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Toro TurfMaster 22205TE Operator's Manual

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76cmTurfMaster™Walk-BehindLawnMower
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ModelNo.22205TE—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended tobeusedbyresidentialhomeownersorprofessional, hiredoperators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrass onwell-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourmachineproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand equipmentdamage.Y ouareresponsibleforoperatingthe machineproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,oradditional information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof yourmachineready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers inthespaceprovided.
FormNo.3409-542RevB
Operator'sManual
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1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial attention.
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives. Fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproductspecic DeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
NetTorque:Thegrossornettorqueofthisenginewas laboratoryratedbytheenginemanufacturerinaccordance withtheSocietyofAutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940. Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclassofmower willbesignicantlylower.Gotowww.Toro.comtoview specicationsonyourmowermodel.
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1.Themodelandserialnumberplateisineitherofthese2 locations.
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................1
Safety...........................................................................2
GeneralSafety.........................................................2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................2
Setup............................................................................5
1InstallingtheHandle.............................................5
2AdjustingtheHandleHeight..................................5
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3FillingtheEnginewithOil......................................6
4AssemblingtheGrassBag......................................6
ProductOverview..........................................................8
Controls................................................................8
Specications.........................................................8
Operation.....................................................................9
BeforeOperation.......................................................9
BeforeOperationSafety...........................................9
FillingtheFuelTank................................................9
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................10
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight....................................10
CheckingtheBlade-StopSystemOperation................11
DuringOperation.....................................................11
DuringOperatingSafety..........................................11
StartingtheEngine.................................................12
ShuttingofftheEngine...........................................12
©2017—TheToro®Company 8111LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
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OperatingtheSelf-PropelDriveandEngagingthe
CuttingBlades....................................................12
EngagingandDisengagingtheParking
Brake................................................................13
RecyclingtheClippings...........................................13
BaggingtheClippings.............................................14
Side-DischargingtheClippings.................................14
OperatingTips......................................................15
AfterOperation........................................................15
AfterOperatingSafety............................................15
CleaningundertheMachine.....................................15
CleaningtheWheels...............................................16
Maintenance.................................................................17
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................17
MaintenanceSafety.................................................17
ServicingtheAirFilter............................................17
ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................18
ChangingtheOilFilter............................................19
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................20
CheckingtheConditionoftheBelts..........................20
EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe
Filter.................................................................20
ChangingtheFuelFilter..........................................20
ServicingtheBlade-DriveSystem.............................21
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................22
ChangingtheBlade-DriveBelt.................................24
ChangingtheBlade-Brake-Clutch(BBC)
Belt...................................................................25
AdjustingtheBlade-BrakeCable...............................25
ChangingtheTransmissionBelt...............................26
AdjustingtheTransmission......................................27
AdjustingtheSelf-PropelCable................................27
Storage........................................................................28
GeneralInformation...............................................28
PreparingtheFuelSystem.......................................28
PreparingtheEngine..............................................28
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage.........................28
Troubleshooting...........................................................29
Safety
ThismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewithENISO 5395:2013.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand ofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•ReadandunderstandthecontentsofthisOperator’sManual
beforestartingtheengine.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingcomponents
ofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguardsandother
safetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworkingonthe machine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keepbystandersa
safedistanceawayfromthemachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Neverallow
childrentooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebeforeservicing,
fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecanresult ininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe safety-alertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywith theseinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalitemsofsafetyinformationintheir respectivesectionsthroughoutthismanual.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
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Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.
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1.Warning—donotoperatethemowerwiththedeectorup orremoved;keepthedeectorinplace.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
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1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance awayfromthemachine.
2.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.
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1.Warning–ReadtheOperator’sManual.Donotoperatethis machineunlessyouaretrained.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance awayfromthemachine.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—Donotoperatethemowerwithoutthe reardischargeplugorbaginplace.
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1.ReadtheOperator’s Manualbeforeperforming
anymaintenance.
2.Checkbelttensionevery 50hours.
4.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsinplace.
5.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
6.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—Donotoperateupanddownslopes;operateside tosideonslopes;shutofftheenginebeforeleavingthe operatingposition—pickupobjectsthatcouldbethrownby theblades;andlookbehindyouwhenbackingup.
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1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
2.Firehazard
3.Toxicgasinhalation hazard
4.Hotsurface;burnhazard
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1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards andshieldsinplace.
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1.Warning—donotparkonslopesunlessthewheelsare chockedorblocked.
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1.Choke3.Slow
2.Fast4.Engine—stop
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Setup
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Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotectiveplastic sheetthatcoverstheengineandanyotherplasticor wrappingonthemachine.
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InstallingtheHandle

NoPartsRequired
Procedure
WARNING
Foldingorunfoldingthehandleimproperlycan damagethecables,causinganunsafeoperating condition.
•Donotdamagethecableswhenfoldingor unfoldingthehandle.
•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealer.
1.Removethe2boltsfromthemachineframeinthe locationshowninFigure3.
Figure4
1.Installacabletiehere.
2.Nutonhandlesupport bracket(2)
5.Installacabletietosecurethecablestothelower handleinthelocationshowninFigure4andtrimoff theexcessmaterialfromthetie.
3.Bolt(4)
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AdjustingtheHandleHeight

NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Standintheoperatingpositiontodeterminethemost comfortablehandleheight.
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1.Bolt(2)
2.Rotatethehandlerearwardtotheoperatingposition.
3.Securethehandletothemachinewiththeboltsthat youremovedinstep1.
4.Tightenthefastenersthatsupportthehandleonboth sidesofthemachineasshowninFigure4.
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2.Nutonhandlesupport bracket(2)
2.Removethehandleboltandinsertitin1ofthe3holes locatedatthebottomofthehandlebracket(Figure5).
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1.Lowesthandleheight setting
2.Middlehandleheight setting
3.Tightenthehandleboltuntilitissnug.
4.Repeatthestepsabovefortheothersideofthe machine.
3.Highesthandleheight setting
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1.Full3.Low
2.High
3.Carefullypourabout3/4oftheenginecapacityofoil intotheoil-lltube.
4.Waitabout3minutesfortheoiltosettleintheengine.
5.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
6.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltube,thenremove thedipstick.
7.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick(Figure6).
Figure6
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FillingtheEnginewithOil

NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Yourmachinedoesnotcomewithoilin
theengine.Beforestartingtheengine,lltheengine withoil.
Engineoilcapacity:Withoillter:0.85L(29oz);
withoutoillter:0.65L(22oz)
Oilviscosity:SAE30orSAE10W-30detergentoil
APIserviceclassication:SJorhigher
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap counterclockwiseandpullingitout(Figure6).
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•IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthe
dipstick,carefullypourasmallamountofoilinto theoil-lltube,wait3minutes,andrepeatsteps3 through6untiltheoillevelisattheFullmarkon thedipstick.
•IftheoillevelisabovetheFullmarkonthe
dipstick,draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelisat theFullmarkonthedipstick;refertoChanging
theEngineOil(page18).
Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoo lowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmay damagetheengine.
8.Installthedipstickintotheoil-lltubesecurely.
Important:Changetheengineoilaftertherst5 operatinghours;changeityearlythereafter.Referto
ChangingtheEngineOil(page18).
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AssemblingtheGrassBag
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.SlipthegrassbagovertheframeasshowninFigure7.
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Figure7
1.Handle
2.Frame
Note:Donotslipthebagoverthehandle(Figure7).
2.Hookthebottomchannelofthebagontothebottom oftheframe(Figure8).
3.Grassbag
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3.Hookthetopandsidechannelsofthebagontothetop andsidesoftheframe,respectively(Figure8).
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ProductOverview
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Figure9
Controls
Figure11
Throttle(throttlelevernotshownforthesakeofclarity)
1.Choke3.Slow
2.Fast
4.Stop
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1.Sparkplug(underbrush guard)
2.Airlter11.Grassbag
3.Oilll/dipstick
4.Throttlelever
5.Fuel-tankcap
6.Reardoor15.Beltcover
7.Brakelever16.Frontcutting-heightlever
8.Stop
9.Handle
10.Controlbar
12.Rearcutting-heightlever
13.Fuel-shutoffvalve
14.Oillter
17.Belt-cover-accesspanel
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Figure10
1.Grassbag3.Side-dischargechute
2.Rear-dischargeplug
4.Side-dischargedoor
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Figure12
1.Handle
Controlbar
2.Controlbar
Specications
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ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight
22205TE72kg
(159lb)
175cm
(69
inches)
81cm
(32
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97cm (38-1/2 inches)
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Operation
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BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevices,suchasdoors
and/orgrasscatchers,areinplaceandworkingproperly.
•Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethattheblades,
bladebolts,andcuttingassemblyarenotwornor damaged.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachineand
removeallobjectsthatthemachinecouldthrow.
•Adjustingthecuttingheightmaybringyouintocontact
withthemovingblade,causingseriousinjury.
–Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
–Donotputyourngersunderthehousingwhen
adjustingthecuttingheight.

FillingtheFuelTank

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline
withanoctaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2rating method).
•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 upto85%ethanol).Usingunapprovedgasolinemay causeperformanceproblemsand/orenginedamage. Usingunapprovedgasolinewillnotbecoveredunderthe productwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorinfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessfuelstabilizerhasbeen addedtothefuel.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel stabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwithgasoline lessthan30daysold.
FuelSafety
DANGER
Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive. Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty.
•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel, placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron anobject.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,when theengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan openameorsparks.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit outofthereachofchildren.
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WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthenozzle andthefuel-tankopening.
•Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
Refertoyourenginemanualforadditionalinformation.
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1.Fuel-tankcap
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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

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AdjustingtheCuttingHeight

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap counterclockwiseandpullingitout(Figure14).
Figure14
1.Full3.Low
2.High
Thecuttingheightsrangefrom38mm(1-1/2inches)to127 mm(5inches)in13mm(1/2inch)increments.
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Figure15
Viewfromfront,leftsideofthemachine
1.38mm(1-1/2inches)5.89mm(3-1/2inches)
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2.51mm(2inches)6.102mm(4inches)
3.64mm(2-1/2inches)7.114mm(4-1/2inches)
4.76mm(3inches)8.127mm(5inches)
3.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
4.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltube,thenremove thedipstick.
5.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick(Figure14).
•IftheoilisbelowtheAddmarkonthedipstick,
carefullypourasmallamountofoilintotheoil-ll tube,wait3minutes,andthenrepeatsteps3 through5untiltheoillevelisattheFullmarkon thedipstick.
•IftheoilisabovetheFullmarkonthedipstick,
draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelisattheFull markonthedipstick.Todraintheexcessoil,refer toChangingtheEngineOil(page18).
Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseistoo lowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmay damagetheengine.
6.Installthedipstickintotheoil-lltubesecurely.
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Thecuttingheightiscontrolledwithafrontleverandarear lever,bothontheleftsideofthemachine(Figure16and
Figure17).Toraiseorlowerthemachine,engagethelever,
raiseorlowerthemachine,andthendisengagethelever.
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Figure16
Frontcutting-heightlever
1.Squeezethelevertodisengageit.
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Figure17
Rearcutting-heightlever
NotUsingtheGrassBag
1.Movethemachineontoapavedsurfaceinanon-windy area.
2.Setall4wheelstothe89mm(3-1/2inch)cutting heightsetting.
3.Takeahalfsheetofnewspaperandcrumpleitintoa ballsmallenoughtogounderthemachine(about75 mmor3inchesindiameter).
4.Placethenewspaperballabout13cm(5inches)in frontofthemachine.
5.Starttheengine.
6.Engagetheblades.
7.Releasethecontrolbarandbegincountingout3 seconds.
8.Onthecountof3,pushthemachinequicklyforward overthenewspaper.
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9.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.
10.Gotothefrontofthemachineandcheckthe newspaperball.
Note:Ifthenewspaperballdidnotgounderthe machine,repeatsteps4through10.

