Toro 22196 User manual

FormNo.3359-629RevA
21inHeavy-DutyRecycler®/Rear
BaggerLawnMower
ModelNo.22196—SerialNo.290000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha
sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia
PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate
theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or
grass-coveredland.Otherstatesorfederalareas
mayhavesimilarlaws.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002.
Theenclosed
Engine Owner’ s Man ual issupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCalifornia
EmissionControlRegulationofemissionsystems,
maintenance,andwarranty.Replacementsmaybe
orderedthroughtheenginemanufacturer.
Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
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DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
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Figure1
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(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
Figure2
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Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
GeneralLawnMowerSafety.................................4
Training................................................................4
Preparation..........................................................4
Operation.............................................................4
MaintenanceandStorage......................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................6
Setup............................................................................7
1InstallingtheHandle..........................................7
2InstallingtheStarterRope..................................8
3InstallingtheDischargeTunnelPlug...................8
4FillingtheCrankcasewithOil.............................9
ProductOverview......................................................10
Operation...................................................................10
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................10
FillingtheFuelTankwithGasoline.....................11
StartingtheEngine.............................................12
StoppingtheEngine...........................................12
OperatingtheMowerBlade................................12
OperatingtheSelf-PropelDrive..........................12
UsingtheDischargeTunnelPlug........................13
CheckingtheBladeBrakeClutch........................13
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight..............................15
UsingtheGrassBag...........................................15
OperatingTips...................................................16
Maintenance...............................................................18
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................18
Lubrication.............................................................19
LubricatingthePivotArms.................................19
LubricatingtheGearCase...................................19
EngineMaintenance...............................................19
ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................19
ChangingtheEngineOil....................................20
ServicingtheSparkPlug.....................................20
DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................21
AdjustingtheSelf-propelDrive...........................21
ServicingtheWheels..........................................22
ControlsSystemMaintenance.................................23
AdjustingtheBladeBrakeCable.........................23
BladeMaintenance.................................................23
MaintainingtheBlade.........................................23
Cleaning.................................................................25
CleaningundertheMowerHousing....................25
CleaningtheDischargeTunneland
Plug................................................................25
CleaningundertheBeltCover.............................26
CleaningtheBladeBrakeClutchShield...............26
Storage.......................................................................27
PreparingtheFuelSystem...................................27
PreparingtheEngine..........................................27
GeneralInformation..........................................27
RemovingtheMowerfromStorage.....................27
Troubleshooting.........................................................28
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Safety
ThislawnmowermeetsorexceedstheCPSC
bladesafetyrequirementsforwalk-behindrotary
lawnmowersandtheB71.4specicationsofthe
AmericanNationalStandardsInstituteineffectat
thetimeofproduction.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthislawnmower
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialfor
injury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions.
Torodesignedandtestedthislawnmowerfortooffer
reasonablysafeservice;however,failuretocomply
withthefollowinginstructionsmayresultin
personalinjury.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an
odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.
Donotruntheengineindoorsorinanenclosed
area.
Toensuremaximumsafety,bestperformance,and
togainknowledgeoftheproduct,itisessentialthat
youandanyotheroperatorofthelawnmowerread
andunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbefore
theengineiseverstarted.Payparticularattention
tothesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2)whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—“personalsafety
instruction.”Readandunderstandtheinstruction
becauseithastodowithsafety.Failuretocomply
withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjury.
GeneralLawnMowerSafety
Thislawnmoweriscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethe
followingsafetyinstructionscouldresultinserious
injuryordeath.
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromtheANSI/OPEI
B71.4–2004standard.
Training
•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertraining
material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot
readEnglishitistheowner’sresponsibilitytoexplain
thismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor
servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmayrestrict
theageoftheoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtothemselves,other
peopleorproperty.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingsafetyglasses
andhearingprotection.Longhair,looseclothingor
jewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused
andremoveallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwire
whichcanbethrownbythemachine.
•Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandother
fuels.Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
–Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhenengineis
running.Donotsmoke.
–Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
•Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safety
switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.
Operation
•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholes
andhiddenhazards.
•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis
engagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartengine
fromtheoperator’sposition.
