Toro HoverPro 550 User manual

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specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
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ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine
manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof
AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As
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requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass
ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto
theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith
themachine.
Introduction
Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyhired,
commercialoperatorsandresidentialhomeownersfor
maintainingturfonslopes,tightundulations,areas
nearwater,orbunkerlips.Usingthisproductfor
purposesotherthanitsintendedusecouldprove
dangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................5
1InstallingtheHandlebarFootstop.....................5
2InstallingtheHandlebar...................................5
3AddingOiltotheEngine...................................8
ProductOverview.....................................................9
Controls...........................................................10
Specications..................................................10
Attachments/Accessories.................................10
BeforeOperation..................................................11
BeforeOperationSafety....................................11
FuelSpecication..............................................11
FillingtheFuelTank...........................................11
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel..........................12
DuringOperation.................................................12
DuringOperationSafety...................................12
FuelShutoffValve.............................................13
StartingtheEngine...........................................13
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................14
SupportingtheHandlebarwiththe
Footstop........................................................14
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight.............................14
OperatingTips.................................................16
AfterOperation....................................................16
AfterOperationSafety......................................16
Maintenance...........................................................18
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........18
MaintenanceSafety..........................................18
PreparingforMaintenance...............................18
ReplacingtheAirCleaner.................................19
EngineOilSpecication....................................20
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................20
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................20
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................21
BladeMaintenance...........................................22
Storage...................................................................24
StorageSafety..................................................24
PreparingtheMachineforStorage...................24
Troubleshooting......................................................25
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ENISO5395.
GeneralSafety
Important:Readtheseinstructionscarefully
beforeusingthemachine,andkeepthemfor
futurereference.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
functioningproperlyonthemachine.
•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating
area.Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained,
familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically
capabletooperatethemachine.Localregulations
mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey(ifequipped),
andwaitforallmovementtostopbeforeyouleave
theoperator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decalh295159
H295159
1.Enginestop
decal111-9826
111-9826
1.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
cuttingunit—keepyour
handsandfeetawayfrom
movingparts.
2.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
decal134-7020
134-7020
1.Beforetippingthemachineforservice,disconnectthespark
plugandreadtheOperator'sManual.
decal134-7039
134-7039
1.Warning—Receivetrainingontheproduct;readthe
Operator’sManual.
4.Thrownobjecthazard;keepbystandersaway.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,nylonline;
disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeworkingon
themachine.
5.Warning—donottouchhotsurfaces.
3.Warning—weareyeandhearingprotection.6.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepguardsinplace.
4

Setup
1
InstallingtheHandlebar
Footstop
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Lowerhandlebar
1Footstop
1Bolt(6x35mm)
3Washer(6mm)
1Locknut(6mm)
Procedure
Note:Youcanonlyusethefootstoptosupportthe
handlebarintheverticalpositionwhenyouassemble
thehandlebarinthelowerposition103.4cm(40-3/4
inches).
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Figure3
1.Low-handlebarposition3.Footstop
2.Upstopbracket4.High-handlebarposition
1.Determinethehandlebarheightwhenthe
footstopissecuredtotheupstopbracket(Figure
3).
2.Aligntheholeinthefootstopwiththeholeinthe
lowerhandlebar(Figure4).
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Figure4
1.Lowerhandlebar4.Washer(6mm)
2.Footstop5.Locknut(6mm)
3.Bolt(6x35mm)
3.Assemblethefootstoptothehandlebarwitha
bolt(6x35mm),3washers(6mm),andlocknut
(6mm).
4.Tightenthelocknutandbolt.
Note:Ensurethatyoucanpivotthefootstop.
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2
InstallingtheHandlebar
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
4T-bushings
2Bolt(6x55mm)
6Washer(6mm)
2Locknut(6mm)
2Knob
2U-bolt
Handlebartting
1Upperhandlebar
1Bolt(1/4x1-3/4inches)
1Locknut(1/4inch)
AssemblingtheLowerHandlebar
totheMachine
1.Assemble2T-bushingsintothehandlebar
angesofthemowerdeck(Figure5).
