline lessthan30daysold;runthemachinedrybeforestoring itformorethan30days.
Donotusefueladditivesotherthanafuel stabilizer/conditioner.Donotusefuelstabilizers withanalcoholbasesuchasethanol,methanol,or isopropanol.
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DANGER
Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.A reorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand others.
•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe gasoline,placethecontainerand/ormachine directlyonthegroundbeforelling,notina vehicleoronanobject.
•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold.
•Wipeupspills.
•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingoraround anopenameorsparks.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer,out ofthereachofchildren.
1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap(Figure13).
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Figure13
1.Fuel-tankcap
2.Removethecapfromthetank.
3.Fillthefueltankwithunleadedgasolinetowithin1/4 to1/2inch(6to13mm)fromthetopofthetank.Do
notllintothellerneck.
Important:Donotllthetankmorethan1/4 inch(6mm)fromthetopofthetankbecausethe gasolinemusthaveroomtoexpand.
4.Installthefueltankcapandwipeupanyspilled gasoline.
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight
DANGER
Adjustingthecuttingheightleverscouldbringyour handsintocontactwithamovingbladeandresult inseriousinjury.
•Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovementto stopbeforeadjustingthecuttingheight.
•Donotputyourngersunderthehousingwhen adjustingthecuttingheight.
Thecuttingheightsrangefrom1-1/2inches(38mm)to5 inches(127mm)in1/2-inch(13mm)increments.
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Viewfromfrontleft-handsideofthemachine
1.1-1/2in(38mm)5.3-1/2in(89mm)
2.2in(51mm)6.4in(102mm)
3.2-1/2in(64mm)7.4-1/2in(114mm)
4.3inch(76mm)8.5in(127mm)
Thecuttingheightiscontrolledwithafrontleverandarear lever,bothontheleftsideofthemachine(Figure15and Figure16).Toraiseorlowerthemachine,engagethelever, raiseorlowerthemachine,andthendisengagethelever.
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Figure15
Frontcuttingheightlever
1.Squeezethelevertodisengageit.
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Figure16
Rearcuttingheightlever
StartingtheEngine
1.Connectthewiretothesparkplug(Figure7).
2.Openthefuelshut-offvalve(Figure17).
Note:Whenthefuelshut-offvalveisopen,thelever isparallelwiththefuelline.
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Figure17
1.Fuelshut-offvalve
3.MovethethrottlecontroltotheChokeposition (Figure9).
4.Pullthestarterhandlelightlyuntilyoufeelresistance, thenpullitsharply.
5.MovethethrottlecontrollevertotheFastposition whentheenginestarts(Figure8).
Note:Iftheenginefailstostartafter3pulls,repeat steps3through5.
StoppingtheEngine
1.MovethethrottlecontroltotheOffpositionandwait forallmovingpartstostop.
2.Closethefuelshut-offvalveanddisconnectthewire fromthesparkplugifyoudonotusethemachineor leaveitunattended.
OperatingtheSelf-propel DriveandEngagingthe CuttingBlades
•Tooperatetheself-propeldrivewithoutengagingthe
blades,raisethecontrolbartothehandle(Figure18).
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Figure18
1.Raisethecontrolbartothehandle.
•Tooperatetheself-propeldriveandengagetheblades,
slidethecontrolbarallthewaytotherightandraiseit tothehandle(
Figure18).
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Figure19
1.Slidethecontrolbartothe right.
2.Raisethecontrolbarto thehandle.
•Todisengagetheself-propeldriveandtheblades,release
thecontrolbar.
Note:Youcanvarythegroundspeedbyincreasingor decreasingthedistancebetweenthecontrolbarandthe handle.Lowerthecontrolbartoreducethespeedwhenyou makeaturnorifthemachineismovingtoofast.Ifyoulower thecontrolbartoofar,themachinestopsself-propelling. Squeezethecontrolbarclosertothehandletoincreasethe groundspeed.Whenyouholdthecontrolbartightagainst thehandle,themachineself-propelsatthemaximumground speed.
CheckingtheBlade-stop SystemOperation
Beforeeachuse,checkthatthebladesstopwithin3seconds ofreleasingthecontrolbar.
UsingtheGrassBag
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe
blade-stopsystemoperation.Theblades
shouldstopwithin3secondsofreleasing thecontrolbar;iftheydonot,contactan AuthorizedServiceDealer.
Youcanusethegrassbagtochecktheblade-stopsystem.
1.Removetherear-dischargeplug.
2.Installtheemptygrassbagonthemachine.
3.Starttheengine.
4.Engagetheblades.
Note:Thebagshouldbegintoinate,indicatingthat thebladesarerotating.
5.Whilewatchingthebag,releasethecontrolbar.
Note:Ifthebagdoesnotdeatewithin3secondsof releasingthecontrolbar,theblade-stopsystemmaybe deterioratingand,ifignored,couldresultinanunsafe operatingcondition.Havethemachineinspectedand servicedbyanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
6.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
NotUsingtheGrassBag
1.Movethemachineontoapavedsurfaceinanon-windy area.
2.Setall4wheelstothe3-1/2inch(89mm)cutting heightsetting.
3.Takeahalfsheetofnewspaperandcrumpleitintoa ballsmallenoughtogounderthemachine(about3 inchesor75mmindiameter).
4.Placethenewspaperballabout5inches(13cm)in frontofthemachine.
5.Starttheengine.
6.Engagetheblades.
7.Releasethecontrolbarandbegincountingout3 seconds.