•Besureofyourfootingwhileusingpedestrian
controlledequipment,especiallywhenbacking
up.Walk,don’trun.Neveroperateonwetgrass.
Reducedfootingcouldcauseslipping.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besure
totravelsidetosideonhillsides.Usecautionwhile
operatingneardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
whenchangingdirectionsonslopes.
•Neverraisedeckwiththebladesrunning.
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•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
•Stoponlevelgroundandshutoffenginebefore
leavingtheoperator’spositionforanyreason
includingemptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthe
chute.
•Stopequipmentandinspectbladesafterstriking
objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Make
necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesure
ofaclearpath.
•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddo
notpointitatanyone.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,
cleaningorrepairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunit,mufer,
andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuel
spillage.
•Letenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear
ame.
•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.
•Usecarewhencheckingblade.Wrapthebladeor
weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicing.Only
replaceblade.Neverstraightenorweldthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
Manufacturer’sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
43-8480
68-7410
74-1970
1.Transmissionspeeds2.Neutral
98-4387
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
107-4098
112-8736
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Handle1
Bolt(5/16x1-1/4inches)2
Washer4
Thinnyloninsertlocknut(5/16inch)2
Bolt(5/16x1-1/2inches)2
Carriagebolt1
Locknut(5/16inch)2
Bagsupportrod1
Bagaligningplate1
Caplocknut3
1
Cabletie3
Installthehandle.
2Nopartsrequired–Installthestarterrope.
3Dischargetunnelplug1Installthedischargetunnelplug.
4Nopartsrequired–Fillthecrankcasewithoil.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
1
InstallingtheHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Handle
2Bolt(5/16x1-1/4inches)
4Washer
2Thinnyloninsertlocknut(5/16inch)
2Bolt(5/16x1-1/2inches)
1Carriagebolt
2Locknut(5/16inch)
1Bagsupportrod
1Bagaligningplate
3Caplocknut
3Cabletie
Procedure
1.Mountthehandletotheoutsideofthemower
housing(usingthebottomhole)withtwobolts
(5/16x1-1/4inches),washers,andthinlocknuts
(5/16inch)(Figure3).
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Figure3
1.Bagsupportrod8.Thinnyloninsertlocknut
(2)
2.Carriagebolt9.Bottomholeinhousing
3.Bagaligningplate10.Washer(4)
4.Caplocknuts(3)11.Locknut(2)
5.Handle12.Bolt,(5/16x1-1/4inches)
(2)
6.Bolt,(5/16x1-1/2inches)
(2)
13.Cabletie(3)
7.Handlelatch(2)
2.Securethehandlelatchestothehandlewith2bolts
(5/16x1-1/2inches),washers,andlocknuts(5/16
inch)(Figure3).
Note:Youcanadjustthehandleheightfor
comfortableoperation.Standbehindthehandleto
determinetheheight.Toadjustthehandleheight,
positiontheboltsandthelocknutsthatsecurethe
handlelatchestothehandleintotheothermounting
holesinthelatches.
3.Insertthecarriageboltthroughthebagaligning
plateandthesecondholefromthetopontheleft
sideofthehandle,andsecureitwithacaplocknut
(Figure3).
4.Slidethebagsupportrodthroughthethirdfromthe
topmountingholesinthehandle,andsecureeach
endwithacaplocknut(Figure3).
5.Usecabletiestosecurethecontrolcablestothe
handle(Figure3).
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InstallingtheStarterRope
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Pullthestarterropethroughtheropeguideonthe
handle(Figure4).
Figure4
1.Starterrope2.Ropeguide
Note:Tomaketheropeeasiertoinstall,squeezethe
bladecontrolbaronthehandle.
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InstallingtheDischargeTunnel
Plug
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Dischargetunnelplug
Procedure
1.Openthedischargedoorbypullingthehandle
rearward(Figure5).Holdthedischargedoorhandle
topreventthespring-loadeddoorfromclosingwhile
youinserttheplug.
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Figure5
1.Dischargedoorhandle2.Plug,rotatedclockwise
2.Sincetheplugisslightlywiderthanthedischarge
tunnelopening,rotatetheplugclockwiseslightly
whileinsertingit(Figure5).
Note:Ensurethatthearrowontheplugdecal
pointsupward.
