To slow down the drive, simply slow your walking speed;
to stop the drive, stop walking (Fig. 8).
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Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches, and
other debris which could be picked up or hit by the
blade and become thrown objects.
Note: If, when backing up after self-propelling, the lawn
mower does not roll backward freely, nudge the lawn
mower forward about an inch without engaging the
self-propel drive, then pull the lawn mower backward.
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Keep everyone, especially children and pets, away
from the area of operation.
Avoid striking trees, walls, curbs, or other solid
objects. Never deliberately mow over any object.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
If the lawn mower strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
immediately stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug
wire, and examine the lawn mower for damage.
Each wheel adjusts individually with a wheel height
adjustment lever. Cutting heights are 1 inch (25 mm);
1-1/2 inches (38 mm); 2 inches (51 mm); 2-1/2 inches
(64 mm); and 3 inches.
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Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season.
Periodically file down nicks on the blade.
Replace the blade when necessary with an original
Toro replacement blade.
DANGER
Only mow dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves
tend to clump on the yard and may cause the lawn
mower to plug or the engine to stall.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
Adjusting the height-of-cut levers could bring
your hands into contact with the moving blade.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
WARNING
•
Blade contact can seriously injure you.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
Stop the engine and wait for all movement to
stop before adjusting the cutting height.
Do not put your fingers under the lawn mower
housing when adjusting the cutting height.
•
Wet grass or leaves can cause you to slip and
contact the blade.
•
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
Blade contact can seriously injure you.
1.
To change the cutting height, pull the adjusting lever
toward the wheel and move it to the desired position
(Fig. 9).
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Mow only in dry conditions.
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Clean the clippings or leaves from the underside of the
lawn mower deck after each mowing. See Cleaning
the Underside of the Lawn Mower Housing on
page 14.
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A = 1” (25 mm)
B = 1-1/2” (38 mm)
C = 2” (51 mm)
D = 2-1/2” (64 mm)
E = 3” (76 mm)
Keep the engine in good running condition.
WARNING
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Figure 9
POTENTIAL HAZARD
1.
Wheel height adjustment lever
•
Operating a lawn mower with its engine
running at a speed greater than the factory
setting can cause an unsafe operating condition.
2.
Release the wheel height adjustment lever and seat it
securely in the notch.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
The lawn mower could throw a part of the
blade or engine into the operator’s or
bystander’s area and cause serious personal
injury or death.
Note: Set all four wheels at the same height.
Operating Tips
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
General Tips
• Do not change the engine speed setting.
•
If you suspect the engine speed is faster than
normal, contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
•
Review the safety instructions and read this manual
carefully before operating the lawn mower.
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| Categories | Lawn Mower Manual, Toro Lawn Mower Manual |
|---|---|
| Tags | Toro 20040 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Toro. Customer Service Representatives are available by phone:
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (CDT) - Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (CDT) - Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (CDT)
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| Publisher | toro.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Toro Company |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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