•
If the engine has been running, it will be hot and
can severely burn you. Keep away from the hot
engine.
•
Operate the engine only in well-ventilated areas.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is
an odorless, deadly poison.
•
Check the grass catcher components and the
discharge chute frequently for any wear or
deterioration and replace them with genuine Toro
parts when necessary.
Slope Safety
•
Operate the machine across the face of slopes;
never up and down. Use extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
•
Do not operate the machine on excessively steep
slopes. Poor footing could cause a slip-and-fall
accident.
•
Operate the machine with caution near drop-offs,
ditches, or embankments.
Starting the Engine
1.
Push up on the engine On/Off switch so it is in
the O
position.
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2.
Move the fuel-valve lever to the O
3.
Move the choke lever to the O
Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require
choking.
4.
Move the throttle lever to the F
1. Throttle lever in the F
position
2. Choke lever in the O
position
5.
Move the transport lever all the way back toward
you into the transport position
6.
Hold the blade-control bar against the handle
(A of
Figure
13).
7.
From the engine, pull the recoil-start handle (B
of
Figure
13).
Note:
When you pull the recoil-start handle,
pull it lightly until you feel resistance, then pull it
sharply. Allow the rope to return to the handle
slowly.
Note:
If the machine does not start after several
attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
13
position.
PEN
position.
N
position.
AST
Figure 12
3. Fuel-valve lever in the
AST
O
position
PEN
4. On/Off switch in the O
N
position
(Figure
10).
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