3.Pushtheplugallthewayinuntilthespringclipon
thebottomoftheplugclicksintoplace,lockingthe
plugsecurelyintothedischargetunnel(Figure6).
Figure6
1.Springclip
4.Releasethedischargedoorhandletolockthetop
oftheplug.
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FillingtheCrankcasewithOil
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Theenginecrankcaseisshippedwithoutoil.The
enginecrankcasecanhold22ounces(0.65liters)ofoil.
Useonlyhigh-qualitySAE10W-30weightdetergentoil
thathastheAmericanPetroleumInstitute(API)service
classicationSH,SJ,orequivalent.
Beforeeachuse,ensurethattheoillevelisbetween
thelowerlimitandupperlimitmarksonthedipstick
(Figure7).
Figure7
1.Dipstick3.Lowerlimitmark
2.Upperlimitmark
Note:Whenthecrankcaseisempty,pourabout3/4
ofthecrankcasecapacityofoilinthecrankcase,then
followtheprocedureinthissection.
1.Movethemowertoalevelsurface.
2.Cleanaroundthedipstick(Figure7).
3.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap
counterclockwiseandpullingitout.
4.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
5.Insertthedipstickintothellerneck(butdonot
rotatethecapclockwisetosecureit),thenremove
it.
6.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick.
7.Iftheoillevelreadingisbelowthelowerlimitmark
onthedipstick,removethedipstickandslowlypour
onlyenoughoilintothellerholetoraisetheoil
leveltotheupperlimitmarkonthedipstick.
Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewith
oilandruntheengine;enginedamagewill
result.Draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevel
reachestheupperlimitmarkonthedipstick.
8.Insertthedipstickintothellerneckandrotatethe
capclockwiseuntilitistight.
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ProductOverview
Figure8
1.Controlpanel7.Throttlelever
2.Bladecontrolbar8.Recoilstarthandle
3.Bagsupportbar9.Fueltankcap
4.Dischargetunnel10.Aircleaner
5.Oilll/dipstick11.Sparkplug
6.Cuttingheightlever
Figure9
Throttle
1.Stop3.Fast
2.Slow4.Choke
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Eachtimebeforeyoumow,makesurethatthe
self-propeldriveandthebladecontrolbaroperate
properly.Whenyoureleasethebladecontrolbar,the
bladeandself-propeldriveshouldstop.Iftheydonot,
contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess
of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof
exposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
Figure10
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Beforeyouusethemower,ensurethattheoillevelis
betweenthelowerlimitandupperlimitmarksasshown
onthedipstick(Figure11).
Figure11
1.Dipstick3.Lowerlimitmark
2.Upperlimitmark
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Iftheoillevelisbelowthelowerlimitmark,addoil.
RefertoFillingtheCrankcasewithOil.
FillingtheFuelTankwith
Gasoline
Forbestresults,useclean,fresh,lead-freegasolinewith
anoctaneratingof87orhigher.Toensurefreshness,
purchaseonlythequantityofgasolinethatyouexpectto
usein30days.Usingunleadedgasolineresultsinfewer
combustiondepositsandlongerenginelife.Youmay
useleadedgasolineifunleadedgasolineisnotavailable.
Important:Donotaddoiltothegasoline.
Important:Donotusemethanol,gasoline
containingmethanol,gasoholcontainingmore
than10%ethanol,premiumgasoline,orwhitegas.
Usingthesefuelscandamagetheengine’sfuel
system.
Important:Donotusegasolinethathasbeen
storedmorethan30daysold.
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
andwhentheengineiscold.Wipeupany
gasolinethatspills.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis1/4
to1/2in.(6to13mm)belowthebottomof
thellerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetank
allowsthegasolinetoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and
stayawayfromanopenameorwherea
sparkmayignitethegasolinefumes.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer
andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.
•Neverbuymorethana30-daysupplyof
gasoline.
Whenfueling,undercertaincircumstances,a
staticchargecandevelop,ignitingthegasoline.
Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyou
andothersanddamageproperty.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe
groundandawayfromyourvehiclebefore
lling.
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsidea
vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedbecause
interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners
mayinsulatethecontainerandslowtheloss
ofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removegasoline-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe
ground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainer,notfromagasoline
dispensernozzle.
