Toro 04044 User manual

FormNo.3422-731RevB
Greensmaster®Flex™1820and
2120TractionUnit
ModelNo.04044—SerialNo.403070001andUp
ModelNo.04045—SerialNo.403070001andUp
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Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorder,ortheengineisconstructed,
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ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.
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m(5,000to8,000ft)abovesealevelrequiresthe
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orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thismachineisawalk-behind,reel-bladelawnmower
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators
incommercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesignedfor
cuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,golf
courses,sportselds,andoncommercialgrounds.It
isnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassand
othergrowthalongsidehighways,orforagricultural
uses.
Important:Tomaximizethesafety,performance,
andproperoperationofthismachine,carefully
readandfullyunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManual.Failingtofollowthese
operatinginstructionsortoreceiveproper
trainingmayresultininjury.Formoreinformation
onsafeoperatingpractices,includingsafetytips
andtrainingmaterials,gotowww.Toro.com.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanauthorizedToro
distributorandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Themodelandserialnumbers
arelocatedonaplateontherearframe.Writethe
numbersinthespaceprovided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcode(ifequipped)ontheserial
numberdecaltoaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................7
1PreparingtheTractionUnit..............................8
2InstallingtheCuttingUnittotheTraction
Unit.................................................................8
3InstallingtheHandleRetainers........................9
4InstallingtheTransportWheels........................9
5CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.......................10
6InstallingtheProduction-YearDecal...............10
7InstallingtheGrassBasket..............................11
8BreakingintheMachine..................................11
ProductOverview...................................................12
Controls...........................................................12
Specications..................................................16
Attachments/Accessories.................................16
BeforeOperation.................................................17
BeforeOperationSafety...................................17
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................17
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................17
FuelSpecications...........................................17
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................18
SettingtheMachinetoMatchTurf
Conditions.....................................................19
AdjustingtheHandleHeight.............................20
AdjustingtheHandleAngle...............................20
AdjustingtheThrottleControl...........................20
CheckingtheOperationoftheInterlock
Switches......................................................21
TransportingtheMachinetoaJob
Site................................................................22
DuringOperation.................................................22
DuringOperationSafety...................................22
StartingtheEngine...........................................23
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................23
ReleasingtheTransmission..............................24
OperatingTips..................................................24
AfterOperation....................................................25
AfterOperationSafety......................................25
TransportingtheMachine.................................25
Maintenance...........................................................26
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........26
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................27
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................28
Pre-MaintenanceSafety...................................28
EngineMaintenance...........................................28
EngineSafety...................................................28
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................28
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................29
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................30
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................31
CleaningtheFuel-TankScreen.........................31
ReplacingtheFuelLine....................................31
ReplacingtheBreatherHose............................31
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................31
ServicingtheTraction-InterlockSwitch
......................................................................31
ServicingtheBrake-InterlockSwitch.................32
BrakeMaintenance.............................................32
AdjustingtheService/ParkingBrake.................32
BeltMaintenance................................................33
InspectingtheReel-DriveBelt...........................33
VisuallyInspectingtheReelClutch...................33
Engaging/Disengagingthe
Transmission-BeltT ensioner.........................34
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................34
AdjustingtheTractionControl...........................34
AdjustingtheReelControl................................35
Storage...................................................................36
StorageSafety..................................................36
StoringtheMachine..........................................36
3

Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordance
withENISO5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2017and
meetsthesestandardswhenyouaddtheOperator
PresenceKitandrequireddecals.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingthemachine.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep
bystandersasafedistanceawayfromthe
machine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never
allowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Shutoffthemachineanddisconnectthebattery
beforeservicingoruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2),which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere
neededthroughoutthismanual.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal115-7271
115-7271
1.Engagethereel.3.Disengagethereel.
2.Engagethelever.4.Disengagethelever.
decal120-2769
120-2769
1.Toxicgasinhalation
hazard—donotoperate
indoors.
4.Warning—disconnect
thesparkplugwireand
readtheOperator’s
Manualbeforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
2.Explosionhazard—shut
offtheengineandkeep
awayfromopenames
whenrefueling.
5.Hotsurface/burn
hazard—donottouch
hotsurfaces.
3.Warning—shutoffthe
engineandturnoffthe
fuelbeforeleavingthe
machine.
6.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual;when
addingfueltothetank,
onlylltothebottomof
thelltube.
decal120-9570
120-9570
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.
4

