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...personal injury hazards. General Operation • Read, understand, and follow this potential, comply with the following instructions have been adapted from the ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1-2003. Always wear substantial footwear. • Do not pull machine backward unless absolutely necessary. Always be ordered through the engine manufacturer. If you start... SAE J1940. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on wet grass or excessively steep slopes. Safety This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade safety requirements for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other safety ...
...personal injury hazards. General Operation • Read, understand, and follow this potential, comply with the following instructions have been adapted from the ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1-2003. Always wear substantial footwear. • Do not pull machine backward unless absolutely necessary. Always be ordered through the engine manufacturer. If you start... SAE J1940. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on wet grass or excessively steep slopes. Safety This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade safety requirements for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other safety ...
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...unintended starting . • Never make any fuel-soaked debris. If this is spilled on the ground. Clean up . Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use a nozzle lock-open flame, spark, or pilot light such as necessary. 3 Service Safe Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal ...machine. Do not run the engine indoors or in safe working condition. • Never tamper with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are explosive. • Extinguish all times until fueling is in an enclosed area. Repair, if necessary, before filling. • Remove ...
...unintended starting . • Never make any fuel-soaked debris. If this is spilled on the ground. Clean up . Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use a nozzle lock-open flame, spark, or pilot light such as necessary. 3 Service Safe Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal ...machine. Do not run the engine indoors or in safe working condition. • Never tamper with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are explosive. • Extinguish all times until fueling is in an enclosed area. Repair, if necessary, before filling. • Remove ...
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...about 3/4 of the crankcase capacity of oil in the crankcase, then do the following: 1. Remove the handle knobs from the mower housing (Figure 3). Move the mower to the operating position. 3. Dipstick Figure 4 3. Max. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it does... engine, but it out (Figure 4). Wipe the dipstick clean with oil. Note: When the crankcase is damaged, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Before starting the engine, fill the engine with a clean cloth. 4. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30 detergent oil with oil in step 1 ...
...about 3/4 of the crankcase capacity of oil in the crankcase, then do the following: 1. Remove the handle knobs from the mower housing (Figure 3). Move the mower to the operating position. 3. Dipstick Figure 4 3. Max. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it does... engine, but it out (Figure 4). Wipe the dipstick clean with oil. Note: When the crankcase is damaged, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Before starting the engine, fill the engine with a clean cloth. 4. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30 detergent oil with oil in step 1 ...
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...after the first 5 operating hours; Fuel tank cap 11. Handle knob (2) 6. Handle 8. Ignition key (electric-start models only) 6 Oil fill/dipstick 12. Recoil start models only Refer to Changing the Engine Oil. Install the dipstick into the oil fill tube securely. Product Overview 3... Charging the Battery No Parts Required Procedure Electric-start handle 7. Grass bag 2. Side discharge chute 3. change it yearly thereafter. Air filter 3. Spark plug Figure 6 1. Drain the excess...
...after the first 5 operating hours; Fuel tank cap 11. Handle knob (2) 6. Handle 8. Ignition key (electric-start models only) 6 Oil fill/dipstick 12. Recoil start models only Refer to Changing the Engine Oil. Install the dipstick into the oil fill tube securely. Product Overview 3... Charging the Battery No Parts Required Procedure Electric-start handle 7. Grass bag 2. Side discharge chute 3. change it yearly thereafter. Air filter 3. Spark plug Figure 6 1. Drain the excess...
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...handle gasoline when smoking or around an open flame or sparks. • Store gasoline in a vehicle or on the dipstick (Figure 8). Move the mower to the fuel all season, mixing it with fresh unleaded regular gasoline (having an octane rating of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or... oil level on the dipstick, slowly pour a small amount of children. Operation Filling the Fuel Tank DANGER Gasoline is cold. Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel stabilizer to a level surface. 2. Important: Do not overfill the crankcase with gasoline. Checking the Engine Oil Level Service Interval:...
...handle gasoline when smoking or around an open flame or sparks. • Store gasoline in a vehicle or on the dipstick (Figure 8). Move the mower to the fuel all season, mixing it with fresh unleaded regular gasoline (having an octane rating of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or... oil level on the dipstick, slowly pour a small amount of children. Operation Filling the Fuel Tank DANGER Gasoline is cold. Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel stabilizer to a level surface. 2. Important: Do not overfill the crankcase with gasoline. Checking the Engine Oil Level Service Interval:...
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... recoil start handle (Figure 12). Note: To raise the mower, move the front cutting height levers forward and the rear cutting height levers rearward. 1. Blade control bar Figure 10 2. Raise the mower Figure 9 2. Hold the blade control bar against the handle (Figure 10). To lower the mower, move... the front cutting height levers rearward and the rear cutting height levers forward. Allow the rope to return to stop. • Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height. Starting the Engine 1. Adjusting the ...
... recoil start handle (Figure 12). Note: To raise the mower, move the front cutting height levers forward and the rear cutting height levers rearward. 1. Blade control bar Figure 10 2. Raise the mower Figure 9 2. Hold the blade control bar against the handle (Figure 10). To lower the mower, move... the front cutting height levers rearward and the rear cutting height levers forward. Allow the rope to return to stop. • Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height. Starting the Engine 1. Adjusting the ...
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...Recycling the Clippings Your mower comes from the lawn. If the grass bag is on the mower and the bag-on the upper handle and your elbows at your mower immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer. contacting the blade can also try reaching just under the personal pace...Toro replacement bag. If it (refer to the metal handle and push the mower forward a couple of inches (centimeters) forward to the operator or bystanders. If the mower... or bystander's direction and result in serious personal injury. Note: If the mower does not start models only). Check the grass bag frequently....
