Toro 04052TE, Operator'S Manual

Starting And Stopping

Note: 

Make sure the spark plug wire is installed on

the spark plug.

1.

Make sure the traction (Fig. 13 ) and reel drive
(Fig. 13) levers are in the DISENGAGED
position.

Note: 

The engine will not start if the traction

lever is in the engaged position.

2.

Open the fuel shut-off valve on the engine 
(Fig. 15).

3.

Move the ON/OFF switch (Fig. 16) to ON.

4.

Move the throttle control (Fig. 13) to FAST.

5

. Move the choke lever (Fig. 15) to the half-open

position when starting a cold engine. The choke
may not be required when starting a warm
engine.

6.

Pull the recoil starter handle out until positive
engagement results, then pull vigorously to start
the engine.  Close the choke as the engine
warms up.

Note: 

Do not pull the recoil rope to its limit or

let go of the starter handle when pulling the
rope because the rope may break or the recoil
assembly may be damaged. 

7.

To stop the engine during operation, move the
traction and reel drive controls to
DISENGAGED, the throttle control to SLOW
and the ON/OFF switch to OFF.

8.

Before storing the machine, pull the spark plug
wire off the spark plug to prevent accidental
starting.

9.

Close the fuel shut-off valve before storing or
transporting the mower in a vehicle.

Transport Operation

1.

Push the kick stand down with your foot and
pull up on the handle to raise the rear of the
mower and install the transport wheels.

2.

To release the kickstand, push the mower
forward and then downward on handle.

3.

Assure the traction and reel drive controls are in
DISENGAGE and start the engine.

4.

Set throttle control in SLOW, tip the front of the
machine up and slowly increase engine speed
while gradually engaging the traction drive so
the mower moves forward slowly.

5.

Adjust the throttle to operate the mower at the
desired ground speed and transport the mower
to desired destination.

Preparing To Mow

1.

Return the traction control lever to
DISENGAGE, the throttle to SLOW and stop
the engine.

2.

Push the kickstand down with your foot and
pull up on the handle to raise the wheels off the
ground.

3.

Push the locking clips on the wheels out of the
grooves in the shafts and slide the wheels off
the shafts.

4.

Release the kick stand.

Mowing Operation

Proper use of the Greensmaster 1000 provides the
smoothest turf cutting available.  The instructions
will provide the utmost performance from your
mower. 

Important:  Excessive operation of the cutting
unit with the absence of grass clippings
(lubricant) can damage the cutting unit.

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Operating Instructions