Toro 22186TE User manual

FormNo.3368-850RevB
Commercial53cmLawnMower
ModelNo.22186TE—SerialNo.311000001andUp
ToregisteryourproductordownloadanOperator'sManualorPartsCatalogatnocharge,gotowww.Toro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives.Fordetails,seetheseparateproductspecic
DeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmoweris
intendedtobeusedbyresidentialhomeowners
orprofessional,hiredoperators.Itisdesigned
primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns
onresidentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnot
designedforcuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourmachineproperlyandtoavoidinjury
anddamagetothemachine.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingthemachineproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comfor
machineandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourmachine.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,
oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealerorToroCustomerServiceandhave
themodelandserialnumbersofyourmachineready.
Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial
numbersonthemachine.Writethenumbersinthe
spaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjury
ordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualusestwowordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................3
GeneralSafety......................................................3
SoundPressure.....................................................5
SoundPower........................................................5
Hand-ArmVibration............................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................6
Setup...........................................................................8
1InstallingtheHandle..........................................8
2FillingtheEnginewithOil.................................9
3InstalltheRecyclePlugorGrassBag.................10
ProductOverview......................................................11
Controls.............................................................12
Operation...................................................................12
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................12
FillingtheFuelTankwithGasoline.....................13
StartingtheEngine.............................................13
StoppingtheEngine...........................................14
OperatingtheSelf-propelDrive..........................14
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight..............................15
RecyclingtheClippings.......................................15
BaggingtheClippings.........................................16
Side-dischargingtheClippings............................17
OperatingTips...................................................18
Maintenance...............................................................19
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................19
PremaintenanceProcedures....................................19
PreparingforMaintenance.................................19
EngineMaintenance...............................................20
ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................20
ChangingtheEngineOil....................................20
ServicingtheSparkPlug.....................................20
DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................21
AdjustingtheSelf-propelDriveCable.................21
BladeMaintenance.................................................22
MaintainingtheCuttingBlade.............................22
Cleaning.................................................................23
CleaningundertheMachine................................23
Storage.......................................................................23
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PreparingtheFuelSystem...................................23
PreparingtheEngine..........................................23
GeneralInformation..........................................24
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage..................24
Troubleshooting.........................................................25
Safety
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructions.
Torodesignedandtestedthismachineforreasonably
safeservice;however,failuretocomplywiththe
followinginstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.
Toensuremaximumsafety,bestperformance,and
togainknowledgeofthemachine,itisessential
thatyouandanyotheroperatorofthemachineread
andunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbefore
theengineiseverstarted.Payparticularattention
tothesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2)whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—“personalsafety
instruction.”Readandunderstandtheinstruction
becauseithastodowithsafety.Failuretocomply
withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjury.
GeneralSafety
Thefollowinginstructionshavebeenadaptedfromthe
ISOstandard5395.
Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghands
andfeetandthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethe
followingsafetyinstructionscouldresultinserious
injuryordeath.
Training
•Readtheinstructionscarefully.Befamiliarwiththe
controlsandtheproperuseofthemachine.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstousethemachine.Localregulations
canrestricttheageoftheoperator.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsible
foraccidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleor
theirproperty.
•Understandexplanationsforallpictogramsusedon
themachineorintheinstructions.
Gasoline
WARNING-Gasolineishighlyammable.Takethe
followingprecautions.
•Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedforthis
purpose.
•Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile
refueling.
•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Neverremove
thecapofthefueltankoraddgasolinewhilethe
engineisrunningorwhentheengineishot.
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•Ifgasolineisspilled,donotattempttostartthe
enginebutmovethemachineawayfromthearea
ofspillageandavoidcreatinganysourceofignition
untilgasolinevaporshavedissipated.
•Replaceallfueltankandcontainercapssecurely.
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwearand
longtrousers.Donotoperatethemachinewhen
barefootorwearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethemachineisto
beusedandremoveallstones,sticks,wires,bones
andotherforeignobjects.
•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethat
guards,andsafetydevices,suchasdeectorsand/or
grasscatchers,areinplaceandworkingcorrectly.
•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethatthe
blades,bladeboltsandcutterassemblyarenotworn
ordamaged.Replacewornordamagedbladesand
boltsinsetstopreservebalance.
Starting
•Disengageallbladeanddriveclutchesandshiftinto
neutralbeforestartingtheengine.