decal120-9571
120-9571
1.Lowerthelevertodisengagethetraction.
decal120-9598
120-9598
1.Brake4.Parkingbrake
2.Releasehandleto
disengagethebrake.
5.Rotatethelatchtolockthe
parkingbrake;compress
thehandletoreleasethe
latch.
3.Compressthehandleto
engagethebrake.
decal130-8322
130-8322
1.Useonlygasolinethat
contains10%ethanolby
volume(E10)orless.
3.Donotusegasolinethat
containsmorethan10%
ethanolbyvolume(E10).
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
decal131-3111
131-3111
1.Fast2.Slow
decal133-8062
133-8062
5

decal115-7274
115-7274
1.Lights(optional)3.Engine—start
2.Hourmeter4.Engine—shutoff
decal133-2335
133-2335
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;
donotoperatethemachineunlessyou
aretrained.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keep
bystandersasafedistanceawayfrom
themachine.
5.Donottowthemachine.
2.Warning—wearhearingprotection.4.Warning—stayawayfrommoving
parts;keepallguardsandshieldsin
place.
6

Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–Preparethetractionunit(optional).
2Bolt(3/8x3/4inch)2Installthecuttingunittothetractionunit.
Handleretainer2
3Hairpincotter2Installthehandleretainers.
4Transportwheels—TransportWheelKit
(ModelNo.04123[Optional])2Installthetransportwheels.
5Nopartsrequired–Checktheengine-oillevel.
6Production-yeardecal1Installtheproduction-yeardecal
7Grassbasket1Installthegrassbasket.
8Nopartsrequired–Breakinthemachine.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1
EngineOwner'sManual1
CerticateofCompliance1
Readorviewthesematerialsbeforeoperatingthe
machine.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
7

1
PreparingtheTractionUnit
Optional—CuttingUnitModels
04251,02452,04253,or04254
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
IfyouareinstallingcuttingunitModels04251,02452,
04253,or04254onthistractionunit,completethe
followingsteps:
1.Positionthecuttingunitonaat,levelsurface.
2.Onbothpitcharms(Figure3),measure2.3mm
(0.09inch)inonthetabsandgrinddownthe
cornerasshowninFigure4.
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Figure3
1.Pitcharms
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Figure4
3.Painttherevealedmetaltopreventcorrosion.
2
InstallingtheCuttingUnit
totheTractionUnit
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Bolt(3/8x3/4inch)
Procedure
Note:Toinstalltheweightrodontoyourmachine,
refertotheinstallationinstructionsinyourcuttingunit
Operator’sManual.
1.Placethemoweronitsdrumsonalevelsurface.
2.Lowerthekickstandandpushinthelockingpin
tolockthekickstandintheSERVICEposition
(Figure5).Allowthemachinetorestonthe
lockedkickstand.
Note:PlacethekickstandintheSERVICE
positionwheneveryouremovethecuttingunit.
Thiskickstandpositionkeepsthemachinefrom
tippingbackwardontothehandle.
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Figure5
1.Kickstand—STORAGE
position
3.Kickstand—SERVICE
position
2.Lockingpin
3.Pushthecuttingunitunderthetractionunitand
tothelefttoengagethetransmissioncoupling
(Figure6).
8