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.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.
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Important:Ifthenewspaperisunravelledor shredded,thebladesdidnotstopproperly,which couldresultinanunsafeoperatingcondition. ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
DuringOperation

DuringOperatingSafety

GeneralSafety
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeyeprotection;
slip-resistant,substantialfootwear;andhearing protection.Tiebacklonghair,securelooseclothing,and donotwearjewelry.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,orunderthe
inuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresultin
seriouspersonalinjury.Shutofftheengineandwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.
•Whenyoureleasetheblade-controlbar,theengineshould
shutoffandthebladeshouldstopwithin3seconds.If not,stopusingyourmachineimmediatelyandcontactan AuthorizedServiceDealer.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperatethe machinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
•Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryifyouslipand
contacttheblade.Avoidmowinginwetconditions.
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•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,
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shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmayblockyourview.
3.MovethethrottlecontroltotheCHOKEposition (Figure11).
•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhidden
objects.Uneventerraincouldcauseaslip-and-fall accident.
•Stopthemachineandinspectthebladesafterstrikingan
objectorifthereisanabnormalvibrationinthemachine. Makeallnecessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperation.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,shutofftheengine,
andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Iftheenginehasbeenrunningthemuferwillbehotand
canseverelyburnyou.Keepawayfromthehotmufer.
•Checkthegrasscatchercomponentsandthedischarge
guardfrequentlyandreplacethemwiththemanufacturer’s recommendedpartswhennecessary.
•UseaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedbytheThe
Toro®Companyonly .
SlopeSafety
•Mowacrossthefaceofslopes;neverupanddown.Use
extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.
•Donotmowonexcessivelysteepslopes.Poorfooting
couldcauseaslip-and-fallaccident.
4.Pullthestarterhandlelightlyuntilyoufeelresistance, thenpullitsharply.
5.MovethethrottlecontrollevertotheFASTposition whentheenginestarts(Figure11).
Note:Iftheenginefailstostartafter3pulls,repeat steps3through5.

ShuttingofftheEngine

1.MovethethrottlecontroltotheOFFpositionandwait forallmovingpartstostop.
2.Closethefuel-shutoffvalveanddisconnectthewire fromthesparkplugifyoudonotusethemachineor leaveitunattended.

OperatingtheSelf-Propel DriveandEngagingthe CuttingBlades

•Tooperatetheself-propeldrivewithoutengagingthe
blades,raisethecontrolbartothehandle(Figure19).
•Mowwithcautionneardrop-offs,ditches,or
embankments.

StartingtheEngine

1.Connectthewiretothesparkplug(Figure9).
2.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve(Figure18).
Note:Whenthefuel-shutoffvalveisopen,theleveris parallelwiththefuelline.
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Figure19
1.Raisethecontrolbartothehandle.
•Tooperatetheself-propeldriveandengagetheblades,
slidethecontrolbarallthewaytotherightandraiseit tothehandle(Figure20).
1.Fuel-shutoffvalve
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DisengagingtheParkingBrake
Disengagetheparkingbrakebypushingthebrakeleverdown tothehandle(Figure22).
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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.

EngagingandDisengagingthe ParkingBrake

EngagingtheParkingBrake
Engagetheparkingbrakebypullingthebrakeleverupfrom thehandle(Figure21).
Figure22
Parkingbrakedisengaged
1.Brakelever
2.Stop
Note:Whentheparkingbrakeisdisengagedandthecontrol barisuptooperatetheself-propeldrive,thestoponthe controlbarpreventsyoufromengagingtheparkingbrake.
3.Controlbar

RecyclingtheClippings

Thismachinecomesfromthefactoryreadytorecyclegrass andleafclippingsbackintothelawn.Topreparethemachine torecycle:
•Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemachine,removeit
andinstalltheside-dischargedeector;refertoRemoving
theSide-DischargeChute(page15).
•Ifthegrassbagisonthemachine,removeit;referto
RemovingtheGrassBag(page14).
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Parkingbrakeengaged
1.Brakelever
2.Stop
Note:Whentheparkingbrakeisengaged,thestoponthe controlbarpreventsyoufromraisingthecontrolbarto operatetheself-propeldrive.
3.Controlbar
•Iftherear-dischargeplugisnotinstalled,gripitby
thehandle,raisethereardoor,andinsertitintothe rear-dischargechuteuntilthelatchlocksintoplace;refer toFigure23.
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BaggingtheClippings

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Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassandleaf clippingsfromthelawn.
Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemachine,removeitand installtheside-dischargedoorbeforebaggingtheclippings; refertoRemovingtheSide-DischargeChute(page15).
InstallingtheGrassBag
1.Raiseandholdupthereardoor(Figure24).
InstallingtheSide-DischargeChute
Important:Ensurethattherear-dischargeplugisin
placebeforeyourecycletheclippings.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.
2.Removethegrassbagifitisinstalledonthemachine; refertoRemovingtheGrassBag(page14).
3.Inserttherear-dischargeplug;refertoBaggingthe
Clippings(page14).
4.Removetheside-dischargedoorbypullinguponthe springthatholdsthedoorinplaceandremovingthe door(Figure25).
Figure24
1.Bagrod2.Reardoor
2.Removetherear-dischargeplugbypullingdownonthe latchwithyourthumbandpullingtheplugoutfrom themachine(Figure23).
3.Installthebagrodintothenotchesatthebaseofthe handle,androckthebagbackandforthtoensurethat therodisseatedatthebottomofbothnotches;refer toFigure24.
4.Lowerthereardooruntilitrestsonthegrassbag.
SUPERCEDED
RemovingtheGrassBag
Toremovethebag,reversethestepsinInstallingtheGrass
Bag(page14).