•Donottiltthemachinewhenstartingtheengine
orswitchingonthemotor,unlessthemachinehas
tobetiltedforstarting.Inthiscase,donottiltit
morethanabsolutelynecessaryandliftonlythepart,
whichisawayfromtheoperator.
•Starttheengineorswitchonthemotorcarefully
accordingtoinstructionsandwithfeetwellaway
fromtheblade(s)andnotinfrontofthedischarge
chute.
Operation
•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpets
arenearby.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Avoidoperatingthemachineinwetgrass,where
feasible.
•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhidden
hazards.
•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.
Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
•Neverpickuporcarryamachinewhiletheengine
isrunning.
•Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpullinga
pedestriancontrolledmachinetowardsyou.
•Walk,neverrun.
•Slopes:
–Donotmowexcessivelysteepslopes.
–Exerciseextremecautionwhenonslopes.
–Mowacrossthefaceofslopes,neverupand
downandexerciseextremecautionwhen
changingdirectiononslopes.
–Alwaysbesureofyourfootingonslopes.
•Uselowthrottlesettingswhenengagingthe
traction-clutch,especiallyinhighgears.Reduce
speedonslopesandinsharpturnstoprevent
overturningorlossofcontrol.
•Stopthebladeifthemachinehastobetiltedfor
transportationwhencrossingsurfacesotherthan
grassandwhentransportingthemachinetoand
fromtheareatobemowed.
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
•Stoptheengine
–wheneveryouleavethemachine.
–beforerefueling.
–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher.
–beforemakingheightadjustmentunless
adjustmentcanbemadefromtheoperator's
position.
•Stoptheengineanddisconnectthespark-plugwire.
–beforeclearingblockagesoruncloggingchute.
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe
machine.
–afterstrikingaforeignobject,inspectthe
machinefordamageandmakerepairsbefore
restartingandoperatingthemachine.
–ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally(check
immediately).
•Reducethethrottlesettingduringengineshutdown,
andclosethefuelvalveattheconclusionofmowing.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Ifyousee
lightningorhearthunderinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
machineisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Donotusepressurecleaningmachineonmachine.
•Neverstorethemachinewithgasolineinthetank
andinsideabuildingwherefumescanreachanopen
ameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany
enclosure.
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•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,silencer,
batterycompartmentandgasolinestoragefreeof
grass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Checkgrasscatchercomponentsandthedischarge
guardfrequentlyandreplacewithmanufacturer's
recommendedparts,whennecessary.
•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
•Replacefaultysilencers.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor
overspeedtheengine.Operatinganengineat
excessivespeedcanincreasethehazardofpersonal
injury.
•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachineto
prevententrapmentofthengersbetweenmoving
bladesandxedpartsofthemachine.
•Toensurethebestperformanceandsafety,
purchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementparts
andaccessories.Donotuse
will t partsand
accessories;theymaycauseasafetyhazard.
SoundPressure
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s
earof90dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)
of1dBA.Thesoundpressurelevelwasdetermined
accordingtotheproceduresoutlinedinEN836.
SoundPower
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof98dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.The
soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
Hand-ArmVibration
Measuredvibrationlevelforthelefthand=4.0m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelfortherighthand=5.8m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=2.3m/s2
Themeasuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
110-4978
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefromthemachine.
3.Cutting,dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot—stoptheengineandremovethesparkplugwirebeforeperformingany
maintenanceonthemachine.
4.Cutting,dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot—stayawayfrommovingparts.
5.Warning—stoptheenginebeforeleavingthemachine.
110-9457
1.EngineswitchOff3.Unlocked
2.EngineswitchOn4.Locked
112-8760
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
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114-2820
1.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
4.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts.
2.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistancefromthe
machine.
5.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—remove
theignitionkeyandread
theinstructionsbefore
servicingorperforming
maintenance.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—do
notoperatethemower
withoutthereardischarge
plugorbaginplace;do
notoperatethemower
withoutthesidedischarge
coverordeectorinplace.
6.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—donot
operateupanddown
slopes;operatesideto
sideonslopes;stopthe
enginebeforeleavingthe
operatingposition;and
lookbehindyouwhen
backingup.
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LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Oval-headbolt(5/16x1-1/2inches)2
Bolt(5/16x1-1/2inches)2
Spacer2
Locknut(5/16inch)4
1
Cabletie1
Installthehandle.
2
SAE30WdetergentoilwithanAPI
serviceclassicationofSH,SJ,SL,or
higher(notsuppliedwiththemower)
20oz.
(0.55l)Filltheenginewithoil.
3Nopartsrequired–Installtherecycleplugorgrassbag.