8.Onthecountof3,pushthemachinequicklyforward overthenewspaper.
9.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
10.Gotothefrontofthemachineandcheckthe newspaperball.
Note:Ifthenewspaperballdidnotgounderthe machine,repeatsteps
4through10.
Important:Ifthenewspaperisunravelledor shredded,thebladesdidnotstopproperly,which couldresultinanunsafeoperatingcondition. ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
RecyclingtheClippings
Thismachinecomesfromthefactoryreadytorecyclegrass andleafclippingsbackintothelawn.T opreparethemachine torecycle:
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•Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemachine,removeit
andinstalltheside-dischargedeector;refertoRemoving theSide-dischargeChute(page14).
•Ifthegrassbagisonthemachine,removeit;referto
RemovingtheGrassBag(page14).
•Iftherear-dischargeplugisnotinstalled,gripitbythe
handle,raisethereardeector,andinsertitintothe rear-dischargechuteuntilthelatchlocksintoplace;refer toFigure20.
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1.Rear-dischargeplug
2.Reardeector
WARNING
Ensurethattherear-dischargeplugisinplace beforeyourecycletheclippings.Neverengagethe bladeswithouteithertherear-dischargeplugorthe grassbaginstalled.
BaggingtheClippings
Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassandleaf clippingsfromthelawn.
WARNING
Aworngrassbagcouldallowsmallstonesandother similardebristobethrowntowardtheoperatoror bystandersandresultinseriouspersonalinjuryor death.
Checkthegrassbagfrequently.Ifitisdamaged, installanewTororeplacementbag.
Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemachine,removeit andinstalltheside-dischargedeectorbeforebaggingthe clippings;refertoRemovingtheSide-dischargeChute(page
14).
WARNING
Thebladesaresharp;contactingthebladescan resultinseriouspersonalinjury.
Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
InstallingtheGrassBag
1.Raiseandholdupthereardeector(Figure21).
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Figure21
1.Bagrod
2.Reardeector
2.Removetherear-dischargeplugbypullingdownonthe latchwithyourthumbandpullingtheplugoutfrom themachine(
Figure20).
3.Installthebagrodintothenotchesatthebaseofthe handle,androckthebagbackandforthtoensurethat
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therodisseatedatthebottomofbothnotches;refer toFigure21.
4.Lowerthereardeectoruntilitrestsonthegrassbag.
MowingwiththeGrassBag
WARNING
Aworngrassbagcouldallowsmallstonesand othersimilardebristobethrownintheoperator’sor bystander’sdirectionandresultinseriouspersonal injuryordeathtotheoperatororbystanders.
Checkthegrassbagfrequently.Ifitisdamaged, installanewTororeplacementbag.
RemovingtheGrassBag
Toremovethebag,reversethestepsinInstallingtheGrass Bagabove.
DANGER
Themachinecanthrowgrassclippingsand otherobjectsthroughanopendischargetunnel. Objectsthrownwithenoughforcecouldcause seriouspersonalinjuryordeathtotheoperatoror bystander.
Neveropenthedooronthedischargetunnelwhen theengineisrunning.
Side-dischargingtheClippings
Usethesidedischargeforcuttingverytallgrass.
WARNING
Thebladesaresharp;contactingthebladescan resultinseriouspersonalinjury.
Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
DANGER
Anuncovereddischargeopeningwillallowobjects tobethrowninthedirectionoftheoperatoror bystanders.Also,contactwiththebladescould occur.Thrownobjectsorbladecontactcancause seriousinjuryordeath.
Neveroperatethemachinewithoutthe side-dischargedeectororside-dischargechutein placeandworkingproperly.
InstallingtheSide-dischargeChute
Important:Ensurethattherear-dischargeplugisin
placebeforeyourecycletheclippings.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Removethegrassbagifitisinstalledonthemachine; referto
RemovingtheGrassBag(page14).
3.Inserttherear-dischargeplug;refertoRecyclingthe Clippings(page12).
4.Removetheside-dischargedeectorbypullingup onthespringthatholdsthedeectorinplaceand removingthedeector(Figure22).
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Figure22
1.Topoftheside-discharge deector
3.Side-dischargedeector
2.Spring
5.Installtheside-dischargechute(Figure23)bypulling uponthespring,placingthechuteovertheopening, andloweringthespringoverthetabsontopofthe dischargechute.
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1.Side-dischargechute
RemovingtheSide-dischargeChute
Toremovetheside-dischargechute,reversethestepsin InstallingtheSide-dischargeChute.
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OperatingTips
GeneralTips
•Reviewthesafetyinstructionsandreadthismanual
carefullybeforeoperatingthemachine.
•Cleartheareaofsticks,stones,wire,branches,andother
debristhatthebladescouldhitandthrow .
•Keepeveryone,especiallychildrenandpets,awayfrom
theareaofoperation.
•Avoidstrikingtrees,walls,curbs,orothersolidobjects.
Neverdeliberatelymowoveranyobject.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelystoptheengine,disconnectthewirefrom thesparkplug,andexaminethemachinefordamage.
•Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason.
Periodicallyledownnicksontheblades.
•ReplacethebladeswhennecessarywithoriginalToro
replacementblades.
•Mowonlydrygrassorleaves.Wetgrassandleavestend
toclumpontheyardandcancausethemachinetoplug ortheenginetostall.
WARNING
Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif youslipandcontacttheblades.
Mowonlyindryconditions.
•Cleantheundersideofthemachinedeckaftereach
mowing.RefertoCleaningundertheMachineHousing (page24).
