Toro 22285 User manual

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53cmHeavy-DutyRecycler®/RearBaggerLawnMower
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FormNo.3451-456RevA
53cmHeavy-DutyRecycler®/Rear
BaggerLawnMower
ModelNo.22285—SerialNo.400000000andUp
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ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque
ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine
manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof
AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As
conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating
requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass
ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto
theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith
themachine.
Donottamperwithordisablesafetydevicesonthe
machine,andchecktheirproperoperationregularly.
Donotattempttoadjustortamperwiththeengine
speedcontrol;doingsomaycreateanunsafe
operatingcondition,resultinginpersonalinjury.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators.Itis
designedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained
lawnsonresidentialorcommercialproperties.Using
thisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.T oro.comformoreinformation,including
safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
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additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
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ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
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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
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................5
1RemovingtheCableGuard..............................5
2AssemblingtheLowerHandle..........................6
3InstallingtheHandle........................................7
4InstallingtheCableGuards..............................7
5AddingOiltotheEngine...................................9
6AssemblingtheGrassBag...............................9
7AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive........................9
ProductOverview...................................................10
Specications..................................................10
Attachments/Accessories.................................10
BeforeOperation..................................................11
BeforeOperationSafety....................................11
FillingtheFuelTank...........................................11
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................12
AdjustingtheHandleHeight.............................12
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight.............................13
DuringOperation.................................................13
DuringOperationSafety...................................13
StartingtheEngine...........................................14
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................14
OperatingtheSelf-PropelDriveand
EngagingtheBlades.....................................15
CheckingtheBlade-BrakeClutch.....................16
RecyclingtheClippings....................................16
BaggingtheClippings.......................................17
OperatingTips.................................................18
AfterOperation....................................................19
AfterOperationSafety......................................19
CleaningUndertheMachine............................20
Maintenance...........................................................21
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........21
MaintenanceSafety..........................................21
ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................22
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................22
ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter..........................22
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................23
AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive.........................24
MaintainingtheBlade.......................................24
AdjustingtheBlade-BrakeCable......................26
CleaningundertheBeltCover..........................27
CleaningtheBlade-Brake-ClutchShield...........28
CleaningtheWheels.........................................28
Storage...................................................................29
StorageSafety..................................................29
PreparingtheFuelSystem...............................29
PreparingtheEngine........................................29
GeneralInformation..........................................29
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................29
Troubleshooting......................................................30
Safety
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
•Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions
andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon
themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe
engine.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingpartsor
underthemachine.Keepclearofanydischarge
opening.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
functioningproperlyonthemachine.
•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating
area.Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained,
familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically
capabletooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andwaitfor
allmovingpartstostopbeforeservicing,fueling,
oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
3

SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decaloemmarkt
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart
fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.
decal112-8760
112-8760
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
decal130-9656
130-9656
1.Choke3.Slow
2.Fast4.Engine—stop(shutoff)
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.
4

Setup
Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotectiveplasticsheetthatcoverstheengineandanyother
plasticorwrappingonthemachine.
1
RemovingtheCableGuard
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Figure3
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2
AssemblingtheLowerHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Upperhandleassembly
2Lowerhandle
4Bolt(5/16x1-3/4inches)
4Flangelocknut(5/16inch)
8Curvedwasher
Procedure
AssemblethelowerhandleasshowninFigure4.
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Figure4
1.Flangelocknut(5/16inch)4.Lowerhandle
2.Curvedwasher5.Bolt(5/16x1-3/4inches)
3.Upperhandleassembly
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3
InstallingtheHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Flange-headbolt(5/16x1-1/2inches)
4Flangelocknut(5/16inch)
2Carriagebolt(5/16x1-1/2inches)
Procedure
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Figure5
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4
InstallingtheCableGuards
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Figure6
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5
AddingOiltotheEngine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmaydamage
theengine.
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Figure7
6
AssemblingtheGrassBag
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Figure8
7
AdjustingtheSelf-Propel
Drive
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Youmustadjusttheself-propel-drive
cablebeforeyouoperatethemachinefortherst
time.RefertoAdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive
(page24).
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ProductOverview
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Figure9
1.Self-propel-drivebar7.Recoil-starthandle
2.Handle8.Aircleaner
3.Blade-controlbar9.Sparkplug
4.Adjustmentforthe
self-propeldrive
10.Cutting-heightlever(4)
5.Reardeector(notshown)11.Oilll/dipstick
6.Fuel-tankcap
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Figure10
1.Grassbag2.Rear-dischargeplug
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Figure11
Controlbar
1.Blade-controllock-button3.Handle
2.Blade-controlbail4.Drivebail
Specications
ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight
59kg163cm56cm107cm
22285(130lb)(64
inches)
(22
inches)
(42
inches)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedToro
distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,andallowthemachinetocoolbefore
adjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevices,suchas
deectorsand/orgrasscatcher,areinplaceand
functioningproperly.
•Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethatthe
bladesandbladeboltsarenotwornordamaged.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,
andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith
theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine
couldthrow.
•Contactwiththemovingbladewillcauseserious
injury.Donotputyourngersunderthehousing.