1
InstallingtheHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Oval-headbolt(5/16x1-1/2inches)
2Bolt(5/16x1-1/2inches)
2Spacer
4Locknut(5/16inch)
1Cabletie
Procedure
1.Removethe2screwsthatholdthebackcoverin
placeandremovethebackcover(Figure3).
Figure3
2.Attachthehandletothedeckofthemachine
(Figure4)usingthe4bolts,4locknuts,and2spacers
intheloosepartsbag.
Figure4
1.Oval-headbolt(5/16x
1-1/2inches)(2)
3.Spacer(2)
2.Bolt(5/16x1-1/2inches)
(2)
4.Locknut(5/16inch)(4)
Note:Youcansetthehandleheightinoneoftwo
positions(Figure5).Setthehandletoaheightthatis
comfortableforyou.
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Figure5
1.Higherhandleposition2.Lowerhandleposition
Note:Torqueallboltsto120in-lb(13.6N-m).
3.Routetheself-propeldrivecabledowntheinside
ofthehandle,threadthecablethroughtheopening
onthelefthandsideofthehousing,andattachthe
cableend(Figure6).
Figure6
1.Self-propeldrivecable3.Attachcableendhere
2.Insertcablejacketend
here
4.Ensurethattheself-propeldrive
isproperlyadjusted;referto
AdjustingtheSelf-propelDriveCable(page21).
5.Tietheloosecablestothehandle(Figure7)using
thecabletiefromtheloosepartsbag.
Figure7
6.Installthebackcoverwiththe2screwsyouremoved
instep1.
2
FillingtheEnginewithOil
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
20oz.
(0.55l)
SAE30WdetergentoilwithanAPIservice
classicationofSH,SJ,SL,orhigher(notsupplied
withthemower)
Procedure
Important:Thismachine does not comewithoil
intheengine.
Important:Toreadthedipstickinthismachine
correctly,do
not screwitintotheoillltube.Insert
thedipstickuntilthethreadsonthecapjusttouch
thethreadsintheoillltube.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,andinsertitback
intotheoilllertubejustuntilitstopsbutdonot
screwitin(Figure8).
Figure8
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3.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel.
Figure9showshowtoreadthedipstick.
Figure9
1.Oillevelistoolow3.Oillevelisgood
2.Oillevelistoohigh
•Ifthedipstickshowsthattheoilistoolow,add
oiltotheengine.
Important:Useonlythekindofoillistedat
thestartofthisprocedure.
Note:Whentheenginehasnooilinit,youcan
rstpourabout3/4oftheamountofoillistedat
thestartofthisprocedureintothelltube.
Slowlypoursmallamountsofoilintotheoil
lltube,waitafewminutesandcheckthelevel
withthedipstick.Repeatthisuntilthedipstick
indicatesthattheoillevelisgood.Donot
overll.
•Ifthedipstickshowsthattheoilis
toohigh,drainoutalittleoil;referto
ChangingtheEngineOil(page20).
•Ifthetopoftheoilfallswithinthemarked
sectiononthedipstick,theoillevelisgood.
4.Installthedipstickandhandtightenitsecurely.
Important: Change the engine oil after the r st
5 operating hour s ;changeityearlythereafter;
refertoChangingtheEngineOil(page20).
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InstalltheRecyclePlugor
GrassBag
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Youmustcorrectlyinstalltherecycleplug(forrecycling
orside-discharging)orgrassbag(forbagging)orthe
enginewillnotstart.
Themachinehasasafetyswitch,locatedatthebottom
ofachannelonthetop,rightrearofthemower,that
preventsthemowerfromoperatingwithoutarecycle
plugorgrassbag.Thispreventsthemachinefrom
throwingdebrisattheoperatorthroughtherearchute.
Fortheswitchtodetectthepresenceoftherecycleplug,
thetopoftherecyclepluglevermustliefullyinthe
bottomofthechannel(Figure10).
Figure10
1.Topofrecycleplugleverinswitchchannel
1.Inserttherecycleplugintothemower,ifitisnot
alreadyinstalled(Figure11).
Figure11
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2.Squeezethebuttonontheleverwithyourthumb
andfullyinserttherecycleplugintotheopening
(Figure11).
3.Releasethebuttonontheleverandensurethatthe
topoftheleverisliesfullyintheswitchchannel.If
thetopoftheleverisnotintheswitchchannel,
yourmachinewillnotstart!
Note:Iftheleverdoesnotlatchproperly,
disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugandcheck
forandremoveanydebrisbuildupinthetunnel.
