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Form No. 3310-636 Rev. A
MODEL NO. 56022 — 5 H.P. RECOIL -- 500001 & UP
MODEL NO. 56027 — 5 H.P. ELEC. — 500001 & UP
MODEL NO. 56033 — 7 H.P. ELEC. — 500001 & UP
MANUAL
5 H.P. & 7 H.P. PREMIUM RIDERS
RECOIL AND KEY-LECTRIC
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tachment clutch, qu off tos 6 remove ignition key.
Keep all shields in place.
Wait for all movement to stop before servicing machine.
Keep people and pets a safe distance away from machine.
Know the controls and how to stop quickly — READ
THE OWNER'S MANUAL.
Do nat allow children to operate vehicle. Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper instruction.
Keep children and pets a safe
distance away.
Clear work area of objects which might be picked up and
thrown. The blade can throw objects with sufficient
force to cause damage or injury
- Disengage all attachment clutches and shift into Neutral
before attempting to start engine
Do not start engine until you are seated in the operator $
position,
leaving operatoy position.
Disengage power 10 attachment(s) and stop engine before
making any repairs or adjustments.
Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not
inuse.
Take all possible precautions when leaving vehicle unatten
ded. such as disengaging power take-off, lowering attach:
ments. shifting into Neutral, setting parking brake, stopping
engine and removing key.
. Disengage me attachments? and stop engine before
"Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or down:
hill. Mow up and down the face of steep slopes, never
across the face.
Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tip-
ping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden hazards.
Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches, or public highways.
Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment,
A. Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
B. Limit loads to those you can safely control.
C. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near vehicle
while in operation.
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- Never remove cap pr add gasoline to a running or hot
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C. Wipe up any spilled gasoline thoroughly before start
ing the engine.
D. Open doors if engine is run in garage — exhaust fumes
are dangerous. Do not run engine «ndoors.
Keep venicle and attachments in good operating condition
and keep safety devices in place.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure equipment
1s 1n sate working condition,
Never store equipment with gasuline in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
EXCESSIVE grease,
Vehicle and attachments should be stopped and inspected
tor damage after striking a foreign object, and the damage
should be -epaired before restarting and operating the
equipmen'
Do not change engine governor settings or overspeed engine.
A. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
B. Never make a cutting-height adjustment while engine
s running if operator must dismount to do so.
C. Shut engine off when re:-5ving grass catcher and/or
unclogging chute.
D. Check blade-mounting bolts for proper tightness at fre
quent irtervals.
E The blade continues to rotate tor a few seconds after
the engine 1s shut off Do not place any part of the
body in the blade area until you are sure the blade
has stooped,
F. Do noi now on wet grass
Check gras; catcher frequentiy for wear or deterieration.
Reglace vih new grass catcher for safety protection,
Do not wear loose-fitting clothing that could get caught in
moving parts.
Safety and performance levels can be assured only by the
use of spec fied genuine Toro Replacement Parts.
Follow maintenance instructions as outlined in this manual.
DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE
MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR.
Have a Tcro Service Dealer inspect the vehicle and im-
plements each year. -
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
Operating and Safety Instructions . . _. . Front Cover
Foreword . . .... ........ Rp Bg
Loose Parts Chart . . . ..... ch EB eR au es
Know Your Rider. . . . ... . . - es aa
General Assembly Instructions...
Attaching Steering Wheel. .
Mounting Upper Handle | Gi»
Preparation Before Starting = 48
Battery Activation
Mounting the Battery
Filing With Oil.
Filling With Gasoline
Tire Pressure.
Know Your Controls
Operating Instructions | 6
Parking Brake
Betore Starting .
Starting
Emergency Stopping.
Break-tn Period
Operating Procedure
Ground Speeds
Choose Correct Cutting Height,
Setting the Height -of-Cut
Mowing Patterns
Grass Grooming Tips
Condition and Recommendation Char
Tore knows how important proper Mowing equipment 15
tor lawn care. and Toro qesigners have over the years,
strived for and achieved the fines” ir mowing products
You, as a Toro owner, share the most advanced methods and
machines available today. Give 11 "he proper care, and if
will repay you with precision servic:
The more you know about the operation and mechanics of
your Toro Rider the better the job it will do for you. That's
why it «s important to read your Owner's Manual from
cover to cover before attempting t> operate the machine.
Compare the illustrations to your rider 10 familiarize
SAFETY
This Safety Alert symbol 5 intended
to call your attention to a message
concerning your personal safety. |!
means. .
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Read and remember the message. This machine 15 as safe as
good, practical design can make it. Keep the Operating and
Safety Instructions in mind while using 1
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FOREWORD
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Maintenance ........ E LA EN AMA LR RTE GE ER 9-14
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Servicing Air Cleaner .. 211144155500 100000 9
Carburets Adjustments ....... 2 2.2... za u HD
Spark Plug Gap... oe Y A E à a 2 26 y 8
Changing Crankcase OI! sin “Oo own we = A
Adiust:ne Brake, . . . ts GEA | so € a E E 11
Adjusting. Drive Chain. RE aa Al
Reolacin: Drive Chain a a o 11
Reviewing Cutting Uni : | 1
Removie ; Blade Drive Belt. : == WM EE Ea = 42
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Remenir ; Traction Drive Вет. jue В 12
Cleaning Vower Housing -. +... i 13
Removit 3 Blade 1122 -- DERE BE OF EE n ; 13
Sharpe 9 Blade. .. . 22 ге.) к
Keep the Blade Sharp and Balanced . . =... 13
Adjusting Throttle Control a 14
Electr ce Connections . CL ся; 14
Battery „ой E MOST ER ОВ BEE sw 14
Battery “Narging au =. qe guess à ; 14
Spec fic..tons в в В ‚#3 14
Of Seas 11 Storage. es € 5 € E E E
Trouble Shooting Chart aa 14
Opticng Equipment. В | ©
The Tor Promise | Де Back Page
yoursel* with locations of controls, lubricatron ports, 415
dddjustr-ent sites.
