Toro TimeMaster User manual

FormNo.3436-845RevA
TimeMaster®76cmLawnMower
ModelNo.21810—SerialNo.406474884andUp
ModelNo.21811—SerialNo.405541084andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended
tobeusedbyresidentialhomeowners.Itisdesigned
primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnson
residentialproperties.Usingthisproductforpurposes
otherthanitsintendedusecouldprovedangerousto
youandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.Toro.comformoreinformation,including
safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
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.
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Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................5
1AssemblingandUnfoldingtheHandle..............5
2InstallingtheBlade-ControlBar........................5
3AddingOiltotheEngine...................................6
4AssemblingtheGrassBag...............................7
5ChargingtheBattery........................................7
ProductOverview.....................................................8
Specications....................................................9
Attachments/Accessories...................................9
Operation..................................................................9
BeforeOperation...................................................9
BeforeOperationSafety.....................................9
FillingtheFuelT ank..........................................10
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel...........................11
AdjustingtheHandleHeight..............................11
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight.............................12
DuringOperation.................................................12
DuringOperationSafety...................................12
StartingtheEngine...........................................13
UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive...............................15
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................16
EngagingtheBlades.........................................16
DisengagingtheBlades....................................16
CheckingtheBlade-StopSystem
Operation......................................................17
RecyclingtheClippings....................................17
BaggingtheClippings.......................................18
Side-DischargingtheClippings.........................18
OperatingTips.................................................19
AfterOperation....................................................19
AfterOperationSafety......................................19
CleaningundertheMachine.............................19
Maintenance...........................................................21
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........21
MaintenanceSafety..........................................21
PreparingforMaintenance...............................21
ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................22
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................22
ChargingtheBattery.........................................23
ReplacingtheFuse...........................................24
ReplacingtheBattery.......................................24
AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive.........................25
ServicingtheBlade-DriveSystem.....................25
ServicingtheBlades.........................................26
CheckingforBentBlades.................................27
RemovingtheBlades........................................28
InstallingtheBlades..........................................28
Storage...................................................................30
StorageSafety..................................................30
GeneralInformation..........................................30
PreparingtheFuelSystem...............................30
PreparingtheEngine........................................30
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................30
2

Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ENISO5395.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
•Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions
andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon
themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe
engine.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingpartsor
underthemachine.Keepclearofanydischarge
opening.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
functioningproperlyonthemachine.
•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating
area.Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained,
familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically
capabletooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,remove
theignitionkey(ifequipped),andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeservicing,fueling,or
uncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decaloemmarkt
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart
fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.
decal108-9751
108-9751
Electric-StartModelOnly
1.Engine—stop(shutoff)3.Engine—start
2.Engine—run
decal112-8760
112-8760
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
decal120-9570
120-9570
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.
decal131-4514
131-4514
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,mower
blade—disconnectthespark-plugwirebeforeperforming
maintenance.
4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway;shutoffthe
enginebeforeleavingtheoperatingposition;pickupany
debrisbeforemowing.
5.Cutting/dismembermenthazardoffoot,mowerblade—do
notoperateupanddownslopes;operatesidetosideon
slopes;lookbehindyouwhenmovinginreverse.
Electric-startmodelonly
decal140-4357
140-4357
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManualfor
batteryinformation;donot
discardtheleadbattery.
2.Attention—readthe
Operator’sManual
forbatterycharging
information.
4

Setup
Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotectiveplasticsheetthatcoverstheengineandanyother
plasticorwrappingonthemachine.
Important:Topreventaccidentalstarting,donotinsertthekeyintotheelectric-startignition(if
equipped)untilyouarereadytostarttheengine.
1
AssemblingandUnfoldingtheHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
WARNING
Assemblingandunfoldingthehandleimproperlycandamagethecables,causinganunsafe
operatingcondition.
•Donotdamagethecableswhenunfoldingthehandle.