ProductOverview
Figure12
1.Bladecontrolbar6.Airlter
2.Self-propeldrivebar7.Sparkplug
3.Handle8.Oilll/dipstick(notshown)
4.Fueltank9.Starterhandle
5.Cuttingheightlever(4)
Figure13
1.Grassbag3.recycleplug(installed)
2.Sidedischargechute
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Controls
Figure14
1.Recoilstarthandle3.Self-propeldrivebar
2.Bladecontrolbar
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Important:Toreadthedipstickinthismachine
correctly,do not screwitintotheoillltube.
Insertthedipstickuntilthethreadsonthecapjust
touchthethreadsintheoillltube.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,andinsertit
intotheoilllertubejustuntilitstopsbutdonot
screwitin(Figure15).
Figure15
3.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel.
Figure16showshowtoreadthedipstick.
Figure16
1.Oillevelistoolow3.Oillevelisgood
2.Oillevelistoohigh
•Ifthedipstickshowsthattheoilistoolow,
addoiltotheengine;refertoSetup,step
2FillingtheEnginewithOil(page9).
•Ifthedipstickshowsthattheoilis
toohigh,drainoutalittleoil;referto
ChangingtheEngineOil(page20).
•Ifthetopoftheoilfallswithinthemarked
sectiononthedipstick,theoillevelisgood.
4.Installthedipstickandhandtightenitsecurely.
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FillingtheFuelTankwith
Gasoline
DANGER
Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.A
reorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
others.
•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe
gasoline,placethecontainerand/ormower
directlyonthegroundbeforelling,notina
vehicleoronanobject.
•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold.
Wipeupspills.
•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingor
aroundanopenameorsparks.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer,
outofthereachofchildren.
Fillthefueltankwithfreshunleadedregulargasoline
fromamajorname-brandservicestation(Figure17).
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,add
fuelstabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwith
gasolinelessthan30daysold.
Figure17
StartingtheEngine
Important:Asafetyswitchpreventsthemachine
fromstartingunlesstherecycleplugorthegrass
bagissecurelyinstalled.
1.Installtherecycleplug(Figure18)orthegrassbag
(Figure19)onthemachine.
Figure18
1.Topofrecycleplugleverinswitchchannel
Figure19
2.TurnthefuelvalvelevertotheOnposition
(Figure20).
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Figure20
3.Whentheengineiscold,movethechokeleverto
theChokeposition(Figure21).Donotusethe
chokewhentheengineiswarm.
Figure21
4.Holdthebladecontrolbaragainstthehandleand
pulltherecoilstarter(Figure22).
Note:Ifthechokeisengaged,itwillautomatically
turnoffabout3secondsafterthebladecontrolbar
isheldagainstthehandle.
Note:Pulltherecoilstarthandlelightlyuntilyou
feelresistance,thenpullitbriskly.
Figure22
1.Recoilstarthandle
5.Ifthemachinedoesnotstartin1or2pulls,repeat
steps3and4.
Note:Ifthemachinestilldoesnotstart,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
StoppingtheEngine
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Tostoptheengine,releasethebladecontrolbar
(Figure23).
Important:Whenyoureleasethebladecontrol
bar,boththeengineandbladeshouldstopwithin
3seconds.Iftheydonotstopproperly,stop
usingthemachineimmediatelyandcontactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
Figure23
1.Bladecontrolbar
OperatingtheSelf-propel
Drive
1.Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,squeezethe
self-propeldrivebaragainstthehandleandhold
it(Figure24).
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Figure24
1.Self-propeldrivebar
Note:Themaximumself-propeldrivespeedis
xed.Toreducethespeed,increasethespace
betweentheself-propeldrivebarandthehandle.
2.Todisengagetheself-propeldrive,releasethe
self-propeldrivebar.
Note:Themachinecomeswithfreewheeling
clutcheswhichmakeiteasiertopullthemachine
rearward.Todisengagetheclutches,youmayneed
topushthemachineforward1inch(2.5cm)or
moreafteryoureleasetheself-propeldrivebar.
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight
Cuttingheightsarefrom1inch(25mm)to4-1/2
inches(114mm)in1/2-inch(13mm)increments.
WARNING
Adjustingthecuttingheightmaybringyouinto
contactwiththemovingblade,causingserious
injury.
•Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
•Donotputyourngersunderthehousing
whenadjustingthecuttingheight.
Adjustthecuttingheightasdesired(Figure25).Setall
fourwheelstothesameheight.