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Figure6
1.Transmissioncoupling
4.Maneuverthemachineframeforwarduntilit
engagesthecuttingunitpivotarmsFigure7.
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Figure7
1.Telescopingcoupler3.Bolt
2.Cutting-unithexshaft
5.Securethemachineframetothecuttingunit
pivotarmswiththe2bolts(3/8x3/4inch)
(Figure7).
6.MovethekickstandtotheSTORAGEposition
byreleasingthelockingpinandallowingthe
kickstandtorotateup.
7.Setthecutting-unitheightofcut;refertoyour
cuttingunitOperator’sManual.
3
InstallingtheHandle
Retainers
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Handleretainer
2Hairpincotter
Procedure
1.Whilesupportingthehandle,removethecable
tiesthatsecurethehandleclampstotheside
plates(Figure8).
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Figure8
1.Hairpincotter2.Handleretainer
2.Pivotthehandletothedesiredoperatingposition
andinsertahandleretaineroverthehandle
clampandintothematchingholesintheside
plate(Figure8).
3.Securetheclampinpositionwithahairpincotter
(Figure8).
4.Repeattheprocedureontheoppositesideof
thehandle.
5.Adjustthehandleheighttothedesiredposition;
refertoAdjustingtheHandleHeight(page20).
Note:Themachineisshippedwiththehandle
adjustedtothelowestposition.Themachineis
traditionallyoperatedwiththehandletelescoped
outtoitsmaximumheight.
9

4
InstallingtheTransport
Wheels
Optional
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Transportwheels—TransportWheelKit(ModelNo.
04123[Optional])
Procedure
1.Useyourfoottopushthecenterofthekickstand
downandpulluponthelowerhandlesupport
untilthekickstandhasrotatedforwardandover
center(Figure9).
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Figure9
1.Kickstand
2.Pressthewheellockingcliptowardthecenter
ofwheelandslidethewheelontothehexshaft
(Figure10).
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Figure10
1.Lockingclip
3.Rotatethewheelbackandforthuntilittsonto
theaxleandthelockingclipissecuredinthe
grooveontheaxleshaft.
4.Repeattheprocedureontheoppositesideof
themachine.
5.Inatethetiresto83to103kPa(12to15psi).
6.Carefullylowerthemachineoffofthekickstand
bypushingforwardslowlyorbyliftingthelower
handlesupport,allowingthekickstandtospring
backtotheSTORAGEposition.
5
CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Checktheengine-oillevel;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page28).
10

6
Installingthe
Production-YearDecal
CEMachinesOnly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Production-yeardecal
Procedure
Ifyouusethismachineinacountrythatcompliesto
CEstandards,applytheproduction-yeardecalnear
theserialplate;refertoFigure11.
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Figure11
1.Serialplate2.Production-yeardecal
7
InstallingtheGrassBasket
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Grassbasket
Procedure
1.Graspthebasketbythehandle.
2.Guidethebasketlipbetweenthecuttingunit
sideplatesandoverthefrontroller(Figure12).
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Figure12
1.Baskethooks
3.Installthebaskethooksovertheframeloop
(Figure12).
Important:Ifyoueverdropthebasket,examine
thepitch-armcontactpointsnearthelowerlip
ofthebasketfordamage(Figure13).Straighten
thembeforeusingthebasket.
Usingthebasketwithbentpitch-armcontact
pointsmaycausecontactbetweenthebasket
andcuttingunit,causingundesirednoiseand/or
damagetothebasketandcuttingunit.
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Figure13
1.Pitch-armcontactpoint
11