FuelSafety
•Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.
–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,
placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon
thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron
anobject.
–Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthat
spills.
–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan
openameorsparks.
–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe
tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.
–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe
engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil
thefuelvaporshavedissipated.
–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep
itoutofthereachofchildren.
•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
FillingtheFuelTank
TypeUnleadedgasoline
Minimumoctanerating87(US)or91(research
octane;outsidetheUS)
EthanolNomorethan10%byvolume
MethanolNone
MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)
Lessthan15%byvolume
OilDonotaddtothefuel
Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel
fromareputablesource.
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel
stabilizer/conditionertofreshfuelasdirectedby
thefuel-stabilizer/conditionermanufacturer.
Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditional
information.
FillthefueltankasshowninFigure12.
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Figure12
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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmay
damagetheengine.
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Figure13
AdjustingtheHandleHeight
Youcanraiseorlowerthehandleto1of3positionsthatismorecomfortableforyou(Figure14).
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Figure14
1.Removebothhandleboltsandcorrespondingnuts.
2.Movethehandletothedesiredheightposition.
3.Securethehandlewiththepreviouslyremovedboltsandcorrespondingnuts.
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AdjustingtheCuttingHeight
DANGER
Adjustingthecutting-heightleverscouldbringyourhandsintocontactwithamovingblade
andresultinseriousinjury.
•Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjustingthecuttingheight.
•Donotputyourngersunderthehousingwhenadjustingthecuttingheight.
CAUTION
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themuferwillbehotandcanburnyou.
Keepawayfromthehotmufer.
Adjustthecuttingheightasdesired.Setallwheelstothesamecuttingheight(Figure15).
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Figure15
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
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•Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult
inseriouspersonalinjury.Shutofftheengineand
waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
•Whenyoureleasetheblade-controlbar,the
engineshouldshutoffandthebladeshouldstop
within3seconds.Ifnot,stopusingyourmachine
immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
•Keepbystandersoutoftheoperatingarea.Keep
smallchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder
thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultwhois
notoperatingthemachine.Stopthemachineif
anyoneentersthearea.
•Alwayslookdownandbehindyoubeforemoving
themachineinreverse.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
•Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif
youslipandcontacttheblade.Avoidmowingin
wetconditions.
•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay
blockyourview.
•Donotdirectthedischargematerialtoward
anyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainstawall
orobstruction;materialmayricochettowardyou.
Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggravelsurfaces.
•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother
hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldcauseyou
toloseyourbalanceorfooting.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartsto
vibrate,immediatelyshutofftheengine,waitfor
allmovingpartstostop,anddisconnectthewire
fromthesparkplugbeforeexaminingthemachine
fordamage.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore
resumingoperation.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,shutoffthe
engineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,itwillbehotand
canseverelyburnyou.Keepawayfromthehot
engine.
•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.
Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,whichis
anodorless,deadlypoison.
•Checkthegrasscatchercomponentsandthe
dischargechutefrequentlyforanywearor
deteriorationandreplacethemwithgenuineToro
partswhennecessary.
SlopeSafety
•Mowacrossthefaceofslopes;neverupand
down.Useextremecautionwhenchanging
directiononslopes.
•Donotmowonexcessivelysteepslopes.Poor
footingcouldcauseaslip-and-fallaccident.
•Mowwithcautionneardrop-offs,ditches,or
embankments.
StartingtheEngine
1.Connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.
2.Openthefuelvalvebymovingthefuel-valve
levertotheright(Figure16).
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Figure16
1.Throttle-controllever2.Fuel-valvelever
3.Movethethrottle-controllevertotheCHOKE
position.
Note:Donotusethechokewhentheengine
iswarm.
4.Pullthestarterhandlelightlyuntilyoufeel
resistance,thenpullitsharply.
Note:Allowtheropetoreturnslowlytothe
ropeguideonthehandle.
5.Whentheenginestarts,movethethrottle-control
levertotheFASTposition.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Ensurethatthe
engineshutsoffwithin3seconds
afterreleasingtheblade-controlbar.
Toshutofftheengine,releasetheblade-controlbar.
Note:Closethefuelvalveifyouwillnotbestarting
theenginesoonafterward.
Important:Whenyoureleasetheblade-control
bar,boththeengineandbladeshouldstopwithin
3seconds.Iftheydonotstopproperly,stop
usingyourmachineimmediatelyandcontactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
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OperatingtheSelf-Propel
DriveandEngagingthe
Blades
Thismachinehas3groundspeeds:1(slow),2
(medium),and3(fast);italsohasaNeutral(N)
position.Theself-propel-driveleverislocatedbelow
andbehindthefueltank(Figure17).
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Figure17
1.Self-propel-drivelever
1.Movetheself-propel-drivelevertothedesired
groundspeed.
2.Starttheengine.
3.Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,squeezethe
self-propel-drivebar(Figure18).
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Figure18
Note:Youcanvarythegroundspeedby
increasingordecreasingthedistancebetween
theself-propel-drivebarandthehandle.
Toengagetheblades,dothefollowing:
1.Pressandholdtheblade-controllock-buttonto
engagewiththeblade-controlbail(AofFigure
19).