Figure25
1.Highestheight-of-cut
position(leversforward)
2.Lowestheight-of-cut
position(leversrearward)
Note:Toraisethemower,moveall4cuttingheight
leversforward;tolowerthemower,movethem
rearward.
RecyclingtheClippings
Yourmachinecomesfromthefactoryreadytorecycle
thegrassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.
Ifthegrassbagisonthemachine,removeit(referto
RemovingtheGrassBag(page16))beforerecyclingthe
clippings.Ifthesidedischargechuteisonthemachine,
removeitandlockthesidedischargedoor(referto
RemovingtheSideDischargeChute(page17))before
recyclingtheclippings.
Important:Asafetyswitchpreventsthemachine
fromstartingunlesstherecycleplugissecurely
installed(Figure26).
InstalltherecycleplugasillustratedinFigure26.
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Figure26
1.Topofrecycleplugleverinswitchchannel
BaggingtheClippings
Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassand
leafclippingsfromthelawn.
Ifthesidedischargechuteisonthemachine,
removeitandlockthesidedischargedoor(referto
RemovingtheSideDischargeChute(page17))before
baggingtheclippings.
WARNING
Aworngrassbagcouldallowsmallstones
andothersimilardebristobethrowninthe
operator'sorbystander'sdirectionandresultin
seriouspersonalinjuryordeathtotheoperatoror
bystanders.
Checkthegrassbagfrequently.Ifitisdamaged,
installanewTororeplacementbag.
WARNING
Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult
inseriouspersonalinjury.
Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
InstallingtheGrassBag
1.Removetherecycleplug(Figure27).
Figure27
2.Insertthegrassbaghandleintothegroovesatthe
topofthemachine.
Important:Asafetyswitchpreventsthe
machinefromstartingunlesstherecycleplug
issecurelyinstalled.
RemovingtheGrassBag
1.Liftthegrassbaghandleoutfromthegroovesatthe
topofthemachineandremovethebag(Figure28).
Figure28
2.Inserttherecycleplug(Figure29).
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Figure29
Side-dischargingthe
Clippings
Usethesidedischargeforcuttingverytallgrass.
Ifthebagisonthemachine,removeitandinsertthe
recycleplugbeforeside-dischargingtheclippings;refer
toRecyclingtheClippings(page15).
Important:Asafetyswitchpreventsthemachine
fromstartingunlesstherecycleplugissecurely
installed.
InstallingtheSideDischargeChute
1.Unlockthesidedischargedoor(Figure30).
Figure30
2.Liftopenthesidedischargedoor(Figure31).
Figure31
3.Installthesidedischargechuteandclosethedoor
ontothechute(Figure32).
Figure32
RemovingtheSideDischargeChute
Toremovethesidedischargechute,reversethesteps
above.
Important:Lockthesidedischargedoorafteryou
closeit(Figure33).
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Figure33
OperatingTips
GeneralTips
•Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecutting
season.Periodicallyledownnicksontheblade.
•Replacethebladewhennecessarywithanoriginal
Tororeplacementblade.
•Mowonlydrygrassorleaveswherefeasible.Wet
grassandleavestendtoclumpontheyardandcan
causethemowertoplugortheenginetostall.
WARNING
Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif
youslipandcontacttheblade.
Mowonlyindryconditionswherefeasible.
•Cleanunderthemowerhousingaftereachmowing.
SeeCleaningundertheMowerHousing.
•Keeptheengineingoodrunningcondition.
•Settheenginespeedtothefastestpositionforthe
bestcuttingresults.
WARNING
Operatingamowerwithitsenginerunningat
aspeedgreaterthanthefactorysettingcan
causethemowertothrowapartofthebladeor
engineintotheoperator'sorbystander'sarea
andresultinseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
–Donotchangetheenginespeedsetting.
–Ifyoususpecttheenginespeedisfaster
thannormal,contactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
•Cleantheairlterfrequently.recyclingstirsup
moreclippingsanddustwhichclogstheairlter
andreducesengineperformance.
CuttingGrass
•Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimesof
theyear.Inthesummerheat,itisbesttocutgrass
atthe2-inch(51mm),2-1/2inch(64mm),or
3-inch(76mm)cuttingheightsettings.Cutonly
aboutathirdofthegrassbladeatatime.Donot
cutbelowthe2-1/2inch(64mm)settingunlessthe
grassissparseoritislatefallwhengrassgrowth
beginstoslowdown.