8
BreakingintheMachine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Only8hoursofmowingoperationisrequiredforthe
break-inperiod.
Therstseveralhoursofoperationarecriticaltofuture
dependabilityofthemachine.Youmustmonitorthe
machineperformancecloselysothatminordifculties,
whichcouldleadtomajorproblems,arenotedand
canbecorrected.Duringtherstfewhoursof
operation,inspectthemachinefrequentlyforsignsof
oilleakage,loosefasteners,oranyothermalfunction.
Refertotheengineowner’smanualforthe
recommendedbreak-in-periodoilchangeand
maintenanceprocedures.
ProductOverview
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Figure14
1.Tractionandreel-drive
engagementlever
6.Fueltank
2.Operator-presencecontrol7.Grassbasket
3.Handle8.Cuttingunit
4.Servicebrake9.Transport-wheelaxle
5.Controlpanel
Controls
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Figure15
1.Openspaceforoptional
lights
5.Operator-presencecontrol
2.Parking-brakelatch6.On/Offswitch
3.Servicebrake7.Throttlecontrol
4.Handle8.Tractionandreel-drive
engagementlever
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ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrol(Figure15andFigure16)is
locatedontheright,rearsideofthecontrolpanel.
Rotatethethrottletoregulatetheenginespeed.
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Figure16
1.Fullspeed2.Slowspeed
TractionandReel-Drive
EngagementLever
Thetractionandreel-driveengagementlever(Figure
17)islocatedonthefrontrightsideofthecontrol
panel.
Totransportthemachine,theleverhas2positions:
NEUTRALandFORWARD.Pushingthelevertothe
traction—FORWARD(transport)positionorthe
traction—FORWARDandreeldrive—ENGAGEposition
engagesthetractiondrive(Figure17).
Note:T omovethelever,youmustrstengagethe
operator-presencecontrol.
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Figure17
1.NEUTRAL3.Traction—FORWARD
(transport)
2.Traction—NEUTRALand
reeldrive—DISENGAGE
4.Traction—FORWARDand
reeldrive—ENGAGE
Tooperatethereel,theleverhas2positions:ENGAGE
andDISENGAGE.Movethetopofthelevertothe
left,thenforwardtothetraction—FORWARDand
reeldrive—ENGAGEpositiontoengagethereeland
beginmowing.Pushthelevertotherighttothe
traction—FORWARD(transport)positiontodisengage
thereelandcontinueforwardmotionorpullbackonit
tothetraction—NEUTRALandreeldrive—DISENGAGE
positiontodisengageboththereelandthetraction
drive(Figure17).
Note:Ifyoureleasetheoperator-presencecontrol,
theleverreturnstoneutralandthemachinestops.
13

ServiceBrake
Theservicebrake(Figure18)islocatedontheleft
frontsideofthehandle.Pullingbacktheleverapplies
theservicebrake.
Youmustdisengagethebrakebeforeyouengagethe
tractiondrive.Ifyouoperatethemachinewiththe
brakeengaged,themachinemoves,butwithahigh
resistanceandincreasedpowerconsumption.
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Figure18
1.Parking-brakelatch2.Servicebrake
Parking-BrakeLatch
Usetheparking-brakelatch(Figure18)withthe
servicebrake.Rotatetheparking-brakelatchtoward
thebrakehandletoholdtheservicebrakeinplace.
Pullthebrakelevertorelease.
Note:Youcannotmovethetraction-controllever
whilethelatchisengaged.
On/OffSwitch
TheOn/Offswitch(Figure15)islocatedonthetopof
thecontrolpanel.MovetheswitchtotheONposition
tostarttheengineandtheOFFpositiontoshutoff
theengine.
Operator-PresenceControl(OPC)
Youmustengagetheoperator-presencecontrol
(Figure15)beforeyouengagethetractionlever.Ifyou
releasetheOPCduringoperation,thetractionlever
returnstoneutralandtheenginecontinuestorun.
ChokeLever
Thechokelever(Figure19)islocatedontheleftfront
oftheengine.Theleverhas2positions:RUNand
CHOKE.MovethelevertotheCHOKEpositionwhen
startingacoldengine.Aftertheenginestarts,move
thelevertotheRUNposition.
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Figure19
1.Chokelever2.Fuel-shutoffvalve
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Thefuel-shutoffvalve(Figure19andFigure20)is
locatedontheleftfrontoftheenginenearthechoke
lever.Thevalvehas2positions:CLOSEDandOPEN.
MovetheleveruptotheCLOSEDpositionwhenyou
storeortransportthemachine.Openthevalvebefore
youstarttheenginebyrotatingtheleverdown.
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Figure20
1.Fuel-shutoffvalve—CLOSEDposition
14