•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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Figure3
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2
InstallingtheBlade-ControlBar
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Figure4
3
AddingOiltotheEngine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmaydamage
theengine.
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Figure5
4
AssemblingtheGrassBag
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Figure6
5
ChargingtheBattery
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Electric-StartModelOnly
RefertoChargingtheBattery(page23).
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ProductOverview
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Figure7
1.Side-dischargedeector10.Battery(electric-start
modelonly;notshown)
2.Sparkplug11.Fuel-tankcap
3.Recoil-starthandle12.Reardeector
4.Oilll/dipstick13.Rearcutting-heightlever
5.Handle-locklever14.Fuse
6.Handleknob(2)15.Airlter
7.Adjustmentforthe
self-propeldrive
16.Washoutport
8.Upperhandle17.Frontcutting-heightlever
9.Ignitionswitch
(electric-startmodelonly)
ortoggleswitch(standard
modelonly)
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Figure8
Upperhandle
1.Adjustmentforthe
self-propeldrive
4.Blade-controlbar
2.Traction-assisthandle5.Ignitionkey(electric-start
modelonly)
3.Blade-control-barlock6.Ignitionswitch
(electric-startmodelonly)
ortoggleswitch(standard
modelonly)
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Figure9
1.Grassbag3.Side-dischargechute
2.Rear-dischargeplug
(installed)
4.Batterycharger
(electric-startmodelonly)
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Specications
ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight
64kg
21810(140lb)165cm81cm114cm
66kg
21811(145lb)
(65inches)(32inches)(45inches)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedToro
distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,removetheignition
key(ifequipped),waitforallmovingpartstostop,
andallowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,
servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevices,suchas
deectorsand/orgrasscatcher,areinplaceand
functioningproperly.
•Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethatthe
bladesandbladeboltsarenotwornordamaged.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,
andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith
theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine
couldthrow.
•Contactwiththemovingbladewillcauseserious
injury.Donotputyourngersunderthehousing
whenadjustingthecuttingheight.
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.
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FillingtheFuelTank
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleaded
gasolinewithanoctaneratingof87orhigher
((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%
MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.
•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline,such
asE15orE85,withmorethan10%ethanolby
volume.Performanceproblemsand/orengine
damagemayresult,whichmaynotbecovered
underthewarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorinfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessfuelstabilizer
hasbeenaddedtothefuel.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Fillthefueltankwithfreshunleadedregulargasoline
fromamajorname-brandservicestation.
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel
stabilizer/conditionertofreshfuelasdirectedby
thefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe
capfromthetank.
Important:Thismachineisequippedwith
apremiumfueltankthatusesafoaminsert
topreventfuelagitation.Neverremovethe
foamelement,becauseitallowstheengine
touseallthefuelinthetank(AofFigure10).
Note:Donotllthefueltankabovethebottom
ofthefuel-tankneck(BofFigure10).
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Figure10
2.Installthefuel-tankcapandtightenitsecurely
byhand.
10

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmay
damagetheengine.
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Figure11
AdjustingtheHandleHeight
Youmayraiseorlowerthehandletoapositioncomfortableforyou.
Pullthehandle-lockleverrearwardtodisengagethehandle-lockpins,movethehandleto1of4positions,and
releasethehandle-locklevertosecurethehandleinplace.(Figure12).
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Figure12
11

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight
CAUTION
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themuferwillbehotandcanburnyou.
Keepawayfromthehotmufer.
Note:Toraisethemachine,movethefrontandrearcutting-heightleversforward;tolowerthemachine,
movethecutting-heightleversrearward.Setallthewheelstothesameheightunlessspecialcircumstances
requireotherwise;refertoOperatingTips(page19).
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Figure13
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.
•Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult
inseriouspersonalinjury.Shutofftheengine,
removetheignitionkey(electric-startmodelonly),
andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving
theoperatingposition.
•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.
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•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay
blockyourview.