•Ifyoumustuseagasolinedispensernozzle,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall
timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerregularlyduring
operationandstorage.Astabilizer/conditionercleans
theengineduringoperationandpreventsgum-like
varnishdepositsfromformingintheengineduring
periodsofstorage.
Important:Donotusefueladditivesotherthan
afuelstabilizer/conditioner.Donotusefuel
stabilizerswithanalcoholbasesuchasethanol,
methanol,orisopropanol.
1.Cleanaroundthefueltankcap(Figure12).
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Figure12
1.Fueltankcap
2.Removethefueltankcap.
3.Fillthefueltankwithunleadedgasolinetowithin
1/4to1/2inch(6to13mm)fromthetopofthe
tank.Donotllintothellerneck.
Note:Thefueltankcapacityis2.1quarts.(2.0L).
Important:Donotllthetankmorethan1/4
inch(6mm)fromthetopofthetankbecause
thegasolinemusthaveroomtoexpand.
4.Installthefueltankcapandwipeupanyspilled
gasoline.
StartingtheEngine
1.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
2.Openthefuelvalvebymovingthelevertotheright
(Figure13)
Figure13
1.Fuelvalve
3.MovethethrottlecontroltotheChokeposition.
Note:Donotusethechokewhentheengineis
warm.
4.Pullthestarterhandlelightlyuntilyoufeel
resistance,thenpullitsharply.Allowtheropeto
returntothehandleslowly.
5.Whentheenginestarts,movethethrottlecontrolto
theFastposition,andsetthegroundspeedcontrol
asdesired.
Note:Iftheenginefailstostartafter3pulls,repeat
steps4through5.
StoppingtheEngine
1.Releasethebladecontrolbarandmovethethrottle
controltotheOffposition.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugifyoudo
notusethelawnmowerorifyouleaveitunattended.
OperatingtheMowerBlade
Thismowerisequippedwithabladebrakeclutch.
Toengagethemowerbladesandcutgrass,dothe
following:
Important:RefertoCheckingtheBladeBrake
Clutchforimportantinformationonensuringthat
thebladebrakeclutchisworkingproperly.
1.Withtheenginerunning,pushthebladecontrol
bartotheright.
2.LiftthebladecontrolbartotheRun/Shift
positionorRun/Drivepositiontostarttheblades
(Figure15).
Note:IfyoumovetotheRun/Driveposition,you
willengagetheself-propeldriveaswell;referto
OperatingtheSelf-PropelDrive.
OperatingtheSelf-Propel
Drive
Themowerhasthreegroundspeeds.1isslow,2is
medium,and3isfast.Thegroundspeedcontrolis
locatedattherearofthebeltcover(Figure14).
Figure14
1.Groundspeedcontrol
1.MovethegroundspeedcontroltotheNeutral
position(Figure14).
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2.Starttheengine.
3.SqueezethebladecontrolbartotheRun/Shift
position(Figure15)andmovethegroundspeed
controltothedesiredspeedsetting(Figure14).
Figure15
1.Run/Driveposition3.Stopposition
2.Run/Shiftposition
4.Squeezethebladecontrolbaragainstthehandleto
theRun/Driveposition(Figure15).
Important:Donotshiftspeedswhile
squeezingthebladecontrolbaragainstthe
handleintheRun/Driveposition;thiscan
damagethetransmission.Movetheblade
controlbartotheRun/Shiftpositionwhenyou
changethegroundspeed.
Note:Youcanvarythegroundspeedbyincreasing
ordecreasingthedistancebetweenthebladecontrol
barandthehandle.Lowerthebladecontrolbarto
decreasethegroundspeedwhenyouaremakinga
turnorifthemowerismovingtoofastforyou.If
youlowerthebladecontrolbartoofar,themower
stopsself-propelling.Squeezethebladecontrolbar
closertothehandletoincreasethegroundspeed.
Whenyouholdthebladecontrolbartightagainst
thehandle,themowerself-propelsatthemaximum
groundspeed.Movethegroundspeedcontrolto
theNeutralpositionwhenyouusethemowerfor
trimmingorwheneveryouleavethemower.