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Figure5
1.T-bushings2.Handlebaranges(mower
deck)
2.Alignthefootstopofthehandlebartotheup-stop
bracketonthedeck(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Up-stopbracket2.Footstop
3.Aligntheholeinthehandlebarwiththeholesin
thebushings(Figure7),andsecurehandlebar,
tothemachinewithabolt(6x55mm),2
washers(6mm),andalocknut(6mm).
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Figure7
1.Lowerhandlebar3.Washer(6mm)
2.Bolt(6x55mm)4.Locknut(6mm)
4.Repeatstep3attheothersideofthemachine.
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AssemblingtheUpperandLower
Handlebars
1.Aligntheholesontheupperhandlebarwiththe
holesinthelowerhandlebar(Figure8).
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Figure8
1.Lowerhandlebar4.Upperhandlebar
2.Knob5.U-bolt
3.Washer(6mm)
2.Assembletheupperhandlebartothelower
handlebarwitthe2U-bolts,2washer(6mm),
and2knobs.
AssemblingtheCabletothe
Operator-PresenceBail
1.Insertthettingattheendofthecablesheath
intotheuppersocketofthehandlebartting
(Figure9).
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Figure9
1.Handlebartting2.Fitting(cablesheath)
2.Squeezethelegoftheoperator-presencebail
untilyoucanremoveitfromtheupperhandlebar,
andremovethebailfromthemachine(Figure
10).
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Figure10
3.Insertthecablettingthroughtheholeinthe
bracketoftheoperator-presencebailasshown
inFigure11.
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Figure11
1.Bracket
(operator-presencebail)
2.Cabletting
4.Inserttheendoftheoperator-presencebailinto
thehandlebar,squeezetheotherlegofbail
slightly,andinsertthebailintothehandlebar
(Figure12).
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Figure12
5.Securethehandlebarttingtotheupper
handlebar(Figure13)withthebolt(1/4x1-3/4
inches)andlocknut(1/4inch).
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Figure13
1.Bolt(1/4x1-3/4inches)3.Handlebartting
2.Upperhandlebar4.Locknut(1/4inch)
3
AddingOiltotheEngine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Yourmachinedoesnotcomewithoil
intheengine.Beforestartingtheengine,addoil
totheengine.
APIServiceClassication:SJorhigher
OilViscosity:10W-30oil
OilCapacity:0.40L(13.5oz)
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Removethedipstickfromtheoil-llerneckand
wipethedipstickwithacleanrag(Figure14).
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Figure14
3.Slowlypourthespeciedengineoilintothe
oil-llerneck(Figure15),andwait3minutes.
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Figure15
4.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-llerneck,then
removethedipstick.
5.Checktheoillevelonthedipstick(Figure16).
Note:Ifyouoverlltheenginewithoil,drain
theexcessoil;refertoDrainingtheEngineOil
(page20).
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Figure16
1.Theoillevelisatits
maximum.
3.Theoillevelistoo
low—addoiltothe
crankcase.
2.Theoillevelistoo
high—removeoilfrom
thecrankcase.
6.Iftheoillevelisbelowtheupperlimit,wipe
thedipstickwithacleanragandrepeatsteps
3through5untiltheengine-oillevelisatthe
upperlimitmark.
7.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-llerneckand
handtightenthedipsticksecurely.
ProductOverview
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Figure17
1.Handlebar4.Handlebarfootstop
2.Operator-presencebail5.Handlebarknobs
3.Mowerdeck
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Figure18
1.Recoil-startergrip5.Fuelcap
2.Sparkplug6.Dipstick
3.Aircleaner7.Muferguard
4.Fuel-shutoffvalve
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Controls
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Figure19
1.Operator-presencebail2.Fuel-shutoffvalve
Operator-PresenceBail
Theoperator-presencebail(Figure19)controlsthe
ywheelbrakeandignitionoftheengine.
•Squeezethebailtothehandlebartorunthe
engine.
•Releasethebailtothehandlebartoshutoffthe
engine.
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Usethefuel-shutoffvalve(Figure19)tocontrolthe
owoffueltotheengine.
•Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhenyoutransport,
maintain,orstorethemachine.
•Openthefuel-shutoffvalvetoruntheengine.
Specications
ModelCuttingwidthProductwidth
0261753cm(21inches)63.5cm(25inches)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedToro
distributororgotowww.https://www.toro.com/en-GB
foralistofallapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
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Operation
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey(ifequipped),
andwaitforallmovementtostopbeforeyouleave
theoperator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevicesarein
placeandworkingproperly.
•Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethatthe
blades,bladebolts,andcuttingassemblyarenot
wornordamaged.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith
theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine
couldthrow.
•Adjustingthecuttingheightmaybringyouinto
contactwiththemovingblade,causingserious
injury.
•Replaceafaultymufer.
FuelSafety
•Fuelisextremelyammableandhighly
explosive.Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburn
youandothersandcandamageproperty.
–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,
placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon
thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron
anobject.
–Addordrainfueltothefueltankoutdoors,in
anopenarea,whentheengineiscold.Wipe
upanyfuelthatspills.
–Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthat
spills.
–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan
openameorsparks.
–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe
tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.
–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe
engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil
thefuelvaporshavedissipated.
–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep
itoutofthereachofchildren.
–Replacethecaponthefueltankandallfuel
containerssecurely.
•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
FuelSpecication
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.
FillingtheFuelTank
Note:Refertoyourengineowner’smanualfor
additionalinformation.
1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe
capfromthetank.
2.Fillthefueltankwiththespeciedfuelasshown
inFigure20.
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g364718
Figure20
1.53mm(2inches)2.Upperfuellevel
3.Installthecaptothefueltank.
CheckingtheEngineOil
Level
RefertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page20).
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.
•Disengagethebladeandalldriveclutchesbefore
staringtheengine.
•Starttheengineaccordingtotheinstructionsand
withyourfeetwellawayfromtheblade.
•Donottiltthemachinemorethannecessaryto
starttheengine,andliftonlythepartthatisaway
fromyou.
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey(ifequipped),
andwaitforallmovementtostopbeforeyouleave
theoperator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Whenyoureleasetheoperator-presencecontrol,
theengineshouldshutoffandthebladeshould
stopwithin3seconds.Ifnot,stopusingyour
machineimmediatelyandcontactanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.
•Keepbystanders,especiallychildrenandpets,out
oftheoperatingarea.Keepsmallchildrenoutof
theoperatingareaandunderthewatchfulcare
ofaresponsibleadultwhoisnotoperatingthe
machine.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthe
area.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
•Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif
youslipandcontacttheblade.Avoidmowingin
wetconditionsifpossible.
•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay
blockyourview.
•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother
hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldcauseyou
toloseyourbalanceorfooting.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartsto
vibrate,immediatelyshutofftheengine,waitfor
allmovingpartstostop,anddisconnectthewire
fromthesparkplugbeforeexaminingthemachine
fordamage.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore
resumingoperation.
•Neverpickuporcarrythemachinewhilethe
engineisrunning.
•Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,itwillbehotand
canseverelyburnyou.Keepawayfromthehot
engine.
•Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,which
islethalifinhaled.Donotruntheengineindoors
orinanenclosedarea.
•Useaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedby
Toroonly.
SlopeSafety
•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossof
controlaccidents,whichcanresultinsevereinjury
ordeath.Youareresponsibleforsafeslope
operation.Operatingthemachineonanyslope
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requiresextracaution.Beforeusingthemachine
onaslope,dothefollowing:
–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions
inthemanual.
–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto
determineiftheslopeissafeformachine
operation.Usecommonsenseandgood
judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation.
Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can
quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachineon
aslope.
•Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeeparm
holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.
•Trimacrossthefaceofslopes,neverupanddown.
•Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirection
onslopes.
•Donottrimonsteepslopes.
•Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpullingthe
machinetowardyou.
•Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Poorfootingcould
causeaslip-and-fallaccident.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,
ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards.T all
grasscanhideobstacles.
•Mowwithcautionneardrop-offs,ditches,or
embankments.
•Whenusingthemachine,alwayskeepbothhands
onthehandle.
•Whencuttingfromthetopofaslopeandyouneed
alongerreach,useanapprovedextendedhandle.
FuelShutoffValve
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Figure21
1.Open(fuelshutoffvalve)2.Closed(fuelshutoffvalve)
•Rotatethehandleofthefuelshutoffvalve
horizontaltoopenthevalve.
•Rotatethehandleofthefuelshutoffvalvevertical
toclosethevalve.
StartingtheEngine
1.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve;refertoFuelShutoff
Valve(page13).
