Toro Greenmaster Flex 1820 User manual

FormNo.3418-623RevB
Greensmaster®Flex™1820/2120
TractionUnit
ModelNo.04044—SerialNo.401381001andUp
ModelNo.04045—SerialNo.401400001andUp
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemical
orchemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
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Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Introduction
Thismachineisawalk-behind,reel-bladelawnmower
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators
incommercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesignedfor
cuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,golf
courses,sportselds,andoncommercialgrounds.
Important:Tomaximizethesafety,performance,
andproperoperationofthismachine,carefully
readandfullyunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManual.Failingtofollowthese
operatinginstructionsortoreceiveproper
trainingmayresultininjury.Formoreinformation
onsafeoperatingpractices,includingsafetytips
andtrainingmaterials,gotowww.Toro.com.
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Figure1
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(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
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m(5,000to8,000ft)abovesealevelrequiresthe
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................7
1PreparingtheTractionUnit..............................8
2InstallingtheCuttingUnittotheTraction
Unit.................................................................8
3InstallingtheHandleRetainers........................9
4InstallingtheTransportWheels........................9
5CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.......................10
6InstallingtheProduction-YearDecal...............10
7InstallingtheGrassBasket..............................11
8BreakingintheMachine..................................11
ProductOverview...................................................12
Controls...........................................................12
Specications..................................................17
Attachments/Accessories.................................17
BeforeOperation.................................................17
BeforeOperationSafety...................................17
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................17
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................18
FuelSpecications...........................................18
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................18
SettingtheMachinetoMatchTurf
Conditions.....................................................20
AdjustingtheHandleHeight.............................21
AdjustingtheHandleAngle...............................21
AdjustingtheThrottleControl...........................21
CheckingtheOperationoftheInterlock
Switches......................................................22
TransportingtheMachinetoaJob
Site................................................................23
DuringOperation.................................................23
DuringOperationSafety...................................23
StartingtheEngine...........................................24
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................24
ReleasingtheTransmission..............................25
OperatingTips..................................................25
AfterOperation....................................................26
AfterOperationSafety......................................26
TransportingtheMachine.................................26
Maintenance...........................................................27
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........27
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................28
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................29
Pre-MaintenanceSafety...................................29
EngineMaintenance...........................................30
EngineSafety...................................................30
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................30
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................31
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................32
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................32
CleaningtheFuel-TankScreen.........................32
ReplacingtheFuelLine....................................32
ReplacingtheBreatherHose............................32
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................33
ServicingtheTraction-InterlockSwitch
......................................................................33
ServicingtheBrake-InterlockSwitch.................33
BrakeMaintenance.............................................34
AdjustingtheService/ParkingBrake.................34
BeltMaintenance................................................34
InspectingtheReel-DriveBelt...........................34
VisuallyInspectingtheReelClutch...................35
Engaging/Disengagingthe
Transmission-BeltT ensioner.........................35
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................36
AdjustingtheTractionControl...........................36
AdjustingtheReelControl................................36
Storage...................................................................37
StorageSafety..................................................37
StoringtheMachine..........................................37
3

Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ENISO5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2017.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep
bystandersasafedistanceawayfromthe
machine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never
allowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebefore
servicing,fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere
neededthroughoutthismanual.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal117-2718
117–2718
decal130-8322
130-8322
1.Onlyusegasolinethat
contains10%ethanolby
volume(E10)orless.
3.Donotusegasolinethat
containsmorethan10%
ethanolbyvolume(E10).
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
decal120-9571
120-9571
1.Lowerthelevertodisengagethetraction.
decal120-9570
120-9570
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.
4