UsingtheDischargeTunnel
Plug
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
2.Inserttheplug;refertoInstallingtheDischarge
TunnelPlug.
3.Toremovetheplug,movethedischargedoor
handlerearwardandliftupthespringcliponthe
bottomoftheplug.Whentheplugisunlocked,pull
itoutofthedischargetunnel.
Note:Whengrassisthickandlush,clippingsmay
collectonandaroundthedischargetunnelplug.
Thismaymakeremovingtheplugdifcult.Clean
theplugthoroughlyaftereachuse.
CheckingtheBladeBrake
Clutch
Checktheoperationofthebladebrakeclutchbefore
eachusetoensurethatitisoperatingproperly.
NormalTest
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
2.Movethemowerontoapavedsurfaceina
non-windyarea.
3.Setall4wheelsintothe2-3/4inch(70mm)cutting
heightsetting.
4.SetthegroundspeedselectortotheNeutral
position.
5.Takeahalfsheetofnewspaperandcrumpleitinto
aballsmallenoughtogounderthehousing(about
3inchesor76mmindiameter).
6.Placetheballofnewspaper5inches(12.7cm)in
frontofthemower(Figure16).
Figure16
1.5inches(12.7cm)
7.Starttheengine.
8.Ensurethatthebladecontrolbardownisinthe
lowestposition(Figure17).
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Figure17
9.Pushthebladecontrolbartotheright.
10.Liftthebladecontrolbaruptoaboutoneinch
(2.5cm)belowthehandle;refertopositionAin
Figure18.
Note:Thefan-likenoiseindicatesthatthemower
bladeisturning.
Figure18
1.1inch(2.5cm)
11.Releasethebladecontrolbar;refertopositionBin
Figure19.Youshouldheara“bang.”Theblade
shouldstopin3seconds.
Figure19
12.Immediatelypushthemoweroverthenewspaper
ball.
13.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
14.Walkaroundthemowertocheckforthenewspaper
ball.Iftheballdidnotgounderthehousing,repeat
steps6through13.
15.Pullthemowerawayfromthenewspaper.Ifthe
newspaperballunravelsorisshredded,theblade
hasnotproperlystopped,resultinginanunsafe
operatingcondition.ContactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
Tocheckforaproblemwiththebladebrakeclutch
systembeforeitaffectsitsnormaloperation,youcan
performtheSpecialTestthatfollows.
SpecialTest
1.Followsteps1through7fromtheNormalTest.
2.Ensurethatthebladecontrolbardownisinthe
lowestposition(Figure17).
3.Movethebladecontrolbartotheright.
4.Bringthebladecontrolbarupintothemiddle
positionabout5inches(12.7cm)belowthehandle
crossbar(PositionCinFigure20).
Figure20
Note:Thisintermediateposition(C)isnotthe
normaloperatingpositionofthebladecontrolbar.
However,ithelpstodetectastickingbladebrake
clutchsystemearlyenoughtopreventanunsafe
conditionlater.
5.Releasethebladecontrolbar(PositionBin
Figure20).
Note:Ifyouhearaloud“bang,”youhaveraised
thebladecontrolbartoohigh.Repeatsteps2
through5above,butdonotraisethebladecontrol
barashighasinstep4.
6.Immediatelypushthemoweroverthenewspaper
ball.
7.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
8.Walkaroundthemowertocheckforthenewspaper
ball.Iftheballdidnotgounderthehousing:
A.Placetheballofnewspaper5inches(12.7cm)
infrontofthemower(Figure16).
B.Starttheengine.
C.Followsteps2through7above.
9.Pullthemowerawayfromthenewspaper.Ifthe
newspaperballunravelsorisshredded,theblade
brakeclutchsystemcouldbedeterioratingtothe
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pointwhereitcouldresultinanunsafeoperating
condition.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer
foraninspectionandrepairofyourmower.
Ifthebladebrakeclutchsystemisinoperative,
thebladewillcontinuetorotatewhenyou
releasethebladecontrolbar.Contactwith
bladecouldoccur,causingseriousinjury.
•Checkthebladebrakeclutchoperation
beforeeachuse.
•Neveruseabladebrakeclutch-equipped
mowerwithaninoperativesafetysystem.
