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Contents
Safety ........................................................................... 3
General Safety......................................................... 3
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 5
Setup ............................................................................ 7
1 Installing the Handle ............................................. 7
2 Installing the Recoil-Start Rope ............................... 9
3 Filling the Engine with Oil...................................... 9
4 Assembling the Grass Bag .....................................10
Product Overview .........................................................11
Operation ....................................................................11
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................12
Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline ...........................12
Adjusting the Cutting Height....................................12
Starting the Engine .................................................13
Stopping the Engine ...............................................13
Recycling the Clippings ...........................................13
Bagging the Clippings .............................................14
Operating Tips ......................................................14
Maintenance .................................................................16
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................16
Engine Maintenance ..................................................17
Servicing the Air Cleaner .........................................17
Changing the Engine Oil .........................................17
Servicing the Spark Plug ..........................................18
Blade Maintenance .....................................................19
Maintaining the Blade .............................................19
Cleaning ...................................................................21
Cleaning under the Machine.....................................21
Storage ........................................................................22
Preparing the Fuel System .......................................22
Preparing the Engine ..............................................22
General Information...............................................22
Removing the Machine from Storage.........................22
Troubleshooting ...........................................................23
Safety
This machine meets or exceeds the CPSC blade safety
requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn mowers.
Improperly using or maintaining this lawn mower can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions.
Toro designed and tested this lawn mower for to offer
reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the
following instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and to
gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that you
and any other operator of the lawn mower read and
understand the contents of this manual before the engine
is ever started. Pay particular attention to the safety alert
symbol
(Figure
2) which means Caution, Warning, or
Danger. Read and understand the instruction because
it has to do with safety. Failure to comply with the
instruction may result in personal injury.
General Safety
This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and
of throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
The following instructions have been adapted from the
ANSI/OPEI B71.4-2012 standard.
Training
•
Read the Operator's Manual and other training material. If
the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read English, it is
the owner's responsibility to explain this material to them.
•
Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment,
operator controls, and safety signs.
•
All operators and mechanics should be trained. The
owner is responsible for training the users.
•
Never let children or untrained people operate or service
the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
•
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other
people, or property.
Preparation
•
Use only accessories and attachments approved by the
manufacturer.
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