Side-Dischargingthe Clippings

Usethesidedischargeforcuttingverytallgrass.
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Figure25
1.Topofside-dischargedoor3.Side-dischargedoor
2.Spring
5.Installtheside-dischargechute(Figure26)bypulling uponthespring,placingthechuteovertheopening, andloweringthespringoverthetapsonthetopof thedischargechute.
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1.Side-dischargechute
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RemovingtheSide-DischargeChute
Toremovetheside-dischargechute,reversethestepsin
InstallingtheSide-DischargeChute(page14).
OperatingTips
GeneralTips
•Reviewthesafetyinstructionsandreadthismanual
carefullybeforeoperatingthemachine.
•Cleartheareaofsticks,stones,wire,branches,andother
debristhatthebladescouldhitandthrow .
•Keepeveryone,especiallychildrenandpets,awayfrom
theareaofoperation.
•Avoidstrikingtrees,walls,curbs,orothersolidobjects.
Neverdeliberatelymowoveranyobject.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelyshutofftheengine,disconnectthewirefrom thesparkplug,andexaminethemachinefordamage.
•Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason.
Periodicallyledownnicksontheblades.
•ReplacethebladeswhennecessarywithoriginalToro
replacementblades.
•Mowonlydrygrassorleaves.Wetgrassandleavestend
toclumpontheyardandcancausethemachinetoplug ortheenginetostall.
•Cleantheundersideofthemachinedeckaftereach
mowing.RefertoCleaningundertheMachine(page15).
•Keeptheengineingoodrunningcondition.
•Settheenginespeedtothefastestpositionforthebest
cuttingresults.
•Cleantheairlterfrequently.Mulchingstirsupmore
clippingsanddustwhichclogstheairlterandreduces engineperformance.
CuttingGrass
•Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimesofthe
year.Inthesummerheat,itisbesttocutgrassatthe51 mm(2inch),64mm(2-1/2inch),or83mm(3inch) cutting-heightsettings.Cutonlyaboutathirdofthegrass bladeatatime.Donotcutbelowthe51mm(2inch) settingunlessthegrassissparseoritislatefallwhen grassgrowthbeginstoslowdown.
•Whencuttinggrassover15cm(6inches)tall,rstmow
atthehighestcuttingheightsettingandwalkslower;then mowagainatalowersettingforthebestlawnappearance. Ifthegrassistoolongandtheleavesclumpontopofthe lawn,themachinemayplugandcausetheenginetostall.
•Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelpsdispersethe
clippingsoverthelawnforevenfertilization.
Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,try1or moreofthefollowing:
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•Sharpentheblades.
•Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.
•Raisethecuttingheightonyourmachine.
•Cutthegrassmorefrequently.
•Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafullswath
witheachpass.
CuttingLeaves
•Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthelawnshows
throughthecutleafcover.Youmayneedtomakemore thanasinglepassovertheleaves.
•Forlightleafcoverage,setallthewheelsatthesame
cuttingheightsetting.
•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthemachinedoesnot
cuttheleavesnelyenough.
AfterOperation

AfterOperatingSafety

GeneralSafety
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthemachinetohelpprevent
res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachinein
anyenclosure.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis
anopename,spark,orpilotlight,suchasonawater heateroronotherappliances.
HaulingSafety
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.
•Securethemachinefromrolling.

CleaningundertheMachine

Foroptimalcuttingperformance,keeptheundersideofthe machinehousingclean.Youmayeitherwashorscrapethe clippingsawayfromunderthemachinehousing.
WashingundertheMachine
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Cleanunderthe
machinehousing.
1.Positionthemachineonaatconcreteorasphalt surfacenearagardenhose.
2.Starttheengine.
3.Holdtherunninggardenhoseathandlelevelanddirect thewatertoowonthegroundjustinfrontofthe rightrearwheel(Figure27).
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Figure27
1.Rightrearwheel
Note:Thebladeswilldrawinwaterandwashout clippings.Letthewaterrununtilyounolongersee clippingsbeingwashedoutfromunderthemachine.
4.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.
5.Turnoffthewater.
6.Startthemachineandletitrunforafewminutestodry outthemoistureonthemachineanditscomponents.
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Figure28
1.Gears
ScrapingundertheMachine
Ifwashingdoesnotremovealldebrisfromunderthe machine,scrapeitclean.
1.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
2.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank;refertoEmptying
theFuelTankandCleaningtheFilter(page20).
3.Tipthemachineontoitsside,withtheairlterupin theair,untiltheupperhandlerestsontheground.
4.Removethedirtandgrassclippingswithahardwood scraper;avoidburrsandsharpedges.
5.Turnthemachineupright.
6.Fillthefueltank.
7.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

CleaningtheWheels

ServiceInterval:Every40hours
1.Removetherearwheelsandcleananydebrisfromthe wheel-geararea.
SUPERCEDED
2.Aftercleaning,applyasmallamountofanti-seizeto thegears.
Note:Ifyouareoperatingthemachineinextreme conditions,cleaningthewheelsmorefrequentlythan recommendedwillresultinincreasedgearlife.
Note:Topreventdamagetothebearingseals,donotusea highpressurewatersprayeronthebearings.
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst5hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every25hours
Every40hours
Every50hours
Every100hours
MaintenanceProcedure
•Changetheengineoilwithouttheoillter.
•Servicetheblade-drivesystem.
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Checktheblade-stopsystemoperation.Thebladesshouldstopwithin3secondsof releasingthecontrolbar;iftheydonot,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
•Cleanunderthemachinehousing.
•Inspecttheairlter.
•Checkthecuttingbladesandservicethem,ifnecessary.
•Inspecttheblades.
•Cleanthefoampre-cleaner(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).
•Cleanthewheelsandgears.
•Changetheengineoil(moreoftenindustyconditions).
•Checktheconditionofthebelts.
•Checkthefuelhoseandreplaceitifnecessary .
•Removedebrisfromunderthebeltcover.
•Servicetheblade-drivesystem.
•Changetheoillter.
•Checkthesparkplug.
•Cleanthefueltanklter.
•Changethefuellter.
Every250hours
Every300hours
Yearlyorbeforestorage
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Important:Refertoyourenginemanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

MaintenanceSafety

•Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthesparkplug
beforeperforminganymaintenanceprocedure.
•Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicingthe
machine.
•Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresultin
seriouspersonalinjury.Weargloveswhenservicingthe blade.
•Changetheblade-brake-clutchbelt.
•Changethetransmissionbelt.
•Replacethepaperairlter(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).
•Emptythefueltankbeforerepairsasdirectororbeforestorage.