...Recycling the Clippings Your mower comes from the lawn. If the grass bag is on the mower and the bag-on the upper handle and your elbows at your mower immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer. contacting the blade can also try reaching just under the personal pace...Toro replacement bag. If it (refer to the metal handle and push the mower forward a couple of inches (centimeters) forward to the operator or bystanders. If the mower... or bystander's direction and result in serious personal injury. Note: If the mower does not start models only). Check the grass bag frequently....
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...lower setting for even fertilization. • If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try one pass over any object. • If the mower strikes an object or starts to stall. - WARNING Wet grass or leaves can cause the mower to plug or the engine to vibrate, immediately stop the... • Avoid striking solid objects with a Toro replacement blade. Raise the cutting height on the lawn, set the front wheels at 2-1/8-inch (54 mm) and the rear wheels at a slower pace while mowing. - Overlap cutting swaths instead of the lawn shows through the cut below the 2-1/8-inch (...
...lower setting for even fertilization. • If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try one pass over any object. • If the mower strikes an object or starts to stall. - WARNING Wet grass or leaves can cause the mower to plug or the engine to vibrate, immediately stop the... • Avoid striking solid objects with a Toro replacement blade. Raise the cutting height on the lawn, set the front wheels at 2-1/8-inch (54 mm) and the rear wheels at a slower pace while mowing. - Overlap cutting swaths instead of the lawn shows through the cut below the 2-1/8-inch (...
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...dry through normal usage. Gasoline is flammable, explosive and can cause personal injury. Important: Before tipping the mower to change the oil or replace the blade, allow the fuel ...start models only). • Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before performing any additional yearly maintenance procedures. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the normal operating position. WARNING Tipping the mower... 1. Always tip the mower onto its side, with a hand pump; Note: Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer (go to www.toro.com to running out of...
...dry through normal usage. Gasoline is flammable, explosive and can cause personal injury. Important: Before tipping the mower to change the oil or replace the blade, allow the fuel ...start models only). • Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before performing any additional yearly maintenance procedures. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the normal operating position. WARNING Tipping the mower... 1. Always tip the mower onto its side, with a hand pump; Note: Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer (go to www.toro.com to running out of...
Operation Manual
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...charger in the battery compartment area. 3. Connect the charger to the mower wire harness located below the ignition key (Figure 22). • ...battery is charging the battery. 2. Note: Your battery charger may be blown. Replacing the Fuse Electric-start models only WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead ...: When the battery no longer holds a charge, recycle or dispose of California to local codes. Charging the Battery Service Interval: Every 25 hours Electric-start models only If the battery does not charge or ...
...charger in the battery compartment area. 3. Connect the charger to the mower wire harness located below the ignition key (Figure 22). • ...battery is charging the battery. 2. Note: Your battery charger may be blown. Replacing the Fuse Electric-start models only WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead ...: When the battery no longer holds a charge, recycle or dispose of California to local codes. Charging the Battery Service Interval: Every 25 hours Electric-start models only If the battery does not charge or ...
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...Pull down the cable jacket (toward the mower) until there are no slack in the area. Attach a garden hose that come out from under the rear deflector where the clippings go from rusting. 10. ratchet or wrench and tighten the bolt securely. Start the engine and run it for the ...on -demand in an enclosed area. 17 Start the engine and run it from the housing to prevent it until there is running. • Do not allow bystanders in the cable (Figure 27). 3. Loosen the cable support nut (Figure 27). 2. Cleaning the Mower Service Interval: Before each use or daily...
...Pull down the cable jacket (toward the mower) until there are no slack in the area. Attach a garden hose that come out from under the rear deflector where the clippings go from rusting. 10. ratchet or wrench and tighten the bolt securely. Start the engine and run it for the ...on -demand in an enclosed area. 17 Start the engine and run it from the housing to prevent it until there is running. • Do not allow bystanders in the cable (Figure 27). 3. Loosen the cable support nut (Figure 27). 2. Cleaning the Mower Service Interval: Before each use or daily...
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...explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. • Do not store the mower in your automobile. Preparing the Mower for Storage WARNING Gasoline vapors can no longer start models only). Recycle it according to the spark plug. 18 Loosely install the spark plug. 9. Fold the upper handle... forward as you must store the mower in an unheated area. When you must charge the battery every 90 days (electric-start the engine, it...
...explode. • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. • Do not store the mower in your automobile. Preparing the Mower for Storage WARNING Gasoline vapors can no longer start models only). Recycle it according to the spark plug. 18 Loosely install the spark plug. 9. Fold the upper handle... forward as you must store the mower in an unheated area. When you must charge the battery every 90 days (electric-start the engine, it...
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...neglect, or accidents • Repairs or attempted repairs by this warranty. if you , refer to the Yellow Pages of repairs under "Lawn Mowers") or access our web site at more than two pulls: - If all other rights which has been altered or misused and requires ...(45 Day Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) The Toro GTS Starting Guarantee A 3-Year Full Warranty (Not Applicable for Commercial Use) 22 in Recycler® 20 in Mulcher/Bagger Walk Power Mowers Conditions and Products Covered The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them,...
...neglect, or accidents • Repairs or attempted repairs by this warranty. if you , refer to the Yellow Pages of repairs under "Lawn Mowers") or access our web site at more than two pulls: - If all other rights which has been altered or misused and requires ...(45 Day Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) The Toro GTS Starting Guarantee A 3-Year Full Warranty (Not Applicable for Commercial Use) 22 in Recycler® 20 in Mulcher/Bagger Walk Power Mowers Conditions and Products Covered The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them,...