•Donotdirectthedischargematerialtoward
anyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainstawall
orobstruction;materialmayricochettowardyou.
Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggravelsurfaces.
•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother
hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldcauseyou
toloseyourbalanceorfooting.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelyshutofftheengine,removethe
ignitionkey(ifequipped),waitforallmovingparts
tostop,anddisconnectthewirefromthespark
plugbeforeexaminingthemachinefordamage.
Makeallnecessaryrepairsbeforeresuming
operation.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,shutoff
theengine,removetheignitionkey(electric-start
modelonly),andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,itwillbehotand
canseverelyburnyou.Keepawayfromthehot
engine.
•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.
Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,which
islethalifinhaled.
•Checkthegrasscatchercomponentsandthe
dischargechutefrequentlyforanywearor
deteriorationandreplacethemwithgenuineT oro
partswhennecessary.
SlopeSafety
•Mowacrossthefaceofslopes;neverupand
down.Useextremecautionwhenchanging
directiononslopes.
•Donotmowonexcessivelysteepslopes.Poor
footingcouldcauseaslip-and-fallaccident.
•Mowwithcautionneardrop-offs,ditches,or
embankments.
StartingtheEngine
StandardModel
Pulltherecoilhandleslowlyuntilyoufeelresistance,thenpullitsharply.Allowtheropetoreturntotheengine
slowly.
Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotstartafterseveralattempts,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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Figure14
Electric-startModel
Youcanstarttheengineonanelectric-startmodelbyusingeithertheignitionkeyortherecoil-starthandle.
•IgnitionKey:
1.Chargethebatteryfor24hoursbeforeusingthemachineforthersttime(AofFigure15).
Important:Donotattempttostarttheenginewiththeblade-controlbarengaged;otherwise,
youmayblowthefuse(BofFigure15).
2.Inserttheignitionkeyintotheignition(CofFigure15).
3.TurnandholdtheignitionkeytotheStartposition;whentheenginestarts,releasethekey(Dof
Figure15).
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Note:DonotholdtheignitionkeyintheStartpositionforlongerthan5secondstopreventburning
outthestartermotor.
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Figure15
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•Recoil-StartHandle:
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheRUNposition(AofFigure16).
Important:Donotattempttostarttheenginewiththeblade-controlbarengaged;otherwise,
youmayblowthefuse(BofFigure16).
2.Pulltherecoilhandleslowlytotherearuntilyoufeelresistance,thenpullsharply(CofFigure16).
Allowtheropetoreturntotheengineslowly.
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Figure16
UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive
Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,simplywalkwithyourhandsgrippingtheupperhandleandyourelbowsatyour
sides,andthemachinewillautomaticallykeeppacewithyou(Figure17).
Note:Youcanself-propelthemachinewiththebladesengagedordisengaged.
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Figure17
Note:Usethetraction-assisthandleinsituationswhenyouneedmorecontrolthanyouhavewiththe
self-propeldrivealone.
15

ShuttingOfftheEngine
StandardModel
Pressthetoggleswitch(Figure18)totheSTOP
positionandholdituntiltheengineshutsoff.
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Figure18
Electric-StartModel
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheOFFposition(Aof
Figure19).
2.Whentheengineshutsoff,removetheignition
keyandtakeitwithyouwhenyouleavethe
machine(BofFigure19).
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Figure19
EngagingtheBlades
Whenyoustartyourengine,thebladesdonotturn.
Youmustengagethebladestomow.
1.Pulltheblade-control-barlockbacktothe
blade-controlbar(Figure20).
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Figure20
1.Blade-controlbarlock2.Blade-controlbar
2.Slowlypulltheblade-controlbarbacktothe
handle(Figure20).
3.Holdtheblade-controlbaragainstthehandle
(Figure21).
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Figure21
DisengagingtheBlades
Releasetheblade-controlbar(Figure22).