Study he operating and safety instructions thoroughly 16
sure rope functioning and to prevent jury 10 yourself
and oth ers
At times minor changes are made in Toro products to im
prove tir efficiency. Should you notice a feature on your
rder that 15 not reflected in the Owner's Manual, see your
Tori dstributor or his Authorized Toro Service Dealer (see
yellow (ages) for information and parts numbers Br sure
ty уме him the model and serial numbers. The serial plat
iv, local! on the left side under the hood.
LOOSE PARTS CHART
| _ Description Oty.
: Clamp 3
"Flange Screw a
— Capscrew — 5/16 x 2%" 1 Ki
— Conelock Nut — 5/16” 1 CS
Upper Handle & Backrest 1 oH
Keys (Set of 2) !
"Wing Nut 1
"Battery, Clamp Assembly, 1 bi
Rod, and Charger
‘Starter Rope i 1 |
‚ Owner's Manual 1
__ Registration Card 1 mn
* Eltretric Start Models Only.
Unpack your rider with care to avoid damaging the unit or misplacit:3 the loose parts. Carefully inspect the unpacked
items to make certain damage has not occurred during shipment Be sur - to locate the loose parts bag containing hardware
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Copyright 1974 By
The Toro Company
2 Bloomington, Minnesota 55420 L S.A,
KNOW YOUR RIDER
This Owner's Manual covers the SH.P. Recoil Start, 5H.P. OE and the 7 H.P. Key-Lectric Start Riders. Most
of the informatics ant erucadures эрринна 10 al! three riders, Wharelthere is a difference, it will be called out in the text.
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| CAUTION CAUTION
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Seis ne KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR | in neutral before startkyg the engine.
DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS ENTIRE Remove battery, gas oil from
GRASS CATCHER IS ATTACHED OR engine before stan wer up
. DEFLECTOR IS CLOSED AND SECURED. Add gas and oil before; starting.
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ON STEERING TOWER
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ATTACHING STEERING WHEEL | En
1. Put grease or oil on lower end (about the last 6 inches)
of the steering column to facilitate assembly.
2 Slide steering wheel assembly down through the tower
and the welded tube.
1 Secure the steering column as shown with the 5/16 x
2.1/4" capscrew and lock nut. Piace the spacer over the
capscrew to prevent collapsing the tube when the lock
mat is tightened,
MOUNTING UPPER HANDLE AND EXTENSION
1. Remove the four (4) tube bolts and locknuts from the
lower handle.
2. Position the upper handle and rear extension as shown
in photo and secure with tube bolts and locknuts.
NOTE: The lower right hand bolt must be installed
with the head to the inside to avoid contact with the
gas tank. ;
7. Attach the back rest to the upper handle with the conduit
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PREPARATION BEFORE STARTING
BATTERY ACTIVATION (Electric Start Only)
Carefully remove the battery and acid containers from the
carton. Study all the instructions on the acid containers and
those enclosed in the carton, until you thoroughly under-
stand the instructions.
Battery acid should be added to the battery in a place where
there is ample light and sufficient water for flushing purposes.
A Wear rubber gloves and handle acid with extreme
caution to avoid spilling. lt can burn the skin, damage
clothing and other materials on contact. We strongly re-
commend the wearing of safety glasses to avoid eye damage
when actually pouring acid into battery. Avoid inhaling the
acid fumes as they can cause nausea.
TO OPEN CARTON CONTAINING BATTERY ACID:
Break perforation at arrow on carton, then pull up this half
of the carton top. Do not remove acid bag from carton.
Using scissors only — snip off small corner of bag to form
pencil size opening for pouring.
The levels may drop after filling (wait at least 20 minutes).
Then inspect each cell after completing the filling operation,
and add acid as required. There will be no difficulty in
properly apportioning the acid if care is exercised in filling
each cell to the proper level.
MOUNTING THE BATTERY
1. Always add the electrolyte to the battery BEFORE in-
stalling on your rider (see Battery Activation). Place the
terminals toward the center of rider and secure the battery
with the clamp assembly provided. (See photo.)
2. Hook the ground wire (black) attached to the transmis:
sion to the negative (—) post of the battery.
3. The red wire running from the switch should be con-
nected to the positive (+) post
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4. Secure terminals with the carriage bolts and nuts.
5. Coat the battery terminals with petroleum jelly to pre:
vent corrosion. ;
6. See Off Season Storage of battery (page 15).
7. See Battery Charging (page 14).
FILLING WITH OIL
The engine has been shipped from the factory without
oil or gasoline; therefore, it is essential that the Preparation
Before Starting instructions in this manual be strictly
followed.