•TakeyourmowertoanAuthorizedService
Dealerforrepairifthesafetysystemfailsto
operateproperly.
TestUsingtheGrassBag
Youcanusethegrassbagtoperformanadditionaltest
tocheckthebladebrakeclutch:
1.Installtheemptygrassbagonthedischargetunnel.
2.Starttheengine.
3.Movethebladecontrolbardowntoitslowest
position(Figure17).
4.Pushthebladecontrolbartotheright.
5.Liftthebladecontrolbartothenormalblade
engagedpositionaboutoneinch(2.5cm)belowthe
handle.Thebagshouldbegintoinate,indicating
thatthebladeisengagedandrotating.
6.Releasethebladecontrolbar.Ifthebagdoesnot
immediatelydeate,itindicatesthattheblade
isstillrotating.Thebladebrakeclutchmaybe
deteriorating,and,ifignored,couldresultinan
unsafeoperatingcondition.Havethemower
inspectedandservicedbyanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight
Eachwheelisadjustedindividuallywithawheelheight
adjustmentlever.Cuttingheightsare3/4inch(19mm),
1-1/4inches(32mm),1-3/4inches(44mm),2-1/4
inches(57mm),2-3/4inches(70mm),and3-1/4
inches(83mm).
Adjustingthecuttingheightleverscouldbring
yourhandsintocontactwithamovingblade
andresultinseriousinjury.
•Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovement
tostopbeforeadjustingthecuttingheight.
•Donotputyourngersunderthehousing
whenadjustingthecuttingheight.
1.Pullthewheelheightadjustmentlevertowardthe
wheel(Figure21)andmoveittothedesiredsetting.
Figure21
1.Wheelheightadjustmentlever
2.Releasethewheelheightadjustmentleverandseat
itsecurelyinthenotch.
3.Adjustallthewheelstothesamecuttingheight
setting.
UsingtheGrassBag
Occasionally,youmaywishtousethegrassbagfor
baggingextralonggrass,lushgrass,orleaves.
InstallingtheGrassBag
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
2.Ensurethatthedischargedoorhandleisfully
forwardandthatthepinisengagedinthecatch
(Figure22).
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Figure22
1.Bagframeonretaining
post
3.Handlefullyforward;
dischargedoorclosed
2.Pinengagedincatch
3.Slidetheholeinthebagframeontotheretaining
postonthedischargetunnel(Figure22).
4.Settherearofthebagframeontothebagsupport
rod.
5.Pullthedischargedoorhandleforwarduntilthepin
clearsthecatch,andmovethehandlerearwarduntil
thepinlocksinthebagnotch(Figure23).
Figure23
1.Pinlockedinbagnotch
Note:Thedischargedoorinthemowerhousingis
nowopen.
MowingwiththeGrassBag
Aworngrassbagcouldallowsmallstones
andothersimilardebristobethrowninthe
operator’sorbystander’sdirectionandresultin
seriouspersonalinjuryordeathtotheoperator
orbystanders.
Checkthegrassbagfrequently.Ifitis
damaged,installanewTororeplacementbag.
RemovingtheGrassBag
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
2.Raisethedischargedoorhandleandmoveitforward
toengagethepinwiththecatch(Figure22).
3.Graspthehandlesatthefrontandtherearofthe
bagandliftthebagoffthemower.
4.Graduallytipthebagforwardtoemptytheclippings.
5.Toinstallthebag,refertoInstallingtheGrassBag.
Ifthedischargedoordoesnotclosecompletely,
themowercouldthrowobjects,causingserious
personalinjuryordeath.
Ifyoucannotclosethedoorbecausethegrass
clippingsclogthedischargearea,stopthe
engineandgentlymovethedischargedoor
handlebackandforthuntilyoucanclosethe
doorcompletely.Ifyoustillcannotclosethe
door,removetheobstructionwithastick,not
yourhand.
Themowercanthrowgrassclippingsandother
objectsthroughanopendischargetunnel.
Objectsthrownwithenoughforcecouldcause
seriouspersonalinjuryordeathtotheoperator
orbystander.
Neveropenthedooronthedischargetunnel
whentheengineisrunning.
OperatingTips
GeneralTips
•Reviewthesafetyinstructionsandreadthismanual
carefullybeforeoperatingthemower.