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Figure22
Important:Whenyoureleasetheblade-control
bar,thebladesshouldstopwithin3seconds.
Iftheydonotstopproperly,stopusingyour
machineimmediatelyandcontactanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.
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CheckingtheBlade-Stop
SystemOperation
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Checkthatthebladesstopwithin3secondsof
releasingtheblade-controlbar.
UsingtheGrassBag
Youcanusethegrassbagtochecktheblade-stop
system.
1.Removetherear-dischargeplug.
2.Installtheemptygrassbagonthemachine.
3.Starttheengine.
4.Engagetheblades.
Note:Thebagshouldbegintoinate,indicating
thatthebladesarerotating.
5.Whilewatchingthebag,releasethe
blade-controlbar.
Note:Ifthebagdoesnotdeatewithin3
secondsofreleasingtheblade-controlbar,the
blade-stopsystemmaybedeterioratingand,
ifignored,couldresultinanunsafeoperating
condition.Havethemachineinspectedand
servicedbyanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
6.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
NotUsingtheGrassBag
1.Movethemachineontoapavedsurfaceina
non-windyarea.
2.Setall4wheelstothe89mm(3-1/2inch)cutting
heightsetting.
3.Takeahalfsheetofnewspaperandcrumpleit
intoaballsmallenoughtogounderthemachine
housing(about76mm(3inches)indiameter).
4.Placethenewspaperballabout13cm(5inches)
infrontofthemachine.
5.Starttheengine.
6.Engagetheblades.
7.Releasetheblade-controlbarandbegin
countingout3seconds.
8.Onthecountof3,pushthemachinequickly
forwardoverthenewspaper.
9.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
10.Gotothefrontofthemachineandcheckthe
newspaperball.
Note:Ifthenewspaperballdidnotgounder
themachine,repeatsteps4through10.
11.Ifthenewspaperisunravelledorshredded,the
bladesdidnotstopproperly,whichcouldresult
inanunsafeoperatingcondition.Contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
RecyclingtheClippings
Thismachinecomesfromthefactoryreadytorecycle
grassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.T oprepare
themachinetorecycle,dothefollowing:
•Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemachine,
removeitandlowertheside-dischargedoor;refer
toRemovingtheSide-DischargeChute(page19).
•Ifthegrassbagisonthemachine,removeit;refer
toRemovingtheGrassBag(page18).
•Iftherear-dischargeplugisnotinstalled,gripitby
thehandle,raisethereardoor,andinsertitinto
therear-dischargechuteuntilthelatchlocksinto
place;refertoFigure23.
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Figure23
WARNING
Operatingthemachinetorecyclelawn
clippingswithoutthepluginplaceallows
objectstobethrowntowardyouor
bystanders.Also,contactwiththeblades
couldoccur.Thrownobjectsorbladecontact
cancauseseriousinjuryordeath.
Ensurethattherear-dischargeplugisin
placebeforeyourecycletheclippings.
Neverengagethebladeswithouteitherthe
rear-dischargeplugorthegrassbaginstalled
onthemachine.
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BaggingtheClippings
Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassandleafclippingsfromthelawn.
Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemower,removeitbeforebaggingtheclippings;refertoRemovingthe
Side-DischargeChute(page19).
InstallingtheGrassBag
1.Raiseandholdupthereardoor(AofFigure24).
2.Removetherear-dischargeplugbypullingdownonthelatchwithyourthumbandpullingtheplugout
fromthemachine(BofFigure24).
3.Installthebagrodintothenotchesatthebaseofthehandleandrockthebagbackandforthtoensure
thattherodisseatedatthebottomofbothnotches(CofFigure24)
4.Lowerthereardooruntilitrestsonthegrassbag.
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Figure24
RemovingtheGrassBag
Toremovethebag,reversethestepsinInstallingtheGrassBag(page18).
Side-Dischargingthe
Clippings
Usethesidedischargeforcuttingverytallgrass.
