the wire from the spark plug, and examine the
machine for damage.
•
For best performance, install a new blade before
the cutting season begins.
•
Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro
replacement blade.
Cutting Grass
•
Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time.
Do not cut below the 54 mm (2-1/8 inch) setting
unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when
grass growth begins to slow down.
•
When cutting grass over 15 cm (6 inches) tall,
mow at the highest cutting height setting and walk
slower; then mow again at a lower setting for the
best lawn appearance. If the grass is too long, the
machine may plug and cause the engine to stall.
•
Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard
and can cause the machine to plug or the engine
to stall. Avoid mowing in wet conditions.
•
Be aware of a potential fire hazard in very dry
conditions, follow all local fire warnings, and keep
the machine free of dry grass and leaf debris.
•
Alternate the mowing direction. This helps
disperse the clippings over the lawn for even
fertilization.
•
If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory,
try 1 or more of the following:
– Replace the blade or have it sharpened.
– Walk at a slower pace while mowing.
– Raise the cutting height on your machine.
– Cut the grass more frequently.
– Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full
swath with each pass.
Cutting Leaves
•
After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn
shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need
to make more than a single pass over the leaves.
•
Slow down your mowing speed if the machine
does not cut the leaves finely enough.
After Operation
After Operating Safety
General Safety
•
Clean grass and debris from the machine to help
prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
in any enclosure.
•
Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
Hauling Safety
•
Use care when loading or unloading the machine.
•
Secure the machine from rolling.
Cleaning under the Machine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Cleaning under the Machine Using
the Washout Port
For best results, clean the machine soon after you
have completed mowing.
1.
Move the machine onto a flat paved surface.
2.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop before leaving the operating position.
3.
Lower the machine to its lowest cutting-height
setting; refer to
(page
11).
4.
Wash out the area under the rear door where the
clippings go from the underside of the machine
to the grass bag.
5.
Attach a garden hose that is connected to a
water supply to the washout port
1. Washout port
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Adjusting the Cutting Height
(Figure
Figure 37
37).
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