IMPORTANT: Before removing oil filler cap, clean
area around cap to prevent dirt from entering the
filler tube. -
1. Place rider on a level surface to assure a true reading on
the dip stick.
PREPARATION BEFORE STARTING (Continued)
Remove oil filler cap and dip stick assembly.
Pour a good grade of A.P.1. classification SC, SD, or
SE — SAE10W-40 engine oil into crankcase. The crank-
case capacities are as follows:
SHP 15 ÿ5 54 Ea an 210z. (approx. 1 1/3 pts.)
THRE. 15 5: vu sa ds AE 270z. (approx. 1% pts.)
4 The oil level must be maintained at the FULL mark on
the dip stick at all times.
; Check ail before starting and after every 5 hours of
operator,
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FILLING WITH GASOLINE
Fill the tank with a fresh supply of regular gasoline. The
use of the new low lead or lead-free gasoline will help
reduce combustion deposits and extend valve life, and 1s
recommended where available, Gasoline should be pur-
chased in small quantities (not more than 30 days supply!
to assure fresh gasoline with volatility tailored for the
season. Fill tank completely - the capacity 1s 2 US. quarts.
Keep the vent holes in the filler cap open.
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Gasoline is an extremely flammabie fuel. and extreme cau
tion must be used when storing and handling 11. Gasoline
ıs intended only as a fue! for internal combustion engines.
NO NOT USE IT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
KNOW YOUR
‘It must be stored in approved containers in a cool, well:
ventilated place — never in the home. e:
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The cap must be kept in place on the container except
when actually pouring fuel.
Use a funne! or a spout when pouring to prevent spilling.
Many children like the smell of gasoline — keep it out of
their reach — the fumes are dangerous to inhale as well as
being explosive.
Do not smoke while adding gas.
Do not add gas to your machine in an enclosed area. Fill
gas tank outdoors and wipe up any spilled gas thoroughly
before starting.
Do not add gas to your machine while the engine is hot or
running.
Keep gas and gas storage cans clean. Keep the area around
the gas cap free from debris buildup.
DO NOT MIX OIL WITH THE GASOLINE. DO NOT
USE PREMIUM GAS, WHITE STOVE GAS, OR GAS:
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TIRE PRESSURE
The tires are over-inflated at the factory for shipping pur-
poses. Reduce the pressure to 10-14 PS.
CONTROLS
Brake Pedal — Used to slow or stop the motion of the rider.
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Clutch Pedal — Depress clutch pedal when shifting gears.
Throttle Control — Used when starting the engine and to
control engine speed.
Ignition Switch — Used when starting and stopping the engine.
Blade Control — Used to engage and disengage the blade.
Gear Shift Lever a Rider is equipped with 3 forward speeds,
neutral and reverse. Stop before shifting gears.
Height-of-Cut Control — Used to adjust cutting height from
approximately 1 3/8” to 3 3/8".
Hood Latch — Used to open hood by sliding to the left.
DO NOT PRESS THE LATCH TO THE REAR.
Deflector - Do not operate unless the deflector 1s on and
secured
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PARKING BRAKE
IMPORTANT: When parking on hills or slopes, it is
extremely important to engage the parking brake in
addition to leaving the rider in gear.
To engage the parking brake, use the following procedure:
1. Fully depress brake pedal.
2. Slide parking brake lever to the left and release brake
pedal until it catches. Parking brake is now engaged.
3 То release brake, fully depress brake pedal and allow
pedal to return to normal pedal position.
A CAUTION: Release parking brake by depressing
brake pedal before engaging wheel drive.
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$ (Neutral) or "“Disengage” position before starting.
¢ Engine will not start unless blade control is fully Dis-
{ engaged and shift lever is in the “N° (Neutral)
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STARTING
AA CAUTION: On electric start models, do not
attempt to start engine until you are seated in the op-
erator's position,
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1. Shift into neutral. A neutral start switch on the trans-
mission prevents the engine from starting uniess the
transmission is in neutral.
2 Shift blade control to disengage position. A neutral start
switch on the cutter housing prevents the engine from
starting unless the blade is disengaged.
_ Move the throttle control lever to the CHOKE position.
. Turn ignition key to ON position.
. On rope start models, pull starter handle quickly. Keep
Siem orig on handle and return rape simo
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6. On Key-Lectric models, turn the ignition key to START
position.
NOTE: The 5 H.P. Key-Lectric model has a circuit
breaker to help prevent overheating the starting motor
if the engine does not start immediately. If the
circuit breaker opens the starting circuit, allow suf-
ficient time for the breaker to cool off before again
trying to start the engine.
7. When engine starts, immediately set the throttle control
lever between the FAST and IDLE positions.
8. When restarting a hot engine, set the throttle control
lever between FAST and IDLE and repeat step 5 or 6.
9. To stop engine, turn ignition key to OFF and place all
controls in “N" (Neutral) or “Disengage” position...
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) starting method is available. Open the hood, wrap
the starter rope clockwise around the starter cup, and
proceed as outlined for rope start models.
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EMERGENCY STOPPING
In case of an emergency, turn switch OFF, fully depress
brake, and shift all controls to “"N' (Neutral) or "Disengage”'.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
1. Operate the rider without load for 1/2 hour and with
light load for the first hour, Operate it in forward as well
as in reverse during this break-in period.