Ifthebagisonthemachine,removeitandinsertthe
rear-dischargeplug;refertoRemovingtheGrassBag
(page18)beforeside-dischargingtheclippings.
Important:Ensurethattherear-dischargeplugis
inplacebeforeyourecycletheclippings(Figure
23).
InstallingtheSide-Discharge
Chute
Unlatchandliftupthesidedeectorandinstallthe
side-dischargechute(Figure25).
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Figure25
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RemovingtheSide-Discharge
Chute
Toremovetheside-dischargechute,liftuptheside
deector,removetheside-dischargechute,andlower
theside-dischargedeectoruntilitlatchessecurely.
OperatingTips
GeneralMowingTips
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould
throw.
•Avoidstrikingsolidobjectswiththeblades.Never
deliberatelymowoveranyobject.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelyshutofftheengine,removethekey
(ifequipped),disconnectthewirefromthespark
plug,andexaminethemachinefordamage.
•Forbestperformance,installnewbladesbefore
thecuttingseasonbegins.
•ReplacethebladeswhennecessarywithT oro
replacementblades.
CuttingGrass
•Cutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassbladeatatime.
Donotcutbelow51mm(2inches)unlessthe
grassissparseoritislatefallwhengrassgrowth
beginstoslowdown.
•Whencuttinggrassover15cm(6inches)tall,
mowatthehighestcuttingheightsettingandwalk
slower;thenmowagainatalowersettingforthe
bestlawnappearance.Ifthegrassistoolong,the
machinemayplugandcausetheenginetostall.
•Wetgrassandleavestendtoclumpontheyard
andcancausethemachinetoplugortheengine
tostall.Avoidmowinginwetconditions.
•Beawareofapotentialrehazardinverydry
conditions,followalllocalrewarnings,andkeep
themachinefreeofdrygrassandleafdebris.
•Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelps
dispersetheclippingsoverthelawnforeven
fertilization.
•Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,
try1ormoreofthefollowing:
–Replacethebladesorhavethemsharpened.
–Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.
–Raisethecuttingheightonyourmachine.
–Cutthegrassmorefrequently.
–Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafull
swathwitheachpass.
CuttingLeaves
•Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthelawn
showsthroughthecutleafcover.Youmayneed
tomakemorethanasinglepassovertheleaves.
•Iftherearemorethan13cm(5inches)ofleaves
onthelawn,mowatahighercuttingheightand
thenagainatthedesiredcuttingheight.
•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthemachine
doesnotcuttheleavesnelyenough.
AfterOperation
AfterOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,removetheignition
key(ifequipped),waitforallmovingpartstostop,
andallowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,
servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthemachinetohelp
preventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
HaulingSafety
•Removetheignitionkey(ifequipped)before
loadingthemachineforhauling.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.
•Securethemachinefromrolling.
CleaningundertheMachine
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Lowerthemachinetoitslowestcutting-height
setting.RefertoAdjustingtheCuttingHeight
(page12).
4.Attachahosetothewashouttting,andturnthe
wateronhigh(Figure26).
Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashout
ttingO-ringtomakethecouplingslideon
easierandprotecttheO-ring.
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Figure26
1.Washouttting3.O-ring
2.Hose4.Coupling
5.Starttheengine,engagetheblade-controllever,
andletthemachinerunfor1to3minuteswith
thebladesturning.
6.Disengagetheblade-controllever,shutoffthe
engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
7.Shutoffthewaterandremovethecouplingfrom
thewashouttting.
Note:Ifthemachineisnotcleanafterasingle
washing,soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.
Thenrepeattheprocess.
8.Runthemachineagainandengagetheblades
for1to3minutestoremovetheexcesswater.
WARNING
Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould
exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsor
bladecontact.Contactwithabladeorthrown
debriscancauseinjuryordeath.
•Replaceabrokenormissingwashout
ttingimmediately,beforeusingthe
machineagain.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe
machineorthroughopeningsinthe
machine.
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