Toro 04130 04215 Greensmaster 500 Lawn Mower Owners Manual, 2005

Form No. 3350­271 Greensmaster) 500 Greensmaster Walk-Behind Mower Model No. 04130–250000001 and Up (Traction Unit) Model No. 04215–250000001 and Up (Cutting Unit) Operator’s Manual Domestic English (EN) Warning CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002. Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.

Contents Introduction Safety . Safe Operating Practices . Toro Mower Safety . Sound Pressure Level Sound Power Level . Vibration Level Safety and Instruction Decals . General Specifications Dimensions Optional Equipment . Setup . Loose Parts Chart . Installing the Handle Adjust Handle Height And Control Bail . Before Operating Add Engine Oil Fill Fuel Tank Check Transaxle Oil Level . Adjusting Height-of-cut Reel To Bedknife Adjustment . Adjust Rear Roller Scraper . Check Cutting Unit Alignment Install Grass Catcher Operation Controls Starting And Stopping . Transport Operation . Prior To Mowing . Method Of Mowing . Operating Controls After Mowing Lubrication . Grease Fittings . Greasing Traction Clutch . Linkage Pivot Points Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Daily Maintenance Checklist Removal And Installation Of Cutting Unit . Removing Yoke Assembly Engine Care . Changing Engine Oil Traction Drive Belt Adjustment . Clutch Adjustment Cutting Unit Chain Adjustment Reel Bearing Adjustment . Backlap Operation Reel And Bedknife Grinding Cleaning Mower Electrical Schematic Storage . The Toro General Commercial Products Warranty Page W 2004 by The Toro Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420-1196 Printed in the USA 2 Introduction Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly. The information in this manual can help you and others avoid injury and product damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe products, you are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Write the product model and serial numbers in the spaces below: Safety This machine meets or exceeds CEN standard EN 836:1997, ISO standard 5395:1990, and ANSI B71.4-1999 specifications in effect at the time of production. Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol, which means CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER– “personal safety instruction. ” Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury or death. Safe Operating Practices Traction unit Model No. Serial No. The following instructions are from the CEN standard EN 836:1997, ISO standard 5395:1990, and ANSI B71.4-1999.