2. Change the engine oil after the first two hours and every
25 hours thereafter.
3. Check the tension of the drive chain and belts after the
first 5 hours of operation. Adjust if necessary, according
to instructions on page 11.
OPERATING PROCEDURE
1. With the engine running, depress the clutch pedal.
2. A shifting diagram is applied where you can see it from
the seat. Do not shift from one gear to another or from
forward to reverse without coming to a complete stop.
À WARNING: Always bring the rider to a com-
plete stop before shifting or reversing direction,
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
3. When you are starting out, slow the engine down a little
before letting up on the clutch pedal, then increase the
engine speed after the clutch takes hold.
4. If you have difficulty shifting into gear, jog the clutch
pedal to get the gears to mesh. NEVER FORCE THE
SHIFT LEVER.
5. Always depress the clutch pedal before starting or shift-
ing into or out of gear.
6. Slow down on turns. Use care when backing.
7. To avoid jerky starts, release the clutch pedal slowly
after shifting.
CAUTION: Use extreme care while mowing wet
grass on a hillside. Mow up and down, not across. If
it is necessary to go up a steep hill, BACK the rider up
the hill. Drive forward when descending.
GROUND SPEEDS ©3500 ENGINE R.P.M.
5 HP. 7H.P.
151 Gear 2.32 2.25
2nd Gear 3.47 3.37
3rd Gear 5.21 5.06
Reverse 3.47 3.37
CHOOSE CORRECT CUTTING HEIGHT :
A range of cutting heights from approximately | 3/8” to
3 3/8” is available with 1/2” height variations.
1. In general use the same cutting height you have used be:
tore. You know what height is best suited for your own
lawn. _—
2. When first using your mower, cut the grass a little longer
than you did before until you are sure that the greater
cutting width will not cause scalping due to irregularities
in the lawn.
3. M the grass 15 high, or 1f It contains a high degree of
moisture, take a first cut with the blade sel high, Ther
finish cutting with the lower blade setting. This gives
better distribution of the clippings and provides a cleaner
second cut.
4. By using care, it is possible to cut grass that 1s extremely
high or wet. “Set the blade at its highest position. Move
into the area cautiously. Take a cut, If necessary, only
half the width of the mower at each pass. Wet clippings
may clog the mower housing, causing the blade to stall
and the belts to slip and wear. If this happens it will be
necessary to stop and clean the discharge. Be sure to
stop the engine.
MOWING PATTERNS
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SETTING THE HEIGHT-OF-CUT -
The Height-of-Cut is easily set by using the Height-of-Cut
Control. The cutting range varies from approximately
1 3/8" to 3 3/8 inches.
1. Position blade control in “Disengage™ position.
2. To adjust the cutting height, grasp the Height-of-Cut Con:
trol and select the Height-of-Cut desired. `
3. To engage blade for cutting, slowly push blade control to
the “Engaged” position. To disengage, release from de-
went ard pat Blaste contied 10 ibe “Disengyed” position
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A CAUTION: To prevent accidental starting of
the engine, always remove the spark plug lead wire
before adjusting the levelling wheels.
4. To prevent scalping, the levelling wheels should be set to
nde about % inch above the ground for each height-of
cut setting. In level areas, these wheels should not touch
the ground. When a rise in the ground is encountered.
the wheels will raise the cutting unit to prevent scalping
The wheels should be in the top hole when the deck 15 in
the lowest cutting position, and in the bottom hole when
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LARGE EASY AREAS
DIVIDE LARGE OR IRREGULAR AREAS INTO TWO SECTIONS FOR EASIER MOWING
OVER-LAP IN TIGHT CORNERS TO
GIVE YOURSELF ROOM TO TURN
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AREAS WITHOUT LOSING TIME
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
GRASS GROOMING TIPS
FERTILIZATION — A complete fertilizer — one that con:
tains nitrogen, phosphorous and potash — should be applied
in spring and fall at a rate as recommended by the manu-
facturer. This, along with other information pertaining to
the fertilizer, is always shown on the bag. Nitrogen carrying
fertilizers should be used periodically to maintain uniform
growth and promote good color.
Generally, the complete fertilizer should contain two or
three times as much nitrogen as phosphorous and potash.
Most lawns require four to six pounds of nitrogen, two to
four pounds of potash per thousand square feet of area per
growing season. The nitrogen should be applied ir at least
three or four applications.
WATERING — Correct watering is most important to assure
a well groomed lawn of healthy turf grass and can be sub-
stantially simplified by the installation of an automatic
underground system. : Too much or 100 little water may be
more beneficial to crabgrass or other annual weeds than to
the permanent turf grass. Water should be applied when
about ту percent of the available water has been exhausted.
Ar this time, the lawn should be watered until subsoil and
sur face moisture meet. Soils differ in their ability to ab-
softy moisture and water should not be applied in excess of
that which can be absorbed. Correct watering procedures
should be followed during all growing seasons
CULTIVATING — Mechanical cultivation, or aeration, may
be necessary to alleviate soil compaction. This type of
cultivation will provide better water and fertilizer penetration
and permit the development of deeper turf grass roots.
Lawns should be aerated when the grass is actively growing.
In general, northern cool season grasses may be aerated
during the late spring, summer, and early fall.