•Whencuttinggrassover6inches(15cm)tall,rst
mowatthehighestcuttingheightsettingandwalk
slower;thenmowagainatalowersettingforthe
bestlawnappearance.Ifthegrassistoolongand
theleavesclumpontopofthelawn,themowermay
plugandcausetheenginetostall.
•Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelpsdisperse
theclippingsoverthelawnforevenfertilization.
Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,try
oneormoreofthefollowing:
•Sharpentheblade.
•Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.
•Raisethecuttingheightonyourmower.
•Cutthegrassmorefrequently.
•Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafull
swathwitheachpass.
•Setthecuttingheightonthefrontwheelsonenotch
lowerthantherearwheels.
CuttingLeaves
•Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthelawn
showsthroughthecutleafcover.Youmayneedto
makemorethanonepassovertheleaves.
•Forlightleafcoverage,setallthewheelsatthesame
cuttingheightsetting.
•Iftherearemorethan5inches(12.7cm)ofleaves
onthelawn,setthefrontcuttingheight1or2
notcheshigherthantherearcuttingheight.This
makesiteasiertofeedtheleavesunderthemower
housing.
•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthemowerdoes
notcuttheleavesnelyenough.
•Ifyoumowoveroakleaves,youcanaddlimeto
thegrassinthespringtoreducetheacidityofthe
oakleaves.
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst5hours•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengineoillevel.
•Ensurethattheenginestopswithin3secondsafterreleasingthebladecontrolbar.
•Checktheaircleanerfordirtand/ordamageandcleanorreplaceitifnecessary.
•Cleangrassclippingsanddirtfromunderthemachine.
Every100hours•Checkthesparkplug.
Every200hours•Replacethesparkplug.
Beforestorage•Emptythefueltankbeforerepairsasdirectedandbeforeannualstorage.
Yearly
•Cleantheairlter(morefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions).
•Changetheengineoil.
•Replacethebladeorhaveitsharpened(morefrequentlyiftheedgedullsquickly).
Premaintenance
Procedures
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthesparkplugwirefromthesparkplug
(Figure34)beforeperforminganymaintenance
procedure.
Figure34
3.Afterperformingthemaintenanceprocedure(s),
connectthesparkplugwiretothesparkplug.
Important:Beforetippingthemowertochange
theoilorreplacetheblade,allowthefueltank
torundrythroughnormalusage.Ifyoumust
tipthemowerpriortorunningoutoffuel,usea
handfuelpumptoremovethefuel.Alwaystip
themowerontoitssidewiththeairlterup.
WARNING
Tippingthemowermaycausethefueltoleak.
Gasolineisammable,explosiveandcancause
personalinjury.
Runtheenginedryorremovethegasolinewith
ahandpump;neversiphon.
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EngineMaintenance
ServicingtheAirCleaner
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Yearly
1.Pressdownonthelatchtabsontopoftheaircleaner
coverandremovethecover(Figure35).
Figure35
1.Aircleanercover
2.Latchtab(2)
3.Airlter
2.Removetheairlter(Figure35).
3.Iftheairlterisdamagedoriswetwithoilorfuel,
replaceit.
4.Iftheairlterisdirty,tapitonahardsurfaceseveral
timesorblowcompressedairlessthan30psi(207
kPa)throughthesideofthelterthatfacesthe
engine.
Note:Donotbrushthedirtoffthelter;brushing
forcesdirtintothebers.
5.Removedirtfromtheaircleanerbodyandcover
usingamoistrag.Donotwipedirtintotheair
duct.
6.Installthelterintotheaircleaner.
7.Closethecover.
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours
Yearly
Note:Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechanging
theoiltowarmit.Warmoilowsbetterandcarries
morecontaminantsoutoftheengine.
1.Performthepre-maintenanceprocedures;referto
PreparingforMaintenance(page19).
2.Removethedipstick(Figure36).
Figure36
3.Tipthemachineontoitsside,withoillltubedown,
todraintheusedoiloutthroughtheoillltubeinto
apan(Figure37).
Figure37
4.Filltheenginewithoil;refertoSetup,step
2FillingtheEnginewithOil(page9).
5.Installthedipstickandhandtightenitsecurely.
6.Disposeoftheusedoilatalocalrecyclingcenter.
ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
Every200hours
UseanNGKBPR6ESsparkplugorequivalent.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(Figure34).
3.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.
4.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.
Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,or
dirtysparkplug.Donotcleantheelectrodes
becausegritenteringthecylindercandamage
theengine.
5.Setthegapontheplugto0.030in.(0.76mm)
(Figure38).
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