decal120-9598
120-9598
1.Brake4.Parkingbrake
2.Releasehandleto
disengagethebrake.
5.Rotatethelatchtolockthe
parkingbrake;compress
thehandletoreleasethe
latch.
3.Compressthehandleto
engagethebrake.
decal131-3111
131-3111
1.Fast2.Slow
decal120-2769
120-2769
1.Toxicgasinhalation
hazard—donotoperate
indoors.
4.Warning—disconnect
thesparkplugwireand
readtheOperator’s
Manualbeforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
2.Explosionhazard—shut
offtheengineandkeep
awayfromopenames
whenrefueling.
5.Hotsurface/burn
hazard—donottouch
hotsurfaces.
3.Warning—shutoffthe
engineandturnoffthe
fuelbeforeleavingthe
machine.
6.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual;when
addingfueltothetank,
onlylltothebottomof
thelltube.
decal115-7271
115-7271
1.Engagethereel.3.Disengagethereel.
2.Engagethelever.4.Disengagethelever.
5

decal133-2335
133-2335
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;
donotoperatethemachineunlessyou
aretrained.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keep
bystandersasafedistanceawayfrom
themachine.
5.Donottowthemachine.
2.Warning—wearhearingprotection.4.Warning—stayawayfrommoving
parts;keepallguardsandshieldsin
place.
decal115-7274
115-7274
1.Lights(optional)3.Engine—start
2.Hourmeter4.Engine—shutoff
6

Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–Preparethetractionunit(optional).
2Bolt(3/8x3/4inch)2Installthecuttingunittothetractionunit.
Handleretainer2
3Hairpincotter2Installthehandleretainers.
4Transportwheels—TransportWheelKit
(ModelNo.04123[Optional])2Installthetransportwheels.
5Nopartsrequired–Checktheengine-oillevel.
6Production-yeardecal1Installtheproduction-yeardecal
7Grassbasket1Installthegrassbasket.
8Nopartsrequired–Breakinthemachine.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1
EngineOwner'sManual1
CerticateofCompliance1
Readorviewthesematerialsbeforeoperatingthe
machine.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
7

1
PreparingtheTractionUnit
Optional—CuttingUnitModels
04251,02452,04253,or04254
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
IfyouareinstallingcuttingunitModels04251,02452,
04253,or04254onthistractionunit,completethe
followingsteps:
1.Positionthecuttingunitonaat,levelsurface.
2.Onbothpitcharms(Figure3),measure2.3mm
(0.09inch)inonthetabsandgrinddownthe
cornerasshowninFigure4.
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Figure3
1.Pitcharms
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Figure4
3.Painttherevealedmetaltopreventcorrosion.
2
InstallingtheCuttingUnit
totheTractionUnit
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Bolt(3/8x3/4inch)
Procedure
Note:Toinstalltheweightrodontoyourmachine,
refertotheinstallationinstructionsinyourcuttingunit
Operator’sManual.
1.Placethemoweronitsdrumsonalevelsurface.
2.Lowerthekickstandandpushinthelockingpin
tolockthekickstandintheSERVICEposition
(Figure5).Allowthemachinetorestonthe
lockedkickstand.
Note:PlacethekickstandintheSERVICE
positionwheneveryouremovethecuttingunit.
Thiskickstandpositionkeepsthemachinefrom
tippingbackwardontothehandle.
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Figure5
1.Kickstand—STORAGE
position
3.Kickstand—SERVICE
position
2.Lockingpin
3.Pushthecuttingunitunderthetractionunitand
tothelefttoengagethetransmissioncoupling
(Figure6).
8