ServicingtheAirFilter

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Every25hours—Cleanthefoampre-cleaner(more
SUPERCEDED
frequentlyindustyconditions).
Every300hours—Replacethepaperairlter(more frequentlyindustyconditions).
Important:Donotoperatetheenginewithouttheair lterassembly;extremeenginedamagewilloccur.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper
operationregularly.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.
•Tippingthemachinemaycausethefueltoleak.Fuelis
ammableandexplosive,andcancausepersonalinjury. Runtheenginedrytoremovethefuelwithahandpump; neversiphonthefuel.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Removethecoverandcleanitthoroughly(Figure29).
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ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours—Changetheengine
oilwithouttheoillter.
Every50hours—Changetheengineoil(moreoften industyconditions).
Note:Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechangingthe oiltowarmit.Warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore contaminants.
Engineoilcapacity:Withoillter:0.85L(29oz);without oillter:0.65L(22oz)
Oilviscosity:SAE30orSAE10W-30detergentoil
APIserviceclassication:SJorhigher
Figure29
1.Cover3.Air-lterbase
2.Foampre-lterandpaper lter
4.Removethefoampre-lterfromthepaperlter(Figure
29),andreplacethepaperlterifitisexcessivelydirty.
Important:Donottrytocleanapaperlter.
5.Washthefoampre-cleanerwithamilddetergentand water,thenblotitdry.
Note:Donotaddoiltothefoampre-cleaner.
6.Installthefoampre-cleanerontothepaperlter.
7.Installtheair-lterassembly.
8.Installthecover.
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1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.RefertoMaintenance(page17).
3.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap counterclockwiseandpullingitout(Figure30).
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Figure30
1.Full3.Low
2.High
4.Tipthemachineontoitsside(sothattheairlterisup)
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todraintheusedoilfromtheoil-lltube(Figure31).
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5.Afterdrainingtheusedoil,returnthemachinetothe operatingposition.
6.Carefullypourabout3/4oftheenginecapacityofoil intotheoil-lltube.
7.Waitabout3minutesfortheoiltosettleintheengine.
6.Removetheoillter(Figure32).
Note:Makesurethattheoil-ltergasketcomesoff withthelter.
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Figure32
1.Oillter
8.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
9.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltube,thenremove thedipstick.
10.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick(Figure30).
•IftheoillevelisbelowtheAddmarkonthe
dipstick,carefullypourasmallamountofoilinto theoil-lltube,wait3minutes,andrepeatsteps
8through10untiltheoillevelisattheFullmark
onthedipstick.
•IftheoillevelisabovetheFullmarkonthe
dipstick,draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelisat theFullmarkonthedipstick.
Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoo lowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmay damagetheengine.
11.Installthedipsticksecurely.
12.Recycletheusedoilproperly.
SUPERCEDED

ChangingtheOilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours
1.Runtheenginetowarmtheoil.
2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.
3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
4.Draintheengineoil;refertoChangingtheEngineOil
(page18).
5.Placearagundertheoilltertocatchanyoilthatmay leakoutasyouremovethelter.
7.Useyourngertocoatthegasketonthenewlter withoil(Figure33).
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Figure33
1.Gasket
8.Installthenewlteruntilthegasketcontactsthelter base,thenhandtightenthelteranadditional2/3turn.
9.FillthecrankcasetotheFulllineonthedipstickwith freshoil;refertoChangingtheEngineOil(page18).
10.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
11.Runtheengineforabout3minutes.
12.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, andcheckforoilleakagearoundthelter.
13.Addoiltocompensatefortheoilintheoillter;refer toChangingtheEngineOil(page18)
14.Recycletheusedoillteraccordingtolocalcodes.
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ServicingtheSparkPlug

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EmptyingtheFuelTankand
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
UseanNGKBPR5ESsparkplugorequivalent.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.
4.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.
Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,ordirty sparkplug.Donotcleantheelectrodesbecause gritenteringthecylindercandamagetheengine.
5.Setthegapontheplugto0.76mm(0.030inch);refer toFigure34.
Figure34
CleaningtheFilter
ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthefuelhoseand
replaceitifnecessary.
Every100hours—Cleanthefueltanklter.
Yearlyorbeforestorage—Emptythefueltankbefore repairsasdirectororbeforestorage.
Note:Thefueltanklter(screen)elementislocatedinside thefueltankattheoutlet.Thislterisapartofthefueltank andcannotberemoved.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforittocooldown.
Important:Drainfuelfromacoldengineonly.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Closethefuel-shutoffvalve.
4.Disconnectthefuellinebylooseningthetubeclampat thecarburetor.
5.Openthefuel-shutoffvalveanddrainthefuel completelyfromthetankandfuellineintoanapproved fuelcontainer.
6.Removethefueltankfromthemachine.
7.Pourasmallamountoffuelinthefueltank,move thefuelaroundinthetank,andpouritoutintoan
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8.Installthefueltankandthefuelline.
1.Center-electrodeinsulator3.Airgap(nottoscale)
2.Sideelectrode
6.Installthesparkplugandthegasketseal.
7.Torquetheplugto23N∙m(17ft-lb).
8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

CheckingtheConditionofthe Belts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.
2.Removethebeltcover(Figure9)byremovingthe4 boltsthatholdittothemachinehousing.
3.Checkthebeltsforanycracks,frayededges,burn marks,oranyotherdamage.
4.Replacealldamagedbelts.
5.Ifyoureplacetheblade-drivebelt,youmustadjustit. RefertoServicingtheBlade-DriveSystem(page21).
6.Installthebeltcoverwiththe4boltsthatyouremoved instep2.
SUPERCEDED

ChangingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Closethefuel-shutoffvalve(Figure35).
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Figure35
1.Fuellter2.Fuel-shutoffvalve
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4.Removethefuellter(Figure35)fromthefuellineby
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looseningthetubeclampssurroundingthefuellter.
5.Installanewfuellterinthefuellineusingthetube clampsthatyouremovedinstep4.

ServicingtheBlade-Drive System

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours
Every50hours—Removedebrisfromunderthebelt cover.
Every50hours—Servicetheblade-drivesystem.
1.Loosenthe2screwsonthebelt-cover-accesspaneland removethepanel(Figure36).
Figure37
1.ReadtheOperator’s Manualbeforeperforming
anymaintenance.
Note:Ifthereisavisiblegapbetweenthegaugeand thespring,tightentheadjustingboltandthenutuntil thefeelergaugebarelyslidesfreelyinandoutofthe gap(Figure36).
Important:Donotovertightentheadjustingbolt. Thiscoulddamagetheblade-drivebelt.
4.Installthebelt-cover-accesspanel.
2.Checkbelttensionevery 50hours.
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Figure36
1.Belt-tensionspring5.Blade-drivebelt
2.Adjustingbolt6.Wall
3.Gap
4.Adjustingnut8.Belt-cover-accesspanel
2.Brushorblowoutdebrisfromtheinsideofthebelt coverandaroundalltheparts.
3.Holdafeelergaugesetbetween0.005and0.03inches (0.13and0.76mm)againstthewallandslideitdown behindthebelttensionspring;refertoFigure37.
7.Beltcover
SUPERCEDED
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ServicingtheCuttingBlades

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ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Important:
blades pr oper l y .
areuncomfortableperformingthisprocedure,contact anAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Examinethebladesforsharpnessandanywearordamage wheneveryourunoutoffuel;refertoInspectingthe
Blades(page22).Ifthebladeedgeisdullornicked,haveit
sharpenedorreplaceit.Ifthebladesareworn,bent,damaged orcracked,replacethemimmediatelywithagenuineToro replacementblades.
Y ou will need a torque wr ench to install the
Ifyoudonothaveatorquewrenchor
DANGER
Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapieceof thebladecouldbethrowntowardyouorbystanders, resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearor damage.
•Replacewornordamagedblades.
Note:Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason, becausesharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingorshredding thegrassblades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownat theedges,whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceof disease.
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Figure38
1.Curvedarea3.Wear/slotforming
2.Cuttingedge4.Crack
2.Inspectthebladesthemselves,especiallythecurved area(Figure38).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,or aslotforminginthisarea,immediatelyreplacethem withnewblades.
DANGER
Ifyouallowabladetowear,aslotwillform betweenthesailandatpartoftheblade. Eventuallyapieceoftheblademaybreak offandbethrownfromunderthehousing, possiblyresultinginseriousinjurytoyouor bystanders.
•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearor damage.
•Nevertrytostraightenabladethatisbent orweldabrokenorcrackedblade.
PreparingtoServicetheCuttingBlades
Tipthemachineontoitsside,withtheairlterupintheair, untiltheupperhandlerestsontheground.
WARNING
Thebladesaresharp;contactingabladecould resultinseriouspersonalinjury.
•Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
•Weargloveswhenservicingtheblades.
SUPERCEDED
InspectingtheBlades
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure38).Iftheedgesare notsharporhavenicks,removethebladesandhave themsharpenedorreplacethem.
•Checkforbentblades;refertoChecking
forBentBlades(page22).
CheckingforBentBlades
1.Rotatethebladesuntiltheyarepositionedasshown inFigure39.
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B
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Figure40
1.Frontofcuttingdeck3.Measureformthecutting
2.MeasureatlocationsA andB
2.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedges atlocationsAandB,(Figure39),andrecordboth dimensions.
3.Rotatethebladessothattheiroppositeendsareat locationsAandB.
4.Repeatthemeasurementsinstep2andrecordthem.
Note:IfthedifferencebetweenthedimensionsAand Bobtainedinsteps2and4exceeds1/8inch,replace
theblades;refertoRemovingtheBlades(page23).
edgetoasmooth,level surface
WARNING
Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.
•Alwaysreplaceabentordamagedblade withanewblade.
•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesofablade.
RemovingtheBlades
Replacethebladeswhentheystrikeasolidobject,areoutof balance,bent,orworn.UseonlygenuineTororeplacement blades.
1.Useablockofwoodtoholdeachbladesteadyandturn thebladeboltcounterclockwiseasshowninFigure40.
SUPERCEDED
2.RemoveeachbladeasshowninFigure41.
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Figure41
1.Spindle(2)3.Blade(2)
2.Bladedriver(2)4.Bladebolt(2)
3.Inspectthepinsonthebladedriversforwearand damage.
InstallingtheBlades
WARNING
Incorrectlyinstallingthebladescoulddamagethe machineorcauseaninjurytotheoperatororto bystanders.
Installthebladesaccordingtotheinstructions.
1.Installtherstbladesothatitishorizontal,alongwith allmountinghardwareasshowninFigure41.
Note:Tightentheboltwithyourngers.
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Important:Positionthecurvedendsoftheblades
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topointtowardthemachinehousing.Besureto nesttheraisedareasoneachbladedriverwiththe recessesintheheadofitscorrespondingspindle, andthepinsontheothersideofeachbladedriver withtheholesinitscorrespondingblade.
2.Steadyeachbladewithaboardandturnthebladebolt clockwisewithatorquewrenchasshowninFigure42; torqueeachbladeboltto82N∙m(60ft-lb).
4.Tightenthesecondblade;refertostep2.
5.Rotatethebladesbyhandafull360°turntoensure thattheydonottouch.
Note:Ifthebladestoucheachother,theyarenot mountedcorrectly.Repeatsteps1through3untilthe bladesnolongertoucheachother.

ChangingtheBlade-DriveBelt

Changetheblade-drivebeltasneeded.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Removethebeltcover(Figure9)byremovingthe4 boltsthatholdittothemachinehousing.
Note:Savetheboltsforinstallingthebeltcoverto themachinehousing.
4.Removeanydebrisfromunderthebeltcover.
5.RemovetheBBCbeltguardandthemounting hardware.
Figure42
Important:Abolttorquedto82N∙m(60ft-lb)is
verytight.Putyourweightbehindthewrenchand tightentheboltsecurely.Thisboltisverydifcult toovertighten.
3.Rotatetheinstalledblade1/4turnuntilitisvertical, andinstalltheotherbladeinthesamemannerasthe rst(refertostep1).
Note:Thebladesshouldbeperpendicular,forming aninverted“T”asshowninFigure43.
SUPERCEDED
Note:SavetheBBCbeltguardandhardwarefor installationlater.
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Figure44
1.BBCbelt2.BBCbeltguard
6.RemovetheBBCbeltfromthefront,leftpulley.
7.Loosentheadjustingbolt(Figure36).
8.Removethexedidlerpulleyandthehardware(Figure
45).
Figure43
1.Blade(2)
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TheBBCidlerpulleyisremovedforclarity
1.Holeinthehousing3.Fixed-idlerpulley
2.Rightsprockethole
9.Removetheblade-drivebelt.
10.Aligntheholesintherightandleftsprocketswiththe holesinthehousingasshowninFigure45.
4.Leftsprockethole
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Removethe4boltsthatholdthebeltcovertothe machinehousing.
Note:Savetheboltsforinstallingthebeltcoverto themachinehousing.
4.Removethebeltcover.
5.Removeanydebrisfromunderthebeltcover.
6.Removethetransmissionbelt;refertoChangingthe
TransmissionBelt(page26).
7.RemovetheBBCbeltguard(Figure46).
Note:Savethemountinghardwareforinstallingthe BBCbeltguardlater.
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Note:Holdthesprocketsinplacewitharodora screwdriver.
11.Whenyouhavelockedthesprocketsinplace,install theblade-drivebeltandthexedidlerpulley.
Note:Ensurethattheteethareengagedinthe sprockets.
12.Tightenthebelttensiontotherecommendedsettings; refertoServicingtheBlade-DriveSystem(page21).
13.Removetherodorscrewdriverfromthesprockets.
14.Ensurethatthebladesunderthehousingareproperly aligned;refertoServicingtheCuttingBlades(page22).
15.InstalltheBBCbeltandtheBBCbeltguardand hardware.
16.Installthebeltcoverusingthe4boltsthatyouremoved instep3.
17.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
18.Checktheoperationofthecontrolbarandthe blade-brakeclutch.
SUPERCEDED

Changingthe Blade-Brake-Clutch(BBC) Belt

ServiceInterval:Every250hours
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.
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Figure46
1.BBCbelt2.BBCbeltguard
8.RemovetheBBCbeltfromthebrake-drumpulleyand thenremovethebeltfromthemachine.
Note:Holdoneofthebladesusingagloveorarag andturnthebladespindletohelpremovetheBBCbelt.
9.ToinstallanewBBCbelt,reversethestepsabove.
10.AdjusttheBBCcable;refertoAdjustingthe
Blade-BrakeCable(page25).

