WarningCALIFORNIAProposition 65 WarningDiesel engine exhaust and some of itsconstituents are known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer, birth defects, andother reproductive harm.IntroductionRead this information carefully to learn how tooperate and maintain your product properly andto avoid injury and product damage. You areresponsible for operating the product properlyand safely.You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.comfor product and accessory information, helpfinding a dealer, or to register your product.Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts,or additional information, contact an AuthorizedService Dealer or Toro Customer Service and havethe model and serial numbers of your productready. Write the numbers in the space provided.Model No.Serial No.This manual identifies potential hazards and hassafety messages identified by the safety alertsymbol (Figure 1), which signals a hazard that maycause serious injury or death if you do not followthe recommended precautions.Figure 11. Safety alert symbolThis manual uses 2 other words to highlightinformation. Important calls attention to specialmechanical information and Note emphasizesgeneral information worthy of special attention.ContentsIntroduction .......................................................2Safety..................................................................4SafeOperatingPractices......................4ToroMowerSafety..............................6SoundPressureLevel...........................8SoundPowerLevel..............................8VibrationLevel....................................8SafetyandInstructionalDecals............8Setup ................................................................141 Installing the Seat, Seat Belt, andManualTube .....................142GreasingtheMachine .....................143ReadingtheManualsandViewingtheDVD...........................15Product Overview.............................................16Controls ...........................................16Specifications ...................................18Operation..........................................................19BeforeOperating...............................19Starting and Stopping theEngine ..............................28Checking the InterlockSwitches............................29Pushing or Towing theMachine............................30JackingPoints....................................30Tie Downs ........................................30OperatingCharacteristics...................30OperatingTips..................................31Maintenance......................................................33Recommended MaintenanceSchedule(s) ...............................33PremaintenanceProcedures.......................34ServiceIntervalChart........................34Lubrication................................................34Greasing the Bearings andBushings ...........................34EngineMaintenance..................................38AirCleanerMaintenance....................38Servicing the Engine Oil andFilter.................................39FuelSystemMaintenance ..........................40ServicingtheFuelSystem ..................40Bleeding Air from theInjectors............................41ElectricalSystemMaintenance...................41Activating, Charging, andConnecting theBattery..............................41© 2006—The Toro® Company8111 Lyndale Avenue SouthBloomington, MN 55420 2Contact us at www.Toro.com.Printed in the USA.All Rights Reserved