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Figure6
1.Transmissioncoupling
4.Maneuverthemachineframeforwarduntilit
engagesthecuttingunitpivotarmsFigure7.
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Figure7
1.Telescopingcoupler3.Bolt
2.Cutting-unithexshaft
5.Securethemachineframetothecuttingunit
pivotarmswiththe2bolts(3/8x3/4inch)
(Figure7).
6.MovethekickstandtotheSTORAGEposition
byreleasingthelockingpinandallowingthe
kickstandtorotateup.
7.Setthecutting-unitheightofcut;refertoyour
cuttingunitOperator’sManual.
3
InstallingtheHandle
Retainers
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Handleretainer
2Hairpincotter
Procedure
1.Whilesupportingthehandle,removethecable
tiesthatsecurethehandleclampstotheside
plates(Figure8).
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Figure8
1.Hairpincotter2.Handleretainer
2.Pivotthehandletothedesiredoperatingposition
andinsertahandleretaineroverthehandle
clampandintothematchingholesintheside
plate(Figure8).
3.Securetheclampinpositionwithahairpincotter
(Figure8).
4.Repeattheprocedureontheoppositesideof
thehandle.
5.Adjustthehandleheighttothedesiredposition;
refertoAdjustingtheHandleHeight(page21).
Note:Themachineisshippedwiththehandle
adjustedtothelowestposition.Themachineis
traditionallyoperatedwiththehandletelescoped
outtoitsmaximumheight.
9

4
InstallingtheTransport
Wheels
Optional
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Transportwheels—TransportWheelKit(ModelNo.
04123[Optional])
Procedure
1.Useyourfoottopushthecenterofthekickstand
downandpulluponthelowerhandlesupport
untilthekickstandhasrotatedforwardandover
center(Figure9).
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Figure9
1.Kickstand
2.Pressthewheellockingcliptowardthecenter
ofwheelandslidethewheelontothehexshaft
(Figure10).
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Figure10
1.Lockingclip
3.Rotatethewheelbackandforthuntilittsonto
theaxleandthelockingclipissecuredinthe
grooveontheaxleshaft.
4.Repeattheprocedureontheoppositesideof
themachine.
5.Inatethetiresto83to103kPa(12to15psi).
6.Carefullylowerthemachineoffofthekickstand
bypushingforwardslowlyorbyliftingthelower
handlesupport,allowingthekickstandtospring
backtotheSTORAGEposition.
5
CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Checktheengine-oillevel;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page30).
10

6
Installingthe
Production-YearDecal
CEMachinesOnly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Production-yeardecal
Procedure
Ifyouusethismachineinacountrythatcompliesto
CEstandards,applytheproduction-yeardecalnear
theserialplate;refertoFigure11.
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Figure11
1.Serialplate2.Production-yeardecal
7
InstallingtheGrassBasket
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Grassbasket
Procedure
1.Graspthebasketbythehandle.
2.Guidethebasketlipbetweenthecuttingunit
sideplatesandoverthefrontroller(Figure12).
g032407
Figure12
1.Baskethooks
3.Installthebaskethooksovertheframeloop
(Figure12).
Important:Ifyoueverdropthebasket,examine
thepitch-armcontactpointsnearthelowerlip
ofthebasketfordamage(Figure13).Straighten
thembeforeusingthebasket.
Usingthebasketwithbentpitch-armcontact
pointsmaycausecontactbetweenthebasket
andcuttingunit,causingundesirednoiseand/or
damagetothebasketandcuttingunit.
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Figure13
1.Pitch-armcontactpoint
11

8
BreakingintheMachine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Only8hoursofmowingoperationisrequiredforthe
break-inperiod.
Therstseveralhoursofoperationarecriticaltofuture
dependabilityofthemachine.Youmustmonitorthe
machineperformancecloselysothatminordifculties,
whichcouldleadtomajorproblems,arenotedand
canbecorrected.Duringtherstfewhoursof
operation,inspectthemachinefrequentlyforsignsof
oilleakage,loosefasteners,oranyothermalfunction.
RefertotheengineOwner’sManualforthe
recommendedbreak-in-periodoilchangeand
maintenanceprocedures.
ProductOverview
g032409
Figure14
1.Tractionandreel-drive
engagementlever
6.Fueltank
2.Operator-presencecontrol7.Grassbasket
3.Handle8.Cuttingunit
4.Servicebrake9.Transport-wheelaxle
5.Controlpanel
Controls
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Figure15
1.Openspaceforoptional
lights
5.Operator-presencecontrol
2.Parking-brakelatch6.On/Offswitch
3.Servicebrake7.Throttlecontrol
4.Handle8.Tractionandreel-drive
engagementlever
12

ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrol(Figure15andFigure16)is
locatedontheright,rearsideofthecontrolpanel.
Rotatethethrottletoregulatetheenginespeed.
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Figure16
1.Fullspeed2.Slowspeed
TractionandReel-Drive
EngagementLever
Thetractionandreel-driveengagementlever(Figure
17)islocatedonthefrontrightsideofthecontrol
panel.
Totransportthemachine,theleverhas2positions:
NEUTRALandFORWARD.Pushingthelevertothe
traction—FORWARD(transport)positionorthe
traction—FORWARDandreeldrive—ENGAGEposition
engagesthetractiondrive(Figure17).
Note:T omovethelever,youmustrstengagethe
operator-presencecontrol.
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Figure17
1.NEUTRAL3.Traction—FORWARD
(transport)
2.Traction—NEUTRALand
reeldrive—DISENGAGE
4.Traction—FORWARDand
reeldrive—ENGAGE
Tooperatethereel,theleverhas2positions:ENGAGE
andDISENGAGE.Movethetopofthelevertothe
left,thenforwardtothetraction—FORWARDand
reeldrive—ENGAGEpositiontoengagethereeland
beginmowing.Pushthelevertotherighttothe
traction—FORWARD(transport)positiontodisengage
thereelandcontinueforwardmotionorpullbackonit
tothetraction—NEUTRALandreeldrive—DISENGAGE
positiontodisengageboththereelandthetraction
drive(Figure17).
Note:Ifyoureleasetheoperator-presencecontrol,
theleverreturnstoneutralandthemachinestops.
13

ServiceBrake
Theservicebrake(Figure18)islocatedontheleft
frontsideofthehandle.Pullingbacktheleverapplies
theservicebrake.
Youmustdisengagethebrakebeforeyouengagethe
tractiondrive.Ifyouoperatethemachinewiththe
brakeengaged,themachinemoves,butwithahigh
resistanceandincreasedpowerconsumption.
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Figure18
1.Parking-brakelatch2.Servicebrake
Parking-BrakeLatch
Usetheparking-brakelatch(Figure18)withthe
servicebrake.Rotatetheparking-brakelatchtoward
thebrakehandletoholdtheservicebrakeinplace.
Pullthebrakelevertorelease.
Note:Thetraction-controllevercannotbemoved
whilethelatchisengaged.
On/OffSwitch
TheOn/Offswitch(Figure15)islocatedonthetopof
thecontrolpanel.MovetheswitchtotheONposition
tostarttheengineandtheOFFpositiontoshutoff
theengine.
Operator-PresenceControl(OPC)
Youmustengagetheoperator-presencecontrol
(Figure15)beforeyouengagethetractionlever.Ifyou
releasetheOPCduringoperation,thetractionlever
returnstoneutralandtheenginecontinuestorun.
ChokeLever
Thechokelever(Figure19)islocatedontheleftfront
oftheengine.Theleverhas2positions:RUNand
CHOKE.MovethelevertotheCHOKEpositionwhen
startingacoldengine.Aftertheenginestarts,move
thelevertotheRUNposition.
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Figure19
1.Chokelever2.Fuelshut-offvalve
14

Fuel-ShutoffValve
Thefuel-shutoffvalve(Figure19andFigure20)is
locatedontheleftfrontoftheenginenearthechoke
lever.Thevalvehas2positions:CLOSEDandOPEN.
MovetheleveruptotheCLOSEDpositionwhenyou
storeortransportthemachine.Openthevalvebefore
youstarttheenginebyrotatingtheleverdown.
g196011
Figure20
1.Fuel-shutoffvalve—CLOSEDposition
Recoil-StarterHandle
Pulltherecoil-starterhandle(Figure21)tostartthe
engine.
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Figure21
1.Recoil-starterhandle
15

