Toro 26638 User manual


'% ,., ,*-#+2
)) (&'0/ %/%.1%$

       
 

!
"  

  -! "',-+.-"(', +.%%2  &"%"+ 0"-!
-! ('-+(%, ' -! )+()+ ., ( -! *.")&'-
 /+ %%(0 !"%+' (+ )()% .'&"%"+ 0"-!
-!, "',-+.-"(', -( ., -! %0'&(0+ (%
+ .%-"(', &2 +,-+"- -!   ( -! ()+-(+
 /+ &(0 0!"% )()% ,)"%%2 !"%+' (+
)-, + '+2
 ) "' &"' -!- -! ()+-(+ (+ .,+ ",
+,)(',"% (+ "'-, (+ !3+, (.++"'  -(
(-!+ )()% (+ -!"+ )+()+-2

 !"% &(0"'  %02, 0+ ,.,-'-"% ((-0+
' %('  -+(.,+, ( '(- ()+- -! *.")&'-
0!' +((- (+ 0+"'  ()' ,'%,
 !(+(. !%2 "',)- -! + 0!+ -!
*.")&'- ", -(  ., ' +&(/ %% (#-,
0!"! &2  -!+(0 2 -! &!"'
 %02, 0+ ,-2 %,,, (+ 2 ,!"%, .+"'
()+-"(' -( )+(-- 2, +(& (+" ' (#-, -!-
&2  -!+(0' +(& -! &!"' +"'  ( !+"'
)+(--"(' )+(--"/ %(/, '  ,-2 !%&- ",
/",% ' &2  +*."+ 2 %(% + .%-"(',
   -+(% ", !" !%2 %&&%
-(+ .% "' ('-"'+, ,)""%%2 ," ' (+
-!", ).+)(,
.% (.-((+, ('%2 ' ( '(- ,&($ 0!"%
+.%%"' 
 .% (+ ,-+-"'  -! ' "' /+
+&(/ -! ) ( -! .% -'$ (+  )-+(% 0!"%
-! ' "' ", +.''"'  (+ 0!' -! ' "' ", !(-
 )-+(% ", ,)"%% ( '(- --&)- -( ,-+- -!
' "' .- &(/ -! &!"' 02 +(& -! + (
,)"%%  ' /(" +-"'  '2 ,(.+ ( " '"-"(' .'-"%
)-+(% /)(+, !/ ",,")-
)% %% .% -'$, ' ('-"'+ ),
,.+%2
 )% .%-2 ,"%'+,
 (+ .,"'  %02, /",.%%2 "',)- -( , -!-
-! %, % (%-, ' .--+ ,,&%2 + '(-
0(+' (+ &  )% 0(+' (+ &  %,
' (%-, "' ,-, -( )+,+/ %'
 ' &.%-"4% &!"', -$ + , +(--"'
(' % ' ., (-!+ %, -( +(--

 ( '(- ()+- -! ' "' "'  ('"' ,)
0!+ ' +(., +(' &('(1" .&, '
(%%-
 (0 ('%2 "' 2%" !- (+ "' (( +-"""% %" !-
 /(" ()+-"'  -! *.")&'- "' 0- +,,
0!+ ,"%
 %02,  ,.+ ( 2(.+ ((-"'  (' ,%(),
 %$ '/+ +.'
 (+ 0!% +(-+2 &!"', &(0 +(,, -!
 ( ,%(), '/+ .) ' (0'
 1+", 1-+& .-"(' 0!' !' "'
"+-"(' (' ,%(),
 ( '(- &(0 1,,"/%2 ,-) ,%(),
 , 1-+& .-"(' 0!' +/+,"'  (+ ).%%"'
-! %0'&(0+ -(0+, 2(.
 -() -! %, " -! %0'&(0+ !, -( 
-"%- (+ -+',)(+--"(' 0!' +(,,"'  ,.+, (-!+
-!' +,, ' 0!' -+',)(+-"'  -! %0'&(0+ -(
' +(& -! + -(  &(0
 /+ ()+- -! %0'&(0+ 0"-! -"/
.+, (+ ,!"%, (+ 0"-!(.- ,-2 /", (+
1&)% %-(+, '(+ +,, -!+, "' )%
 ( '(- !'  -! ' "' (/+'(+ ,--"' , (+
(/+,) -! ' "'
 ",'   %% % ' +"/ %.-!, (+
,-+-"'  -! ' "'
 -+- -! ' "' (+ ,0"-! (' -! &(-(+ +.%%2
(+"'  -( "',-+.-"(', ' 0"-! - 0%% 02 +(&
-! %,
 ( '(- -"%- -! %0'&(0+ 0!' ,-+-"'  -!
' "' (+ ,0"-!"'  (' -! &(-(+ 1)- " -!
%0'&(0+ !, -(  -"%- (+ ,-+-"'  ' -!", ,
( '(- -"%- "- &(+ -!' ,(%.-%2 ',,+2 ' %"-
('%2 -! )+- 0!"! ", 02 +(& -! ()+-(+
 ( '(- ,-+- -! ' "' 0!' ,-'"'  "' +('- (
-! ",!+  !.-