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WEED, DISEASE AND INSECT CONTROL — Chemicals
are available for controlling most weeds, insects and diseases.
Specific chemicals should be purchased at local lawn and
garden supply centers. They should be applied as recom-
mended by the manufacturer as per their directions on the
package. However, it is well to remember that weeds invade
turf only when it is weak. Weed control chemicals must be
considered as an aid only, and unless the basic cause of
weakened turf which permitted the invasion is corrected,
results with chemicals shall not be favorable. Generally,
when weeds are removed by chemical means, the turf grass
should be immediately fertilized and possibly cultivated.
SEEDING — The preferred time for seeding is in the early
fall. However, spring or early summer seeding will be suc-
cessful if adequate water is available. For established lawns
that are thin and un-thrifty, seeding may follow aeration
and fertilization. It 15 necessary that the seed be in contact
with soil, otherwise, they may fail to germinate or to be
come established.
SAVE MOWING TIME WITH PLANNING
1. Changing direction wastes time. Plan to keep the mower
moving forward as much as possible.
2. Plan for the longest straight runs possible Save close
“trimming for the cleanup,
3. Try to work discharged clippings toward previously cut
areas to prevent build-up of clippings, which could im
pose an extra load on the blade, or cause uneven mowing
because clippings prevent the grass from rising into the
cutting path of the blade.
4. Try to avoid steep hills. The rider will normally carry a
full size operator up an average grade while mowing grass
CONDITION AND RECOMMENDATION CHART
CONDITION
RECOMMENDATION
When cutting high weeds
Cut high weeds in the highest cutting position, and
occasionally stop the forward motion to allow the dis:
charge to clear itself.
« When cutting wet, lush grass.
If wet, lush grass must be cut, use the highest cutting
position first, then lower deck to desired cutting height
and re-cut.
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Grass clippings in uncut grass.
Always mow grass so that the clippings are discharged
into the cut portion of the lawn.
blade.
Low engine RPM, with resultant low speed of the rotary
Always use engine at near maximum throttle setting after
break-in period. Do not operate the mower with the
blade dull or out of balance.
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KNOW THE CAPABILITIES OF YOUR RIDER
IMPORTANT: Operate the rider without load for 1/2 hour and with light load for the
next hour. Knowing the capabilities of the rider and mower will help them serve you
longer. Overload and mistreatment can shorten their life or impair their usefulness. Read
the Operating and Safety Instructions on the front cover of this manual.
_ Keep the mower clean, especially around the blades. A
build-up of grass clippings in the blade housing can im-
pair the efficiency of the mower and cause uneven cutting.
If the engine stalls due to overload, disengage the blade
clutch, shift into neutral, and turn off the key. Then,
find out what caused the overload and avoid it to make
it easier when starting out again.
. Avoid pulling loads that may cause the drive belt 10
slip or wheels 10 spin.
The discharge opening of the mower attachment has been
constructed to allow for maximum discharge of grass
cuttings under normal operating conditions. DO NOT
impair the safe operation of your rider by removing the
protective deflector bar provided across the discharge
opening.
LUBRICATION (EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS)
1.
Remove battery (if so equipped). Drain oil from 7 h.p.
rider only, and gasoline from both riders. Tip rider back-
wards onto the upper handle.
. When lubricating the underside of the rider chassis, re
move the cutting deck (See Removing Cutting Unit, page
11 & 12).
Lubricate the pivot points in the steering, brake and
clutch linkages with engine oil.
_ Use an all purpose Lithium grease and an automotive
grease gun to lubricate the front wheels and front axle
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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug lead wire before performing any maintenance on you
SERVICING AIR CLEANER
Service the air cleaner every 10 hours of normal operatior:,
ur more often under dusty conditions. If a loss of power ts
noticeable, replace the element immediately
Servico us
tolicavs:
Loosen the two cover screws, rotate the cover shghtly
counterclockwise and lift it off over the screw heads.
. Clean the element by tapping it ightly on a flat surtace
or blow from inside out with low-pressure air,
Replace the element if it is bent, crushed, torn or od
sodkerd. DO NOT WASH THE ELEMENT IN ANY
LIQUID AND DO NOT OIL.
Place element firmly inside cover, reassemble and tighten
screws evenly and gradually to provide the proper seal.
Replace the element after 50 hours of normal operatior”,
сие often onder dusty соли.
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5 MAINTENANCE (Continued)
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Do not make: unnecessary adjustments. Factory settings
are correct for mast applications. If adjustments are needed,
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1. Close power adjusting needle by turning to right (clock-
° wise). CLOSE FINGER TIGHT ONLY,
Open one turn (counterclockwise).
_. Close idle adjusting needle by turning to right (clockwise).
. Open five/eighths turn (counterclockwise).
. Start engine. Follow starting instructions, page 6.
; With throttle open [throttle control at FAST position),
adjust power adjusting needle 1/8 turn at a time, forward
or backward until engine runs smoothly.
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If engine tends to stall under load, enrich mixture slightly
(counterclockwise).
7. Hold throttle lever closed (move throttle control to
IDLE position] and adjust idle "adjusting needle until
engine runs smoothly, proceeding as in step 6 above.
8 Allow several seconds between each adjustment when
performing either step ‘6 or 7 to allow engine to react to
new setting.