•Cleartheareaofsticks,stones,wire,branches,and
otherdebristhatthebladecouldhitandthrow .
•Keepeveryone,especiallychildrenandpets,away
fromtheareaofoperation.
•Avoidstrikingtrees,walls,curbs,orothersolid
objects.Neverdeliberatelymowoveranyobject.
•Ifthemowerstrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelystoptheengine,disconnectthewire
fromthesparkplug,andexaminethemowerfor
damage.
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•Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecutting
season.Periodicallyledownnicksontheblade.
•Replacethebladewhennecessarywithanoriginal
Tororeplacementblade.
•Mowonlydrygrassorleaves.Wetgrassandleaves
tendtoclumpontheyardandcancausethemower
toplugortheenginetostall.
Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif
youslipandcontacttheblade.
Mowonlyindryconditions.
•Cleanunderthemowerhousingaftereachmowing.
SeeCleaningundertheMowerHousing.
•Keeptheengineingoodrunningcondition.
•Settheenginespeedtothefastestpositionforthe
bestcuttingresults.
Operatingamowerwithitsenginerunningat
aspeedgreaterthanthefactorysettingcan
causethemowertothrowapartofthebladeor
engineintotheoperator’sorbystander’sarea
andresultinseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
–Donotchangetheenginespeedsetting.
–Ifyoususpecttheenginespeedisfaster
thannormal,contactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
•Cleantheairlterfrequently.Mulchingstirsup
moreclippingsanddustwhichclogstheairlter
andreducesengineperformance.
CuttingGrass
•Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimesof
theyear.Inthesummerheat,itisbesttocutgrass
atthe2-1/4inch(57mm),2-3/4inch(70mm),or
3-1/4inch(83mm)cuttingheightsettings.Cut
onlyaboutathirdofthegrassbladeatatime.Do
notcutbelowthe2-1/4inch(57mm)settingunless
thegrassissparseoritislatefallwhengrassgrowth
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.Forexample,setthe
frontwheelsat2-1/4inches(57mm)andtherear
wheelsat2-3/4inches(70mm).
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
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst5hours•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengineoillevel.
•Checkthebladebrakeclutchoperation.
•Inspecttheaircleanerelements.
•Inspectthemowerbladesforwearordamage.
•Cleanunderthemowerhousing.
•Cleanthedischargetunnelandthedischargetunnelplug.
•Checkthestoppingtimeofthebladebrake.Theblademuststopwithin3seconds
ofreleasingthebladecontrolbar;ifitdoesnot,contactanAuthorizedService
Dealerforrepair.
Every25hours
•Cleantheairlterelements.Cleanthemmorefrequentlyindustyoperating
conditions.
•Checkthebladeandenginemountingfasteners.Tightenloosefasteners.
Every50hours
•Lubricatethepivotarms.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Sharpenorreplacetheblade.
•Removegrassclippingsanddebrisfromunderthebeltcover.
•Cleanthebladebrakeclutchshield.
•Haveanauthorizedengineservicingdealerchecktheywheelbrakeoperation.
Every100hours
•Lubricatethegearcase.
•Inspect,clean,andadjustthesparkplug;replaceitifnecessary.
•Adjusttheself-propeldrive.
•Servicethewheels.
•Adjustthebladebrakecable.
•Haveanauthorizedengineservicingdealercheckandadjusttheywheelbrakepad.
Every250hours
•Replacetheaircleanerelements.Replacethemmorefrequentlyindustyoperating
conditions.
•Replacethesparkplug.
•Haveanauthorizedengineservicingdealercheckforleaksinthefuelsystemand/or
adeterioratingfuelhose.Replacepartsifnecessary.
•Haveanauthorizedengineservicingdealercheckandadjusttheengineidlespeed,
checkandadjustthevalveclearance,andcleanthefueltankandlter.
Important:Refertoyour Engine Operator’ s Man ual foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
Ifyouleavethewireonthesparkplug,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure
youorotherbystanders.
Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.Setthewireasidesothatit
doesnotaccidentlycontactthesparkplug.
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Lubrication
LubricatingthePivotArms
ServiceInterval:Every50hours
1.Movetherearwheelcuttingheightleverstothe
centersetting.
