Toro 22276 User manual

FormNo.3448-763RevA
53cmHeavy-Duty60V
Recycler®/RearBaggerLawn
Mower
ModelNo.22276—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3448-763*

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended
tobeusedbyresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,
hiredoperators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcutting
grassonwell-maintainedlawnsonresidentialor
commercialproperties.ItisdesignedtouseToro60V
lithium-ionbatterypacks.Thesebatterypacksare
designedtobechargedonlybyT oro60Vlithium-ion
batterychargers.Usingtheseproductsforpurposes
otherthantheirintendedusecouldprovedangerous
toyouandbystanders.
Visitwww.T oro.comformoreinformation,including
safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
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manufacturerparts,oradditionalinformation,contact
anAuthorizedServiceDealerorthemanufacturer
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserial
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thelocationofthemodelandserialnumbersonthe
product.Writethenumbersinthespaceprovided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Safety-AlertSymbol
Thesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2)showninthis
manualandonthemachineidentiesimportantsafety
messagesthatyoumustfollowtopreventaccidents.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Thesafety-alertsymbolappearsaboveinformation
thatalertsyoutounsafeactionsorsituationsand
isfollowedbythewordDANGER,WARNING,or
CAUTION.
DANGERindicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,willresultindeathorserious
injury.
WARNINGindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,couldresultindeathorserious
injury.
CAUTIONindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,mayresultinminorormoderate
injury.
Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight
information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial
mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizesgeneral
informationworthyofspecialattention.
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Contents
Safety-AlertSymbol............................................2
Safety.......................................................................3
...........................................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6
Setup........................................................................8
1MountingtheBatteryCharger
(Optional)........................................................8
2RemovingtheCableGuard..............................9
3AssemblingtheLowerHandle........................10
4InstallingtheHandle.......................................11
5InstallingtheCableGuard...............................11
6AssemblingtheGrassBag.............................12
ProductOverview...................................................13
Specications..................................................13
Attachments/Accessories.................................13
BeforeOperation.................................................14
InstallingtheBatteryPack................................14
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight.............................15
AdjustingtheHandleHeight.............................16
DuringOperation.................................................17
StartingtheMachine.........................................17
RecyclingtheClippings....................................17
BaggingtheClippings.......................................17
OperatingtheSelf-PropelDrive........................19
AdjustingtheBladeSpeed................................19
ShuttingOfftheMachine..................................19
RemovingtheBatteryPackfromthe
Machine........................................................19
OperatingTips.................................................20
AfterOperation....................................................21
ChargingtheBatteryPack................................21
CleaningundertheMachine.............................22
Maintenance...........................................................23
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........23
AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive.........................23
MaintainingtheBlade.......................................24
CleaningtheWheels.........................................26
PreparingtheBatteryPackfor
Recycling......................................................26
Storage...................................................................27
Troubleshooting......................................................28
Safety
IMPORTANTSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Whenusingelectriclawnmowers,basic
safetyprecautionsshouldalwaysbefollowed
toreducetheriskofre,electricshock,and
personalinjury,includingthefollowing:
ReadAllInstructions
I.Training
1.Theoperatorofthemachineisresponsiblefor
anyaccidentsorhazardsoccurringtoothersor
theirproperty.
2.Donotallowchildrentouseorplaywiththe
machine,batterypack,orthebatterycharger;
localregulationsmayrestricttheageofthe
operator.
3.Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethisdevice.Allowonlypeople
whoareresponsible,trained,familiarwiththe
instructions,andphysicallycapabletooperate
orservicethedevice.
4.Beforeusingthemachine,batterypack,and
batterycharger,readalltheinstructionsand
cautionarymarkingsontheseproducts.
5.Becomefamiliarwiththecontrolsandproper
useofthemachine,batterypack,andbattery
charger.
II.Preparation
1.Keepbystanders,especiallychildrenandpets,
outoftheoperatingarea.
2.Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andsafetydevices,suchasdeectorsandgrass
catchers,inplaceandfunctioningproperlyon
themachine.
3.Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith
theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine
couldthrow.
4.Beforeusingthemachine,ensurethattheblade,
bladebolt,andbladeassemblyarenotwornor
damaged.Replaceanydamagedorunreadable
labels.
5.UseonlythebatterypackspeciedbyToro.
Usingotheraccessoriesandattachmentsmay
increasetheriskofinjuryandre.
6.Pluggingthebatterychargerintoanoutletthat
isnot100to240Vcancauseareorelectric
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shock.Donotplugthebatterychargerintoan
outletotherthan100to240V.Foradifferent
styleofconnection,useanattachmentplug
adapterofthepropercongurationforthepower
outletifneeded.