2.Whileholdingthebutton,pulltheblade-control
bailtothehandle;thebladeshouldengage(A
ofFigure19).
3.Releasetheblade-controlbailtodisengage
theblade(BofFigure19).Theblade-control
lock-buttonresets.
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Figure19
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CheckingtheBlade-BrakeClutch
Checktheblade-controlbarbeforeeachusetoensurethattheblade-brakeclutchisoperatingproperly.
CheckingwiththeGrassBag
1.Installtheemptygrassbagonthemachine.
2.Starttheengine.
3.Engagetheblade.
Note:Thebagshouldbegintoinate,indicatingthatthebladeisengagedandrotating.
4.Releasetheblade-controlbar.
Note:Ifthebagdoesnotimmediatelydeate,thebladeisstillrotating.Theblade-brakeclutchmaybe
deterioratingand,ifignored,couldresultinanunsafeoperatingcondition.Havethemachineinspected
andservicedbyanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
5.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
CheckingwithouttheGrassBag
1.Movethemachineontoapavedsurfaceinanon-windyarea.
2.Setall4wheelstothe76mm(3inch)cutting-heightsetting;refertoAdjustingtheCuttingHeight(page13).
3.Takeahalfsheetofnewspaperandcrumpleitintoaballsmallenoughtogounderthemachinehousing
(about76mmor3inchesindiameter).
4.Placethenewspaperballabout13cm(5inches)infrontofthemachine.
5.Starttheengine.
6.Engagetheblade.
7.Releasetheblade-controlbar.
8.Immediatelypushthemachineoverthenewspaperball.
9.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
10.Gotothefrontofthemachineandcheckthenewspaperball.
Note:Ifthenewspaperballdidnotgounderthemachine,repeatsteps4through10.
Note:Ifthenewspaperisunravelledorshredded,thebladedidnotstopproperly,whichcouldresultinan
unsafeoperatingcondition.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
RecyclingtheClippings
Thismachinecomesfromthefactoryreadytorecyclegrassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.T oprepare
themachinetorecycle:
•Ifthegrassbagisonthemachine,removeit(AofFigure20).
•Iftherear-dischargeplugisnotinstalled,gripitbythehandle,raisethereardeector,andinsertitintothe
rear-dischargechuteuntilthelatchlocksintoplace(BofFigure20).
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Figure20
WARNING
Operatingthemachinetorecyclelawnclippingswithoutthepluginplaceallowsobjectstobe
throwntowardyouorbystanders.Also,contactwiththebladescouldoccur.Thrownobjects
orbladecontactcancauseseriousinjuryordeath.
Ensurethattherear-dischargeplugisinplacebeforeyourecycletheclippings.Neverengage
thebladeswithouteithertherear-dischargeplugorthegrassbaginstalledonthemachine.
BaggingtheClippings
Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassandleafclippingsfromthelawn.
WARNING
Aworngrassbagcouldallowsmallstonesandothersimilardebristobethrowntowardyou
orbystanders,resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
Checkthegrassbagfrequently.Ifitisdamaged,installanewTororeplacementbag.
WARNING
Thebladesaresharp;contactingthebladescanresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
InstallingtheGrassBag
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Raiseandholdupthereardeector(AofFigure21).
3.Removetherear-dischargeplugbypushinginthelatchwithyourthumbandpullingtheplugoutfrom
themachine(BandCofFigure21).
4.Installthebag-rodendsintothenotchesatthebaseofthehandle,androckthebagbackandforthto
ensurethatthebag-rodendsareseatedatthebottomofbothnotches(DofFigure21).
5.Lowerthereardeectoruntilitrestsonthegrassbag.
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Figure21
RemovingtheGrassBag
DANGER
Themachinecanthrowgrassclippingsandotherobjectsthroughanopeninginthemachine
housing.Objectsthrownwithenoughforcecouldcauseseriouspersonalinjuryordeathto
youortobystanders.
•Neverremovethegrassbagandthenstarttheenginewithoutthedischargepluginstalled
onthemachine.
•Neveropenthereardeectoronthemachinewhentheengineisrunning.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Raisethereardeector.
3.Removethebagrodonthegrassbagfromthenotchesatthebaseofthehandle(AofFigure20).
4.Installthedischargeplug(BofFigure20).
5.Lowerthereardeector(CofFigure20).
OperatingTips
GeneralTips
•Reviewthesafetyinstructionsandreadthis
manualcarefullybeforeoperatingthemachine.
•Cleartheareaofsticks,stones,wire,branches,
andotherdebristhatthebladecouldhitandthrow.
•Keepeveryone,especiallychildrenandpets,away
fromtheareaofoperation.
•Avoidstrikingtrees,walls,curbs,orothersolid
objects.Neverdeliberatelymowoveranyobject.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelyshutofftheengine,disconnect
thewirefromthesparkplug,andexaminethe
machinefordamage.
•Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecutting
season.Periodicallyledownnicksontheblade.
•Replacethebladewhennecessarywithanoriginal
Tororeplacementblade.
•Mowonlydrygrassorleaves.Wetgrassand
leavestendtoclumpontheyardandcancause
themachinetoplugortheenginetostall.
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