! 
 Do not put h nds or feet ne r or under rot ting
p rts. Keep cle r of the disch rge opening t ll
times.
 Never pick up or c rry  l wnmower while the
engine is running.
 Stop the engine nd disconnect the sp rk plug
wire.
Dbefore cle ring block ges or unclogging chute;
Dbefore checking, cle ning or working on the
l wnmower;
Dfter striking  foreign object. Inspect the
l wnmower for d m ge nd m ke rep irs before
rest rting nd oper ting the l wnmower;
Dif l wnmower st rts to vibr te bnorm lly (check
immedi tely).
 Stop the engine
Dwhenever you le ve the l wnmower;
Dbefore refuelling.
 Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut
down nd, if the engine is provided with  shutĆoff
v lve, turn the fuel off t the conclusion of mowing.
 Go slow when using  tr iling se t.
  
 Keep ll nuts, bolts nd screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in s fe working condition.
 Never store the equipment with petrol in the t nk
inside  building where fumes m y re ch n open
fl me or sp rk.
 Allow the engine to cool before storing in ny
enclosure.
 To reduce the fire h z rd, keep the engine,
silencer, b ttery comp rtment nd petrol stor ge re
free of gr ss, le ves, or excessive gre se.
 Check the gr ss c tcher frequently for we r or
deterior tion.
 Repl ce worn or d m ged p rts for s fety.
 If the fuel t nk h s to be dr ined, this should be
done outdoors.
  
This unit h s n equiv lent continuous AĆweighted
sound pressure t the oper tor e r of: 89 dB(A),
b sed on me surements of identic l m chines per
ANSI B71.5Ć1984 procedures.
   
This unit h s  sound power level of: 100 dB(A)/1 pW,
b sed on me surements of identic l m chines per
Directive 84/538/EEC nd mendments.
 
This unit h s  m ximum h ndĆ rm vibr tion level of
4.6 m/s@, b sed on me surement of identic l
m chines per ISO 5349 procedures.


 
Safety alert symbol
Read operator’s manual
Rotating blade can cut off
toes or fingers. Stay clear of
Thrown or flying objects––
Whole body exposure
Thrown or flying objects––
Rotary side-mounted mower.
Stay a safe distance
from the mower
Do not open or
remove safety shields
while engine is running
Consult technical
manual for proper
service procedures
Stop engine before
leaving operator
position
To avoid blade failure when
mulching, use blade stiffener
when mower is equipped
with mulching plug
Transmission
Oil
On/Run
Engage
Disengage
Battery charging
condition
Stay a safe distance
from the machine
Safety alert triangle––
symbol within triangle
indicates a hazard
mower blade as long as
engine is running.
Keep deflector shield in
place.


 
Fast
Slow
Decreasing/increasing
Grease lubrication
point
Engine start
Engine stop
Choke
Primer (start aid)
Neutral
First gear
Second gear
Third gear
Fuel
Cutting element––
basic symbol
Cutting element––
Height adjustment
Pull rope
Push primer
three times
Wheel
Wheel traction
Hourmeter/elapsed
operating hours


 
Insert key into
ignition switch
Turn key in ignition
switch
Move control
Lower control bar
Raise control bar
Raise/lower control bar
Raise/lower control bar
Raise control bar
Properly dispose
of batteries
Lower control bar
Raise control bar
  
Page Page
Set-Up Instructions 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Operating 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 14. . . . . . .
Servicing Air Cleaner 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Spark Plug 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Draining Gasoline 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Crankcase Oil 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Throttle 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Traction heel Drive 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting/Removing/Sharpening Blade 17. . . . . .
Lubrication 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Blade Brake 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning Blade Brake Clutch Shields 19. . . . . . . . .
Cleaning Mower Housing 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing Mower For Storage 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Equipment 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Identification 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toro Service Support 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro Starting Guarantee 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guaranteed To Start Maintenance Record 23. . . . . . . .