7.Donotuseadamagedormodiedbattery
packorbatterycharger,whichmayexhibit
unpredictablebehaviorthatresultsinre,
explosion,orriskofinjury.
8.Ifthesupplycordtothebatterychargeris
damaged,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer
toreplaceit.
9.Chargethebatterypackwithonlythebattery
chargerspeciedbyToro.Achargersuitablefor
1typeofbatterypackmaycreateariskofre
whenusedwithanotherbatterypack.
10.Chargethebatterypackinawell-ventilatedarea
only.
11.Followallcharginginstructionsanddo
notchargethebatterypackoutsideofthe
temperaturerangespeciedintheinstructions.
Otherwise,youmaydamagethebatterypack
andincreasetheriskofre.
12.Dressproperly—Wearappropriateclothing,
includingeyeprotection;longpants;substantial,
slip-resistantfootwear(notbarefootorwearing
sandals);andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelrythatcangetcaughtinmovingparts.
Wearadustmaskindustyoperatingconditions.
III.Operation
1.Contactwiththemovingbladewillcauseserious
injury.Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthe
cuttingareaandallmovingpartsofthemachine.
Keepclearofanydischargeopening.
2.Usingthismachineforpurposesotherthanits
intendedusecouldprovedangeroustoyouand
bystanders.
3.Disengagetheself-propeldrive(ifequipped)
beforestartingthemachine.
4.Donottiltthemachinewhenstartingthemotor.
5.Preventunintentionalstarting—Ensurethat
theelectric-startbuttonisremovedfromthe
electric-startswitchbeforeconnectingthe
batterypackandhandlingthemachine.
6.Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
7.Stopthemachine,removetheelectric-start
button,removethebatterypackfromthe
machine,andwaitforallmovementtostop
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoring
themachine.
8.Removethebatterypackandelectric-start
buttonfromthemachinewheneveryouleaveit
unattendedorbeforechangingaccessories.
9.Donotforcethemachine—Allowthemachineto
dothejobbetterandsaferattherateforwhichit
wasdesigned.
10.Stayalert—Watchwhatyouaredoinganduse
commonsensewhenoperatingthemachine.
Donotusethemachinewhileill,tired,orunder
theinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
11.Donotuseabattery-operatedlawnmowerin
rain.
12.Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
13.Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpulling
themachinetowardyou.
14.Keepproperfootingandbalanceatalltimes,
especiallyonslopes.Mowacrosstheface
ofslopes,neverupanddown.Useextreme
cautionwhenchangingdirectionsonslopes.Do
notmowexceedinglysteepslopes.Walk,never
runwiththemachine.
15.Donotdirectthedischargematerialtoward
anyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta
wallorobstruction;materialmayricochettoward
you.Stoptheblade(s)whencrossingsurfaces
otherthangrass.
16.Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother
hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldcauseyou
toloseyourbalanceorfooting.
17.Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif
youslipandcontacttheblade.Donotmowin
wetconditions.Donotmowwhenitisraining.
18.Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartsto
vibrate,immediatelyshutoffthemachine,
removetheelectric-startbutton,removethe
batterypack,andwaitforallmovementtostop
beforeexaminingthemachinefordamage.
Makeallnecessaryrepairsbeforeresuming
operation.
19.Stopthemachineandremovetheelectric-start
buttonbeforeloadingthemachineforhauling.
20.Underabusiveconditions,thebatterypackmay
ejectliquid;avoidcontact.Ifyouaccidently
comeintocontactwiththeliquid,ushwith
water.Iftheliquidcontactsyoureyes,seek
medicalhelp.Liquidejectedfromthebattery
packmaycauseirritationorburns.
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IV.MaintenanceandStorage
1.Stopthemachine,removetheelectric-start
button,removethebatterypackfromthe
machine,andwaitforallmovementtostop
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoring
themachine.
2.Donotattempttorepairthemachineexceptas
indicatedintheinstructions.HaveanAuthorized
ServiceDealerperformserviceonthemachine
usingidenticalreplacementparts.
3.Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicing
themachine.
4.Sharpenadullbladeonbothedgestomaintain
balance.Cleanthebladeandensurethatitis
balanced.
5.Replacethebladeifitisbent,worn,orcracked.
Anunbalancedbladecausesvibration,which
coulddamagethemotororcausepersonal
injury.
6.Whenservicingtheblade,beawarethatthe
bladecanstillmoveeventhoughthepower
sourceisoff.
7.Checkthegrasscollectionbagfrequentlyfor
deteriorationorwear,andreplaceawornbag
withaT oro[replacement]bag.
