
3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. . . . . . . . .
6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8. . . . . . . . . .
Add Engine Oil 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fill Fuel Tank 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leveling ear Drum To eel 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjust Bedknife To eel 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjust Height Of Cut 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjust Grass Shield Height 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Cut-off Bar 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Grass Basket 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Operation of Interlock Switch 11. . . . . . . .
12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transport Operation 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing To Mow 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mowing Operation 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prior To Mowing 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Method Of Mowing 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control Operation 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
After Mowing 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grease Fittings 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15. . . . . . . . . . .
16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Air Cleaner 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
eplacing Spark Plug 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning Fuel Filter 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Belts 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Differential Belt eplacement 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Traction Control 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Service / Park Brake 20. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Throttle Control 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Interlock Switch 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Bedbar 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
eel Backlapping 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22. . . . . . . . . . . .
23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The G EENSMASTE 1000 wastested and certified
by TO O for compliance with the B71.4Ċ1984
specifications of the American National Standards
Institute. Although hazard control and accident
prevention partially are dependent upon the design
and configuration of the machine, these factors are
also dependent upon the awareness, concern, and
proper training of the personnel involved in the
operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the
machine. Improper use or maintenance of the
machine can result in injury or death. To reduce the
potential for injury or death, comply with the following
safety instructions.
Operate the machine only after reading and
understanding the contents of this manual. A
replacement manual is available by sending complete
model and serial number to:
The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, Minnesota55420-1196.
Never allow children to operate the machine or
adults to operate it without proper instructions.
Become familiar with the controls and know how to
stop the engine quickly.
Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in
place. If a shield, safety device or decal is
malfunctioning, illegible, or damaged, repair or replace
it before operating the machine.
Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate
machine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes or
sneakers. Do not wear loose fitting clothing which
could get caught in moving parts and cause personal
injury.
Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants
and a helmet is advisable and required by some local
safety and insurance regulations.
Assure work area is clear of objects which might be
picked up and thrown by the reel.
Keep everyone, especially children and pets away
from the areas of operation.
Since gasoline is highly flammable, handle it
carefully.
Use an approved gasoline container.
Do not remove cap from fuel tank when
engine is hot or running.
Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
Fill fuel tank outdoors and no higher than to
the bottom of filter screen. Do not overfill.
Wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Fuel may leak from filler neck when mower
is tilted for servicing if tank is over filled.