2.Closetheoperator-presencebailagainstthe
handlebar.
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Figure22
1.Handlebar2.Operator-presencebail
3.Placeyourfootonthedeckandtiltthemachine
towardyou(Figure23).
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Figure23
4.Whileholdingtheoperator-presencebail,pull
therecoil-startergrip.
Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotstartafterseveral
attempts,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer
orauthorizedTorodistributor.
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ShuttingOfftheEngine
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Toshutofftheengine,releasetheoperator-presence
bail(Figure24).
Important:Whenyoureleasethe
operator-presencebail,boththeengine
andcuttingdiscshouldstopwithin3seconds.
Iftheydonotstopproperly,stopusingyour
machineimmediatelyandcontactanAuthorized
ServiceDealerorauthorizedTorodistributor.
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Figure24
SupportingtheHandlebar
withtheFootstop
HandlebarAssembledinthe
LowerPosition
Note:Ifyouassembledtothelow-handlebarposition
103.4cm(40-3/4inches),usethefootstoptosupport
thehandlebarintheverticalposition
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Figure25
1.Footstoprotatedforward2.Footstoprotatedrearward
•Toreleasethehandlebar,liftthehandlebarand
rotatethefootstopforward(Figure25).
•Tosupportthehandlebar,positionthehandlebar
androtatethefootstoprearward.
AdjustingtheCutting
Height
WARNING
Adjustingthecuttingheightmaybringyou
intocontactwiththemovingblade,causing
seriousinjury.
•Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmoving
partstostop.
•Wearcut-resistantgloveswhilehandling
theblade.
CAUTION
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themufer
willbehotandcanseverelyburnyou.
Keepawayfromthehotmufer.
RemovingtheBlade
1.Closethefuel-shutoffvalve;refertoFuel-Shutoff
Valve(page10).
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Tipthemachineonitsside,withthedipstick
down.
Important:Alwaystipthemachineontoits
sidewiththedipstickaligneddown.Ifthe
machineistippedinanotherdirection,oil
mayllthevalvetrain—requiringatleast30
minutestodrain.
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Figure26
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4.Useablockofwoodtoholdthebladesteady
(Figure27).
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Figure27
5.Usethewrenchprovidedwiththemachine
toremovethebladebyrotatingthebolt
counterclockwise(Figure27).
Important:Wearsafetyglassesand
cut-resistantgloveswhenremovingthe
blade.
PositioningtheBladeSpacers
Changethepositionofthespacerstoadjustthe
cuttingheightasshowninFigure28.
Note:Eachspacerchangesthecuttingheightofthe
blade6.3mm(1/4inch).
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Figure28
1.Conicalspacer4.Retainer
2.Spacers5.Bolt
3.Blade
InstallingtheBlade
1.Alignthecurvedendsofthebladetowardmower
deck,andassembletheretainer,blade,spacers,
andconicalspacertotheimpellerwiththebolt.
Important:Alwaysassembletheconical
spacerdirectlybelowtheimpellerandthe
retainerundertheheadofthebolt.
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Figure29
1.Impeller3.Retainer
2.Conicalspacer4.Bolt
2.Torquethebladeboltto25N∙m(18ft-lb).
Note:Abolttorquedto25N∙m(18ft-lb)is
verytight.Whileholdingthecuttingbladewith
blockofwood,putyourweightbehindthetorque
wrench,andtightenthebolt.
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Figure30
3.Tipthemachineup,connectthespark-plug
wiretothesparkplug,andopenthefuel-shutoff
valve.
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OperatingTips
GeneralMowingTips
•Placethehoopofthefootstopundertheupstopto
increasehandlingofthemachine.
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Figure31
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould
throw.
•Avoidstrikingsolidobjectswiththeblade.Never
deliberatelymowoveranyobject.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelyshutofftheengine,disconnect
thewirefromthesparkplug,andexaminethe
machinefordamage.
•Forbestperformance,ensurethatthebladeis
sharpbeforethecuttingseasonbegins.
•ReplaceadamagedbladewithanewT oro
replacementblade.
•Ensurethatasharpenedbladeisthesamelength
astheintactcuttingline.
CuttingGrass
•Cutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassbladeatatime.
Donotcutbelowthehighestsetting(30mmor
1-1/4inches)unlessthegrassissparse,oritis
latefallwhengrassgrowthbeginstoslowdown;
refertoAdjustingtheCuttingHeight(page14).