AdjustingtheBlade-Brake Cable

Adjusttheblade-brakecablewheneveryouinstallanewcable orreplacetheBBCbelt.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Removethebeltcover(Figure9)byremovingthe4 boltsthatholdittothemachinehousing.
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4.Removeanydebrisfromunderthebeltcover.
5.Loosenthecable-clampscrew(Figure47).
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1.Markthecablehere
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2.Blade-brakecable
SUPERCEDED
1.Cable-clampscrew
6.Pullthecablejackettoremoveslack(Figure48).
Note:Donotputtensiononthespring.
1.Cableclamp2.Spring
7.Markthebrakecable(Figure49),thenadjustthejacket untilthereisapproximately3mm(1/8inch)ofslack (Figure50).
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Figure50
1.Slack—3mm(1/8inch)
8.Torquethecable-clampscrewto11to14N∙m(99to 121in-lb)tolocktheadjustmentinplace.
9.Installthebeltcoverwiththe4boltsthatyouremoved instep3.
10.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
11.Checktheoperationoftheblade-brakeclutch.
ChangingtheTransmission
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Belt
ServiceInterval:Every250hours
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Removethe4boltsthatholdthebeltcovertothe machinehousing.
Note:Savetheboltsforinstallingthebeltcoverto
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themachinehousing.
4.Removethebeltcover.
5.Removeanydebrisfromunderthebeltcover.
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6.Loosenthebracketandrotatethebracketforward
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(Figure51).
Note:Thebracketpreventsthetransmissionfrom tippingtothepointwherethetransmissionbeltcomes off.
1.Stopthemachineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Loosenthecable-supportnut(Figure52).
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Figure52
1.Cable-supportnut
Figure51
1.Transmissiontension spring
2.Bracket5.Transmissionbelt
3.Transmission
7.Removethetransmissiontensionspring.
8.Removethetransmissionbeltfromthetransmission pulley.
9.Removethetransmissionbelt.
10.Toinstallanewtransmissionbelt,reversethesteps above.
4.BBCbelt

AdjustingtheTransmission

Ifthemachinestartstolosetraction,checkandadjustthe transmission.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
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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.
3.Loosentheboltandnutholdingthebracketintoplace.
4.Adjustthebracketsothatitisincontactwiththe transmission.
Note:Thebracketpreventsthetransmissionfrom tippingtothepointwherethetransmissionbeltcomes off.
5.Tightentheboltandnuttosecurethebracketinto place.
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AdjustingtheSelf-Propel Cable

Ifthemachinedoesnotself-propelortendstocreepforward whenyoureleasethecontrolbar,adjustthedrivecable.
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Storage

GeneralInformation

Storethemachineinacool,clean,dryplace.Coverthe machinetokeepitcleanandprotected.
1.Performtherecommendedannualmaintenance procedures;refertoMaintenance(page17).
2.Cleanunderthemachine;refertoCleaningunderthe
Machine(page15).
3.Removechaff,dirt,andgrimefromtheexternalparts oftheengine,theshrouding,andthetopofthe machine.
4.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoInspecting
theBlades(page22).
5.Servicetheairlter;refertoServicingtheAirFilter
(page17).
6.Tightenallnuts,bolts,andscrews.
7.Touchupallrustedorchippedpaintsurfaceswith paintavailablefromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
2.Removethesparkplug.
3.Usinganoilcan,addabout30ml(1oz),ofmotoroil totheenginethroughthespark-plughole.
4.Slowlypullthestarterropeseveraltimestodistribute oilthroughoutthecylinder.
5.Installthesparkplugbutdonotconnectthewireto thesparkplug.Securethewiresothatitdoesnotcome intocontactwiththesparkplug.

RemovingtheMachinefrom Storage

1.Checkandtightenallfasteners.
2.Removethesparkplugandspintheenginerapidly usingthestartertoblowexcessoilfromthecylinder.
3.Inspectthesparkplugandreplaceitifitisdirty,worn, orcracked;refertotheengineowner’smanual.
4.Installthesparkplugandtightenittotherecommended torqueof20N∙m(180in-lb).
5.Performanyneededmaintenanceprocedures;referto
Maintenance(page17).

PreparingtheFuelSystem

WARNING
Fuelcanvaporizeifyoustoreitoverlongperiods oftimeandexplodeifitcomesintocontactwith anopename.
•Donotstorefueloverlongperiodsoftime.
•Donotstorethemachinewithfuelinthefuel tankorthecarburetorinanenclosurewithan opename.(Forexample,afurnaceorawater heaterpilotlight.)
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringitinany enclosure.
Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuelstabilizertothefuel asdirectedbytheenginemanufacturer.Emptythefueltank whenmowingthelasttimebeforestoringthemachine.
1.Runthemachineuntiltheengineshutsofffrom runningoutoffuel.
2.Starttheengineagain.
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6.Checktheengine-oillevel;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page10).
7.Fillthefueltankwithfreshfuel;refertoFillingthe
FuelTank(page9).
8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
3.Allowtheenginetorununtilitshutsoff.Whenyou cannolongerstarttheengine,itissufcientlydry.

