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Pour obtenir gratuitement une version en français de ce manuel, écrivez à l’adresse ci–dessous. N’oubliez pas d’indiquer les numéros de modèle et de série de votre produit. The Toro Company, Attn: Parts Dept., 8111 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420–1196. Domestic English (EN)
Safe Operating Practices DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful. This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause avoid serious injury or death.
Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. ON MOWER HOUSING ON MOWER HOUSING ON MOWER HOUSING (Part No.
m-1690 Figure 3 m–4272 1. Rope guide 2. Starter rope Figure 4 Note: To make the rope easier to loop, squeeze the control 1. Lower handle 3. Knob bail on the handle to release the blade brake. 2. Support bracket 4.
Installing the Discharge Tunnel Before Starting Model 20043 Only Before operating the mower, you must install the discharge tunnel; refer to Installing the Discharge Tunnel, Initially, the crankcase must be filled with 20 ounces page 19. Note that no discharge plate has been shipped (0.6 liters) of SAE 30 oil;...
Stabilizer/Conditioner is a petroleum distillate based container, rather than from a gasoline product. Toro does not recommend stabilizers with an dispenser nozzle. alcohol base such as ethanol, methanol, or isopropyl. If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used,...
Operation Starting the Engine 1. Push the primer three times (five times if the temperature is 13 C/55 F or below), waiting 2 seconds between each push (Fig. 10). Figure 12 IMPORTANT: Do not use the primer to restart a warm engine.
Periodically file down nicks on blade. Replace the blade when necessary with an original DANGER Toro replacement blade. Only mow dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves POTENTIAL HAZARD tend to clump on the yard and may cause the mower to Adjusting the height-of-cut levers could bring plug or the engine to stall.
Check stopping time every 50 hours or at the start of each mowing season. Blade Blade Brake must stop within 3 seconds of releasing bail; if not, see your Authorized Toro Service Dealer for repair. Grease rear height adjustor brackets Lubrication (self-propelled models).
CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could start the engine. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Accidental starting of engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Pull the wire off of the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Also push wire aside so it does not accidentally contact spark plug.
7. Fill the crankcase to the FULL line on the dipstick with fresh oil. Refer to the Oil section, page 7, for specifications. 8. Check the oil level and install the dipstick. 9. Wipe up any spilled oil. Figure 19 Spark Plug 1.
A. If a slot or wear is noticed, (Fig. 23B & C), replace the blade. Refer to the Removing and Installing the WARNING Blade sections. POTENTIAL HAZARD B. If the blade is nicked or dull, sharpen it. Refer to The blade is sharp. the Removing, Sharpening, Balancing, and Installing the Blade sections.
Installing the Blade 1. Position the blade onto the spindle and blade driver, with the curved blade tips pointing toward the mower and the blade driver nesting in the recess of the blade (Fig. 24). 2. Install the accelerator, lock washer, and blade bolt (Fig.
Washing Method 3. Connect the Toro electro charger to the battery and plug it into a 120VAC power outlet. 1. Position the mower on a flat, concrete or asphalt surface near a garden hose.
Avoid burrs and sharp edges. 3. Install the belt cover. Troubleshooting Your mower was designed and built for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully. If a problem continues, see your Authorized Toro Service Dealer. PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine will not start 1.
3. Check the condition of the blade. Refer to the Maintaining the Blade section, page 13. We recommend Toro Fuel Conditioner to stabilize fuel for 4. Charge the battery; refer to Charging the battery, storage. If possible, the last fuel fill of the year should be page 16.
2. Carefully swing the upper handle forward until it rests on the engine (Fig. 30). Accessories may have been shipped with your mower or are available from your Authorized Toro Dealer. For proper installation, follow these instructions. Rear Grass Catcher m–4217...
If the spring contacts any part of engine, do not install the bagger kit on the mower and contact 4. Fasten the front right, rear right, and rear left corners an Authorized Toro Service Dealer before of the discharge tunnel to the mower, using the bolts proceeding.
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Objects thrown with enough force could cause Check the grass bag frequently. If it is serious personal injury or death to the operator damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. or bystander. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD 6. Cut grass until the bag is full.
How Do You Get Service? If the starting performance of your Toro GTS–5 Engine should diminish to the point where it will not start in one or two pulls by a normal, able–bodied adult, you should follow the procedures below: 1.
Some states do not allow limitation on how long implied warranties last, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. The Toro Company is not liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of the product, in- cluding any cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or service during periods of malfunction or non–use.