8.Forbestperformance,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Other
replacementpartsandaccessoriescouldbe
dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproduct
warranty.
9.Maintainthemachine—Keepcuttingedges
sharpandcleanforthebestandsafest
performance.Keephandlesdry,clean,andfree
fromoilandgrease.Keepguardsinplaceandin
workingorder.Keepbladessharp.Useidentical
replacementbladesonly.
10.Checkthemachinefordamagedparts—Ifthere
aredamagedguardsorotherparts,determine
whetherthemachinewilloperateproperly.
Checkformisalignedandbindingmovingparts,
brokenparts,mounting,andanyothercondition
thatmayaffectitsoperation.Unlessindicated
intheinstructions,haveanAuthorizedService
Dealerrepairorreplaceadamagedguardor
part.
11.Whenthebatterypackisnotinuse,keepit
awayfrommetalobjectssuchaspaperclips,
coins,keys,nails,andscrewsthatcanmakea
connectionfrom1terminaltoanother.Shorting
thebatteryterminalsmaycauseburnsorare.
12.Checkthebladeandmotormountingbolts
frequentlyfortightness.
13.Whenyouarenotusingthemachine,storeit
indoorsinadry,secureplaceoutofthereach
ofchildren.
14.Donotexposeabatterypackormachinetore
orexcessivetemperature.Exposuretoreor
temperatureabove130°C(265°F)maycause
explosion.
15.CAUTION—Amistreatedbatterypackmay
presentariskofre,explosion,orchemical
burn.
•Donotdisassemblethebatterypack.
•Replacethebatterypackwithagenuine
Torobatterypackonly;usinganothertypeof
batterypackmaycauseareorriskofinjury.
•Keepbatterypacksoutofthereachof
childrenandintheoriginalpackaginguntil
youarereadytousethem.
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal145-8263
145-8263
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
4.Keepawayfromopenre
orames
2.Recyclethebattery5.Donotexposetorain
3.Donotdisposeimproperly
decal144-3175
144-3175
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
3.Toshutoffthemachine,
releasethebar.
2.Tostartthemachine,
squeezethebartothe
handleandpressthe
button.
decal116-7583
116-7583
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.
4.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsinplace.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.5.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—donotoperatethemowerwithoutthe
reardischargeplugorbaginplace.
6.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—donotoperateupanddownslopes;operateside
tosideonslopes;shutofftheenginebeforeleavingthe
machine;pickupanydebrisbeforemowing;lookbehindyou
whenmovinginreverse.
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decal144-6035
144-6035
1.Donotdisposeimproperly3.Forindooruse
2.ReadtheOperator’sManual.4.Doubleinsulated
decal112-8760
112-8760
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
decal145-8265
145-8265
1.Batterychargestatus
decal137-9496
137-9496
1.Thebatterypackischarging.3.Thebatterypackisoverorundertheappropriatetemperature
range.
2.Thebatterypackisfullycharged.4.Batterypackchargingfault
decal134-4691
134-4691
1.Autospeed2.Maxspeed
decal131-0822
131-0822
1.Self-propeldrive—Attention;prematurewearofthe
transmissionmayoccurifthebeltisover-tightened;before
servicingorperformingmaintenance,readtheOperator's
Manual.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Mountinghardware(notincluded)2Mountthebatterycharger(optional).
2Nopartsrequired–Removethecableguard.
Upperhandleassembly1
Lowerhandle2
Bolt(5/16x1-3/4inches)4
Flangelocknut(5/16inch)4
3
Curvedwasher8
Assemblethelowerhandle.
4Nopartsrequired–Installthehandle.
5Nopartsrequired–Installthecableguard.
6Nopartsrequired–Assemblethegrassbag.
Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotective
plasticsheetthatcoversthemotorandanyother
plasticorwrappingonthemachine.
Important:Thebatterypackisnotfullycharged
whenitispurchased.Beforeusingthemachine
forthersttime,refertoChargingtheBattery
Pack(page21).
1
MountingtheBattery
Charger(Optional)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Mountinghardware(notincluded)
Procedure
Ifdesired,mountthebatterychargersecurelyona
wallusingthewall-mountkeyholesonthebackof
thecharger.
Mountitindoors(suchasagarageorotherdryplace),
nearapoweroutlet,andoutofthereachofchildren.
RefertoFigure3forassistanceinmountingthe
charger.
Slidethechargerovertheappropriatelypositioned
hardwaretosecurethechargerinplace(hardware
notincluded).