 
 
 INSTALLING HANDLEĊLoosen knobs on
mounting br ckets (Fig. 1).
 Position mounting br ckets in  vertic l position so
th t holes f ce up.
 Slide h ndle ends into holes in mounting br ckets
until h ndle ends re completely se ted in br ckets
(Fig. 1). M ke sure c bles rest on top of mounting
br ckets (Fig. 2).
'%0-# 
 *")#
 +0*/'*% -!(#/
 *+
 +0.'*% ,+!(#/
811




 Rot te h ndle nd br ckets re rw rd until
br ckets fit securely into housing pockets (Fig. 2).
 &-+//)# ! )#
'%0-# 
809


 -!/'+* ! )#  #-.&'$/ ! )#

 Tighten knobs until edges of slots on top of
mounting br ckets touch.
 Use c ble ties to secure c bles to lower ends of
h ndle tubes (Fig. 3). C ble ties should be positioned
25 mm (1") from bend in h ndles. See Figure 3 for
correct pl cement.
+/# M ke sure c bles do not interfere with the
r ising or lowering of disch rge door.
 Cut excess length from ends of c ble ties.
'%0-# 
  )# /'#
810

  
 Pull the st rter rope through the rope guide on
the h ndle (Fig. 4). To m ke the rope e sier to loop,
squeeze the control b r on the h ndle to rele se the
bl de br ke.
 +,# %0'"#  /-/#- -+,#


M-2882
'%0-# 

GB-7
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALL GRASS BAG
1. %-6) (-6',%5+) (225 6/-() &%+ 5%03 %77%',)( 72
&%+ -172 (-6',%5+) 23)1-1+ %1( ,22. &%+ *5%0)
2172 5281()( 3257-21 2* 02817-1+ &5%'.)76 -+
1. Bag door
2. Bag ramp
5. Mounting bracket
6. Bag frame hook

1
4
3
5
2
6
Figure 5
3. Discharge door
4. Bag handle
Note: %.) 685) +5%66 &%+ (225 -6 fully '/26)(
%+%-167 +5%66 &%+ &)*25) -167%//-1+ &%+ 21 02:)5
2. //2: (-6',%5+) (225 72 5)67 21 723 2* &%+ -+
Figure 6

BEFORE OPERATING
FILL CRANKCASE ITH OIL
-// '5%1.'%6) :-7, !  25 $ 2-/ 817-/ 2-/ /)9)/
5)%',)6 # 0%5. 21 (-367-'. %6 6,2:1 -1 -+85) 
",) 0%;-080 '5%1.'%6) '%3%'-7< -6  281')6
/-7)56 2* 2-/ #6) %1< ,-+, 48%/-7< ()7)5+)17 2-/
,%9-1+ 7,) 0)5-'%1 )752/)80 167-787) 
=6)59-') '/%66-*-'%7-21 > ! ! ! 25 !
)*25) )%', 86) )1685) 2-/ /)9)/ -6 &)7:))1  %1(
# 0%5.6 -+ (( 2-/ -* /)9)/ -6 /2:
Figure 7
1. Oil fill tube 4. FULL mark3. ADD mark2. Dipstick
3
4
m-3665/284
1
2
1. 26-7-21 02:)5 21 /)9)/ 685*%') %1( '/)%1 %5281(
2-/ (-367-'.
2. )029) (-367-'. &< 527%7-1+ '%3 '2817)5'/2'.:-6)
 7851
3. $-3) (-367-'. %1( -16)57 -7 -172 *-//)5 1)'. 27%7)
'%3  7851 ",)1 5)029) (-367-'. %1( ',)'. /)9)/ 2*
2-/ -+ * /)9)/ -6 /2: %(( 21/< )128+, 2-/ 72 5%-6)
/)9)/ 72 # 0%5. 21 (-367-'. DO NOT FILL ABOVE
FULL MARK BECAUSE ENGINE COULD BE
DAMAGED HEN STARTED. POUR OIL SLO LY.
Note: ,)'. 2-/ /)9)/ )%', 7-0) 02:)5 -6 86)( 25
%*7)5 )9)5<  ,2856 2* 02:)5 23)5%7-21 1-7-%//<
',%1+) 2-/ %*7)5 7,) *-567  ,2856 2* 23)5%7-21
7,)5)%*7)5 ',%1+) 2-/ %*7)5 )9)5<  ,2856 2*
23)5%7-21 )*)5 72 ,%1+-1+ 5%1.'%6) -/
3%+) 25) *5)48)17 2-/ ',%1+)6 %5) 5)48-5)( -1
(867< 25 (-57< '21(-7-216
4. 16)57 (-367-'. -172 *-//)5 1)'. %1( 527%7) '%3
'/2'.:-6)  7851 72 /2'. -7 -1 3/%')