•Keeptheengineingoodrunningcondition.
•Settheenginespeedtothefastestpositionforthebest
cuttingresults.
WARNING
Operatingamachinewithitsenginerunning ataspeedgreaterthanthefactorysettingcan causethemachinetothrowapartofabladeor engineintotheoperator’sorbystander’sarea andresultinseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
–Donotchangetheenginespeedsetting. –Ifyoususpecttheenginespeedisfaster
thannormal,contactanAuthorizedService Dealer.
•Cleantheairlterfrequently.Mulchingstirsupmore
clippingsanddustwhichclogstheairlterandreduces engineperformance.
CuttingGrass
•Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimesofthe
year.Inthesummerheat,itisbesttocutgrassatthe
2-inch(51mm),2-1/2-inch(64mm),or3-inch(83mm) cuttingheightsettings.Cutonlyaboutathirdofthegrass bladeatatime.Donotcutbelowthe2-inch(51mm) settingunlessthegrassissparseoritislatefallwhen grassgrowthbeginstoslowdown.
•Whencuttinggrassover6inches(15cm)tall,rstmow
atthehighestcuttingheightsettingandwalkslower;then mowagainatalowersettingforthebestlawnappearance. Ifthegrassistoolongandtheleavesclumpontopofthe lawn,themachinemayplugandcausetheenginetostall.
•Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelpsdispersethe
clippingsoverthelawnforevenfertilization.
Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,tryoneor moreofthefollowing:
•Sharpentheblades.
•Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.
•Raisethecuttingheightonyourmachine.
•Cutthegrassmorefrequently.
•Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafullswath
witheachpass.
•Setthecuttingheightonthefrontwheelsanotchlower
thantherearwheels.Forexample,setthefrontwheels at2inches(51mm)andtherearwheelsat2-1/2inches (64mm).
CuttingLeaves
•Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthelawnshows
throughthecutleafcover.Y oumayneedtomakemore thanonepassovertheleaves.
•Forlightleafcoverage,setallthewheelsatthesame
cuttingheightsetting.
•Iftherearemorethan5inches(12.7cm)ofleavesonthe
lawn,setthefrontcuttingheight1or2notcheshigher thantherearcuttingheight.Thismakesiteasiertofeed theleavesunderthemachinedeck.
•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthemachinedoesnot
cuttheleavesnelyenough.
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst5hours
•Changetheengineoilwithouttheoillter.
•Servicetheblade-drivesystem.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengineoillevel.
•Checktheblade-stopsystemoperation.Thebladesshouldstopwithin3secondsof releasingthecontrolbar;iftheydonot,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
•Inspecttheairlter.
•Checkthecuttingbladesandservicethem,ifnecessary.
•Inspecttheblades.
•Cleanunderthemachinehousing.
Every25hours
•Cleanthefoampre-cleaner(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).
Every50hours
•Changetheengineoil(moreoftenindustyconditions).
•Checktheconditionofthebelts.
•Checkthefuelhoseandreplaceitifnecessary.
•Removedebrisfromunderthebeltcover.
•Servicetheblade-drivesystem.
Every100hours
•Changetheoillter.
•Checkthesparkplug.
•Cleanthefueltanklter.
•Changethefuellter.
Every250hours
•Changetheblade-brake-clutchbelt.
Every300hours
•Replacethepaperairlter(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•Emptythefueltankbeforerepairsasdirectororbeforestorage.
Important:RefertoyourEngineOperator’sManualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethewireonthesparkplug,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.
Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoes notaccidentlycontactthesparkplug.
ServicingtheAirFilter
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Every25hours—Cleanthefoampre-cleaner(more frequentlyindustyconditions).
Every300hours—Replacethepaperairlter(more frequentlyindustyconditions).
Important:Donotoperatetheenginewithouttheair lterassembly;extremeenginedamagewilloccur.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Removethecoverandcleanitthoroughly(
Figure24).
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Figure24
1.Cover3.Air-lterbase
2.Foampre-lterandpaper lter
4.Removethefoampre-lterandpaperlter(Figure24).
5.Removethefoampre-lterfromthepaperlter(Figure
24),andreplacethepaperlterifitisexcessivelydirty.
Important:Donottrytocleanapaperlter.
6.Washthefoampre-cleanerwithamilddetergentand water,thenblotitdry.
Note:Donotaddoiltothefoampre-cleaner.
7.Installthefoampre-cleanerontothepaperlter.
8.Installtheair-lterassembly.
9.Installthecover.
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours—Changetheengine
oilwithouttheoillter.
Every50hours—Changetheengineoil(moreoften industyconditions).
1.Runtheenginetowarmtheengineoil.
Note:Warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore contaminants.
WARNING
Oilmaybehotafterenginehasbeenrun,and contactwithhotoilcancauseseverepersonal injury.
Avoidcontactingthehotengineoilwhenyou drainit.
2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
4.Placeasuitabledrainpanundertherightsideofthe machine.
5.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap counterclockwiseandpullingitout.
6.Tipthemachine,withtheairlterup,todraintheoil intothedrainpan(
Figure24).
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Note:Youcanalsoremovetheoilfromthecrankcase
usinganoilextractor.
7.Returnthemachinetotheoperatingposition.
8.Insertthedipstickintothellerneckandrotatethecap clockwiseuntilitistight.
9.Recycletheusedoilaccordingtolocalcodes.
10.FillthecrankcasetotheFulllineonthedipstickwith freshoil.Referto
3FillingtheCrankcasewithOil
(page7).