Recoil-StarterHandle
Pulltherecoil-starterhandle(Figure21)tostartthe
engine.
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Figure21
1.Recoil-starterhandle
Kickstand
Thekickstand(Figure23)ismountedtotherearof
themachine.Usethekickstandwhenyouinstallor
removethetransportwheelsorthecuttingunit.
•Tousethekickstandtoinstallthetransportwheels,
lowerthekickstandtothegroundandstepdown
ontheloopwhilepullingupandbackonthe
lower-centerhandle(Figure22).
CAUTION
Themachineisheavyandcancauseback
strainifliftedimproperly.
Putyourfootpressuredownonthe
kickstandloopanduseonlythe
lower-centerhandletoraisethemachine.
Attemptingtoraisethemachineontothe
kickstandanyotherwaycancauseinjury.
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Figure22
1.Lower-centerhandle2.Kickstandloop
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Figure23
1.Kickstand2.Kickstandloop
•Topreventthemachinefromtippingbackward
whenremovingthereel,lowerthekickstandand
pushinthelockingpintolockitintheSERVICE
position(Figure24).
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Figure24
1.Kickstand—STORAGE
position
3.Kickstand—SERVICE
position
2.Lockingpin
Specications
1820TractionUnit
Width82.5cm(32-1/2inches)
Height104.8cm(41-1/4inches)
Lengthwithbasket152.4cm(60inches)
NetWeight(with
11-bladecuttingunit
andgrassbasket
installed)
117kg(258lb)
Widthofcut46cm(18inches)
Heightofcut1.5to7.5mm(1/16to19/64inch)with
Micro-Cutbedknife
ClipfrequencyAdjustable(refertoyourcuttingunit
Operator’sManual)
2120TractionUnit
Width90.1cm(35-1/2inches)
Height104.8cm(41-1/4inches)
Lengthwithbasket152.4cm(60inches)
NetWeight(with
11-bladecuttingunit
andgrassbasket
installed)
117.9kg(260lb)
Widthofcut53.3cm(21inches)
Heightofcut1.5to7.5mm(1/16to19/64inch)with
Micro-Cutbedknife
ClipfrequencyAdjustable(refertoyourcuttingunit
Operator’sManual)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro
distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
16

Operation
BeforeOperation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations
mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner
isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand
mechanics.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Knowhowtoshutofftheenginequickly.
•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrol(ifequipped),
safetyswitches,andshieldsareattachedand
functioningproperly.Donotoperatethemachine
unlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,
andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith
theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine
couldthrow.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.
FuelSafety
•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisammable
anditsvaporsareexplosive
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
•Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank
whiletheengineisrunningorhot.
•Donotaddordrainthefuelinanenclosedspace.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;
avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilthefuel
vaporshavedissipated.
PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Performthedailymaintenanceprocedures;referto
DailyMaintenanceChecklist(page27).
CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level
Checktheengine-oillevelbeforeeachuseorevery
8operatinghours,refertoCheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level(page28).
FuelSpecications
Fueltankcapacity:3.0L(0.79USgallons)
Recommendedfuel:Unleadedgasolinewithan
octaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod)
Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume
isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot
approvedforuse.
•Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan
10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains
15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessafuelstabilizer
isused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold)fuel.
•Usingunapprovedgasolinemaycause
performanceproblemsand/orenginedamage,
whichmaynotbecoveredunderthewarranty
17