GB-8
BEF RE PERATING
FILL FUEL TANK WITH GAS LINE
DANGER: Gasoline is extremely flammable
and explosive under certain conditions. D
N T SM KE when handling fuel and keep fuel
far away from open flames and sparks. Never
buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline.
Store it in an approved container. Keep gasoĆ
line out of reach of children.
Refuel outdoors and only when engine is cold.
Do not fill tank full. Fill tank to within 6 to 13
mm (1/4" to 1/2") from top of tank, not into fillĆ
er neck. This space is for expansion of fuel.
Use funnel or spout to prevent spilling. Wipe
up any spilled gas.
WARNING
Note  $&$ $"%#- '(&$#!- &$""#' (
)' $ &' !# UNLEADED &)!& &
'$!# # $&$ '$!# %$+& %&$)('
#! '$!# )&#' !#& ,(#' ## !
# %&$"$(' $$ '(&(# - &)# (
)!)% $ $")'($# "& %$'(' 
'$!# #  )'  )#! ' #$( *!!
1. !# &$)# )! (#  %  # &"$*
% &$" (# 
Figure 8
1. Fuel tank cap 2. Primer
1
2
m-3665
2. '# )#! '$!# !! )! (#  ($ +(#  ($
 ""  ($  # &$" ($% $ (#  #$( #($ (
!!& #  $ #$( !! (#  )!!
3. #'(!! )! (#  % # +% )% #- '%!!
'$!#
$&$ !'$ &$""#' (( $&$
(!.&$#($#&  )' &)!&!- # !! $&$
'$!# %$+& %&$)(' )&# $%&($# #
'($& ''$#' $&$ (!.&$#($#& !#'
( ## )&# $%&($# # %&*#(' )"/! 
*&#' %$'(' &$" $&"# # ( ## )&#
%&$' $ '($&
IMP RTANT: Do not mix oil with the gasoline.
Never use methanol, gasoline containing
methanol, gasohol containing more than 10%
ethanol, premium gasoline or white gas because
engine fuel system damage could result.
Do not use fuel additives other than those
manufactured for fuel stabilization during storage
such as Toro's Stabilizer/Conditioner or a similar
product. Toro's Stabilizer/Conditioner is a
petroleum distillate based conditioner/stabilizer.
Toro does not recommend stabilizers with an
alcohol base such as ethanol, methanol or
isopropyl. Additives should not be used to try to
enhance the power or performance of machine.


   ! 
  
 CHECK IL LEVELĊMaintain oil level between
ADD and FULL range as shown on dipstick (Fig. 7).
 BEF RE EACH M WINGĊEnsure self-propelled
drive and control bar function properly. Traction drive
and blade are designed to stop when control bar is
released.
 CUTTING AND BAGGINGĊBest results are
achieved when engine is running at maximum speed
and only about 1/3 of the grass blade is cut. If long
grass must be cut, use highest height-of-cut
setting for first mowing. Then recut the grass at a
more normal setting. If too long of grass is cut,
mower may plug and cause engine to stall.
When cutting in dry, dusty conditions move the
throttle to a slower speed to reduce the amount of
dust generated by mower.
 SHARP BLADEĊBegin each cutting season with a
sharp blade. Periodically file down nicks.
      