11.Wipeupanyspilledoil.
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ChangingtheOilFilter
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
1.Runtheenginetowarmtheoil.
WARNING
Oilmaybehotaftertheenginehasbeenrun, andcontactwithhotoilcancausesevere personalinjury.
Avoidcontactingthehotengineoilwhenyou drainit.
2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
4.Draintheengineoil;referto
ChangingtheEngineOil
(page17).
5.Placearagundertheoilltertocatchanyoilthatmay leakoutasyouremovethelter.
6.Removetheoillter(
Figure26).
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Figure26
1.Oillter
7.Useyourngertocoatthegasketonthenewlter withoil(Figure27).
Figure27
1.Gasket
8.Installthenewlteruntilthegasketcontactsthelter base,thenhandtightenthelteranadditional2/3turn.
9.FillthecrankcasetotheFulllineonthedipstickwith freshoil;referto3FillingtheCrankcasewithOil(page
7).
10.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
11.Runtheengineforabout3minutes.
12.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and checkforoilleakagearoundthelter.
13.Addoiltocompensatefortheoilintheoillter;refer to
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel(page9)
14.Recycletheusedoillteraccordingtolocalcodes.
ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
UseanNGKBPR5ESsparkplugorequivalent.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.
4.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.
Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,ordirty sparkplug.Donotcleantheelectrodesbecause gritenteringthecylindercandamagetheengine.
5.Setthegapontheplugto0.030in.(0.76mm);refer toFigure28.
Figure28
1.Center-electrodeinsulator3.Airgap(nottoscale)
2.Sideelectrode
6.Installthesparkplugandthegasketseal.
7.Torquetheplugto17ft-lb(23N-m).
8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
CheckingtheConditionofthe Belts
ServiceInterval:Every50hours
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
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2.Removethebeltcover(Figure7)byremovingthe4 boltsthatholdittothemachinehousing.
3.Checkthebeltsforanycracks,frayededges,burn marks,oranyotherdamage.
4.Replacealldamagedbelts.
5.Ifyoureplacetheblade-drivebelt,youmustadjustit. Referto
ServicingtheBlade-driveSystem(page19).
6.Installthebeltcoverwiththe4boltsthatyouremoved instep2.
EmptyingtheFuelTankand CleaningtheFilter
ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthefuelhoseand
replaceitifnecessary.
Every100hours—Cleanthefueltanklter.
Yearlyorbeforestorage—Emptythefueltankbefore repairsasdirectororbeforestorage.
Note:Thefueltanklter(screen)elementislocatedinside thefueltankattheoutlet.Thislterisapartofthefueltank andcannotberemoved.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforittocooldown.
Important:Draingasolinefromacoldengine only.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Closethefuelshut-offvalve.
4.Disconnectthefuellinebylooseningthetubeclampat thecarburetor.
5.Openthefuelshut-offvalveanddrainthegasoline completelyfromthetankandfuellineintoanapproved fuelcontainer.
6.Removethefueltankfromthemachine.
7.Pourasmallamountoffuelinthefueltank,move thefuelaroundinthetank,andpouritoutintoan approvedfuelcontainer.
8.Installthefueltankandthefuelline.
ChangingtheFuelFilter
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Closethefuelshut-offvalve(Figure29).
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Figure29
1.Fuellter2.Fuelshut-offvalve
4.Removethefuellter(Figure29)fromthefuellineby looseningthetubeclampssurroundingthefuellter.
5.Installanewfuellterinthefuellineusingthetube clampsthatyouremovedinstep4.
ServicingtheBlade-drive System
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours
Every50hours—Removedebrisfromunderthebelt cover.
Every50hours—Servicetheblade-drivesystem.
1.Loosenthe2screwsonthebelt-cover-accesspaneland removethepanel(
Figure30).
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4
5
6
7
8
Figure30
1.Belt-tensionspring5.Blade-drivebelt
2.Adjustingbolt6.Wall
3.Gap
7.Beltcover
4.Adjustingnut8.Belt-cover-accesspanel
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2.Brushorblowoutdebrisfromtheinsideofthebelt coverandaroundalltheparts.
3.Holdafeelergaugesetbetween0.005and0.03inches (0.13and0.76mm)againstthewallandslideitdown behindthebelttensionspring;refertoFigure31.
Figure31
Note:Ifthereisavisiblegapbetweenthegaugeand
thespring,tightentheadjustingboltandthenutuntil thefeelergaugebarelyslidesfreelyinandoutofthe gap(Figure30).
Important:Donotovertightentheadjustingbolt. Thiscoulddamagetheblade-drivebelt.
4.Installthebelt-cover-accesspanel.
ServicingtheCuttingBlades
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Important:
Y ou will need a torque wr ench to install the
blades pr oper l y .
Ifyoudonothaveatorquewrenchor areuncomfortableperformingthisprocedure,contact anAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Examinethebladesforsharpnessandanywearordamage wheneveryourunoutofgasoline;refertoInspectingthe Blades(page20)
.Ifthebladeedgeisdullornicked,haveit sharpenedorreplaceit.Ifthebladesareworn,bent,damaged orcracked,replacethemimmediatelywithagenuineToro replacementblades.
DANGER
Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece ofthebladecouldbethrowntowardtheoperator orabystander,resultinginseriouspersonalinjury ordeath.
•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearor damage.
•Replacewornordamagedblades.
Note:Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason, becausesharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingorshredding thegrassblades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownat theedges,whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceof disease.