9. Maximum engine speeds are preset at the factory and
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SPARK PLUG GAP
Use a plug recommended on page 14 for replacement. Clean
and reset the gap at .030 inches every 25 hours of operation.
Apply a light coating of graphite grease,on threads before
replacing plug. If plug is pitted or cannot be cleaned easily,
install a new plug.
CHANGING CRANKCASE OIL
Change oil after the first two hours of operation. Thereafter
change oil every 25 operating hours, or sooner if rider is
‘subjected to extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Drain oil
when engine is warm; proceed as follows:
5 H.P. RIDERS:
1. BA orain gasoline. Disconnect spark plug wire. Remove
battery if so equipped.
2. Place rider on a level surface to obtain a true reading on
the dipstick.
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Place blade control lever in disengaged position, ahd
place cutting deck in highest position.
. Tip rider onto its left side and block securely.
. Remove belt from pulley and move it out of the way of
the drain. и
; Set rider down in its normal position and remove drain
plug.
_ Place a shallow pan on the cutting deck and allow the
oil to drain completely.
. Reinstall drain plug. Place belt around pulley and refill
crankcase with fresh oil в to instructions on
page 4.
. Check oil level every 5 hours of operation. Replenish
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7 H.P. RIDERS:
1. A Disconnect spark plug wire.
_ Place rider on a level surface to obtain a true reading
on the dipstick.
_ Place blade control in the “Disengaged” position and
make sure no oil gets on the belts,
. Place a shallow pan on the cutter housing under the
drain plug so the oil will not drain onto the cutter
housing,
. Remove the pipe plug from the elbow shown in Figure
17. Hold the belt out of the way. Allow the oil to drain
completely. Wipe up any oil spilled on the deck.
Reinstall the plug and refill the crankcase with fresh oil.
(See Filling With Oil, page 4.)
Check nil level every % hours of operation: replenish
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MAINTENANCE (Continued)
ADJUSTING BRAKE
If the brake does not perform satisfactorily, it should be
adjusted using the following procedure:
1. Using an Allen wrench, rotate the set screw clockwise
1/2 turn and check the brake.
2. if 'brake does not perform satisfactorily after the initial
adjustment has been carried out, repeat the adjustment.
IMPORTANT: Do not rotate set screw more than 1/2
turn at a time. If brake is over-tightened, undue brake
wear will occur.
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ADJUSTING DRIVE CHAIN
1. Proper chain adjustment is 1/8-3/8” deflection at mid-
span between the sprockets. Check to insure that proper
chain deflection is achieved throughout one (1) complete
revolution of the rear sprocket.
2 Loosen the four (4) adjusting bolts securing the differen-
tial axle to the chassis.
3. Grasp the differential axle and adjust 10 obtain proper
chain tension. Secure in place.
IMPORTANT: Insure that the differential axle is as
close as possible to being parallel with the rear of the
chassis. Maximum difference in dimensions “A” and
“8” to be 1/4 inch.
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REPLACING DRIVE CHAIN |
To replace the drive.chain, proceed as follows: |
1. Remove the clip from the connecting link and remove
the link.
2. Rotate the chain off the two (2) sprockets.
3. After the chain has been repaired and replaced, it will be
necessary to readjust the drive chain (See Adjusting Drive
Chain).
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REMOVING CUTTING UNIT
1. 4) Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline and oil.
Remove battery if so equipped.
2. Place blade control rod in ""Disengaged”™ position and re
move knob from rod.
3. Place cutting unit in its lowest position.
4. Tip rider onto its rear end.
5. Reach in over the cutting unit and disconnect wires from
the safety switch,
NOTE: In Figure 21, the rider is standing on end and
the right front wheel was removed. This was done for
illustrative purposes only, and is not necessary for re-
moving the cutting unit.
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6. Remove two hairpin cotters and flat was ers shown in
Fiqure 22.. Disengage the cutter deck from the pins and
allow it to pivot downward. \
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8. Remove the belt from the engine pulley and pull it out
from under the wire belt retainer.
9. Remove the two rear hairpin cotters and flat washers.
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10. Reassemble in reverse order of disassembly
REMOVING BLADE DRIVE BELT
1. Remove the cutter deck as described above.
2 Remove the bolt that 15 used as a belt guide.
3. Note the position of the belt retainer in relation to the
idler arm. Loosen the bolt enough to free the belt.
4 Place the control lever in the position shown to release
the blade brake lever,
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MAINTENANCE (Continued)
5. Remove the belt from the pulley.
6. Reassemble in reverse order of disassembly. Locate the
belt retainer in its original position. (The retainer has a
stamped offset to locate it in relation to the bracket.)
INTERLOCK SWITCH
The interlock switch on the cutter deck will prevent the
engine from starting unless the blade control lever is in the
“NDisengaged” position. The switch must close with a
definite ‘‘click’’ when the control lever is placed in the
“Disengaged’” position. If the switch is defective, or the
contact arm is bent, the switch must be installed as shown.
Bend the arm if necessary for proper contact.
REMOVING TRACTION DRIVE BELT
1. Remove the cutting umt from the nder,
2. Disconnect the clutch spring from the engine mounting
plate
3. Hold the head of the idler bolt with an open end wrench,
remove the nut from the idler boit, and remove the beit
guide.
MAINTENANCE
4 Loosen the fastener securing the transmission pulley belt
guide and rotate the guide away from the pulley.