C NTR LSĊThrottle, ground speed control, and
self-propelled control bar and fingertip starter are on
upper handle (Fig. 9).
+)41' 
 1/4.& 20''&
 *1/33-'
 '-(01/0'--'& %/.31/- $#1
 +.)'13+0 23#13'1
112




 Push spark plug wire onto spark plug (Fig. 10).
 Move ground speed control to  (NEUTRAL)
position.
 Move throttle control to  (FAST) position.
 Push primer three (3) times (Fig. 8). "#+3 #$/43
36/  2'%/.&2 $'36''. '#%* 042*
/3' Do not use primer to restart a warm engine
after a short shutdown. However, cool weather may
require priming to be repeated.
+)41' 
 0#1, 0-4) 6+1'
m-3662

 Pull recoil starter out until positive engagement
results; then pull vigorously to start the engine. When
engine starts, regulate engine speed as desired.
 TRACTI N PERATI N (Fig. 9)ĊMove ground
speed control to desired setting. Number 1" is slow,
2" is medium, and 3" is a fast walking pace.
Ground speed varies, depending on space between
control bar and handle. Move ground speed control
to  when using the mower for trimming and
whenever leaving the mower.
 BLADE AND TRACTI N PERATI N
(Fig. 11)ĊMove control bar down to A" and raise to
B" to engage blade. Squeeze control bar against
handle C" to drive. To disengage traction drive but
keep blade engaged, gradually release control bar to
mid position. To self-propel with blade disengaged,
simply squeeze control bar against handle,
eliminating downward movement necessary for blade
engagement.
+)41' 

145




 0''& 5#1+'2  +& 0/2+3+/.


  
/4% The drive wheels re equipped with
freewheeling clutches which en ble the mower to be
pulled re rw rd e sier when the wheel drive is
diseng ged. To diseng ge the clutches, mower must
be pushed forw rd t le st 2.5 cm (1") fter wheel
drive oper tion h s stopped.
 STOPPING (Fig. 11)ĊRele se control b r to stop
bl de nd tr ction drive. Move ground speed control
to N". To stop engine, move throttle to  (OFF).
Pull wire off sp rk plug if mower will be un ttended or
not used.
  
 Stop engine nd w it for ll moving p rts to stop.
 INSTALLING BAGĊR ise disch rge door, slide
b g r mp tt ched to b g into disch rge opening,
nd hook b g fr me onto mounting br cket (Fig. 12).
Allow disch rge door to rest on top of b g (Fig. 13).
/4% M ke sure gr ss b g door is &5,,8 closed
g inst gr ss b g before inst lling b g on mower.
 REMOVING BAGĊ4/0 %.').% !.$ 7!)4 &/2 !,,
-/6).' 0!243 4/ 34/0 For protection, lw ys keep
h nds nd feet w y from mower housing while
engine is running. R ise disch rge door. While
holding disch rge door up, gr sp h ndle on gr ss
b g nd lift b g off mower. Allow disch rge door to
close.
/4% When removing the gr ss b g, the b g r mp
scoops out ny clippings th t m y be plugging the
disch rge opening. If the disch rge opening rem ins
plugged, pull wire off sp rk plug nd cle r ll
clippings from the mower.
 EMPTYING BAGĊGr sp b g h ndle nd re r of
gr ss b g. Tip b g door up nd gr du lly tip b g
forw rd to empty clippings.
 !' $//2
 !' 2!-0
 )3#(!2'% $//2
 !' (!.$,%
 /5.4).' "2!#+%4
 !' &2!-% (//+
775






)'52% 
795
)'52% 
2!33 #,)00).'3 !.$ /4(%2 /"*%#43 #!. "%
4(2/7. &2/- !. /0%. $)3#(!2'% 45..%,
"*%#43 4(2/7. 7)4( %./5'( &/2#% #/5,$
#!53% 3%2)/53 0%23/.!, ).*528 /2 $%!4( 4/ /09
%2!4/2 /2 "834!.$%2
%6%2 /0%.  $//2 /. $)3#(!2'% 45..%, 7(%.
%.').% )3 25..).' 5.,%33 4(% '2!33 "!' )3 3%9
#52%,8  ).34!,,%$

 7/2. '2!33 "!' #/5,$ !,,/7 3-!,, 34/.%3
!.$ /4(%2 3)-),!2 $%"2)3 4/ "% 4(2/7. ). /0%29
!4/23 /2 "834!.$%23 $)2%#4)/.
(2/7. /"*%#43 #!. #!53% 3%2)/53 0%23/.!,
).*528 /2 $%!4( 4/ /0%2!4/2 /2 "834!.$%23
(%#+ 4(% '2!33 "!' &2%15%.4,8 & )4 )3 $!-9
!'%$ ).34!,, ! .%7 '%.5).%  2%0,!#%9
-%.4 "!'

   
Three numbers c st into the housing represent the
height-of-cut settings. The di mond between e ch
number represents  13 mm (1/2") increment.
 Stop the engine nd w it for ll moving p rts to
stop. Pull wire off sp rk plug.