PreparingtoServicetheCuttingBlades
Tipthemachineontoitsside,withtheairlterupintheair, untiltheupperhandlerestsontheground.
WARNING
Thebladesaresharp;contactingabladecould resultinseriouspersonalinjury.
•Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug .
•Weargloveswhenservicingtheblades.
InspectingtheBlades
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Inspectthecuttingedges(
Figure32).Iftheedgesare notsharporhavenicks,removethebladesandhave themsharpenedorreplacethem.
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Figure32
1.Curvedarea3.Wear/slotforming
2.Cuttingedge4.Crack
2.Inspectthebladesthemselves,especiallythecurved area(Figure42).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,or aslotforminginthisarea(Figure32),immediately replacethemwithnewblades.
DANGER
Ifyouallowabladetowear,aslotwillform betweenthesailandatpartoftheblade. Eventuallyapieceoftheblademaybreak offandbethrownfromunderthehousing, possiblyresultinginseriousinjurytoyouor bystanders.
•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearor damage.
•Nevertrytostraightenabladethatisbent orweldabrokenorcrackedblade.
•Checkforbentblades;referto
Checking
forBentBlades(page20).
CheckingforBentBlades
1.Rotatethebladesuntiltheyarepositionedasshown inFigure33.
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B
B
2
1
3
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Figure33
1.Frontofcuttingdeck3.Measureformthecutting edgetoasmooth,level suface
2.MeasureatlocationsA
andB
2.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedges atlocationsAandB,(Figure33),andrecordboth dimensions.
3.Rotatethebladessothattheiroppositeendsareat locationsAandB.
4.Repeatthemeasurementsinstep2andrecordthem.
Note:IfthedifferencebetweenthedimensionsAand Bobtainedinsteps2and4exceeds1/8inch,replace
theblades;refertoRemovingtheBlades(page21)and InstallingtheBlades(page21).
WARNING
Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.
•Alwaysreplaceabentordamagedblade withanewblade.
•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesofablade.
RemovingtheBlades
Replacethebladeswhentheystrikeasolidobject,areoutof balance,bent,orworn.UseonlygenuineT ororeplacement blades.
1.Useablockofwoodtoholdeachbladesteadyandturn thebladeboltcounterclockwiseasshownin
Figure34.
Figure34
2.RemoveeachbladeasshowninFigure35.
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Figure35
1.Spindle(2)3.Blade(2)
2.Bladedriver(2)4.Bladebolt(2)
3.Inspectthepinsonthebladedriversforwearand damage.
InstallingtheBlades
1.Installtherstbladesothatitishorizontal,alongwith allmountinghardwareasshowninFigure35.
Note:Tightentheboltwithyourngers.
Important:Positionthecurvedendsoftheblades
topointtowardthemachinehousing.Besureto nesttheraisedareasoneachbladedriverwiththe recessesintheheadofitscorrespondingspindle, andthepinsontheothersideofeachbladedriver withtheholesinitscorrespondingblade.
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2.Steadyeachbladewithaboardandturnthebladebolt clockwisewithatorquewrenchasshowninFigure36; torqueeachbladeboltto60ft-lb(82N-m).
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Figure36
Important:Abolttorquedto60ft-lb(82N-m)is
verytight.Putyourweightbehindthewrenchand tightentheboltsecurely.Thisboltisverydifcult toovertighten.
3.Rotatetheinstalledblade1/4turnuntilitisvertical, andinstalltheotherbladeinthesamemannerasthe rst(refertostep1).
Note:Thebladesshouldbeperpendicular,forming aninverted“T”asshowninFigure37.
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Figure37
1.Blade(2)
4.Tightenthesecondblade;refertostep2.
5.Rotatethebladesbyhandafull360°turntoensure thattheydonottouch.
Note:Ifthebladestoucheachother,theyarenot mountedcorrectly.Repeatsteps1through3untilthe bladesnolongertoucheachother.
WARNING
Incorrectlyinstallingthebladescoulddamage themachineorcauseaninjurytotheoperator ortobystanders.
Changingthe Blade-Brake-Clutch(BBC) Belt
ServiceInterval:Every250hours
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Removethe4boltsthatholdthebeltcovertothe machinehousing.
Note:Savetheboltsforinstallingthebeltcoverto themachinehousing.
4.Removethebeltcover.
5.Removeanydebrisfromunderthebeltcover.
6.RemovetheBBCbeltguard(Figure38).
Note:Savethemountinghardwareforinstallingthe BBCbeltguardlater.
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Figure38
1.BBCbelt2.BBCbeltguard
7.RemovetheBBCbeltfromthebrake-drumpulley.
8.Movethetabforward(Figure39).
Note:Thetabpreventsthetransmissionfromtipping tothepointwherethetransmissionbeltcomesoff.
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5
Figure39
1.Transmissiontension spring
4.Transmissionbelt
2.Transmission5.Tab
3.BBCbelt
9.Removethetransmissiontensionspring.
10.Removethetransmissionbeltfromthetransmission pulley.
11.RemovetheBBCbelt.
Note:Holdoneofthebladesusingagloveorarag andturnthebladespindletohelpremovetheBBCbelt.
12.ToinstallanewBBCbelt,reversethestepsabove.
13.AdjusttheBBCcable;refertoAdjustingtheBBCcable in
AdjustingtheBlade-brakeCable(page23).
AdjustingtheSelf-propel Cable
Ifthemachinedoesnotself-propelortendstocreepforward whenyoureleasethecontrolbar,adjustthedrivecable.