FillingtheFuelTank
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuel
thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed
trailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Addfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis6
to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom
ofthellerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthe
tankallowsfueltoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwherefuel
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Never
buymorethana30-daysupplyoffuel.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleased,causingaspark
whichcanignitethefuelvapors.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.
•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle
oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior
carpetsorplastictruck-bedlinersmay
insulatethecontainerandslowthelossof
anystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removeequipmentfrom
thetruckortrailerandfuelitonthe
ground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenfuel
suchequipmentwithaportablecontainer
ratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.
•Ifyoumustuseafuel-dispensernozzle,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall
timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancause
seriousinjuryandillness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleand
fueltankorconditionerbottleopening.
•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspills
withsoapandwater.
1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe
capfromthetank(Figure25).Fillthefueltank
nohigherthantothebottomofthelterscreen.
Important:Donotoverllthetankwithfuel.
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Figure25
1.Fuel-tankcap
2.Installthefuel-tankcapandwipeupanyspilled
fuel.
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SettingtheMachinetoMatchTurfConditions
Usethefollowingtabletosetthemachinetomatchturfconditions.
Bedbars:StandardandOptional(Flex/eFlex2120Machines)
PartNumberDescriptionAggressivenessComments
106-2468-01Non-AggressiveLessRed,Standard
99-3794-03AggressiveMoreBlack
Bedbars:StandardandOptional(Flex/eFlex1820Machines)
110-2282-01Non-AggressiveLessRed,Standard
110-2281-03AggressiveMoreBlack
Bedknives:StandardandOptional(Flex/eFlex2120Machines)
PartNumberDescriptionHeight-of-cutRangeComments
115-1880Microcut-EdgeMax1.6to3.2mm(0.062to0.125inch)Standard
93-4262Microcut1.6to3.2mm(0.062to0.125inch)
108-4303ExtendedMicrocut1.6to3.2mm(0.062to0.125inch)Lessaggressive
115-1881Tournament-EdgeMax3.2to6.4mm(0.125to0.25inch)
93-4263Tournament3.2to6.4mm(0.125to0.25inch)
108-4302ExtendedTournament3.2to6.4mm(0.125to0.25inch)Lessaggressive
93-4264LowCut6.4mm(0.25inch)andup
Bedknives:StandardandOptional(Flex/eFlex1820Machines)
117-1530Microcut-EdgeMax1.6to3.2mm(0.062to0.125inch)Standard
98-7261Microcut1.6to3.2mm(0.062to0.125inch)
110-2300ExtendedMicrocut1.6to3.2mm(0.062to0.125inch)Lessaggressive
98-7260Tournament3.2to6.4mm(0.125to0.25inch)
117-1532Tournament-EdgeMax3.2to6.4mm(0.125to0.25inch)
110-2301LowCut6.4mm(0.25inch)andup
Rollers(Flex/eFlex2120Machines)
PartNumberDescriptionDiameter/MaterialComments
04255NarrowWiehle6.4cm(2.5inches)/AluminumNarrowspacedgrooves
04256WideWiehle6.4cm(2.5inches)/AluminumMorepenetration,widespacedgrooves
04257FullRoller6.4cm(2.5inches)/SteelLeastpenetration
04258NarrowWiehle—Long6.4cm(2.5inches)/AluminumMoreedgesupport;4.3cm(1.7inches)longer
04267Paspalum6.4cm(2.5inches)/AluminumLesspenetration,softenednarrowspacedgrooves
115-7356RearRoller5.1cm(2.0inches)/AluminumStandardrear
120-9595RearRoller5.1cm(2.0inches)/SteelSteelrear
Rollers(Flex/eFlex1820Machines)
120-9607NarrowWiehle6.4cm(2.5inches)/AluminumNarrowspacedgrooves
120-9609WideWiehle6.4cm(2.5inches)/AluminumMorepenetration,widespacedgrooves
120-9611FullRoller6.4cm(2.5inches)/SteelLeastpenetration
121-4681NarrowWiehle—Long6.4cm(2.5inches)/AluminumMoreedgesupport;4.3cm(1.7inches)longer
120-9605RearRoller5.1cm(2.0inches)/AluminumStandardrear
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AdjustingtheHandle
Height
Note:Themachineisshippedwiththehandle
adjustedtothelowestposition.Themachineis
normallyoperatedwiththehandletelescopedoutto
itsmaximumheight.
1.Loosenthe3carriageboltsandnutssecuring
eachsideofthehandleinthehandleclamps
(Figure26).
g016851
Figure26
1.Handleclamp3.Carriagebolts
2.Nut
2.Pulluponthehandleslowlyandevenlyoneach
sideuntilitisinthedesiredoperatingposition.
3.Tightenthecarriageboltsandnutstolockthe
adjustment.
AdjustingtheHandleAngle
1.Removethehairpincottersfromthehandle
retainersoneachsideofthemachine(Figure
27).
g017005
Figure27
1.Hairpincotter2.Handleretainer
2.Whilesupportingthehandle,removethehairpin
cottersfromeachsideandpivotthehandleto
thedesiredoperatingposition(Figure27).
3.Installthehandleretainersandhairpincotters.
AdjustingtheThrottle
Control
1.Removetheconsolecover.
2.Loosenthe2fastenerssecuringthethrottle
control(Figure28).
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Figure28
1.Fasteners2.Throttlecontrol
3.Adjustthethrottlecontroltothedesiredposition.
4.Tightenthethrottle-controlfasteners.
5.Installthepreviouslyremovedconsolecover.
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