PreparingtheEngine

1.Whiletheengineisstillwarm,changetheengineoil andtheoillter;refertoChangingtheEngineOil
(page18)andChangingtheOilFilter(page19).
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Theenginedoesnotstart.
Theenginestartshardorlosespower.
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Thefueltankisemptyorthefuel systemcontainsstalefuel.
2.Thefuelshutoffvalveisclosed.2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.
3.Thethrottleleverisnotinthecorrect position.
4.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelinthe fuelsystem.
5.Thewireisnotconnectedtothespark plug.
6.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.
7.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.7.Replacethefuellterandcleanthe
1.Theairlterelementisdirtyandis restrictingtheairow.
2.Theengineoillevelislowortheoilis dirty.
3.Thefueltankventhoseisplugged.3.Cleanorreplacethefueltankvent
4.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.4.Replacethefuellterandcleanthe
5.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelinthe fuelsystem.
6.Theundersideofthemachinecontains clippingsanddebris.
7.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.
1.Drainand/orllthefueltankwith freshgasoline.Iftheproblempersists, contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .
3.MovethethrottlelevertotheChoke position.
4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
5.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
6.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe gapifnecessary .Replacethespark plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
in-tanklterscreen.
1.Cleantheairlterpre-cleanerand/or replacethepaperlter.
2.Checktheengineoil.Changetheoilif itisdirtyoraddoilifitislow.
hose.
in-tanklterscreen.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
6.Cleanunderthemachine.
7.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe gapifnecessary .Replacethespark plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
Theenginerunsrough.
Themachineorenginevibrates excessively.
1.Thewireisnotsecurelyconnectedto thesparkplug.
2.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.
3.ThethrottleleverisnotintheFast position.
4.Theairlterelementisdirtyandis restrictingtheairow.
5.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.5.Replacethefuellterandcleanthe
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1.Abladeisbentorisoutofbalance.1.Balancetheblade(s).Ifabladeis
2.Ablade-mountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblade-mountingbolts.
3.Theundersideofthemachinehousing containsclippingsanddebris.
4.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.4.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.
5.Theenginepulley ,idlerpulley ,orblade pulleyareloose.
6.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.
7.Thebladespindleisbent.
8.Thebeltisdamaged.8.Replacethebelt.
1.Connectthewiresecurelytothespark plug.
2.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe gapifnecessary .Replacethespark plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
3.MovethethrottlelevertotheFast position.
4.Cleantheairlterpre-cleanerand/or replacethepaperlter.
in-tanklterscreen.
bent,replaceit.
3.Cleantheundersideofthemachine housing.
5.Tightentheloosepulley .
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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Problem
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
Thereisanunevencuttingpattern.
Thedischargechutegetspluggedup.
Themachinedoesnotself-propel.
Thebladesdonotrotateortheyslip.
1.All4wheelsarenotatthesameheight.1.Placeall4wheelsatthesameheight.
2.Thebladesaredull.
3.Youaremowinginthesamepattern repeatedly.
4.Theundersideofthemachinecontains clippingsanddebris.
5.Thebladespindleisbent.
1.ThethrottleleverisnotintheFast position.
2.Thecuttingheightistoolow.
3.Youaremowingtoofast.3.Slowdown.
4.Thegrassiswet.
5.Theundersideofthemachinecontains clippingsanddebris.
1.Theself-propeldrivecableisoutof adjustmentorisdamaged.
2.Thereisdebrisinthebeltarea.
3.Thebeltisdamaged.3.Replacethebelt.
1.TheBBCbeltorthetimingbeltisworn, loose,orbroken.
2.TheBBCbeltisoffthepulley .2.Checkthebeltfordamageandcontact
3.TheBBCcableisworn,loose,or broken.
2.Sharpenandbalancetheblades.
3.Changethemowingpattern.
4.Cleanunderthemachine.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.MovethethrottlelevertotheFast position.
2.Raisethecuttingheight;ifnecessary, mowasecondtimeatalowercutting height.
4.Allowthegrasstodrybeforemowing.
5.Cleanunderthemachine.
1.Adjusttheself-propeldrivecable; replacethecableifnecessary.
2.Cleanthedebrisfromthebeltarea.
1.AdjusttheBBCcable;adjustthetiming belttension;replacethemifnecessary .
anAuthorizedServiceDealerif necessary.
3.AdjusttheBBCcable;replaceitif necessary.
Thebladescontacteachother.
1.Thebladesareinstalledoraligned incorrectly.
2.Thebladeadaptersareworn,loosen, orbroken.
3.Thetimingbeltorworn,loose,or broken.
4.Thetimingsprocketsoridlerpulleyis worn,loose,orbroken.
1.Installthebladesproperly.
2.Replacethebladeadapters.
3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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TheToroWarranty
Landscape Contractor Equipment(LCE)
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany ,pursuanttoan agreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairtheT oroProductslisted belowifdefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.
Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromtheoriginaldateofpurchase:
ProductsWarrantyPeriod
WalkBehindMowers 53cm&76cmMowers–
Residentialuse 53cm&76cmMowers–
Commercialuse
•Engine2years Mid-SizeWalk-BehindMowers
•Engine2years GrandStand
•Engine3years ZMaster
•Engine3years ZMaster
•Engine2years ZMaster
•Engine3years TitanHDMowerandEngine4yearsor500hours AllMowers
•Battery2years
•Attachments2years
1
Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone
locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialwarrantywouldapply .
2
SomeenginesusedonT oroLCEProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer .
3
Whicheveroccursrst.
Thiswarrantyincludesthecostofpartsandlabor ,butyoumustpay transportationcosts.
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6000SeriesMowers
7000SeriesMowers
8000SeriesMowers
1
Mowers
2years
1year
2
2years
2
5yearsor1,200hours
5yearsor1,200hours
2
5yearsor1,200hours
2
2years
2
3
3
3
3
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:
•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,
lubricants,oilchanges,sparkplugs,airlters,bladesharpening orwornblades,cable/linkageadjustments,orbrakeandclutch adjustments
•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear
•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglected
orrequiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofproper maintenance
•Pickupanddeliverycharges
•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedT oro
ServiceDealer
•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel
procedure(consulttheOperator'sManualformoredetails)
–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered
–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains
morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE
–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use
overonemonth
GeneralConditions
Thepurchaseriscoveredbythenationallawsofeachcountry .Therights towhichthepurchaserisentitledwiththesupportoftheselawsarenot restrictedbythiswarranty.
InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService
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1.Contactyoursellertoarrangeserviceoftheproduct.Ifforanyreason itisimpossibleforyoutocontactyourseller ,youmaycontactanyT oro AuthorizedDistributortoarrangeservice.Visithttp://www.toro.com/to locateaT orodistributorinyourarea.
2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe ServiceDealer.
3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:
ToroWarrantyCompany 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1196 001-952-948-4707
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YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance, whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.
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