1.Stopandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Loosenthecable-supportnut(Figure40).
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Figure40
1.Cable-supportnut
3.Slidethecable-supportnuttowardthemachineto increasetheself-propelaction;slidethecable-support
nutawayfromthemachinetodecreasetheself-propel action.
4.Tightenthecable-supportnut.
5.Checktheoperationforthedesireddrivecontrol,and repeatthestepsabove,ifnecessary.
Note:Ifthemachinecreepsforwardwithoutthe controlbarengagedorifthewheelsspinwhenyou lifttherearwheelsofftheground,thecableistoo tight;loosenthecable-supportnut,pullthecablejacket upward(awayfromthemachine)slightly,andtighten thecable-supportnut.
Note:Youmayalsoadjustthemaximumground speed(whenthecontrolbarisfullyengaged)asdesired.
AdjustingtheBlade-brake Cable
Adjusttheblade-brakecablewheneveryouinstallanewcable orreplacetheBBCbelt.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Removethebeltcover(Figure7)byremovingthe4 boltsthatholdittothemachinehousing.
Note:Savetheboltsforinstallingthebeltcoverto themachinehousing.
4.Removeanydebrisfromunderthebeltcover.
5.Loosenthecable-clampscrew(Figure41).
1
2
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Figure41
1.Cable-clampscrew
2.Blade-brakecable
6.Pullthecablejacketuntilthereisapproximately1/8 inch(3mm)ofslack.
Note:Donotputtensiononthespring.
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7.Tightenthecable-clampscrewtolocktheadjustment inplace.
8.Installthebeltcoverwiththe4boltsthatyouremoved instep3.
9.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
10.Checktheoperationoftheblade-brakeclutch;referto CheckingtheBlade-stopSystemOperation(page12).
ChangingtheBlade-driveBelt
Changetheblade-drivebeltasneeded.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Removethebeltcover(Figure7)byremovingthe4 boltsthatholdittothemachinehousing.
Note:Savetheboltsforinstallingthebeltcoverto themachinehousing.
4.Removeanydebrisfromunderthebeltcover.
5.RemovetheBBCbeltguardandthemounting hardware.
Note:SavetheBBCbeltguardandhardwarefor installationlater.
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Figure42
1.BBCbelt2.BBCbeltguard
6.RemovetheBBCbeltfromthefrontleft-handpulley.
7.Loosentheadjustingbolt(Figure30).
8.Removethexedidlerpulleyandthehardware(Figure
43).
Note:Savetheidlerpulleyandhardwarefor installationlater.
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Figure43
TheBBCidlerpulleyisremovedforclarity
1.Holeinthehousing3.Fixed-idlerpulley
2.Right-handsprockethole
4.Left-handsprockethole
9.Removetheblade-drivebelt.
10.Aligntheholesintheright-handandleft-hand sprocketswiththeholesinthehousingasshownin Figure43.
Note:Holdthesprocketsinplacewitharodora screwdriver.
11.Whenyouhavelockedthesprocketsinplace,install theblade-drivebeltandthexedidlerpulley.
Note:Ensurethattheteethareengagedinthe sprockets.
12.Tightenthebelttensiontotherecommendedsettings; refertoServicingtheBlade-driveSystem(page19).
13.Removetherodorscrewdriverfromthesprockets.
14.Ensurethatthebladesunderthehousingareproperly aligned;referto
ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page20).
15.InstalltheBBCbeltandtheBBCbeltguardand hardware.
16.Installthebeltcoverusingthe4boltsthatyouremoved instep3.
17.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
18.Checktheoperationofthecontrolbarandthe blade-brakeclutch.
CleaningundertheMachine Housing
Foroptimalcuttingperformance,keeptheundersideofthe machinehousingclean.Youmayeitherwashorscapethe clippingsawayfromunderthemachinehousing.
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WashingundertheMachineHousing
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Cleanunderthe
machinehousing.
1.Positionthemachineonaatconcreteorasphalt surfacenearagardenhose.
2.Starttheengine.
3.Holdtherunninggardenhoseathandlelevelanddirect thewatertoowonthegroundjustinfrontofthe rightreartire(
Figure44).
Figure44
1.Rightrearwheel
Note:Thebladeswilldrawinwaterandwashout clippings.Letthewaterrununtilyounolongersee clippingsbeingwashedoutfromunderthehousing.
4.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
5.Turnoffthewater.
6.Startthemachineandletitrunforafewminutestodry outthemoistureonthemachineanditscomponents.
ScrapingundertheMachineHousing
Ifwashingdoesnotremovealldebrisfromunderthe machine,scrapeitclean.
1.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
2.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank;referto
Emptying
theFuelTankandCleaningtheFilter(page19).
WARNING
Tippingthemachinemaycausethefuelto leakfromthecarburetororthefueltank. Gasolineisextremelyammable,highly explosive,and,undercertainconditions,can causepersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.
Avoidfuelspillsbyrunningtheenginedryor byremovingthegasolinewithahandpump; neversiphon.
3.Tipthemachineontoitsside,withtheairlterupin theair,untiltheupperhandlerestsontheground.
4.Removethedirtandgrassclippingswithahardwood scraper;avoidburrsandsharpedges.
5.Turnthemachineupright.
6.Fillthefueltank.
7.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
Storage
Storethemachineinacool,clean,dryplace.Coverthe machinetokeepitcleanandprotected.
GeneralInformation
Storethemachineinacool,clean,dryplace.Coverthe machinetokeepitcleanandprotected.