Kickstand
Thekickstand(Figure23)ismountedtotherearof
themachine.Usethekickstandwhenyouinstallor
removethetransportwheelsorthecuttingunit.
•Tousethekickstandtoinstallthetransportwheels,
lowerthekickstandtothegroundandstepdown
ontheloopwhilepullingupandbackonthe
lower-centerhandle(Figure22).
CAUTION
Themachineisheavyandcancauseback
strainifliftedimproperly.
Putyourfootpressuredownonthe
kickstandloopanduseonlythe
lower-centerhandletoraisethemachine.
Attemptingtoraisethemachineontothe
kickstandanyotherwaycancauseinjury.
g018793
Figure22
1.Lower-centerhandle2.Kickstandloop
g239955
Figure23
1.Kickstand2.Kickstandloop
•Topreventthemachinefromtippingbackward
whenremovingthereel,lowerthekickstandand
pushinthelockingpintolockitintheSERVICE
position(Figure24).
g018142
Figure24
1.Kickstand—STORAGE
position
3.Kickstand—SERVICE
position
2.Lockingpin
16

Specications
1820TractionUnit
Width82.5cm(32-1/2inches)
Height104.8cm(41-1/4inches)
Lengthwithbasket152.4cm(60inches)
NetWeight(with
11-bladecuttingunit
andgrassbasket
installed)
117kg(258lb)
Widthofcut46cm(18inches)
Heightofcut1.5to7.5mm(1/16to19/64inch)with
Micro-Cutbedknife
ClipfrequencyAdjustable(refertoyourcuttingunit
Operator’sManual)
2120TractionUnit
Width90.1cm(35-1/2inches)
Height104.8cm(41-1/4inches)
Lengthwithbasket152.4cm(60inches)
NetWeight(with
11-bladecuttingunit
andgrassbasket
installed)
117.9kg(260lb)
Widthofcut53.3cm(21inches)
Heightofcut1.5to7.5mm(1/16to19/64inch)with
Micro-Cutbedknife
ClipfrequencyAdjustable(refertoyourcuttingunit
Operator’sManual)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments
andaccessories.
Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal
performanceofyourT oroequipment,countonT oro
genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,Toro
deliversreplacementpartsdesignedtotheexact
engineeringspecicationofourequipment.Forpeace
ofmind,insistonT orogenuineparts.
Operation
BeforeOperation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations
mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner
isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand
mechanics.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Knowhowtoshutofftheenginequickly.
•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrol(ifequipped),
safetyswitches,andshieldsareattachedand
functioningproperly.Donotoperatethemachine
unlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,
andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith
theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine
couldthrow.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.
FuelSafety
•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisammable
anditsvaporsareexplosive
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
•Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank
whiletheengineisrunningorhot.
•Donotaddordrainthefuelinanenclosedspace.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;
avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilthefuel
vaporshavedissipated.
PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Performthedailymaintenanceprocedures;referto
PerformingDailyMaintenance(page17).
17

CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level
Checktheengine-oillevelbeforeeachuseorevery
8operatinghours,refertoCheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level(page30).
FuelSpecications
Fueltankcapacity:3.0L(0.79USgallons)
Recommendedfuel:Unleadedgasolinewithan
octaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod)
Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume
isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot
approvedforuse.
•Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan
10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains
15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessafuelstabilizer
isused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold)fuel.
•Usingunapprovedgasolinemaycause
performanceproblemsand/orenginedamage,
whichmaynotbecoveredunderthewarranty
FillingtheFuelTank
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuel
thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed
trailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Addfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis6
to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom
ofthellerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthe
tankallowsfueltoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwherefuel
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Never
buymorethana30-daysupplyoffuel.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleased,causingaspark
whichcanignitethefuelvapors.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.
•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle
oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior
carpetsorplastictruck-bedlinersmay
insulatethecontainerandslowthelossof
anystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removeequipmentfrom
thetruckortrailerandfuelitonthe
ground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenfuel
suchequipmentwithaportablecontainer
ratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.
•Ifyoumustuseafuel-dispensernozzle,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall
timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
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WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancause
seriousinjuryandillness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleand
fueltankorconditionerbottleopening.
•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspills
withsoapandwater.
1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe
capfromthetank(Figure25).Fillthefueltank
nohigherthantothebottomofthelterscreen.
Important:Donotoverllthetankwithfuel.
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Figure25
1.Fuel-tankcap
2.Installthefuel-tankcapandwipeupanyspilled
fuel.
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SettingtheMachinetoMatchTurfConditions
Usethefollowingtabletosetthemachinetomatchturfconditions.
Bedbars:StandardandOptional(Flex/eFlex2120Machines)
PartNumberDescriptionAggressivenessComments
106-2468-01Non-AggressiveLessRed,Standard
99-3794-03AggressiveMoreBlack
Bedbars:StandardandOptional(Flex/eFlex1820Machines)
110-2282-01Non-AggressiveLessRed,Standard
110-2281-03AggressiveMoreBlack
Bedknives:StandardandOptional(Flex/eFlex2120Machines)
PartNumberDescriptionHeight-of-cutRangeComments
115-1880Microcut-EdgeMax1.6to3.2mm(0.062to0.125inch)Standard
93-4262Microcut1.6to3.2mm(0.062to0.125inch)
108-4303ExtendedMicrocut1.6to3.2mm(0.062to0.125inch)Lessaggressive
115-1881Tournament-EdgeMax3.2to6.4mm(0.125to0.25inch)
93-4263Tournament3.2to6.4mm(0.125to0.25inch)
108-4302ExtendedTournament3.2to6.4mm(0.125to0.25inch)Lessaggressive
93-4264LowCut6.4mm(0.25inch)andup
Bedknives:StandardandOptional(Flex/eFlex1820Machines)
117-1530Microcut-EdgeMax1.6to3.2mm(0.062to0.125inch)Standard
98-7261Microcut1.6to3.2mm(0.062to0.125inch)
110-2300ExtendedMicrocut1.6to3.2mm(0.062to0.125inch)Lessaggressive
98-7260Tournament3.2to6.4mm(0.125to0.25inch)
117-1532Tournament-EdgeMax3.2to6.4mm(0.125to0.25inch)
110-2301LowCut6.4mm(0.25inch)andup
Rollers(Flex/eFlex2120Machines)
PartNumberDescriptionDiameter/MaterialComments
04255NarrowWiehle6.4cm(2.5inches)/AluminumNarrowspacedgrooves
04256WideWiehle6.4cm(2.5inches)/AluminumMorepenetration,widespacedgrooves
04257FullRoller6.4cm(2.5inches)/SteelLeastpenetration
04258NarrowWiehle—Long6.4cm(2.5inches)/AluminumMoreedgesupport;4.3cm(1.7inches)longer
04267Paspalum6.4cm(2.5inches)/AluminumLesspenetration,softenednarrowspacedgrooves
115-7356RearRoller5.1cm(2.0inches)/AluminumStandardrear
120-9595RearRoller5.1cm(2.0inches)/SteelSteelrear
Rollers(Flex/eFlex1820Machines)
120-9607NarrowWiehle6.4cm(2.5inches)/AluminumNarrowspacedgrooves
120-9609WideWiehle6.4cm(2.5inches)/AluminumMorepenetration,widespacedgrooves
120-9611FullRoller6.4cm(2.5inches)/SteelLeastpenetration
121-4681NarrowWiehle—Long6.4cm(2.5inches)/AluminumMoreedgesupport;4.3cm(1.7inches)longer
120-9605RearRoller5.1cm(2.0inches)/AluminumStandardrear
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