5. Remove the belt from the transmission pulley and pull it
out from under the belt retainer.
(Continued)
IMPORTANT: The blade nut is torqued at the factory
to 50 ft/ibs. If trouble is encountered during removal
of blade nut, your Authorized TORO Service Dealer
may have to perform the initial removal. Use only
genuine TORO replacement cutter blades. Substitutes
may endanger performance and personal safety.
Assemble cutter blade and anti-scalp cup assembly in
sequence as illustrated. Tighten down cutter blade
nut securely. Nut should be torqued to 50 ft/bs.
6. To reinstall the belt, reverse the above procedure.
CLEANING MOWER HOUSING
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1. After mowing, place rider on level ground with gear
shift lever in neutral position and parking brake engaged.
. Lower cutting unit to its lowest position.
. Start engine. '
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place hose end (without nozzle) near washout port
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SHARPENING BLADE
Sharpen the cutting end of the blade ON TOP SIDE ON LY
Make every effort to maintain the original bevel for a tine
rutting edoe
$ A CAUTION: Keep hands and feet clear of
? mower blade and other moving parts.
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5. Use moderate water pressure, and run engine at full speed
for about two (2) minutes. This flushes out accumula-
tions of grass clippings from underneath housing.
6. 4)'f dry, bulky accumulations of grass do occur,
remove battery (electric start models), and disconnect
spark plug wire. Drain oil and gasoline, tip rider on its
rear end, and scrape out debris.
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KEEP THE BLADE SHARP AND BALANCED
NOTE: Periodically clean the underside of the cut-
ting unit thoroughly and wax with a paste wax to
prevent rust. This will piso help prevent dirt and
grass from -accumulating.
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1. It is important that the blade be kept sharp and in bal-
ance. Dull blades waste power and do a poor grass
cutting job. A blade which is out of balance may cause
excessive vibration on the bearings. When sharpening the
blade, always take equal amounts of metal off both ends.
Replace blade which shows any sign of cracks or crystal
ization to prevent its disintegration at high rotating speeds.
2. Inexpensive blade balancers are available to assure that
the blade is in balance after sharpening. In case sharp
ening results in an out of balance blade, grind more
metal off heavy end. For removal and replacement of the
blade, see Removing Blade, opposite.
REMOVING BLADE
1. A On electric start models, remove the battery.
2. A Disconnect the spark plug wire.
3. A Drain the gasoline and oil and tip rider onto its rear
end
4. Pad the blade or wear a heavy glove to protect your hand.
5. Hold the blade and remove the nut, anti-scalp cup, and
the blade. Reinstall in reverse order.
6. Add gasoline and oil before attempting to start the engine.
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MAINTENANCE (Continued)
ADJUSTING THROTTLE CONTROL
1. Move the thrott'e control lever forward to FAST detent
position.
72 Loosen screw A’ on the throttle control cable clamp
so that the cable casing “B" can move easily.
3. Move the carburetor contrgl arm “C” until the hole in
the arm is aligned with the hole in the control plate "В.
Tighten scggw “A”.
4 Move throttle control to CHOKE position. Choke shutter
in carburetor should be fully closed. If not, reposition
cable at a point where all operating positions can be
attained by moving throttle control and without forcing
me control ever.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ;
if the sagine Id suddenly stop or if starting difficulty
« encountered, inspect and insure that all electrical con
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BATTERY
1. Battery water level must be properly maintained and the
top of the battery must be kept clean. (If battery is in à
very hot place between periods of engine operation it will
run down more rapidly than if stored in a cool, dry
location.)
2. Check electrolyte level every 25 operating hours or
30 days.
3 Maintain level with distilled or de-mineralized water.
Avoid overfilling.
4. Keep top of battery clean by periodically washing with a
brush dipped in ammonia or bicarbonate of soda. Follow
by flushing with clean water.
5. Battery cable clamps must be tight on terminals to pro-
vide a good contact. .
6. If corrosion occurs at terminals, disconnect cables and
&erape clamps and terminals separately. Coat terminals
with petroleum jelly and re-install.
BATTERY CHARGING
1. Under normal use, the battery will require charging twice
a mowing season.
2 It is recommended that the battery be charged for 24
hours to restore full charge.
3. To charge, turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position
(not the Start position) and remove Fey.
4 insert the charger connector into the ci.arging receptacle
(see Figure 31).
5 Insert the male plug into a 115 VAC, single phase, 60
cycle outlet.
G. The battery is now on charge and will remain so until the
charger 15 removed.
SAFETY CONTROL
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS
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Bore - 213/16” 2%" Spark Plug Type CS-46 A71 J-B
Stroke 1 15/16" 2 17/32” Spark Plug Gap ... .2 Us 54 ES SE ge pews an wl 030”
Displacement (Cu. In.) 12 15 Ignition Point Gap . ЕЕ 4 sa ea Ba 020”
Horsepower @ 3600 RPM 5 7 Valve Clearance . . . . . . . à RN ES RSIS ~ .0107
Torque (ft/ibs €2800 RPM) B 8
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OFF SEASON STORAGE
If it is necessary to store the rider and the attachments
for more than 60 days, remove all grass clippings, mud
and dust. Wipe all lubrication points clean and lubricate.
_ Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank and the carburetor
to prevent formation of gummy deposits. Run the en-
gine until any remaining fuel 15 consumed. Drain the
oil from the engine ctankcase while warm. Refill with
fresh oil.
. When preparing the engine for prolonged storage, remove
the spark plug, and put one tablespoon of engine oil
(SAE 10W) into the spark plug hole. Turn the engine
slowly by hand to allow the piston to distribute the oil
evenly over the cylinder walls. Replace the spark plug
with an old plug which will not be used again, or plug
the hole with a cork. (This prevents fouling the good
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plug with the oil used to protect the cylinder and piston.)
Before starting engine, remoye the old spark plug or
cork: reinsert the good spark plug after being sure it 15
clean and properly gapped (.030 in.) according to the
engine manufacturer's instructions. Check the oil in the
engine and fill the fuel tank. The rider is now ready
again for operation.
ELECTRIC START ONLY — After prolonged storage
of the rider, it may be necessary to have the battery
charged at the beginning of the season. The simplest
instructions for the storage of a battery between seasons
are that it be charged when stored, and then stored ina
cool place, but not where it will be subjected to sub-
zero temperatures. Storage at 20° to 50° is ideal.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM REMEDY PROBLEM REMEDY
1 Engine fails A. Check to be sure key is "ON". Operation A. Dirt in gas tank.
to siart B. Check fuel tank for gas. erratic B Dirty air cleaner.
C. Spark plug lead wire d'sconnected. C. Water in fuel supply.
D. Throttle control lever not in the D. Vent in gas cap and/or carbure
starting position (choke). tor plugged.
E. Blade control must be in disen: E Carburetor impronenry adjusted.
gaged position. == — ———
F. Gear shift ever must be in Occasional A Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap
neutral position. skip: 100 wide,
G. Faulty spark plug — spark should Hhes:tares! B. Carburetor improperly adjusted.
jump gap between control elec at tat speed (C0 Durty aw cleaner,
trode and side electrode. If spark abe QUES sonia st
does not jump, | |
HC BRR, FER ORE spark By. lees prororby A Carburetor dle speed 100 slow
aruretor improperly adjusted
EE B. Spark plug gap too close.
. Engine flooded. Remove spark
C. Carburetor idle valve improper ly
plug, dry the plug, crank engine est
with plug removed and throttle in _ “ sy
off position. Replace spark plug
and lead wire and resume starting Engine A. Adjust carburetor.
procedure. Over heats B. Remove any obstructions from
J. Check electrical connections. air passages in shrouds.
C. Clean cooling fins.
7 Hard Starting or | À. Spark plug wire loose. D. Fill crankcase to proper ot!
Loss of Power |B. Cutter blade bolt loose. level -
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C. Blade control lever in the en- r
gaged position. J
0. Carburetor improperly adjusted. . Excessive A. Cutter blade unbalanced.
E, Dirty air cleaner, mEaLION
NOTE For repaus beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your local Authorized Toro Service
dealer listed in the yellow pages of yout telephone directory.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT /
DUMP CART (LIGHT DUTY) MODEL 59070
DUMP CART (HEAVY DUTY) MODEL 59003
SEEDER SPREADER MODEL 59068
28" TRAILER SWEEPER MODEL 59065
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30°" SNOW BLADE MODEL 59033
; (with 20-5000 adapter)
MODEL 59044
BAGGING ATTACHMENT (REAR)
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AIR CLEANER
SERVICE
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MAINTENANCE RECORD
SHARPEN
BLADE
SPRING
SERVICE
WINTER
STORAGE GAP
THE TORO PROMISE
И is Toro's policy 10 design and produce TORO
products to provide our customers with a high level of
performance and durability in normal operation. Qur
products, however, are produced in high volume, and it
15 inevitable that occasionally a unit will reach a
customer with a defect in materials or workmanship
which causes that unit to fall below the norma! high
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Residential products
to a TORO distributor.
PANA NON
Should you feel that a product is defective, and wish to
rely on The Toro Promise, the following procedure 1s
recommended:
1. Contact any TORQ dealer or distributor, but prefer:
ably the dealer or distributor from whom you
purchased the product.
7 He will instruct you to either return the product to
him, or tell you the name and address of your nearest
Authorized TORO Service Dealer if the product is to
be returned to such dealer.
3. Take the product and your original sales slip, or other
evidence of purchase date, to the servicing dealer.
PA: PUE UE AUDE
The Corn Promise
The Toro Company promises to repair any TORO product for the original purchaser if defective
wm materials or workmanship The following nme periods from the date of purchase apply:
Residential products used commercially
Institutional products ...
The costs of parts and labor are included, but the customer pays the transportation costs. Just
return any residential product to an Authorized TORO Service Dealer. or any institutional product
level of TORO performance, Invariably, such a defect
will be noticed in a residential product within one year,
andan an institutional product within ninety days after
purchase. Recognizing this possibility, Toro has estab
lished a simple guarantee policy and procedure that is
intended to assure customer satisfaction. This guarantee
statement 1s as follows:
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. 45 days
.. 90 days
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4 The servicing dealer will inspect the unit, advise you
whether the product is defective and, if so, make all
repairs necessary to correct the defect without extra
charge to you.
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the dealer's
analysis of the defect or the service he performs, we urge
you to contact us. Write:
TORO “Customer Care” Department
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, Minnesota 55420
Litho in USA.
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