•Donotmowgrassover15cm(6inches)long
becausethemachinemayplugortheenginemay
stall.
•Wetgrassandleavestendtoclumpontheyard
andcancausethemachinetoplugortheengine
tostall.Mowonlyindryconditionsifpossible.
WARNING
Wetgrassorleavescancauseserious
injuryifyouslipandcontacttheblade.
Mowonlyindryconditionsifpossible.
•Beawareofapotentialrehazardinverydry
conditions,followalllocalrewarnings,andkeep
themachinefreeofdrygrassandleafdebris.
•Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,
try1ormoreofthefollowing:
–Inspectthecuttingunitand/orreplacethe
blade.
–Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.
–Raisethecuttingheightonyourmachine.
–Cutthegrassmorefrequently.
–Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafull
swathwitheachpass.
CuttingLeaves
•Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthelawn
showsthroughthecutleafcover.Youmayneed
tomakemorethanasinglepassovertheleaves.
•Mowinggrassover15cm(6inches)inlengthis
notrecommended.Iftheleafcoveristoothick,the
machinemayplugandcausetheenginetostall.
•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthemachine
doesnotcuttheleavesnelyenough.
AfterOperation
AfterOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey(ifequipped),
andwaitforallmovementtostopbeforeyouleave
theoperator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthemachinetohelp
preventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
HaulingSafety
•Securethemachine.
•Usecarewhenloadingandunloadingthe
machine.
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CleaningtheMachine
ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse
WARNING
Themachinemaydislodgematerialfrom
underthemachinehousing.
•Weareyeprotection.
•Stayintheoperatingposition(behindthe
handle).
•Donotallowbystandersinthearea.
1.Tipthemachineonitsside,withthedipstick
down.
Important:Alwaystipthemachineontoits
sidewiththedipstickaligneddown.Ifthe
machineistippedinanotherdirection,oil
mayllthevalvetrain—requiringatleast30
minutestodrain.
2.Useabrushorcompressedairtoremovegrass
anddebrisfromtheexhaustguard,thetopcowl,
andthesurroundingdeckareas.
3.Cleanthecoolingsystem;removegrass
clippings,debris,ordirtfromtheengineair
coolingnsandstarter.
Note:Cleanthecoolingsystemmorefrequently
indirtyorhigh-chaffconditions.
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst5hours•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Ensurethattheengineshutsoffwithin3secondsafterreleasingthe
operator-presencebail.
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Checkthebladeforwearordamage.Ifthebladeisdamaged,replaceitimmediately.
Aftereachuse•Cleangrassclippingsanddirtfromtheentiremachine.
Every100hours•Checkthesparkplugandreplaceitifnecessary.
Yearly
•Replacetheairlter;replaceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Replacethebladeorhaveitsharpened(morefrequentlyiftheedgedullsquickly).
MaintenanceSafety
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey(ifequipped),
andwaitforallmovementtostopbeforeyouleave
theoperator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthesparkplug
beforeperforminganymaintenanceprocedure.
•Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicing
themachine.
•Examinethemachineregularlyandreplaceany
wornordamagedparts.Donotreplacethecutting
meanswithmetalparts;useonlythecutting
elementsthataresuitableforuseattheoperating
speedofthemachine.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir
properoperationregularly.
•Tippingthemachinemaycausethefueltoleak.
Fuelisammableandexplosive,andcancause
personalinjury.Runtheenginedryorremovethe
fuelwithahandpump;neversiphonthefuel.
•Keepallfastenerstighttoensurethatthemachine
isinsafeworkingcondition.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceofthemachine,
useonlygenuineT ororeplacementpartsand
accessories.Replacementpartsandaccessories
madebyothermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,
andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
PreparingforMaintenance
WARNING
Tippingthemachinemaycausethefuelto
leak.Fuelisammable,explosiveandcan
causepersonalinjury.
Runtheenginedryorremovethefuelwitha
handpump;neversiphon.
Important:Alwaystipthemachineontoitsside
withthedipstickaligneddown.Ifthemachineis
tippedwiththedipstickalignedup,oilmayllthe
valvetrain—requiringatleast30minutestodrain.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
2.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
3.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug(Figure32).
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