2.Wipethegreasettingswithacleanrag(Figure24).
Figure24
1.Greasetting
3.Installagreasegunontothettingandgentlyapply
2or3pumpsof#2multi-purposelithiumbase
grease(Figure24).
Important:Excessivegreasepressuremay
damagetheseals.
LubricatingtheGearCase
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
1.Removethegrassbag.
2.Installagreasegunontothettingthroughthebelt
coveropening(Figure25).
Figure25
1.Beltcover2.Greasetting
3.Gentlyapplyoneto2pumpsof#2multi-purpose
lithium-basegrease.
4.Installthegrassbag.
EngineMaintenance
ServicingtheAirCleaner
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspectthe
aircleanerelements.
Every25hours—Cleantheairlter
elements.Cleanthemmorefrequently
industyoperatingconditions.
Every250hours—Replacetheair
cleanerelements.Replacethem
morefrequentlyindustyoperating
conditions.
Important:Donotoperatetheenginewithoutthe
airlterassembly;extremeenginedamagewill
occur.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Removethe2nutsthatsecurethecover(Figure26).
Figure26
1.Nut(2)4.Foamelement
2.Cover5.Base
3.Paperelement
4.Removethecover.
Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom
fallingintothebase.
5.Removethefoamandpaperelementsfromthebase
(Figure26).
6.Removethefoamelementfromthepaperelement
(Figure26).
7.Inspectthefoamandpaperelements,andreplace
themiftheyaredamagedorexcessivelydirty.
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8.Ifthepaperelementisexcessivelydirty,replaceit.
Note:Nevertrytobrushdirtoffthepaperelement;
brushingforcesthedirtintothebers.
9.Cleanthefoamelementinwarm,soapywaterorina
nonammablesolvent.
Note:Donotusegasolinetocleanthefoam
elementbecauseitcouldcreateariskofreor
explosion.
10.Rinseanddrythefoamelementthoroughly.
11.Dipthefoamelementincleanengineoil,then
squeezeouttheexcessoil.
Note:Excessoilinthefoamelementrestrictsthe
airowthroughtheelementandmayreachthe
paperlterandclogit.
12.Wipedirtfromthebaseandthecoverwithamoist
rag.
Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom
enteringtheairductleadingtothecarburetor.
13.Installtheaircleanerelementsandensurethatthey
areproperlypositioned.
14.Securelyinstallthecoverwiththe2nuts.
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours
Every50hours
1.Runtheenginetowarmtheengineoil.
Note:Warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore
contaminants.
Oilmaybehotafterenginehasbeenrun,and
contactwithhotoilcancauseseverepersonal
injury.
Avoidcontactingthehotengineoilwhenyou
drainit.
2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
4.Placeasuitabledrainpanunderthedipstick/oil
drain.
5.Cleanaroundthedipstick.
6.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap
counterclockwiseandpullingitout.
7.Raisetheleftsideofthemowertodraintheoilfrom
thedipsticklltubeintothedrainpan.
8.Afterdrainingtheoil,returnthemowertoits
operatingposition.
9.Fillthecrankcasetotheupperlimitmarkonthe
dipstickwithfreshoil.RefertotheFillingthe
CrankcasewithOil.
10.Insertthedipstickintothellerneckandrotatethe
capclockwiseuntilitistight.
11.Wipeupanyspilledoil.
12.Recycletheusedoilaccordingtolocalcodes.
ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Inspect,clean,and
adjustthesparkplug;replaceitif
necessary.
Every250hours—Replacethespark
plug.
UseanNGKBPR5ES®orNippondenso®
W16EPR-Usparkplugorequivalent.
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.
4.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.
Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,or
dirtysparkplug.Donotcleantheelectrodes
becausegritenteringthecylindercandamage
theengine.
5.Setthegapontheplugto0.030in.(0.76mm)
(Figure27).
Figure27
1.Centerelectrodeinsulator
2.Sideelectrode
3.Airgap(nottoscale)
6.Carefullyinstallthesparkplugbyhand(toavoid
crossthreading)untilitishandtight.
7.Tightenthesparkpluganadditional1/2turnifitis
new;otherwise,tightenitanadditional1/8to1/4
turn.
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