1.Performtherecommendedannualmaintenance procedures;refertoMaintenance(page16).
2.Cleanunderthemachinehousing;refertoCleaning undertheMachineHousing(page24).
3.Removechaff,dirt,andgrimefromtheexternalparts oftheengine,theshrouding,andthetopofthe machine.
4.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto
Inspecting
theBlades(page20).
5.Servicetheairlter;refertoServicingtheAirFilter (page16).
6.Tightenallnuts,bolts,andscrews.
7.Touchupallrustedorchippedpaintsurfaceswith paintavailablefromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
PreparingtheFuelSystem
WARNING
Gasolinecanvaporizeifyoustoreitoverlong periodsoftimeandexplodeifitcomesintocontact withanopename.
•Donotstoregasolineoverlongperiodsoftime.
•Donotstorethemachinewithgasolineinthe fueltankorthecarburetorinanenclosurewith anopename.(Forexample,afurnaceora waterheaterpilotlight.)
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringitinany enclosure.
Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuelstabilizertothefuel asdirectedbytheenginemanufacturer.Emptythefueltank whenmowingthelasttimebeforestoringthemachine.
1.Runthemachineuntiltheenginestopsfromrunning outoffuel.
2.Starttheengineagain.
3.Allowtheenginetorununtilitstops.Whenyoucan nolongerstarttheengine,itissufcientlydry.
PreparingtheEngine
1.Whiletheengineisstillwarm,changetheengineoil andtheoillter;refertoChangingtheEngineOil (page17)andChangingtheOilFilter(page18).
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2.Removethesparkplug.
3.Usinganoilcan,addabout1oz.(30ml),ofmotoroil totheenginethroughthespark-plughole.
4.Slowlypullthestarterropeseveraltimestodistribute oilthroughoutthecylinder.
5.Installthesparkplugbutdonotconnectthewireto thesparkplug.Securethewiresothatitdoesnotcome intocontactwiththesparkplug.
RemovingtheMachinefrom Storage
1.Checkandtightenallfasteners.
2.Removethesparkplugandspintheenginerapidly usingthestartertoblowexcessoilfromthecylinder.
3.Inspectthesparkplugandreplaceitifitisdirty,worn, orcracked;refertotheEngineOperator’sManual.
4.Installthesparkplugandtightenittotherecommended torqueof180in-lb(20N-m).
5.Performanyneededmaintenanceprocedures;referto Maintenance(page16).
6.Checktheengineoillevel;referto
CheckingtheEngine
OilLevel(page9).
7.Fillthefueltankwithfreshgasoline;referto(page).
8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Thefueltankisemptyorthefuel systemcontainsstalefuel.
1.Drainand/orllthefueltankwith freshgasoline.Iftheproblempersists, contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
2.Thefuelshut-offvalveisclosed.2.Openthefuelshut-offvalve.
3.Thethrottleleverisnotinthecorrect position.
3.MovethethrottlelevertotheChoke position.
4.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelinthe fuelsystem.
4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
5.Thewireisnotconnectedtothespark plug.
5.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
6.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.
6.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe gapifnecessary .Replacethespark plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
Theenginedoesnotstart.
7.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.7.Replacethefuellterandcleanthe in-tanklterscreen.
1.Theairlterelementisdirtyandis
restrictingtheairow.
1.Cleantheairlterpre-cleanerand/or replacethepaperlter.
2.Theengineoillevelislowortheoilis dirty.
2.Checktheengineoil.Changetheoilif itisdirtyoraddoilifitislow .
3.Thefueltankventhoseisplugged.3.Cleanorreplacethefueltankvent hose.
4.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.4.Replacethefuellterandcleanthe in-tanklterscreen.
5.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelinthe
fuelsystem.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
6.Theundersideofthemachinehousing
containsclippingsanddebris.
6.Cleantheundersideofthemachine housing.
Theenginestartshardorlosespower.
7.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.
7.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe gapifnecessary .Replacethespark plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
1.Thewireisnotsecurelyconnectedto thesparkplug.
1.Connectthewiresecurelytothespark plug.
2.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.
2.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe gapifnecessary .Replacethespark plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
3.ThethrottleleverisnotintheFast position.
3.MovethethrottlelevertotheFast position.
4.Theairlterelementisdirtyandis restrictingtheairow.
4.Cleantheairlterpre-cleanerand/or replacethepaperlter.
Theenginerunsrough.
5.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.5.Replacethefuellterandcleanthe in-tanklterscreen.
1.Abladeisbentorisoutofbalance.1.Balancetheblade(s).Ifabladeisbent, replaceit.
2.Ablade-mountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblade-mountingbolts.
3.Theundersideofthemachinehousing
containsclippingsanddebris.
3.Cleantheundersideofthemachine housing.
4.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.4.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.
5.Theenginepulley,idlerpulley ,orblade pulleyareloose.
5.Tightentheloosepulley.
6.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.Thebladespindleisbent.
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Themachineorenginevibrates excessively.
8.Thebeltisdamaged.8.Replacethebelt.
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Problem
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.All4wheelsarenotatthesameheight.1.Placeall4wheelsatthesameheight.
2.Thebladesaredull.
2.Sharpenandbalancetheblades.
3.Youaremowinginthesamepattern repeatedly.
3.Changethemowingpattern.
4.Theundersideofthemachinehousing containsclippingsanddebris.
4.Cleantheundersideofthemachine housing.
Thereisanunevencuttingpattern.