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Figure3
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2
RemovingtheCableGuard
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Figure4
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3
AssemblingtheLowerHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Upperhandleassembly
2Lowerhandle
4Bolt(5/16x1-3/4inches)
4Flangelocknut(5/16inch)
8Curvedwasher
Procedure
AssemblethelowerhandleasshowninFigure5.
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Figure5
1.Flangelocknut(5/16inch)4.Lowerhandle
2.Curvedwasher5.Bolt(5/16x1-3/4inches)
3.Upperhandleassembly
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4
InstallingtheHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Figure6
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5
InstallingtheCableGuard
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Figure7
6
AssemblingtheGrassBag
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Figure8
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ProductOverview
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Figure9
1.Self-propeldrivebar5.Reardeector
2.Handle6.Batterycompartment
3.Blade-controlbar7.Cutting-heightlever(4)
4.Electric-startbutton8.Grassbag
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Figure10
1.BatterychargerModel
81805(includedwith
Model22276)
2.BatterypackModel68810
(2includedwithModel
22276)
Specications
BatteryPack
Model68810
10.0Ah
Batterypackcapacity540Wh
Batterymanufacturerrating=60Vmaximumand54Vnominal.
Actualvoltagevarieswithload.
BatteryCharger
Model81805
Type60VMAXLithium-IonBatteryRapid
Charger
Input100to240VAC~5.0A,50/60Hz
Output60VDC5.5AMAX
AppropriateTemperatureRanges
Charge/storethebatterypack
at
5°C(41°F)to40°C(104°F)*
Usethebatterypackat-30°C(-22°F)to49°C(120°F)*
Usethemachineat0°C(32°F)to49°C(120°F)*
*Chargingtimewillincreaseifyoudonotchargethe
batterypackwithinthisrange.
Storethemachine,batterypack,andbatterycharger
inanenclosedclean,dryarea.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro
distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous.
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Operation
BeforeOperation
InstallingtheBatteryPack
Important:Usethebatterypackonlyintemperaturesthatarewithintheappropriaterange;refer
toSpecications(page13).
1.Makesurethattheventsonthebatteryareclearofanydustanddebris.
2.Liftupthebattery-compartmentlid(AofFigure11).
3.Lineupthecavityinthebatterypackwiththetongueonthemachineandslidethebatterypackintothe
compartmentuntilitlocksintoplace(BofFigure11).
4.Closethebattery-compartmentlid(CofFigure11).
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Figure11
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AdjustingtheCuttingHeight
WARNING
Adjustingthecutting-heightleverscouldbringyourhandsintocontactwithamovingblade
andresultinseriousinjury.
•Shutoffthemotor,removetheelectric-startbutton,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeadjustingthecuttingheight.
•Donotputyourngersunderthehousingwhenadjustingthecuttingheight.
Adjustthecuttingheightasdesired.Setallwheelstothesamecuttingheight(Figure12).
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Figure12
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AdjustingtheHandleHeight
Youcanraiseorlowerthehandlein1of3positionsthatismorecomfortableforyou(Figure13).
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Figure13
1.Removebothhandleboltsandcorrespondingnuts.
2.Movethehandletothedesiredheightposition.
3.Securethehandlewiththepreviouslyremovedboltsandcorrespondingnuts.
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DuringOperation
StartingtheMachine
1.Ensurethatthebatterypackisinstalledinthemachine;refertoInstallingtheBatteryPack(page14).
2.Inserttheelectric-startbuttonintotheelectricstarterswitch(AofFigure14).
3.Squeezetheblade-controlbarandholdittothehandle(BofFigure14).
4.Presstheelectric-startbuttonandkeepitpresseduntilthemotorstarts(CofFigure14).
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Figure14
RecyclingtheClippings
Yourmachinecomesfromthefactoryreadytorecyclethegrassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.
Ifthegrassbagisonthemachine,removeitbeforerecyclingtheclippings.RefertoRemovingtheGrassBag
(page18).
BaggingtheClippings
Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassandleafclippingsfromthelawn.
WARNING
Aworngrassbagcouldallowsmallstonesandothersimilardebristobethrowntowardyou
orbystanders,resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
Checkthegrassbagfrequently.Ifitisdamaged,installanewthemanufacturerreplacement
bag.
WARNING
Thebladesaresharp;contactingthebladescanresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
InstallingtheGrassBag
1.Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Raiseandholdupthereardeector(AofFigure15).
3.Removetherear-dischargeplugbypushinginthelatchwithyourthumbandpullingtheplugoutfrom
themachine(BandCofFigure15).
4.Installthebag-rodendsintothenotchesatthebaseofthehandle,androckthebagbackandforthto
ensurethatthebag-rodendsareseatedatthebottomofbothnotches(DofFigure15).
