• Fuel tank is full. 
• Fuel shut off valve is in the open position. 
• Throttle lever is in the choke position. 
• Air filter is clean.
• Spark plug is in good condition and securely connected. 
• Fuel filter is clean. 
• Fresh fuel. (Dirt, water or stale fuel in the fuel system can cause the unit not to start).

If you need additional assistance, please contact your local Toro Authorized Service Dealer.

• Make sure the blade is sharp (for best results, replace or sharpen yearly or when needed).
• Operate the machine at full throttle.
• Cut only 1/3 of the grass blade at a time.
• Mow only dry grass or leaves.
• Verify using correct blade for type of mowing (i.e. recycler blades for recycling , High Sail blade for side discharge.) 

If the finished lawn appearance still is unsatisfactory, try one or more of the following:

• Slow down the ground speed of the unit.
• Raise the cutting height on your mower deck.
• Cut the grass more frequently.
• Overlap the cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass.
• Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass standing straight - this helps disperse clippings, which enhances decomposition and fertilization.
• Clean the clippings and dirt from the underside of the mower deck after each use. (Grass build up inside the mower will affect cutting quality.)
• Verify correct belt tension to the cutting deck.