5.Thebladespindleisbent.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.ThethrottleleverisnotintheFast position.
1.MovethethrottlelevertotheFast position.
2.Thecuttingheightistoolow.
2.Raisethecuttingheight;ifnecessary , mowasecondtimeatalowercutting height.
3.Youaremowingtoofast.3.Slowdown.
4.Thegrassiswet.
4.Allowthegrasstodrybeforemowing.
Thedischargechutegetspluggedup.
5.Theundersideofthemachinehousing containsclippingsanddebris.
5.Cleantheundersideofthemachine housing.
1.Theself-propeldrivecableisoutof adjustmentorisdamaged.
1.Adjusttheself-propeldrivecable; replacethecableifnecessary.
2.Thereisdebrisinthebeltarea.
2.Cleanthedebrisfromthebeltarea.
Themachinedoesnotself-propel.
3.Thebeltisdamaged.3.Replacethebelt.
1.TheBBCbeltorthetimingbeltisworn, loose,orbroken.
1.AdjusttheBBCcable;adjustthetiming belttension;replacethemifnecessary.
2.TheBBCbeltisoffthepulley.2.Checkthebeltfordamage,andreplace itifnecessary .
Thebladesdonotrotateortheyslip.
3.TheBBCcableisworn,loose,or
broken.
3.AdjusttheBBCcable;replaceitif necessary.
1.Thebladesareinstalledoraligned incorrectly.
1.Installthebladesproperly.
2.Thebladeadaptersareworn,loosen, orbroken.
2.Replacethebladeadapters.
3.Thetimingbeltorworn,loose,or broken.
3.Re-timethebladesandadjustthe timingbelttension,replaceitif necessary.
Thebladescontacteachother .
4.Thetimingsprocketsoridlerpulleyis worn,loose,orbroken.
4.Replacethesprocketsortheidler pulleyifnecessary .
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TheToroTotalCoverageWarranty
Landscape
ALimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)Contractor
Equipment(LCE)
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany,pursuanttoan agreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchasertorepairtheT oro Productslistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.
Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginalowner:
ProductsWarrantyPeriod
21in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse
1
1yearCommercialUse
•Engines
4
Honda–2years
Kawasaki–3years
30in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse
1
1yearCommercialUse
•Engines
4
Kawasaki–3years
Mid-SizeWalk-BehindMowers
2years
•Engines
4
Kawasaki–3years
GrandStand
®
Mowers
5yearsor1,200hours
2
•Engines
4
3years
•Frame
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
3
ZMaster
®
2000SeriesMowers
4yearsor500hours
2
•Engines
4
3years
•Frame
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
3
ZMaster
®
3000SeriesMowers
5yearsor1,200hours
2
•Engines
4
3years
•Frame
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
3
ZMaster
®
5000SeriesMowers
5yearsor1,200hours
2
•Engines
4
KohlerCommand–2years
KohlerEFI–3years
•Frame
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
3
ZMaster
®
6000SeriesMowers
5yearsor1,200hours
2
•Engines
4
Kawasaki–3years
•Frame
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
3
ZMaster
®
7000SeriesMowers
5yearsor1,200hours
2
•Engines
4
2years
•Frame
Lifetime(originalowneronly)
3
AllMowers
•Battery90daysPartsandLabor
1yearPartsonly
•BeltsandT ires90days
•Attachments1year
1
Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone
locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialwarrantywouldapply.
2
Whicheveroccursrst.
3
LifetimeFrameW arranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atT oro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforparts andlabor.Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustor corrosionarenotcovered.
4
SomeenginesusedonToroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.
InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService
IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsorworkmanship, followthisprocedure:
1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir dealership.T olocateadealerconvenienttoyou,refertotheY ellowPagesof yourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“LawnMowers”)oraccessourwebsite atwww.T oro.com.Youmayalsocallthenumberslistedinitem#3tousethe 24-hourToroDealerlocatorsystem.
2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)totheService Dealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermineifitiscovered underwarranty.
3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’sanalysisorwith theassistanceprovided,contactusat:
RLCCustomerCareDepartment
ToroWarrantyCompany
811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420-1 196
888-865-5676(U.S.Customers)
888-865-5691(Canadacustomers)
OwnerResponsibilities
YoumustmaintainyourToroProductbyfollowingthemaintenanceprocedures describedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance,whetherperformed byadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystemcoverage andenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpresswarrantydoesnot coverthefollowing:
•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,lubricants,oil
changes,sparkplugs,airltersbladesharpeningorwornblades,cable/linkage adjustments,orbrakeandclutchadjustments
•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear
•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglectedand
requiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance
•Pickupanddeliverycharges
•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedToroService
Dealer
•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuelprocedure
(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)
–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered
–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontainsmore
than10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE
–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-useoverone
month
GeneralConditions
AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorizedToro ServiceDealerusingToroapprovedreplacementparts.
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliableforindirect, incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththeuseoftheToro Productscoveredbythiswarranty,includinganycostorexpenseofproviding substituteequipmentorserviceduringreasonableperiodsofmalfunctionor non-usependingcompletionofrepairsunderthiswarranty .
Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability(thattheproductistforordinary use)andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticularpurpose)are limitedtothedurationoftheexpresswarranty.
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequentialdamages, orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheaboveexclusions andlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights whichvaryfromstatetostate.
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada
CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguaranteepoliciesforyourcountry, province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter.Ifallother remediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.
AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oroDealer.
374-0252RevF
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