5.Lowerthereardeectoruntilitrestsonthegrassbag.
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Figure15
RemovingtheGrassBag
DANGER
Themachinecanthrowgrassclippingsandotherobjectsthroughanopeninginthemachine
housing.Objectsthrownwithenoughforcecouldcauseseriouspersonalinjuryordeathto
youortobystanders.
•Neverremovethegrassbagandthenstartthemachinewithoutthedischargepluginstalled
onthemachine.
•Neveropenthereardeectoronthemachinewhenthemachineisrunning.
1.Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Raisethereardeector.
3.Removethebagrodonthegrassbagfromthenotchesatthebaseofthehandle(AofFigure15).
4.Installthedischargeplug(BofFigure15).
5.Lowerthereardeector(CofFigure15).
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OperatingtheSelf-Propel
Drive
Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,squeezethe
self-propeldrivebartowardthehandleandholditin
place(Figure16).
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Figure16
1.Self-propel-drivebar
Todisengagetheself-propeldrive,releasethe
self-propel-drivebar.
Note:Themachinecomeswithfreewheelingclutches
thatmakeiteasiertopullthemachinerearward.T o
disengagetheclutches,youmayneedtopushthe
machineforwardabout2.5cm(1inch)ormoreafter
youreleasetheself-propel-drivebar.
AdjustingtheBladeSpeed
Thismachinehas2blade-speedsettings:AUTOand
MAX.
•IntheAUTOposition,thebladespeedadjusts
automaticallyforgreaterefciency.Themachine
detectschangesinthecuttingconditionsand
increasesthebladespeedasneededtomaintain
thequalityofcut.
•IntheMAXposition,thebladespeedremainsat
themaximumspeedatalltimes.
Turnthekeyinthekeyswitchtoeitherpositionto
adjustthebladespeedsetting(Figure17).
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Figure17
1.AUTOposition2.MAXposition
ShuttingOfftheMachine
1.Releasetheblade-controlbar(AofFigure18).
2.Removetheelectric-startbuttonfromtheelectric
starter(BofFigure18).
3.Removethebatterypack;refertoRemovingthe
BatteryPackfromtheMachine(page19).
Note:Wheneveryouarenotusingthemachine,
removethebatterypack.
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Figure18
RemovingtheBatteryPack
fromtheMachine
1.Liftupthebattery-compartmentlid.
2.Pressthebattery-packlatchtoreleasethe
batterypackandremovethebatterypack.
3.Closethebattery-compartmentlid.
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OperatingTips
GeneralMowingTips
•Avoidstrikingsolidobjectswiththeblade.Never
deliberatelymowoveranyobject.
•Forbestperformance,installanewbladebefore
thecuttingseasonbegins.
•ReplacethebladewhennecessarywithaT oro
replacementblade.
CuttingGrass
•Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimes
oftheyear.Inthesummerheat,itisbesttocut
grassatthe64mm(2-1/2inch),76mm(3inch),
or89mm(3-1/2inch)cutting-heightsettings.Cut
onlyaboutathirdofthegrassbladeatatime.
Donotcutbelowthe64mm(2-1/2inch)setting
unlessthegrassissparseoritislatefallwhen
grassgrowthbeginstoslowdown.Forimproved
runtime,cutgrassatahigherheightofcut.
•Whencuttinggrassover15cm(6inches)tall,rst
mowatthehighestcutting-heightsettinganda
slowerspeed;thenmowagainatalowersetting
forthebestlawnappearance.Ifthegrassistoo
longandtheleavesclumpontopofthelawn,the
machinemayplugandcausethemotortostall.
•Wetgrassandleavestendtoclumpontheyard
andcancausethemachinetoplugorthemotorto
stall.Avoidmowinginwetconditions.
•Beawareofapotentialrehazardinverydry
conditions,followalllocalrewarnings,andkeep
themachinefreeofdrygrassandleafdebris.
•Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelps
dispersetheclippingsoverthelawnforeven
fertilization.
Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,try1
ormoreofthefollowing:
•Sharpentheblade.
•Mowataslowerpace.
•Raisethecuttingheightonyourmachine.
•Cutthegrassmorefrequently.
•Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafull
swathwitheachpass.
CuttingLeaves
•Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthelawn
showsthroughthecutleafcover.Youmayneed
tomakemorethanasinglepassovertheleaves.
•Iftherearemorethan13cm(5inches)ofleaves
onthelawn,mowatahighercuttingheightand
thenagainatthedesiredcuttingheight.
•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthemachine
doesnotcuttheleavesnelyenough.
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