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All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
2001 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Warning
Important This engine is not equipped with a spark
arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public
Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine
on any forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered
land. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est
conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.
The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for
information regarding The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance
and warranty. See the emission label(s) on the engine.
Keep this engine Owner’s Manual with your unit.
Should this engine Owner’s Manual become damaged
or illegible, replace immediately. Replacements may be
ordered through the engine manufacturer.
Contents
Page
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Lawn Mower Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Handle 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Starter Rope 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Starting 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Crankcase with Oil 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline 8. . . . . . . . . . .
Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule 9. . . . . . . . .
Operation 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Engine 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Cutting Height 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Tips 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 11. . . . . . . . .
Checking the Engine Oil Level 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Underside of the Housing 12. . . . . . . .
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Replacing the Air Filter 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Spark Plug 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Engine Oil 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintaining the Blade 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Cooling System 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emptying the Fuel Tank 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Folding the Handle 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Fuel System 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Engine 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Information 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing From Storage 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee 20. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates
the location of the model and serial numbers on the
product.
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Figure 1
1. Location of the model and serial numbers
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
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